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Tired Tired Sea by MediaWhore
As a B&B owner on the most remote of all the British Isles, Louis Tomlinson is used to spending the coldest half of the year in complete isolation, with his dog and the sea as sole companions. Until, one day, a mysterious stranger on a quest to rebuild himself rents a room for the winter. -
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Therapy Game, Vol. 2 by Meguru Hinohara, 日ノ原 巡
Shizuma finds out about Minato’s plan—and subsequent wager—to seduce and then dump him. But when he rushes to Minato's apartment, an unknown man opens the door! Meanwhile, Minato is stuck wavering between his ever-deepening feelings for Shizuma and his deep-seated fear of falling in love. Can these two overcome misunderstandings and suspicion, or are there simply too many obstacles? -
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![Junjo Romantica, Volume 07 by Shungiku Nakamura]()
Junjo Romantica, Volume 07 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMiyagi finally gets over his obsession with his late high school teacher by confessing his love for Shinobu in front of her grave. When it comes time for Shinobu to choose which college to go to, his feelings seem to be swaying his decisions too strongly - even for Miyagi's liking. In the end, Shinobu chooses a different college, but the compromise is that he's now living next door to Miyagi! -
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Junjo Romantica, Volume 06 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt's the day of the award ceremony for Usami, but Usami's older brother, Haruhiko, can't keep his hands off Misaki. First an endless shipment of strawberries, then a "kidnapping" as Haruhiko drags Misaki off to his rich estate and locks him up! Meanwhile, a dramatic misunderstanding spooks Shinobu into leaving for Australia. Will Miyagi let him get away? -
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![Therapy Game Restart, Vol. 1 by Meguru Hinohara, 日ノ原 巡]()
Therapy Game Restart, Vol. 1 by Meguru Hinohara, 日ノ原 巡
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsSparks continue to fly in this Therapy Game sequel where Shizuma and Minato learn to navigate commitment—in both work and love! From a forgotten one-night stand to a plan for revenge, Shizuma and Minato have been through it all. But now that they’re officially a couple, new challenges await, and their fledgling relationship must learn to soar! Shizuma and Minato are officially a couple... -
![Semantic Error, Vol.2 by Soori Jeo]()
Semantic Error, Vol.2 by Soori Jeo
Computer science major Chu Sangwoo is the epitome of an inflexible and strict rule-abiding person. While working on a liberal arts group project with freeloaders who don’t put in any effort, Sangwoo reasonably decides to remove their names from the final presentation. But he didn’t imagine how involved he would become with the person whose study-abroad plans were messed up because of that project... -
![Until I Meet My Husband by Yoshi Tsukizuki, Ryousuke Nanasaki]()
Until I Meet My Husband by Yoshi Tsukizuki, Ryousuke Nanasaki
The memoir of gay activist Ryousuke Nanasaki and the first religiously recognized same-sex marriage in Japan. From school crushes to awkward dating sites to finding a community, this collection of stories recounts the author’s “firsts” as a young gay man searching for love... -
![Junjo Romantica, Volume 11 by Shungiku Nakamura]()
Junjo Romantica, Volume 11 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMisaki just can't catch a break when it comes to the Usami family. Just when he thinks he escaped one mess, he falls right into another one. Will Akihiko be able to rescue him when their relationship is on the line? -
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Structure of Love by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGage has a blueprint for his life all mapped out. First, straighten out his little brother so Gage can finally stop being pseudo father to him. Second, expand the company to have permanent crews. Third, avoid any more hookup dates–he wants all or nothing. The very sexy, tatted bar owner that slides into his life? Not part of the plan... -
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Censored Soul by Anne Malcom
I give myself to strangers. When I'm on stage, and when I'm off it. Whether it's throngs of screaming fans or just one man, it's always outsiders. People who don't know me. Not the real me. It's easier, because then it's not so obvious that there is no real me. Just layers of lies. Then I'm peeled back to the nerve. Showing the world my ugly. Everyone sees me for what I am... -
![The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 6 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #6) by Shungiku Nakamura]()
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 6 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #6) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsWhen Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame. Ritsu's determined to leave all that in the past—but how can he when his boss is just as determined that they have a future? Masamune Takano is the boss—and first love—of rookie shojo manga editor Ritsu Onodera... -
![Therapy Game Restart, Vol. 2 by Meguru Hinohara, 日ノ原 巡]()
Therapy Game Restart, Vol. 2 by Meguru Hinohara, 日ノ原 巡
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSparks continue to fly in this Therapy Game sequel where Shizuma and Minato learn to navigate commitment—in both work and love! From a forgotten one-night stand to a plan for revenge, Shizuma and Minato have been through it all... -
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Fake, Volume 07 by Sanami Matoh
Meet Ryo and Dee, two New York City cops with an attraction for action-- and each other! In this, the final volume of the series, events heat up on the streets. .. and between the sheets! The two cops are assigned to serve as bodyguards for a mob-boss's daughter. . -
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Fake, Volume 06 by Sanami Matoh
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA psychopath is on the loose, killing kids and cutting off their hands. As if that weren't enough, Ryo gets an in-depth look at Dee's parentless childhood and the man who inspired Dee to become a cop. But when a little too much information about Dee's de facto dad comes to light, it could destroy Dee's two greatest police work and Ryo! -
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Fake, Volume 05 by Sanami Matoh
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsRyo is on the biggest case of his life! He and Dee are on the trail of a cold-blooded killer named Leo. They're certain he killed Ryo's parents, but don't have enough evidence to prove it. With a little help from Diana Spacey, FBI agent extraordinare, Ryo soon cracks the case when he witnesses Leo murdering a man. When Ryo threatens to shoot him, Leo tells him he did indeed kill his parents... -
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Fake, Volume 04 by Sanami Matoh
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsRyo and Dee, two of New York City's finest, are called in to investigate the activities of some two-bit street punk. The operation goes south rather quickly when Dee is kidnapped and Ryo must put all of his skill and training to the test to get his partner back in one piece. Their partnership is on the line as electrified emotions raise feelings between the two guys that are hard to ignore. -
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His Favorite, Vol. 7 by Suzuki Tanaka
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen plus audiences. Taken from back cover:. Awkward Yoshida's life got flipped upside down when the hottest guy in school started going out with him. Sato's feelings for Yoshida are as strong as ever, but is he really planning on revealing their relationship to the entire class? And when a new hot guy joins the cast, things start getting even weirder for Yoshida! -
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Golden Sparkle by Minta Suzumaru, 鈴丸みんた
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsHimari Uehara, for a first-year high school boy, knows very little about sex. Without his father at home and having skipped health in middle school, Himari is only confused when he wakes up with his boxers a mess and has no one for advice. Luckily, Himari has Gaku Asada, a new friend from high school who offers to teach him everything and more he missed out in health class. -
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Love Stage!! 7 by Eiki Eiki, Taishi Zaou
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIzumi Sena is an average guy born into a family of famous celebrities. A college student and total otaku, he works hard every day with the goal of someday becoming a manga creator. In an attempt to hide from his stalker, Izumi moves in with Ryoma... -
![Dekoboko Sugar Rush! - Extra 2 (Dekoboko Sugar Days) by Atsuko Yusen]()
Dekoboko Sugar Rush! - Extra 2 (Dekoboko Sugar Days) by Atsuko Yusen
Rui has his first at-home date with Yuujiro in two weeks! But he's found himself in a bit of a pickle — having promised to go without seeing each other during the exam period so as to better focus on their studies, Rui has been spending his time away from Yuujiro stressing and eating way too many sweets. Now, he's feeling a bit self-conscious about seeing Yuujiro again...Categorized as:
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His Favorite, Vol. 8 by Suzuki Tanaka
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAwkward Yoshida’s life got flipped upside down when the hottest guy in school started going out with him. Things should be easier for Yoshida now that his whole class knows about his relationship, but it's never that simple with Saito as a boyfriend. With Christmas coming up, who knows just what kind of trouble these two will get into? -
![One Manic Lie by Addison Beck]()
One Manic Lie by Addison Beck
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSomeone needs to knock some sense into me before I get expelled. I’m not a bad guy. I’m not even a particularly interesting guy but I am someone that always seems to find myself in…unfortunate situations. Eccentric, that’s what my friends call me. Some would say I’m just flat-out weird. Others would call me obsessive... -
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Yarichin Bitch Club, Vol. 2 by Tanaka Ogeretsu
In an extracurricular experience gone hilariously wrong, innocent Takashi Tono accidentally joins a club of young men who put the “dick” in “valedictorian. ”... -
![Minato's Laundromat, Vol. 1 by Sawa Kanzume, Yuzu Tsubaki]()
Minato's Laundromat, Vol. 1 by Sawa Kanzume, Yuzu Tsubaki
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAkira Minato inherits an old, rundown laundromat from his grandfather, and takes the opportunity to quit his corporate job. Instead of the laidback life he was expecting, his days are spent in a flustered panic when high school hottie, Shintaro Katsuki, ambles into his life. ..Categorized as:
queer high-school age difference contemporary m-m friends to lovers length-short first-in-series -
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![Dancing With A Shadow by Quell T. Fox]()
Dancing With A Shadow by Quell T. Fox
LexiaI found him lurking in the shadows on the worst night of my life. I should have been scared. .. I should have stayed away. .. But there's something about the dark that calls me, and he is my way in. VesperonA normal night on guard, and there she was—the most beautiful creature I'd ever seen. I shouldn't speak to her. .. I shouldn't want her. . -
![Rip Cord: The Complete Trilogy by Jeanne St. James]()
Rip Cord: The Complete Trilogy by Jeanne St. James
Rated: 3.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Complete Rip Cord Trilogy:. The Reunion:. Gil Davis hated high school. Ever the geek, he has no intentions of attending his 10th year class reunion. The last thing he wants is to relive the taunting and teasing he received during his teenage years. However, there is one thing he misses from high school: the star Varsity football player... -
![Given, Vol. 2 by Natsuki Kizu]()
Given, Vol. 2 by Natsuki Kizu
Love of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to each other—always brings them back together again... -
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Sasaki and Miyano, Vol. 6 by Shou Harusono
The moment has arrived. Miyano knows. He knows Sasaki likes him. And Miyano has realized. .. he likes Sasaki back, in a BL romance kind of way. Step one: realization is complete—but step two: confession is much harder than he thought it’d be. Just how did the guy he’s crushing on work up the courage to say it to his face all those months ago?Categorized as:
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![19 Days by Old Xian]()
19 Days by Old Xian
The cute and funny adventures of a boy and his best friend. Also contains insert art of the characters by the mangaka.Categorized as:
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![Given, Vol. 5 by Natsuki Kizu]()
Given, Vol. 5 by Natsuki Kizu
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThe final round of the music festival tryout is about to begin, but that’s not the only source of tension in the band. Mafuyu, who’s been spending a lot of time at Ugetsu and Akihiko’s place, learns about the complicated history between the two and realizes that Haruki’s heartbreak is part of that romantic tangle...
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