Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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From gamer friends to boyfriend and girlfriend. 
 
After a night out with their friends, Yamada and Akane finally make their feelings known and become an official couple. While Yamada is busy with cram school and final exams, Akane makes a new friend in the game – a girl named Yui. 
 
Soon the two girls are making plans to get together in real life, but guild master Eita is worried Akane is too quick to meet strangers – and he might be right. When Akane meets Yui for dinner, Yui’s boyfriend shows up unannounced. As it turns out, he’s from a rival gaming guild and his intentions are anything but pure. 
 
Volume 5 includes Chapters 41-50.

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, Vol. 5

DOYAK

The must-read BL webtoon by DOYAK is now in print! In this mature-rated drama, three men collide in a tangled web of love, power, and crime. 
 
When a chance encounter brings earnest photographer Jo into the orbit of the aloof and gorgeous Ian, Jo falls hard. An undeniable attraction simmers between them, and Jo is determined to break through Ian’s indifferent façade. But Ian’s life isn’t made for romance. As he works to free himself from his past life as a high-profile member of a dangerous gang — and from TJ, his on-again, off-again lover — a power struggle threatens to erupt within the crime syndicate. If Ian isn’t careful, events might spiral out of control, dragging him back into a world of corruption and murder. 
 
Volume 1 collects episodes 1–13 of the webcomic Wet Sand.

Wet Sand, Volume 1

Suji Kim

Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after – but this is no fairytale. The first volume of the official webcomic based on the hit webnovel by Suji Kim. 
 
When stuttering Lady Maximilian is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a low-born knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin. Riftan leaves for war the morning after their disastrous wedding night, and it’s three years before Maxi sees him again. 
 
Now, the husband she barely knows is a war hero. And when he comes home to claim her, Maxi will need to master her own bewildering desire – and Riftan’s – before she can hope to become the true mistress of their enormous castle estate. That task will demand courage from Maxi, even as she struggles to find her own voice. 
 
Volume 1 collects Episodes 1-24 of the webcomic.

Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 1

Our favorite gamer couple faces their first trial in real life. The sixth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. 
 
Akane’s spirits are dashed when her in-person meeting with Yui goes wrong. Tensions rise when Yui’s boyfriend shows up and sparks a fight, forcing Yamada to step in. But will Yamada be able to comfort Akane in the aftermath of such disappointment? Meanwhile, what will become of their guild in the face of this new conflict? 
 
Volume 6 includes Chapters 51-62.

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, Vol. 6

New levels to Yamada and Akane's relationship are unlocked in the eighth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. 
 
Akane and Yamada have officially taken their relationship to the next level and feel like nothing can break them apart. But as Yamada begins college and meets his new classmates, Akane worries about the attention her boyfriend gets from one of the senior students. 
 
Her concerns are interrupted, however, by a grave family incident. Will Yamada and Akane face these new challenges together, or will they finally find a level even these two gamers can't beat. 
 
Volume 8 includes Chapters 75-85.

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, Vol. 8

Hong Heesu

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A duke’s daughter, despised and outcast by all. A crown prince, feared by even the emperor. 
 
Juvelian is a villainess so universally hated that when she is accused of jealously poisoning the princess of the Ashet Empire, her own father leaves her to die a traitor’s death. Faced with the threat of interrogation by the infamously tyrannical Crown Prince Maximillian, she takes her own life. 
And that’s how the story ends – at least, that’s how it was supposed to end. 
Now, a reborn Juvelian has joined the cast, and she is determined to rewrite the finale. But even if she manages to change the ending, she will still need to contend with her father’s feral protégé – a young man who sees Juvelian as an obstacle to his dangerous ambitions.This volume collects episodes 1–14 of the webcomic Father, I Don’t Want This Marriage.

Father, I Don’t Want This Marriage, Vol. 1

Love level-up in progress... The third volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. 
 
Akane’s feelings for Yamada continue to grow as he proves to be a considerate and reliable guy on and offline, but she’s starting to overthink everything she does around him. 
 
When Akane and the guild members attend a cultural festival at Yamada’s school, all the students think Akane is Yamada’s girlfriend, which leads to an embarrassing misunderstanding. 
 
Confusing matters, Yamada rushes to Akane’s aid when she collapses with a fever. Is he just being considerate, as always, or could this be a sign of something more? 
 
Volume 3 includes Chapters 20-30.

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, Vol. 3

An all-night campaign leads to a sleepover date in the seventh volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. 
 
Things are starting to heat up for gamers-to-lovers Akane and Yamada. When Akane's gamer neighbors start keeping her awake for days on end, Yamada offers to not only switch apartments with her, but to dismantle the noisemakers from inside the game. 
 
However, apartment-swapping hijinks lead Akane and Yamada to have to face the question of whether or not they are ready to take their relationship to the next level. With unexpected twists still to come in both their real and gaming lives, will the couple even get the chance to figure out how they feel? 
 
Volume 6 includes Chapters 63-74.

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, Vol. 7

A long-awaited reunion and a fragile happiness… 
 
Riftan has returned from the royal capital just in time to deal with a group of rogue knights attacking the gates of Anatol. 
 
When the dust settles, he and Maxi finally have time to get to know each other properly, but Maxi struggles to show Riftan who she really is, afraid that he will reject her. Even worse are her fears that the next time Riftan is called away, he might never return. 
 
Determined to prove her worth and secure an unshakeable place in her new home, Maxi agrees to help the sorcerer Ruth create a new magical device… 
 
...and discovers she might be capable of more than she could have ever dreamed. 
 
This volume collects episodes 25–45 of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webcomic on MANTA.

Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 2

Could this be love? The fourth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. 
 
Thanks to Yamada’s attentive care, Akane is recovering from her sudden illness. The experience has made her realize she can’t keep hiding the truth – what she feels for Yamada is more than just friendship. 
 
With encouragement from her friend Momo and gaming guild master Eita, Akane is finally ready to confess her feelings. But Yamada’s busy schedule makes finding the right time seem impossible. Meanwhile, a new player in their guild also harbors a secret crush on Yamada. As the two girls struggle to make their hearts known, will Yamada’s own feelings finally become clear? 
 
Volume 4 includes Chapters 31-40.

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, Vol. 4

Girl meets boy the old-fashioned way - in an online game. The first volume of the popular manga that inspired the anime series! 
 
College student Akane has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Heartbroken, she decides to quit the online RPG they used to play together, but instead of deleting her account, she logs in and battles low-level enemies to relieve her stress and hurt feelings. There, she meets Yamada, an elite pro gamer so reclusive that Akane can’t decide if he’s awkward or alluring. 
 
When Akane encounters her ex at a gaming convention, she makes the snap decision to pretend Yamada is her boyfriend and soon the two of them are spending more time together in the game and in real life. The problem is, Yamada is only interested in the game. As Akane's feelings grow, will Yamada's focus stay on the game? 
 
Volume 1 includes Chapters 1-9.

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, Vol. 1

Their passion is undeniable, but can their love survive the winter? The third volume of the official webcomic based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Suji Kim. 
 
As the first snow falls over Anatol, Maxi begins to settle into her new life as the wife of Riftan Calypse. But even as she makes progress in her magical studies with Ruth, her fear that Riftan will discover she’s not a proper noblewoman continues to darken her thoughts. Worse, she seems to unwittingly spark his temper at every turn. 
 
With reports of monsters migrating into Anatolium and the prospect of noble guests arriving come spring, Maxi must prove her arcane skill to herself—and to the Remdragon Knights—in order to prepare for the new season ahead. 
 
This volume collects episodes 46–64 of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webcomic on MANTA

Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 3

Their relationship is fake, but the heated rivalry between Juvelian’s new “boyfriend” and her ex is all too real. This manhwa adaptation of Hong Heesu's webnovel is now available in English print for the first time. 
 
With the ink drying on the contract for their fake relationship, Lady Juvelian and Max take their first awkward steps into high society as a couple. While tea parties and balls might be enough for Juvelian to start feeling comfortable with this new arrangement, they do little to assuage her father's disapproval. Under the best of circumstances, he would never allow his student to date his daughter, but as soon as he discovers that Max has real feelings for Juvelian, he makes plans to tear them apart. 
 
Those plans may have to wait, however, for the deranged emperor has schemes of his own, and in order to protect Juvelian, her father and Max might find themselves on the same side. What no one expects, of course, is for Juvelian to take matters of her fate entirely into her own hands... 
 
This volume collects episodes 49-64 of the webcomic Father, I Don’t Want This Marriage.

Father, I Don't Want This Marriage, Vol. 4

Juvelian has finally found true love . . . but she must save her father before she can have her happily ever after. This manhwa adaptation of Hong Heesu's webnovel is now available in English print for the first time. 
 
It’s official: Lady Juvelian and Max are a real couple! But Juvelian doesn’t have time to bask in their romance. She’s busy preparing for her coming-of-age ceremony – and trying to prevent Mikhail from causing trouble yet again, this time at an upcoming hunting competition. Although Juvelian knows about his deranged schemes from her past life, she has no idea of the dangers that currently await her. 
 
As the tyrannical emperor pushes him to the edge, Duke Legis Floyen can no longer hide the truth, not with Juvelian’s safety at risk. But as Juvelian and Max seek a way for Legis to break free, the emperor is already targeting his next pawn: Princess Beatrice. Can Juvelian protect her loved ones – and herself – in this life? 
 
Volume 6 collects episodes 81–96 of the webcomic Father, I Don’t Want This Marriage.

Father, I Don't Want This Marriage, Vol. 6

Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

STARember

The official manhua (comic) adaptation of the New York Times bestselling danmei novel by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. Featuring stunning art by STARember, the webcomic produced by BILIBILI COMICS is now available in English print for the first time. 
 
Four Tales and Four Calamities. 
 
As the heavenly court wraps up its investigation of Xuan Ji, the Ghost Bride, Xie Lian starts a search for the bandaged boy bearing the scars of the plague that destroyed his kingdom eight hundred years ago. But with the trail gone cold, he’s forced to turn his attention to more pressing matters: He’s a god without a temple or worshipers, and he seems to have caught the attention of a powerful ghost king who is one of the infamous Four Calamities. 
 
When Xie Lian returns to the Mortal Realm to establish a shrine, he meets a red-clad young man with strange knowledge of all the gods and ghosts – including Xie Lian himself, the long-forgotten Crown Prince Who Pleased the Gods. 
 
Volume 2 includes episodes 15–27 of the original webcomic based on the webnovel Tian Guan Ci Fu published on JJWXC.

Heaven Official's Blessing (The Comic): Volume 2

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