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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... -
默读 [Mo Du] The Light in the Night by Priest
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsChildhood, upbringing, family background, social relations, traumatic experiences…We keep reviewing and seeking out the motives of criminals, exploring the subtlest emotions driving them... -
Silent Reading [默读] by Priest
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsChildhood, upbringing, family background, social relations, traumatic experiences…We keep reviewing and seeking out the motives of criminals, exploring the subtlest emotions driving them... -
Prince & Knight by Daniel Haack
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn this modern fairy tale, a noble prince and a brave knight come together to defeat a terrible monster and in the process find true love in a most unexpected place.“Thank you,” he told his parents.“I appreciate that you tried,but I’m looking for something specialin a partner by my side... -
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Enchanting Exposition by Alice Winters
Maybe it wasn’t my best idea to draw dark magic into myself to save a friend… but it’s definitely not my worst (don’t ask Havoc what that was). The first thing on our list of “Save Miles from the Dark Magic That Might Be Making Him Do Ridiculous Things” is to destroy the ominous book that’s snagging my attention... -
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... -
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! 10 by Yuu Toyota
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHappily engaged, cohabiting, and planning their future, Adachi and Kurosawa are ready to tie the knot! However, the lead-up to their big day is full of anxiety and unknowns. Doors close on them one after another, whether it’s wedding venues turning them down or apartments that don’t accept gay couples. And then there’s the daunting task of coming out to their coworkers.. -
Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu (Novel) Vol. 1 by Tang Jiuqing, 唐酒卿
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe fan-favorite danmei/Boys’ Love novel series originally released in Chinese!In this historical tale of war and political intrigue, an intense relationship burns between the son of an infamous traitor and the vengeful nobleman who despises him...at first... -
将进酒 [Qiang Jin Jiu] by Tang Jiuqing, 唐酒卿
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... -
Megumi & Tsugumi, Vol. 1 by Mitsuru Si
A tough-guy omega who believes he can control his heats through sheer willpower meets his match when he faces off with an alpha unlike any he’s ever encountered before!Tsugumi is an omega whose sole goal in life is to beat up any alpha who crosses his path...Categorized as:
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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... -
Love Shuttle, Vol. 2 (Love Shuttle) by 임애주
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThere’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... -
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... -
黄金台 [Huángjīn Tái] by Cang Wu Bin Bai, 苍梧宾白
Rated: 4.21 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... -
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Megumi & Tsugumi, Vol. 4 by Mitsuru Si
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA tough-guy omega who believes he can control his heats through sheer willpower meets his match when he faces off with an alpha unlike any he’s ever encountered before!Tsugumi is an omega whose sole goal in life is to beat up any alpha who crosses his path... -
Drop Dead Gorgeous by Maya Mistful
Fanfiction - Harry Potter/Draco MalfoyDraco Malfoy is Harry's Auror partner and one of the few people immune to Harry's super Veela charms.Drop Dead Gorgeous is a popular Harry/Draco slash novel by Maya that was posted in installments on her LiveJournal over the course of two years... -
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... -
A Spark of Death and Fury by Nicole Bailey
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 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... -
Main Gauche and Other Tales by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTales of brothers, swords, and the men they most desire...Main Gauche — Though he was born to nobility, the loss of first his father, and then his mother, has left Dagger a peasant. His stepfather is cruel and greedy, and refuses to claim Dagger as his own... -
Reckless Roulette by Alice Winters
Seven days until game over.LenKade has seven days left to live… unless I do something about it. I amone of the best assassins around, after all. But… I’m not sure I exactly care what happens to Kade. He’s rude, only cares about himself and his casino, and did I mention he doesn’t know a single thing about video games?Okay, okay... -
Deceived by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 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... -
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.. -
Fire in the Hole by Alex Westmore
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFire in the hole! Those were the last words Quinn Gallagher heard before her mighty ship sunk beneath the waves. Now she’s adrift in more ways than one as she attempts to flee from all those who would push her under… underground, under water, and of course under the covers... -
How to Survive as a Villain 01 by Yi Yi Yi Yi
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsXiao Yu'an has already died once and now he's about to die again. He has been transmigrated from his life to him as a dominant CEO who liked web novels to the world of his favorite story to him... -
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The Guild of the Cowry Catchers, a story of pirates and Panamindorah (The Guild of the Cowry Catchers) by Abigail Hilton
Imagine that the Chronicles of Narnia were written for adults and told with the gritty realism of George R. R. Martin’s Westross. The Guild of the Cowry Catchers is a dark, nautical fantasy for anyone who loves Robin Hobb, Stephen R. Donaldson, Pirates of the Caribbean, or any high seas fantasy adventure with complex, morally ambiguous characters... -
无双 Peerless by Meng Xi Shi, 梦溪石
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 13 ratings开皇三年,上承北朝,下开盛唐的大隋刚刚拉开序幕,隋帝杨坚设解剑府,为布谋摄密,一统天下而准备。风雪之夜,于阗国前来朝贡的车队中途被劫杀,无一活口,解剑府二府主凤霄,奉帝命亲往调查。边陲六工城中,各方势力风云际会,高人强者狭路相逢。向来无往不利的凤二府主,却在一个病鬼道士身上碰了壁。不斗不知道,一斗才发现,这病痨鬼的马甲居然比自己还多。古代悬疑破案文,庙堂之高,江湖之远,你要的都有。cp:身体很残分分钟都可能挂掉的智商担当颜控受vs武力值爆表很爱演戏的自恋洁癖攻半架空,不考据。 "Peerless"In the third year of the Kaihuang era, as the Great Sui began to unfold between the fall of the Northern Dynasties and the rise of the glorious... -
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
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... -
Found by Ness Hanon
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 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... -
The Pirate of Fathoms Deep by Megan Derr
This is an ACE for ISBN13:9781620047934 The Pirate of Fathoms DeepHigh 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... -
To Take an Enemy's Heart Volume 1 by Yusa
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Careful! Orders are no one is to tell him that he was sold to his enemy.”Kassan is believed to be the sole survivor of the Azkun clan, after Master Igen, a ruthless ruler, slaughters his family. Master Igen brings the young boy as a slave into his home, exploiting, beating and starving him. The only one who cares about him enough to risk the Master’s wrath is Lanour, a fellow slave... -
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 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...Categorized as:
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Embers by Abigail Hilton
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAmong the querulous island kingdoms of Wefrivain, the only unifying power is religion – a wyvern cult ruled by an eccentric High Priestess. The system is under attack by a gang of pirates called the Guild of the Cowry Catchers who prey on Temple treasure ships. The Temple Police charged with eradicating this menace keep disappearing... -
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Clockwork Pirate by Lyn Gala
Alex hid his unnatural attraction to men for many years. That changes when the pirate Beche takes Alex after capturing his ship. At first Alex believes his fate is death and the only question a matter of how he might die. However, the longer he is on the ship, the more he realizes that Beche hates the world because it is unfair in ways Alex never understood... -
Beauty, Inc.: A MM, Enemies-to-Lovers, Fairy Tale Retelling Romance by Tara Lain
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGetting won in a poker game – not the foundation of a solid relationshipBrilliant chemist, Belle Belleterre’s trying to save his father’s cosmetic business, while his alcoholic old man gambles Belle away to the beast of the beauty industry, Magnus Strong.Belle wants to despise his biggest competitor, he really does...Categorized as:
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Advance Bravely by 柴鸡蛋, Chai Ji Dan
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCategory: modern, humor, heart melting, heart breaking, top adores bottom.Length: 215 chapter (main story) + 10 chapters (epilogue) Main Couple: Yuan Zong - Xia YaoSupporting Couples: Peng Ze - Li Zhenzhen; Xuan Da Yu - Wang ZhishuiSynopsis: Sergeant Xia Yao, born into a wealthy and renown ancestry, is a playboy who has turned over a new leaf... -
The Border by Kim Fielding
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsInjured in a war that has stretched for years, John Peterson guards a lonely border. Aside from passing contact with railship captains, the only person he sees is the the man who guards the other side of the border. One day John is badly hurt in a fall and is rescued by the other soldier, whose name is Tom Fellowes. Far away, a truce has been called, but both soldiers carry the war in their souls... -
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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The Matchmaker by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUpon the request of Queen Marianna, Joss has traveled home with her to analyze the small group of men who are her closest friends. The men immediately resent the presence of a stranger intent upon asking personal questions, especially as Joss bears the title of Matchmaker and they are all quite available for matching.. -
In Allegiance by Kate Islay
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrapped between loyalty to his king and his longing for home, Mathias finally gains what he most wants: home and peace. But when the king gifts him with a personal slave from a conquered princedom, he can't foresee the rippling effects that follow. As Reve struggles to come to terms with his new station in a foreign land, he still hopes to reclaim what he and his family have lost... -
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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Love Is An Illusion Vol 1 by Fargo
The hit Boys' Love omegaverse webtoon from Lezhin is now in print! In this Mature-rated romcom, a man who thinks he's an Alpha finds out that he isn't...when he gets up close and personal with an Alpha who sees through him.Hye-sung spent his entire life believing he was an alpha, the jackpot of the genetic lottery...Categorized as:
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The Oracle's Flame by Mell Eight
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe Kingdom of Altnoia is on the cusp of civil war. The king and heir have been murdered, the throne taken by their uncle, and the kingdom's only hope lies with Prince Edan who has been missing for the past year. The Oracle appoints her new Dragon of Fire one task: Find Prince Edan and keep him alive... -
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The Ice Prince by J.C. Owens
Rated: 3.61 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHonor. Trust. Exile. Will love overcome the lies? Raised in lies and isolation, denied all knowledge of his family, Aidan awakens one day to find the manor in a state of excitement. Two foreign generals have come for him. They claim he is their long lost prince, the sole survivor of a rebellion that killed the royal family and usurped the throne of Ceratas... -
Hua Hua You Long [花花遊龍] by Xing Bao Ni
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHua Hua You Long (Novel) In order to help their chief find a wife, the bandits kidnapped a woman from the bottom of the mountain in order to offer her up to him.The chief of the mountain stronghold, Lu Cang falls in love at first sight with the absolutely stunning beauty!However, on the night of the consummation..
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