Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #re-read!!! ^.^(278)

The new dessert chef at the privately managed Italian restaurant "Molte Stelle" is a tall Italian man of few words, Gino. The inscrutable Gino is supervised by head chef, Keito who falls instantly in love. With his desserts that is. This beautifully drawn story follows the relationship of Keito and Gino, dealing gently around some cultural differences and an unexpected romance. I enjoyed the intensity between the MCs, the way food was such a means of connecting and how Gino respected Keito’s demands.

New teachers Mr. Murakami (maths) and Mr. Sasakawa (history) have started their jobs at the same high school. The outgoing and friendly Mr. Murakami is instantly attracted to the beautiful Mr. Sasakawa. After celebrating with their fellow teachers with some after school drinks Mr. Murakami is unable to resist the temptation of an unguarded and tipsy Mr. Sasakawa. So begins their bumpy ride to love. I loved both MCs, especially the gentle ruthlessness of Mr. Murakami and how frustrated he could become over Mr. Sasakawa’s cuteness. Another really lovely story by this talented mangaka.

Omega Oliver William is living in a isolated cottage on his family’s land. The oldest son of a family of alphas, Oliver is an omega whose bond had been forcibly severed. Liam Dawkins (beta) was hired by Noah, Oliver’s younger brother, to care for the lonely omega. This is their story and it was really a good one. Full consent between the MCs (a rarity in Omegaverse), a protective and loving seme, an omega who blossomed under his care, and a baby.

Trigger warning: Incest between adopted brothers This story won’t be everyone’s cup of tea because of the incest element, but I loved it. Yuki finds out on his 18th birthday from his twin brothers (24yo) that he was adopted by his family when his mother died. The shock of that new information resulted in erectile difficulties. Suddenly, Yuki couldn’t get excited by his favourite porn or girly mags. Observing his change in behaviour, the brawny, macho Rai and smart, nurturing Mei decided to help their little brother with some hands on time in the bath. The rest of the story follows Yuki coming to terms with the kind of love that he has for his brothers and them trying to hold themselves back while Yuki figured his feelings. I liked all the MCs, they had a more caring relationship than you would expect in a taboo yaoi and I appreciated that Yuki came first (no pun intended lol). There were some awkward moments where you cringe for Yuki but they really enhanced his inner confusion and were funny too.

Raised with traditional Japanese values, Yunosuke Shiga (26yo) is an intelligent and hardworking office worker for a prestigious trading company. The only thing holding him back from advancing (or indeed keeping his job) is his terrible English language skills. So, when corporate commands from above ordered him to, "Master English in 3 months or else!" Yunosuke found himself sent to the most prestigious foreign language institute in Japan, Shiratori Language Academy (SLA). A high-level institute not only famous for its strict and effective teaching, but also its abundance of gorgeous international elite teachers! His teacher, 23yo American Nigel Rhodes has the looks of an angel. But, his teaching methods for Yunosuke will prove to be demanding and devilish. Sparks fly between these two in their battle of wills. It’s really quite an adorable pairing, they fall hard for each other but they are both a bit clueless for a while. I liked the setting and the moments of cultural differences.

An adorable story. Office worker Haruhi has always looked after his younger step brother and been patient with Akito’s bossy manners. However, now that Akito is in college and drawing the attention of a girl Haruhi likes, he has decided that he has had enough of being bossed around by Akito, and tells him he is moving out. Akito doesn’t take the news well and uses the decision to show Haruhi his real feelings with a searing kiss! Haruhi's never seen Akito so desperate. Akito doesn't hate him!? ...But, why show it with a kiss!? Akito's behavior escalates, and Haruhi's still not sure what's going on in his brother's head. The rest of this romantic comedy follows these MCs as they adjust to family expectations, living together and being emotionally open. It was a great story with lovely art.

Georgie is on the run, in disguise and living on the streets. Cold, hungry and desperate, she's forced to pickpocket. But Georgie thieves from the wrong man—the dashing Captain Richard Hernshaw. The consummate captain soon discovers that the grubby urchin is actually a pretty young woman— from a highly respectable family! He's instantly attracted to the homeless heiress, but dark secrets of his own may prevent him from ever being able to make her his wife…. I enjoyed this story. The FL was that rare mix of a strong character who is still gentle and kind. She faced adversity bravely and the things she experienced changed her from being a typical FL of the times. Definitely one of the better of these stories.

Shima has always had a hard time finding a job due to his omega status and constant failures in his interviews, but one day he manages to get into the editorial of his favorite magazine "Potato Life". There he meets Amamiya, a kind and trustworthy superior, who despite being alpha is called "pitiful" for his plump and disheveled appearance, because of this Shima decides to make Amamiya the perfect man so that everyone will notice his charms. This is how they begin their project in which they will get closer and closer. This story was delightful. Amamiya was the sweetest alpha I have ever read about, and it was as obvious when we first met him as it was on the last page. Shima was adorable too, loving his alpha plump or buff, what a sweetheart. This was a really unique Omegaverse story and will have to be considered one of my all time favourite fluffy feel goods.

I absolutely loved this story. Modern girl Eunha got isekaied into a body fated to die. No thanks. She didn’t wake up in a novel’s story just to get killed off again as an unfortunate extra! To change her story she needs a cover… 6 months pretending to be the fake fiancée of the novel's male protagonist, Duke Noah Wynknight. But will this cold-hearted, angel-faced demon of a man really help her avoid another ill-fated ending?! I loved the characters. The bold Raeliana, a strong FL in the best of feminine ways. She had grit and determination, and was not one to toss along helplessly at the whims of fate. I loved her strength, and I loved that Noah respected her direct gaze and confidence too. Noah was perfect as a ML; powerful, dangerous, a little unpredictably yandere, possessive and protective, yet very much in love and respectful of his partners abilities. I want to thank the author and artist for not rushing the ending as too many stories do. The epilogues were fantastic. Truly, this story is worth buying.

A well told tale with a FL worthy of admiration. I loved her slow relationship with Prince Linden and her love for being a doctor with a formidable work ethic. The romance between the MCs was beautiful. Small things like walking the streets together arm in arm, playing in the surf, strawberry cakes and loving hugs in times of trouble. It was very wholesome. A fated pair and a lovely story.