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    MANGA: Yakedo to Tsumeato

    July 21, 2020 / No Comments
    火傷と爪痕 (ディアプラス・コミックス) | 雨隠 ギド |本 | 通販 | Amazon

    Yakedo to Tsumeato – Amagakure Gido

    Spin-off of Seinen Hakkaten focusing on Manabu’s uncle, Koga, and his editor Najima.

    A deeper, more serious story than the original manga. With a more complex and layered relationship between MCs.

    “What are you writing about”

    “A story about a man who’s at his most beautiful when he’s angry…’

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    REVIEW: Inside Affair by Ella Frank

    July 21, 2020 / 3 Comments
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    Prime Time: Inside Affair – Ella Frank

    Xander
    If I had to describe Sean Bailey, it would be: a surly, temperamental pain in my ass. Never in that equation would I ever include the word boyfriend—and not just because he’s straight.

    The older brother of my life-long best friend, Sean is a detective for the Chicago PD, and is also known as Detective “Dick” for being…well, a surly, temperamental pain in everyone’s ass. He also happens to be the best they have, which is why I find myself on his doorstep the night my life is threatened by an anonymous stalker.

    I only wanted the name of a bodyguard; I didn’t expect for Sean to volunteer for the job. Now, not only do I have a bodyguard, I also have a fake boyfriend.

    Sean
    It must be so hard to be Alexander Thorne, the number one prime-time news anchor in the country, with millions of dollars and a car that costs more than my house. I mean, I’m allowed to give him a hard time about it, but when some creep decides to cross the line and go after him, they’re gonna have to answer to me.

    Going undercover has never been an issue in the past, so I don’t see why there’d be a problem now. Xander and I have known each other for years, so this should be a breeze. Except suddenly my stomach’s flipping when he looks my way, and my body comes alive whenever he brushes by me. I know I’m good at my job and playing a character and all, but this is getting out of hand.

    I can’t be sure that either of us are playing anymore.


    It’s those times where you tried this and that and nothing sticks. It’s the dreaded slump! It was only when I read the reviews for Inside Affair that I knew this is the book that will bring me out of it. Thank you GR friends for bringing this book to my attention.

    The moment I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. I enjoyed it so much I was very tempted to blow off work and just read.

    This series opener had all the right ingredients. We have two antagonistic MCs, not quite enemies, just two people who barely tolerated each other. Throw in a stalker, a fake relationship, a bodyguard gig, lots of zingers and you got a winner.

    The banter between Sean and Xander had me chuckling all the way. They say all kinds of annoying shit, trying to get a rise out of the other. Sometimes, they hit a particularly sensitive nerve and things get ugly.

    Then… they started noticing each other.

    Bam!

    USTs explode!

    This had the kind of expert execution that makes gay-for-you tropes so delicious. Not to mention the fake to real transition came about so naturally it left no room for doubts. The progression was a lovely slow-burn that kept anticipation high and made the feels so damn good. The aha moment was very satisfying as unfolds most especially because they had known each other for most of their lives but hadn’t really look.

    And so Xander was like, “But this is Sean!!!”

    Sean who was his bestfriend and ex, Bailey’s annoying big brother.

    Sean who so grumpy they called him Detective Dick.

    Sean who was straight and yet…

    Sean who never even imagined that Xander lived in a castle with rotating floors.

    Xander whose eyes, Sean suddenly realized, were a gorgeous shade of green

    Xander whose face was so blinding, Sean could see nothing but him.

    Now they know.

    P.S.

    Just a heads up: Inside Affair ends with somebody bleeding and fate unknown. Best to wait until all the books are released if you are not of fan of cliffhangers.

    Rating:
    4.5 Stars – perfection is only half a step away

    Soundtrack: Your Body Changes Everything
    Artist: Perfume Genius
    Album: Set My Heart On Fire Immediately

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    July 21, 2020 / No Comments

    “Blinding,” he whispered, as his hand fell back to his side. “You stepped into view, and now there’s nothing but you. Blinding…”

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