Books like 'Reborn'
Readers who enjoyed Reborn by Seth Haddon also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
gay romance fantasy magic insta-love high fantasy arranged marriage suspense commander queer political-intrigue
-
Zone of Action by A.J. Sherwood
Ren’s homecoming wishlist includes:•Arman not bashing everyone’s heads together (at least not without him)•Getting the fortress built before the Mongs attack (not at the rate they’re going with all the thefts happening)•Going home without incident (also, again, not likely)What it did not include was:•Social reform•A child•A raiding party•Arman actually using his wordsLife once again proved... -
Apprentice's Luck by K.L. Noone
Apprentice magician Talisman Morning has always been lucky. It’s a problem.Talis knows his luck is a magical talent -- but he can’t control it. And good luck for him can mean bad luck for other people, and a lot of trouble. He’s beginning to wonder whether he belongs with the magicians at all, or whether he should give up and run away ... until he meets a royal guard who asks for his help...Categorized as:
mystery insta-love magic queer political-intrigue sweet-hero height-difference anal sex -
Golden Stage [黄金台] by 苍梧宾白 (Cang Wu Bin Bai)
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 21 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... -
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... -
-
Liu Yao: The Revitalization of Fuyao Sect (六爻) by Priest
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDuplicate, invalid entry. To be deleted... -
Golden Terrace Volume 1 by Cang Wu Bin Bai, E. Danglars
It is year twenty-five of the Yuantai Era of the Great Zhou Empire. The renowned Marquis of Jingning, commander of the Beiyan Cavalry, Fu Shen is injured on the battlefield at the northern border. Returning with a broken leg to the capital, Fu Shen learns that the emperor has conferred a marriage for him—with another man...Categorized as:
military mystery arranged marriage queer political-intrigue historical ancient times fantasy -
Don't STAHP Believing by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe third to last thing Saint Montoya ever expected is for his brother Anthony to leave STAHP, the vigilante group he'd been leading for nearly two decades. The second to last thing he expected is for Anthony to ask him to step into his role as leader. And the absolutely last thing he expected was to find his fated mate.And yet they all happened on the same day... -
Seeker's Portrait by Hannah Walker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPrince 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... -
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... -
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... -
The Devil to Pay by Katie Daysh
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIn a world of gunpowder, smoke and blood, two men’s love will rise above the chaos. In 1802, The Treaty of Amiens brings the French Revolutionary Wars to an end. After the drama of the past few years, Lieutenant Arthur Courtney returns home to England where he hopes to spend a blissful summer with his close friend, Hiram Nightingale. But within weeks, HMS Loyal goes missing en route to Malta... -
His Winter Fox by Fel Fern, Kara Kitt
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNick wanted to spend the miserable holidays alone, but fate had other plans.Nick Scott hates the holidays, especially since they remind him of his ex-boyfriend and his ex-best friend tangled in his bedsheets. All Nick wants is solitude, but when his lead alpha drags him to the pack Christmas planning meeting, he has no choice. When Nick meets Matt, his plans are dashed to pieces... -
The Royal Rogue by Sarah Honey
Thomas Malone is the new Captain of the Guard at Lilleforth Castle. He loves his job, but it leaves him no time for himself. It's been way too long since he's had anyone share his bed, let alone his life. To say he's frustrated is an understatement.To make matters worse, the King’s disreputable cousin Evan Devere, the Duke of Ravenport, is back from his travels... -
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... -
-
Love for the Reaper by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDevlin “Dev” Espinosa lives in the shadows of the criminal underworld. As a Ferryman, his job is to safely transport “the dead” to their new lives, no questions asked. With no one to answer to, lots of cash, and access to The Anonymous–an exclusive club for the elite–Dev is loving life.Until Remy Corbin gets into his car.Remy is just a regular guy working a regular bartending job... -
Prince and Betrothed by Tavia Lark
Being claimed shouldn’t feel so lonely.Sei’s power isn’t truly his. As a grail, his role is to serve a mage by augmenting their magic. He’s equally nervous and excited about his arranged betrothal. After a life without intimacy, Sei will finally fulfill his true purpose as a treasured, valuable grail.There’s only one problem: Sei’s new betrothed is the legendary Marek Dire...Categorized as:
magic high fantasy arranged marriage height-difference military queer political-intrigue sweet-hero -
Fire from Heaven by Mary Renault
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAlexander the Great died at the age of thirty-three, leaving behind an empire that stretched from Greece and Egypt to India and a new cosmopolitan model for western civilisation. In Alexander's childhood, his defiant character was molded into the makings of a king... -
Spoils of War by Kellie Dennis Book Cover by Design, Hannah Walker
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 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... -
The Scouts by Kasia Bacon
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLochan and Ervyn—an assassin and a sharpshooter—remain in service to the queen as part of an elite reconnaissance unit. The Scouts are ghostlike. Elusive. Deadly.They strike at enemies of the Crown without mercy. They get the job done, leaving no loose ends or witnesses. When Magic Supremacists threaten the safety of Elven Country, they do their duty—whatever it takes... -
The Substitute Bride by Samantha Cayto
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBeing a bride is a state of mind, not of body.Lord Carwyn has come to the royal palace of Moorcondia to support his beloved cousin, Nora. The princess has been promised in marriage in order to bind a treaty between her country and the archipelago nation called The Southern Chain. His efforts to help her turn into a daring plan when he catches his first sight of Nora’s intended... -
Alexandria Rising: Book 1 of The Alexandria Rising Chronicles by Mark Wallace Maguire
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor fans of The Bourne Identity and The Da Vinci Code, comes a new edge of your seat adventure. Rand O'Neal, an ambition-less newspaper reporter, is given a single task upon the death of his grandfather: Destroy a mysterious map... -
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... -
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:
high fantasy fated-mates queer height-difference fantasy m-m forced proximity from hate to love -
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... -
-
Blyd and Pearce by Kim Fielding
Born into poverty and orphaned young, Daveth Blyd had one chance for success when his fighting prowess earned him a place in the Tangye city guard—a place he lost to false accusations of theft. Now he scrapes out a living searching for wayward spouses and missing children. When a nobleman offers him a small fortune to find an entertainer who’s stolen a ring, Daveth takes the case... -
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:
queer high fantasy magic political-intrigue contemporary length-medium historical m-m -
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... -
Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 4 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
FATES ALIGNED, BODIES INTERTWINEDThe Venerable of Empty Words, a monster that feeds off the fears of the fortunate, is hunting Xie Lian’s friend, the Wind Master Shi Qingxuan. Knowing that his abysmal luck inoculates him from the creature’s power, Xie Lian doesn’t hesitate to throw himself into harm’s way—to Hua Cheng’s horror and panic... -
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 4 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsHistory 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... -
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Vol. 3 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe manhua adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel series continues as Wei Wuxian’s cover is blown!Wei Wuxian’s studies come to an abrupt end when he picks a fight with a young master of the Jin Clan. A lifetime later, he wakes from his dream of days gone by to find he’s still unraveling the mystery of the ghost arm...
Fantastic book recommendations by romance book lovers for romance book lovers.
Find out more about romance.io.
Find out more about romance.io.
Get recommendations by genres & tropes
Use the romance book finder to mix and match over 100 content keywords to find the books that match your preferences

Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.