Usagi Yojimbo is the story of a fictional, idealized, totemic, and somewhat historical Japan. It is a story told by following (primarily) a single wandering ronin as he follows the way of the samurai, seeking enlightenment, honour, justice, and the beauty of living. Note: Won the Eisner Award in 1996 (twice), 1999, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2020 (twice) and 2021 (twice) in multiple categories.

The manga adaptation of the 1994 animated movie adaptation of the 1991 fighting game Street Fighter II.

Arimichi Takagi was once a known patissier, but due to past circumstances, he quit and became a baking teacher instead. His class consists of homemakers or older women who flock to him because of his beautiful features, except Ryouji Sogabe. Ryouji is one eager student in the class and is very meticulous when baking cakes. There are rumors of him being a gangster due to his mannerisms and attitude, but there's no way a gangster would enroll in a baking class, right? Official English Translation

Jack and his researcher partner, Furio, teamed up to create a human-like android. Jack was in charge of the ‘vessel’ while Furio was in charge of the ‘mind.’ Their combined work and intelligence resulted in an exceptional android, Vincent Pérignon or V. V’s handsome and charming features and penchant for teasing Jack have awakened feelings the researcher is hard-pressed to suppress. Falling in love with an android of his own creation is out of the question, more so a man. How long will Jack be able to resist, especially when the two of them start cohabiting?

We welcome you to the Meiji Era's fifth year, as our protagonist Kaoruko, her family's sheltered daughter, has her world upended with the sudden arrival of Ralph, the esteemed British Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, who is introduced as her betrothed. Amidst the whirlwind, her father inexplicably disappears, leaving Kaoruko in an enigmatic whirl of emotions. Ralph, with his captivating blue eyes and golden locks, is nothing like what she's known. He boldly claims her, offering his undivided attention and resources, "Ask anything of me, Kaoruko." Ralph's dominating yet protective demeanor and Kaoruko’s cautious yet curious nature weave together a love affair for the ages. Official English Translation

"But you couldn't have known!" A mysterious encounter in the surgery room leads back down the paths of memory, after a young woman refuses anesthetics to protect her secret... Kyouka Izumi's 1895 classic is a mysterious, wrenching tale of doomed love. Source: Kodansha

Even though it was just one night of passion, my heart longs for you... Goldie is attacked by robbers but saved by the CEO of Atlas Group, Gael. He even tends to her wounds and says he’ll help her get her first gig as an actress if she attends a party with him. Under his care, she is dressed to the nines and beautiful. But she cannot allow herself to fall for a man who reigns over such a dazzling world. Despite knowing this, Gael’s sweet whispers sway Goldie and she offers him her virginity. But the next morning, he treats her as if she’s a prostitute! (Source: Harlequin)

[taken from fictiondb] Penelope believed in being practical. She needed a husband, so decided to investigate suitable candidates -- and propose! Stefano Salvatore was perfect, and their marriage would also combine their business assets. Surely Stefano would find such logic irresistible? But this passionate Italian believed in marrying for love, not meeting his bride for the first time as she walked into his office bearing matching wedding rings! He thought Penelope was crazy -- but adorable. In fact, he was beginning to take her proposition seriously!

[taken from fictiondb] HE'S DISCOVERED HE'S A FATHER...Happy with his life as a wealthy bachelor, Hugh Strickland is stunned to discover he has a daughter! And -- although he wants to bring his daughter, Ivy, home -- he's absolutely terrified. Hugh hardly knows Jo Berry, but he pleads with her to help him become the father that his motherless child deserves... NOW HE NEEDS TO FIND THE COURAGE TO BE A FAMILY...Now, as father and daughter become even closer, Jo realizes that she'll soon no longer be needed. But surely the ideal solution would be if they could give each other the perfect Christmas gift: a family..

JUST THE WAY YOU ARE Aspiring screenwriter Britt Kingsley knows that she has written a hit screenplay when she finishes "Dream Girl," but struggles to find her break in Hollywood as an unknown. Desperate to get her script read, she schemes to work as a secretary at a talent agency to make professional contacts. The opportunity comes when she picks up a phone call from acclaimed film director Derek Redmond. Pretending to be her boss, Britt successfully promotes her own script. When she meets him under these false pretenses, she is troubled to find herself irresistibly drawn to him...

[taken from fictiondb] Crown Prince Alessandro Bussoni Ferara needs to make a purely practical marriage--and he's found the perfect bride! Emily Weston agrees to the prince's proposal. But once Alessandro's wedding ring is on her finger, it's revealed that Alessandro must provide the principality of Ferara with an heir. Heartbroken to find she's just a bride of convenience, Emily decides she must leave Ferara and Alessandro--without telling him she's expecting his baby... *Note: UK title "The Italian Prince's Proposal" US title "The Prince's Arranged Bride"*

Jake believes he is destined to live a life of one-night stands and short relationships, to the point where he's founded the Sowing Wild Oats Forever club with his best bud, Brad. When Brad gets married, the club is forever split, but Jake finds himself attracted to the maid of honor. Anabel, or Bel, believes that sex is something you do only to enhance the love in a relationship, and while she's smitten with Jake, she finds herself conflicted given Jake's goals. His grandmother told him that he could never commit to one woman, and would just follow in the footsteps of the men in his life who cheated on his mom and grandmother. Can Jake settle down, or will Bel accept that the man of her dreams might eventually be a bitter memory?