from fictiondb: Years before, the peaceful world of Umbria was torn apart by the ruthless Hanish invaders... Yet that is the only life Maura knows. Until her wizard guardian announces she is to be queen -- but that first she must find and unite with their country's legendary "Waiting King" in order to overthrow the enemy occupation. Men have searched for the fabled warrior for ages -- what chance has a young witch gifted in life-magic? Especially since she has only till midsummer's moon...and her guardian's wisdom is tragically taken from her.... Filled with fear and determination as well as wits and magic, Maura sets forth. Her only ally is the outlaw Rath. Having Rath as a companion is as dangerous as having an enemy along -- but she must trust in him to save their country. As midsummer approaches, their mission is in jeopardy from the Han outlaws and treasure hunters -- and even their own folk, who are wary of "the witch and the wolf." But the greatest complication is the knowledge that if they do not find the king, Maura need not sacrifice all to be queen.... ***Note:** The English translation of this series was released as the first entry (Ep 1~56) under an anthology collection* [Official English](https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/discovering-love-a-harlequin-romance-collection/list?title_no=3791) [Official Korean](https://m.series.naver.com/comic/detail.series?productNo=3794652#)

Collection of oneshots: **1) Indecent Encouter** by Haruka Minami **2) We Will Love** by Kana Mizuki **3) Go! Conflict Management Unit** by Tsubaki Mikage **4) The Pale and Wavering Sketch** by Waka Sagami **5) The Summer and the Nostalgia** by Yukimura **6) The Proper Way to Raise a Pet** by Ruiko **7) Pretend Lovers - Secret Slave** by Aya Shouoto **8) Getting Along** by Nanao Okuda **9) We Have a Hero in Our Hearts** by Terako Tsukimoto **10) Spiteful Cooking** by Naduki Koujima A continuation of a side story included in [Our Kingdom](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1111). **11) Neko Samurai - Ocean Barrier** by Danji Kyushu **12) The Troubles of Kurashina-sensei** by Natsuho Shino A chapter in the first volume of [Kurashina Sensei's Passion](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1681). **13) Thief x Thief** by Homerun Ken Also published in [Clan of the Nakagamis](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=3097) **14) Our Relationship** by Naduki Koujima A continuation of the story of two secondary characters from [Our Kingdom](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1111). **15) Loving Boys Boarding School** by Danji Kyushu **16) Here in Magic Land** by Hirono Suzuhara **17) Rabbit Ear Kindergarten** by Yogorouta Kamei A short story that was also published in [Tsuki ni Ookami ](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2064). **18) Shadows of the Forest by the Quiet Lakeside** by Sakyou Yozakura

**MR. NOVEMBER** THAT WAS THEN… Cutter Lord: Seven years ago the intense, powerful millionaire barged into his brother's wedding reception and attempted to steal the brand-new bride. THIS IS NOW… The Single Mother: With her husband's murderer still on the loose, Cheyenne Rose had no choice but to turn to her brother-in-law, the notorious Cutter, for help—the Lord brother she should have married. And the Deep, Dark Secret: Still haunted by the rumors surrounding the baby Cheyenne delivered less than eight months after the wedding to his brother, Cutter made a proposal of his own….

An anthology of one-shots by various mangaka.

Shari is in love with her brother’s friend Garrett. She’s had romantic feelings for him since high school, but he’s from an upper-class family. She’s a waitress at a coffee shop, and even though they both live in New York, they live in very different worlds. When she finds out that Garrett is going to be auctioned at a charity party, she decides to take her chance. I’m going to spend my entire savings and win the auction, disguised as a mysterious woman in red! She succeeds and spends the night with him, but the next day...

The island of Aristos holds bittersweet memories for Louisa. Here she met and married gorgeous Greek playboy Andreas Markonos and bore him a precious son. But when tragedy struck, Louisa fled.... Now, years later, Andreas can't believe that his runaway wife has dared set foot on Aristos again--and that he still desires her. Andreas will reclaim his wife with the one thing they still have in common...intense physical passion!

LETTERS TO KELLY Sixteen-year-old Kelly believed everything that her first love, T., said to her. He was a gorgeous hunk and her brother’s best friend On the night of Kelly’’s junior prom, T. steps in to take the place of her sick date, saving the day and treating her like a lady. After their romantic evening, they walked alone on the beach and T. made a promise to Kelly. “Let’s go on a date every day. And on your eighteenth birthday, I’ll ask you to marry me.” After that night, however, he was gone and the promise went unfulfilled. Now five years have passed and T. has unexpectedly showed up in her life again… What should Kelly do? [English publication via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/81768/)

2 in 1 From fictiondb: **The Sheikh's Secret by Barbara McMahon** Laura has been absolutely swept off her feet by a gorgeous new man -- she's never been made to feel so special! But as they become closer, Talique is torn. Laura doesn't know his real name, the past that drives him, even that he's a sheikh! All she knows is the perfect world he's created for her. And just as his secret plan is about to be revealed, he realizes his intentions have changed: he wants Laura as his bride! From eHarlequin: **Blackmailed Into The Prince's Bed by Olivia Gates** As both a Manhattan billionaire and a prince of Castaldini, Eduardo D’Agostino is used to getting his way—in business and in matters of love! So when his newest employee, IT expert Jade Mitchell, is unimpressed by his wealth and stature, he’s intrigued enough to woo her, and to wait. After a whirlwind romance, Eduardo is certain that Jade is his future princess. But then he learns the devastating truth behind her hesitation to take their relationship to the next level. Eduardo is soon turning the tables on his would-be lover, and insisting on taking his revenge—in the bedroom!

"I will become king under one condition if you marry me." At the declaration by maritime tycoon Ferruccio Selvaggio, Princess Clarissa feels her heart freeze. Six years ago, the two met at a party held at the royal palace. Welcomed with kindness, an ignorant Clarissa fell in love in the blink of an eye. However, moments after stealing her lips, he struck her with his words: "While royal blood may be intriguing, women so easily seduced are boring." with my father, the king, bedridden, must I really be betrothed to such a cruel man?

A 33-volume collection of award-winning oneshots put out by Kodansha from 2002-2012. Some of these would later get serialized or collected in other volumes. **Serialized or otherwise collected:** AKABOSHI Tomo [Shishunki Syndrome](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=10895992058) AKIZUKI Risu [Oku-sama Shinkaron](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=8585) ARAI Hideki [8-gatsu no Hikari](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=48516) ARAMAKI Keiko [GENOMES](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=100366) ASADA Torao [Spoonman 3.18](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=7155) ASHINANO Hitoshi [Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=586) Endo Hiroki [Kitto Kawaii Onnanoko Dakara](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=5984) ENOMOTO Shunji [Golden Lucky](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=44334) IGARASHI Daisuke [Obayashi ga Hikoeru Hi, Hoka (collected in Hanashippanashi](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2347) IRIE Kiwa [Haikibun! Sakanahime](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=54246) IRIE Noriko [Neko no Te Kashimasu](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=34406) KIMURA Kon [Koube Zaijuu](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=6616) KITOH Mohiro [Vandemieru no Tsubasa](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2395) KOMAI Yu [Sonna Yatsua Inee!!](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=16844) MATSUMOTO Taiyou [STRAIGHT](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=9964) NIHEI Tsutomu [BLAME! (prototype chapter, included in NOiSE)](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2275) OHARA Shinji [Boku wa Otouto](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=23188) SAMURA Hiroaki [Mugen no Juunin](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1628) SOUJI Hajime [Sanmon Mirai no Katei Houmon](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=95297) TOUME Kei [Kurogane](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1034) TOYODA Minoru [Love Roma](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=5227) TSUCHIDA Seiki [Miseinen](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=65435) URUSHIBARA Yuki [Mushishi prototype chapter, collected in Filament](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=35219) WAKANA Shouhei [Kamen Tenshi](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=38659) **Other:** Hiramatsu Kannosuke [Yume](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=134645) ABE Yoshitoshi [Ame no Furu Basho](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=70439511114) Eshikawa is a man who has lost sight of his life and stumbles through it, with no clear meaning or purpose. One day, he is informed that his ex-girlfriend committed suicide, which sets his brain on retrospect mode. He goes on a journey of self-revelation and contemplates upon the myriad of human emotions, the joys and sorrows of normalcy. YAMAZAKI Ren [Like a Laika](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=15464858831) From Atelier du Noir Scans: The daily, average life and interactions of some of a ship’s crew as they depart to explore space. Winner of the Jiro Tanaguchi Special Award for manga in the 2010 Four Seasons Award Anthology. NADEGATA Nazuna [Kokenoshima](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=25320595156) From Atelier du Noir Scans: On a remote island, a skilled swordsman who honed his craft on the local population attempts to atone for his sins and lift a curse by hunting and killing demons. Winner of the Hagio Moto Special Award for manga. KIBA Kouichi [Jagua](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=26870403448) As the protagonist is returning home one night, she runs into a man who had just been in a car crash. As he is dying, he asks her to throw a certain package into the sea. JOUYAMA Yui [Zanuff the Butcher](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=57841268625) A butcher with a dark secret finds a little girl. HAYASHIDA Q [Sofa-chan](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=9150331372) Tells the story of a female ghost who lives on a couch and it's the debut work of Q Hayashida as mangaka. KANOU Rie [Kingdom of Stars](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=20282565791) Oneshot about love, religion, and a big misunderstanding that leads to a weird situation...

A wedding invitation sets an old love back in motion! Belle is in bed with influenza. When she answered the door and saw her ex-husband Luke, she loses consciousness. Belle had been working at a major investment consultancy company when she met Luke, who was only a postgraduate student. They fell in love and married young, believing that the difference in their incomes and position in society would make no difference to their love.... However their marriage did not last and seven years have passed since their divorce. In the flesh once again, Luke appears almost terrifyingly handsome, and she is spellbound by his mature manliness. But why has he appeared now...?