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The Adventures of Charls, the Veretian Cloth Merchant by C.S. Pacat
The Adventures of Charls follows the dealings of a humble cloth merchant in the days before the royal Ascension. Set after the events of Kings Rising and The Summer Palace. -
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Yield Under Great Persuasion by Alexandra Rowland
Tam Becket has hated Lord Lyford since they were boys. The fact that he’s also been sleeping with the man for the last ten years is irrelevant. When they were both nine years old, Lyford smashed Tam’s entry into the village’s vegetable competition. Nearly twenty years later, Tam hasn’t forgiven the bastard... -
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![Prince in Disguise by Tavia Lark]()
Prince in Disguise by Tavia Lark
Rakos isn’t really a farmer. Bellamy definitely isn’t a minstrel. Sheltered, sickly Prince Bellamy always longed for adventure—but not like this. Captured in enemy territory, Bellamy’s true identity will get him killed, or worse. When his smoking-hot fellow prisoner asks who he is, Bellamy claims to be a minstrel. Even though he can’t carry a tune to save his life... -
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杀破狼 [Sha Po Lang] by Priest
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIn the age of the Great Liang Dynasty, the lives of the people were made convenient with steam-powered machines that run on a fuel named Violetstream Gold... -
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![Fox of Fox Hall by R. Cooper]()
Fox of Fox Hall by R. Cooper
Throughout the kingdom of Kaska and into the countries beyond, they gossip about the scandalous Fox, the beautiful commoner who went from singing in taverns to being court musician and the king’s lover. But the king has grown distant and now seeks a proper consort, leaving Fox shut out of the king’s bedroom and uncertain of his place at court... -
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Pet by C.S. Pacat
Pet follows the rise of Ancel at the poisonous court of Vere. Set during the events of Captive Prince. -
![Prince of the Barbarians by Amy Padilla]()
Prince of the Barbarians by Amy Padilla
There’s always a point in someone’s life where they regret the decisions of their past. Take me for instance. I skipped my lessons as often as I could get away with, figuring I’d always have someone with me to translate or watch my back. As a prince of Al Nuzem, I was very rarely alone... -
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Palace of the Omega, Vol. 2 by Fumi Tsuyuhisa
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe omega prince of a poor nation has been sold off to a wealthy alpha king for political and financial gain, but all is not as it seems. Ilya, the 13th prince of a small kingdom, was born an unexpected—and very much unwanted—omega whose birth brought shame upon his royal family... -
![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... -
![Gary the Once and Former King by Isabel Murray]()
Gary the Once and Former King by Isabel Murray
The Kingdom of Estla is in turmoil. Power plays, intrigue, and plots seethe in the corridors of power. And Gary of a Hundred Days, Last of the Tyrant Kings is…well. He’s dead. That’s what (almost) everyone thinks, anyway. As far as Gary’s concerned, they can go ahead and keep thinking it... -
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Prince and Assassin by Tavia Lark
He’s supposed to kill Prince Julien. Not fall for him. Whisper doesn’t remember his real name. All he knows is the elite assassin guild that raised him—and controls him with the threat of blood magic. Plagued by nightmares, he doesn’t get to refuse assignments, even when his new job doesn’t make sense:. Infiltrate Prince Julien’s court, protect him until the signal arrives, then kill him... -
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Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang Vol. 2 by Priest
ENEMIES FROM WITHOUT AND WITHIN. Four years ago, Chang Geng and Gu Yun parted in anger. When fate draws them together again, Chang Geng, a once-awkward teen, is now an elegant and adroit young man. But storms lie ahead. As Great Liang faces foreign pressure from without, Gu Yun finds himself embroiled in turmoil within the imperial court... -
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Prince and Pawn by Tavia Lark
One night of bliss could unravel a kingdom. Be obedient. Be grateful. As the neglected illegitimate son of a powerful family, Corin is expected to follow his magic-gifted brother to the palace as a servant. He’s unwilling but resigned—and allows himself one night of distraction in a stranger’s arms. Corin never knew pleasure and pain could be so exhilarating. So comforting... -
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杀破狼 [Sha Po Lang 2] by Priest
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings《杀破狼》是priest发表于晋江文学城的一部古风耽美纯爱文，讲述了大梁安定候顾昀与他从边陲小城带回的皇子长庚的故事。. -
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ENNEAD Vol. 5 [Mature Hardcover] by Mojito
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWINNER TAKES ALL. The battle that will decide the fate of Egypt’s throne draws nigh! Will Horus become the new ruler, or will Seth reclaim his seat of power? Meanwhile, truths from the past reveal themselves—and with them comes the identity of the one who cursed Horus! -
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南禅 [Nan Chan] by Tang Jiuqing, 唐酒卿
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratings这人世八苦我尽尝遍，不求佛，但求你。. 狷狂难驯妖怪攻x清冷寡欲幼稚神仙受. I have experienced all the eight sufferings of this world. I do not ask for nirvana, but for you. Wild and hard-to-tame demon x cold, ascetic and childish immortal. -
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Centerpiece by R. Cooper
The accused… well… the actual thief known as Agreeable needs to hide after his friends caused a bit of a ruckus in the market. Which is why he’s in disguise in a stolen dress when he slips into a room at the inn that should have been empty, but instead holds a wealthy merchant named Holburn—the strangest man Agreeable has ever met...Categorized as:
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![The High King's Golden Tongue by Megan Derr]()
The High King's Golden Tongue by Megan Derr
Prince Allen has trained his entire life to follow in the footsteps of his illustrious mother, who has made their kingdom one of the wealthiest and most influential in the empire. For the past few years he has trained to become the new consort of the High King... -
![The Painted Crown by Megan Derr]()
The Painted Crown by Megan Derr
Prince Istari has spent his life reviled: his parents wish he had never been born, the royal court of Belemere avoids him for fear of angering the king, and everyone else is kept away by his notorious reputation as a deadly sharpshooter. Now a hostage of peace in Tallideth, he is subjected to their hatred as well—even that of Regent Vellem, who once considered him a comrade in arms... -
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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... -
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Prince and Bodyguard by Tavia Lark
Cuddling with your bodyguard is normal—right? Vana Dire can’t show weakness if he wants to survive the Draskoran court. The only man he can be vulnerable with is Daromir—Vana’s magic-bound bodyguard. The binding lets them share each other’s pain, and Vana depends on Daromir’s comfort as much as his services as a guard. Vana could never risk their friendship...Categorized as:
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![The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish: Canji Baojun De Zhangxin Yu Chong (Novel) Vol. 1 by Xue Shan Fei Hu]()
The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish: Canji Baojun De Zhangxin Yu Chong (Novel) Vol. 1 by Xue Shan Fei Hu
After Li Yu stays up all night to read an engrossing webnovel, he finally falls asleep–only to wake up in the world of the novel itself. And not as himself, but as a helpless fish! Shocked and dismayed, Li Yu quickly realizes that he must live in a tank owned by Mu Tianchi, the tyrant of the novel who never speaks... -
![Main Gauche and Other Tales by Megan Derr]()
Main Gauche and Other Tales by Megan Derr
Tales of brothers, swords, and the men they most desire. .. Main Gauche — Though he was born to nobility, the loss of first his father, and then his mother, has left Dagger a peasant. His stepfather is cruel and greedy, and refuses to claim Dagger as his own... -
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Patience, a Steady Hand by Helenish
Arthur/Eames (Inception Fanfic). 821 A. D. Arthur is in the nightmare business. Eames is a thief, a liar, and versatile with a pen. Words:43502 complete. Art by ctbn60. -
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![The Stablemaster's Heart by Sarah Honey]()
The Stablemaster's Heart by Sarah Honey
Mother Jones has spent his life working hard, running the royal stables at Lilleforth, and watching on fondly as those around him fall in love and lust. But nobody, man or woman, has ever stoked that fire for him—right until the new royal groom barrels into his life. Vasily is all sunshine smiles, golden hair and laughter...Categorized as:
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After the Disabled War God Became My Concubine by Liu Gou Hua, 刘狗花
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAccording to a popular legend, the famous God of War of Great Liang, Huo Wujiu, was once captured by an enemy country. He had his meridians severed and both his legs broken before he was thrown into the prison. In order to humiliate him, that incapable ruler of the country gifted him to his cutsleeve brother as a concubine. General Huo suffered a great deal of humiliation... -
![The Orc Prince Trilogy Omnibus Edition by Lionel Hart]()
The Orc Prince Trilogy Omnibus Edition by Lionel Hart
An elven prince. The son of an orc warlord. Read their complete adventure, now available as a single volume. Prince Taegan Glynzeiros has prepared since childhood to fight and lead armies against invading orc forces, the enemies of elves for hundreds of years. But after a successful peace treaty, the elven prince will not be fighting orcs, but marrying one... -
![Tempted by Ruin by Mia West]()
Tempted by Ruin by Mia West
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsan 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... -
![Crown Jewel by Megan Derr]()
Crown Jewel by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLazzaro has a talent for catching criminals, a talent that has gained him as much trouble as it has acclaim in the years since he arrived at the royal palace to attend his mother, infamous concubine to the King... -
![Something Human by A.J. Demas]()
Something Human by A.J. Demas
They met on a battlefield and saved each other's lives. It's not the way enemies-to-lovers usually works. Adares comes from a civilization of democracy and indoor plumbing. Rus belongs to a tribe of tattooed, semi-nomadic horse-breeders. They meet in the aftermath of battle, when Rus saves Adares's life, and Adares returns the favour...Categorized as:
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![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 Changeling's Bond by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes]()
The Changeling's Bond by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes
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... -
![The Prisoner by T.J. Land]()
The Prisoner by T.J. Land
Six months locked up in His Majesty’s finest prison. No matter. He’s survived worse. Bad food, cramped cell, itchy clothes…nothing a retired soldier can’t endure. Except there’s also the matter of his cellmate. His obnoxious, rude, annoyingly handsome cellmate. M/M romance, fantasy, one shot. -
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Spoils of War by Kellie Dennis Book Cover by Design, Hannah Walker
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 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... -
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Black Snow by EAB
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPrince Brier Snow has lived in the shadow of King Snow’s exalted memory. However, his fate changes when he nears his majority and Lirend’s steward queen attempts to dethrone him by exploiting an obscure requirement in the late king’s will: a yearlong sabbatical... -
![The Rapier Brothers by Megan Derr]()
The Rapier Brothers by Megan Derr
Tales of brothers, swords, and the men they most desire. .. Main Gauche — Though he was born to nobility, the loss of first his father, and then his mother, has left Dagger a peasant. His stepfather is cruel and greedy, and refuses to claim Dagger as his own. Instead of living the life for which he was meant, Dagger spends his days as the apprentice to a blacksmith...Categorized as:
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Concubine by MomsDarkSecret
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe peaceful and prosperous kingdom of Shendar is about to be invaded by a nation of fierce warriors who have been displaced from their homeland by a natural disaster. Fearful of being overrun, Prince Cray, who is acting as regent for his fourteen-year-old sister, Queen Shian, appeals to their powerful neighbor, the kingdom of Veldi, for military aid... -
![Don't Judge A Prince By His Undergarments by Lisa Oliver]()
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... -
![Honeythorn by Marina Vivancos]()
Honeythorn by Marina Vivancos
Omega Milan Pryor knows his duty. He must travel North through the continent towards the snow, the cold, and his new betrothed. They say that Lord Alpha Raphael Ledford, the man he is to marry, is as arctic as the weather of his land. But Milan has always been an optimist. Perhaps he might find friendship in the arranged marriage. Even love... -
![Transmigrating into a Mob Character to Rehabilitate the Villain Plan by Sha Xiao Wan, 杀小丸]()
Transmigrating into a Mob Character to Rehabilitate the Villain Plan by Sha Xiao Wan, 杀小丸
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn short, this is the tragic tale of a saint-like man who transmigrated into a web novel as a mob character and wanted to rehabilitate the villain, only to realize in the end, he became more and more villainous. The ludicrous story:... -
![The Matchmaker by Megan Derr]()
The Matchmaker by Megan Derr
Upon the request of Queen Marianna, Joss has traveled home with her to analyze the small group of men who are her closest friends. The men immediately resent the presence of a stranger intent upon asking personal questions, especially as Joss bears the title of Matchmaker and they are all quite available for matching. .. -
![A Superior Slave by Darrah Glass]()
A Superior Slave by Darrah Glass
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMartin of House Ganymede, trained as a companion slave, is eager for a master of his own. Everything he’s done in his short life has been to prepare him for auction day, and now all that remains is to be chosen. In being sold, he’ll be separated from the boys he’s lived and trained with his entire life, and it’s possible he won’t see them ever again... -
![Ink and Paper by Megan Derr]()
Ink and Paper by Megan Derr
Ink 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...Categorized as:
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![A Thief and a Gentleman by Arden Powell]()
A Thief and a Gentleman by Arden Powell
Sebastian is a con artist with expensive taste. Unfortunately, he has no hope of living the high-class life he craves without stealing it. So, that’s exactly what he’s going to do. He might be a pathetic ex-convict by day, but by night, he’s London’s most notorious jewel thief... -
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![Runaways by Megan Derr]()
Runaways by Megan Derr
Addison hates the city. Dragged there by his Uncle, his hopes of museums and bookshops and historic monuments quickly turned into nightmares involving balls, dinner parties, and constantly dancing attendance upon his brat cousin. When his cousin falls sick, Addison seizes the rare chance for solitude and flees to the park... -
![The Henchmen of Zenda by K.J. Charles]()
The Henchmen of Zenda by K.J. Charles
Jasper Detchard is a disgraced British officer, now selling his blade to the highest bidder. Currently that's Michael Elphberg, half-brother to the King of Ruritania. Michael wants the throne for himself, and Jasper is one of the scoundrels he hires to help him take it. But when Michael makes his move, things don’t go entirely to plan—and the penalty for treason is death... -
![In Allegiance by Kate Islay]()
In Allegiance by Kate Islay
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrapped between loyalty to his king and his longing for home, Mathias finally gains what he most wants: home and peace. But when the king gifts him with a personal slave from a conquered princedom, he can't foresee the rippling effects that follow. As Reve struggles to come to terms with his new station in a foreign land, he still hopes to reclaim what he and his family have lost... -
![The Bitter Rednesses of Love by Dominique Frost]()
The Bitter Rednesses of Love by Dominique Frost
Rated: 3.64 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAnthony Clark, degenerate genius and impoverished nobleman, finds himself wedded to the painfully proper young aristocrat, Stephen Ayers. They've been pledged since before Stephen's birth... -
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Solomon's Crown by Natasha Siegel
Two destined rivals fall desperately in love—but the fate of medieval Europe hangs in the balance. "I will always want you. Enemy or ally, I always shall. ". Twelfth-century Europe. Newly crowned King Philip of France is determined to restore his nation to its former empire and bring glory to his name... -
![The Botanist's Apprentice by Arden Powell]()
The Botanist's Apprentice by Arden Powell
Recent college graduate Eli Katz is desperate to continue his studies in the field of magical botany. When a family friend arranges an apprenticeship for him with the most famous botanist in the country, Eli leaps at the chance without asking questions. Robert Lord-Harding is a reclusive bachelor with an interest in dangerous plants...
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