Mai Murasaki – illustratör

A woman who's lived her life in the shadow of her sister must suddenly take her place after a tragic accident-but her life is about to get way more complicated. Manga also from Seven Seas-and don't miss the anime!Marie has always been an afterthought. Her parents treat her like a servant, and her flawless older sister, Anastasia, is the family's shining star. Even at Marie's own birthday party, all eyes are on Anastasia-so much so that no one notices when Marie sneaks away.But in the quiet of the evening, she has a chance encounter with a captivating man with striking green eyes: Count Kyros. Their brief meeting feels like a dream... until reality comes crashing back. Soon after, a marriage proposal arrives from the count-for Anastasia, of course.Except... something doesn't add up. The gown that arrives with the proposal? It's clearly made for Marie. Could there be a mistake? Or is this the start of an unexpected love story?

A DREAM COME TRUE, BUT...Marie has never been known as a beauty. She’s as tall as a man, has unruly red hair, and only ever wears rags. She could never hope to find true love in such a state. But when she’s sent to Kyros Granado's estate to replace her late sister, his former fiancée, Marie finds herself warmly welcomed into the count’s home—and the gentle count even asks her to become his new fiancée! Finally, her days of being treated like a lowly servant are over and the future looks bright.But when a disturbing letter from home arrives, Marie learns that there just might be a secret reason for the horrible treatment she endured growing up, and before she can embrace this new life, she must face the one she left behind.

FIRST COMES LOVE, THEN COMES MARR—NOT SO FAST!!Marie is now living a life she’s only ever dreamed of. Thanks to the love of Kyros, the richest man in the kingdom, she’s becoming stronger and more confident every day. And now that they’re engaged, the lovebirds are ready to get married.But there’s just one hitch: They haven’t been granted permission! But why? Could it have something to do with the princess of the Dilts Kingdom, who wants Kyros for herself?