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"Look at those eyes. It makes me want to make you cry." He was only her partner for one night. And yet... her whole body is yearning for him and feeling good. Miyabi is heartbroken at the wedding of her cousin, whom she has a crush on, at a summer resort. When she is being hit on by men, she is rescued by a mysterious and sexy man named Haruomi. Haruomi dotes on Miyabi, who he says resembles his pet cat. Miyabi lets her guard down and spends the night with him. A strange land and a man she met for the first time. Miyabi's pleasure grows as she feels liberated. The thought of never seeing him again makes her feel bold. Miyabi returns to Japan with the heat of the night still lingers in her body, and the man who appears before her is...?

When she opens her eyes, Elizabeth finds herself in a hospital, unable to remember her own name. The nurse pulls out a movie magazine and realizes that Elizabeth is this massive actress, but when Elizabeth looks, she can’t believe that the gaudy woman she’s looking at is her. Her fiancée, Kurt, comes to see her in the hotel, but he coldly exclaims, “You can cut the act now, Elizabeth”. Why does he hate her? Apparently, he’s this manly, sexy, multimillionaire who is said to be the most eligible bachelor in all of America. In order to get her memories back, she’s going to go to his manor...?

Tsumugi, a diligent office worker with passion for her work, has a secret she can't tell anyone. She has a voice fetish so intense that her underwear gets sopping wet just by hearing the voice of Mr. Hatsune, a coworker she's close with. Fearing it will make him uncomfortable if he were ever to find out, her heart races every time he comes to talk to her. But, one night, he made a move on her, saying, “You love my voice, don't you?" and stole a kiss from her lips. He also whispered into her ear, asking, “Don't you want to hear me say sexy phrases in this voice?"…!? “What do I do? I can't resist this sort of thing… He's gonna find out that I'm soaking wet…"

Being forced to get married, she is really confused. What’s more confusing is that he isn’t willing, neither! He forced her to quit, but he also touched her head to comfort her when he gave too much remarks. Those sweet moments are like illusions. The moment when she decides to put an end to everything because of tiredness, however, she was won back by him with the words, Take Responsibility For Him...What does he want?

Clarissa is on a mission. The Kingdom of Marik needs a prince, and it's Clarissa's job to see that Jack Brown takes on his rightful position--even if he doesn't want to. Is it just Marik and the king that need Jack, or will Clarissa get her prince, too?

Yong-Joo is a surgeon and a damn good one at that. And although she's made it to the top of her field, she has another dream: to become a mom. But in a world without men and a rigorous selection process for those who apply to be mothers, Yong-Joo has a better chance at being struck by lightning than accomplishing that dream. But what if she were to take less savory means...?

Verity is looking to make a fresh start in her hometown, leaving her company and former life behind in London. While on the road, a young girl suddenly jumps out in front of her car and Verity ends up taking the girl to the hospital. Verity is shocked to find out that the girl is actually the daughter of Silas, the man who once tossed her aside. The two were star-crossed lovers, and despite pledging their eternal love to each other, Verity left for New York, while Silas married another woman and pursued his dream of opening his own business. When he suddenly shows up at her door, he makes a cold demand: "Stay out of my life."

Nagata Kabi's newest diary comic details the complexities of her fraught relationship with food--from eating disorders and habits to food preparation--with unflinching and detailed honesty.

Reese is determined to hide her tears and go out on a high note. Following her late aunt’s advice, Reese became a popular soap opera actress. However, after falling deeply in love with Alex, the man who plays opposite her on-screen, she has decided to leave the world of acting for good. No matter how many times they kiss and embrace, Reese is left with nothing but emptiness once the cameras stop rolling. That’s because Alex has a secret girlfriend. And anyway, Reese knows relationships between actors and actresses never end well. But as she prepares to leave everything behind with a smile, Alex stops her and asks for a favor… Will Reese be able to turn down the man she loves?

Katie, an aspiring artist, has the good fortune to land a house-sitting gig in a mansion for a wealthy client. But the day she arrives, laughing with her friend as they carry in her luggage, a handsome man shows up and snaps at both of them to be quiet. Katie did hear that a high-strung billionaire lived next door… Could it be him? No way. That afternoon, Katie is sketching in the garden when she decides to climb a lilac tree to prune a branch, only to fall into the yard next door…and straight into the arms of her cranky neighbor!

I met her for the first time today... But why is my heart beating so fast?!

Because of her beauty, Sophie was sold by her father at the age of thirteen. Since then, she has been cultivating her life as an opera singer. In Vienna society, Sophie has the reputation of being “classy on the streets, but trashy in the sheets,” yet the truth is that she’s a virgin. Contrary to public opinion, she has been running away from the desires of men, but nobody believes that. Lord Leo, whom Sophie has fallen in love with for the first time, is no different from the others and tries to buy her. Will he ever see past her reputation to the real woman underneath?

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From Lililicious:A young woman deals with both parental rejection and her growing feelings for her new roommate.

Lizzie arrived at the ball in high spirits—then, suddenly, King Daniel stole a kiss! Lizzie’s great-aunt was once a famous actress, and she had a deep connection with the Kingdom of Voltavia and its former king. Lizzie, a historian, decides that she wants to gather all of her great-aunt’s stories about the king into a book. She pushes the present king, Daniel, for an interview but is rebuffed. Later, however, the dejected Lizzie receives a surprise in the mail: an invitation to a ball, from King Daniel himself. Lizzie arrives at the ball in high spirits—but, in the midst of her encounter with the king, he suddenly steals a kiss!

We’re enemies… This kiss was a mistake! Jake and Rachel have been at war over the custody of baby Emma. But when they’re ordered to raise the baby together, they decide that living with one another might make the task easier. As they spend time together, Rachel is surprised to learn that Jake has a soft heart hidden beneath his arrogance. She finds her heart overflowing with feelings as she learns more about Jake’s past, and then a passionate kiss changes everything!

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Jamie is surprised when she’s suddenly contacted by Kyle Radcliff. Five years earlier, she spent a night with him that helped her forget all about her repulsive past. But the next morning, he disappeared after leaving her money. He absolutely must not learn that she gave birth to his daughter. Apparently, he wants to hire Jamie to be his accountant. He must not realize that she’s the Jamie from that night. Jamie agrees to his proposal, but when they meet, he says, “I can’t believe it. I’ve been searching for you this entire time!”

Kieron made a name for himself in the newspaper world through a scoop…and Beth's life, which he’d used to get the scoop, changed for the worse. What made things even harder was that she was now pregnant with his baby. Three years have passed, and Beth’s changed her name and is starting a new job. Little does she know that her new boss at the Daily Globe is none other than Kieron…

When a family of three book passage on a luxury liner they soon realize that the glamours cruise ship is nothing but a facade as a series of mysterious killings spread throughtout the ship. With the sea proving no escape, how will they survive?

She’d like to forget everything and be swept away in his arms—even if it’s just for one night. Pia is astonished to see the beautiful sandy-haired man at her best friend’s wedding. It's Hawk, the man she fell in love with at first sight three years ago—the one who disappeared after their first night together. Pia is stunned…and Hawk is as sexy as ever. But there's another twist—the wedding guests are calling him Duke. She’s annoyed at the turn of events and vows never to be swept away by Hawk ever again. But fate brings them together and their fire is rekindled…

Kyoko, a fiction writer and part-time bartender, is in love with sculptor Ryogo. They like each other, but their relationship is not that of lovers. From the author of “Serious Office Worker” a work that depicts modern love and freedom.

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.

Jill, a divorced mother of two, is hard at work managing her bakery and raising her children. After receiving a lot of orders one day, Jill struggles to handle all of her responsibilities at once. In steps Connor, the best friend of her coldhearted ex-husband. Seeing the sheer amount of work that Jill has to do, Connor offers to help her out with the bakery and with her children. Though unsure of his intentions, Jill accepts his offer of assistance, but soon Connor expresses his true feelings and Jill is faced with a completely new problem.

Addy Edson was looking for a husband, and she knew just the guy to help her with her search. But what she hadn't expected were the warm, sensuous "practice kisses" that her childhood friend Joe Barrington was bent on giving her--or the way they made her feel ....Joe was more than happy to help Addy find a groom, especially since it meant the redheaded beauty would be practicing her sexy charms on him! But how could he convince her that a lifetime of happiness--and nighttimes of passion--could be found in his arms? 

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. [From Kotonoha]:Ichiko Izumiya is a young student of English who would like to walk in the footsteps of her father is a translator of trendy American novels. She finally decides to confess to him that she is in love with Eriko, a law student. Ichiko wil

Momoka, a sheltered college student, wasn't used to men at all. After a dating party she attended, she was almost dragged away to a love hotel by a suspicious guy, but then a princely man came to the rescue! Or... did he!? It turns out that the prince was just a wolf in sheep's clothing after all! But, everything he does feels too good for Momoka to resist!

Laura, a college-educated girl from England, was hired to be an assistant to a famous romance novel writer. One night, she caught a masked robber breaking into her employer's room, and he gave her a kiss before fleeing the scene! Who is this mysterious ma

Welcome to the Magic Ocean, a blissful paradise where wishes come true and children live happily forever! --- Seoltang awakens in a strange new world, accompanied by a tortoise who walks on golden sand and seems determined to find the exit. But why would anyone want to leave the Magic Ocean? The pair journey through mysterious waters, where forgetful children frolic in blissful oblivion, watched over by enigmatic imaginary friends. Real or fake, friend or foe, right or wrong, life or death – Seoltang and her tortoise must confront the sinister truth of this strange place and its inhabitants and find a way to escape! A bittersweet tale of self-destruction, pain, sadness, and healing from depression.

Why did he show up now? To take revenge on the wife he despises? Eliza, heiress of the Fortune Foundation, takes center stage at the foundation’s charity auction to offer her cooking skills for a private dinner. Bidding soars immediately, with voices calling out one after another, but when one man offers an outrageous sum, the room falls silent. One hundred thousand dollars! Eliza freezes at the voice. There’s no mistaking it. It’s Reese Parker, and despite Eliza’s panic, she meets his defiant gaze… The gaze of her husband, whom she has not seen in six years!

Forced to marry the king of her enemy country for the sake of peace, Solange resolves to bear whatever is to come. Walter is just as violent and terrifying as the rumors... The distance between them seems unbridgeable, and Solange tries to fight the loneliness in the castle walls. But with someone after her life, and no one she can talk to, how will Solange protect herself...?!

You can feel it, right? It's spreading through your body every time I thrust into you. Why does he look exactly like he did several years ago? For a photo shoot, Arisa has come deep into the forest. To this place where she was saved by a certain man a long time ago... Right before the shoot, she gets into a fight with her fellow models and ends up mortally wounded. As her consciousness drifts away, the man from her memories appears before her!? "Succumb to me if you don't want to die!" Just why does she feel pleasure surging from every place he licks and touches!? Something's wrong! This couldn't be the work of a human. As she looks up at him in the darkness, she sees proof that he's not of this world...

Six years ago, Nick Merrick made Corrie Davis promise not to pursue his brother Shane. Now Shane is back in her life after several years on the rodeo circuit, and Nick is concerned about a romance forming between his brother and a woman far below their station. He invites Corrie over for dinner to question her about her relationship with Shane, but this only succeeds in igniting Corrie’s long-simmering love for Nick. With the brothers fighting about how to protect and grow their family business as well as who deserves Corrie’s affections, what’s a poor Texas girl to do?

Sakura is reunited with Kenshou, a man who is 9 years younger than her, who she has thoroughly rejected in the past. Now that Kenshou has grown up, can Sakura set aside her reservations about dating a younger man?

Jeongseo and Songju have been each other's solace since childhood—best friends and first loves bound by an unspoken promise. After losing her mother, Jeongseo’s life takes a darker turn when her father remarries. She is forced to live under the same roof as her cold stepmother Mira and jealous stepsister Yuri, who resent and abuse her at every turn. While Songju, the son of a powerful conglomerate chairman, cherishes Jeongseo with genuine love, Yuri becomes obsessed with him, determined to tear them apart no matter the cost. As their bond deepens, so does the malice surrounding them. In a world where jealousy festers and cruelty is masked by elegance, Jeongseo and Songju’s innocent love stands fragile—threatened by the very people meant to be family. Their story begins with warmth, but fate seems poised to lead them into tragedy.

Princess Marisa of Bengaria recently lost her twin brother. Enveloped by a huge sense of loss, she decides to take a trip to Brazil. There she meets international businessman Damaso. His eyes seem able to sense Marisa’s lonely solitude. Her attraction to him leads them to spend a passionate night together, but he walks out on her the next morning. One month later the newly pregnant Marisa finds Damaso before her yet again, insisting that they get married. What is he talking about? After cruelly abandoning her one month ago, he wants to get married?

Ever since she was a girl, Katie had dreamed of becoming a mother. Katie had given up on getting married but still desired a child. Since she lived in a small town where all the men are married, her only hope for having a child was to use a sperm bank. Or it was until tall, handsome Jeremiah moved into town. She gathered up her courage and asked him to help her make a baby. The very next day he agreed to help her, but under one condition—that they get pregnant the old-fashioned way…

Maggie was raised in a wealthy family. Lately she's started to feel irritated by the people around her who see her as a spoiled brat, no matter how hard she works. One day she meets her rival, Jack McKinnon. Jack started with nothing, but he is successful, well respected and very handsome. Maggie, who is usually rebellious, is for some reason compliant with Jack. She eventually gives up her virginity to him, but the following morning Jack tells her the shocking truth...!

From Icarus Bride:This story is about a university student named Mikari who finds herself falling in love with the most unlikely of partners: Kaga-san, a 52 year old widower who lives in her apartment building. The scent of the incense sticks he burns in his deceased wife's honor clings to his body, drawing her in. 

Chapter 3 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).

This entrepreneur and dark horse of the business industry is interested in a dreamy girl! Marc is one of the biggest icons in the business world. He is a man with wealth and fame, but he is missing one thing: a perfect wife. That’s when Rennie comes into the picture. Her cousin introduces her to Marc as someone who will help find his ideal bride. Despite Marc being skeptical of love, Rennie tries to help the man by introducing him to several great candidates. Marc doesn't care for the candidates, though: he is more interested in Rennie herself!

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I had a recurring dream that he would come back for me someday… Five years ago, Shona worked at a tourist restaurant in New Orleans, where she met Malak. Impressive in his high-end suit, he charmed her and they ended up having a magical one-night stand. Since then, Shona has been secretly raising their child…while still dreaming of Malak coming back for her. But she never expected that to actually happen, for him to show up one day and demand his son! And it turns out Malak has been crowned a king and their son is now a prince!

This manga contains four stories: 1. Houmonsha (Visitor) A prequel to Thomas' Heart narrating the earlier life of Oscar. Due to many large and small problems that have added up over the years, Oscar's parents' marriage is collapsing. One day, after a fight that Oscar believes is going to end like all of the others, his father does something irreversible. Now Oscar and his father will have to deal with the consequences. 2. Shiro (Castle) 3. Egg Stand was translated in French under the name ''Le coquetier'' in Moto Hagio Anthologie De l'humain 4. Tenshi no Gitai (Angel Mimic): The one-shot Tenshi no Gitai (Angel Mimic) was published in English as a part of the A Drunken Dream and Other Short Stories manga anthology by Fantagraphics on September 27, 2010.

Narumi Kiriyama: your average office worker, getting on in her mid-20's and falling into the rush of people around her getting married and doing life, and finding herself at a matchmaking party. She's spent a long time not really being able to find the right guy, and catches herself with thoughts like, "If only I could experience more romance..." However, because of that jerk from high school, Narumi's never been able to get over her frustration and grievances with the idea of romance. Right as she's thinking that the matchmaking parting isn't going to go anywhere, a superstud by the name of Wataoka reaches out to her. One thing leads to the next and after some quality time together she realizes that she wants to get to know him better! However, just as things seem to be settling into place, it turns out that Wataoka has something of a secret he's been hiding...!

Papercrafts because I'm bored🥱

From AQUA Scans:A cranky misanthrope sorcerer, Neverheart, reluctantly went into town one day and discovered a fairy that had been injured in a side-show act. With one look at the fairy Neverheart decided that she suited him and claims her as part of his collection... The new series of the fantasy expert Nesumi Chisato begins!

What conveys love best… Whispering lips? Or fingers that touch? Deeply traumatized by the murder of her doctor parents, Mandy has been unable to speak ever since. One day, she was being harangued by a drunk man at a party, and novelist Brian Stone comes to her rescue. Mandy, who has no relatives, takes up residence in his mansion, working as a secretary and transcribing his novels. "Why is he being so nice to me? To him, I'm just a child he needs to help. It means nothing… I mustn't misunderstand…"

Ivy, who is in Mexico to attend her cousin Deidre’s wedding, encounters Dillon, her ex-husband and oil tycoon. Dillon is handsome and full of confidence… Having lived all his life in wealth, he'’s arrogant, and his sense of values is completely different from Ivy’s. They divorced without reconciling their differences, and Ivy freezes when she sees him, thinking he hasn’t changed. Even though she never