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The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun Vol. 5 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
WHERE THERE'S SMOKE. As the day of Nangong Si and Song Qiutong’s wedding draws near, a scandalous rumor circulates among the guests at Rufeng Sect. The gossip implicates not only the bride and groom, but also Nangong Si’s childhood companion and Song Qiutong’s savior: the young hero, Ye Wangxi...Categorized as:
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The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 3 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
THE LONELY ROAD TO HELL As Mo Ran accompanies Chu Wanning in pursuit of the mastermind behind the mysterious incidents plaguing his life reborn, Mo Ran finds his hatred for his teacher beginning to waver. Yet all too soon, disaster strikes the opening of the Heavenly Rift, a tear in the fabric of the world that would set hell's most terrible demons loose upon humanity... -
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The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun Vol. 4 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER! Also known as 2ha, the wildly popular danmei/Boys' Love novel series from China that inspired a multimedia franchise! A historical fantasy epic about a tyrant’s second chance at life and the powerful cultivation teacher he can't get out of his mind...Categorized as:
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杀破狼 [Sha Po Lang] by Priest
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIn the age of the Great Liang Dynasty, the lives of the people were made convenient with steam-powered machines that run on a fuel named Violetstream Gold... -
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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... -
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The Dangerous Convenience Store Vol. 6 by 945
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“I’VE NEVER GIVEN UP ON YOU. .. NOT ONCE. ”. Eui-joon thought he’d moved on with his life, that he’d rid himself of any lingering feelings for Gunwoo. But when Gunwoo appeared after three years of being gone, Eui-joon was surprised at how quickly they fell back into their old relationship... -
![A Case of Madness [or The Curious Appearance of Holmes in the Nighttime] by Yvonne Knop]()
A Case of Madness [or The Curious Appearance of Holmes in the Nighttime] by Yvonne Knop
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAndrew Thomas just got sacked. He's permanently drunk. He's got cancer. Is inescapably gay. Was hit by a bus. And he's fallen in love with a stranger whose life he saved. As a newly-unemployed Sherlock Holmes scholar, Andrew knows only Holmes can help him untangle the madness his life has become, but Holmes isn't real... -
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Palace of the Omega, Vol. 2 by Fumi Tsuyuhisa
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe omega prince of a poor nation has been sold off to a wealthy alpha king for political and financial gain, but all is not as it seems. Ilya, the 13th prince of a small kingdom, was born an unexpected—and very much unwanted—omega whose birth brought shame upon his royal family... -
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Thousand Autumns: Qian Qiu (Novel) Vol. 5 (Thousand Autumns: Qian Qiu (Novel) #5) by Meng Xi Shi
The beloved danmei/Boys’ Love wuxia novel series from China that inspired the donghua (animated series) streaming in English! In this historical tale, a Daoist martial artist must begin a journey of healing and self-reflection as he resists the temptations of the powerful leader of a demonic sect...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
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. . -
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杀破狼 [Sha Po Lang 2] by Priest
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings《杀破狼》是priest发表于晋江文学城的一部古风耽美纯爱文，讲述了大梁安定候顾昀与他从边陲小城带回的皇子长庚的故事。. -
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南禅 [Nan Chan] by Tang Jiuqing, 唐酒卿
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratings这人世八苦我尽尝遍，不求佛，但求你。. 狷狂难驯妖怪攻x清冷寡欲幼稚神仙受. I have experienced all the eight sufferings of this world. I do not ask for nirvana, but for you. Wild and hard-to-tame demon x cold, ascetic and childish immortal. -
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Centerpiece by R. Cooper
The accused… well… the actual thief known as Agreeable needs to hide after his friends caused a bit of a ruckus in the market. Which is why he’s in disguise in a stolen dress when he slips into a room at the inn that should have been empty, but instead holds a wealthy merchant named Holburn—the strangest man Agreeable has ever met...Categorized as:
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Mistakenly Saving the Villain (Novel) Vol. 1 (Mistakenly Saving the Villain (Novel) #1) by Feng Yu Nie
A mission gone wrong and a villain in need of serious therapy await in this heart-rending danmei (Boys’ Love) drama—finally available in English! When medical student Song Qingshi dies and wakes up in a historical fantasy novel, he’s tasked with rescuing the tragic protagonist from a life of misery. There’s just one problem—he has no idea who the protagonist is...Categorized as:
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Armistice by Lara Elena Donnelly
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsArmistice returns to Donnelly’s ravishing 1930s Art Deco-tinged fantasy world of Amberlough with a decadent, tumultuous mixture of sex, politics, and spies. In a tropical country where shadowy political affairs lurk behind-the-scenes of its glamorous film industry, three people maneuver inside a high stakes game of statecraft and espionage:... -
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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... -
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The Barbarian's Claim by Amy Padilla
I’ve been alone most of my life. No family, no home. No one would care if I disappeared. I wouldn’t survive another year on my own. In a desperate attempt to survive, I volunteered as tribute to the barbarians after hearing they now accepted males. At least if I died, I would have done something good by sparing someone else. But it wasn’t at all what I was expecting...Categorized as:
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The Bodyguard's Christmas Surprise by Jena Wade
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTwenty-year old Otter needed to take care of his three siblings after their parents passed away. It was hard with the holidays approaching, and limited funds to give the kids a nice Christmas, but he would manage. When he applied for the adopt a family program, he never expected to find an Alpha in shining armor coming to their rescue... -
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Found by Ness Hanon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 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...Categorized as:
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Love Nest, Vol. 1 by Yuu Minaduki
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA real-life odd couple navigate roommates and heartbreaks in this Sayonara Game spin-off. A brokenhearted Masato moves into his friend’s second home looking for some peace and quiet, but instead he finds a man who’s very much not his type already occupying the space...Categorized as:
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![Peerless: Wu Shuang (Novel) Vol. 1 (Peerless: Wu Shuang (Novel) #1) by Meng Xi Shi]()
Peerless: Wu Shuang (Novel) Vol. 1 (Peerless: Wu Shuang (Novel) #1) by Meng Xi Shi
One dark and snowy night, after the Sui dynasty has come into power, a convoy sent by the Kingdom of Khotan is ambushed and massacred. Not a living victim remains—and the attackers, along with a chest holding precious treasure in tribute, have vanished. A member of Emperor Yang Jian’s secret intelligence agency, the Jiejian Bureau, pursues the case: the highly successful chief Feng Xiao... -
![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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![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... -
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Tempted by Ruin by Mia West
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsan alternate cover edition can be found here. Gawain has earned his place in Arthur’s small gang of warriors with a bold agility that pays in their secret missions against the Saxons. Capturing the heart of a certain mercenary has been the hawk’s only failure. “Try again in seven years,” Palahmed said. As if Gawain had nothing better to do than mark the hours... -
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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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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...Categorized as:
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Fey Regency by S. Rodman
I wanted to kill a fey prince, not be kept by one. All my life I've been different. My grandmother proudly declared we were descendants of the Fair Folk. I thought she was batty. Until the fey invaded Earth. And I saw I looked just like them. A fact everyone else noticed too. I had to leave my grandmother all alone. Run, hide and survive. My life was hell and it was all the fey's fault... -
![The Necromancer's Prisoner by Elric Shaw]()
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...Categorized as:
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![The Heat Professor by Amy Bellows]()
The Heat Professor by Amy Bellows
Professor Damien Ringdal has a heat latch. Sometimes alphas who have been working as a heat companion for an extended period of time develop an uncontrollable urge to bond. AKA, a heat latch. AKA, a huge problem. Especially because his uncontrollable urges seem to be directed at his student, Tatum Bloom. Tatum has a crush... -
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Shade Spells with Strangers by Sarah Wallace, S.O. Callahan
I don't think I'll ever find a light that shines as bright as you. London, 1814: hopelessly romantic fae Keelan Cricket has grown listless since returning to town. He agrees to help the Council study fae-human magic, eager to erase the memory of his passionate encounter in the country. But the man he can't forget is now in London and, even worse, joining the project too...Categorized as:
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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... -
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True Crime by Peter Styles
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is the first book in the Drop Dead series. However, it can be read by itself (stand-alone). Geo is constantly misunderstood: he has parents that he can hardly tolerate, a well-meaning and loving brother who is disturbed by Geo's true crime obsession, and all of his friends are online... -
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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...Categorized as:
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Beauty, Inc. by Tara Lain
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Pennymaker Tale. Is beauty only skin deep? Chemist Dr. Robert “Belle” Belleterre loves flowers, green trees, his best friend Judy, and “his baby:” the new face cream he developed to help put his father’s small cosmetics company on the map. Sadly he gets no help from his alcoholic, gambling-addicted father, who loses Belle in a poker game to Magnus Strong, the CEO of Beauty, Inc...Categorized as:
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Black Snow by EAB
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPrince Brier Snow has lived in the shadow of King Snow’s exalted memory. However, his fate changes when he nears his majority and Lirend’s steward queen attempts to dethrone him by exploiting an obscure requirement in the late king’s will: a yearlong sabbatical... -
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Shaken and Stirred: M/M Mpreg Alpha Male Romance by Aiden Bates
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOmega Sam Marlowe hasn’t always had an easy life, but he’s got everything he needs now. He co-owns a biker bar with his brother, Silas. They live upstairs, and they rent out the other apartments upstairs. He’s got his bike, and he doesn’t have much else that he could ask for. He doesn’t have a steady alpha, but he doesn’t need that. It’s just him and Silas, and they’re happy with that... -
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Cuffed: M/M Mpreg Alpha Male Romance by Aiden Bates
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpecial Agent Gabriel Scott is the best that the FBI’s Hate Crime division has to offer. He’s got an impressive record of solved cases on his resume and a brilliant, slippery mind that keeps even the worst criminal minds on their toes. When he comes to Plymouth, Massachusetts, to investigate a series of apparent hate crimes, he quickly realizes that everything is not what it seems... -
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Fire of Love: M/M Mpreg Alpha Male Romance by Aiden Bates
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJosh is a highly successful sportscaster. He has the respect of the athletes he covers, the admiration of his peers, and a string of awards for sports journalism. None of those blessings would be possible if anyone knew the truth: Josh is also an omega, hiding his status with the use of pharmaceuticals... -
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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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Beauty, Inc. by Tara Lain
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGetting won in a poker game – not the foundation of a solid relationship. Brilliant 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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Blood and Marriage by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMorrin has waited a long time to claim his throne, and even longer to have a real family. It may not be a conventional family, consisting of his closest friends, his brother Istari, and Istari's spouse and children, but it's one he loves and is proud of. No odious brothers, no abusive father, no cowardly mother... -
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Learning to Dharn by Ann Somerville
Rhede Kelten, newly qualified physician, journeys across the oceans to Inades, seeking employment and a life away from an unloving family. An offer of a remote hospital post seems perfect, and he accepts a lift to his new posting from kind strangers. But an idyllic trip turns to horror when they’re attacked, his friends brutally murdered, and his own life is saved by a mysterious, mute stranger... -
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Laws of Attraction by Peter Styles
Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTom Anderson has put a lot of effort into putting his past as an awkward social outcast behind him. Now that he's gotten a good job at a high-paying law firm, he feels like all of his hard work will finally pay off, and he and his sick sister will be able to live comfortably for the first time since their parents died... -
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Teacher's Pet: M/M Mpreg Alpha Male Romance by Aiden Bates
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDo not forget to read your free 10,000 word book, "Omega's Alpha" immediately after Teacher's Pet! Teacher's Pet description:. Zack is the only omega in his year at college. This doesn’t surprise him. Traditionally, omegas stay at home, preferably in the bedroom. Zack rejected that life and the alpha his parents chose for him when he got a full scholarship to college. He’s got a plan... -
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![The Accidental Donor: M/M Mpreg by Kay Marie]()
The Accidental Donor: M/M Mpreg by Kay Marie
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOliver Willoughby was done waiting to "Mr. Right" to come along and sweep him off his feet. After multiple failed relationships he finally decided that he would take charge of his own life. He wanted one thing. A family of his own. Who says he needed to be in a relationship to start a family? Plenty of people start families in different ways, IVF being one of them...Categorized as:
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In Allegiance by Kate Islay
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 8 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...
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