I never knew such warmth existed... until I met you. Lady Elise, the daughter of a marquis, was born with the mark of the “Great Saintess.” However, she is stripped of everything by the schemes of her resentful stepsister and her fiancé, the Crown Prince. While being exiled to the frontier, Elise is attacked by a magical beast. On the verge of death, she is rescued by Gilbert, a knight known as the “Demon Wolf” and feared for his handsome looks and immense strength. He sincerely listens to Elise's plea and offers to shelter her. As Elise begins a new life under his care, the gentle and warm days begin to sweetly thaw her frozen heart... [Original Web Serialization](https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_006857_S/) **Original Web Novel:** [Kakuyomu](https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330651360901317), [Syosetu](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n1914ia/) https://www.cmoa.jp/title/1101412535/

Manga adaptations of popular short stories from Syosetu! The anthology includes five love stories on the theme of a man who dotes on his wife despite their politically-arranged marriage. All with happy endings! (Source: Ichijinsha, translated) Included Stories: 1. 約束通り白い結婚後すみやかに離縁したはずでしたが。 (Art: 宙百 / Story: ひろ) 2. 偽りの愛を囁かれた呪い持ちの元令嬢は、安らかな終わりを迎えるため、秘密を抱えたまま孤独な侯爵さまのもとに嫁ぐ。 (Art: 花飴まる / Story:石河翠) 3. 魔力を失った公爵令嬢ですが、このたび騎士団長様と結婚することになりました (Story & Art: はる山) 4. 「君を愛することはない」と突き放してきた旦那様に余命3か月の呪いを掛けてみたら、夢のような溺愛が待っていました (Art: 高岡ゆう / Story: 越智屋ノマ) 5. 今日もわたくしの婚約者は格好つけています (Art: もち / Story: りんご飴ツイン)

A ZERO-SUM anthology of substitute brides. Cover Art: SHIDOU Murasaki **Volume 1 Contents:** 1. "Migawari de Kemonohito no Kumotsu ni sareta Dekisokonai Seijo wa, Dekiai sarete Hanahiraku" (身代わりで獣人の供物にされた出来損ない聖女は、溺愛されて花開く). Art by Odayaka, Story by SHIBA Sakura. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8467hv/) 2. "Mi ni Oboe no Nai Riyuu de Konyaku wo Haki sare, Dai ni Oujo no Migawari de Ringoku ni Hitojichi ni Sashidasarete Shimaimashita. Desu ga, Ringoku no Dai San Ouji wa Sonna Watashi wo Dekiai shite Kureru You desu" (身に覚えのない理由で婚約を破棄され、第二王女の身代わりで隣国に人質に差しだされてしまいました。ですが、隣国の第三皇子はそんなわたしを溺愛してくれるようです). Art by Haruno (II), Story by Ponta (III). [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n7624hh/) 3. "Kemono no Youna Hime desu ga, Onee-sama no Kawari ni Totsuidara Kishi Danchou-sama ni Zenbu Aisare Chaimashit" (獣のような姫ですが、お姉様の代わりに嫁いだら騎士団長様に全部愛されちゃいました). By Shirafuji. 4. "Imouto no Migawari de, Norowareta Ouji to Konyaku shita Tokoro" (妹の身代わりで、呪われた王子と婚約したところ). Art by OGINO Sumi, Story by ASAZUKI Asa. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8088ie/) 5. "Migawari de Yomeiri shita Saki wa Reiketsu Koushaku deshita" (身代わりで嫁入りした先は冷血公爵でした). Art by Bachi, Story by HINOKAGE Sora. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n1667hh/) **Volume 2 Contents:** 1. "Henjin to Uwasa sareru Henkyou Haku no Migawari Hanayome to Narimashita ga, Jitsu wa Yasashii Danna-sama no Tsukuru Atatakai Shokuji no Okage de Shiawase desu" (変人と噂される辺境伯の身代わり花嫁となりましたが、実は優しい旦那様のつくるあたたかい食事のおかげで幸せです。 Art by NAGOSHI Yuzuna, Story by shinobu. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n0778ik/) 2. "Hamerareta no wa, Anata Gata desu: Kakushita no Koushoku Rou Kizoku kara no Endan wo, Watashi ni Oshitsuketa Kekka" (ハメられたのは、あなたがたです ～格下の好色老貴族からの縁談を、私に押しつけた結果～). Art by MOMOMIYA Choco, Story by OCHIYA Noma. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n3984ip/) 3. "Ane no Migawari de Kekkon shita, Chokushi Shitara Megatsubureru Kou Ouji ni 'Boku wo Aisuru Hitsuyou Wanai' to Iwaremashita" (姉の身代わりで結婚した、直視したら目が潰れる光王子に「僕を愛する必要はない」と言われました). Art by INORI Sakimori, Story by YUKII Mahiro. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n0948hv/) 4. "Futatabime Mashite, Danna-sama. Watashi ga Anata no Hanayome desu" (二度目まして、旦那さま。わたしがあなたの花嫁です。). Art by NEKOTA Taishi, Story by AYASE Airi. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2338ip/)