Julie Goniwich

A life of evildoing takes its toll on the heart! And when the devilish General of the organization plotting to take over the Earth needs to soothe his woes, he turns to the fluffy cuteness of pandas at the zoo. He's turned treating himself into an art! After all, even the smallest of self-care methods can go a long way toward soothing the soul of a stressed super villain. Work may be important, but his days off are even more precious to him! But what...

"Someone at the culture festival has figured out Himari and Mio's switcheroo--but Mio's only got Asaka on her mind! There's a popular legend that if two people hold hands during the culture festival after-party, they'll become a loving couple...so things might just work out if she plays her cards right on their date! Inspired by her friend's resolve, Shizuku decides to confess her feelings to Tsukiyono-who seems to be hiding a secret of his own. As...

"The jig is up--Tsukiyono and Asaka discovered Himari and Mio's secret! Now that the twins have been found out, the two boys have their own confessions to make. But skies aren't clear for Himari just yet, as her fears still cloud her mind. Will she be able to overcome her trauma and reclaim her fun high school years?"--provided by publisher.

"Himuro is a modern-day ice god, an ordinary office worker who just so happens to be the descendant of a snow spirit. He's also besotted with his coworker Fuyutsuki, who's a little unusual herself. At first glance, the pair both seem to be calm, cool, and collected. But beneath Himuro's icy good looks rages a passionate blizzard of love! On the other hand, his coworker's cool facade belies nothing about any feelings she might have for Himuro in return--because...

"A life and death crisis brings Ikuko back to the family farm! A girl's dislike of her own name imperils her adorable pooch! A young artist and his cat discover that love is greater than beauty! A madly barking dog slowly learns to trust humans again! It's the dramatic conclusion of the elementary school arc- you won't want to miss it!"--Back cover.

Maomao has proven her worth to the denizens of the palace time and time again, but she's got her work cut out for her on this occasion! When the ever luminous Jinshi asks for Maomao's help in disguising himself to take care of business outside the palace walls, Maomao must dig deep to mar her employer's heavenly charms! And to make the ploy believable, Maomao herself is roped in to a spot of theater as Jinshi's companion. But Jinshi's "business"...

"What a pleasantly surprising twist-never thought I, Dante, assassin extraordinaire, would see the day when a girl would try to strike a deal with me...but now I have! What's more, it's so fun to tease Cecilia-as-Cecil, 'cos the reactions of the good Prince Oscar and the duke's son are priceless. There's just one thing bothering me-the assassin group I've been with since I was a kid is getting all worked up about how chummy I am with those three....

"PERFECT FOR ASPIRING VETS OF ALL AGES! For an 11-year-old, Yuzu's got a lot on her plate. When her mom gets sick, Yuzu goes to live with her uncle who runs the local animal hospital. She used to be scared of animals, but now she knows each patient is a fluffy friend in the making! This time, Yuzu learns about hardworking service dogs, rabbit care, the wonderful world of adoption, and the power pets have to bring families together."-- cover page 4....

"Every day is a learning experience for 11-year-old Yuzu. Between visiting her mom at the hospital, and helping out at her uncle's animal hospital, she's starting to get the hang of what it means to care! This time Yuzu meets a pup that goes from spoiled to smart, as well as a super-smiley therapy dog. She also discovers how hard it is to adjust to new siblings -- fuzzy or otherwise! Later, after meeting an elderly cat, Yuzu learns what "quality of...

"Sly tactician Lakan's attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game of wits! In a stupor from drinking "poison" as punishment for his loss, Lakan dreams of a long-lost past, his affair with a beautiful courtesan, and meeting her daughter for the very first time. Upon waking, he finds himself at Verdigris, where he is pressed to buy the freedom of a girl of his choosing...