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The Edge of Promise by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHell has felt like home lately to Naomi Dunbar, but her Maker is about to change everything. She has a secret crush on the man with the glowing gold eyes who saved her life, and gave her the gift of the wolf, but he is distant, and getting quieter by the day. The handsome, dominant Alpha is focused on healing her from the inside out, but it seems like it’s draining him to do it... -
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Dark Song by Christine Feehan
Two Carpathians find hope in the bond that ties their souls in this passionate novel in Christine Feehan’s #1 New York Times bestselling series. Stolen from her home at a young age and tormented for centuries, Elisabeta Trigovise is scared to show herself to anyone... -
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![Blood Moon by Penn Cassidy]()
Blood Moon by Penn Cassidy
I've been beaten. .. I've been humiliated. .. I've been shackled. .. I've peered behind the masks and uncovered a world of secrets and evil I never knew existed, and now it's time to choose my side. These men are ruthless, powerful leaders who have seen things I could only dream of. They're cunning, sinister and too alluring for their own good... -
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Thirst Quenched by Shelby Rhodes
Foxx Honeywell, here. So, picking up where we left off. .. and things are decidedly not okay. But, hey. .. what is fine. .. is my love life. Which is a win in my book, considering how badly all my former relationships have gone. And really, it's not often you become someone’s boyfriend and have to deal with their strange secret camera obsession for keeping you safe... -
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![King of None by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
King of None by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
The Ancients are free, and all bets are off. With the rise of the primordial creators of Under everything has changed. Our world is no longer the same, and neither is Aon. I learned his dark secret the moment the sun peeked over the horizon for the first time in thousands of years. Every king and queen in Under used to be human—even Edu. But not Aon...Categorized as:
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Devil by Kat Blackthorne
From international bestselling author Kat Blackthorne comes the highly anticipated and epic conclusion to the worldwide sensation The Halloween Boys. Book four, Devil, is an occult reimagining of Hades and Persephone with all the Halloween charm and heart readers have come to expect from this hit series... -
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Dark Lovers by Elle Boon
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRaina wanted what every female wanted… As the only daughter of the vampire king, and a wolf shifter she was given everything she could ask for. Sheltered her entire life. Until her world was turned upside down as she was kidnapped to become Satan’s consort. Creed was equal parts good and bad, or so he said… Being the son of Satan and an angel, he lived a life filled with death and battle... -
![Claiming the Beast by Holly Roberds]()
Claiming the Beast by Holly Roberds
I’ll claw down the walls around her heart, if it’s the last thing I do. My angel of death succeeded in killing me, but I didn’t count on her bringing me back to life. My resurrection unleashed every monster and god ever slain by the Blade of Bane, including my immortal enemy...Categorized as:
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Hunted by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThéoden: Far be it from me to refuse an invitation from the Celestial Dragon King, Evander. Besides, what's the point of living forever if you can't have fun? A little distraction would serve me well. I still had so much to do this night. Children to Sire, a rebel hybrid to hunt down and a test to conduct with Noel that would surely elevate his status in my eyes. That is, if he passed... -
![You Will Crave Me by Nicholas Bella]()
You Will Crave Me by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDominic: I've been dreading this moment all month, the full moon. I've prayed that what everyone is saying isn't true. I don't want to turn, I don't want to feel that pain. Furthermore, I don't want to be drawn deeper into Dante's world. .. at least, that's what I want to believe is my desire. Truth is, the more I feed, the more I find myself enjoying this dark gift Dante has given me... -
![Cruelly Bitten by Lexi C. Foss]()
Cruelly Bitten by Lexi C. Foss
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOnce upon a time, humankind ruled the world while lycans and vampires lived in secret. This is no longer that time. Ismerelda:. The male I’m forever bonded to is now a monster. A cruel beast. A vampire without remorse and no memories of our previous existence together. He has no idea who I am. What I mean to him. Who we used to be together. But I’m not giving up. He will remember me... -
![Buried Destiny by Anne Malcom]()
Buried Destiny by Anne Malcom
Death. For everyone, even immortals, there is nothing after death. No takebacks, no comebacks. It's a full stop. The end of a story. The end of everything. For Sophie, it's little more than a comma. A prelude. A footnote in her true destiny. She was fated to die. Many times. To know what lay beneath in the underworld. To bring the darkness back with her... -
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First Light by Liz Kerin
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFirst Light, the riveting sequel to Liz Kerin’s Night's Edge, is about seizing a brighter future by confronting the shadows of our past. “I came all this way to watch you burn. ”. It's been nine months since the catastrophe in Tucson sent Mia fleeing from her home... -
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Unleashing Chaos by Crystal J. Johnson, Felicity Vaughn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDesideria is looking for true love…. When your father, the king of demons, tells you to find an eternal partner in ninety days, you do it―because the alternative is worse. Jace’s heart is shattered and guarded…. All I asked for was a quiet roommate to help with the bills instead I got a sassy demon princess. Cannon wants everyone to be happy, but …...Categorized as:
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![Crossing Acheron by H.G. Birde]()
Crossing Acheron by H.G. Birde
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMalachy Donovan was born human. But after waking up in a pool of his own blood, he knew that fact, which once felt so certain, had been changed forever. After being freed from imprisonment by Acheron and his elite unit of bodyguards, Malachy quickly learns the truth of his condition: he is a dhampir, a rare and powerful creature born half-human, half-vampire... -
![Through Wolf's Eyes by Jane Lindskold]()
Through Wolf's Eyes by Jane Lindskold
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsFirekeeper only vaguely remembers a time when she didn't live with her "family," a pack of "royal wolves"-bigger, stronger, and smarter than normal wolves. Now her pack leaders are sending her back to live among the humans, as they promised her mother years ago. Some of the humans think she may be the lost heir to their throne. This could be good-and it could be very, very dangerous... -
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Haunted Sanctuary by Moira Rogers
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe shadows of her past could destroy their future. Green Pines, Book 1. Eden Green can’t remember a time she didn’t believe in monsters—her cousin was born one. Her family’s dark past casts a long shadow, making it hard to make friends and harder to commit to a lover. She lives a quiet life in small-town Clover, Tennessee, but she’s always waiting for the other shoe to drop... -
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Creation's Captive by Melody Joanne
The day I started seeing ghosts - my life went to shit. Too bad the Fates don’t hand out gift receipts because respectfully, I’d like a refund. Unfortunately, those meddlesome hags aren’t even close to being done with me. A powerful, destructive creature is on the prowl and threatens the existence of the universe. The only way to stop the creature is with equal destructive power... -
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The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 5 by Kore Yamazaki, Adrienne Beck
A Fairy In Need. Chise has taken great strides in overcoming her dark past, and is ready for a brighter future by Elias' side. As for the magus himself, he is finally able to put a name to the strange emotion he's been feeling for Chise. Meanwhile, a deadly threat looms. When a panicked fairy appears at Chise's bedside, begging for help, is there anything the young, novice mage can do. .. ? -
![Circle of the Moon by Faith Hunter]()
Circle of the Moon by Faith Hunter
Set in the same world as Faith Hunter's New York Times bestselling Jane Yellowrock novels, the fourth Soulwood novel stars Nell Ingram, who channels her power from the earth. Nell can draw magic from the land around her, and lately she's been using it to help the Psy-Law Enforcement Division, which solves paranormal crimes... -
![Evildoer by Dannika Dark, Nicole Poole]()
Evildoer by Dannika Dark, Nicole Poole
Betrayal. Vengeance. Loyalty. Dark forces are at work in the epic conclusion of the USA Today bestselling Crossbreed series. Raven has come a long way since joining Keystone. She embraced her Vampire side, learned to work with others, and even fell in love... -
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True Dead by Faith Hunter
Jane Yellowrock goes back to the city where it all began in the newest installment of this thrilling New York Times bestselling series. Jane used to hunt vampires, but now she’s their queen. She’s holed up in the mountains with the Yellowrock Clan, enjoying a little peace, when a surprise attack on her people proves that trouble is brewing... -
![Flame in the Dark by Faith Hunter]()
Flame in the Dark by Faith Hunter
Set in the same world as Faith Hunter’s New York Times bestselling Jane Yellowrock novels, the third, thrilling Soulwood novel stars Nell Ingram, who draws her powers from deep within the earth. Nell Ingram has always known she was different. Since she was a child, she’s been able to feel and channel ancient powers from deep within the earth... -
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Compelled by Jaymin Eve
A standalone story in the Shadow Beast Shifters world. Best read after Deserted for storyline continuity. Simone, of the Torma shifters, thought she was finished with the world of supernaturals that existed outside of Earth. She'd been there, done that, and had the near death experience to show for her time. Then a summons back to Valdor-the vampire world- is dropped in her lap... -
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![Between Decisions by W.R. Gingell]()
Between Decisions by W.R. Gingell
Life is complicated. I mean, life has always been complicated, but there’s a difference between monsters-are-trying-to-kill-you complications and monsters-are-in-love-with-you complications. I’m still not sure which is more dangerous. G’day. I’m Pet. Two-thirds of a pet, anyway: the vampire isn’t claiming ownership these days, but he’s definitely encroaching... -
![Marked / Betrayed / Chosen / Untamed by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast]()
Marked / Betrayed / Chosen / Untamed by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsThe House of Night is a thrilling, New York Times bestselling book series that follows 16-year-old Zoey Redbird as she is “Marked” by a vampyre tracker and begins to undergo the “Change” into an actual vampyre. She has to leave her family in Broken Arrow, OK, and move into the House of Night, a boarding school for other fledgling vampyres like her... -
![Dark Tarot by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Tarot by Christine Feehan
Sandu Berdardi continues to exist only to protect his people. An ancient Carpathian, his entire long life has been dedicated to honor above all else. He knows his time has passed, especially since he has not been able to find his lifemate — the anchor to keep him sane in a world he no longer understands... -
![The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 2 by Kore Yamazaki, Adrienne Beck]()
The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 2 by Kore Yamazaki, Adrienne Beck
Great power comes at a price. .. Chise Hatori's life has recently undergone shocking change. As a sleigh beggy--a person capable of generating and wielding tremendous magical power--she has transformed from an unwanted child to a magician's apprentice who has been introduced to fae royalty. But Chise's newly discovered abilities also mean a cruel fate awaits her. -
![Quicksilver by Dannika Dark]()
Quicksilver by Dannika Dark
In the world of crime fighting, Raven has learned that formal affairs are a necessary evil. So when Keystone receives an invitation to a winter ball, she tries to make the best of it. The most powerful elites in Cognito are attending—a perfect opportunity to network and have a few drinks. But when a guest hijacks the party in a violent display of dark power, chaos ensues... -
![Between Cases by W.R. Gingell]()
Between Cases by W.R. Gingell
G’day. I’m still here. Still Pet. Well, I’m only two thirds of a Pet these days, but you might as well call me Pet anyway. Everyone does: everyone but the vampire, that is. Life is more unbalanced these days—cases are cutting closer to home than usual. I thought I was the only one, but there are others like me: kids whose parents were murdered just like mine...
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