Year Three

Amy Tasukada

Sep 2019 · Would it Be Okay to Love You? Book 5 · Macarons & Tea Publishing

About this ebook

A voice actor out of the closet. A boyfriend in the tabloids. Can their love survive the trappings of fame?

Aoi is more comfortable in the recording studio than in the limelight. But when his boyfriend persuades him to come out on national TV, he skyrockets from D-list adult voice actor to gay icon. Caught in a whirlwind of fame, Aoi worries the wear and tear will be too much for his vocal cords—and his heartstrings—to handle.

Sato is a diehard fan of geek culture and his dreamy boyfriend. So when Aoi’s newfound star power gives him a chance to voice a favorite anime character, Sato’s over the moon. But after doctors diagnose Aoi with a career-threatening throat condition, Sato doesn’t know which is worse—the relentless rumor mill or his crushing guilt for pushing the man he loves to the brink of ruin.

In the midst of a media frenzy and medical emergencies, can Aoi and Sato’s love survive, or will it be silenced forever?

Year Three is a heartwarming gay romance with a unique Japanese setting. If you like steamy chemistry, Japanese anime culture, and emotional journeys of overcoming the odds, then you'll adore Amy Tasukada’s pitch-perfect slice-of-life anthology collection.

Buy Year Three to step into the spotlight for a geeky-glam romance today!

Ratings and reviews

I loved reading more about Sata and Aoi. I'm really sorry to see the Would It Be OK to Love You series come to an end. I've loved following Sato and Aoi's relationship. Seeing it develop from two rather shy and hesitant guys (especially Sato) getting together, into a full-blown love affair has been really enjoyable. This series was my introduction into Amy Tasukada's writing and I'll admit that it took me a little bit to get used to all off the unfamiliar terms used in this series but it was worth the time it took me. I don't really think you can read Year Three as a standalone; you need all of the background information that the other books provide in order to enjoy it. They really are great books so I don't think you'll be sorry if you start from the beginning. Every relationship has its challenges but Sato and Aoi had to be particularly careful in the beginning because their culture is not accepting of gay relationships. Throughout the stories things do get a bit better, though. Year Three has Aoi facing a serious health issue that is a threat to his career. Then there's an issue with his parents that Sato handled perfectly. I can't go into more detail without giving spoilers. This has been a delightful series to read and I'll miss Aoi and Sato but Amy Tasukada provided them with a fitting finale to their love story. There's a teaser at the end of this book for a new series called Aphrodite's Castle Host Club. She says it's going to be an exclusive monthly serial in her newsletter and I'm really looking forward to reading it. An advanced copy of this book was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author. ***Reviewed for Xtreme-Delusions dot com*** (posting on September 7, 2019)

About the author

As an only child, Best Selling Author Amy Tasukada began putting her daydreams to paper at the young age of ten. She was inspired by Japanese literature, works from French classic authors like Marcel Proust, as well as tons and tons of yaoi/boys’ love manga. However, there were only so many books that piqued her interest. Fueled by an obvious lack of books she wanted to read, Amy decided to write them herself.

Amy found her niche in the LGBT genre with Japanese influenced gay fiction. Though her works span a wide range -- from gritty mafia thrillers to fluffy, contemporary romance, Amy uses her deadly, but delicate writing style to weave exciting tales of suspense, love, and gore, all under the supervision of her amazing editor (and calico cat), O’Hara.

While crafting her novels, Amy researches each setting extensively to paint the most colorful picture for her readers. She creates each story’s setting in a way that has been described as “crisp and lyrical” by fans.

When she’s not penning a new installment of her mafia series or attending a writing workshop, the North Texas author can be found drinking tea, reading, or filming J-fashion hauls on her YouTube channel.