Kit Smith, honoring her father's dying wish, has moved to London to pose as the niece of Rose Singleton, a member of the ton. Kit can't imagine what influence her gambler father exerted to bring about Kit's introduction into polite society. Hugo Devinish, a second son, went to sea as a cabin boy and is now a prosperous merchant and ship captain. He decides to attend a party in town to check up on an heiress that his young nephew is courting. Meeting Hugo at a party, Kit wonders why he wishes to dance with her—until she overhears him explaining his mission to a friend. Kit muses that they must be talking about her. So, the family watchdog has been dispatched to investigate her, eh? Kit thinks it's not very charitable of him to describe her as "a chit with more hair than conversation." But more than that, she wonders why he thinks she's an heiress? Still, if he wishes to dance with a simpering simpleton, she can well oblige him!
Four young ladies enter London society with one common goal: they must use their feminine wit and wiles to find a husband. So a daring husband-hunting scheme is born. 1841. Annabelle Peyton, determined to save her family from disaster, decides to use her beauty and wit to tempt a suitable nobleman into making an offer of marriage. But Annabelle's most intriguing--and persistent--admirer, wealthy, powerful Simon Hunt, has made it clear that while he will introduce her to irresistible pleasure, he will not offer marriage. Annabelle is determined to resist his unthinkable proposition...but it is impossible in the face of such skillful seduction. Her friends, looking to help, conspire to entice a more suitable gentleman to offer for Annabelle, for only then will she be safe from Simon--and her own longings. But on one summer night, Annabelle succumbs to Simon's passionate embrace and tempting kisses...and she discovers that love is the most dangerous game of all. (Source: fictiondb)
Quincy wouldn't have seen this coming in her wildest dreams. What ordinary girl-next-door would? One minute you're sitting down to tea in your kitchen, talking with a friend, and the next-the man of your dreams comes knocking at your door, and he's looking for YOU. Quincy never expected to be swept off her feet by a gorgeous, world-famous pop star, but now that it's happening, she's not sure she's the right one for him. Swept up in the glamorous thrill of it all, Quincy is worried that it's all happening a little too fast, not to mention her concerns that she's really not the right girl to call a sexy superstar her boyfriend. It's a good thing for Joe that his desire to be with her is as strong as his star appeal! (Source: Dark Horse)
Jarrett, Jonathan and Jordan Hunter are Bachelor Brothers. Some men are meant to marry! In the Dokushin Otoko ni Kanpai series: V.1 - Itsushika Kyuuai (To Woo a Wife) Jarrett. The oldest Hunter brother--he's dark, handsome and impossibly rich. He's never fallen in love, until he meets Abbie Sutherland. He intended to buy out her chain of hotels....but now his prize is her. Abbie is beautiful, sexy--utterly desirable. But she is also a young widow of emotional and physical involvement. For Jarrett, always a winner in the boardroom and the bedroom, this is the ultimate challenge. Wealth and seduction are not enough for Abbie--she needs to be wooed! V.2 - To Be a Husband Jonathan. Middle brother, accomplished lover, he's blond and impossibly good-looking. What woman can resist his charm? Gaye Royal, for one! For Jonathan, this is a first. Gaye's cool, elegant beauty is a challenge in itself, and she makes it plain from the start that she doesn't want him in her life--a situation he's determined to change. But why is Gaye so mysterious, elusive, so intriguing, and what does Jonathan have to do to win her over? Propose marriage? Being a husband is the last thing that Jonathan has in mind.... V.3 - To Be a Bridegroom Jordan. The youngest Hunter brother, he's dark and devilishly attractive, and he's been content to play the field...until Stazy Walker takes a lease on the apartment next door. Stazy. At first Jordan finds her teasing, infuriating, because she treats him as casually as the other male admirers who seem constantly to knock at her door. But then Jordan catches glimpses of the warmth and vulnerability that lie beneath Stazy's beautiful exterior, and he realizes there's only one way to get to the head of her lineup: be her bridegroom! (Source: fictiondb, edited)
Viscount Linford has always been the subject of rumors because of his good looks and mysterious marriage. He is searching for his wife, who disappeared six years ago. However, one day he meets Emily, a beautiful widow, and is intensely attracted to her charm. But Emily is wary about opening her heart to him… Especially once his missing wife turns up! Source: Harlequin
The story starts with a 5-year-old Lynn travelling with her Japanese mother to England to meet her father. On their way there Lynn and her mother get into a tragic car accident in which Lynn’s mother dies. After getting out of the hospital Lynn moves to live in a manor owned by her father who is an English nobleman. The motherless little girl tries to adjust to high society life and get the approval of her elder step sister, Sara, whose mother has also passed away. At first Sara seems cold and distant towards her new younger sister, because she fears that Lynn’s open and cheerful personality will win over the attention of their father as well as the handsome young man who lives nearby, but... (Source: Stage Storm) *Note: Includes one-shot Moeru Bara (燃える薔薇);Bonita 1992-02-15.in vol. 12:*
Again and again, the story repeats itself, and Ilya is stuck reliving the same fate. No matter the circumstances, no matter what she does to avoid it, she cannot escape her future. Her fiancé, Soleil, will inevitably fall in love with Sylvia, her weak yet kind-hearted little sister, and Illya will be left alone. At first, she thought she could change his mind, but that only caused feelings of resentment to sprout. She then tried to ignore their relationship, but her love for Soleil never wavered. In this endless loop, the feelings these three hold for one another never differ from those of the original timeline. Thus, along with Ilya's unfaltering love comes unfaltering despair, as she is trapped in time with her heart rent asunder each iteration. *Notes: \- Volume 1 contains a prologue \- Volume 2 contains one extra chapter \- Volume 3 contains one extra manga chapter and one extra novel chapter \- Volume 4 contains one extra chapter*
On her 12th birthday, Angèle is infected with the strange and fatal disease that causes wings to sprout from the body. She is sent to a solitary institution to be quarantined where she meets a man named Hakana and the wheels of fate begin to turn. Based on the free game from niconico.
Again and again, the story repeats itself, and Ilya is stuck reliving the same fate. No matter the circumstances, no matter what she does to avoid it, she cannot escape her future. Her fiancé, Soleil, will inevitably fall in love with Sylvia, her weak yet kind-hearted little sister, and Illya will be left alone. At first, she thought she could change his mind, but that only caused feelings of resentment to sprout. She then tried to ignore their relationship, but her love for Soleil never wavered. In this endless loop, the feelings these three hold for one another never differ from those of the original timeline. Thus, along with Ilya's unfaltering love comes unfaltering despair, as she is trapped in time with her heart rent asunder each iteration.
Lady Lynn! is the sequel of the beloved Lady!! At more than 20 years after the completion of Lady!! Hanabusa sensei retakes the plot. Now Sarah and Arthur are married and Rin lives with them at the Marble Mansion, while the duke, Aunt Magdalene and Charles live in the Woburn castle. Lynn has been formally presented and is now a member of England’s high society. She dreams to participate someday in the horse-riding Olympics at Victoria’s side. Well she also has some dreams that concern Edward. As ever her life is a bit complicated. Some new character appear several handsome guys that kind of fall for Lynn and also some splendid girls who are wooing after Arthur and Edward. On the top of everything, a great aunt of Arthur and Edward comes from America and she dislikes Lynn because of her origins. Will Lynn succeed in becoming a gentle, strong and beautiful lady? (Source: Meisaku Translations, edited)
Arata is a new employee at a beauty salon when Rentaro, a former track and field junior, suddenly appears in his life again. Rentaro, now a promising college sprinter, has grown up since they last met four years ago. However, he's currently taking a break from running due to an injury. Unwilling to return home, Rentaro ends up staying with Arata temporarily. Years ago, Arata realized his feelings for Rentaro were more than friendship and left his hometown, unable to face the emotions Rentaro unknowingly stirred in him. Now, working as a make-up artist, Arata thought he had come to terms with those feelings by working on himself. But this unexpected reunion throws his emotions into chaos once again... (Source: Houbunsha, translated) *Note: Includes 1 extra chapter.*
Cover Illustration: Akira Caskabe 1. **Beaver tto Koishite** (ビバっと恋して) \[Suuji Hanabusa\] 2. **Kimi to Koisuru Sankakkei** (きみと恋する三角形) \[Mato Yamamoto\] 3. **Wanko to Ookami-kun no Love Letter** (わんことオオカミくんのラブレター) \[Shimajirou\] 4. **BIG CAT LOVE** \[Ayu Sakomoto\] 5. **Iwakuma-kun wa Neko Mishiri** (岩熊くんは猫見知り) \[Kusege\] 6. **Shiba to Omawari-san** (柴とおまわりさん) \[Shino Nihonmatsu\] 7. **Zoo tto Oshi** (Zooっと推し) \[Hono Ichizen\] 8. **Aiken Bell wa Joubutsu Dekinai!** (愛犬ベルは成仏できない!) \[Suguri Yamaguchi\] 9. **Wai no Mission** (ワイのミッション) \[Hamasaki\] 10. **Toto no Rival** (トトのライバル) \[Ichiko Tanno\] 11. **Kawaii Kimi ni Pink no Hanabira** (かわいいキミにピンクの花びら) \[Kiyo Date x Mai Sakurazaka\] 12. **TOBI'S TIME** \[JIN\]

