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My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 4 by Mashiro
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsCould this be love? The fourth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Thanks to Yamada’s attentive care, Akane is recovering from her sudden illness. The experience has made her realize she can’t keep hiding the truth—what she feels for Yamada is more than just friendship...Categorized as:
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 09 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA New York Times’ bestseller with a romantic storyline that is unique, funny and touching. After orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her... -
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 12 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsCan a mysterious DAISY protect her? After orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her... -
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, Vol. 4 by Mashiro
Could this be love? The fourth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Thanks to Yamada’s attentive care, Akane is recovering from her sudden illness. The experience has made her realize she can’t keep hiding the truth—what she feels for Yamada is more than just friendship... -
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Junjo Romantica, Volume 04 by Shungiku Nakamura
A heartfelt Boys' Love manga that follows the passionate affair between a novelist and his student.Categorized as:
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 10 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA New York Times’ bestseller with a romantic storyline that is unique, funny and touching. After orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her... -
Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 15 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTeru gets kidnapped, and Kurosaki rushes to find out where she’s being held. The search takes him to an uninhabited island where Akira is determined to find “M’s Last Testament. ” With the entire island rigged to blow up, will Kurosaki save both Teru and Akira in time? -
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, Vol. 1 by Mashiro
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Sometimes love is like an endgame boss. College student Akane has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Heartbroken, she decides to quit the online RPG they used to play together—but instead of deleting her account, she logs in and battles low-level enemies to relieve her stress and hurt feelings... -
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 3 by Mashiro
Love level-up in progress . . . The third volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Akane’s feelings for Yamada continue to grow as he proves to be a considerate and reliable friend on- and offline, but she’s starting to overthink everything she does around him... -
Daytime Shooting Star, Vol. 6 by Mika Yamamori, やまもり三香
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsClueless country girl Suzume moves to Tokyo and finds her heart caught between two men! After arriving in Tokyo to live with her uncle, Suzume collapses in a nearby park where she had once seen a shooting star during the day. A handsome stranger brings her to her new home and tells her they’ll meet again...Categorized as:
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山田くんとLv999の恋をする 1 [Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru 1] by Mashiro, ましろ
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 30 ratings私の恋はネトゲで終わりネトゲで始まる! ? 彼氏をネットゲームで知り合った他の女に取られた茜。ストレス発散に雑魚モンスターを狩っていると、ギルドメンバーのアフロ男・山田に声をかけられる。同じギルメンの誼でフラれたことを愚痴るも、山田は無表情で「興味ない」とそっけない返事。挙句に「狩場を譲れ」と言う山田に「これだからゲームする男なんて!」とキレる茜だったが、好きなゲームをフラれっぱなしでやめられないと一念発起。ネトゲのリアルイベントが開催されることを知った茜は元彼に会えるかも……とお洒落をして会場に乗り込むが、元彼の横には新しい彼女の姿が……。直後、人混みに押され転んでしまった茜に手を差し伸べたのは超イケメンの黒髪男子。しかしそんなイケメンの無愛想な態度と「興味ない」という言葉で頭に浮かんだのはあのアフロ頭のアバター……この眼の前にいるイケメンこそあの山田だった!... -
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 2 by Mashiro
Can in-game friendship level-up to something more in real life? The second volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. After college student Akane was dumped by her boyfriend, she met Yamada, a handsome high school boy and pro gamer, while playing an online RPG... -
Daytime Shooting Star, tome 7 by Mika Yamamori, やまもり三香
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsCovers chapters 41-47.Categorized as:
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 13 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA New York Times’ bestseller with a romantic storyline that is unique, funny and touching. After orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her... -
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Living-Room Matsunaga-san, Vol. 6 by Keiko Iwashita
If only she never had to say goodbye. High schooler Meeko continues to pine for Matsunaga-san, the scary-but-kind designer whose room is across from hers. Not only do they spend a day at Kitneyland with each other, they unexpectedly spend a night at a…special…place as well...Categorized as:
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Say I Love You, Vol. 1 by Kanae Hazuki
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsFRIENDSHIP? FORGET IT! Mei Tachibana has no friends-and she doesn't need them! Ever since her "friends" betrayed her in elementary school, she's sworn off friendship entirely. All it leads to is betrayal and heartbreak, and she's well enough on her own...Categorized as:
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Living-Room Matsunaga-san, Vol. 8 by Keiko Iwashita
"I love you as a woman. .. ". Volume 8 of this boarding-house opens at Christmas, a time of love for the whole cast! Meeko is still in love with Matsunaga-san, but at their holiday part, she spots his old flame Konatsu telling him that her old love is still there! Shocked, Meeko storms out of the house -- only to have Ryo catch her, claiming that he'll "never make you cry. .. "...Categorized as:
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Jessica's Hero by Gia Cobie
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSeventeen years ago, I made a terrible mistake. One I never imagined could have such horrible consequences. But I thought—I hoped—that time would bring forgiveness. That people would realize I was just a foolish girl back then and not the responsible woman I’ve become. I was wrong. Instead, I can’t go a day without someone in town reminding me of what a bad person I am... -
Daytime Shooting Star, Vol. 5 by Mika Yamamori, やまもり三香
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsOptimistic high schooler Suzume moves to Tokyo and finds her heart caught between two men! After arriving in Tokyo to live with her uncle, Suzume collapses in a nearby park where she had once seen a shooting star during the day. A handsome stranger brings her to her new home and tells her they’ll meet again... -
Daytime Shooting Star, Vol. 11 by Mika Yamamori, やまもり三香
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSuzume has moved to Tokyo and is living with her uncle. Mr. Shishio once again declares his love to Suzume, but this time around she can’t find it in her heart to trust his words. Instead she chooses to focus on strengthening her relationship with Mamura. But when Mr. Shishio and Mamura face off in a relay race for Sports Day, just who will Suzume root for? -
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Vol. 5 by Mika Yamamori, やまもり三香
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAkatsuki Kibikino may be a celebrated novelist, but putting his feelings into words has always been a struggle. Kaneishi’s blatant advances toward Fumi put Akatsuki in the foulest mood—that much is obvious... -
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 5 by Mika Yamamori, Lys Blakeslee
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAkatsuki Kibikino may be a celebrated novelist, but putting his feelings into words has always been a struggle. Kaneishi’s blatant advances toward Fumi put Akatsuki in the foulest mood―that much is obvious... -
Takane & Hana, Vol. 13 by Yuki Shiwasu
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhile Hana contemplates whether or not to take Rino’s advice on matters of the heart, Takane and Okamon duke it out to determine who’s better suited for Hana! With everything on the line, who will win in this no-holds-barred love showdown? -
椿町ロンリープラネット 4 [Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet 4] by Mika Yamamori, やまもり三香
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 19 ratings暁に抱きしめられたふみ。暁への恋を諦めようとしていたのに──。心は乱れたまま夏休みに突入! 暁と悟郎について京都にいくことに。ところが悟郎が仕事で帰ってしまい京都で2人きり──! ! -
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Eden High: Book 4 by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNow that he has staked his claim Jace and Sian are the new 'It' couple and there's love in the air , not only for these two lovebirds, but their friends seem to have been bitten by the bug...Categorized as:
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Professional Boundaries by Jennifer Peel
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAt thirty two, Kelli Bryant is ready to take on the world, and Chandler Media, as the new Marketing Director, but her plans are derailed when her promotion is given to none other than Ian Greyson, Kelli’s old college flame, her one true love and the one man she hoped to never see again... -
Living-Room Matsunaga-san Vol. 2 by Keiko Iwashita
With the help of her housemates, high schooler Meeko begins to adjust to her new life away from her parents. Even the initially frightening Matsunaga-san helps her out—and between one kind act and another, Meeko finds herself falling for him. After an accidental kiss while enjoying takoyaki, Meeko ends up confessing her feelings!Categorized as:
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Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Vol. 6 by Mika Yamamori, やまもり三香
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter receiving what seems to be a silent rejection to her confession, Fumi had resolved to erase her feelings and power through her heartbreak… when Akatsuki finally answers—by asking her out! Despite the change in their relationship, however, their daily lives seem to remain largely the same except for one key aspect— if living with her crush was bad for Fumi’s heart, it’s nothing compared to... -
椿町ロンリープラネット 3 by Mika Yamamori, やまもり三香
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 22 ratings暁のことが好きだと気付いたふみ。日ごと、思いはつのります。時につれなく、時にやさしい暁の言動やライバル(? )桂さんの登場に気もそぞろなふみ。さみしさがつのり、思わず暁の前で涙を流してしまいます。それを見た暁はふみを…? -
Sasaki and Miyano Official Comic Anthology by Shou Harusono
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere’s never a dull moment when the life of a boys’ love fanboy turns into one! From encounters with cats to bookstore trips and every sweet moment in between, enjoy this anthology featuring stories exploring Sasaki’s and Miyano’s relationship together―including three original stories by series creator, Shou Harusono!Categorized as:
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Ravished By Her by Chelsea M. Cameron
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvery day I look forward to waking up in my beautiful apartment and going to my job in marketing at a real estate agency. Then life turns upside down when the company goes under and I can’t find another job that will pay enough for me to keep my apartment...Categorized as:
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Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 3 by Mika Yamamori, Lys Blakeslee
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFumi finally figured out how to interact with Akatsuki somewhat normally after realizing her growing feelings for him—only to be met with a rival! How is she to compete with an adept working woman determined to snag a handsome, popular author? -
Takane & Hana, Vol. 16 by Yuki Shiwasu
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHiromi idolizes his older cousin Takane and will do anything to protect him—including running away from home! Takane’s got enough problems dealing with work exhaustion and Hiromi’s father itching to take him down, but maybe he’ll be able to find Hiromi with Hana’s help! -
Takane & Hana, Vol. 18 by Yuki Shiwasu
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDespite many unexpected obstacles, Takane and Hana register their marriage license and are officially married! But when is their actual wedding day going to be? And what's in store for this spirited couple once they move into their own place together? "Happily ever after" is just around the corner! -
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Beautiful Assassin by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAlternate Cover: ASIN B00EJ6D9SG. Shane Flanagan Prince of the City and his young lover Arianna Rossi whom he just learnt is actually Princess of the Underworld syndicate of the country are back in this fast paced tale of mob wars, assassinations and take overs...Categorized as:
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Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 6 by Mika Yamamori, Alyssa Blakeslee
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAfter receiving what seems to be a silent rejection to her confession, Fumi had resolved to erase her feelings and power through her heartbreak… when Akatsuki finally answers―by asking her out! Despite the change in their relationship, however, their daily lives seem to remain largely the same except for one key aspect― if living with her crush was bad for Fumi’s heart, it’s nothing compared to... -
Takane & Hana, Vol. 14 by Yuki Shiwasu
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOn vacation in Okinawa, Takane and Hana find their feelings growing stronger as they navigate the awkwardness of being an official couple! When a boating mishap leaves them stranded on an island together, will they be each other's saving grace? -
Jane's Harmony by Ryan Winfield
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSequel to the New York Times bestseller Jane's Melody . Starting over is hard to do. That’s what forty-year-old Jane McKinney learns when she quits her job, sells her home, and leaves Seattle behind to start a new life and pursue the man she loves in Austin. After the death of her daughter, Melody, Jane never thought she would find happiness again – until she met Caleb Cummings...Categorized as:
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The Art of Life by Sarah Carter
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsJeremy is a devastatingly attractive 21 year old guy with a secret, who just has to walk into a room and flash his winning smile to melt a girl's heart. Isabelle,"Izzy", is a barely noticeable artist, whose home life is less than to be desired. She feels completely alone in the world, that is until the fateful day when Jeremy saves her from school tormentors and changes both their lives forever... -
Annihilate Me: Holiday Edition by Christina Ross
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt's Christmas along the coast of Maine with Jennifer and Alex, Lisa and Tank, and Blackwell and her two daughters. What initially sounds like a good idea quickly proves questionable when Blackwell herself demands to cook Christmas dinner with zero help from the others... -
My Boyfriend in Orange, Vol. 9 by Non Tamashima
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMoe has a big New Year’s resolution: to get Kyosuke to see her as a woman! And with Valentine’s Day approaching, that means she and Sayumi are making chocolate to give to Kyosuke and Kazama... -
Rebelling With the Bad Boy by Sarah Sutton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTrusting the bad boy… What could go wrong? It’s on my birthday that I realize the past sixteen years of my life haven't really been mine. From my outfits to my hairstyles and even to my love life, my parents have control over all of it. And instead of fighting, I live by my mantra: keep my head down and keep my mouth shut. Until I’m paired with Brentwood High’s resident bad boy, Hudson Bishop...Categorized as:
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Sacrifice (Heart of a Wounded Hero) by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUSA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Hope Ford brings you a steamy military romance about finding love when you least expect it. He’s my landlord. He has a fiancé and he’s way out of my league. But then he gets hurt and has no one. Sure, I can stay with him. I can spend 24/7 with him and not let on how I really feel about him. He doesn’t need to know anyway. He’s grieving and trying to recover,... -
Teacher's Pet by Wendy Smith
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJames Campbell’s love life is complicated. He chose the university he went to because he was following a girl—only to get dumped by her. Now he’s in love again, and this time it’s the real deal. Except for two problems. Mia loves James. But the spectre of her broken marriage hangs over her when her ex gets a job in the same place she works. And where she works is the other problem...Categorized as:
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Sasaki and Miyano: Second-Years, Vol. 2 by Kotoko Hachijo, Shou Harusono
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTime for another peek into the details of Sasaki and Miyano’s lives as second-year students! Miyano's class is getting ready to go on a big field trip. Plus, there's plenty of excitement with Sasaki as White Day approaches. What other precious moments await these two?Categorized as:
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Journey's Peace by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJOURNEY. Living in a small town is great…until one moment causes everyone you care about to turn their back on you in disappointment. The entire town of Christmas Falls can look down at me because I was a teen mom, but I wouldn’t trade my Shiloh for anything. Being her mom gave me a purpose while making me grow up... -
When I Break: The Complete Series by Kendall Ryan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsComplete trilogy containing all three books in the When I Break series. Fighting to fill the emptiness inside himself, Knox seeks solace in unfamiliar beds with unfamiliar women. As guardian to his three younger brothers, this can't go on. .. they look up to him in every way and all he’s done lately is prove how messed up he really is... -
Eden High: Book 5 by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSian might have seen something she shouldn't have. How will she deal with her suspicions and who can she share them with? If what she suspects gets out, it can destroy a lot of lives, but she's tired of spending so much time on her arch enemy. Should she dig deeper on her own, or was it just a figment of her imagination?Categorized as:
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Takane & Hana, Vol. 17 by Yuki Shiwasu
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter her older sister refuses to go to an arranged marriage meeting with Takane Saibara, the heir to a vast business fortune, high schooler Hana Nonomura agrees to be her stand-in to save face for the family... -
Lady Boss by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis volume contains the first three books of The Spitfire Series The Mouth Shane Flanagan is Prince of the City and all around badass; that is until he comes up against Arianna Rossi the young spitfire with nothing but guts and determination on her side. They butt heads at every turn as they each battle for dominance...
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