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A Sign of Affection, Vol. 7 by Suu Morishita
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 39 ratings"I'M FALLING ALL OVER AGAIN FOR THIS NEW SIDE OF HIM…". Emma ambushed Itsuomi at school and dragged him to the arcade, where he was brutally honest about his lack of romantic interest in her. What Itsuomi didn't realize is that Oushi happened to see them go in together... -
![A Sign of Affection, Vol. 3 by Suu Morishita]()
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 3 by Suu Morishita
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsDoes he really see me as a girl? Yuki's a Deaf college student who is at first enchanted by and soon falls in love with an upperclassman in her school named Itsuomi who doesn't care about her lack of hearing but treats her like anyone else. Yuki resolves to face that love head-on and really pursue it proactively... -
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![A Sign of Affection, Vol. 9 by Suu Morishita, 森下suu]()
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 9 by Suu Morishita, 森下suu
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsYuki is a typical college student--it's just that she can't hear. A chance encounter on a train leads to a serious crush. .. but will he give her a chance? A sweet and relatable manga romance from the creator of Shortcake Cake! "There are still parts of me-words, faces-that I’ve never shown you. .. "... -
![Hirano and Kagiura, Vol. 2 by Shou Harusono, Winster]()
Hirano and Kagiura, Vol. 2 by Shou Harusono, Winster
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsOkay, so his first attempt didn’t work. Hirano somehow managed to turn Kagi’s attempt at a confession into nothing. If it was intentional, then does that mean he. .. doesn’t like Kagi back? Indulging him at every turn, treating him differently than anyone else—it’s not possible that Hirano sees him as just a friend. Is it? -
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![Given, Vol. 6 by Natsuki Kizu, キヅナツキ]()
Given, Vol. 6 by Natsuki Kizu, キヅナツキ
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsLove of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to one another—always brings them back together again... -
![Skip and Loafer, Vol. 2 by Misaki Takamatsu]()
Skip and Loafer, Vol. 2 by Misaki Takamatsu
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhile Mitsumi adjusts to big city life, her cheerful and forthright personality brings joy to her classmates. Now that she’s getting the hang of high school, her circle expands even further. -
![The Vincent Boys Collection: Extended and Uncut by Abbi Glines]()
The Vincent Boys Collection: Extended and Uncut by Abbi Glines
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSome things are too scandalously steamy to print…This ebook-only collection of The Vincent Boys and The Vincent Brothers contains exclusive scenes of scintillating seduction. Sawyer Vincent is the golden boy. The football star. The straight-A student with the perfect girlfriend to match. His cousin Beau Vincent is the opposite. The bad boy. The rebel. Super sexy—and super dangerous...Categorized as:
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![A Sign of Affection Vol. 10 by Suu Morishita]()
A Sign of Affection Vol. 10 by Suu Morishita
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 29 ratings“Now our life together can finally begin…” Since they started going out, the handsome and confident Itsuomi has been nothing but kind and caring toward Yuki, his deaf classmate and now girlfriend... -
![Nothing Better Than You by Lynn Painter]()
Nothing Better Than You by Lynn Painter
Experience Wes and Liz’s first kiss from Better Than the Movies from Wes’s point of view! -
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Hirano and Kagiura, Vol. 3 by Shou Harusono
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIt just might work out if I try hard enough. .. At least, that’s what Kagiura keeps telling himself as he works himself to the bone studying for his final exams. After all, that’s the only way to protect his dorm life with his dear upperclassman. But although Hirano agreed to another year of their roomshare, does he really understand what it means to live with the person who’s crushing on him. . -
![Love★Com, Vol. 2 by Aya Nakahara]()
Love★Com, Vol. 2 by Aya Nakahara
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsRisa's getting really confused about her feelings for Ôtani--she doesn't know if she wants to help him get back together with his ex-girlfriend or keep him all to herself! -
![Given, Vol. 6 by Natsuki Kizu]()
Given, Vol. 6 by Natsuki Kizu
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsNow that Given has an offer to record their debut album, each of the band’s members must decide whether to get serious about trying to go pro. Though Ritsuka doesn’t have a single doubt in his mind, Mafuyu isn’t ready to commit... -
![How I Met My Soulmate. Vol. 2 by Anashin]()
How I Met My Soulmate. Vol. 2 by Anashin
Ever since she moved to the city, Yuuki has wondered if she would ever find “the one. ” As Yuuki finds herself drawn more and more to the relaxed dental student Iori, she begins to question her search to find her “soulmate... -
![Love★Com, Vol. 3 by Aya Nakahara]()
Love★Com, Vol. 3 by Aya Nakahara
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsRisa Koizumi is the tallest girl in class, and the last thing she wants is the humiliation of standing next to Atsushi Otani, the shortest guy. Fate and the whole school have other ideas, and the two find themselves cast as the unwilling stars of a bizarre romantic comedy. A new student starts out as Risa's rival for love, but ends up proving how important it is to be honest with yourself! -
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![The Haircut by Alice Oseman]()
The Haircut by Alice Oseman
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOnce again we spend some time with 25-year-old Charlie and 26-year-old Nick. .. plus Daisy! -
![Love★Com, Vol. 15 by Aya Nakahara]()
Love★Com, Vol. 15 by Aya Nakahara
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsLove Matters, Not Size; The Long and the Short of First Love; They put the Comedy back in Complex R to L (Japanese Style). When Risa and Ôtani are invited to Mighty and Jody's wedding on a tropical island--all expenses paid--the world couldn't seem sunnier! But when they arrive with the gang, Risa and Ôtani discover they're expected to share a room... -
![Kick, Push & Coast Duet: Includes Kick, Push and Coast by Jay McLean]()
Kick, Push & Coast Duet: Includes Kick, Push and Coast by Jay McLean
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBox set includes exclusive never before seen bonus short story told from Tommy Warden’s ten-year-old mind. ★SYNOPSIS for Kick, Push. There’s a single defining moment within every skater. It lasts only a second. Two if you're good. Three if you’re really good. It’s the moment you’re in the air, your board somewhere. beneath you and nothing but wind surrounds you... -
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68 Days And Counting by Nikki20038
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 21 ratings~Sequel to The Bad Boy And The Tomboy~. Macy Anderson and Sam Cahill are together in Manchester, England living the new university life. Their relationship is striving as they meet new people and experience different things and strengthen their beautiful relationship. But then again there's soccer, the Cahill family and girls because where there's Sam Cahill there will also be many girls. -
![Protecting Alabama's Kids by Susan Stoker]()
Protecting Alabama's Kids by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAt just ten years old, Tommy has already been through more horror than most people suffer their entire lives. So when he’s placed in his latest foster home, under the gentle care of Abe and Alabama Powers, he lashes out. He’s scared, confused, angry…and convinced it won’t be long before these new foster parents send him away, too. No one wants a boy his age, especially one who’s broken, dirty... -
![You're Bacon Me Crazy by Suzanne Nelson]()
You're Bacon Me Crazy by Suzanne Nelson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsTessa loves working at the trendy food truck her aunt runs in their native San Francisco. Serving yummy BLTs to her classmates after school, Tessa feels like she's living the dream. Then the dream turns into a nightmare. Popular, arrogant Asher starts working at the truck! He can't make a sandwich to save his life, and he's frustratingly cute... -
![The Teachers by Alice Oseman]()
The Teachers by Alice Oseman
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![Fani's Premiere by Paula Pimenta]()
Fani's Premiere by Paula Pimenta
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsShooting my Life’s Script 1: Fani’s Premiere is a charming book, one of those we read compulsively, and miss after we’re done. It’s impossible not to connect with Fani, her discoveries, her aspirations, so typical of a teenager. This is a light-hearted and fun story that captivates the reader with every page...Categorized as:
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![Nosotros en la Luna by Alice Kellen]()
Nosotros en la Luna by Alice Kellen
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 64 ratingsNo hay nada más eterno que un encuentro fugaz. Una noche en París. Dos caminos entrelazándose. No hay nada más eterno que un encuentro fugaz. Cuando Rhys y Ginger se conocen en las calles de la ciudad de la luz, no imaginan que sus vidas se unirán para siempre, a pesar de la distancia y de que no puedan ser más diferentes... -
![Hawthorne & Heathcliff by R.K. Ryals]()
Hawthorne & Heathcliff by R.K. Ryals
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTwo names that didn't belong to us. Two shoes that did. Intense and introspective, seventeen-year-old Hawthorne Macy knows all about being abandoned. She's felt the stark pain of being left behind by the people who are supposed to love her the most; her parents. Raised by her caring uncle on an old plantation, Hawthorne lives her life on the fringes of her small Southern town... -
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![Here U Are – Tập 2 by DJun, Hala]()
Here U Are – Tập 2 by DJun, Hala
Here U Are 2 – Hiểu lầm và những khúc mắc. “Bị thường là vì lý do gì? ’’. ……. Ngu Dương và Lê Hoán gặp nhau trong ngày tân sinh viên nhập học. Từ lúc ban đầu có ấn tượng không tốt với chàng sinh viên mới Lê Hoán cao lớn, lạnh lùng, dần dần Ngu Dương đã nhận thấy được anh chàng này không khó gần như mọi người vẫn tưởng…... -
![Whisper Me a Love Song, Vol. 2 by Eku Takeshima]()
Whisper Me a Love Song, Vol. 2 by Eku Takeshima
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHimari is starting to realize that she and Yori have two very different things in mind when they talk about being in love, and Yori can tell that things aren't quite the same between them since she asked Himari out. But if they want to stay together, whether as friends or something more, they'll have to hear each other out and see if they can get back in harmony... -
![Flower Shop by Alice Oseman]()
Flower Shop by Alice Oseman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA little story set in an alternate universe about how one man asked out a kind florist. .. -
![Boyband Crush by Alice Oseman]()
Boyband Crush by Alice Oseman
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA little crossover mini-comic between Heartstopper and I Was Born For This. -
![My Life as a Mixtape by L.J. Evans]()
My Life as a Mixtape by L.J. Evans
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom award-winning author LJ Evans comes an emotionally charged, standalone romance between a sexy bassist and a small-town nurse who can’t walk away from each other when the chips fall down…. “I always saw relationships as a burden instead of a gift. .. until Wynn showed me the way. ”... -
![That One Summer by C.J. Duggan]()
That One Summer by C.J. Duggan
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLoving Chris Henderson would be wrong. Diabolically disastrous. I mean, what is there about him to love? He’s moody, bossy, brooding, a control freak, and that’s on a good day … but there was one achingly obvious fact that haunted my every thought, every minute of every day …. He sure could kiss...Categorized as:
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![The Brokenhearted Necklace by A.M. Snead]()
The Brokenhearted Necklace by A.M. Snead
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHaunted by a disturbing memory of brutal intolerance, Lonny struggles to deal with being the only gay kid in his school as he suffers daily from the ridicule and taunts of Quarterback Jack Flemming and his group...Categorized as:
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![My Girlfriend's Child, Vol. 2 by Mamoru Aoi]()
My Girlfriend's Child, Vol. 2 by Mamoru Aoi
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWith her pregnancy all but confirmed, Sachi decides to visit a clinic alone and in secret. She indicates that she plans to have an abortion while filling out all the paperwork, but once she hears the quiet heartbeat of the life forming inside her during the ultrasound, her resolve begins to waver. Now she and Takara have three weeks to decide what to do... -
![You're My Cutie, Vol. 6 by Nakaba Harufuji]()
You're My Cutie, Vol. 6 by Nakaba Harufuji
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKoga-kun has declared war on Shikura-kun, and tensions are simmering under the surface! Koga-kun is making advances on Madoka, and to prevent them from being alone together, Shikura-kun is doing his best to keep him in check. But then Koga-kun manages to steal Madoka away by car? What will be the outcome of this love triangle? -
![Kissing is the Easy Part by Christine Duann]()
Kissing is the Easy Part by Christine Duann
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPerfect for readers who love opposites attract plots and slow-burn romantic stories. Perfect for readers who love contemporary YA romance like Tweet Cute and movies with sweet throwback appeal like Clueless. "We’re not just different. We’re complete opposites. ”. Flora Morgan knows what she wants and exactly how to get it... -
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![Her Best Friend by Claire Kingsley]()
Her Best Friend by Claire Kingsley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNoah Douglas and Charlotte Lawson have been best friends since first grade. Noah had a hard time relating to other kids, and Charlotte was painfully shy. But once they found each other, they were inseparable. Now sixteen, Noah is starting to see Charlotte through new eyes. Maybe it’s just a crush. Charlotte is talented, fun, and pretty... -
![Redeem by Rachel Schurig]()
Redeem by Rachel Schurig
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCash Ransome is a rock star with a bad reputation. When his hard partying lifestyle finally catches up with him, his brothers and band-mates convince him it’s time to get out of the spotlight. A few weeks in the middle of nowhere sounds like the worst kind of punishment to Cash—until he meets Sam. Samantha Warner is looking for something to distract her from the complications of her messy life... -
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Owen by V.H. Nicolson
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI was born into privilege. I had it all; the house, the car, more money than I knew what to do with. But it came at a price. Expectation. An arranged marriage to a woman who couldn’t bear to look at me to grow the family empire. As I stood at the altar, the weight of that burden became too much. So, I did the only thing I could. I ran...Categorized as:
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Tomo-chan is a Girl! Vol. 3 by Fumita Yanagida
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 14 ratings内容紹介. 『次にくるマンガ大賞 2016』Webマンガ部門 第1位! ! トモの誕生日! ジュン、みすず、キャロルが贈るプレゼントは…? みすずの家でトモとキャロルと三人で勉強会! ! トモとジュン、ついに二人きりでお泊まり! ? 好きな男子(ひと)に``女の子、、として見られたい! ! ``ボーイッシュ女子、、学園ラブコメディ、第3巻! コミックスでしか読めない描き下ろしも収録! ! 著者について. 柳田 史太. 漫画家。. 本作『トモちゃんは女の子! 』がデビュー作。. -
![How We Deal with Gravity by Ginger Scott]()
How We Deal with Gravity by Ginger Scott
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen her son Max was diagnosed with autism, Avery Abbot’s life changed forever. Her husband left, and her own dreams became a distant fantasy—always second to fighting never-ending battles to make sure Max was given opportunity, love and respect. Finding someone to fight along her side wasn’t even on her list, and she’d come to terms with the fact that she could never be her own priority again... -
![This Song is About Us by Sara Barnard]()
This Song is About Us by Sara Barnard
Told over three summer festivals, this stunning novel from a bestselling author charts the emotional turmoil of young love and early fame. The Kerbs are a four-piece pop rock band on the verge of breaking big the moment that frontman, Drew, turns 18...Categorized as:
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![A and D by Fallenbabybubu]()
A and D by Fallenbabybubu
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 27 ratings"He's a jock. I'm not. He's popular. I'm not. He's good-looking. I'm not. And have I mentioned that we're the best of friends? So he loves me. .. as a friend. Too bad, because I don't just love him. .. I'm in love with him. " -Dakota Evans. Dakota's sarcastic, Aaron isn't. Aaron's a morning person, Dakota most definitely is not. Dakota's a nerd, while Aaron's a jock... -
![Elements of Chemistry: Capture by Penny Reid]()
Elements of Chemistry: Capture by Penny Reid
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsPart 3 of Elements of Chemistry. One week. Manhattan apartment. Super-hot ex-boyfriend. …What’s the worst that could happen? It’s been nine months since Kaitlyn Parker has seen or heard from Martin Sandeke—nine months and five stages of matter. She’s lived through the worst of first-love heartbreak, and is most certainly stronger (and less likely to hide in science cabinets) than ever before...Categorized as:
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![How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation by Simone Elkeles]()
How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation by Simone Elkeles
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAmy Nelson-Barak, 17, is back in this third installment about a Jewish-American teen learning how to live and love in peace. She signs up for 10 days of training with the Israel Defense Force as soon as she finds out that her long-distance boyfriend, Avi, will be on base as well. But things turn out to be different from what she'd hoped for... -
![Broken Lives by Brenda Kennedy]()
Broken Lives by Brenda Kennedy
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEmma Greyson thought she had it all, until she was faced with Alec Collins’ ugly past. While Alec tries to leave the past in the past and move on to the future, his wife, Molly, has other plans for her husband. After Emma is stalked and taunted by Molly, Alec makes a decision that could change everything... -
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![SEALs of Winter: A military romance superbundle by Cora Seton, Elle Kennedy]()
SEALs of Winter: A military romance superbundle by Cora Seton, Elle Kennedy
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNine alpha Navy SEAL romance heroes from your favorite NYT & USA Today bestselling authors. Brand new Christmas military romances from Cora Seton, Elle Kennedy, Jennifer Lowery, Elle James, Anne Marsh, S. M. Butler, Delilah Devlin, Kimberley Troutte, and Zoe York! Sequel to the NYT and USA bestselling SEALs of Summer boxed set... -
![Colleen Hoover Slammed Boxed Set: Slammed, Point of Retreat, This Girl - Box Set by Colleen Hoover]()
Colleen Hoover Slammed Boxed Set: Slammed, Point of Retreat, This Girl - Box Set by Colleen Hoover
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWas, wenn du die große Liebe triffst und das Leben dazwischenkommt? Nach dem Unfalltod ihres Vaters zieht die 18-jährige Layken mit ihrer Mutter und ihrem Bruder von Texas nach Michigan. Nie hätte Layken gedacht, dass sie sich dort bereits am ersten Tag Hals über Kopf verliebt. Und dass diese Liebe mit derselben Intensität erwidert wird. Es sind die ganz großen Gefühle zwischen Layken und Will... -
![Beautiful Dreams by Alicia Rae]()
Beautiful Dreams by Alicia Rae
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKyle has mended Lily’s broken heart, and as they have fallen in love, all she dreams of is finally having her happily ever after. But as time goes on, Lily can no longer ignore the desire to know more about Kyle's past. When she learns more, she will discover if she can heal Kyle’s heartache as he has done for her... -
![Hero Book 3 - The Battle: Military Romance by M.S. Parker]()
Hero Book 3 - The Battle: Military Romance by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is the final book in MS Parker's HERO series. No more cliffhangers! The series is now complete. Haze Welch has done something stupid. He's fallen for the girl he's being paid to protect. Worse than that, while he's home for a family emergency, his charge is kidnapped. As he races back to LA, he's determined to do whatever it takes to find Leighton and make sure she's safe again... -
![Only Forever by Cristin Harber]()
Only Forever by Cristin Harber
The fourth and final installment of the Only series. Must be read in order. There comes a time when Emma must face the secret she's kept from Grayson. But she never thought it would be while she stood on stage at Emerald’s. The seconds she has to convey that her life is in danger are lost in the devastation that she sees rip through him. She pinches her eyes closed. “Don’t leave me... -
![The Accidentals by Sarina Bowen, Pauline Vidal]()
The Accidentals by Sarina Bowen, Pauline Vidal
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsA YA novel from USA Today bestselling author Sarina Bowen. Never ask a question unless you’re sure you want the truth. I’ve been listening to my father sing for my whole life. I carry him in my pocket on my mp3 player. It’s just that we’ve never met face to face. My mother would never tell me how I came to be, or why my rock star father and I have never met. I thought it was her only secret...Categorized as:
second chances friends to lovers contemporary young adult angst single-mother m-f length-medium
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