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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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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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Pet by C.S. Pacat
Pet follows the rise of Ancel at the poisonous court of Vere. Set during the events of Captive Prince. -
![Married Thrice to Salted Fish 三嫁咸鱼 by 比卡比]()
Married Thrice to Salted Fish 三嫁咸鱼 by 比卡比
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAt 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. ”...Categorized as:
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![Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland]()
Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland
The King of Yusan may be the greatest liar of them all. His sister’s ring is in his sights, and he will do anything to get what he wants. Even manipulating the five blades to steal it. .. Bonded by a common enemy, then divided by deceit, the blades must rely on their skills to pull off King Joon’s pursuit or risk his legendary wrath...Categorized as:
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![Love Shuttle, Vol. 2 (Love Shuttle) by 임애주]()
Love Shuttle, Vol. 2 (Love Shuttle) by 임애주
There’s a late bloomer, and then there’s a *late bloomer. * Doyun may be half Omega, but he certainly doesn’t look it: he’s tall, chiseled. .. But the worst of it all is that he’s a full-grown adult male who has yet to go into heat. He doesn’t see the problem, and everyone assumes he’s an Alpha, anyway... -
![Shoestring Theory by Mariana Costa]()
Shoestring Theory by Mariana Costa
A queer, madcap, friends-to-lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers time travel romance with the future of the world at stake, this charming fantasy tale is sure to satisfy fans of Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree. The kingdom of Farsala is broken and black clouds hang heavy over the arid lands... -
![Golden Stage by 苍梧宾白 [Cang Wu Bin Bai], 苍梧宾白]()
Golden Stage by 苍梧宾白 [Cang Wu Bin Bai], 苍梧宾白
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe notorious imperial court lackey and the meritorious military general were well-known for their mutual dislike, a pair of arch-enemies set in stone. Who could have foreseen the unexpected change in the winds of heaven: the general injured on the battlefield, both legs disabled, and even forced by the emperor to marry his nemesis...Categorized as:
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![A Spark of Death and Fury by Nicole Bailey]()
A Spark of Death and Fury by Nicole Bailey
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe world is on fire. But one thing burns hotter. Revenge. The high gods have fallen. The spark is gone. And chaos is the new king. Amidst a scrabble to survive, gods step up to steal Zeus’ place. The treachery they cause pushes characters' moral boundaries and forces them into one last fight for survival. A blaze of wrath may save them all or finally lead to their ruin... -
![Liu Yao: The Revitalization of Fuyao Sect (六爻) by Priest]()
Liu Yao: The Revitalization of Fuyao Sect (六爻) by Priest
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDuplicate, invalid entry. To be deleted. -
![Shadowfall by Iris Foxglove]()
Shadowfall by Iris Foxglove
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... -
![Three Shattered Souls by Mai Corland]()
Three Shattered Souls by Mai Corland
Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U. S. and Canada, a must-have for any book lover. Don’t miss the shocking conclusion to the New York Times bestselling series! Some betrayals cut deeper than blades. The Blades were never supposed to survive this long... -
![By the River by Lynn Flewelling]()
By the River by Lynn Flewelling
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSeregil has been exile by his family, failed as an apprentice to Nysander and has now almost been caught picking a man's pocket. Narrowly escaping by jumping into a river, he wonders what to do with his life. -
![Seeker's Portrait by Hannah Walker]()
Seeker's Portrait by Hannah Walker
Prince Elijan has spent his life protected by castle walls, prevented from fully experiencing the world outside. He longs to see the empire he will one day rule, but his only view is from the safety of the windows in his suite. He yearns to find out what life has to offer... -
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![ZE, Volume 4 by Yuki Shimizu]()
ZE, Volume 4 by Yuki Shimizu
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTears, kisses, an old paper doll—these are all the Himi left. Calling out Himi’s name so much it seemed his throat would tear open, Genma was able to bring Himi back to life. But the difference between the obstinately blushing Himi that Genma remembers, and the one before his eyes who obediently acquiesces, is irritating... -
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The Shadow Mark by Mason Thomas
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA Lords of Davenia Novel. Auraq Greystone, once a military officer with a promising future, exists on the fringe of society. Accused of murder, Auraq is on the run from the ax—until two fugitives crash into his solitary life. One is a young man named Kane... -
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Deliciously Enchanted by Jessamyn Kingley
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHenry Gennevios is an enchanter with little magic, but his lack of sorcery doesn’t bother him. Growing up in the chaos of his parents’ matebond, Henry escaped into his passion for food. Now, Henry is a famous chef with dozens of restaurants, best-selling cookbooks, and a successful line of kitchen products with his name slapped on them... -
![黄金台 [Huángjīn Tái] by Cang Wu Bin Bai, 苍梧宾白]()
黄金台 [Huángjīn Tái] by Cang Wu Bin Bai, 苍梧宾白
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe notorious imperial court lackey and the meritorious military general were well-known for their mutual dislike, a pair of arch-enemies set in stone. Who could have foreseen the unexpected change in the winds of heaven: the general injured on the battlefield, both legs disabled, and even forced by the emperor to marry his nemesis...Categorized as:
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Leviathan! by RoughDraftHero
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLeviathan has always been apathetic about this whole supervillian business. However, to impress his older brother, he chooses to make the new superhero in town his arch nemesis. Too bad this hero has a penchant for saving Leviathan! Status: WIPWords: 75,054http://archiveofourown. org/works/4229. .. -
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The Witchstone Amulet by Mason Thomas
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsProtect it at all costs. That’s what rugby player Hunter Best’s mother told him before she died. But when Hunter surprises an intruder in his Chicago apartment, he discovers her amulet stolen. Hunter pursues the thief—all the way through a strange vortex. He wakes in a bizarre and violent world, a benighted realm on the threshold of civil war... -
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Found by Ness Hanon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe won't give in. As a servant in the coastal stronghold of Krevlin, there's nothing special about Llyr. Or so he thought. Then elves invade his coastal home, taking all the inhabitants of Krevlin as prisoners. The elves are looking for something, and they think Llyr is the key. Worse still, the elf lord leading the invasion doesn’t just want Llyr’s secrets. He wants Llyr...Categorized as:
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![The Titan's Bride Vol. 5 by ITKZ]()
The Titan's Bride Vol. 5 by ITKZ
LOVE PERSEVERES! Somehow, Kouichi has been pulled into Tildant’s succession crisis and is targeted by Tildant nobles, accused of being an unworthy partner to a king. Wanting to protect his beloved Caius and prove himself to the court, Kouichi accepts a challenge to prove his worth once and for all! -
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Deceived by Megan Derr
AUTHOR'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... -
![A Warrior's Heart by Jaclyn Osborn]()
A Warrior's Heart by Jaclyn Osborn
Malik. I’ve watched over Troy his whole life. But I no longer see him as the boy he used to be. He’s strong, brave… beautiful. Being a warrior is all I’ve known for so long. Yet with him, I find myself wanting more. He makes me feel alive again. When King Triton sends me on a mission to find a powerful legendary weapon, I know it will be dangerous... -
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![Choose Me by Delmire Hart]()
Choose Me by Delmire Hart
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsToru wields the element of ice, a gift from his patron goddess, Yharis. He joined the army illegally to help in the war efforts and would give his life to save the town of Niska from the invading forces. At least, that was his plan. He might have saved the town but instead of dying, he finds himself behind enemy lines and being given as a gift to a powerful man... -
![The Necromancer's Prisoner by Elric Shaw]()
The Necromancer's Prisoner by Elric Shaw
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen Light meets Dark, the resulting conflagration may burn bright…or fizzle to ash. Alistair became a paladin to honor his father’s legacy. While he’s never been particularly devout, he’s determined to live up to the responsibility of his station...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: 4.03 of 5 stars · 15 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 Training Of Erasmus (Captive Prince Short Stories) by C.S. Pacat]()
The Training Of Erasmus (Captive Prince Short Stories) by C.S. Pacat
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. -
![Yours, Forever After by Beth Bolden]()
Yours, Forever After by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFifteen years ago, Prince Graham of Ardglass barely escaped from the ancestral castle with his young life. Rescued by a magical creature and spirited off to a faraway valley, he grew into a strong, capable man—never shirking his duties on the farm, but forever bitter over his father’s betrayal... -
![Heir to Frost and Storm by Ben Alderson]()
Heir to Frost and Storm by Ben Alderson
“I needed this. I needed him. My mind was a storm and I wanted him to take it all away. ”At the prestigious and competitive Saylam Academy, Max trains to master his magic, surrounded by enemies who will stop at nothing to see him fail. As he fights to survive, Max’s romance with proud, passionate healer Simion grows ever more intense... -
![The Fairest by Sam Burns]()
The Fairest by Sam Burns
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA snow white prince lost in a storm, and the huntsman who will have his heart. Gareth is the huntsman of Castle Gwynedd. It’s not a fancy life, but he gets to live in his cozy cabin with his wolfhound, Leni, and do work he’s good at. If he spends more time than appropriate reminiscing about his youth with Prince Carwyn, no one needs to know about it...Categorized as:
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![The Heart of the Kingdom by Sasha L. Miller]()
The Heart of the Kingdom by Sasha L. Miller
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll Cenric wanted was a necklace to gift to his lady love, in the hopes it might persuade her to actually become his lady love... -
![Alliance by Marriage by Jaberona B.L.]()
Alliance by Marriage by Jaberona B.L.
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKing Harpax’s decision to marry the son of his defeated enemy was only meant to punish and humiliate a disobedient neighboring kingdom. Yet as he and the reluctant new addition to his harem begin getting to know each other, things start changing between them. But being a cruel king comes with its downsides...Categorized as:
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We Could Be Heroes by Philip Ellis
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNot all heroes wear capes. Some wear high heels and a wig. Patrick's acting career is on the rise, and the superhero movie he's currently filming is the key to putting him on the map… if the endless reshoots ever stop. Will is a secondhand bookseller and part-time drag queen extraordinaire who’s just trying to live his best life—and maybe find love along the way...Categorized as:
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![The Rebel King by L. Eveland]()
The Rebel King by L. Eveland
Winning his heart could cost me everything. War is a way of life for the elves, but there is no war so bitter as a war fought between father and son. If I’m to have any chance of victory against my father, I need as many allies as I can find. None proves as frustrating—or alluring—as Prince Elindir. My human prince has a fire in him that threatens to burn me to ash every time we’re near... -
![Alone In My King's Harem by Lily Hoshino]()
Alone In My King's Harem by Lily Hoshino
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the title story, a concubine falls head over heels for his king. But what happens when the king's ambitions blind him to that love? In another story, troubled circus acrobat Hibana finds comfort in the arms of another circus performer. But there's more twists to the story than Hibana's flips through the air... -
![Blood for Magic by Aundrea Singer]()
Blood for Magic by Aundrea Singer
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTwenty-year-old Tarquin is smart, tactless, and braver than he knows. He’s also been Mage of the Realm of Kelor for two years, taking the title from his mother after she died protecting Kelor from a terrible threat. While on a quest to heal his dying brother, Tarquin is attacked by a horrific, flesh-eating monster... -
![Twenty-One Arrow Salute by Kasia Bacon]()
Twenty-One Arrow Salute by Kasia Bacon
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAn archer’s heart is a hard target to hit…. Verhan Tŭrryés of Black Mountain is a handful. Freshly enlisted in the Highland Regiment, he does all he can to steer clear of responsibility and commitment. Just not his cup of mead, that. Loose of tongue and even looser of morals, he rarely misses an opportunity to get into trouble—and into the other archers’ knickers, too... -
![Blood and Marriage by Megan Derr]()
Blood and Marriage by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMorrin has waited a long time to claim his throne, and even longer to have a real family. It may not be a conventional family, consisting of his closest friends, his brother Istari, and Istari's spouse and children, but it's one he loves and is proud of. No odious brothers, no abusive father, no cowardly mother... -
![Be My Love, My Lord by Adumi Nagano]()
Be My Love, My Lord by Adumi Nagano
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThis is a world where humans keep beasts and beasts obey humans. Born as the second son of a well-known family, the lonely Reiji has always had his beastman servant, Tsubaki, as an irreplaceable presence since he was a child. But one day his feelings turn to love, and Reiji playfully kisses Tsubaki, which invites his bestial lust... -
![Fractured Souls by Alana Ankh]()
Fractured Souls by Alana Ankh
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSequel to Beyond the Rift. Elemental Lovers: Book Two. Centuries ago, a group of Aranken mages left their homeland and became the ancestors of the Nikari. Now a Nikari prince will return, seeking truth and finding far more than he expected... -
![The Servant Prince by Hurri Cosmo, Misty Kayn]()
The Servant Prince by Hurri Cosmo, Misty Kayn
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsPrince Joron of Blade Rain was kissed by a man he had no idea was King Aric of Claymoor Doom. Of course King Aric had no idea the one he kissed was even a man since Joron was dressed as a woman. Disguised to escape the newly crowned king of Blade Rain who just happens to be Joron's brother, Joron is swept off his feet by Aric when he is rescued by him from an assault... -
![Prince of Blades by Kay Thatcher]()
Prince of Blades by Kay Thatcher
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA human slave. A Fae Prince. A single night twists them into a deadly fate. Hidden deep within nature, ruled by the magical and monstrous Fae, is a world of cruelty and nightmares. Eric Becker, abducted into this world and powerless, is a slave... -
![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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![Fellfire Summer by Blayre Delecour]()
Fellfire Summer by Blayre Delecour
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen Commadont Alaric Monteval is asked to emigrate from his homeland of Vasque to neighboring Orexa on a long-term diplomatic mission, he thinks the move tantamount to retirement from his soldiering days and resigns himself to a quiet—and assuredly boring—life among the clouds atop the airborne country’s luxurious Holds... -
![The Raven Door by Amy Crook]()
The Raven Door by Amy Crook
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsGraysen Westerby saved up for a love potion to take himself, because he wants to feel what it's like to love. Aedan Atherstone is an earth witch who finds himself interested in his new client for more than just the unusual magic he's requesting. -
![Cake with the King by Megan Derr]()
Cake with the King by Megan Derr
A lonely king, an infatuated bodyguard, a slice of fancy cake. Note: This was a cute, short bit written on tumblr for fun, and published here for the convenience of readers. -
![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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![A Betrayal of Storms by Ben Alderson]()
A Betrayal of Storms by Ben Alderson
Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash, this new, fantasy romance about a half-fey boy and his personal guard preventing a war between the realms. Wychwood, the realm of the fey prepare for war against the humans who hate, hunt and kill them for coin...
![将进酒 [Qiāng Jìn Jiǔ] by Tang Jiuqing, 唐酒卿](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/663c788a9ad3052f634cd1e0.jpg)
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