Elisa Rolle's Blog, page 14

Training Mister Sakurada by Kaya Azuma

 

A BDSM rom-com! This Mature-rated Boys' Love tale about a businessman and his new coworker takes "corporate power play" to a whole new level!

Hajime Sakurada is thirsty—for a girlfriend and a good time. He can't get enough of women, even though they've been steadily losing interest in him since his playboy days in his 20s. The new junior in his department, Seiichiro Mibu, is hogging all the babes and the promotions, and worse, he's such a great guy, Sakurada can't even summon any jealousy. But when Sakurada awakens in a love hotel, all tied up, it's Mibu who strolls through the door. He's got a shocking revelation and plans to ruin Sakurada's whole week with a marathon of kink play and revenge! What's Sakurada to do, especially once he begins to enjoy it?

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/44KGEXI)

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We're Not Cut out to Be Lovers by Kou Hirokawa

 

A large, animal-like mechanic x a Shiba Inu-like streamer!

Introducing the noisy neighbor of your nightmares: a Youtuber.

It's been six months since broody auto-mechanic Kumazawa moved in next door to Koichi, a streamer who claims to be an expert on love. After one too many loud recordings, Kumazawa finally snaps and shows up at Koichi's door... only to shut him up with a passionate kiss!

Kumazawa has no interest in pursuing a straight guy, but Koichi stops by night after night and won't leave until he's "satisfied." Coming off the heels of a traumatic breakup in which his partner cheated, Kumazawa is convinced he and Koichi won't work out, but Koichi is determined to persuade him otherwise. Can a physical relationship between two people who are totally NOT "meant to be" turn into something real...?

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3RBwD7u)


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Vs. Love by Chise Ogawa

 

Two schools alike in dignity, in fair Japan where we set our scene. A Boys’ Love take on Romeo and Juliet between rival delinquents and their gangs! From the creator of Blood Night Market--also available from Seven Seas.

Fūun High and Raiden High are two rival schools locked in an intense turf war, led by their top students, Ibuki Marin and Tsuzumi Nikoru. But one day, away from the rivalry and fighting, the two gang leaders meet. Unaware they’re enemies, a love begins to blossom between them. Though they’re destined to be enemies, will these star-crossed lovers come together… or is this story destined to be a tragedy?

A BL take on Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of a colorful cast of delinquents and their youthful struggles!

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/431bIRz)


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Turn Off the Camera! by MissPM

Yeon Jihoon is the leader of an idol group that’s hit a dead-end in their career. Now, he’s received a golden opportunity to save his group: a spot on the year’s most anticipated reality show, where he’ll spend two weeks living and filming with top stars Do Yoojin and Seon Yohan. The one threat to the show’s success? Yoojin and Yohan won’t stop having sex with each other. To stop a scandal from tanking the show and his career, Jihoon must keep his co-stars’ antics hidden from the cameras at all costs. Will Jihoon be able to keep these steamy shenanigans a secret for two weeks? And will he survive when both of his co-stars turn their attention on him?

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


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The Little Bird Sleeps by the Sea by Yuu Minaduki

 

This heartfelt, emotional boys love oneshot explores themes of healing from trauma, grief, and family both by blood and by choice. A beautiful tearjerker with immersive, atmospheric art by prolific BL creator Yuu Minaduki.

Left devastated after the tragic death of his parents and sister, Yuuichi Tachibana adopts his seven-year-old nephew, Ayumu. Seeking a new beginning, he chooses to move them to a new house with a view of the ocean, hoping for a peaceful setting where they can concentrate on their healing.

There they meet Ryou Kurebayashi, who owns a neighborhood deli, and become regular customers. As Ryou and Yuuichi grow closer, learning about each other's unfortunately similarly tragic pasts, they begin to support one another ― and Ayumu ― day by day, building a little family of their own by the sea.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/42x6Svp)

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Sweet Room Escape by Owal

 

A one-night stand turns into something more in this Mature-rated Boys' Love manga!

Globetrotting businessman Haruto has achieved the optimal formula for work-life balance--work hard and party harder off-hours. With a hookup in each city, Haruto thinks he has it made. But en route to France, the hotshot meets his match in the genteel, winsome Albrecht. From an invitation to drinks to the best sex ever in a luxury suite, it's as if fate itself brought them together! But now Haruto can't seem to escape that heavenly night and resume his carefully crafted no-strings-attached game plan...especially when Albrecht seems to be plotting to capture Haruto's heart!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/432ro79)

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Stranger Than Friends by Sagold

 

Yi-hyeok and Inseo have been friends for their entire lives. It’s something they take for granted. Just like the sky is blue and water is wet, the two of them are lifelong buddies. Or, well, that’s what they think right up until the moment Inseo kisses Yi-hyeok as a joke that turns into something more, sparking a whole new scorchingly hot relationship between them. It might be pretty funny, really steamy, and a little strange...but they’re still friends. Right? …Right?!

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4jQ4khy)

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Shutline by Kyou

Shin is barely making ends meet, hustling as a rogue mechanic on the mean city streets. Problem is, work never comes easy and the dough is nothing to shout about. But when Jake pulls up with car trouble one day, it’s obvious that there’s money to be made: he’s tall, blond and dressed like a million bucks. Jackpot. And after such a handsome payday, Shin is reluctant to let this sucker go. Little does he know that giving Jake his number may be the biggest mistake he’s ever made. And it isn’t long before Jake wants more than his car fixing…

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/4d9g3G9)

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Punks Triangle by Yuuho Okita

 

A young designer dreams of creating a look for his favorite model and finally gets his chance—unless his class partner screws things up! A Boys’ Love rom-com about fanboys and hidden identities.

Fashion student Chiaki dreams of seeing his designs on the runway, worn by none other than Ai—the charismatic male model who changed his life. When a prestigious competition promises to make that dream come true, Chiaki is fired up to win. But his hopes are dashed when he's paired with the clumsy and unfashionable Enaga for the project. One fateful night, after a run-in with some delinquents, Chiaki is unexpectedly saved by his idol Ai. Even more shocking, Ai seductively offers to teach him how to have fun at night…

Caught between the alluring, mysterious model he worships and a clumsy, rough-around-the-edges classmate who can’t seem to stay out of trouble (but may be hiding a surprising secret), Chiaki faces a heart-pounding, pure boy’s love dilemma that will turn his world upside down!

My Rate: 9 (amzn.to/42O1zXo)


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Give Me Some Attention by rab

A new school year is one where everyone is excited to make new friends. Meanwhile, self-appointed loner Nam Sumin plans to not talk to anyone and lie low. However, contrary to his earnest wishes, he ends up in the same class and roommates with Lee Jaeha, the epitome of a social butterfly…

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


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