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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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![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... -
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![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... -
![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... -
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![The Dragons of Pemberley by Maria Grace]()
The Dragons of Pemberley by Maria Grace
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHomecomings never live up to expectations.After a visit to London that nearly cost her everything, Lady Elizabeth Darcy, Dragon Sage, desperately needs the solace of her country home, Pemberley. Sir Fitzwilliam Darcy, knight of the Pendragon Order and Keeper to Pemberley, counts the minutes until Pemerbley's walls protect his family once more.Their homecoming cannot happen soon enough... -
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Kellynch Dragon Persuasion by Maria Grace
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKeeping a hibernating dragon should have been a simple thing.Should have been, but it was not. Apparently, nothing involving dragons was ever simple, at least not for Anne Elliot, junior Keeper to dragon Kellynch.With the estate in debt, Anne’s father in denial, and the dragon’s treasure missing, Kellynch’s awakening is shaping up to be nothing short of catastrophe... -
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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... -
![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... -
![Dragons Beyond the Pale by Maria Grace]()
Dragons Beyond the Pale by Maria Grace
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSmugglers. A kidnapping. A fire-breathing fairy dragon? The Blue Order is falling apart at the seams.After months in Bath mentoring Dragon Keepers and Friends, Dragon Sage Elizabeth Darcy actually anticipates traveling to London for the Keeper’s Cotillion. Which says a great deal considering the she-dragons who make up the Cotillion board would very much like to show the Sage her proper place... -
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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... -
![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... -
![Spellbound at Pemberley: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Abigail Reynolds]()
Spellbound at Pemberley: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Abigail Reynolds
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFitzwilliam Darcy is a powerful mage and master of illusions. His abilities make him the perfect man for a dangerous mission to end the devastating war with Napoleon – a mission that would leave him little chance of returning alive. When he meets the enchanting Elizabeth Bennet, whose magical Talents are as deep as they are inexplicable, he knows he needs her help... -
![Starfire by A.J. Sherwood]()
Starfire by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLuca O’ Broín’s original wife checklist: a loving marriage mother for his children capable of running a fortress sexually compatible someone intelligentLuca’s REVISED non-negotiable husband checklist: dependable friend capable of running a fortress willing to move to Bhodhsa someone with brainsNoe Keller’s husband checklist: LucaLuca’s UPDATED husband checklist: NoeTurns out wishing on the stars... -
![Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 8 by Aya Kanno]()
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 8 by Aya Kanno
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe intrigue and royal conspiracy in the Bard’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... -
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![How to Tame a Beastly Lord by Bree Wolf]()
How to Tame a Beastly Lord by Bree Wolf
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsA fallen lady...A beastly lord...And a night out in the woods. Unmarried and with child, Lady Eugenie enters into a marriage of convenience to save herself and her unborn child from society's censure... -
![그녀의 심청 (Her Tale of Shim Chong) #2 by Seri, 비완]()
그녀의 심청 (Her Tale of Shim Chong) #2 by Seri, 비완
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsEp 11 - 23Based on a Korean folktale, two very different women find themselves making the same wish - to leave this world behind. One is Shim Chong, a young beggar living off the kindness of others to support herself and her blind father. The other is the bride-to-be of old Chancellor Jang, sold off to him for the sake of her family... -
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그녀의 심청 (Her Tale of Shim Chong) #4 by 비완, Seri
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEp 36 - 44Based on a Korean folktale, two very different women find themselves making the same wish - to leave this world behind. One is Shim Chong, a young beggar living off the kindness of others to support herself and her blind father. The other is the bride-to-be of old Chancellor Jang, sold off to him for the sake of her family... -
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그녀의 심청 (Her Tale of Shim Chong) #5 by 비완, Seri
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEp 45 - 55Based on a Korean folktale, two very different women find themselves making the same wish - to leave this world behind. One is Shim Chong, a young beggar living off the kindness of others to support herself and her blind father. The other is the bride-to-be of old Chancellor Jang, sold off to him for the sake of her family... -
![Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 10 by Aya Kanno]()
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 10 by Aya Kanno
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe intrigue and royal conspiracy in the Bard’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... -
![Think of Me: A Highly Irregular Pride & Prejudice Variation by Elizabeth Adams]()
Think of Me: A Highly Irregular Pride & Prejudice Variation by Elizabeth Adams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMr. Darcy has a gift, though it often feels like a curse.Elizabeth Bennet does not like Mr. Darcy. He said the worst things about her! He is entirely too proud, and handsome, and tall. Thankfully, he does not know her thoughts. Can you imagine how awkward that would be?* Think of Me is a slightly paranormal story that features the inner workings of an adult man's mind... -
![Main Gauche and Other Tales by Megan Derr]()
Main Gauche and Other Tales by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTales of brothers, swords, and the men they most desire...Main Gauche — Though he was born to nobility, the loss of first his father, and then his mother, has left Dagger a peasant. His stepfather is cruel and greedy, and refuses to claim Dagger as his own... -
![Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 9 by Aya Kanno]()
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 9 by Aya Kanno
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe intrigue and royal conspiracy in the Bard’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... -
![Mr. Darcy's Enchantment: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Abigail Reynolds]()
Mr. Darcy's Enchantment: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Abigail Reynolds
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn a Regency England where magic and faeries are real… Fitzwilliam Darcy is a powerful magician who controls fire, water, and wind. What he cannot control is his growing feelings for Miss Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth’s sentiments towards Darcy are quite different. She detests his arrogance, and she fears he will expose her use of forbidden magic - forbidden to women, that is... -
![Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 16 by Aya Kanno]()
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 16 by Aya Kanno
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe intrigue and royal conspiracy in the Bard’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... -
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![The Rose of Versailles, Omnibus 4 by Riyoko Ikeda]()
The Rose of Versailles, Omnibus 4 by Riyoko Ikeda
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrance spirals towards a civil war, as nobles continue to ignore the people of France. Noblewoman Oscar François de Jarjayes is forced to reconsider her life as a soldier and a woman, her loyalties and her love. Marie Antoinette and the royal family seek escape, while Robespierre and the National Assembly take up arms and demand democracy... -
![Taming the Tiger 1 by Brothers Without A Tomorrow]()
Taming the Tiger 1 by Brothers Without A Tomorrow
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUm seinen kleinen Bruder mit Tierblut medizinisch zu versorgen, macht sich Geum-Hoo, der älteste Sohn der Familie Ahn, auf die Suche nach einem Schlachter. Unterwegs trifft er auch auf einen solchen, der jedoch namenlos ist und einen seltsamen Eindruck macht. Geum-Hoo beschließt, den Fremden "Beom" zu nennen und ihm in seinem Haus ein Obdach zu gewähren... -
![She Who Would be King by Kim Pritekel]()
She Who Would be King by Kim Pritekel
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCateline is the seventeen-year-old daughter of a nobleman in fourteenth-century France. It's a time when children aren't seen as those to be loved and cherished, but instead are used as pawns and bargaining chips on the chessboard of control and privilege.She is married off to a prince in the country of Sursha, a Gaelic-speaking island nation near Ireland... -
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Shirewode by J. Tullos Hennig
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Novel of Robyn Hood King of the Shire Wode. That is what they will call you... Home razed by Church edict, loved ones struck down by treachery, Rob of Loxley is left for dead. Taken by an old druid master into the deeps, Rob emerges as driven leader of a tight-knit band of outcasts, claiming the forest as their own and wielding the Horned Lord's vengeance with silent, deadly arrows... -
![The Archer by K. Aten]()
The Archer by K. Aten
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsKyri was raised a fletcher but after finding a new home and family with the Telequire Amazons, she discovers a desire to take on more responsibility within the tribe. She has skills they desperately need and she is called to action to protect those around her. But Kyri's path is ever-changing even as she finds herself altered by love, loyalty, and grief... -
![Wild Sky by Zaya Feli]()
Wild Sky by Zaya Feli
Tauran Darrica has been retired from the Valreus Sky Guard for four years following the Battle of the Broken Wings that resulted in the death of his dragon. Now, all Tauran wants to do is spend his days forgetting the past and gambling his way to an unsteady income... -
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Christmas Angel by Eli Easton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen John Trent, a dedicated member of the new Bow Street Runners, finds an exquisite carved angel floating in the Thames, he can’t stop thinking about it. He tracks down its creator, a sad and quiet young sculptor. But neither the angel nor the sculptor is done with John just yet. The blasted angel refuses to leave him be, behaving not at all like an inanimate object should... -
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Horatio by T.J. Klune
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOn October 15, 1979, two men take to the road, leaving their town behind, waiting for the peanut farmer president to come onto the radio to make an important announcement about the future of all mankind. In the hours leading up to the broadcast, Jamie and Harry will look back on their relationship, and what it means to live in defiance like there's no tomorrow... -
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Deceived by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAUTHOR'S NOTE: This book has been revised. The story Deceived has a new, longer ending. The story The Highwayman is now it's own book, and the following stories have been added to this volume: The Wager, Seconds, Runaways . This book also contains all the free ficbits posted to my website... -
![Stone Age Husband Raising Journal by Jué Jué, 决绝]()
Stone Age Husband Raising Journal by Jué Jué, 决绝
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat should you do when the person you like is no longer loyal? Find another one!This time, in order to avoid trouble, Xiong Ye chose the weakest man in the tribe as his new companion.In any case, he can afford him!With his strength, he’ll definitely be able to let his own man eat meat every day instead of grass... -
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![Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace, S.O. Callahan]()
Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace, S.O. Callahan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRoger not only had to prove himself to the Council, he also had to prove himself to Wyndham Wrenwhistle.Fae and humans alike are returning to London for the Season, but the excitement is marred by the growing poverty rate among humans with low magical scores. Tenacious Roger Barnes proposes a new rubric for testing magic to the Council, hoping to resolve the predicament for his fellow humans...Categorized as:
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Dayspring by Anthony Oliveira
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA singular, stunning debut that transcends and transfigures genre—at once a bold retelling of biblical tales and an unforgettable contemporary coming-of-age story, connected in collapsing time across millennia.There are few love stories in the holy books. Love is what ruins. Love is what costs. Love is a flaming sword at our backs, a garden left to ruin and to wild... -
![The Riches of a Life Well-Lived: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Elizabeth Frerichs]()
The Riches of a Life Well-Lived: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Elizabeth Frerichs
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow many times will Fitzwilliam Darcy have to relive Tuesday to free himself from George Wickham?On Tuesday, November 19th, 1811, Wickham—the wretch who nearly eloped with Darcy’s younger sister—arrives in Hertfordshire. When Darcy encounters Wickham in Meryton, he hopes it is for the last time, even though fate seems to throw them together far too often for his liking... -
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Bridgerton Series #1-8 by Julia Quinn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese B format naked hardbacks feature fully redesigned covers, sprayed edges, and a stunning design of the Bridgerton house across all 8 spines! The first book in the series, The Duke and I, is hand-signed by Julia... -
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Threads of Magic: A Pride and Prejudice variation by Monica Fairview
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIn a magical Regency England, two powerful magicians strive to find a balance between love and duty as they confront enemies who might well be their closest friends.Elizabeth Bennet may be a heroine, but by defying some of the most powerful mages in England, she has made enemies who will stop at nothing to embroil her in scandal... -
![The Engagement of Marielle Clarac (Manga) Volume (The Tales of Marielle Clarac (Manga) #1) by Haruka Momo]()
The Engagement of Marielle Clarac (Manga) Volume (The Tales of Marielle Clarac (Manga) #1) by Haruka Momo
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAs a plain, unassuming noble’s daughter, Marielle doesn’t stand out in high society. Imagine her surprise when she receives a marriage proposal from the sought-after Simeon, second-in-command of the Royal Order of Knights! Simeon, the heir to an earldom, is highly accomplished in scholarly and military arts—and he’s gorgeous... -
![The Mystic Marriage by Heather Rose Jones]()
The Mystic Marriage by Heather Rose Jones
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAntuniet Chazillen lost everything the night her brother was executed. In exile, she swore that treason would not be the final chapter of the Chazillen legacy in Alpennia’s history. A long-hidden book of alchemical secrets provides the first hope of success, but her return to the capital is haunted by an enemy who wants those secrets for himself. Jeanne, Vicomtesse de Cherdillac is bored... -
![The Highlander's Kilted Bride by Vanessa Kelly]()
The Highlander's Kilted Bride by Vanessa Kelly
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe youngest brother in Clan Kendrick has become a charismatic force in his own right—especially when the perfect woman gallops into his life—in the latest novel in USA Today bestselling author Vanessa Kelly’s sparkling Scottish Regency series.Charlotte “Charlie” Stewart would rather don a kilt and ride her horse than simper in a ballroom... -
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Melting the Snow Queen by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThey call her the Snow Queen…for no man can thaw her frozen heart. Lady Alba Snowden lost her first love when she was seventeen. Since then, no man has touched her heart – until the summer she encounters wild, fun-loving Russian Prince Yuri Volkov, who is visiting London with the Tsar. Dazzled by Alba's beauty, Yuri follows her to her country home, determined to melt her frozen heart... -
![Two Rivers by Zoe Saadia]()
Two Rivers by Zoe Saadia
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHaving survived the failed raid on the enemy lands, Tekeni had no illusions. He was nothing but an enemy cub, adopted into one of the clans, but not accepted, never for real. To fit in was difficult, to run away - impossible. To get into trouble, more often than not, was the only available option. They did not expect anything else from him, anyway... -
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1750 - Jacqueline by Stephanie Laurens
#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens brings you the opening story in a series of romances touched by magic as old as time. A gentleman fleeing the bonds of loveless marriage and a lady in desperate need of a champion join forces to defend an ancient legacy... -
![Finding Camellia, Vol. 2 (참아주세요, 대공 (Comic) #2) by Manta Comics, Jin So-ye]()
Finding Camellia, Vol. 2 (참아주세요, 대공 (Comic) #2) by Manta Comics, Jin So-ye
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHaving secured a way into the capital, all Camellia needs is for Keiran to return in good health so that she can leave House Bale to find her mother. And so, when her brother finally comes back home, Camellia welcomes him with open arms... -
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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... -
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1818 - Isabel by Suzanne Enoch
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Suzanne Enoch spins a Regency-era tale at Nimway Hall, in a book series centered on a house where love and magic entwine to bring romance to all who dwell there... -
![The Emperor’s Aeronaut by Shelley Adina, R.E. Scott]()
The Emperor’s Aeronaut by Shelley Adina, R.E. Scott
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNapoleon is determined to conquer the world with his steam-powered weapons. Nothing in England can stop him … except two young lady inventors.In 1819, France is surrounded by armies. With Russia in the north, the Karlsruhe Confederacy in the east, and a pirate kingdom in the south, Napoleon cannot break out, nor can the English Navy seem to break in. Europe teeters on the edge of a sword... -
![Tempted by Ruin by Mia West]()
Tempted by Ruin by Mia West
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsan alternate cover edition can be found hereGawain 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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