(San Antonio , Texas – August 22, 2023) – J-Novel Club is excited to announce the acquisition of multiple new series following their latest announcements held online.. Three new light novels will be joining the J-Novel Club catalog with almost all series receiving a digital launch on J-Novel Club’s website and app within the upcoming week..
Announced New Light Novel Series:
Marriage, Divorce, and Beyond: The White Mage and Black Knight’s Romance Reignited
By Takasugi Naturu with Illustrations by kieshi akaz
宰相補佐と黒騎士の契約結婚と離婚とその後～辺境の地で二人は夫婦をやり直す～
Heroic black knight Lina can fell monsters and slay dragons with ease, but when it comes to romance, she’s still a total rookie! After dozens of dates ending in failure, she’s ready to give up on her quest of finding a husband, even if the idea of a family is an alluring one. The hitch? Marriage is a requirement for all black knights!
You see, the ability to use old magic—essential for safely slaying dragons—is a rare gift, so there’s staggering pressure for black knights to pass their power on to the next generation. Worse yet, Lina’s in immediate danger without a partner to bless her armor. But it’s going to take the right person…
Enter the prime minister’s aide, Joshua Granwell, a handsome and talented white mage who’s a perfect match for her mana. He’d make the ideal spouse for Lina—except she does not want to marry a noble. A contractual marriage might save Lina’s life, but surviving the marriage hereafter will be a challenge all its own!
A J-Novel Heart title launching August 23, 2023 with Parts 1 and 2 of Volume 1!
Jeanette the Genius: Defying My Evil Stepmother by Starting a Business with My Ride-or-Die Fiancé!
By Miyako Miyano with Illustrations by Hayase Jyun
隠れ才女は全然めげない～義母と義妹に家を追い出されたので婚約破棄してもらおうと思ったら、紳士だった婚約者が激しく溺愛してくるようになりました！？～
When Jeanette’s father suddenly goes missing, her evil stepmother seizes the opportunity to cast her out of the house! Now she’s left with no family, no belongings, and nowhere to live. But Jeanette the eternal optimist firmly believes in one thing: “Every crisis is an opportunity for growth!”
Eager to face her new life, she has only one thing left to do to break free of her old—call off her engagement with the popular and beloved Count Claus! Little does she know the saintly gentleman she’s supposed to marry is secretly a blackhearted schemer, and he has other plans. In fact, he’s so madly in love with her, he’ll use any means necessary to stay by her side and assist her!
Once the couple begins working together, Jeanette’s enterprising nature starts to shine. With her positive attitude, her natural genius, and her clever, besotted fiancé, can Jeanette triumph over adversity and earn back what’s rightfully hers?
A J-Novel Heart title launching August 24, 2023 with Parts 1 and 2 of Volume 1!
The Crown of Rutile Quartz
By Surume Enoki with Illustrations by ttl
ルチルクォーツの戴冠-王の誕生-
Slaine is a humble, provincial commoner in the small Kingdom of Hasenvalia… Or so he thinks until the day the entire royal family is wiped out in a palace fire and Slaine comes to learn he’s really the king’s illegitimate son. It now falls on him to succeed the throne.
Despite his lack of knowledge and experience, Slaine’s natural wits and dedication—plus the support of his aide-de-camp, Monica—allow him to excel against all odds. The future for him and the kingdom looks bright—right up until the eve of his coronation, when the great Empire of Galed declares war against Hasenvalia. Faced with such a frighteningly powerful foe, Slaine is forced to make a choice between fleeing into political exile or resisting invasion to the bitter end.
Caught between the conflicting agendas of neighboring nations, this boy from a backwater town must learn how to grow into his crown. Witness the birth of a king!
Launching August 29, 2023 with Parts 1 and 2 of Volume 1!
About J-Novel Club
J-Novel Club (JNC), a Kadokawa group company, is responsible for some of the best English-language production of Japanese light novel content worldwide. It prides itself on high-quality books in digital and print, curated close to Japan’s own production timelines, providing weekly digital output of light novels and manga in parts, as whole eBooks, for rental, and more. JNC is responsible for bringing English-speaking audiences titles like Ascendance of a Bookworm, In Another World With My Smartphone, Full Metal Panic!, and Slayers.
Providing the best reading experience in digital and in print for the fan community is at JNC’s heart.
