Emma Schumacker – författare

It was just a normal day when a workaholic office worker was dragged through a portal to another world. Of course, the first thing he requested was a job—which is how Kondou’s career in the Royal Accounting Department began. Now, as Vice Director, Kondou finds himself out of his depth, embroiled in a plot involving the church’s finances and state secrets, all the while missing his dashing knight captain. But when Aresh returns from a successful expedition only to mysteriously collapse, it might be up to our intrepid bean counter to save the day…

I, Liliana, was chosen by the “Ice Prince” Prince William to be his bride. Our mutual love has been made public, but recently, he’s been spending a little too much time with a princess from a neighboring country. Sure, I was upset, but I didn’t mean for it to lead to our first fight! What's a girl supposed to do....?

High school teacher Watanabe has a secret—behind closed doors, he’s actually a Sub. Enraged when his fiancée leaves him because of his nature, Watanabe hooks up with his former student, Izumi...who just so happens to ooze Dom energy, and is also looking for a place to stay. Where better than at his new Sub’s house? Which means Watanabe’s going to have to figure out how to survive round-the-clock orders, all so he can be praised like the good boy he’s desperately trying to be...

Descended from a long line of book collectors, high school student Mifuyu is surrounded by books in every aspect of her life. Her great-grandfather established the famous Mikura Hall, a library in the heart of town, and even the townspeople are all avid readers. There’s just one problem—Mifuyu hates books! But when a thief in Mikura Hall triggers an ancient curse, she’s left with no choice but to reclaim the stolen books herself…by entering the very stories she despises! With the help of the mysterious Mashiro, will she be able to restore her great-grandfather’s collection and save her town from a magical doom?

Take one influencer and one bad boy extraordinaire, whisk in a sprinkling of sweets, a scoop of social media and you get…? Maki and Akito’s love story, hot out of the oven! After all, even though Maki might have a bit of a bad rep, the guy must be just as gooey on the inside as the glorious goodies he posts all over social media. So when Akito gets a taste of how dangerously delicious his desserts are, he can’t help wanting a taste of the man himself…

So it’s been a bit, but an accountant guy somehow went down a portalhole and into a fantasy world. Once he got there, the first thing he asked for was a job. That’s how Kondou’s career in the Romany Kingdom’s Accounting Department began and part of the reason a stunning knight captain stumbled upon a bean counter in distress. Venturing to the depths of a dangerous forest on a quest to clear the miasma is the exact opposite of what Kondou’s knight in shining armor wants him to do. However, our intrepid bean counter is a man with a plan, so venture forth he does—much to the captain’s dismay. But turnabout is fair play, which is why Captain Aresh makes his own declaration on their way back…

Any love story aficionado will say that the key to a successful couple is intense desire for one another-but what if the characters in question are an asexual woman with a passion for Boys Love stories and a gay man whose heart forever belongs to his oblivious childhood friend? Although romance will never be in the cards for newlyweds Yuriko and Gakurouta, the bond blossoming between them promises to be a wonderful relationship-the likes of which neither has ever experienced before…

Not long ago, in a fantasy world in a different dimension, a business guy was dragged through a portal. Stranded in a new land, Kondou has only one request—to spend his days peacefully working himself into the ground. But when he collapses from downing potion after potion day after day, it’s the handsome knight captain Aresh who rescues the bean counter in distress... However, ‘twas just the beginning of the tale for these star-crossed lovers. After all, not even a near-death experience and his first time can stop Kondou from working the very next day! And so, jilted by the man he saved after a night of many firsts, Aresh starts a personal crusade to teach Kondou how to work to live instead of living to work. Meanwhile, Kondou for the life of him just can’t figure out why he’s not allowed to take any overtime...

When skilled coroner Dr. Bunnakit is called upon to examine the body of a woman who allegedly hanged herself, he soon finds that all evidence points to foul play. That night, a mysterious stranger breaks into his home and demands that he rule the death a suicide—and after he confides in his prosecutor friend about the incident, that friend suddenly goes missing. Dr. Bunnakit pins all his suspicions on a man named Tan, but not only does Tan have a rock-solid alibi, he also volunteers to help uncover the real murderer…

Any good love story starts at the beginning: Where and how did the lovebirds meet? Was it love at first sight? And most importantly, was there a spark? For Yuriko and Gakurouta, their initial meeting was nothing to write home about—after all, matchmaking services aren’t unheard of. But a chance second encounter on the street revealed that as an asexual woman and gay man, they might have much more in common than they initially assumed. And in that moment, they felt not a spark but something better: the seed of a friendship, ready to take root and bloom.

Just the other day, an office worker was dragged through a portal to a fantasy world in a different dimension. He requests only one thing—a job. So began Kondou’s career as an accountant for the Romany Kingdom. However, when Aresh finds said bean counter in dire straits, the dashing knight captain takes it upon himself to care for Kondou. Soon after, Kondou catches the attention of the prime minister, resulting in his promotion to a middle management position. With his new title, Kondou finds his workload increasing along with the dangers associated with him. As a consequence, Aresh faces an entirely new obstacle—how to protect his bean counter from not only himself but the outside world as well…

“I’ve dreamed about them ever since I was a child...” Pharm is a skittish but friendly young man who is excited to start his new life as a college student. He’ll make friends, join a club... and maybe figure out why he’s always sensed that there’s a certain someone he’s fated to meet. The moment he locks eyes with Dean, the captain of the swimming club, he’s attracted to him in a way he’s never experienced before. Is this who he’s been looking for all this time? Does Dean feel the same way about him? Perhaps the answers lie in past lives they have yet to remember...

Plain, redheaded, and freckled John has nothing going for him, except there’s one thing he’s proud of—he’s best friends with the two popular and mischievous twins Jekyll and Hyde. Jekyll (the calm and collected older brother) and Hyde (the cheerful younger brother) love switching places, and John is the only one who can tell them apart. But when the pair is fragmented by an untimely death, one twin is left alone without his “other self” by his side. The only question is—is he Jekyll, or is he Hyde?

“I don’t need to believe in a fantasy. As long as these days of bliss continue, that’s enough for me.” From the twisted role reversal between a bully and her former victim to the pure love between an heiress and her maid kept apart by their difference in station, these five stories by the author of Assorted Entanglements are about all the various kinds of love between women—sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy, and always thrilling…From the twisted role reversal between a bully and her former victim to the pure love between an heiress and her maid kept apart by their difference in station, these five stories by the author of Assorted Entanglements are about all the various kinds of love between women—sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy, and always thrilling…

Bunnakit, a coroner investigating a murder case, and Tan, the man who was his prime suspect—they have formed an unlikely alliance out of both necessity and passion. But though the two are drawn to each other, more danger awaits them than ever before, and each man has his own hidden motives. When the bodies start piling up, Bun and Tan must race to find the truth, all the while coming to terms with how they really feel about each other…Will their love survive this ultimate test?

“Don’t cry... I’m right here.” After exchanging phone numbers, Pharm and Dean begin spending time together almost every day. Their budding chemistry doesn’t go unnoticed, though—soon, the potential couple is the talk of the campus! But as the pair’s feelings for each other grow, their recurring dreams intensify, now infiltrating their waking lives. Will the threads of fate pull the two close enough to finally remember their promise?

The “books’ curse”—an ancient hex that activates when a volume is stolen from the massive library known as Mikura Hall. Its power has transformed the town of Yomunaga into a storybook world not once but twice! And the person tracking down the serial novel-napper is none other than the heir to the collection, Mifuyu Mikura! Having stopped the crook in their tracks during the first round, she must now venture inside the Black Book, a gritty noir novel thick with intrigue and rife with gunfire…This time, can she unmask the thief for good?!

High school freshman Ranko Haruno’s sole desire in life is to keep her head down and just get by with as little human interaction as possible. It’s working well, until a random guy is literally hurled into her path (and knocked out when his head hits the wall). The responsible party? A guy she later finds out is her new stepbrother, Kaya Amamine...How exactly is she supposed to live with such a creepy jerk who seemingly has a penchant for violence?!

Stuck in the world of The Silver Beast until she finds the book thief, things are looking bleak for Mifuyu. She’s fully transformed into a fox, and even more pressingly...Mashiro was swallowed by the Beast itself! Can she rescue her friend and solve the secret behind this string of burglaries before it’s too late? All will become clear in this thrilling and illuminating conclusion to the Whoever Steals series!

Any exciting love story has its fair share of misunderstandings and drama—but what is a person to do when they’re unable to tell the truth? As an asexual woman and gay man, Yuriko and Gakurouta are keenly aware that their relationship is rather different from what is considered “normal.” So when confronted with their families’, friends’, and society’s expectations, they struggle to convey the nature of their marriage. Will the newlyweds be able to hold their ground and find their own version of happily ever after?

I’m Liliana, the daughter of an earl, and I’m in a terrible bind. For some reason, when the “Ice Prince,” Prince William, hosted a party to find his bride, I was the lucky guest he chose! Except…living a life as royalty is just about the last thing I want. So my goal is to break off my engagement—the sooner the better! But why is it that day by day, His Highness’s attitude only grows sweeter…?

The Small-Animallike Lady Is Adored by the Ice Prince is a sweet shojo (young girls) manga featuring the arranged marriage between a heroine who loves to eat and the prince who dotes on her.

I, Liliana, am the fiancée of Prince William, the “Ice Prince.” Although his first impression left much to be desired, it seems I’ve become rather attached to him! And now that we’ve opened our hearts to one another, all that’s left is our happily-ever-after...I mean, it’s not like some other girl is going to steal his heart — right?

From Mitsubachi Miyuki, the beloved creator of Cheeky Brat and Stray Cat & Wolf, comes a new shojo (young girls) manga that features the dynamic of an introverted, yet caring female lead and an obsessive, delinquent stepbrother with a troubled past.

From Mitsubachi Miyuki, the beloved creator of Cheeky Brat and Stray Cat & Wolf, comes a new shojo (young girls) manga that features the dynamic of an introverted, yet caring female lead and an obsessive, delinquent stepbrother with a troubled past.

How dare Mr. Refreshing try to take Ranko away! After Nasu’s surprise admission, Kaya’s feeling more jealous and possessive about his Ran-chan than ever! And while Ranko might tend to indulge the whims of her little monster, even she has a limit to how much crap she’ll put up with from him. And with her budding friendship with Nasu on the line, who knows what might just push her over the edge...?!

I, Liliana, the daughter of an earl, have been chosen as the fiance of Prince William, the Ice Prince. Now that my break is over and the new semester is in full swing, things are getting busy again! Still, why does it feel like I have even less time to spend with him than usual? Could it be...? Is he cheating on me?!

Nasu’s sudden embrace of Ranko is just too much for the incredibly socially awkward girl. After all, she was only kind of starting to get into the mindset that they could maybe be friends...but romantic attraction from another male? Way too high a hurdle! Plus, the baby monster is always around and as possessive and clingy as ever, so it’s hard to really consider Nasu’s feelings when Kaya works so hard to makes sure he’s first on Ranko’s mind whenever, wherever...