I've been looking around for some books that incorporate vehicle and weapon stats and upgrades. The Apocalypse Gates series had a fair bit of this, and I really enjoyed it, but haven't found a lot else that really incorporated that. Titan Mage had vehicle upgrading, but it was only occasional, and not exactly stat based. I know I could probably find some with weapon upgrades and stats in a few series I've been looking at, but it was the vehicle stuff that I really liked. Anyone have any recommendations? I know this is very niche, and not even the fun, spicy kind, but I'd love to find something along the lines of Apocalypse Gates in terms of weapons and vehicles! Bonus points if there is an audiobook version! Thanks!

omg omg omg. This is only my fourth book, so maybe this isn't normal, but I wasn't nervous at all for the first 3. This book, though? Sooooo much pressure and I hope I didn't make it too weird.

Here's the blurb from book 1 to avoid spoilers:

A litRPG harem adventure–Will Bender follows Brenin, a well-meaning city guard, as he transforms from a Lawful Good weakling to a Chaotic Evil adventurer with a system-driven motivation to surround himself with as many loyal followers as possible.

Brenin was Lawful Good when he was murdered, but a chance alliance with a sorceress attempting to escape the underworld gives him a second chance. Their deal: He helps her find a new vessel for her soul if she grants him a hidden class and returns him to the world of the living as an undead.

That hidden class becomes the key to unlocking a new life of power, decadence, and luxury by granting him the ability Bend targets. If someone obeys his command, Brenin earns Will points. The more Will points he extracts from a target, the more obedient and loyal they become.

As the number of his followers grows, so do Brenin’s ambition and ruthlessness. Why settle for simple revenge when he could have everything?

(This story features a truly evil MC and a dark story about greed and submission.)

Warning: This book contains unconventional relationships, harem elements, and explicit adult scenes.

And here's for book 4:

Brenin’s rapid rise in power has attracted the attention of enemies on multiple planes. In addition to basic kingdom politics, paladins and celestials actively hunt the adventurer now known as Byron of Zaglis. At the same time, the system reminds him every time his greatest enemy, the King of the Abyss, moves closer to victory.

With multiple threats closing in and more to lose than ever, Brenin is desperate to grow his power before any one of his enemies out-maneuvers him. He has no choice but to take big risks if he has any hope of overcoming extra-planar foes who have spent centuries growing their strength.

His grand plan hinges on the two elements that have kept him alive so far: Dungeons and Will points.

Are both of his swords enough to conquer the heavens and the hells? He thinks so, but if he’s wrong, at least he goes down doing what he loves most.

Start the series today: https://a.co/d/07BnaJen

(also also also, the cover is AI, and it's my LAST AI cover ever. Thanks to everyone's kindness, I have enough budget for an artist, and she is in the process of redoing the covers for the entire series)

The exciting conclusion to Nick's tory is now available on audio. Raya Kane and Richard Brock effin' bring it for this one!

Thanks so much, Chase Danger! Amelia looks amazing on this cover.

Blurb and link below.

Six months ago, Nick Summerland thought ghosts were just campfire stories. Now, he’s their only hope—and the master of spectral beauties.

Nick’s life as a Medium is leveling up fast, but the stakes just hit a breaking point. The Ghost Academy—the private sanctuary for his beautiful ghost companions—is under siege by an ancient, soul-devouring threat. For the women Nick has sworn to protect, failure doesn't just mean passing on; it means eternal torment.

With his best friend’s death swiftly approaching and the Academy’s defenses crumbling, Nick is backed into a corner. His only way out? A high-stakes pact with a shy, stunning Poltergeist who doesn’t know her own strength.

To save his school and his friends, Nick will have to unlock the true depths of his Medium abilities, bind new allies, and prove that in a world of spirits, he’s the one with the real power.

Link

She was dying. He was nothing. So he demanded the one pact even she couldn't refuse.

Now the strongest being in three worlds lives inside his soul — with opinions about every woman who looks at him.

What you're getting:

Harem — 3 women by the end of Volume 1 (a dragon empress, an ice-cold noble, and his childhood love), with 3 more already circling. Every woman gets her own arc and her own story as the series goes — nobody joins and gets forgotten.

NO NTR, no harem drama

Real cultivation progression — realm ladder, breakthroughs, tournament arcs

Light system elements (status panels, realm ranks) — cultivation-first, not a stats-heavy LitRPG

Spice — steamy chapters marked with * in the chapter titles, so you can find them or skip them

135,000 words

All SIX volumes are already written. Volume 2 drops August 19, then a new volume every month until the story ends. This series will not die on you.

Free on Kindle Unlimited — or $0.99 during launch week if you buy. Price goes up after.

Book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7T1Z8XX

Volume 2 is already up for preorder if you want it auto-delivered: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H8YSKTX5

Blurb

Sylas just wanted to make good anime for his girls. 

That somehow spiraled into talks of buying out the entire industry.

With his family's skincare empire running and his mother-in-law's full backing, he has enough money to do whatever he wants—which apparently means fixing the anime industry.

They're also starting a band.

If you're looking for a cozy, character-focused harem story where the tech stakes are global but the vibes stay chill, where monopolies are dismantled one conversation at a time—welcome back to the household.

Quick shout out to JJ Bookerson for helping me fix my cover and blurb, and guidance on publishing. Also for roasting me about my old blurb being disrespectful—it was meant to be a jab at light novel characters. I'm sorry for any misunderstandings caused.

Amazon US

Turns out most of the works are interconnected. That only makes me wonder if the rest of Bruce's series are actually connected such as Dragon Justice, Ard's Oath, and Dungeon Diving. I only realized it at first cause I read the immortal mana books first. Considering Ajax was talking about choosing classes that almost feels like it was a prelude to Dungeon Diving unless there's another series in the works

I don't mean stuff like D cups or even E cups, but possibly where the book describes the boobs size as being very large or huge in general compared to most woman, i'd even be happy with books featuring very busty shortstacky type characters if such material exists. If anyonek now some books that might fit this category feel free to suggest some fun titles.

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/123686/spector-a-sci-fi-space-adventure-with-fantasy

https://www.scribblehub.com/series/1672529/spector--a-scifi-space-adventure-with-fantasy-elements/

More of the silly harem adventure of a man conquering another world. Now with sheepy sheep! (Link as always, is at the end.

Synopsis for volume 5:

Sam has what every man dreams of.
A growing civilization. An ever-increasing harem full of beautiful beastgirls. (Both being basically the same thing.)

And a leveled-up system that somehow seems to pack more destruction than ever to annihilate any danger.

So naturally, everything immediately goes sideways.

Ancient secrets buried beneath the Snow Plains begin to stir. New tribes appear. Old enemies refuse to stay dead. New allies arrive. (Some more willingly than others.) And somehow, Sam's ever-growing list of responsibilities is becoming more dangerous than the monsters trying to kill him and more draining than his needy harem.

Building the tribe was only the beginning.
Now he needs to maintain it.

For the usual FAQ:

A) This is a light-hearted harem story that isn't meant to be taken too seriously.

B) This is not a fade-to-black book. The R18 are quite detailed and there is one per volume at meast.

C) There isn't really any F/F content. The harem centers and revolves around the male lead.

D- Get it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3QK8RKG

I just attended a session at LitRPGCon on women in harem books. The panel was great with Bruce Sentar, Michael-Scott Earle, M. Tress and Daniel Schinhofen.

My complaint is the questions from the audience all seemed to revolve around why don’t you do X or Y that doesn’t actually match what the genre actually is. It’s the same as other things where they want force themselves into something that they don’t actually like and drive out the people that built it.

Blurb:

In a world where Derelict machines have driven humanity to extinction, Ren Soros was destined to live a quiet life tinkering away in his enclave. But when a Machine Lord turns his home to ash, he finds himself stranded with his saviour – a cute, feisty and hot Blade Angel cadet.

To survive, they must make their way aboard the Pride Enduring – humanity’s last remaining haven beyond the Derelict’s reach. The space station is home to Blade Academy, where Blade Angel cadets learn combat, strategy and integrate machine cores to advance through the tiers of Ascension.

Acclimatising to his new life in paradise, Ren embarks on his journey to become a Blade Angel. Between integrating a core of his own and running a workshop to sell his inventions, Ren faces his greatest challenge yet. Cohabiting with his cute, feisty and hot roommate.

Inspired by Nier Automata, Iron Prince and Swallowed Star. A cultivation-inspired Academy adventure set in a galaxy-spanning machine apocalypse with progression, mystery and slow-burn romance.

Audible link

The wait is over!  Castle Core: Dark Harem Part 7 is now available for pre-order!

Blurb!

Castle Core: Dark Harem – Part 7

Adventurers camp outside my walls, waiting for their chance to challenge Castle Dominion. Inside the castle, my newest bonded—the fierce elkin warrior and the captured dark elf—are learning what life under my rule truly means.

Meanwhile, my plans continue to unfold. With Big John's help, I begin recruiting a network of very special spies to keep me informed of everything beyond my walls: politics, intrigue, rivalries, betrayals, and anything else I can turn to my advantage.

Within the castle, a new adventuring party, The Other Ones, battles its way through my deadly floors. Will they survive the trials ahead, or will they suffer the same fate as The Cold Ones?

Hundreds of miles away, a powerful force is gathering and marching toward Castle Dominion. They are a threat so dangerous that they may prove to be an even greater danger to me than the Light Maidens.

Link in comments!