From ANN: The America-based online bookstore Glacier Bay Books announced on Friday that it will release Glaeolia, a collection of indie manga, in English. The volume will feature more than 250 pages. Glacier Bay Books describes the collection: We're proud to announce Glaeolia, a new 250+ page English-language collection of indie manga, with stories from Arantoochika, Hiuchi tana, Kawakatsu Tokushige, Masumura Jūshichi, mogcom, Moriizumi Takehito, Morita Rui, Okuda Akiko, Onta Niwako, Shinnosuke Saika, Yamakawa Naoto, and Yosomachi. These include self-published works (dōjinshi), as well as works selected from indie manga magazines and mainstream publishers. Each volume will be numbered from a limited print run of 300. Volume 2 Contains: - "A Dream of Snow" & "From Far Away" & "Absence" & "Dancing Spirits" by [MORI Masayuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/1b2esg7/mori-masayuki) - Telephone, Sleep, Music by [KAWAKATSU Tokushige](https://mangabaka.org/author/u227lg1/kawakatsu-tokushige) - "Atom Bomb Notes" & "Computer Graphics These Days" by [MISHIMA Yoshiharu](https://mangabaka.org/author/b9jsv94/mishima-yoshiharu) - Moondog by [NAKAYAMA Nozomu](https://mangabaka.org/author/bi45lt4/nakayama-nozomu) - M1 by [NERUNO Daisuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/asiehi3/neruno-daisuki) - "Late Night Travelogue" & "Earthly Stars in the Palm of Your Hand" by [DAKE Maiko](https://mangabaka.org/author/a5lugyk/dake-maiko) - Haunted by [MORITA Ruri](https://mangabaka.org/author/of5siw0/morita-ruri) - Family Restaurant by [YAMAMOTO Miki](https://mangabaka.org/author/86p0zc2/yamamoto-miki) - Days by [INA (いな)](https://mangabaka.org/author/1lp7lj9/ina) - "Flower Petals" & "Prologue Epilogue" by [SHINO Ura](https://mangabaka.org/author/3j3m2ok/shino-ura) - Lisa's Left Hand by [OBA Kenya](https://mangabaka.org/author/8qi15cp/oba-kenya) - China by [KUROKI Masami](https://mangabaka.org/author/kziua56/kuroki-masami) Volume 3 Contains: - Everyday Scenery by [oratnir](https://mangabaka.org/author/t6vv49z/suzuwa-rintarou) - The Invisible Woman Vs The Master Swindler by [NISHIMURA Tsuchika](https://mangabaka.org/author/bbqn65i/nishimura-tsuchika) - White Dream by [ISAO Yamada](https://mangabaka.org/author/i4g8tfb/isao-yamada) - In the Douggsoup by [JUNICHIRO Saito](https://mangabaka.org/author/fzrh48l/junichiro-saito) - [September Friends](https://mangabaka.org/series/i3rao3e/kugatsu-no-yuujin) by [KOMACHIYA Suzuka](https://mangabaka.org/author/ui9m9ff/komachiya-suzuka) - 30th Century by [YOKOYAMA Yuichi](https://mangabaka.org/author/abgvqn1/yokoyama-yuuichi) - 2^999 by [YAGI Nagaharu](https://mangabaka.org/author/8stsvb4/yagi-nagaharu) - Midnight Hawks by [JUNICHIRO Saito](https://mangabaka.org/author/fzrh48l/junichiro-saito) - Move Forward by [OUMI Konomi](https://mangabaka.org/author/7pawdq2/oumi-konomi) - Impatient Ms. S by [KOYUBI](https://mangabaka.org/author/v1itjgh/koyubi) - Rain in Nakasu by [HADENA Kangofu](https://mangabaka.org/author/2pa9n6v/hade-na-kangofu) - Specimen Room of Existence by [MITSUHASHI Kotaro](https://mangabaka.org/author/57eqh81/mitsuhashi-kotaro) - [Baby It's You](https://mangabaka.org/series/qcxul63/abayo-baby-it-s-you) by [FUKITSU Reiji](https://mangabaka.org/author/23f4tns/fukitsu-reiji) - New York Diaries by [KONDOH Akino](https://mangabaka.org/author/sr2uwxv/kondoh-akino)

In the year 4886 of the Space Era, mankind proudly calls every far-flung corner of the universe home. The united powers of the Space Federation maintain peace and order across these myriad twinkles in the night sky, and an elite, highly classified military division known as "Special Operations" handles the most extreme of disturbances. Isagi Kayworthy, a member whose carefree attitude belies his advanced psychic abilities, is assigned the new recruit, Asheid Brown, as his partner, but he soon learns that Ashe's icy, aloof personality is the least of their concerns. No matter how he may try to flee, Ashe's body and soul is hopelessly ensnared in the cruel grip of a mad scientist known as "The Doctor," and Isagi has made the fatal mistake of touching The Doctor's "property!" Thrilling battles, shocking revelations, and intoxicating love all await in the first volume of Futaba Aoi and Mitsuba Kurenai's famous sci-fi epic, "Platina!" In the *Pt (Platina)* series: 1) Kimi wo Mamoru Ude 2) Yakusoku no Basho

In the *Karameru no Koimonogatari / The Carramer Legacy* series: 1) *Ousama to Mermaid / The Monarch's Son*, illus. by MINATO Yoriko HE'D SAVED HER LIFE - When the riptide unloosed her, Allie Carter washed ashore at the feet of Lorne de Marigny, monarch of Carramer. A prince unparalleled in handsomeness...and in having his desires fulfilled. And he demanded that Allie remain at his villa with him and his son. COULD SHE RESCUE A PRINCE? - Acting as adorable Nori's companion silenced those who'd question Allie's relationship with the widower prince. But Allie needed to know why Lorne seemed so tortured. Why he rarely spoke of his wife, when his child so desperately wanted a mother. And if there was a place for her with Lorne and his son.. 2) *Prince ni Kataomoi / The Prince's Bride-To-Be*, illus. by ASOU Ayumu She remembered vividly the day they were betrothed. Michael de Marigny had been a young version of the impressive prince he'd become. She'd listened raptly as the teenager enacted the ancient ceremony...with her twin sister. Forever after, Caroline Temple had dreamed she was Michael's intended. And then she got her wish... When Michael sent for his American 'bride-to-be,' her twin begged Caroline to assume her identity and end the engagement. But once Caroline encountered her dream man and his motherless child, she forgot why she'd come...and why this man and baby weren't hers for the taking! 3) *Princess ni Kiss Shitara / The Princess's Proposal*, illus. by KARINO Mao "MY HORSE AND MY SECRET AGAINST YOUR LAND." Princess Adrienne de Marigny had issued edicts before, but this one was different... and dangerous. Long before arrogant rancher Hugh Jordan had infiltrated her kingdom -- and her fantasies -- Adrienne had vowed to be a successful breeder of horses, using her prize stallion, Carazzan. But Hugh desired to own Carazzan -- and to bend the princess to his will. And the man had some bargaining power: her deeply held secret... and her soul-deep passion for him. Yet neither could foresee what events the princess's proposal would unleash.. Descriptions taken from fictiondb. Note: These are the first three books of Valerie Parv's *Carramer * series and is part of the Carramer Crown sub-series which is followed by the Carramer Legacy sub-series, and the Carramer Trust sub-series respectively.

FAST AND LOOSE From Fictiondb: Seduction -- second time around! Darcy Weston knew everything there was to know about humiliation. Seven years ago she'd made a pass at heartthrob Keir Robards in his hotel bedroom. And he'd been tempted but had turned her down flat. Now Darcy was going through a repeat performance--on a Broadway stage, playing Keir's leading lady and lover! To top it all, Keir seemed intent on beginning rehearsals back in his bedroom-where else? Well, Darcy had been here before, but this time she was going to get her own back...

Mary Jo didn't really want to turn down a marriage proposal from her lover, Evan. But as someone aiming to be a politician, he needed a society wife. Evan’s mother made it clear that Mary Jo was unsuitable, so she made the painful decision to let him go. Three years later, Mary Jo approaches Evan for help—her father has been swindled out of money—and she starts to work for Evan to pay off the legal fees. Even after all this time, it hurts her to see him dating other women. However, with a single, passionate kiss, their love is rekindled. But is love really all that’s needed to overcome something?

[Official English on Renta](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/144814/) A giant serpent appears in front of Yura. It wraps itself around Yura and doesn't let go, telling him that he's been looking for Yura for a long time. Yura is a teenager who doesn't remember much about his childhood. After he gets a phone call about his grandfather being hospitalized, he starts remembering the place where he grew up. The voices and images make him pass out. He wakes to find himself in a cave with a giant serpent... The serpent is ecstatic to be with Yura and tells him that it's been so long he's seen Yura. The serpent tells Yura he wants to enjoy their reunion as much as he can. He kisses Yura with his long serpent tongue and brings him pleasure with his smooth scales.

A Royal Married....Virgin? To avoid an arranged marriage, disguised princess Josephene Francoeur had to say 'I do' when rugged rodeo star Buck Buchanan swaggered into her life. And though Josie kept her royal pedigree secret, she needed a real wedding night to be legally wed. But suddenly the groom had a hands-off honeymoon in mind - just when Josie became officially lovestruck! Buck Buchanan had a secret, too, and vowed to leave his virgin wife alone. But with each passing moment, it became harder to resist claiming her - all of her - for his own. [Taken from FictionDB]

An epic gun action manga chronicling a young policeman with psychic powers who does battle with a slew of freaky foes! Matoba Isamu is a failure of a policeman who hates guns. But then, when a sudden bank robbery happens, he walks right into the scene completely unarmed, and somehow defeats the two crooks! Meanwhile, Azusa Yuzuru, an officer from the central police department catches Matoba's quick, superhuman movements on the security camera, and decides to investigate him! (from Renta)

In the middle of a downpour with two children in tow and a third on the way, Sarah desperately pounds on the door of her late husband's older brother, Jed. Left with a mountain of debt, she can only ask Jed for help. But the moment Jed sees Sarah, he angrily tries to drive the three of them back out into the storm. Sarah never expected such cold treatment from family. Once he comes back from checking the roads, Jed tells her, she and the children will have to leave. However, while he is out, a car accident leaves Jed with amnesia, and under the impression that Sarah is actually his wife!

Passionate romances featuring Penny Jordan's best known family. In the *Perfect Family* series (パーフェクト・ファミリーシリーズ): 1) Ai wa Fukushuu no Hate ni (愛は復讐の果てに; The Perfect Seduction) illust. by HANABUSA Yoko The Crighton family has been the cause of scandal and heartache for Bobbie Miller?and she wants revenge. All she has to do is seduce the sinfully attractive Luke Crighton and the family secrets will be hers to expose. But the perfect seduction backfires when Bobbie becomes ensnared in her own dangerous trap. 2) Ai wa Meiro no Naka ni (愛は迷路のなかに; Perfect Marriage Material) illust. by HIDAKA Nanao Tullah Richards knows she shouldn't be fantasizing about her boss. She'd come into the company convinced she'd despise the womanizing Saul Crighton. But the more she works?and socializes?with him, the more she comes to realize that this devoted single father of three young children is perfect marriage material. She knows it?she just has to find a way to prove it to Saul. 3) Ai wa Unmei no Mama ni (愛は運命のままに; The Perfect Match?) illust. by HIMURA Soraha The Crightons have position, power and elegance...and a past scandal to haunt them. The dark, brooding Guy Cooke just had to be the ideal man. Chrissie was entranced and, the wonder of it was, Guy appeared to be equally mesmerized by her! It seemed the perfect match but was it all too good to last? Chrissie had a family secret that Guy could surely never forgive... 4) Ai wa Madoi no Nochi ni (愛は惑いののちに; The Perfect Lover) illust. by OGATA Rin Relations between European Union nations can be tense, but that's nothing compared to the war that's been brewing between Professor Gareth Simmonds and Louise Crighton. When she was his student, she lost her virginity to the good professor. Years later, they've run into each other at EU negotiations, and it's impossible to tell if the sparks between them will enflame their war or rekindle their lost romance. 5) Ai wa Kunou to Tomoni (愛は苦悩とともに; The Perfect Sinner) illust. by HASHIMOTO Takako Brilliant, arrogant and ruthlessly ambitious, Max Crighton is an unfaithful husband and a cold, distant father. When he goes to Jamaica to search for his uncle, it's mostly to escape his latest lover's furious husband. His long-suffering wife, Maddy, finally makes the difficult decision to move on. Then a savage mugging leaves Max near death. As his body struggles to recover, Max realizes that there are still much deeper wounds to be healed?and that living without Maddy is worse than not living at all... 6) Ai wa Kanawanu Yume ni (愛はかなわぬ夢に; The Perfect Father) illust. by AKINO Nanami Samantha Miller yearned to start a family, but eligible men were in short supply. Maybe visiting her happily married twin in England would help. Liam Connolly should have been relieved to see Sam set off for England. Since she'd been a gangly teenager, she'd had a crush on him. He'd managed to resist her as he'd felt her impetuous nature made them an unlikely match. So why, after she'd confessed the reason behind her trip, did he suddenly find he wanted to be the man to father her babies! 7) Ai wa Kurushimi no Oku ni (愛は苦しみの奥に; A Perfect Night) illust. by KARINO Mao Katie's twin, Louise, married the love of her life, and Katie even helped make it happen. Now the pressure is on for her to find love. But she won't make it to the altar if she's run over in her home town. SebastianCooke might drive a bit fast in this small town, but he'll never be able to catch up with his daughter Charlotte. A chance encounter might lead to happiness for all three of them, but only if Katie can give up her crush on her sister's new husband? 8) Ai wo Boukyou no Anata ni (愛は望郷のかなたに; Coming Home) illust. by SANAZAKI Harumo David Crighton never expected to find love when he returned home to Brussels, Belgium. So when herbologist Honor Jessop, who has a difficult past of her own, offered David a live-in position at her greenhouse nursery, he readily accepted it. During a particularly severe thunderstorm, David comforts Honor and calms her from her fears. With little to no knowledge of each other's past, they come to accept the imperfection of humanity and each other, but will David be able to overcome his past mistakes and find a future with Honor? (descriptions taken from fictiondb) These are actually books #2 - #8 and #10 of Penny Jordan's "The Crightons" series.

All women are as fickle as the wind, but Philippe's free-spirited mother is a category-5 hurricane. Philippe is determined to remain a lifelong bachelor. Even after finding success as a computer programmer, he has lived for nothing but his work. Using house renovations as an excuse, his concerned brothers recommend he hire a beautiful contractor named Janice. However, expecting a male contractor to come, Philippe is flustered by the sudden appearance of Janice. With his steely resolve, he tries to stifle his affection for her, but Janice is just the breath of fresh air he needs.

ROCK ME ALL NIGHT Someday...the prince in my dreams will... Everyone's favorite radio DJ—Lauren—dreams of a fairy-tale life with a kind, honest man. However, in reality, there is no such man, and she knows it. She is affectionately called "Miss Lonely Hearts" by the listeners of her radio show. When she is introduced to the president of a record company, Jack Montrose, he takes her breath away. "He is the perfect prince!" But this was the most attractive bachelor in Detroit...a real playboy who never stays with the same thing for more than six months...not a house, not a car, not a woman.