The reclusive consort took only five years to climb up the ranks and become a court official. Leading a double life, the consort dresses as a man to solve all of the many challenges the empire faces! But her true identity behind both masks is a Japanese woman called Saya who had been transported into this Eastern-themed world, where black is considered the color of nobility. Bored of the luxurious and uneventful life of a consort, she dresses up as a man and sneaks out of the harem to work as a court official! She'll have to hide both her hair color and identity while she navigates the royal court and the dangers that threaten the nation. (Source: Tokyopop)

Lizzy has taken second place to her beautiful sister, Maria, for too long. One day, Maria dies in a traffic accident and Lizzy decides to adopt her sister's orphaned son, Ben, whose father is unknown. Since then, she has been living a happy life as a single mother. But one day Prince Enrico comes to claim Ben, saying his deceased brother is Ben's father. Ben is the only heir to the throne of his principality. "I have nothing to live for but Ben!" Lizzy firmly refuses Prince Enrico's claim.... (Source: Harlequin)

All Misaki wanted was a free education. Instead, she accidentally lands an exclusive contract with the most prestigious girl in school... to serve as her personal maid! Misaki soon discovers that Amanotsuka Academy for Girls is no ordinary school—her classes are all about how to be a maid, too! Students who impress the school’s elite young ladies with their domestic service skills might be lucky enough to become a “Seraph,” guaranteeing them a job with an upper-class household after they graduate. But Misaki doesn’t want to be a maid; she just wants to study hard, go to college, and work for a good company. So why did Himeko make her into her Seraph out of nowhere? What kind of rich girl hires a maid who wants nothing to do with the job?! If she wants to get through high school, Misaki has a lot to get used to! (Source: J-Novel Club)

Mr. Mamiya teaches at an all-boys school, and he has a secret. The first time that he had a class as a homeroom teacher, one of his students had professed his love for him. Three years later, Haruma Seta appears in front of him. He's matured, he's become a trainee teacher, and he continues to tell Mr. Mamiya that he loves him. Will Mr. Mamiya be able to resist Haruma's approaches...? (Source: Renta!) 1-2, 6. **Koi ni Naru Mae ni** (恋になるまえに, Before You Fall in Love) 3-4. **Naisho no Heart** (内緒のハート, Secret Heart) 5. **Usotsuki Lens** (嘘つきレンズ, A Lying Lens)

A woman named Natsu finds Ken, her husband, with another woman when she comes home from work one day. Ken confesses that he is in love with the girl, mi, and asks Natsu for a divorce. Natsu doesn't really feel shocked OR sad, for some strange reason. All she can think of is what she has learned from her five years with Ken, and how she can move forward. Then, one sleepless night, she sees an angel sitting on her balcony... and soon after, the angel begins living with her. Included in this volume are three more short manga stories: God Knows Everything, Tea Time and Dispensation of Heaven. (Source: TOKYOPOP)

Mick the Divine Blade, once renowned as the world's strongest monster hunter, now runs a weapon shop in a remote corner of the world. When a young party of hunters came across his store unaware of his identity, they end up venturing into a dungeon with him... What adventures await?! (Source: MANGA Plus)

At his beck and call -- day and night! Kane Lindley is a regular customer at the restaurant where Shannon works. When an incident results in her getting the sack, Kane comes to the rescue and offers her a job! As well as being his secretary, Shannon also finds herself caring for his young daughter. In fact, he even persuades her to move into his home! But all the while Shannon is fighting her attraction to her boss, playing the part of a responsible, diligent employee -- until Kane propositions her, daring her to act on the overwhelming attraction between them.... (Source: fictiondb)

When two gal pals go on a road trip, anything can happen! Sayumi and Hide are two friends cursed with the same fate: they're both stuck in dead-end relationships, and neither can find her way out. When they decide to hit the road and go to Hide's country home for the summer, they learn loads about love, life, and each other. 'The Aromatic Bitters' follows the lives of two women with nothing left to lose but their inhibitions. (Source: TOKYOPOP)

Ishuto was the strongest Demon Lord in the Dark Continent until he was defeated by the heroes. But instead of dying, he reincarnated into another world as a young man, while still keeping his powers. “I will start from scratch in this world and this time it’ll be mine!”. The elite adventurer Airis was charmed by Ishuto’s strength and became his guardian so he could enter the adventurer training school, but due to his otherworldly powers, he graduated the very first day, receiving the unprecedented title of “level 0”. He’s a maverick with Demon Lord powers that has no match in this world… *Source: Manga UP! Global*

Suzu Sakura is a lazy author who can't keep a deadline, is twenty-four hours late to meetings, and falls asleep in the middle of crunch time-you name it! It seems like no one can keep her in line, but then she gets a new editor. Hasegawa's a super-mega HOTTIE, but his temper runs just as hot. Though he scolds her endlessly and they're quickly driving each other up the wall, will something bloom between this odd couple...?! An inside look at the manga industry, full of laughs and a little heartache! (Source: Yen Press)

Mel and I were dating for two and a half years. Then, out of the blue, she dumped me. Unable to let it go, I tried to get her to tell me why. In the process, I stumbled upon her bizarre secret... (Source: MANGA Plus)

Two slaves free themselves from a slave ship, one a Japanese man, the other an African American. After escaping they find themselves on shore in Edo-era Japan, a society with a strong caste system, isolated from the world. How will the Japanese people perceive this giant black man, how will they survive? But first things first, how will they get these shackles off their feet? (Source: Dark Horse)