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Hell Fae Warden by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn
“Why am I naked and tied to a chair? ”. Because you’re in Hell, little rebel. My hell. Camillia De la Croix isn’t human. She’s a Halfling Hell Fae with a fiery spirit and a will that refuses to break. The rebellious beauty escaped my dungeon. Fled Hell. Then f*cked off to Fae only knows where. Now I’m paying the price of her little jaunt around the fae realms...Categorized as:
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Shadow Men by Adira August
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA 72k word novel, the seventh in the Hunt&Cam4Ever BDSM-MYSTERY series. This is the book the author calls "The hardest book I ever wrote. ". AN ASTONISHING TWIST IN THE EPIC LOVE STORY~ A HIGH SEAS DEATH ON A BILLIONAIRE'S YACHT. "No matter how hard you fight the darkness. every light casts a shadow;. The closer you get to the light. the darker that shadow becomes. ". Plato. -
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Should the Sky Fall by Amithia Raine
After a terrible accident, most people would spend day and night at their husband's side, praying for him to pull through. To wake up. Dawson isn't most people. Then again, it's not unreasonable to want to be rid of the man who's made your life a living hell for the past six years... -
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...Categorized as:
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Death by Sienna Moreau
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt all began with the kiss of Death. Abaddon, the Destroyer, right hand of Lucifer, has returned from the dead with one thing on his mind: revenge on the Horseman who kept him from taking back what is his. But spending time alone with Death has awakened something between them, resulting in an experience that he enjoys more than revenge. The natural conclusion is to keep doing it, of course... -
Sleepwalkers by Daniel May
My immortal ex was the last person I wanted to be stuck in a coffin with, and yet here we were. Broken up for over a century, I stayed in touch with Bonifacio out of necessity only. An amoral horndog and possessive leech, Bonifacio was toxic beyond words, but there was no one better at eradicating vampire hunters. I needed him... -
Knot All Is Ruined Part 1 by Elizabeth Knight
They told us we’d be helping our country. That we’d be preventing war. It was all one big fat lie and we believed it—until it was too late. Waking up on a bus headed for a war-torn country was just the beginning of the nightmare I couldn’t wake up from. They’d told us during our time in the Omega Care Center there was a chance we might be sent to another country if we didn’t find a pack... -
Zenith by Eli Easton, R.J. Scott
A killer haunts Prophet, and this time it’s personal. The discovery of a body at Thompson Cabins sets off a chain of events that hits too close to home for Sheriff Gabriel Thompson. When his brother Sam becomes a prime suspect in the murder investigation, Gabriel is forced to keep secrets from Tiber and call in outside help as he fights to prove Sam’s innocence... -
Alexander by Karla Nikole
Alexander Kendrick has been dumped. Everyone knows, and the humiliation is nothing compared with the heartbreak and disappointment. Eden’s most eligible purebred vampire is back on the market. Broken. Daniel Lim hates purebred vampires. He would be perfectly content to never interact with another purebred again—even if it means existing in subpar health for the rest of his life... -
You Will Bow Down by Nicholas Bella
Dominic: I don't even recognize my best friend, Dante, anymore. Especially not after what he did to me. Turning me into some vampire/wolf monster. I don't even know what to do next and I'm still hungry. God, I can't do this. .. I can't kill innocent people for food. What am I going to do? Noel: Waking up tonight, I've got a few things on my mind... -
Ascension by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThéoden: Tonight, I have to make one of the hardest decisions of my life. I have to choose which two on my children to send off with my Sire, my King, Ara. As you know, I don't like to share what belongs to me, but I can't deny my King what he's commanded of me. The highlight of my evening, however, will be my ascension to Prince of the City... -
The Curse of Redwood by Jaclyn Osborn
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSecrets lie within the walls of Redwood Manor. The murders, alleged curse, and ghost stories have fascinated Carter ever since he moved to Ivy Grove. After attending a Halloween ball at the mansion and meeting a man almost too beautiful to be real, Carter is captivated even more. But the man disappears after that, leaving Carter with nothing but the memory of a kiss... -
그 끝에 있는 것 1 [At the End of the Road 1] by Haribo
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 27 ratings레진코믹스에서 연재 당시 전 연령 BL랭킹 TOP1을 기록하며 웹툰 독자들과 BL마니아들의 인기를 끌었던 『그 끝에 있는 것』이 드디어 아르테팝에서 단행본으로 출간됐다. 웹툰『그 끝에 있는 것』은 완결이 된 지 일 년이 되어가지만 여전히 레진코믹스 전 연령 BL랭킹 TOP3을 유지하며 큰 인기를 끌고 있는 작품이다. 한국뿐만 아니라 미국, 중국, 일본에서 연재하며 연재된 국가에서 모두 높은 순위를 유지하고 있다. 또한『그 끝에 있는 것』을 원작으로 한 러브시뮬레이션 게임이 제작될 정도이니 작품의 재미와 인기를 가늠해 볼 수 있을 것이다. 『그 끝에 있는 것』은 한국 BL장르의 발전을 볼 수 있는 작품이다... -
Hell Fae Commander by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn
“I’ll never trust you. ”The words resonate in my very soul. They make me feel like death. Of course, I can’t actually die. I would just burn to ash and wake up again with the same damn problem swirling around in my heart and mind. My inner beast thinks it has imprinted on a Halfling Hell Fae. Without my permission. Now all I want to do is hold her. Kiss her. F-ck her. Claim her. But I can’t... -
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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... -
Negotiations by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTheoden: I am now the official Prince of the City. The reins have been handed over and I am now fully in control. My first order of business is to fortify the defenses of my territory. Thanks to my King, Ara's decree, my plate is exceptionally full. I have to solidify an alliance with Celestial Dragon King, Evander. I also have to make a new alliance with Wolf Alpha, Deacon... -
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... -
Commanded by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThéoden: On the evening of branding my new son, Noel, my King has called a special meeting of his Court. I can't possibly guess what this meeting is about, as everything within his kingdom is running perfectly. I do know one thing, Ara loves to entertain and be entertained, so at least that's something to look forward to... -
Claim Me by Lexi C. Foss
I’m a prisoner. A pet. A being of supreme power on a leash. Why? Because my fated mate “borrowed” my power and nearly killed the House of Gold and Garnet’s King. Oh, he knew I was innocent. Just like his successor—King Kaspian—does as well. But that hasn't lessened my sentence; it’s simply made my prison cell a little more comfortable... -
The Pack's Secret Keeper by Everleigh Miles
Can you keep a secret? Aislen can. She has the unusual gift of being able to see a person’s thoughts, flashes of their past and future, at a touch. Havermouth is a town of secrets, with the main industry being the vampire run Zeus Forest Works, and most of the town businesses owned by the local werewolf pack... -
Axel: Moon Burrow Bears, Book 2 by Fel Fern, Aleks Esquire
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsJulian is trapped in a nightmare of his own making. Can a protective biker bear give him a new lease on life? Hope. Julian lost that last winter after the merciless decimation of his flock. No longer able to shift, Julian lives a bitter half-existence. Keeping his head above the water isn’t easy, especially when a scary but sweet biker bear disrupts his life... -
Hell Fae King by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn
The board has been set. The players have been chosen. Vivaxia tried to make Camillia a pawn in our eternal game—when she’s wrong about her. She’s not meant to be a pawn. She’s our queen. The Hell Fae Realm is in dire need of one, especially when rogue Virtuous Fae magic strikes... -
Greenwode by J. Tullos Hennig
A Novel of Robyn Hood. The Hooded One. The one to breathe the dark and light and dusk between. .. . When an old druid foresees this harbinger of chaos, he also glimpses its outcome... -
Shift of Morals by K. Webster
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI found him when he was a boy. Bloody. Mangled. Near death. If I’d been a merciful alpha, I would’ve snapped his neck and ended him right then. Except, I didn’t. Something in his big brown eyes tugged at my heart strings. I kept him. Healed him. Raised him to be fierce, loyal, and brave. Now that he’s an adult, everything’s changing. He’s no longer the soft, scared beta I once thought he was...Categorized as:
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Rule Four and Five by Adrienne Wilder
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is book two of three. All books are full-length novels and must be read in order. All books are available now. The My Brother's Keeper Trilogy. The town of Gilford has a Big and Terrible secret hidden in the ground. Infecting those it touches. Exploiting their darkness. Consuming their souls. It’s hungry. It’s vile. It’s evil. And it wants out. Book Two: Rule Four and Five... -
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... -
Unnatural Fate by J.R. Gray
My soul mate is my natural enemy. Or close enough. He’s a vampire and I’m a wolf. Our kinds are at war. A centuries old blood war. I can’t stay away from him. I hate him, but I want him. Our love is a standoff. For every inch I take, he pushes a mile. The world is against us. But I’m so tired of fighting the ties between us. For every wolf that dies at the hands of a vampire, I feel more guilty... -
Black Magic by Megan Derr
When High Paladin Sorin discovers the brutally dismembered body of his cousin Alfrey, a much loved priest in the royal palace, he is left baffled as to who would do so terrible a thing to so good a man. But to find the answer to that question, he must cooperate with one of the highly despised necromancers, men who practice black magic, sleep in graveyards and feed upon souls …... -
Shadows Fall by J.K. Hogan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor him, the whole world is a graveyard. .. A gift—or curse—gives Titus McGinty the unwanted ability to talk to ghosts. When he starts seeing the same few apparitions repeatedly, appearing with similar gruesome injuries, he begins to wonder what they want from him. Detective Charlie Hale has a serial killer on his hands... -
Jonik by April Kelley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJonik is a very good assassin but can he be a good mate to a man who needs a gentle touch? Jonik’s new assignment should have been easy. Especially for a rare shifter like Jonik. When he sees his fated mate entering a fight ring, the situation becomes complicated. But it doesn’t matter because no one hurts his mate and lives to tell about it. Wren has been held captive for three long years...Categorized as:
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The Final Rule by Adrienne Wilder
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis is the last book in this trilogy. All books are full-length novels and must be read in order. All books are available now. The My Brother's Keeper Trilogy. The town of Gilford has a Big and Terrible secret hidden in the ground. Infecting those it touches. Exploiting their darkness. Consuming their souls. It’s hungry. It’s vile. It’s evil. And it wants out. Book Three: The Final Rule... -
Baneful Magick by Suki Rose
Greywood Conservatory for the Arcane. Welcome Home. No one really understood my obsession for poison and deadly plants, so when I was offered a spot at Greywood Conservatory, I thought I'd found acceptance. I should have remembered appearances can be deceiving. The professor who delivered my invitation haunts my thoughts... -
Beneath by Katie May
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBut you can't break a dead girl. Revelation after revelation has left me wheeling. The truth about what we are—and what we need to do to escape—is almost too much for me to handle. With only four circles left to complete, our group is more determined than ever to escape this hellhole we've found ourselves in... -
His to Lead by E.V. Olsen
New Day. Fragile Bonds. Lurking Danger. I've been a lone wolf in this broken world for four years, never expecting companionship. Until one fateful night with Cal exposes our secret desires, forging an unexpected bond despite our age difference. But the lingering pain of how he ran away afterwards continues to haunt me, even after he returned and expressed his love for me... -
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Hell Fae Prince by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn
**Release Date Will Be Moved When Book Is Ready for Release**. Ribbons are fascinating. They curl and twine, yet unravel so beautifully. Especially when wrapped around a woman’s sensual form. Alas, I’ve woven so many intricate knots around Camillia De la Croix that I worry she’ll never allow me the privilege of untying her. My pretty little captive is stubborn. Powerful. So delectably perfect... -
Soulless by T. Baggins
Rated: 3.76 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Man of Science. Nicholas Robinson is a chemist decades ahead of his time. Crippled by a riding accident and embittered by his injuries, he shuns the world, focusing on his laboratory and experiments. But when the sale of his country estate, Grantley, leads to an encounter with a vampire, Nicholas realizes there is more in heaven and earth than he ever dreamed possible. A Creature of Darkness... -
My Demon Mate by R.S. McKenzie
The voice in my head tells me to commit murder. All my life, I’ve only known pain, fear and anger. I’m alone. Except for the voice in my head. It tells me to act on some of my most diabolical thoughts. I can’t listen, I can’t carry out the acts, even if I’ve never wanted anything so much in my life... -
Her Ex-Boyfriend's Werewolf Lover by Cassie Alexander
I loved Vincent and he loved me. Undoubtedly, incontrovertibly, with the fire of a thousand suns. But before me? He loved Max. The man who broke his heart, and the reason he had a wolf print tattooed upon his chest. I didn’t expect Vincent to get gunned down, but Vincent knew he was in danger -- and he knew only one man could save me from dying too... -
God Of Death by Z.S. Storm
Rated: 3.61 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat if Hades didn't want Persephone? What if. .. he wanted her brother instead? Perse. The last thing I expected when I threw that Halloween party at my place was to be abducted by some creepy dude who ruined my precious roses. Warning bells went off in my head when he sought me out and cornered me, calling himself Hades and looking like he belonged in a satanic sex cult... -
Playing with Shadows (Love is Always Write) by Sasha L. Miller
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe was told that everything happened for a reason, that there were things out there that watched your every move. He just never thought that the people telling him this were telling the truth. Until he happened to glimpse something out of the corner of his eye, something that he couldn't explain. And now there are things in the shadows, things that want him... -
Taming Savage by R.S. McKenzie
Rated: 3.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAbel. After the death of our parents, I was taken in by my brother, who has been taking care of me more out of obligation than love. When he doesn’t come home from a job—if burglary can be considered a job—I discover he’s been taken by a beast of a man with soulless eyes. Even with his scars he’s hot as hell, but his cold eyes chill me to the bone... -
The Steel Remains by Richard K. Morgan
A dark lord will rise. Such is the prophecy that dogs Ringil Eskiath—Gil, for short—a washed-up mercenary and onetime war hero whose cynicism is surpassed only by the speed of his sword. Gil is estranged from his aristocratic family, but when his mother enlists his help in freeing a cousin sold into slavery, Gil sets out to track her down... -
Tentacles for the Brides Bouquet by Derekica Snake, kiix
Rated: 3.00 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis story is no longer available for free. It has been pulled for publication with SL Publishing Group under the new title "Heart of a Satyr". Walter has had a pretty crappy childhood. With an unloving mother and no father, he's always felt different from those around him...
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