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1) Yoake Mae (Before Daybreak)Iori is the daughter of a wealthy family who has lived a caged-in existence. She has lived her life following the path set down by her parents, and now she is about to be married off to a man she doesn't love. She runs away and stumbles upon the late-night food stand run by Akira. His kindness and warmth opens her mind to a world she didn't know existed--but when his tragic past threatens to destroy the pure love that has begun to blossom, she must choose between the life she has always known and a love she didn't know was possible.2) Back-Light3) Talking To Your Fingertips4) Talking Eyes5) Phantom Pain

Katie decides to set out on the road in the middle of a raging storm. While trying to find cover from the rain, something leads her in the direction of an old castle. There she finds the secluded O’Neal, whose eyes invokea sense of nostalgia in her. Though her stay proves to be eerie, she can’t help but want to know more about O’Neal. It’s as if some unknown force keeps nuedging her to get close to him. Katie decides it’s up to her to set O’Neal free from his chains, but will her feelings hold true once she sees the truth behind his torment?

I’m in a strange place, playing the role of a stranger’s wife! Unsuccessful stage actress Jane is on her way to a new job when her car gets a flat tire. Looking for help, she’s met by Pagan, a mysterious man with intimidating gold eyes who reminds her of a pirate. His kindness shocks Jane as he unexpectedly offers her food and a place to stay. But most shocking of all is when he suddenly offers her a job—to play the role of his wife!

Jihu has a secret kink and has finally met the master he’s been dreaming of. His co-worker, Ji-u, seems to think otherwise. Despite all the misunderstandings between them, will the two succeed in finding a balance between pleasure and pain, kink and love?

A woman perfect for affairs-that was his first impression of Willow,the prep-school girl visiting a friend's house during summer vacation. A fancy party at the mansion is Willow's first experience with the finer things in life,as she's a bookworm used to a humble lifestyle. Wearing a provocative dress loaned to her by a friend,the shy Willow accidentally falls asleep in the kitchen-not thinking in her wildest dreams that the Greek tycoon Theodore Kadros would soon arrive,and not realizing how his gaze filled with lust when he looked at her...

I'm just a homely girl from a small village. Am I worthy of a romance with the doctor? Mary Jane, owner of a tiny tearoom in a small village, escorts a regular customer to the hospital and is delighted to once again encounter Sir Thomas, a handsome doctor. The first time they met was a week ago when he visited her tearoom with a beautiful companion. A gorgeous woman suited him better than she would, Mary Jane thought. Her older sister, well-known model Felicity, came to mind. Mary Jane was too modest. She wasn’t yet aware that she would soon come to terms with her feelings for Sir Thomas and experience unbearable jealousy when the doctor and Felicity become more intimate.

A story about an adorable couple.

He has such a wonderful smile. I want to see it again… When her engaged sister begs Phoebe to take her new job at a hospital in Holland, Phoebe agrees to impersonate her. Her boss, Lucius—a renowned doctor and supposed workaholic—immediately sees through the deception. Like a perfect gentleman, he listens to her tale without getting angry. Though she has never known true love, her new boss makes her heart flutter. But when he invites her to his house to meet his shy son, Phoebe is greeted by a young, beautiful governess…who clearly has it out for her.

Eloise, sent as a 'substitute bride' in place of her half-sister. The groom, Duke Tristan, is the fierce commander of the victorious nation and a notorious warmonger. She is given the imperial order to seduce him and uncover his weaknesses... However, on the very first night, her true identity is exposed. Just when she thinks death is the only outcome, the duke utters a single phrase. "Get into bed." "Since you've come as a substitute bride, you must continue to play your role." To survive, Eloise accepts a night with the duke. She begins to plunge deeper into pleasures that could cost her life...

Kitty was left heartbroken after her affair with Jake, who was far above her status. After spending their first night together, he suddenly seemed to become a different person, and then married another woman! "I'll never come back to this place," she vowed. Time passes and Kitty makes it big as an actress. However, hearing of her grandmother's death, she returns to her hometown for the first time in 8 years, only to bump into Jake! "You finally came back," he said. Jake, a man who left a deep scar in her heart... But why does her heart flutter when she sees him?

A man shows up not long after Marlene's mother and Paolo, her mother's wealthy, married lover, die. The man says he's a friend of Paolo's and that he wants to discuss Paolo's will with her. But then she overhears a cruel plot against her: "Seduce that low-class harlot who's looking for a sugar daddy and leave her without a single penny." Because Marlene, her mother and Paolo lived together as a family, the man has mistaken Marlene for Paolo's mistress...and decided to punish her!

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After Rosy’s great-aunt’s death, she stays with her distant relative. But she has to go to Oxford because of a misunderstanding that she’s in love with her second cousin. There, she meets a professor in a wheelchair who hires her as his assistant after knowing that she’s unemployed. His kind stare and calm voice relaxes her, and she tells him her innermost secrets. That’s when he presents her the most surprising idea: “I’ll pretend to be your boyfriend so that they know it’s a misunderstanding that you’re in love with your second cousin. Why don’t we live together to make us look more credible?”

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In place of her older sister Sae, who's always at her boyfriend's place, Emi must start training as the next manager of her family's hotel. Ever since they were kids, Sae always came first... But now Emi's the one who has to train as "madam"!? She's unhappy with the decision, but finds out the man she has a crush on, Mr. Kaga, will help choose a kimono for her new role as manager. Mr. Kaga has never once compared her to Sae, and Emi slowly fell in love with him. However, she discovers he was promised Sae's hand in marriage...

Hotter than fire, colder than ice, I knew they were dangerous... House sitting in her isolated Scottish Highland childhood home, Isla learns of her sister and brother-in-law's deaths six weeks after the accident. As she attempts to process the news, she receives an unexpected visitor. The last time she'd seen her brother-in-law's twin was at her sister's wedding six years ago... Barging into her childhood home with the force of a blizzard and his eyes blazing, Alissandru Rossetti demands to know when the affair with her brother-in-law began. Outside, the wind begins to howl...

One day, Rachel's friend tells her about her husband's affair. In that instant, Rachel's whole world crumbles around her. She married when she was seventeen years old and believed she had the perfect life with a handsome husband who loved her and their three beautiful kids. Her husband, Daniel, is a busy CEO, so Rachel never thought twice before about his staying out late for work, but was she just being naive? Thinking there's been some kind of mistake, she asks Daniel about it when he gets home, and he doesn't even try to deny her allegations!

All Arisa wanted was to go overseas for the summer, but instead she found herself roped into an Omiai with the heir to the Narimiya Corporation. She doesn’t want to be involved in this and is trying to find a way out, but Narimiya has decided that he wants to marry her – and actually has the romantic skills and determination to win her heart!

Marcy is the leader of a group working against a major company's redevelopment plans for a struggling city. Specifically, she's up against Randal, the company's negotiator. Marcy's aunt left her a house in the middle of the city. When she makes it known that she won't give in no matter how many threats or how much money they throw at her, the company schemes to send in a handsome man to seal the deal. Initially Marcy laughs at their simplistic approach. In time, however, she finds herself being swayed by Randal's sexy, grandiose seduction as well as a surprising secret...

David Crighton never expected to find love when he returned home to Brussels, Belgium. So when herbologist Honor Jessop, who has a difficult past of her own, offered David a live-in position at her greenhouse nursery, he readily accepted it. During a particularly severe thunderstorm, David comforts Honor and calms her from her fears. With little to no knowledge of each other's past, they come to accept the imperfection of humanity and each other, but will David be able to overcome his past mistakes and find a future with Honor?

With one word, he is the king standing above all people. Regrettably, he plays with me in the palm of his hand. But this ultimate man makes other women interested in him too…!!

All Iris has ever known growing up is the convent. But before she decides to devote her life to being a nun, Iris needs to gain experience of the world. She is sent to tutor the son of Zonar Mavrakis, a Greek entrepreneur. Suddenly faced with a world unlike anything she’s ever known, Iris tries to hold fast to her strict moral code. But she can’t help but be drawn to the dashing Zonar…

Princess Valentina was lamenting her arranged marriage with a royal from another country, so it felt like a miracle when she ran into another woman who looked just like her. After Valentina suggests the two of them switch places and enjoy each other's lives for a while, the woman agrees. But as a secretary, Valentina is struggling. The work is more difficult than she imagined, and her boss, Achilles, is strict and uncompromising. But she's determined to show him she can do it. Unaware that Achilles has already caught on to her true identity, can Valentina enjoy her freedom for this short time?

The Belair family's acting skills are famous worldwide, but Lucilla Belair has a problem. She thought it would only be natural for her to pick a career in acting, since she grew up in Hollywood, but she's lost one audition after another. Panicking, she decides she'll go to any length to get the role of her dreams, so she breaks into the hotel room of a famous director! But the man she meets there isn't the director at all...Lucilla wants to run away, but she's too intrigued by this stranger. It's as if he can see right through her...

"I don't want to live a life of servitude controlled by my husband." Rosamund, forced into a political marriage by her father, faked her own kidnapping in order to escape. The man sent after her-a golden-haired, blue-eyed giant named Agravar, a fearsome Viking known for his unparalleled strength and cruelty-takes her back to the castle where he lives. Always looking for another chance to escape, Rosamund unexpectedly finds herself drawn in by his bright smile, his big, warm arms and his lonely soul. Could she be falling for her captor?

Jade is a social butterfly who makes regular appearances in the tabloids, but she's in a tight spot! A close family friend has passed away and stipulated in his will that his son Nic will only inherit a large share of his estate if he and Jade marry. In the meantime, Jade's father has also cut her off from her family's trust funds, and if she marries Nic, she'll also get some of the inheritance... But Jade can't forget the way Nic treated her ten years ago. And besides, it seems like he still can't stand her. Yet she has a secret reason why she can't live on her own...so she has no choice but to marry him!

He’s so arrogant, and yet she might be feeling something… Campion has a new editor, Guy, for her latest novel. He’s extremely harsh in his criticism and wants her to change the manuscript extensively. Needing space from Guy’s overly critical attitude, Campion retreats to a friend’s cottage in the country to focus on her writing. She is shocked, however, to see Guy waiting for her when she arrives!

Yeongho has been in love with Surin for eight years, his feelings unwavering throughout. Surin, whether aware of Yeongho's emotions or not, constantly unsettles him with her carefree, defenseless behavior. One night, after drinking, they share a brief moment of physical contact. Yeongho hopes to gauge Surin’s feelings, but she sharply distances herself, making her boundaries clear. "Knowing that I like you, engaging in this kind of skinship while drunk... it’s too cruel to me, Surin." From that day on, their relationship was never the same.

Miku is in a bind: her father has taken on too much debt, subjecting her family to so much work and stress that now her mother has fallen ill. Miku is willing to do what it takes to help her family, so she agrees to become a wealthy benefactor's mistress to raise the cash they need! Unfortunately, that alone isn't enough—the wealthy man has a preference for women who are experienced in bed, and Miku is anything but. That's when the man's butler, Kamishiro, steps in. The gorgeous but sharp-tongued Kamishiro is blunt: he says he's been sent to train Miku in the sexual arts. Under his hot and heavy tutelage, can Miku become experienced enough to inflame the desire of any man...including her teacher?

Haneul is a woman with terrible luck, and all she wants is a peaceful and normal life. But one day, she has an erotic dream about a mysterious man, who reveals himself to be the king of demons and the only dragon in the other world, Jinmong. Jinmong wants to make Haneul his bride, but she doesn't believe in his existence. They begin a fateful and destined romance, but what will be their ending?

As soon as she arrives in Hong Kong, Tiffany is mugged, losing her wallet and her passport. She picks up some work at a bar in order to make enough money to pay for her first night in a hotel, where she meets a man named Rafiq. He's so mysterious it's as if he's from another world. Tiffany is instantly drawn to him, and they spend the night together. But the next morning Rafiq concludes that Tiffany was only interested in blackmailing him. Tiffany has never been so hurt by a rejection! Then, three months later, she must walk back into his life with the news that she's pregnant!

How could she have fallen in love with the billionaire who made her his hostage? Luc Barbier, a legendary horse trainer who has achieved success in the horse racing world at a young age, is called a mysterious maverick. Paddy O'Sullivan, who used to work for Luc, has disappeared after being suspected of stealing a considerable amount of money. To prove her brother's innocence, Nessa breaks into Luc's house to search for clues. Luc discovers her and makes her his hostage. She has no choice - she won't be able to clear her brother's name if she runs. Little does she know that her encounter with the ruthless trainer will lead to a dangerous and emotional roller coaster ride.

Diana, who has just been abandoned by her husband, leaves on a trip to find the birth mother she’s always wanted to know in order to heal her broken heart. She hears her mother is in a small village in the south of France, and she decides to stay there a while. She should be able to find her mother here, right? Diana is anxious. Then a strange man calls out to her?he’s a businessman and calls himself Comte Anton de Valois. He doesn’t seem like a bad person, but his overly friendly attitude gives her doubts. Does he have some kind of ulterior motive? He’s just too charming to refuse…

Meg and Jasmine planned to explore the kingdom of Niroli, but the pair have ended up washing dishes in a casino. Meg's out to find her brother Alex, but Jasmine has her eyes set on more lucrative men. When the owner of the casino offers Meg a better job, she declines... but can you ever truly turn away a prince. Maybe Meg should reconsider his offer, especially since refusing it could land her in jail!

[Batoto Scans] "I feel like showing off to others how cute my wife's panting is." Hikari is very loved by her husband, Shuuichi. Shuuichi always compliments Hikari, even about the smallest of changes. As a result, Hikari has become accustomed to her husband's endless doting. One day, while speaking to her friend, Hikari realizes that husbands like Shuuichi are rare, and finds out that she might have been taking him for granted. While it doesn't matter to Shuuichi, Hikari decides to express her gratitude by...? A story about how a shy wife conveys her gratitude to her beloved husband through sexual favors?! Do fall in love with this warm, sweet, and loving duo ♪

This man… I want to lead him! This woman… I want to train her! With malicious intentions for each other, it’s the same bed, different dreams! But still, since I like you!

"Yoda" is working as a housekeeper for a handsome father and son duo. One day, just as she finishes doing the groceries and arrives home, the handsome son comes from behind and assaults her. Then the handsome father takes her into his study and this time he passionately starts to caress her...! No way...I can't wear this backless apron...! This carrot is for eating but...! Take a look into the daily life of a housekeeper's wonderfully delectable reverse harem!

After a personal request from the principal, Kaori, a new cram school teacher, becomes Touya's tutor. She keeps getting pushed around by the selfish and perverted Touya, but can't help become intrigued by his sad gaze one fateful moment. Despite deciding not to get involved, Kaori's heart is set on Touya and after sleeping together they have much more to overcome... A bitter-sweet love story that will tug at your heartstrings.

There is a reason why Jane wears a ring on the ring finger of her left hand. Because of her good looks, she has had male coworkers going after her and, in the end, she was forced to resign. So she came up with a strategy to pretend to be married. Her best friend tries to stop her by asking "What are you going to when you meet your Mr. Right?" But she didn’t think true love would find her any time soon.... Jane joins a new company and lies about her marital status, and she falls in love with the CEO. She lies that she has a nice husband who looks like Tom Cruise, and now she cannot take her words back...!

Her marriage of convenience is all too complicated! Sterling faces a big challenge when Rihad, the Sheikh of Bakri, confronts her. Knowing that Sterling is pregnant with his little brother, Rihad has no choice but to make the baby his new heir. So he takes Sterling to Bakri and even convinces her to marry him so the baby’s link to the royal family can’t be doubted. Sterling goes along with Rihad’s plans for her baby’s sake and does her best to behave like a suitably convincing wife, even going on a honeymoon with Rihad… She has no interest in status or fortune for herself, but she cannot deny her interest in Rihad! Little does he know that Sterling is keeping a very big secret!

After 13 years of friendship, things take a turn when Taewon's pants get pulled down in front of Jaekyung. She thought she knew him better than anyone until she saw his wild, dirty side. Now that they've crossed the line, what awaits them?

Salim and Grace were once lovers. But when she was made to face the reality of her unworthiness of the crown prince of a desert kingdom, Grace left Salim without a word. Angry at her abrupt departure, Salim tracks her down. They survive a plane crash and find themselves washed up on a deserted island. The shock causes Grace to lose her memory. And yet, whenever Salim touches her, memories awaken within her. Under these extreme circumstances, Grace is forced to realize that she can't live without him.

Kyouichi's indecisive character has led him to repeatedly commit the foolish mistake of adultury. One day, Imagase, a college classmate he hasn't seen since graduation, shows up as the private detective hired by his wife to investigate his infidelity. Imagase, however, proposes a deal. He won't tell Kyouichi's wife about his affairs, but, for compensation, he makes an unbelievable demand: "I want your body in exchange..." An adult love story about two men and agonizing longing... by PresenceDear (sequel) Sojou no Koi wa Nido Haneru

From AQUA Scans:The Thousand Years Labyrinth, a whirlpool of mystery and intrigue, Does it show despair or hope? One day, brilliant young men will be gathered at the Thousand Years Labyrinth. They thought that the ceremony to select the next emperor had started but...?

The summer of her 22nd year. That was the last time Princess Karina experienced freedom. She is about to have a political marriage for the sake of her royal family. Before she is forced to marry a man whom she does not love, she wishes to experience love. It seemed her wish might just come true. The tall and handsome Jack Santini comes to live in the estate as a bodyguard. Karina falls for the talented and charming Jack, and wishes, just once, that she could kiss the man she fell in love with for the first time...

"I've got absolutely no interest in your nakedness." Coming from the previously so kind and gentle manager, those are the cold words that won't leave her head. In order to get over her one-sided crush, Yuu travels by herself to stay at a gorgeous hotel she found. After arriving at the bus stop, she is greeted by the gorgeous manager who says he has come to pick her up and bring her to the hotel. She is so taken in by his beauty, that she doesn't hear a word of the explanation of the hotels services and signs the contract with no cares at all. That night, the staff member in charge of her room barges in and pushes her down on the bed, telling her that she will fall in love with him. He lays kisses upon her collarbone, her chest… and as his tongue goes lower and lower on her body she begins to feel things that she's never felt before and that set her body on fire.

The daughter of a prominent family. That was all that her mother valued in Abigail's existence. Raised like a caged bird, there was one time that she disobeyed her mother. That was when she fell in love with a poor boy, Grant, eight years ago and got pregnant. But the summer love ended in atrocity with his betrayal. Since, she has lived her life like a doll, but one day, she is offered a marriage proposal by a man who is connected to her mother. While considering it, Grant shows up after eight years! But hatred toward her spirals in his heart...

Eripha is the only girl in the garrison of the World Government's army that is protecting the city of Eldorado from terrorists. After being stationed there for three months she finally warms up to a boy in the same troop, Melka Dracea. But a sudden raid from the terrorists and a close encounter with their leader changes their situation, drastically.