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The year is 1830 and Caroline, the daughter of a British aristocrat, can no longer bear the violence of the man her father decided she would marry. She impulsively gets her hands on a powerful drug, and as her consciousness fades away, she realizes she is being held by gentle arms. Could it be her secret love, Sebastian Conway? She and the aloof Sebastian keep meeting and parting... It’s a love that makes Caroline want to cry. Must they be forever kept apart by circumstance?

On a Christmas night, a man sneaked into an apartment room and managed to finish his goal. However, during his escape from the balcony, he encountered a girl standing at the balcony next door. Thinking that he would get reported to the police, what he heard was instead...

Short story collection. 1. Iguana no Musume: A girl develops a complex about herself after her mother thinks of her as a hideous iguana.

"I want to believe in my first love. But then we met." 25-year-old Miku, who moved back to the house she grew up in two months ago, is studying to succeed her grandfather's Chinese medicine store, "Kusuriya Kyubee." Everyday she and her grandfather respond to the troubles of the customers who visit the store, prepare herbal medicine for them, or simply chat with them. On the other hand, Miku is unable to forget her first love, but she meets an ultra-shy boy named Kanae who likes plants. Perhaps she is beginning to care about him little by little.

She's never known romance and she can't give birth but even so, she definitely still wants a perfect family like those she's seen in family sitcoms. While she was having trouble with her marriage hunting, a high-spec hottie who agreed to accept all of Sachiko's conditions miraculously appeared before her. However, this man, Keiichi, actually has an outrageous secret. Will Sachiko be able to overcome the various hardships in her way and finally obtain the happy home she's always wanted!?

In the 30th year of reign of King Taesun of the Gye dynasty, when the sickly prince had lost his soul and was close to dying, the emperor ordered the High Priestess Oh Yeon to perform Chohonsul (a ritual to bring the soul just before death back into the body). Because of this, the prince opened his eyes again but he doesn't even recognize his father and starts talking nonsense. It turns out that the soul that Oh Yeon summoned was none other than Bongmuye, the prince of the first dynasty! In the end, Bongmuye and Oh Yeon make a deal in which Bongmuye keeps pretending to be crazy and Oh Yeon keeps him as her husband for food while hiding his true identity. A well-matured soul after a thousand years— Bongmuye, what a great supplement! Oh Yeon is happy and thrilled every day.

She stole everything—my family, my loved one, even the child in my womb. Anzu, a psychological counselor, was once the lover of my husband, Daisuke, who is now in a vegetative state due to an accident. Daisuke’s wife, Tomoko, is a famous influencer. But Anzu, by nature, is a terrifying woman who takes what’s most important from others under the guise of kindness. She stole Tomoko’s beloved, her family, and even the child in her womb. Believing Anzu had something to do with the accident, Tomoko uses psychological techniques to expose Anzu’s true nature and that of those around her. This is a revenge story that spares no one—exposing Tokyo’s working moms, elite executives, and even Tomoko’s own mother—dragging them all into hell.

Life as a lady can be tough, but life IN a lady is that much tougher. From periods to pregnancies, it can be an emotional ride…especially when you’re the size of a cell. Thankfully, Macrophage, Killer T, Helper T, and White Blood Cell are joined by a host of hard-working allies equipped to deal with the daily struggles of lady life in this female-focused spin-off of Cells at Work!

A woman with healing powers is betrayed by a loved one, branded a witch, and sealed inside a sacred tree. Desiring death, her wish is interrupted by a cursed prince who needs her magic to survive. The two, both stripped of their freedom, form a contract to give each other life and death, setting their fates in motion.

A boy who has discarded all his dreams loses his way in 'Wonderland', where he discovers that he possesses the name of 'Alice', one that is vital to the 'Kill the White Rabbit Game'. In this mad tale, common sense is out the window, and all are bound by both the rules of the 'game' and the commands of the Queen of Hearts. Amidst the insanity, Alice decides to pick up a cold, glittering gun and shoot his way to his own identity.

The year is 20XX. Tough but idealistic Koga has just joined the Tokyo branch of SHWD, the Special Hazardous Waste Disposal unit responsible for eradicating mysterious biological weapons that were left behind after the great war. Her mentor is Sawada, a woman with a powerful psyche who complements Koga's physical prowess. Something is sizzling between the two of them, and it's more than just a shared mission. Together, these two badass women must team up to confront horrors beyond their wildest nightmares.

The love story between Song Hao Hao, a woman who sees lying men transform into dogs in her eyes, and a CEO who can transform into a Doberman.

Anastasia's engagement is called off by her parents and the engagement party that was supposed to take place on her birthday is suddenly turned into an engagement party for her sister Laura and her fiance Nikolai. Of course, she has to attend the party, too... Before she knows it, the school has found out about the engagement. Anastasia is humiliated and shocked, but Lewis, a junior student proposes a fake engagement between the two! Anastasia, no longer afraid of anything after experiencing a broken engagement and the pity of others, becomes desperate and plans to crash the engagement party with her fake engagement announcement.

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It’s the start of a new year at a new school for Amelia, a girl with strong ambitions and a unique allergy to witnessing violence. She quickly learns that her peaceful first impression of her school was just a fleeting facade when she realizes that her new high school is a battlefield between two warring student gangs. Between the South Canteen Gang, the North Canteen Gang, and the girls fighting over boys, it looks like it’s allergy season for Amelia. Despite the chaos and her now-regular allergic reactions, Amelia is determined to bring peace to her new high school--not through violence, but with the power of love.

Working beauty x working beauty. Romance stories about adult women. This is a collection of short stories of 2 pages each, about various combinations of characters from the novel version of the "Saturday" series written by Seria Nina and illustrated by Hazuki Ruri.

Childhood friends Han Jeong-woo and Choi Yi-seo have been friends for 25 years. Jeong-woo has had a crush on Yi-seo for a long time, but Yi-seo doesn't see Jeong-woo as rational at all. Then one day, the two begin living together due to a certain incident... "You, why are you so big?" "I told you, you're much bigger than those toys." Are they crossing a line that friends shouldn't cross?! "Put it in, put it in? I don't think it'll fit." "Our Yi-seo, it'll get all wet and fit in."

At the edge of a brutal winter, can Roel, who ran away, find her paradise? Roel never imagined her desperate escape would lead her to a place like this. After enduring a miserable life as a guest in her relatives' home, Roel's world shattered the night her younger cousin attacked her. In a moment of terror and desperation, she killed him. Panicked and overwhelmed by guilt, she fled the village, choosing the icy wilderness over facing the truth. Her path led her to a remote, solitary cabin hidden deep in the winter woods. But peace was not waiting for her there. Instead, she met Kaiden—a towering, intimidating man who seemed just as wild as the storm outside. “If you don’t want to freeze, you’ll do as I say.” “Don’t you know that excitement keeps the cold away? Better than catching a fever.” Now, trapped by an unforgiving blizzard and Kaiden's cryptic demands, Roel must decide whether this cabin will be her salvation or her doom. Is this isolated haven the paradise she longed for, or a new kind of hell that will destroy her completely?

Bossam: A traditional custom where a widow or unmarried woman is taken—sometimes by force, sometimes with consent—for marriage. "Sir, please be my husband for just one night." Born into a noble family, Su-woon is the often-overlooked second son. But he grows into the ideal husband candidate—passing the national exam as the top scholar at age 20. Perfect from head to toe, many women try to approach him, yet Su-woon has no interest in women or marriage. Until one day… Su-woon, who had been enjoying a comfortable and elegant life as a refined scholar, is suddenly kidnapped— and loses his virginity to a complete stranger! Now, the abducted Su-woon sets off in search of the crazy woman who stole his first time…!

After losing her mother and her own life, Jiuqing gets a chance to make things right! Now she’ll stop at nothing to uncover the truth and to save her beloved mother. No longer playing the part of the dutiful daughter blindly following orders or the mild girl preparing to be an obedient wife, she’s learning medicine, the healing arts, and what it means to fall in love. As she discovers more in a few months than she had in her last lifetime, where will this newfound fire within her lead to?

Lady Celia’s father had arranged her marriage to a diplomat, and then, before they could even enjoy married life, they departed to Arabia, where her husband was to be stationed. But they were attacked by rebels during their journey and Celia’s husband was killed. Thank goodness a handsome local man showed up to save Celia at just the moment when her life was in danger! It turns out that the man who appeared was none other than Sheikh Ramiz of A’Qadiz. And now the beautiful prince who risked his life to save hers has asked Celia to join his harem!

Kiyo works in product development at a chocolate manufacturer; she's what they call a "science type" with her white lab coat and glasses, plus her lack of romantic prospects. "I've spent my whole life focused on research, but now I want to give 'love' a try." -- Her mind made up, Kiyo registers with a matchmaking service, but the dates just keep going down in flames... Then one day, she's met with a shocking invitation from the young and handsome president of her company, Mr. Sendo: "Would you like to go out with me? I need you." Kiyo has zero experience with romance, so this well-mannered and gallant man gazing sweetly at her as he calls her beautiful is enough to leave her reeling...! Her heart is still pounding on the day of their date, and then Mr. Sendo suddenly reveals his red-blooded, manly side and proclaims, "I'll shatter that logic of yours with my passion"...?!

Amelia’s best friend Tyler suggested on the night of their high school graduation that they get married if they were still single when they were twenty-eight years old. She didn’t believe it’d ever happen… Ten years later, at their reunion, the duo get tired of their friends bragging about their families and sneak out into the Las Vegas night. The next morning, Amelia can’t believe her eyes. Tyler is sleeping naked next to her! She then remembers what happened the night before?they’d gotten drunk and married one another at a local chapel. Later when Tyler learns about Amelia’s pregnancy, he says they should live together to decide whether to stay best friends or become a real wife and husband!

After a drunken encounter with a Buddha statue, Soyeong Kim suddenly finds herself in the Silla Dynasty. Not only did she travel back in time, but she is the spitting image of Princess Soryong, a mysterious princess with a huge secret. What will become of her, and will she be able to return home?

When Whitney wakes up in the morning, she realizes that she has no memory. She wonders who this handsome man sleeping right next to her is. Is the wedding dress in the closet hers? Her groom seems more confused than she is. Her husband, Zane, tells her that they are in the middle of their honeymoon. Apparently she hit her head in the pool. But she becomes suspicious when Zane acts awkwardly and, though they are newlyweds, refuses her advances. Is she really who he says she is? Is he?

~ Lunar Lounge Scans ~ "Every moment of my life was a mess." "This is by far the worst choice I've ever made." Kang Hye-ri, who used to hang out with low-quality friends during her school days and cause trouble, finds her life spiraling downward the moment shes implicated in a classmate's murder case. With a history of various assaults and frauds, all she has left is a mountain of loan shark debt and a shabby semi-basement studio apartment. To repay her debts, Hye-ri resorts to kidnapping a woman walking out of a wealthy house late at night... But as fate would have it, the woman Hye-ri kidnaps turns out to be a cross-dressing serial killer. Just when she thought she had abducted some pervert, the woman's words are even more shocking: "If I had to choose, I prefer women like you."

Lirah is certain about two things: her family is disastrously poor, and she’s been reincarnated into her favorite dating sim. Her family might also be headed for doom, destined to be caught between warring nations. She’s been made an offer she’d like to refuse. A job offer, of sorts, with benefits that include a LOT of money and the chance to change fate itself. She's been asked to play the role of one of the king's lovers. Although, that’s looking less like a problem and more like a benefit... Read for free on Webtoon or Tapas, read with smut on Patreon!

Jia Han, a 32-year-old freelancer with no work, is tired of her parents nagging her to get married and finally move out. When she runs into her childhood friend, Mincheol Jin, who is also feeling the same pressure from his parents, she blurts out that they should just get married to solve both of their problems. Little did she know he’d accept her suggestion, and she suddenly finds herself thrust into marriage. A story of an unexpected romance that’ll have you scrolling for more!

**“Gabriel must impersonate her friend Jeremy, taking his place at an all boys academy for nobles”** In 18th century England, Gabriel, an orphan girl from a fallen noble family, befriends a young man named Jeremy, who was rumored to be an illegitimate child of a nobleman. After an incident occurs, Gabriel must impersonate her friend Jeremy, taking his place at an all-boys academy for nobles, a place that may seem like heaven to others, but in reality hides a harshness and brutality which she could never have imagined. Savage Garden is a shojo fantasy that carries an eerie and mysterious ambiance, with captivating characters and an art style that perfectly portrays the period setting. A dark, gender bending tale with a romantic triangle that will keep you intrigued 'til the end. Collecting the first two Korean volumes into English for the first time.

Nazumi is looking for a new job for the first time since her job was closed. When a customer makes fun of her chubby figure at a lingerie store she started working at through a friend, she is taken out by Leo, a junior high school classmate and former delinquent whom she has been wanting to meet for a long time.

Sharp eyes, a stiff expression, and a commanding voice— Raised as a warrior, Angelica, the daughter of a Royal Army general, is infamous for her cold demeanor and is mockingly called the “Ice Villainess.” Even when her engagement is publicly broken at her own announcement party, she maintains her composure, determined not to bring shame to her family’s code of honor. However, the fact that there is no heir is a serious problem. Convinced that marriage is impossible for someone shunned by high society, Angelica secretly begins searching for a man who will provide her with a child—no strings attached. To her surprise, the one who steps forward is none other than the Crown Prince Elvan, the very man admired by noble ladies across the kingdom… and to whom Angelica has sworn her loyalty!?

Johara was stunned when she read the article. Shortly after returning to his desert kingdom after studying abroad, Prince Shaheen was already preparing for marriage! Johara has been in love with him ever since Shaheen saved her life when she was young. She even swore that she would dedicate her life to him. Although she moved to Paris after her parents divorced, Shaheen has never left her mind. She knew the daughter of a servant could never become the prince’s bride, but she could at least go and see the prince one last time…even if it was just a glance. And so Johara slipped her way into Shaheen’s farewell party, unaware of the disaster that their reunion would bring.

A girl suddenly falls in love with her older brother's twin friend. She has been captivated since their first meeting. Even on their third meeting, the girl confessed her feelings to the guy.

Rose Adel is the eldest daughter of a marquess. She absolutely adores her betrothed, the third prince Licht, and has devoted herself to becoming the princess consort he deserves. But then, she witnesses him spending time with another young lady and fondly gazing at her. While deeply hurt, Rose cannot help but wish happiness upon her beloved, and realizes the only way she can support his relationship is to play the role of evil villainess wholeheartedly! And with her fiance's older brother Richard offering his help, it's time for Rose to wipe away her tears and step up to the grand stage! Will Rose be able to make her mark as the greatest villain in history?

"But we swore we'd get married the next time we met, right?"   I had a touching reunion with my ex-boyfriend, but he seems a little too obsessed with me...!Honoka's stuck living an unfulfilling life as an office worker. Deep down, she's never quite gotten over the way Yusei, her middle school boyfriend, suddenly ghosted her. However, one night at a class reunion, their paths cross again! Overcome with a wave of nostalgia, Honoka is brought to tears. However, she also notices that Yusei seems strangely grim and is cold to everyone except her... Then, he presents her with a filled-out marriage registration form, saying, "We made a promise ten years ago." She can't run away from his earnest and determined love...!

Hiromi is suddenly reunited with her high school boyfriend—at a professional match-making service! But their reunion isn't a sweet one, because he doesn't seem to remember Hiromi at all. In fact, he starts making wild accusations that make her question all her memories from back then. This sharp-tongued stranger is like an entirely different person from the guy she remembers! Is this a match doomed to fail?

Seon thought her new job would be tough, but nothing could prepare her for Doyeong—the overbearing boss who makes her life miserable. That is, until she stumbles upon his biggest secret: after hours, Doyeong moonlights as a submissive camboy. The discovery awakens Seon’s dominant streak, and soon she’s the one giving the orders. What begins as blackmail quickly spirals into a filthy, no-strings-attached office fling, where submission and control blur the lines of power. But with temptation burning hotter each day, can they really keep their scandalous arrangement a secret?

Frey Raon Starlight was the hero who killed his family and comrades and destroyed the world. His goal was to return to the past, unlock a "hidden route" to truly save the world, and achieve peace. As planned, he successfully returns to the past and gains access to the hidden route. However, his relief is short-lived as he is confronted with an unexpected truth: the five heroines he killed in his previous life have retained their memories and are now trying to kill him...! Can Frey, under such extreme circumstances, save the world this time?

When Jaejeong Shin’s dad rents out part of their house, he loses his favorite room, and gains a grudge. The tenants? A single mom and her daughter, Arin Woo. Things spiral when Jaejeong discovers their parents are having an affair. And, turns out, Arin just learned about their affair too. Bound by this dirty secret, Jaejeong and Arin grow closer, even as resentment simmers. As secrets pile up and tensions rise at school, the two form a dangerous pact: if their parents won’t stop the affair, they will.

A certain high-ranking official, falsely accused of a crime of high treason, dies—his throat cut by the sword of Yu Gangjin, whom he had brought into his household to raise and adopt. “Yu Gangjin, you wretch… you, to my daughter…!” “Do not worry… Your daughter Han Jiyu, whom you have raised as your greatest treasure, will marry me and live well.” The little boy he had no choice but to abandon when he became a fugitive. The karma of that day returned without the slightest deviation and drove a dagger into its master’s own heart. The boy who lived a twisted life, leaning on a severed bond. “I… I was wrong, Gangjin! So stop!” The adopted younger brother who murdered my father has come looking for me again. “My elder sister’s body—now, from the tips of her hair to the ends of her toenails—belongs only to me.”

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When she was seventeen, Angela fell pregnant—but she was poor and decided to give the baby up for adoption. Then one day she finds out that the couple who adopted her baby died in an unfortunate accident. Worrying about her child, Angela desperately searches out the child’s guardian, Nick, the younger brother of her child’s adoptive mother. Nick lives in London, runs a multinational business and is so busy that he’s looking for a nanny for the niece he has recently taken in. And so Angela hides her true identity in order to see her daughter and become the girl’s nanny.

Rosaria, a talented young woman skilled in crafting magical tools, was chosen by royal decree to marry Crown Prince Wilbert—an acknowledgment of her abilities and her quiet devotion to the kingdom and its people. But despite everything she gave, all she received was neglect. One day, her husband told her coldly: “I have no intention of ever loving you.” Thus passed six years of a cold, emotionless marriage, during which she became known as “the wife no one loved.” But when Wilbert’s mistress became pregnant, Rosaria’s role ended abruptly—she was heartlessly cast aside through divorce. Yet, the divorce wasn’t a curse—it was the freedom she had long been waiting for. With a gentle smile and a heart as light as a feather, Rosaria decided to start over—accompanied by her faithful head servant, Aris, who had supported her in silence for all those years. At his suggestion, they journeyed together to his homeland, a place she had only read about in old books: The Kingdom of Dragons—Lacteus. In this land, where dragons take human form and believe in the sacred bond of soulmates—one person destined to be your eternal partner— Rosaria discovers that Aris, the quiet companion by her side, is not only a powerful dragon… but may be her true fated mate. Yet behind his warm gaze lie secrets still hidden. From a discarded wife to a free woman in a kingdom of myths, this is the story of a woman’s rise from rejection to a love more powerful than she ever dreamed of.

Haru Hanasato is a company employee with zero self-esteem and zero luck in love. Wishing desperately to meet someone truly special, she falls asleep holding a stone she bought from a fortune-teller—only to wake up in another world!? There, she meets Eld, a beautiful duke cursed by a witch, whose body is slowly being consumed by dark bruises as he awaits death. Confused and overwhelmed, Haru discovers that her soul possesses a rare healing power capable of cleansing Eld’s curse. As Eld becomes drawn to Haru’s gentle heart, he begins to shower her with overwhelming love and affection…

Returning home for summer vacation, Sol encounters a mysterious man named Romi. When an uncomfortable cohabitation begins with him, who seems to be her mother’s boyfriend, Sol finds herself caught in a web of constant suspicion and misunderstanding. Yet, as they spend time together, Romi’s genuine feelings gradually come to light, colliding with Sol’s conflicts with her mother and her childhood friend Dohyun’s feelings for her. Entangled in both excitement and confusion, a sweltering midsummer story of misunderstandings and heart-fluttering moments unfolds.

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