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The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 3 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, Meatbun Doesn't Eat Meat
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTHE LONELY ROAD TO HELLAs Mo Ran accompanies Chu Wanning in pursuit of the mastermind behind the mysterious incidents plaguing his life reborn, Mo Ran finds his hatred for his teacher beginning to waver. Yet all too soon, disaster strikes the opening of the Heavenly Rift, a tear in the fabric of the world that would set hell's most terrible demons loose upon humanity... -
Beware of Chicken 2 by CasualFarmer
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsJin Rou wanted to be a cultivator who defied the heavens, and surpassed all limits.Unfortunately for him, he died, and now I’m stuck here. Arrogant young masters? Heavenly tribulations? Cultivating for days on end, then getting into life or death battles?Yeah, no thanks. I'm getting out of here.In which a transmigrator decides that the only winning move is not to play... -
Lost Bonds by Daniel Schinhofen
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter tightening the Bonds with his friends, Sean worked toward new things and trying to fix past mistakes. He and his growing family had just moved into a new home and hired on new staff for day-to-day matters. All he wanted to do was craft and love his wives, and it seemed like the peaceful life he hoped for might be within his reach.Denmur and Lord Sharpeyes would not let that happen... -
Noble Solutions by Daniel Schinhofen
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSean had been through something close to hell— he’d taken out Klein Denmur and Knight Evan Sharpeyes, along with a few of Lord Truestrike’s servants, but Chastity and Lilly died on the fields outside the city. At the end of that battle, he claimed Helga Helsdottir, Soul Bonding her and renaming her Helga Oathsworn. With a Valkyrie by his side, Sean hoped never to lose another loved one to death... -
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Dungeon Diving 104 by Bruce Sentar
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith Ken on the run and Crimson missing, he goes to the Elven world with Neldra and Fayeth to hide out until Crimson returns.Lady Rendral isn’t quite what he expected, her reclusive life leads her to happily accept Ken and Fayeth for the summer. But the future Empress of the Elven people isn’t without her own struggles... -
Dungeon Diving 103 by Bruce Sentar
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKen and party are training with his grandparents, preparing themselves to the next semester of Haylon.Yet, even after the Gransmens' deaths there are still plots from the Kaiming targeting Ken. After thwarting an attack on him at the Nagato Clan, Ken heads back to Haylon to get the strength he needs... -
The Husky and His White Cat Shizun (2HA) #1 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, Meatbun Doesn't Eat Meat
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 15 ratings言简意赅的文案:我本欲抱师兄归,岂料抱走了……师尊?王八攻x霸王受啰里啰嗦的文案:墨燃觉得自己拜楚晚宁为师就是个错误。他的师尊实在太像猫,而他则像一只摇头摆尾的傻狗。狗和猫是有生殖隔离的,傻狗原本并不想向那只猫伸出他毛茸茸的爪子。他原本觉得啊,狗就应该和狗在一起,比如他的师兄,漂亮温驯,像一只可爱的狐狸犬,他们俩在一起一定很般配。可是死过去又活过来,活了两辈子,他最后叼回窝里的,都是那个最初他根本瞧不上眼的,雪白的猫咪师尊。蠢到爆表哈士奇攻x傲娇暴躁大白猫受Ps.1.这是个渣攻重生之后,试图从良的故事。架空修真文,不必细考。2.从良不是那么容易的,路漫漫其修远兮,此君将上下而求索。求索过程中难免依然犯错,犯浑。请各位小姐姐包涵。3.攻受的三观不代表作者的三观,喷人物可以,不要喷作者呀~4.攻死蠢且变态,精分且人渣,重生之后,虽有改变,但过程缓慢,不能忍受的请点叉!点叉!!!!!5...Categorized as:
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Frigid Magic by Bruce Sentar
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsArd is hunkering down in the mountains for the winter as the war cools with the snow.That means it’s time to practice his magic and stay out of trouble. Well… Ard might not be entirely proficient at the last one. At the very least, he’s staying away from the city and his penchant for annoying other people... -
Благословение небожителей, том 1 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, Мосян Тунсю
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsВ незапамятные времена Се Лянь был наследным принцем государства Сяньлэ. Судьба одарила его всем: прекрасным ликом, чистыми помыслами и бесконечной любовью своих подданных. И если уж кому-то и было предначертано стать Божеством, то именно Его Высочеству.Однако удержаться на Небесах оказалось для него не так просто. Се Лянь возносился дважды и дважды был изгнан на землю... -
Forged Bonds by Daniel Schinhofen
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSean and his Bonded settled in Hearthglen to learn, train, and grow. Taking on an apprentice, setting up his shop, and Bonding both Chastity and Andrea to him, Sean felt like he would finally be able to learn about this world and try his hand at new things... -
将进酒 [Qiāng Jìn Jiǔ] by Tang Jiuqing, 唐酒卿
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratings中博六州被拱手让于外敌,沈泽川受押入京,沦为人人痛打的落水狗。萧驰野闻着味来,不叫别人动手,自己将沈泽川一脚踹成了病秧子,谁知这病秧子回头一口,咬得他鲜血淋漓。两个人从此结下了大梁子,见面必撕咬。“命运要我一生都守在这里,可这并非是我抉择的那一条路。黄沙淹没了我的手足,我不想再臣服于虚无的命。圣旨救不了我的兵,朝廷喂不饱我的马,我不愿再为此赴命。我要翻过那座山,我要为自己一战。”-The Six Prefectures of Zhongbo were ceded away in surrender to the external enemies, and Shen Zechuan was taken into custody in the capital, reduced to *a drowning dog loathed and condemned by all...Categorized as:
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The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 7 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, st
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPOINT OF NO RETURNAfter failing in their quest to capture the treacherous Xu Shuanglin, Mo Ran and Chu Wanning pursue him to the impenetrable Mount Jiao, accompanied by the noble Nangong Si and the leaders of the cultivation realm's great sects.There, they find the ancestral tomb of Rufeng Sect transformed into a macabre spectacle under the influence of Xu Shuanglin's forbidden magic...Categorized as:
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Magic's Mantle by Bruce Sentar
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsArden was left in the village by a dying mage, who never returned. With no way out of the village on his own, he had always held onto the hope that one day his magic would awaken and give him access to his spheres. But he’s about to turn eighteen, and it’s never come. Instead, he’s settled into his lot as a sarcastic and quick-witted innkeeper... -
Dragon's Justice 4 by Bruce Sentar
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsZach and his ladies are packing up for the dragon conclave. He has enough on his hands trying to impress centuries old dragons that he’s their new king.But when a dragon arrives injured, and another dies at the conclave, things grow tense at the conclave. Zach will need to step up as their new king and solve a problem so old it’s been forgotten... -
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Aether's Blessing by Daniel Schinhofen
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEvery year, the empire administers the rite of passage into adulthood. That rite serves to identify those blessed by Aether to become magi. The new magi are shipped to the academy to learn the arts of magic. The academy is a dangerous place; the tournaments held twice each year can cripple or kill the students, and the clans of the empire will go to great lengths to recruit the students they want... -
Rise of the Weakest Summoner: Volume III by J.R. Saileri
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith the issues troubling his beloved mother fully resolved, Asterios decides to travel back to the place where she was born, the city of Tyrienheim, just to be sure that she would be completely safe from any retaliation from the prideful nobles... -
Paladin of the Shield by Marvin Knight, Marvin Whiteknight
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeneath the Sacred Seas, demons are stirring.An ancient evil rises. An army from the depths of hell comes with her.In the heavens above, a seraph with more ambition than the heavens can contain is coming to confront her.The Sacred Seas have become a playground for forces beyond their power to contend with. In the war between the Heavens and the Hells, only one man can stand for humanity... -
Rise of the Weakest Summoner: Volume VII by J.R. Saileri
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEven though Asterios was quite uncertain about the lavish gift he had received from the king, he accepted the responsibility of leading the village of Glimmervale... -
Cultivating Chaos: Book 2 by William D. Arand
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAsh’s life is anything but normal these days.Having unlocked his Dantian, he’s grown in power. Grown to the point where he has others that depend on him for that power.In this world of martial arts, only the strong and the ruthless survive.Everyone else is merely a stepping stone on their path of Cultivation, or an obstacle to be overcome.Or knocked down... -
Inspiration by Hondo Jinx
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWANT TO BE A CHAMPION? FIRST, YOU HAVE TO BECOME A CONTENDER.Murdered for helping a stranger, Johnny Rockledge awakens in Fight Town, a boxing-based VR system where he earns bonuses by pleasing subscribers living vicariously through him.Johnny grew up in Philly with five brothers, so he can fight. But can he box?If he wins, he will create a great life for himself and others... -
Paladin of the Spirit by Marvin Knight
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the depths of Hell, Darren grew strong. Now he's ready to return as he prepares to face down the man who killed his mother.The world thinks Darren is dead. Now is the perfect time for him to build his strength and prepare to wage war on the heavens themselves. To prepare to attack the heavens, he will destroy the hells... -
Rise of the Weakest Summoner: Volume VIII by J.R. Saileri
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith many challenges, trials, and tribulations riddling their path, Asterios and the girls successfully made it through the realm of valkyrjas and reached the Descending Spire's final floor. The task to pierce the inverted tower's defenses was an arduous one but provided them with some great revelations about Ast's past and his true identity. At the same time, Bryn discovered something new too... -
Token of the Blessed by Cebelius
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt is the mettle to proceed that matters ... The Labyrinth behind him, Terry and company arrive on the Eastern Steppes in the midst of a carnival, and a fateful decision puts him under a dire curse. Stripped of his bond powers and exiled to the dreamlike Wildervast, he must find and free the ultimate witch, then kill an invincible man... -
Sword of the Tyrant by Cebelius
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNEVER split the party ... Tyrfing is both the key to success in Terry Mack's quest to destroy the Dust Lord, and a death sentence for any template foolish enough to go after the cursed blade... -
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Heretic Spellblade 2 by K.D. Robertson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChanging history is harder than it appears. Every time Nathan thinks he has stopped a world-ending war, he learns that somebody is trying to start it again. But once this is over, he’ll be free to relax and spend some quality time with his Champions.As the war heats up, Nathan finds himself caught up in the schemes and fluffy tails of one of his former Champions, Narime... -
WIEDERGEBURT: Legend of the Reincarnated Warrior 4 by Brandon Varnell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA CHANCE TO START OVER…The Spiritualist Grand Tournament has begun. Eryk Veiger is determined to win, not just so he can remove Grant Leucht from Kari’s and Fay’s lives for good, but also so he can request Kari’s freedom and allow Lin to walk in the sun without fear of being mistaken for a Demon Beast... -
Law of Freedom by David Burke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLittle by little Rob has been gaining the strength he needs to protect not only himselfbut the family and town he is coming to love.One threat has been removed but a new criminal element has moved into town.This one seems more organized and has Rob scrambling to decipher their plans.Worse they seem to know things about Rob that even he doesn't... -
Second Term by Deacon Frost
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLevi has finished the first term on Taryl attending the Otherworld Academy. His break has been filled with working to correct his ignorance in the basics of magic. Now school is coming back into session and all of his friends are returning. Sadly, so are the people he wants to see least... -
Rise of the Weakest Summoner: Volume I by J.R. Saileri
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne fateful day, a caravan was passing by the village of Teira, which had been raided and set ablaze by bandits. Within the burning rubble, a young woman found a baby, the sole survivor of the attack, and decided to take it with her and raise it as her own. As she was leaving with the little child in her hands, two falling stars lit up the night sky, and she named the boy Asterios... -
Trojan Nightmare by Blaise Corvin
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Earth has been overrun with monsters... Post-Apocalypse America is unrecognizable from the past. Jake survives by working as the leader of a scavenging adventuring team. A former mage, now he follows the strange path of cultivation, taught to him by a mysterious traveler. As far as he knows, he is one of the only people on Earth with this power...Categorized as:
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神雕侠侣(新修版)(全4册)(国际正版)The Return of the Condor Heroes by Jin Yong
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe book is the second part of the Condor Trilogy and is preceded by The Legend of the Condor Heroes and followed by The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber...Categorized as:
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The Rebirth of the Malicious Empress of Military Lineage by Qian Shan Cha Ke, 千山茶客
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Di daughter of military lineage – pure, amiable, quiet and yielding – foolishly in love with Prince Ding, threw herself into the role of a wife.After assisting him for six years, she finally became the mother to the world (empress), and he the emperor.She accompanied him to fight for the country, to flourish the country’s territory, and even took risk to be a hostage in a foreign country...Categorized as:
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Extermination by E. William Brown
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsGaea's favored children have put her ancient plan to cleanse the Earth of humans into motion, and Kozalin stands high on their list of targets. Uncertain alliances, scheming gods and an implacable foe will push Daniel to his limits... -
杀破狼 [Sha Po Lang] by Priest
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the age of the Great Liang Dynasty, the lives of the people were made convenient with steam-powered machines that run on a fuel named Violetstream Gold...Categorized as:
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Swing Shift 2 by William D. Arand
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsReports to write, forms to fill, coffee to drink, leads to run down. Gus’s life had been a tedium and boredom he’d grown comfortable with. One that he sought out after he’d come back from his tour of duty. That was before Melody, a contractor, more or less blew his life up as if it were a building packed full of c4... -
Head Down by Jan Stryvant
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThings are starting to look up for Sean, he has a safe place to stay, allies, way too many wolves and a couple of dangerously cute werefoxes around now as well. However the other Councils now know that he's serious, after the raid on Gradatim that left several important people dead... -
Herald of Shalia 4 by Tamryn Tamer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSebastian Frost created a territory where demihumans lived peacefully.Whether they were a snake-haired gorgon, a colorful slime woman, or a fifteen foot tall Oni, they were free to live peacefully in Pluma Territory. For many of the creatures, living peacefully was something they never dared even dream of so it was only natural that they traveled from all over the continent to reach his territory...Categorized as:
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Heretic Spellblade 3 by K.D. Robertson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe time for secrets is coming to an end. Nathan has changed history and stopped the end of the world, but the future is more uncertain than ever. He can't rely on his knowledge of the future anymore.Conquering the Federation has turned Nathan into a national hero, but also earned him countless enemies. The peace he has won looks short-lived... -
Demon's Throne 2 by K.D. Robertson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRys is still shaking dust from his hair after a thousand years of sleep, and he already finds himself in a two-front war. The sorcerers of the Malus League are summoning a demon lord, while his northern neighbor marches south. Now that Rys has claimed a kingdom, he needs to keep it.Naturally, he'll expand his territory while crushing his new enemies... -
Test Flight: Otherworld Academy 03 by Deacon Frost
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Venture has taken flight and set off to explore the dimension of Taryl. Their trip should have been an easy one, traveling from town to town, instead they're facing monsters and mayhem at every turn... -
Back to Yonder by David Burke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHome is where the heart is...At least that is what they say. Rob has made a home for himselfin Olimero. Now, he finds himself entangled in events outsideof the town he has made his own.A tournament, rival gangs, jealous gods, andan expanding family. It's a lot for one man to juggle, especiallyas his wives each have their own interests... -
When It Falls by Jan Stryvant
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter having their success against the Ascendants used by the Vestibulum as a cover for the mass murder of their old enemies, Sean has discovered that the Vesti's are far more ruthless and dangerous than the previous two councils he's fought...Categorized as:
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The Honor of Duty by A.R. Rend
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPhillip had spent his life living by his mother’s code of honor. One she had instilled in not just him but her household staff, her soldiers under her command as a general, and all his siblings.One that called to the familial bonds and the importance of putting those above all else. Second only to the land and the crown.If he was being honest with himself, Phillip valued that code of honor... -
Raven House by Deacon Frost
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLevi Walker reached Taryl after a real bad day at college. An angry walk in the rain led to Truck-Kun and a quick trip to reincarnation. If dying wasn't bad enough, Levi wasn't off the hook for his higher education.Reborn on Taryl and sent to the Academy, Levi is expected to learn how to wield powerful magics... -
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Golden Terrace, Vol. 1 by Cang Wu Bin Bai, 苍梧宾白
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt is year twenty-five of the Yuantai Era of the Great Zhou Empire. The renowned Marquis of Jingning, commander of the Beiyan Cavalry, Fu Shen is injured on the battlefield at the northern border. Returning with a broken leg to the capital, Fu Shen learns that the emperor has conferred a marriage for him—with another man...Categorized as:
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Vegas Rules by Jan Stryvant
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFresh from his victory in Reno, Sean's now in Las Vegas to fulfill his promise to help the lycans there with their own slavery problems. Thankfully there aren't any mages councils in Las Vegas, the mob took care of that years ago. However, there are a number of casinos that are still very entrenched in the use of lycan slaves, not just as workers, but as entertainment, both public and private...Categorized as:
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Over Our Heads by Jan Stryvant
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSean's still up to his neck in trouble, but at least he's finally found an example of his father's work, along with all of his notes. Now all Sean has to do is figure out not only how to reproduce his father's greatest achievement, but to solve the one problem his father wasn't able to... -
Suited for Luck by Daniel Schinhofen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJohn Doc Henry had been on the shortest, crappiest end of the stick since the first day of his life; no parents, bad foster parents, and abysmal luck at every turn.The day his life changed started out exactly like he had come to expect. His car died on a rarely traveled road and he broke his toe shortly after dodging the one other car on the road... -
Black Coven by E. William Brown
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsSurviving Ragnarok is challenge no matter what powers you have, and new problems keep cropping up. Demanding witches, genocidal monsters, divine feuds and local politics will all keep Daniel on his toes. But his enemies have made one crucial mistake. They've given an engineer who understands the nature of magic time to build things.. -
Perfect Strangers by Jan Stryvant
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsDuring his junior year in college, Sean finds himself suddenly dropped into the middle of a world that he didn't even know existed. A secret world of magic and magic users, lycanthropes, goblins, and all the other things that go bump in the night...Categorized as:
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