Best LGBTQ Fantasy Books – Page 2

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The Dragon's Lover

By Samantha Sabian

Rated 4.26 out of 5 stars, based on 627 reviews. 4.26 · 627 reviews

The Dragon's Lover by Samantha Sabian opens The Chronicles of Arianthem with a focus on a powerful female protagonist in a high fantasy world shaped by dragons, demons, and dangerous quests. Set in a realm where women openly embrace their desires, th…

The Dragon's Lover by Samantha Sabian opens The Chronicles of Arianthem with a focus on a powerful female protagonist in a high fantasy world shaped by dragons, demons, and dangerous quests. Set in a realm where women openly embrace their desires, the story blends erotic romance with action-driven adventure and magic. As alliances form and battles loom, queer and lesbian relationships are central to both character development and political tensions. This adult fantasy emphasizes strong female leads, sensual encounters, and the risks that come with loving a dragon in a world on the edge of conflict.

Book 1 of Chronicles of Arianthem series

Fantasy Adventure Action Demons Erotica Adult Romance Dragons LGBTQ Queer Lesbian Female Protagonist Strong Female Lead

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Happy Endings

By Alice Winters

Rated 4.26 out of 5 stars, based on 5,611 reviews. 4.26 · 5,611 reviews

Happy Endings by Alice Winters follows a centuries-old mage who has bound a demon named Havoc to his service, only to discover that his supposed protector is sarcastic, unreliable, and more interested in pleasure than duty. Their uneasy partnership i…

Happy Endings by Alice Winters follows a centuries-old mage who has bound a demon named Havoc to his service, only to discover that his supposed protector is sarcastic, unreliable, and more interested in pleasure than duty. Their uneasy partnership in a modern, magic-laced world is tested when fifteen ritualistic deaths are linked to a supposedly vanished cult tied to their shared past. As they investigate, the mage and his demon confront old mistakes, dangerous enemies, and the uncomfortable truth that their bond has grown into something far more intimate than either intended. Blending urban fantasy, dark magic, and dry humor, the story centers on a slow-burn gay romance between reluctant allies who might save the city or bring it down together.

Book 1 of Demon Magic series

Magic Humor Demons Romance Monsters Mystery LGBTQ Gay Male Protagonist

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Hero

By Kiki Burrelli

Rated 4.26 out of 5 stars, based on 1,032 reviews. 4.26 · 1,032 reviews

Hero by Kiki Burrelli opens the Wolves of Royal Paynes series with a dark, paranormal omegaverse romance between a hardened alpha mercenary and the runaway he is paid to retrieve. Knox, one of the last survivors of his destroyed shifter pack, takes d…

Hero by Kiki Burrelli opens the Wolves of Royal Paynes series with a dark, paranormal omegaverse romance between a hardened alpha mercenary and the runaway he is paid to retrieve. Knox, one of the last survivors of his destroyed shifter pack, takes dangerous contracts to fund his search for whoever massacred his own, which leads him to Jazz Whitten, a fugitive omega whose magical talents and refusal to be owned keep him constantly on the move. Their pursuit across a world of angels, magic, and shapeshifters forces both men to confront old wounds, shifting loyalties, and an attraction that undermines their roles as hunter and quarry. This first installment blends action, mystery, and explicit gay mpreg romance in a connected fantasy universe that can be read in series order for full context.

Book 1 of Wolves of Royal Paynes series

Magic Action Romance Shapeshifters Angels Enemies To Lovers Gay Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist Wolves

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Wormwood Summer

By Kai Butler

Rated 4.26 out of 5 stars, based on 3,024 reviews. 4.26 · 3,024 reviews

Wormwood Summer by Kai Butler follows Parker Ferro, a magical private investigator in San Amaro who is forced to repay a life-debt to the fae Summer Queen by tracking down a missing girl. Bound by this dangerous obligation, Parker is simultaneously p…

Wormwood Summer by Kai Butler follows Parker Ferro, a magical private investigator in San Amaro who is forced to repay a life-debt to the fae Summer Queen by tracking down a missing girl. Bound by this dangerous obligation, Parker is simultaneously pulled into a police investigation when Detective Nicholas King asks for his help solving a series of murders targeting magic users whose power has been completely drained. As Parker moves through the city’s paranormal underworld, he must balance fae politics, the threat of a wider supernatural conflict, and his complicated attraction to King. The novel blends urban fantasy, mystery, and gay romance in a world where magic, fae courts, and human law enforcement uneasily intersect.

Book 1 of San Amaro Investigations series

Magic Romance Urban Fantasy Supernatural LGBTQ Fae Gay Male Protagonist Detective

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Jon's Downright Ridiculous Shooting Case

By A.J. Sherwood

Rated 4.26 out of 5 stars, based on 6,516 reviews. 4.26 · 6,516 reviews

In Jon's Downright Ridiculous Shooting Case, A.J. Sherwood introduces Jonathan Bane, a licensed psychic whose uncontrolled power destroys electronics and complicates his work with the police. As Jon assists on paranormal-tinged crime investigations i…

In Jon's Downright Ridiculous Shooting Case, A.J. Sherwood introduces Jonathan Bane, a licensed psychic whose uncontrolled power destroys electronics and complicates his work with the police. As Jon assists on paranormal-tinged crime investigations in a contemporary urban setting, he becomes a target for a mysterious shooter and is drawn into the case of a Chinese exchange student facing wrongful accusations. The arrival of Donovan Havili, a physically imposing but fundamentally kind potential anchor, changes both Jon’s professional life and his assumptions about partnership and romance. Blending urban fantasy, mystery, and an m/m relationship with explicit content, the story balances crime-solving, supernatural elements, and the slow building of a healthier emotional connection.

Book 1 of Jon's Mysteries series

Magic Humor Romance Mystery Supernatural LGBTQ Contemporary Gay Male Protagonist Crime

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Werewolves Hate Clogs

By K.L. Hiers

Rated 4.26 out of 5 stars, based on 785 reviews. 4.26 · 785 reviews

Werewolves Hate Clogs by K.L. Hiers follows Othniel “Neil” Ricci, who thinks he’s landed a simple job at his uncle’s flower shop until a hidden world of monsters and magic collides with his life. When a powerful magical artifact accidentally bonds to…

Werewolves Hate Clogs by K.L. Hiers follows Othniel “Neil” Ricci, who thinks he’s landed a simple job at his uncle’s flower shop until a hidden world of monsters and magic collides with his life. When a powerful magical artifact accidentally bonds to Neil, he becomes entangled with Louis Morénas-Mostro, a werewolf underboss in a paranormal crime family who is determined to reclaim it by posing as Neil’s boyfriend. As rival supernatural factions close in, Neil must navigate dangerous alliances, queer romantic tension, and the absurdity of his new reality. Blending humor, urban fantasy, and gay shapeshifter romance, the novel balances lighthearted banter with real stakes in a city ruled by things that go bump in the night.

Book 1 of La Famiglia Mostro series

Humor Romance Monsters Shapeshifters Queer Werewolves Gay Political Intrigue Male Protagonist Crime

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NoX

By Adrienne Wilder

Rated 4.26 out of 5 stars, based on 3,265 reviews. 4.26 · 3,265 reviews

NoX by Adrienne Wilder blends urban fantasy, science fiction, and dark paranormal romance around Luca Suarez, a man targeted by impossible creatures. His only protector is a mysterious, amnesiac stranger marked with the tattoo “NoX,” who knows three…

NoX by Adrienne Wilder blends urban fantasy, science fiction, and dark paranormal romance around Luca Suarez, a man targeted by impossible creatures. His only protector is a mysterious, amnesiac stranger marked with the tattoo “NoX,” who knows three facts: the monsters are called Anubis, his memory loss will not last, and he was sent by Koda, Luca’s brother who died five years earlier. As Nox’s memories return, they reveal a reality that challenges everything Luca believes about his family and the nature of these shapeshifters. The growing attraction between Luca and Nox offers both solace and danger in this gay M/M romance, where survival depends on resisting desires that could prove fatal.

Book 1 of Wolves Incarnate series

Romance Science Fiction Monsters Shapeshifters LGBTQ Paranormal Gay Male Protagonist Suspense

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Fallocaust

By Quil Carter

Rated 4.25 out of 5 stars, based on 2,037 reviews. 4.25 · 2,037 reviews

Fallocaust by Quil Carter is a dark post-apocalyptic novel set more than two centuries after a cataclysm that left the world a desolate greywaste. Reaver, a brutal survivor shaped by cannibalism, constant violence, and the rule of a distant tyrant ru…

Fallocaust by Quil Carter is a dark post-apocalyptic novel set more than two centuries after a cataclysm that left the world a desolate greywaste. Reaver, a brutal survivor shaped by cannibalism, constant violence, and the rule of a distant tyrant rumored to have caused the disaster, lives by cruelty and emotional detachment. His rigid worldview begins to shift when a mysterious newcomer arrives in his block, someone who stands out sharply from the hardened survivors around them. As Reaver’s fixation deepens into a dangerous obsession, the story blends dystopian science fiction, horror, and queer romance with an emphasis on psychological tension and the cost of survival.

Book 1 of Fallocaust series

Romance Post Apocalyptic Science Fiction Dystopia Dark LGBTQ Horror Survival Gay Male Protagonist Violence Psychological

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Exiled Heir

By Kai Butler

Rated 4.25 out of 5 stars, based on 1,542 reviews. 4.25 · 1,542 reviews

Exiled Heir by Kai Butler follows Miles Castillo, a disgraced alpha werewolf whose family’s crime has left him hunted and alone. Captured by werewolf hunters, he escapes death only by agreeing to serve Cade Bartlett, a powerful mage prince who is una…

Exiled Heir by Kai Butler follows Miles Castillo, a disgraced alpha werewolf whose family’s crime has left him hunted and alone. Captured by werewolf hunters, he escapes death only by agreeing to serve Cade Bartlett, a powerful mage prince who is unaware of Miles’s true identity. Tasked with acting as Cade’s consort and uncovering who is trying to assassinate the prince, Miles must navigate a dangerous magical court where politics, prejudice, and old grudges collide. As an enemies-to-lovers romance develops between a wary shapeshifter and a guarded mage, the growing intimacy threatens to expose the secret that could destroy them both.

Book 1 of The Empty Throne Trilogy series

Magic Romance Shapeshifters Enemies To Lovers Werewolves Ruling Class Gay Political Intrigue Male Protagonist

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Greenwode

By J. Tullos Hennig

Rated 4.25 out of 5 stars, based on 691 reviews. 4.25 · 691 reviews

Greenwode by J. Tullos Hennig reimagines the Robin Hood legend as a blend of historical fantasy, pagan lore, and queer romance. In a medieval England where the Old Religion is losing ground to an ascendant Church, Rob of Loxley and his sister Marion…

Greenwode by J. Tullos Hennig reimagines the Robin Hood legend as a blend of historical fantasy, pagan lore, and queer romance. In a medieval England where the Old Religion is losing ground to an ascendant Church, Rob of Loxley and his sister Marion become reluctant champions of the forest’s ancient powers. Their bond with Gamelyn Boundys, a pious nobleman’s son, grows into a forbidden love that directly opposes both Christian doctrine and the expectations of pagan prophecy. As druidic visions cast Rob and Gamelyn as destined enemies, the novel explores how desire, faith, and loyalty collide in a landscape where magic, heresy, and political power are tightly entwined.

Book 1 of The Books of the Wode series

Fantasy Magic Romance Historical Fiction LGBTQ Queer Gay Religious Conflict Male Protagonist

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P.S. I Spook You

By S.E. Harmon

Rated 4.25 out of 5 stars, based on 8,226 reviews. 4.25 · 8,226 reviews

P.S. I Spook You by S.E. Harmon blends paranormal mystery with contemporary gay romance as it follows SSA Rain Christiansen, a once-celebrated FBI profiler whose career unravels after he admits to seeing ghosts. Sent to Brickell Bay to consult on a s…

P.S. I Spook You by S.E. Harmon blends paranormal mystery with contemporary gay romance as it follows SSA Rain Christiansen, a once-celebrated FBI profiler whose career unravels after he admits to seeing ghosts. Sent to Brickell Bay to consult on a stalled missing-person cold case and repair his reputation, Rain must work alongside local detective Daniel McKenna, the ex-boyfriend he never really got over. As Rain’s unwanted ability draws him into contact with the dead connected to the investigation, he struggles to balance skepticism, duty, and the unresolved feelings between him and Daniel. The novel combines investigative tension, ghostly encounters, and a second-chance relationship in a modern setting.

Book 1 of The Spectral Files series

Humor Romance Mystery LGBTQ Contemporary Gay Male Protagonist Ghosts Detective

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The Goddess of Nothing At All

By Cat Rector

Rated 4.25 out of 5 stars, based on 940 reviews. 4.25 · 940 reviews

The Goddess of Nothing At All by Cat Rector revisits Norse mythology from the perspective of a largely overlooked goddess whose life is bound to the fate of the nine realms. As the daughter of the king of gods in Asgard, she struggles with a title th…

The Goddess of Nothing At All by Cat Rector revisits Norse mythology from the perspective of a largely overlooked goddess whose life is bound to the fate of the nine realms. As the daughter of the king of gods in Asgard, she struggles with a title that brings her little respect and a father who refuses to see her worth. Her path collides with Loki’s, and their intense, complicated romance between gods and outcasts unfolds against a backdrop of prophecy, violence, and looming apocalypse. This dark fantasy with strong LGBTQ and lesbian themes follows a female protagonist forced to weigh love, revenge, and survival as her choices help shape the end of everything.

Book 1 of Unwritten Runes series

Fantasy Adult Romance Gods Dark Fantasy LGBTQ Queer Lesbian Mythology Revenge Female Protagonist Violence

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Lust and Other Drugs

By T.J. Nichols

Rated 4.24 out of 5 stars, based on 841 reviews. 4.24 · 841 reviews

Lust and Other Drugs by T.J. Nichols blends urban fantasy, mystery, and slow-burn romance in a city where mythological beings live uneasily alongside humans. Police officer Jordan hides his sympathy for “mythos,” his secret visits to satyr clubs, and…

Lust and Other Drugs by T.J. Nichols blends urban fantasy, mystery, and slow-burn romance in a city where mythological beings live uneasily alongside humans. Police officer Jordan hides his sympathy for “mythos,” his secret visits to satyr clubs, and his use of the illicit drug Bliss, until two human deaths linked to the drug force him into an uneasy partnership with dragon shifter Edra, the Mythological Services Liaison. As they investigate overdoses that should be impossible, both men juggle political pressure, a potential scandal that could endanger the mytho community, and their own conflicting loyalties. The growing attraction between Jordan and Edra complicates every lie they tell, turning a paranormal case into something far more personal.

Book 1 of Mytho Investigations series

Romance Dragons Urban Fantasy Shapeshifters Mystery LGBTQ Gay Male Protagonist Crime Drugs

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Ancient Ruins

By Benjamin Medrano

Rated 4.24 out of 5 stars, based on 1,913 reviews. 4.24 · 1,913 reviews

Ancient Ruins (Ancient Dreams, #1) by Benjamin Medrano follows Sistina, who awakens after thousands of years with fragmented memories in the remains of an ancient city. As she navigates a conflict involving two elven nations and the slaver kingdom of…

Ancient Ruins (Ancient Dreams, #1) by Benjamin Medrano follows Sistina, who awakens after thousands of years with fragmented memories in the remains of an ancient city. As she navigates a conflict involving two elven nations and the slaver kingdom of Kelvanis, Sistina becomes both a refuge and a strategic stronghold after rescuing a princess from captivity. The novel explores themes of power, forgotten knowledge, and survival within a dark fantasy setting, incorporating elements of lesbian romance.

Book 1 of Ancient Dreams series

Magic Harem Demons Romance Epic Fantasy Monsters War Dark Fantasy LGBTQ Queer Elves Lesbian Survival Rebellion Dungeon Core Strong Protagonist Female Protagonist

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Conquest

By Sienna Moreau

Rated 4.24 out of 5 stars, based on 785 reviews. 4.24 · 785 reviews

Conquest by Sienna Moreau follows the first Horseman of the Apocalypse as he returns to the modern Earthly realm, intent on unleashing chaos and clearing the way for War, Famine, and Death. His plans are disrupted when he crosses paths with Raziel, a…

Conquest by Sienna Moreau follows the first Horseman of the Apocalypse as he returns to the modern Earthly realm, intent on unleashing chaos and clearing the way for War, Famine, and Death. His plans are disrupted when he crosses paths with Raziel, a damaged and ostracized angel who has been unexpectedly assigned a mission far beyond his diminished powers. Drawn into a larger conflict between Heaven and Hell, the demon Horseman and the fallen divine being are forced into an uneasy alliance that gradually turns into a dangerous attraction. This dark urban fantasy blends paranormal warfare, queer romance, and an enemies-to-lovers dynamic as Conquest discovers that Raziel may be the key to the fate of both realms—and to his own guarded heart.

Book 1 of The Four Horsemen series

Demons Romance War Dark Supernatural LGBTQ Angels Enemies To Lovers Gay Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist

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Cemetery Boys

By Aiden Thomas

Rated 4.24 out of 5 stars, based on 110,016 reviews. 4.24 · 110,016 reviews

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas follows Yadriel, a transgender teen from a traditional Latinx family of brujx who doubts his identity and abilities. Determined to prove himself as a real brujo, he secretly performs a ritual to locate the spirit of his…

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas follows Yadriel, a transgender teen from a traditional Latinx family of brujx who doubts his identity and abilities. Determined to prove himself as a real brujo, he secretly performs a ritual to locate the spirit of his murdered cousin, only to accidentally summon Julian Diaz, a restless classmate with a reputation for trouble. As Yadriel and Julian investigate the mysterious death and the strange events surrounding their community, their uneasy alliance deepens into a tender queer romance. Blending contemporary urban life with paranormal elements, this young adult fantasy explores gender, family expectations, and the cost of letting go.

Book 1 of Cemetery Boys series

Romance Young Adult LGBTQ Queer Paranormal Contemporary Male Protagonist Transgender Ghosts

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Marked by Fire

By Mia West

Rated 4.24 out of 5 stars, based on 818 reviews. 4.24 · 818 reviews

Marked by Fire by Mia West opens the Sons of Britain series with a grounded blend of historical fantasy, war, and slow-building romance. In 6th-century Britain, eighteen-year-old Arthur craves the warrior’s tattoo that will mark him as a fighter and…

Marked by Fire by Mia West opens the Sons of Britain series with a grounded blend of historical fantasy, war, and slow-building romance. In 6th-century Britain, eighteen-year-old Arthur craves the warrior’s tattoo that will mark him as a fighter and quietly longs for Bedwyr, his older brother’s battle-hardened shieldmate. A Saxon attack finally earns Arthur his ink, but his rash actions in combat leave Bedwyr maimed and stripped of his status as heir to Uthyr. Exiled and furious, Bedwyr wants nothing from the youth who helped ruin him, until Arthur arrives with his armor and a risky plan that forces them into close quarters, testing loyalty, desire, and their place in a brutal, shifting world.

Book 1 of Sons of Britain series

Fantasy Romance War Military Fiction Historical Fiction LGBTQ Gay Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist Violence Heroic Fantasy

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By Fairy Means or Foul

By Meghan Maslow

Rated 4.24 out of 5 stars, based on 1,901 reviews. 4.24 · 1,901 reviews

By Fairy Means or Foul by Meghan Maslow introduces Twig Starfig, a half-dragon, half-fae private investigator coerced into tracking down a stolen enchanted horn for an alluring unicorn client. Forced to accept the unicorn’s human servant, Quinn Broom…

By Fairy Means or Foul by Meghan Maslow introduces Twig Starfig, a half-dragon, half-fae private investigator coerced into tracking down a stolen enchanted horn for an alluring unicorn client. Forced to accept the unicorn’s human servant, Quinn Broomsparkle, as his partner, Twig navigates a case filled with zombies, a haunted pirate ship, and unreliable magical transport while juggling pressure from his powerful fairy father. As Twig uncovers the secrets Quinn is keeping and the involvement of an old enemy, professional obligations collide with an unexpected romantic attraction. The novel blends paranormal mystery, queer romance, and urban fantasy elements in a world of dragons, shapeshifters, and dangerous fae politics.

Book 1 of Starfig Investigations series

Humor Romance Dragons Shapeshifters LGBTQ Fae Zombies Gay Male Protagonist Ghosts Detective

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The Misadventures of an Amateur Naturalist

By Ceinwen Langley

Rated 4.24 out of 5 stars, based on 758 reviews. 4.24 · 758 reviews

In The Misadventures of an Amateur Naturalist, Ceinwen Langley follows Celeste Rossan, a young would-be naturalist whose plans for exploration collapse when her family’s fortunes disappear. Grasping at a final chance for independence, she sets out fo…

In The Misadventures of an Amateur Naturalist, Ceinwen Langley follows Celeste Rossan, a young would-be naturalist whose plans for exploration collapse when her family’s fortunes disappear. Grasping at a final chance for independence, she sets out for Paris and the 1867 Exposition Universelle, only to be forced by a storm into an apparently deserted chateau. Inside, Celeste encounters a mysterious, intelligent predator unlike any creature she has studied, and her scientific curiosity soon tangles with unexpected attraction. Blending historical fiction with fantasy, romance, and monsters, this queer young adult adventure centers on a determined lesbian heroine testing the limits of courage, trust, and desire.

Book 1 of Celeste Rossan series

Fantasy Adventure Magic Romance Monsters Young Adult Historical Fiction LGBTQ Queer Lesbian Female Protagonist Strong Female Lead

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Dragon Ever After

By Louisa Masters

Rated 4.24 out of 5 stars, based on 4,076 reviews. 4.24 · 4,076 reviews

Dragon Ever After by Louisa Masters is a light-hearted urban fantasy romance featuring magic, dragons, and a retired supernatural leader who is not ready to settle into quiet obscurity. After stepping down from running the Community of Species Govern…

Dragon Ever After by Louisa Masters is a light-hearted urban fantasy romance featuring magic, dragons, and a retired supernatural leader who is not ready to settle into quiet obscurity. After stepping down from running the Community of Species Government, he is reluctantly content with a peaceful life until a young dragon’s crash-landing brings Brandt, the charismatic and unpredictable dragon wing leader, to his door. Their growing attraction pulls him back toward the politics and responsibilities he thought he had escaped, while pressure from his influential father to pursue a conventional career and marriage adds another layer of conflict. The novel balances paranormal worldbuilding, shapeshifter dynamics, and gay romance as its protagonist weighs personal desire against duty to both family and the wider magical community.

Book 1 of Here Be Dragons series

Magic Humor Adult Romance Dragons Shapeshifters LGBTQ Gay Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist

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Shattered

By Lee Winter

Rated 4.24 out of 5 stars, based on 1,122 reviews. 4.24 · 1,122 reviews

In Shattered, Lee Winter introduces Shattergirl, an alien superhero and Earth’s first openly lesbian guardian, who abruptly abandons her rescue work and disappears. Lena Martin, a pragmatic human tracker with little patience for costumed guardians, i…

In Shattered, Lee Winter introduces Shattergirl, an alien superhero and Earth’s first openly lesbian guardian, who abruptly abandons her rescue work and disappears. Lena Martin, a pragmatic human tracker with little patience for costumed guardians, is hired to locate her before time runs out. Their search-and-rescue mission becomes a tense confrontation between two women whose clashing values, guarded pasts, and emerging attraction complicate every step. Blending science fiction, urban fantasy, and queer romance, this Golden Crown Literary Award–winning novel explores power, responsibility, and identity in a world where superheroines are as feared as they are needed.

Book 1 of The Superheroine Collection series

Action Romance Science Fiction Superheroes LGBTQ Queer Lesbian Comics Enemies To Lovers Female Protagonist

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Demon Princess Magical Chaos: The Tentacle Awakens

By J.J. Pavlov

Rated 4.24 out of 5 stars, based on 878 reviews. 4.24 · 878 reviews

Demon Princess Magical Chaos: The Tentacle Awakens by J.J. Pavlov follows Kuroe Makoto, a high school track star who wakes up in a fantasy realm after an exhausting marathon, only to find she has been reincarnated not as a human but as Chaos, the dem…

Demon Princess Magical Chaos: The Tentacle Awakens by J.J. Pavlov follows Kuroe Makoto, a high school track star who wakes up in a fantasy realm after an exhausting marathon, only to find she has been reincarnated not as a human but as Chaos, the demon queen’s child and heir to a war-torn kingdom. Navigating a world of magic and conflict, Chaos must reconcile her human consciousness with her monstrous form while encountering various demi-human girls. This fantasy light novel explores themes of identity, power, and romance within a setting marked by swordplay and supernatural intrigue.

Book 1 of Demon Princess Magical Chaos series

Humor Harem Demons Adult Smut Romance Monsters War Light Novel LGBTQ Horror Lesbian Survival Sword and Sorcery Reincarnation Isekai Strong Protagonist Non-human Protagonist Zero to Hero Female Protagonist Spicy

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The King's Harem

By Megan Derr

Rated 4.24 out of 5 stars, based on 724 reviews. 4.24 · 724 reviews

The King's Harem by Megan Derr is a queer fantasy romance set in Tavamara, a desert kingdom known for its opulent Market, rare wines, and the royal tradition of keeping harems. At the center is King Shahjahan’s notorious male harem, whose diverse and…

The King's Harem by Megan Derr is a queer fantasy romance set in Tavamara, a desert kingdom known for its opulent Market, rare wines, and the royal tradition of keeping harems. At the center is King Shahjahan’s notorious male harem, whose diverse and sometimes dangerous members challenge courtly expectations and power dynamics. Alongside the title story, three connected tales explore different facets of Tavamaran life: Fahima’s reluctant substitution for her disgraced sister in the royal harem, strategist Rook’s struggle for respect among desert warriors, and Ikram’s uneasy return from palace politics to the harsher land he once called home. Together they form a polyamorous, gay, and LGBT-focused narrative about desire, status, and belonging in a harsh but intricate world.

Book 1 of Tales of Tavamara series

Harem Romance War LGBTQ Queer Polyamory Ruling Class Gay Political Intrigue Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist Menage

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SOS Hotel: For a Supernaturally Safe Stay!

By Adam Vex, Ariana Nash

Rated 4.23 out of 5 stars, based on 2,935 reviews. 4.23 · 2,935 reviews

SOS Hotel: For a Supernaturally Safe Stay! by Adam Vex and Ariana Nash introduces an urban fantasy world where a supposedly ordinary human named Adam runs a supernatural hotel alongside a lust demon with a scandalous past and a billionaire vampire wi…

SOS Hotel: For a Supernaturally Safe Stay! by Adam Vex and Ariana Nash introduces an urban fantasy world where a supposedly ordinary human named Adam runs a supernatural hotel alongside a lust demon with a scandalous past and a billionaire vampire with dubious ethics. Their new venture, the SOS Hotel, is meant to shelter magical beings stranded after a tear in the veil closed, but the project quickly becomes entangled with unexplained murders, missing humans, and pressure from a ruthless property developer. As threats escalate, Adam’s own secrets and survival are tied to the hotel’s success, blending paranormal intrigue, queer romance, and morally gray alliances. Readers should note that SOS Hotel includes potentially uncomfortable content, with full warnings available on the author’s website.

Book 1 of SOS Hotel series

Demons Romance Urban Fantasy Mystery Supernatural Vampires LGBTQ Gay Male Protagonist Suspense

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Find the Jinn

By Maz Maddox

Rated 4.23 out of 5 stars, based on 1,014 reviews. 4.23 · 1,014 reviews

Find the Jinn by Maz Maddox follows Dallas Wilde, a necromancer-for-hire whose latest successful hit on a powerful rival leaves him with dangerous new abilities and unwelcome attention. Set in an urban fantasy world of magic, vampires, and paranormal…

Find the Jinn by Maz Maddox follows Dallas Wilde, a necromancer-for-hire whose latest successful hit on a powerful rival leaves him with dangerous new abilities and unwelcome attention. Set in an urban fantasy world of magic, vampires, and paranormal contracts, the story pairs Dallas with a brooding vampire bodyguard he neither wants nor fully trusts, while he hunts for a jinn to fulfill his latest job. As his necromancy powers shift in unsettling ways and his attraction to a client complicates matters, Dallas must balance mystery-solving, rent-paying urgency, and mounting threats. This first book in a gay urban fantasy romance trilogy blends dark magic, slow-burn tension, and wry humor.

Book 1 of Wilde Contracts series

Action Humor Romance Supernatural Vampires LGBTQ Gay Male Protagonist Necromancer

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Snowflakes and Embers

By S.A. Payne

Rated 4.23 out of 5 stars, based on 1,098 reviews. 4.23 · 1,098 reviews

Snowflakes and Embers by S.A. Payne follows Deseem, a prince raised for the priesthood who is abruptly redirected into a political marriage as a Bentan Bride when his royal father needs alliances and heirs. Sent into this role with no real agency, De…

Snowflakes and Embers by S.A. Payne follows Deseem, a prince raised for the priesthood who is abruptly redirected into a political marriage as a Bentan Bride when his royal father needs alliances and heirs. Sent into this role with no real agency, Deseem expects only duty and sacrifice. His intended partner, Liam, is a reclusive military Watcher whose dangerous magic has left him feared and largely alone, with no desire for a spouse. As these two men are forced into an unwanted union amid court politics, magic, and the threat of abuse, the novel traces their uneasy attempts to create trust and stability in a dark fantasy world shaped by power, obligation, and forbidden desire.

Book 1 of Snowflakes and Embers series

Magic Romance High Fantasy Military Fiction LGBTQ Ruling Class Gay Political Intrigue Male Protagonist

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Wild

By Meghan O'Brien

Rated 4.23 out of 5 stars, based on 3,034 reviews. 4.23 · 3,034 reviews

In Wild, Meghan O'Brien blends urban fantasy, lesbian romance, and erotic tension in a San Francisco marked by both desire and danger. Shapeshifter Selene Rhodes can assume any animal form, but the full moon forces her into a predatory wolf state tha…

In Wild, Meghan O'Brien blends urban fantasy, lesbian romance, and erotic tension in a San Francisco marked by both desire and danger. Shapeshifter Selene Rhodes can assume any animal form, but the full moon forces her into a predatory wolf state that she cannot fully control, leading her to avoid close human connections. Forensic pathologist Eve Thomas, recovering from betrayal and focused on solving murders, is unexpectedly drawn to Selene after a violent attack in Golden Gate Park. As their attraction deepens, a sadistic killer targets Eve, forcing both women to confront supernatural threats, personal trauma, and the risks of intimacy in a paranormal, queer romance.

Book 1 of Selene and Eve series

Erotica Romance Monsters Shapeshifters Supernatural LGBTQ Queer Lesbian Female Protagonist Wolves Suspense

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Requiem for Immortals

By Lee Winter

Rated 4.23 out of 5 stars, based on 4,796 reviews. 4.23 · 4,796 reviews

Requiem for Immortals by Lee Winter follows Natalya Tsvetnenko, a renowned Melbourne cellist whose public life in the concert hall conceals her work as a meticulous contract killer in Australia’s criminal underworld. Her latest assignment targets an…

Requiem for Immortals by Lee Winter follows Natalya Tsvetnenko, a renowned Melbourne cellist whose public life in the concert hall conceals her work as a meticulous contract killer in Australia’s criminal underworld. Her latest assignment targets an apparently unremarkable woman, a choice that unsettles Natalya and gradually disrupts her disciplined detachment. As she observes and then interacts with her intended victim, professional obligation collides with unexpected attraction, creating a tense blend of crime, romance, and moral uncertainty. Set against the backdrop of Melbourne’s elite music scene and its darker streets, this lesbian mystery-thriller explores power, control, and the risks of emotional awakening.

Book 1 of The Law Game series

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Soul Eater

By Lily Mayne

Rated 4.23 out of 5 stars, based on 27,773 reviews. 4.23 · 27,773 reviews

Soul Eater by Lily Mayne is a queer post-apocalyptic fantasy romance set in a United States overrun by monsters, where the remnants of humanity are confined to harsh, militarized coastal cities. Twenty-three-year-old Danny, a new recruit in the milit…

Soul Eater by Lily Mayne is a queer post-apocalyptic fantasy romance set in a United States overrun by monsters, where the remnants of humanity are confined to harsh, militarized coastal cities. Twenty-three-year-old Danny, a new recruit in the military, joins a large-scale mission into the Wastes to stop Wyn, a legendary Soul Eater who periodically crosses the country leaving only corpses behind. When Danny becomes the sole survivor of Wyn’s latest attack, he discovers that the feared monster has taken a particular interest in him, disrupting everything he thought he knew about enemies and allies. Blending dystopian worldbuilding, paranormal elements, and an explicit M/M relationship, this debut novel from Lily Mayne opens a monster romance series focused on complex bonds between humans and inhuman beings.

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Romance Post Apocalyptic Dystopia Monsters War LGBTQ Queer Survival Gay Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist

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The Fantastic Fluke

By Sam Burns

Rated 4.22 out of 5 stars, based on 3,346 reviews. 4.22 · 3,346 reviews

The Fantastic Fluke by Sam Burns blends urban fantasy, paranormal mystery, and slow-burn gay romance in a modern setting shaped by magic and ghosts. Sage McKinley, a struggling mage and grieving bookstore owner, has resigned himself to a small life u…

The Fantastic Fluke by Sam Burns blends urban fantasy, paranormal mystery, and slow-burn gay romance in a modern setting shaped by magic and ghosts. Sage McKinley, a struggling mage and grieving bookstore owner, has resigned himself to a small life until the ghost of an old West gunslinger appears with a warning that Sage’s magic is far stronger than he believes. As a murderer targets those connected to this hidden power and the death toll rises, Sage must confront his own insecurity and learn to control abilities he barely understands. The growing bond between mage and spirit adds emotional depth to a story that balances investigation, danger, and an emerging sense of self-worth.

Book 1 of The Fantastic Fluke series

Magic Romance Urban Fantasy Mystery LGBTQ Gay Male Protagonist Ghosts

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Misfit Mage

By Michael Taggart

Rated 4.22 out of 5 stars, based on 1,742 reviews. 4.22 · 1,742 reviews

Misfit Mage by Michael Taggart follows Jason, a gay man whose near-death assault unlocks unexpected magical abilities and pulls him into a hidden world of mages, monsters, and paranormal politics. Drawn into the defense of a sentient, mystical mansio…

Misfit Mage by Michael Taggart follows Jason, a gay man whose near-death assault unlocks unexpected magical abilities and pulls him into a hidden world of mages, monsters, and paranormal politics. Drawn into the defense of a sentient, mystical mansion alongside an eccentric group of queer and outsider allies, he must learn to navigate both his fragile new powers and the escalating mage conflict around him. As Jason discovers he can perceive and shape magic with unusual precision, his rare talent becomes central to the group’s survival in an urban fantasy setting where romance, loyalty, and danger are tightly intertwined. This first installment blends modern city life with structured magic, found family dynamics, and LGBTQ-focused character relationships.

Book 1 of Fledgling God series

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Bite Marks & Broken Hearts

By T.J. Rose

Rated 4.22 out of 5 stars, based on 2,493 reviews. 4.22 · 2,493 reviews

Bite Marks & Broken Hearts by T.J. Rose follows Flynn, a heartbroken Irishman who escapes to London only to be attacked by a demon and left carrying dangerous dark magic that is slowly killing him. His unlikely protector is Sebastián, a centuries-old…

Bite Marks & Broken Hearts by T.J. Rose follows Flynn, a heartbroken Irishman who escapes to London only to be attacked by a demon and left carrying dangerous dark magic that is slowly killing him. His unlikely protector is Sebastián, a centuries-old vampire who runs Killigrew Street, a hidden stronghold overseeing the city’s supernatural factions. As Sebastián shelters Flynn in his paranormal hotel, their wary alliance deepens into a queer romance complicated by secrets, demonic threats, and Flynn’s growing attraction to the very predator who might be his only hope. Balancing urban fantasy, found family dynamics, and slow-burning desire, the novel explores how two men marked by violence and immortality navigate trust, temptation, and survival in a city ruled by magic and monsters.

Book 1 of The Killigrew Street Case Files series

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Second Nature

By Jae

Rated 4.22 out of 5 stars, based on 2,920 reviews. 4.22 · 2,920 reviews

Second Nature by Jae is an urban fantasy romance that brings together a skeptical writer and a secretive shape-shifter in contemporary settings. Jorie Price, a reclusive novelist, treats the paranormal worlds in her lesbian romances as pure invention…

Second Nature by Jae is an urban fantasy romance that brings together a skeptical writer and a secretive shape-shifter in contemporary settings. Jorie Price, a reclusive novelist, treats the paranormal worlds in her lesbian romances as pure invention, unaware that her latest manuscript mirrors hidden realities. Griffin Westmore, a Saru operative tasked with protecting the anonymity of shape-shifters, is ordered to assess the danger posed by Jorie’s book and, if required, eliminate both the work and its author. As Griffin infiltrates Jorie’s life under false pretenses, professional duty collides with unexpected attraction, creating a tense blend of queer romance, moral conflict, and paranormal intrigue.

Book 1 of Shape-Shifter series

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Dark Flame

By Kat Silver

Rated 4.22 out of 5 stars, based on 1,533 reviews. 4.22 · 1,533 reviews

Dark Flame by Kat Silver opens an LGBT urban fantasy series in a world of magic, vampires, and shapeshifters. Michael Blakeley, a 26-year-old martial artist, is still reeling from his parents’ deaths and from the strange power that fries electronics…

Dark Flame by Kat Silver opens an LGBT urban fantasy series in a world of magic, vampires, and shapeshifters. Michael Blakeley, a 26-year-old martial artist, is still reeling from his parents’ deaths and from the strange power that fries electronics and fuels his overwhelming desire. When a covert group called the Guardians pulls him out of a vampire attack and promises the truth about his past, he accepts their protection, only to end up imprisoned by their silver-eyed commander and pursued by a possessive vampire prince. As Michael uncovers the dark legacy written into his blood, he is forced to navigate captivity, dangerous attraction, and an enemies-to-lovers bond that may be as threatening as the supernatural forces hunting him.

Book 1 of Flame Born series

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Reawakening

By Amy Rae Durreson

Rated 4.22 out of 5 stars, based on 978 reviews. 4.22 · 978 reviews

Reawakening by Amy Rae Durreson follows Tarnamell, a dragon king roused from a thousand-year sleep whose attempt to claim the Alagard Desert brings him into conflict with its sharp-tongued guardian spirit. Returning in human form, Tarn finds the dese…

Reawakening by Amy Rae Durreson follows Tarnamell, a dragon king roused from a thousand-year sleep whose attempt to claim the Alagard Desert brings him into conflict with its sharp-tongued guardian spirit. Returning in human form, Tarn finds the desert threatened by rumors of a resurgent Shadow, undead wanderers, and an amnesiac mage known only as Gard. Sheltered in the legendary Court of the Shells, Tarn, Gard, and their uneasy allies must uncover the source of the dark power before it consumes the desert. Blending epic fantasy, slow-burn gay romance, and shapeshifter lore, the story centers on Tarn’s need to rebuild his strength through a new human hoard and to earn the wary desert spirit’s trust before facing his oldest enemy.

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Captive

By Jex Lane

Rated 4.22 out of 5 stars, based on 9,346 reviews. 4.22 · 9,346 reviews

Captive by Jex Lane introduces Matthew Callahan, a man losing ground to the violent vampire nature he cannot fully control. After years of self-imposed isolation to protect humans from his hunger, he is ambushed and imprisoned by High Lord General Ta…

Captive by Jex Lane introduces Matthew Callahan, a man losing ground to the violent vampire nature he cannot fully control. After years of self-imposed isolation to protect humans from his hunger, he is ambushed and imprisoned by High Lord General Tarrick, an incubus who survives on erotic energy. Drawn into a brutal conflict between vampires and incubi, Matthew is weaponized against other vampires even as an intense, forbidden attraction grows between him and Tarrick. This dark urban fantasy blends paranormal warfare, magic, and an enemies-to-lovers gay romance, with explicit content intended for mature readers.

Book 1 of Beautiful Monsters series

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Song of Oestend

By Marie Sexton

Rated 4.22 out of 5 stars, based on 1,529 reviews. 4.22 · 1,529 reviews

Song of Oestend by Marie Sexton blends Western atmosphere, paranormal danger, and slow-building gay romance on a remote frontier. When Aren Montrell accepts work as a bookkeeper at the isolated BarChi ranch, he expects dust and cattle, not lethal wra…

Song of Oestend by Marie Sexton blends Western atmosphere, paranormal danger, and slow-building gay romance on a remote frontier. When Aren Montrell accepts work as a bookkeeper at the isolated BarChi ranch, he expects dust and cattle, not lethal wraiths that stalk the prairie after dark or a house protected by wards and generators. Navigating strange livestock, a sharp-tongued blind matriarch, and his own unwanted status as the area’s most sought-after bachelor, Aren becomes the trusted confidant of Deacon, the ranch’s formidable foreman with buried Oestend roots. As their friendship deepens into something more intense and complex, Aren must confront both the supernatural threats outside and Deacon’s refusal to claim his heritage, in a story that weaves historical-feeling fantasy with BDSM-inflected, friends-to-lovers romance and hints of ménage.

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A Psalm for the Wild-Built

By Becky Chambers

Rated 4.21 out of 5 stars, based on 194,292 reviews. 4.21 · 194,292 reviews

A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers introduces the Monk & Robot series with a quiet, reflective science fiction setting on the moon of Panga, where human society has long since adapted to a post-industrial, sustainable way of life. Sibling D…

A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers introduces the Monk & Robot series with a quiet, reflective science fiction setting on the moon of Panga, where human society has long since adapted to a post-industrial, sustainable way of life. Sibling Dex, a traveling tea monk, meets Mosscap, a robot whose kind left human civilization generations ago after gaining self-awareness. Bound by an old agreement, Mosscap seeks to understand what people truly need, while Dex is unsure of their own answer. Through their conversations and shared travels, the novella explores philosophical questions about purpose, contentment, and coexistence in a gentle, character-focused, and queer-inclusive narrative.

Book 1 of Monk and Robot series

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Black Magic

By Megan Derr

Rated 4.21 out of 5 stars, based on 1,718 reviews. 4.21 · 1,718 reviews

Black Magic by Megan Derr follows High Paladin Sorin as he investigates the gruesome murder of his cousin, a beloved palace priest, in a kingdom where necromancers are reviled. Forced to work with Koray, a necromancer whose power is tied to the Godde…

Black Magic by Megan Derr follows High Paladin Sorin as he investigates the gruesome murder of his cousin, a beloved palace priest, in a kingdom where necromancers are reviled. Forced to work with Koray, a necromancer whose power is tied to the Goddess and whose manner is as sharp as his magic, Sorin must confront his own prejudices as much as the dark forces behind the crime. Their uneasy alliance deepens into a fraught, enemies-to-lovers relationship as they uncover a web of demonic influence, forbidden magic, and political deceit. Blending fantasy, paranormal mystery, and gay romance, the novel centers on two men whose bond may be the kingdom’s only defense against centuries-old secrets.

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Fool Me Once

By Ariana Nash

Rated 4.21 out of 5 stars, based on 1,515 reviews. 4.21 · 1,515 reviews

In Fool Me Once, Ariana Nash sets a sharp-tongued male jester at the center of a dangerous Court of Love, where pleasure, politics, and betrayal are tightly entwined. Publicly, he performs as a flirtatious entertainer; privately, he deals in the nobl…

In Fool Me Once, Ariana Nash sets a sharp-tongued male jester at the center of a dangerous Court of Love, where pleasure, politics, and betrayal are tightly entwined. Publicly, he performs as a flirtatious entertainer; privately, he deals in the nobles’ secrets, using their hidden desires and crimes as leverage. Targeted by a murderous king, desired by a ruthless queen, and pursued by a prince who demands more than he is willing to give, he navigates an escalating web of intrigue that could topple the entire court. This dark LGBTQ fantasy romance features an anti-hero protagonist, enemies-to-lovers tension, and graphic violence in a morally corrupt world.

Book 1 of Court of Pain series

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Black Dog Blues

By Rhys Ford

Rated 4.21 out of 5 stars, based on 2,180 reviews. 4.21 · 2,180 reviews

Black Dog Blues by Rhys Ford opens the Kai Gracen series in a post-merge San Diego, where Earth and the fae realm of Underhill have collided and left humans and elves sharing a dangerous, monster-infested landscape. Kai, an elfin outcast raised by a…

Black Dog Blues by Rhys Ford opens the Kai Gracen series in a post-merge San Diego, where Earth and the fae realm of Underhill have collided and left humans and elves sharing a dangerous, monster-infested landscape. Kai, an elfin outcast raised by a human Stalker after being won in a poker game, makes his living hunting paranormal creatures and avoiding the elfin politics that once nearly destroyed him. When sidhe lord Ryder forces him into escorting a pregnant human to the Dawn Court during dragon mating season, a seemingly straightforward job pulls Kai into a lethal fae blood feud. Blending urban fantasy, queer romance, and fae intrigue, the novel follows a reluctant hero who is as much monster as man, trying to survive in a world that would rather see him dead.

Book 1 of Kai Gracen series

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Magic's Pawn

By Mercedes Lackey

Rated 4.21 out of 5 stars, based on 28,610 reviews. 4.21 · 28,610 reviews

Magic's Pawn by Mercedes Lackey introduces Vanyel, a gifted but reluctant young man in the kingdom of Valdemar, whose rare combination of Herald and Mage abilities threatens to spiral out of control. Longing to be a Bard rather than a warrior or sorc…

Magic's Pawn by Mercedes Lackey introduces Vanyel, a gifted but reluctant young man in the kingdom of Valdemar, whose rare combination of Herald and Mage abilities threatens to spiral out of control. Longing to be a Bard rather than a warrior or sorcerer, he is sent to train under his aunt Savil, an experienced Herald-Mage who quickly discovers that his power and temperament exceed ordinary instruction. As Vanyel’s untrained magic becomes entangled with dangerous forces and helps unleash deadly wyr-hunters, his personal struggles intersect with the safety of the realm. Blending high fantasy, magic, and queer coming-of-age themes, the novel follows his growth from self-absorbed youth to someone forced to confront responsibility, identity, and the cost of power.

Book 1 of Valdemar: The Last Herald-Mage series

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The Witch Boy

By Lee Knox Ostertag

Rated 4.21 out of 5 stars, based on 32,752 reviews. 4.21 · 32,752 reviews

The Witch Boy by Lee Knox Ostertag is a middle-grade fantasy graphic novel about a boy caught between rigid magical traditions and his own sense of self. In Aster’s family, girls are expected to become witches and boys are trained as shapeshifters, w…

The Witch Boy by Lee Knox Ostertag is a middle-grade fantasy graphic novel about a boy caught between rigid magical traditions and his own sense of self. In Aster’s family, girls are expected to become witches and boys are trained as shapeshifters, with anyone defying these roles cast out. Thirteen-year-old Aster has never shifted and is secretly studying witchcraft, a choice that becomes urgent when an unknown threat targets the boys in his community. With support from Charlie, a non-magical friend who also resists expectations, Aster must risk breaking the rules of his world to protect his relatives and claim his identity as a witch.

Book 1 of The Witch Boy series

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Seven

By Adrienne Wilder

Rated 4.21 out of 5 stars, based on 1,226 reviews. 4.21 · 1,226 reviews

Seven by Adrienne Wilder blends contemporary gay romance with paranormal suspense and science fiction elements. After losing his job, Chase Sarim is stuck in a rundown apartment, where his strange new neighbor, who calls himself Seven, seems to predi…

Seven by Adrienne Wilder blends contemporary gay romance with paranormal suspense and science fiction elements. After losing his job, Chase Sarim is stuck in a rundown apartment, where his strange new neighbor, who calls himself Seven, seems to predict his words and actions and speaks cryptically about others known only by numbers. Seven is a fugitive from a place called Sub-Floor, where his precognitive abilities were exploited, and he believes attachment is a liability that can get people killed. As their connection deepens, they become entangled in the dangerous ambitions of Dr. David Stone, whose obsession with uncovering Seven’s secret power exposes a world of abuse, control, and corruption that neither man can safely ignore.

Book 1 of The Others Project series

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The Final Strife

By Saara El-Arifi

Rated 4.20 out of 5 stars, based on 9,447 reviews. 4.20 · 9,447 reviews

The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi introduces an empire rigidly divided by blood, where brutal trials determine who will rule. Sylah, once raised to be a revolutionary, now lives with the trauma of her family’s execution and the loss of her purpose.…

The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi introduces an empire rigidly divided by blood, where brutal trials determine who will rule. Sylah, once raised to be a revolutionary, now lives with the trauma of her family’s execution and the loss of her purpose. Anoor, the sheltered daughter of the empire’s most powerful leader, has been shaped by a lifetime of belittlement, even as she is pushed toward power. Alongside Hassa, who navigates the city’s shadows and hoards dangerous secrets, their intersecting paths ignite a fraught alliance of resistance, desire, and political upheaval in this queer, adult high fantasy opener to The Ending Fire Trilogy.

Book 1 of The Ending Fire Trilogy series

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Devil's Mark

By Lark Taylor

Rated 4.20 out of 5 stars, based on 5,867 reviews. 4.20 · 5,867 reviews

Devil's Mark by Lark Taylor is an urban fantasy romance featuring a demon who runs a bookshop and wants nothing to do with human relationships. As his father pressures him to return to Hell and a rogue demon leaves corpses in his store, he finds hims…

Devil's Mark by Lark Taylor is an urban fantasy romance featuring a demon who runs a bookshop and wants nothing to do with human relationships. As his father pressures him to return to Hell and a rogue demon leaves corpses in his store, he finds himself drawn to Oscar, a human teacher living with anxiety after surviving an abusive relationship. Their connection forces both men to weigh safety against desire, as Oscar questions whether he can risk his heart again and Cal fears that loving him will only increase the danger. This contemporary paranormal story includes gay romance, demonic politics, and explicit depictions of past emotional and domestic abuse, anxiety attacks, and on-page violence.

Book 1 of The Reckless Damned series

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Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms

By Sarah Wallace, S.O. Callahan

Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars, based on 1,562 reviews. 4.19 · 1,562 reviews

Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace and S.O. Callahan follows Roger Barnes, a determined human in a fae-ruled London Season, as he tries to reform the magical testing system that has pushed low-scoring humans into worsening poverty. Tasked…

Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace and S.O. Callahan follows Roger Barnes, a determined human in a fae-ruled London Season, as he tries to reform the magical testing system that has pushed low-scoring humans into worsening poverty. Tasked with designing a new rubric for the Council, he is forced into collaboration with Wyndham Wrenwhistle, a polished fae aristocrat who has resented him since childhood. When a gossip column falsely declares them engaged, Roger and Wyn must maintain the illusion of a betrothal to protect their families’ reputations while navigating political scrutiny, class tensions, and their own shifting feelings. This historical fantasy romance blends queer relationships, enemies-to-lovers dynamics, and courtly intrigue as two men attempt to repair both a broken system and their uneasy alliance.

Book 1 of Fae & Human Relations series

Fantasy Magic Romance Historical Fiction LGBTQ Queer Fae Enemies To Lovers Ruling Class Gay Political Intrigue Male Protagonist

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Deductions

By Lyn Gala

Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars, based on 1,242 reviews. 4.19 · 1,242 reviews

In Deductions, Lyn Gala sets a paranormal romance against the backdrop of an FBI unit dedicated to magical crimes. Darren, a talented but non-magical investigator, works closely with Supervisory Special Agent and shaman Kavon Boucher, carefully suppr…

In Deductions, Lyn Gala sets a paranormal romance against the backdrop of an FBI unit dedicated to magical crimes. Darren, a talented but non-magical investigator, works closely with Supervisory Special Agent and shaman Kavon Boucher, carefully suppressing his attraction because shamanic power can be lethal to ordinary humans. As a series of vicious attacks on magical adepts escalates, Darren struggles to stay focused on the case while jealousy and concern grow when another man pursues Kavon. When Darren unexpectedly begins manifesting his own unstable magic, he must navigate new abilities, shifting workplace dynamics, and the possibility of a relationship that had always been out of reach.

Book 1 of Aberrant Magic series

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