from fictiondb: And the winner is... The one woman who didn't bid! Cara Breedon is facing her biggest career challenge to date -- to convince impossible, attractive and eminently eligible bachelor Wyatt McCauley to auction himself off for charity. Cara has tried every trick she knows, but Wyatt won't say yes. Underneath, Wyatt is intrigued by Cara and, little does she know, she's beginning to wear him down. He definitely wants to see more of her. All he has to do is agree to appear in the auction and place an exorbitant bid in her name so that Cara wins the prize -- a weekend with Wyatt! [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/88223/)

Following a tragic childhood accident, Mitsuki Etou gained the power to read the thoughts of others using only the touch of her right hand. For most of her life, this gift has been a curse, granting her unwelcome access to the dark truths behind people's smiles. But when a chance meeting with a troubled co-worker throws Mitsuki into the middle of a murder plot, she can't just let tragedy unfold on its own. Can Mitsuki intervene without revealing her secret?

Between her father's poor health and the lack of business at their family inn, Grace believes that the best way to ensure her parents' well-being is to sell the inn. But the appearance of a wandering bard, Alaine, turns out to be a miracle in disguise. Though he has no money to pay for his stay, his skills as a bard are bringing in more customers than Grace could ever dream of. Everyone is entranced by Alaine's charm, including Grace, but she can't find it in herself to be so selfish as to ask him to stay, especially after she learns a hidden truth about him. Grace left quite the impression on Alaine, as well, for her beauty have captivated him since they first met. Will Alaine be able to figure out his true feelings before it's too late?

"I won't let you escape this time. I've always loved you." Michelle, a nurse, has come to California to take care of Zak, her brother-in-law and a successful businessman. Zak grew up as an orphan. Seven years younger than Michelle, he was a beautiful but fickle child. But after two years, he has grown into a man who is as virile and attractive as a Greek god. With his dazzling smile, Zak openly seduces Michelle. His attitude is just the same as before, but now poses a dangerous temptation for Michelle. "I knew the day would come when I couldn't resist his allure anymore." (Source: Renta!)

An odd, perfectly timed string of events brings together two lovelorn people: Miranda Easton and Gianni Fitzgerald. In a shared country cottage, these two strangers battle their inner emotions, while seeking solace in the arms of the other. Fate has brought about this chance meeting of these two emotionally battered individuals, but was it all just so it could end with them being nothing more than star-crossed lovers? (Source: Renta!)

The greatest rival of the Louvardis family, shipping magnate Aristedes Sarantos, appears at Selene Louvardis's father's funeral. Why does this man, who is feared far and wide for his heartless business acquisitions, seem to be grieving more than anyone? Selene's heart is in chaos, and the two meet again after the funeral for a weekend filled with tender passion. But when Selene is left to face the future with his child, will he decide to walk away? (Source: Renta!)

Today is Kelly's eighth wedding anniversary. It's also the day her divorce from Jake, her famous journalist husband, has finally been made official. Jake is a daredevil who flies around the world and is never home. Not even on the day that she miscarried. In order to sever all ties with the past, Kelly cuts off her beautiful long hair and throws a party in her new home to celebrate her divorce. But Jake, who never wanted the divorce, suddenly shows up, rudely throws out her party guests and forceably kisses her!

While working her job as a waitress, Gypsy runs into a man she never thought she'd see again. The man who's haunted her dreams for the last two years...Rico Christofides! Two years ago, they fell for each other and shared a night of deep passion, but once daybreak came, he was gone. Gypsy had no idea why...until she turned on the TV news that morning. Rico is a world-famous business magnate and a sworn enemy of her late father! Now fate conspires to reunite them. She has to escape, no matter what...and keep the secret she's carried ever since that night they spent together! (Source: Renta!)

Mirei, a young OL always refuse drinking party invitations from her co-workers by using her "cat" as the excuse, although actually, the "cat" is the younger boyfriend she has been dating since her high school days. She always thought their daily peaceful life will last forever, until one night...

It’s been over a year since she caught him cheating on her. Although she’s been struggling, Samantha’s getting used to a new life with her young daughter. One day, her estranged husband showed up at her apartment. He came to tell her about the massive inheritance that her father-in-law left for his granddaughter. But he gave her a shocking condition in order to receive it. If Samantha wants to receive the inheritance, she and Annie need to live with him for the next six months. Samantha can’t live with the man who betrayed her. But when she thinks about her daughter’s future… Samantha decided to go back to his house and engage in a marriage in name only.

Schoolteacher Elisabeth falls in love the moment she first sees Angus, a guest cooking instructor at her school. Due to her wounds from a past relationship, she knows his dreamy good looks and confident gray eyes are exactly what she needs to avoid at all costs. Especially since he’s rumored to be a womanizer. While she’s painstakingly trying to suppress her feelings, Angus starts coming on to her… And the more he pursues her, the more she’s ready to give in and be his! (Source: Harlequin)

A coworker who keeps chasing after teen idols despite her age; a useless boss; and a completely unsociable new hire. Ann, a fortyish woman who looks down on those around her and blames everything on others, dreams only of marriage with the boyfriend who won't sleep with her. But then one day, when she learns that one of the colleagues she looked down on is getting married, she reveals her hidden nasty side right in front of the newbie. From that day on, she is visited by one misfortune after another.... (Source: Manga Plaza)