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The 9 Lives manga


Rachel Manija Brown - 2008
    They call themselves 9-Lives. Humans call them cat-boys, and force them to live as collared pets. Conri, a rebellious young 9-Life, ran away to escape this fate. But when a human named Adrian saves him from capture, Conri is torn between his desire for freedom and another desire he can't quite admit, even to himself... Can two people meet as equals in a world divided between masters and slaves?

Air Gear Omnibus, Vol. 1


Oh! Great - 2013
    Now he is determined to use Air Treks to fly, uninhibited by the laws of gravity, and make his dream a reality. But the world of Air Treks is fraught with danger and deception. Will Ikki fly freely, or will his wings get cut before he can take flight?

The Judged


Akira Honma - 2003
    The meeting between the two ambitious young men results in an unintended consequence that neither had been prepared for.In this standoff between the enforcer and the lawmaker, there is a past that binds them together―and only they can decide the outcome of this duel.

Stray Cat


Halco - 2008
    What's wrong with him?! Feeling lonely and miserable, he takes a stroll through a gay park one day and meets a straight guy named Youhei. Although he seems to be an unassuming, gentle soul, something inside Youhei has caused Kaoru's heart to swell. Will Kaoru step out and express his feelings to Youhei?

Chronicles of an Aristocrat Reborn in Another World Vol. 1


Yashu - 2021
    It was a dream come true! Though he remembers his life and knowledge of Earth, he is now Cain von Silford, the third son of an aristocrat. Being granted the protection of the gods on his fifth birthday turned out to be too much of a good thing for Cain. His stats and boosts are so powerful, he must hide his real abilities to climb the ranks of society as he descends into the darkest dungeons. The ultimate isekai adventure begins as a teen-turned-child is trapped in a beautiful kingdom he didn't create, but might one day rule!

10 Dance 1


Satoh Inoue - 2013
    They each want to become champion of the 10-Dance Competition, which means they'll need to learn the other's specialty dances, and who better to learn from than the best? But old rivalries die hard, and things get complicated even further when they realize there might be more between them than an uneasy partnership...

Possessed By A Ghost (Yaoi Manga) Vol. 1


Una Donburi - 2013
    All he wanted was a normal school life and eventually get a cute girlfriend who will wear a frilly apron when he returns home.But this is a BL, and that's never the case.Instead, his apartment is haunted by a young delinquent ghost named Taiga Yamakawa who, for his own reasons, is there to stay. Ryouta usually hates the bully type but why does Taiga seem... cute? He cooks, cleans, and looks after him. Maybe living with a ghost is not so bad

The God of Pain's Groom


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    The Clandors have always bred beautiful females: they’re pale-skinned, golden haired, and mild-mannered.That is, until one day, Forrest Clandor refuses to be wedded and attend a typical high school house party instead. Fortunately, her twin brother River Clandor is up for the task. He pretends to be Forrest and step up to ‘marry’ Khaol. He doesn’t believe that the whole thing is real, until Khaol really does show up and accepts him as his groom.Can River handle being married to a mercurial, short-tempered God? And how did his family end up in this situation anyway? Also, why doesn’t Khaol seem to mind that he just married a guy?

Darling


Yuzuha Ougi - 2007
    Rio watches as Tomo easily grabs the attention of the female student body. It's not until Tomo picks up Rio's dropped planner with a picture of his beloved idol, a male teacher, that they interact.Suspecting that Rio is gay, and after stating that he's going to "cure it" Tomo enlists in a "Homo Fixing Training Regimen".But does Tomo really want to cure Rio of his homosexuality, or simply get his undivided attention for himself?

Awakening Desires


Bohra Naono - 2006
    Bohra Naono is a very popular author and has a large fan base in both the United States and Europe.

今日からΩになりました [Kyou Kara Omega ni Narimashita]


Sachi Maiki - 2018
    He secretly holds feelings for his neighbor and childhood friend Munechika. However, in this world, the typical trend is for an alpha and omega, and two betas to pair up. Because of that, Kanade thinks he’s not a match for Munechika who’s an Alpha, and stays with him as a friend. However, one day, Kanade feels a weird discomfort in his body…

Sasaki et Miyano - tome 1


Shou Harusono - 2016
    But although Miyano is a self-proclaimed boys’ love expert, he hasn’t quite realized…he’s in one himself. Which means it’s up to Sasaki to make sure their story has a happily ever after…!

My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer Volume 1


MOJIKAKIYA - 2021
    Belgrieve finds this out the hard way when a deadly encounter robs him of his leg and the ability to pursue his dreams not long after setting off for fame and fortune. But fate isn’t finished with this retired adventurer! While gathering herbs in the wilderness, he discovers an abandoned baby girl and names her Angeline after deciding to raise her as his own. Angeline grows up to become a top-tier adventurer in her own right, yet after venturing out into the world and making a name for herself, fame, fortune, and power hold no allure for the accomplished S-rank adventurer: her heartfelt wish is for nothing more than to see her father again.

Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1


renji - 2018
    Liam, on the other hand, might look like the perfect gentleman, but he's a beast on the inside, and he has an eccentric personality to boot. When Cavo rescues Liam from an unfortunate situation in the forest, the paths of the monster and the beast cross for the first time. Will their meeting be a fleeting encounter or a timeless entanglement? And will Liam succeed in leading the innocent Cavo astray?

Golden Cain (Yaoi)


You Asagiri - 2004
    Suddenly, a beautiful stranger comes into his life and takes Shun on a ride down a dangerous road of love, loss, lust, guilt, passion, and taboo! Shun craves excitement, and the stranger gives it to him...but at what cost? Will come shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ age advisory.