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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 4 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
History stands poised to repeat itself as Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji are besieged by walking corpses atop the Burial Mounds. It is here fate offers them a second chance to protect their loved ones and unmask the true instigator of this grisly onslaught... -
True Love Bites by Joy Demorra
In a world of dwindling hope, love has never mattered more...Captain Nathan J. Northland had no idea what to expect when he returned home to Lorehaven injured from war, but it certainly wasn't to find himself posted on an island full of vampires. An island whose local vampire dandy lord causes Nathan to feel strange things he'd never felt before. Particularly about fangs... -
Of Sunlight and Stardust by Riley Hart, Christina Lee
After the death of his wife, Tanner Rowe takes a step toward making her dying wish come true and buys the house with the dilapidated barn she’d been inexplicably drawn to in the picturesque Upper Peninsula. But after a year, he still can’t get past his grief long enough to make the repairs he’d promised. Recently out of prison, Cole Lachlan has little to his name... -
Betrothed to the Emperor by Kai Butler
I was born to kill the emperor, but first, I must marry him.I trained as an assassin while my twin sister trained to be the empress. My life will be forfeit once I murder the most powerful man on the continent, but I have no choice. If I fail, the Imperium will consume our nation and anyone who rises against them... -
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Edge of the Wild by Lauren Gilley
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 16 ratings“Your lordship.” It’s a title Oliver will have to get used to: in just a few short months, he’s gone from the bastard son of a dead duke’s equally-dead brother, plain Oliver Meacham, to Lord Oliver, the royal consort of King Erik of Aeretoll... -
Prince of Agony by Tavia Lark
The price of Kazia’s power is pain.Prince Kazia Dire isn’t nice. Being nice lets people close. Letting people close risks revealing Kazia’s greatest secret—the power that condemns him to a lifetime of abuse.Until opportunity appears in the form of a captive enemy mage.Following a dragon across the border lands Lucien Vaire in chains, and matters only get worse from there...Categorized as:
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Miners of the Mystics by Penny Moss
Deep in the mountain where magic and mining coincide, penniless Oliver enlists as a Miner of the Mystics. The dream is unfathomable riches, the risk is injury or even death. A risk worth taking for just a glance at Sentinel Tau, an otherworldly being tasked with protecting the mountain’s inhabitants.Oliver’s luck plummets when he suffers a magical curse...Categorized as:
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Married Thrice to Salted Fish 三嫁咸鱼 by 比卡比
At eighteen years old, Lin Qingyu was married as part of a Chong Xi into the Nan’an Hou Mansion, becoming the ill Lu Wancheng’s male wife.On the eve of their wedding, Young Master Hou lay lazily on the bed and said, “Beauty, to be honest, I really don’t want to engage in domestic struggles. I just want to drift along, eat and wait to die. I want to be a salted fish... -
Lord of Silver Ashes by Kellen Graves
Silence. Restraint. Disgrace. After two weeks in the attic of Danann House, Saffron anticipates the moment he can finally be reunited with Prince Cylvan--but that day is unexpectedly marred by a visit from Headmistress Elluin, who doesn't believe Saffron was the one to perform magic in Beantighe Village in the attempt to save Berry... -
The Traitor's Curse by Eliot Grayson
Betrayed, beset on all sides, and possibly bewitched… Since the sudden, suspicious, and unlamented death of his father, only one man stands between Lucian and the grudging acceptance of his Benedict, a powerful dusk mage, a military hero, the favorite of the ducal council…and Lucian’s stepbrother.Not that Benedict wants a shackle disguised as a crown... -
Brothers of the Wild North Sea by Harper Fox
His deadliest enemy will become his heart’s desire. Caius doesn’t feel like much of a Christian. He loves his life of learning as a monk in the far-flung stronghold of Fara, but the hot warrior blood of his chieftain father flows in his veins. Heat soothed only in the arms of his sweet-natured friend and lover, Leof... -
Champion of the Scarlet Wolf, Book Two by Ginn Hale
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFive years after abandoning the Sagrada Acedemy, Elezar Grunito has become infamous in the sanctified circles of noble dueling rings for his brutal temper and lethal blade. Men and women of all ranks gather to cheer and jeer, none of them knowing Elezar’s true purpose. But a violent death outside the ring marks Elezar as a wanted man and sends him into hiding in the far northern wilds of Labara... -
Champion of the Scarlet Wolf Book One by Ginn Hale
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFive years after abandoning the Sagrada Acedemy ( Lord of the White Hell universe ), Elezar Grunito has become infamous in the sanctified circles of noble dueling rings for his brutal temper and lethal blade. Men and women of all ranks gather to cheer and jeer, none of them knowing Elezar’s true purpose... -
Tryggred by the Orc by Finley Fenn
He’s supposed to run… but he wants to be caught. In a world of orcs and men, Eben of Clan Ka-esh is shy, awkward, and desperately lonely. No one notices the sickroom’s quietest scholar, not even when he’s saving lives, or offering up decadent pleasures in Orc Mountain’s darkest depths.Until Tryggr, of Clan Skai. A tall, shameless, laughing orc warrior, who can have anyone he wants.. -
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Oak King Holly King by Sebastian Nothwell
Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms. When he wins a tournament in the Court of the Silver Wheel, its queen names him her Oak King - a figurehead destined to die in a ritual duel to invoke the change of seasons. Shrike is determined to survive. Even if it means he must put his heart as well as his life into a mere mortal’s hands...Categorized as:
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The Heart of a Dragonslayer by Megan Derr
The youngest son in a large family, easily overlooked by busy parents and siblings all significantly older than him, Remira has worked hard to get to where he is, though most would consider it little enough. A soldier at the local garrison, he spends his days protecting the village and surrounding land from encroaching beasts, and his nights assisting his parents with the family business...Categorized as:
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Demon of the Dead by Lauren Gilley
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratings“The blood of the living shall welcome the blood of the dead. I am the keeper of the Fault Lands, and the dead shall keep me.” For generations, the Corpse Lords of the Fault Lands have watched over the fire mountain of Aeretoll, preventing it from erupting and laying waste to the North... -
Cinders & Ashes Book 3: A Gay Retelling of Cinderella by X. Aratare
A 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... -
Farview by Kim Fielding
Winner of the 2021 BookLife Prize for FictionForeword INDIES Book of the Year Awards FinalistRavaged by a horrific experience, Oliver Webb flees the smog-bound city of Greynox for a quiet seaside village and the inheritance he’s never seen: a cottage called Farview. He discovers clear skies, friendly imps, and a charming storyteller named Felix Corbyn...Categorized as:
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Seducing the Sorcerer by Lee Welch
Homeless and jobless, Fenn Todd has nearly run out of hope. All he has left is his longing for horses and the strength of his own two hands. But when he’s cheated into accepting a very ugly sackcloth horse, he’s catapulted into a world of magic, politics and desire. Fenn’s invited to stay at the black tower, home of the most terrifying man in the realm: Morgrim, the court sorcerer...Categorized as:
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The Last Flight of Marius Chastain by Iris Foxglove
Marius Chastain has spent his entire life running: first from his abusive father, and more recently from the king's justice after his father's failed coup. With no allies willing to help him, Marius attempts to flee Staria for the safety of the Diabolos Islands, where he can start a new life far removed from his treasonous past... -
Magic and Mischief by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHomoerotic stories involving griffons, demons, dragons, wizards, and thieves. In The Dragon's Treasure, a dragon obsessed with cleanliness quietly pines over a regular customer to his shop. In The Selkie No One Wanted, a selkie who is nothing like his beautiful siblings winds up helping the fisherman he has long admired... -
Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace, S O Callahan
Roger not only had to prove himself to the Council, he also had to prove himself to Wyndham Wrenwhistle.Fae and humans alike are returning to London for the Season, but the excitement is marred by the growing poverty rate among humans with low magical scores.Tenacious Roger Barnes proposes a new rubric for testing magic to the Council, hoping to resolve the predicament for his fellow humans...Categorized as:
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A Brat's Tale by S. Legend
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTristan, former junior warlord of Markaytia, thought he’d found a cushy hiding place as a prisoner of Aldrien. Life was simple—play with weapons by day, tumble with the beautiful Aldrien warlord by night. Best of all, he can’t be blamed for a thing—he’s the prisoner of this story! His hideaway is ruined when the Aldrien king threatens to kill him (rude) and he’s forced to return to Mortouge... -
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Recovery by Amy Rae Durreson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRaif has always believed in honour and duty. When he is asked to travel to the distant north to wake the dragon Arden from his centuries’ long sleep, he embraces the opportunity. But Arden is not what Raif was expecting: whimsical, mischievous and charming, he frustrates and flusters Raif at every turn.When danger draws them to the lagoon city of Aliann, Raif’s troubles deepen... -
Dragon's Blood by S. Legend
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Thrilling Conclusion to the Tristan Trilogy Tristan's got it made. He fights alongside his beloved, he has two men who dote on him faithfully, and the stars have promised him he's to do great things for his Elven people... -
Rainsquall by Penny Moss
Lone shepherd Folke is content to drift through life without the hassle of others. Yet his quiet days come to a thunderous end when a storm forces three enigmatic men to seek refuge in his secluded cottage.Suddenly, Folke’s world is crowded with all the things he worked to avoid, while opening up to many alluring possibilities... -
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... -
The Betrayal of Thomas True by A.J. West
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt is the year 1710, and Thomas True has arrived on old London Bridge with a dangerous secret. One night, lost amongst the squalor of London's hidden back streets, he finds himself drawn into the outrageous underworld of the molly houses. Meanwhile, carpenter Gabriel Griffin struggles to hide his double life as Lotty, the molly's silent guard... -
A Marriage of Necessity: Two Princes this time by Lisa Oliver
A Marriage of Necessity - Jasper and Avalon I owe my mother everything. Jasper, the youngest Prince from Lowenthorp, had one driving need - to get away from the castle. After being abducted, abused, and having lost an eye, Jasper believed his only chance of keeping his Mother safe was to be as far away from her as possible... -
Coil of Boughs by Penny Moss
Skilled archer Ryurikov enjoys an unfettered life of thieving and debauchery. He wasn’t expecting to die at the hands of a witch while trying to steal from her. Neither did he expect to be revived by spirits with morally stringent demands. Or to be followed by a demon, hungry for his dreams. Luckily, Ryurikov has plenty of good dreams to trade in exchange for the demon’s help... -
Hidden in Deception by M. Bonnet
Everyone is counting on me to change the world, but I can barely handle the changes within myself. Just as I think things are getting better, they nosedive and fall through the sky like a sack of bricks. And I can’t help but think they’re going to get way worse… I just have this feeling I can’t shake. Millions of lives are in my hands. My life is, too... -
An Article Of Lies by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAnother one of those MM Arranged Marriage Stories between two princes this time.Prince Remy of Bentley was happy enough in his life. He had a loving family, and could keep himself busy every day, especially caring for his lizard, Daisy...Categorized as:
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Resistance by Amy Rae Durreson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow do you rebuild a broken nation? Iskandir doesn’t know, but as resistance leader turned peacetime governor, he’s trying his best, even though he believes his best will never be good enough.But things are about to get a lot worse in Tiallat. First, the rats begin to die. Next, humans begin to sicken too... -
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Miners of the Tempest by Penny Moss
In the depths of the Tesera Mine, Oliver’s hope of finding Tau again fades with each passing day. Just as despair consumes him, his Sentinel returns, only a shadow of the mighty being he once was.Oliver swears revenge against those responsible, but there’s no time to plan or savour being reunited, as a deadly mistake forces him and his friends to escape... -
定海浮生录 [Dinghai Fusheng Records] by Arise Zhang, Fei Tian Ye Xiang
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings仙术、法宝、神通,以及天地间浩浩瀚瀚的灵气,一夜之间消踪匿迹,众多驱魔师尽成凡人。三百年后,五胡入关,拉开了华夏大地一场大动荡的序幕,亦随之带来了千魃夜行,神州覆灭的末日。幸而在这万法归寂的长夜里,尚有一枚星辰,在地平线上熠熠生辉。心灯现世,光耀四野,一名年方十六,并将在二十岁那天结束自己生命的少年,踏上了找回被封印的天地灵气的道路——只剩四年时间前路荆棘重重,看上去不太像能成功的样子。陈星:“关键现在全天底下就只有我一个驱魔师,唯一能用的法术就是发光,我能怎么办?”耐心等候吧,待定海珠再现人间之际,众生浮沉的命运轨迹,将被彻底打乱重新交汇。陈星:“给我配个正常点的护法武神行吗?”你的护法不是很能打吗?陈星:“能打是能打,可他疯起来连我都打……”这没办法,怪就怪你自己色令智昏吧。"Dinghai Fusheng Records"Immortal arts, magic weapons,... -
Dear Bartleby by Sarah Wallace
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDear Bartleby, Tutting-on-Cress is so small as to be idyllic. Hate it already. Sent down from Oxford for playing one prank too many, Sebastian Hartford is well aware he's a disappointment to his family. Ordered to stay with two of his older siblings, Seb learns that what appears to be a punishment might actually be the fresh start he didn't know he needed... -
Marked by Fire by Mia West
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen two warriors collide in secret, no legend is set in stone.Eighteen-year-old Arthur burns for two a warrior’s ink, and Bedwyr, his older brother’s shieldmate.Though the warlord’s son is beyond his reach, a Saxon incursion finally brings Arthur’s chance at the tattoo that will brand him a fighter... -
Don't Judge A Prince By His Undergarments by Lisa Oliver
The only goal Prince Syrius Fortune of Rosenhip had during his twin sister's "meet the suitors" ball, was to stay quiet and out of the way. His sister's event had been in the planning for five years, and he and his loving father had already agreed trying to seek a wedding contract for himself was not a good idea...Categorized as:
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Another Place in Time by Tamara Allen, Joanna Chambers
Welcome to another place in time ...where one can be swept away into lands and eras long forgotten. This collection of short stories was birthed because a sworn "I don't like historicals" reader fell in love with what have become some of her favorite books by most of her favorite writers. Surprisingly, they were all historicals... -
Cinders & Ashes Book 2 by X. Aratare
A 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...Categorized as:
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Putting the Romance in Necromancy by A.H. Lee
A Knight and the Necromancer Prequel Story Sairis has never ridden a living horse, never left home, never kissed a man. He'd really like to do one of those things.. Sairis is a necromancer with a price on his head. He needs to get to the capital for a conference that may change his life. But he’s never ridden a horse before. At least not a live one... -
Taming His Alpha by Sophie O'Dare, Lyn Forester
When an Omega with zero social filters and an Alpha too full of himself clash, sparks fly in a heated battle that will end with at least one of them broken.Joshua has no patience for people, which makes finding a job hard. His mouth runs off before his brain can caution restraint, and it's gotten him fired more than once... -
Dragon's Dusk by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes
I have been a runt, a disappointment, and a monster. Now, I am simply a man.This wouldn’t be so strange, if yesterday, I weren’t a dragon.Locked away and isolated after a vicious attack left a princess blind, my greatest joy has been my bonded rider, Kostya.My Kostya is a prince with the weight of a kingdom on his shoulders... -
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Cards on the Table by Josh Lanyon
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsan alternate cover edition can be found hereYou're future lies in the Cards...Fifty years ago, a glamorous Hollywood party ended in murder—the only clue a bloody Tarot card. Timothy McShay is not the first journalist to dig into the details of what really happened that long-ago summer's night, and he's not deterred by the grim fate of his predecessor. Tim has a book to write... -
Too Many Beds: A Trope-Subversive Gay Romance Anthology by Adelaide Blaike, Amy Campbell
Where love knows no limits...and certainly not the confines of a single bed!In this limited-run gay romance anthology, ten talented authors take the beloved "only one bed" trope and turn it on its head. From jail cells to academy dorms, empty motels to crowded retail stores, the tales in Too Many Beds prove love can thrive in the most unexpected of places...Categorized as:
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The Devil Lancer by Astrid Amara
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCaptain Elliott Parrish of Her Majesty’s 17th Lancers cavalry division finds most of his assignment in the Crimea insufferable. Rampant cholera, missing supplies, and inept planning quickly mire the promise of a decisive summer victory for the British. Facing a harrowing winter campaign, Elliott must rally disheartened men through sickness, battle and starvation... -
Omega's Gamble by Claire Cullen
Prince Raine has only one chance to escape a miserable life—find an alpha husband before the end of the marriage circuit. With the threat of being banished to the priory hanging over his head, Raine will do whatever it takes to find himself a husband. Even visit Stormshield, a remote kingdom no omega prince ever sets foot on. A kingdom that just so happens to have three eligible alphas...Categorized as:
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Remnant: A Caldwell & Feximal/Whyborne & Griffin Mystery by K.J. Charles, Jordan L. Hawk
London, 1899. The beautiful people are dying… A malevolent power is attacking London’s bright young things, and the only clue to what's happening is written in ancient Egyptian script. As ghost-hunter Simon Feximal and his companion Robert Caldwell investigate the mysterious deaths, the arrival in London of a notorious scholar-sorcerer seems to hold the answer to more than one of their problems... -
Snared by Misu Loy
Enter the land of Valdenia, where dreams rage and nightmares reign. The fifth spine contains more answers than Raine bargains for—including a truth he’d much rather keep secret. When Sidian starts to read a certain book, Raine resigns himself to discovery and rejection.Meanwhile, the dragons are restless and divided. Some want peace. Others crave retribution...Categorized as:
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