Can't Help Gettin' Hurt by Mika Sadahiro

 

Shouji thinks his boyfriend's first love, Terumi, might still have feelings for Honami, so he goes to investigate. He discovers that Terumi is happily married. Now, it's Shouji who can't get Terumi out of his head. Things become more complicated when Honami's lingering feelings for Terumi surface.

Cult author Mika Sadahiro is known for her style of angst-infused and sex-driven plots.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3Ui5kzO)

The Ravishing of the Crown Prince by Feng Nong and Wang Yi

 

On his way to his morning classes, college student Feng Ming heroically jumps in front of a speeding truck to save a toddler in its path. When he comes to, he finds himself in an ancient Chinese palace with servants calling him “Your Highness”! Before he’s had time to make sense of what’s happened, the handsome yet cruel Ren Ting sweeps in manhandling Feng Ming, hissing, “Your body may be beautiful, but it’s too weak to withstand my punishments.” Will this dimension-spanning relationship result in love… or hate?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/4b2zled)

Bad Boys, Happy Home by Shoowa

 

Life sucks, and high school bad boy Akamatsu needs an outlet for his pent-up frustrations. Seven, a homeless guy living in a nearby park, is just the outlet Akamatsu needs. Soon, he finds himself heading to the park every day just to pick a fight, even though he never wins. So when Seven ends up kicked out of his favorite sleeping spot, Akamatsu decides there’s only one possible solution to retain his fighting partner…invite Seven home to live with him!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3JJAkUz)

Why Don't We Start By Sharing For Now? by Akira Kanbe and Minori Shima

 

My daily job is a supermodel Kannon, whose gender nor sex is unknown by all my fans. But usually, I am just a dull man who was in love with my childhood friend, Kanade, a very cool guy who always saved me from the bullies! Unfortunately, it seems like he does not remember me anymore... But I won't give up! By covering my identity and becoming a cool man, I will make Kanade share a house together with me!

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4dlDN9r)

Carrot and Stick by Juugorou Isaka

 

Naruse， who works at a leisure facility， has to keep an eye on the incompetent new-guy Kousaka， who’s been told to pull out weeds. Kousaka adores Naruse， and the night before his final day， he realizes just how deep his feelings go... Kousaka’s in love， and when he gets drunk， he lets Naruse know by......!

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

If You Share A Kiss with Asakawa by Sachi Murakami

 

Izumi is interested in Ibuki Asakawa from the class next door, but the one who became close to him is the twin brother, Satsuki, instead. It turned out Satsuki is having a one-sided relationship with a guy who keeps abused his attention. Despite his brother's objection, Satsuki stayed in the relationship just because they kissed once! Izumi who did not want Satsuki to go to that man’s place gave Satsuki a sudden kiss, “Now we have kissed, I am important to you too, right?”
After the shocking development in their relationship, Izumi began to question himself… Which Asakawa did he truly like?

This volume includes 4 short sexy stories of Etsu and Rio from “Rule No. 1 Series."

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

A Death Wish and an Alien by Mihara Okawa

 

Fushishiba regrets being born every single day of his life. He has terrible communication skills and doesn’t think he can contribute to society. Things go even more downhill when people find out he’s gay. He relocates to a remote island research facility, where he meets Futaba, who claims to be an alien. Can this quirky, out-of-this-world guy teach him how to enjoy life to the fullest?

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4bpqMtB)