After discovering an old dagger in her house, Violet brings it to an antiques appraisal program only to discover it's the long-lost treasure of a royal family! She learns that an old story told in her family-that her great-great-grandmother was an Arabian princess who left her husband to elope with an Englishman and put down roots in London-was true all along. The next morning, the newspapers run with the story of Violet's royal heritage, catching the interest of a handsome prince from a war-torn land. Just as he shows up on Violet's doorstep to tell her how much danger she's in, a woman's cry for help rings out through Violet's humble home! (c)ATSUMI RYO/LIZ FIELDING

It wasn't supposed to be like this... I just wanted to be a sailor like my late father... It's the third week of training as a deep sea fisherman, and the ship is full of rascals who do whatever they want. Kouta is caught in the net of their lust, and he is assaulted by his mates every night. The sailors on this ship are the ones he wanted to be like... During this perverted voyage, Kuota is hit by even greater tragedy!! You don't want to miss it when unresponsive Kouta starts to move his hips on his own! [from Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/54047/)

Collection of One-Shots: This anthology features works from several of our star mangaka; works are summarized as follows: "Kokoro wa Kimi ni Yorishimono wo ~ My Heart Returns to You" by TOUEN Momo Plagued by a strange illness of the heart, the lord Naritsune is saved by the divinator Yuzuki. Naritsune is so impressed by his supernatural abilities that he asks Yuzuki to work for him. Unfortunately, word of those powers spreads to the imperial palace… "Kanariya ~ Canary" by TOUEN Momo Sakuya cannot forget his now deceased lover so he drowns himself in pleasure at the hands of others. His favorite distraction is Taichi, but things get complicated as Taichi continues to question Sakuya’s wandering attention. "I Give Up!" by UTSUNOMIYA Hiyoko Will this desperate student council president finally be able to get his best friend to understand the feelings he’s held for him since middle school? Or is he going to get caught up in the snare of those who would wish him harm first…? (WARNING: This piece contains scenes of attempted rape)

In the fast-paced, cutthroat world of Hollywood filmmaking, producer Max Hudson was a master at getting it done. With a movie deadline breathing down his neck, he wouldn't let anyone get in his way, especially not his longtime assistant, Dana Fallon. Her tantalizing curves had wreaked havoc on his mind and his libido. But her sudden resignation caused chaos, and no amount of money would sway her. Luckily, Max had other means of persuasion….

Once upon a time, in a faraway place, there lived a witch. Well, she still exists now and in the future too. This is an endless tale of Luko, the witch that encounters a plethora of exciting beings. Sometimes she annoys, sometimes she humors, but her existence is the greatest magic that made the universe never become less interesting. Read on Manga.Club

A hot TV star has come to visit Clare's hometown! The entire place is excited to welcome Matt Sheffield, who plays the doctor and hero of a popular hospital drama series. Despite the festive mood everyone else is in, Clare is feeling blue. Matt is undoubtedly a very attractive man, and she can't take her eyes off him. But she mustn't get pulled in! He reminds her too much of an ex who hurt her badly... Yet she can't avoid him after she's assigned a seat right next to him at the ball and he asks her if they can spend some time together! (Source: Renta!)

Emily has fallen into a pit of distrust after being betrayed by her lover, and even a business trip to Italy can't seem to raise her spirits. But on her trip she runs into a man named Giovanni in a small shop, a handsome man beaming with geniality. And after their encounter, the two can't seem to stop running into one another. Could this be...destiny? No! Emily was betrayed once before, and everyone knows men can be frivolous and fickle. Yet no matter how far Emily tries to get from Giovanni, something seems to keep bringing them together. (Source: Renta!)

"You will be playing a game of death!"You awaken a captive in a sealed room after being abducted suddenly from in front of a row of coin-operated lockers!! There's a weird ring attached to your wrist containing a deadly poison which is used to force you to participate in a game of death.... The rules are based on the children's game Tag, with the winner being rewarded and the loser losing more than just the game. A bloody battle is about to take place!!An ordinary college student known as Hashiba Touma finds himself trapped in a room with Tsuji Ken'ichi -- a kindly office worker -- and the level-headed young woman known as Mizuki... and they're forced to fight for their chance to survive!! How can they manage to survive when they must deal with not only whoever's 'It,' but also other competitors who've given in to their murderous desires at every corner...?!

When Carol turned twenty years old, Damon, a handsome lawyer brimming with mature charm, appeared in front of her. He told her that her grandfather had passed away and a huge inheritance was left to her. From that day, Carol's life changed completely-she had become a young heiress. Damon helped Carol, who was in utter confusion. She's been attracted to him since the day they met and her feelings for him are only growing stronger. She assumed hers was an unrequited love until he stole a kiss... (Source: Renta!)

Will inconvenient pregnancy lead to convenient matrimony in this Duchess Diaries novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Merline Lovelace? A wild weekend changes Gina St. Sebastian's life, but one thing won't change—her marital status. Ambassador Jack Mason, the dashing, arrogant father of her unborn baby, can forget about a marriage of convenience. She's perfectly capable without him. Never mind the heat between them. That's pregnancy hormones! Jack will deploy his formidable charms to do what's right—marriage for the baby's sake. Yet the more he tries to convince Gina, the more he realizes he wants her as much as he wants his child….

Five years ago, nineteen-year-old Kate nearly drowned in the ocean when she was saved by a handsome man named Jack. She fell in love with the man who kindly looked after her, and she thought he felt the same way until she learned that he was her sister’s former boyfriend, the same man who drove her to suicide. Their fleeting love quickly turned to hatred. Now Jack, having become a prominent surgeon, has once again appeared before her eyes. Experiencing the same feelings as on that fateful day, Kate is disturbed. Their two paths were never supposed to cross again…

It’s only seven weeks until secretary Tessa’s dream wedding. But her dream is about to be shattered. She arrives home to find her fiancé in bed with another woman… She decides the only thing to do is to dive into her work when she is called on by management. The managing director’s personal assistant has been hospitalized so they need her to accompany him to a crucial business conference. But what does handsome business mogul Blaize Carragan, the man of every woman’s dreams, want with her?