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A Promise of Romance by Kyoko Akitsu
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Eternal Love
Mizumi Takaoka - 2008
When he opens his eyes, he finds himself in a palace in the desert! Brought to the Kingdom of Madina for the pleasure of their future king, Aswile, Tomoyuki protests at being abducted and locked in the palace -- but he is easily pacified by a single kiss. Will Tomoyuki let the arrogant Aswile contine to toy with him?
Gentle Cage
You Shiizaki - 2007
But a few years later, family circumstances force Itsuki to cut Tokiwa off of his life. Now, Itsuki is living a confined life as the “human pet” of Yamabe-sensei, Tokiwa’s former teacher. Can Tokiwa help Itsuki break free of his cage?
Better Than a Dream
Raica Sakuragi - 2008
When a man with a single rucksack comes to the store and insists, "Hire me," Yuki is forced to take him on as a live-in employee. However, Yuki's live-in worker really appears to be a live-in lover
Caged Slave
Yukio Takamura - 2008
Afterwards, he accepts to meet him again in the same room the following week, despite the fact he doesn't even know his name. As their secret encounters continue, he finds himself falling in love and is worried that it may not last. Simultaneously, he's scouted by a business-talent head-hunter and receives an interesting work offer. But when he goes to meet them... his new boss is none other than his secret lover!
Sleeping With Money
Barbara Katagiri - 2006
But Sagami is using the debt for his own nefarious schemes—to have a tied-up Tatsurou in his bed at last. Tatsurou has no choice but to agree to Sagami’s terms. But is he really that unwilling to have Sagami on top of him?
The Lonely Egotist
Hikaru Masaki - 2009
In fact, he has just been chosen as the primary designer of a new luxury hotel. When he enthusiastically goes out to meet the client, the hotel owner, Asakura, turns out to be a dazzlingly appealing man, and Minami is overwhelmed by his sexiness. On top of that, the contract, though it does turn out to be for hotels, is for love hotels! Seeing that Minami doesn't have any expertise in the area, Asakura promises to show him the ropes. But, is it really necessary to try out the beds too!?
Body Language
Aki Morimoto - 2008
In truth, Kanae is a virgin, and is secretly in love with the Don Juan of the campus, Yuuichi. Poor Kanae would do anything to be with Yuuichi, even if it meant a merely sexual relationship with no feelings involved. But when the opportunity arises, can he settle for anything less than love?
Desire: Dangerous Feelings
Maki Kazumi - 2004
In front of Ryoji, Toru hides his feelings and acts as if he is just one of Ryoji's good friends, but in an out-of-the-blue moment, his world will be turned upside down as Ryoji confesses a secret desire for Toru!
Sweet Admiration
Yuuki Kousaka - 2008
Now, through an interesting twist of fate, Shio and Katsuya have become roommates! Will Katsuya be able to control his feelings now that they are living together?
Love Water
Venio Tachibana - 2007
Into his small, stifling world comes Masaomi Towa, the handsome and wealthy heir to a corporation and a newcomer to the rules of the pleasure district. Masaomi’s sincerity and kindness penetrate through Misao’s practiced cynicism, and Misao finds his heart captured by love for the first time. But Masaomi has come calling to meet with Ukigumo, the brothel’s beautiful head courtesan. Will Misao’s deepest desire come true, or will the cruel reality of the brothel destroy his dream of love?Venio Tachibana’s beautifully-rendered portrait of Meiji Japan evokes an era gone by. Includes illustrations by Tooko Miyagi.
The Guilty, Volume 01: Verdict
Katsura Izumi - 2002
And now he's getting the chance to do exactly that But the demands of the job are more than he ever expected. When his company wants Hodaka to publish ahead of schedule, Toya has to find some way to persuade the author to cooperate. His idol takes cruel advantage of the situation, demanding Toya's body in exchange for his next book. But the love of a fan is not so easily conquered. Let's just hope his fiancee understands
Immoral Darkness
Miya Matsuda - 2008
One day after school, high school student Meguru Shina is ravished in the train station bathroom by Sasakawa, his math teacher! Starved for love but unable to reveal his weakness due to his own pride, Shina is drawn in by Sasakawa's sweet words and pleasing techniques!
Don't Worry Mama
Narise Konohara - 2005
Yuichi would prefer to drown Imakura in the sea with his bare hands rather than listen to his constant complaining. But as the days fade into weeks, Yuichi finds himself craving Imakura’s company more than civilization itself. Will the two find a forbidden love in this tropical paradise?
The Aristocrat and Desert Prince
Haruhi Tono - 2009
He was being sucked in—into blue eyes that seemed scooped from the Mediterranean itself. With such willful and vibrant eyes fixed on him, Takeyuki didn't know what to say. All he could do was stare back, unable to wrest his gaze away from the man.In his young life, Takeyuki has never really known hardship. The youngest son of a wealthy family, he has never had any difficulty getting anything he desired. Now, though, Takeyuki is enjoying his last month of freedom before he begins working at his father’s import company in Tokyo, and he has decided to spend that time with his brother and his sister-in-law in Cassina, a small country in the Middle East. Little does Takeyuki know that his prideful manner will soon land him in hot water! In Cassina, some dangers are very real and some people are not who they seem. For example, who exactly is the charming, majestic man who won’t stop staring at Takeyuki during their flight to Cassina, and why do his blue eyes make Takeyuki feel like his chest will burst?The Aristocrat and the Desert Prince explores one boy's journey of self-discovery in the deserts of the Middle East, following him as he discovers his sensual side and finds true love while escaping his humdrum destiny.
Dark Walker
Hikaru Yura - 2008
But Tomoki isn't having normal wet dreams like his classmates! In his nightmares, err... dreams... his partner is a man -- and to make things worse, Tomoki is on the bottom! Aside from Tomoki's unsettling dreams, high school life is fun -- especially with his new, handsome, best friend Yugo Oda. But Yugo is no ordinary freshman -- he's involved in mysterious activities that Tomoki can't even begin to imagine!