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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 1 by 墨香铜臭, Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
Wei Wuxian was once one of the most powerful men of his generation, a talented and clever young cultivator who harnessed martial arts and spirituality into powerful abilities. But when the horrors of war led him to seek more power through demonic cultivation, the world's respect for his abilities turned to fear, and his death was celebrated throughout the land...Categorized as:
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![The Adventures of Charls, the Veretian Cloth Merchant by C.S. Pacat]()
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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![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... -
![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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![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... -
![Strong Wine by A.J. Demas]()
Strong Wine by A.J. Demas
Retired soldier Damiskos and his lover Varazda have been living together in Boukos for a month, and their future is beginning to look bright. Then Damiskos receives a letter summoning him home to Pheme—where his parents are deeply in debt, his brother is being hunted by loan sharks, and an unwanted arranged marriage looms.And that’s before Damiskos is charged with murder... -
![Devil Venerable Also Wants To Know [魔尊也想知道] by Cyan Wings, 青色羽翼]()
Devil Venerable Also Wants To Know [魔尊也想知道] by Cyan Wings, 青色羽翼
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIn a Mary-Sue novel, the readers all liked the Devil Venerable, the second male lead who devoted himself whole-heartedly to the female lead. However the female lead only loved the male lead who abused her physically and mentally.Readers: Why doesn’t the female lead like the Devil Venerable?!Devil Venerable: This Venerable also wants to know... -
![Devil Venerable Also Wants To Know by Cyan Wings, 青色羽翼]()
Devil Venerable Also Wants To Know by Cyan Wings, 青色羽翼
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIn a Mary-Sue novel, the readers all liked the Devil Venerable, the second male lead who devoted himself whole-heartedly to the female lead. However the female lead only loved the male lead who abused her physically and mentally.Readers: Why doesn’t the female lead like the Devil Venerable?!Devil Venerable: This Venerable also wants to know... -
![The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish: Canji Baojun De Zhangxin Yu Chong (Novel) Vol. 1 by Xue Shan Fei Hu]()
The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish: Canji Baojun De Zhangxin Yu Chong (Novel) Vol. 1 by Xue Shan Fei Hu
After Li Yu stays up all night to read an engrossing webnovel, he finally falls asleep–only to wake up in the world of the novel itself. And not as himself, but as a helpless fish! Shocked and dismayed, Li Yu quickly realizes that he must live in a tank owned by Mu Tianchi, the tyrant of the novel who never speaks... -
![Phoenix Chosen Part 2 by Ashe Moon]()
Phoenix Chosen Part 2 by Ashe Moon
Pre-order and receive an early-phoenix price and a bonus set of SUPER spicy character artwork! (Download link included in the book) Just as Tyler's romance with his alpha phoenix boyfriend starts to ignite, he's attacked by a shadowy entity hell-bent on tearing him away from his newfound love... -
![Thousand Autumns: Qian Qiu Vol. 4 by Meng Xi Shi, Me.Mimo]()
Thousand Autumns: Qian Qiu Vol. 4 by Meng Xi Shi, Me.Mimo
"I FEAR THERE WILL BE A RAIN OF BLOOD."Having saved Yuwen Song from war-torn Chang'an, Shen Qiao helps him start a new life training at Bixia Sect. Yet everyone's got their demons, and it's not long before Shen Qiao's own mischievous Demon Lord, Yan Wushi, appears...Categorized as:
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![Copper Coins [铜钱龛世 ] by Mu Su Li, 木苏里]()
Copper Coins [铜钱龛世 ] by Mu Su Li, 木苏里
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIt was the twenty-third year of Tianxi. Rumours traversed the streets that the all-knowing Imperial Advisor suffered a great calamity and could not help but enter seclusion to focus on cultivation. However, the commoners secretly clapped their hands and rejoiced. In the winter of the same year, a young monk appeared in the Hui Zhou Fu’s Ningyang District... -
![Copper Coins [铜钱龛世 ] by Mu Su Li, 木苏里]()
Copper Coins [铜钱龛世 ] by Mu Su Li, 木苏里
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was the twenty-third year of Tianxi. Rumours traversed the streets that the all-knowing Imperial Advisor suffered a great calamity and could not help but enter seclusion to focus on cultivation. However, the commoners secretly clapped their hands and rejoiced. In the winter of the same year, a young monk appeared in the Hui Zhou Fu’s Ningyang District... -
![Socially Orcward by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey]()
Socially Orcward by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey
Dave is a simple orc with a simple life. He has his dragons, his music, and his friends, and that’s mostly enough. Sometimes though, he gets lonely and wishes there was someone he could share his interests with—maybe even someone he could hold hands with, although he knows it’s not likely that there’s a special person out there for someone who’s seven feet tall and green to boot... -
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![How to Survive as a Villain 01 by Yi Yi Yi Yi]()
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... -
![Teahouse, Chapter 1 by Emirain]()
Teahouse, Chapter 1 by Emirain
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWelcome to The Teahouse, where a motley bunch are ready to serve in and out of the bed. Enter Sir Rhys, a regular client who has turned The Teahouse upside down with his blunt put-downs and skilled moves... -
![Yuletide Treasure by Eliot Grayson]()
Yuletide Treasure by Eliot Grayson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThere’s not enough Yuletide spirit in the world to fix this holiday disaster… Eben Sypeman’s world is falling apart. It’s two days before Yule and his business partner is dead, leaving behind empty accounts and looming bankruptcy. And if that isn’t bad enough, his patron goddess is irritated with him. It seems she’s tired of his tendency to mince words and avoid conflict... -
![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... -
![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 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... -
![Black Knight, Volume 03 by Kai Tsurugi]()
Black Knight, Volume 03 by Kai Tsurugi
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEager to prove his worth to his kingdom, Prince Christian has taken cover in Brigadoon's caravan as a hostage to infiltrate the Dundalk Empire. Negotions for peace between the kingdoms is all the young prince yearns for, but the rebellious Falcon's Talon group has something else in mind.. -
![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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![Black Knight, Volume 02 by Tsurugi Kai]()
Black Knight, Volume 02 by Tsurugi Kai
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe shadow of the Dunalk Emprie once again looms over the peaceful kingdom of Aran, and at the suggestion of his cousin James, Prince Christian agrees to visit the neighboring country as a representative...under the guise of a hostage! Such a bold move is completely unheard of for the sheltered prince, and his overprotective lord father and faithful knight Zeke strongly opose... -
![Peach Blossom Debt by Da Feng Gua Guo]()
Peach Blossom Debt by Da Feng Gua Guo
“All predestined affinities are merely debts to be repaid.”In his mortal life, Song Yao ate an elixir pill that dropped from the heavens by accident, and thus began his life as an immortal.After millennia of living in idleness, the Jade Emperor orders Song Yao back to the mortal plane. His task is seemingly simple: to oversee the love trial between two immortal lords... -
![论如何错误地套路一个魔教教主 by 一只大雁]()
论如何错误地套路一个魔教教主 by 一只大雁
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratings高冷第一剑客色诱傲娇魔教教主"The Wrong Way to a Demon Sect Leader"The number one swordsman Zhao Jiangui is the martial world’s best hope for peace: All he has to do is seduce the Demon Sect Leader... -
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![The Infidelity Clause by Lisa Oliver]()
The Infidelity Clause by Lisa Oliver
“What are you talking about? Marry another man?” Caspian, fourth son and yet still a Crown Prince of Gunkermal knew he was a party to a marriage contract. Arranged marriages were common in his family, and he expected the contract would cement various trade or security agreements with another country... -
![Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 1 by 墨香铜臭, Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù]()
Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 1 by 墨香铜臭, Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
Born the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom, Xie Lian was renowned for his beauty, strength, and purity. His years of dedicated study and noble deeds allowed him to ascend to godhood. But those who rise may also fall, and fall he does--cast from the heavens and banished to the world below...Categorized as:
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![Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (The Comic / Manhua) Vol. 1 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, Luo Di Cheng Qiu]()
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (The Comic / Manhua) Vol. 1 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, Luo Di Cheng Qiu
Feared and hated for his sinister abilities, Wei Wuxian–the grandmaster of demonic cultivation–was driven to his death when the most powerful clans united to destroy him.Thirteen years later, Wei Wuxian is reborn. Summoned by a young man who sacrificed his soul in a forbidden ritual, Wei Wuxian is now bound to seek vengeance on the stranger’s behalf or risk the destruction of his own soul...Categorized as:
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![Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 5 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù]()
Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 5 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
LAST GHOST STANDING, FIRST LOVE BLOSSOMSGhosts are converging on the cursed Mount Tonglu for a massive battle royale, the sole survivor of which may become a Ghost King, a being of unimaginable power. Xie Lian is sent to secretly infiltrate and try to prevent this–by destroying any ghosts strong enough to stand a chance... -
![Flight of Magpies by K.J. Charles]()
Flight of Magpies by K.J. Charles
Danger in the air. Lovers on the brink. With the justiciary understaffed, a series of horrifying occult murders to be investigated, and a young student who is flying—literally—off the rails, magical law enforcer Stephen Day is under increasing stress. And his relationship with his aristocratic lover, Lord Crane, is beginning to feel the strain...Categorized as:
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![How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 3 by A.J. Sherwood]()
How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 3 by A.J. Sherwood
What’s Tan to do when he has to reclaim a holy sword he can’t touch? Call upon his White Knight to save him.What’s Devan to do when he learns the sword was stolen in order to defeat Tan? Save the poor fools from utter annihilation.Tan is not amused by this quest line. Devan can’t stop laughing...Categorized as:
friends to lovers grumpy sunshine from hate to love queer third-person-pov m-m fantasy vampires
![Devil Venerable Also Wants To Know [魔尊也想知道] by Cyan Wings, 青色羽翼](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/66d487bb4e4ad596216a9264.jpg)
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