The duke posed as a groom to win her hand. Sophia, the daughter of the Earl of Yardley, has always been different than her social peers. Much to the concern of her parents and peers, Sophia would rather give up...

After a year at war, Captain Ivo Trenchard returns to England to visit his beloved aunt in Somerset. He survived the throes of war unscathed and now, to his chagrin, he’s bedridden for weeks because of a simple...

[From FictionDB] Impoverished but beautiful Salrina could hardly believe what she was hearing. A French plot to kill the prince regent! She must tell someone -- and her only choice seemed to be the cynical...

Volume 8 in the Kishibe no Uta series. A collection of two short stories. Kareno no Hanayome (枯れ野の花嫁) -- in two partsTsuihousha no Shippo (追放者の尻尾)

The story takes place in old Tokyo, the Tokyo of August-September 1923 (Showa 12). At this moment in time, the city is a mixture of extremes... past and present, rich and poor, good and bad. This is a city...

A story of a vow between a pure bride and a demon, in a story "divided by life and death." "Flower candles" refers to the gorgeous lights that are lit during a wedding ceremony, and refers to a woman who has...

Traumatized by an attempted abduction by a large man, Lady Fiona freezes up when faced with men, earning her the nickname of "Ice Witch" amongst high society due to her icy beauty and seemingly cold demeanor...

Your skin seems to stick to my hands.'' Dudley's fingers expertly play with Aria's breasts. Arya and Dudley come from prominent families that have been enemies for hundreds of years. Even though two enemies...

A rom-com set in early 20th-century Taishou-era Japan about the feisty daugher of a soba noodle restaurant owner who has no interest in love. But when she encounters an elegant, rich young man who's overwhelmed...

Admired by everyone, Rozelia is the country's most talented individual, accomplished in both the literary and military arts. Today is her wedding with her childhood friend and lover, Robert, who is to be the...

In the year 1863, a time fraught with violent social upheaval, samurai of all walks of life flock to Kyoto in the hope of joining the Mibu-Roshi—a band of warriors united around their undying loyalty to the...