Stigmata: Love Bites

*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review and is rated 18+

Detective Kuroiwa and Asako are still trying to use Asako’s unique ability to find the person who killed Kuroiwa’s ex-wife and Asako worries about what to do about the feelings he has for his superior.

I don’t know why I’d expected this series to be drawn out longer; the murder case as well as the romance, but it wrapped up pretty quick! I can appreciate it since Asako and Kuroiwa had chemistry from the beginning but the premise of Asako using his powers to help solve the murder off his crush’s ex-wife is rife for tons of drama. It felt over too soon and yet the happily ever after is still sweet. And spicy. The sex scene is pretty detailed so be aware: Adults only. 3.7 out of 5.

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*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review and is for mature readers only.

Detective Kuroiwa and his subordinate Minami work tough murder cases using Minami’s unusual ability to see and feel the victim’s thoughts and manifest their injuries on his body. When Kuriuwa’s ex wife, Mari, is murdered, they work together to solve the case but Minami is unsure if his feelings for Kuroiwa are his own or the lingering echoes of his dead ex wife.

The implications of Minami’s powers are sad and frightening. His introduction is – trigger warning – reading the memories of a rape/murder victim and him dealing with feeling the violation in parts of his body he doesn’t have. In addition, he could die if he feels this shit too long. I like the art style; it can be ethereal but maudlin. Not what I’d think to use for a police procedural or murder case with how soft it is but it’s pretty. There are some spicy scenes. 3.7 out of 5.

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