Chihaya Katagiri has always been the first trumpet in her school's brass band - until Hibiki Aikawa transfers from a prestigious school and takes the spot. Despite initial suspicions, the two quickly become close; Katagiri admires Aikawa's talent and enthusiasm for playing the trumpet, and Aikawa is struck by Katagiri's grounded treatment of her abilities, as well as her love for music. As their feelings for each other grow stronger, their lives become more complicated with the stress of classes, other relationships, and the last competition of their high school careers drawing near.
This enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance follows a strong-willed, sword-wielding heroine who takes control of her own destiny. Anna, daughter of the Margrave of Halmich, is tired of the expectations placed on women in court. She has no interest in marrying a nobleman because society expects it of her. Instead, she works hard on her swordsmanship and dreams of joining her father on the battlefield someday. Unfortunately, fate deals her a heavy blow: when the hostile forces of the Kingdom of Albion invade and take the Halmich heir prisoner, she is given to the enemy prince in exchange for her brother's life. But even in the face of these tragic circumstances, Anna still has plans of her own: "I'll infiltrate their ranks as a tribute, and then... I'll defeat the man who killed my father."
Sweet and skittish Kotetsu has been stopping by the pet store lately just to see Okazaki! When Okazaki asks to see pictures of Kotetsu's cat, Kotetsu is overjoyed to finally exchange contact info with his crush... but what Okazaki doesn't know is that Kotetsu IS the cat! Having suddenly turned half-human, half-cat, Kotetsu must hide his cute ears and tail as he adjusts to his new lifestyle and pursues a blossoming friendship with Okazaki. But what will Okazaki think when he finds out the truth? Cat-lover takes on a whole new meaning in this adorable, feel-good love story!
A passionate yet pure fantasy romance between a kind prince and a hard-working priestess burdened by her unique ability. She doesn't mean to inspire lust in those around her... it's just how her powers work! Monster-fighting priestess Monica's impressive powers earned her an engagement with the crown prince, but... those powers come with a downside, arousing anyone affected, including herself! When the prince finds out, their engagement doesn't last long. While news of the "indecent" holy woman spreads throughout the land, an unexpected connection from her past approaches Monica for help: he needs her powers, and the rumors don't seem to bother him. His name is Richard, and unbeknownst to Monica, he is also a prince...
In this world, monsters consume a person's lifespan in exchange for granting their every wish. However, Nea's mysterious "apothecary" monster seems uninterested in consuming hers. After wandering into the land of Weem, Nea is offered the illustrious position of Songbearer, and forms a contract with Dino - a monster as beautiful as he is powerful. While Nea adjusts to her role (and Dino's peculiar brand of companionship) she is tasked with the search for the Grimmdoll Chain: an artifact in possession of the elusive Masked Monster. If not her lifespan, what will Dino require of her in exchange for her wishes...?
Fated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending! Mystia Aren is the daughter of a noble family, and she just started high school. She's surrounded by a group of adoring classmates and her charming fiancé. Everything seems perfect. Except that this world is actually a dating sim called Kyun-Love, and Mystia knows she's been reincarnated into the role of the main character's evil rival! Mystia is determined to do everything she can to avoid her fate, but it's not as easy as it sounds. Especially when all the boys keep falling in love with her!
Join Aki and Haru as they tackle one of the most perilous tasks two college roommates can face - feeding themselves! Easygoing Aki has mastered the art of affordable home-cooking to keep his good friend Haru upbeat and motivated throughout the school year. From homemade ramen to fried chicken to plum liqueur, each season offers a whole new menu! Chewing their way through life's ups and downs, the boys and their friends share in the simple joys of food and youth. Take a hearty bite out of this sweet and refreshing slice of life story!
An erotic, whimsical and heart-warming love comedy about an awkwardly inexperienced incubus and the handsome host club worker trying to teach him how to be sexy! Despite being an incubus, Forni is not good at sexual matters. Unfortunately, an incubus needs sex to survive... so he ends up passing out in the street due to starvation. Luckily for him, he gets rescued by the host club worker Harumi, who takes him home. That night, Forni sneaks into Harumi's dream to have a "meal" - but it's his first time and he doesn't know how to do it! That's how Harumi ends up teaching him instead... "If it feels good, I want you to tell me. Got it?"
In the midst of a crowded ballroom, the Countess Sherazade is overcome by a flood of memories. Memories of a past life as an ordinary girl in another world, reading a Teen Love novel about a meek, but kind-hearted young woman from an impoverished noble family who catches the Prince's eye, and then attracts his love. A novel that recounts the story of her own life... or what it will soon become. The only problem is... this story ends with Sherazade as a traumatized and broken shell of herself, and there's no way she's going to sit back and let that happen. At that moment, Shera makes a promise to herself- to do whatever it takes to make sure she will never, ever marry the prince!
¿In this world, there is good and evil... and one cannot exist without the other. Lance Hunter is a disgruntled exorcist tasked to protect the public from malevolent forces in London. When a series of gruesome supernatural murders catches his attention, he meets policeman William Gilbert at one of the crime scenes. Willian seems quite helpful at first... but seems to be hiding some twisted desire. Lance Hunter, 33, is a solitary exorcist tasked with protecting the unsuspecting public from demons, witches, and other malevolent forces. A hardened bachelor, he leads a miserable life in his shabby London office, dreaming of changing jobs. Unfortunately, a string of gruesome supernatural murders have the police themselves knocking on his door asking for help. At the scene of the crime, he meets William Gilbert, a young, green-eyed policeman whose helpful attitude pulls Lance in. But Lance soon discovers that William is hiding something... something that drives him to reach out to him with a dark desire.This title contains violence, gore, graphic sexual content, and sexual assault. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.
Shiraishi Kei is a talented freelance beautician who's experienced more downs than ups when it comes to past relationships, and so has decided to swear off love. However, when the mysterious up-and-coming actor Taiga Jinnouchi enters his life, their casual one-night stand turns into much more. Unbeknownst to Kei, Taiga has been harboring a secret for years - something that changes the meaning behind "fooling around" as the line between lies and sincerity are blurred in this whirlwind showbiz love story!
Lady Wisteria's greatest wish is to be worthy of the man she loves, Lord Bright. But when Wisteria's little sister, Rosalie, is selected to enter the Predawn Realm as its guardian, never to return, Bright begs Wisteria to take Rosalie's place! After all, Wisteria is skilled with magic, and resistant to the sinister miasma that threatens the mortal world. Heartbroken, Wisteria enters the Predawn Realm, accompanied by the sacred sword, Sartis. Twenty years later, a stranger with a familiar face appears, demanding the sword and challenging Wisteria. Who is he, and why does he resemble Lord Bright...?
"With the rank exam coming up, it's time for Reine to buckle down! In spite of her classmates' bullying, she's determined to prove herself to both her schoolmates and her burgeoning love interests. With the help of her new friends and her possessive "brother," Julius, she might just have a shot at escaping her F-rank status! After Reine saves him from being bullied, fellow underachiever Reinhardt teams up with her to study, and reveals himself to be a total hottie! Could he be an additional romance route?! And what exactly are meddling Julius' intentions with Reine...?"
Claire Martino once had everything: a loving family, a crown prince fiancé, and a hopeful future using her family's inherited magic. Then, in an instant, she lost it all -- and the culprit was her own beloved half-sister. As the daughter of the now-disgraced duke and scorned as a villainess, Claire leaves everything she knows and sets out on a journey to find her true self. But wait, isn't that the plot of the otome game NEW START ♡ ETERNAL LOVE on its hardest route...?
Born and raised in the countryside, Kyouhei immediately clashes with his next door neighbor, an outgoing playboy called Takara, when he moves to Tokyo. As someone who's always been teased for being a country bumpkin, he doesn't exactly have much in common with an extroverted city boy. But when Takara makes a move on him one day, Kyouhei can't get it out of his mind. Even though he can barely stand Takara, he can't help finding himself strangely drawn to him. But Kyouhei's not looking for a one night stand; he's looking for serious love! This book contains explicit content and darker elements, including mature language, violence, and non-consensual sex. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.
"Legends say that Senzou the Black Fox is one of the most vicious and powerful supernatural beasts to ever roam the land. At least, he used to be. Now, 300 years after he was imprisoned by the Sun Goddess for his bad behavior, Senzou is back -- in the form of a small black fox with no powers! Tasked with protecting a young tanuki called Manpachi as he fulfills various tasks for the gods, Senzou must earn his powers back by learning how to be a good guardian to the energetic little pup. Though Senzou is a grumpy and reluctant companion at first, even a hard-hearted fox can be tamed by cuteness hardthe little tanuki quickly learns there are some family ties that aren't decided by blood"--]cProvided by publisher.
Fated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending! Mystia Aren is the daughter of a noble family, and she just started high school. She's surrounded by a group of adoring classmates and her charming fiancé. Everything seems perfect. Except that this world is actually a dating sim called Kyun-Love, and Mystia knows she's been reincarnated into the role of the main character's evil rival! Mystia is determined to do everything she can to avoid her fate, but it's not as easy as it sounds. Especially when all the boys keep falling in love with her!
Cool and collected second-year Yamada is in love with his childhood friend, Seno. His classmates Akama and Toda are also starting to think about romance, though neither of them realizes yet that they might actually feel the same way about each other... A fresh, cute romance story following the lives of four high school students navigating young love.
In the 14th year of the Tianbao Era (CE 755) An Lushan, a military governor with ties to the Knights Templar, leads his elite corps to rebel against the Tang Dynasty, and the ill-prepared Tang empire falters under the threat. The two capitals Luoyang and Chang'an fall and China falls under the oppression of the cruel An Lushan. As the Tang dynasty starts to crumble, Li E, a shady Assassin trained by the Hidden Ones in the far West, teams up with Tang loyalists to turn the tide and save both the dynasty and the country from this crisis.
"Alice Kagami inadvertently gets herself trapped in the world of the otome game "Koiiro School Stars" alongside her best friend, Tatsumi, who's a huge fan of the game. The only way to escape is to train the idols of the school to become top stars. However, the five candidates that appear are a half-dog, a ghost, fairy-sized (8 inches tall), a giant (59 feet tall), and a 41 year old teacher who looks like a child. Useless game, only generating shallow, handsome guys with weird quirks! How on earth is she supposed to win with this motley crew of pretty boys? And all the while her best friend doesn't want her to win and end her dream of living surrounded by gorgeous boys. What's Alice to do?!"--
Dani's bright future as an elite tennis player comes to a sudden stop when, during a match, she has a heart attack. Her newly discovered condition affects not only her health, but also her relationship with her mother, as well as her career. Wanting to get away from everything, she leaves behind the big city -- and all her problems -- and goes with her cousin to a little coastal village. There she meets Blanca, a girl full of life and in love with astronomy. Blanca reminds Dani that life can be beautiful, and that she can shine again like stars do.
First published in Japan in 2013 by MAG Garden Corporation.
"First published in Japan in 2012 by MAG Garden Corporation."--Colophon.
Translation of: Odayaka kizoku no kyuka no susume.
When the master of scares Jack Skellington has a dream about bringing his expertise in spookiness to the rest of the holiday worlds, he appoints Sally the official Halloween planner so he can spend his time on his newest invention. But as Sally coordinates with the Halloween Town residents, it becomes clear that something is very wrong. It's almost as if there's a secret doppelganger sneaking around behind her back! Can she get to the bottom of this mystery in time to save the celebrations?
" ... a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, is taken prisoner by a beast in a catle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle's enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast's hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince inside"--
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