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

This was a very romantic story about forbidden love when duty and expectations are swept away in the face of love. I liked the characters very much, especially the FL Gabriella who was honest and cheerful.

Young vocalist Kathleen had dreamt of being a classical opera singer until the day an accident killed her parents and left her legs badly damaged. But Sister Cecily has other ideas and she auditions Kathleen before the famous stage composer Morgan Llewellyn. Arrogant and blunt spoken, ‘Black’ Morgan has a devils reputation and despite his initial harsh rejection he takes Kathleen under his wing determined to write her the perfect song. The story was good, though perhaps a little fast paced. Romantic and sweet overall.

Billionaire shipping tycoon Jack Maguire was abandoned by his father and has planned carefully to get his revenge. His step sister Sally is just one part of his plan. But Sally is nothing like her mother and the warmth of her loving nature is something he may not be able to give up.

I didn’t find this a bad story like some of the recent reviews. The MCs were 2 very driven people who were both engaged to the wrong person for the wrong reasons. Their connection with each other was special and instant, each recognising in the other someone worthy of admiration and more. However Ian, for all that he was obsessive over Maggie, had some deep seated insecurities from his childhood that held him back from reaching for real love. I enjoyed reading the story, though I didn’t find Maggie to be a relatable or sympathetic character for me, I did like how she was a mix of strong and vulnerable.

This was a nice story about two people taking chances after a bad relationship. Do they trust the words of others or their own judgment which has been flawed in the past. I thought both MCs Lauren and Michael, were gentle and likeable. It was a sweet story where the bad guys lose and the good guys get their HEA.

This was a very sweet story that actually had a lot of the male character’s (Demetri) inner monologue shared which was a nice change. The father was a sweet old gentleman trying to do well by his children and Joanna was a likeable FL who was due some good luck in relationships.

Not as bad as a lot of the comments say. He didn’t marry her for revenge. Let’s face it, that would be stupid. ML fell in love at first sight with Dominique and tossed away thoughts of revenge then. The FL was very much in love with her husband but was full of insecurities and doubt. Just talk through their problems and all will be well.

A love triangle between Grace and her friend Julia’s boyfriend is made a no contest when Julia is pregnant with Matteo’s baby. Even though Grace and Matteo fell for each other they put the welfare of the mother and baby first and part ways. But when Julia turns up in London she drops a bombshell that sends Grace flying back to Italy

An interesting story about secrets from the past that come to light when Leonie agrees to write the biography of a famous actress. I liked the art and although the story was fast paced the MCs were obviously sparking against each other. I enjoyed watching Leonie get flustered by the ever changing Luke.

That was a very cute story. A touch of heavenly magic for a dad who struggles with loneliness and anger as he spends the first time with his kids in 5 years. Some mistakes need to be set right and this angel is just the one needed.