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Dead Tired by Pandora Pine
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter a late night slip and fall in his kitchen, Detective Ronan O’Mara awakens to find his mother, Erin, who’s been dead for the last decade, at his side comforting him. Thanks to the blow to the head, he’s able to see and speak with spirits... -
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Cinders & Ashes Book Two by X. Aratare, Edward Fox
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA Gay Retelling of Cinderella.Trapped beyond the Wall, Finn and Rohan discover what they will sacrifice for one another.King Rohan must seek aid from the cruel Fae to heal the mortally-wounded Finn. He and Serxio travel to the nearest settlement. But Rohan discovers they are not the only humans on the Fae side of the Wall. Countless of his people have been enslaved to serve his enemies... -
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![Cain's Shadow by Lisa Oliver]()
Cain's Shadow by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHellhounds who love scritches, a hellhound baby who’s as adorable as he is menacing, a special tree with beautiful buds, and Lord Hades in a pale pink shirt. This story has everything to make you smile.Hellhound Cain was beyond frustrated. He couldn’t even visit his pack mate in New York without some curly headed blond following him around... -
![Dimitri by Taylor Rylan]()
Dimitri by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey both come from powerful lines. What will that mean for their future together? Dimitri Vasiliev has led an interesting life. Being the grandson of the created dragon comes with certain perks, but he’s never let who he is dictate his life. He’s always pulled his own weight, no matter what the task... -
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![Delphini: Situation Critical by Hannah Walker]()
Delphini: Situation Critical by Hannah Walker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBray and Hunter, separated from their teammates, have crash-landed onto an unknown planet. Their first encounter with the inhabitants of this strange, new world is not what they expected. The Avanti finally meet a foe they aren’t sure they want to engage in battle, much to the amusement of the men who come to investigate the crash... -
![Cinders & Ashes Book Three by X. Aratare]()
Cinders & Ashes Book Three by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA gay fantasy series based on Cinderella.Can a human king and a Fae prince’s love overcome ancient hate?Former servant Finn Ashton is now Prince Finrael Ravenspar, beloved son and heir of Fae King Thalanil. Though Finn has finally found his true family, Finn’s heart belongs to human King Rohan De Clare, whom his father has banished from the Fae Empire forever... -
![Roman: Destined Paranormals Book Seven by Taylor Rylan]()
Roman: Destined Paranormals Book Seven by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn overly protective alpha tiger. A sweet fae omega. Will Roman’s natural instincts to protect be too much for Beau? Roman Nelson’s life has been anything but relaxing. After spending a little over two decades raising his younger twin brothers and protecting them from the shifter that killed their parents, he finally found help from the newly formed paranormal council... -
![Cinders & Ashes Book 3: A Gay Retelling of Cinderella by X. Aratare]()
Cinders & Ashes Book 3: A Gay Retelling of Cinderella by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Gay Fantasy Series Based on Cinderella.Can a human king and a Fae prince’s love overcome ancient hate?Former servant Finn Ashton is now Prince Finrael Ravenspar, beloved son and heir of Fae King Thalanil. Though Finn has finally found his true family, Finn’s heart belongs to human King Rohan De Clare, whom his father has banished from the Fae Empire forever... -
![Winterheart by Goddamnhella]()
Winterheart by Goddamnhella
Avengers Fan Fiction: Loki/Tony StarkFor his crimes, Loki’s punishment began in a lonely and endless winter. For Tony’s sacrifice, his imprisonment began with a rescue.A story of ugliness and beauty, inside and out, and learning what the word ‘monster’ really means... -
![Monroe by Taylor Rylan]()
Monroe by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCan a humbled fae and a rescued omega wolf find happiness together? Monroe Rivertown was publicly humbled in front of most of his village when his younger brother, Montgomery, was chosen by the fates to join his mate before he was. He spent well over a year self-reflecting and trying to become a better person. Not only for him but for his future mate as well... -
![Aleksey's Kingdom by John Wiltshire]()
Aleksey's Kingdom by John Wiltshire
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDoctor Nikolai Hartmann escaped the Hesse-Davian dungeons. He fled civilized Europe to come to the vast wilderness of the New World, where he carved out a home in which he could love openly and without censure—Aleksey’s Kingdom. However, there is an irritating green-eyed, dark-haired flaw in his new paradise... -
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Cinders & Ashes, Book 4 by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe clock runs down to midnight…Prince Finrael Ravenspar must defy his father’s will and cross back to the Kingdom of Rirea to save his beloved King Rohan De Clare from the undead. Finally together again, Finrael and Rohan desire only to be with one another and enjoy their newfound love, including attending the royal ball to celebrate the kingdom’s alliance against the Death Mage Marikoth... -
![Twisted Tracks by Jackson Marsh]()
Twisted Tracks by Jackson Marsh
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsPart two of The Clearwater Mysteries, this story continues directly from 'Deviant Desire.' An intercepted telegram, a coded invitation and the threat of exposure. Viscount Clearwater must once again put his life on the line to defend his reputation... -
![Watching Him by Jennifer Cody]()
Watching Him by Jennifer Cody
I like to people watch—and it’s not like I’m unique or creepy or whatever else the people at the office seem to think. A lot of people enjoy the same activity. Just because I can’t keep my eyes off that guy doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with me. I mean, he’s handsome and all, but I don’t have a crush on him. That would be creepy or at least crazy. I watch him because he’s so weird... -
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![The Prince and the Ice King by Amanda Meuwissen]()
The Prince and the Ice King by Amanda Meuwissen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsEvery Winter Solstice, the Emerald Kingdom sends the dreaded Ice King a sacrifice—a corrupt soul, a criminal, a deviant, or someone touched by magic. Prince Reardon has always loathed this tradition, partly because he dreams of love with another man instead of a future queen.Then Reardon’s best friend is discovered as a witch and sent to the Frozen Kingdom as tribute... -
![The Not So Little Merman by C.W. Gray]()
The Not So Little Merman by C.W. Gray
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKit Rees is one of the many children of the King of the Southern Silver Isles. Despite being a prince and third in line for the throne, he is too chubby, too loud, and too unsophisticated to truly fit in with the rest of the southern court. He lives a luxurious but lonely life, unnoticed in the castle and quietly wishing for the freedom to simply be himself... -
![Eeli by Steph Marie, Bobbie Rayne]()
Eeli by Steph Marie, Bobbie Rayne
Eeli~ I’ve been training my entire life for this; I need to be the best, the best fighter, the best dragon rider in the entire brotherhood. This is what I was born for. The only problem is that my bonded dragon, Bodhi, and I can’t seem to get it together. One minute I think we’re connecting properly, and the next she’s taking off, leading me to the one guy I don’t want to know: Slash... -
![Wick by Megan Derr]()
Wick by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFour tales of men who refuse to be molded... Swordwick is the story of a prince who dares to wield both blade and wick—until he must pretend to be something else for the sake of his sister. Odd Wick tells the tale of a wick of extraordinary genius who wants nothing more than the ordinary Captain serving as his escort... -
![Of the Wild by Elizabeth Wambheim]()
Of the Wild by Elizabeth Wambheim
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAeris, a shapeshifter of the Wild, steals children from unloving homes and raises them as his own in an enchanted grove deep in the Woods. Under the protective eye of their new guardian, the children absorb the forest's magic and grow more fey-like than human: some of them sprout mushrooms or flowers while others develop scales or wings... -
![The Reclusive Dryad by Stella Rainbow]()
The Reclusive Dryad by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA forest spirit protective of his home. A unicorn determined to befriend him. A slowly strengthening bond. AldenMy magic had never failed me, and when it guided me to Silent Creek Park, I followed my instincts. The forest spirit who called the park home was shy and not very talkative, but my magic told me he was important, maybe the most important person I'd ever meet... -
![The Sun Blessed Prince by Lindsey Byrd]()
The Sun Blessed Prince by Lindsey Byrd
A battle-weary prince meets a reluctant assassin. But could their bond end their war?SEPARATED BY WAR, UNITED BY FATE...Prince Elician is a Giver. He can heal any wound and bring the dead back to life. He also can’t be killed, so is cursed to watch his country wage an endless war.Reapers can kill with a single touch... -
![My Fae Mate by Stella Rainbow]()
My Fae Mate by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFate has spent centuries helping people find their mates. This Christmas, they just might find the man of their dreams. CelesteBeing the carrier of Fate's magic gave me a lot of responsibilities. With the help of my pixies, I helped people find their mates by bringing them in each other's paths... -
![Breath of Life by Jocelynn Drake]()
Breath of Life by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCaelan wants his throne back.The bargain has been struck, and it’s time to return home.But the situation is worse in Erya than he previously suspected. Betrayal runs deep in the streets of Stormbreak, and finding people he can trust will be treacherous.He has no choice, though. He’s fighting for his birthright, and maybe even a little revenge if he can get it... -
![Healing Choice by Susi Hawke]()
Healing Choice by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFind your mate and choose your fate. Caleb Beardsley is a simple omega wolf living out a life that’s already passed its expiration date. He knows he doesn’t have much time left so he’s using what little he does have by using his enhanced sense of smell to detect cancer in humans... -
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![The Land of Night by Kirby Crow]()
The Land of Night by Kirby Crow
Struggling to come to terms with his new life in Rshan na Ostre, young Scarlet is trying to find his place in a decadent, foreign society that bears an ancient hatred for all Hilurin. As Liall is pulled away from Scarlet and into the jaded intrigues of a royal court, the young pedlar wonders if they've made a terrible mistake in journeying to Rshan... -
![The Bastard Prince by Megan Derr]()
The Bastard Prince by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsReyes O'Bannon lives a fairly quiet life, despite his role as the King's secretary. His days are filled with appointments, paperwork, and avoiding the romantic attentions of Kinnaird, the Duke of Keyes; attentions that become harder to ignore with each passing day.. -
![In Despair by Megan Derr]()
In Despair by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPrince Telmé Guldbrandsen has been groomed since childhood to become a Prince of the Blood and Commander of the Legion. He will be the youngest person to ever take the Blooding—if he can behave long enough to prove he can be trusted with the responsibility... -
![Courage and the King by Charlie Cochet]()
Courage and the King by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWith the wedding of Jack Frost and Rudy Rein Dear only three weeks away, everyone travels to Jack’s palace in Svalbard, Norway, where the happy couple will exchange vows beneath the northern lights... -
![Dragon Magic by Megan Derr]()
Dragon Magic by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFour strangers. A shared moment long forgotten. A bond forged in desperation. On the first day of the Festival of Counting, the beginning of the royal census that takes place every ten years, the royal city is filled to overflowing. Everyone is happy, excited, and proud to be counted amongst those who live in the glorious kingdom of Orhanis... -
![Second Chance by Barbara Elsborg]()
Second Chance by Barbara Elsborg
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsRyder’s on the company bonding trip from hell, five days of competitive cycling with competitive colleagues and an even more competitive boss. Faced with yet another vertical climb, he ignores his uninvited, insistent inner cheerleader. No, he cannot keep up, and what’s more, he’s had enough. And the weather appears to agree he should stop, when sun turns in an instant to thick fog... -
![Bad, Dad, and Dangerous by Bru Baker, Jenn Moffatt]()
Bad, Dad, and Dangerous by Bru Baker, Jenn Moffatt
Bad, Dad and Dangerous Anthology Featuring Bru Baker, Jenn Moffatt, TA Moore, and Rhys Ford.When the kids are away, the monsters will play.School’s out for summer, and these dads are ready to ship their kids off to camp. Not just because their kids are monsters—whose aren’t?—but because they’re ready for some alone time to let their hair down and their fangs out... -
![Nysys by Catherine Lievens]()
Nysys by Catherine Lievens
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNysys is a member of the paranormal council, but he knows no one actually takes him seriously. When Morin Glass asks for help and protection, Nysys takes the opportunity and asks Dominic to be assigned as the man’s bodyguard. He never expects to find out Morin is his mate, but he has no intention to actually tell him. He knows they’re too different, their worlds miles apart... -
![Phoenyx by Lynn Hagen]()
Phoenyx by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a desperate attempt to get his grandmother out from under her mounting medical bills, Edward takes a loan from a fairy. Now Lyle isn’t playing by the rules. The fairy sends a soul-sucking demon after Edward just for fun. When Edward is rescued by a redheaded warrior, he thinks he is dreaming, until the warrior appears in his house, telling Edward he is his new bodyguard... -
![Curse of Dawn by Richard Amos]()
Curse of Dawn by Richard Amos
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI used to be a morning person.The zombie apocalypse put a stop to that.For the past two years, a virus aptly named Dawn rises every day at first light to kill any human it touches, turning them into ravenous zombies.There’s no cure, no form of resistance against it, nothing to turn things around.Most of the living humans are gone now... -
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![The Sword of Light by Shannon West]()
The Sword of Light by Shannon West
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPavel returns to the Ice Kingdom to live his fairy tale romance with his handsome Quendi, Lord Juul, and he brings his younger brother, Sergey, with him... -
![Doubtful Dreaming by Elle Lincoln]()
Doubtful Dreaming by Elle Lincoln
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe world falls apart around us. Screams fade into the night. No one is safe. And there is nothing we can do about it. Balor, Casseus, Mac, and Patrick. They have burrowed their way beneath my skin, consumed my heart, and now with Logan demand my soul... -
![Mariner's Luck by Kirby Crow]()
Mariner's Luck by Kirby Crow
In this second book of the Scarlet and the White Wolf trilogy, Scarlet the pedlar and Liall the bandit find themselves among hostile company aboard a Rshani brigantine headed north through icy waters. Liall has been summoned home to Rshan na Ostre by way of a cryptic message. Scarlet, after a near-fatal encounter with bounty-hunters seeking Liall's head, recklessly follows Liall into danger...Categorized as:
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![The Bastard Prince by Megan Derr]()
The Bastard Prince by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsReyes O'Bannon lives a fairly quiet life, despite his role as the King's secretary. His days are filled with appointments, paperwork, and avoiding the romantic attentions of Kinnaird, the Duke of Keyes; attentions that become harder to ignore with each passing day.. -
![Poison by Megan Derr]()
Poison by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNine gods ruled the world until the ultimate betrayal resulted in their destruction. Now, the world is dying and only by restoring the Lost Gods can it be saved. Verde is ruled by the mortal reincarnations of their Lost Gods: the Faerie Queen, the Pegasus, and the Unicorn, slain nine centuries ago at the base of their Sacred Oak... -
![Silver in the Wood & Drowned Country by Emily Tesh, Matthew Lloyd Davies]()
Silver in the Wood & Drowned Country by Emily Tesh, Matthew Lloyd Davies
5 hours, 51 minutesSilver in the WoodThere is a wild man who lives in the deep quiet of Greenhollow, and he listens to the wood. Tobias, tethered to the forest, does not dwell on his past life, but he lives a perfectly unremarkable existence with his cottage, his cat, and his dryads. When Greenhollow Hall acquires a handsome, intensely curious new owner in Henry Silver, everything changes... -
![The Sidhe by Charlotte Ashe]()
The Sidhe by Charlotte Ashe
in the nation of Villalu...Since his childhood, Brieden Lethiscir has admired The Sidhe, the beautiful and magical beings native to the Faerie world outside his homeland of Villalu. Though he grew up in a culture accepting of Sidhe enslavement by Villalus elite, Brieden turns against the practice when he becomes a steward to Prince Dronyen, who is viciously abusive of his sidhe slave Sehrys... -
![Simply Perfect by Lynn Hagen, Stormy Glenn]()
Simply Perfect by Lynn Hagen, Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Futuristic Sci-Fi Romance, M/M, vampires, bondage, HEA] General Vedic Merrick is being hunted. Someone wants him dead. Being kidnapped by the crew of the Lady Blue actually saves his life. But once on board the outlawed spaceship, the rigid life Merrick knew before fades into the background, especially when he discovers his mate on board... -
![Ani by Catherine Lievens]()
Ani by Catherine Lievens
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s hard to finally get over hurt and fear and decide to embrace life again. Ani’s life hasn’t been easy. He’s been under the thumb of his tribe’s second for all his life, and it has left him thinking he’s broken and soiled. So why did Fate decide he would be the best mate for the Whitedell pride’s Alpha? Ani knows he’s not good enough, and he avoids his mate as best as he can... -
![Fae on a Roll by Charlie Richards]()
Fae on a Roll by Charlie Richards
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the Road: When a serious fae warrior stumbles across his soul-mate in a fun-loving, paralyzed human, he discovers the hardest task in his life is learning how to connect. Prudhoe Rison is a specially trained fae enforcer and had been sent to the human realm to search for a missing prince... -
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![Travis Rhodes by Joyee Flynn]()
Travis Rhodes by Joyee Flynn
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 11 ratings[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, vampires, public exhibition, sex toys, HEA] Travis Rhodes is proud to be a vampire warrior, but he realizes there’s something missing from his life… Namely, love. Travis is overjoyed when his mate turns up on his doorstep, falling right into his arms... -
![The Heart of Frost by Charlie Cochet]()
The Heart of Frost by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAt the North Pole, no one is more powerful and feared than the Prince of Frost. As general of the toy soldier army, Jack Frost has been working extra hard to put away the villainous Mouse King once and for all... -
![Tank's Tweak by Lynn Hagen, Stormy Glenn]()
Tank's Tweak by Lynn Hagen, Stormy Glenn
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratings[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Futuristic Sci-Fi Romance, M/M, shape-shifters] Tank knows that Zachary is his mate. He just doesn't understand why Zachary won't allow himself to be claimed. The waiting is tearing him apart. But with the Elite Force after them and a bounty on their heads, keeping Zachary alive seems more important than claiming him... -
![Jamie by Catherine Lievens]()
Jamie by Catherine Lievens
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSometimes even a small decision can change your life. Jamie is a normal guy with a normal, if not boring, life... -
![Loving Jake by Annabelle Jacobs]()
Loving Jake by Annabelle Jacobs
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPack is family, family is everything…until it isn’t. MaxI worried we’d ruin it all by crossing the line from friends to lovers, but kissing Jake feels as natural as breathing.I thought we’d have forever.I thought we could take our time. I couldn’t have been more wrong...
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