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Wind & Wildfire by J.D. Evans
“I like it when you shine for me, Sabri Sultan. Someday, I hope you shine for them all. So they see you like I do.” He is the future sultan, a man who wields brutal magic and only knows how to be what they’ve made him. She is a commoner, a woman who champions the vulnerable and treads where she does not belong.Dilay Akar is the daughter of a judge... -
![A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland]()
A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland
The Goblin Emperor meets "Magnificent Century" in Alexandra Rowland's A Taste of Gold and Iron, where a queer central romance unfolds in a fantasy world reminiscent of the Ottoman Empire.Kadou, the shy prince of Arasht, finds himself at odds with one of the most powerful ambassadors at court—the body-father of the queen's new child—in an altercation which results in his humiliation... -
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![A Forbidden Alchemy by Stacey McEwan]()
A Forbidden Alchemy by Stacey McEwan
This stunning slow-burn romantasy follows a fated pair who uncover a world-changing secret and are thrust into a violent class war, navigating love, loss, and devastating betrayals.Nina Harrow and Patrick Colson are twelve years old when they are whisked away from the shadows of their disenfranchised mining towns to dazzling Belavere City to discover their magical potential...Categorized as:
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![The Twisted Throne by Danielle L. Jensen]()
The Twisted Throne by Danielle L. Jensen
In the fifth novel of the thrilling Bridge Kingdom series, a princess promised in marriage falls for the wrong brother, and their forbidden love threatens to destroy a fragile peace between kingdoms—from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood... -
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![Pet by C.S. Pacat]()
Pet by C.S. Pacat
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsPet follows the rise of Ancel at the poisonous court of Vere. Set during the events of Captive Prince... -
![The Fallout by Everythursday]()
The Fallout by Everythursday
When does redemption begin? She likes to believe it is at the top of a tower, when a boy lowers his wand, his power, his control, his future in the ranks he had been promised and walks away to never be the same again.The question for Draco Malfoy, of course, was when it ended...Categorized as:
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![The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare]()
The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare
In the epic follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Sword Catcher, praised by George R. R. Martin as “everything I look for in fantasy,” Lin and Kel must chart a perilous course between love and lies. Kel Saren, body double to Conor, crown prince of the dazzling city of Castellane, is caught between two worlds...Categorized as:
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![Naamah's Kiss by Jacqueline Carey]()
Naamah's Kiss by Jacqueline Carey
Once there were great magicians born to the Maghuin Dhonn, the folk of the Brown Bear, the oldest tribe in Alba. But generations ago, the greatest of them all broke a sacred oath sworn in the name of all his people. Now only small gifts remain to them. Through her lineage, Moirin possesses such gifts - the ability to summon the twilight and conceal herself, and the skill to coax plants to grow... -
![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... -
![The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem]()
The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem
In this Egyptian-inspired debut fantasy, a fugitive queen strikes a deadly bargain with her greatest enemy and finds herself embroiled in a complex game that could resurrect her scorched kingdom or leave it in ashes forever.Ten years ago, the kingdom of Jasad burned. Its magic outlawed; its royal family murdered down to the last child. At least, that’s what Sylvia wants people to believe... -
![The Calm Before the Storm by Danielle L. Jensen]()
The Calm Before the Storm by Danielle L. Jensen
Set in the world of The Bridge Kingdom series, The Calm Before the Storm is six chapters of extra content that take place after the events of The Traitor Queen and The Inadequate Heir.Ithicana has been liberated from the Maridrinians, but not everyone holds peace in their hearts...Categorized as:
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![The Consolation Prize by Alice Coldbreath]()
The Consolation Prize by Alice Coldbreath
Princess Una harbors no illusions about her claims to Karadok’s throne. The days of the royal house of Blechmarsh are done. The last of that ill-fated line, she is just grateful she emerged from the dark days of war with her head still on her shoulders... -
![Daughter of the Sun by Effie Calvin]()
Daughter of the Sun by Effie Calvin
Orsina of Melidrie is a paladin of the Order of the Sun, sworn to drive out corruption and chaos wherever she finds it. She has been ordered to leave her home and travel around Vesolda in search of a great evil she is supposedly destined to destroy. But after two years of fighting monsters and demons and evil gods, she does not seem to be any closer to her goal—or ever returning home... -
![LIMITLESS: A Less Than Zero Rockstar Romance: Book 2: Jace & Alex by Kaylene Winter]()
LIMITLESS: A Less Than Zero Rockstar Romance: Book 2: Jace & Alex by Kaylene Winter
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratings"She snuck up on me and stole my heart..."Sexy Viking drummer Jace Deveraux used his genius marketing skills to help propel Less than Zero (LTZ) to the top.Friends-with-benefits was the only thing he was capable of.Until free-spirited social media influencer Alexandria LeRoux made him an offer he couldn't refuse.Their secret, spontaneous global hookups were decadent, erotic, extraordinary... -
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![Castle of the Winds by Christina Baehr]()
Castle of the Winds by Christina Baehr
At Midsummer’s Eve, the Red Dragon will choose his bride.Following this mysterious invitation, Edith sets off on a quest to the Castle of the Winds to find a lost family of dragon keepers in the mountains of Wild Wales. But all is not as it seems. Edith must guard her own hidden power, or she might not return to her friends in Ormdale—including the man who has come to love her...Categorized as:
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![No More Yesterdays by Catherine Bybee]()
No More Yesterdays by Catherine Bybee
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee lights the fuse, and the Stone siblings must rely on their wits and hearts to uncover a dangerous enemy…and an explosive secret.Taking over her late father’s company was never part of Alex Stone’s life plan.But now, sitting in the CEO chair at Stone Enterprises, she’s resigned to living her life alone... -
![The Honor of Duty by A. R. Rend]()
The Honor of Duty by A. R. Rend
Phillip had spent his life living by his mother’s code of honor. One she had instilled in not just him but her household staff, her soldiers under her command as a general, and all his siblings.One that called to the familial bonds and the importance of putting those above all else. Second only to the land and the crown.If he was being honest with himself, Phillip valued that code of honor... -
![A Crown of Victory and Vengeance by Vera Raye]()
A Crown of Victory and Vengeance by Vera Raye
He shattered my heart on our wedding day. Now we must set aside our heartbreak and join forces to save our world from the brink of chaos. Betrayed at the altar by the man I love, I don’t have the luxury to mourn my broken heart. The Blood Brotherhood Clan is under attack and dark secrets from my past begin to claw their way to light. Now I must fight beside the man who almost destroyed me...Categorized as:
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![The Lochlann Deception: Complete Series by Robin D. Mahle]()
The Lochlann Deception: Complete Series by Robin D. Mahle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe needed an escape. He needed her .Galina has been looking for a way out. So when she has the chance to break free of her kingdom and the man who wants to own her, she has no choice but to see it through.Even if it means collecting on a life debt from the worst decision she’s ever made.Davin’s mistakes are catching up to him... -
![Forever Reign by V.B. Lacey]()
Forever Reign by V.B. Lacey
Nothing could have prepared Sebastian and the elementals for what occurred on the beaches of Iona three months ago. In the aftermath of loss and betrayal, they’re left to pick up the shattered pieces of their lives, recovering in their separate corners of the world. That is, until the long-lost kingdom invites them back to their shores for a festival of peace... -
![The Little Shop of Grand Curiosities by Iris Lake]()
The Little Shop of Grand Curiosities by Iris Lake
Nepheli’s Little Shop of Grand Curiosities is the last scrap of magic left in the humdrum city of Elora as the Dreadful Mundane slowly takes over its residents’ hearts, and she is determined to preserve it any way she can...Categorized as:
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![The Majestic Impostor by Tanya Bird]()
The Majestic Impostor by Tanya Bird
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA relentless love. An impossible choice. Companions are the kingdom’s most beautiful and educated women—possessions of Syrasan’s royal men. Aldara has left the Companion life behind her. Having returned south to her family, she thought all ties to her prince severed. She was wrong. Now she has a secret—one she must keep in order to protect the people she loves... -
![Keraunani by Rachel Neumeier]()
Keraunani by Rachel Neumeier
Esau Karuma never expected to marry -- he's really not the type.But when he hears about a girl who's got to get married immediately or else she'll be crushed under a whole mountain of trouble, Esau doesn’t hesitate to volunteer. He’ll whisk her out of the way of disaster, marry her real quick, get her settled someplace she’ll be comfortable, and that will be that... -
![The Magic Collector by Chesney Infalt]()
The Magic Collector by Chesney Infalt
On the day of her wedding to the Crown Prince, Aveline is cursed for helping the wrong person. Not entirely a ghost, she is in between, having no control over what form she takes at any given moment. To break it, Aveline is forced to turn to the man she helped: the ostracised Magic Collector.Sebastian, known to everyone else as The Magic Collector, is shrouded in mystery...Categorized as:
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![Autumn Queens & Shadows by Wendy Heiss]()
Autumn Queens & Shadows by Wendy Heiss
In a god-blessed realm where old ghosts lay resting but not gone, Thora remains the most haunted.Now queen of Isjord, she’s helped her kingdom thrive back into its once glorious days that old kings had tarnished with greed and a need for power. For ten years, Thora has ruled with a steady reign, but one that has always been doubted by a few who still wish to see old kings take her throne... -
![Fractured Hearts by L.M. Dalgleish]()
Fractured Hearts by L.M. Dalgleish
Are some hearts just too fractured to repair? Lexie Daniels lost the love of her life three years ago when her husband was killed in a tragic accident. Throwing herself into her work as a photographer helped her cope with the pain. But moving on? Well, she’s not quite ready for that yet...Categorized as:
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![The Iron Dagger by Vanessa Green]()
The Iron Dagger by Vanessa Green
The magical sequel to The Bard’s Bargain.Living alone at the edge of the forest, Angharad has made a quiet life for herself as the village hedgewitch, offering healing spells while still haunted by the traumatic memories of her past... -
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버려진 나의 최애를 위하여 [Beoryeojin Na-eui Choeaereul Wihayeo] by Seonyu Kim, 김선유
N차 정주행을 했을 정도로 좋아한 로판 소설에 빙의했다.평민이지만 돈 많은 평민의 몸에 빙의한 덕분에,나는 몰락 귀족의 신분을 사 귀족가의 연회를 다니며 원작 속 인물들의 로맨스를 관전했다.그렇게 엔딩까지 보고 현실로 돌아가나 싶었는데…….웬걸, 엔딩 후에도 빙의에서 풀려나지 않고 원작 속에서의 인생을 살게 되었다.그러다 보니 알고 싶지 않은 비하인드 이야기까지 알게 되어 버렸다.내 최애인 서브남 카엘루스가 죽어 버린 것이다.그가 없는 원작 속에서 피폐하게 살아가던 나는 결국 병이 들어 죽음을 맞이했다.이제 현실로 돌아가나 싶더니, 무슨 운명의 장난인지 하루아침에 소설 엔딩 직후로 회귀했다... -
![Lone Prince by Lilian Monroe]()
Lone Prince by Lilian Monroe
I’m stranded in a snowed-in castle with a big, bad prince…The plan was to visit my grandmother at the Arctic palace in the Kingdom of Nord.I was supposed to get the information I needed for work, give Grandma a big hug, then get out.Things...aren’t going according to plan.For one, the castle is being battered by the biggest storm it’s seen in centuries.I’m stuck, and Grandma isn’t even here... -
![House of Burning Frost by Olivia Wildenstein]()
House of Burning Frost by Olivia Wildenstein
Ready for the next generation of Crows? FAKE AN ENGAGEMENT TO THE ICE KING TO TRAP AN ENEMY. END THE SHAM BETROTHAL THE INSTANT THE FOE IS CAUGHT. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG? If I were mortal, the epitaph on my tombstone would read: ‘Here lies Isla Ríhbiadh of the Sky Kingdom, cherished daughter of Fallon and Lorcan, crown princess of Luce, and blunderer like no other... -
![Sleep and Spirit by Courtney Thorne]()
Sleep and Spirit by Courtney Thorne
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs the only female born into a royal family in over four hundred years, freedom was never going to an option.Gifted with the elements of all five kingdoms, Aurelia had never known a minute of peace. No Virium was ever meant to hold all five elements and now they war inside her, keeping her from rest... -
![八宝妆 Eight Treasures Trousseau by Yue Xia Die Ying, 月下蝶影]()
八宝妆 Eight Treasures Trousseau by Yue Xia Die Ying, 月下蝶影
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEveryone in the City of Jing thinks that bestowment of marriage between Xian Junwang and the di daughter of the Yi’an Marquis House is to insert a fresh flower into manure.Xian Junwang was that fresh flower and the di daughter of Yi’an Marquis House was that manure that was not liked.It is said that what is heard is false, seeing is believing... -
![Birth Right by LovesBitca8]()
Birth Right by LovesBitca8
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNarcissa Black learned how to glide from her mother. Her sister Andromeda taught her how to feel, and Bella taught her how to lie. She learned strategy from her father. And from her husband… Well. She was still trying to discern what lesson Lucius Malfoy was teaching her. || LUCISSA set in The Right Thing to Do universe... -
![The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine, Vol. 1 by Grrr, IRINBI]()
The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine, Vol. 1 by Grrr, IRINBI
From cooking to alchemy to even brewing tea, Ailette Rodeline is a certifiable child prodigy—but she’s got a secret weapon on her side: she’s a transmigrator! Having purchased an insurance package at the moment of her untimely death, Ailette has the perks of a top-tier support system and item shop to fall back on…and she’s going to need all the help she can get! Will Ailette be able to survive... -
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![Ruin by Willow Aster]()
Ruin by Willow Aster
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Student/Teacher Romance I never wanted to be a royal.I could leave that to my older brother and sister and be happy.I'd rather see the world, experience life with unjaded eyes, and meet people who liked me based on something other than their expectations.Gentry Barrington saw exactly who I was the first time we met, the real me.My title wasn't part of the equation...Categorized as:
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![Bones of the Fair by Andrea K. Höst]()
Bones of the Fair by Andrea K. Höst
Darest stands on the verge of a Golden Age. The revival of the Rathen line and a blood price won from the Fair has drawn a flood of visitors eager to snatch their share of changing fortune – or at least one of the fabulous prizes offered at the Spring Festival. Among those coaxed back to the once-failing kingdom is Gentian Calder, daughter of Shapers... -
![Grumpy Doctor by B.B. Hamel]()
Grumpy Doctor by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe’s got magic hands, a perfect body, and a horrible attitude.I never wanted to get anywhere near Dr. Piers Hood. He’s a total jerk, and he thinks he’s the greatest surgeon in the country.Which he is, and that makes it all so much worse. Sometimes I wish I could cut off my own ears so I don’t have to listen to him anymore... -
![Son of the Salt Chaser by A.S. Thornton]()
Son of the Salt Chaser by A.S. Thornton
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSaalim, now a king, pursues revenge against the invaders who murdered his family while the forgotten Emel, her beloved's memory of her stolen by her own desert-transforming wish, travels to his kingdom by the sea to reclaim what was lost... -
![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 Bard's Bargain by Vanessa Green]()
The Bard's Bargain by Vanessa Green
Every day they traveled further and further from everything she had ever known, and each day she felt the weight of this year descending upon her. There were no guards to escort her through the woods, no physicians to summon, no servants standing by. If she screamed for help, would anyone come to her aid?War has festered in the split kingdoms of Norwen and Lenwen for a generation...Categorized as:
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![A Wildfire in the Grove by Esmeray Sultan]()
A Wildfire in the Grove by Esmeray Sultan
"The dragons are a part of me. They're in my blood.”Aiya Velanyon is a descendant of conquerors; a dynasty of dragon riders that flew across the sea to dominate a continent. The druids who lived there have been wiped out, and magic disappeared from the land. The dragons died out within a generation.As the last heir to the Velanyon bloodline, Aiya must marry... -
![Undead Gods by Caitlyn Battelle]()
Undead Gods by Caitlyn Battelle
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsᴡᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴋᴀᴠᴀ, ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ᴜɴᴅᴇᴀᴅ ɢᴏᴅꜱ ɴᴇɪᴛʜᴇʀ ʜᴇᴀʀ ɴᴏʀ ᴄᴀʀᴇ...𝐄𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝.The undead gods neither hear nor care in Kava. The magic they gifted mortals disappeared years ago, and Elysia Parker is all too familiar with what happens if someone is found to be harboring magic in her land. 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉... -
![The Assassin's Bride: A Fantasy Romance Tale by Beth Alvarez]()
The Assassin's Bride: A Fantasy Romance Tale by Beth Alvarez
A meeting with the king was supposed to fix the trouble Thea's family left behind.Instead, she witnessed his death.As the one person granted entry to the throne room, she's now implicated in his murder. The assassin who killed him can help her escape the gallows... for a price.After all, Thea's no simple seamstress... -
![Beholden by Francesca Crispo, Sarah Liu]()
Beholden by Francesca Crispo, Sarah Liu
Maxine – “Max the Menace” – is a hired hand who will do almost anything for money. When her need to survive sends her on a quest to deliver pompous Prince August III into his enemy kingdom’s hands, the pair must travel across the continent together. August’s limited worldview has him excited for adventure, while Max struggles to keep the two of them alive... -
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![Visions & Shadows by Michelle Heard]()
Visions & Shadows by Michelle Heard
From USA Today Bestselling Author Michelle Heard comes an action-packed Romantasy with scorching hot romance and breathtaking emotion that you will keep turning the pages. At the age of thirteen, I was found near a waterfall, and the townsfolk named me Jane...Categorized as:
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![Discovered by My Stepbrother by Stephanie Brother]()
Discovered by My Stepbrother by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFresh out of high school, Nina is an artist who has no plans for college.Fresh out of college, Austin is an overachieving computer nerd who already has a multimillion dollar offer on the table.They have nothing in common except their Nina's dad and stepmother are worried about her decision to forego a college education to pursue her art career... -
![Prince of Seduction by Jenny Hickman]()
Prince of Seduction by Jenny Hickman
Long ago, Tadhg O’Clereigh learned that the answer to surviving his curses lay at the bottom of a bottle. At least until he meets Lady Keelynn Bannon, a high-born human in possession of an enchanted emerald ring that could set him free. He’ll do anything to get that ring—including agree to escort Keelynn on her fool-hearted quest for vengeance... -
![Right for Love by Aria Cole]()
Right for Love by Aria Cole
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLove is only a swipe away… Pre-med student Carly Samuelson doesn't have time for things like swoony Valentine's dates, so when her best friend downloads a dating app to get Carly lucky, her expectations are low. But when her friend swipes right on tall, dark, and dashing Thorn Cartwright, Carly walks into something she never expected—Thorn's got a proposition: one night, one dress, him and her... -
![Cursed by Gold by Jamie Dalton]()
Cursed by Gold by Jamie Dalton
Everything he touched turned to gold…except her.The first time Scarlet failed to steal the Bodian necklace from the palace, Fairy Godmother had forgiven her. The second time, she sent in reinforcements. But Scarlet can’t let that happen. It didn’t matter what the rules for Fairy Godmothers' thieves guild were... -
![Ever After by Riley Hart, Christina Lee]()
Ever After by Riley Hart, Christina Lee
As next in line for the Evergreen crown, Prince Merrick Davendall’s future involves ruling, marriage, and producing an heir of his own. But he’s long been tormented by desires that are far from princely. Especially when the beautiful Cassius is promoted to be his new valet, and Merrick is struck by a longing like never before—a longing to know him far beyond royal and servant...
![버려진 나의 최애를 위하여 [Beoryeojin Na-eui Choeaereul Wihayeo] by Seonyu Kim, 김선유](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/6651f60554bb5e7127d8549d.jpg)
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