New Releases by Ayano Yamane

A cursed prince turns into a raging demon whose lust can only be calmed by the skillful hands of one powerful sorcerer! Prince Vald is struck by a curse that turns him into a demon! He seeks out a powerful sorcerer named Halvir to help break the curse, and the two go on an epic journey full of danger—and lust—in search of clues to break the young prince’s curse! Upon wielding an ancient sword that has been passed down through his royal family for generations, Prince Vald is struck by a curse that turns him into a demon! In search of guidance, Vald appeals to the powerful sorcerer Halvi for help, and the two set out on a journey to break the curse. However, there is one thing the handsome sorcerer is keeping secret from the young prince—the raging demon that Vald turns into every night can only be calmed when Halvi satisfies his lust! And so begins their epic journey in search of clues to break the young prince’s curse.

Graphic Novel. Please note: this is a gay manga novel. This is the next volume in the "Finder" series.

While documenting the activities of the Japanese mafia, photographer Akihito is taken captive by the dark and mysterious Asami, and when the Chinese mafia demands evidence that Akihito may have, he is caught in a deadly underworld feud.

While documenting the activities of the Japanese mafia, photographer Akihito is taken captive by the dark and mysterious Asami, and when the Chinese mafia demands evidence that Akihito may have, he is caught in a deadly underworld feud.

Takaba Akihito est photographe indépendant et son travail l''amène à prendre de nombreux risques. à cause d''un scoop trop vite étouffé, il se met à dos Asami, un dangereux mais séduisant yakuza. Pourra-t-il lui échapper ?

Long regarded as a yaoi favorite.-AnimeFringe.com It''s not often that one finds a story as complex as this is that is coupled with some of the most charged sex scenes ever.-Amazon.com Well-drawn action and some steamy chemistry.-AnimeOnDVD.com The Chinese crime lord Fei Long comes to Japan hoping to lure freelance photographer Akihito into his web of intrigue and sex. But when his friends fall prey to Fei Long''s diabolical schemes, Akihito has only one person he can ask for help, the person he despises more than anyone else on Earth: the Yakuza boss Asami, who once made Akihito his sex slave. Will Asami help Akihito? And if he does, what new humiliations are in store for our hero? Also includes an erotic bonus story. Finder Series 1: Target in the Finder and Finder Series 2: Cage in the Finder can be found in our Recent & Recommended catalog section. Ayano Yamane is renowned for her passionate stories and highly refined art style in both the United States and Japan. The Finder story began as a short work in a popular anthology magazine, and fan reaction was so great that Yamane soon began fleshing out the characters and settings into a fully realized universe. Yamane was recently the guest of honor at Yaoi-Con 2004, a fan festival celebrating the yaoi genre in anime and manga.

While documenting the activities of the Japanese mafia, photographer Akihito is taken captive by the dark and mysterious Asami, and when the Chinese mafia demands evidence that Akihito may have, he is caught in a deadly underworld feud.

Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba thought he left the cutthroat dangers of the Underworld behind after barely escaping his last adventure alive. However, he soon finds himself reunited with the mysterious and powerful crime lord Asami, and before long he is once again thrust into an unseemly world of decadence and bloodshed. Will Takaba be lucky enough to escape a deadly fate twice in a row, or are Asami''s plans for him of a more amorous nature? Meanwhile, Fei Long, the beautiful criminal mastermind, reflects upon his rise to power and the passionate secret he held in check for too many years. Warning: Be Beautiful titles are absolutely not for readers under 18 years of age. These books contain scenes of graphic sexual situations. Readers not wishing to see this type of material should not read any Be Beautiful title. All characters depicted in sexual conduct or in the nude are aged 18 years or older. No actual or identifiable minor was used in the creation of any character depicted within.