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Vampire Doll: Guilt-na-Zan, Vol. 1


Erika Kari - 2006
    Now Kyouji has revived him--"although he was resurrected as a doll and can only transform into his real figure when he sucks blood from Kyouji's sister Tonae... But when you combine Goth clothes and hot vampires, slowly but surely everyone will start to feel like one big family

Alone In My King's Harem


Lily Hoshino - 2005
    But what happens when the king's ambitions blind him to that love? In another story, troubled circus acrobat Hibana finds comfort in the arms of another circus performer. But there's more twists to the story than Hibana's flips through the air. In the next story, a loving servant of a prince lets himself be put under a magic spell in order to spend one cherished night with him. The following yarn is about Canary, a very unusual boy who is owned by an old woman who exploits his talents, and the young stranger who meets him and teaches him about love. The manga concludes with two stories of students Okabe and Hidaka, and their exploration of their feelings for each other.

Cowboys, Babies and Shotgun Vows


Yoshiko Hanatsu - 2009
    He had helped her get to a motel after finding her drunk in a bar. She seduced him, and they spent a night of passion together...even though she was a virgin! Not only that, she is the daughter of a wealthy oil tycoon. It looked like it was never going to work, but when he thinks of her his heart skips a beat. He has to find her, and ask her why she dumped this confident playboy after just one night!

Kaoru Mori: Anything and Something


Kaoru Mori - 2012
    At times hilarious, at others heartwarming, this collection of short stories penned by one of Japan's most talented artists is a perfect addition to any library! A young girl discovers that new glasses give her a whole new perspective on the world, a bunny-girl waitress learns to cope with her male customers with dignity, an introverted art student inspires her fellow club members even as she takes inspiration from them, and more! Fans of Mori will enjoy seeing concept designs and historical notes from her award-winning series, as well as Mori's own brand of enthusiastic commentary throughout.

The Violet Knight, Vol. 1


Yohna - 2016
    The day before her university entrance ceremony Yuki’s father tells her he’s from another world, before throwing her off their condo’s balcony on the 14th floor. The next thing she knows she’s rescued by the handsome Fourth Prince of Adolunde and forced into a contract with him. Yuki travels to the front lines of a war she knows nothing about to keep out of reach of the psychotic First Prince of Adolunde. He will go to any lengths to sacrifice her as the Legendary Witch she resembles. What will happen to Yuki? Will she revert to her true age and return home? Or will Adolunde’s first prince burn her at the stake? The Violet Knight is one of the first Josei Japanese Light Novel series officially in English!

Ellin's Solhwa, Season 3


Cibeles
    And when she opened her eyes… she’s “Solhwa,” the beautiful fourth concubine to the king of the Xyaran Empire. Between trying to learn the language and eating steak, Ellin’s trying to figure exactly what’s going on. Where is she? How did this happen? And who can she trust: Solhwa’s handsome charismatic childhood friend or the elegant, raven-haired king’s advisor?

Living with a Sadistic Beast Vol. 1


Ao Yuki - 2015
    I can use you however I want…» «Why do I have to do this?» Hina Nakaya works as a secretary and at a business meeting gets harassed by Masaomi Hifumi, the CEO of the client company. After the meeting, Masaomi suddenly kisses Hina. She headbutts him and escapes from him. One day, Hina's mother introduces her fiance and his son, who's going to be Hina's step brother, whom Hina is very surprised to see again...

Hatsukoi Wazurai


Marina Umezawa - 2013
    Though she doesn't know anything about love, he'll teach her what "love" really means... From Shoujo-Sense: High school student Hotaru has never been in love. To her, it's a mysterious feeling, despite the advice of those around her, and she finds herself wishing she could experience it for herself... That is, until she meets Shinri—handsome, popular, and a shameless flirt—who offers to teach her about love. Could this be her chance to understand the mysterious feeling at last? And what, exactly, are Shinri's intentions?

The Millionaire's Revenge


Hiromi Kobayashi - 2002
    But when Laura's parents reject the penniless Gabriel's proposal to marry their daughter, he disappears in despair. 7 years later, Laura is burdened by huge debts left by her late parents when Gabriel, now a successful and wealthy investor, appears before her. He is not the man she used to know, as he coldly declares: "I bet you never thought this day would come. When our positions are reversed!"

ヴァーリアの花婿 [Vahlia no Hanamuko]


Sorata Akizuki - 2012
    But Jiru suddenly went missing! Four years later, Vahlia was betrothed to his younger brother. During the night of the celebration of her second engagement, Vahlia decides to go on a journey… in search of Jiru!

恋をひとくち [Koi o Hitokuchi]


Papiko Yamada - 2015
    The two successors of the rival shops, Takahiro and Kazushi, are currently not on good terms. Takahiro believes that Kazushi has far more skill in creating sweets than his own clumsy self. So when Kazushi randomly decides to stop making sweets, Takahiro decides that what he has done is unforgivable. However, since Takahiro can’t leave things as they are, when he goes to seek answers, Kazushi retaliates by telling him, “Tacchan, it’s all you fault!” Now that a fire has been lit under the perverted hottie, Kazushi, not even Takahiro can stop his lust! A troubled love story between two high-school heirs!

Bedded, or Wedded?


Yuko Ichuju - 2011
    At the casino where she works, wearing flashy clothes and heavy makeup to hide who she truly is, she is approached by the dazzlingly attractive Xavier. He seems to have a keen interest in Lissa, acting like a true gentleman by escorting her home and even asking her to meet him for dinner. Although she cannot trust him, she cannot help being powerfully drawn to him....

The Wild Beast in His Suit... Vol.1 (TL Manga)


Tadasugi - 2017
    That secret is that she used to be the leader of a local gang group. She kept that fact swept away, but Hiroyuki Yamashita, the most dull guy from work, some how figures it out…! “I’ll keep your secret away with you.” Yamashita, who are you!? Vol.1, 50 pages

Yume Kira Dream Shoppe


Aqua Mizuto - 2005
    For a fair exchange, the shop's proprietor Lin will gladly turn those dreams into reality. But be careful what you wish for, dear reader. Sometimes the most passionate desires can bring about the biggest heartbreak! Four short stories of fantasy and imagination--recommended for everyone who's ever wished for a dream to come true.

Insufficient Direction


Moyoco Anno - 2005
    But little was known about the author's personal life. Along came comic artist Moyoco Anno...then came love, then came marriage and then came a comic about how they changed each other's lives. ...Hopefully for the better.