Most Popular Books by Ayano Yamane

Akihito has been searching for Asami in Hong Kong, and after months apart, they are finally reunited. But things can never be easy for these two, and the helicopter they’re in crashes! When the star-crossed lovers come to, they find themselves stranded on a desert island, surrounded by paradise! Never ones to pass up an opportunity, the two quickly make up for lost time, temporarily forgetting their dire straits. -- VIZ Media

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.

Pain and pleasure collide when a sophisticated underworld boss crosses paths with a naive photographer hell-bent on bringing him down! This deluxe edition includes never-before-released material as well as a double-sided color insert and special cover treatment! Photographer Akihito Takaba takes on a risky assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld. When he captures its leader—the handsome, enigmatic Ryuichi Asami—in the crosshairs of his viewfinder, Takaba’s world is changed forever. After crime lord Asami''s subordinate Sudo betrays him, freelance photographer Akihito attempts to chase Sudo down, only to wind up captured and at his mercy. Sudo''s fixation on Asami has only grown stronger with time, to the point of wanting him dead. But Sudo isn''t the only threat: another enemy appears on the horizon, gunning for the power Asami wields!

Impulsive freelance photographer Akihito Takaba isn’t one to back down from a challenge. Undeterred by the ravaging his body took at the hands of Ryuichi Asami, Akihito stakes out the handsome crime boss’s club hoping to get the information he needs to take him down. Meanwhile, rival mafioso Fei Long returns to Hong Kong after his run-in with Asami and reminisces about their time together seven years earlier. What could the future possibly hold for this very deadly love triangle? -- VIZ Media

Asami prepares to face off against his greatest enemy yet! Worried for Akihito’s safety, he tells him to wait somewhere safe. But sitting idly by has never been Akihito’s thing, so he insists on staying by Asami’s side. The two know that when the big showdown begins, there will be no turning back. Will they prevail once again, or has their luck finally run out? -- VIZ Media

Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba is captured by the very subject he’s been stalking in his viewfinder—the handsome and enigmatic crime lord Asami Ryuichi! The older man ravages him, both body and mind. Does this mean the end for the naive photographer, or will he live to shoot another day? -- VIZ Media

Pain and pleasure collide when a sophisticated underworld boss crosses paths with a naive photographer hell-bent on bringing him down! This deluxe edition includes never-before-released material as well as a double-sided color insert and special cover treatment! Photographer Akihito Takaba takes on a risky assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld. When he captures its leader—the handsome, enigmatic Ryuichi Asami—in the crosshairs of his viewfinder, Takaba’s world is changed forever. Impetuous photographer Akihito Takaba finds himself in trouble again! After pursuing crime boss Fei Long, he’s captured and spirited away to Hong Kong, but not before Asami takes a few bullets during a failed rescue attempt. Now all the despondent Akihito can think of is whether or not his lover is alive, and if so, are Asami’s feelings strong enough to attempt yet another rescue?

Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba has something Fei Long wants, and this Hong Kong crime boss will stop at nothing to get it, including kidnapping the young photographer’s friends! Akihito turns to the only person he can think of for help—Fei Long’s former lover and current rival in crime Ryuichi Asami. But even Asami can’t stop the sparks from flying when his old flame meets his new replacement! -- VIZ Media

Pain and pleasure collide when a sophisticated underworld boss crosses paths with a naive photographer hell-bent on bringing him down! This deluxe edition includes never-before-released material as well as a double-sided color insert and special cover treatment! Photographer Akihito Takaba takes on a risky assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld. When he captures its leader—the handsome, enigmatic Ryuichi Asami—in the crosshairs of his viewfinder, Takaba’s world is changed forever. After being held prisoner in Hong Kong, Akihito Takaba is finally brought home to Japan by his lover Ryuichi Asami. But once again, the feisty photographer escapes Asami’s grasp! It’s not long, though, before Akihito becomes ensnared in a stalking incident and sees Asami’s darker side return. Will he chase the scoop or the man he’s not quite ready to admit he’s attracted to?

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.

Prince Vald is a proper, honorable swordsman by day, and a sensual, insatiable demon by night. The only one to know both faces of the cursed prince is his traveling companion, the sorcerer Halvi. During the day the handsome sorcerer keeps an aloof façade, even as he sates the demon’s desires nightly. However, Halvi finds he is starting to feel a deeper bond with the young prince. Meanwhile, enemies who want Vald for themselves are beginning to make their move. -- VIZ Media

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. -- VIZ Media

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! Vald’s body has been split into two entities—one spirit and one demon—and a battle of supremacy between them breaks out over Havi! The powerful sorcerer Asterdol seizes this opportunity to regain his true power, and in doing so, brings forth a demon so powerful, the fate of the world is at stake. Will Vald be able to return to his original form in time to confront this beast? And will he and Havi ever figure out a way to break Yug Verlind’s curse?

Prince Vald continues his journey with the sorcerer Halvi, seeking a means to break the curse that causes him to transform into a demon at night. But enemies looking to take the power of Vald’s cursed sword for themselves bewitch Halvi in an attempt to make him fight the young prince! Forced to the brink, Halvi makes a crucial choice. -- VIZ Media

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.

Prinz Valdrigue von Alsviez, kurz Prinz Vald genannt, wurde vom Fluch des magischen Schwertes Yug Verund getroffen, das seit Generationen in der Königsfamilie weitergegeben wird. Seitdem verwandelt er sich immer wieder in eine dämonische Bestie. Unter seinem Fluch leidend beschließt er schließlich, sein Reich zu verlassen und nach einem Weg zu suchen, sein Schicksal zu ändern. Dazu begibt er sich zum Hexenmeister Halvir, kurz Havi genannt, der sich bereit erklärt, ihm zu helfen. Noch in derselben Nacht findet Havi heraus, dass Vald sich im Schlaf in eine schöne Bestie voller sexueller Begierde verwandelt ...

Noch immer lastet der Fluch auf Prinz Vald. Und als dieser einem kleinen Dorf zu Hilfe eilt, das von den Dämonen des Teufelsklans angegriffen wird, geht erneut die Bestie mit ihm durch. Mit Küssen versucht Havi, ihn zu beruhigen, doch angewidert stößt Prinz Vald Havi von sich. Und während sich Vald zwischen seiner Empörung und seiner Lust hin- und hergerissen fühlt, ist Havi davon überzeugt, dass sich hinter dem Teufelsklan eine größere und gefährlichere Macht verbirgt!

Six mois après l''assaut de l''hôpital et la disparition d''Akihito, Asami parvient enfin à retrouver sa trace. Mais alors que tout semblait normal, son amant tente de le poignarder en pleine étreinte puis s''enfuit à bord d''une mystérieuse voiture... Choqué, Asami compte bien récupérer l''homme qu''il aime et comprendre son étrange comportement. Retrouvez également un chapitre spécial regroupant les héros de Viewfinder, Crimson Spell et Sensual Strangers !

Crime boss Ryuichi Asami puts everything on the line to save his lover, Akihito Takaba, from the hands of his enemy. Unfortunately for them, Fei Long has grown quite fond of his captive. Meanwhile, Russian mafioso Mikhail Arbatov takes advantage of the situation to steal something precious. When three of the underworld’s biggest crime bosses clash, will Akihito be the one caught in the cross fire? -- VIZ Media

Als Vald nach dem Liebesakt mit Havi aus einem tiefen und traumlosen Schlaf erwacht, sind die Gitterstäbe seiner Zelle stark verbogen. Vald erlangt seine Freiheit wieder, doch als er seinem Gefährten Havi wiederbegegnet, überschlagen sich die Ereignisse. Wie eine Marionette an unsichtbaren Fäden vom Feind gezogen, wird Havi zu einem Kampf auf Leben und Tod gegen Vald gezwungen. Doch wird sich Havi wirklich gegen die Liebe seines Lebens stellen und Prinz Vald mit seinem Schwert durchbohren?

Akihito is freeloading at Asami’s apartment, polishing up not only his photography skills but also his skills as a househusband. His career is on the upswing, even though he still finds himself in perilous situations and has the occasional run-in with police. So imagine Akihito’s surprise when, while out chasing a scoop, he spots Asami with another man clinging to him...in tears! Are Akihito’s days as Asami’s live-in numbered? -- VIZ Media

It’s been months since mysterious assassins attacked Asami and Akihito in their condo, and since then Akihito has been hiding out at a temple deep in the mountains. Asami, however, has spent this time flying around the world in order to keep his criminal organization together. Upon arriving in Hong Kong, he’s paid a surprise visit in his own hideout by former lover and longtime rival Fei Long! Will Asami survive long enough to find his way back to Akihito? -- VIZ Media

After their big showdown with the Russian mob, Asami and Akihito find themselves injured and once again separated, and it takes six long months of recuperating and searching before Asami is able to locate Akihito. As expected, the two have a passionate reunion...until Akihito pulls out a knife and attempts to kill Asami! -- VIZ Media

Akihito is back with Asami but has lost his memories of him. And to make a bad situation worse, Akihito is going through withdrawal from no longer taking the drug responsible for his memory loss. But despite not remembering his lover, the warmth of Asami’s kindness has Akihito feeling confused about his growing attraction. Will that be enough for Asami to get his old Akihito back? -- VIZ Media

Akihito habite désormais chez Asami tout en poursuivant son activité de photographe. Un soir où il courrait après un scoop, il surprend un bel homme en larmes accroché au bras de son yakuza à la sortie d''un bar. Jalousie et doutes se bousculent alors dans l''esprit d''Akihito. Et quand un procureur en personne vient l''interroger sur la disparition d''une jeune femme suite à la publication de son article, il décide de mener l''enquête. Mais en remontant la piste, il se retrouve au fameux bar de l''autre soir dont le manager n''est autre que l''inconnu qu''il a surpris avec Asami, et dont ce dernier s''avère le propriétaire...

Méfiant à propos des informations de Sudô, Asami met son amant en sécurité et lance l''assaut pour récupérer sa cargaison volée. Mais lorsque des coups de feu retentissent, Akihito décide de passer à l''action et de protéger l''homme qu''il aime. De son côté, Mikhail, accompagné de Feilong, est bien déterminé à se venger de son oncle... Découvrez également le début du nouvel arc : Innocent Eyes ! Et en exclusivité, un bonus festif et sulfureux !!

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 ?

Pain and pleasure collide when a sophisticated underworld boss crosses paths with a naive photographer hell-bent on bringing him down! This deluxe edition includes never-before-released material as well as a double-sided color insert and special cover treatment! Photographer Akihito Takaba takes on a risky assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld. When he captures its leader—the handsome, enigmatic Ryuichi Asami—in the crosshairs of his viewfinder, Takaba’s world is changed forever. Asami’s on the run from his own syndicate! To give Akihito a chance to save himself, Asami tasks him with an impossible choice—to break up or die together. Never a quitter, Akihito comes up with a third option…to run away! The two end up settling in a quiet corner of the Spanish countryside where they can finally relax and enjoy each other’s company, but it’s not long before their newfound peace and quiet is but a distant memory.