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I received these in the mail this week.
For Review:
Black Bird, Vol. 17 Paperback
A mythical, paranormal romance that has sold through over 280,000 copies in the U.S.
There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. But she is the bride of demon prophecy, and her blood grants incredible powers, her flesh immortality. Now the demon realm is fighting over the right to her hand or her life!
Despite knowing that it spells her doom, Misao is determined to bear her child. But her insistence on enjoying her last days to the fullest only fuels Kyo’s determination to save her. Kyo is so desperate for answers that he’s even willing to listen to his father’s wild ideas, although though they might put Misao as far beyond his reach as death would.
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen plus audiences.
Demon Love Spell, Vol. 4 Paperback
A supernatural romance by the creator of Ai Ore! and Sensual Phrase
Miko is a shrine maiden who has never had much success at seeing or banishing spirits. Then she meets Kagura, a sexy demon who feeds off women's feelings of passion and love. Kagura’s insatiable appetite has left many girls at school brokenhearted, so Miko casts a spell to seal his powers. Surprisingly the spell works — sort of — but now Kagura is after her!
Shrine maiden Miko has sealed the powers of the sexy incubus Kagura, who has vowed to protect her. An incubus even more handsome than Kagura comes to take him to task for not using his powers on Miko. Miko finds herself succumbing immediately to the spell of this powerful demon — who turns out to be Kagura's father?
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen plus audiences.
Devil and Her Love Song, Vol. 11 (A Devil and Her Love Song) Paperback
A moving coming-of-age story that showcases a fierce, dynamic heroine who speaks her mind.
Meet Maria Kawai — she’s gorgeous and whip-smart, a girl who seems to have it all. But when she unleashes her sharp tongue, it’s no wonder some consider her to be the very devil! Maria’s difficult ways even get her kicked out of an elite school, but this particular fall may actually turn out to be her saving grace.
Maria finally gets to be with her beloved Shin, but her mysterious in ability to speak continues to haunt her. Because the cause may be related to her past, she decides to go to Yokosuka, the town she grew up in. What life-changing surprises await her there?
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen audiences.
Voice Over!: Seiyu Academy, Vol. 1 Paperback
A new series by the author of the best-selling S•A!
Hime Kino’s dream is to one day do voice acting like her hero Sakura Aoyama from the Lovely?Blazer anime, and getting accepted to the prestigious Holly Academy’s voice actor department is the first step in the right direction! But Hime’s gruff voice has earned her the scorn of teachers and students alike. Hime will not let that stand unchallenged. She’ll show everyone that she is too a voice acting princess, whether they like it or not!!
To make matters worse, Sakura’s grouchy son, Senri, is in Hime’s class, and he seems determined to stomp on her dreams. He even has the nerve to call Lovely? Blazer stupid! But Hime won’t be deterred by naysayers, her new nickname (“Gorilla Princess”), or even getting demoted to the Stragglers group. She’s ready to shine, and nothing is going to stand in her way!
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen audiences.
Happy Marriage?!, Vol. 2 Paperback
A working-girl romance
In order to help her father, Chiwa Takanashi agrees to an arranged marriage with the company president, Hokuto Mamiya — a man she doesn’t know — at the request of Hokuto’s grandfather. Chiwa believes the arrangement isn’t binding, but her new partner seems to think otherwise. Can two strangers living together find their way to a happy marriage?!
Chiwa Takanashi has married a total stranger — company president Hokuto Mamiya — to get her father out of debt. Hokuto has pledged fidelity to her, but then the tabloids break the news of him dating a famous actress. Though Hokuto has denied having an affair, Chiwa starts confiding her worries to Yu Yagami, a handsome new company recruit. Is the contract they signed the only thing holding their marriage together?
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences.
Midnight Secretary, Vol. 1 Paperback
Mad Men meets Vampire Diaries
Kaya Satozuka prides herself on being an excellent secretary and a consummate professional, so she doesn’t even bat an eye when she’s reassigned to the office of her company’s difficult director, Kyohei Touma. He’s as prickly — and hot — as rumors paint him, but Kaya is unfazed until she discovers that he’s a vampire!!
Kaya quickly accustoms herself to scheduling his “dinner dates” and working odd hours, but can she handle it when Kyohei’s smoldering gaze starts turning her way?!
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences.
Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura , Vol. 11 Paperback
A supernatural fantasy from the bestselling creator of Full Moon and The Gentlemen’s Alliance+!
Sakura is the granddaughter of a mysterious moon princess who slew demons with her Blood Cherry Blossom sword. All her life Sakura has been forbidden to look at the full moon without knowing why. Then one night, unhappy over her impending marriage, Sakura gazes up at the moon, only to see a demon attacking her.
Kohaku follows Hayate into the woods and finds him there with Rurijo. Enju also witnesses the clandestine meeting and confronts Rurijo about her betrayal. Rurijo, now abandoned by Enju, vows to kill Princess Sakura.
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen audiences.
Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 11 Paperback
A New York Times’ bestseller with gorgeous, eye-catching art and a romantic storyline that’s addicting to read.
Princess Nakaba of Senan is forced to marry Prince Caesar of the enemy country Belquat, tantamount to becoming a hostage. While Caesar is pleasing to the eye, he is also selfish and possessive, telling Nakaba outright: “You are my property.” With only her attendant Loki at her side, Nakaba must find a way to cope with her hostile surroundings, her fake marriage and a mysterious power!
Princess Nakaba of Senan and Prince Caesar of Belquat only married each other for the sake of peace between their two warring countries, yet the two find themselves drawn to each other. As political forces threaten to tear their world apart, and with Caesar’s departure to Belquat, the couple separates.
Now Nakaba must navigate the treacherous court of Senan by herself, including deciding how to handle her new husband, Prince Adel! Will Nakaba be able to use her Arcana of Time power to take control of Senan?
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen audiences.
Yaoi:
Sleeping Moon, Vol. 2 Paperback
While investigating a curse that brings an early death to his family’s direct male descendants, Akihiko experiences a time slip into the Meiji Period. There he meets Eitaro, a student also trying to solve the same mystery. The two men grow close, but the nearer Akihiko gets to the truth, the more his body seems to fade away. Will solving the mystery of the curse mean his future self will cease to exist? And what of his feelings for Eitaro? The curtain closes on this romantic tale of time travel, ancient curses, and mystery!
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences.
Tableau Numero 20 Paperback
A collection of short stories from one of the most critically esteemed authors in the genre.
Ten years ago, while still a student, Maurice stumbled across an illustration in an artist's sketchbook that instantly captivated him. A drawing of a beautiful youth with sad, gentle eyes, an expression that spoke of love and forgiveness. Now settled into his successful career as an art restoration expert, Maurice is shocked by the sudden appearance of a young man who looks exactly like the one in the drawing. Who, in fact, insists that he is the one in the drawing. A collection of short stories by the incomparable est em.
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences.
The Man of Tango Paperback
Tango meets dirty dancing in this tale of love on the dance floor.
Although hailed as “The Man of Tango,” Angie has never truly felt the deep, fiery passion of the dance until he met Hiro, a half-Latin, half-Japanese dancer who’s in no way interested in men.
Slowly, Hiro finds himself drawn to the Latin dancer and the seductive beat of the tango, opening his body and soul to their smoldering heat. The revised special edition of Tetuzoh Okadaya's debut volume, Man of Tango, including previously unpublished content.
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences.
Thanks Simon and Schuster Canada!
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