Sebastian Kouros is convinced that Rachel Long is just like her unfaithful mother—he doesn’t want anything to do with her. And when circumstances force them together, he refuses to believe Rachel’s innocence despite her insistence. But if he really hates her so much, then how did they wind up kissing each other?
Fifteen years ago, Mark’s life was devastated as his wife slowly died of cancer in hospice. During her stay, he befriended a young girl he nicknamed “Shirley Temple.” Years later, “Shirley,” or “Mary” as she was also known, shows up at his doorstep as his new maid… but why is she going by “Silvy” now? The touching friendship from their past is renewed in full in the present, as they bothbegin to heal the damage caused by their earlier traumas. [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/88227/)
Three years ago, Keisha ran away from a loveless marriage to Hunter, a businessman more devoted to making money than making his new wife happy. When he saw her in the arms of another man, he dedicated his life to destroying any happiness that she still had. Now she has lost her mother and is in need of a job. Hunter might just have the right position for her, but will it end up destroying her in the end? [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/97977/)
"I'm still in love with him!" Helen attends a party with her fiancé only to be reunited with her ex-boyfriend Joe, leaving her extremely shaken. They met in college where they studied together, flirted and fell in love. And yet, Helen's beauty and her being crowned Miss Sydney led to the downfall of their relationship. Now Helen has her fiancé by her side, and Joe is standing next to a woman, as well. There's no going back. Despite telling herself this, with just one touch from Joe, Helen can't stop her body from erupting with fiery passion...
Kayla is assaulted by the words her ex-husband Duardo has uttered-he's vowed to take back what is his, and he seems to think that includes her! She detests him more than anyone else-he destroyed her father's company and caused her parents' deaths. She swore she'd never see him again, but when her brother is attacked by loan sharks, Kayla has no choice but to crawl back to Duardo for his help. And sure enough Duardo agrees to help her...for a price.
Jasmine has slipped into a royal birthday party. Her mission: to steal a certain black leather folder. She must commit the crime if she wants to save her stepfather’s life… Paralyzed with uncertainty, she meets a handsome man with deep gray eyes, who steals her heart with a single look. He is, however, Prince Reyes—the owner of the folder she must steal. At his invitation, Jasmine spends an unexpected night of passion with him. Then, while he sleeps, she takes the folder… She could never have imagined the national crisis her actions would trigger!
Interior designer Eva received a job offer from Markos to renovate his penthouse in New York. Markos is a rich and successful playboy who is known for toying with women and then dumpingInterior designer Eva received a job offer from Markos to renovate his penthouse in New York. Markos is a rich and successful playboy who is known for toying with women and then dumping them. Eva hears the rumor about his reputation from her cousin, one of his recent victims. And then Markos sets his eyes upon Eva, who has canceled her appointment with him twice. Not able to forget her painful past, Eva attempts avoid Markos's advances, yet somehow she finds herself kissing him anyway... them. Eva hears the rumor about his reputation from her cousin, one of his recent victims. And then Markos sets his eyes upon Eva, who has canceled her appointment with him twice. Not able to forget her painful past, Eva attempts avoid Markos's advances, yet somehow she finds herself kissing him anyway... (Source: Renta!)
A giant monster suddenly appears on Earth, but along with it comes a giant humanoid that people come to refer as Summer Hero. Summer Hero defeats the creature, but its decaying corpse infects thousands of people, dooming them to a zombie-like death. Taigi Makoto is a young boy devoted to making Summer Hero pay for the damage she has caused, but he doesn’t know Summer Hero’s secret, and if he leans it, everything will change. It’s tokusatsu with a twist for fans of Ultraman and big kaiju battles! *Source: Mangamo*
This anthology presents the first English translation of a selection of twelve short stories from the comics anthology popocomi (vol 1—5 + one special edition), published irregularly by Japanese bookstore and gallery Popotame. Each of the twelve different artists offer their own unique perspective on manga in these original works. 1. Winter Break 2029 by [MISSISSIPPI](https://mangabaka.org/author/wt6wmo5/mississippi) 2. The Spirit of the Beehive by [YOKOYAMA Yu](https://mangabaka.org/author/nnm7klg/yokoyama-yuu) 3. Desucha on the Road: Shank's Mare by [FUJIMURA Izumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/2nlxq5n/fujimura-izumi) 4. In a Worm-Eaten Town by [NAKADA Ikumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/x25uipu/nakada-ikumi) 5. ILLNESS by [MASCO Eri](https://mangabaka.org/author/ls9epc6/masco-eri) 6. Playing with a Weirdo by [KAYA Hiroya](https://mangabaka.org/author/yfl3he9/kaya-hiroya) 7. The Month of May and Outer Space and Light and Women by [FURUGORI Kanako](https://mangabaka.org/author/a63mo43/furugori-kanako) 8. News from the Smelting Furnace by [YOSHIDA Waka](https://mangabaka.org/author/n9te57s/yoshida-waka) 9. The Passion of the Workshop by [Nerunodaisuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/asiehi3/neruno-daisuki) 10. Neutral by [TAKAHASHI Yuki (II)](https://mangabaka.org/author/ejypdh1/takahashi-yuki-ii) 11. From the Book Shop by [DAKE Maiko](https://mangabaka.org/author/a5lugyk/dake-maiko) 12. Outdoor Lights by [SAKATA Kiyoko](https://mangabaka.org/author/myjptxj/sakata-kiyoko) For vol. 2: Anthology of thirteen Japanese and Korean artists. The subtitle is “Some world somewhere, somewhere in the world”. We all live in our own different worlds, but we can feel like we're living in the same world by liking the same artist, reading the same comic. A5, paperback, glossy cover, b/w 98 pages. Artists: Younggeun Byun, Maiko Dake, Imjina, Sayaka Ishiyama, Heny Kim, Inori Kito, Yoonhee Lee, merry-mj, MISSISSIPPI, Akiko Miyakoshi, Ikumi Nakada, Tsuchika Nishimura, OOO Note: A Japanese 2-in-1 volume also came out.
Mimumu and Shirara are model students at their magic school. In order to transform into realistic dragons for a class, they set out to observe the penis of a dragon, which has never been seen before.