2024-04-06

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2024-04-06 01:44 pm

Yebisu Celebrities by Shinri Fuwa

 

Haruka Fujinami is a struggling college student looking for work when one day he lands a dream job working for design firm Yebisu Graphics. Nicknamed "Yebrities" for its pool of highly talented and very handsome designers, it doesn't take long for Haruka to figure out his new boss may have spotted more in him than just talent. What's a part-timer to do?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3UhdD0l)
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2024-04-06 01:51 pm

Love Recipe by Kirico Higashizato

 

Tomonori Ozawa has just landed a job at a large publishing firm. The only catch is, he is the new editor of a Boy's Love magazine! On top of that, he is stuck dealing with Sakurako Kakyoin, a male yaoi artist who is notorious for missing his deadlines. To become a full-fledged editor, Tomonori-kun has to start from the bottom ― checking drafts, editing scripts and lettering. Now if only Kakyoin-sensei would stop sexually harassing him, he could actually get some work done!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3xmIoI1)
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2024-04-06 02:43 pm

Jazz by Tamotsu Takamure

 

Can a doctor and his patient ever find romance? Wait patiently, because this is one checkup you won't want to miss! Narusawa and Naoki have way-overstepped the bounds of their doctor-patient relationship. Naoki is instantly attracted to Narusawa, and will stop at nothing to be together with him. One glance into Naoki's despaired eyes and Narusawa caves instantly for Naoki's advances. Will this relationship go beyond a simple fling?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3TJUpyR)
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2024-04-06 08:16 pm
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Nagahama to Be, or Not to Be by Scarlet Beriko

 

The Boys’ Love/BL school romance by the popular creator of Jackass! and Jealousy! (Digital version available early.)

Nagisa may look like a delinquent, but he’s just a typical teen trying to figure out what to do with his life. Nagisa’s best friend, Issa, already knows what his passion is: fish! Issa often skips school to work at the Nagahama fish market, and the two friends hang out together near the ocean almost every day. When Nagisa suspects that Issa has a girlfriend, it turns his world upside down. Is Nagisa in love with his best friend? And could his best friend possibly love him back?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/49qHzLt)
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2024-04-06 08:33 pm
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Scarlet Secret by Himemuko

 

With his crimson eyes and uncanny ability to predict the weather, Shiki has always been the odd child out in his village. Despite his quirks, he's cherished by the village chieftain's impetuous son, Yamato, and they grow up together as the dearest of friends. But when the Shamaness Himiko, ruler of Yamatai, selects Shiki as a ritual sacrifice, the two are torn apart. Yamato spends years searching in vain hope for any sign of Shiki, only to find him alive and well... at the center of Himiko's court? 

Disguised as the Shamaness and inheritor of her divine power, Shiki is no longer human and can no longer act upon human desires. Despite that, Yamato is eager to swear himself into 'her' service and stand by the Shamaness' side to safeguard and lead their people. But can Shiki resist his love for Yamato, even if it means going against the will of the gods...?

My Rate: 8
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2024-04-06 08:42 pm

The Ruthless Commander and his Reincarnated Warhorse by Nomoto Narita & Sakashima

 

A thirty-year-old Japanese male is teleported to Japan's warring-era. But instead of being reincarnated as a samurai or ninja, he is now a pony! Cute and spry, he is enjoying is carefree new life but all that changes when he runs into a human who is fighting off a bear attack! The pony dashes and rescues the man, and thus begins his new life...as a warhorse!

My Rate: 7
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2024-04-06 09:06 pm
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Cases and Then Some by Chisa Otomi

 

Keiji Nishiono, 36 years-old, owns a small private detective office that is in the brink of bankruptcy. The only employee he has is the beautiful and diligent, Takato Eisei, who is always taking care of the useless Keiji. One day, they receive a request from a gay man who has a trust issue with his partner. But to do that Keiji and Eisei have to infiltrate Shinjuku 2nd district as a gay couple! It was such a smooth job, but they have to end it by kissing each other?! Since then, in their small and narrow office, another feeling that crosses the working partner boundaries starts to bloom...

"Cases and Then Some" is a pure romantic BL of two clumsy detectives that were beautifully told in 6 chapters!

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3vzaXl8)
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2024-04-06 09:23 pm
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My Destined Omega: I'll Still Love You, My Beta by Kei Ginkawa

 

Even betas and omegas can have children. With the goal of making a happy family, Tatsuki (omega) and Ryodai (beta) have been living together for three years. Just when they were at the height of their happiness and thinking about marriage, Okishima (alpha) finds Tatsuki. Feeling something different than with other alphas, Tatsuki immediately goes into heat!! With the appearance of his "destined partner," Okishima, Tatsuki and Ryodai's relationship starts to collapse. As much as he would rather be with the one, he loves than the one fate has chosen for him, his body just won't listen... A heart-wrenching Omegaverse love story torn apart by fate.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3VNNbMU)
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2024-04-06 10:09 pm

The Genius Puppeteer Loves the Holy Knight Fiercely by Hatoba Kogarashi

 

As a high-ranking general captured after the end of a war, the Holy Knight Gilbert braces for execution... when at the last moment, his life is saved by Chris, the enemy nation's master artificer and puppeteer. An arrogant, wickedly playful man who surrounds himself only with dolls of his own making, Chris claims to admire the beauty of Gilbert's soul and intends to use him to create his newest masterpiece.

When Gilbert refuses to go along with Chris's plan, he is forced to choose between certain death and forsaking his faith to become an immortal doll. Hoping to buy enough time to make his escape, Gilbert instead offers himself up to Chris as a slave. But if that's the game this knight wishes to play, then Chris fully intends on toying with him until Gilbert breaks to his will...

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3J8Uiry)