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![魔道祖師 一 [Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 1] by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, 墨香铜臭](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/668be980a8ad428ef9f3ec44.jpg)
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![Prince & Knight by Daniel Haack]()
Prince & Knight by Daniel Haack
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 28 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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![将进酒 [Qiāng Jìn Jiǔ] by Tang Jiuqing, 唐酒卿]()
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... -
![Enchanting Exposition by Alice Winters]()
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... -
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![Brie Embraces the Heart of Submission: After Graduation by Red Phoenix]()
Brie Embraces the Heart of Submission: After Graduation by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 21 ratings** First published as the wildly popular eight-part eBook serial, Brie Embraces the Heart of Submission: After Graduation is now available as a full-length novel. **On the night of graduation, Brie Bennett offered her collar to the man who’d won her devotion during her time at the Submissive Training Center.So begins the seductive sequel to Brie Learns the Art of Submission.. -
![All the Young Dudes: Sirius's Perspective - Volume Four: 'Til The End by Rollercoasterwords]()
All the Young Dudes: Sirius's Perspective - Volume Four: 'Til The End by Rollercoasterwords
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCover art by moony cig... -
![A Man's Skin by Hubert Zanzim]()
A Man's Skin by Hubert Zanzim
In Renaissance Italy, Bianca, a young lady from a good family, is of marriage age. Her parents find her a fiancé to their liking: Giovanni, a rich merchant, young and pleasant. The wedding looks set to go smoothly even though Bianca can’t hide her disappointment at having to marry a man she knows nothing about... -
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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.. -
![Cardcaptor Sakura Collector's Edition 4 by Clamp]()
Cardcaptor Sakura Collector's Edition 4 by Clamp
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsCardcaptor Sakura brought a generation of readers to manga, and now it’s back in a definitive collector’s edition!Cardcaptor Sakura is one of the all-time classics of the magical girl genre, and the Collector’s Edition will be the definitive version of the story, for both long-time fans and readers new to the story... -
![The Songbird and the Sea by MissterMaia]()
The Songbird and the Sea by MissterMaia
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFandom: 방탄소년단 | Bangtan Boys | BTSRelationships: Min Yoongi | Suga/Park Jimin, Jeon Jungkook/Kim Taehyung | V, Kim Namjoon | Rap Monster/Kim Seokjin | Jin--------------------------------------------------In a world where dominance of the sea is an endless battle between pirates and mariners, Park Jimin is content living in his little village on a small, uninteresting island by the eastern... -
![The Devil that Broke Us by S.C. Wilson]()
The Devil that Broke Us by S.C. Wilson
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJesse McGinnis has it all—the woman she loves—two beautiful children—a successful career... -
![Sentinel of Time by Lindsay Buroker]()
Sentinel of Time by Lindsay Buroker
Kaylina must dodge assassins and kidnappers while revelations about her past, and power she never knew she had, stun her to the core.She has the support of Lord Vlerion, the ranger she’s developed feelings for, but he has problems of his own, and an insidious plot threatens to take him from her forever... -
![Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 6 by Aya Kanno]()
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 6 by Aya Kanno
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe intrigue and royal conspiracy in Shakepeare’s Richard III is given a dark manga twist that will appeal to aficionados of both comics and the classics.Richard, the ambitious third son of the House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal darkness... -
![Evitative by vichan]()
Evitative by vichan
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn the summer before his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry is drawn to a room in Grimmauld Place. Like the Gryffindor he is, he enters the room without fear. The room is a library, and Harry is surprised to find that he’s eager to learn. Then he gets the bad news: he’s been accidentally expelled from Hogwarts, and he needs to be sorted again... -
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![Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu Vol. 2 by Tang Jiu Qing, st]()
Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu Vol. 2 by Tang Jiu Qing, st
KNOW THINE ENEMYAfter a passionate night together, Shen Zechuan and Xiao Chiye part the next morning as enemies. A new emperor has ascended the throne, and the court is in flux. Power and position are in reach for anyone who dares to grasp them--and Shen Zechuan will stop at nothing to pursue his ambitions... -
![Nottingham: The True Story of Robyn Hood by Anna Burke]()
Nottingham: The True Story of Robyn Hood by Anna Burke
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter a fateful hunting accident sends her on the run from the law, Robyn finds herself deep in the heart of Sherwood Forest. All she really wants to do is provide for her family and stay out of trouble, but when the Sheriff of Nottingham levies the largest tax in the history of England, she's forced to take matters into her own hands... -
![Strangers In Paradise, Pocket Book 2 by Terry Moore]()
Strangers In Paradise, Pocket Book 2 by Terry Moore
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe second Strangers In Paradise pocket book finds Katchoo following David to California where she comes face to face with Darcy Parker. When Darcy makes Katchoo an offer she can't refuse, Katchoo transforms from prey to predator and begins to spin a web of her own... -
![Spells of Old by Benjamin Medrano]()
Spells of Old by Benjamin Medrano
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHaving successfully driven off an assault and freed captives of Kelvanis, Sistina begins fortifying to defend those she cares about from further attacks. Yet with all her power within her halls, she cannot grant those under her protection true freedom... -
![Cardcaptor Sakura Collector's Edition Vol. 6 by Clamp]()
Cardcaptor Sakura Collector's Edition Vol. 6 by Clamp
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCardcaptor Sakura is one of the all-time classics of the magical girl genre, and the Collector's Edition will be the definitive version of the story, for both long-time fans and readers new to the story... -
![Lake of Sorrow by Lindsay Buroker]()
Lake of Sorrow by Lindsay Buroker
All Kaylina ever longed to do was open her own meadery and prove her worth to her family. She didn’t want to develop feelings for the haughty royal ranger, Lord Vlerion, and she definitely didn’t want to be accused of trying to poison the queen.But a conniving competitor has framed her, and now the Kingdom Guard is hunting her down... -
![Birds of Shangri-La, Vol. 3 by Ranmaru Zariya]()
Birds of Shangri-La, Vol. 3 by Ranmaru Zariya
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA straight man takes a job at a gay brothel that has a firm rule of no falling in love. What could go wrong?Apollo takes on a rather odd job at a brothel as a way to make some fast cash, but when one of the male prostitutes takes an interest in him, his days of gainful employment seem numbered... -
![Lullaby of the Dawn, Volume 3 by Ichika Yuno]()
Lullaby of the Dawn, Volume 3 by Ichika Yuno
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsElva is a battle shaman whose life is eroded bit by bit every time he drives back monsters that emerge from the black sea. Indignant when he sees this, a young boy named Alto is determined to find a cure and stay by Elva's side.After 8 long years, Alto has become a fearless young man, though he hides his love deep inside... -
![Word of Honor by Radclyffe]()
Word of Honor by Radclyffe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAll Cameron Roberts and Blair Powell want is a small, intimate wedding, but the paparazzi and a domestic terrorist have other plans. First Daughter Blair Powell and her lover Cameron Roberts, newly appointed deputy director of the Homeland Security Office, escape to a ski chalet in the Rockies after a harrowing attack by members of a domestic terrorism organization... -
![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... -
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![Octopi My Heart by Amanda Meuwissen]()
Octopi My Heart by Amanda Meuwissen
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDaren Montgomery is a fisherman in his small hometown off Nova Scotia. His heart is as empty as the waters in winter—until he meets Lilo, a beautiful creature of the ocean depths that Daren never believed could be real. Their courtship may be a fairy tale, but the gentle curl of a tentacle or wet kiss in magically warm waters has him dreaming of summer and a storybook ending... -
![Talyn: Repose by Benjamin Medrano]()
Talyn: Repose by Benjamin Medrano
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTalyn wants a vacation.As war breaks out to destroy Abydon’s Blight, Talyn has decided to take a much-needed vacation, and to explore some of the world with her friends and lovers.Unfortunately for Talyn, just because she wants peace and quiet doesn’t mean the world is going to give it to her. World walkers are agents of chaos on Garloth whether they like it or not, and Talyn is no exception... -
![Lullaby of the Dawn, Volume 3 by Ichika Yuno]()
Lullaby of the Dawn, Volume 3 by Ichika Yuno
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNight after night, Elva steps forth into the black sea... He is one of the kannagi, white-haired, ageless warrior priests chosen by the divine to protect the island and its people. Although most kannagi live short and lonely lives, Elva has found a devoted friend in Alto, who's sworn to serve him and free him from his cursed fate... -
![Peerless: Wu Shuang (Novel) Vol. 3 (Peerless: Wu Shuang (Novel) #3) by Meng Xi Shi]()
Peerless: Wu Shuang (Novel) Vol. 3 (Peerless: Wu Shuang (Novel) #3) by Meng Xi Shi
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA RACE AGAINST TIMEAfter the long journey to the Western Khaganate, Cui Buqu and Feng Xiao find their diplomatic efforts stymied when they are accused of murdering a Göktürk prince. Thinking on his feet, Cui Buqu requests a single day to crack the case and clear their names... -
![My Orc Silver Fox by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee]()
My Orc Silver Fox by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee
I thought my one-night stand with a hot older guy was just a rebound, but it left me with a memento that could ruin my life…or perfect it? My whole life, I’ve been the perfect perfect hair, perfect body, perfect grades, perfect career... -
![Dance of Stars and Ashes by Nisha J. Tuli]()
Dance of Stars and Ashes by Nisha J. Tuli
A love that burns brighter than starlight. A gift that could leave her world in ashes. It’s time for Zarya to release the fire within.In the jeweled city of Dharati, Zarya found passion and adventure for the first time. A mysterious stranger named Rabin helped to free the power within her—a dark, ancient magic that should not exist.Now, Zarya learns Rabin’s true identity... -
![Lullaby of the Dawn, Vol. 2 by Ichika Yuno]()
Lullaby of the Dawn, Vol. 2 by Ichika Yuno
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsElva is a battle shaman whose life is eroded bit by bit every time he drives back monsters that emerge from the black sea. Indignant when he sees this, a young boy named Alto is determined to find a cure and stay by Elva's side.After 8 long years, Alto has become a fearless young man, though he hides his love deep inside... -
![A Pirate's Dream, Kingdom Book 11 by Marie Hall]()
A Pirate's Dream, Kingdom Book 11 by Marie Hall
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNimue, daughter of Hook, is desperate to prove to her parents that she’s just as brave and as much of a pirate as they are. So when she serendipitously spies the hidden isle, she knows what she must do... -
![Love Nest, Vol. 2 by Yuu Minaduki]()
Love Nest, Vol. 2 by Yuu Minaduki
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 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... -
![Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 4 by Aya Kanno]()
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 4 by Aya Kanno
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRichard, the ambitious third son of the House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal darkness. But is it truly fate that sets him on the path to personal destruction? Or his own tormented longings? Based on an early draft of Shakespeare’s Richard III, Aya Kanno’s dark fantasy finds the man who could be king standing between worlds, between classes, between good and evil... -
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![Dragon's Surprise by Nora Phoenix]()
Dragon's Surprise by Nora Phoenix
Delton is convinced Adar is his mate…until Oliver shows up. From the moment he meets Adar, Delton knows they’re meant to be together. So what if Adar doesn’t notice him? Delton isn’t in a hurry. Until Oliver joins the pack. The second Adar lays eyes on the sweet, fragile omega, he knows he’s found his fated mate. Hell, everyone knows because Adar won’t leave Oliver’s side, protecting him 24/7... -
![Flames by Abigail Hilton]()
Flames by Abigail Hilton
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCaptain of the Temple Police is not an easy job. Gerard wasn't expecting it to be easy…but he also didn't expect to have to fight off the Priestess's overtures at every turn. While he isn't against killing, torture seems dishonorable, and a visit to the dungeons leaves Gerard feeling more than a little sympathy for the pirates he's been ordered to capture... -
![Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! 12 by Yuu Toyota]()
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! 12 by Yuu Toyota
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt’s A thirty-year-old virgin gets more than he bargained for when his newfound magical power reveals he’s the object of his male coworker’s affections!Adachi and Kurosawa’s married life hits the first bump in the road when Kurosawa just won’t slow down on a work project! After he brushes off Adachi’s requests to let him pull some of the weight, insisting on taking care of everything himself,... -
![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
In 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... -
![Ballad of the Desert by Tong Hua]()
Ballad of the Desert by Tong Hua
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsYu Jin is an orphan, who was raised by wolves in the desert before a Han living with a Xiongnu tribe takes her back to camp. She soon becomes friends with Xiongnu children, including Yu Dan, Yi Zhi Xie and Mu Da Duo.One year later, due to political changes, her foster father is killed. His only wish was for her to return to his hometown Chang'an, in the Han Dynasty... -
![Armistice by Lara Elena Donnelly]()
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... -
![Clockwork Dragon by Kaye Draper]()
Clockwork Dragon by Kaye Draper
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBlithe Li is a wellspring—a vessel containing magic that can only be used by a magi. The only problem is, women aren’t supposed to be wellsprings. In a world where powerful female magic workers rule, and vulnerable male wellsprings must follow the rigid social norms meant to keep their magic pure from corruption, Blythe doesn’t fit in anywhere. She can’t actually use magic, the way a woman should... -
![Blood and Marriage by Megan Derr]()
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... -
![Alpha Wolfgirl x Omega Wolfboy Vol. 1 by Natsuha Kasazaki]()
Alpha Wolfgirl x Omega Wolfboy Vol. 1 by Natsuha Kasazaki
Rated: 2.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWho's the Top Dog?Nobody realizes Ohkami Ichirou is an omega. At his high-class restaurant job, he poses as an alpha to advance his career and status. Everything is going smoothly until a new trainee, Oukami Ako, becomes a thorn in his side. When he tries to show her who's boss, she reveals she's secretly an alpha. If he doesn't submit to her will, his life will be ruined...
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![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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