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MANGA: Ichioku no Otoko
Ichioku no Otoko – Akimitsu Hino
Although he is an assistant manager, Michiya Matsukaze lives in a rickety old apartment and makes do with holes in his socks. He generously treats his subordinates every week and dotes on his pet hamster, Hamuo, although Hamuo is clearly trying to escape at every chance he gets. After one such attempt, Matsukaze runs into Klaus Sakakibara, who falls in love with Matsukaze instantly. With the help of his butler Gramps (a secret magician that can turn animals into human form), Klaus schemes to make Matsukaze his forever. For a financially struggling single man like Matsukaze, what price will he write on his tag? Oh, and… should we go over that power that Gramps possesses…?
`(Source: Fantasista Inc.)`
100 Million Man must have been created when the mangaka and their editor were extremely drunk or high as a kite. I’m including the editor because somebody approved this for publication.
The main plot of a man, Michiya, who sold himself for 100 million yen to be, Klaus, a rich man’s boyfriend is mundane enough. The plot quickly descended into chaos and mayhem when an escapee hamster, Hamuo, parachuted out the window with a 10,000 yen bill. A chase ensued, Klaus’s butler stepped in, and Hamuo suddenly found himself naked and human.
The butler, Gramps, has magical powers and fulfills anything his master desires. The more sillier, the better. Add to this are more animals transformed into ridiculously horny men even Gramps, also suddenly transformed, couldn’t resist.
This wackadoodle manga is nothing but hijinks and shenanigans where disbelief and common sense are thrown out the window the moment you start reading. I wouldn’t consider this porn without a plot because there is actually a method to this madness, believe it or not.
If you like Gintama humor mixed with erotica, this one’s for you.
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REVIEW: Silk & Sand by Katherine Diane
Seth & Raider: Silk & Sand – Katherine Diane
The only thing worse than trekking across a dangerous desert on a nearly impossible mission? When your guide is intolerableโand irresistible.
Seth spends his days hunting down mystical artifacts. As a Curator for the Arcanum College, thatโs his job. But when an arcanist murders a fellow scholar, Seth finds himself assigned instead to a dusty, thirsty, frustrating manhunt. But why him? Because, heโs been told by his superiors, heโs the only Curator sufficiently tenacious and brutal for the job. (Seth resents that.)
When the murderer vanishes at the edge of a deadly desert, Seth finds himself in need of a guide. Unfortunately, the โonly one crazy enoughโ for the job is Raiderโa man with an easy grin who is clearly a thief, liar, and rogue. (He also has illegal quicksilver in his veins, and that arcane enhancement positively screams โIโve done bad things.โ) The only thing worse than having to rely on such a reprobate? Finding him irresistibly attractive.
Raider might think the manhunt a foolish endeavor, but heโs delighted by the prospect of breaking past the barriers of the gorgeous, rigidly self-controlled Curator. That kind of intensity needs the right outlet (and Raider has such ideas). But Raider just might be asking for more trouble than he realizesโbecause he has barriers of his own, and some very dark secrets lurking behind them.
But thatโs not the only trouble looming. Because if Seth and Raider can survive their desert journey? Sethโs manhunt will lead them into even greater dangers and mysteries.
Silk & Sand is a high-heat fantasy adventure that will take you to the most exotic locations and into the most twisted secrets. It will lure you in with action, humor, and sizzling tensionโand will hook your heart with its emotional intensity and beautiful love. So be prepared to laugh, cry, and stay up all night with these two gorgeous, complicated, irresistible men.
Silk & Sand is Katherine Diane’s first book of the Seth & Raider duology. It is a Middle Eastern-flavored fantasy adventure in which the only thing hotter than the blistering desert sun is the nuclear-intense chemistry between Seth and Raider.
Fantasy books are hit-and-miss, because of info dumps that slow the pace. After two tries in the opening chapter, I was glad the story quickly hit its stride and maintained a steady, brisk pace until the end.
The story is set in the desert, where Seth, a Curator from the Academy, hopes to cross in search of another Curator wanted for murder. He crossed paths with Raider and spectacularly got off on the wrong foot with the man. But after a couple of antagonistic interactions, Seth swallowed his pride and hired the infuriating man as his guide because he was the only one who knew how to navigate the deadly sands.
Curators are scholars + archeologists + artifact dealers who typically work for the Academy but might also work for a rich patron. There is magic here, but low-key present. Info dumps were kept to a minimum yet deftly executed. The fantasy elements, such as Seth’s weapons and Raider’s quicksilver, blended seamlessly with the Middle Eastern culture.
The plot is a fabulous blend of action-adventure and romance, with a heavy (almost too much) focus on the romantic development. However, there were also plenty of heart-thumping fight scenes against bandits and giant monsters, court intrigue, dark secrets, betrayals, and forbidden magic.
Seth is scowly, intimidating, and almost soldierly in his discipline and fighting skills. It makes sense since curators venture into dangerous territories for their artifacts. Seth carries a variety of weapons and other survival gear. He’s dressed in all black with protective coverings.
Seth is also hella toppy, dominant, and surprisingly caring and considerate of Raider’s needs, as Raider soon discovers.
Raider is well-liked, shamelessly flirty, carefree, and generous with his smiles. He’s dressed in colorful silks and carries a scimitar. His secret weapon is the quicksilver running in his veins. Silver is his gift, his curse, and his safe word.
Raider isn’t too proud to beg. Our boy is casually sexual but is scared by intimacy. He may be sunshine, but inside is pain and darkness.
The only thing more delicious than the chemistry is the heart-warming care Seth is showering Raider. Our sunshine boy badly needed some TLC, and now that he has some, he doesn’t know what to do with it. And Seth keeps giving those delicious massages…
Our boys protect each other from bandits and monsters, but they also harbor some distrust. Despite this, they still share a tent at the end of the day.
One of my favorite parts was when the two MCs were caught by the bad guys, forcing Raider to reveal his dark secrets to Seth. Seth, disappointed and heartbroken upon learning the truth, stalked off. Later, Raider was sitting in a cell, marinating in his misery, when he heard Seth coming. Seth, expecting Raider already freed himself so they could disappear into the night, said, “Why are you still there?”
I loved this scene because, despite their doubts, they always find their way back to each other.
I was so absorbed by the story that I didn’t see the cliffhanger coming until I walked right into it.
Silk & Sand is one of those books that would make a great movie. The breathtaking desert landscapes, the rich colors of the court, the death-defying stunts, the chase scenes, and the fan-favorite gay romance are made for a Hollywood blockbuster!
Overall, the thrilling adventure, and the dynamic chemistry between them make me eager to follow Seth and Raider across the dunes again!
Rating:
4.5 Stars โ perfection is only half a step awaySoundtrack: Desert Night
Artist: Rufus Du Sol
Album: Atlas
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SOUNDTRACK: Desert Night by Rufus du Sol
Soundtrack to Seth & Raider: Silk & Sand by Katherine Diane
Desert Night by Rufus du Sol for a book about the growing bond between opposites during their journey across the desert.
Your touch is taking me away from here
Iโm alright, with no direction, hey
Too much, youโre making me forget myself
Letโs take a ride across the desert night
And when the sun comes out
In the morning light
I can feel you there
Oh, look at me now
Look at me now
Iโm right here…
You said, Iโm looking for my happiness
I wanna try to feel connected
And the rush of falling into emptiness
I want to drive under the street light -
Your touch is taking me away from here
I’m alright, with no direction, hey
Too much, you’re making me forget myself
Let’s take a ride across the desert night
And when the sun comes out
In the morning light
I can feel you there
Oh, look at me now
Look at me now
I’m right hereAnd as the light spills out
In the sleepless city
You will see me there
Don’t go anywhere, go anywhere
Wait right hereI’m alright
Oh, look at me now
I’m alright
Oh, look at me nowAnd when the sun comes up
In the morning light
I can feel you there
And when the sun comes up
In the morning lightYou said, I’m looking for my happiness
I wanna try to feel connected
And the rush of falling into emptiness
I want to drive under the street lightOh, look at me now
Look at me now
I’m right hereAnd as the light spills out
In the sleepless city
You will see me there
Don’t go anywhere, go anywhere
Wait right hereI’m alright
Oh, look at me now
I’m alright
Oh, look at me nowAnd when the sun comes up
In the morning light
I can feel you there
And when the sun comes up
In the morning lightI’m alright
I’m alright -
MOVIE FEATURE: Bonus Track
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RELEASE BLITZ: Dangerous Attraction by Oliver Takely (Excerpt & Giveaway)