from fictiondb: Princess Lili Brunner can't wait to be all-American while at a museum opening in the U.S. Although she does have some royal duties to attend to, they aren't that important. But instead of falling for hot dogs and cotton candy, Lili's more intrigued by museum curator Simon Tremayne. She knows there's more to this frog than meets the eye. Could a kiss from a princess awaken the prince beneath...?
From Kodansha: The manga megahit Attack on Titan, reinterpreted by some of comics’ top talent! Featuring original stories by a long roster of comic superstars such as Scott Snyder (Batman, American Vampire), Gail Simone (Batgirl), Michael Avon Oeming (Powers), Paolo Rivera (Daredevil, Amazing Spider-Man), Cameron Stewart (Fight Club 2, Batgirl) and Faith Erin Hicks (The Adventures of Superhero Girl)! This unprecedented, full-color collaboration between East and West will be released first in English, making it indispensable for Attack on Titan fans and curious comic fans. [Official English](https://comics.inkr.com/title/1088-attack-on-titan-anthology?utm_source=mud)
SONS OF THE DESERT from fictiondb: THE ABDUCTION One moment Alinor Brooke was walking down the aisle, the next she was being swept into the arms of a handsome sheikh. As Crown Prince Kavian Durran carried her off to his native land, Alinor knew she was powerless against her former husband's will. But was it fear that made her heart pound--or longing? THE SEDUCTION Kavian was immune to the pleas of the soft, vulnerable woman he carried across the desert. He knew only that no other man would have what was rightfully his. For no law could take away the passion they had once shared in the marriage bed. And no man could ever love her as he once had .... [English publication via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/75998/)
SYNOPSIS: Deacon, a prototype android soldier, was ordered by his corporate masters to eliminate a team of scientists who knew too much and he has failed spectacularly. Not only did he let one of his targets live -- 19-year-old human outcast, Jeff Linnell -- he attacked the team sent to retrieve him. Now the Corporation demands answers and they have employed the brilliant and ruthless robopsychologist Clarice Maven to get them. Deacon seems desperate to conceal the shocking events that took place on Da Vinci 4, but what chance does he have fighting an adversary who can control his every move?
Lisbet Raine felt smothered by her ex-lover, Jafar al Hamzeh, and after leaving him she thought she would never see him again. But then while filming in his homeland, he sweeps her off her feet, literally. Jaf wants to convince Lisbet that he loves her, but she’s sure she’ll be repeating her mother’s mistakes if she returns Jaf’s love. Soon, though, Lisbet must get close to Jaf again to help prevent a coup d’état. Will she be able to resist Jaf’s pull?
Hani is a young girl living a rough life at the Burry Hill Detention Centre in Australia. She has been living as a boy for her own safety and protection, but she has had a mysterious yet beautiful reoccurring dream of living in a gorgeous palace surrounded by roses with her family. She thinks that such a dream is foolish, but then one day a man named Sharif appears; he claims that he is a diplomat from Bagestan, and that he has been sent to find Hani on orders from the sultan. She can barely believe the words she hears from him: ?Your real name is Princess Shakira.? [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/59653/)
From fictiondb Sheikh Haroun al Muntazir was honor-bound to recover a priceless family jewel...but what was lovely operative Mariel de Vouvray's mission? Until her motives were made plain, he had to keep her close -- yet at a distance. But with one stolen kiss Haroun's resistance turned to air. Was Mariel's melting surrender a trap of ultimate danger...or a precious haven offered by his future beloved wife?
From Kodansha: The stories in Global Neural Network bring a 21st-century perspective to its questions of human identity and the border between mind and machine that made The Ghost in the Shell one of the most revered manga of all time, and unleash top Western comics artists on eye-popping action scenes starring Kusanagi, Batou, Togusa, Aramaki, and all the members of Section 9! Original stories by: Alex de Campi (Twisted Romance) and Giannis Milonogiannis (Prophet) Brenden Fletcher (Gotham Academy, Motor Crush) and LRNZ (Golem) Genevieve Valentine (Mechanique, Icon) and Brent Schoonover (The Astonishing Ant-Man) Max Gladstone (The Craft Sequence) and David López (All-New Wolverine) [ Official English](https://comics.inkr.com/title/2171-ghost-in-the-shell-global-neural-network?utm_source=mud)
SLEEPING WITH THE SULTAN Sheikh Ashraf possesses the fortitude of a hundred sultans--still, he is mightily tempted by the seductive allure of the mysterious and ravishing Dana Morningstar. Never had a woman unraveled his restraint like the sumptuous television celebrity. But for Ashraf, romance is unfathomable--his objective is to seize his family's stolen throne. In this power struggle, was Dana a courier of danger, an assassin's bait? Ashraf's instincts say she is an ally...Still, to control the vixen, he decides to keep her close as a lover. Perhaps a night of passion will conquer all doubt!
Works submission period for Silent Manga Audition second round: September 2013 - March 2014. Grand Prix: 1. Father's Gift by Ichirou (Brazil) Semi-Grand Prix: 2. New Haircut by MAGE (Indonesia) 3. Time on the Bus by Vincent Lange (Germany) 4. Forward by Yoonmi (United States) Award of Excellence: 5. Run by Erwin Prasetya (Indonesia) 6. The Dandelion Smile by Olvyanda Ariesta (Indonesia) 7. A Race for a Smile by erufan (Indonesia) 8. WARLOCK by Mikko Raassina (Finland) 9. Drawing a Smile Out by dee Juusan (Jordan) 10. A Smile from the Past by Lara Van (Russia) 11. Run! by Judit+Marta (Spain) Semi-Award of Excellence: 12. 3 Smiles by Vanilla (Indonesia) 13. Catch a Falling Star by Moonsia (United States) Honourable Mention: 14. The Hellion's Crush by Wopanda (Germany) 15. Shiny Smile by Alessio Pucci Annarita Rimini (Italy) 16. Paper War by Rubrica (Colombia) 17. The Show by dknuuu (Thailand) 18. He Who Laughs Last by Neil Rebello (India) 19. Coffee Crush by TaNyaKu (Zimbabwe) 20. Snow Flower by Tatsumiya Shigeo (Philippines) 21. Here... by Ilham Maulana (Indonesia) 22. Fragrant Memories by Airin Budiman (Indonesia) 23. Help Save My Date! by Powree Dokutoku (Indonesia) 24. Story of a Lunch Mate by Agnesusanti (Indonesia) 25. One Rainy Evening by Arthurian (Indonesia) 26. A HOPE by felixsetiawan (Indonesia)
Official English: INKR When Kat's dad gets a job as a science teacher at a posh private school, things seem perfect... that is, until Kat's rich, popular classmates shove her to the bottom of the social heap just for being smart. And bad turns to worse when an anonymous student blackmails Kat's dad to give the class better grades! Can Kat and her new friend, the rebellious computer nerd Mouse, find the real culprits before Kat's dad loses his job?
Caroline visits the desert country of West Barakat after winning a lottery. The trip is her last chance to enjoy freedom before she must marry the wealthy man who will rescue her family from penury. The moment she lays eyes on her guide, Kaifal, she's overwhelmed with unexpected sweet feelings. Confident Kaifal intrigues Caroline from the start.She's entranced by his passionate eyes, but doesn't yet know she's been ensnared in an intricate trap!
