Manga: Romance

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Book Synopsis2019, Texas Library Association's Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Amazon Book Review's Best Comics & Graphic Novels of 2018NPR's Best Books of 2018Newsweek's Best Comic Books of 2018The Advocate's Best LGBTQ Graphic Novels of 2018Book Riot's Best Comics of 2018Autostraddle's 50 of the Best LGBT Books of 2018When Hazel Johnson and Mari McCray met at church bingo in 1963, it was love at first sight. Forced apart by their families and society, Hazel and Mari both married young men and had families. Decades later, now in their mid-'60s, Hazel and Mari reunite again at a church bingo hall. Realizing their love for each other is still alive, what these grandmothers do next takes absolute strength and courage. This Jackpot Edition contains over SIXTY PAGES of bonus material, including the talents of MARGUERITE BENNETT (Batwoman) and newcomer BEVERLY JOHNSON, SHAWN PRYOR (Cash and Carrie) and PAULINA GANUCHEAU (Zodiac Starforce), award-winning historical romance author ALYSSA COLE's comics writing debut with SHAE BEAGLE (MOONSTRUCK), GAIL SIMONE (CROSSWIND) and MARGAUX SALTEL (Superfreaks), and AMANDA DEIBERT (Wonder Woman '77) and CAT STAGGS (CROSSWIND), with illustrations from MEGAN HUTCHINSON (ROCKSTARS) and ARIELA KRISTANTINA (InSeXts). Plus a sneak peek of BINGO LOVE, VOL. 2: DEAR DIARY, with an afterword from GABBY RIVERA (America).

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Book SynopsisKae is a secret fujoshi (female manga/anime nerd) who spends all day fantasising about her male classmates making out with... each other. However, her fervent passion for manga and anime causes an accident that comes with surprising results. The once homely and overweight fangirl has become an overwhelmingly cute girl who now turns heads everywhere she goes. Now Kae has caught the attention of a group of handsome boys who all want to date her. But in the end Kae is still a fujoshi, and would get much more enjoyment out of seeing those boys make out with each other.

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Book SynopsisKae is a secret fujoshi (female manga/anime nerd) who spends all day fantasising about her male classmates making out with... each other. However, her fervent passion for manga and anime causes an accident that comes with surprising results. The once homely and overweight fangirl has become an overwhelmingly cute girl who now turns heads everywhere she goes. Now Kae has caught the attention of a group of handsome boys who all want to date her. But in the end Kae is still a fujoshi, and would get much more enjoyment out of seeing those boys make out with each other.

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Book SynopsisBlue has been living as a ghost for a year when he meets Hamal, a beautiful and sweet gardener who has the ability to see and communicate with spirits. Together, their friendship develops into something more, but being a ghost, Blue can never truly be connected with Hamal. When Blue realizes Hamal's strange ability may be putting him in danger, Blue has to find a way to protect him--even if it means leaving him. This edition of Taproot features a brand-new cover, along with exclusive bonus material.

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Book SynopsisTRICKS AND TREATSWhen Sakurai sends her little brother to get her a Halloween costume, things don’t go quite as planned. Meanwhile, Futaba’s new camera captures some unexpectedly revealing images. Natsumi gets cheeky with an old hoodie, and Sakurai takes some liberties with Kazama under the kotatsu. Things are heating up in the latest volume of this workplace romantic comedy—now with an anime!

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Book SynopsisPOWER OVER SPACE AND TIMEQueen Aura’s second child is coming, and with it comes all the perils of politics and pregnancy. Having a baby in a world without modern medicine can be a frightening enterprise, and Zenjiro is committed to doing whatever he can to protect his beloved wife. That goal in mind, he resolves to master the challenging magic of Teleportation. With that power, Zenjiro could summon the finest magical healers of the Twin Kingdoms in the blink of an eye, but learning such an advanced spell will take all his grit and determination. Meanwhile, the nobles of the kingdom plot to use Aura’s absence from public duties to claim new powers and privileges for themselves…

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Book SynopsisSO CUTE YOU MIGHT JUST DIE!When a cryptic text with a call for help drops into the assassin family group chat, this lethal family (and harmless husband-in-law) are quick to assemble. Arrangements are made, and soon Setsuna and her husband are making the long and complicated journey to the assassin ancestral homestead. With sister Haruka in tow, the trio isn’t entirely prepared for what awaits them at home…

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Book SynopsisA NEW FACEThere’s a new employee at Futaba’s workplace: Momiji Okudera, whose spirit was broken by a bad boss. Can Futaba and her co-workers bring a smile to Momiji’s face? And how will she affect the office dynamic? Meanwhile, Futaba finally knows what Takeda said during the fireworks, so maybe things will begin to move. This popular workplace romantic comedy is now a hit anime!

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Book SynopsisTRUST OR TRYST?When Souma returns from his training seminar, he expects to pick things up where he left them sizzling with Ryo, but with Ryo’s ex, Rei, back in the picture, nothing is going according to plan. Rei is making Ryo’s work life easier, and now they’re doing research together, out on the town together, and pretending they’re dating each other?! Even when Souma takes Ryo on a date, they end up with a crowd of three. Can Souma’s trust in Ryo endure against his fears about Rei?

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Book SynopsisThe beloved yuri/Girls' Love webtoon from Lezhin that became a global favorite! Don't miss this beautiful, full-color paperback in English for Mature audiences.Mel, a renowned heart surgeon, is well-known for being a stoic loner. She views her erotic flings with other women as a tool for pleasure rather than a show of affection. Then she meets Lynn, a beautiful and spirited cardiac patient who needs a new heart, but refuses a transplant. The two women meet with minimal expectations but soon become enthralled in a relationship that changes everything for them both.This Girls’ Love comic–and first place winner of the 2nd Lezhin Comics World Comic Contest–is one of the most popular series by fan-favorite Thai creator Ratana Satis, also known for Soul Drifters and Lily Love.

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Book SynopsisDahlia is swiftly racking up experience as a magic artisan. From rapid-cooling refrigerators to enhanced daggers, her trial-and-error research methods seem to get results! But the biggest test is yet to come. When Dahlia attempts to make a magic sword, her plans don’t go as expected! Series Overview: Reincarnated in a fantasy world, Dahlia immerses herself in the art of crafting magical items. Using manufacturing knowledge from her previous life and the skills her new father has taught her, she invents blow dryers and other specialized tools, finding pleasure in everyday activities. Dahlia won't hang her head in depression like she used to. She's determined to enjoy her second chance at life!

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Book SynopsisWolf-man Ogami is a salaryman at a mattress and bedding company whose co-workers are all sheep. Normally, this lone wolf keeps to himself, but his job in this new department is both a blessing and a curse. Ogami has a crush on an adorable sheep-lady supervisor and it appears to be more than just a case of mere puppy-love...

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Book SynopsisIgarashi is a hardworking young office lady. Takeda, the senpai above her at work, annoys her constantly - and yet she finds herself growing closer to him. Every day is filled with comic mishaps and romantic moments as Igarashi tries to balance work, life, and love. This full-colour manga - which started its life as a webcomic - is sure to charm audiences of workplace comedies like Aggretsuko and The Office!

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Book SynopsisVALENTINE?S SWITCH UPValentine?s Day is here, but Furi can?t bring herself to tell Taira how she feels. Her crush could ruin her new friendship. But Taira puts her on the spot by confessing his feelings. What will she do?! Their romcom riddled with scary-cute misunderstandings wraps up in this final volume.The final volume!

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Book SynopsisHumanity as she knew it is gone, but Mashiro is slowly coming to terms with her new reality. She has even warmed slightly to her companions, the four impressive male celestials all set on being the first to procreate with her. As their relationships evolve daily, thanks to their regular kissing (and more) to neutralise the effects of celestigen poisoning, Mashiro must contend with the heavy weight of the task they’ve asked of her. Will she be allowed to decide who shares her bed first or will that decision have to be made for her?

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Book SynopsisA deluge of orders has poured in! As both the head of her own company and its only magic artisan, Dahlia is barely keeping her head above water. To make matters worse, she’s just been summoned to a guild meeting because of the response to her latest magical apparatus. Could this be what finally sinks her?!

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Book SynopsisThe moving, provocative manga about the struggles and triumphs in love of a woman and a man who uses a wheelchair comes to print! Fans of tumultuous manga romance-like A Silent Voice and Your Lie in April -don't miss this! An office party reunites Tsugumi with her high school crush Itsuki. He's realized his dream of becoming an architect, but along the way, he experienced a spinal injury that put him in a wheelchair. Now Tsumugi's rekindled feelings will butt up against prejudices she never considered-and Itsuki will have to decide if he's ready to let someone into his heart...Yet they may soon discover that, without each other, the world feels imperfect.

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Book SynopsisAt her high school, she's Eriko Ichimura, the girl so boring no one remembers she exists. But online, she's "Lovesick Ellie," a brash and lusty alternate persona with quite a viral following! Ellie's favorite pastime? Spying on her handsome and perfect classmate Ohmi and spinning wild fantasies in the form of very thirsty tweets. But one day, quite by accident, Eriko learns that Ohmi isn't as perfect as she thought... and he discovers her secret to boot! What's ahead for this two-faced boy and pervy girl?

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Book SynopsisSince his parents died, manga artist Ichiro has barely scraped by, forced to support his two younger siblings on just a middle school education. When his art assistants quit to strike out on their own, on top of juggling deadlines, family, and the constant fear of losing his job, Ichiro feel close to a total breakdown. But then a new assistant pops into Ichiro's life, and his prospects immediately start to brighten! She's an incredible artist, she always finishes on time, and she's beautiful, to boot! But she also seems to know an awful lot about him, and, soon, she makes a confession that bends Ichiro's mind beyond the confines of Earth.

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Book SynopsisYoi Takiguchi's long legs, deep voice, and handsome face are the perfect recipe for an attractive guy-until people realize she is, in fact, a girl. Dubbed a "prince" by her peers since childhood, Yoi has all but given up on being seen as anything else. That is, until she bumps into Ichimura-sempai, the school's other prince (who's a he) and gets a taste of what it feels like to be seen for her true self. The story of the two high school princes starts here!

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Book SynopsisShikimori seems like the perfect girlfriend: cute, fun to be around, sweet when she wants to be... but she has a cool dark side that comes out under the right circumstances. And her boyfriend Izumi loves to be around when that happens! A fun and funny high school romance with a sassy twist perfect for fans of Nagatoro-san and Komi Can't Communicate! Shikimori and Izumi are high school sweethearts. They hold hands walking home from school, they flirt in the halls, they tease each other. But Shikimori knows what she wants, and how to get it, and she can turn from cutie to cool in an instant.

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Book SynopsisWhen a white lie tears apart two high school friends, the two boys will have to confront their past in order to repair their future in this moving, dramatic, BL one-shot, perfect for fans of My Summer of You, Seven Days, or I Hear the Sunspot. Is it ever too late to make up for a lie? Or can the opportunity be swept away, like white clouds across a blue summer sky? It's been seven years since Hozumi left the island town he grew up on, leaving behind not only the seaside, but also Mishima--his close friend and first love from high school. The two haven’t spoken since Hozumi turned Mishima down when he rejected him and lied about his own feelings, so when Hozumi returns for his high school reunion, he wants nothing more than to make amends with Mishima--a task easier said than done. In their years apart, Mishima has distanced himself from not only Hozumi, but everyone in the entire town, choosing to live alone in the lighthouse his grandfather used to tend to. Will Hozumi finally be able to break down Mishima's walls, clear the air between them, and finally confess his true feelings, or are the two fated to be separated from one another?

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Book SynopsisTakasu Ryuuji has learned the hard way that appearances can be deceiving. Despite his inwardly sweet personality, his unintentionally sharp gaze and aggressive features give him the air of a delinquent thug, putting his chances at making friends, let alone a girlfriend, next to zero. It's Ryuuji's first day in junior high school and it seems as if things are looking up. He gets to sit in between his only friend, Yusaku, and, more importantly, the girl he's secretly crushing on, Minori Kushieda. But just when he thinks the stars are aligned in his favor, he unwittingly crosses the most feared girl in school, Taiga Aisaku, making her onto his arch enemy. To top it off, Taiga has moved in right next door to Ryuuji and happens to be Minori’s best friend! Can this school year possibly get any worse?!

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Book SynopsisA young woman begins a new life as a dragon master for a handsome earl in this tale of high fantasy romance.Melissa is a maid-in-training at the royal castle, where her greatest joy is caring for the majestic steeds of the royal Dragon Knights. Her coming-of-age ceremony is fast approaching, and with it comes the need to decide what path her future will take. Melissa shares a special bond of friendship with Commander Hubert, the handsome knight who rides the mightiest of dragons, but their relationship is about to get complicated. Newly returned from a dangerous mission, Hubert makes a shocking request: Would Melissa pretend to be his lover, and move to his country estate, where wild dragons roam?

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Book SynopsisTRUTH AND CONSEQUENCESAfter the tumultuous events of the Christmas party, Kodaka has plans to withdraw from the Neighbors Club, but avoids the clubroom where Sena and Yozora await. But as soon as he chooses this, he is confronted by Yukimura draped in a beautiful dress. What will Kodaka do when Yukimura forces him to make a romantic choice?The penultimate volume of the side-splitting rom-com also includes three Haganai CONNECT chapters featuring stories about the awkward antics of the main cast’s parents when they were in high school!

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Book SynopsisRocker Hikaru and studious Rihito met and fell in love when they were high school classmates. Now, three years after graduation, Hikaru is still in their home town trying to get his music career going while Rihito is studying in Kyoto. The two are desperate to make their long-distance relationship work, but can young love overcome adult hardships?

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Book SynopsisFujii Sayo has worked hard to climb the ranks at her firm, and she won't let anything stand in her way--even if it costs her lover after lover. Enter her new colleague: Kiriyama Ryouichi. He's obedient enough in the boardroom, but in private, he's challenging and flirtatious--he wants her and he isn't afraid to show it. After falling into bed with him once and insisting it won't happen again, Ryouichi has an assertion of his own: she'll give in. The two agree to an affair that will only last until Sayo finds someone more suitable to her station and temperament, but Ryouichi is confident he'll win against any other man. Thus begins a sizzling game of push and pull that will set their office alight!

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Book SynopsisTakuma and Mina’s new rental is a serious upgrade from their previous place, but it also comes with an unwanted houseguest - a ghost that only Mina and Mamoru can see! The ghost seems to like Mina’s cooking, so she’s doing her best to keep it away from Takuma. As if that weren’t enough, there’s also new neighboUrs to deal with, one of whom doesn’t accept Mina and Takuma’s marriage at all!

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Book SynopsisFAST FINGERS TO WARM TOES!The five-toed socks and the dry soles are a huge hit! Who could have guessed that a prototype made on a whim would lead to such success. Dahlia will have to work overtime to meet all the orders. The Rossetti Trading Company is growing so fast! Fortunately, she’s got friends to help push production to the max. Together, they can keep up ahead of the rapid expansion.

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Book SynopsisHonjirou is a chubby actor with newly found confidence! It’s all thanks to the support of his biggest fan, Konnosuke. Konnosuke’s support helped him gain his first big leading role. He’s been scouted to audition for a TV drama! Meanwhile, Konnosuke is in training at a renowned patisserie, but all his clumsy mistakes are getting him down. As he considers quitting and giving up on his dream, who should appear but Honjirou? The two join hands again as they set out to make each other’s dreams a reality.

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Book SynopsisFor 500 years, a giant snake god has lived in the ancient mountain. Miyo, an unlucky young woman from the nearby village, has been offered as a tribute: she is to be the snake's bride. Miyo always feared that the enormous talking snake would devour her whole, but once she's taken in by the god, he treats her like a wife rather than a meal. His flicking tongue vibrates through gentle words, his powerful slithering body wraps around hers in an embrace. This god is kinder than his monstrous form implies, and Miyo thinks she could learn to appreciate the non-human form his love takes. What does it truly mean to be the bride of a beast...?

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Book SynopsisHaruka has been taking advice from the cross-dressing fashionista Hikaru, who has promised to stay by her side as a friend. Thanks to Hikaru’s advice, she’s managed to get closer to her unrequited crush Hirotaki. But Hikaru appears to be developing feelings for the earnest and hard-working Haruka! Does Haruka think of Hikaru as anything but a friend?

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Book SynopsisKoyou rolls up her sleeves to perform yet another revolutionary medical procedure - an appendectomy. But even though she’s armed with incredible knowledge and the tools to do it, Koyou is having a hard time convincing people to let her to cut someone open. With the life of a high-profile bureaucrat on the line, Keiun once again stakes his reputation and more on Koyou’s skills. Will this first-time operation be a success for the young doctor? Or will it end in tragedy?

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