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![魔道祖師 二 [Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 2] by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, 墨香铜臭](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/668c0f51a8ad428ef9f3ee35.jpg)
魔道祖師 二 [Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 2] by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, 墨香铜臭
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 19 ratings趁藍忘機與薛洋纏鬥之際，魏無羨帶著一群世家少年們，跟隨著盲眼無舌的少女陰魂所發出的竹竿敲地聲一路前行，孰料他們所見到的，竟是曉星塵的屍身！ 「明月清風曉星塵，傲雪凌霜宋子琛。」圍繞在薛洋、曉星塵與宋嵐之間的，是一場令人唏噓的悲劇。魏無羨透過「共情」讓少女亡靈上身，由此觀看到義城裡那一幕幕已無可挽回的悲慘過往。可此趟義城之行，雖瞭解了過去，卻也新添了疑問。那名曾偷挖屍體，現又劫走薛洋的掘墓人，究竟是誰？而那個大費周章引他們去義城之人，又是何居心？... -
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魔道祖師 四 [Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 4] by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, 墨香铜臭
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 15 ratings自亂葬崗歷劫歸來，魏無羨首次回到蓮花塢，原是滿懷興奮地向藍忘機介紹自己的成長之地，可滿腔的懷念之情，卻在江澄的一通發作下被消融殆盡。 兩人因此離開蓮花塢，前往雲萍城，欲調查當初於金光瑤密室中所發現的那份房契地契，然始料未及的是，該處竟是一間觀音廟！金光瑤又有何陰謀？且廟中大陣意圖鎮壓的，究竟是何物？... -
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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 · 10 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... -
![Fairytales From Verania by T.J. Klune]()
Fairytales From Verania by T.J. Klune
New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune invites you back to the land of Verania in a new collection of short stories starring the beloved characters from the Tales of Verania series.In the opening story—The Unicorn in the Tower—Gary is a princess trapped in a stone tower by the evil Lady Tina DeSilva, who plans on sacrificing him on the first full moon after his eighteenth birthday... -
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![Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu (Novel) Vol. 1 by Tang Jiu Qing, st]()
Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu (Novel) Vol. 1 by Tang Jiu Qing, st
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSCOURGE OF A NATIONShen Zechuan is the eighth son of the traitorous Prince of Jianxing, a man who doomed his cities and people to destruction at the hands of the foreign enemy. As the only surviving member of his reviled line, Shen Zechuan bears the hatred of the nation. And no one's hate burns hotter than that of Xiao Chiye, the youngest son of the powerful Prince of Libei... -
![Remnants of Filth: Yuwu Vol. 3 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, st]()
Remnants of Filth: Yuwu Vol. 3 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, st
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSHADOWS OF FORMER GLORYGu Mang is determined to turn over a new leaf and prove to Mo Xi that he's not the ruthless man he once was. Yet as his old memories return, the shadow of the traitorous General Gu seems to haunt him, raising questions to which he has no answers--both about his defection from Chonghua and his past entanglements with Mo Xi... -
![Devil Venerable Also Wants To Know by Cyan Wings, 青色羽翼]()
Devil Venerable Also Wants To Know by Cyan Wings, 青色羽翼
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a Mary-Sue novel, the readers all liked the Devil Venerable, the second male lead who devoted himself whole-heartedly to the female lead. However the female lead only loved the male lead who abused her physically and mentally.Readers: Why doesn’t the female lead like the Devil Venerable?!Devil Venerable: This Venerable also wants to know... -
![Christmas Angel by Eli Easton]()
Christmas Angel by Eli Easton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 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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Deceived by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 11 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... -
![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... -
![Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace, S.O. Callahan]()
Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace, S.O. Callahan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 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... -
![The Infidelity Clause by Lisa Oliver]()
The Infidelity Clause by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“What are you talking about? Marry another man?” Caspian, fourth son and yet still a Crown Prince of Gunkermal knew he was a party to a marriage contract. Arranged marriages were common in his family, and he expected the contract would cement various trade or security agreements with another country... -
![Phoenix Chosen Part 2 by Ashe Moon]()
Phoenix Chosen Part 2 by Ashe Moon
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPre-order and receive an early-phoenix price and a bonus set of SUPER spicy character artwork! (Download link included in the book) Just as Tyler's romance with his alpha phoenix boyfriend starts to ignite, he's attacked by a shadowy entity hell-bent on tearing him away from his newfound love... -
![Two Rivers by Zoe Saadia]()
Two Rivers by Zoe Saadia
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 13 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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![Teahouse, Chapter 1 by Emirain]()
Teahouse, Chapter 1 by Emirain
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 10 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... -
![The Matchmaker by Megan Derr]()
The Matchmaker by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 11 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.. -
![To Take an Enemy's Heart Volume 1 by Yusa]()
To Take an Enemy's Heart Volume 1 by Yusa
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“Careful! Orders are no one is to tell him that he was sold to his enemy.”Kassan is believed to be the sole survivor of the Azkun clan, after Master Igen, a ruthless ruler, slaughters his family. Master Igen brings the young boy as a slave into his home, exploiting, beating and starving him. The only one who cares about him enough to risk the Master’s wrath is Lanour, a fellow slave... -
![Tempted by Ruin by Mia West]()
Tempted by Ruin by Mia West
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 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... -
![Black Knight, Volume 02 by Tsurugi Kai]()
Black Knight, Volume 02 by Tsurugi Kai
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 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... -
![Crown Jewel by Megan Derr]()
Crown Jewel by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 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... -
![The Replacement Husband by Eliot Grayson]()
The Replacement Husband by Eliot Grayson
Goddess-blessed Owen Honeyfield is destined to enjoy perfect good fortune, and the arrival of handsome and eligible Tom Drake in his country town appears to be just the latest manifestation. Tom’s proposal is the fulfillment of Owen’s desires, but Owen is left heartbroken and at the mercy of Arthur, Tom’s disapproving elder brother, when his betrothal takes a disastrous turn... -
![The Training Of Erasmus by C.S. Pacat]()
The Training Of Erasmus by C.S. Pacat
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIntroduces Erasmus and Kallias and describes some of the training and lives of royal slaves in Akielos from early life until they graduate to serving in the palace in Ios... -
![The Rapier Brothers by Megan Derr]()
The Rapier Brothers by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 11 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. Instead of living the life for which he was meant, Dagger spends his days as the apprentice to a blacksmith... -
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![Runaways by Megan Derr]()
Runaways by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAddison hates the city. Dragged there by his Uncle, his hopes of museums and bookshops and historic monuments quickly turned into nightmares involving balls, dinner parties, and constantly dancing attendance upon his brat cousin. When his cousin falls sick, Addison seizes the rare chance for solitude and flees to the park... -
![The Bitter Rednesses of Love by Dominique Frost]()
The Bitter Rednesses of Love by Dominique Frost
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnthony Clark, degenerate genius and impoverished nobleman, finds himself wedded to the painfully proper young aristocrat, Stephen Ayers. They've been pledged since before Stephen's birth... -
![The Novelty Maker by Sasha L. Miller]()
The Novelty Maker by Sasha L. Miller
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs often as he can possibly manage, Cole slips away from the parties and teas inflicted upon him by his mother to visit Harlowe, the brilliant, mercurial novelty maker he met several months ago when commissioning a piece for his mother... -
![The Royal Inquisitor by Megan Derr]()
The Royal Inquisitor by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 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... -
![春树暮云 Spring Trees and Sunset Clouds by 未良 (Wei Liang)]()
春树暮云 Spring Trees and Sunset Clouds by 未良 (Wei Liang)
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings普通又平凡的大学生穿越到异世界的王室中成为了王位继承人之一，说起来美好，实际上其中的艰辛，又有谁知呢？还不若就此归去，隐姓埋名，陷与这十丈红尘，繁华人间。此文属架空，慢热文，十余万的短文，因为某良懒散的关系，其中各种植物家畜的名字都未曾更改，逻辑混乱之处还请见谅。"Spring Trees and Sunset Clouds"An average, normal university student transmigrates into the royal family in another world, where he becomes one of the successors of the throne... -
![向河神献祭的正确方式 [The Right Way to Offer a Sacrifice to the River God] by Lu Tianyi, 吕天逸]()
向河神献祭的正确方式 [The Right Way to Offer a Sacrifice to the River God] by Lu Tianyi, 吕天逸
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe villagers chose a maiden to be the bride of the River God.In order to save the maiden, Liu Qi went to the River God’s Temple, and beat up the River God as soon as he appeared... -
![The Botanist's Apprentice by Arden Powell]()
The Botanist's Apprentice by Arden Powell
Recent college graduate Eli Katz is desperate to continue his studies in the field of magical botany. When a family friend arranges an apprenticeship for him with the most famous botanist in the country, Eli leaps at the chance without asking questions.Robert Lord-Harding is a reclusive bachelor with an interest in dangerous plants... -
![论如何错误地套路一个魔教教主 by 一只大雁]()
论如何错误地套路一个魔教教主 by 一只大雁
Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratings高冷第一剑客色诱傲娇魔教教主"The Wrong Way to a Demon Sect Leader"The number one swordsman Zhao Jiangui is the martial world’s best hope for peace: All he has to do is seduce the Demon Sect Leader...
![魔道祖師 四 [Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 4] by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, 墨香铜臭](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/668c0ee8a8ad428ef9f3edfa.jpg)
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