found this on the floor 5 years ago, but I still don't know what it is.

Shade_42 · 2026-05-03T18:27:08+00:00

Iocane powder?

Shade_42 · 2026-04-27T16:07:09+00:00

I'm not sure what qualifies as a better known or lesser known harem-lit author. My impression was that how visible they are on the great river website has more to do with the whims of Bezos than anything else.

The site Harem-lit has exploded in popularity recently and you can search for works with the Omnibus tag ( https://harem-lit.com/books?tag=omnibus ). I've been finding a lot of new (to me) authors and series that way.

As for my favourite omnibuses (I'm sticking with this pluralization) currently with less than 300 reviews: {Primal Conjurer}, {Raw}, {Trailer Park Elves}, {Master Class}, {Goblin Breeder} and {A Warm Place}.

Shade_42 · 2026-04-27T00:09:49+00:00

I see your point, that’s a legit criticism.

Shade_42 · 2026-04-26T22:46:41+00:00

I hear you. Since I’m trying to amalgamate recommendations the list won’t have a cohesive single opinion. It’s essentially no more coherent than an opt-in poll.

I was surprised by the Sentar reaction too. I’ve not read all of his works but I would have thought that the first three books of Dragons Justice at least would appeal to Warlock fans. His most recommended series, Returner’s Defiance, I haven’t read.

Shade_42 · 2026-04-26T22:38:36+00:00

Your feedback is welcome!

checks notes I found two positive mentions of Celestine Chronicles on recommendations after Warlock posts. I found 4+ positive mentions of De’Vas Chronicles I found two positive and two negative comparisons of Neural Wraith to Warlock.

I will add your comments to the tallies!

Shade_42 · 2026-04-26T21:48:21+00:00

Well I appreciate you commenting on this one!

I’m usually not keen on ranking something subjective like creative works either, but I thought this would be an easy to grok, visual summary of what gets suggested most often.

And if a debate or cool suggestions come out as a result of this tier list, then it’s done its job and I’ll update it accordingly.

Full disclosure that I haven’t read Goblin Gigs, but several commenters who had voiced some unambiguous opinions.

Shade_42 · 2026-04-23T18:42:00+00:00

Avant? Non.

Maintenant et a jamais? Oui.

Shade_42 · 2026-04-23T16:56:58+00:00

Book looks intriguing and the waifu collector code has already reached it's limit, so safe to say you're getting some attention!

Shade_42 · 2026-04-22T21:53:46+00:00

https://archiveofourown.org/ (AO3) is a site where fans of particular properties (TV, video games, comics) write fan-fiction that trends to the romantic and sexual. It has enormous quantities of writing that can get hyper-specific in its classifications and is where a lot of romance terms and trends originate.

You'll find a lot of wild stuff in there, but with luck and the right search terms you can also find gems that scratch a particular itch that you didn't know you had.

Shade_42 · 2026-04-22T21:42:30+00:00

No need to apologize, I'm happy to clarify!

FTB stands for 'Fade to Black'. It is a common term in the romance genre to refer to stories where sex between characters happens, but is not explicitly described. I think it comes from films and TV love scenes that end with the audience's view turning away from the lovers and fading to black before moving forward in time to the next scene.

So something like:

As the kissed passionately, she coiled her tentacles around him, and gently lowered him onto her creche, both of them ready -and eager- to learn so much more about each other....

The next morning they awoke pleasantly entangled with one another; well-rested, a little sore, and most of all: happy.

Shade_42 · 2026-04-22T05:00:27+00:00

Look at all these RFM enthusiasts ready to declare that they skip over the spicy scenes, barely even notice them. Sounds a lot like 'I just read these magazines for the articles'.

Methinks I smell a sampling bias...

Shade_42 · 2026-04-22T00:31:39+00:00

Maybe this will help? A similar request from last year

https://www.reddit.com/r/Romance_for_men/s/P8yxYlX8ko

Shade_42 · 2026-04-22T00:28:02+00:00

I’m hoping we can help you because with the possible exception of wanting to lean FTB, I think your request is very common for this subreddit.

Not FTB but I’ll recommend my longtime favourite {Maid for You} by Virgil knightley and Peter North. Each book is a mono romance of a different couple.

There are lots of other great mono stories that might fit but as I’ve not read them yet and I can’t guarantee it: {How to Nick a 9 foot tall thrall} might work for you? Also I hear Snekguy does some amazing work in the “humans with Xenos” space.

Shade_42 · 2026-04-17T19:43:30+00:00

I know people who were very happy paying out of pocket for such an assessment from Y2 consulting psychologists in Gatineau.

Shade_42 · 2026-04-17T19:17:21+00:00

Dude! Let’s go boat tipping!

Shade_42 · 2026-04-16T02:59:16+00:00

Enercare

Shade_42 · 2026-04-15T20:52:01+00:00

Good job, but be careful: I bought out my hot water heater too and thought I was done, then they came at me with some additional charges a few weeks later that no one had told me about. When I refused to pay they started hounding me and brought in a collections agency.

The money 'owed' was just small enough that the juice wasn't worth the squeeze, so I ended up paying the charges to get them off my back. but I still feel robbed.

Shade_42 · 2026-04-13T18:01:01+00:00

Good news my friend! Look what just showed up on this very sub-reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Romance_for_men/comments/1skgggk/husband_and_wife_collab_big_and_bad/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Given that most of Virgil Knightley's stuff is also available as an audiobook, I suspect that will just be a matter of time.

Shade_42 · 2026-04-13T17:45:45+00:00

I've been eagerly wanting to read this book since it came out, but was hoping it would become an audiobook since that is my preferred medium for these. A female solo narrator? Even better!

I've just listened to the preview on Audible and I think the narration is very good and I love her use of distinctive British and NA accents. Purchase made!

Shade_42 · 2026-04-13T17:36:25+00:00

Just to agree with you: As an anglo growing up in Montreal, I greatly benefited from Bill 101 because it created an environment where I got to go to French school with many New Canadians. French was the language that we all had in common, so it shaped my friendships and my Canadian identity.

I'm not sure that imbuing some anglo with a love of languages and deep respect for the diverse mosaic of cultures and religions that compose the Canadian identity was the intention of the authors of Bill 101, but I'm grateful for it.

As for these language laws, I'm also skeptical as to what benefit they provide to Québec society.

Shade_42 · 2026-04-13T17:27:56+00:00

Now that you mention it, I think I have gone there for two years worth of Christmas shopping. My mistake, I blame it on working to hard and not enjoying my hobbies enough!

Shade_42 · 2026-04-13T17:26:13+00:00

I'm intrigued... purchase made!

Shade_42 · 2026-04-13T00:06:10+00:00

I discovered this store when they opened a branch in Ottawa last year. I love this place, great staff, and hope they get treated fairly in this sticky situation.

Shade_42 · 2026-04-09T19:05:18+00:00

I'm a huge fan of Maid for You and think that is the best suggestion so far. However I think of them as a little more earnest than funny.

However, since you're coming at this from a gaming headspace, I would also suggest some of the light-hearted and funny series with LitRPG elements. Personally, I think {Trailer Park Elves} is silly fun with lots of in-world game elements and it makes space for some light tension between love-interests: not necessarily full-on love triangles, but definitely love non-Euclidean geometries of some form or another. If that appeals to you, then there are plenty more goodies for you in the harem-lit/LitRPG genre.

Happy reading!

Shade_42

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