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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...Categorized as:
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![A Suitable Bodyguard by R. Cooper]()
A Suitable Bodyguard by R. Cooper
For nearly twenty years, noble families have torn the country apart battling for the throne. Until now, the Tialttyrin have avoided the chaos, since no other nobles will risk offending the mysterious, powerful fae by attacking their favorites. But as the violence encroaches into the Tialttyrin’s green valley, continued peace might require action...Categorized as:
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![Love Shuttle, Vol. 2 (Love Shuttle) by 임애주]()
Love Shuttle, Vol. 2 (Love Shuttle) by 임애주
There’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... -
![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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![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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![Shadowfall by Iris Foxglove]()
Shadowfall by Iris Foxglove
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt is said the demon in the well will give you your heart's desire...for a price.When Declan's prince and best friend, Arwyn, goes seeking the demon for himself, he surprises Declan by leaping into the demon’s well. But when Declan pulls him out, it isn't Arwyn he rescued, but a demon wearing his skin... -
![How My Daddies Became Mates Vol. 1 by Mikkamita]()
How My Daddies Became Mates Vol. 1 by Mikkamita
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSparks and fists fly in this Boys' Love omegaverse spin on the "how I met your father" trope!As teenagers, Kuroga Akane and Shirosaki Aoi couldn't have been more different. An alpha and an omega from rival schools, their initial meeting wasn't exactly love at first sight... -
![A Suitable Stray (For an Outguard and an Assistant) by R. Cooper]()
A Suitable Stray (For an Outguard and an Assistant) by R. Cooper
Tiiran is just trying to keep the Great Library running. The library has existed for centuries, but after decades of political upheaval, everyone in charge of the revered institution seems to have vanished, leaving only Tiiran and a handful of assistants to keep the lights on... -
![Silk & Sand by Katherine Diane]()
Silk & Sand by Katherine Diane
The only thing worse than trekking across a dangerous desert on a nearly impossible mission? When your guide is intolerable—and irresistible.Seth spends his days hunting down mystical artifacts. As a Curator for the Arcanum College, that’s his job. But when an arcanist murders a fellow scholar, Seth finds himself assigned instead to a dusty, thirsty, frustrating manhunt...Categorized as:
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![Omega's Midlife Love by Lacey Daize]()
Omega's Midlife Love by Lacey Daize
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDavid postponed his dreams to raise his daughter, but now it's time to follow them again.David always wanted to be a private chef, but when he had his daughter right out of high school he set those ambitions aside to be a single papa. However, now that she's grown and has a mate of her own, he's decided that it's time to make his dreams come true...Categorized as:
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![After the Disabled War God Became My Concubine by Liu Gou Hua, 刘狗花]()
After the Disabled War God Became My Concubine by Liu Gou Hua, 刘狗花
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAccording to a popular legend, the famous God of War of Great Liang, Huo Wujiu, was once captured by an enemy country. He had his meridians severed and both his legs broken before he was thrown into the prison. In order to humiliate him, that incapable ruler of the country gifted him to his cutsleeve brother as a concubine.General Huo suffered a great deal of humiliation...Categorized as:
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![Winter of the Owl by Iris Foxglove]()
Winter of the Owl by Iris Foxglove
Sava has the best house in all of Lukos. He built it himself, dreaming of the day when he and Milan, the man he loved, could live there and brave the harsh winters of Lukos together—only to be devastated when Milan was found dead in the spring. Fraught with grief, Sava resigns himself to spending his winters alone.Then a stranger appears on his doorstep, and everything changes... -
![The Sorcerer's Thief by Lee Colgin]()
The Sorcerer's Thief by Lee Colgin
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...Categorized as:
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![Prince and Betrothed by Tavia Lark]()
Prince and Betrothed by Tavia Lark
Being claimed shouldn’t feel so lonely.Sei’s power isn’t truly his. As a grail, his role is to serve a mage by augmenting their magic. He’s equally nervous and excited about his arranged betrothal. After a life without intimacy, Sei will finally fulfill his true purpose as a treasured, valuable grail.There’s only one problem: Sei’s new betrothed is the legendary Marek Dire... -
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![Shamrock Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke]()
Shamrock Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"I know you're not the kind of omega who needs an alpha to protect him. You’re strong enough on your own. That's why you're my bromega... a bro who happens to be an omega that I would give anything for... " Greg may be an omega, but he doesn't let that define him. Aside from his almost compulsive need to clean, the most important thing to him is his job as the long-time bartender at The Big O... -
![Emyr's Smile by Amy Rae Durreson]()
Emyr's Smile by Amy Rae Durreson
Life is easy for young artist Heilyn, as he travels between the floating islands of Ys with nothing more urgent to worry about than what to paint next. Then he meets sad, serious Emyr and forms a new ambition. Before he leaves for the next island, Heilyn's going to make Emyr smile... -
![The White Cat’s Divine Scratching Post by Lu Ye Qian He, 绿野千鹤]()
The White Cat’s Divine Scratching Post by Lu Ye Qian He, 绿野千鹤
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMo Tianliao was a master weaponsmith and a demonic cultivator. When news spread that he was about to complete a divine weapon, cultivators from both the demonic and orthodox sides chased him down and killed him. In a stroke of luck, he managed to possess a new body and was reborn... -
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Nerds Who Knot Bundle by Amy Bellows
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOver 140,000 words of shameless nerdy, knotty fun, including six bonus short stories (30,000 words). This bundle includes: The Accidental Everything Some omegas go to clubs to pick up alphas. Isaac Evans cruises his poetry readings... -
![The Second Marriage by Corey Kerr]()
The Second Marriage by Corey Kerr
Their marriage is based on a lie. The truth will ruin them both.Prince Taral only agrees to the marriage because he knows it won't last. He'll reject his new husband when he goes into heat, and then the marriage will be dissolved.He's wrong. They bond instead.Sejun is eager to get to know his new husband and find the romance he's always dreamed of... -
![The Warlord’s Chosen by H.E. Rell]()
The Warlord’s Chosen by H.E. Rell
"Some men are born warriors. Some are born with other destinies," I whispered in answer."Like to warm the warriors' beds?"When the translator repeated the words the warlord leered down at me, I couldn't help the blush I knew rose to my cheeks."If all you know is sex and battle, what a poor life you have lived," I hissed. I immediately cursed my fool tongue... -
![Choose Me by Delmire Hart]()
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... -
![Dragon Falls by Davis Lavender]()
Dragon Falls by Davis Lavender
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 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... -
![How to (Not) Train a Firecat by R. Cooper, Erin Gamble]()
How to (Not) Train a Firecat by R. Cooper, Erin Gamble
The firecats of Dua are giant beasts with red-gold fur and lashing tails. They are also loving and loyal companions to the few they choose to serve. Every member of the royal House of Durii has a personal guard and a firecat to serve as a reminder of the greatness of their rule. After all, only the truly extraordinary would walk alongside a firecat. Only the truly extraordinary could...Categorized as:
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![Cherry Pie Charm by Leyla Hunt]()
Cherry Pie Charm by Leyla Hunt
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPop my cherry pie!Alpha Easton's life seems complete and stable. He has a satisfying career as a lawyer, fighting for the 'little guy', and he's perfectly happy spending his free time with friends with the occasional fling thrown in. Nevertheless, he agrees to attend a pie and bachelor auction with his buddy, Christopher, because it's for a great cause... -
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![The Changeling's Bond by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes]()
The Changeling's Bond by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA near-death experience turned Garrett’s life upside down and gave him a fae nature that attracts people who once wouldn’t so much as glance his way.But there’s one man at Trierent Keep who has always seen Garrett for who he is... -
![Omega Leader by Kaylin Peyerk]()
Omega Leader by Kaylin Peyerk
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratings"My wolf is screaming for me to show him what it means to be an omega. The pain that comes with having a body made of glass and a soul threaded together by starlight."Omega citizens are at the bottom of the food chain due to their weak stature and softer dispositions, especially incredibly rare omega males. Jhona Fletcher has known that startling truth since the moment he came of age... -
![An Omega for His Alphas: Second Heat by Madeleine Grey]()
An Omega for His Alphas: Second Heat by Madeleine Grey
I’ve fallen for the one alpha I shouldn’t—and to make matters worse, I’m in love with his husband, too.I’m not pregnant. Not yet, at least.Theo keeps reminding me that we’ll try again, and I know I should be relieved. But I’m not.The lines were already blurred when I spent my heat with Beck and Theo, and now it’s only getting messier...Categorized as:
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![Sugar Rush by L.A. Lambert]()
Sugar Rush by L.A. Lambert
Jordy - I’ve had a giant crush on Kieran for as long as I can remember, basically as soon as his mom married my dad and they moved in with us. Even though he's an alpha, he doesn’t look at me like that, or at least that’s what I always thought. Until the night he comes home drunk and kisses me, revealing his true feelings, and promptly forgetting all about it the next morning... -
![Hostile Taking by Yamila Abraham]()
Hostile Taking by Yamila Abraham
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTraumatized father Merrick has a business that’s about to fail. That means both him and his company will be claimed by a ‘Mentor.’ This riveting and spicy sci-fi romance has a guaranteed HEA and is presented in its entirety in a single installment. This is not a series... -
![Alliance by Marriage by Jaberona B.L.]()
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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![Checkmate by K.D. Tabith]()
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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![Prince of Blades by Kay Thatcher]()
Prince of Blades by Kay Thatcher
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA human slave.A Fae Prince.A single night twists them into a deadly fate.Hidden deep within nature, ruled by the magical and monstrous Fae, is a world of cruelty and nightmares. Eric Becker, abducted into this world and powerless, is a slave... -
![Spells and Sensibility by K.L. Noone, K.S. Murphy]()
Spells and Sensibility by K.L. Noone, K.S. Murphy
Theodore Burnett has never been a hero. He prefers comfort to combat-spells, and jam-slathered scones to muddy boots. Fortunately, as the youngest-ever head librarian at the Royal College of Wizardry, Theo can spend his days with books and bibliomancy in place of battle-magic or politics -- and in any case Napoleon’s been defeated and the war’s been won... -
![A Tale of Whispers and Rogues by Jordan Lee]()
A Tale of Whispers and Rogues by Jordan Lee
Owen Greene must die.Being Shadowborn, the Essence of a fallen god runs through Owen’s veins. It gives him power, but it comes with a bullseye painted on his back, one the Legion is determined to hit once they learn he exists. Wielding such power comes at the cost of his life, and with the Legion close to finding him, Owen must leave his home to escape their hands...Categorized as:
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![Alpha Dragon's Tiger by Hawke Oakley]()
Alpha Dragon's Tiger by Hawke Oakley
Welcome to the Dragonfate Games! Will you win the dragon's heart—or leave woefully unmated? Tigers are solitary creatures, and omega shifter Taylor is no different. After years of being unwanted by his family and any potential mates, all he wants is a quiet life alone. His two close friends and quilting hobby are enough to be happy.. -
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Watchtower by Elizabeth A. Lynn
Rated: 3.51 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTornor Keep is the legendary tower that guards the winter end of a summer land. But when Tornor is overrun by raiders, a young prince is the tower's last hope-in an enchanting story of a time far removed from our, and a land alive with warriors, lovers, war and honor...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Secret Nights In The Inner Palace [後宮秘夜 〜覇帝と双花の寵妃〜] by 藤森ちひろ]()
Secret Nights In The Inner Palace [後宮秘夜 〜覇帝と双花の寵妃〜] by 藤森ちひろ
Rated: 2.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDescription:Imperial prince of the Ka country Li Sekka is a beautiful, unassuming youth, but he holds an important secret. He possesses both genders. And as such he serves as a substitute for his late sister, who was to be the next empress. During this time, Ka country is invaded by the large army of the neighbouring Yoh country...
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