Even from a young age Hira was an introvert, too nervous to speak up, disappearing into the crowd at his high school. From afar he admires his classmate, Kiyoi, ruling as the king of the class with his handsome looks and his aloof attitude. To him, everyone is equally worthless. With his low self-esteem, Hira is happy to play his part as Kiyoi's loyal gopher, but even he's surprised when he finds Kiyoi's phone number added to his cellphone. Every glance, every scrap of attention is precious. Could these lonely, suffocating feelings actually be love? (Source: TOKYOPOP)
Forty-five of Japan’s leading manga artists illustrate Star Wars! Explore the galaxy through the beautiful artwork of 45 outstanding Japanese manga artists and illustrators, including Akira Himekawa, Kamome Shirahama, and Taiyo Matsumoto. Celebrating the universal appeal of these iconic characters and their timeless stories, this collection presents each artist’s unique tribute to the Star Wars universe and is a must-have for fans of Star Wars and manga alike!
**Still Too Strong in Another World!** Sakurako longs to fall in love. Unfortunately, her super-strength scares everybody off! If only she were normal… But then she would have died long ago. Her continued survival jeopardizes time and space, so God sends Sakurako and her lovelorn best friend Kazuya to another world. Um, a place where she can be a delicate damsel and finally get a boyfriend? Yes, please! Will Sakurako make it as a weakling in a world of magic and monsters? Can Kazuya compete with the handsome hero in their party of adventurers? And what’s this about a Demon King who’s due to show up to destroy the world any day now? *Source: Cross Infinite World*
**To get a divorce and receive financial aid, she must go on a last honeymoon…** “Dio, my shackle that binds me…” It all started when Lucy’s father arranged her marriage with Dio. Despite it being a political marriage, the two were in love… Lucy was hopeful for her romantic marriage until the night of their wedding, when she finds out that Dio proposed to her solely to get revenge on her father. After her shock, she decides to act as a perfect wife in front of him. Since then, the two became a couple for show. But now Lucy has reached her limit and pleads for divorce when Dio suggests their first and last honeymoon…
When she was good, she was very very good... When she was bad, she was even better! Marianne is used to playing it safe. But with a new identity, in a new town, suddenly the old rules don't matter. The moment she sees Oz on stage at a charity auction, Marianne knows she has to have him--he is big, bad and straddling a motorcycle. He couldn't be more different from the life she has left behind. Her attraction to the hot, sexy stranger makes Marianne reckless, wanting more, even if it means letting her past catch up with her... And even if that means discovering Oz isn't all that he seems...
Jennifer has always loved James, the wealthy boy next door. When she was old enough, she confessed her feelings for James and invited him into her bed, but he declined, saying she was like a sister to him. Now, four years later, the once-plain Jennifer has become a startling beauty and is enjoying her life with popular artist Patrick. But deep inside, her heart still burns for James. So when Jennifer encounters James again, she isn't able to resist him, and she insists she needs only one chance with him to make her forget about that humiliating night!
Eden always heeded her mother's warnings when it came to love. But after meeting the charming Aristide, she couldn't help but put those doubtful thoughts behind her. Once they married, their two worlds soon began to drive them apart. To make matters worse, a car accident has caused Aristide to lose all his memories of Eden. What once felt like a one-sided love, now feels even more so. Will Aristide's subconscious attraction to his wife spark his memories, or has their marriage truly come to an end? Because until their love is restored, Eden is holding on to a precious secret...
Chloe Palmer knew all about Christmas wishes -- especially those of orphaned little girls, just like she had once been. But this Christmas was different. Was there magic in the air? Or was handsome contractor Egan O'Brien responsible for rebuilding her sense of Christmas spirit... and her belief in love!
Powerful oil tycoon Elan Al Mansur never wanted Sara Daly as his new assistant. Her lush curves and alluring scent would only prove a distraction to what mattered most to him: business. But one night in the desert Elan gave in to his desires, seducing the woman he'd sworn never to touch. Four months later, his secretary revealed she was carrying his baby. Suddenly the stern businessman discovered he didn't want Sara gone at all. But would she agree to her boss's demand that she become his wife?
Their families are bitter enemies, while their love shimmers in the desert like a glittering mirage. Dani grew up in America, but when her marriage failed she had to return to her family in Oman, where she lives under her father's watchful eye. Her greatest joy now is sneaking out to the used bookstore. One day, she meets a man there who takes her breath away, a kind, charismatic entrepreneur named Quasar. They begin seeing each other in secret, but Dani is crushed when she learns that their families are enemies. Dani's father sees everything in black-and-white, and she can't bear to betray him. Is there a future for Dani and Quasar?