Dry Heat by Yugi Yamada

I've been reading a lot of yaoi lately, catching up from the dry spell from last year!

I love Yugi Yamada's work and Dry Heat is no exception. Her definite style distinguishes her yaoi from dozens of others that seem to blend together in their pretty boy art style and story lines. While I like pretty boys, I also enjoy men that are rougher around the edges.

Yamada's stories also has a surprise or two for the reader. Her female characters add to the story rather than distract from it, and that's refreshing.

Dry Heat is about a young charge, Tatsuhiko Sendo, and his caretaker, Itaru Abe. After Tatsuhiko goes away to a prestigious academy, years pass without Tatshuiko seeing or hearing from Itaru. One day, he ups and leaves school and disappears. Itaru is hired to find him.

Chaotic events occur and mixed identifies assume, and when the two are reunited, Itaru is shocked how much his charge has changed!

There is an interesting side plot that involves Tatsuhiko's school friend and his friend's sister that adds mystery to the story.

Dry Heat is a keeper.

18+ Published by June Manga - http://junemanga.com/