Nocturne of an Alpha-Hating Omega by Yasaki Ima

 

A faithful α violinist and an α-hating beautiful omega

"I will never become mates with an alpha." Haruto (Ω), whose heat cycles occur more frequently than other Ω individuals, works at an illegal piano bar during his heats, playing the piano that holds memories of his mother. He also earns money by toying with α individuals, who usually act elite. However, during one performance, when he locks eyes with Naruse (α), a popular violinist who unknowingly visits the illegal establishment, his body is struck by a tingling sensation...

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4az7C3T)

Youth Playback by Shimaji

 

This is a heart-warming collections of short stories following a group of individuals who are bound by the red string of fate and are searching for love, in any one of its countless forms. Will any of these men find what they're so desperately searching for? Hino and Takechi are co-workers hurled into the unknown when they're suddenly abandoned during a company drinking party. Was it all just a drunken mistake? Tetsu is a nursery school teacher who is enamored by Natsume, his student's older brother. Is age really the only problem here? Yoshiya and Hisaya are siblings whose family was torn apart by failure. Can they mend their family's broken bond? Asahi travels to his hometown for his high school reunion, is delayed enough to miss it, and then bumps into Kanji, the only person he wanted to see. Is fate cruel or kind?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3VeD4A3)

The Lonely Egotist by Masara Minase

 

Minami has gotten a hot start as a young interior designer. In fact, he's just been chosen as the primary designer of a new luxury hotel. When Minami enthusiastically goes out to meet his client, Asakura, the hotel owner turns out to be a dazzling, sexy man. On top of that, the overwhelmed Minami finds his contract is actually for a love hotel! Seeing as how Minami lacks experience in this particular area, Asakura promises to show him the ropes. But is it really necessary to try out ALL the beds...?!

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