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Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, Vol. 5 by Fujita
A tall, quiet gamer boy and a geeky girl whose life revolves around yaoi manga are old friends, but when they start working in the same office, they decide to date. It's a relationship of convenience at first, but could it become something more? This manga comedy is now a hit streaming anime! Extra-long book includes 2 Japanese volumes!RELATIONSHIP RANK INCREASED.. -
![Win Some, Lose Some by Shay Savage]()
Win Some, Lose Some by Shay Savage
For Matthew Rohan, every day is a struggle. Each task others complete without thinking is a challenge for him. Recently orphaned, he has to finish the last few months of high school and take care of his disabled sister on his own. When Mayra comes into his life, his comfortable routines implode... -
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![Sasaki and Miyano, Vol. 6 by Shou Harusono]()
Sasaki and Miyano, Vol. 6 by Shou Harusono
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe moment has arrived. Miyano knows. He knows Sasaki likes him. And Miyano has realized...he likes Sasaki back, in a BL romance kind of way. Step one: realization is complete—but step two: confession is much harder than he thought it’d be... -
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Sasaki and Miyano, Vol. 7 by Shou Harusono
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsNever in his wildest dreams did Miyano ever believe fiction would become reality―that his own life would parallel some of the BL stories he so dearly loves... -
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![Sasaki and Miyano, Vol. 5 by Shou Harusono]()
Sasaki and Miyano, Vol. 5 by Shou Harusono
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSasaki is...Sasaki is what to me? A heated exchange between the two leads to absolutely nothing. Well, Miyano isn’t living in a BL story, so that’s fine, right? Except Miyano feels like he’s going to explode, because he can’t stop thinking about hugging his upperclassman...and taking care of him.. -
![Landon & Shay: Part One by Brittainy C. Cherry]()
Landon & Shay: Part One by Brittainy C. Cherry
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsShay Gable hated my guts, and I hated hers, too. We went out of our way to avoid one another at all times. When she came my direction, I went the other. When we locked eyes, she’d turn and walk away. All of that changed the day I was presented with a challenge. It started out as a stupid bet: make Shay fall in love with me before I fell in love with her first... -
![Skip and Loafer, Vol. 1 by Misaki Takamatsu, Nicole Frasik]()
Skip and Loafer, Vol. 1 by Misaki Takamatsu, Nicole Frasik
The award-winning romantic comedy about a country girl chasing her dreams in Tokyo--and don't miss the anime! A Cheerful Country Mouse! Mitsumi is bound for high school in Tokyo! She’s got book smarts, but this small-town girl is about to find out she’s massively unprepared for the social norms of big city high schoolers...Categorized as:
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![Sasaki and Miyano, Vol. 9 by Shou Harusono]()
Sasaki and Miyano, Vol. 9 by Shou Harusono
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt’s not quite the same. As Miyano’s senior year passes by and Sasaki starts getting used to college, the strain of not spending every day together begins weighing on Sasaki’s mind. That’s why it’s a welcome relief when he and Miyano finally get a chance to go on a date― spending Sasaki’s birthday with each other for the first time since they got together... -
![More Than Forever by Jay McLean]()
More Than Forever by Jay McLean
-LUCY- There is a love so fierce it cannot be measured. A heart so strong it will never slow. There is a promise so sure it can never lie. He promised me that love forever. Even when it wasn't enough. -CAMERON- Forever. Everlasting. Eternal. There is no measure of time. No sounds of the ticking of a clock. Just the rising and falling of the sun. And our own sense of forever...Categorized as:
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![My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 2 by Shinichi Fukuda]()
My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 2 by Shinichi Fukuda
Wakana Gojou is a fifteen year old high-school boy who was socially traumatized in the past due to his passion for dolls and doll-making. That incident left a mark on him that made him into a social recluse. But one day he was caught talking to his doll by Kitagawa Marin, a sociable gyaru who is perfectly open about her otaku interests -- in short, the complete opposite of him...Categorized as:
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![A Silent Voice Vol. 3 by Yoshitoki Oima]()
A Silent Voice Vol. 3 by Yoshitoki Oima
"ARE YOU AFRAID OF HER?Shoya's decided to do everything he can to make up for how terribly he treated Shoko, his former classmate who can't hear. But more than the challenge of learning to communicate, it means facing a past he thought he'd left behind forever. Now a reunion with old friends will transform Shoya, and his relationship with Shoko... -
![A Wish for Us by Tillie Cole]()
A Wish for Us by Tillie Cole
From the author who brought you A Thousand Boy Kisses comes the new emotional novel, A Wish For Us.A story of music. A story of healing. A story of love conquering all.Nineteen-year-old Cromwell Dean is the rising star of electronic dance music. Thousands of people adore him. But no one knows him. No one sees the color of his heart.Until the girl in the purple dress... -
![A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1 by Suu Morishita]()
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1 by Suu Morishita
Yuki is a typical college student, whose world revolves around her friends, social media, and the latest sales. But when a chance encounter on a train leads to her meeting friend-of-a-friend and fellow student Itsuomi-san, her world starts to widen. But even though Itsuomi-kun can speak three languages, sign language isn't one of them...Categorized as:
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![My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 6 by Shinichi Fukuda]()
My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 6 by Shinichi Fukuda
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom!Ever since he got roped into helping Marin, Wakana has had his world and perceptions expanded by cosplay. In fact, it's even helped him find peace with himself! And that seems to be one of cosplay's superpowers, as Wakana and Marin discover at an Ikebukuro event...Categorized as:
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![Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 4 by Io Sakisaka, 咲坂伊緒]()
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 4 by Io Sakisaka, 咲坂伊緒
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThe popular shojo manga series that was adapted into the Blue Spring Ride anime!Futaba Yoshioka thought all boys were loud and obnoxious until she met Kou Tanaka in junior high. But as soon as she realized she really liked him, he had already moved away because of family issues...Categorized as:
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See Me by Tella Alvarez
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSee Me by Tella AlvarezThe viral slow-burn romance that will break you—and heal you.Some scars are invisible. Some love stories demand to be seen.Booktok Sensation. Emotional and heart-wrenching. Protective hero. Hurt/comfort. Second chances. Slow burn.Content This book contains themes of sexual assault, suicidal thoughts, depression, and violence. Reader discretion is advised... -
![See Me by Tella Alvarez]()
See Me by Tella Alvarez
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSeren is beginning to lose herself to her own mind, and she knows it. From the outside, you could never tell. She's beautiful, smart, popular. After she's assaulted by someone she once trusted, she begins to fall deeper into the depths of her depression. Her own friends are oblivious to her struggles, except one. If you could even call him a friend... -
![My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 3 by Shinichi Fukuda]()
My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 3 by Shinichi Fukuda
A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom!Wakana and Marin make it through their very first cosplay event, and not long after, Marin's heart undergoes a change...?! But that's not going to stop her cosplaying! To research their next project, the duo decide to watch the anime it's based on...but on screening night, they wind up alone together..Categorized as:
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![My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 8 by Shinichi Fukuda]()
My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 8 by Shinichi Fukuda
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAt their high school’s cultural festival, Marin tackles her first crossplay! While struggling with projecting masculinity in character, she prepares for the festival with the rest of the class. But while Marin is a pro at group activities, Wakana has jitters about his very first time working together with his classmates...Categorized as:
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![Beyond the Team by Kaylee Ryan]()
Beyond the Team by Kaylee Ryan
GriffinAll it takes is four days to change my carefully planned-out life. Four days to fall for Peyton Monroe. Four days to convince her to give me… us a chance.Before her, baseball is the center of my world. Being the best. Getting a full-ride scholarship. Getting drafted. Going pro. But from the moment my frisbee lands at her feet on the beach, I can’t stop thinking about her...Categorized as:
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![Love★Com, Vol. 2 by Aya Nakahara]()
Love★Com, Vol. 2 by Aya Nakahara
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 31 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... -
![My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 7 by Shinichi Fukuda]()
My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 7 by Shinichi Fukuda
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom!Marin's bestie and Wakana's classmate Nowa might seem a little flaky, but the girl has some serious instinct when love is in the air! When she tosses out a bombshell at karaoke by flatly asking Marin and Wakana if they're an item, it sends the two running!But before long, it's cosplay over love, as the...Categorized as:
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![I sold myself to the devil for Vinyls... Pitiful I Know by DarknessAndLight]()
I sold myself to the devil for Vinyls... Pitiful I Know by DarknessAndLight
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsLexi Grayson is a normal teenager, as normal as she can be with her unobserving skills and her overthinking mind. But she might need the overthinking if she wants to unravel the smirking mystery that is Blake Eaton...Categorized as:
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![Horimiya Vol. 1 by Hero, Daisuke Hagiwara]()
Horimiya Vol. 1 by Hero, Daisuke Hagiwara
A sweet "aww"-inspiring tale of school life begins!!At school, Kyouko Hori is known for being smart, attractive, and popular. On the other hand, her classmate, the boring, gloomy Izumi Miyamura tends to get painted as a "loser fanboy... -
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![The Good, The Bad, And The Bullied by Rubix Cube 89201]()
The Good, The Bad, And The Bullied by Rubix Cube 89201
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 25 ratings"It's quite simple really," Bennett told me."You'll be our good girl," Declan said.Jordan smiled. "And we'll be your bad boys."I was silent for a moment. I looked at them, at the contract, and back at them. Then I calmly put the papers back on the table. I looked at the three of them and slowly rose from my seat... -
![Puddle Jumping by Amber L. Johnson]()
Puddle Jumping by Amber L. Johnson
When it comes to love there’s no such thing as conventional. Everyone thinks Colton Neely is special. Lilly Evans just thinks he’s fascinating. Once friends when they were younger, their bond is cut short due to her accident prone nature and they go their separate ways... -
![Maybe Matt's Miracle by Tammy Falkner]()
Maybe Matt's Miracle by Tammy Falkner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsWhat he needed was a miracle… Matthew Reed has seen his share of problems. But he’s a Reed and Reeds can overcome anything. Matt is content working in his family’s tattoo parlor with his brothers surrounding him. The only thing he’s lacking is the ability to have a family of his own. Then his battle with cancer leads him to meet a woman who just might need him as much as he needs her...Categorized as:
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![Say I Love You, Vol. 1 by Kanae Hazuki]()
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... -
![In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Vol. 1 by Mika Yamamori]()
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Vol. 1 by Mika Yamamori
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsYoi Takiguchi has long legs, a deep voice, and a handsome face... in other words, Yoi is such a good-looking guy that most people don't notice or care that she is, in fact, a girl. Indeed, she's had the nickname "Prince" as long as she can remember. That is, until she met Ichimura-senpai... the only person who's really seemed to see her for herself... -
![The Complete Emi Lost & Found Series by Lori L. Otto, Christi Allen Curtis]()
The Complete Emi Lost & Found Series by Lori L. Otto, Christi Allen Curtis
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsEmi Lost & Found series - Winner of the Best Happily Ever After of 2013 - HEA Bookshelf“THE BEST BOOKS YOU'RE NOT READING. This series runs the gamut of emotions. I felt everything from pure joy and happiness to absolute devastation... -
![Misunderstood by R.L. Mathewson]()
Misunderstood by R.L. Mathewson
From New York Time’s Bestselling Author R.L. Mathewson comes the YA series inspired by the Neighbor from Hell Series… The Neighbor from Hell YA Series. For readers who enjoy stories that leave them smiling… Do you ever feel like life isn’t going the way that you thought it would? That’s what Sebastian Bradford is realizing as he tries to figure out how everything went wrong so quickly...Categorized as:
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![Make It a Double by Sawyer Bennett]()
Make It a Double by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsBrody Markham has endured a nightmare, spending the last five years in prison and losing everything that was dear to him. Now he’s back home, trying to survive in a world he doesn’t recognize anymore. While his family and friends desperately try to reach through to him, he shelters himself further and further away from their love...Categorized as:
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![Equilibrium: A Marauders Interlude by Lina Andersson]()
Equilibrium: A Marauders Interlude by Lina Andersson
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes life throws you a curve ball. Sometimes they’re minor league, a mild irritation. Sometimes they’re game changers, life-altering, knock ‘em out of the park kinda big. Eliza thought she knew what track her life was on, but then life threw her one of those major league style curve balls. Roach isn’t even sure what normal is anymore, he’s been thrown so many curve balls in his life... -
![My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 1 by Shinichi Fukuda]()
My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 1 by Shinichi Fukuda
Wakana Gojou is a fifteen year old high-school boy who was socially traumatized in the past due to his passion for dolls and doll-making. That incident left a mark on him that made him into a social recluse. But one day he was caught talking to his doll by Kitagawa Marin, a sociable gyaru who is perfectly open about her otaku interests -- in short, the complete opposite of him... -
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![The Fault in Our Stars by John Green]()
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten... -
![The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity 1 by Saka Mikami]()
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity 1 by Saka Mikami
Two rival schools stand next door to each one for elite ladies, one for good-for-nothing boys. But one of those boys might just be a naturally chivalrous diamond in the rough, and one of those girls might be a little more open-minded than is proper ..Categorized as:
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![A Crack in Everything by L.H. Cosway]()
A Crack in Everything by L.H. Cosway
Special pre-order price of $2.99. Price will rise to $3.99 upon release Life used to be simple. I was a city girl with humble dreams. Then Dylan O’Dea broke into my flat, held me against the wall and told me to stay quiet. It was like in the movies, where the universe zeros in on a single scene. I looked into his eyes and knew he was going to change me... -
![My Dress-Up Darling 10 by Shinichi Fukuda]()
My Dress-Up Darling 10 by Shinichi Fukuda
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy rom-com!Upon meeting up with Amane-san and his friends at a cosplay event, Marin and Wakana learn about a group cosplay shoot they’re putting together for Coffin , a horror game...Categorized as:
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![His Forever Girl by Lucy Darling]()
His Forever Girl by Lucy Darling
Zoey Hawthorne has always been my forever. Best friends since we were kids, she and I were meant to be. Until I screwed it all up before we went to high school. I had to step away before I ruined my shot with the girl who held my heart in her hands.Letting her go was the biggest regret of my life. Making it up to her won’t be easy, but I have to show her that I never lost sight of her...Categorized as:
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![That Summer by Jillian Dodd]()
That Summer by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDevaney Diamond’s summer break was shaping up to be the best one ever. Her longtime crush was finally interested in her, and by the time school rolled around in the fall, she knew he’d be her boyfriend...Categorized as:
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![A Rival's Kiss by Maya Hughes]()
A Rival's Kiss by Maya Hughes
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWalking away would be the smartest decision, but no one’s ever accused me of being smart. Cold, determined, brutal, but never smart.Willa’s mine from the moment I rescue her. I protect her from a brawling crowd and she stares up at me like I’m her prince charming. No one’s ever looked at me like that. No one has ever dared to come that close...Categorized as:
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![Tyson by Sheridan Anne]()
Tyson by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBrylee - It was supposed to be a one-time thing which quickly turned into two, and then three. Don’t ask me how, but now I can't seem count the times on one hand, let alone two. I'm in trouble. I never intended for this to be something more, but he has the ability to keep drawing me back in. He's coming for me. He's always wanted more, but this time, I don't think he's going to let me go... -
![The Boy Who Lost His Sight by Bella Zamri]()
The Boy Who Lost His Sight by Bella Zamri
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAway from Lenoir, Ellie Burke found a place to breathe again. A brighter home surrounded with her loved ones. A-once-in-a-lifetime chance to change her life.Everything seemed perfect enough – until she met Riley Flynn.A mysterious young boy with a devilish smile, silently living with a traumatic secret buried away from others... -
![The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout
For some people, silence is a weapon. For Mallory “Mouse” Dodge, it’s a shield. Growing up, she learned that the best way to survive was to say nothing. And even though it’s been four years since her nightmare ended, she’s beginning to worry that the fear that holds her back will last a lifetime... -
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![Rush: The Beginning by L.A. Cotton]()
Rush: The Beginning by L.A. Cotton
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAn emotional, angsty, rockstar romance from the bestselling author of The Trouble With You and Wicked Beginnings. The sweetheart of Country is about to show the bad boys of Rock, it only takes a single beat for everything to change. Evangeline Walker knows how quickly everything can change. But nothing can prepare her for the moment she meets Rafe Hunter.Intense gray eyes.Wicked smile...Categorized as:
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![Where You See Yourself by Claire Forrest]()
Where You See Yourself by Claire Forrest
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhere You See Yourself combines an unforgettable coming-of-age tale, a swoon-worthy romance, and much-needed disability representation in this story about a girl who's determined to follow her dreams...Categorized as:
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![The Bad Boy, Cupid & Me by Slim_Shady]()
The Bad Boy, Cupid & Me by Slim_Shady
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsReece smirked, "Trust me Chloe, the Good Girl always falls for the Bad Boy."Chloe Armel is a Good Girl.She never gets in trouble, gets excellent grades and is loved by everyone.Enter Reece.Wild, badass and has an ego that honestly couldn't get any bigger.He gets into fights, breaks every single rule and couldn't care less about the consequences that come with it...Categorized as:
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![My Dress-Up Darling 09 by Shinichi Fukuda]()
My Dress-Up Darling 09 by Shinichi Fukuda
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy rom-com!To get the swanky DSLR camera of her dreams, Marin picks up more part-time work! And once she’s scraped up the cash to buy her shiny new gadget, she attends a cosplay event..Categorized as:
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![Runaways by Nicole Dykes]()
Runaways by Nicole Dykes
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRunaways . . .You’ve heard about kids running away, but do we ever truly know why they run?Rae and Law had no choice. Forced to run when life let them down, when it was either leave or be subjected to an unimaginable fate.Can they survive?Two young people, completely alone on the streets with nothing but each other.This is their story... -
![The Design of Goodbye by Kara Renee]()
The Design of Goodbye by Kara Renee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA choice can change everything. Five lines and twenty-six words are all it takes for Madison Winters’s life to change forever.No one knows her mother abandoned her the summer before senior year with only a letter as a goodbye, and she’s determined to keep it that way...
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