Bøker av Natsumi Ando

"Following in her mother's footsteps, Nao became a traditional Japanese sweets maker, and at 21, she's about to take the industry by storm. With unparalleled artistry and a bright attitude, she gets an offer to work at a world-class confectionary company. But when she meets the young, handsome owner, she recognizes his cold stare...It's none other than Tsubaki, her childhood friend and first crush-the same boy who stood over his father's bloodied body 15 years ago, and framed Nao's mother for the murder."--

"Nao and Tsubaki are expecting a child and the couple is overjoyed. Unfortunately, their happiness is cut short by an invitation to meet with the Proprietress's mother, a controlling woman who makes outrageous demands of the two. Amidst this trouble, the Proprietress herself reappears. It seems she's returned to her family home, insisting that there's some unfinished business she needs to complete. But could anything be worth suffering under the thumb of her tyrannical mother?"--

A spine-chilling and steamy romance between a Japanese sweets maker and the man who framed her mother for murder -- Something's Wrong With Us is the dark, psychological, sexy shojo series readers have been waiting for! A NEW MYSTERY Six months after their long-anticipated wedding, Nao and Tsubaki spend their free time happily planning their honeymoon. During a wagashi delivery, Nao meets Kagami, a man who runs a poetry club and seems to know Tsubaki. Perhaps even better than she does. As Nao learns more about him and his club members, an attempt is made on Takigawa's life! Curiously, the attack appears linked to poetry, the exact type that Kagami's group studies. A few members are convinced it's a curse, that one of their own is seeking revenge from beyond the grave...

A spine-chilling and steamy romance between a Japanese sweets maker and the man who framed her mother for murder -- Something's Wrong With Us is the dark, psychological, sexy shojo series readers have been waiting for! THE MURDERER REVEALED Nao and Tsubaki's hunt to uncover the truth of the incident that changed their lives leads them to a secluded house in the mountains. There, they meet Takigawa's father, a man thought to be dead. And what he shares with them changes everything. Nao and Tsubaki think they're ready to know what happened the night Itsuki was killed, but are they really prepared to learn the culprit's identity?

An incident with Yukari leaves Nao hospitalized during the critical Burokukai ceremony. A good presentation at the event will help secure Kogetsuan's future, but without the wagashi shop's new master, things may not go well. Especially with Yukari there sowing dissent. While Tsubaki steps in to help, Takigawa visits Nao. He seems genuinely concerned for her, but can she trust what he says anymore? Takigawa's connection to Nao and her mother runs deeper than he initially claimed...

"A Duel for Kogetsuan. After a brush with death, the Old Master recognizes that Nao is Sakura and suspects she may be his granddaughter, leaving the question of Kogetsuan's inheritor up in the air. Thus, the Old Master proposes that Nao and Tsubaki each make a sweet and he will select a successor based on which creation is superior. Determined to free her former lover from torturous duty, redeem her mother, and claim her birthright, Nao throws herself into her work, aiming to craft the perfect wagashi. However, her opponent Tsubaki is an equally skilled confectioner. Who will be left standing when judgment is passed?"--Back cover.

"New Beginnings, Old Flames. As Nao adjusts to her new position running Kogetsuan, Tsubaki returns, asking to work as a regular employee. Nao is hesitant, but accepts for the good of the store, as a hand injury has temporarily put her out of commission. However, living under the same roof after so long begins to spark feelings thought dead and lost memories from eighteen years ago. A jealous Takigawa pushes to marry Nao, and after growing close to him, she's tempted to accept. But there's more to her gentle benefactor than meets the eye. He has a few dark secrets of his own..."--Page [4] of cover.

A spine-chilling and steamy romance between a Japanese sweets maker and the man who framed her mother for murder -- Something''s Wrong With Us is the dark, psychological, sexy shojo series readers have been waiting for!Following in her mother''s footsteps, Nao became a traditional Japanese sweets maker, and at 21, she''s about to take the industry by storm. With unparalleled artistry and a bright attitude, she gets an offer to work at a world-class confectionary company. But when she meets the young, handsome owner, she recognizes his cold stare... It''s none other than Tsubaki, her childhood friend and first crush-the same boy who stood over his father''s bloodied body 15 years ago, and framed Nao''s mother for the murder. As the only witness of that fateful night, Nao is eager to chase down the truth and confirm her suspicions. Since Tsubaki has no clue who she is, she seizes her chance to get close to him, but instead of finding any answers, she begins falling deeper for Tsubaki''s allure...

"Nao's revenge. The time since the fire at Kogetsuan has done little to sate Nao's quest for revenge against the famous sweets shop. With Takigawa's help, she's set up a competing store in the city. All that remains is to beat Tsubaki in the upcoming important wagashi selection. However, when Nao sees him again for the first time in years, she notices there's something off. Will she take advantage of her former lover's weakness to bring down the place that killed her mother?"-- Back cover.

A spine-chilling and steamy romance between a Japanese sweets maker and the man who framed her mother for murder -- Something''s Wrong With Us is the dark, psychological, sexy shojo series readers have been waiting for!Following in her mother''s footsteps, Nao became a traditional Japanese sweets maker, and at 21, she''s about to take the industry by storm. With unparalleled artistry and a bright attitude, she gets an offer to work at a world-class confectionary company. But when she meets the young, handsome owner, she recognizes his cold stare... It''s none other than Tsubaki, her childhood friend and first crush-the same boy who stood over his father''s bloodied body 15 years ago, and framed Nao''s mother for the murder. As the only witness of that fateful night, Nao is eager to chase down the truth and confirm her suspicions. Since Tsubaki has no clue who she is, she seizes her chance to get close to him, but instead of finding any answers, she begins falling deeper for Tsubaki''s allure...

A spine-chilling and steamy romance between a Japanese sweets maker and the man who framed her mother for murder -- Something''s Wrong With Us is the dark, psychological, sexy shojo series readers have been waiting for!Following in her mother''s footsteps, Nao became a traditional Japanese sweets maker, and at 21, she''s about to take the industry by storm. With unparalleled artistry and a bright attitude, she gets an offer to work at a world-class confectionary company. But when she meets the young, handsome owner, she recognizes his cold stare... It''s none other than Tsubaki, her childhood friend and first crush-the same boy who stood over his father''s bloodied body 15 years ago, and framed Nao''s mother for the murder. As the only witness of that fateful night, Nao is eager to chase down the truth and confirm her suspicions. Since Tsubaki has no clue who she is, she seizes her chance to get close to him, but instead of finding any answers, she begins falling deeper for Tsubaki''s allure...

A spine-chilling and steamy romance between a Japanese sweets maker and the man who framed her mother for murder -- Something's Wrong With Us is the dark, psychological, sexy shojo series readers have been waiting for!Following in her mother's footsteps, Nao became a traditional Japanese sweets maker, and at 21, she's about to take the industry by storm. With unparalleled artistry and a bright attitude, she gets an offer to work at a world-class confectionary company. But when she meets the young, handsome owner, she recognizes his cold stare... It's none other than Tsubaki, her childhood friend and first crush-the same boy who stood over his father's bloodied body 15 years ago, and framed Nao's mother for the murder. As the only witness of that fateful night, Nao is eager to chase down the truth and confirm her suspicions. Since Tsubaki has no clue who she is, she seizes her chance to get close to him, but instead of finding any answers, she begins falling deeper for Tsubaki's allure...

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MY SISTER'S SECRETS Tsubasa thinks that her pretty and popular twin sister, Arisa, has the perfect life. Everyone at school loves Arisa-unlike the hot-tempered Tsubasa, whose nickname is "The Demon Princess." But when Arisa attempts suicide, Tsubasa learns that her seemingly perfect sister has been keeping some dark secrets. Now Tsubasa is going undercover at school - disguised as Arisa - insearch of the truth. But will Arisa's secrets shatter Tsubasa's life, too?