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It’s the nineteenth century, France is in turmoil and Marguerite, the daughter of the Marquis of Gerbeaux, is working as a weaver to hide her noble lineage from Napoleon’s men. Her business takes her to the Port of Marseilles, where she meets a young, beautiful man and woman who look as if they’ve stepped out of a fine painting. Just as she’s about to leave, gunshots ring out—and the woman’s been hit! Marguerite saves the beautiful couple with her quick wits. But the man, Louis Jacques, seems more interested in Marguerite than his beautiful wife…even if he is still on his guard around her. Little does Marguerite know that her sensual, harrowing journey has just begun…

Savannah lives in the world of love and romance as a bridal coordinator, and the man who believes in none of it is Dash, a divorce lawyer. With completely opposite views on marriage, they clash over Savannah taking on Dash's sister's wedding! Whose position is stronger...and who can prove it? 

While being attacked by a pair of thieves, noblewoman Lexie is saved in the nick of time by the Marquess of Stormaston, who proceeds to steal a kiss from the young dowager as a reward. Shortly after, Lexie learns that, though dashing he may be, the marquess is reputed among the aristocracy to be a relentless womanizer. When they next meet at a masquerade ball, Lexie approaches him with cautious attraction. However, that very caution is thrown to the wind when she challenges him to a horse race and promises to become his mistress if she loses…

A doll becomes a super idol. Hijinks ensue. 

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From Fifay.net:Naoto is a stressed-out college student doing his best to juggle the eccentricities of his divorced parents with his own burgeoning romance. His stress deepens after his gay father proposes to the handsome and elegant male lover. This is

"My dream is to be happily married!" Helen, filled with the desire to fall in love, visits the Love Mansion, where a legend claims that if any unmarried woman stays at the mansion on her birthday, the next man she meets will be the man of her destiny! However hearing strange noises in the darkness, Helen starts to regret her idea. "It was reckless for me to come here on my own." Suddenly a large shadow appears in front of her! Who could this be...? 

Callie was forced into an arranged marriage with a much older man when she was nineteen, but was finally freed from this loveless union after her husband's death. Now, she's returned to Greece, where she meets a mysterious, dark stranger with whom she shares the most passionate experience of her life. While Callie tries to repair the wounds in her heart, her uncle schemes to marry off his daughter in a new arranged marriage. Callie is shocked when she learns that the man her cousin is set to marry is none other than her partner in passion, Damon...!

Kenda was a beautiful history teacher, but her beauty brought her a reputation and invited trouble. She had just landed a new job, teaching for a martial arts master at a school for period actors. Betrayed by a friend, she took revenge by shredding his clothes, but was seen by her new boss. In a panic, and afraid that her actions will prove her reputation is deserved, Kenda little realizes that even more trouble is just around the corner.

From Lililicious:"Predawn Girls," by Urino Kiko, captures a few moments in the early hours of the morning.

Lady Penelope "Penny" Haversham has a career going as a model…until Solo Maffeiano buys his way into her life. It's either marry him or watch him sell off her precious Haversham Park. It's a sticky situation, but Penny will do what it takes to save the estate...until she finds out that her sham of a marriage just isn’t worth it. Can Penny tolerate a man who keeps a mistress and just wants her for show?

I expected a proposal, but all I got was the cold shoulder… This Christmas Eve was supposed to be the best day of Lisa’s life. However, instead of the proposal she was expecting to get from her boyfriend, she was publicly chastised by Oliver Davenport. Lisa tried to defend herself against his nasty accusations, but everyone sided with the wealthy and socially renowned Oliver. Now even her boyfriend and his family are giving her the cold shoulder. But there are reasons why Oliver is acting the way he is…

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. An angsty but sweet story about two women in love. Nanako is glad to escape the stifling atmosphere of her hometown and come to Tokyo for business school. There, she meets Yuri, and the two quickly fall in love and begin a relationship. But that isn't the

Chapter 1 in Naver's 2024 Rookie Short Story Collection (2024 루키 단편선).

Adara, a lower class girl whose only love is money, comes up with the perfect plan to get her dream job: she’ll pretend to be a refined lady to be hired as a companion for a wealthy family. The job seems easy and everybody believes she’s the lady she claims to be… except for one person. Always at risk of being exposed, Adara discovers that surrounding herself with lies and pursuing her dreams with her heart untouched will be harder than she thought

Craving independence, twenty-five-year-old Mallory has decided she must break free from her overprotective father. After yet another argument with him, she ends up drunk at a party where she falls, literally, into the arms of Alex, a successful businessman and sexy Las Vegas playboy. After making the worst possible first impression, she bumps into Alex again at the shabby apartment building where she secretly plans to rent a room for herself. Now Alex knows her secret, so to keep him quiet she agrees to have lunch with him. As she gets to know him better, she sees a different side of him…one that she’s finding hard to resist. He seems to like her, too, but could it really be that simple?

Nao Niimi was bullied as a kid because of her appearance. In order to reset the past and start over, she changed who she was competely. Now she lives in Tokyo and works at the apparel shop of her dreams. The only problem is, she's still not happy. It seems being beautiful isn't the only thing in life... Nao's ugly past begins to haunt her as she struggles through everyday life. One day, she runs into Sachi Fukuhara, who begins to ruin everything, from turning her coworkers against her, to harrasing her nonstop. Nao must come face to face with the struggles of the past and the ugly truth that is right in front of her...

Will a temporary marriage be the way for them to each reach their goals? Elementary schoolteacher Melanie’s greatest dream is to have a loving marriage and adorable children. Meanwhile, her best friend, the handsome veterinarian Bailey, has been appointed as the judge for a local beauty contest. He’s fed up with gorgeous women approaching him just to sway his vote. Melanie comes up with the idea of getting married temporarily so they can both get what they want—but then the whole town gets involved…

Natalie Cavanaugh has found a chance to go visit her grandmother's house, but the big bad wolf might be the mafioso who lives next door. Demetrio Bertoluzzi spends his days repairing his house by himself, but it'll be Natalie who helps him rebuild his status in the world. Being the heir of a Mafia family is one thing, but trying to go against the tide might be rougher than he'd expect. However, Natalie might just be the offer he can't refuse.

Ami, co-owner of a home decor shop, is at the Avalon Hotel on business when she is mistaken for a prostitute. North Kendrick, the owner of the hotel, coldly demands that she leave the premises and never return. Enraged by his treatment of her, Ami decides to disguise herself as an elderly woman to reenter the hotel. However, while in her disguise, she discovers that North is a surprisingly warm and kind person…with an incandescent smile! Christmas in Australia’s midsummer will bring these two a steamy romance!

In 1812, more than one hundred years before the Russian revolution, there was a youthful Russian Army captain, beautiful and proud. Blue-eyed Alex, a favorite of the tsar, is accompanying him to England. But Alex is a woman—born into the nobility, she ran away from home when forced to marry. Since then she has pretended to be a man. But when she meets the bright Duke Calder in England, she falls in love. Is it time for Alex to reveal her true self?

From Aerandria Scans:What’s more painful than being married to a faithless and irresponsible husband? Being in love with your own brother-in-law, that's what!

From Dark Horse:Quincy wouldn't have seen this coming in her wildest dreams. What ordinary girl-next-door would? One minute you're sitting down to tea in your kitchen, talking with a friend, and the next-the man of your dreams comes knocking at your door, and he's looking for YOU.Quincy never expected to be swept off her feet by a gorgeous, world-famous pop star, but now that it's happening, she's not sure she's the right one for him. Swept up in the glamorous thrill of it all, Quincy is worried that it's all happening a little too fast, not to mention her concerns that she's really not the right girl to call a sexy superstar her boyfriend. It's a good thing for Joe that his desire to be with her is as strong as his star appeal! 

Marianne never doubted the life her parents chose for her, whether it was her clothes, food, or even her fiancé. She thought everything was fine until the day her fiancé left her. Shocked, Marianne left town to begin a new life. One night at a charity dating auction, she meets and bids on a rebel named Oz. When they share a passionate kiss, she feels as though she has been reborn. But then she learns he is actually a serious doctor—just the type of man her parents would choose for her!

They falsified a miscarriage, buried the truth, and thought they’d erased her. But nurse Chizuru didn’t break—she learned to hide her pain and play the perfect wife. Behind polite smiles and quiet routines she gathers proof, follows crumbs, and maps every lie. While the Ono family basks in their victory, she sows doubt, exposes secrets, and rigs their reputations to crumble. No rash outbursts, no melodrama — only patient, surgical moves that hit where it hurts: social standing, legal records, and the hearts of those who betrayed her. Every small kindness she accepts is a data point; every insult she endures is fuel for the plan. Watch a grieving mother turn into a strategist — slow, inevitable, and utterly merciless. By the time they realize what she’s done, Chizuru won’t be asking for justice. She’ll be delivering it.

A small spider interrupts the life of a despondent author. Magazine oneshot published in Flowers 08-2017. Read In the White on manhuascan

Annabelle and Rosabelle are twins as close as they are beautiful. However, the inseparable pair has not seen each other in four years since Rosabelle left for London to marry Steven Ordway. That is, until one day Rosabelle visits home after her husband's untimely demise. Outraged at the sight of her sister's haggard appearance, Annabelle declares that she will return to London under the guise of Rosabelle in order to get back at Giles Stanton, head of the family and the man who pushed her sister to the point of exhaustion. But when she comes face-to-face with Giles, this dashing man manages to steal Annabelle's breath away.

A Drunken Dream and Other Stories is a Japanese manga anthology written and illustrated by Moto Hagio, collecting a variety of her short stories originally from 1970 to 2007. 1. "Bianca" (1970, 16 pages) 2. "Girl on Porch with Puppy" (1971, 12 pages) 3. "Autumn Journey" (1971, 24 pages) 4. "Marié, Ten Years Later" (1977, 16 pages) 5. "A Drunken Dream" (1980, 21 pages) 6. "Hanshin: Half-God" (1984, 16 pages) 7. "Angel Mimic" (1984, 50 pages) 8. "Iguana Girl" (1991, 50 pages) 9. "The Child Who Comes Home" (1998, 24 pages) 10. "The Willow Tree" (2007, 20 pages)

In "24, 25," the main character reminisces about a girl she knew in high school. (from Lililicious)

I've been working at the company for three months now, and it's kind of lacklustre...all because of her..." Assistant Manager Momozono has a big chest, a baby face, and a gentle voice. Moreover, she's capable at her job. Everyone around says she's the female boss they all want, but newbie Onishi just can't bring himself to like her... This is an office love comedy by the same author as "Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui.

It's about a depressed woman who's stuck on something that happened in her life.

from fictiondb:"Morgan's coming home!" her stepfather criedThose three words should have released a flood of warm memories for Leigh. Instead, thoughts of their last disastrous encounter blotted out the rest.Just when she'd been coming to terms with her awakening feelings, Morgan had seemed intent on resisting the passion that flowed between them."Why must it be you of all women who tempts me almost beyond endurance?" he'd said. Why couldn't he see that she was nothing like her mother? And why was the thought of seeing him again casting her world into turmoil...? 

Rumor has it that the eldest daughter of the Lu family is a bum. Is she terrible at studying? Her transcript says otherwise --- top scores in science on the college entrance exam. Is it a lack of talent? She effortlessly multitasks playing the piano with one hand and painting with the other before a live audience. Is she a penny-pincher? She earned a "small target" in just two days. Boxing, Go, antique appraisal, racing... bring it, she'll take them all on. The refined Xiao Qimo only adjusts his glasses with pride and asks, "Any more questions?"

She proposed to Santos to help her sister, but she may have gotten more than she bargained for. After her distraught sister told her that her fiancé’s older brother, Santos, wouldn’t give them his blessing to marry, Georgina decided to speak with Santos herself. The brothers’ father left a will saying the first son to marry would inherit the family business, which is why Santos won’t support their marriage. Georgina asked Santos to allow her sister’s marriage anyway, but Santos turned her down flat. That’s when she decided to propose to him. “Why don’t you and I get married so that you can inherit your father’s business? Then we can get divorced.”

Their first encounter was unpleasant, but their feelings for each other are only growing deeper… Nell has been looking after the ranch on her own since her husband passed away three years ago. One day, well-known author Travis Grant comes to town on a fact-finding mission after hearing a story about a ghost town. Not knowing who he is, Nell scolds him when she sees him taking pictures on the outskirts of town amid an oncoming storm. Though they aren’t off to a good start, Nell ends up letting Travis stay on the ranch when he can’t find a room anywhere else. As the two spend more time together, they can’t help it as their feelings for each other grow deeper…

Dumped by her boyfriend and fired from her job, Jineon, her family's breadwinner, has no time to cry over the spilled milk. She must find another job and fast. Enter The Hell, a mysterious company with great pay, excellent work-life balance, and an easy commute! What more could she ask for? Or so she thought. Little did she know, she had walked into hell—literally. How will she navigate the harrowing journey in the hellscape of her new job with King Yeomra, her stunning new boss, further complicating everything? Could love blossom in this pit of hell?

If she can’t be with the man she loves, Keely can at least help his brother follow his heart. Keely secretly admires Boone Sinclair, a rancher eleven years older than her, but he treats her like a child and gives her the cold shoulder. Meanwhile Boone’s brother has asked Keely to pretend to be his girlfriend. He wants her to help him hide his real relationship, a relationship Boone strongly opposes. Keely decides to help Boone’s brother, and now she's caught Boone's eye as he wonders why she’s suddenly fallen in love with her childhood friend.

 

"So, what shall I eat today?" Tuna and cheddar cheese, an egg sandwich, and strawberry daifuku toast are breads that brighten the morning. The unforgettable pasta from that neighbourhood shop run by real artisans. Washing down sizzling hot dumplings with drinks would be the perfect weekend bliss. A special brunch with the table filled with crepes. Packing a pretty tin with all my favourite snacks. My favourite cute cup. Buying a new dining table to welcome a new way of living. Ida Chiaki, beloved for 'Ie Ga Suki Na Hito', draws her very first essay manga here, depicting about the many small joys of eating. It's warm, grounded, and filled with the texture of everyday life. It's such a delicious ramble. Well then, go ahead and dig in.

A bride has reservations about wearing white on her wedding day. 

All's fair in love and war. Two couples will need to battle it out for love and money! But who knew they'd swap partners before doing so. Taerin and Ju-a are both friends and studying fashion at the same university. So why is Ju-a going on a couple's show with Taerin's boyfriend? And why is Taerin going on the same show with Ju-a's boyfriend?!

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!

University student Mami is seen by everyone as the fashionable cool model-type but she secretly just wants to wear Lolita fashion. While she tries occasionally to be more cute & less "stylish", she can't overcome the image others have of her. When she watches a new coworker at the cafe she works part-time at leave in a extremely flashy outfit, it sparks the courage in her to express herself more truthfully too!

A smoke-filled alley in Chinatown harbors Count D's Pet Shop. The pets sold here aren't your everyday variety and the Count prides himself on selling Love and Dreams in the form of magical creatures that come with an exclusive contract. But buyers beware. If the contract is broken the Count cannot be held accountable for whatever may happen. A fascinating and macabre look into the very soul of human nature.

Haruna Wakakusa and Yamada become friends after she saves him several times from her boyfriend's constant bullying. Through him she gets to know Kozue Yoshikawa, a fellow student who also models professionally. The three emotionally stunted teens' lives briefly yet intensely intertwine for one semester before splintering from the aftereffects of one disastrous night. For both Wakakusa and Yamada, their emotional awakening fosters an unlikely friendship between the two battered souls.

Antonia’s work takes her to the desert kingdom of Sinnebar, the country she’s always dreamed of visiting, but on the way her boat is attacked by pirates. She dives into the stormy sea and somehow makes it to a fancy yacht, but the owner, a mysterious man called Saif, catches her and confines her. She’s furious at arrogant Saif for treating her like a criminal, but she’s enthralled by his wild charms. Little does she know that Saif is really the man known as the “Sword of Vengeance,” the King of Sinnebar…Nor does she know how he was fated to loathe her.

Special Oneshot from Comic Gene. What will Kioh do when he meets his alter ego from another dimension?! And what's this... it's a girl?! 

Haru possesses the ability to see spirits and otherworldly beings. He's found a place where he's accepted, abilities and all, until a promise from the past comes back and threatens it all...