In the magic-bound kingdom of Eldoria, power means survival. Nineteen-year-old Aiden possesses a rare gift-healing. To the world, it's a blessing, but to him, it's a curse. It's draining and painful, leaving him constantly exploited by those stronger than him. In a realm where magic is a weapon and kindness a weakness, Aiden endures it all by keeping his head down and his heart closed. But everything changes when a fateful encounter with a dark, enigmatic prince disrupts the fragile balance of his life. What starts as pure hatred between them slowly twists into something even more dangerous and consuming-desire. Driven by a restless curiosity to uncover the true nature of the power running through his blood, Aiden is thrust onto a journey that challenges everything he thought he knew about magic, survival, and the cost of a forbidden love.

General Sevei is of the firm opinion that Nobles are shady and Alchemists even shadier. Noble Alchemists are the absolute worst. He is not looking forward to partnering with one to guard the border. Upon their introduction, though, it would seem they have already met... under very intimate circumstances. Oh...,**** Set in the same world as Salvage, but we're going back in time for some Medieval sword and sorcery! This wholesome, happy-endings-all-around, smutty queer fantasy romance features an M/M main couple along with a host of supporting characters bringing some trans rep, some pan rep, some sex worker positivity, and even a straight ally who tries his darndest, bless his little puppy heart. Plenty of fluff, plenty of sexy times, a few funny bits, and our gang do all make it through the Horrors - but there is a war on, so there's also plenty of angst and a bit of bloody violence along the way. CW: Violence, violent death (no main characters), homophobic society, internalized homophobia and closeting, internalized transphobia (supporting character), war veteran ptsd, slavery (supporting character - no abuse of this character is depicted and sentiments are anti-slavery), strong language, detailed sexual content (all consensual), discussion of sex work.

[AVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY 1st, 2026] When a young cowboy comes to corn country, all he's looking for is a paycheck and a man he used to know. After searching up and down the heartland, what he finds is a small town that has its own bad memories of cowboys, and a farmer and his son who won't hold that against him. With no money and no leads, he takes a job with the Walker men, Alan, and his father Noah, for the season, expecting nothing more than a place to rest his head for the summer. But when twenty-five-year-old Ray comes into twenty-one-year-old Alan's life, the younger man's world suddenly opens up with possibilities. After spending his whole life tucked away on his family farm, Ray is unlike anyone he'd ever known, and with new experiences come new feelings. Alan begins to think of things beyond the farm, but when the man Ray is looking for suddenly shows up, Alan is suddenly faced with the idea that Ray may not be in his future at all. Who will stay and who will go? Life is about to get real complicated on the farm.

Church never intended to raise a child, much less a human one, but when a tiny boy literally runs into him in the middle of the woods, he ends up bringing it home. Michael is a preacher at a local church that is quickly growing in popularity for its fun services and amazing activities. When he finds out that one of his new church-goers is a demon, he makes it his job to rid the world of the vile creature... but what will happen when a little two year old boy ends up getting in the way?

Sebastian Wright was going through the motions, he got his heart broken eight years ago and wasn't going to give it to noone else. What happens when the guy that broke it comes back in to his life? Aidan was starting his new job as a principal at his old town, his son Brody wanted a change so he thought what's the harm? Is not like the man he hurt was there, no he is probably leaving a happy life somewhere else. What happens when he not only sees him but has to work with him? Can they pick up where they left off? Can Sebastian forgive him? Can Aidan tell him the truth about why he left?

(BOOK 1 - Mate Series) A merciless Alpha, notorious for hunting the mates of his enemies, uses loneliness to his advantage until his mate arrives, starting England's biggest wolf hunt. Krey Graymer is heartless and feared by many. As the new Alpha of the most powerful pack in the country, Krey rules the only way he knows how; on anger, grief, and dominance. Krey has used his lonely soul as a weapon for many years. Nobody could kill him, and nobody could target his mate because he didn't have one, until little Pippor Monty stumbles into his life.

After being rejected by the man he thought he'd marry, Jesse travels to DeiganLupus for the Grey Moon Ceremony. However, when the ship he was supposed to take is lost at sea, he boards the Silver Treader to reach his destination. But the Galleon turns out to be carrying more than military and medical supplies, and the prisoner in the brig knows his name. - ⥽ ◯ ⥼ - Without the determination or skillset to join his family's hunting business, Omega wolf Jesse makes a last-ditch effort to find his life's meaning. He travels to DeiganLupus for the Grey Moon Ceremony, a yearly celebration where most rejected and unwanted wolf walkers like him find their soulmates. However, not only is the ship he was supposed to take lost at sea, but the only way to get there is on board a military vessel carrying supplies...and a dangerous prisoner. The moment Jesse boards, his instincts warn him of nearby danger, but they also urge him to follow a mysterious voice echoing through the vents. After crossing paths with Ross, a wolf walker on trial for the murder of hundreds of his own kind, Jesse's objective to reach DeiganLupus is overshadowed by the possibility that this criminal might be the very wolf he'd come looking for. But when he learns that Ross is the Alpha of an outlawed pack that his family have been hunting for years, he is faced with a gut-wrenching decision: hand over his mate and hope it's enough to prove his worth to his family, or stick with the man whose soul is tied with his and turn his back on his family for good. ◯ FTM Trans MC ◯ MxM Romance ◯ Fated Mates ◯ Word Count: 38,365 ─────────────────────────────────── ✵ NumenVerse year: 1050

[ONC 2024 Longlist] A princess marries a conqueror she doesn't love. A favourite breathes in forbidden love for the same man. **** Roshanak wakes up to find her little kingdom, on the brink of Indus, conquered. And before she knows, she is married to the conquerer, Shah Sikander. She goes to his land Persia as his wife. Even though his immediate family tries to accept her, the army doesn't see her as the deserving queen. She finds a companion in her husband's so-called most favourite, Hazarahpatish Hridayank. Soon she realises the complicated emotions of the human mind, finding herself being caught between her past and her husband, and slowly realising Hridayank's true feelings for the Shah. Enemies lurk nearby, ready to destroy the three of them. Roshanak knows that tragedy is promised, but she can't help but hope that Sikander won't die. Features: Ambassadors: Rainbow Fiction LGBTQ: Bisexual and Pansexual, 18 Romance Stories We Are Obsessed With Romance: Fake and Arranged Relations Historical Fiction- Ancient World APIRomance- API Heritage Month reading list, Never Forgotten, Pride in API Romance FriendsnFamily- API Heritage Month reading list Justwriteit- Jan to Feb 8CC FreetheLGBT- ONC 2024 reading list

|| A Gladiator's Queer Star-Crossed Love Story|| *** The former Champion of Champions gladiator seizes a chance to forge the next prodigy of the arena, but when his bull-headed student and would-be-lover proves to be a hardcore enemy of the Empire, they both must decide what's worth fighting for. *** Three defeated Roman legions escaped to a whole new world through a mysterious portal. Their new Empire is savage, merciless and bloodthirsty, especially toward the natives of Naciscor - - the Barbarians. This descendants of Rome love their gladiatorial games no less than the Romans on Earth. When the former Champion of Champions Maximus seizes the chance to train the next champion of the arena when his school buys a new barbarian slave, his path to the pinnacle of his career is not easy. The bull-headed student and would-be-lover proves himself a hardcore Enemy of the Empire, sworn to destroy it. Then, the Empress bids Maximus to annihilate this Enemy, offering him a lot more than the Champion of Champions' title as a reward. So, Maximus must decide if he is a puppet of Imperial propaganda, or a man who fights for more than glory, more than his own life, more than anything he used to value. *** First published: February 1, 2022

Eight years into the Infection, a spunky idealist convinces a hardened recluse to help him save humanity. --- For eight years, Zafaru has fought to survive the freezing cold, constant hunger, and vicious Infected. Armed with a dull blade and sharp sass, he clings to a dream of saving the world. For eight years, Recluse has watched the world burn from the safety of his fortress. The Infected don't bother him. He saves his bullets for humans. When Recluse catches Zafaru stealing from him, he is enchanted by his captive's wit, humor, and passion. So when Zafaru sets out to uncover the sinister truth about the growing Infection, Recluse has no choice but to join him. He'll do whatever it takes to keep this fluffy-haired do-gooder alive. Even if he has to save the world. 🎖Honorable Mention in Wattpad's Open Novella Contest 2021 Editor's Pick, September of 2022