Stepping on Roses, Vol. 1 [Paperback]

A rags-to-riches romance from the creator of Tail of the Moon!

R to L (Japanese Style). A rags-to-riches romance from the creator ofTail of the Moon! Poor Sumi Kitamura… Her irresponsible older brother Eisuke keeps bringing home orphans for her to take care of even though they can barely afford their own basic needs! Just when Sumi's financial problems become dire, wealthy Soichiro Ashida enters her life with a bizarre proposition--he'll provide her with the money she so desperately needs if she agrees to marry him. But can Sumi pull off fooling high society into thinking she's a proper lady? Moreover, is it worth it to give everything up for this sham of a marriage?Rinko Ueda's works includeRyo, a series based on the legend of Gojo Bridge;Home, a story about love crossing national boundaries; andTail of the Moon (Tsuki no Shippo), a romantic ninja comedy.