When Hiromu Nakagawa first comes into his new school and his new class, the only thing he wants to find is a friend. He is offered friendship by the charismatic and troublesome youth with an unusual tendency towards physical contact, Yuma Matsuo, and his partner in crime, Rose Dahlia. Together, the three of them form a magical trio, and develop a strong bond of friendship. Yuma becomes Hiromu's best friend, and they can share anything with each other, even things they cannot share with Rose. Feelings develop between the two young men, but they agree not to pursue for the sake of their friendship. Hiromu struggles to subdue his feelings, but when Yuma starts acting weird, and seems to fall down a hole of emotions he might not be able to get out of again, he himself finds that he has to make a choice. And what are these voices he keeps hearing in his head?
Young adult, Romance, Gender-identity, LGBT+, Mental disease, Grief, Family.
Lori's just looking for little time to focus on work after a bad breakup - until a steamy encounter with a sensual stranger leaves her looking for much, much more.
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Ben Stone is used to getting exactly what he wants. Being a successful businessman and known playboy allows him his pick of beautiful women. He loves them all - but just for a night. That is, until he seduces Lori at her friend's bachelorette party and can't get her out of his head. For Lori, men do not make the short list of important things in her life - but then again, she hasn't met Ben before. When their relationship must be kept a secret they're forced to make a choice: prior obligations, or their burning flame?
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Cover designed by Lucas Fisher