Their love was naught but a dream. Now it's time to wake up. Karlyle has put an end to it-- he will no longer meet with Ash Jones. Their encounters left him too confused, too hopeful, when clearly Ash did not feel the same. By order of his grandfather, Lord Arthur Frost. Karlyle life is to progress is planned. He will wed another, an omega of his family's choosing and return to his rightful post. Meanwhile, Ash is at a loss. This man, this Karlyle Frost whose stoic face melted at his first kisses and whole body dissolved under his touch, had been but a mystery to him for so long. This is nothing like he love he has experienced thus far, so why does the end hurt so much? But on his way to reclaim Karlyle, Ash finds Karlyle gone. How ever will he find him to finally admit that perhaps this was love all along?

Two Alphas. A chance encounter. One fateful kiss. All his life, Karlyle Frost has lived under the strict guidance of his noble family. Burdened by responsibility and constant scrutiny over even his sex life, one day, he is diagnosed with orgasmic disorder. Following his doctor's suggestion to be intimate with someone who isn't an omega. Karlyle is introduced to Ash Jones, a fellow alpha and his brother-in-law Nicholas's ex-lover. Ash agrees to be Karlyle's partner for eight meetings as a favour to Nicholas— but unbeknownst to Ash. this isn't their first time sharing a kiss. Despite a rocky start and their promise to forgo all feelings, Ash, with his kind smiles, gentle caresses, and endearing voice, confuses Karlyle. Could it be possible, even by a sliver of a chance, that Karlyle isn't the only one falling in love?

Two heroes. One brain cell.BROMANTASY is a cozy, queer fantasy about the mortifying ordeal of being known by your totally platonic best friend and the epic quest that might force you to confront the truth.This deluxe limited first run edition will feature beautifully designed colored edges—while supplies last!Fellas, is it gay to kiss your bff while on a quest through the forest you’re unqualified for?Juniper O'Reilly is good at only two demolishing a pint of mead and finding the perfect skincare routine. Everything else—taking care of the farm, bartering for goods, any sort of manual labor—falls to Juniper’s best friend, the absurdly capable, endlessly patient Mo Elmthorn.But when Juniper accidentally volunteers them both for a quest to kill a fearsome monster, he knows he’s finally gotten in over his head. Juniper hates camping, he hates the dark, and there’s no way all these foraged mushrooms are going to sit well in his stomach. One thing he doesn’t hate? How good Mo’s thighs look in his questing pants—he doesn’t have time to think about that, though, with a monster to hunt and their futures on the line.But monsters come in all shapes and sizes. When Juniper and Mo realize that the terrifying beast they’ve sworn to kill is just a scared little girl torn from her family, they’re off to find not only the true villain of the story, but maybe even a happy ending.

A feel-good, coming-of-age rom-com from debut author Page Powars that follows a trans teen who joins a boyfriend borrowing service masquerading as an Italian Club to prove that he’s one of the guys, especially to its frustratingly handsome leader. Noah Byrd is the perfect boy. At least, that’s what he needs to convince his new classmates of to prove his gender. His plan? Join the school’s illustrious (and secret) Borrow a Boyfriend Club, whose members rent themselves out for dates. Once he’s accepted among the bros, the “slip-ups” end. But Noah’s interview is a flop. Desperate, he strikes a deal with the club’s prickly but attractive president, Asher. Noah will help them win an annual talent show—and in return, he’ll get a second shot to demonstrate his boyfriend skills in a series of tests that include romancing Asher himself. If Noah can’t bring home the win, his best chance to prove that he’s man enough is gone. Yet even if he succeeds, he still loses . . . because the most important rule of the Borrow a Boyfriend Club is simple: no real boyfriends (or girlfriends) allowed. And as long as the club remains standing as high as Asher’s man bun, Noah and Asher can never explore their growing feelings for one another.

In the mystical Taihang Mountains, where magic flows and powerful yao roam, Hongjun has grown up sheltered from the human world. A half-yao himself, he’s never had reason to leave—until the mountain’s ruler sends him on a dangerous mission: hide his true nature and join the Great Tang Department of Demonic Exorcism in Chang’an. Upon arriving in the bustling capital, Hongjun meets Li Jinglong, a luckless soldier with no spiritual power tasked with leading a team of extraordinary exorcists. Together, they and their enigmatic companions must face the dark forces threatening the city. But as a bond begins to bloom between Hongjun and Li Jinglong, Hongjun wonders: Can he trust Li Jinglong with the truth of who—and what—he is?

Tamaki and Ishihara have gradually started to realize how they feel, but with their pasts and respective positions as model and artist in the way, it’s been hard for either of them to make a move. Luckily, those around them are aware of the pair’s feelings, and they offer Tamaki some much-needed advice and support. Determined, Tamaki makes a decision…but will she and Ishihara get through to each other at last?

With every passing day since she started as Ishihara’s model, Tamaki continues to make strides in both her personal life and at work! The once exhausted and depressed office worker is now eagerly perfecting poses, visiting festivals with Ishihara, and even writing for her company’s newsletter…But what’ll happen when her friend Rie meets the man she’s been posing nude for…?!

Office worker Tamaki has become more optimistic ever since she began modeling for the awkward artist Shunsui Ishihara. Now aware of her role as the subject of his gaze, Tamaki has begun to enjoy life. Inspired by her, Shunsui concentrates on his work and tries to progress to a new territory, but will it work out?