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  • Thrice Married to a Salted Fish (Novel) Vol. 1 (Thrice Married to a Salted Fish (Novel) #1) by Bi Ka Bi

    Thrice Married to a Salted Fish (Novel) Vol. 1 (Thrice Married to a Salted Fish (Novel) #1) by Bi Ka Bi

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 9 ratings
    An arranged marriage will become the perfect career opportunity for one would-be doctor--that is if a curse doesn't get in the way. Ten years of exhaustive study and sleepless nights have suddenly been rendered meaningless for aspiring Imperial Physician Lin Qingyu...
  • 将进酒 [Qiāng Jìn Jiǔ] by Tang Jiuqing, 唐酒卿

    将进酒 [Qiāng Jìn Jiǔ] by Tang Jiuqing, 唐酒卿

    Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    中博六州被拱手让于外敌,沈泽川受押入京,沦为人人痛打的落水狗。萧驰野闻着味来,不叫别人动手,自己将沈泽川一脚踹成了病秧子,谁知这病秧子回头一口,咬得他鲜血淋漓。两个人从此结下了大梁子,见面必撕咬。. “命运要我一生都守在这里,可这并非是我抉择的那一条路。黄沙淹没了我的手足,我不想再臣服于虚无的命。圣旨救不了我的兵,朝廷喂不饱我的马,我不愿再为此赴命。我要翻过那座山,我要为自己一战。”. -. The Six Prefectures of Zhongbo were ceded away in surrender to the external enemies, and Shen Zechuan was taken into custody in the capital, reduced to *a drowning dog loathed and condemned by all...
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  • Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 6 by Aya Kanno

    Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 6 by Aya Kanno

    Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    The intrigue and royal conspiracy in Shakepeare’s Richard III is given a dark manga twist that will appeal to aficionados of both comics and the classics. Richard, the ambitious third son of the House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal darkness...
    Categorized as:
    queer  historical  fantasy  m-m  vengeance  length-short
  • Fairytales From Verania by T.J. Klune

    Fairytales From Verania by T.J. Klune

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 20 ratings
    New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune invites you back to the land of Verania in a new collection of short stories starring the beloved characters from the Tales of Verania series. In the opening story—The Unicorn in the Tower—Gary is a princess trapped in a stone tower by the evil Lady Tina DeSilva, who plans on sacrificing him on the first full moon after his eighteenth birthday...
  • Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 4 by Aya Kanno

    Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 4 by Aya Kanno

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    Richard, the ambitious third son of the House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal darkness. But is it truly fate that sets him on the path to personal destruction? Or his own tormented longings? Based on an early draft of Shakespeare’s Richard III, Aya Kanno’s dark fantasy finds the man who could be king standing between worlds, between classes, between good and evil...
    Categorized as:
    queer  historical  fantasy  m-m  mystery  length-short
  • Shadowfall by Iris Foxglove

    Shadowfall by Iris Foxglove

    Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 6 ratings
    It is said the demon in the well will give you your heart's desire. .. for a price. When Declan's prince and best friend, Arwyn, goes seeking the demon for himself, he surprises Declan by leaping into the demon’s well. But when Declan pulls him out, it isn't Arwyn he rescued, but a demon wearing his skin...
  • Phoenix Chosen Part 2 by Ashe Moon

    Phoenix Chosen Part 2 by Ashe Moon

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 12 ratings
    Pre-order and receive an early-phoenix price and a bonus set of SUPER spicy character artwork! (Download link included in the book). Just as Tyler's romance with his alpha phoenix boyfriend starts to ignite, he's attacked by a shadowy entity hell-bent on tearing him away from his newfound love...
  • Shirewode by J. Tullos Hennig

    Shirewode by J. Tullos Hennig

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A Novel of Robyn Hood. King of the Shire Wode. That is what they will call you. .. Home razed by Church edict, loved ones struck down by treachery, Rob of Loxley is left for dead. Taken by an old druid master into the deeps, Rob emerges as driven leader of a tight-knit band of outcasts, claiming the forest as their own and wielding the Horned Lord's vengeance with silent, deadly arrows...
    Categorized as:
    queer  fantasy  historical  m-m  length-medium  audiobook
  • Stone Age Husband Raising Journal by Jué Jué, 决绝

    Stone Age Husband Raising Journal by Jué Jué, 决绝

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    What should you do when the person you like is no longer loyal? Find another one! This time, in order to avoid trouble, Xiong Ye chose the weakest man in the tribe as his new companion. In any case, he can afford him! With his strength, he’ll definitely be able to let his own man eat meat every day instead of grass. * *...
    Categorized as:
    queer  fantasy  historical  m-m  length-long
  • Tempted by Ruin by Mia West

    Tempted by Ruin by Mia West

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    an alternate cover edition can be found here. Gawain has earned his place in Arthur’s small gang of warriors with a bold agility that pays in their secret missions against the Saxons. Capturing the heart of a certain mercenary has been the hawk’s only failure. “Try again in seven years,” Palahmed said. As if Gawain had nothing better to do than mark the hours...
  • Apollo's Courtesan by Amanda Meuwissen

    Apollo's Courtesan by Amanda Meuwissen

    Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 8 ratings
    COURTED BY THE DIVINE. Dax was always second best among the acolytes of Aphrodite, destined to remain in the shadow of his friend and rival, Aikos, when the time came for them to ascend as courtesans. But while Aikos sought freedom to serve many and no one through his favored tenet of their goddess—desire—Dax seeks another domain. Love...
  • The Wife is First 妻為上 by Lu Ye Qian He

    The Wife is First 妻為上 by Lu Ye Qian He

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    The wife is first, the country is second, and the husband is of lesser importance. All of his life was spent riding a war horse and accomplishing meritorious military services. But what was the result? In the end, he was cast aside once he had served his purpose. Out of selfishness, he had favored his consort and neglected his wife...
    Categorized as:
    queer  historical  fantasy  m-m  military
  • The Training Of Erasmus by C.S. Pacat

    The Training Of Erasmus by C.S. Pacat

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Introduces Erasmus and Kallias and describes some of the training and lives of royal slaves in Akielos from early life until they graduate to serving in the palace in Ios.
    Categorized as:
    queer  fantasy  m-m  historical  length-novella
  • The Changeling's Bond by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes

    The Changeling's Bond by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 6 ratings
    A 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...
  • Black Knight, Volume 03 by Kai Tsurugi

    Black Knight, Volume 03 by Kai Tsurugi

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Eager to prove his worth to his kingdom, Prince Christian has taken cover in Brigadoon's caravan as a hostage to infiltrate the Dundalk Empire. Negotions for peace between the kingdoms is all the young prince yearns for, but the rebellious Falcon's Talon group has something else in mind. .. Now Zeke's loyalty as Christian's knight and lover will be put to the test in this heroic quest for justice!
    Categorized as:
    queer  fantasy  m-m  humor  historical  length-short
  • The Hymn to Dionysus by Natasha Pulley

    The Hymn to Dionysus by Natasha Pulley

    Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 15 ratings
    A timely reimagining of the story of Dionysus-Greek god of ecstasy, revelry, and ruin-and a captivating queer love story for readers of The Song of Achilles and Elektra. Raised in a Greek legion, Phaidros has been taught to follow his commander's orders at all costs...
  • 暴君宠婚日常 Tyrant Pampering Wife Diary by Yi Ri Zhi Qian, 一日知千

    暴君宠婚日常 Tyrant Pampering Wife Diary by Yi Ri Zhi Qian, 一日知千

    Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    In his previous life, Song Song was a pitiful man. Someone killed him, took his identity and his child, and became the first male empress in history. Li Xiao in his previous life was even more pitiful. Driven insane by poison, he lost control and killed countless people and just happened to miss the only person who could have cured him in that lifetime...
    Categorized as:
    queer  fantasy  historical  m-m  length-epic
  • Black Knight, Volume 02 by Tsurugi Kai

    Black Knight, Volume 02 by Tsurugi Kai

    Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    The shadow of the Dunalk Emprie once again looms over the peaceful kingdom of Aran, and at the suggestion of his cousin James, Prince Christian agrees to visit the neighboring country as a representative. .. under the guise of a hostage! Such a bold move is completely unheard of for the sheltered prince, and his overprotective lord father and faithful knight Zeke strongly opose...
    Categorized as:
    queer  fantasy  m-m  humor  historical  length-short
  • Wild Roses and Pretenders Vol. 2 by Kamoburger

    Wild Roses and Pretenders Vol. 2 by Kamoburger

    Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL…? After a successful ruse at the ball, Noah is ready to leave his role as Rupert’s pretend lover. But on the day of a long-awaited festival, the two profess their feelings to one another, shedding the word “pretend” once and for all! While they’ve finally found happiness with each other, a series of bad news soon plagues the lovers...
    Categorized as:
    queer  fantasy  m-m  historical  length-short
  • Peerless (Novel) Vol. 3 (Peerless: Wu Shuang (Peerless: Wu Shuang (Novel) #3) by Meng Xi Shi

    Peerless (Novel) Vol. 3 (Peerless: Wu Shuang (Peerless: Wu Shuang (Novel) #3) by Meng Xi Shi

    Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    A RACE AGAINST TIMEAfter the long journey to the Western Khaganate, Cui Buqu and Feng Xiao find their diplomatic efforts stymied when they are accused of murdering a Göktürk prince. Thinking on his feet, Cui Buqu requests a single day to crack the case and clear their names...
    Categorized as:
    queer  m-m  historical  fantasy  length-medium
  • 向河神献祭的正确方式 [The Right Way to Offer a Sacrifice to the River God] by Lu Tianyi, 吕天逸

    向河神献祭的正确方式 [The Right Way to Offer a Sacrifice to the River God] by Lu Tianyi, 吕天逸

    Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    The villagers chose a maiden to be the bride of the River God. In order to save the maiden, Liu Qi went to the River God’s Temple, and beat up the River God as soon as he appeared. The River God cries and curses the village to flood; Liu Qi raises his harpoon: “Say it again, and I’ll stab you to death! ”. The River God cries: “I just want to marry and have a wife! ”...
    Categorized as:
    queer  historical  fantasy  m-m  length-novella
  • Blyd and Pearce by Kim Fielding

    Blyd and Pearce by Kim Fielding

    Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 5 ratings
    Born into poverty and orphaned young, Daveth Blyd had one chance for success when his fighting prowess earned him a place in the Tangye city guard—a place he lost to false accusations of theft. Now he scrapes out a living searching for wayward spouses and missing children. When a nobleman offers him a small fortune to find an entertainer who’s stolen a ring, Daveth takes the case...
    Categorized as:
    magic  queer  m-m  fantasy  mystery  historical  suspense  length-short
  • 春树暮云 Spring Trees and Sunset Clouds by 未良 (Wei Liang)

    春树暮云 Spring Trees and Sunset Clouds by 未良 (Wei Liang)

    Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    普通又平凡的大学生穿越到异世界的王室中成为了王位继承人之一,说起来美好,实际上其中的艰辛,又有谁知呢?还不若就此归去,隐姓埋名,陷与这十丈红尘,繁华人间。. 此文属架空,慢热文,十余万的短文,因为某良懒散的关系,其中各种植物家畜的名字都未曾更改,逻辑混乱之处还请见谅。. "Spring Trees and Sunset Clouds". An average, normal university student transmigrates into the royal family in another world, where he becomes one of the successors of the throne...
  • The Stolen Luck by Shawna Reppert

    The Stolen Luck by Shawna Reppert

    Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    How far will a good man go to save his home and loved ones? Lord James Dupree must recover his family's stolen Luck, the elven talisman that has protected the Dupree lands for generations. Without the talisman, the Dupree vineyards are failing and creditors are closing in. The Luck is his only hope of saving his home and his family from poverty and ruin...
    Categorized as:
    queer  m-m  fantasy  length-short  historical  audiobook
  • The Shining Knight by Megan Derr

    The Shining Knight by Megan Derr

    Rated: 3.42 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 6 ratings
    Another fairy tale, original, about a knight who just wants someone to rescue him.
  • Watchtower by Elizabeth A. Lynn

    Watchtower by Elizabeth A. Lynn

    Rated: 3.51 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Tornor Keep is the legendary tower that guards the winter end of a summer land. But when Tornor is overrun by raiders, a young prince is the tower's last hope-in an enchanting story of a time far removed from our, and a land alive with warriors, lovers, war and honor...
  • Firestones by Kim Fielding

    Firestones by Kim Fielding

    Rated: 3.00 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    Born with a deformed foot and abandoned as a young child, Brand spent his youth in indentured servitude to a mediocre wizard. Now Brand is grown, but with no other prospects to support himself, he remains in his master’s employ, doing small chores and selling firestones on the bleak streets of Greynox. Until one bitterly cold day...
    Categorized as:
    queer  m-m  historical  fantasy  victorian  length-novella
  • Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 4 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù

    Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 4 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù

    Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 98 ratings
    FATES ALIGNED, BODIES INTERTWINED. The Venerable of Empty Words, a monster that feeds off the fears of the fortunate, is hunting Xie Lian’s friend, the Wind Master Shi Qingxuan. Knowing that his abysmal luck inoculates him from the creature’s power, Xie Lian doesn’t hesitate to throw himself into harm’s way—to Hua Cheng’s horror and panic...
  • Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 7 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, Tai3_3

    Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 7 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, Tai3_3

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 71 ratings
    LIFETIMES OF CRUELTY, CENTURIES OF DEVOTION. The Kiln is open, and White No-Face is back to his full power. The past eight hundred years have not blunted his hatred nor his obsession with Xie Lian—he aims to break Xie Lian down to nothing, even if all of humanity and the heavens themselves are collateral damage. This time, however, Xie Lian will not face him alone...
    Categorized as:
    magic  queer  fantasy  historical  m-m  paranormal  length-long  asia
  • Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 3 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù

    Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 3 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù

    Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 92 ratings
    Shoot Down the Sun. The bloody war against the We Clan once led Wei Wuxian to seek power in demonic cultivation, and the dark acts he committed drove a wedge between him and Lan Wangji. Now, those old sins come back to haunt him as his reincarnated identity is revealed to the cultivation world...
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