Best LGBTQ Fantasy Books – Page 2

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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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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.

Book 1 of Monstrous series

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

Magic Romance Urban Fantasy War Supernatural LGBTQ Queer Gay Male Protagonist

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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

Demons Adult Romance Urban Fantasy Vampires LGBTQ Queer Paranormal Gay Male Protagonist Wolves

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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

Magic Romance Urban Fantasy Shapeshifters Dark Supernatural Vampires LGBTQ Enemies To Lovers Gay Male Protagonist

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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.

Book 1 of Reawakening series

Fantasy Magic Romance Dragons Epic Fantasy Shapeshifters LGBTQ Zombies Gay Male Protagonist

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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

Fantasy Adult Science Fiction Cozy LGBTQ Queer Philosophy Robots Non-human Protagonist Male Protagonist

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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.

Book 1 of Black Magic series

Magic Demons Romance Mystery LGBTQ Enemies To Lovers Ruling Class Gay Political Intrigue Male Protagonist

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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

Fantasy Romance Dark LGBTQ Queer Enemies To Lovers Gay Political Intrigue Strong Protagonist Anti-Hero Male Protagonist Violence

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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

Adventure Romance Dragons Monsters Urban Fantasy LGBTQ Fae Survival Gay Male Protagonist

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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

Magic Romance Epic Fantasy LGBTQ Queer Coming Of Age Gay Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist

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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

Romance Science Fiction Supernatural LGBTQ Thriller Contemporary Gay Male Protagonist Suspense

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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

Demons Romance Urban Fantasy Supernatural LGBTQ Contemporary Gay Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist

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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

Magic Romance Mystery Supernatural Contemporary Gay Male Protagonist

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The Enchanter's Flame

By Michele Notaro

Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars, based on 2,942 reviews. 4.19 · 2,942 reviews

The Enchanter's Flame by Michele Notaro opens the Ellwood Chronicles with a blend of urban fantasy, paranormal mystery, and slow-building gay romance. In the city of Brinnswick, Sebastian, a detective haunted by his past, investigates a series of mur…

The Enchanter's Flame by Michele Notaro opens the Ellwood Chronicles with a blend of urban fantasy, paranormal mystery, and slow-building gay romance. In the city of Brinnswick, Sebastian, a detective haunted by his past, investigates a series of murders in which young women are found drained of blood and marked with unsettling symbols. When the cases point to something beyond ordinary police work, he is reluctantly paired with Ailin Ellwood, a difficult but magnetic specialist whose true expertise lies in magic. As Sebastian uncovers the hidden supernatural world beneath the city, his partnership with Ailin deepens into a dangerous attraction that complicates both the investigation and his understanding of reality.

Book 1 of The Ellwood Chronicles series

Magic Romance Mystery Supernatural LGBTQ Paranormal Gay Male Protagonist

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Spirited Situation

By Louisa Masters

Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars, based on 3,931 reviews. 4.19 · 3,931 reviews

Spirited Situation by Louisa Masters follows a man who has seen and spoken with ghosts his entire life, a talent that has left him isolated from the living. Hoping to finally belong, he takes a job at the notoriously haunted Mannix Estate, now run as…

Spirited Situation by Louisa Masters follows a man who has seen and spoken with ghosts his entire life, a talent that has left him isolated from the living. Hoping to finally belong, he takes a job at the notoriously haunted Mannix Estate, now run as an immersive historical attraction where his supernatural skills are openly valued. Complications arise when he discovers that Ewan, the blacksmith with whom he shared an intense one-night encounter, is now a colleague, blurring the line between work and romance in this contemporary gay paranormal setting. As the estate’s resident spirits begin to behave in increasingly secretive and unsettling ways, he realizes that something is deeply wrong at Mannix, and that his unusual connection to the dead may be the key to confronting a threat no one else can see.

Book 1 of Ghostly Guardians series

Humor Romance Mystery Supernatural LGBTQ Contemporary Gay Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist Ghosts

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The Finder

By J.E. Lorin

Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars, based on 1,532 reviews. 4.19 · 1,532 reviews

The Finder by J.E. Lorin follows August Goodson, a young man with an uncanny paranormal ability to locate missing people, whether dead or alive. Now in his mid-twenties and working with the police in a contemporary urban setting, August navigates unr…

The Finder by J.E. Lorin follows August Goodson, a young man with an uncanny paranormal ability to locate missing people, whether dead or alive. Now in his mid-twenties and working with the police in a contemporary urban setting, August navigates unresolved heartbreak over his ex, Dante, and an unspoken attraction to Detective Luke Williams, who believes himself straight. As a serial killer targets victims who resemble August in unsettling ways, his involvement in the investigation shifts from professional to personal. The novel blends urban fantasy, gay romance, and crime suspense as August’s gift becomes both his greatest asset and a potential threat to his survival.

Book 1 of The Finder series

Romance Mystery Supernatural LGBTQ Horror Contemporary Gay Male Protagonist Crime Suspense

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Cursed Cocktails

By S.L. Rowland

Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars, based on 6,087 reviews. 4.19 · 6,087 reviews

Cursed Cocktails by S.L. Rowland follows Rhoren “Bloodbane,” an umbral elf and retired blood mage who trades the brutal cold of the northern front lines for the gentler climate of Eastborne. Seeking relief from chronic pain and the violence of his pa…

Cursed Cocktails by S.L. Rowland follows Rhoren “Bloodbane,” an umbral elf and retired blood mage who trades the brutal cold of the northern front lines for the gentler climate of Eastborne. Seeking relief from chronic pain and the violence of his past, he turns to his late father’s drink recipe book and attempts to build a quiet life running a tavern. The novel blends cozy fantasy, adult slice-of-life storytelling, and light romance as Rhoren navigates magical mishaps, local politics, and the complexities of found community. With a strong, non-human male protagonist and queer-inclusive cast, the story focuses less on grand battles and more on healing, everyday magic, and the challenges of starting over.

Book 1 of Tales of Aedrea series

Fantasy Magic Adult Romance Slice Of Life Cozy LGBTQ Queer Strong Protagonist Non-human Protagonist Male Protagonist

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The Necromancer's Dance

By S.J. Himes

Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars, based on 6,115 reviews. 4.19 · 6,115 reviews

The Necromancer's Dance by S.J. Himes follows Angelus Salvatore, Boston’s only necromancer, a survivor of a devastating undead assault that destroyed his family and cemented his reputation in magical circles. Years later, Angel juggles teaching advan…

The Necromancer's Dance by S.J. Himes follows Angelus Salvatore, Boston’s only necromancer, a survivor of a devastating undead assault that destroyed his family and cemented his reputation in magical circles. Years later, Angel juggles teaching advanced sorcery, protecting his younger brother Isaac, and navigating a wary attraction to Simeon, an Elder vampire tied to the city’s paranormal politics. When Isaac’s boyfriend is kidnapped as part of a larger scheme, Angel is forced back into the violent legacy of the Blood Wars and into conflict with enemies who understand his past too well. Blending urban fantasy, mystery, and a central gay romance, the novel explores death magic, vampire intrigue, and the risks of trust in a city where supernatural factions watch every move.

Book 1 of The Beacon Hill Sorcerer series

Magic Romance Urban Fantasy Supernatural Vampires Gay Male Protagonist Necromancer

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Hell & High Water

By Charlie Cochet

Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars, based on 13,473 reviews. 4.19 · 13,473 reviews

Hell & High Water by Charlie Cochet introduces homicide detective Dexter J. Daley, whose career implodes after he testifies against his corrupt partner and becomes a media target. Instead of losing his badge, Dex is transferred to the THIRDS, a milit…

Hell & High Water by Charlie Cochet introduces homicide detective Dexter J. Daley, whose career implodes after he testifies against his corrupt partner and becomes a media target. Instead of losing his badge, Dex is transferred to the THIRDS, a militarized law-enforcement unit where humans work alongside Therian shapeshifters in a tense urban setting. Assigned to a new team under jaguar Therian leader Sloane Brodie, Dex must navigate hostility, prejudice, and strict paramilitary protocols while investigating the murders of prominent HumaniTherian activists. Balancing paranormal crime procedural elements with slow-building gay romance, the novel blends urban fantasy, mystery, and military fiction as Dex struggles to earn his place in a wary, close-knit squad.

Book 1 of THIRDS series

Romance Urban Fantasy Shapeshifters Military Fiction Supernatural LGBTQ Gay Male Protagonist Crime Suspense Detective

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Wolfsong

By T.J. Klune

Rated 4.18 out of 5 stars, based on 112,991 reviews. 4.18 · 112,991 reviews

Wolfsong by T.J. Klune follows Ox Matheson from a neglected childhood into a life bound to a family of werewolves. After his father abandons him, Ox finds unexpected belonging with the Bennett family, shapeshifters whose pack magic and fierce loyalty…

Wolfsong by T.J. Klune follows Ox Matheson from a neglected childhood into a life bound to a family of werewolves. After his father abandons him, Ox finds unexpected belonging with the Bennett family, shapeshifters whose pack magic and fierce loyalty contrast sharply with his isolated upbringing. His connection with Joe Bennett, first as a friend and later as something deeper, anchors a story that moves from small-town quiet to violent upheaval when tragedy fractures the pack and Joe disappears. Years later, Joe’s return forces Ox to confront grief, desire, and the pull of the bond between them in this adult queer paranormal romance about found family, love, and the cost of loyalty.

Book 1 of Green Creek series

Fantasy Magic Romance Shapeshifters LGBTQ Queer Werewolves Gay Male Protagonist Friends To Lovers

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The Last Sun

By K.D. Edwards

Rated 4.18 out of 5 stars, based on 13,118 reviews. 4.18 · 13,118 reviews

The Last Sun (The Tarot Sequence, #1) by K.D. Edwards follows Rune Saint John, the final heir of the fallen Sun Court, as he searches for Lady Judgment’s missing son, Addam, in the island city of New Atlantis. Accompanied by his bodyguard Brand, Rune…

The Last Sun (The Tarot Sequence, #1) by K.D. Edwards follows Rune Saint John, the final heir of the fallen Sun Court, as he searches for Lady Judgment’s missing son, Addam, in the island city of New Atlantis. Accompanied by his bodyguard Brand, Rune navigates the complex social and political landscape of Atlantean nobility while uncovering a deeper mystery involving a legendary creature tied to his family’s tragic past. This urban fantasy blends elements of magic, mystery, and queer romance within a richly imagined setting.

Book 1 of The Tarot Sequence series

Magic Romance Gods Monsters Urban Fantasy Mystery War LGBTQ Queer Mythology Ruling Class Gay Political Intrigue Male Protagonist

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The Wolf at the Door

By Charlie Adhara

Rated 4.18 out of 5 stars, based on 13,583 reviews. 4.18 · 13,583 reviews

The Wolf at the Door by Charlie Adhara introduces FBI-adjacent agent Cooper Dayton, whose near-fatal encounter with a werewolf forces him into the secretive Bureau of Special Investigations. Assigned to a string of unusual deaths, Cooper is partnered…

The Wolf at the Door by Charlie Adhara introduces FBI-adjacent agent Cooper Dayton, whose near-fatal encounter with a werewolf forces him into the secretive Bureau of Special Investigations. Assigned to a string of unusual deaths, Cooper is partnered with Oliver Park, a werewolf operative from The Trust, an organization meant to regulate and represent shifters. As they track a killer whose methods unsettle both human and paranormal authorities, Cooper’s ingrained distrust of werewolves clashes with his growing attraction to Park. The novel blends urban fantasy, gay romance, and procedural mystery, following two reluctant partners whose professional alliance and personal connection are tested by rising tensions and an increasingly dangerous case.

Book 1 of Big Bad Wolf series

Romance Shapeshifters Mystery Supernatural LGBTQ Werewolves Gay Male Protagonist Suspense

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Black Sun

By Rebecca Roanhorse

Rated 4.18 out of 5 stars, based on 55,479 reviews. 4.18 · 55,479 reviews

Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse opens a sweeping fantasy trilogy rooted in the cultures and cosmologies of pre-Columbian America. In the holy city of Tova, a winter solstice celebration is overshadowed by a forbidden solar eclipse, threatening religio…

Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse opens a sweeping fantasy trilogy rooted in the cultures and cosmologies of pre-Columbian America. In the holy city of Tova, a winter solstice celebration is overshadowed by a forbidden solar eclipse, threatening religious balance and political stability. As factions maneuver for power, the Teek sea captain Xiala sails toward Tova with Serapio, a blind and scarred young man shaped by prophecy and dangerous ritual. Blending high fantasy with Indigenous-inspired worldbuilding, queer representation, and rising tensions between faith, magic, and empire, the novel follows intersecting destinies on the brink of upheaval.

Book 1 of Between Earth and Sky series

Fantasy Magic Gods LGBTQ Queer Political Intrigue Male Protagonist

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Revelations

By Nik Knight

Rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 2,455 reviews. 4.17 · 2,455 reviews

Revelations by Nik Knight introduces Riley Shepard, a college student whose ordinary expectations collapse when he discovers that angels and demons are real—and that a group of powerful guardian angels has been assigned to protect him. Drawn into an…

Revelations by Nik Knight introduces Riley Shepard, a college student whose ordinary expectations collapse when he discovers that angels and demons are real—and that a group of powerful guardian angels has been assigned to protect him. Drawn into an urban fantasy world of paranormal threats, Riley must adapt quickly while confronting a slow-building romantic and sexual awakening toward his guardians. The story blends hurt/comfort dynamics, queer polyamorous tension, and questions of trust and safety as Riley learns what it means to be both vulnerable and protected. As the opening volume in the Fire & Brimstone series, this book sets up an ongoing arc of danger, desire, and chosen family.

Book 1 of Fire & Brimstone series

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Tournament of Losers

By Megan Derr

Rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 5,263 reviews. 4.17 · 5,263 reviews

Tournament of Losers by Megan Derr follows Rath, a commoner who wants nothing more than an uneventful life in a vaguely historical fantasy kingdom. His plans collapse when his father's gambling debts put him at the mercy of a local crime lord, leavin…

Tournament of Losers by Megan Derr follows Rath, a commoner who wants nothing more than an uneventful life in a vaguely historical fantasy kingdom. His plans collapse when his father's gambling debts put him at the mercy of a local crime lord, leaving Rath only days to find an impossible sum. A friend suggests an unlikely solution: enter the rare Tournament of Losers, where ordinary citizens compete for the chance to marry into noble or royal families, receiving living funds during the contest. As Rath navigates trials, court politics, and unexpected romantic possibilities with other men, this queer M/M fantasy romance explores class, obligation, and the cost of survival.

Book 1 of Legacy of Charlet series

Fantasy Romance LGBTQ Queer Low Fantasy Ruling Class Gay Political Intrigue Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist

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The Engineered Throne

By Megan Derr

Rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 1,849 reviews. 4.17 · 1,849 reviews

The Engineered Throne by Megan Derr follows Lord Vellem, a gifted military engineer whose talent for roads and bridges offers only partial escape from a brutal upbringing and a family broken by addiction and neglect. When his brother arranges a polit…

The Engineered Throne by Megan Derr follows Lord Vellem, a gifted military engineer whose talent for roads and bridges offers only partial escape from a brutal upbringing and a family broken by addiction and neglect. When his brother arranges a political marriage to a prince from their nation’s oldest rival, Vellem is drawn into a fragile peace that depends on both his technical expertise and his willingness to trust unfamiliar allies. Set in a secondary-world fantasy with royal courts, military structures, and the looming presence of war, the novel blends m/m romance with questions of loyalty, duty, and reconstruction after loss. As tragedy disrupts his new life, Vellem must confront whether he can rebuild not only shattered infrastructure but also the damaged bonds between families and kingdoms.

Book 1 of Unbreakable Soldiers series

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A Ferry of Bones & Gold

By Hailey Turner

Rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 9,134 reviews. 4.17 · 9,134 reviews

In A Ferry of Bones & Gold, Hailey Turner introduces Patrick Collins, a weary special agent for the Supernatural Operations Agency whose unpaid debt to the gods drags him into a brutal case in New York City. As an immortal vanishes and ritual murders…

In A Ferry of Bones & Gold, Hailey Turner introduces Patrick Collins, a weary special agent for the Supernatural Operations Agency whose unpaid debt to the gods drags him into a brutal case in New York City. As an immortal vanishes and ritual murders marked by demonic magic surface, Patrick is forced to confront both his past battles with the Dominion Sect and the limits of his own power. His investigation entangles him with Jonothon de Vere, a dangerous werewolf whose presence complicates the already fraught mix of divine bargains, occult conspiracies, and supernatural politics. Blending urban fantasy, paranormal mystery, and a gay romantic subplot, the novel follows Patrick as he navigates shapeshifters, vampires, and vengeful deities in a world where every favor owed has a cost.

Book 1 of Soulbound series

Demons Romance Gods Urban Fantasy Shapeshifters War Vampires LGBTQ Gay Male Protagonist

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The Legend of Nightfall

By Mickey Zucker Reichert

Rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 2,493 reviews. 4.17 · 2,493 reviews

The Legend of Nightfall by Mickey Zucker Reichert follows a notorious thief and assassin whose many identities have made him both legend and rumor, perhaps even a demon in human form. Captured by a king who understands the danger he represents, Night…

The Legend of Nightfall by Mickey Zucker Reichert follows a notorious thief and assassin whose many identities have made him both legend and rumor, perhaps even a demon in human form. Captured by a king who understands the danger he represents, Nightfall is bound by magic and sworn duty to protect an idealistic young prince on a perilous quest. As they navigate hostile realms, political schemes, and sorcerous threats, Nightfall must balance his lethal skills with his reluctant role as guardian. Blending epic and high fantasy with sword-and-sorcery action, the novel centers on a morally complex male protagonist whose past crimes collide with his enforced loyalty to the crown.

Book 1 of Nightfall series

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Primal Sin

By Ariana Nash

Rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 2,531 reviews. 4.17 · 2,531 reviews

Primal Sin by Ariana Nash continues a dark urban fantasy romance where demons and angels wage a covert war over modern-day London. Severn, a demon shaped by loss and driven by vengeance, hides behind an intricate façade of lies while serving alongsid…

Primal Sin by Ariana Nash continues a dark urban fantasy romance where demons and angels wage a covert war over modern-day London. Severn, a demon shaped by loss and driven by vengeance, hides behind an intricate façade of lies while serving alongside his sworn enemy, the powerful guardian angel Mikhail. As Mikhail unknowingly relies on and grows closer to Severn, their enemies-to-lovers connection deepens within a world of paranormal conflict and moral ambiguity. When Severn’s long-planned retribution against the angels begins, both men must confront the cost of desire, loyalty, and betrayal in a battle that threatens them as much as their warring factions.

Book 1 of Primal Sin series

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Not Dead Yet

By Jenn Burke

Rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 2,825 reviews. 4.17 · 2,825 reviews

Not Dead Yet by Jenn Burke introduces Wes Cooper, an immortal “not-ghost” who slips between the living world and a spectral otherplane, using his unusual magic to recover stolen property in a modern urban setting. When he stumbles across a genuine mu…

Not Dead Yet by Jenn Burke introduces Wes Cooper, an immortal “not-ghost” who slips between the living world and a spectral otherplane, using his unusual magic to recover stolen property in a modern urban setting. When he stumbles across a genuine murder for the first time, his work collides with official police business and with Detective Hudson Rojas, the ex-boyfriend who once walked out of his life. Their uneasy partnership to solve the case pulls them into a paranormal mystery involving ghosts, danger, and buried secrets, while rekindling a complicated romance between two men with decades of history. The novel blends urban fantasy, gay romance, and supernatural investigation, with vampires and other paranormal elements shaping both the stakes and the emotional tension.

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A Rival Most Vial: Potioneering for Love and Profit

By R.K. Ashwick

Rated 4.16 out of 5 stars, based on 2,871 reviews. 4.16 · 2,871 reviews

A Rival Most Vial: Potioneering for Love and Profit by R.K. Ashwick follows Ambrose Beake, a reserved half-elf renowned for running the only potion shop in his small fantasy city, until Eli, a charming newcomer, opens a rival store directly across th…

A Rival Most Vial: Potioneering for Love and Profit by R.K. Ashwick follows Ambrose Beake, a reserved half-elf renowned for running the only potion shop in his small fantasy city, until Eli, a charming newcomer, opens a rival store directly across the street. Their escalating competition over prices, customers, and magical products turns the quiet town into a battleground of potioneering skill and charisma. When the mayor orders them to collaborate on a single, high-stakes commission, Ambrose and Eli are forced into close quarters where professional tension begins to blur into romantic attraction. Blending cozy fantasy, comedy, and queer enemies-to-lovers romance, the novel focuses on character dynamics, magical craftsmanship, and the slow shift from rivalry to partnership.

Book 1 of Side Quest Row series

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The Door Into Fire

By Diane Duane

Rated 4.16 out of 5 stars, based on 964 reviews. 4.16 · 964 reviews

The Door Into Fire by Diane Duane follows Herewiss, Prince of the Brightwood, the first man in ages to bear the dangerous Power of the Flame yet remain unable to wield it. Torn between loyalty and self-mastery, he aids his closest friend, the disposs…

The Door Into Fire by Diane Duane follows Herewiss, Prince of the Brightwood, the first man in ages to bear the dangerous Power of the Flame yet remain unable to wield it. Torn between loyalty and self-mastery, he aids his closest friend, the dispossessed prince Freelorn, using learned sorcery and the help of Sunspark, a mysterious, gender-shifting fire-being, to break a siege. As Freelorn struggles to reclaim his throne, Herewiss must decide whether to commit fully to a human war or seek an ancient castle whose gateways to other worlds may finally unlock his magic. Blending epic fantasy, queer romance, and mythic adventure, the novel explores power, identity, and chosen bonds amid looming conflict.

Book 1 of The Tale of the Five series

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Spectred Isle

By K.J. Charles

Rated 4.16 out of 5 stars, based on 4,359 reviews. 4.16 · 4,359 reviews

Spectred Isle by K.J. Charles is a queer historical fantasy romance set in the uneasy aftermath of the First World War. Disgraced archaeologist Saul Lazenby, reduced to working for an occult-obsessed patron he does not take seriously, is forced to re…

Spectred Isle by K.J. Charles is a queer historical fantasy romance set in the uneasy aftermath of the First World War. Disgraced archaeologist Saul Lazenby, reduced to working for an occult-obsessed patron he does not take seriously, is forced to reconsider his skepticism when his assignments lead to genuinely uncanny and dangerous events. His path keeps crossing that of Randolph Glyde, a reserved and sharp-tongued practitioner of arcane arts burdened with the obligations of an old magical lineage. As Saul and Randolph confront escalating paranormal disturbances in a war-scarred England, suspicion and mistrust give way to reluctant partnership and a slow-building attraction that entwines personal stakes with the fate of Saul’s life and soul.

Book 1 of Green Men series

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Impromptu Match

By Lily Mayne

Rated 4.16 out of 5 stars, based on 6,285 reviews. 4.16 · 6,285 reviews

Impromptu Match by Lily Mayne follows Taylor Hough, a self-described ordinary office worker whose monotonous corporate life is upended by a mistaken identity. Drawn into a secret professional wrestling league hidden beneath his workplace, Taylor slow…

Impromptu Match by Lily Mayne follows Taylor Hough, a self-described ordinary office worker whose monotonous corporate life is upended by a mistaken identity. Drawn into a secret professional wrestling league hidden beneath his workplace, Taylor slowly realizes that the wrestlers, staff, and audience are not simply eccentric but genuinely otherworldly. At the center of this paranormal urban fantasy setting is Holt Hector, the enigmatic and striking owner whose interest in Taylor pulls him deeper into a queer monster romance he never expected. As Taylor navigates this strange new reality and his growing attraction to Holt, the novel blends humor, fantasy, and gay romance in a world where the line between performance and monstrous truth has vanished.

Book 1 of Goliaths of Wrestling series

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Dark Rise

By C.S. Pacat

Rated 4.16 out of 5 stars, based on 41,927 reviews. 4.16 · 41,927 reviews

Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat is a young adult historical fantasy set in an alternate London where the remnants of an ancient magical war are stirring back to life. Sixteen-year-old Will, a dock worker hunted by the people who murdered his mother, is drawn…

Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat is a young adult historical fantasy set in an alternate London where the remnants of an ancient magical war are stirring back to life. Sixteen-year-old Will, a dock worker hunted by the people who murdered his mother, is drawn into the secretive order of the Stewards, guardians who have waited centuries for the Dark King’s return. As Will trains in magic and uncovers his connection to a forgotten conflict between Light and Dark, old loyalties and rivalries resurface among those reborn into their former roles. The novel blends queer romance, moral ambiguity, and rising tension as Will and his allies struggle to stop a catastrophic history from repeating itself.

Book 1 of Dark Rise series

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Hexbreaker

By Jordan L. Hawk

Rated 4.15 out of 5 stars, based on 4,085 reviews. 4.15 · 4,085 reviews

Hexbreaker by Jordan L. Hawk blends historical fantasy, paranormal mystery, and slow-burn romance in Gilded Age New York. Tom Halloran, an Irish police officer hiding his criminal past with the O’Connell tunnel gang, is forced to confront old secrets…

Hexbreaker by Jordan L. Hawk blends historical fantasy, paranormal mystery, and slow-burn romance in Gilded Age New York. Tom Halloran, an Irish police officer hiding his criminal past with the O’Connell tunnel gang, is forced to confront old secrets when a brutal killing on his beat appears linked to the same deadly magic that once destroyed his crew. Cat shifter Cicero, a sharp-tongued bohemian familiar, is already tracking a missing friend and a suspicious death when his path collides with Tom’s, and he recognizes the wary patrolman as his destined witch. As they investigate a widening magical conspiracy that endangers the city, both men must weigh forbidden attraction, class and cultural divides, and the cost of exposing the truth in a world hostile to their powers and their relationship.

Book 1 of Hexworld series

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Demons Do It Better

By Louisa Masters

Rated 4.15 out of 5 stars, based on 7,388 reviews. 4.15 · 7,388 reviews

Demons Do It Better by Louisa Masters follows an overworked human admin assistant employed by the Community of Species Government, an organization overseen by Lucifer and staffed largely by demons and shapeshifters. As the only human in a paranormal…

Demons Do It Better by Louisa Masters follows an overworked human admin assistant employed by the Community of Species Government, an organization overseen by Lucifer and staffed largely by demons and shapeshifters. As the only human in a paranormal bureaucracy, he juggles chaotic coworkers while trying to avoid Gideon Bailey, a demon with whom he shared an ill-timed one-night stand. A promotion forces them into close collaboration just as reports surface of pregnant people disappearing and rumors of dangerous genetic experiments spread through the supernatural community. The book blends urban fantasy, gay romance, and paranormal intrigue as workplace tensions collide with a high-stakes investigation.

Book 1 of Hidden Species series

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The Capital

By A.H. Lee

Rated 4.14 out of 5 stars, based on 3,406 reviews. 4.14 · 3,406 reviews

The Capital by A.H. Lee follows Prince Roland, a war-weary knight returning to a capital city reshaped by conflict, grief, and political uncertainty. Seeking distraction in a familiar tavern, he meets Sairis, a reserved visiting scholar whose guarded…

The Capital by A.H. Lee follows Prince Roland, a war-weary knight returning to a capital city reshaped by conflict, grief, and political uncertainty. Seeking distraction in a familiar tavern, he meets Sairis, a reserved visiting scholar whose guarded manner hides dangerous secrets and forbidden magic. When Roland discovers that his intriguing stranger is the necromancer his sister has summoned to advise on the war, both men must navigate court intrigue, old enmities, and their growing attraction. Blending historical-feeling fantasy, necromancy, and an enemies-to-lovers gay romance, the novel focuses on intimacy, vulnerability, and uneasy alliances in a world where magic is feared and desire can be perilous.

Book 1 of The Knight and the Necromancer series

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Kick at the Darkness

By Keira Andrews

Rated 4.13 out of 5 stars, based on 5,861 reviews. 4.13 · 5,861 reviews

Kick at the Darkness by Keira Andrews blends post-apocalyptic horror with paranormal romance as a sudden outbreak turns ordinary people into feral, zombie-like attackers. College student Parker Osborne, already isolated and frustrated after clashing…

Kick at the Darkness by Keira Andrews blends post-apocalyptic horror with paranormal romance as a sudden outbreak turns ordinary people into feral, zombie-like attackers. College student Parker Osborne, already isolated and frustrated after clashing with his teaching assistant Adam, is thrust into a night of violence where survival depends on the very man he resents. Forced into close quarters as society collapses, Parker discovers that Adam is a werewolf with his own secrets and vulnerabilities. The novel follows their uneasy alliance as enemies become lovers against a backdrop of dystopian danger, shapeshifters, and relentless threats, with an eventual happy ending for this gay romance.

Book 1 of Kick at the Darkness series

Romance Post Apocalyptic Dystopia Shapeshifters Zombies Horror Survival Enemies To Lovers Werewolves Gay College Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist

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Widdershins

By Jordan L. Hawk

Rated 4.13 out of 5 stars, based on 9,983 reviews. 4.13 · 9,983 reviews

Widdershins by Jordan L. Hawk blends historical fantasy, occult mystery, and slow-burn gay romance in a late 19th-century New England seaport. Reserved linguist Percival Endicott Whyborne, more comfortable with obscure texts than people, is drawn int…

Widdershins by Jordan L. Hawk blends historical fantasy, occult mystery, and slow-burn gay romance in a late 19th-century New England seaport. Reserved linguist Percival Endicott Whyborne, more comfortable with obscure texts than people, is drawn into danger when former Pinkerton detective Griffin Flaherty asks him to translate a strange volume linked to a murderous cult. As they uncover sorcery, resurrected evil, and inhuman creatures beneath the town’s surface, Whyborne must confront both supernatural horrors and his long-denied attraction to another man. The novel balances atmospheric horror and investigative intrigue with the developing relationship between two men marked by grief, secrecy, and the possibility of trust.

Book 1 of Whyborne & Griffin series

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Dance with the Devil

By Megan Derr

Rated 4.12 out of 5 stars, based on 3,059 reviews. 4.12 · 3,059 reviews

Dance with the Devil by Megan Derr follows Chris White, an unconventional detective working in an urban fantasy world crowded with demons, vampires, witches, goblins, and other supernatural beings. As a paranormal investigator with his own unusual or…

Dance with the Devil by Megan Derr follows Chris White, an unconventional detective working in an urban fantasy world crowded with demons, vampires, witches, goblins, and other supernatural beings. As a paranormal investigator with his own unusual origins, Chris takes on only the most intriguing cases, from bizarre magical rituals to dangerous runaway vampires and confrontations with powerful sorcerers. The novel blends fantasy, mystery, and romance with LGBT themes as Chris navigates both professional threats and personal entanglements. Across his investigations, he is drawn steadily closer to the most perilous figure of all: a demon lord who may be his greatest challenge.

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Origin

By A.J. Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake

Rated 4.12 out of 5 stars, based on 4,737 reviews. 4.12 · 4,737 reviews

Origin by A.J. Sherwood and Jocelynn Drake introduces Cameron, a newly graduated mechanical engineer who travels to Germany hoping to step away from a life path chosen for him. Instead, he uncovers a buried magical heritage, attracts dangerous attent…

Origin by A.J. Sherwood and Jocelynn Drake introduces Cameron, a newly graduated mechanical engineer who travels to Germany hoping to step away from a life path chosen for him. Instead, he uncovers a buried magical heritage, attracts dangerous attention from enemies with hidden motives, and is unexpectedly claimed by a supposedly vanished Fire Dragon clan. At the center of this urban fantasy is Cameron’s reluctant bond with Alric, a scarred dragon king and fated mate whose protective nature clashes with Cameron’s independence. Blending dragons, mages, and paranormal politics with a slow-building gay romance, the novel follows Cameron as he weighs duty, danger, and desire to decide whether this chaotic new world is actually where he belongs.

Book 1 of Scales 'N' Spells series

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Fated Mates and How to Woo Them

By A.J. Sherwood

Rated 4.12 out of 5 stars, based on 3,499 reviews. 4.12 · 3,499 reviews

Fated Mates and How to Woo Them by A.J. Sherwood is a light, paranormal college romance set in an urban fantasy world of vampires and fated bonds. Chase, a busy fraternity member, barely notices alumnus Ronan until an accident forces him to offer his…

Fated Mates and How to Woo Them by A.J. Sherwood is a light, paranormal college romance set in an urban fantasy world of vampires and fated bonds. Chase, a busy fraternity member, barely notices alumnus Ronan until an accident forces him to offer his own blood, triggering an unexpected and intense reaction. As Ronan realizes Chase might be uniquely compatible with vampires—or even something rarer—the two men navigate attraction, confusion, and a distinctly unchill level of interest. Expect a fast-paced mix of gay romance, supernatural discovery, and over-the-top confrontations with dangerous enemies, all delivered with a focus on humor and affectionate chaos rather than angst.

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Five Minutes Longer

By Victoria Sue

Rated 4.12 out of 5 stars, based on 3,551 reviews. 4.12 · 3,551 reviews

Five Minutes Longer by Victoria Sue blends urban fantasy, science fiction, and romance in a contemporary setting where enhanced humans are weaponized against terrorism. Finn, whose past includes family trauma, homophobia, and undiagnosed dyslexia, se…

Five Minutes Longer by Victoria Sue blends urban fantasy, science fiction, and romance in a contemporary setting where enhanced humans are weaponized against terrorism. Finn, whose past includes family trauma, homophobia, and undiagnosed dyslexia, sees his hopes of joining the FBI destroyed until he is recruited into an experimental task force. Assigned to partner with a powerful enhanced operative who openly doubts him, Finn must prove his worth while navigating dangerous missions and internal team tensions. As the threat from a lethal terrorist group escalates, the growing emotional connection between the two men becomes as risky as the enemies they face.

Book 1 of Enhanced World series

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