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The Adventures of Charls, the Veretian Cloth Merchant by C.S. Pacat
The Adventures of Charls follows the dealings of a humble cloth merchant in the days before the royal Ascension. Set after the events of Kings Rising and The Summer Palace... -
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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... -
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![A Suitable Consort (For the King and His Husband) by R. Cooper]()
A Suitable Consort (For the King and His Husband) by R. Cooper
Everyone expects the king to rage at the suggestion that he find a new spouse to stand alongside--or better yet, replace--his beloved husband. Some might be planning on it, hoping to incite another conflict like what has plagued the country since the death of the last legitimate ruler... -
![The Sorcerer's Alpha by Corey Kerr]()
The Sorcerer's Alpha by Corey Kerr
They’re lost in the wilderness. And there’s only one tent.When a routine mission goes horribly awry, expert wilderness scout Marut finds himself solely responsible for protecting one of the powerful court sorcerers. Marut is suspicious of magic and more comfortable with horses than people, but he comes to begrudgingly respect Sycamore as they flee for their lives... -
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![Birds of Shangri-La, Vol. 2 by Ranmaru Zaria, Ranmaru Zariya]()
Birds of Shangri-La, Vol. 2 by Ranmaru Zaria, Ranmaru Zariya
A 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... -
![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... -
![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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![Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 3 by Aya Kanno]()
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 3 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... -
![Golden Stage by 苍梧宾白 [Cang Wu Bin Bai], 苍梧宾白]()
Golden Stage by 苍梧宾白 [Cang Wu Bin Bai], 苍梧宾白
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe notorious imperial court lackey and the meritorious military general were well-known for their mutual dislike, a pair of arch-enemies set in stone. Who could have foreseen the unexpected change in the winds of heaven: the general injured on the battlefield, both legs disabled, and even forced by the emperor to marry his nemesis... -
![Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland]()
Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland
The King of Yusan may be the greatest liar of them all. His sister’s ring is in his sights, and he will do anything to get what he wants. Even manipulating the five blades to steal it... Bonded by a common enemy, then divided by deceit, the blades must rely on their skills to pull off King Joon’s pursuit or risk his legendary wrath...Categorized as:
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![The Uncanny Aviator by Jenya Keefe]()
The Uncanny Aviator by Jenya Keefe
The only way out is up.Lord Cay is desperate. Adrio, his husband, has grown cold and distant, and Cay can’t fathom why. Unless Adrio somehow found out about Cay’s appalling past, but Cay has taken care to hide it from him. Lying to the man he loves is painful, but it’s better than the losing Adrio forever...Categorized as:
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![Liu Yao: The Revitalization of Fuyao Sect (六爻) by Priest]()
Liu Yao: The Revitalization of Fuyao Sect (六爻) by Priest
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDuplicate, invalid entry. To be deleted... -
![The Painted Crown by Megan Derr]()
The Painted Crown by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPrince Istari has spent his life reviled: his parents wish he had never been born, the royal court of Belemere avoids him for fear of angering the king, and everyone else is kept away by his notorious reputation as a deadly sharpshooter. Now a hostage of peace in Tallideth, he is subjected to their hatred as well—even that of Regent Vellem, who once considered him a comrade in arms... -
![Drop Dead Gorgeous by Maya Mistful]()
Drop Dead Gorgeous by Maya Mistful
Fanfiction - Harry Potter/Draco MalfoyDraco Malfoy is Harry's Auror partner and one of the few people immune to Harry's super Veela charms.Drop Dead Gorgeous is a popular Harry/Draco slash novel by Maya that was posted in installments on her LiveJournal over the course of two years... -
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![Seeker's Portrait by Hannah Walker]()
Seeker's Portrait by Hannah Walker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPrince Elijan has spent his life protected by castle walls, prevented from fully experiencing the world outside. He longs to see the empire he will one day rule, but his only view is from the safety of the windows in his suite. He yearns to find out what life has to offer... -
![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... -
![The Shadow Mark by Mason Thomas]()
The Shadow Mark by Mason Thomas
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA Lords of Davenia Novel Auraq Greystone, once a military officer with a promising future, exists on the fringe of society. Accused of murder, Auraq is on the run from the ax—until two fugitives crash into his solitary life. One is a young man named Kane... -
![Single Dad Sundays: A Dadchat Compilation by Piper Scott]()
Single Dad Sundays: A Dadchat Compilation by Piper Scott
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsKnotMyProblem: Guess who’s back, b*tches?! TeenDad2: Who?? KnotMyProblem: US. Duh. TeenDad2: Oh. TeenDad2: Where did we go? GlitterDoctor: It’s complicated, TD... -
![黄金台 [Huángjīn Tái] by Cang Wu Bin Bai, 苍梧宾白]()
黄金台 [Huángjīn Tái] by Cang Wu Bin Bai, 苍梧宾白
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe notorious imperial court lackey and the meritorious military general were well-known for their mutual dislike, a pair of arch-enemies set in stone. Who could have foreseen the unexpected change in the winds of heaven: the general injured on the battlefield, both legs disabled, and even forced by the emperor to marry his nemesis... -
![The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish: Canji Baojun De Zhangxin Yu Chong (Novel) Vol. 1 by Xue Shan Fei Hu]()
The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish: Canji Baojun De Zhangxin Yu Chong (Novel) Vol. 1 by Xue Shan Fei Hu
After Li Yu stays up all night to read an engrossing webnovel, he finally falls asleep–only to wake up in the world of the novel itself. And not as himself, but as a helpless fish! Shocked and dismayed, Li Yu quickly realizes that he must live in a tank owned by Mu Tianchi, the tyrant of the novel who never speaks... -
![The Stolen Court by Megan Derr]()
The Stolen Court by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBertin is a liar and a thief. Once an orphan on the street stealing purses, his life was forever changed when he saved a boy's life—and then became that boy to the rest of the world. But one lie always leads to another, and life as a Belemeren spy planted in the Engineer Corp has led him to the role of liaison in Ruemri, a kingdom he helped Ruemri's enemies steal... -
![The Compact by Miriam Benisse]()
The Compact by Miriam Benisse
The compact has stood for ages, a secret between the royal families of the continent and the Verndari, who guard the pass. When the Verndari send to the Dovos to fulfill a little used clause of the compact - the request to supply a bride - the Dovos respond by sending not a daughter, but a son...Categorized as:
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![Deceived by Megan Derr]()
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... -
![Big Bad (Big Bad Wolves Book Two) by Queenie Wise]()
Big Bad (Big Bad Wolves Book Two) by Queenie Wise
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn Peter’s eyes, Damon Prince was a lot of things. 1. A fierce, dangerously capable alpha. 2. An annoyingly ( endearingly ) protective asshat. 3. The sexiest man on the planet. (He was a pretty good kisser too.) Damon would argue that Peter ought to add big, bad wolf to the list. Emphasis on the bad part... -
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![The Bodyguard's Christmas Surprise by Jena Wade]()
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...Categorized as:
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![The Stablemaster's Heart by Sarah Honey]()
The Stablemaster's Heart by Sarah Honey
Mother Jones has spent his life working hard, running the royal stables at Lilleforth, and watching on fondly as those around him fall in love and lust.But nobody, man or woman, has ever stoked that fire for him—right until the new royal groom barrels into his life. Vasily is all sunshine smiles, golden hair and laughter... -
![The Emperor's Omega by Corey Kerr]()
The Emperor's Omega by Corey Kerr
He married a man he had never met. The worst thing he could do was fall in love...Prince Suriya never expected to marry. When his beloved sister dies shortly before her wedding, he agrees to take her place and marry a man he’s never met. As consort, he has one duty: to produce an heir for his husband and seal the alliance his people so desperately need... -
![Little God by R. Cooper]()
Little God by R. Cooper
Melis, the fledgling God of Desire in All Its Forms, is of course aware of the famously beautiful and famously unwed King Antero. Though the human king has been approached by many suitors, all have been intimidated by the strength of his remarkable heart. The lonely Antero has been praying for a companion, a friend who will stay by his side if he is not meant to find the other half of his soul... -
![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... -
![Fire from Heaven by Mary Renault]()
Fire from Heaven by Mary Renault
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAlexander the Great died at the age of thirty-three, leaving behind an empire that stretched from Greece and Egypt to India and a new cosmopolitan model for western civilisation. In Alexander's childhood, his defiant character was molded into the makings of a king... -
![Crown Jewel by Megan Derr]()
Crown Jewel by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLazzaro has a talent for catching criminals, a talent that has gained him as much trouble as it has acclaim in the years since he arrived at the royal palace to attend his mother, infamous concubine to the King... -
![Spoils of War by Kellie Dennis Book Cover by Design, Hannah Walker]()
Spoils of War by Kellie Dennis Book Cover by Design, Hannah Walker
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJecks Cordant, High General of the Kabarian army was used to life being a certain way. Jecks knew things didn’t tend to change when you were at the top of your career. He was wrong. In one moment, because of one small letter, his entire world tilted. Everything was different... -
![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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![Yours, Forever After by Beth Bolden]()
Yours, Forever After by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFifteen years ago, Prince Graham of Ardglass barely escaped from the ancestral castle with his young life. Rescued by a magical creature and spirited off to a faraway valley, he grew into a strong, capable man—never shirking his duties on the farm, but forever bitter over his father’s betrayal... -
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![The Fairest by Sam Burns]()
The Fairest by Sam Burns
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA snow white prince lost in a storm, and the huntsman who will have his heart.Gareth is the huntsman of Castle Gwynedd. It’s not a fancy life, but he gets to live in his cozy cabin with his wolfhound, Leni, and do work he’s good at. If he spends more time than appropriate reminiscing about his youth with Prince Carwyn, no one needs to know about it... -
![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... -
![The Heart of the Kingdom by Sasha L. Miller]()
The Heart of the Kingdom by Sasha L. Miller
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll Cenric wanted was a necklace to gift to his lady love, in the hopes it might persuade her to actually become his lady love... -
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Ink and Paper by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsInk and Paper by Megan Derr is a spin on the classic tale of Cinderella Enitan is a simple clerk in the stationary shop now owned by his stepfather. He spends his days cleaning and tending the inventory, wishing he could have more of a presence in the shop, or leave to start his own somewhere else... -
![We Could Be Heroes by Philip Ellis]()
We Could Be Heroes by Philip Ellis
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 11 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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![The Matchmaker by Megan Derr]()
The Matchmaker by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsUpon the request of Queen Marianna, Joss has traveled home with her to analyze the small group of men who are her closest friends. The men immediately resent the presence of a stranger intent upon asking personal questions, especially as Joss bears the title of Matchmaker and they are all quite available for matching.. -
![Blood for Magic by Aundrea Singer]()
Blood for Magic by Aundrea Singer
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTwenty-year-old Tarquin is smart, tactless, and braver than he knows. He’s also been Mage of the Realm of Kelor for two years, taking the title from his mother after she died protecting Kelor from a terrible threat. While on a quest to heal his dying brother, Tarquin is attacked by a horrific, flesh-eating monster... -
![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... -
![The Servant Prince by Hurri Cosmo, Misty Kayn]()
The Servant Prince by Hurri Cosmo, Misty Kayn
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsPrince Joron of Blade Rain was kissed by a man he had no idea was King Aric of Claymoor Doom. Of course King Aric had no idea the one he kissed was even a man since Joron was dressed as a woman. Disguised to escape the newly crowned king of Blade Rain who just happens to be Joron's brother, Joron is swept off his feet by Aric when he is rescued by him from an assault... -
![The Royal Inquisitor by Megan Derr]()
The Royal Inquisitor by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThree years ago Esmour fell in love. Three years ago he was betrayed, arrested, and put in penance bracelets, ordered to serve the king as a royal inquisitor. Now he is one of the best inquisitors in the kingdom, known as they King's Lymer… and still hopelessly in love with the man who once betrayed him... -
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![Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner]()
Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner
The classic forerunner to The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories. Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” ( Locus ) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” ( Newsday ), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit... -
![The Luxury of Vengeance (Love is Always Write) by Isabella Carter]()
The Luxury of Vengeance (Love is Always Write) by Isabella Carter
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTake no prisoner. Show no mercy. Trust no soul. And vengeance shall be yours ... Prince Chien is determined to claim his birthright — the Throne of a Thousand Swords — denied by his wicked aunt, Empress Mai. He has successfully turned her two equally wicked sons, Prince Minh and Prince Tuan, into dueling each other for the throne... -
![The Oaf's Prince by Sienna Sway]()
The Oaf's Prince by Sienna Sway
Mistaken identity, kidnap, impending war and forced marriage to an ogre... What is a prince to do?THE PRINCEWhen Prince Nemir is forced to leave his cushy homeland to make nice with a neighboring kingdom, he knows the trip will be unpleasant. He's not much of the outdoorsy or adventurous type and Tasnia is known for its roughness, its chimera, swamps and worst of all, its ogres.. -
![A King Undone by Cooper Davis]()
A King Undone by Cooper Davis
Rated: 3.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes you have to risk everything, to follow your heart "Noble Pleasures, Book 1" In a world where gentlemen openly court and marry fellow noblemen, the threat of scandal still lurks behind every velvet drape for kings and princes. Such has been the fate for King Arend Tollemach, forced to sacrifice his heart on the altar of regal duty... -
![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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Green but for a Season by C.S. Pacat
Green but for a Season is the first of a series of four Captive Prince short stories. It follows the relationship between Jord and Aimeric and is set during the events of Prince’s Gambit...
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