JOSEI

Laviore Bailey—the ‘fake saintess’ who banished the innocent princess and stirred up bad blood to wage war. She’s the villainess with a façade of a saintess. “I love you. So just shut your mouth and die. Okay?” But the moment her trusted lover chose her as a sacrifice to the demon, and she realized her father was behind the plan, she killed herself by swallowing poison. It hurt. It was so painful that she could not even scream. But it was fine. Because she knew this was not the end. “I will save you this time.” Then, she came back for her second life. She was determined to rescue those who were unlucky because of her and restored her life back. “You do whatever you want for the man in your dream.” Demian said with a rough smile. “Read at kaiscans.com to support us!” “I’ll also protect you the way I want to.”

When I opened my eyes, I found myself in an unfamiliar place. Amidst the confusion, the only thing I could rely on was my phone. To regain my memories and return home, I had to raise the affection levels of the targets and achieve a special ending. So, I worked hard to interact with the targets and gradually raised their affection levels, one by one. At first glance, things seemed to be going smoothly. That is, until a new notification arrived. 『Each target can hold up to 5 hearts. From 6 points onward, the “overheat” state is triggered, significantly increasing the chances of getting an extreme ending.』 “Wait… how many hearts were there earlier?” Just as I tried to check the system window, I heard footsteps approaching. 『A target is nearby.』 I needed to run away, right now. But… 『▷ Favorability towards you: ♥♥♥♥ (They like you. Wherever you are, they will try to find you.)』

To be a wife or a servant... I am forced to make a cruel choice… In the cold weather, Amelia visited an old castle in Spain to meet her first love, Theo, Duke of Marinselli, whom she once called her brother-in-law. Even after her parents split up, she still couldn't forget him, so she snuck into a masked ball held in autumn and spent a passionate time with him without revealing her true identity. I never expected to get pregnant, but I won't ask for anything. I'll let him know, and then I'll live as a single mother. But when she told him she's pregnant, Theo took Amilia away to his villa in the mountains and coldly told her that she would be treated as a duchess only if she slept with him.

Lariela was living an idyllic life until an ashwood box arrived at her doorstep brimming with gold--a gift from high society’s most eligible bachelor, Duke Elmano. High-ranked, well-bred and, best of all, incredibly handsome, Lariela knows that she’s in for a whole new life when he asks for her hand. But even more than the pressures of the imperial court's inner circles, it’s the Duke himself that surprises her most—when he leaves her cold and untouched on their wedding night.

"We'll only know if we do it again, right?" There's no mistaking it. Your voice, your heavy breathing... my body remembers. You're the one I'm destined for... the one I slept with that night at the ball!

Once upon a time, Iris' greatest challenge as a socially inept mage was receiving the occasional client at her workshop. Little did she know that the nasty woman knocking on her door would change that forever. One violent confrontation later, the two women end up switching bodies-- and as it turns out, Iris' new body belongs to the kingdom's infamous shrew, Queen Rosemary! With her original body damaged and the real Rosemary dead, Iris must continue living as the queen. But that's easier said than done when the entire royal court hates her, especially her fiery husband the king... who Rosemary was conveniently plotting to dethrone with the help of her many lovers. Needless to say, Iris is woefully unprepared for the deadliest "ball" of her life, and not just because she's a terrible dancer. All she can do is pray that the moon will guide her through these hopelessly dark times!

Their passionate nights together were just the beginning of a cruel revenge… Ashley lives on a small island off the coast of Florida that her late father left to her. One weekend, a mysterious man named Sebastian comes to the island. Unable to resist this rough, charismatic man, Ashley spends many nights with him… Soon after he leaves the island, she learns that a large corporation has taken the island as payment for her debt. The president of that company is none other than Sebastian himself. Ashley goes to confront him and beg for her island back. He consents…but only if she becomes his lover for a month!

So-Young, a young college student who played and drank every day, saying that no matter how hard she tried she never succeeded, dies, goes back to the past and possesses So-Ryong, the princess of Shilla. She hides her blonde hair, the fatal weakness of Sung-Gol, and strives to live every day.

Meredith is the illegitimate daughter of a duke. Scorned by her own family, she is shocked to hear that they have arranged a marriage for her--with no other than the Emperor of Valtzein. She soon learns that His Majesty has been placed under a curse and is weak during the day, returning to his former self only at night. When he tries to kill her on their wedding night, she strikes a deal with him--she will find a way to use her healing magic to break him free from the curse, in return for a divorce. But the Emperor has other thoughts--he's slowly fallen in love with her, and he won't let her go without a fight.

Seduced by Matteo, a world-famous actor, the once-innocent Jennifer marries the superstar and starts her own acting career. But at the height of their popularity, their busy lives tear them apart and they go their separate ways. They thought it was over, until they bump into each other on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. Although at first tempers flare, in a moment of passion in the elevator they make love once more. A few weeks later, Jennifer starts to notice changes happening within her body...

Detective Lydia is upset by her assignment. Someone is trying to kill famous playboy Anton Santini, and she has been tasked to play the part of his lover! While waiting to meet him, Lydia takes a swim in the hotel pool and is surprised to see Anton gliding toward her in the water. Upon reaching her, he whispers sweet words and then passionately kisses her! Is the act starting already? This is Lydia's job... why does she feel so hot inside?

Reunited so long after their young love was torn apart… When she was eighteen, top model Lydia fell in love with Blaine. He proposed to her and life seemed perfect. Then one day a phone call from Blaine’s father shattered everything. Eleven years later, Lydia arrives on the island of Bermuda to start work as a nanny for a young boy. There she finds Blaine, still as handsome as ever. Will passion and secrecy continue to torment her heart?

When you’re in a relationship with someone, truth is, it’s a complete necessity to live together with that person. Read this masterpiece that sketches out various couples’ trembling hearts in this “living together”-themed compilation.

"Hey, if I make you feel better, won't your voice come out better?" Himeko Suzuki is an university student with a complex about her tall height and fierce-looking eyes that always scares other people off, until a very handsome boy, Kaede Saotome, appears in front of her. Rather than being scared of Himeko, he compliments her, saying she is cute and makes her join his drama club. "You're really attractive, Hime. Try saying these lines." In order to make Himeko more confident, he gives Himeko naughty lessons!? Her nipples become hard, and her dripping place down there is constantly teased. It feels so good that she can't concentrate on acting!! When she is with Kaede, sides that she did not know she has is exposed...!

She just can't refuse when he pleads like that! With no money to her name, freelance writer Nijiko has just become homeless. After collapsing from starvation, she wakes up to find a guy named Sogo has taken her home with him. Sogo's clean and tidy place, as well as his delicious cooking, make her feel like she's gone to heaven. But, after spending a week basically being pampered as his pet, she realizes she can't depend on him forever. When she broaches the subject of leaving, Sogo asks her if she'd stay if they were dating. Suddenly, he's no longer her kind caretaker, but a strong and aggressive man! With her lips covered by his kisses, Nijiko can't refuse the "exciting" lifestyle that awaits her...

After overhearing that she isn't really her parents' child, Ai runs away from home. She has no home to return to and no friends to turn to... While she wanders the city that night, a mysterious butler takes her away and she begins her new life at a lavish estate!! But, under the condition that she become teaching material for his master! She has no choice but to obey the unbelievably coldhearted butler... Her body, which slowly becomes more sensitive as each lesson escalates, no longer feels like it's hers...! She's scared... but if it's for the sake of the kind master who's so different from the butler...

"It's cute... how turned on you are." Whispering sweet nothings in my ear, using his fingers to pleasure me... I shouldn't want it, so why can't I resist...!? I'm a diligent employee with a secret. I moonlight at a hostess club. One night, though, my cover's blown when my coworker Asahi walks in and sees me! He's good at his job and popular with the girls at the office, yet for some reason he's always teasing me... I beg him not to tell anyone, but he insists on not letting me go. Then, he makes a move one day at the office...! For someone so aggressive and mean, he sometimes shows a gentle side... when he asks for me at the club with that sweet face, how can I say no!?

Roelle’s life has been nothing but tragic at the hands of her abusive family. But the worst tragedy of all occurs when she kills her cousin after he tries to take advantage of her. In order to avoid being put to death for the murder, Roelle runs away deep into the winter forest, where she encounters the lone Kayden in his cabin. When Kayden allows Roelle to stay with him for a while, the hopeless cold quickly turns into passionate heat. Will this cabin become Roelle’s haven? Or will it be the start of a new hell?

"You are so good at teasing me." "Reacting like that just makes me want to do more, you know?" - Lilly, a servant, became the look-alike substitute for the princess she serves and is married off to the seventh prince of the neighboring country, The Kingdom of Platanus. The prince, Gray, is feared as "The Ice Reaper" for having killed his own brothers. However, Gray, who saved Lilly from the hands of the eighth prince during a welcoming party, looks at her with gentle eyes. When they are alone, Gray softly kisses Lilly, saying, 'I've been waiting for this.' His fingers crawl over her body, and he tells her, 'You're quite sensitive,' as a hot sensation surges through her... In the midst of a swirling court filled with conspiracies, Lilly's love goes down an uncertain path.

In the title story, "Melancholy Winter Rose", we meet Ms. Uemura, who was made Mr. Takarai's secretary six months ago... She thinks he's out of her league, until he tells her that she smells like flowers and takes her hand...! In "The Strongest Pair", everyone knows that Riko and Keiji are rivals. She's been hiding her feelings for him, just wanting to be by his side, but lately it doesn't feel like enough... In "Ring Ring Ring", Narumi knows about the ring on Kazunari's finger. He asks her out, and though she knows she'll get hurt, she can't say no... In "Spring Has Brought You Home", the angelic little boy Nako grew up with, Koki, comes back from America as a devil! Even though he acts spoiled and messes her around, she can't stop thinking about him...!

After her brother and his wife passed away, Brynne worked so hard to take care of her orphaned little nephew, Michael. When a Spanish millionaire, Alejandro, suddenly shows up, arrogantly claiming custody as Michael’s real father, Michael is taken away from Brynne. Even though Brynne can’t forgive Alejandro, she chooses to stay in his mansion as Michael’s companion. Even though Alejandro is the scoundrel who dumped her sister-in-law, Brynne can’t help but feel his magnetism. Will she be able to do what’s best for Michael and still protect her heart and her innocence? Can Alejandro be the man Michael and Brynne need him to be?

Salvatore was the man of her dreams, but in just one night, he’s crushed her heart. Jessica works as a part-time cleaner and is secretly in love with Salvatore, the man whose office she cleans. He comes from a prominent family in Sicily and makes women melt. Jessica isn’t even in his line of sight, yet one day he invites her to a party! An unexpected sequence of events reveals their attraction to one another and finds them sharing a bed! However, while they’re still basking in their time together, Salvatore suddenly warns her not to think that he’ll marry her…because, he says, he can only marry a virgin!

"This series contains themes regarding mental health, sexual violence and child abuse that may not be suitable for all readers. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help at Crisis Text Line (http://crisistextline.org/)." Minjun sets up a fake profile to get Eunju, his crush, to accept his follow request on social media. Now, with her daily activities and whereabouts available at his fingertips, he uses this information to move in as her next-door neighbor. But little did Minjun know, that Eunju’s life isn’t anything like what she posts online–this sends him down an unexpected path, where he learns that following Eunju turns out to have its consequences.

Why is he… Why is Luc Sabbatini here!? Two years ago, Luc - son of the famous hotel tycoon - used and dumped me, to him just nobody. He's reappeared in my life again and asked me out on a date by blackmailing me and exploiting his power. I thought I had no feelings left for Luc but…the little things he does have rekindled my blind heart. I have to be strong. I have a big secret, one he can never find out. If he does find out, there will be even worse misery than what happened two years ago.

Qinghuan, the prime minister's daughter, and the Warlord Prince Yue meet once again after the war. They yearn to return to each other's arms, but their enemies prevent them from doing so. A love story of drama and political intrigue as two lovers fight their way to change their fates.

In the infernal depths of hell, Cain, a devil longing to return to Heaven with his brother Abel, forges sinister contracts with mortals. But his world is shattered when Abel is murdered by Yeonli, his own contractee. To make things worse, Yeonli then shoots Cain with a cursed "golden bullet of love," igniting an agonizing battle within him. Despite his seething hatred, he's entrapped by uncontrollable love and lust for her. Now, Cain must navigate a treacherous path, seeking revenge on his brother's murderer while suppressing his intense desire. Will Cain conquer the bullet's spell before Yeonli reaps his soul too?

"Hey, what are you licking?!" As the tongue flicks its way across me, my body responds! Takanashi Yui was born into a family that people have an aversion to due to a curse that makes them all die early deaths. Then, one day, Yui's suddenly attacked by a monster!! Right at the last minute, a mysterious, beautiful boy saves her and suddenly gives her a deep kiss, which completely freezes her up. Then, ears and a tail sprout from his body?! In order to use his strange powers to save Yui from the monsters, he needs energy from her body, and assaults her with sexy touches... What in the world's going to happen?!

Naho dreamt to become an OL but while she was waiting to have the aptitude to become one of them, she started to work in a Design company. But because her manager, Sakisaka, had a bad impression about her, he just played with her. But then, he decided to help her and he even comforted her?!This love story isn't to be dealt with by ordinary means!

I never thought I would see him again. Aki Terada said goodbye to her first love long ago. When her current boyfriend is caught cheating on her, Aki moves out of her apartment and into a sharehouse, where she’s reuinted with her first love. When things get heated between them, he drops a major bomb … Heart and body and everything in between intersect in this fresh new adult love story.

Eleanor, beautiful red-haired witch. I'll give you a kiss so you'll never forget this day—or me.... Eleanor has come to the kingdom of Quaram as an English tutor for the royal family. At the royal party she's invited to, on her twenty-first birthday, she's asked to dance by Jasim, the kingdom's second prince. His gorgeous black hair, his hungry eyes...in that dreamlike moment spent in his embrace, she falls for him before she realizes it. But little does Eleanor know, even as Jasim passionately proclaims his love for her, he has a dreadful scheme in mind...!

One summer, young Charlotte met Riccardo and fell in love. Then she discovered that he, the son of a noble family in Italy, was merely enjoying summer love, and her days of devoting her heart and body ended in tragedy. Some years later, Riccardo's mean looks still haunt and pain her. Now a real-estate agent, Charlotte is shocked when she finds her next client is none other than the unforgettable Riccardo!

Marriage to the millionaire was a miserable hell. Can she do it all again? Carly was elated by famous millionaire Stefano’s passionate proposal of marriage. But just three months into that marriage, Carly was dragged down from the heights of happiness into loveless misery. Stefano was barely ever home and, worse, he had a mistress. So Carly fled the mansion, only realizing afterward that she was pregnant. Seven years later, their child, whom she has been raising on her own, comes down with a serious illness, and she is unable to pay the massive cost of the surgery. She has only one choice…to ask Stefano for help. Furious that she has kept the existence of his child a secret all these years, he puts a condition on his help?they must become husband and wife once again.

The timid girl chose to run away from his fierce passion… Sophie, Clive and Alonso had been best friends since high school. Shy and reserved, Sophie chose and married Clive over the fiercely passionate and dangerously attractive Alonso. But her marriage with Clive didn't last long before he was tragically murdered. Racked with guilt, Sophie decides to go to Brazil, his final resting place, but Alonso follows her there. With the same dangerous eyes as before, he looks at her and declares, "You need me."

A dark gloomy castle with endless stairways and an ancient library. Scary, mysterious creatures live here, hiding in the night. One day, a girl who lost her memory ends up there. Who is she and how can she get back? And, most importantly, how will the owner of the castle decide her fate?

Countess Sherazade of the Holy Kingdom of Florentino is hit with a flood of memories. Memories of a past life, in which her current life is just a Teen Love novel called, "The World that Surrounds Me," or "My World" for short. Her life is about to go from tragic to downright traumatic and she's not about to sit around and let it happen. In order to do that, she can never, ever marry the prince!

Imogen didn’t expect her last trip to Paris to bring her true love. After her sister and mother died of brain cancer, Imogen noticed she was experiencing the same symptoms they did. So she prepares for her death and flies to Paris to spend her last days in luxury. There she attends a high-class party and meets a Frenchman named Thierry. The two hit it off and spend a passionate two weeks together. On her way home, though, Imogen learns she is pregnant. What a dreadful turn of events… She explains the situation to Thierry, but his reaction is beyond anything she expected!

A long-time-single fashion designer refuses all kinds of matchmaking! But unexpectedly, a young pup shows up in the middle of the road. Oh, no! Sounds like a heartbeat… ”Take me, Miss! I beg you, please.” "Hey! Don't get so close to me, you big bad wolf!" Can she stay single this time?

Charlotte is a lawyer who has just lost her business and home, only to then be dumped by her fiancé. To pay off her debts, she starts working at a local law firm led by Daniel, a big-shot lawyer. She thought she was going to work independently, but to her surprise, Daniel wants her to be his personal assistant! Charlotte feels like he doesn’t trust her abilities as a lawyer and wants to keep an eye on her. Loved by everyone and an accomplished lawyer, Daniel seems like he has the perfect life. However, Charlotte learns that he inherited his grandmother’s successful business and it makes her resent him even more. Clearly Mr. Perfect had everything handed to him on a plate, unlike her! Or…did he?

The first 2 volumes contain thematically linked but self-contained stories concerning Tomie - a beautiful young woman with the power to seduce and dominate any male, from small boys to elderly men. Later, the series leaves these characters behind and focuses on stand-alone gothic horror pieces. Sixteen volumes in total.Each volume has its own title, look in forum for more detailed info.

The main character is Dan-bi, the daughter of a Yakuza boss. One night, the father she loves more than anything is killed before her eyes. The killers blind her, making her father's death the last thing she sees with her own eyes. Her mother sends the wounded Dan-bi to Korea, where she has an eye transplant. From then on, Dan- bi is to be a good girl, live with her aunt, and stay out of trouble.Dan-bi does her best, maneuvering between her aunt’s boy-crazy daughter and son, the Jjang. Things get complicated when her aunt's adopted son turns out to be connected to the mysterious boy who looked in on Dan-bi when she was in the hospital. This boy always looks so sad, and once he even asked for permission to kiss Dan-bi's eyes...

Still single at age 33, Haruki Shiina is standing at the biggest crossroads of her life. While unlucky in love, she’s popular among her female coworkers for her laidback and boyish personality. The only one who gives her the cold shoulder is Risa Takagai, a beautiful and capable new hire who is already climbing her way up the corporate ladder. Haruki sees her as her biggest rival and is sure that the feeling is mutual, but why does Risa always seem to be watching her…?

My younger sister became a great soprano through a song I wrote, had an affair with my husband, and my husband said it was all my fault. The moment I was dying at the hands of my family who deceived me, a second life miraculously obtained. I decided to get everything right from the beginning. “A cheating wife. It's tempting. “You look like fun, you.” I decided to borrow the power of this man, who was called a vicious murderer, and begin my revenge.

How did Isobel end up babysitting the boss? Secretary Isobel rushes to the hospital when she hears that her boss, Tariq, was in an accident. His doctor tells her Tariq needs a week of rest, but he’s a workaholic who can’t stand still for even a second. She has no choice but to take him home with her and make him rest! But there’s a problem. He loves women almost as much as work, and to make things worse, Isobel is secretly in love with him! Will these two be able to spend a week together peacefully?

So-Young, a young college student who played and drank every day, saying that no matter how hard she tried she never succeeded, dies, goes back to the past and possesses So-Ryong, the princess of Shilla. She hides her blonde hair, the fatal weakness of Sung-Gol, and strives to live every day.

There's the beautiful yet mysterious writer Da-In Jung, and the newly-hired, diehard fanatic Hyunsoo Lee becomes her editor! But there's little time for glee, for as the writer's deadline approaches, she keeps ghosting him... and there isn't much time left! Ms. Jung, “The Manuscript, Please!”

Saeyeon was like a second mother to Wonhee. She took care of him since infancy, but now... Wonhee is a full grown man.

Chun Yan and Tai Lan come from different regions. Met during their childhood, both start developing a bond, but due to a terrible misunderstanding that lead to several tragic events, Chun Yan was forced into exile along with her tribe. After a couple of years Chun Yan reunites with Tai Lan, and were destined to marry one another for political reasons. But at night, the two consummate their marriage and rediscover their past and love for one another.

Di[e]ce revolves around two best friends with the same face and the same birthday; Kazuki Naruse, a gamer, and Haruki Koutake, the student council president of their high school, Seitohkoh Academy. On their 16th birthday is when everything began with a broken heater system and mysterious music playing over the intercom, causing almost all of the students to go berserk-- those who weren't affected were Players. The survival game called Di[e]ce placed the two friends as Kings of two separate teams of other Players, and one must kill the other to end the game and with it, the bloodshed each round provides.