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Magician by K.L. Noone
A magician in need of redemption. A loyal hero on a quest. And only one bed at the inn. Once the world’s most legendary sorcerer, Lorre fled the Middle Lands after his own curiosity -- and a misguided transformation spell -- turned him into a dragon and nearly killed a king. He isn’t a dragon anymore, but he is hiding alone on a tropical island, avoiding people, politics, and his own reputation... -
![A Suitable Consort (For the King and His Husband) by R. Cooper]()
A Suitable Consort (For the King and His Husband) by R. Cooper
Everyone expects the king to rage at the suggestion that he find a new spouse to stand alongside--or better yet, replace--his beloved husband. Some might be planning on it, hoping to incite another conflict like what has plagued the country since the death of the last legitimate ruler... -
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![Seeker's Portrait by Hannah Walker]()
Seeker's Portrait by Hannah Walker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPrince Elijan has spent his life protected by castle walls, prevented from fully experiencing the world outside. He longs to see the empire he will one day rule, but his only view is from the safety of the windows in his suite. He yearns to find out what life has to offer... -
![The Uncanny Aviator by Jenya Keefe]()
The Uncanny Aviator by Jenya Keefe
The only way out is up.Lord Cay is desperate. Adrio, his husband, has grown cold and distant, and Cay can’t fathom why. Unless Adrio somehow found out about Cay’s appalling past, but Cay has taken care to hide it from him. Lying to the man he loves is painful, but it’s better than the losing Adrio forever... -
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![Deliciously Enchanted by Jessamyn Kingley]()
Deliciously Enchanted by Jessamyn Kingley
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHenry Gennevios is an enchanter with little magic, but his lack of sorcery doesn’t bother him. Growing up in the chaos of his parents’ matebond, Henry escaped into his passion for food. Now, Henry is a famous chef with dozens of restaurants, best-selling cookbooks, and a successful line of kitchen products with his name slapped on them... -
![The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, (Light Novel) Vol. 1 by Yatsuki Wakatsu]()
The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, (Light Novel) Vol. 1 by Yatsuki Wakatsu
Seiichirou Kondou is a 29-year-old accountant and major workaholic. When he's accidentally transported to another world, not only does he demand a job, he starts whipping the lackadaisical Royal Accounting Department into shape! But when he gets in over his head and nearly dies from overwork, the handsome Commander Aresh steps in to save him, and the two develop a unique, physical relationship.. -
![A Warrior's Heart by Jaclyn Osborn]()
A Warrior's Heart by Jaclyn Osborn
MalikI’ve watched over Troy his whole life. But I no longer see him as the boy he used to be. He’s strong, brave… beautiful. Being a warrior is all I’ve known for so long. Yet with him, I find myself wanting more.He makes me feel alive again.When King Triton sends me on a mission to find a powerful legendary weapon, I know it will be dangerous... -
![Little God by R. Cooper]()
Little God by R. Cooper
Melis, the fledgling God of Desire in All Its Forms, is of course aware of the famously beautiful and famously unwed King Antero. Though the human king has been approached by many suitors, all have been intimidated by the strength of his remarkable heart. The lonely Antero has been praying for a companion, a friend who will stay by his side if he is not meant to find the other half of his soul...Categorized as:
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![Choose Me by Delmire Hart]()
Choose Me by Delmire Hart
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsToru wields the element of ice, a gift from his patron goddess, Yharis. He joined the army illegally to help in the war efforts and would give his life to save the town of Niska from the invading forces. At least, that was his plan. He might have saved the town but instead of dying, he finds himself behind enemy lines and being given as a gift to a powerful man... -
![The Witchstone Amulet by Mason Thomas]()
The Witchstone Amulet by Mason Thomas
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsProtect it at all costs. That’s what rugby player Hunter Best’s mother told him before she died. But when Hunter surprises an intruder in his Chicago apartment, he discovers her amulet stolen. Hunter pursues the thief—all the way through a strange vortex. He wakes in a bizarre and violent world, a benighted realm on the threshold of civil war... -
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Yours, Forever After by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFifteen years ago, Prince Graham of Ardglass barely escaped from the ancestral castle with his young life. Rescued by a magical creature and spirited off to a faraway valley, he grew into a strong, capable man—never shirking his duties on the farm, but forever bitter over his father’s betrayal... -
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Spoils of War by Kellie Dennis Book Cover by Design, Hannah Walker
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJecks Cordant, High General of the Kabarian army was used to life being a certain way. Jecks knew things didn’t tend to change when you were at the top of your career. He was wrong. In one moment, because of one small letter, his entire world tilted. Everything was different... -
![The Scouts by Kasia Bacon]()
The Scouts by Kasia Bacon
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLochan and Ervyn—an assassin and a sharpshooter—remain in service to the queen as part of an elite reconnaissance unit. The Scouts are ghostlike. Elusive. Deadly.They strike at enemies of the Crown without mercy. They get the job done, leaving no loose ends or witnesses. When Magic Supremacists threaten the safety of Elven Country, they do their duty—whatever it takes... -
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The Changeling's Bond by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA near-death experience turned Garrett’s life upside down and gave him a fae nature that attracts people who once wouldn’t so much as glance his way.But there’s one man at Trierent Keep who has always seen Garrett for who he is... -
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![The King of Forever by Kirby Crow]()
The King of Forever by Kirby Crow
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe sun has returned to the Land of Night and Liall has claimed a throne he never wanted, but many still oppose his beloved Scarlet's presence at court... -
![The Fairest by Sam Burns]()
The Fairest by Sam Burns
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA snow white prince lost in a storm, and the huntsman who will have his heart.Gareth is the huntsman of Castle Gwynedd. It’s not a fancy life, but he gets to live in his cozy cabin with his wolfhound, Leni, and do work he’s good at. If he spends more time than appropriate reminiscing about his youth with Prince Carwyn, no one needs to know about it... -
![Ever After by Riley Hart, Christina Lee]()
Ever After by Riley Hart, Christina Lee
As next in line for the Evergreen crown, Prince Merrick Davendall’s future involves ruling, marriage, and producing an heir of his own. But he’s long been tormented by desires that are far from princely. Especially when the beautiful Cassius is promoted to be his new valet, and Merrick is struck by a longing like never before—a longing to know him far beyond royal and servant... -
![The Heart of the Kingdom by Sasha L. Miller]()
The Heart of the Kingdom by Sasha L. Miller
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll Cenric wanted was a necklace to gift to his lady love, in the hopes it might persuade her to actually become his lady love... -
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Blood for Magic by Aundrea Singer
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwenty-year-old Tarquin is smart, tactless, and braver than he knows. He’s also been Mage of the Realm of Kelor for two years, taking the title from his mother after she died protecting Kelor from a terrible threat. While on a quest to heal his dying brother, Tarquin is attacked by a horrific, flesh-eating monster... -
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The Snails of Dun Nas by K.L. Noone
Giant magical snails aren’t exactly at the top of the list of heroic quests. But the village of Dun Nas needs help, and Aric needs money: being a legendary swordsman might be nice, but so is getting paid. Anyway, snails -- even giant ones -- aren’t anything he can’t handle, especially with his half-fairy partner Emrys...Categorized as:
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![Ink and Paper by Megan Derr]()
Ink and Paper by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsInk and Paper by Megan Derr is a spin on the classic tale of Cinderella Enitan is a simple clerk in the stationary shop now owned by his stepfather. He spends his days cleaning and tending the inventory, wishing he could have more of a presence in the shop, or leave to start his own somewhere else... -
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Blood and Marriage by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMorrin has waited a long time to claim his throne, and even longer to have a real family. It may not be a conventional family, consisting of his closest friends, his brother Istari, and Istari's spouse and children, but it's one he loves and is proud of. No odious brothers, no abusive father, no cowardly mother... -
![The Servant Prince: Ice Dragon Tales #1 by Hurri Cosmo, Misty Kayn]()
The Servant Prince: Ice Dragon Tales #1 by Hurri Cosmo, Misty Kayn
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsPrince Joron of Blade Rain was kissed by a man he had no idea was King Aric of Claymoor Doom. Of course King Aric had no idea the one he kissed was even a man since Joron was dressed as a woman. Disguised to escape the newly crowned king of Blade Rain who just happens to be Joron's brother, Joron is swept off his feet by Aric when he is rescued by him from an assault... -
![The Royal Inquisitor by Megan Derr]()
The Royal Inquisitor by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThree years ago Esmour fell in love. Three years ago he was betrayed, arrested, and put in penance bracelets, ordered to serve the king as a royal inquisitor. Now he is one of the best inquisitors in the kingdom, known as they King's Lymer… and still hopelessly in love with the man who once betrayed him... -
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![The Eastern Gate by Megan Derr]()
The Eastern Gate by Megan Derr
Iosif guards the Eastern Gate of the Empire of Rowlen. It is a quiet, boring snow ridden place where nothing ever happens. The only good thing about his posting is Yegor, the sweet, handsome schoolteacher he's been flirting with the past few months... -
![The Oaf's Prince by Sienna Sway]()
The Oaf's Prince by Sienna Sway
Mistaken identity, kidnap, impending war and forced marriage to an ogre... What is a prince to do?THE PRINCEWhen Prince Nemir is forced to leave his cushy homeland to make nice with a neighboring kingdom, he knows the trip will be unpleasant. He's not much of the outdoorsy or adventurous type and Tasnia is known for its roughness, its chimera, swamps and worst of all, its ogres.. -
![A Betrayal of Storms by Ben Alderson]()
A Betrayal of Storms by Ben Alderson
Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash, this new, fantasy romance about a half-fey boy and his personal guard preventing a war between the realms.Wychwood, the realm of the fey prepare for war against the humans who hate, hunt and kill them for coin... -
![Gathering Mage by Michael Taggart]()
Gathering Mage by Michael Taggart
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJason is getting ready to have the adventure of his life!He and Sandy are heading to the Gathering, which is a conference where the Heads of the Households of the supernatural world network, talk about problems and solutions facing the Houses, and learn a few things.Jason is going just to support Sandy, and figures he’ll have a mildly interesting time and be home soon... -
![Buried Mage by Michael Taggart]()
Buried Mage by Michael Taggart
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Gathering only lasted for seven days, but it ended up being a lot more of an adventure than Jason had expected. Now it’s time to head home, and Jason is excited to sleep in his own bed and hang out with John, Tyler, and Annabeth again.Jason learned a lot, and he’s eager to put that knowledge to use... -
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Oracle by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsKoios, AKA the Oracle, is a man with a mission: hunt down and destroy the manticore who’s been tormenting his pack. There’s only one thing standing in his way…a giant, stubborn bear named Ben Jerrick...
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