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Paladin's Hope by T. Kingfisher
Piper is a lich-doctor, a physician who works among the dead, determining causes of death for the city guard's investigations. It's a peaceful, if solitary profession…until the day when he's called to the river to examine the latest in a series of mysterious bodies, mangled by some unknown force. Galen is a paladin of a dead god, lost to holiness and no longer entirely sane...Categorized as:
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![Best Knight Ever by Cassandra Gannon]()
Best Knight Ever by Cassandra Gannon
What if a warrior falls in love with his fiercest enemy? For years, Trystan and Galahad fought on opposite sides of the brutal Looking Glass Campaigns. Trystan is a gryphon, part of a winged race who battled Camelot’s invasion of his homeland. Galahad was a knight of Camelot, who helped his king wage a relentless war, before he saw the dishonor in it and gave up combat forever...Categorized as:
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![Go Luck Yourself by Sara Raasch]()
Go Luck Yourself by Sara Raasch
Featuring exquisite emerald sprayed edges! I. t’s enemies to lovers in this sexy and delightful holiday mash up that pairs the spare prince of Christmas with the crown prince of St. Patrick’s Day! Someone has been stealing Christmas’s joy, and there’s only one clue to the culprit—a single shamrock...Categorized as:
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![Sent To A Fantasy World and Now All the Men Want Me: Volume 5 by Jaclyn Osborn]()
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... -
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![Yield Under Great Persuasion by Alexandra Rowland]()
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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![Prince in Disguise by Tavia Lark]()
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... -
![Sent to a Fantasy World and Now All the Men Want Me: Volume 4 by Jaclyn Osborn]()
Sent to a Fantasy World and Now All the Men Want Me: Volume 4 by Jaclyn Osborn
Life's hard for a muffin lord. Between running a super successful business and falling deeper in love with his men, all the while fretting over a possible war between two kingdoms, Evan has a lot on his plate. With the coming of spring, a festival is held in the kingdom, and Evan is asked to join the celebration. A nice distraction from everything else going on...Categorized as:
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![The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter Vol. 1 by Kazuki Irodori, Yatsuki Wakatsu]()
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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![Shadow Throne King by Kai Butler]()
Shadow Throne King by Kai Butler
As the Imperium crumbles beneath our feet, will I be able to keep hold of Tallu? The imperial generals who so loyally served Tallu's monstrous father have declared war on us and fled the capital. The enemy nation of Krustau claims to have Empress Koque and Prince Hallu, the second son of Emperor Millu. If that is true, Krustau would have claim to the Imperium's throne... -
![Swordcrossed by Freya Marske]()
Swordcrossed by Freya Marske
High heat. Low stakes. Sharp steel. The cozy, low stakes of Legends & Lattes meets the scorching bodyguard fantasy of Jennifer L. Armentrout's From Blood and Ash in this enemies-to-lovers romance where, yes, the swords do cross. A LitHub most anticipated book of 2024... -
![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... -
![Gary the Once and Former King by Isabel Murray]()
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... -
![Prince and Assassin by Tavia Lark]()
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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![The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (Light Novel), Vol. 1: Holy Maiden Summoning Improvement Plan (The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (Light Novel) #1) by Yatsuki Wakatsu]()
The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (Light Novel), Vol. 1: Holy Maiden Summoning Improvement Plan (The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (Light Novel) #1) by Yatsuki Wakatsu
Seiichirou Kondou is a 29-year-old accountant and major workaholic. When he's accidentally transported to another world, not only does he demand a job, he starts whipping the lackadaisical Royal Accounting Department into shape! But when he gets in over his head and nearly dies from overwork, the handsome Commander Aresh steps in to save him, and the two develop a unique, physical relationship. .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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![Alpha Dragon's Eagle by Hawke Oakley]()
Alpha Dragon's Eagle by Hawke Oakley
Will buried secrets ruin season two of the Dragonfate Games —or will the truth set fated mates free? After a whirlwind of controversy ten years ago, Matteo was done in the spotlight—or so he thought. He dropped his stage name, iconic costume, and celebrity status to live out a humble life as a golden eagle omega. But a second chance at the Dragonfate Games makes him yearn for his fated mate. .Categorized as:
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![Red Heir by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey]()
Red Heir by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey
Imprisoned pickpocket Loth isn't sure why a bunch of idiots just broke into his cell claiming they’re here to rescue the lost prince of Aguillon, and he doesn’t really care. They’re looking for a redheaded prince, and he’s more than happy to play along if it means freedom. Then his cranky cellmate Grub complicates things by claiming to be the prince as well...Categorized as:
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![Seducing the Sorcerer by Lee Welch]()
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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![Hansel and Gerhardt by W.H. Lockwood]()
Hansel and Gerhardt by W.H. Lockwood
Oh look! A house made entirely of sweets! Things finally seem to be looking up for Hansel and Gerhardt…. Dropped into a lonely cottage deep in the woods as a boy, Gerhardt would give anything to escape. He hates his life, he hates his abusive step father... -
![The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter, Vol. 3: Magic Research Exchange Plan (The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (Light Novel) #3) by Yatsuki Wakatsu]()
The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter, Vol. 3: Magic Research Exchange Plan (The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (Light Novel) #3) by Yatsuki Wakatsu
Seiichirou, a typical corporate slave, was mistakenly summoned to another world alongside a Holy Maiden. He met the handsome young knight, Aresh, and they began a physical relationship by necessity. However, over time they've become more like true lovers. Unable to face Aresh's deepening feelings, Seiichirou throws himself into his work...Categorized as:
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![The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, (Light Novel) Vol. 1 by Yatsuki Wakatsu]()
The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, (Light Novel) Vol. 1 by Yatsuki Wakatsu
Seiichirou Kondou is a 29-year-old accountant and major workaholic. When he's accidentally transported to another world, not only does he demand a job, he starts whipping the lackadaisical Royal Accounting Department into shape! But when he gets in over his head and nearly dies from overwork, the handsome Commander Aresh steps in to save him, and the two develop a unique, physical relationship. .Categorized as:
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![Dragon Falls by Davis Lavender]()
Dragon Falls by Davis Lavender
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn ordinary guy crashes into a cozy fantasy. Chaos ensues. How did I end up married to a dragon tamer? I guess you could say I fell into it — down a bottomless ravine and into a strange world of fierce dragon-riding warriors. They think I’m their leader’s missing son, and if they find out I’m Feliks, a nobody from modern Kraków, I’m in trouble... -
![The Royal Rogue by Sarah Honey]()
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... -
![While You Were Sleepwalking by J.D. Light]()
While You Were Sleepwalking by J.D. Light
A Friends to Lovers Mpreg. I did what when I was sleepwalking? Archer is not your typical omega. In fact, aside from his need to protect his best friend, he's not really sure he has a nurturing bone in his body. Funny how his best friend happens to be an enormous alpha… who he's absolutely crazy about... -
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![Fate’s Perfect Timing by Toby Wise]()
Fate’s Perfect Timing by Toby Wise
I’m just your average non-binary unicorn, making a living as a beauty guru on YouTube, dreaming about finding my mate. I dream about the perfect meet cute and to my absolute delight, meeting Sam is just that. He’s everything I ever pictured in a mate; strong, broad, and bearded. But will our inexperience push each other away? ~ Isaiah... -
![The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, Vol. 2 (light novel): Church Management Support Plan by Yatsuki Wakatsu]()
The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, Vol. 2 (light novel): Church Management Support Plan by Yatsuki Wakatsu
After getting accidentally summoned to another world, former office worker Seiichiro ends up becoming extremely close with the handsome knight commander Aresh—although what exactly that means remains ambiguous, even after they begin living together. Just as that’s happening, Seiichiro meets a priest who reminds him a bit of Aresh... -
![Love Beneath the Guillotine by W.H. Lockwood]()
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...Categorized as:
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![Claimed By The Orc Assassin by Jacey Davis, Jacey Davis]()
Claimed By The Orc Assassin by Jacey Davis, Jacey Davis
When I said I wished my life was less boring, having an orc mate was not what I expected. The town of Destiny always felt small and suffocating, but now it was just…strange. First, there were the disappearances, and then, the most adorable man I’d ever seen showed up at my job, and then kept showing up...Categorized as:
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![We Could Be Heroes by Philip Ellis]()
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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![I'm Knot an Omega by November Sweets]()
I'm Knot an Omega by November Sweets
I’m not an Omega. At least that’s what my documents say. and I’m happy for it to stay that way. So what if my designation changed in college? I’m not hurting anyone just trying to live my life. I even managed to finish my college degree and I’m about to start my first job in the world. Kane Entertainment is huge and it will give me a chance to get my foot in the door... -
![Gemini Kisses for the Omega by Lacey Daize]()
Gemini Kisses for the Omega by Lacey Daize
Kyle is ready for the next stage in life, but his best friend wants one last night of fun before he leaves. Kyle's just graduated with a degree in teaching, and is starting off by spending his summer cutting his teeth at a youth camp outside Mountain Springs. But his best friend, Tyler, wants one more night of fun before he leaves. So they head down to the local dance slash sex club... -
![The Pirate of Fathoms Deep by Megan Derr]()
The Pirate of Fathoms Deep by Megan Derr
This is an ACE for ISBN13:9781620047934 The Pirate of Fathoms Deep. High Commander Lesto Arseni is the most feared man in the Harken Empire. None but the High King dares risk his wrath—and a pirate who once punched him in the middle of the imperial pavilion. A pirate who later snuck away with Lesto to an empty room, touched him in ways far more memorable...Categorized as:
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![Til Death Do Us Bard by Rose Black]()
Til Death Do Us Bard by Rose Black
Rated: 3.58 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMarriage isn't always sunshine and unicorns. .. sometimes it's monsters and necromancy. In a world of magic and adventure, Logan "the Bear" Theaker had hung up his axe and settled down with his sunshiny bard husband, Pie. But when Pie disappears, Logan is forced back into the world he thought he left behind. The kingdom is in turmoil, and Logan must come out of retirement to save it... -
![Til Death Do Us Bard by Rose Black]()
Til Death Do Us Bard by Rose Black
Marriage isn't always sunshine and unicorns. .. sometimes it's monsters and necromancy. It's been almost a year since Logan 'The Bear' Theaker hung up his axe and settled down with his sunshiny bard husband, Pie. But when Pie disappears, Logan is forced back into a world he thought he'd left behind... -
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