Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #Harlequin(37)

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.

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.

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.