Paula Marshall's Manga List

Rose is involved in a terrible scandal and is the center of 19th-century London's rumor mill. She hopes to escape from prying eyes by accepting her cousin's invitation to spend Christmas at Morton Castle in Yorkshire, but her plans are dashed when she finds out that one of the guests is none other than Sir Miles, a Londoner who's not only heard the stories about Rose but believes them, too. He says he'd rather spar with her in a battle of wits than insult her, but what are his intentions really?

"I want you to marry me," Rebecca says to Will, who is rumored to be a gold-digging con artist. She needs a husband for show because she is desperately trying to put a stop to the ongoing marriage offers brought upon her as a result of inheriting a massive estate. The sudden proposal by the "Ice Lady," who is known to keep away from men, is quite a surprise for Will, but he is also grateful for her offer to pay off his late father's debts. He could flourish in the elite class of London and wipe away the image of him before he was about to get arrested. The great marriage fraud has begun...

After being left at the altar, Susanna went from happy bride to old maid. In order to escape the shame, she ended up working as a lady's companion. Just as she was on the brink of losing her position, she was suddenly pushed into a carriage. She'd been kidnapped! It seems Sir Ben Wolfe, a wealthy man returning from India, has mistaken her for her mistress. But Susanna's still no closer to understanding why he wants to kidnap anyone.

The year is 1667, and King Charles II reigns in England. An actress named Catherine finds that her brother is set to be executed for high treason, and her only hope of saving him is to accept a shocking role. She is to play the wife of man named Tom Trenchard and carry out a mission of espionage with him. She'll have to set sail with this brutish stranger who reminds her of a pirate while they pretend to be an adoring couple. But she begins to let her guard down when she sees how reliable he is. Perhaps by the time it's all over, her love won't be an act...

Neville, an associate baron with a reputation for being a boring and stodgy man, was taken aback by a beautiful woman, Diana, at a ball. She had lustrous black hair and lips that look as if they are inviting a kiss. She suddenly appeared on the London social scene, and because of her vast fortune, there was no end to the number of people who propose to her. The two opposites ended up dancing together, and their appearance was the talk of the ballroom. Even though they had just met, they were somehow attracted to each other. He had decided not to indulge in women like his prodigal father, but then the wheels of his life started to turn...!

Emilia, the only daughter of a rich family, falls in love with the charming, poor aristocrat Dominique. And he cared for the awkward Emilia, as well. However, once she found out his goal was her fortune, she declined his proposal. After, falling upon hard times, Emilia left the high society scene. Changing her name to Emma and working as a tutor, one day, she receives a work request from an earl...

Emma and Earl Chard are gradually starting to establish an emotional bond. However, a commoner and a noble could never marry. However, they have no intention of becoming lovers. And what if the Earl noticed that Emma's true identity was that of Emilia, who rejected him a long time ago...! Emma decides to stay away from the Earl. But on the other hand, Lady Clara lays a trap for Emma, wanting the Earl for herself!

Penelope is taken aback when her sister suddenly announces that she is leaving her fiance and marrying the Count. To further elevate her status as a noblewoman, the Count recommends the sisters to be Queen Elizabeth's handmaidens. One day after she begins working at the court, Penelope is reunited with a man she has met. And it's Oliver! Her sister's former fiancee, the one Penelope has been in love with since she was a little girl. She never thought she would see him again in a place like this! Penelope is delighted, but then she learns that the court is often the scene of suspicious deaths of his master Lord Dudley's followers...?