Book Title: The Yakuza Path: Wrapped in Screams
Author: Amy Tasukada
Publisher: Marcarons & Tea
Cover Artist: Natasha Snow
Release Date: November 4, 2021
Genre: Gay thriller, Contemporary M/M Romance
Tropes: Bad boys, hurt/comfort, boss/secretary, slow burn romance
Themes: Friends to lovers
Heat Rating: 4 flames
Length: 37 500 words/ 184 pages
Though the story is self-contained, it is best enjoyed if read as part of the series.
It does not end on a cliffhanger.
Buy Links
Universal Link | Amazon US | Amazon UK
A gunshot. A bloody note. And a relationship that might not survive…
Blurb
Now that the war with the Korean syndicate is behind him, all Nao Murata wants is a vacation and a chance to nurture his new relationship with Aki Hisona. They can punish those who abandoned the family later.
After six weeks trapped in a hospital bed, a quiet vacation is the last thing Aki wants. Ready to prove himself to Nao and the rest of the family, Aki’s desperate for some action. And not just the yakuza kind…
When Aki hears a gunshot, he knows the dust has far from settled. Nao says it can wait, but Aki’s unable to understand why they can’t tie up those loose ends.
Between Aki’s constant pushing and Nao’s uncompromising focus on what he thinks is best for them both, are they too stubborn for their fragile relationship to last?
Find out in The Yakuza Path: Wrapped in Screams, the sixth installment of The Yakuza Path thriller series. If you like gritty Japanese crime, complex characters, and a high dose of gay romance, then you’ll love Amy Tasukada’s latest novel.
Buy Wrapped in Screams to get your taste of romantic revenge today!
The Yakuza Path Series
BOOK 1 – Blood Stained Tea
BOOK 2 – Better Than Suicide
BOOK 3 – One Thousand Cranes
BOOK 4 – The Deafening Silence
BOOK 5 – Flowers of Flesh and Blood
BOOK 6 – Wrapped in Screams
Nao stared out the window like he always did. Aki didn’t even have a phone to kill time as they drove through the city. Then Nao reached across the empty middle seat and held out his hand. Aki took it in his and interlaced their fingers. Perhaps there were some benefits to sitting in the back, but Aki could think of a lot more exciting things to do than simply hold hands.
Aki scooted across the leather seat until their legs touched. He tucked Nao’s hair behind his ear and kissed the side of his neck before giving it a good nibble.
Nao jerked away.
Giving the Kyoto godfather a hickey probably wasn’t a good idea, but his wide eyes looked more surprised than annoyed. Nao’s hands found their way into Aki’s hair, pulling him into a deep kiss. They might not be having sex, but the kiss promised that when they did, it would be amazing.
Aki had to steal breaths between the tangling of tongues and lips, and even then, he grew lightheaded. He ignored the feeling and kneaded Nao’s nipple through the thin cotton fabric of his yukata. A little moan escaped his mouth, encouraging Aki further. His hand slipped inside the yukata, and Aki pressed his hand against Nao’s warm skin.
“Maybe we should get a privacy window installed back there so you two can really enjoy yourselves.” Hayato looked at them in the rearview mirror and gave a cheeky wink.
Knowing Hayato, he’d enjoy watching.
Nao broke the kiss and pressed his hand against Aki’s, keeping him from teasing his nipple.
“It’s nice to have Aki beside me instead of driving,” Nao said.
“I like it too. Maybe I’ll let Hayato keep driving even after our vacation ends,” Aki added.
Hayato laughed. “Until Subaru comes back from his honeymoon, and then all three of you will be squished back there.”
Subaru was Hayato’s twin brother and Nao’s second bodyguard. Rule follower was too casual a description for Subaru’s rigidity. He would never allow Nao to be in the backseat without a guard. Lucky for them, he wouldn’t be back until June.
“We’ll need a bigger car,” Aki said. “We can trade this one in for a Lexus RX 350. They look good and have lots of room.”
Nao shook his head. “No foreign cars.”
“They’re owned by Toyota.”
“With a name like that, it’s like they’re not proud to be a Japanese company.”
Hayato glanced back to them. “Not to mention an SUV would be impossible on some of the narrow streets.”
“It’s possible. You need to be a better driver.”
The car discussion came to an end when Hayato pulled up to the gym. He came around to opened Nao’s door, but Nao stayed inside and gave Aki’s hand a tight squeeze.
“We need to talk for a second,” Nao said.
Aki pushed up his glasses. “Are you mad I kissed you in the car?”
“When we’re outside the home and around family, it would be best if you called me by my formal title.” Nao’s tone sounded more regretful than firm.
International best-selling author Amy Tasukada writes thrilling times of crime, love, and gore. Readers who crave diverse characters, unique settings, and edge-of-your-seat action will devour her Yakuza Path series. Readers who seek less blood and more love will swoon over the Yakuza Path Romance and Would it Be Okay to Love You? Series. Amy is an atheist, queer author who enjoys drinking tea, Japanese street fashion and visual kei music. Her calico cat, O’Hara, is never far from her side. Amy lives in North Texas, but is always planning her next trip to Japan.
Author Links
Blog/Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Newsletter Sign-up (FREE chapter of an exclusive story sent every month)
