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The Darkest Sampler by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFREE DIGITAL SAMPLER FEATURING EXTENDED EXCERPTS FROM BESTSELLING SENSATION GENA SHOWALTER'S ENTHRALLING LORDS OF THE UNDERWORLD SERIESWelcome to a dark and sensual world, where the line between good and evil blurs and true love is put to the ultimate test... -
How to Kill an Incubus by Kimber Lee
"And I can see how much you want me.” Rae couldn't exactly deny what Andrei, the king of the incubi, said so matter-of-factly. But she is her father's daughter and having a forbidden liaison with a demon king is not something her father would have approved of... -
Darkyn's Mate by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCaught between Fate and the Dark One ... Stuck in Hell, human-Deidre struggles to hold onto her hope that she can change the course of events that landed her as the mate of Darkyn, the Dark One. The chances of her leaving Hell plummet when the Dark One takes a drastic step to ensure he never loses his latest possession and blood binds her in an ancient rite from the time-before-time... -
The Kraken King and the Greatest Adventure by Meljean Brook
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsExperience the incredible adventure and heart-stopping romance of the Iron Seas in this thrilling steampunk tale from New York Times bestselling author Meljean Brook. The Kraken King, Part VIIIThe Kraken King and the Greatest Adventure Arriving in Krakentown with their enemies in hot pursuit, Zenobia doesn’t know how they can even hope to win... -
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Third Time’s a Charm by Michelle M. Pillow
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFriends don’t let friends séance drunk.Vivien Stone lost the love of her life over twenty years ago. Now that she’s in her forties with a string meaningless relationships under her belt, she can't help but pine for what might have been. It doesn't help that she's somewhat psychic and can pretty much predict where a relationship is heading before it even starts... -
Ephraim by Kirsten Osbourne, Amelia C. Adams
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMaria Villanueva is still unhappy that her brother was taken from her and put into a foster home—which was really a boys’ ranch—four and a half years before. When she finishes her education, she moves to the town closest to his location to start a business and be close to her brother... -
The Trouble with Angels by Debbie Macomber
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA Wing and a PrayerWhen irrepressible angels Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy set out for the City of Angels to grant three rush Christmas prayer requests, they are sure they can help without resorting to, er, divine intervention... -
The Rhyn Trilogy by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKatie's Hellion (Book I): Katie thinks she’s going crazy when a baby immortal and death’s personal assistant appear at her doorstep. She’s drawn into a world filled with immortals like Rhyn, an outcast half-breed who claims her as his mate in a show of defiance to his brothers... -
The Sixth Spell by Michelle M. Pillow
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsParanormal Women's Fiction & Romance from NYT & USAT Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow.You can always go home…but sometimes home won’t let you leave.At forty, Kari Grove knows she should be over her strict childhood. The grandparents who raised her had never been loving people. But some feelings are buried deep and contain more dark secrets than even she realizes... -
Guiding Blight by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI crashed the Immortal party and it ended with a surprise encore… a big one.I thought being a Demon sucked, but being a Demon Goddess is a whole ’nother level. Life had been so much easier when I was just a forty-year-old has-been actress trying to make a comeback in the land of Botox and BS... -
Voodoo Kiss by Jayde Scott
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAspiring rock star, Sofia, had her whole future figured out. Or so she thought until her sister's sacrificed in a horrific ritual. Now Sofia's haunted by dreadful nightmares and terrifying visions from a past she never knew existed... -
Prophecy: Child of Earth by Elizabeth Haydon
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsIn Rhapsody , a fellowship was forged-- three companions who, through great adversity, became a force to be reckoned with: Rhapsody the Singer; Achmed the assassin-king; and Grunthor, the giant Sergeant-Major. Prophecy continues their powerful epic. Driven by a prophetic vision, Rhapsody races to rescue a religious leader while Achmed and Grunthor seek the F'dor-- an ancient and powerful demon... -
Broken Wings by Cameo Renae
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsEmma’s world is falling apart, and Kade, the only one who seems to hold her together, is missing. With death lingering right outside their door, decisions must be made before it’s too late. The Midway has refused to send help, so they are left to seek out the only other who can stop Lucian... -
Half Upon a Time by James Riley
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsLife’s no fairy tale for Jack. After all, his father's been missing ever since that incident with the beanstalk and the giant, and his grandfather keeps pushing him to get out and find a princess to rescue. Who'd want to rescue a snobby, entitled princess anyway? Especially one that falls out of the sky wearing a shirt that says "Punk Princess," and still denies she's royalty... -
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Wicked Edge by Nina Bangs
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author Nina Bangs once again tempts readers to enter the wickedly sensual Castle of Dark Dreams--a playground where private pleasures and devilish fantasies come true, where the men who breathe life into women's ultimate desires burn with their own supernatural fire... As an angel, Passion prides herself on perfection... -
Deidre's Death by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwo women caught in a struggle between Death and the Dark One... Gabriel – Death – is winning the ground war against demons in the mortal realm. But a rebellion is brewing among his army of grim reapers in the underworld he still can’t access... -
Demon's Doorway by Glenn Bullion
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAlex has a good life. Being a unique half demon, he’s used his powers to conquer feral vampires, the darkness inside him, and help ghosts in need. But there’s one more challenge that will be his strongest. Marrying Cindy, the love of his life. Jack has been cursed by a witch’s magic for two hundred years... -
Assassin: Fall of the Golden Valefar by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere is neither pure goodness nor pure evil in your heart—you are what you choose to be. Those are the words Ivy spoke to him three years ago when she sent Eric to the surface. But she had no way to know that every day the curse would twist his mind further, making Eric more depraved and more desperate to stop the monster he is becoming. Eric puts a lethal plan into action... -
Wicked Flames by Sharon Kay
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGin Bonham lives with a dark secret. Born with an ability she never wanted, she builds her life around science and logic, running from the terror she is capable of causing. When sexy stranger Mathias spots her on a dance floor and cuts in, he leads Gin in a sensual rhythm that continues long after the music stops... -
Valefar Vol. 2 by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe VALEFAR VOLUMES tell the story of Collin Smith and other Valefar. The dangerous and beautiful Collin Smith just made the biggest mistake of his life, and there is no way to fix it. In his quest to restore his soul, he destroyed the only person he truly cared about, Ivy Taylor. Collin tries to deny his love for her, but his desire to protect Ivy drives him to do things Valefar shouldn't do... -
Her Avenging Angel by Felicity Heaton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnce a proud angel of Heaven, Nevar is now a servant of Hell, bound to a new master—the King of Demons. Consumed by darkness and driven to seek revenge, he set in motion a series of events that awakened the Great Destroyer, a force that will bring about the apocalypse. Now, he is the creature’s master and the fate of our world rests in the hands of an angel with only darkness in his heart... -
Perfect Match 3: Captain's Conquest by I. T. Lucas
Working as a Starbucks barista, Alicia fends off flirting all day long, but none of the guys are as charming and sexy as Gregg. His frequent visits are the highlight of her day, but since he’s never asked her out, she assumes he’s taken. Besides, between a day job and a budding music career, she has no time to start a new relationship... -
Excess Baggage by Nicole Falls
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWinifred “Freddie” Brown’s got an admirer. He’s handsome, charming, and persistent. The only problem? He’s eleven years her junior and she’s not trying to take anyone that close in age to her child seriously.Elijah Woolford, however, is undeterred. He’s had his eye on Freddie for some time now and is willing to do whatever it takes to break down her walls and get her to let him in... -
Salacious Desires by Kate Oliver
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnce he fulfills all of her desires, will they be able to walk away from each other? Lily Anderson is finally free from the oppressive life she’d been forced into. As soon as the ink is dry on her divorce papers, she makes a promise to herself to try all the things she’s always dreamed about—starting with visiting Edge. She just had no idea it would be so titillating... -
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Destiny: Child of the Sky by Elizabeth Haydon
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsA FELLOWSHIP OF THREE To stand against the F'dor-- an ancient, vile being intent on destroying the world-- a fellowship has been forged: Rhapsody, a Singer of great talent and beauty; Achmed, an assassin with unearthly talents; and Grunthor, a giant of jolly disposition and lethal skill with weapons... -
Time Without End by V.M. Black
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBound to the Vampire Cora Shaw was bonded twice to the billionaire vampire Dorian Thorne, once though blood and again through her promise to marry him. She knew that her life with him could never be easy. But the dangers that lurk in their bond—the incredible power it gives him over her and the recklessness that it stirs in her—are only a start of the peril that they face... -
Elemental by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsLibrarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B005IGOSCC. When seventeen-year-old Kara Nightingale is suddenly struck by lightning and dies—yet again—she finds herself back in Horizon, where angels, oracles and other supernatural beings occupy a mystical world unknown to humanity... -
Meet Me at the Starlight by Rachel Hauck
1987. Supermodel Harlow Hayes seeks solace in a quaint Florida beach town to heal from a heartbreak that shattered her entire world. To her surprise, she encounters Matt Knight--a Hollywood A-lister with a bad-boy reputation--who has returned to his hometown to help his plucky grandmother, Tuesday, save her century-old skating rink, the Starlight... -
Netherworld by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLibrarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B00815MGRQ. Kara had only just begun to enjoy her life as a mortal with David—when they are pulled back suddenly into the world of the supernatural. The Legion has made an important discovery: a new Elemental child, whose whereabouts are unknown... -
The Long Journey to Jake Palmer by James L. Rubart
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhat if there was a place where everything wrong in your life could be fixed?Corporate trainer Jake Palmer coaches people to see deeper into themselves--yet he barely knows himself anymore. Recently divorced and weary of the business life, Jake reluctantly agrees to a lake-house vacation with friends, hoping to escape for ten days... -
Seirs by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLibrarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B0098RDUQC. Having only just accomplished her last mission, Kara learns that the evil Seirs are slaughtering Sensitives that refuse to swear an allegiance to Lilith—the Netherworld’s princess and her diabolical half-sister. While on assignment, Kara discovers that Lilith is searching for an ancient weapon that can destroy mankind... -
Hellbound With You by KazzenlX
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“Little lamb, let me tell you this. You’re standing before the gates of hell right now. Doing this means ruining your life. Are you ready to step down to hell with me?”As the silence dragged on, the man’s lips curved up into a triumphant, mocking smile and his hand landed on her head. He ruffled her hair and leaned in on her.“Hell is not a good place, at least for a little lamb like you... -
Fire with Fire by Penelope King
It's been over two months since Lucky and Liora decided their fate outside the cave. Over two months since Kieron left to finish his mission. So why hasn't he returned? Crushed and confused, Liora finds comfort with a mysterious stranger, a guy whose motives include more than just healing Liora's broken heart. Meanwhile, Lucky finds herself in the arms of an old friend.. -
Valefar Vol. 1 by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe VALEFAR VOLUMES tell the story of Collin Smith and other Valefar. It's 369 days before Ivy loses her soul to a demon kiss. And, Collin Smith, the most powerful Valefar this side of Hell, wants his soul back. He thinks he'll get it too, until a bargain with a powerful demon proves to be more costly than he hoped... -
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The Demon Ororon, Volume 4 by Hakase Mizuki
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhile Othello and his Blue Dragon Army face down the bounty hunter Mitsume and the Devil Oscar's forces, Oscar himself finds Ororon and his brood. Oscar has been trying to assassinate Ororon this entire time, fearing his younger brother's power and possible desire to ascend to the throne of hell... -
Mayhem and Minnie by Veronica Lancet
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's a neurotic serial killer. She's the woman he cannot kill. Marlowe Spencer-Astor is in a slump. He hasn’t killed a single soul in one hundred seventy four days. Not even therapy could solve his murderous problem, though he promised his mother he’d try.But then he sees a homeless girl by the side of the road.Minnie.She’s naked, dirty and smelly–everything that triggers his OCD... -
The Seekers by Heather Graham
THE TRUTH IS SCARIER THAN FICTION Kerri Wolf has joined the crew of The Seekers , a show that searches for paranormal phenomena, as they explore a supposedly haunted old inn on the road between Philadelphia and Harrisburg. The place is famous for its warm welcome—and infamous for being the site of an ax murder rampage in the 1920s... -
Heart of the Incubus by Rosalie Lario
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBiochemist Cresso Taylor lives the sort of lifestyle most men would envy—he has wealth, natural incubus charm, and more women than he can handle. But it’s not enough anymore. Not after meeting Genevieve Russell, the sexy scientist who works with him at Elcorp Laboratory. And she wants absolutely nothing to do with him. After her fiancé broke her heart, Genevieve has had enough of womanizers... -
Destiny Bewitched by Leia Shaw
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSamantha, a witch from the wrong side of the tracks, would do anything to save her younger sister from the Underworld Games, even join the supernatural gladiator-style event. Her hope lies in the only good demon in the realm, Geo. Even with those wicked horns, Geo is as hot as the hell she's stuck in... -
His Lost Love by Ava Ryan
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI don't want her back. I want her out of my head...I don't know how his eyes manage to look so hot and so cold at the same time. Eyes like that want to either murder me or screw me...LiamI made my name fixing hearts.Most people know me as a world-class cardiac surgeon.Even more know the device I invented that made billions while saving lives... -
SEALed With Love by Heather Tullis
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIt isn't Sage Parker's fault that she mistakes former Navy SEAL Joel Watts as the stalker who had been sending her disturbing letters--he shows up every time she turns around. Too bad her father doesn’t tell her he sent Joel to protect her. When the stalker tracks Sage from LA to her new job in Colorado, she's glad to have Joel on her side... -
Cataclysm by Karice Bolton
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhen it becomes obvious that the dark side will stop at nothing to control the mortal world, Ana is faced with a decision that could determine the fate of Fallen Angels everywhere. Determined to not use mortals as pawns, Ana does her best to prepare for the battles ahead while protecting the innocent souls around the world... -
Harshini by Jennifer Fallon
Medalon has surrendered to foreign invaders, Tarja is once more an outcast, the Defenders have scattered… and their only hope is Damin Wolfblade. But Damin has his own problems--the High Prince is dead, so Damin must lift the siege on the Hythrun capital and defeat an usurper before he can come to Medalon's aid. For R'shiel, time is running out... -
Destiny's Revenge by Nancy Straight
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThere was no reason for Lauren to be in a coma. Her physical injuries had healed, but she had been non-responsive for so long that her doctors told her family and Max to move on. She awoke to find her life in a shambles; the man she loved was gone, her friends had moved on with their lives, and her family was ripped apart by her accident... -
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The Demon Hunter by Lori Brighton
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOn Sale for a Limited Time Only! Ellie has always been different, from playing with fairies as a child to fighting demons as an adult. She grew up wondering why no one else seemed to notice the oddities of the world that she came into contact with on a daily basis... -
Jordyn and the Caverns of Gloom by Tiffany King
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLies. My so-called family lied. My friends lied. The only guy I ever liked lied. My mentor, the one I was supposed to trust lied. My entire existence is built on lies and yet now they want my help. Scratch that, now they need my help. I'll play the good soldier, but I am no longer the person I was before. This time it will be on my terms. I will trust no one. I am a weapon. I am Jordyn... -
Destiny's Wrath by Nancy Straight
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the final installment of the Destiny Series, Lauren and Max still yearn for their normal life together. Although finally united, they’re unable to enjoy their bliss when they learn nine people have been viciously murdered. Lauren and Max are consumed by guilt when they realize the murderer is a young man who saved Max’s life months earlier... -
Guardian by Kassandra Kush
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings(Book 1 in the fallen chronicles) Lyla Evans just wants to be left alone; to fly under the radar and not attract attention. After seventeen years, she knows how the game is played. Her parents are hardly ever home, and when they do show up, they're quick to anger and even quicker with their fists... -
Until Darkness Comes by Melynda Price
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA guardian angel… A forbidden love… Eternal consequences… Olivia Norton was born with a gift—a gift heaven has sworn to protect, and hell is bound to destroy. Her perfect world is turned upside-down when two handsome strangers, Max and Liam, step into her life. Olivia soon discovers that her ‘Mr. Perfect’ is actually a perfect nightmare... -
Riven by Alivia Anders
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTHE THIRD BOOK TO THE AMAZON BESTSELLING ILLUMINE SERIES!Captured, imprisoned, and left to burn.You know what they say- where there's smoke there's fire...For the last two weeks, Essallie Hanley has been a prisoner, in more ways than one. Held hostage by the Queen, she is forced to endure the mind-numbing pain tearing her body- and soul -apart, killing her with every tick of the clock...
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