Sojou No Koi Wa Nido Haneru
This might be the most realistic story I've read, which means it's far from being the happiest even though it ends on a happy note. Prepare for your heart to be beaten over and over as you go through this. It's a story about how people hurt each other. Although they're in a relationship, when Kyou meets a young woman at work, he once again questions his decision to be with Imagase. The thing is, they're NOT bad for each other. They're a good fit. They live together easily. They're sexually compatible. The problem is that Kyou can't accept he's fallen in love with a man. He won't acknowledge his love at ALL, even though he's miserable for months after they break up a second time. Part of the issue is that Kyou has zero confidence and is a pushover - that's established in the prequel - so when Imagase would lament that they weren't good for each other, Kyou listened. When Imagase said he was just "playing" lovers, Kyou listened. Can they last? Yes, but they both have some maturing to do. This needs a sequel where we check in with them in a year or two. The real sign that Kyou has honestly embraced Imagase as his partner for life will be if they meet each other's families, since that was brought up several times. I loved this, but it was incredibly upsetting and I cried a lot, especially when Imagase was in the bed Kyou shared with his girlfriend and said, "You were mine. You were mine."
Uchi no Tantei Shirimasen ka?
A happy couple works as detectives and comes into a little difficulty when one of them is expected to succeed his family's group. What a wonderful change from the norm! Two people who like each other, mutually respect each other, and have full confidence in their relationship. I'd love to read the brother's story, if it exists.
DOUBLE HOUND
Memento Scarlet
An ex cop who shot his partner comes back to the special task force to help track down a serial killer, and is partnered with a loose, shady detective who is actually a double agent for the yakuza. If you're looking for a fluffy, happy romance, this isn't it. They fall for each other, but Kairi sleeps around for information and it doesn't look like he's going to stop. But they had a cool and open relationship, and they really seemed into each other! I'm a little confused on the case details.
Fingertip's Love
As always with this author, lightning pace. It's fine, not really much going on in the emotions department, but entertaining.
Beast & Feast