Atalante is the boss of a notorious organization that works in the empire’s shadow. One day, she receives a request from the emperor to assassinate a new target: the tyrant archduke Lionel Vianc. Reluctantly leaving behind her simple life with her members, Atalante heads off to perform the assassination, but for some reason… the archduke doesn’t die. After a mixup between a love potion and poison, Atalante finds herself in a frustrating predicament as the tyrant archduke not only refuses to die… but has also fallen in love with her!
Chosen by the last remaining Seabird, Lott has been cursed with a target on her back. After the notorious Woohoppiage pirates pillage her village and kidnap her sister, she embarks on a perilous journey to get her back. And she’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen, even if that means joining the Black Ocean crew and pretending to be a man. But she's not the only one with a secret on this pirate ship…
Once a notorious master of the deviant sects, Nyeonbi Cheon pays a hefty price for her romance with a man of a virtuous sect, Won Gae of the True-spirited Sword. As her lover poisons her to death with a dragonsbane fruit, Nyeonbi perishes with more questions than answers. When she wakes up, however, she finds herself in a different sort of peril, as she reincarnates in the body of Noble Lady Soyeo Cheon, a concubine of the imperial palace. As Soyeo, Nyeonbi must rely on her knowledge from her past life to navigate both intrigue and romance in the palace!
Don’t. Murder. The locals. This is small-town serial killer, upstanding citizen, and adorable brown bear Samantha Strong’s cardinal rule. After all, there’s a sea of perfectly ripe potential victims in the big city just beyond the forest, and when you’ve worked as hard as Sam to build a cozy life and a thriving business in a community surrounded by friendly fellow animal folk, warm decor, and the aroma of cedar trees and freshly baked apple pie…the last thing you want is to disturb the peace. So you can imagine her indignation when one of Woodbrook’s own meets a grisly, mysterious demise—and you wouldn’t blame her for doing anything it takes to hunt down her rival before the town self-destructs and Sheriff Patterson starts (literally) barking up the wrong tree. Cute critters aren’t immune to crime in this original graphic novel debut by writer-artist Patrick Horvath.
Being an Elite Nanny is simple: protect the charge, obey the principle, and don’t get emotionally attached. Easier said than done when Davina’s first client is a dangerously compelling Venetian underboss who’s determined to get under her skin. What he wants from her, she can’t imagine, but Gabriel Angelini drags her back into the glittering world of organized crime she thought she’d left behind forever. She might get answers about her past if she digs deep enough, but can she protect Mikey from his father’s ambitions and keep her heart from getting tangled up in their treacherous web?
Athena is desperate. Why is dating girls so hard? Even though she's doing everything to become the "it" girl- the skincare, the workouts, and even the university she goes to- nothing is working. Where is Athena's love story? Every crush ends in disaster, every date is a flop, and her confidence is running low. But then she meets Levi, the handsome yet mysterious barista. Athena can’t keep her eyes off of her! She knows she can't mess this one up and her friends have just the solution. Athena needs... the Girlfriend Manual.
Scared? Not yet? We’ll see about that! Welcome to the Circus, where monsters feast on your greatest fears, then send you home. Chip the clown does his very best to frighten Raylee, but she is, tragically, fearless! Surely there’s a phobia out there just for her.
Nina is living on her own for the first time, and between work, classes, and home maintenance, she's determined to make it work. Sure, she's learning as she goes, but how hard could it possibly be?
This heartwarming romantic comedy is one of the best wholesome options out there. As our couple sets out on their romantic journey, how will they navigate the unknown waters of love? "Kuroya, do you have feelings for me?" asked Kasumi Shiramori, the school beauty and Kuroya's crush. Kuroya, who thought his dream girl was out of his league, was shocked. "What?! How did you know?!" he exclaimed. Kuroya spent a lot of time with Shiramori both inside and outside of the literary club, but he still couldn't believe how she figured out his true emotions. Shiramori then surprised Kuroya by confessing her feelings for him as well. Kuroya was in disbelief and whispered to himself, "There's no way! Someone pinch me!"
. Hyowon, a yangban who has an immense fascination with colors, indulges in nightly play. His dear friend Nam Soo-in discreetly directs him towards the notorious Eumgu Workshop, a clandestine establishment renowned amongst aristocrats. The owner, Shin-woo, visits Hyowon and is straightforward in character, in stark contrast to the vivid musical tones and notes he produces. Hyowon's urge to explore prompts him to propose a self-trial of the musical toys to feel their effect. The thrill he had anticipated from other partners turns out to be lackluster compared to the satisfaction he derives from Shin-woo. Persistently, Hyowon convinces Shin-woo to test their compatibility with music's tone and pitch. Hyowon eagerly anticipates that the music test will eventually lead to fulfilling his desires with Shin-woo. Note: The word plays use the terms music, toys, and pleasure but not in their literal sense, rather in metaphors.
Driven by Cheryl's safety and her desire for revenge, the speaker announced their intention to enter a marriage of convenience. Cheryl, the beloved lady of Neus Castle, was in grave danger following her uncle's coup and the murder of her older sibling. Fortunately, a valiant hero appeared to rescue her just in time. Felix, the ruler of Blaire Castle, pledged to protect Cheryl at all costs, even if it meant unleashing his entire army on her enemies. To ensure her safety, he devised a plan to stage a fake engagement. And so, Cheryl began a new chapter of her life, marrying a man who had once been her brother's trusted comrade.
Callum has seen strange things all his life - monsters, beasts, and mages secretly living among people. But even after awakening his portal magic, Callum has no desire to be any part of it. The Guild of Arcane Regulation demands fealty, education, and service of every new mage. To hell with that. If they want Callum, they'll have to catch him first.