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Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! 06 by Yuu Toyota
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIt's complicated: A thirty-year-old virgin gets more than he bargained for when his newfound magical power reveals he's the object of his male coworker's affections!Pure and innocent businessman-turned-reluctant wizard Adachi has at long last found a person he can't stand to be apart from—Kurosawa, of course! As a couple, Adachi and Kurosawa are more in love than ever... -
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Megumi & Tsugumi, Vol. 5 by Mitsuru Si
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA tough-guy omega who believes he can control his heats through sheer willpower meets his match when he faces off with an alpha unlike any he’s ever encountered before!Tsugumi is an omega whose sole goal in life is to beat up any alpha who crosses his path... -
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![Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben (Novel) Vol. 2 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, BOKI]()
Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben (Novel) Vol. 2 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, BOKI
"The game of death begins now."Only weeks after the fire at Chen Kang Psychiatric Hospital, Huzhou University is plunged into chaos by a spate of murders that seem linked to what happened at the mental institution--and to the deaths of Xie Qingcheng's parents... -
![Yagi the Bookshop Goat by Fumi Furukawa]()
Yagi the Bookshop Goat by Fumi Furukawa
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsIn this tranquil world where all animals live in peace, carnivores and herbivores have an agreement to live amicably. Yagi is a goat who loves reading (and eating!) books; his dream is to become a bookstore clerk, but goats who eat paper aren't exactly welcomed at places that sell books! But maybe he can charm Ookami, the scary wolf store manager into giving him a job.. -
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![Mismatch, Lovematch by Megan Derr]()
Mismatch, Lovematch by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMatch is a hedge witch, part of a group of Guards that protect their town and the surrounding area from supernatural danger. He is not fierce and glamorous like his teammates, the paladins who do most of the fighting, a werewolf who does most of their hunting and tracking, or their sleek, crafty hacker who fights from a modern angle... -
![Better Red by Tara Lain]()
Better Red by Tara Lain
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho’s afraid of the big, bad Wolfe?Red Ridley knows he could have a happy life in Ever After, New York, waiting on tables at Mom and Pop’s, making numbers add up for clients, studying business at the junior college – and maybe, just maybe having the man of his dreams, Mark Woods, the young owner of the local garage. One problem. Red’s gorgeous. Amazing looking. Totally unique... -
![THIRDS Beyond the Books: Volume 1 (THIRDS) by Charlie Cochet]()
THIRDS Beyond the Books: Volume 1 (THIRDS) by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsJoin us as we celebrate the THIRDS universe with this collection of flash fiction stories written to prompts submitted by fans. Sometimes we want to know more about our favorite characters. Where they came from, how they became who they are, their families, friendships, and past heartaches. These snippets of moments in time offer an inside look at the lives of our favorite THIRDS characters... -
![In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan]()
In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan
“What’s your name?”“Serene.”“Serena?” Elliot asked.“Serene,” said Serene. “My full name is Serene-Heart-in-the-Chaos-of-Battle.”Elliot’s mouth fell open. “That is badass.”The Borderlands aren’t like anywhere else. Don’t try to smuggle a phone or any other piece of technology over the wall that marks the Border—unless you enjoy a fireworks display in your backpack. (Ballpoint pens are okay...Categorized as:
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Healing Aiden by Jocelynn Drake
Aiden Varik has had two great loves in his very long life.And he lost them both too soon.His only wish is to protect his four vampire sons and their mates.But someone from Aiden’s distant past has returned to break down the walls erected around his wounded heart.Temptation never tasted so sweet... -
![A Mage's Guide to Wicky by A.J. Sherwood]()
A Mage's Guide to Wicky by A.J. Sherwood
Wicky’s never been magically stalked before. He kinda likes it, to be honest. For some reason, it’s upsetting everyone else though... -
![The Dragon's Betrothed, Vol. 1 by Meguru Hinohara, 日ノ原 巡]()
The Dragon's Betrothed, Vol. 1 by Meguru Hinohara, 日ノ原 巡
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA country sojourn turns into a forced marriage to a dragon god for troubled writer Chiharu!Troubled writer Chiharu Izunome reluctantly returns to his rural hometown, hoping some R & R will refresh his creative juices... -
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The Student Prince by FayJay
A modern day (BBC) Merlin AU set at the University of St Andrews, featuring teetotal kickboxers, secret wizards, magnificent bodyguards of various genders, irate fairies, imprisoned dragons, crumbling gothic architecture, arrogant princes, adorable engineering students, stolen gold, magical doorways, attempted assassination, drunken students, shaving foam fights, embarrassing mornings after, The... -
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Alan's Utterly Accidental Dream-Cute by Katie Griffin, A.J. Sherwood
What happens when a Havili researcher meets a psychic dreamwalker? A dreamy meet-cute, that’s what. (In more ways than one... -
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Mist and Marrow by Mary Calmes
Linden Van Doren is in a strange position. He’s an emancipated omega holding down two jobs, so he should be out from under anyone’s thumb but in reality, there are still weird lupine rules to follow. For instance, if an alpha wants to court him, he’s not allowed to say no...Categorized as:
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![Flash Fire by T.J. Klune]()
Flash Fire by T.J. Klune
Flash Fire is the explosive sequel to The Extraordinaries by USA Today bestselling author TJ Klune!Nick landed himself the superhero boyfriend of his dreams, but with new heroes arriving in Nova City it’s up to Nick and his friends to determine who is virtuous and who is villainous. Which is a lot to handle for a guy who just wants to finish his self-insert bakery AU fanfic...Categorized as:
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A Warm Heart in Winter by J.R. Ward
#1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward is heating things up this winter with a holiday novel featuring some of her most iconic Black Dagger Brothers.In this romantic and sexy addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series, a beloved couple has everything arranged... until it all goes horribly wrong... -
![Forget Me Not by Jordan Castillo Price]()
Forget Me Not by Jordan Castillo Price
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNo two people are exactly alike, but Elijah Crowe is very, very different. Elijah is on the autism spectrum, so the tasks of day-to-day life most people breeze through are a challenge for him. His career suffered because he never got the hang of schmoozing, and now his talents are being wasted teaching classes at the mall...Categorized as:
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![I Kid You Not by Macy Blake]()
I Kid You Not by Macy Blake
Zachary Perry is willing to do whatever it takes to win the heart of his mysterious, gruff, and oh-so-gorgeous forest ranger neighbor, even if it means transforming his very bookish, nerdy self into someone (gulp!) outdoorsy so he can fit into Roan’s world... -
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Shadow's Embrace by M.A. Church
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKage: Am I still a monster? Very much so. Am I loved? Absolutely. Will I burn it all down to protect my mate? You better believe it. Hunters have come to San DeLain once again, and they’re targeting humans and paranormals for their sick experiments. Many have gone missing. Some for many, many years... -
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Heat Wave by T.J. Klune
Heat Wave is the explosive finale to the thrilling Extraordinaries trilogy by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author TJ Klune!Nick, Seth, Gibby, and Jazz are back in action bringing justice, protection, and disaster energy to the people of Nova City...Categorized as:
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![Requiem by Richard Amos]()
Requiem by Richard Amos
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe truth isn’t always beautiful…They say knowledge is power, but do I want it? For a deadly creature like me, power comes with a high price tag. Still, it would be nice to fit all the confusing pieces together to fully understand myself.I’m stuck at a crossroads. Any direction isn’t my kind of ideal, yet I’ll need to pick one soon before a choice is made for me... -
![Two Thousand Tears by Jocelynn Drake]()
Two Thousand Tears by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe was supposed to be my enemy. Not my lover.Yichen is free at last…sort of.He has escaped his imprisonment, but he’s still blood bound to the crown prince of the fae.Oh gods, how is he going to explain that to his clan?Finding a way to break the bond might not be too hard. Killing the king of the fae even seems possible... -
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Fated Mates and How to Seduce Them by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter Ian Moore steps in to save resident playboy and vampire André Castor from a spiked drink, he expects life to go back to normal. Why, he doesn’t know, but that assumption seems reasonable, right?Only André doesn’t want it to go back to normal. He’s found a cute, trustworthy human, which is an anomaly in his world... -
![Love Pistols, Vol. 1 by Tarako Kotobuki]()
Love Pistols, Vol. 1 by Tarako Kotobuki
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsCertain people have evolved from animals other than monkeys, and they can sense each other's animal souls! Filled with love, romance, and even male pregnancy, this series is too crazy to be... -
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![Life After Death by Andrea Speed]()
Life After Death by Andrea Speed
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn a world where a werecat virus has changed society, Roan McKichan, a born infected and ex-cop, works as a private detective trying to solve crimes involving other infecteds. But when your heart is gone, it’s easy to fall into a black hole and never crawl out. Roan has been lost and alone for more than a year, and his best friends think a new case might be just the motivation he needs...Categorized as:
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![The Extraordinaries by T.J. Klune]()
The Extraordinaries by T.J. Klune
Some people are extraordinary. Some are just extra. TJ Klune's YA debut, The Extraordinaries, is a queer coming-of-age story about a fanboy with ADHD and the heroes he loves.Nick Bell? Not extraordinary...Categorized as:
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![He's My Mate by S. Schulties]()
He's My Mate by S. Schulties
When the Oracle, the person who can see the past, present and future, tells you that you are now the Alpha of a newly created pack, you pack up the life you know and trade it in for a new one. Even if you don’t know the first thing about being an Alpha. I’m Parker McKnight. I’m eighteen. A wolf Shifter. And now an Alpha. I get it. I’m powerful. The most powerful Supernatural ever known...Categorized as:
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![Priest by Kiki Clark, E.M. Lindsey]()
Priest by Kiki Clark, E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere’s a fine line between lust and love…Feeding on the pleasure of other creatures might sound like the perfect life, but Priest knows the truth. The bottomless hunger and the never-ending need for more will eventually drive him to the brink of madness.It’s the fate of all Incubi... -
![Cthulhu for Christmas by Meghan Maslow]()
Cthulhu for Christmas by Meghan Maslow
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSix accidental tentacles, five naked neighbors, four evil mages, three ugly sweaters, two dead bodies, and one crush on my straight best friend ...Some things are simple fact: Santa Claus isn't real and magic doesn’t exist. As a former foster kid turned cop, I know this for a fact. My life is anything but magical and Santa sure as hell never visited me as a kid... -
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Chosen Pride by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsL'Ange: Book Three Jon Slade finally met his mate, but instead of it being the happiest day of his life, it became the saddest when wolf shifter Kelvin MacCurdy chose his obligations over their fated bond, leaving Jon to pick up the pieces of his shattered dreams...
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