Paul Tuttle Starr

"When an array of rival princesses descends upon the palace, Sariphi gains an unlikely ally in the princess of the reptile clan. A hopeless romantic, Princess Amit is determined to push her erstwhile sacrifice friend into the king's arms! But even with Amit cheering her on, will Sariphi be able to carry out the absurd set of tasks Chancellor Anubis concocts to prove she is worthy of being queen...?"-- cover page 4.

"The ferocious King of Beasts rules over his subjects-animal and man alike-with an iron paw. In a display of domination, he demands regular offerings from the humans...but there's something amiss with the ninety-ninth sacrifice. Unlike her predecessors, Sariphi isn't afraid of the king! Will her insolence lead to a gruesome end...or a new beginning?"-- cover page 4.

Having successfully entertained the true Duke Galoa, Sariphi has triumphed in the trials concocted to test her capacity to be Queen. However, her success has infuriated Chancellor Anubis. As Sariphi searches for a book alone in the library, Anubis approaches her ... but what is the history between the King and his Chancellor, whose family has served the royal line for generations?

"Facing financial ruin, Lawrence casts about desperately for the funds he needs to survive this latest disaster. When all hope seem lost, though, just how far is the merchant willing to go to protect his livelihood-- and his life?"--P. [4] of cover.

"Sudo arrives to rescue Gosho from Sakurane's torture, and like so many before him, he underestimates the cult leader's monstrosity, with devastating consequences. Amid the horror, Yuuki emerges from his catatonia to a chance at redemption-- but it may take a monster to defeat a monster, and in spite of everything, Yuuki's still just a bit too human."-- cover page 4.

Having narrowly escaped financial ruin, Lawrence turns his attention to helping Holo find her ancient homeland in the North, but when a rival merchant sets his sights on the beautiful Wolf-God, Lawrence must ask himself whether his relationship with her is business or pleasure.

"Proud of his skillful transaction in Poroson (with more than a little help from Holo), Lawrence turns his cart toward Ruvinheigen in hopes of swelling his profits. Along the way, Lawrence and Holo meet the shepherdess Norah, whom they engage to 'protect' them along the way. As it turns out, though, it isn't wolves from which Lawrence needs protection, but his own ambition. The threat of a merchant's worst nightmare awaits him in Ruvinheigen: bankruptcy"--Back...

"The struggle for the legendary sea beast is underway, but how will it end? Drawn into the fight over the narwhal in Kerube, Lawrence finds himself in a dangerous position. Despite this Holo continues to scold him and plead with him--but why?!"--Back cover.

"In search of information about Yoitsu, Lawrence and company arrive in the port town of Kerube. Soon after encountering the merchant woman Eve, it quickly becomes apparent that there are deals afoot with big profits at stake. Navigating the various parties all angling for a piece of the action, though, is no easy business, even with a wisewolf on your side!"--Back cover.

"Kinichiro's traveled back in time, and whether this is reality or just an incredibly realistic dream, he's doing high school all over again. He's decided that bringing the school's ouendan cheer squad back from the brink of dissolution is the key to a better high school life, but it might take some begging to get there. Kinichiro's not much good at begging--but a former ouendan member known as the "Master of Groveling" might be able to pull it off..."--...