Katherine's hope for her beloved brother's return to their estate in Hampshire is dashed when she receives the news of his death... He met a brave death at Battle of Waterloo. Then cruel reality hits devastated Katherine. Her uncle's family claims the estate, leaving Katherine no access to her fortune. The only person she can turn to for help is Lord Adam Calthorpe, her late brother's superior. Little does she know her brother asked Adam to look after Katherine if any ill fate were to befall him... (Source: Renta!)

Yoshino found herself married to Keigo Shinoi, the genius artist she had admired since her school days. However, his reason for marrying her was for revenge against Yoshino's father. Hated all the while, she continues to love Shinoi as he suffers in a state of isolation. Will her feelings finally get through to him...? The title story, Maple Leaves, is just one entry in this best-of selection of sorrowful, bittersweet love stories.

The happiness of the royal family of Edenbourg, waiting for a baptismal ceremony of the king's first grandchild, is broken by bad news - the king has been in a traffic accident. Princess Dominique runs to the site in search of her father, accompanied by the family's High Counsel, Marcus Kent, who offers to escort her. Her heart races, as she has admired Marcus since childhood, but he abuses her respect with harsh words.

Manga adaptation by Rin Ogata, based on Anne Stuart's novel "Heart's Ease." Cassandra O'Neill, also known as Cassie, was appalled and shocked when she was falsely accused of tampering with lab results in her job as a researcher. She had always done meticulous work and was extremely hurt when her co-workers chose to believe the worst and not listen to the truth. To compound her misfortune, Cassie's loyal friend Meredith was involved in a serious auto crash and Cassie had to fly to Virginia immediately. When Meredith's brother Bran picked Cassie up at the airport, she sensed an underlying mistrust - almost as though he hated her from first sight. If only she could have known what effect Bran's true feelings would have on her . . . (Source: fictiondb)

After a year at war, Captain Ivo Trenchard returns to England to visit his beloved aunt in Somerset. He survived the throes of war unscathed and now, to his chagrin, he’s bedridden for weeks because of a simple animal rescue gone awry. Luckily, the local tomboy Jossie Calverton Morley suffers from a guilty conscience and visits him every day, ensuring he’s never bored. But what’s the brave captain to do when this enchanting innocent suddenly begs him to teach her how to kiss? [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/75272/)

Johaness got Sophie’s roommate, Lisette, pregnant then left her. Since Lisette left the baby with her, Sophie needed Johannes’s help to take care of his baby. So Sophie forced herself into Johaness’s company. Surprisingly the man she found wasn’t at all what she was expecting?he is the late Johaness’s half brother! [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/84379/)

In the *Royal Bride* series (ロイヤル・ブライドシリーズ), also called the "Royal Weddings" series: Three small-town women find happily-ever-after with three irresistible princes! 1) Umei no Butoukai (運命の舞踏会; The Prince's Bride) (Illust: SASAKI Misuzu) THE PRINCE MUST MARRY! The ball had begun, the prince had arrived, and everyone wondered who would be his new bride.... Everyone except Julie Britton. The pretty castle caretaker knew she wasn't it. Despite the fact that she'd loved him, all those years ago.... Then the clock struck midnight, and the guests held their breath. The king was awaiting an announcement, and the bride was nowhere in sight! So Julie did what any devoted employee would do. She stepped up to the hard-hearted, but oh-so-handsome prince, and offered him herself.... 2) Shukumei no Saika(宿命の再会; The Prince's Baby) (Illust: CHIHARA Esu) A Prince of a Daddy Convinced she was a princess, a six-year-old girl sent Prince Whit Anders a message beseeching him to prove her right. Which gave the child's single mom, Drew Davis, cause for concern. After all, Drew and the prince had shared a magical summer long ago -- and her daughter's claim to royalty wasn't as far-fetched as everyone thought... When His Royal Highness Whit Anders discovered that he and lovely Drew had made more than a sweet teenage memory, he was ready to claim their child as his heir. But winning the beautiful -- and independent -- woman would put his reputation as the Prince of Hearts to the test! 3) Princess wa Kimi (プリンセスはきみ; The Irresistible Prince) (Illust: OGATA Rin) EVERY WOMAN WANTED TO MARRY THE PRINCE But Prince Lucas Hansson knew only one woman was fit to be his royal bride. If only he could find her. Enter Annah Lane. According to local legend, the pretty shopkeeper had an uncanny instinct for spotting true love. But the moment she laid eyes on His Royal Hunkiness, she realized she was his destined bride! Annah knew her intuition had to be wrong -- the prince needed so much more than a small-town woman like her could give. She'd just have to find him a better match -- and she would! -- as soon as she could tear herself from his strong yet tender embrace. (descriptions taken from fictiondb) English version via Renta!: [Vol 1](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/77729/), [Vol 2](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/77214/), [Vol 3](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/77215/)

Terri has come to Venice in order to search for her missing brother. Upon reaching her hotel, she's greeted by a tall, handsome man. Though she treats him like a porter, Terri soon learns from another employee that he is none other than the hotel's owner, Maurizio Vazani. Left red faced and mortified, her phone rings. It's the big man himself, calling with a dinner invitation…

In the *Sicilia no Koibitotachi* (Italian Grooms) series: **V.1 - Ai to Nikushimi no Meikyuu (Wife by Arrangement) by *Rin Ogata*:** Heather has been charmed by Lorenzo, a rich elite from Sicily. He's a gentleman, but weak and powerless in the face of his overwhelming brother Renato. Suspicious that Heather may simply be after their fortune, Renato investigates and subjects the woman to a bizarre test, even going as far as to tempt her with a large sum of money. She refuses, and so he rewards her by ordering her to marry his brother. **V.2 - Ai no Prologue (Husband by Necessity) by *Hiroko Miura*:** Angie, a British doctor, flew to Sicily for her best friend's wedding, where she meets her destined love. Bernardo was the half-brother of the groom, son of a great family in Sicily. She instantly fell in love with this naive, thoughtful man, and spent wonderful moments just exchanging kisses. However, her love was quickly turned down the moment Bernardo found out Angie was from an upper-class. “I was going to beg you to marry me. I've been living in a fool's paradise." **V.3 - Erabareta Hanayome (Bride by Choice) by *Min Kyuuka*:** Lorenzo Martelli is a young bachelor from a wealthy family in Sicily. He's under pressure from his family to find a wife because his brothers have recently settled down with their loved ones. He tries to get away, but today, his mother told him to visit the family friend with four single daughters. Meanwhile, the oldest girl, Helen, is upset with Lorenzo whom she hasn't even met yet, thinking “He must think all of my sisters are just dying to have him because he's so rich...I'll teach this bastard a lesson...!"

At a class reunion of her prestigious girl's high school, Harriet is reunited with Rosa, a girl who looks just like her despite the fact that they aren't related. The two of them get along like twins and confide in each other. And then in order to resolve both their problems, they come up with a strange master plan! Harriet will go to Tuscany for Rosa's grandmother's birthday celebration and pose as Rosa. It'll be fine. Rosa has a cousin who has always been taken with her, and Harriet had better not let this head of a noble family find out who she really is...!

1. Ichiya no Koi Kaimasu (The Billionaire Date) Kit has been put in charge of the PR for a charity fashion show. Two models disappear right before the show, and although she fills in for them at the last minute, the show ends in utter failure. The chairman of the event, Jarrett, arrogantly demands that she fundraise fifty thousand dollars in one month to make up for the lost donations. Jarrett is the owner of one of the biggest lingerie companies in America, and he is sexy enough to appear in advertisements with his models. “I know!” Kit has an idea. “I’ll plan a bachelor auction and make him join, too! If it’s successful, I’ll be able to raise the funds and get my revenge!” 2. Namida no Suu dake Aishite (The Playboy Assignment) Susannah has been put in charge of PR for an art museum. Things get hectic when a wealthy man who was supposed to donate his collection meets an unexpected death. Of all people, his heir turns out to be Marc, Susannah’s past lover. Although they had once been deeply in love, their difference in status had pulled them apart. Susannah is worried: “I can’t believe I have to negotiate with him now.” Marc almost seems to sense Susannah’s desperate feelings, for he makes an astonishing announcement at a party. “I’ll donate one painting for every time she goes to bed with me.” 3. Dokushin Saigo no Project (The Husband Project) After seeing her two best friends at her public relations agency get married, Alison feels that something is missing in her single life. She wants to love someone but has no interest in marriage. She just wants a baby to give all her love to. After suddenly landing herself in the emergency room, Alison meets Dr. Logan, a competent doctor with a sarcastic tongue, who, upon her request, agrees to help her make a baby. However, she must marry him in exchange!

The concept of women being educated and becoming the equals of their male counterparts is completely unheard of in the England of the 1800s. Scholastica Hornsby is out to change this notion, but she's met with much resistance. The Duke of Penhurst could be her greatest enemy or her greatest ally, but it'll take some convincing from a man already surrounded by controversy. Will Scholastica find help she needs in Papa Pagan's House? [English publication via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/84369/)