These are all the books I bought recently. Some were on my wishlist, some I bought because the summary sounded interesting, and the others I bought because the cover looked pretty. Yes, I do that a lot. lol

(Click on the covers for larger pictures)

Title: The Best Girl
Author: Emma Harrison

Description:

You Are Cordially Invited . . .

to your brother’s wedding where he will marry rich, famous Marni Shay, at the River Lodge, the most elite resort in Colorado, the state you chose to go to college in so you could escape your family, except they’ll all be there. Enjoy ten fun-filled days of avoiding your mother, who still thinks you’re not girly enough; planning your brother’s bachelor party, because you are his best man, er, girl; and, oh yeah, trying not to drool all over Hot Connor, who happens to be in your English seminar and work at the River Lodge. Put your best foot forward, and . . .

Don’t miss the most joyous celebration of the year!

Yeah, right.

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I wanted to get this book since I first saw it at Borders, but back then I was broke. >.<” I had already read “Tourist Trap” by Emma Harrison and loved it, so of course I wanted this book as well. I finally got my hands on it.

Title: Getting to Third Date
Author: Kelly McClymer

Description:

Katelyn Spears is a firm believer in the two-date rule. First dates are so awkward; every guy deserves a second chance. But a third? Not unless he’s got serious Romeo potential.

Enter Tyler. Tyler thinks Katelyn’s rule is too harsh. He dares her to go back through her Little Pink Book and grant a third date to all the two-date duds. Oh, and she should report back to the whole school via her newspaper column.

Standing by her policy (and determined to prove Tyler wrong), Katelyn makes a few phone calls. But will any of her old flames rekindle a romance?

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I’ve got this addiction of buying Simon Pulse books. That’s what I mostly buy. There’s just something about them… But I bought this one for the cover. I don’t know why, but when I saw it I just had to buy it. After I read the summary, I knew why. This is just my type of book. I really really can’t wait to read it.

Title: Prom Crashers
Author: Erin Downing

Description:

Will you go to the proms with me?

It was love at first sight for Emily and Ethan. But then Em lost his number and, with it, all the hope of finding a real boyfriend before the end of senior year. All she knows about Ethan is his first name, that he has a super cute smile, and that he’s going to a prom this month. Which high school? That’s anyone’s guess….

Em enlists the help of her three best friends, who quickly score formal wear and hail a limo. Together, Emily, Max and Sid vow to find Ethan, to find a cure for senioritis, and most important, to find true love — one hilarious prom night at a time.

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With a title like that, I just had to buy it. And after reading a preview I knew it was a book I really would enjoy. (And I am a senior too ^^… senioritis. lol)

Title: 30 Guys in 30 Days
Author: Micol Ostow

Description:

Practice makes not-quite-perfect

Claudia Clarkson just cut the cord from her high school love-you-forever boyfriend. Sure, she misses Drew. But with so many eligibles on her new college campus, why study ancient history?

Problem is, Claudia’s lived in la-la-loveland for so long that she’s completely forgotten how to meet boys — and how to flirt.

Then her roommate proposes a solution: Meet one new guy every day for thirty days. Consider it “target practice” for when Mr. Perfect comes along. Claudia’s game, but she definetely hasn’t got game. In fact, Flirting 101 could be her toughest course to pass…

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This one has been on my wish list since I read the preview on the back of “She’s Got the Beat”. When I read the title, I thought “OMG! I have to have this!. And after reading the preview I wanted to buy it even more. It took me a while to get it though. Everytime I went to Borders they never had it, which sucks. (I have suffered like this once before… I never found Thrill Ride. >.<” And my chances of buying online are -100% for now) But now I’m extremely happy because I have it.

Description:

Lori lives for summertime on the lake. She spends all season wakeboarding, swimming, and hanging with her friends — including the two hotties in the house next door. With the Vader brothers, Lori’s always been one of the guys.

But while Lori and the “baby” brother, Adam, are inseparable friends, she can’t deny a secret crush on Sean, the older Vader boy. This year Sean’s been paying Lori a lot of attention, and not in a brotherly way.

But just as Lori decides to prove to Sean she’s girlfriend material, she realizes that her role as girl friend to Adam may be even more important. And by trying so hard for the perfect summer romance, she could be going way overboard….

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I had seen the cover on the back of “Crush du Jour” and thought that it looked nice. After reading the summary, I wanted to buy it. I’m a fan of stories about guy friends. They’re the cutest. And somehow the title plus the cover remind me of a DJ Sammy song. Ah, but that’s a weird reason to buy a book.

Title: The Pregnancy Affair / Deseo Peligroso (Spanish Edition)
Author: Anne Mather

Description: (translated from the back of the book)

Joel Armstrong, her handsome ex-husband, was the last person Olivia expected to see when she came back to her hometown after many years. Joel was the reason she had gone away and never came back. Their divorce was sudden, and she was still hurt from it.

The desire that had once united them kept devouring them each time they were together. But they both knew how dangerous it was. How could they indulge in it again after their passion ended up in a pregnancy they didn’t expect and ended in the most unexpected way…?

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The only different book in this post and this is the first Harlequin novel I buy. I read teen fiction the most, but from time to time I’ve read Harlequin novels from my cousin’s collection. I thought it was about time that I started buying them. I just have one little thing to point out, that’s a major title change. Extremely different title, but then again they do the same with the Harlequin manga line too. But the summary is very similar. This one is in Spanish because the Harlequin line is easier find in Spanish here.

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I have a Visual Bookshelf over at Facebook which lists all the books & manga I’ve read and I’m thinking of making a LibraryThing catalog for the books I own.

Ah another manga that I really want. And yes, it is also based on a novel.

Title: Hanamuko no Youken / The Groom’s Condition / How to Catch a Groom
Author: Holly Jacobs / Youna
Genre: Shoujo

Synopsis:

“The bride has run away!” Desi is a wedding coordinator and this particular project ends up being a disaster. The groom was left at the altar and he is none other than Desi’s old high school crush, Seth! He’s lost his logically-chosen bride. But Desi assures him love isn’t logical, and Seth soon discovers neither is Desi. Desi attempts to renew their acquaintance. But neither fits in the other’s world. The relationship between the two gradually changes. Will Seth finally solve the equation of love?

Sorry if the summary makes no sense. English is not my first language, but I try my best to translate everything.

The download link has been updated. The file now contains the song Sign of Love by Puffy. I will be updating with some mirror links soon.

Lovely Complex Movie Soundtrack

Year: 2006

Tracklisting:

1- Radio – Judy and Mary

2- Speedrive – Misono

3- Diamonds – Princess Princess

4- Natsu Matsuri – Whiteberry

5- Sign of Love – Puffy

Download: [Savefile] (Filesize: 22.94 MB)

Aggh finding LAST ALLIANCE lyrics is such a pain! But I’ve finally found some of them. I really want the SPIRAL WORLD lyrics, but I’ve had no luck! Anyways, I thought I’d post the romaji to Konoyubitomare here. Who knows? More people might be looking for these too.

Konoyubitomare – LAST ALLIANCE lyrics

shinobi komu machi no zatsuon wo kaki wake
fumi ire ta machinaka no chiisa na kouen no benchi
u zatta sou ni kochira wo mite ita
senkyaku no mi keneko ni aisatsu shite soko ni suwaru

futo miru to hitori bocchide asobu aoi shatsu no shounen wo
akai boushi no shounentachi ga tori kakomi
yagate akani ao ga maji ri
sarani ooki ku warai koe hibiku
onaji sora onaji kumo ni

hiruyasumi no chaimu ga yami
machi no zatsuon dehaimada tsuduku
keru oto shi oto sareru isu tori geemu ha
(hai ,ichi nuke ta)
senkyaku no neiki ha tsuduku

yume ya kibou , fuan ya zetsubou no shurui ha sensabanbetsu
demo miage rya onaji sora , onaji kumo
arasoi de eta yuuetsukan ni ibasho wo mitsu ketereba
ine chuu yonde mo warae nai

oinuka retara hakushu de miokuro u
kittosoitsuha boku sukoshi hawo kui shibattekitandarou
itsumademo shitauchi shite fuheifuman wo kasaneru
fukouhei ha hitotsu monai
hayaku (kono yubi toma re)

aka to ao ga maji tteta goro
mujaki nishiteita oi kakekkonara
ubaiai , kizutsu ke au youna
kudaranai sekai ha kawa runda
negai ga kanai masuyouni

kouen tou no katachi no kage ga nishi no sora ni kie kake teyuku
tsuki age tai to sashi yubi ni shounentachi no koe ga kasanatta

aka to ao ga maji tteta goro
mujaki nishiteita oi kakekkonara
ubaiai , kizutsu keauyouna
kudaranai sekai ha kawa runda

zatsuon hakono sae nai uta , shingarongu demoshite kaki keso u
moshi fumi hazuse nai riyuu gaarunonara
saki isoge baiisa

kono sora ha kawa ranaiyo
dakara KONOYUBITOMARE

I might as well make use of this blog. I know I haven’t posted in like forever and the only actual post was a download one. >.<’ I’ll be posting my wish list, reviews, opinion, etc of manga, dramas and the like. So first off…

Title: Uragiri no Yoake / Tender Captive
Author: Rosemary Carter / Youna
Genre: Shoujo

Synopsis:

Stephanie visited the African Animal Reserve. However, due to her friends reckless behavior, the tour guide ends up injured. “Instead, one person will remain here and be my substitute temporarily”. The reserve owner asked for the person responsible, and with determination Stephanie made the decision to take the duties alone. In the middle of the nature in Africa, the two alone…!!

Oh I so want this! Not only because it’s a Harlequin or shoujo manga, but it actually sounds interesting. (Although you can’t read much from my crappy translation of the synopsis) I hope to get it soon. ^^ If I do, I’ll make a review

For those of you who have posted comments… Yes, I’ve noticed the links aren’t working. I’ll be re-uploading the songs asap.

After watching Lovely Complex, I fell in love with the music featured in the movie. Because of that I started searching for the soundtrack. But, apparently there was no soundtrack released. I decided to find the songs separately . After a couple of searches I managed to find some of the songs featured in the movie. I decided to post here the “soundtrack” because I believe I’m not the only one looking for it. Enjoy!

Lovely Complex Movie Soundtrack

Year: 2006

Tracklisting:

1- Radio – Judy and Mary

2- Speedrive – Misono

3- Diamonds – Princess Princess

4- Natsu Matsuri – Whiteberry

Download: [Savefile] (Filesize: 22.94 MB)

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