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The Consumption of Magic by T.J. Klune
Sam of Wilds faced the Dark wizard Myrin and lived to tell the tale. Granted, the battle left him scarred, but things could be a hell of a lot worse. It’s not until he reunites with Morgan of Shadows and Randall that he realizes just how much worse things could be. Because the scars have meaning and hint at Myrin’s true plans for Sam and the Kingdom of Verania... -
A Wish Upon the Stars by T.J. Klune
Sequel to The Consumption of Magic Nearly a year ago, blinded by grief and betrayal, Sam of Wilds made a desperate decision to follow the Great White into the Dark Woods. Now, he emerges to a world changed. The City of Lockes is a prison. The King has been locked away in the dungeons. The Kingdom of Verania has fallen, and the Dark wizard Myrin sits on the throne... -
Only the Brave by Solmussa
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsRegulus Black is angry. He wants revenge. He wants to watch the world burn for all it's done to him. He also wants to make out with James Potter, but that's a secret he'll take to the grave. Vengeance is more important than... whatever it is that chokes him when he lays eyes on Potter.James Potter is confused, because Regulus Black is, all of a sudden, hot... -
Cursed Cocktails by S.L. Rowland
When life gives you lemons, squeeze them into a stiff drink and stir.After twenty years defending the frozen north against some of the most dangerous threats in the nine kingdoms, Rhoren “Bloodbane” has finally earned his retirement... -
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Eternal Luck (Ghostly Guardians) by Louisa Masters
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLuck brought us together… but can it last forever?I was working a dead-end job and living with too many roommates when I met Carlos. That meeting was our first stroke of luck, changing both our lives and tying us together. I’ll never regret it, but after eight amazing years, I’m starting to think he does... -
Suitor Armor, Vol. 1 by Purpah
Secrets hide behind every corner of the castle walls in the first volume of an exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel that follows the budding romance between a lady-in-waiting and an enchanted suit of armor.While humans and fairies are at war beyond the castle walls, Lucia’s life is dedicated to helping prepare Lady Kirsi for her upcoming wedding to King Reimund... -
Treasure by Athena Steller
A century-old dragon shifter finds his greatest treasure. The human meant to be his forever.Axel has a good life. He’s made a home with a family of gay or bi paranormal brothers. He owns several successful businesses and loves his massive property and big house. He never expected a visit to the family owned BDSM club would result in him meeting his most precious treasure yet... -
Cursed Cocktails by S.L. Rowland
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhen life gives you lemons, squeeze them into a stiff drink and stir.After twenty years defending the frozen north against some of the most dangerous threats in the nine kingdoms, Rhoren “Bloodbane” has finally earned his retirement... -
Cinders & Ashes Book Two by X. Aratare, Edward Fox
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA Gay Retelling of Cinderella.Trapped beyond the Wall, Finn and Rohan discover what they will sacrifice for one another.King Rohan must seek aid from the cruel Fae to heal the mortally-wounded Finn. He and Serxio travel to the nearest settlement. But Rohan discovers they are not the only humans on the Fae side of the Wall. Countless of his people have been enslaved to serve his enemies... -
Rules for Ghosting by Shelly Jay Shore
Rule #1: They can't speak. Rule #2: They can't move. Rule #3: They can't hurt you. Ezra Friedman sees ghosts, which made growing up in a funeral home a bit complicated... -
Cain's Shadow by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHellhounds who love scritches, a hellhound baby who’s as adorable as he is menacing, a special tree with beautiful buds, and Lord Hades in a pale pink shirt. This story has everything to make you smile.Hellhound Cain was beyond frustrated. He couldn’t even visit his pack mate in New York without some curly headed blond following him around... -
Dimitri by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey both come from powerful lines. What will that mean for their future together? Dimitri Vasiliev has led an interesting life. Being the grandson of the created dragon comes with certain perks, but he’s never let who he is dictate his life. He’s always pulled his own weight, no matter what the task... -
Operation Magma by Annabella Stone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTaylor *Trace* Reeves has served in various branches of the military, and in multiple human wars over his life time which spans millennia. Once the faithful hound of Fionn Mac Cumhaill, Trace continues to protect the innocent and fight the wars of man. He will continue to keep his presence a secret from humans, even the ones he calls brothers... -
Cinders & Ashes Book Three by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA gay fantasy series based on Cinderella.Can a human king and a Fae prince’s love overcome ancient hate?Former servant Finn Ashton is now Prince Finrael Ravenspar, beloved son and heir of Fae King Thalanil. Though Finn has finally found his true family, Finn’s heart belongs to human King Rohan De Clare, whom his father has banished from the Fae Empire forever... -
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Cinders & Ashes Book 3: A Gay Retelling of Cinderella by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Gay Fantasy Series Based on Cinderella.Can a human king and a Fae prince’s love overcome ancient hate?Former servant Finn Ashton is now Prince Finrael Ravenspar, beloved son and heir of Fae King Thalanil. Though Finn has finally found his true family, Finn’s heart belongs to human King Rohan De Clare, whom his father has banished from the Fae Empire forever... -
Prince of Poison by Alice Winters
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSilasThe fae prince caught my eye the moment I saw him, and no, it didn’t have anything to do with the fact that he was being abducted. It’s not even that Callisto adores the large mount who wants to maim him. Or that every time he smiles, flowers bloom around him... -
Stitches by Amanda Meuwissen
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCreated by the alchemist Braxton, Levi was “born” fully grown and spends his early days learning about the monster-filled kingdom he calls home.Even though he is just a construct pieced together from cloned parts, Levi longs to fit in with his mythical neighbors, but more than that, he wishes he could say two words to the Shadow King without stuttering... -
Firebug by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsUnlocked Mates Book 7AdamAdam is beyond thrilled at finding his mate. Living in the Hell realm will take some getting used to but at least he has friends close by. His big mate is perfect, Adam loves his minions, but Hell is missing color, laughter, and love, and Adam can’t let that stand... -
Cinders & Ashes, Book 4 by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe clock runs down to midnight…Prince Finrael Ravenspar must defy his father’s will and cross back to the Kingdom of Rirea to save his beloved King Rohan De Clare from the undead. Finally together again, Finrael and Rohan desire only to be with one another and enjoy their newfound love, including attending the royal ball to celebrate the kingdom’s alliance against the Death Mage Marikoth... -
The Voyages of Trueblood Cay by Suanne Laqueur
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPelippé Trueblood is on the voyage of a lifetime and hosting a temperamental, half-man half-horse onboard his ship. He just might end up killing his difficult guest. Or kissing him.Trueblood is descended from giants and poised to be one of the world's great mariners... -
Twisted Tracks by Jackson Marsh
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsPart two of The Clearwater Mysteries, this story continues directly from 'Deviant Desire.' An intercepted telegram, a coded invitation and the threat of exposure. Viscount Clearwater must once again put his life on the line to defend his reputation... -
Watching Him by Jennifer Cody
I like to people watch—and it’s not like I’m unique or creepy or whatever else the people at the office seem to think. A lot of people enjoy the same activity. Just because I can’t keep my eyes off that guy doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with me. I mean, he’s handsome and all, but I don’t have a crush on him. That would be creepy or at least crazy. I watch him because he’s so weird... -
Downtime by Tamara Allen
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsOn assignment in London, FBI Agent Morgan Nash finds himself moments away from a bullet through the heart when the case he's working goes awry. But fate has other plans, he discovers when he wakes in a world far removed from his own... -
天涯客 [Tiān Yá Kè] Faraway Wanderers by Priest
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 27 ratings番外已更~谁是谁的天涯过客?一场始料未及的邂逅,一个没有结局的开始,一座城,一个人。第一篇文章,分两次更新,感谢大家的支持。欢迎关注微博@-浅青衣-"Faraway Wanderers"A tale about the former leader of a special organization that served under royalty, now leaving his past life behind and unintentionally getting involved with the martial world... -
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The Sorcerer's Thief by Lee Colgin
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe ThiefCricket thought he'd stolen the ultimate a rare coin rumored to possess magical powers. But when an alluring sorcerer upends his world in a moonlit alley, Cricket discovers the coin is more powerful than he’d ever imagined.And he’ll risk his life to keep it... -
Get Over It by Lisa Oliver
The Gods Made Me Do It #1 (Spin off series from the Cloverleah Pack. Can be read as a standalone, but readers of the Cloverleah Pack series will recognize some of the secondary characters). Madison Worthington has worked hard to get to where he is. Thrown out of his pack at a young age, he finds his home in the San Antonio pack, eventually talking himself into a job as Damien's PA... -
Heart of the Dragon by Jamie Sullivan
When the dragon Madfall steals a basket from the castle, he expects it to contain gold—not a baby. Seventeen years later, Richard of Benfro expects to meet certain death when he sets out to slay the dragon—but instead he finds himself face to face with a cute boy... -
Redeeming Nick by Annabelle Jacobs
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA witch with a secret, a fae guard with a job to do. NickAs the new manager of paranormal club, Midnight, Nick Parker has his hands full. What he doesn’t have time for is an inconvenient attraction for the mysterious fae with violet eyes and the kind of magic that Nick yearns for... -
Love Heals by Ann-Katrin Byrde
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDo vampires deserve love?I should have died, the night I got stabbed. Instead, I was reborn as a vampire. New name, new identity--new master. My sire treated me like his pet. It was rough, at first, but I learned to adapt, learned to please him. Learned to follow every one of my sire's commands.Now he's gone, killed by a pack of mortals. Mortals who seem to think they've rescued me... -
Werewolf in Leather Armor by Minerva Howe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRian is the lawyer of the werewolf knight brothers, the slick, smooth, one with the alpha side that won't quit. But he has the same need to help people as his brother Symon, so when his youngest brother Quin calls him looking to aid a sweet young fox in trouble, Rian jumps on the chance... -
Scorch: Lunar Wolves Novella by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMagnus’s human family would despise him if they found out how deep he’s fallen into the supernatural world. The witching world had been nothing but cruel to his late mother and now his human family wants nothing to do with it. But with an ailing father and siblings who need his help, Magnus doesn’t have a choice...Categorized as:
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The Reclusive Dryad by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA forest spirit protective of his home. A unicorn determined to befriend him. A slowly strengthening bond. AldenMy magic had never failed me, and when it guided me to Silent Creek Park, I followed my instincts. The forest spirit who called the park home was shy and not very talkative, but my magic told me he was important, maybe the most important person I'd ever meet... -
Dear Bartleby by Sarah Wallace
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDear Bartleby, Tutting-on-Cress is so small as to be idyllic. Hate it already. Sent down from Oxford for playing one prank too many, Sebastian Hartford is well aware he's a disappointment to his family. Ordered to stay with two of his older siblings, Seb learns that what appears to be a punishment might actually be the fresh start he didn't know he needed... -
Dead Over Heels by Arden Steele
It’s been twelve years since the Awakening. Otherlings are out of the paranormal closet. The whole world knows that creatures like vampires, werewolves, and witches exist. So, seeing dead people barely even rates on the freaky scale. Right?Wrong.Fritz Tolliver figures he must have done something terrible in a previous life to be afflicted with such a curse... -
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Healing Choice by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFind your mate and choose your fate. Caleb Beardsley is a simple omega wolf living out a life that’s already passed its expiration date. He knows he doesn’t have much time left so he’s using what little he does have by using his enhanced sense of smell to detect cancer in humans... -
Take Me by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLachlan is a vampire of many layers. He has the body and soul of a warrior, but a kind, loving heart. He is fiercely loyal to his Coven Master and best friend Callum (to whom he’s second in command), and to his people. Lach owns and runs a bakery in the village, working alone to feed the coven a variety of delicious sweeties... -
Bishop to Knight One by Jennifer Cody
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeejay:I have spent every day of the last ten years taking in and caring for my sisters’ sons. The problem is, we’re the sons of Naiads and I’ve never met a Nymph of any kind that cared about her male offspring. The boys don’t inherit the magic required to care for and connect to the waters of the earth, therefore they’re useless to the Naiads... -
Until His Last Goodbye by Kiki Clark, E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Death is your soulmate, finding love has never been so heart-stopping.Having been a powerful medium for as long as he can remember, Elias knows his fair share about the afterlife.Spirits are pushy.Spirits are needy.And they don’t respect personal boundaries.Being a conduit between the living and the dead is exhausting but ignoring his gift isn’t an option... -
Grave Misfortune by Nazri Noor
War-weary mercenary Leoric has traded his sword for a shovel, burying the undead blight that plagues the little town of Barrowdeep. Now he fights for the living instead of against them.Fae trickster Orphium travels from town to town, stealing human trinkets and memories through games of chance. He's desperate to fill the hollow in his heart, but the hunger never goes away... -
Second Chance by Barbara Elsborg
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsRyder’s on the company bonding trip from hell, five days of competitive cycling with competitive colleagues and an even more competitive boss. Faced with yet another vertical climb, he ignores his uninvited, insistent inner cheerleader. No, he cannot keep up, and what’s more, he’s had enough. And the weather appears to agree he should stop, when sun turns in an instant to thick fog... -
Bad, Dad, and Dangerous by Bru Baker, Jenn Moffatt
Bad, Dad and Dangerous Anthology Featuring Bru Baker, Jenn Moffatt, TA Moore, and Rhys Ford.When the kids are away, the monsters will play.School’s out for summer, and these dads are ready to ship their kids off to camp. Not just because their kids are monsters—whose aren’t?—but because they’re ready for some alone time to let their hair down and their fangs out... -
Nysys by Catherine Lievens
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNysys is a member of the paranormal council, but he knows no one actually takes him seriously. When Morin Glass asks for help and protection, Nysys takes the opportunity and asks Dominic to be assigned as the man’s bodyguard. He never expects to find out Morin is his mate, but he has no intention to actually tell him. He knows they’re too different, their worlds miles apart... -
Phoenyx by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a desperate attempt to get his grandmother out from under her mounting medical bills, Edward takes a loan from a fairy. Now Lyle isn’t playing by the rules. The fairy sends a soul-sucking demon after Edward just for fun. When Edward is rescued by a redheaded warrior, he thinks he is dreaming, until the warrior appears in his house, telling Edward he is his new bodyguard... -
Curse of Dawn by Richard Amos
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI used to be a morning person.The zombie apocalypse put a stop to that.For the past two years, a virus aptly named Dawn rises every day at first light to kill any human it touches, turning them into ravenous zombies.There’s no cure, no form of resistance against it, nothing to turn things around.Most of the living humans are gone now... -
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Doubtful Dreaming by Elle Lincoln
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe world falls apart around us. Screams fade into the night. No one is safe. And there is nothing we can do about it. Balor, Casseus, Mac, and Patrick. They have burrowed their way beneath my skin, consumed my heart, and now with Logan demand my soul... -
Unfettered Vampire by S. Rodman
I shouldn't fall in love with my descendantI shouldn't fall in love when I've only just found freedom.I should be in therapy, not making moon eyes at the man who thinks he is my boss.But hearts never listen to logic.I only wanted to be part of my great-great-grandchildren's lives. The piece of work who held me captive kept me in line by threatening them... -
Coming Up for Air by Amanda Meuwissen
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s not easy being someone’s fairy tale.Leigh Hurley is making a name for himself among thieves and criminals, even if it isn’t the life he would’ve chosen. He shouldn’t have screwed over the Moretti brothers, though. It landed him in the river with weights on his feet. But somehow he’s escaped certain death... -
Silver in the Wood & Drowned Country: The Greenhollow Duology by Emily Tesh, Matthew Lloyd Davies
5 hours, 51 minutesSilver in the WoodThere is a wild man who lives in the deep quiet of Greenhollow, and he listens to the wood. Tobias, tethered to the forest, does not dwell on his past life, but he lives a perfectly unremarkable existence with his cottage, his cat, and his dryads. When Greenhollow Hall acquires a handsome, intensely curious new owner in Henry Silver, everything changes... -
The Sidhe by Charlotte Ashe
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsin the nation of Villalu...Since his childhood, Brieden Lethiscir has admired The Sidhe, the beautiful and magical beings native to the Faerie world outside his homeland of Villalu. Though he grew up in a culture accepting of Sidhe enslavement by Villalus elite, Brieden turns against the practice when he becomes a steward to Prince Dronyen, who is viciously abusive of his sidhe slave Sehrys... -
Dragon Treasure by Minerva Howe
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDragon shifter Tyson has been hearing a distant call for months now, a lonely cry that he hopes is his mate. All he has to do is find out where it's coming from. When the mournful voice screams for help, Tyson leaves his home and his brothers in the mountains of Colorado to rescue Myc, another dragon who's in a terrible and dangerous situation...
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