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New English Publisher Crossed Hearts Reveals 3 Manhwa Licenses, License of Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Novels
posted on by Wonhee Cho
Crossed Hearts, a new California-based global English publisher, has announced the worldwide English-language print launches of three Korean manhwa titles: Baroness Goes on Strike, From a Knight to a Lady, and The Archduke's Adopted Saint. Each series will debut in premium full-color print editions with both Regular and Limited Editions offered at the same price, ensuring fans worldwide access to exclusive collectibles through pre-orders.
Original storywriter Ko Eun Chae and artist Song Yeseul's Baroness Goes on Strike series has more than 42 million readers worldwide. The regression-themed historical fantasy will debut October 26 in the UK, India, and the Middle East; on October 28 in Australia and New Zealand; and on November 25 in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
Crossed Hearts describes the story:
Baroness Cassia was relieved to die. After ten long years in a loveless marriage to her mercenary husband, Zester, she found peace in finally leaving behind a life filled with exhaustion and sacrifice. If only she had the chance to do it all again! And then—she did. Waking a decade in the past, Cassia finds time has turned back. The same husband. The same barony. The same crossroads. If fate insists on a do-over, she won't spend it suffering in silence. This time, she's living for herself—and this time, she's going on strike! Yet as the past begins to unravel, Cassia must ask herself: can she truly escape the fate she once accepted, or is she doomed to relive the same nightmare all over again?
The Regular Edition includes the full-color print edition volume, journal sheets, and a "Creator's Vault" curated by Yeseul, including character spotlight sheets, behind-the-scenes notes, and bonus insights. The Limited Edition also features a pop-up card, and a "never-before-seen photocard of Cassia."
Artist Ink., storywriter Ein, and original storywriter Hye-rim Sung's From a Knight to a Lady is a reincarnation romance boasting over 130 million readers. Volume 1 launches on December 13 in the UK, India, and the Middle East; and on December 16 in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America.
Crossed Hearts describes the story:
“If beauty and wit are a woman's weapons, then I shall wield them as fiercely as I once did my sword!”When Estelle is killed by the very subordinate she once trusted, her life as a loyal knight of the Kingdom of Ersha comes to a sudden end. But to her surprise, she wakes up three years later, in the body of Lucifela Aydin, the spoiled daughter of a wealthy count in the enemy empire of Jansgar. Thrust into a world of noble banquets, court politics, and an unwanted engagement to Zedekiah Heint—the duke she once crossed swords with—Estelle is compelled to live as a noblewoman among those who destroyed her homeland. Determined to uncover the truth behind Ersha's downfall and her own betrayal, Estelle seizes the second chance to find the traitors, reunite with the survivors, and to protect what little remains of her kingdom. To do so, she will live as Lucifela!
The Regular Edition includes the full-color print edition volume, journal sheets, two extendable pages, and a "Creator's Vault" curated by Ink. featuring a three-page side story and an illustration of Lucifela. The Limited Edition includes a tarot card of Lucifela.
Original storywriter Songiba and adaptor and illustrator Hwang Bino's The Archduke's Adopted Saint is a historical fantasy romance centered on faith, betrayal, and destiny. The series is slated for release on March 21, 2026 in the UK and India; on March 24 in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America; and on March 31 in Australia and New Zealand.
Crossed Hearts describes the story:
After fourteen lifetimes of betrayal and torment at the hands of her dearest friend Lavienne, Saint Dinah wants nothing more than to die. Cursed with endless reincarnation and unable to end her own life, she turns to the featred Archduke Tersia—hoping he'll kill her. But to her surprise, he adopts her and names her Esther, placing her at the heart of the empire's most powerful family. With her new status and knowledge of Lavienne's true nature, Esther swears to get her revenge. Will Esther finally break the cycle? Or will her 15th life end just like all the rest?
Most recently, Crossed Hearts announced on Wednesday it has licensed Milcha's Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion novel series, and will release the series in English starting in spring 2026.
Yen Press publishes the manhwa in print in English, and it describes the isekai fantasy romance story:
Eunha Park was just a regular girl desperate to get into college, but when she finally does, her elation is cut short as she's pushed off a roof—only to wake up as Raeliana McMillan, a character from a novel whose death serves as the catalyst for the story's events. But Raeliana refuses to die a second time and is determined to change her fate, no matter what!
Whale adapted Milcha's original novel into a digital webtoon series, which inspired an anime adaptation in April 2023.
Crossed Hearts is a global publisher of Japanese manga, Korean webcomics, and Asian novels. The company will launch its official website in early October. Pre-orders placed through the site will guarantee access to Limited Editions at no additional cost, alongside purchase links to other major retailers.
With these launches, Crossed Hearts is set to bring some of the most popular Korean manhwa to English-speaking readers in collectible print editions for the first time. The company stated it plans to debut more than 30 series in 2026.
Sources: E-mail correspondence, Press releases, Crossed Hearts' X/Twitter account
