The man Alice saw when she opened the door made her gasp. On that unforgettable snowy night three years ago, she met a man who changed her life at the hotel where she took shelter. Alice had been in despair that night. Under normal circumstances, she never would have slept with a man she met in the lobby. After drowning in such richness the like of which she'd never tasted before, she disappeared without a word. She thought they would never meet again... But when they do, he looks down on her with clear disdain!

From fictiondb: WLTM: would like to meet Mr. Nice and Ordinary Marissa Warren was not at all concerned about turning thirty--joining that online dating Web site was just a bit of fun! So what if she hadn't found her Mr. Right yet? She was in love with her fabulous job, and happy being single. Though her sexy new boss did make her go wobbly at the knees.... But Rick Morgan was so not Mr. Right! He was more Mr. Tall, Dark and Dangerous...and if he asked her out on a date, Marissa would definitely say no...wouldn't she?

Angelica is at a big charity auction to promote her company's service—providing perfect partners for corporate functions—when she trips off the stage. She squeezes her eyes shut, steeling herself for the crash, and the next things she knows, she's landed in the broad, warm chest of a man. A strong heartbeat, the faint scent of cologne…and when she timidly opens her eyes, who does she see but the handsome Paul Sterling, a famously ruthless corporate shark! Angelica is embarrassed by her mistake, but Paul "buys" her at the auction for an incredible twenty thousand dollars. What could he be after?

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!)