Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #josei(85)

This was different for a reincarnation type story. The FL travels to the Edo period following an accident and becomes a prostitute in the red light district. There she meets and falls for a hairdresser, but relationships are forbidden. I found the story lacked in a few areas for me. Firstly, she had been a prostitute for more than half a year but still acted like a shy virgin with Shouhei, all blushes and embarrassment. I doubt that one of the most in demand courtesans in the red light district would be like that after a week, let alone months. Also, the phone with the battery life of a year (we should all be so blessed). Not one I would re read, but it was ok.

This was a sexy, hot story that was also wonderfully romantic. Saye was a concubine in the sultans harem who had grown up in captivity by staying as hidden as possible. Prince Kainer was the 9th prince and the one who would lead a bloody revolution to overthrow his father and claim the fragile beauty he had fallen for. Saye and Kainer fall for each other wholeheartedly in this story and the balance of sweet romance is given a steamy boost with the hot lovemaking scenes. I loved the brutality and intensity of Kainers love too. Serious alpha possessive mode, this guy would literally slay any who look upon his love, let alone touch her. Being a sultan he could get away with that degree of possessiveness because of his position and the era the story was set in. Also because his love and gentle side were only for Saye too. Not too long, this story was a perfect old style steamy romance.

An interesting story featuring a retired assassin now corporate businessman and the mysterious woman from his past. When Raiden recognised Scarlett as the woman he had fallen for 5 years ago he was stunned. She looked different in every way except for her eyes. Bitter and yet drawn to the blackmailing beauty despite himself, Raiden proposes a temporary affair. No emotions, no ties, just sex with him until he marries; for a price of course. Yet it's impossible for either Raiden or Scarlett to be emotionless when for each of them, the other is the only one they can love. Don't be held back by this being a oneshot, it's satisfyingly lengthy and the story has interesting twists and turns as more is revealed about each of the MC's and their dark past.

A sweet and fluffy style story where a crown prince comes to claim his daughter and the woman who left him heartbroken a year and a half ago. There are misunderstandings to overcome and seemingly insurmountable obstacles to manage. All can be achieved if there is honesty between this pair but that's the hard part. The story was an easy read and focused on the romance between the MCs. The baby was cute (though the fact she was born 10 months after leaving the prince was a bit of a worry lol) and the brothers who were introduced apparently have their own stories that will follow some of the extra issues with the cousin and the inheritance of the kingdom.

Trigger Warning: Rape Despite the non consent scene, this was a cute story. The forced sex was understandable as a part of the influence of the moon upon a wolf, and Hati was genuinely remorseful when in his right mind. The story itself was about an innocent little cat Misha, who needed help restoring a home in the forest. When she met the burly dog Hati, they came to an arrangement of shared home and shared effort. What follows is a slow paced but cute journey to love that overcomes interspecies misunderstandings and stigma and what it takes to become a loving family.

College student Maiko Ninomiya (age 20) is about to have her life turn on its head when she becomes involved with the handsome novelist and professor, Yukiya Nagase. It turns out that he is the gently smiling visitor in her erotic dreams, only are his smiles for her? I thought the story was cute and it was really interesting with the time jumps and the pivotal events that happened on and after Maiko’s accident saving a dog. The FL was feisty but also vulnerable and even insecure at times. I liked the ending, it was not something I would have predicted in the beginning and it was sweet.

Just a cute little story about the adjustments you make when you go from living as a single person to being a couple. I thought the motherly advice part was very sweet.

A cute little oneshot about second chances to be honest about feelings and a friendship that goes back to childhood.

Time travel body swap has Sakurako falling under the knowing touch of the sexually dominant Souma. He plays her body like a virtuoso on a violin and the innocent Sakurako is powerless to resist the hedonistic pleasure he brings. Pretty soon Sakurako falls for her lover but can she stay in this time in another woman’s body? Lots of sexy smut with some light bondage and punishment play, public sex, dubious consent and imaginative role play. Entertaining read.

A sweet story about the widow of a cheating husband and the Italian family of his mistress. Fast paced but covered all the bases. The characters were likeable and the sweetness to the motherless Sophy was lovely.