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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... -
電撃デイジー 11 by Kyousuke Motomi, 最富 キョウスケ
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 30 ratings新章!!玲奈の婚約者・森園編突入…!. 黒崎が照の元へ帰って来て、平穏になったかと思われたやさきに、照がアキラに襲われた!?しかも同時期に照に興味を示し接近してくる玲奈の婚約者・森園。森園の狙いは「JF」とDAISYだということがわかって黒崎が動く・・・!!. 照を守ると誓う黒崎!新たなステージ華麗に開幕!!. 編集者からのおすすめ情報. 照たちの友情と黒崎のアクション&頭脳戦が冴える新章に突入!! 黒崎の寝顔や見事なシックスパックな腹筋も堪能できる最新11巻。黒崎に、アキラ、チハルが関わって大きく進むターニングポイントです!. -
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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... -
電撃デイジー 12 by Kyousuke Motomi, 最富 キョウスケ
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 28 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... -
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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? -
電撃デイジー 14 by Kyousuke Motomi, 最富 キョウスケ
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsつ、ついに照と黒崎が…!! 急・展・開☆. さまざまな障害を乗り越えて信頼と絆を深めてきた照と黒崎。この巻では照の兄・奏一朗が照(とチーム紅林のみんな)に遺したメッセージが明らかになり、黒崎の父の死、照の兄や緑川教授の残した謎があきらかになりいよいよ物語は佳境へ・・・!!. 第65話 緑川教授の「遺言」~第69話 胎動. までを収録。. 編集者からのおすすめ情報. ベツコミ本誌で大人気のこの連載もいよいよ佳境にさしかかってまいりました!. 物語の本筋が大きく動くとともに、いままで照や黒崎にしつこくつきまとってきたアキラの真実や愛読者の皆さまがずっとずっと楽しみにお待ちいただいていたであろう!待望の!? 「照のバースデーイベント」回もこの巻に収録されております。... -
A Charmed Life by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNew York's social darling just woke up in a nightmare: Oklahoma. Problem is, it's right where God wants her. Bella Kirkwood had it all--A-list friends, Broadway in her backyard, Daddy's credit card. Then her father decided to trade in her mother for a newer model. After that, her mom fell in love with a man she met on the Internet and moved the family to Truman, Oklahoma... -
Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 01 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsAfter 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. Meanwhile, mysterious Tasuku Kurosaki always seems to be around whenever Teru needs help...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... -
電撃デイジー 13 by Kyousuke Motomi, 最富 キョウスケ
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsラブも謎もどんどん進展中!. 謎の男・アントラからもたらされた「Mの遺言の鍵」、暗号化されたそれの解読を試みる黒崎たち。仲間の結束も固まり全てが順調に見えたが…!?. 編集者からのおすすめ情報. Mの遺言がらみの謎も少しずつ明らかになり、照の兄・奏一朗からのメッセージが見つかったり、黒崎が照に甘えたり!?見所満載の13巻です。ストーリーもぐっと前進して見逃せません!. -
The Grift of the Magi by Ally Carter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsKatarina Bishop is a thief. To many it wouldn’t matter that she now uses her considerable skills to resteal valuable works of art and return them to their rightful homes. She’s still a thief. So that’s why Kat’s surprised when an Interpol agent comes to her one snowy evening, asking for her help... -
Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story by Ally Carter
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsMacey McHenry—Glamorous society girl or spy-in-training? W. W. Hale V—Heir to an American dynasty or master thief? There are two sides to every coin. Whether these two can work together is a tossup. Born into privilege, Macey and Hale are experts at mingling with the upper class. But even if they’ve never raised an eyebrow at the glitz, neither teenager has ever felt at home with the glamour...Categorized as:
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Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsKnitting and life. They’re both about beginnings. .. and endings. That’s why Lydia Goetz, owner of A Good Yarn on Seattle’s Blossom Street, offers a class called Knit to Quit. It’s for people who want to quit something—or someone! —and start a new phase of their lives. First to join is Phoebe Rylander, who’s trying to get over a man... -
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Can't Let You Go by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn old love whose kisses make her weak, but whose secrets threaten to destroy all she holds dear. .. Fresh out of college, Katie Parker had it all—a charming romance, a role in a famous stage production, and an idyllic life in London. Until she found her boyfriend cheating and got herself fired from the play... -
Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce
From the author of the nationally bestselling Dungeons and Drama comes another gaming romance that's sure to win you over! After moving to a new high school, Quinn is desperate for friends, so she joins a D&D group with their own livestream and serious rules—most no dating fellow party members...Categorized as:
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Accessory by C. L. Stone
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsKayli Winchester is still recovering from her last adventure and is out hunting for her missing brother, Wil, when Ethan Murdock calls, asking for help. Billions of dollars have gone missing and Kayli is the perfect person to find them – as one of the few people Ethan trusts. Only one problem: The team is led by Blake Coaltar... -
Deadly Little Scandals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 38 ratings"Think of the White Gloves like the Junior League-by way of Skull and Bones? ". Reluctant debutante Sawyer Taft joined Southern high society for one reason and one reason alone: to identify and locate her biological father. But the answers Sawyer found during her debutante year only left her with more questions and one potentially life-ruining secret... -
Nisekoi: False Love, Vol. 7 by Naoshi Komi
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt's almost Christmas, but Chitoge's not in a festive mood because her mother, Hana Kirisaki, is visiting Japan for the winter holidays. Chitoge introduces her false boyfriend to her workaholic mom, who then decides to test his mettle—by making him work as her secretary! While laboring away, Raku can’t help but notice the strained relationship between Chitoge and her mother... -
Just the Way You Are by Pepper Basham
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSingle mom, Eisley Barrett, prefers to keep romance safely housed within a centuries-old mystery, but when she travels to England to unearth the secret, an actor with a sordid past offers her reluctant heart a very different type of discovery. Wes Harrison has a past he’s ashamed to confess...Categorized as:
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The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece by Jennifer Beckstrand
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsResourceful Colorado Amish quiltmaker Esther Kiem has her hands full with husband, home, and a baby on the way. But putting her skills to the test for an outspoken niece who’s running for town council is a matchmaking challenge she can’t resist... -
Taken With Trouble (Caught in Chaos) by Jenessa Fayeth
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSerena Cruz. Being taken hostage by a criminal was not on my agenda for the week. The plan was to catch Liam Hawthorne, the billionaire con artist, and finally prove myself and gain the attention of my boss. Liam caught me instead. Forget the bounty, I’m killing him. However, it’s proving a rather difficult task–especially when he convinces me to help him...Categorized as:
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Lucky Left Wing by M.J. Padgett
The Denver Dragons’ team mascot is an enigma, and Finchley Bennett likes it that way. When the gymnast puts on the dragon uniform and performs death-defying stunts in front of huge crowds, it’s the fulfillment of her life’s dream. Keeping her identity a secret is part of the show’s appeal, but it also allows Finchley to do what she loves without her father’s judgment looming over her... -
My Little Monster, Vol. 6 by Robico
VALENTINE CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN Valentine's Day, which is coincidentally Shizuku's birthday, fast approaches and the girls decide to cook up some truelove chocolates for the boys of their desire... -
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Nisekoi: False Love, Vol. 3: What's in a Name? by Naoshi Komi
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt’s hate at first sight. . -
A Taste of Reality by Kimberla Lawson Roby
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsKimberla Lawson Roby returns with another moving and triumphant novel about a woman who, against all odds, battles the most blatant kind of workplace discrimination while dealing with a crumbling marriage and a trusted friend's betrayal.Categorized as:
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Black Diaries by Robert Thier
INGREDIENTS FOR A HAPPILY EVER AFTER:. 1. One feisty heroine (That would be me. Hi, I'm Cassy. ). 2. One deliciously hot hero (I prefer them fresh, not frozen. ). 3. Passionate love (and a big fat pinch of lust! ). 4. Oh, and don't forget the "Till death do us part! ". Please leave stewing for 10 minutes in deadly intrigue, stir, and then serve with hot chili sauce. See? A very simple recipe... -
Beyond the Orange Moon: The Second Book in the Mathews Family Series by Adrienne Frances
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes fate strikes in unexpected ways. .. Lucy Dalton was tired of living a life she didn't want. Charlie Mathews was living the life he always wanted. But one night, fate changes the course of their lives forever. A year later, Lucy and Charlie's paths meet again, igniting a spark that neither can deny. Lucy knows he doesn't remember her, but she's already in too deep... -
Blue Horizons by Kathryn Andrews
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill Ashton. Music is my motivation. I’ve always believed that, because of it, I would be somebody. Somebody to someone, and something to myself. At age four, I picked up my grandfather’s acoustic guitar and, up until three weeks ago, I’ve never put it down. From a single chord to a full arrangement, music fed my soul. I craved it with every fiber of my being, but now, I just don’t know...Categorized as:
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The Relationship Remodel by Callie Thomas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is not a road trip…this is torture. Even after earning my eighteen-month sobriety chip, I’m still a walking disaster. Whenever I get my feet under me, life tackles me to the ground, making sure everyone in Rocosa has a front row seat to the Reese Humiliation Show. So imagine my surprise when my brother entrusts me with one of the most important parts of his wedding—organizing the honeymoon...Categorized as:
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Nisekoi: False Love, Vol. 4: Making Sure by Naoshi Komi
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsLove triangle! Comedic antics! ! Gang warfare? ! You won’t want to miss out on Weekly Shonen Jump's laugh-out-loud feel-good manga series! -
Trouble Never Sleeps by Stephanie Tromly
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHappily Ever After gets a serious makeover in this swoony, non-stop, thrill-ride of a conclusion to the Trouble Is a Friend of Mine trilogy. No one makes getting into trouble look as good as Philip Digby—and he looks good doing it...Categorized as:
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Nisekoi: False Love, Vol. 8: Last Minute by Naoshi Komi
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAs Chitoge gets more and more acclimated to her new life in Japan, she finds herself spending more time with Raku and her newfound friends, most of whom have a crush on Raku as well! But now that it's Valentine's Day, will Chitoge and friends find the nerve to give Raku their homemade chocolates? ! -
Nisekoi: False Love, Vol. 10: Shu's Crush by Naoshi Komi
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRaku notices that his good friend, Shu, is behaving strangely… Could it be that Shu’s in love? ! And should Raku, perhaps the most clueless guy to ever exist, really be the one doling out love advice? Meanwhile, Chitoge’s upcoming birthday brings unexpected trouble! -
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Told You So by Kristen Heitzmann
From the minute Grace Evangeline throws her sweet tea in Devin Bressard’s face, their battle of wits and cross-purposes overtakes their lives. Sassy “angelic” Grace Evangeline will stop at nothing to see her romance novel produced for Broadway. Devin Bressard knows all about the commercial success of Ms. Evangeline’s “novels”—as far from his literary, nerve-striking plays as anything could be...Categorized as:
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The Grand Opening by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhen Peggy McBride moves to Dare Valley, Colorado, the last thing she wants is to meet a man. If she's learned one thing from her divorce, it's that love is a messy business, and as a single mom and the new deputy sheriff, she has her hands full. But when hotel magnate and poker player Mac Maven moves to town, she becomes enthralled by the very last man she would ever consider dating. .Categorized as:
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Nisekoi: False Love, Volume 2 by Naoshi Komi
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsLove triangle! Comedic antics! ! Gang warfare? ! You won’t want to miss out on Weekly Shonen Jump's laugh-out-loud feel-good manga series! -
Nisekoi: False Love, Volume 2 by Naoshi Komi
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsLove triangle! Comedic antics! ! Gang warfare? ! You won’t want to miss out on Weekly Shonen Jump's laugh-out-loud feel-good manga series! -
Dreaming About the Boy Next Door by Sarah Sutton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIs being voted Most Likely To: Never Have Their First Kiss by the popular crowd at school the end of the world? Probably not, but I’m still not convinced. Does it mean that I have to find someone to kiss to ditch myself of the label? No, but I do it anyway. Is choosing my best friend’s twin brother as my first kiss the best choice? Ha, not in the slightest...Categorized as:
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My Favorite Color is Your Something Blue by Eva Austin
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPerfect for fans of Kasie West, this fun, light-hearted, and sweet summer romance book is great for teens, tweens, or anyone. Sometimes, love is messy. The last thing Morgan wants is to spend one of her final weekends before school starts at a wedding in a tiny town in the middle of nowhere. But that’s exactly what she’s doing since her favorite childhood babysitter is getting married... -
My Little Monster, Vol. 4 by Robico
YOU CAN'T HAVE IT ALL Having sorted out her feelings for Haru, Shizuku's got her mind on her studies. However, things get turbulent when Shizuku and Haru's delinquent friend Yamaken start taking the same cram school classes. Haru targets Yamaken as a love rival, and Shizuku could not care less. The New Year approaches bringing new chaos! -
The Secrets of the Starbucks Lovers by Larissa Zageris
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe world’s most popular pop star moonlights as a Girl Detective in THE SECRETS OF THE STARBUCKS LOVERS—a thrilling and illustrated tale that depicts the hilarious (and high fashion) hijinks that ensue when Taylor Swift: Girl Detective takes on the case of a struggling actress receiving threatening messages on her skinny mochas... -
Forever Sheltered by Deanna Roy
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTina would rather sew up her girl parts with dental floss than go on a second date with a man. She's been dumped enough to know not to get attached. But when Dr. Darion Marks comes into her art therapy room to ask a favor for a special patient, Tina recognizes the haunted look he buries beneath his stoic professionalism...Categorized as:
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Red Rover, Red Rover by Perry Elisabeth Kirkpatrick
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe's a spy, and he needs her help. .. Emily Abbott is working hard as a coffee barista in downtown Phoenix, keeping one eye on her tiny college fund and the other on the mysterious new guy with his profound lack of coffee-making skills. Just when she thinks they might be getting the hang of working together, she's abruptly thrust into his world of espionage and danger... -
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Stick in the Mud Meets Spontaneity by Rachael Anderson
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHome for the summer, Samantha Kinsey steps into her role as nanny for her two favorite little charges. But when she realizes she'll be playing chauffeur more than playmate, her summer outlook quickly turns from fun to bleak. That is, until she meets Colten McCoy--a genuine, hard-working cowboy, who's as set in his ways as he is handsome... -
The Wife Maker: The Husband Maker, Book 3 by Karey White
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCharlotte has spent years as the husband maker, sending every guy she dates off to enjoy marital bliss with the next girl he dates. But things have now changed, and she's determined to use her husband-maker abilities one last time--on herself. And she finally knows exactly who she wants... -
Clarity 2 by Loretta Lost
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsHelen Winters was living a lonely existence when the charming Dr. Liam Larson coaxed her out of solitude with the promise of healing her sightless eyes. She was hopeful at the prospect of gaining vision for the first time and being reunited with her family. She was also growing somewhat fond of the persuasive young doctor... -
Nisekoi: False Love, Vol. 9: Kamikaze by Naoshi Komi
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRaku’s crush, Kosaki Onodera, has a younger sister—Haru! She’s determined to protect Kosaki from what she perceives to be Raku’s playboy ways. Meanwhile, assassin Paula joins Haru’s class with a secret mission in mind—to set up Raku with fellow assassin Tsugumi! -
Second Chances 101 by Donna K. Weaver
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Ripple Effect Romance Novella. Thirty-seven year old Francie Davis, a recent widow and empty nester, gets to attend college at last. She’s sure her luck has changed when she also lands a job on campus that will pay her tuition, as administrative assistant to a history professor. When her handsome new boss yells at her on the first day of work, Francie worries she will never be good enough... -
Twist of Fate by Rachael Anderson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings**This story was first published in the All I Want holiday romance anthology**. When a postcard meant for Kenzie winds up in Ty's mailbox, Ty's faced with a decision...
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