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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...

Short and sweet fluff about a girl and her arts teacher.

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?

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…

Everyone makes mistakes, but Eleanor fears her mistake may change everything… Eleanor moved to Melbourne to become an ER nurse. But she has a problem: because of her blond hair, blue eyes and beauty, people don’t take her seriously. During her internship, she was consistently underestimated by those who saw only her appearance instead of her intelligence. But she knows she’ll make a great nurse if she’s given a chance. When an accident brings a hunky rugby player into the ER, she finds herself smitten by him. She needs to remain professional and stay calm, but when she touches him, she knows she’s made a mistake.

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.

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.

Did he come to threaten me after I ran away from everything? Ryan is said to be one of the best portrait painters in England. But for Anna, he’s a nightmare. Anna and Ryan were once two young lovers living in an impoverished town—until Anna fled one day. She changed her identity and found success in London, even getting engaged to a man from the upper class. But fate pushes Ryan and Anna back together again when they cross paths at a party. With his knowledge of her past, what could he have in store for her?

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…?

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...

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?

Collection of oneshots. Included works:1. Osana Najimi no Majo ni Tsuite (???????????)2. Ai-kun to Wasurenagusa (????????)3. Nami no Hazama ni (??????)4. Scissor Reset (???????)

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?

A Cessna crashes into the Rockies, and the man and woman on the plane are thrown out of the aircraft. Maddie was abandoned by her mother and then raised by her wealthy, coldhearted grandmother. She quickly learned to hide her loneliness behind arrogance. The name of the other passenger is Linc. And he’s far too perceptive to be fooled by Maddie’s snobbish mask…?

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!

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Postype Anthropology Oneshot divided into two parts

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

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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!

During his medical school years, in his curiosity about the gay scene, Kan happens to meet the handsome and charming Tooru. His first encounter with a man was too pleasurable - so much so that he fell head over heels for Tooru. But, shortly afterward, Kan wasn't able to get in touch with him any longer. Fast-forward three years later: Tooru reappears in front of Kan again, but as the man who's going to marry his sister! The naughty Tooru toys with Kan and their relationship reignites. A dangerous love triangle between three adults is about to unfold: A doctor stuck on his former love who is now his older sister's husband.

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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!

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.

Laura is shocked to see herself pictured with Prince Yuusuf in the newspaper, along with a headline announcing their passionate affair... especially because she’d simply had a chat with him! The silly mistake has disastrous results when Yuusuf's cousin Talique is sent to the States to get rid of Laura, whom Talique believes to be targeting the family fortune. His plan is to seduce her away from Yuusuf, and then unceremoniously dump her to teach her a lesson... (From “The Sheikh's Secret.”. “Blackmailed into the Prince's Bed” also included).

A collection of eight of Konno Kita's earliest oneshots. Story 1, The Road Home: An old man wistfully remembers the past. Story 2, Garden: A sheltered princess learns what grief is. Story 3, Beyer’s Waltz: A woman “getting on in years” makes a decision about her love life. Story 4, The House that Waits for Spring: A girl faces her future in the shadow of an irresponsible father she dearly loves. Story 5, Rattle: In an impossible land, an old man is reunited with the granddaughter he once knew. Story 6, The Man who Sells Glasses: A magical glasses seller drops by a small town to sell his wares. Story 7, Light Source: A man meets a curious little girl one snowy night. Story 8, Evening Fairy-Tales: A boy who lends out cats makes a mark on the people he comes across.

Part of Rawhide and Lace Series 1. Rawhide and Lace 2. Unlikely Lover

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My name's Iori, 23 years old and newly appointed company president. I met this guy, Ren, at a bar late one night and it was love at first sight. Later he ravaged me so hard, I thought I was going to fall apart. Actually, it turns out that he's the president of one of our client companies and he got really cold as soon as he found out who I was. But he's actually a really nice guy who keeps coming to my rescue from afar. When I told him I'd still love him, even if he didn't love me back, he threw his arms around me. What followed was a tempest of even more fervent, sweet kisses and caresses, more passionate than our first night together. "So you like it when I touch you deep inside?" Will this guy I've fallen for keep dominating me in both the bedroom and the boardroom!!?

She doesn’t trust men, yet she can’t help falling in love with the dangerous playboy… Traumatized by the betrayal of her ex-husband, Lucille doesn’t trust men anymore. She doesn’t want another partner if it means going through an experience like that again. Then one day at work she meets Val Seymour, a famous dancer and notorious playboy. Though he’s Lucille’s client, he looks at her as if she’s prey. Then he asks her out to dinner! Does he think he can have his way with any woman? Even though she’s flustered by Val’s dangerous appeal, she agrees to have dinner with him…

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!

1. Saitei Megami2. ReversalA high school girl tries out being a prostitute. She ends up being surprised as her first client turns out to be a girl.3. Water Depth4. Tropical RirionFrom Hot Cakes:A tale of two girls torn between following the laws of their tribe or their hearts...5. Okaerinasai no Tsukuri kata 6. Platinum Sunday 7. Reversible

When Kusa Nao changes seats, she finds herself sitting next to Enomoto Wataru, a boy who she has never had any contact with and whom she thought she would never get along with... but it turns out that they share a common hobby. They gradually become friends and start spending more and more time together. This is a love story that begins unexpectedly in the ordinary life of a high school student.

He’s always distrusted women…until she came along! Cameron’s mother left him when he was young and he later found out that he had a younger sister. Tragically, his sister died, but she left a young daughter behind. Jo, his estranged sister’s best friend, has no objections to taking over the role of mother to his niece. But as Cameron investigates the situation, he learns of an unexpected secret. To complicate things further, he’s finding himself increasingly attracted to Jo!

Ito and Ren are childhood friends who have been competing with each other ever since they were little. That is... until one time it got a little out of hand and it led to...?!

Annie takes a new job as a nanny for the Diamond family. While she adores the little girl in her charge, she is confused by the attentions of Anthony Diamond, the girl’s uncle. When Rufus Diamond, the girl’s father, comes home, he takes an interest in Annie, as well. But why did the previous nanny quit so suddenly? Is there truly a curse on the brides of the Diamond family?

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A gorgeous earl suddenly appears and her heart is thrown into disarray… After their father dies, Tessa and her sisters are surprised when Earl Peyton shows up, claiming to be their appointed guardian. Tessa is suspicious of Peyton, but the gorgeous earl seamlessly blends into their everyday life. As Tessa begins to rely on him, Peyton skillfully heals her tired heart. But there’s something she doesn’t know yet. Are Peyton’s sweet promises all lies?

In the five years since Lady Mariah Beecham, the widowed Countess of Carlisle, lost her husband, rumors have proliferated throughout society about how she’s used her great beauty to take on a string of lovers. Believing those rumors, Darian Hunter, the Duke of Wolfingham, approached Mariah to ask her to leave his younger brother alone. The rumors are, however, baseless—Lady Mariah has never truly been loved by any man. Unable to endure his rebuke, she attempts to push him aside, but just then, the duke faints in her arms!

Sam’s plain and proper assistant, Patricia, has developed secret feelings for him. So she thinks she must have died and gone to heaven when he asks her to be his fiancée. Until, that is, Sam tells her the real reason he asked her. It seems the company chairman has decided that Sam needs to get married. Will Patricia go as far as faking a wedding just to please the man of her dreams?

She was a neglected wife, pregnant with an unwanted child… Clara was at the pinnacle of happiness when millionaire Jacob proposed to her. Finally someone wanted to share his life with her... However, on top of being a workaholic, Jacob didn’t want children. When Clara realized one day that she was pregnant, she grabbed her things and left without telling him. Five years later, Jacob suddenly appears in front of Clara, who now runs her own event-planning company. Apparently he just wants her to throw a party for his father, who doesn’t have long to live. After that, he says, they can divorce.

[From Manga-Updates] 1) Takaoka has always been smooth with the ladies, but has yet to find someone he truly cares for. While sent to a marriage counselor by his mother, he comes upon Yoshizawa, who works as a matchmaker. A cute twist of fate brings the two lovelorn men together. 2) An extra story about marriage counselor, Yoshizawa, and the shy professor, Takaoka. One too many days dealing with bad relationships makes Yoshizawa question the strength of his love for his man.

Compilation of 7 short stories 1)Love affair in the afternoon College student takes over a tutoring job for the friend he has a crush on. 2) I don't mind it if you are a man College students/neighbors are (only?) sex friends. 3)Love's worries Ex-lovers from their student days are reunited. 4)Kana and patience Divorced man cheats on his new lover. 5)Why there is no ice beer Younger co-worker always hangs out at his sempai's house. 6)Bring me to the edge of the world An odd 17-year-old electrician puts in an air conditioner for sexy businessman. 7)Spinning world Sequel to bring me to the edge of the world.

To support herself, Kate has worked hard as a housekeeper for a selfish old lady, making only a meager salary. But she also has a dream—to save her money, make use of her cooking skills and open a catering company. So when a partygoer pooh-poohs one of her desserts as mundane, she’s mortified. At least, she was until one man spoke up in her defense. Did he notice Kate’s suffering and reach out to help her...or has she found the way to his heart?

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The start of a camera records a middle-aged man and a young school girl sitting next to each other on a bed. The man puts his arm around her and whispers in her ear.What kind of scene will be recorded for us...====Mod Warning======Do Not post anything that spoils the serieswithout spoiler!====End of Warning=====