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Spy x Family, Vol. 4 by Tatsuya Endo
Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world...Categorized as:
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![Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 1 by Bisco Hatori]()
Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 1 by Bisco Hatori
In this screwball romantic comedy, Haruhi, a poor girl at a rich kids' school, is forced to repay an $80,000 debt by working for the school's swankiest, all-male club—as a boy! There, she discovers just how wealthy the six members are and how different the rich are from everybody else. .Categorized as:
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![Ouran High School Host Club Box Set by Bisco Hatori]()
Ouran High School Host Club Box Set by Bisco Hatori
The complete best-selling series, now in a value-priced box set. Reads R to L (Japanese style) for teen audiences... -
![The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 4 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga]()
The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 4 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
MAOMAO STUMBLES ONTO AN EVEN BIGGER MYSTERY. .. The trail of the garden banquet leads Maomao to the Garnet Palace! Aiming to uncover the identity and motives of the culprit who nearly succeeded in turning the festivities into a tragedy, the young apothecary-turned-lady's maid temporarily takes up there at Jinshi's behest...Categorized as:
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![Silent Night by Robert Thier]()
Silent Night by Robert Thier
A dark night. An even darker mission. Mr Rikkard Ambrose is stalking the wintry alleys of London, doing something he has never done before. .. But does he do it for himself - or is it a sacrifice for someone special? This tale tells the story of an extraordinary moment in the relationship of Lilly Linton and Rikkard Ambrose... -
![The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang]()
The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
Paris, at the dawn of the modern age:. Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride—or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone...Categorized as:
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![Skip Beat!, Vol. 02 by Yoshiki Nakamura, Tomo Kimura]()
Skip Beat!, Vol. 02 by Yoshiki Nakamura, Tomo Kimura
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight! Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![Longshadow by Olivia Atwater]()
Longshadow by Olivia Atwater
Proper Regency ladies are not supposed to become magicians—but Miss Abigail Wilder is far from proper. Abigail Wilder’s father may be the Lord Sorcier of England, but that does not mean that society is willing to accept her as a magician... -
![Defend the Dawn by Brigid Kemmerer]()
Defend the Dawn by Brigid Kemmerer
New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer continues her electrifying series with more intrigue, romance, and heart-stopping adventure. The kingdom of Kandala narrowly avoided catastrophe, but the embers of revolution still simmer. While King Harristan seeks a new way to lead, Tessa and Prince Corrick attempt to foster unity between rebels and royals... -
![Destroy the Day by Brigid Kemmerer]()
Destroy the Day by Brigid Kemmerer
Left for dead, but desperate to survive . . . they have one last chance to save their kingdom. Prince Corrick is out of options. Held captive by the vicious Oren Crane, he’s desperate to reunite with Tessa, but will need to ally with the rebel leader Lochlan, who until now wished him dead. An unlikely but deadly pair, Corrick and Lochlan must plot their next moves carefully... -
![Ten Thousand Stitches by Olivia Atwater]()
Ten Thousand Stitches by Olivia Atwater
Regency housemaid Euphemia Reeves has acquired a faerie godfather. Unfortunately, he has no idea what he's doing. Euphemia Reeves has most inconveniently fallen in love with Mr Benedict Ashbrooke. Housemaids do not marry gentlemen, of course. .. but a faerie named Lord Blackthorn is only too eager to help Effie win Mr Benedict's heart regardless...Categorized as:
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![The Stolen Princess by Kortney Keisel]()
The Stolen Princess by Kortney Keisel
She's falling for a man she hates. He's betting on her trust. Princess Mykaleen Adler would do anything to save her dying father. But, when she's kidnapped by a rival kingdom's commander, her devotion wavers. Developing feelings for her enemy could destroy her future and her kingdom. Unless her charming captor is the one person telling her the truth...Categorized as:
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![Thorn Kissed and Silver Chains by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare]()
Thorn Kissed and Silver Chains by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare
A continuation in the world of Honey and Ice . . . with new characters, new loves, new enemies . . . Underhill is my ruthless mother. Her realm is my deadly home. The brutal creatures here are both foe and friend. But the group of fae that just attacked me? They’re all foe. Dragged from my game of hide-and-seek with a dragon, and my home of twenty-one years, I’m thrust into a weak, ugly realm...Categorized as:
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![Soot and Slipper by Kate Stradling]()
Soot and Slipper by Kate Stradling
Eugenie lives in isolation on her father’s estate, with only her elegant stepmother and two stepsisters for company. When the crown of Jacondria announces a series of royal masquerades, she yearns to go. However, her stepsisters’ fortunes hinge on them finding wealthy husbands, and Eugenie doesn't want to interfere with their odds. Enter a mischievous fairy who has other plans...Categorized as:
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![I Hope This Doesn’t Find You by Ann Liang]()
I Hope This Doesn’t Find You by Ann Liang
Snarky and romantic, I Hope This Doesn't Find You is Never Have I Ever meets To All the Boys if Lara Jean wrote hate emails instead of love letters. Sadie Wen is perfect on school captain, valedictorian, and a "pleasure to have in class. " It’s not easy, but she has a trick to keep her model-student smile plastered on her face at all she channels all her frustrations into her email drafts... -
![Agatha H and the Voice of the Castle by Phil Foglio, Kaja Foglio]()
Agatha H and the Voice of the Castle by Phil Foglio, Kaja Foglio
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAirships! Imposters! Mad science! Agatha Heterodyne is the last heir to the Maddest of Mad Scientist families, and now she's returning to her ancestral home, the warped little town of Mechanicsburg, to claim her inheritance. Unfortunately, it turns out that she's not the only one with that idea in mind... -
![Agatha H and the Clockwork Princess by Phil Foglio, Kaja Foglio]()
Agatha H and the Clockwork Princess by Phil Foglio, Kaja Foglio
Intrigue Subterfuge Circus Folk In a time when the Industrial Revolution has escalated into all-out warfare, mad science rules the world. .. with mixed success. With the help of Krosp, Emperor of All Cats, Agatha has escaped from the massive airship known as Castle Wulfenbach... -
![The Sun and the Starmaker by Rachel Griffin]()
The Sun and the Starmaker by Rachel Griffin
There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world. .. and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches comes a whimsical and sweeping romantic fantasy. Nestled deep in the snowy mountains of the Lost Range, the village of Reverie is a small miracle... -
![The Darkness Within Us by Tricia Levenseller]()
The Darkness Within Us by Tricia Levenseller
Chrysantha Stathos has won. By hiding her intelligence and ambition behind the mask of a beautiful air-headed girl, she has gathered important secrets, earned her father’s constant care, and become a wealthy duchess—all by age nineteen. Now, she is only one elderly, dying duke away from having all the freedom, money, and safety she’s ever wanted. Or so she thought...Categorized as:
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![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 1 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 1 by Aka Akasaka
As leaders of their prestigious academy’s student council, Kaguya and Miyuki are the elite of the elite! But it’s lonely at the top… Luckily for them, they’ve fallen in love! There’s just one problem—they both have too much pride to admit it. And so begins the daily scheming to get the object of their affection to confess their romantic feelings first…. Love is a war you win by losing.Categorized as:
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![Deathmark by Kate Stradling]()
Deathmark by Kate Stradling
Purple spur and silver thread,. Waste away until you’re dead. Necromancers infest the land of Alderyth, fueling a dark plague that always kills its victims. For Nell, it’s more than a story told by travelers. The deathmark claimed her family and fated her to a life of servitude. When a battered old hag collapses in her arms, suspicion swirls through her fear-governed town...Categorized as:
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![Huntsmen And Hoods by Laura Greenwood]()
Huntsmen And Hoods by Laura Greenwood
Red's always wanted to be one of the Huntsmen. .. As one of the only women ever to gain entry into the elusive Huntsmen, Red has more to prove than anyone else. But nothing is going to stop her, not even the ex-boyfriend who she didn't realise would be there. One trip into the forest is all she needs to learn who she can trust. So long as she comes back. . -
![See You in My 19th Life, Vol. 1 by Lee Hey, 이혜]()
See You in My 19th Life, Vol. 1 by Lee Hey, 이혜
Jieum Ban has a secret―she can remember the memories of her previous lives. .. all 18 of them! This means she retains past knowledge, skills, and most importantly, the bonds with the people she cares about. Guided by the bittersweet memories of her last life, Jieum sets out to rekindle the love that was cut short by her tragic death...Categorized as:
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![Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden]()
Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWhen Persephone Lancaster receives a marriage proposal from the ill-tempered Duke of Kielder, she refuses, and then reconsiders. The obscene sum of money he's offering Persephone would save her family from ruin. With her characteristic optimism, she travels to the far reaches of Northumberland to wed a greatly feared stranger... -
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![Shadows and Shade by Amanda Cashure]()
Shadows and Shade by Amanda Cashure
Shadows and Shade is a full-length Young Adult Why-Choose fantasy with a romantic subplot. "I was a beta reader for this and the next three books, so let me just tell you now, you’re going to be falling for Shade, you’re going to love the smart ass, independent, strong-willed character that she is and you’re going to need more and more of her and the guys! " ~ Tonya Thomas...Categorized as:
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![The Wycherleys by Annaliese Avery]()
The Wycherleys by Annaliese Avery
Fall head over broomstick in love with this swoon-worthy, witchy romantic fantasy, perfect for fans of Twin Crowns, Divine Rivals and Stephanie Garber. For the Kingdom. For the magic. And for love . . . Seventeen-year-old Aurelia Wycherley is entering her debutante season as a witch. Aurelia should be excited about finding the perfect match to tether her magic to...Categorized as:
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![Christmas With The Elf King by Lenore Stutznegger]()
Christmas With The Elf King by Lenore Stutznegger
A Deal with the Elf King meets a Hallmark Christmas Movie in this cozy romantic fantasy featuring a handsome brooding Elf King, a quirky human baker, and delightful baking magic. They said the Elf King had lived a thousand years. They said he was the most beautiful creature anyone had ever beheld. They said he took whatever he wanted. And Noelle was no exception...Categorized as:
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![Royal Decoy (Fate of Eyrinthia) by Heather Frost]()
Royal Decoy (Fate of Eyrinthia) by Heather Frost
A SERVANT blackmailed into becoming a princess’s decoy. A BODYGUARD determined to keep her alive. A PRINCE forced to execute his father’s brutal laws. A PRISONER used to keep him compliant. A WORLD on the brink of war. In one horrible night, Clare goes from kitchen maid to royal decoy. She has three months to become the princess's perfect double so she can ensure her betrothal to an enemy prince... -
![Otomen, Vol. 2 by Aya Kanno]()
Otomen, Vol. 2 by Aya Kanno
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAsuka Masamune is a guy who loves girly things--sewing, knitting, making cute stuffed animals and reading shojo comics. But in a world where boys are expected to act manly, Asuka must hide his beloved hobbies and play the part of a masculine jock instead. Ryo Miyakozuka, on the other hand, is a girl who can't sew or bake a cake to save her life...Categorized as:
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![For Love and Honor by Jody Hedlund]()
For Love and Honor by Jody Hedlund
Lady Sabine is harboring a skin blemish, one, that if revealed, could cause her to be branded as a witch, put her life in danger, and damage her chances of making a good marriage. After all, what nobleman would want to marry a woman so flawed? Sir Bennet is returning home to protect his family from an imminent attack by neighboring lords who seek repayment of debts...Categorized as:
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![Once Upon A Rose by Gabrielle Landi]()
Once Upon A Rose by Gabrielle Landi
A cursed lord, a feisty librarian, and their disguised pet dragon. Being the first librarian in their small town is everything Beatrice Montgomery has ever dreamed of–except no one in town knows what to make of her, or the library. But spending her days surrounded by books is an occupation beyond her wildest dreams, and she'll do whatever it takes to make the library a success... -
![The Deadliest Wish by Pavla Leitgebova]()
The Deadliest Wish by Pavla Leitgebova
A frozen heart made him an emperor. A prophecy made him a murderer. It's foretold that the only way to end the centuries-old war is by killing the holy emperor Akim Anslav. But the young royal has never learned to accept his role as history's martyr. Hunted by friends and foes alike, he has grown to resent Fates and the mysterious hero they have chosen to be his executioner...Categorized as:
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![Stealing Thunder by Alina Boyden]()
Stealing Thunder by Alina Boyden
Protecting her identity means life or death in this immersive epic fantasy inspired by the Mughal Empire. In a different life, under a different name, Razia Khan was raised to be the Crown Prince of Nizam, the most powerful kingdom in Daryastan. Born with the soul of a woman, she ran away at a young age to escape her father’s hatred and live life true to herself... -
![Midnight Ruin by Moira Kane]()
Midnight Ruin by Moira Kane
After fleeing the Black Estate and the man that broke her heart, Elsie finds herself in the crosshairs of religious fanatics. They’re fed up with greedy Kings and corrupt courts, and they want retribution. The wicked must be punished. A smart woman would leave when she’s given the chance, but escaping would mean leaving her little sister behind—again. Conflict becomes chaos and Elsie is trapped... -
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![If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy]()
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy
After having just graduated with a degree in shoe design, and trying to get her feet on the ground, Cindy is working for her stepmother, who happens to be the executive producer of America's favorite reality show, Before Midnight... -
![Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor]()
Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor
For fans of Caraval and The Night Circus, this decadent and darkly enchanting YA fantasy, set against the backdrop of a Belle Époque-inspired hotel, follows seventeen-year-old Jani as she uncovers the deeply disturbing secrets of the legendary Hotel Magnifique. All her life, Jani has dreamed of Elsewhere...Categorized as:
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![The Princess Companion: A Retelling of The Princess and the Pea by Melanie Cellier]()
The Princess Companion: A Retelling of The Princess and the Pea by Melanie Cellier
One dark and stormy night, lost and alone, Alyssa finds herself knocking on the door of a castle. After a lifetime spent in the deep forest, Alyssa has no idea what to expect on the other side. What she finds is two unruly young princesses and one very handsome prince. When Alyssa accepts the job of Princess Companion she knows her life will change... -
![Nexus Academy: First Blood by Callie Madden]()
Nexus Academy: First Blood by Callie Madden
Four immortal warriors. One human girl. A prophecy that will either unite Heaven and Hell. .. or destroy them both. When Celine's moment of compassion triggers ancient symbols to burn into her palms, the worldwide blackout that follows isn't an accident—it's an awakening. Suddenly, the museum clerk who sends every spare dollar to her disabled father becomes the most hunted human on Earth...Categorized as:
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![Crown of Oblivion by Julie Eshbaugh]()
Crown of Oblivion by Julie Eshbaugh
Astrid is the surrogate for Princess Renya, which means she bears the physical punishment if Renya steps out of line. Astrid has no choice—she and her family are Outsiders, the lower class of people without magic and without citizenship. But there is a way out of this life—competing in the deadly Race of Oblivion...Categorized as:
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