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Under the Oak Tree: Season 2 - 1 by Suji Kim
Stuttering Maximilian Croyso spent a lifetime suffering the abuse of her cruel father, Duke Croyso. The Duke’s final act of cruelty? Marrying Maxi off to the war hero Riftan, legendary slayer of dragons. Now these two complete strangers have to try to make the arranged marriage that neither wanted work out.At first, the brooding Riftan and shy, nervous Maxi have nothing in common... -
![Under the Oak Tree: Season 1 - 5 by Suji Kim]()
Under the Oak Tree: Season 1 - 5 by Suji Kim
Maximilian (Maxi), the eldest daughter of the Croyso family, grows up being abused by her father. As a consequence of the physical and mental trauma, she develops a crippling inferiority complex about both her stutter and her physical appearance as well as a general lack of self-respect...Categorized as:
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![By the Moonbeam and the Mist by Mariah Montoya]()
By the Moonbeam and the Mist by Mariah Montoya
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHer memories are gone, but her powers are only growing…Rayna Drey’s second year at the Esholian Institute should be spent advancing her Wild Whispering magic that the Good Council bestowed upon her last year. Unfortunately, she can’t quite focus on her new classes or enjoy all the parties with her friends... -
![The First Girl Child by Amy Harmon]()
The First Girl Child by Amy Harmon
From the New York Times bestselling author comes a breathtaking fantasy of a cursed kingdom, warring clans, and unexpected salvation. Bayr of Saylok, bastard son of a powerful and jealous chieftain, is haunted by the curse once leveled by his dying mother. Bartered, abandoned, and rarely loved, she plagued the land with her words: From this day forward, there will be no daughters in Saylok...Categorized as:
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![Betrothed to the Emperor by Kai Butler]()
Betrothed to the Emperor by Kai Butler
I was born to kill the emperor, but first, I must marry him.I trained as an assassin while my twin sister trained to be the empress. My life will be forfeit once I murder the most powerful man on the continent, but I have no choice. If I fail, the Imperium will consume our nation and anyone who rises against them... -
![About a Dragon by G.A. Aiken]()
About a Dragon by G.A. Aiken
For Nolwenn witch Talaith, a bad day begins with being dragged from bed by an angry mob intent on her crispy end and culminates in rescue by-wait for it-a silver-maned dragon. Existence as a hated outcast is nothing new for a woman with such powerful secrets. The dragon, though? A tad unusual. This one has a human form to die for, and knows it... -
![The Princess Knight by G.A. Aiken]()
The Princess Knight by G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsAn Amazon Best of the Month Selection A USA Today BestsellerIn New York Times bestselling author G.A. Aiken’s gripping new fantasy romance series, the Blacksmith Queen must confront armies and pretenders desperate to take her new-won crown. But with the Princess Knight at her side and a centaur warrior clan at her back, she’ll risk everything for victory . . -
![A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty by Stacia Stark]()
A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty by Stacia Stark
Risk everything for your kingdom… Or be destroyed by it. In a world darkened by deceit, the truth is a light that won’t be dimmed. Even when it illuminates Lorian’s betrayals more starkly than I could ever want to see. They call him the Bloodthirsty Prince. His reign of terror has left a trail of blood across this continent... -
![Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 2 by Suji Kim]()
Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 2 by Suji Kim
Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume...Categorized as:
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![Finding You by Jack Whitney]()
Finding You by Jack Whitney
The highly anticipated sequel to the Valentine's novella, Sweet Girl, is finally here!ChloeMy life was perfectly fine.I had my own business, friends, and even a fiancé. Everything was going just fine.Until he showed up again—Gavin, also known as the god of lust, Eros.He was thrown back into my life when his company, Cupid’s Arrow, hired mine for their tenth anniversary marketing plan... -
![Her Orc Warrior by Zoe Ashwood]()
Her Orc Warrior by Zoe Ashwood
I escaped a life of crime to save my daughter… But my plan for making it to a safer town has gone awry. The driver of the wagon we snuck on isn’t human at all, and now we’re stuck in a traveling caravan of massive orc merchants. And the driver who first noticed me? He claims I’m his fated mate. The one person destined to be everything to him. He says we’re safe... -
![Herculeia: Complete Duet + Bonus Content by C. Rochelle]()
Herculeia: Complete Duet + Bonus Content by C. Rochelle
H0 there, H0's! This double-stuffed illustrated omnibus contains:• The 12 Hunks of Herculeia and Herculeia the Hero• Spicy Bonus Scenes (Calm Down Monster Fooker, Three Heads Are Better Than One, and the previously unpublished Get Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Special)...Categorized as:
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![Under the Oak Tree: Volume 1 (The Comic) by Suji Kim, namu]()
Under the Oak Tree: Volume 1 (The Comic) by Suji Kim, namu
Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The first volume of the official webcomic based on the hit webnovel by Suji Kim.When stuttering Lady Maximilian is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin...Categorized as:
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![Jonah's Ghost by K. Alex Walker]()
Jonah's Ghost by K. Alex Walker
Taryn Hopkins and her husband, Oliver, recently bought and moved into their 1st home, an old Victorian in small-town Pennsylvania. But when her airline pilot husband is away, Taryn is visited by a dark-haired male apparition who appears in unlit hallways and eventually, her dreams.Jonah’s so real, she can touch him. He calls her by the name “Odette” and strokes her like his long-lost love... -
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![Bear's Honor by Leann Ryans]()
Bear's Honor by Leann Ryans
Taken from her home after a brutal attack, Rune had been told to find a mate by spring, or one would be chosen for her. Of course the one she wanted was the one who said he wouldn’t claim her, but she refused to let him push her away. He was strong and caring, and if she had to choose, it would be him. Bear was second in the clan, but his honor wouldn’t allow him to abuse his station...Categorized as:
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![Charon by Alessa Thorn]()
Charon by Alessa Thorn
The ferryman of the dead is on the hunt for the cursed sorceress of Aeaea...but he's going to find a lot more than he bargained for.CHARON is the sixth book in a new paranormal romance series, based in a dark, sexy city ruled by Hades and his court of gods and monsters... -
![The Midsummer Bride by Kati Wilde]()
The Midsummer Bride by Kati Wilde
A Barbarian Who Must LieWhen a prideful queen comes to his prison cell with an unbelievable proposal of marriage, Warrick of the Dead Lands is quick to accept … but not merely to secure his freedom. Because he recognizes the powerful jewels the queen wears — jewels pilfered from the temple of a goddess, who unleashed her wrath upon a kingdom... -
![Ruadri : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter]()
Ruadri : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter
Among a band of brothers, nothing is so despised as a spy. Ruadri Skaraven lives two lives. In one he serves as the healer of his clan, trusted like no other with their well-being. But in the other he serves the enigmatic druids because, secretly, he is also druid-kind. Though he’s lived with the shame for years, it is only when another healer sees into his heart that his two lives collide... -
![The Basilisk of Star Manor by Kathryn Moon]()
The Basilisk of Star Manor by Kathryn Moon
The basilisk, Marius, is Star Manor’s latest client, but he arrives fresh from an offer from the Manor’s greatest enemy. The innocent young woman he is matched with for a companion challenges what he knows of his own nature and poses a problem for his bargain... -
![Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom the brilliant imagination of Kerrelyn Sparks comes a bold new fantasy romance series in which passion and magic collide. Behold the Embraced… Gwennore has a talent. An Elf able to track down the cause of an illness and heal it, she’s a valuable asset to her people...Categorized as:
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![Lachlan by Hazel Hunter]()
Lachlan by Hazel Hunter
In a place she doesn’t belong, in a time that is not her own, a shattered woman risks everything for the one thing she’s never had—love. When Kinley Chandler abruptly lands in medieval Scotland, there isn’t much she’s leaving behind. With her body shattered and her military career over, Kinley has resigned herself to death. But in the past, all that changes... -
![Cave Man Make Baby by Frankie Love]()
Cave Man Make Baby by Frankie Love
I never intended on time travelling to the Stone Age during my Special Ops mission – but it’s not the first thing in my life to get effed up.To say I didn’t have a happy childhood is an understatement – that’s why I joined the military first chance I got.And to be honest – living alone on the beach isn’t the worst way to live out my days... -
![To Kiss In the Shadows by Lynn Kurland]()
To Kiss In the Shadows by Lynn Kurland
Lianna of Grasleigh spends all her days weaving tapestries of dragons and shadows, avoiding the intrigues of court, and trying desperately with needle and thread to recapture the beauty she has lost. She dreams of a fearless knight to rescue her from the king's stern wardship..Categorized as:
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![Thanatos by Alessa Thorn]()
Thanatos by Alessa Thorn
The titan of Death, a goddess of the magic and mystery...an impossible crush that might finally have a chance.THANATOS is the fifth book in a new paranormal romance series, based in a dark, sexy city ruled by Hades and his court of gods and monsters... -
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![Mated to the Grumpy Alien by Kat Baxter, Emma Lee Jayne]()
Mated to the Grumpy Alien by Kat Baxter, Emma Lee Jayne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCressidaI never imagined that a trip to the art museums of Amsterdam would result in me being sent back in time. I am not a woman built to survive in a stone age Viking village. Almost as soon as I arrive, they’re threatening to burn me at the stake.Things go from bad to worse when an actual Norse God descends from the heavens to rescue me. Because he’s not actually a god, he just looks like one...Categorized as:
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![Hades by Alessa Thorn]()
Hades by Alessa Thorn
A demigoddess with the power over life and death, the God of the Underworld burning for revenge...it's a forbidden obsession waiting to happen.HADES is the third book of The Court of the Underworld, a new paranormal romance series, based in a dark dystopian future where Hades rules a court of gods and monsters in modern day Greece... -
![The Orc's Unexpected Wife by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee]()
The Orc's Unexpected Wife by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee
They call him The Keeper, so why isn’t my mysterious new captor more interested in keeping me?My father always told me I was too impetuous, but when I see a chance to escape my horrible life—being forced to work on my back for the tavern-keeper who owns my brother’s debt—I take it. And some valuables on the way out...Categorized as:
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![King of Merits by Juno Heart]()
King of Merits by Juno Heart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn Unseelie king. A halfling princess. Enemies born to end an ancient curse. Merrin Fionbharr, the Princess of Air, has dreamed about the beautiful silver fae for as long as she can remember. In snow and blood, she sees his death, certain she is fated to save him. The Silver King, Riven na Duinn, is obsessed with visions of the halfling Seelie princess. Too bad she’s his enemy’s daughter...Categorized as:
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![Moon Craving by Lucy Monroe]()
Moon Craving by Lucy Monroe
Bestselling author Lucy Monroe pens a scorching tale of passion, deception, and a wild love that can't be tamed... If it were up to him, Talorc—laird of the Sinclair clan and leader of his werewolf pack—would never marry. But when the king orders Talorc to wed an Englishwoman, the lone wolf is shocked to find a challenge in his mate, the strong-willed Abigail... -
![Soul of Salvation by Ali Stuebbe]()
Soul of Salvation by Ali Stuebbe
Must read book one, Blood of Desiderium first! This is the sequel and contains spoilers beyond this point. In the aftermath of the battle at the Court of Ashes, Emma’s sacrifice for salvation thrusts her into a dark realm where the God of Darkness demands a grim price for her newfound power.The fate of the world hangs in the balance,A God is harboring dark secrets,And a mate refuses to lose again...Categorized as:
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![Seeing Danger by Wendy Vella]()
Seeing Danger by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLord Devonshire Sinclair understands his family’s heightened senses are a result of a long ago pact between the Sinclairs and the powerful Raven family. To Honor and Protect is their creed. He has also accepted that no woman could live at his side and understand what he is capable of…until now... -
![Empath's Lure by Jen Lynning]()
Empath's Lure by Jen Lynning
An incubus reluctant to use his powers. An empath confident in her own skin. His powers may not affect her, but there’s more than magic in play.***Lisca doesn’t want to be a part of Lhanaperi’s trade delegation...Categorized as:
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![Autumn's Rescue by Leann Ryans]()
Autumn's Rescue by Leann Ryans
Autumn only wanted a quiet life. That was ruined when her village was attacked and she was kidnapped before being traded to strangers. Just when she thinks she has a chance to find happiness, she's kidnapped once again.The men she was taken from are looking for her, but will they find her in time to keep her kidnapper from claiming her himself? This is book 4 in the Alpha Barbarians series...Categorized as:
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![My Demon of Fire by Rosemary A. Johns]()
My Demon of Fire by Rosemary A. Johns
When a billionaire demon prince abducts me in a case of mistaken identity, I never expect him to claim me as his mate…The hot-as-hell Shifter Demons are savage. Deadly. Sexy. And on my birthday, they steal my twin.When the arrogant but gorgeous dragon shifter, the Demon of Fire, mistakes me for my twin, who’s his fated mate, he whisks me away into the secret underworld...Categorized as:
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![Her Orc Husband by Zoe Ashwood]()
Her Orc Husband by Zoe Ashwood
This arranged marriage is my last hope for a better future. The city’s best matchmaker has all but despaired over me and my brother is threatening to throw me on the street if I don’t find a husband soon. But the revulsion I feel every time anyone touches me has made it impossible for me to find a good match... -
![다정한 그대를 지키는 방법 1 (Saving My Sweetheart (Manhwa) #1) by Yujeong Han, Jiei Kim]()
다정한 그대를 지키는 방법 1 (Saving My Sweetheart (Manhwa) #1) by Yujeong Han, Jiei Kim
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings마지막 순간까지 날 위해 준 사람이번 생에는 반드시 내가 당신을 지킬게요정말 과거로 돌아온 걸까.모든 것이 기억과 같긴 했다.그녀가 입고 있는 흰 웨딩드레스, 풍성한 수국 부케, 신부 대기실 벽에 걸린 액자까지.급히 소매를 걷고 자신의 팔 안쪽을 살피던 레티샤가 숨을 멈추었다.상처를 내려다보는 그녀의 눈에선 기쁨의 눈물이 흘렀다.“신이시여, 감사합니다.”그녀는 무릎을 꿇고 신께 기도를 올렸다.“그 사람을 살릴 수 있는 기회를 주셔서, 감사합니다.”사랑하는 남자를 잃고 모든 걸 포기한 순간, 모든 걸 돌이킬 기회가 주어진다면?서로를 지키기 위해 무엇이든 할 수 있는 두 사람 사이에 켜켜이 쌓이는 다정한 오해. 그 속에 담긴 설렘과 감동! 서로를 향한 마음은 끝내 이루어질 수 있을까...Categorized as:
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![The Savage Rage of Fallen Gods by K.C. Cross, J.A. Huss]()
The Savage Rage of Fallen Gods by K.C. Cross, J.A. Huss
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLove can ruin the best of men—even the God of Love himself.Love.When mutual, it’s Heaven on Earth.When one-sided, it can tear you apart.There is no greater weapon than the heartsick soul.That is the power I wield, for I am the God of Love.No one has power like me.No one can poison a heart and pollute a mind the way I can.That is why the gods kicked me out.That is why they made me fall... -
![Wings of Snow by Krista Street]()
Wings of Snow by Krista Street
I should have won the Rising Queen Trial. The crown that was destined to be placed upon my head now rests atop the vindictive witch who sought to steal my throne.Left with no choice, I flee from the Solis continent even though my heart is shattering at leaving my love behind. But I can’t return to Solisarium until I’ve reclaimed my affinities and am able to fight with the crown prince at my side... -
![Verik's Price by Leann Ryans]()
Verik's Price by Leann Ryans
Ripped from her home when it is attacked by raiders, Iris is given to a strange clan as the price for the warrior's help. Dressed up and put on display, she and her cousin are paraded in front of the clan as the visual representation of the new lands that were won. Desperate to protect her cousin and help what is left of her people, Iris makes a deal with Verik, the leader of her new clan...Categorized as:
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![Enamored in Death by Molly Tullis]()
Enamored in Death by Molly Tullis
Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller's Circe, Jennifer Saint’s Elektra, or Scarlett St. Clair's A Touch of Darkness, this story combines romance and Greek mythology in a twist of several famous myths.In the belly of the Underworld, Thanatos has reigned as the God of Death since time immemorial, disregarding his own fearsome reputation and the loneliness that comes with it... -
![Hermes by Alessa Thorn]()
Hermes by Alessa Thorn
The god of magic has lost his mind. Literally. A reluctant nurse with a healing touch may have the power to save him...She only needs to be convinced. HERMES is the fourth book in a new paranormal romance series, based in a dark, sexy city ruled by Hades and his court of gods and monsters... -
![Clash of Storms by Bec McMaster]()
Clash of Storms by Bec McMaster
The old eddas speak of dreki—fabled creatures who haunt the depths of Iceland's volcanoes and steal away fair maidens. Malin wants none of such myths. As a half-blood dreki, she's beneath the notice of the arrogant warriors who rule the skies—except for Sirius Blackfrost, the most ruthless dreki within the court...Categorized as:
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![Bad Blood by Jenna Wolfhart]()
Bad Blood by Jenna Wolfhart
Duty. Desire. Destruction.To Selene, duty is everything. She is the last of her kind, a royal descendent of the original generation of vampires. And as the final Titan queen to rule the kingdom of Troy, she is the only one standing between her people and the cruelty of Zeus...Categorized as:
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![The Audient and The Phantom Night by Sadie Hewitt]()
The Audient and The Phantom Night by Sadie Hewitt
Inspired by the worlds of The Legend of the Flying Dutchman and Beauty and the Beast, this action-packed fantasy filled with searing romance, outlawed magic, and seafaring danger.Fenna Terrigan never expected to leave her seaside village. She was too quiet, too gentle, and far too kind to take on life outside of the bookshop she works at...Categorized as:
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![The Vandal and the Virgin by Michele Mills]()
The Vandal and the Virgin by Michele Mills
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJulia’s having a tough day. She’s learned that sacrificing virgins is still a thing in her homeland, and SHE is the virgin to be sacrificed. When alien conquerors capture her land, she’s immediately bound and delivered to the King of the Vandals. But this notorious alien is in for a rude awakening... -
![Enchanting the Ogre's Heart by Lyonne Riley]()
Enchanting the Ogre's Heart by Lyonne Riley
Norgren the ogre wants nothing more than a mate of his own, and he’s found the perfect one: a beautiful, curvy woman named Tally, who works as an apothecary in the nearby human town. He expects her to be thrilled about the charming, cozy home he’s built for her, but Tally flees in fear instead—shattering Norgren’s heart... -
![Prince of Then by Juno Heart]()
Prince of Then by Juno Heart
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA wounded fae prince. A human healer whose kisses restore his waning power. The beginning of an ancient curse.Holly O’Bannon wants nothing more than to heal her ailing mother and to live a simple village life. But fate has other plans—such as sending her through a portal to die at the hands of the broody fae prince who thinks she’s a sorceress from another realm... -
![The Demon's Bride by Jo Beverley]()
The Demon's Bride by Jo Beverley
Alternate cover edition for ISBN 1101502290/9781101502297 A Georgian paranormal novella. Rachel Proudfoot has enough trouble resisting the temptation of rakish Lord Morden without supernatural intervention. When she plays the traditional role of the Demon's Bride at a Walpurgis Night festival, however, a mighty earth spirit attempts to unite them in passion in order to return to the world...Categorized as:
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![Crown of Stars and Fate by Alexis Calder]()
Crown of Stars and Fate by Alexis Calder
Alliances shift, rules change, and loyalty is tested. Nothing will ever be the same. I knew my life would change when I traveled to Athos. I wanted to help my people, save the tributes, and make my family proud. Instead, I discovered more secrets and lies and saw my people destroyed in front of me. And then I faced the greatest betrayal yet... -
![A Moment in Time by Bertrice Small]()
A Moment in Time by Bertrice Small
Young Wynne of Gwernach believes love is an illusion. She devotes herself to managing the great family estate in Wales, vowing to protect it and her younger brother until he comes of age to inherit. Then Madoc of Powys enters her life, and all her beliefs are turned upside down. For Wynne and Madoc have been lovers in another time, another place. And an unfinished destiny lies between them . .Categorized as:
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