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![魔道祖師 三 [Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 3] by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, 墨香铜臭](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/668c0f17a8ad428ef9f3ee17.jpg)
魔道祖師 三 [Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 3] by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, 墨香铜臭
Rated: 4.81 of 5 stars · 26 ratings蓮花塢被滅後，存活下來的兩個少年，一個慘遭化丹，一個則被丟下夷陵的亂葬崗。可岐山溫氏並沒能繼續猖狂太久，少年之一以江氏家主的身分，聯合金、聶、藍三家展開了射日之征；而另一名少年，則以魔道之姿回歸，加入復仇的行列。 過去已成回憶，對魏無羨與藍忘機而言，眼下更要緊的，是揭開赤鋒尊死因的真相，並讓藍氏家主藍曦臣明白金光瑤私底下的陰毒手段。... -
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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... -
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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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A Suitable Bodyguard by R. Cooper
For nearly twenty years, noble families have torn the country apart battling for the throne. Until now, the Tialttyrin have avoided the chaos, since no other nobles will risk offending the mysterious, powerful fae by attacking their favorites. But as the violence encroaches into the Tialttyrin’s green valley, continued peace might require action...Categorized as:
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Remnants of Filth: Yuwu (Novel) Vol. 2 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
The wildly popular danmei/Boys' Love novel series from China set in the universe of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun !A historical fantasy epic about two war generals who were once close...until dark circumstances ripped them apart.Noble-born Mo Xi is the foremost general of Chonghua, known for his ruthless temper and ascetic air...Categorized as:
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Pet by C.S. Pacat
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The Fallen King's Penitent Soldier by Megan Derr
The youngest son of a despised king, thrust upon a throne he never wanted, Desmond nevertheless tried to be a good monarch to Benta—but the rebels discontent with him and the alliance with the Harken Empire have taken control, and Desmond's private guards are either dead or turned traitor... -
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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... -
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Love Beneath the Guillotine by W.H. Lockwood
‘Desperate men have no morals...’Léon Lyon: beautiful, beloved, broken. As premier executioner of Reims, he’s desired and feared in equal measure, a celebrity of the most dangerous kind, a symbol of justice and good citizenship in the explosive era of the French Revolution. But Léon has a secret. Each head he takes brings him one day closer to escape... -
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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...Categorized as:
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The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter Vol. 1 by Kazuki Irodori, Yatsuki Wakatsu
Once upon a time, in the not too distant past, a holy maiden was summoned. Not just any holy maiden—one hailing from modern Japan. But this story is not her story. This is the tale of the humble accountant, Kondou, who accompanied her and his trials and woes as he accounts in a new world... But no tale is complete without a love interest...Categorized as:
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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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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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Sent To A Fantasy World and Now All the Men Want Me: Volume 5 by Jaclyn Osborn
Ever since being whisked away to a fantasy world, Evan’s had quite the adventure.He’s opened his dream café and finally found a place that feels like home. A place with warmth, laughter, and all the muffins a guy can eat.He’s also fallen in love. Not once. Not twice. But five times.And those men love him back just as intensely...Categorized as:
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![Prince and Pawn by Tavia Lark]()
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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Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 4 by Aya Kanno
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsRichard, 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... -
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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... -
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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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Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWINNER TAKES ALLThe 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... -
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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... -
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Tomas was a jealous little shit. He should’ve known he wouldn’t win going up against the best. Everyone knew I was the most popular in the brothel. There was no point pretending otherwise. In a shameless act of revenge, he had the guards called and had me arrested for offending the man who’d chosen me over him. They, in turn, sold me off to the barbarians... -
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Bound by Blood by Mia West
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’ll do anything for the man he loves.Even the unthinkable.Bedwyr has everything he could want. He’s come back from a devastating injury, and he’s a warrior again, regaining his father’s respect battle by successful battle.Best of he has Arthur. When they aren’t fighting effortlessly side by side, they’re making the most of every secret nook and shadow in the village to celebrate their victories... -
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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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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...Categorized as:
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Deceived by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAUTHOR'S NOTE: This book has been revised. The story Deceived has a new, longer ending. The story The Highwayman is now it's own book, and the following stories have been added to this volume: The Wager, Seconds, Runaways . This book also contains all the free ficbits posted to my website... -
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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... -
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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...Categorized as:
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![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...Categorized as:
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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... -
![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... -
![Marked by Fire by Mia West]()
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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![穿成囚禁男主的反派要如何活命 How to Survive As a Villain by Yi Yi Yi Yi, 伊依以翼]()
穿成囚禁男主的反派要如何活命 How to Survive As a Villain by Yi Yi Yi Yi, 伊依以翼
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 14 ratings萧予安穿书了。穿成了种马小说里囚禁男主，之后被男主给活活剜死的断袖少年君王。凄惨，悲凉。于是萧予安开始为了能活下去而努力。但是！那些路人甲乙丙丁，你们想要搞男主也就算了，能不能不要老把他送我床上来啊？萧予安觉得自己是宠男主没错，可是那是因为他想沐浴主角光辉啊！萧予安：“不要再把男主当我的禁脔了！！！你们不怕死，可是我想活啊！！！”还有男主啊，你在原小说里可是有夜御十女的丰功伟绩的，能不能好好地追你的老婆们啊？为什么你的大小三四五老婆都和别人跑了！你还一脸无所谓的样子！等等，这好像都是萧予安自己的锅？大概是一个前期受宠攻，后期攻宠受的故事。 轻松！搞笑！作者爬墙注意"How to Survive as a Villain"Xiao YuAn trasmigrated into a novel...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 Claim by Amy Padilla
I’ve been alone most of my life. No family, no home. No one would care if I disappeared. I wouldn’t survive another year on my own. In a desperate attempt to survive, I volunteered as tribute to the barbarians after hearing they now accepted males. At least if I died, I would have done something good by sparing someone else. But it wasn’t at all what I was expecting...Categorized as:
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![The Lion and the Crow by Eli Easton]()
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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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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Concubine by MomsDarkSecret
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 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... -
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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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![Hostage by MomsDarkSecret]()
Hostage by MomsDarkSecret
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSoren is sent to the kingdom of Bocchar as a hostage to ensure that his country of Hoshran remains compliant. Determined never to trust any Boccharan, Soren's resolve is shaken when he meets the third prince of Bocchar, Eldin. Will he chose loyalty to country over love?---------You can now buy this on Amazon... -
![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... -
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The Imperial Uncle by Da Feng Gua Guo
Rated: 3.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPrince Huai, uncle to the young emperor, is the chief of all poisons, the evil manipulator, the greatest of malignant tumors… or so people say.But no matter—the imperial uncle has a plan. He will sabotage the conspiracy against the throne and make his loyalty known to all. His plan will wipe his reputation clean and put an end to the rumors... -
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![The Shining Knight by Megan Derr]()
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... -
![A Tale of Whispers and Rogues by Jordan Lee]()
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...Categorized as:
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![Watchtower by Elizabeth A. Lynn]()
Watchtower by Elizabeth A. Lynn
Rated: 3.51 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTornor 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...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]()
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... -
![Reforged by Seth Haddon]()
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... -
![The Beauty and His Beast by Layla Moran]()
The Beauty and His Beast by Layla Moran
Everild, known far and wide as the Beast, is a warrior of unparalleled ferocity, revered by the king and feared by his enemies. His prowess in battle has earned him not only titles but also the king’s favor, and with it, the spoils of war. Everild expects lands, riches, and glory as his reward...Categorized as:
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