When you are ready, seek, and you shall find. It is your gift. Gwen Harper left Pendleford thirteen years ago and hasn't looked back. Until an inheritance throws her into the mystical world she thought she'd escaped. Confronted with her great-aunt's legacy Gwen must finally face up to her past. The magic she has long tried to suppress is back with a vengeance but gift or burden, for Gwen, it always spells trouble. She has to stay - she has nowhere else to go - but how can she find her place in the town that drove her out after branding her a witch...? Praise for Sarah Painter "Sarah Painter is a talented new writer, and her debut is a charming, romantic and intriguing story, with a little touch of magic. It had me enchanted." - Clodagh Murphy 'This really was a fantastic debut novel... The language was also simple but elegant and meant that the story flowed seamlessly. I honestly could not put it down.' - Laura's Little Book Blog 'The plot had great twists and turns and when I thought I had the story figured out, the story would go in a different direction and surprise me. I didn't want to put it down and the further I got into the book, the harder it was to stop reading... A wonderful debut novel and I'm looking forward to reading the next one.' - Novel Kicks 'I thoroughly enjoyed The Secret of Ghosts. It was just as magical and just as enjoyable as The Language of Spells and I am soooooo glad Sarah Painter decided to go back to Pendleford. ... I really do love magical fiction and I think Sarah Painter is one of the best at giving you a realistic look at magic and all that comes with it.' - Chick Lit Reviews on The Secrets of Ghosts Don't miss the second book in this sparkling duet: The Secrets of Ghosts out now!

As far as normies go, it's hard to beat Saku Chitose. The most popular kid in his high school? Check. An ironclad reputation that can weather even vicious online attacks? Check. A friend group that's as attractive on the outside as they are on the inside? Check. But when a teacher asks Saku to help reacclimate a student who been shut away in his room for months to school life, his perfect world will never be the same. What is this, some kinda normie harem story?

She was only eleven-and-a-half inches tall, but she would change the world. Barbie is born in this bold new novel by USA Today bestselling author Renée Rosen.

When Ruth Handler walks into the boardroom of the toy company she co-founded and pitches her idea for a doll unlike any other, she knows what she’s setting in motion. It might just take the world a moment to catch up.

In 1956, the only dolls on the market for little girls let them pretend to be mothers. Ruth’s vision for a doll shaped like a grown woman and outfitted in an enviable wardrobe will let them dream they can be anything.

As Ruth assembles her team of creative rebels—head engineer Jack Ryan who hides his deepest secrets behind his genius and designers Charlotte Johnson and Stevie Klein, whose hopes and dreams rest on the success of Barbie’s fashion—she knows they’re working against a ticking clock to get this wild idea off the ground.

In the decades to come—through soaring heights and devastating personal lows, public scandals and private tensions— each of them will have to decide how tightly to hold on to their creation. Because Barbie has never been just a doll—she’s a legacy.

Know-it-all Oriana agreed to travel with aliens who need women. But she didn’t agree to abduction, life/death battles, and escaping with a bossy, arrogant man. She was sabotaged, attacked, and kidnapped, but she is far from beaten. Forced to participate in an alien battle arena with no promise of freedom, she has to forget the loss of her family and focus on surviving. Enyl has given up hope. His people are dying due to a genetic modification gone awry. Darkness is consuming his warriors, and his world, as he knows it, will end. His father, the king, has rolled out a plan to save them all. But Enyl doubts a solution will be found in time. And when a compatible female is found…and lost, he must rescue her, a human female capable of surviving despite all odds. However, freeing Oriana serves to anger the aliens holding her captive. Ensuring she is cared for—as per Etterian protocol—he is stunned by the strong connection between the two of them. Such a bond was only experienced between Etterian mates. Is she his salvation or is that wishful thinking on his part?

When a request flies in from the government enlisting the help of Yukito Ayatsuji, a top-ranked skill user and detective notorious for his deadly skill, and Mizuki Tsujimura, a devoted newbie agent from the Special Ability Agency, the unusual duo find themselves with more than just an open-and-shut case on their hands...A must-read spin-off for all fans of the popular Bungo Stray Dogs series!

The Spearhead Squadron has sustained heavy losses in the battle against the new Morpho. Among the dead is Shana, Shiden's-Vice Captain. As Shiden swears revenge for her fallen comrade, Kurena, whose distress resulted in Shana's death, loses her composure entirely. To make matters worse, the Morpho has fled into the Holy Theocracy of Noiryanaruse. Now, Shin and company must set foot into this mysterious nation that even the United Kingdom and the Federacy are wary of!

A reunion with Seijirou leads Kirito, Asuna, and Alice back to a version of the Underworld where 200 years have passed since the Great War. There, they find not only the descendants of Ronie and Tiese, but also a man claiming to be the leader of the Integrity Knights, whose eyes resemble his eyes-the one Kirito lost. Meanwhile, in the world of Unital Ring, the ultimate malice targeting Kirito and his friends finally reveals itself!

A HEART THAT YEARNS FOR MILORD Chen Xing has finally arrived in Chang’an and is to meet the Great Chanyu, a man rumored to be so beautiful and adorned in finery that he’s beset by marriage proposals. So why is Xiang Shu sitting on the Great Chanyu’s throne? Meanwhile, rumor has it that His Majesty, Fu Jian, will soon enact a decree that any Hu to marry a Han will receive a stipend. What’s more, anyone could become a wife, be they woman or man. But those feelings of love are not exactly reciprocal, as a plot to take down His Majesty is afoot, and a mysterious assassin leaves the Hu Dynasty scrambling for answers. But danger or not, Xiang Shu remains conspicuously hesitant to make himself Chen Xing’s protector. Questions abound as Chen Xing, Xiang Shu, and Feng Qianjun fall deeper into a tangled web of secrets. Will the inscrutable Great Chanyu finally say ‘I do’ to Chen Xing’s proposal? Will Chen Xing uncover clues to the Mara case? And can the three men quell the winds of revolt? Series Overview: It has been three hundred years since magic disappeared from the Divine Land. Chen Xing is the last Great Exorcist—a young man with a tenuous grip on magic whose life is destined to end on his twentieth birthday. As whispers about the return of the demonic entity known as Mara echo across the land, Chen Xing is burdened with a daunting task: to seek out his fated counterpart, the Protector Martial God, and together, to save the world. Enter Xiang Shu, a condemned man with a haunted past. Accused of unspeakable atrocities, Xiang Shu is an enigma—handsome, skilled, and facing execution for crimes he claims he didn’t commit. As their destinies intertwine, Chen Xing and Xiang Shu embark together on a journey where the salvation of everything they know hangs in the balance.

Something has gone terribly wrong! Laios and party have all woken up in the wrong shape!? Their races have switched - Laios is now a dwarf, Marcielle a half-foot, and Senshi's...an elf!? Is it even possible they continue their trek through the dungeon in these unfamiliar forms?

Enter: a bunch of cool guys who look like they got that unapproachable swag. But let's be real-that's not the true them. They're just a bunch of dorks who've got the act down pat. So sit back, grab some popcorn and enjoy watching a bunch of goofy guys try to look cool all day every day.

Amarariruku has shattered the black sphere over Tokyo, spilling out a mysterious miasma that turns everyone it touches into monsters. Mai readies herself to stop it at the cost of her own life, but Shy is determined to save her former enemy too―and she’s not the only one!

Nene steps into the spotlight! The mermaid kingdom hasn't forgotten her, and they're back to claim what's theirs! Can Hanako protect her from becoming permanently fishy? Meanwhile, Kou makes friends with an odd ghost haunting the entrance to the middle school division. Kou has no idea who this guy was when he was alive, but that doesn't mean he can't help him solve his unfinished business! Will the junior exorcist be able to help this friendly ghost pass on...?

As the bastard daughter of an orc chief, Thugari is nothing more than a slave. After her last beating, disguising herself as a stable-boy, she escapes, stealing as she runs. Unfortunately, her victim is the orc Rukk Knaraugh, a lawbringer from the Council. When Rukk finds her, she tries to run, fearing for her life, but he’s skilled in tracking her. Claiming she is in his debt, he takes her with him, heading north as he hunts wild witches stealing babies. He agrees to release her from the debt in the dwarven city of Dussoum, where, for her, magicless people are welcome. Yet, he fascinates her, awakening something addictive within her along with the claim that she’s not without magical powers. In the sinister Chaosthane Mountains circling Dussoum, it is not shelter she finds. Despite discovering the reason behind the stolen babies, a magic blossoms within her as does her love for a lawbringer.

For sheltered Lady Ruvona, visiting Devenmere Manor to investigate her father’s disappearance is a chance to escape her dull life. In Netherbury, the nearest town, the malevolent Lord Emil is taxing and starving the people, and a mysterious dark force is draining the land. Determined to help the townsfolk and save her father, with her magic and the skills her guardian taught her, Lady Ruvona disguises herself as the lad, Robbin. Assassin Warric masquerades as the new Sheriff of Netherbury and is tasked to thwart Emil. What he did not expect to encounter was beautiful Lady Ruvona bathing in a moonlit river. Nor did he expect an ally in the outlaw Robbin. Aiding the lad is in line with Warric’s task, but it doesn’t take him long to realize who Robbin is. Together, with magic and swords, they try to save her father, take on Emil, his ancient amulet, and the plot to destroy all they stand for. While trying not to fall in love.

From Narise Konohara, the author behind The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions, comes a touching manga about bittersweet romance.

After a tough breakup, Matsuoka finds solace in a surprising place—his ex-girlfriend's wardrobe. Donning her outfits, he embarks on nightly escapades that garner a whirlwind of attention, not all of which is welcome. One perilous evening, Matsuoka is rescued from an assault by his unsuspecting co-worker, Hirosue.

Hirosue, an endearing klutz, is completely taken by Matsuoka's disguised persona and falls head over heels. As Matsuoka thrives in the glow of Hirosue's adoration, the weight of his secret looms large. How long can he keep his true identity hidden? And what will unfold when Hirosue discovers the truth?

Marcille, now the lord of the dungeon, makes a wish...and it ends up being a curse that threatens to envelop the entire world! Can Laios and his party trick Marcille and stop the winged lion before it’s too late!?

“This is why bad monsters try to take advantage of you.” 

Hinako is shocked to discover her childhood friend Miko is actually “Okitsune-sama”―a bloodthirsty fox monster. But monster or not, it was Miko who brought Hinako back from the depths of despair after losing her family.

The human girl once more extends a hand of friendship, as the beast’s jaws close around her...

The only thing James and Johnny Golden have ever had is each other. For as long as she can remember, James's deep connection with her twin brother, Johnny, has gone beyond intuition - she can feel what he feels. So, when Johnny is killed in a tragic accident, James knows before her phone even rings that her brother is gone and that she's alone - truly alone - for the first time in her life.

When James arrives in the rural town of Hawthorne, California to settle her brother's affairs, she's forced to rehash the ominous past she and Johnny shared and finally face Micah, the only person who knows about it. He's also the only man she's ever loved.

But James soon discovers that the strange connection she had with Johnny isn't quite gone, and the more she immerses herself into his world, the more questions she has about the brother she thought she knew. Johnny was keeping secrets, and he's not the only one.

What she uncovers will push her to unravel what happened in the days before Johnny's death, but in the end, she'll have to decide which truths should come to light, and which should stay buried forever.

On the trail of the Beast of Gevaudan, Vanitas and Noe are led to the heart of the incident and the noble house of d'Apchier. There, they discover that a brave, heartrending wish to save a daughter from a vampire's fate became the haunting first cry of the Beast itself...

Though time has passed since Sei moved in with Akuya, the flirtatious couple’s hot and steamy romance continues unabated, together with the lesbian-loving cat Nora and Akuya’s nursemaid, Yaaba. But little do the two lovers know that trouble looms on the horizon, ready to disturb their happiness…

Kasuga and Nomoto promised to spend their Christmas and New Year's together. Now, they find themselves learning more about each other's families through the food sent by Nomoto's mother. Cute character bento, salmon and rice, stollen, fruit sandwiches, roast beef...Nomoto and Kasuga warm up to each other over a cheerful holiday season.

Kakeru's been in love with his childhood best friend, Yamato, for years. But believing that the handsome, popular Yamato would never feel the same way, he's thrown for a loop when Yamato confesses that he would be bothered if Kakeru got a girlfriend. Will those words be enough to reach Kakeru's heart...?

The deluxe edition of The Wrong Bride will have beautiful sprayed edges.

She's his fiancée's younger sister. He's the man she's always loved.

When her sister doesn't show up on her wedding day, Raven has no choice but to take her place ― but marriage to Ares Windsor is nothing short of torture. The elusive billionaire media mogul is the man she's always loved… yet he's only ever had eyes for her sister.

Married to him at last, Raven is determined to win him over. After all, everything is fair in love and war.

And this?

This is war.

Nomoto-san and Kasuga-san have decided to live together, but apartment hunting as a same-sex couple has been quite the stormy voyage. Luckily, Yako-san connects them with a realtor that may be able to help―and slowly but surely, the pair move toward their new life together. Meanwhile, Nagumo-san has taken a good look at herself, and she decides to pay a visit to the hospital…

An alliance long thought impossible might become a reality-Fukuzawa and the Armed Detective Agency, with Ougai and the Port Mafia?!