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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... -
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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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![Skip Beat!, Vol. 01 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat!, Vol. 01 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsKyoko always thought that Sho, whose family took her in when she was small, was her prince charming. However, when Sho heads for Tokyo to make it big as a musician, Kyoko goes with him and has to quit high school to support his dream. But soon, being in the big city makes Kyoko realize that she has show business ambitions of her own!Categorized as:
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My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 6 by Shinichi Fukuda
Rated: 4.42 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... -
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![My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 8 by Shinichi Fukuda]()
My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 8 by Shinichi Fukuda
Rated: 4.45 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. Is there a light at the end of his tunnel of nerves and anxiety? !Categorized as:
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Kodocha: Sana's Stage, Vol. 01 by Miho Obana
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsTake one young actress used to getting her way, add a handful of ruthless bullies, some humorous twists, and a plastic toy hammer, and you've got the recipe for one crazy story Kodocha follows the antics of Sana, a spoiled 11-year-old TV star, and Hayama, a 6th grade Machiavelli who terrorizes both his teachers and his classmates...Categorized as:
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Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 1 by Tomoko Ninomiya
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether. Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame... -
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Broken Hill Honor by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsBeing with Tora Roberts has been nothing but a wild ride, one I never want to get off. At twelve, I knew I loved her. By seventeen, I’d made her life a living hell. She hated me. She stole my heart completely at eighteen. And now at twenty-six, she still hasn’t given it back, and what’s more, I don’t want her to. It’s about time I make her mine…. Officially... -
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The Wallflower, Vol. 10 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsOUT OF THE DARKNESS. Poor Kyohei is cursed . . . no, not by the devil or evil spirits. Not even by the dark, macabre Sunako, the girl he and his three pals have been trying to transform into a demure lady. Kyohei is cursed by his own good looks. When Sunako rejects him for being too good-looking, Kyohei runs way... -
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What's a Girl Gotta Do? by Holly Bourne
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsHOW TO START A FEMINIST REVOLUTION:. 1. Call out anything that is unfair on one gender. 2. Don't call out the same thing twice (so you can sleep and breathe). 3. Always try to keep it funny. 4. Don't let anything slide. Even when you start to break. .. Lottie's determined to change the world with her #Vagilante vlog. Shame the trolls have other ideas. ..Categorized as:
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The Wallflower, Vol. 11 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA DATE WORSE THAN DEATH. Determined to turn goth loner Sunako into a real lady, and frustrated by their lack of progress, the guys persuade a reluctant Kyohei to take Sunako out on her first date. Now they just have to convince Sunako, who equates dating with suicide. They trick Sunako by promising her VIP seats at a pro-wrestling death match (the operative word being death)... -
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The Wallflower, Vol. 4 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA BACHELORETTE WITH BANGS. Four gorgeous yet determined guys are still struggling to turn their reluctant, homely housemate Sunako into a proper lady. So far, the dreamy quartet have miraculously managed to cover up Sunako’s total lack of progress from their landlady, Sunako’s aunt, who is eager to see results... -
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The Wallflower, Vol. 6 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTHE STORY BEHIND THE STORY. How did four of Japan’s hottest guys end up living in the same magnificent mansion? The shocking revelations continue! And whatever happened to the idea of giving Sunako a major makeover? If the foursome wants to remain in their luxurious surroundings, they need to follow through on the original agreement... -
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The Wallflower, Vol. 20 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPRINCESS SUNAKO? Sunako is a great cook, but her croissant recipe needs help. Luckily, the landlady happens to know a royal family famous for its master bakers. Sunako and the gang are whisked off to the small kingdom of Grimmel, but the landlady has ulterior The young prince of Grimmel is looking for a bride, and his tastes are almost as morbid as Sunako’s... -
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Special A, Vol. 1 by Maki Minami
Her whole life, Hikari Hanazono has been consumed with the desire to win against her school rival, Kei Takishima--at anything. He always comes out on top no matter what he does, and Hikari is determined to do whatever it takes to beat this guy! At age 6 Hikari lost to Kei in an impromptu wrestling match... -
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The Wallflower, Vol. 5 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMEET THE PARENTS. Sunako Nakahara and her four handsome housemates are enjoying their glamorous lifestyle at her aunt’s mansion–until Sunako’s father makes a surprise appearance... -
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Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge Vol.6 [In Japanese] by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsYamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge. -
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The Wallflower, Vol. 3 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA BEAUTIFUL MIND . . . MAYBE. A fabulous foursome of gorgeous guys may live in a magnificent mansion for free, but only if they can turn Sunako, the horror-movie-obsessed, fashion-illiterate niece of the owner, into a proper lady. Oh, and did the aunt mention that Sunako needs to get good grades, too? Sunako must achieve an average above 80 percent, or the deal’s off... -
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The Wallflower, Vol. 25 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAfter the gorgeous Kyohei kisses her, the anxious and awkward Sunako becomes convinced that it was harassment. She gets revenge by putting a curse on Kyohei, but when he becomes severely ill, it appears that her curse went too far... -
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The Wallflower, Vol. 8 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsTHE GHOULISH GRANNY. Four of Japan’s most gorgeous guys have the near-impossible task of turning goth-loner Sunako into a lady. When they find Sunako all dressed up and ready for a night on the town, the guys think their luck may have finally changed. Hoping to catch a glimpse of Sunako’s date, the quartet follow her out the door... -
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The Wallflower 7 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsPAPA? MAMA? Four of Japan’s hottest guys are doing their best in their mission to turn dark, macabre Sunako into a dainty young woman. Gorgeous Ranmaru is famous for his smooth way with the ladies... -
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The Wallflower, Vol. 9 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA MATCH MADE IN HELL. Four of Japan’s hottest guys are struggling (in elegant surroundings) with the biggest challenge of their lives . . . transforming the geeky goth, Sunako, into a delicate lady. When Sunako’s auntie–and the guys’s landlady–arrives unannounced, she finds Sunako enjoying a slasher flick in the darkest recesses of her room... -
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The Wallflower 21 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSAVE SUNAKO! The rumor is spreading that Kyohei and Sunako are an item, and many jealous women are out for blood. Their target? An unsuspecting Sunako, who now can't even go to the store without endangering herself. Kyohei is oblivious until his friends convince him to protect Sunako... -
![My Dress-Up Darling 10 by Shinichi Fukuda]()
My Dress-Up Darling 10 by Shinichi Fukuda
Rated: 4.25 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... -
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![The Consequence of Revenge by Rachel Van Dyken]()
The Consequence of Revenge by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAfter losing his best friend to another guy, the notoriously too-confident Max Emory suddenly feels lost. He may have devastatingly good looks, an abundance of charm, and a claim to one of the biggest hotel empires around, but he has no ambition anymore. So when his fed-up friends decide they’ve had enough of his moping, they sign him up to be the next bachelor on the reality series Love Island... -
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The Wallflower, Vol. 13 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsCURSE OF THE DIAMOND. Sunako just wants to remain in seclusion inside her dark room, but glam Auntie has other plans and drags her niece to a party. Upon arrival, Sunako takes refuge in an empty coffin, where she finds a diamond. Imagine morbid Sunako’s delight when she learns the jewel is cursed! -
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The Wallflower 18 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRED LIGHT RENDEZVOUS. The Nakahara mansion is under construction, and the entire gang is being put up at a fancy five-star hotel. Except, of course, for Sunako and Kyohei, who just can’t handle living in the lap of luxury. They opt instead for a tiny apartment, but they can barely afford the rent... -
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The Wallflower, Vol. 12 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsOUT OF THE DARKNESS? Mori High’s annual school festival is fast approaching, and Sunako’s class is gearing up to perform a cosplay café. Sunako’s roomies, the four hottest guys in Japan, are shocked when Sunako leaves the dark recesses of her room and heads out shopping with a gaggle of high school girls... -
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The Wallflower 19 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGHOST OF THE PAST. Sunako’s auntie, the landlady, lost her one true love years ago, but is death really forever? When the landlady visits the mansion, Ranmaru, the notorious playboy, begins to act strange. In fact, he’s behaving just like the landlady’s deceased husband. There’s only one explanation: Ranmaru’s been possessed by the ghost of the landlady’s long-ago love... -
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The Wallflower 17 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsUNEXPECTED ROOMIES. Just when Sunako and the four hottest guys in Japan had finally gotten used to living together, their landlady springs a shocking surprise: She’s going to remodel the mansion and they’ll be temporarily relocated to a luxury hotel. Now Sunako and the guys are living it up in a gorgeous five-star pleasure palace–exactly the type of place Sunako can’t stand... -
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The Wallflower 16 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA LADY AT LAST? The four hottest boys in Japan have just one goal: Turn the goth-girl Sunako into a true lady. And suddenly they’re making progress! First, Sunako ventures out on a shopping trip to one of Tokyo’s trendiest neighborhoods (very un-Sunako). Then she gets super-excited about Valentine’s Day (even more un-Sunako)... -
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The Wallflower 15 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsREMEMBER ME? It may be hard to believe, but Sunako was once a typical junior high school girl. She hung out with her girlfriends and talked about boys. But when the guy she had a crush on told her she was ugly, Sunako turned her back on the world. Now there's going to be a reunion at school, and guess who will be there? You guessed it . . -
![My Dress-Up Darling 09 by Shinichi Fukuda]()
My Dress-Up Darling 09 by Shinichi Fukuda
Rated: 4.19 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. . -
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The Wallflower 9 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA MATCH MADE IN HELL. Four of Japan’s hottest guys are struggling (in elegant surroundings) with the biggest challenge of their lives . . . transforming the geeky goth, Sunako, into a delicate lady. When Sunako’s auntie–and the guys’s landlady–arrives unannounced, she finds Sunako enjoying a slasher flick in the darkest recesses of her room... -
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![Black Diaries by Robert Thier]()
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... -
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The Wallflower 14 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSTORMY WEATHER. When a sudden storm traps goth chick Sunako and super-hot Kyohei in the basement, Sunako is ecstatic. Not because she can use the opportunity to get closer to such a cute guy, but because she can’t wait to explore the deepest, dankest recesses of the mansion! Even when hunger sets in, and the chance for survival seems slim, Sunako is thrilled... -
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Two Like Me and You by Chad Alan Gibbs
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsEdwin Green's ex-girlfriend is famous. We're talking cover-of-every-tabloid-in-the-grocery-store-line famous. She dumped Edwin one year ago on what he refers to as Black Saturday, and in hopes of winning her back, he's spent the last twelve months trying to become famous himself. It hasn't gone well...Categorized as:
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![Girls with Bad Reputations by Xio Axelrod]()
Girls with Bad Reputations by Xio Axelrod
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAll her life, Kayla heard the same Don't be so loud. Don't act so wild. Don't take up so much space. Now she's the beating heart of an up-and-coming rock band…and the whole world is going to know her name. Once upon a time, the pressure to be the perfect daughter nearly broke Kayla Whitman... -
![The Queen B* Strikes Back by Crista McHugh]()
The Queen B* Strikes Back by Crista McHugh
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAlexis Wyndham isn’t quite sure what to think about her “friendship” with star quarterback, Brett Pederson. Sure, he has more intelligence than the entire football team combined. Not to mention that fact he’s a great kisser. When he asks her to help him with his college admission essays, she isn’t sure if he’s doing it to spend more time with her or if he’s just using her for her brains...Categorized as:
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![The Queen B* and the Homecoming King by Crista McHugh]()
The Queen B* and the Homecoming King by Crista McHugh
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Queen B*, Alexis Wyndham, has only three rules when it comes to dating the star quarterback, Brett 1. No obligations to spend every waking moment with each other. 2. No public displays of affection while at Eastline High. 3. And absolutely, under no circumstances, will she ever go to the Homecoming dance...Categorized as:
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![Every Night by Lexy Timms]()
Every Night by Lexy Timms
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsUSA Today Bestselling Author, Lexy Timms, delivers a beautiful tale about a young man who finds love in the least expected place. I loved this man with every fiber of my being and with every atom that vibrated to bring my body to life. Bryan McBride is a disappointment to his parents. Doesn’t matter he’s a successful architect and that in his spare time he builds homes for the homeless...Categorized as:
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![The Bride Wore Size 12 by Meg Cabot]()
The Bride Wore Size 12 by Meg Cabot
Heather Wells is used to having her cake and eating it too, but this time her cake just might be cooked. Her wedding cake, that is. With her upcoming nuptials to PI Cooper Cartwright only weeks away, Heather's already stressed...Categorized as:
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![Hard Lesson by Savannah Skye]()
Hard Lesson by Savannah Skye
Rock star Dev Lachlan loves the ladies and, even better? The ladies love him. He’s got it all. Money pouring in, and a super hot band on the rise. Everything is coming up roses and he’s all about paying it forward. So when his best friend and bandmate’s younger sister asks him for a favor, he doesn’t hesitate. Until he realizes what she’s asking for...Categorized as:
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The Wallflower Vol. 35 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSUNAKO THE SCALLYWAG... -
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The Wallflower Vol. 36 by Tomoko Hayakawa
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFEMME FINALE. The mad dash to ladyhood for horror-girl Sunako and her dazzlingly beautiful boys draws to a close in their last adventure... -
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Unreal by Riley Moreno
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRiley Moreno’s First Thriller Series takes you on a whirlwind of an emotional roller coaster ride. When an innocent road trip takes a dark turn, two young women will end up fighting for their lives. To celebrate her college graduation, Julie Edwards and her best friend, Kim, take off on a road trip across the country...Categorized as:
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![Murder on a School Night by Kate Weston]()
Murder on a School Night by Kate Weston
Rated: 3.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA hilarious murder mystery–rom-com from author and comedian Kate Weston investigates the sinister side of social media when bullying turns bloody—and a string of classmate deaths by menstrual cup and sanitary pad sets amateur sleuth Kerry hot on the trail of a menstrual murderer. Perfect for fans of Truly Devious and Fleabag. There’s never a good time to find a dead body, sure... -
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Gossip Girl, Psycho Killer by Cecily von Ziegesar
Rated: 3.39 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWelcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I live, go to school, play, and sleep-sometimes with each other. It's a luxe life, but someone's got to live it . . . until they die... -
![Enter Title Here by Rahul Kanakia]()
Enter Title Here by Rahul Kanakia
Rated: 3.33 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsI'm your protagonist-Reshma Kapoor-and if you have the free time to read this book, then you're probably nothing like me. Reshma is a college counselor's dream. She's the top-ranked senior at her ultra-competitive Silicon Valley high school, with a spotless academic record and a long roster of extracurriculars...Categorized as:
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