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Kanan's dead husband comes back to visit her, reincarnated as a bug!

After an accident, Lawrence, a Dutch citizen, is sent to the hospital in London where Serena works. He begins his courtship of her on his first day of hospitalization, but she’s reluctant to trust him completely and relies on Lawrence’s cousin, Gijs, for advice. Gijs’s presence is comforting, but Serena tries to squelch any romantic feelings she has for him. When she flies to Holland to marry Lawrence, he betrays her. And Gijs steps in to take care of Serena in her moment of need…

Samantha has long been feeling the effects of her husband Johann’s gambling addiction. He’d almost lost everything they had, and now, he’s even bet Samantha! When a man named Cristiano appears after winning Johann’s last bet, Samantha’s husband disappears, and she’s forced to give in to the man who bested him. But when she and her daughter, Gabby, suddenly run away to the orphanage Samantha grew up in, they discover that even that won’t keep Cristiano from pursuing his winnings!

Victoria was handpicked to be an assistant by the crown prince of the desert kingdom of El Deharia. So then why would the Imperial Guard suddenly break into her room and drag her away wearing nothing but a negligee? Her good-for-nothing father has been in trouble for gambling before, but to think he would have tried to cheat at cards against Prince Kateb... The prince's personality is as fierce as his scarred face. He earned the scars amid a failed kidnapping, during which they say he killed a man. Rejecting palace life, he has been known to disappear to a desert village for months at a time. Victoria despises her father, but can't abandon the promise she made to her dying mother. She pleads with the prince to set him free, and the prince agreed...on one condition. She would become his lover, and join his desert harem!

Everything seemed to be going well for Natalie and Michael as they worked alongside one another at Worlds Together as nurse and doctor. But when Natalie decides to go back to London to help run her father’s medical business, Michael lets her go. Later he comes back to recruit her amazing nursing skills, but Natalie is saddened that Michael only seems interested in her healing touch rather than her as a woman. And even when sparks start to fly again, Michael keeps himself from letting things go too far due to the events in his past. Will Natalie settle for just being Michael’s nurse? Or will she force her way into his heart?

【A story by New York Times bestselling author becomes a comic!】The Crightons are a well-known, wealthy English family that has turned out generation after generation of lawyers. Jonathan and David are twins, and Jonathan, the quieter of the two brothers, has spent years living in David’s shadow. His wife, Jenny, even dated David first, until David abandoned her when she got pregnant. Jonathan proposed to her instead, as if to make up for David’s wrongdoing. But everything changes when David has a heart attack and collapses at their fiftieth birthday party. It turns out that David has been embezzling funds from a client, and the family is plunged into an unprecedented crisis. Problems that had

How far will Sunny go to get a story? Reporter Sunny decides to cover the legendary male stripper the “Duke of Sin.” Her investigation leads her to real estate king Ryan, a man of mystery himself. He says he’ll help with her story if she gives herself to him. Ryan is handsome and sexy and is as popular with women as the Duke! And like the Duke, he never dates a woman for more than two weeks. The situation is dangerous, but Sunny’s determined to get the scoop. Without any other leads, she’ll have to accept Ryan’s ruthless offer.

He’s the target of her investigation, he’s interviewing her for a job…and he’s the one who makes her heart pound! Jessie puts on her sexiest dress and sneaks into a bar. She’s working a side gig as a private investigator, going undercover to film evidence of men having affairs to show to their wives. She doesn’t love the job, but she really needs the money. The man she’s targeting tonight is a lot more sophisticated and charming than his picture suggests, and as the two of them start to dance, Jessie realizes she’s getting carried away by his soft whispers…so she decides to leave him hanging and run out before she loses sight of her goal! Jessie just wants to put this behind her, but when she walks into an interview

I thought that just looking from afar is love and the happiest time for me. The time spent on the veranda unknowingly made me realized that I was wrong.

Alessandra needed to confess the truth to Christian Marcos, a handsome European billionaire. In the midst of the bustling party, she is able to find him immediately. Ever since she was a young girl, she has adored him and secretly call him Adonis, after the beautiful Greek god. And her dream did come true for an all-too-brief time—they spent just one night together. Now, even though Christian has never truly loved her or anyone else, Alessandra must tell him that she’s pregnant… Desperately in love with a man beyond her reach, she’s falling deeper and deeper into desolation!

Maxi waited seven long years to finally show herself in front of her family again after running off with her sister’s fiancé. As fate would have it, she came just in time for her sister’s wedding to another man. Thinking she is back to repeat history, the groom’s older brother, Kerr Devereaux, takes it upon himself to keep Maxi in check. Even though everyone is judging Maxi for what she did, no one knows the true intentions she had back then. Kerr is the worst accuser of them all. Is it only because he's trying to protect his brother from being spirited away, or is there another reason behind his actions?

Three years after leaving his hometown to study in Tokyo, Taku comes home to see that his adorable younger childhood friend Keisuke has grown up to be a fine, fine man. What's worse, buff, tall Keisuke's become the exact kind of man Taku would love to have in bed! Taku knows he's gotta keep it all in if he wants to save their pure-hearted friendship, but how's he gonna do that when Keisuke's just seen one of his very special magazines?

During her spring break, Isabella, a college student from the United States, visited Rome. There she met Antonio when she asked him for directions. Attracted to each other like magnets, they started dating after spending the night together. But the happiest moment of her life ends when Antonio dumps her without any explanation. That’s when Giovanni, Antonio’s older brother, volunteers his moral support to Isabella. While comforting her, he offers her a drink and suddenly Isabella finds herself caught between two brothers and accused of cheating! How is Isabella ever to win back Antonio’s love?

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Alex is the unbelievably rich heir of a prestigious family, and not only does he live in a huge mansion, he's also good-looking, a brilliant doctor...and a confirmed bachelor. Jenny's younger sister, Chloe, claimed that this man was the father of her child, Daisy, before she passed away. Jenny wants more than anything for Alex to fulfill his responsibility as a father, so she brings Daisy to visit Alex at his house. The man she meets there is as much of a coldhearted playboy as the rumors claim. He gives the two of them an appraising look, and finally says, scornfully, "Is it money you're after? That's too bad. That baby isn't mine."

Eloisa, working as a librarian, is taken aback when her ex-husband, Jonah, appears in front of her. They got married when she was studying abroad in Spain a year ago, but the next morning she ran away after realizing just what she’d done. Ignoring how agitated she is, Jonah tells her that their divorce was never finalized. Furthermore, he says he’ll be spending time with her until the divorce goes through, so that she doesn’t disappear as she did before. Hesitantly, she accepts his request, but there’s a secret she can’t reveal to him, no matter what…

Joey, who is a lawyer, has always admired her brother-in-law, Gideon. She looks up to him as a fellow lawyer, but is attracted to him as a man. Gideon is intelligent yet sexy?my ideal man. I’m so drawn to him, but he won’t accept me as a romantic companion. Perhaps I just don’t have any female charms. Joey tries her best to act like a woman who is highly experienced with relationships when Gideon says the unexpected: “I think we can be great friends with benefits.”

Claire works as a secretary for a company owned by the Brewster family. One day the respected president passed away in an unfortunate accident, and his three estranged sons inherited the company. Claire’s new boss, Evan, was cold to her and she worried she might not be able to get along with him. But Evan has more on his plate than just a new company; he’s suddenly got a new baby, too. So one day after she gets home from work, Claire receives an SOS call from Evan. Secretary by day, nanny by night? It’s hard to resist the request of such a dashing man.

Juliette, a destitute seamstress living in nineteenth-century London, comes upon a man being attacked by ruffians in the dead of night. Instinct takes over, and she pelts them with potatoes to save the man. He is Sir Douglas Drury, a courtroom lawyer and a baronet. His mind in a haze, he calls out to her and plants a sweet, passionate kiss on her cheek. When he wakes up, though, he's forgotten all about the kiss and treats Juliette as his servant, but when Sir Douglas's mysterious assailant targets Juliette's life, she pretends to be Sir Douglas's lover and makes her debut in high society in search of the culprit!

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Lorenzo Martelli is a young bachelor from a wealthy family in Sicily. He's under pressure from his family to find a wife because his brothers have recently settled down with their loved ones. He tries to get away, but today, his mother told him to visit the family friend with four single daughters. Meanwhile, the oldest girl, Helen, is upset with Lorenzo whom she hasn't even met yet, thinking “He must think all of my sisters are just dying to have him because he's so rich...I'll teach this bastard a lesson...!”

These past two years have been exceptionally hard on Annabel. Try as she might, she’s been unable to overcome the heartbreak of her first love. Ready to start anew in some place far away from all the leftover traces of her ex, Annabel jumps at the opportunity to become a governess in Barbados. Unfortunately, fate has a cruel sense of humor. Her new employer is none other than Hugh Grey…the man who broke her heart.

Kit has a new job as the temporary live-in caregiver to Henry Treverne, a prodigy in the music industry. Not accustomed to life in a wheelchair, Henry has become difficult and irritable. One night he steals a kiss from Kit, who has devoted herself to serving him. She is captivated by his presence, unable to refuse his sexy body. Somehow, she quickly regains her composure, but Henry won’t give up his pursuit so easily

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Oomori's hobby is recreating the recipes of the restaurants he visits during his business trips and posting them online. At one of these restaurants he meets Ichika, a waitress. Is it love at first sight...?!

Blanche, an opera singer, suddenly got fired from the theater. It was Asena, a sheik from the Emirate of Arzan, who gave her a helping hand. However, his purpose was to make Blanche the "substitute for his dead wife"...! In spite of his aggressive attitude, Blanche begins to be attracted to Asena who protects her at all costs. A sheik's romance staged in Arzan, a country full of hot sands!

Kageyama got hated by his beloved. Even when he apologizes, Hinata wouldn accept his apology. Why?

"Steve Conlan? You don't even know him!" Meg, a divorced single mother, is outraged. Her daughter put out a personal ad in her name, and even arranged a date with a man she doesn't know. Meanwhile, Steve, waiting for Meg in a high-end restaurant, is also confused. He, too, has been tricked into being here, by his younger sister, who is concerned about his single status. But when Meg and Steve actually meet, they surprisingly find in each other kindred spirits. And so, they decide to join forces to get back at the family members who fooled them!

Tokuma is getting bad grades at school. He decides to ask the guy who avoids him to help him.

Tired of her unfaithful husband, a new temptation creeps up on Kate… Kate is tired of being married to her cheating husband. But they’re having a party for hotshot businessman Alex Dalton, and if Alex likes Kate, her husband’s business will be safe. They’re already struggling to make ends meet, and now they have to wine and dine this man! When Alex arrives, he is abrupt toward Kate, but later he tells her that she can have anything she wants, if she befriends him…

The career of a television host with an interest in marine biology is shattered when a bad accident leaves her with a massive scar on her leg, months of rehab and an ever-present fear of water. Ianthe Brown must find the courage to conquer her fears, and Alex Considine is more than willing to help. Ianthe knows nothing about him, but her new friend soon reveals problems of his own, including exile and rebellion. Will Ianthe sink or swim in the dangerous world of royalty and romance?

Helen loved her husband, Dan, from the bottom of her heart. The teenage sweethearts tied the knot two years ago, and their life together was wonderful. Until the day Helen came home from work early with a nasty cold…and found her half-naked husband with his secretary, Celine. When she wasn’t home, it seems the two of them had been… She couldn’t even think about it! Dan begged her to trust him. But what on earth was she supposed to believe!

My small act of courage turned a cold night into a night of destiny… Emily is shy and reserved, which makes her the odd one out in a sociable family. She wants to fall in love but doesn’t want to be fooled and hurt again. One day, when her car gets stuck in a snowstorm, she is rescued by a man named Matt. However, his car is trapped in the snow as well, so they decide to spend the night in it together. In such close proximity, they are overcome with passion and Emily gives her virginity to Matt. The next morning, she has no choice but to hide her feelings as they part ways…

Claire, a single mother, has suddenly bumped into her ex, Greek tycoon Xander. He’s even more attractive now than he was four years ago, and no woman can resist his seductive allure. However, when he looks at Claire, Xander’s gaze is filled with anger. She understands. After a humiliating night together, Claire disappeared from his life. She tries to leave again, but Xander stops her. And she is surprised by his response when he learns about her child!

【A story by USA Today bestselling author becomes a comic!】After the death of her father, Princess Layla learns of the nefarious Hassan’s plot to seize the throne by taking her hand in marriage. She knows she could never succumb to marrying this man whom she hates so much. She decides to take things into her own hands and seeks out the popular man of the people, Sheik Raz, whom she has never met. Layla appeals to the handsome, muscular Raz to marry her for her sake and the sake of her country. In a business deal-like agreement they marry, but Layla does not account for the effect Raz’s charms might have on her.

When Liz, the CEO of a housekeeping company, visits her client, also a CEO, she finds out that he is none other than Cain, her ex-husband. After the divorce three years ago, Cain established himself as a successful businessman. With his black eyes and sexy body, it isn’t long before Liz feels his magnetic pull. On the other hand, Cain, wanting to allay his guilt over their past, offers to support Liz’s company financially. Little does he know that Liz still holds a secret she meant to tell him about three years ago…

Hardly able to believe that she’s about to walk out onto such a large stage, up-and-coming singer Savannah heads to the stadium, heart pounding. She has been hastily brought in as the substitute for a veteran singer to perform the national anthem at the Six Nations rugby tournament. But the treatment awaiting her when she arrives is abominable: she’s forced into a dress that doesn’t fit, then shoved out onto the stage with barely any time to get ready. The next instant, the worst happens—her dress tears, exposing her before the huge audience. Then she’s saved by a billionaire with a face covered in scars…

Isabella has been carefully cultivating her love for the Anetakis family's middle son, Theron, since she was a little girl. Their fathers had been close friends, but when they passed away, she found that her wealthy Greek love had inherited responsibility of her well-being. Now she has her chance. She’s determined that he will never treat her like a little girl again. She tosses all her innocent clothes aside and transforms herself into a woman too sexy to resist. Seeing Theron flustered after her first attempt at seduction, she thinks she's won. Imagine her surprise upon learning that he not only is set to wed a chaste social relation, but as her guardian, has seen it his duty to assemble a list of bachelors for her, as well! It is clear–he still hasn't opened his eyes to his love for her. And she is hell-bent on giving him a rude awakening.

Named the best model in the world, Jemima, who is no romantic, is forced by her manager to find a boyfriend in an effort to improve her public image. Feeling pressured, she leaves for a small island in the Caribbean. There she meets a mysterious man named Niall, who challenges her with his sweet seductions. On this island that was once a pirate hideout, Niall promises Jemima an unforgettable day. But he has yet to learn the real reason why Jemima is so hesitant to fall in love...

A strong, dependable man I can trust my life with… After a terrifying explosion, Regina is convinced that she has a stalker and begins taking self-defense lessons from instructor Riley Moore. Riley, a former SWAT member, feels a strong attraction to Regina and decides to investigate her case. While she’s scared for her life, Regina feels at ease when she’s with Riley, and she has no choice but to admit that there’s a sizzling connection growing between them. But Regina’s past trauma prevents her from having the confidence to take the next step in their relationship…

The small kingdom of Glanzberg sits in central Europe. Rebecca is an artisan who works at the famous ceramics maker, Adele Rozen. Then one day, the crown Prince, Rudolph, comes to her atelier and asks her to pose as his bride. He’s pushy and arrogant, and that makes her want to push back against him, but she ends up folding and agreeing to help. To top it all off, she’s finds herself attracted to the loneliness that shows in his eyes from time to time. Where will this love between two different classes lead them...?

Chloe secretly carried and gave birth as the surrogate mother of her half sister, the queen of a desert country. However, as Chloe waited for her sister to pick up her baby, her sister and her husband perished in an accident. To Chloe, who is a dedicated researcher and has never given any thought to love or marriage, the child they left behind is her only blood relative. She's determined to raise the child with all her love, no matter how difficult it might be. But then Sayid, the younger brother of the late sheikh, who is now serving as regent, appears at her door. With a cold, stern expression, he informs her that he has come to collect his country's future ruler and is prepared to take the baby by force. Now the only way for Chloe to stay by her child's side is to marry Sayid! She will do anything for her child-even wed Sayid in a loveless marriage. But will her heart be able to withstand the charm hidden under Sayid's serious facade?

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Years after divorcing her unfaithful husband, Kate Vincent arrives at work assuming it will be just another day. To her dismay, she finds out thather boss is being replaced by her ex-husband, billionaire businessman, Sean Howard. Desperate to keep Sean as far away from herself and her precious little secret, Kate immediately submits her letter of resignation and rushes home. The life she’s built instantly shatters around her when Sean shows up on her doorstep refusing to accept her letter of resignation and comes face-to-face with her secret.

Cat can’t wait to leave this wedding ceremony. Her divorced parents have come with their respective young partners, and the wedding vows the bride and groom exchange sound empty to her. Out of boredom, she escapes to sit by the lake, where she meets an attractive man, and she decides to sleep with the handsome stranger. She’s always been happy with one-night stands, never wanting to learn more about the person sheis sleeping with. But when it comes to this man, she finds one night isn’t enough and so she makes a bold proposal…

I can’t believe the man I’m attracted to is my stepsister’s fiancé! After her parents’ divorce, Emilia lived with her father and his new family until she ran away from home at sixteen. One day, she receives a job offer to plan a summer solstice celebration in Armaria, a small country overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. While preparing for the celebration, Emilia meets a sexy and mysterious man named Ren in the castle’s courtyard. She hasn’t felt this electrified by a man in a long time, but her excitement is short-lived once she realizes that Ren is actually Duke Laurent, the ruler of Armaria!

I can't believe I'm pregnant! Ellie thinks, devastated. Today is her wedding day, but the father of her baby isn't her groom. Three months ago, on the night of Carnival in Rio, Ellie shared a bed with Diogo Serrador, who was born in the slums and rose to become CEO to one of the world's largest companies. The young millionaire is every woman's dream man. But after spending the night together, he abandoned Ellie and, in her shock, she decided to marry another man. Is it really right to marry him? Then Diogo suddenly appears before her!