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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... -
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![Lullaby of the Dawn, Volume 3 by Ichika Yuno]()
Lullaby of the Dawn, Volume 3 by Ichika Yuno
Rated: 4.43 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... -
![Lullaby of the Dawn, Vol. 2 by Ichika Yuno]()
Lullaby of the Dawn, Vol. 2 by Ichika Yuno
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 15 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... -
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![Palace of the Omega, Vol. 2 by Fumi Tsuyuhisa]()
Palace of the Omega, Vol. 2 by Fumi Tsuyuhisa
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe omega prince of a poor nation has been sold off to a wealthy alpha king for political and financial gain, but all is not as it seems. Ilya, the 13th prince of a small kingdom, was born an unexpected—and very much unwanted—omega whose birth brought shame upon his royal family... -
![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... -
![The Cautious Omega by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown]()
The Cautious Omega by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsScott Lawson, recently discharged from the military, wants nothing more than to get to know his eleven year old son, Matty. Something he’s never really had a chance to do. But to do that, he needs a job, a house—a life. Something else he’s never really had a chance at. He absolutely does not need another fling that lands him in more trouble... -
![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... -
![Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 4 by Aya Kanno]()
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 4 by Aya Kanno
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 17 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... -
![Don't Be Cruel, Vol. 07 by Yonezou Nekota]()
Don't Be Cruel, Vol. 07 by Yonezou Nekota
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen a playboy falls for a nerd, chemistry results in an explosive reaction! Playboy Maya catches studious Nemugasa cheating on a test, and to ensure his silence, Maya blackmails Nemugasa into doing whatever he wants! But is this merely just a ruse so Maya can spend more alone time with him? After spending a blissful night wrapped in each other’s arms, Maya and Nemugasa get a rude awakening when... -
![ConfEGGtionary by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar]()
ConfEGGtionary by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDelivering candy is a great way to make a few extra dollars…until your dragon unexpectedly shifts and breaks far more than you’ll earn…. Alpha Dragon shifter Laden is trying to get his life in order. He’s sick of being the unsuccessful one. It’s bad enough he’s living in someone else’s house and working a job he only has thanks to nepotism, but now he has a loan coming due that he can’t pay... -
![Shayne's Hope by Liam Kingsley]()
Shayne's Hope by Liam Kingsley
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsVince. I’ve been hurt before, but Shayne makes me want to try again …. I haven’t been lucky in romance, and for the past twelve years my daughter Charlotte has been my number one priority. But my senses go crazy every time I’m around Shayne and my inner wolf is convinced he’s my fated mate... -
![ZE, Volume 4 by Yuki Shimizu]()
ZE, Volume 4 by Yuki Shimizu
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTears, kisses, an old paper doll—these are all the Himi left. Calling out Himi’s name so much it seemed his throat would tear open, Genma was able to bring Himi back to life. But the difference between the obstinately blushing Himi that Genma remembers, and the one before his eyes who obediently acquiesces, is irritating... -
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![The Titan's Bride Vol. 7 by ITKZ]()
The Titan's Bride Vol. 7 by ITKZ
A TOUGH EGG TO HATCH. The brazen attack on both Kouichi and the featherling egg sends shockwaves throughout Tildant. Everyone wants to know who’s behind the assassination attempt—and for what nefarious purpose it was carried out. Meanwhile, as Caius gets even more entangled in the politics of his station, Kouichi continues his magic training and egg-sitting duties... -
![Six Types of Apology: Another Arranged Marriage Story between Princes (again) by Lisa Oliver]()
Six Types of Apology: Another Arranged Marriage Story between Princes (again) by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrince Orion of Tyrion built a life based on hard work and honest principles. Busy working on a mine project that could seriously benefit the people of Tyrion, Orion's world was turned upside down when he learned he was to be married in just two days, to a man he'd never spoken to... -
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Whizz by Fel Fern
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSome scars run too deep, but perhaps Dylan could find solace in his biker bear. Secrets. It's Whizz's duty to uncover them for the Grizzly Reapers MC, but he harbors one dark secret of his own. When a rescue mission leads him to Dylan, Whizz doesn't know what to think. Despite the horrors Dylan endured during his abduction, he remains Whizz's ray of sunshine... -
![Don't Be Cruel, Vol. 08 by Yonezou Nekota]()
Don't Be Cruel, Vol. 08 by Yonezou Nekota
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen a playboy falls for a nerd, chemistry results in an explosive reaction! Playboy Maya catches studious Nemugasa cheating on a test, and to ensure his silence, Maya blackmails Nemugasa into doing whatever he wants! But is this merely just a ruse so Maya can spend more alone time with him? It’s been a while since Maya and Nemugasa have had any alone time, so they can’t help but go a little... -
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Nitro by Fel Fern
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTommy is determined to win the heart of his biker bear. Tommy Quinn has concocted the perfect plan. Move to Moon Burrow. Learn to be independent after years of following someone else’s orders. On top of that, he wants to convince Nitro they’re somehow perfect together despite how messed up he is. It’s a tall order, especially when the past refuses to stay buried... -
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Spike by Fel Fern
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe road has always been Gray’s home… until he meets Spike. Putting down roots was never part of Gray’s plan. After his father died, he needed to get away from it all. But being a lone wolf on the road isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Desperation led him to trusting the wrong alpha, and now he’s being hunted. Gray finds the biggest, meanest biker bear he could find to save him... -
![Naughty Elf: Sugar: M/M Mpreg Christmas Romance by Wendy Rathbone]()
Naughty Elf: Sugar: M/M Mpreg Christmas Romance by Wendy Rathbone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIf I don’t find my fated mate by Christmas, I’ll be banned from the North Pole forever. I’ve messed up bad for the last time. My life is a series of mistakes. The first happens when I am born and dumped unwanted at the door of Santa Christero, who immediately adopts me. Being raised by a Santa from the revered consortium of Santas sounds like an omega elf’s dream come true, right? Wrong... -
![Dark Wind by Crista Crown]()
Dark Wind by Crista Crown
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSage Wilkins had no idea he had secret super powers until he lost his temper and almost blew down his family home. After a week on the run with this curse spiraling out of control, he’s started to wonder if it wouldn’t be safer if he didn’t exist. Gideon Ward thought having a secret super power was great when he was a kid. Now, it’s just kind of one of those things... -
![Ten Count, Vol. 3 by Rihito Takarai, 宝井理人]()
Ten Count, Vol. 3 by Rihito Takarai, 宝井理人
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsCorporate secretary Shirotani suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder in this doctor-patient romance fraught with compulsion! Corporate secretary Shirotani suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. One day he meets Kurose, a therapist who offers to take him through a ten-step program to cure him of his compulsion... -
![The King of Forever by Kirby Crow]()
The King of Forever by Kirby Crow
The sun has returned to the Land of Night and Liall has claimed a throne he never wanted, but many still oppose his beloved Scarlet's presence at court... -
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![Merry Elf-ing Christmas by Beth Bolden]()
Merry Elf-ing Christmas by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAidan might be a bad elf, but he’s never been naughty. Aidan has always landed on Santa’s nice list, thank you very much. But that doesn’t mean he’s cut out to be a North Pole elf; instead of worrying about the dwindling magic of Christmas, he’d much rather be back in Tir na Nog, calculating where the next end of the rainbow is going to land. Instead he’s freezing his butt off in Santa’s sleigh... -
![Tempted by Ruin by Mia West]()
Tempted by Ruin by Mia West
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsan alternate cover edition can be found here. Gawain 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... -
![Eternal Knight by Victoria Sue]()
Eternal Knight by Victoria Sue
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe final battle. The only thing standing between the evil of Morgan le Fay and plunging the world into the depths of unending darkness is a beggar and his love of another man. Struggling to feel worthy, Gawain fears some sins can never be forgiven. Imprisoned for over fifteen hundred years, Galahad knows that freedom can be an illusion... -
![This Wolf Is Not Scary by Rico Sakura]()
This Wolf Is Not Scary by Rico Sakura
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn a world where half-humans who evolved distinctly from animals reside, a tough and hard-headed wolf named Shirou is often misunderstood due to his gaudy appearance. Shirou is in love with Usami, a rabbit with eye-catching brown skin. Though Shirou being a carnivore has Usami on edge, after the wolf saves him from a pervert, Usami shows a vulnerable side to Shirou that no one else can see... -
![You're So Cool, Volume 1 by Lee Young-Hee]()
You're So Cool, Volume 1 by Lee Young-Hee
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEveryone dreams about Seung-Ha, the perfect prince, the shining star of the school. Chasing after the perfect prince is definitely not easy. For Nan-Wo, Seung-Ha was just a dream far, far away. However, sometimes dreams exist to come true! But when Nan-Wo's dream comes true, it comes at an expensive price. Who knew the perfect prince was actually a big jerk? ! -
![Wild Roses and Pretenders Vol. 1 by Kamoburger]()
Wild Roses and Pretenders Vol. 1 by Kamoburger
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA beautiful Boys' Love manga featuring romance between a servant and his master! Desperate to financially support his ailing mother, Noah leaves his hometown to enter into the service of the Reinhardt family... -
![Animal Instinct by Stephen Osborne]()
Animal Instinct by Stephen Osborne
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSequel to Pale as a Ghost A Duncan Andrews Thriller Private detective Duncan Andrews has the home-team advantage when it comes to solving paranormal crimes: His best friend, Gina, is a centuries-old witch. His dog is a zombie. And his boyfriend, Robbie, is a ghost. Duncan certainly has his work cut out for him with this case... -
![The Scouts by Kasia Bacon]()
The Scouts by Kasia Bacon
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLochan and Ervyn—an assassin and a sharpshooter—remain in service to the queen as part of an elite reconnaissance unit. The Scouts are ghostlike. Elusive. Deadly. They strike at enemies of the Crown without mercy. They get the job done, leaving no loose ends or witnesses. When Magic Supremacists threaten the safety of Elven Country, they do their duty—whatever it takes... -
![Change World, Vol. 2 by Yuu Minaduki]()
Change World, Vol. 2 by Yuu Minaduki
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA longtime crush has blossomed into a dream relationship in this Sayonara Game sequel, until a ghost from the past suddenly appears. Ever since Yosuke confessed his long-held feelings for Arimura, his life with his new boyfriend has been a dream. But when a work colleague and former college classmate enters the scene, his dream relationship faces its first threat... -
![The Trouble with Magic by Sasha L. Miller]()
The Trouble with Magic by Sasha L. Miller
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA trinity of stories about magic, and all the trouble that arises when magic and emotion collide. The Dragon Slayer —Tane has been banished to a remote village and bound there by magic. With nowhere else to go and nothing better to do, he has taken the village under his care and protects it by killing the dragons that plague the area... -
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![One Big Family by Aiden Bates]()
One Big Family by Aiden Bates
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMake room for more. More heat. More passion. More love. Psychologist Bastian Byers is fascinated by the people who live in Stellar Landing, a small Alaskan coastal wilderness. Refusing to accept that there is anything missing in his own life, Bastian focuses on the lives and stories of the people around him... -
![Black Knight, Volume 03 by Kai Tsurugi]()
Black Knight, Volume 03 by Kai Tsurugi
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEager to prove his worth to his kingdom, Prince Christian has taken cover in Brigadoon's caravan as a hostage to infiltrate the Dundalk Empire. Negotions for peace between the kingdoms is all the young prince yearns for, but the rebellious Falcon's Talon group has something else in mind. .. Now Zeke's loyalty as Christian's knight and lover will be put to the test in this heroic quest for justice! -
![(Un)Masked by Anyta Sunday, Andrew Q. Gordon]()
(Un)Masked by Anyta Sunday, Andrew Q. Gordon
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJay Walker has two wishes: to perform the play of his dreams alongside his best friend at Wellington’s Tory Street Theatre, and to meet that special someone. Someone he’d go to the ends of the earth for. Someone who might only exist in fairy tales. When Jay meets accordion busker Lethe Cross, it’s like living a dream come true... -
![Megumi & Tsugumi, Vol. 6 by Mitsuru Si]()
Megumi & Tsugumi, Vol. 6 by Mitsuru Si
Selbstbewusst und dominant trifft auf temperamentvoll und jung. Kaum ist Tsugumi endlich mit Megumi auf der Kokonoe, verbreitet sich ihr Beziehungsstatus in der ganzen Schule wie ein Lauffeuer. Obwohl sich Megumi Sorgen um Tsugumi macht, genießt er es auch, ihm während den Schulzeiten nah zu sein... -
![Dick Fight Island, Vol. 2 by Reibun Ike]()
Dick Fight Island, Vol. 2 by Reibun Ike
Eight mighty island warriors battle to become king. The deciding factor? The one who comes last, of course! Eight islands represented by their best warriors must battle it out in a tournament to decide their king... -
![Change World, Vol. 1 by Yuu Minaduki]()
Change World, Vol. 1 by Yuu Minaduki
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsYosuke had a crush on Arimura—an upperclassman from his high school baseball team—for years before he finally confessed his feelings. And even after a year of being his boyfriend, every day still feels like a dream... -
![Gold Standard by Kyell Gold]()
Gold Standard by Kyell Gold
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHere are nine stories spanning Kyell Gold's career to date, including four Ursa Major Award-winning short stories and one story nominated for a WSFA Small Press Science Fiction award. Three of the stories originally appeared as stand-alone stories online and were later incorporated into the award-winning novels "Waterways" and "Out of Position. "... -
![Shaken and Stirred: M/M Mpreg Alpha Male Romance by Aiden Bates]()
Shaken and Stirred: M/M Mpreg Alpha Male Romance by Aiden Bates
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOmega Sam Marlowe hasn’t always had an easy life, but he’s got everything he needs now. He co-owns a biker bar with his brother, Silas. They live upstairs, and they rent out the other apartments upstairs. He’s got his bike, and he doesn’t have much else that he could ask for. He doesn’t have a steady alpha, but he doesn’t need that. It’s just him and Silas, and they’re happy with that... -
![Alpha's Shadow by Zoe Perdita]()
Alpha's Shadow by Zoe Perdita
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsConner Sharp, a rogue wolf and murder detective, was supposed to be an alpha – until his pack betrayed him and left him for dead. Then he met Seth Alwen, his new partner, and things started looking up. The beautiful seer lusts after him – even if he keeps an infuriating number of secrets. But something dangerous is stirring inside Conner... -
![Black Knight, Volume 02 by Tsurugi Kai]()
Black Knight, Volume 02 by Tsurugi Kai
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe shadow of the Dunalk Emprie once again looms over the peaceful kingdom of Aran, and at the suggestion of his cousin James, Prince Christian agrees to visit the neighboring country as a representative. .. under the guise of a hostage! Such a bold move is completely unheard of for the sheltered prince, and his overprotective lord father and faithful knight Zeke strongly opose... -
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![Fire of Love: M/M Mpreg Alpha Male Romance by Aiden Bates]()
Fire of Love: M/M Mpreg Alpha Male Romance by Aiden Bates
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJosh is a highly successful sportscaster. He has the respect of the athletes he covers, the admiration of his peers, and a string of awards for sports journalism. None of those blessings would be possible if anyone knew the truth: Josh is also an omega, hiding his status with the use of pharmaceuticals... -
![The Diamond Dragon's Manny Mate by Kiki Burrelli]()
The Diamond Dragon's Manny Mate by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMpreg Romance. A Robin Hood conman, a cursed King and a brutal spell…. Flynn Stegman doesn’t love his life as a thief, but his nephew’s expensive asthma medication isn’t going to buy itself. Besides, after this last job, he won’t have to work again. The payoff is huge, but the danger involved is life-threatening... -
![Wild Roses and Pretenders Vol. 2 by Kamoburger]()
Wild Roses and Pretenders Vol. 2 by Kamoburger
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL…? After a successful ruse at the ball, Noah is ready to leave his role as Rupert’s pretend lover. But on the day of a long-awaited festival, the two profess their feelings to one another, shedding the word “pretend” once and for all! While they’ve finally found happiness with each other, a series of bad news soon plagues the lovers... -
![Scattering His Virgin Bloom, Vol. 2 by Aya Sakyo]()
Scattering His Virgin Bloom, Vol. 2 by Aya Sakyo
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn omega with a complicated past falls for an alpha who doesn’t believe in fate. A virgin omega living in secret is outed when his first heat hits at work! Just when he thinks things can’t get much worse, he bumps right into his secret crush who just so happens to be a smokin’ hot alpha! Hana is overcome by his first heat, and as an emergency measure, allows arrogant alpha Renjaku to deflower him... -
![Quest of Fools by Megan Derr]()
Quest of Fools by Megan Derr
At the conclusion of the famous Tournament of Losers, Warloff finds himself one of the coveted winners, set to marry Lord Marian, second son of the Earl of Bellowen. The marriage promises a life for his children that Warf never could have provided them on his own, a dream come true... -
![Spellbound by Marcus Atley]()
Spellbound by Marcus Atley
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the realm of Hesian there is Stavros, a detective who has made a name for himself as a dangerous, short-fused cambion; a child of an incubus and a human. Stavros neither wants nor needs a partner, but when the option is taken from him he is left with Elion, a young, cocky elf that knows exactly how to get under his skin...
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