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A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland
The Goblin Emperor meets "Magnificent Century" in Alexandra Rowland's A Taste of Gold and Iron, where a queer central romance unfolds in a fantasy world reminiscent of the Ottoman Empire.Kadou, the shy prince of Arasht, finds himself at odds with one of the most powerful ambassadors at court—the body-father of the queen's new child—in an altercation which results in his humiliation...Categorized as:
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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...Categorized as:
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![Fairytales From Verania by T.J. Klune]()
Fairytales From Verania by T.J. Klune
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... -
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All the Hidden Paths by Foz Meadows
The follow-up to Foz Meadows's A Strange and Stubborn Endurance , All the Hidden Paths is a sultry political & romantic fantasy exploring gender, sexuality, identity, and self-worth.With the plot against them foiled and the city of Qi-Katai in safe hands, Velasin and Caethari have begun to test the waters of their relationship...Categorized as:
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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...Categorized as:
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Pet by C.S. Pacat
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsPet follows the rise of Ancel at the poisonous court of Vere. Set during the events of Captive Prince... -
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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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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...Categorized as:
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Brute by Kim Fielding
Brute leads a lonely life in a world where magic is commonplace. He is seven and a half feet of ugly, and of disreputable descent. No one, including Brute, expects him to be more than a laborer. But heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and when he is maimed while rescuing a prince, Brute’s life changes abruptly. He is summoned to serve at the palace in Tellomer as a guard for a single prisoner...Categorized as:
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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...Categorized as:
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Letters to Half Moon Street by Sarah Wallace
When shy and bookish Gavin Hartford is sent to London, he is prepared to be very bored and very lonely. But after he accidentally forms an acquaintance with dashing man-about-town Charles Kentworthy, his life is turned completely upside-down. Mr. Kentworthy seems determined to educate Gavin on how to enjoy city life. As Gavin opens up to Mr... -
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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
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... -
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A Suitable Captive by R. Cooper
The mysterious figure known as the Wild Dog has risen up to crush and humiliate the Earls who control the North. Fen, son of a powerful Earl, has been sent to form an alliance to benefit his father’s plans against the bold rebel...Categorized as:
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The Barbarian's Vow by Keira Andrews
He claimed an innocent prince—and surrendered his heart.Cador only married a pampered prince from a faraway land to save his people. He never expected he’d grow to respect Jem. He never expected to find comfort with him. He never expected to want him with a fierce passion.He never expected to fall in love.Now Cador must secure his people’s future and win Jem’s heart... -
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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... -
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Wed to the Barbarian by Keira Andrews
Will an innocent prince forced into marriage choose passion?Sheltered in the palace with his books, Jem’s life is peaceful. Even if he’s lonely and yearning for romance, the big, strong men he wants don’t crave small, timid princes.Then he’s forced to marry a mysterious barbarian.Jem must do his duty—even if it means being stuck with Cador, a brute who dismisses him as weak... -
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Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace, S.O. Callahan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRoger 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... -
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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... -
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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... -
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The Reluctant Husband by Eliot Grayson
Disowned, disgraced, and with nowhere to turn, Tom Drake is willing to barter anything — even himself — for a reprieve from starvation and despair. Years spent lying to protect his secrets have left him longing for someone to value him, even if it’s only for his body and the blessing of his patron goddess. Mal Leighton’s cousin and heir is dying... -
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Tempted by Ruin by Mia West
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsan alternate cover edition can be found hereGawain 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... -
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The Lion and the Crow by Eli Easton
In medieval England, duty is everything, personal honor is more valued than life itself, and homosexuality is not tolerated by the church or society. Sir Christian Brandon was raised in a household where he was hated for his unusual beauty and for his parentage... -
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Marked by Fire by Mia West
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEighteen-year-old Arthur burns for two things: a warrior’s ink, and Bedwyr, his older brother’s friend and shield-mate. 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. But when he abandons his training in the heat of battle, his reckless ambition costs Bedwyr his sword hand...Categorized as:
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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 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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The Barbarian's Tribute by Amy Padilla
Every year, a woman from each town is chosen as a tribute to the barbarian clans to keep the peace, never to be seen or heard from again. The rumors about the barbarian clans were horrific. It was a sentence worse than death. I never thought they’d choose me... -
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A Tale of Whispers and Rogues by Jordan Lee
Owen Greene must die.Being Shadowborn, the Essence of a fallen god runs through Owen’s veins. It gives him power, but it comes with a bullseye painted on his back, one the Legion is determined to hit once they learn he exists. Wielding such power comes at the cost of his life, and with the Legion close to finding him, Owen must leave his home to escape their hands... -
![Sent To A Fantasy World and Now All the Men Want Me: Volume 3 by Jaclyn Osborn]()
Sent To A Fantasy World and Now All the Men Want Me: Volume 3 by Jaclyn Osborn
Dream check.Being loved by three amazing check.Life in Bremloc has been incredible for Evan. I mean, if you forget about the whole being "Evan-napped by a mysterious but gorgeous thief with dark magic" thing. Oh, and how that annoying magician Lupin popped up to reveal a massive secret and then vanished again like the jerk he is.But still. Life is great... -
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Fiorenzo by Sebastian Nothwell
Fiore has a plan. Find a wealthy elderly gentleman, delight him until the end of his days, and retire on the resulting inheritance. It’s the best outcome a low-born courtesan in the city of Halcyon can hope for.And it seems a perfect scheme… until a mysterious masked man upends it...Categorized as:
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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... -
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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... -
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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... -
![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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![Checkmate by K.D. Tabith]()
Checkmate by K.D. Tabith
Would you betray your kingdom for your soulmate? Shapeshifter Theodori Hunter Wolfborn must conquer the kingdom of Siacchi to prove his worth. To do so, he kidnaps a man known for his strategic genius – a champion in the much-revered and ancient game of dominance and submission, Cesse. A man who will help Theo secure a clean, bloodless victory.Only, Theo has kidnapped the wrong person...Categorized as:
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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... -
![The Replacement Husband by Eliot Grayson]()
The Replacement Husband by Eliot Grayson
Goddess-blessed Owen Honeyfield is destined to enjoy perfect good fortune, and the arrival of handsome and eligible Tom Drake in his country town appears to be just the latest manifestation. Tom’s proposal is the fulfillment of Owen’s desires, but Owen is left heartbroken and at the mercy of Arthur, Tom’s disapproving elder brother, when his betrothal takes a disastrous turn... -
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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 Shining Knight by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAnother fairy tale, original, about a knight who just wants someone to rescue him... -
![The Infidelity Clause by Lisa Oliver]()
The Infidelity Clause by Lisa Oliver
“What are you talking about? Marry another man?” Caspian, fourth son and yet still a Crown Prince of Gunkermal knew he was a party to a marriage contract. Arranged marriages were common in his family, and he expected the contract would cement various trade or security agreements with another country... -
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The Squire by Shawn Lane
Rated: 3.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDuncan has been Sir William's squire for two years. During that time, he has lusted after and been in love with the beautiful muscular knight. Too bad Sir William prefers fair maidens... Sir William is called home due to the impending death of his father. On the journey, he catches his squire watching other men having sex and realizes Duncan is also ready for some love play... -
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Reforged by Seth Haddon
Since time immemorial the warriors of the Paladin Order have harnessed arcane powers to protect their rulers. For Balen, who has given up his chance at love and fought his way to the top of the Paladin Order, there can be no greater honor than to serve his king. But when assassins annihilate the royal family, Balen suddenly finds himself sworn to serve the very man he abandoned...Categorized as:
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Secret Nights In The Inner Palace [後宮秘夜 〜覇帝と双花の寵妃〜] by 藤森ちひろ
Rated: 2.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDescription:Imperial prince of the Ka country Li Sekka is a beautiful, unassuming youth, but he holds an important secret. He possesses both genders. And as such he serves as a substitute for his late sister, who was to be the next empress. During this time, Ka country is invaded by the large army of the neighbouring Yoh country...
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