As soon as she arrived in the Middle East to work as a doctor, Sadie was taken by thieves into the desert. Just as she was about to be executed due to a failed ransom demand, she hears a man’s voice suddenly say that he’ll take her. A recent addition to the tribe of bandits, Nasir is a beautiful man who commands the fear of others at a glance. Sadie trembles at the thought of having to cater to his whims, but then he whispers in her ear, telling that what he really wants is to help her. Just who is this man? (Source: Harlequin)

Hira, a complete newcomer with zero professional credits to his name—and still an active university student—is set to hold a solo photography exhibition?! Presented with an unprecedented opportunity, Hira finds himself turning to… a unique kind of meditation to avoid his swelling anxiety. Meanwhile, his boyfriend Kiyoi watches on with deep concern, but for once he finds himself unable to offer any advice to Hira—the very man who worships him as a god. With the concept of the “future” always looming over these two lovers who have known each other since high school, sometimes it takes a huge catalyst to finally push people ahead, and for Hira and Kiyoi that catalyst is… a landslide?! *"Thank you for meeting me."* (Source: TOKYOPOP)

To be the only one who cannot do common things are not easy for these girls, but is it really a "minus?" or perhaps for some people, it might be an "alpha?"

Recently divorced Juliet is in the midst of money troubles when her childhood friend Cary offers an intriguing proposal—for her to pretend to be his fiancée in exchange for a handsome payment. She agrees to the deal and heads to Tregellin Manor, where she meets Rafael, who immediately suspects that Juliet isn’t who she says she is. Cary’s grandmother Eleanor, on the other hand, welcomes her warmly and throws the couple an engagement party. But when Eleanor loans Juliet a beautiful ruby ring for the occasion, Rafael reacts most bizarrely. What does it mean?

Cheating husbands break their wive's hearts, but these men make them fall madly in love and break them right back. They're the "Break-up Artists". Taketo has inherited his father-figure's trade of breaking couples up, but he still doesn't have the skills to take over the "family business". One day, he receives a request from his "father's" former lover, asking him to seek revenge! Eager to prove his worth, Taketo accepts this strange request, but will he be able to seduce his mentor? Or will he be done in by the older man's seasoned techniques?! [from Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/56870/)

"Search for the treasure inside the ancient castle!" Aiming for overnight riches, Hotaru participates in an ancient castle search tour. In his team are a beautiful young blond boy and a sexy butler! And what's more, erotic traps trigger one after another! Is this going to turn into a crotch-searching tour!? [from Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/61825/)

Fuyu and Takaya have been together for twelve years and married for three. Takaya is the perfect husband, and they have a happy marriage... Except for the fact that they never have sex anymore! Following the advice of her best friend, Yuzuko, and the handsome bar master, Tomoki, Fuyu tries to seduce her husband. But it ends in utter failure, leaving her depressed and confused as to what to do. Meanwhile, Takaya is struggling with his rising concern of ED, when he stumbles across a surprising sexual fetish that leaves him wanting more... (Source: MangaPlaza)

Saki Sugita (26) is a hardworking woman with no friends and no boyfriend. She is doing well at work, but she is very awkward in her private life. She is in love with Nishimoto, her boss at work, but he's married. Just when she was about to give up, Nishimoto confides in her that he's divorced...? The relationship is gradually deepening, and perhaps marriage is on the horizon! Saki is at the peak of her happiness, but she gradually learns of Nishimoto's true nature hidden behind the happiness, through the social media account of Nishimoto's wife, with whom he is supposed to be divorced...!

Mengo Yokoyari, artist of the runaway success [Oshi no Ko], has compiled her illustrations into this extensive collection featuring the burning stars who light up the world of Japanese show business! This book features over 130 pieces including full-color works, character design drafts, drawings posted to social media―as well as comments and a discussion between Yokoyari and author Aka Akasaka.

Pairing: Saruhiko x Misaki V.1 - novels V.2 - comics