ROMANCE

Nellie has had a crush on her coworker Kent ever since she started working at the company. But Kent thinks of her as a little sister. While Nellie secretly hopes that her feelings will be reciprocated, she learns that he’s being promoted to a spot at the international branch of the company. In a mere two weeks, no less! Having spent a year unable to attract Kent’s attention, Nellie decides to do away with her introverted self and formulate a last-ditch plan to marry her dreamboat!

As a transfer student to a rough, run-down school populated by delinquents, Shindou tries his best to make friends. When he meets the ill-mannered Yousuke, heartbeats and tempers start to fly! It seems Yousuke is a "tsundere"--his gruff exterior hides a shy, sensitive side--and Shindou immediately finds himself dizzy over his combative new crush. Can Yousuke accept a relationship that goes against his tough-guy image? Or will his tendency to lash out at everyone around him drive even the earnest Shindou away for good?

The duke and the photographer...a fated romance?! Asia is an aspiring photographer who works as a paparazzi in order to make a living. One day, she sneaks into a party to catch a photo of a duke and famous celebrity named Leo. In a quiet room away from the party, she finds a handsome man sleeping, seemingly bathed in a golden light. Asia tries to take a picture of him, but as she clicks on the shutter, the man opens his deep blue eyes and stares straight at her. He turns out to be none other than Duke Leo...

Forget the familiar: circumstances wrest high schooler Meeko from an ordinary family life to her uncle's boarding house, where she must learn to live with housework and … rather unusual adult housemates. What's more, the oldest of the bunch, Matsunaga-san, is a little scary … but also always looks out for her! Presenting the first volume of Keiko Iwashita's boarding-house love story!

Santino Aragon, the handsome young CEO of the company Poppy works at, has been her secret crush. One day, she draws on her courage and confesses her love for him, but she’s crushed when she learns that she’s annoyed him. He’s out of her league anyway… Miserable, she rushes out of the party and breaks down crying. But it’s Santino himself who consoles her! The story An Accidental Engagement is also included in this volume.

A pastry chef from France is confident about his pastries until he hears word of a popular Japanese confectionary nearby. He starts a food war, saying that the owner of the Japanese store doesn't understand the greatness of Western sweets, but he gets in a little over his head...

A failed youth pill turns the pretty Pozsi, a resident witch of FairyLand, into a little girl. She is dating the handsome and kind Prince Yvrin, but how will he react when he sees his beloved Pozsi as a child? Is there a cure?This series references many popular fairy tale stories by mixing in its own little twists and showing these popular tales from a whole new perspective, the perspective of a witch!

After experiencing a time slip, Heo Kyun, a Joseon gourment, is searching for delicacies in modern Korea.

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Emily lived a life that wasn’t going the way she wanted it to. With the loss of her mother and a dislike of her father, Emily hit the road and found herself serving drinks in a strip club instead of entering the world of ballet she longed for. The playboy prince of Santosa has an eye for both pretty ladies and secret talents, and when he learns that Emily’s a master ballerina, he might have found both a new instructor for the crown princess and a potential queen in the making. Both Emily and the prince are running from the secrets in their pasts and both are ruled by distrust—will their dance be one of seduction or destruction?

This collection of 7 short stories by the master of romance explores love that is not easily seen. 1) Kimi no Ai wa Mienikui (Your love cannot be easily visible) Inori always goes to his friend Senou with his love troubles, because Senou always listens patiently. But lately Inori has been thinking about Senou in a different way... ~ Inori and Senou's story continues in Impossible Boyfriend and Extra Time from this collection, and in further two oneshots, Kimi to Iru Asita and Omake Time, from Kimi to Iru Asu ~ 2) Impossible Boyfriend Continuing story of Inori and Senou's relationship, which begins in Kimi no Ai wa Mienikui. 3) Won't Let Go of That Hand Jinryou Aki just started at the clothing store where Goichi works, and Goichi can't help liking his cute new coworker. But Jinryou has a troubled past. 4) Good Luck Sleeping Eight years after graduation Hoshizono runs into his high school crush, Kure. In school Hoshizono was always considered a brainy kid, while Kure was a jock. Now Hoshizono works at a gay host club, and Kure is a successful businessman. Can these two connect? 5)Love Without Boundaries Shouji and Shimizawa have been living together for one month. But with such a new relationship, problems are still cropping up! 6) In A Box With You In a place, like an all boys school, there is no place to do it. Nishimura tells Sugawara that its common to help each other out... 7) The Temperature Inside my Hand College student Takeru has a crush on fellow student Yukihito. But Yukihito is connected to Takeru's childhood in the snowy northern regions, and a tragic incident which happened there. 8) Extra Time A quick funny look at Inori and Senou's relationship.

"Is it wrong for a mother to seek fulfillment as a woman, as well?" Miki Nagase (39) lives in relative happiness with her husband Toru (41) and daughter Michiru (13). And yet, she carries a deep sense of emptiness within her heart; her relationship with her husband has devolved into that of a roommate, leaving her feeling undesired as a woman and as if she is only defined by her role as a "mom." Unable to hold it in any longer, she confides in her drinking buddy, Sae Ikejiri (45). Her friend understands the struggle of being unable to share her feelings out loud and suggests she try using an escort service. Miki is thunderstruck by the suggestion but is in for an even bigger surprise after a handsome escort suddenly appears...?!

Reina, the princess of the Kingdom of Fromesia, has always been looked down on as an illegitimate child amongst royalty. As part of an agreement to maintain peace between two kingdoms, Reina is sent in place of her stepsister to be married to the prince of the kingdom of Beastmen. On arrival, Reina expects to be welcomed by Prince Cain, rumored to be fearsome and almighty. However, the man who appears before her is anything but! With shining golden eyes, delicate charm, and an emotionally mature demeanor, Prince Cain welcomes Reina to his domain, and the wedding proceeds without a hitch. However, as they meet for their first night as husband and wife, Prince Cain states that this marriage is only for current circumstances and will only be temporary... what could he possibly mean...?

Recent graduate Jin has been assigned to help out his upperclassman Seto, a highly competent but somewhat standoffish systems engineer. Though Jin is good at his job, he does seem to have his head in the clouds more often than not... and Seto's eyes always seem to linger on him more than they should! A fresh new boys' love office romance in which opposites attract!

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No romance with the boss. That’s this assistant’s steadfast rule! Hired as an assistant to the CEO of Quantrell, Kacie is excited to meet her new boss, Elliot Quantrell. While his handsome looks take her breath away, his behavior is less admirable. He becomes furious as soon as she introduces herself, and Kacie is blindsided when Elliot accuses her of being a gold digger, informing her that he will fire her the moment she tries to seduce him.

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Abby has no living family. Her daughter, Rosa, born from artificial insemination, is her dearest treasure. Her life as a single mother and nurse is cash-strapped but happy. But suddenly, an Italian doctor called Nico appears. “You’re not fit to be Rosa’s mother,” he says. As a man who can no longer have children, he has searched out his biological daughter, Rosa, and demands to have her handed over. “I’ll never give her to you!” Abby is adamant. Seeing Abby’s strong bond with her daughter, Nico makes another proposal—that the two of them get married, even though they are complete strangers.

When Mia turns twenty, she is told by her aunt that her real father is Oscar Balfour, the English billionaire. The people of the upper class are unfriendly to Mia when she moves in with the Balfours. Her father, concerned about her future, picks a wealthy Greek man, Nikos, to be her instructor. After enduring vicious abuse from him, Mia’s temper finally explodes?only to find Nikos suddenly grabbing her by the neck, drawing her so close she can feel his breath, and piercing her with a heated, suggestive gaze…

Once upon a time, Marcel’s sister injured herself in the forest while gathering herbs. Marcel was at a loss for what to do until a fearsome horned man appeared, offering help–in exchange for a promise. Now, ten years later, Marcel returns to the woods, steeling himself for death. Instead, he finds something quite different: a gentle soul, friendship…and perhaps something more.

Singer-songwriter, Tetsuta, became unable to sing because of throat surgery, a step before his major debut. After turning down his friend who asked him to compose a song, he goes to the sea and meets Nagi, a young man who runs a restaurant with his father. This mysterious youth invites Tetsuta to their restaurant and listens to his troubles, which ended with him staying the night. Tetsuta hears Nagi’s singing voice and receives an electrifying impact from within his body. For the first time in his life, he wants someone else to sing the songs he composed.

He doesn't know when it started , but Qin Jing discovered that "anyone who likes me will be unlucky"... and the new transfer student Qi Yu is very unlucky! Cute story between Qin Jing, a physical education student X Qi Yu, an unruly little heavenly master.

Nun-in-training Kayleen has been dispatched to the desert kingdom of El Deharia to work as a teacher at an orphanage. One day a local chieftain comes to take three young sisters, her students, with him to his village, but Kayleen refuses to let him have his way. Who responds to the commotion, but Prince As’ad of El Deharia himself. In order to preserve the chieftain’s honor while eliminating the girls’ worries, As’ad agrees to adopt them as his own children. Amid the fuss, Kayleen is assigned a new position as the girls’ personal nanny. Never in a million years would she have thought that she’d live under the same roof as royalty!

One day Phoebe escorts Tara, a girl she met in the café where she works, home. But when she sees Tara’s father, Phoebe gasps. Her nightmare from six years ago is revived… That long-ago Christmas night, Phoebe had gotten drunk at a party. Her awareness was clouded and she was surrounded by sneering men. Feeling helpless, she had been unable to resist Dominic. Now Dominic, the same man who called her a filthy whore back then, is standing before her eyes!

Lilith is a snow woman who scorns her dead mother’s choice to live as a human being and hide her magical abilities after falling in love with a human man. But although Lilith views mortal men as mere sustenance, what will happen when she meets a handsome man who’s kind and who claims to love her…?

I never knew this could happen from just one kiss. When Kallie was seventeen, she kissed Alexandros, not knowing that he had a fiancée. The engagement was broken off, and his life changed forever. Seven years later, Kallie is reunited with Alexandros, now a Greek shipping magnate. She was never able to forget him, so her heart beats wildly at their reunion. However, he only has one desire in his heart after being reunited with the now-stunning Kallie: I will enjoy all of it—her and getting my revenge...

From Attractive Fascinante: Chiharu and Mahiru, the cute twins, are childhood friends with Akira. Chiharu has decided to protect his “princess” Akira since then. However, Akira became a gorgeous prince when they started high school and somehow, he seems closer to Mahiru instead. After finding out his own feelings, will Chiharu pursue his own happiness or will he give his blessings to Akira and Mahiru? Note: Very small hinted incest, is never really confirmed, but is in there. Just a warning for people who don't wish to read such subjects.

It’s been a while since all androids have been outlawed. Soojung’s never been one for technology, let alone androids. So it’s a big surprise when her sister gets her a new job… and it’s to keep an eye on her illegal android. Soojung feels uncomfortable around him as it is. He’s weirdly too polite, has no emotion in his eyes, and he hasn’t even got a name. But what Soojung doesn’t know yet is that she’s going to change all that. And what’s more, this android is going to change her life too, in more ways than one…

Olivia looks for her sister at the hometown airport she left behind fifteen years ago only to find the last person she wanted to see—her ex-husband, Joel, whom she'd divorced when they were both too young, poor and proud for commitment. Now that they're both adults, Olivia can't help but notice what an attractive and mature man he's become...and she's filled with regret. On top of that, the two are unable to rekindle their love because of a secret from their past...

1-4) If You take the Hand, Within this Hand, & Holding Hands To make a choice is to take a risk, so Hinata simply coasts. When the older Kasahara pursues him, Hinata allows himself to fall into an awkward friendship. But Kasahara demands more and Hinata’s hand is forced: will he take a risk and face his fears, or will he stay in his comfortable but empty life? 5-7) Indecisive Spring, The Summer of Doubt, & The Love Story of Sakashita and Chief Kozuki used to risk falling in love, but too much heartache has crushed his belief in “happily ever after,” so he rejects his co-worker Sakashita’s confession. However, Sakashita’s love just won't fade. Will Kozuki take one more risk for love before it’s too late? 8) Your the Only One I Can See Yoshiya has bad eyesight so what will happen when his lover Akari breaks his glasses in a fit of rage? 9) Spending Midnight with You After Soujiro parents had a job transfer he went to live with his older brother Riichi. Soujiro soon discovered that Riichi seemed to have started sleepwalking, but is that the truth? If I take your hand, what will happen?

from Ivyscan:Karin is a witch, but she can’t fly on a broomstick! She’s also the owner of a magic-shop on Southern Avenue, but recently, another witch named Lise has settled in the nearby forest and is stealing her customers from her! As Karin goes to spy on her new rival, Lise’s apprentice, Ruin, appears before her. Little by little, Karin finds herself attracted to him, but as for Ruin—!?

A collection of stories dedicated to girls loving someone and being loved by others.• LOVEShe thought she wouldn't love again, but she felt fate working. However, he's got a secret...• LOVE, To Become Your Number OneThat person appeared and we changed. However, I don't want to lose you...• Breast InferiorityI want to hold tight, but I have a reason why I can't break up with him...• Second ChanceIf you haven't noticed. It's been a year since our first time, but our feelings have been fading. What should we do to become a happy couple?A collection of love mixtures of girls who want to love and be loved!!

Veterinarian Nick, who lost his beloved wife in July, becomes depressed as summer approaches, so his twin brother, Neal, the star of a popular TV show, proposes that they change places for the summer. Living his brother’s playboy life in the city is good for a change, but things get complicated when he and sexy costar, Colleen, kiss. Nick finds her intoxicating, and it’s clear that Colleen is interested in him, too, but is it Nick she’s falling for or his brother?

After making a wish... a fairy appears?! The guy who became Cinderella and the Grand Duke who approaches him. Will the end of this story conclude with a happy ending?

Amber doesn't know what to think when a beautiful but enraged man bursts into her home. His eyes burning with anger, he accuses her of hiding his son from him. He thinks she's the woman he spent one passionate night with, but he has her mixed up with her sister! Amber doesn't know if he's there to resume their relationship or if he's there for revenge, so she decides to sacrifice herself to protect her sister even if she has to become the target of this demon's ire and lust!

Mistress for Hire—Lisa is posing for her artist roommate, Tim, when he leaves for some fresh air. In walks his uncle, the dashing and arrogant entrepreneur Matt Lansdon. Seeing her naked, he disapproves of her from the start…but then he accuses her of something far worse.. The Cinderella Valentine—Polly can’t believe the bad luck she has on her first day at her new waitressing job. The handsome Italian manager, Luc, keeps a close eye on her at work...but is there something more in his gaze?

Every day, Mizuki takes the train to school. And every day, almost like clockwork, a certain man has his hands all over him. It's an unusual routine that he's almost getting used to, but what will he do when one day, the man promises him more? Is it really worth following him?

After leaving her husband, Antonio, Claire has lived apart from him for five years. Determined to move on with her life, Claire finally files for divorce. When they were younger, they got married after she became pregnant, but after Claire miscarried, their relationship grew cold, and their life together lasted only a year. Not accepting the filing sent to him by Claire's lawyer, Antonio demands to meet her face-to-face. Claire reluctantly agrees, and she is absolutely shocked by Antonio's conditions for their divorce!

1) Dazzling College student Keisuke often picks up his younger brother from elementary school, and talks with handsome Murakami sensei. As they gradually become closer Keisuke finds himself thinking about Murakami in more than friendly terms. 2) The Flow of String Yamazaki sensei finds himself paying special attention to archery club student Yagi. At first Yagi is just his cute student, but as his body matures Yamazaki's feelings for the boy begin to change as well. 3) A Cracked Pot with a Battered Lip Super-pervert Haruto started his relationship with Masumi by asking him weird questions, and later graduated to kinky sex play. But suddenly Haruto starts asking other people his questions, is Masumi going to be dumped? 4) The Shadows Under the Tree When Takuma's father remarried he acquired an older brother as well. But three years later his stepmother has passed away and Takuma is well on his way to becoming a deliquent. Something dark and disturbing is happening in his home... 5) Lending and Borrowing Doctor Miyabi isn't that great with kids and trouble communicating with his young patients, however pediatrician Toyama is great with children, not that Miyabi would ever ask for his help! Former classmates they were always compared to each other and Miyabi always felt he came up short. But is that the only reason for Miyabi's hostility? 6) Deception of the Fingers After breaking up with his girlfriend, Mita threw away all the things she bought for him. He met a salesperson, Ootani, when he was buying new ties. When Ootani was putting on a tie for Mita to try, Ootani’s beautiful fingers attracted him. He invited Ootani for dinner to thank him. Will this relationship progress any further?

Gotou Shiori is known as the 'perfect lady' and looks 'experienced'. The truth is, she isn't as 'perfect' or 'experienced' as it seems! She has never had a boyfriend and is a major Otaku! One day she's at a bookshop and the creepy Otaku Megumu Kajo, finds out her secret. To make sure he doesn't tell anyone that she is an Otaku too, she has to join the Drama Club. ~LB

From Attractive Fascinante: Akitsu was transferred to the East Kantou systems department a month ago. The sales person, Harada, dragged him to see the client together to rectify a problem. He got nervous and fainted. Harada took care of him, but was still a devil at work. Akitsu became fond of Harada gradually. He got upset and fainted again when he found out that Harada went to a goukon. Akitsu confessed to Harada when he woke up to find Harada had come back for him in the office. Would Harada accept him? + two one-shots

About a junior high school English teacher, Craig, who falls in love at first sight with a beautiful, young doctor from the local clinic. Inexperienced and short of help, the doctor, Fuyuki, recruits Craig to help him at the clinic. The two grow close quickly, but soon Craig notices some mysterious patients that visit the clinic and leave a drained and exhausted Fuyuki. -- Note: In the kanzenban (completed) version, ch.1 to ch.3 (old version) is now ch.1 to ch.4. One new chapter was also included.

Princess Tina of the Chantaine kingdom attends a masquerade ball while visiting America and meets the man of her destiny. The man, Zach, saves her from an unwanted suitor with the words “Excuse me, I believe you promised this dance to me.” His sexy voice seduces her like sweet honey, and after he takes his mask off Tina experiences a moment of passion within his arms. Theirs must be a momentary love, as their worlds are completely different and they will surely never meet again. But then, two months later, Tina is confronted by an unbelievable situation?she’s pregnant!

Even as she revolts against him, she can’t resist his nightly seduction! “Starting today, you’re an Arabian princess.” In order to save her family by receiving a huge dowry, Polly marries a complete stranger, the prince of Dahrein. Her husband, Prince Raschid, is cold and controlling. Being married to him feels hopeless and dark. But even as she revolts against the life he has given her, she can’t resist his nightly seduction!

Eliza does her twin sister a favor and goes to a party in her place, but how long will she be able to fend off the roguish glances of her sister’s boyfriend? He seems intent on taking her to bed. Eliza is trying to find a way out of the situation when her first love, Giles, appears out of the crowd. Just seeing his face brings back old memories…and he’s the only one who can help her now! She explains the situation and asks for his help. But he says he wants something in return!

Shun is a dancer who has yet to realize his dreams, but sees his friends achieve theirs. Waga, a man with a beautiful voice but who is a terrible singer, and a weak black kitten enter Shun's life...

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Ha-im Yun lives in a world where people register their DNA into cloning databases, a world where human suffering has basically been eradicated. The brilliant mind behind this cloning technology is none other than Ha-im’s boyfriend of five years, Geunhu Ji. Their relationship isn’t perfect, but they make it work -- or so Ha-im thinks, until she finds a dead body at her boyfriend’s house… and the dead body is hers. The next day, she wakes up with no recollection of the previous day until she finds a note from herself in her room… “Ha-im, if you’re reading this, you’re a clone.”