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  • Heir of Novron by Michael J. Sullivan

    Heir of Novron by Michael J. Sullivan

    Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 59 ratings
    An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found hereA FORCED WEDDING. A DOUBLE EXECUTION. TWO THIEVES HAVE OTHER PLANS. The New Empire intends to celebrate its victory over the Nationalists with a day that will never be forgotten...
  • The Path of Ascension 6 by C. Mantis

    The Path of Ascension 6 by C. Mantis

    Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    Don't miss Book 6 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia.About the This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia...
    Categorized as:
    magic  fae  fantasy  m-f  paranormal
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  • Monster's Mercy by William D. Arand

    Monster's Mercy by William D. Arand

    Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    An existence spent being forced to kill others to satiate a Monster. Where the only thing to look forward to was the blessed, if brief, period of time between paying that bribe. Except that very same Monster is and isn’t Rene. It just happened to live inside his own mind and force him to do what it wanted. Rather than being an actual Monster...
    Categorized as:
    magic  new adult  fantasy  harems  paranormal  m-f
  • A King of Masks and Magic by Lisa Cassidy

    A King of Masks and Magic by Lisa Cassidy

    Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 20 ratings
    Vengeance rises in the shadows A storm is coming… The Shadowhawk has been unmasked to those he trusts most. Montagn, the most powerful empire in the world, prepares for invasion. And back in the tangled alleys and dark streets of Dock City, Vengeance lurks...
  • Knife Children by Lois McMaster Bujold

    Knife Children by Lois McMaster Bujold

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    Lakewalker Barr Foxbrush returns from two years of patrolling the bitter wilds of Luthlia against the enigmatic, destructive entities called malices, only to find that the secret daughter he'd left behind in the hinterland of Oleana has disappeared from her home after a terrible accusation...
  • Dark Territory by A.C. Cobble

    Dark Territory by A.C. Cobble

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 27 ratings
    After uncovering the existence of an ancient, secret organization, Ben must track down its whereabouts to enlist help in a battle for the fate of humanity. He goes behind enemy lines and faces certain danger. He must convince the powerful elites that the looming threat to Alcott is real...
  • The Lore of the Evermen by James Maxwell

    The Lore of the Evermen by James Maxwell

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 31 ratings
    The Lord of the Night is coming. The future of civilization is at stake. Miro, high lord of Altura, is in the Imperial capital to prepare the Empire for the onslaught. He knows his homeland lies directly in the enemy's path but struggles to form the alliances he needs. As the high lords bicker, Ella seeks the help of the newly crowned emperor, Killian...
    Categorized as:
    new adult  magic  fantasy  paranormal  length-long
  • A Duet of Sword and Song by Lisa Cassidy

    A Duet of Sword and Song by Lisa Cassidy

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 20 ratings
    The time of the Shadowhawk was gone. Now he needed to be more.In the space of a night Cuinn Acondor lost his crown and almost his life. Devastated by Talyn’s disappearance, he’s on the run, fleeing from Armun and Shadow hunters who want to destroy everything he stands for. But he won’t give up. Together with the resurgent Wolves, he begins preparing to take back what Azrilan stole from them...
  • Endless Flight by A.C. Cobble

    Endless Flight by A.C. Cobble

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 27 ratings
    Endless flight continues the epic saga of Benjamin Ashwood. This classic swords and sorcery tale is inspired by Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time and Tolkien's The Hobbit. If you liked them, you will love Benjamin Ashwood. As Ben flees from powerful forces, the course of political alliances and a war hinge on information he and a friend possess...
  • Fate of the Sun King by Nisha J. Tuli

    Fate of the Sun King by Nisha J. Tuli

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 63 ratings
    The highly anticipated third installment of the steamy Artefacts of Ouranos series journeys deeper into the glittering fae world as Lor puts both her life and her heart on the line in this enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance.With the Heart Crown now in her possession, Lor must navigate the dangers of being an heir on the run, knowing more than one power-hungry ruler is after her blood...
  • Serving the Fae by Leia Stone

    Serving the Fae by Leia Stone

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    Will Lily be able to forgive Liam and form an alliance? She must bring all of the crystals back to faerie and restore the lands. But Liam is hiding a secret and so are the elders.If Lily can reveal the text in her mothers journal, she may just find the key to saving everything, including her heart...
    Categorized as:
    fae  magic  new adult  insta-love  fantasy  paranormal  demons  witches
  • Purrfectly Naughty: A Maverick Pride Tale by C.D. Gorri

    Purrfectly Naughty: A Maverick Pride Tale by C.D. Gorri

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Pamela has turned her life around for the sake of her son and the Pride, but is this Tigress ready for more than one night of naughtiness?Pamela Brown is a Tigress with one singular focus, to provide her cub with the best life possible.She’s worked hard to mend her past mistakes and to forge relationships with the members of the small, but strong Maverick Pride...
  • Purrfectly Bound by C.D. Gorri

    Purrfectly Bound by C.D. Gorri

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Lance is a single guard in the Maverick Pride, but this Tiger’s about to lose his stripes!Lance Jacosa has spent his youth working his way through the females of Maverick Point, but something is wrong, and the young stud has lost his mojo.It’s a good thing Gerri Wilder is down for a visit and she’s brought a friend with her...
  • The Study of Magic by Maria V. Snyder

    The Study of Magic by Maria V. Snyder

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 10 ratings
    Frankly, I think death is the best cure for stupidity.As Chief of Ixia’s Security, Valek’s work is never done. After rescuing Commander Ambrose with, Yelena, his heartmate’s, help and seeing her off to Sitia, Valek discovers the nefarious scheme to overthrow their country is far more complex and far reaching than anyone could have guessed...
  • The Story Collector by Evie Woods

    The Story Collector by Evie Woods

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · 30 ratings
    In a quiet village in Ireland, a mysterious local myth is about to change everything…One hundred years ago, Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing American visitor translate fairy stories from Irish to English. But all is not as it seems and Anna soon finds herself at the heart of a mystery that threatens her very way of life...
  • The Fire Soul by Marion Blackwood

    The Fire Soul by Marion Blackwood

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The Court of Fire has always been a difficult place to navigate, and with the High Elves plotting in the shadows, it becomes even more dangerous. Securing allies and sabotaging enemies is at the heart of Kenna's mission when she tries to wrest back control of the situation. But it is not an easy task...
  • Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt

    Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    NYT Bestseller Jasmine Walt returns with the next installment in Of Dragons and Fae, perfect for fans of fantasy romance, action-packed adventure, and wild new worlds...Adara and Einar thought all their problems would be solved when they defeated the corrupted King Aolis...
  • A Kingdom of Gods and Ruin by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

    A Kingdom of Gods and Ruin by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 30 ratings
    Once upon a dark dream, the gods told me of our ruin,But I wasn’t nearly as afraid as I should have been.The walls of my world are crumbling, and it may be too late to save us.The clock is ticking, and a cruel fate has been laid at my feet,And now I am standing at a crossroads with the blade of destiny in my grip.To strike would be to end us all, but staying my hand is not an option...
  • Courting the King of Cliffs by Lola Glass

    Courting the King of Cliffs by Lola Glass

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    I ran away to live with the earth fae for a few days, and ended up sleeping in Granite's bed.It's not as kinky as it sounds.At least, not at first.But then I learn why he's been avoiding me.And why he smells so good...
  • The Wicked Betrayal by Marion Blackwood

    The Wicked Betrayal by Marion Blackwood

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    After the events surrounding the Dagger of Orias, Kenna believes that her circumstances could not possibly get any worse. But fortune is a cruel mistress. Unexpected betrayal throws her life into turmoil, and while she is still trying to recover from the shock, she also has to somehow come up with a plan to save her life.The idea is simple. And dangerous beyond belief...
  • Stitches by Amanda Meuwissen

    Stitches by Amanda Meuwissen

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Created 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...
  • The Beautiful Liar by Marion Blackwood

    The Beautiful Liar by Marion Blackwood

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    After her showdown with Mordren Darkbringer, Kenna's life has gotten even more complicated and dangerous. It certainly doesn't help that the tenuous peace between the courts is threatened by an upcoming tournament in the Court of Fire. Old rivalries between the elven princes flare up as a result of it, and anyone who gets too close risks getting burned...
  • The Witchslayer by A.K. Mulford

    The Witchslayer by A.K. Mulford

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Renwick Vostemur spends his winters training blue witches with his uncle in the Northern Court. But as Renwick proves himself worthy of the nickname Witchslayer, he struggles to keep his secrets from slipping out of his control. Under his uncle’s scrutiny, will he survive another winter in the blue witch fortress?This is the third novella in the Okrith novella series...
  • The Last Stand by Marion Blackwood

    The Last Stand by Marion Blackwood

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Kenna's desperate gamble did not turn out the way she had expected, leaving her and her friends to face High Commander Anron alone. Against his legion, they are outnumbered and outmatched. Not to mention that their courts have been taken over and most of the magic-wielding elves in their lands are still kept in shackles...
  • Heir of Stardust and Secrets by CC Hartly

    Heir of Stardust and Secrets by CC Hartly

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 15 ratings
    In the shadow of war, love may be her greatest enemy...Nyleeria has always lived in the shadow of loss, with only her childhood friend to bring light to her days. But when an ancient power is discovered within her, everything changes. Her family is torn apart by tragedy, and she is thrust into a conflict that has smoldered between humans and fae for centuries...
  • Child of the Flames by D.W. Hawkins

    Child of the Flames by D.W. Hawkins

    Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    The Red Swords came with the sunrise, and took everything Shawna Llewan held dear. She alone escapes the slaughter, spiriting away the secret which brought them down on her family. Revenge is all she has to keep her alive...
  • Under the Earth, Over the Sky by Emily McCosh

    Under the Earth, Over the Sky by Emily McCosh

    Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    In the woods where human lands meet fae, an ancient king born before the history of men finds a dying baby.Iohmar will take in the child and care for him until a suitable home in the human realm is found...
  • The Sorcerer's Thief by Lee Colgin

    The Sorcerer's Thief by Lee Colgin

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    The 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...
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    fae  magic  high fantasy  m-m  fantasy  queer  paranormal  length-short
  • Arrested By Magic by Avery Song

    Arrested By Magic by Avery Song

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Homeless at the age of twelve. Misfit among my peers at sixteen. Unemployed by eighteen. I have bad luck, but never thought I'd be in handcuffs by the golden age of twenty. Some would blame the universe for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, but I know better. So does the Alpha wolf hidden inside me...
  • The Lethal Deception by Marion Blackwood

    The Lethal Deception by Marion Blackwood

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Ever since the High Elves landed on the coast, they have insisted that they are solely there to establish diplomatic relations, but the underlying threat of their presence has been felt throughout the lands. Danger lurks around every corner, and all it would take is one spark to ignite a war...
  • Bright of the Moon by Miranda Honfleur

    Bright of the Moon by Miranda Honfleur

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 6 ratings
    Wrath consumes him as the dark does the night… Until she rises. But can she chase away his darkness? Most would say the “sweet” and “quiet” Signorina Arabella Belmonte has lived a quiet life as a young noblewoman in her family’s castello. But little do they know she pens treatises criticizing the realm’s warmongers… and now there’s a price on her head...
  • A Queen's Game by Eri Leigh

    A Queen's Game by Eri Leigh

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Beneath the glittering façade of Satiros’ elven court hides a deadly game of power and betrayal, and no one can escape its grasp. Eri Leigh’s "A Queen’s Game" takes you on a heart-pounding journey through a world where politics, magic, and revenge collide with disastrous consequences...
  • The Desperate Gamble by Marion Blackwood

    The Desperate Gamble by Marion Blackwood

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A crucial mission forces Kenna and her allies into a highly unpredictable and dangerous environment. In order to save their home, they will have to navigate a culture they do not understand and trust people who have no reason to help them. But without assistance, they will never succeed.Thrust into a desperate plot, Kenna and her friends will have to rely on each other more than ever...
  • Ash and Feather by S.M. Gaither

    Ash and Feather by S.M. Gaither

    Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    From the Ashes, a Goddess Must Rise… After proving herself through a series of harrowing trials, Karys has found a home among the gods, alongside the Marr of Fire. Her new divine family and magic have allowed her to ascend from the rebellious, dangerous life she once led. Yet the ghosts of past mistakes and betrayals linger...
    Categorized as:
    new adult  magic  fae  high fantasy  fantasy  paranormal
  • The Evergreen Heir by A.K. Mulford

    The Evergreen Heir by A.K. Mulford

    Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    From bestselling author and TikTok sensation A.K. Mulford comes the fourth book in the Five Crowns of Okrith fantasy series, following a bookish heir's fight to save their mother and kingdom when an unexpected romance blossoms. The crown is calling their name, yet can their head bear the weight when passion sets hearts racing? Perfect for fans of Sarah J...
  • The Veiled Heir by S.T. Fernandez

    The Veiled Heir by S.T. Fernandez

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Heir to a Fae throne she didn't know was hers. A daunting task to save humanity. A passionate love nurtured through her grief. Asherah Delmar led a happy and quiet life. Her career as a marine biologist was about to take off, but her mother, Neleah’s, sudden murder stopped her life harshly in its tracks. When she discovers her mother’s true identity, the world as she knew it begins to unravel...
  • The Shadow Fae: A Sexy Paranormal Romance Fae Series by A.K. Koonce, Rebecca Grey

    The Shadow Fae: A Sexy Paranormal Romance Fae Series by A.K. Koonce, Rebecca Grey

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I dreamed up a sexy fantasy man.And the iron fae prince has somehow become a chaotic reality.College and exams are a thing of the past and cruel Queens and dark magic are now trying to kill me on the daily. All because a seer says a true heir to the crown exists: A lost child. A girl. Just like me.That makes me a target. A threat. A dead woman walking...
  • The Veiled Heir by S.T. Fernandez

    The Veiled Heir by S.T. Fernandez

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Heir to a Fae throne she didn't know was hers. A daunting task to save humanity. A passionate love nurtured through her grief. Asherah Delmar led a happy and quiet life. Her career as a marine biologist was about to take off, but her mother, Neleah’s, sudden murder stopped her life harshly in its tracks. When she discovers her mother’s true identity, the world as she knew it begins to unravel...
  • Neck-Rophiliac by Elizabeth Dunlap

    Neck-Rophiliac by Elizabeth Dunlap

    Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Goddess, you're not playing fair.With a ghost, a Lycan, and a warlock by her side, necromancer Jaz Neck thinks her life is plenty complicated.Too bad for her—things are about to get really crazy.Jaz's status in wizard society is soaring. Her famous grandparents have named her as their heir, and the most powerful wizard in the world wants Jaz to join his necromancy fan club...
  • A Game of Malice and Greed by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

    A Game of Malice and Greed by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

    Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 34 ratings
    A twisted heart, a hollow soul.A broken warrior, lost gods of old.A thief of shadows, blessed with light,A single lie which stole their might.A princess to win, in a brutal game.A great empire falling to a monster’s claim.A forbidden love, a curse untold.The last immortal trapped in a coin of gold...
  • Naming of the Queen by J.J. Makenzie, Jennifer Peel

    Naming of the Queen by J.J. Makenzie, Jennifer Peel

    Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 10 ratings
    What is the cost of a name? Everything.The princess always knew her name would come with a price, but she never knew how steep the cost would be. Falsely accused of killing her husband’s family, she’s on the run with the father she never knew. With help from him and a band of outcasts, she’s learning just how much she might have to pay, not only to save herself but all of Greatland...
  • Wings of Starless Night by Sadie Sterling

    Wings of Starless Night by Sadie Sterling

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    To the fae of the Sorcen Court, Princess Allina Kingsdaughter is a traitor and a fugitive, inevitably claimed by the same madness that cost her father his crown and his life. Ensnared by the lies of her uncle, the reigning Sorcen King, they will never know the truth of her betrayal. A traitor princess...
  • An Incarnation of Shadow and Light by S.A. Christianson

    An Incarnation of Shadow and Light by S.A. Christianson

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Four magicians abuse their magic to gain power in a corrupt Victorian inspired world.In the Kingdom of Verchiél only a handful of people known as Incarnate can use magic. Equally feared and respected, they are revered as saints and indulged like gods. But the sudden deaths of Verchiél’s rulers unleashes a power struggle between four Incarnate, each seeking power to fulfil their own desires...
  • A Bargain of Smoke and Vines by J.L. Tomlinson

    A Bargain of Smoke and Vines by J.L. Tomlinson

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    In the Sundered Kingdoms, we who tend the Grove do not concern ourselves with what lies beyond our borders. Our purpose is to mend and to grow and as the firstborn daughter, I, Amara Tyne, am princess to our people.But our lands and earthen powers have fallen under the hungry gaze of a would-be usurper, who demands we bend the knee in his quest to take control of this world...
  • All That Falls by A.N. Horton

    All That Falls by A.N. Horton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    "Fae were supremely powerful beings, vessels for the most potent magic. It was why they were the self-appointed guardians of the Immortal Realm. Because they were the only beings powerful enough to keep all the others in check."Someone is dropping ancient mythical beasts through giant rifts in the fabric of the universe and, somehow, it is Ren Belling's job to stop them...
  • Kingdom of Storms by Jen L. Grey

    Kingdom of Storms by Jen L. Grey

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Even phoenixes aren't perfect.Cinder has always been the perfect heir to North Pyr. Now that she's twenty one, expectations from her parents have grown even more rigid. It's time for her to find a husband and prepare herself to be their leader.Ever the player, Fury has never taken his princely roles too seriously...
  • The Traitor Spy by Marion Blackwood

    The Traitor Spy by Marion Blackwood

    Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Blackmail always seems like a good idea… until you are cornered by an elven prince.The elven Court of Stone has many spies, and Kenna is one of its most prized ones. Being a half-elf, she is skilled, dangerous, and beautiful. She's also a traitor. Desperately yearning for freedom, she blackmails people for ransom behind the back of the elven prince who holds her leash...
  • The Dreaming Forest by L.B. Black

    The Dreaming Forest by L.B. Black

    Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    LYDIA REYES WILL KILL THE FEY KING.She was one of thirteen humans stolen from their beds by the fey and returned a year later, each with a frightening gift. Now that Lydia can understand any language, the library is the perfect place for her to hide from the outside world, with only her raven for company.Until she is again kidnapped by fey who want her to translate a mysterious book...
  • A Court of Crows by Eliza Eveland

    A Court of Crows by Eliza Eveland

    Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 5 ratings
    A young queen in peril.A city under siege.An elven mercenary with a dark desire.Nineteen-year-old Eris Telari was never supposed to rule Brucia. She’s always been more interested in swordplay than courtly intrigue.After her brother’s assassination, however, Eris has no choice but to take up the crown and defend her city against an invasion led by an undefeated elven warlord...
  • Deal with the Dragon by Nicole Blanchard

    Deal with the Dragon by Nicole Blanchard

    Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicole Blanchard comes a new Beauty and the Beast retelling!I had to mate a beast to save my kingdom.Unlike the rest of my kind, I was unable to shift into an animal form rendering me ineligible for the throne I’d been raised to inherit.I was banished to a temple to remain in isolation until the day would come for me to fulfill a promise...
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