Despite having become an independent and successful flower stylist, Diana is still scarred by her father's abuse from her childhood. Cameron was always the one protecting her back then. But her social standing was too far removed from the son of a prestigious family, so her love for him couldn't possibly work. Even after Cameron left town, Diana kept hold of the memory of him in her heart. But after ten years, he comes home! Why now? It is a bittersweet reunion. Diana is pregnant, and Cameron is terribly drunk....

For the first time in thirteen years, Rosemary runs into Willis, her former classmate, and is shocked at how he’s changed. Back in high school she was attractive and popular, and Rosemary wrote off Willis as a scrawny nerd who was only good at studying. Now, he’s a professor at an acclaimed university and has come back to her village to observe a passing comet…and she can’t help but observe his stellar body. During his stay in the village, he’ll be sleeping over at Rosemary’s house. Will more than the comet be keeping him up at night?

A heartfelt collection of short stories about the ups, downs, and complications of the love we have for those we call family, and how we sometimes end up finding joy in surprising places. (Source: Irodori Aqua, edited) Included Stories: 1. **Uruu** (ウルウ) 2. **Tou-chan to Boku** (とーちゃんとぼく) 3. **Dappi** (脱皮) 4. **Haha wo Tazunete 40-bu** (母を訪ねて40分)

"Wednesday’s child is full of woe” is how the old nursery rhyme goes, and Virginia believes she’s the epitome of it. Her artist parents never could love her, and the one time her mother painted her, she titled the painting “Wednesday’s Child.” Years later, both the painting and an ex will come back to haunt her—, but there might be some sweetness in her dark past she wasn’t aware of. (Source: Harlequin)

Daily Life in 8 Pages' contains three magical eight-page stories featuring a ghost, a witch, and even an alien. Join Nakamura in 'The Retired Nakamura,' the witch who after defending earth, abruptly loses her powers to return to school as a normal high school student. How about joining Kashiwakawa in 'I Wish You Happiness,' the boy who for some mysterious reason is being haunted by a fellow student he barely even knew. The story of Misuzu in 'The Secret Homestay,' who has an alien staying with her! What will her brother do if he finds out!

In every class, it’s not usual for there to be one or two people who seem a little strange. In Oda’s class, there is Hototogi. Hototogi doesn’t say much and is always alone. Almost no one seems to know anything about her, which has lead to many strange rumors about her start circulating. It’s not Oda’s responsibility to befriend her, but before he realizes it, he finds himself intrigued by the mysterious Hototogi!

Greek millionaire Leon Gregoris had been like a brother to Bea Stephen since childhood, and on her eighteenth birthday they got engaged. But only a little while later, she discovered he was unfaithful and she broke it off. Three years have passed since then, and now that Leon has assumed his father's role as copartner at Stephen & Gregoris, he's come back for her. Just remembering the humiliation makes Bea angry, but Leon doesn't care-the first thing he does is kiss her in front of everyone at her twenty-first birthday party! (c)YOKO IWASAKI/JACQUELINE BAIRD

In the world of The Spellbook Library, Spellbook librarians protect townsfolk from dangerous spellbeasts, sealing them in spellbooks that hold more than just magic. Join Yan and Tohru as they set off to become Spellbook librarians, and uncover the secrets of the Spellbook Library! Source: Kodansha USA

Alena, the 19-year-old scion of a well-respected, old Russian family, falls in love at first sight with Kiryl, a man she met in the lobby of a high-class hotel. He cuts a devilishly stylish figure, so she has no idea that this man who wears an air of danger around him like cologne has painfully risen up from the slums to become a billionaire. With his sweet words and the simple press of his lips to the back of her hand, Alena readily offers up her body and her heart to him. She could have no idea, at the height of her happiness, that the dazzling pleasures he offers her are, for him, a means to revenge! (Source: Renta!)

Everything seems to be going downhill for the quiz club this year. Not only did they lose at the district qualifiers of the national competition, one of the club’s core members, Kuma, suddenly said she’s quitting school. Kuma has memorized many quiz books and knows an incredible amount of facts… but Kuma has a secret that none of the other members know. What could it be and what connection does it have with her quitting school? (Source: Azuki)

José is no ordinary schoolboy –he's the heir to a vast fortune. But being rich comes with its own set of problems: relentless bullies who are more interested in his money than his well-being. Desperate for protection, José hires Yoko-Chan, a fierce, no-nonsense bodyguard, to keep the tormentors at bay. There's just one catch: José can only afford her for three minutes a day! Can three minutes of super-powered protection really be enough to outsmart his bullies? With Yoko-Chan's martial arts skills and unwavering determination, José might just survive—if he can convince her to stick around for overtime! (Source: Titan Manga)

Asami works at her dream job as a wedding dress designer for an apparel company. But her life is completely turned on its head when her father, a company investor, sets up an arranged marriage interview for her and Takafumi, her company's CEO! Despite Takafumi's professional competence and good looks, Asami bluntly rejects the offer, refusing to have to tie the knot with such an incredibly brazen and rude man. Despite this, Takafumi, realizing he gets turned on by her rejection, devises a plan which ultimately forces Asami into marriage and moving in with him! Is this the beginning of a sweet married life between Asami and her annoying boss?! (Source: MangaPlaza)