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Broken Fae by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Me and my kings have come as close to breaking as I ever could have feared.Just as we were finding a way to get past our difficulties, the stars have torn us apart... -
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Warrior Fae by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
I once thought one of my ruthless boys could be the killer I’m hunting. They’re all dark, deadly and more than capable of brutality.But now I’m held by the King I’ve been stalking in the shadows and when I unmask him, he’ll realise he made a huge mistake in taking my brother from this world.My Kings are coming for me, I know that in my soul... -
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![Caged Wolf by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Caged Wolf by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
What do you do when the guy you’ve loved since you were fourteen is sent to the most dangerous prison in Solaria for saving your life?Okay, so maybe he doesn’t love me back. And maybe getting sent down would seem insane to some, but I’m Rosalie Oscura, champion underground cage-fighter and alpha werewolf from the infamous Oscura Clan... -
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Vicious Fae by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Elise continues her hunt for the King who killed her brother while trying not to fall for the vicious boys she suspects. As her investigation deepens, she seems to be closing in on some answers. And with a surprise trip to Zodiac Academy, she finds more there than she expects... This is the third installment of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac... -
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![Forced Bonds by J. Bree]()
Forced Bonds by J. Bree
They say to keep your friends close but your enemies closer; What if they’re one and the same? The stable foundation I thought I’d built in the Sanctuary has been ripped away, and I find myself on the front lines of the war against the Resistance. I might have my Bonds on my side, but there are darker schemes in motion... -
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Shadow Heart by Morgan B. Lee
Assassinating the headmaster didn’t go as planned. Now Everbound University is on strict magical lockdown, and the Immortal Quintet has arrived to hunt down the person who killed their mage—which, ironically, isn’t me.I’m also looking for the true culprit so I can find Kenzie... -
![Psycho Academy: Aran's Story by Jasmine Mas]()
Psycho Academy: Aran's Story by Jasmine Mas
Fight like a man...or a girl disguised as one.I'm a princess disguised as a boy at a supernatural academy. But this isn't any normal school, we're training to be assassins.All I have to do is survive.I didn't count on the 7 foot tall warriors who call themselves Kings. Covered in strange tattoos, gorgeous, and powerful they're like no men I've ever met.They think I'm a pretty boy... -
![Lost to the Moon by Meg Anne, K. Loraine]()
Lost to the Moon by Meg Anne, K. Loraine
It’s the end of the world as you know it…At least it will be, if my dear despicable mum gets her way. I, however, happen to be quite fond of some of the toys I’ve discovered on this plane. Ma petite monstre, for starters. But the plague is spreading, taking no prisoners, and I’m trapped and at the mercy of a deal I made with Rosie... -
![Three Trials by Kristy Cunning]()
Three Trials by Kristy Cunning
So, I've checked off some life goals and added a few new ones to my list. Goal #5: Get out of hell's belly without letting my ungrateful charges die. Goal #6: Get a new name that's more badass. Goal #7: Stop wasting my breath on lectures and start annoying the quad hell squad every time they annoy me. Fight fire with fire. Ha! Another hell pun. Goal 8: Find out who the hell killed me... -
![A Nature of Conflict by Kristen Banet]()
A Nature of Conflict by Kristen Banet
Sawyer Matthews is a retired and presumed-dead assassin. Ripped from her life of shadows and secrets, she’s decided to gamble it all and accept a new chapter in her life—one that may lead to a brighter future. With her first case over and budding relationships with some of her teammates, Sawyer finds herself feeling more secure... -
![Come Dance With the Witchwood Boys by C.M. Stunich]()
Come Dance With the Witchwood Boys by C.M. Stunich
I accidentally married three witch stalkers.They've escaped perpetual hell, courtesy of yours truly.They’ve also gone viral with their annoying thirst trap asses in leather.#theWitchwoodBoysFine. The power of magic is worth the price.Though getting trapped in those woods again is always a possibility.We’ll have to seal the gate with a little … group participation... -
![Don't Cheat Me by Jackie May]()
Don't Cheat Me by Jackie May
One month after Nora's violent induction to the dangerous supernatural side of Detroit, she's finally settling into her new life as the underworld's token human. All she wants to do is mind her own business, enjoy her new friends, and stay safe. But that's easier said than done when she's such an enigma to everyone around her... -
![Blood Oath by Morgan B. Lee]()
Blood Oath by Morgan B. Lee
Everbound University is the mandatory graduate school for anything that goes bump in the night. Not going isn’t an option, unless you want to be hunted down for illegally inhabiting the mortal world.All legacies — the descendants of the Four Houses — are required to attend because we’re all cursed, and the only way to break our curses is through binding our hearts in a quintet... -
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Assembly by Erica Woods
Some secrets are unforgivable, some betrayals cut too deep. And this time… This time I may lose them forever. I spent eighteen years as a victim. Eighteen years where I was broken, shattered, pried apart and carelessly thrown back together... -
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![The Witchwood Boys Did Me Dirty by C.M. Stunich]()
The Witchwood Boys Did Me Dirty by C.M. Stunich
These forgotten witches aren’t too wicked to fall for.A coven of shadows with a curse on my heart and my house.They bake f*cked-up cupcakes in my kitchen and unalive influencers in my front yard.These men make zombies out of their own relatives, and a panting mess out of their own wife.The Witchwoods are a violent stain on the world.Eradicating that blight is worth the dirty, rotten things we do... -
![Deal with the Demon by Meg Anne, K. Loraine]()
Deal with the Demon by Meg Anne, K. Loraine
Roslyn Blackthorne is dead.Technically.I faked my death to get out of a loveless marriage but that was only half the battle. To ensure my vampire duke can never find me, I have to run far and fast enough he can’t catch me. Because if he does, it’s over. Not just my life—for real this time—but my entire family’s... -
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Promised in Blood by Sadie Kincaid
The second installment of the bestselling paranormal/ fantasy romance from Sadie Kincaid. But there is one who can save the fates of all. For the child borne of fire and blood, Shall be our ruin or our redemption. An ancient prophecy. A betrayal so deep it will echo through eternity. Ophelia Hart is no ordinary elementai. In fact, she is extraordinary in every single way there is... -
![A Spark Of Revenge by B.M. Clemton]()
A Spark Of Revenge by B.M. Clemton
Three Demon Princes. Two Realms. One War.Betrayal.My life has been a lie. Nothing is as it seems, and the world I’ve been thrown into is in shambles. My dreams are darkening, bringing more monsters to the surface, and the men I thought I could trust are the very enemy I’ve been taught to fear... -
![Four Psychos by Kristy Cunning]()
Four Psychos by Kristy Cunning
I'm not so different from most people. Like everyone else, I have life goals. Goal #1: Become a real girl instead of this invisible ghost thing I currently am. Goal #2: Convince the four men I've been haunting for the past five years to pick me to be their new toy after goal one is complete... -
![Claimed by the Shifters by Meg Anne, K. Loraine]()
Claimed by the Shifters by Meg Anne, K. Loraine
I made a deal with a demon so I could be free. Boy did that blow up in my face. Everything is falling apart just as I thought it was coming together.The Mercer twins say I’m their mate. I believe them, even if I can’t let them claim me. No matter how badly my soul yearns to be theirs.Pan laid out his terms and I ignored them once already... -
![Vicious Souls by K.C. Kean]()
Vicious Souls by K.C. Kean
They say the Gods don’t give you more than you can handle, which is probably why I’m sinking in drama. As a God myself, I guess I’m not included in that little speech. But it’s about time they address me as who I am. Rhea. WIth my intentions questioned, and my battle far from over, the list of my enemies continues to grow. The Hex, Zellus, and what seems like the entire supernatural world... -
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Knight Awakened by B.M. Clemton
Coming to Black Veil University irreversibly changed my life.Meeting Daxton Pierce flipped it on end and made me question everything I know.My memories and my family had been ripped from me. I have been stalked, tortured, abandoned, and betrayed… but I’m not broken... -
![Seeing Sound by Albany Walker]()
Seeing Sound by Albany Walker
I’m starting over.Moving to a new town to start college, where I can try to be normal. Or at least pretend I am.I’m willing to fake it, because I’m tired of trying to get better. Tired of spilling my guts to doctors and therapists to understand why I’ve heard voices since I was a child.The meds are working… for now, but if they stop, I’ll never tell... -
![Gypsy Freak by Kristy Cunning]()
Gypsy Freak by Kristy Cunning
What's it like to be a monster in a town full of monsters, who don't know you're a monster? Complicated and a little scary, but doable. What's it like to be the girl who can't die...that everyone seems to always want to kill? Frustrating as hell... -
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![Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures vol 1 by Laurell K. Hamilton]()
Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures vol 1 by Laurell K. Hamilton
New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton brings Anita Blake to the world of graphic novels. Anita Blake lives in a world where vampires, zombies and werewolves have been declared legal citizens of the United States. Anita Blake is an "animator" - a profession that involves raising the dead for mourning relatives... -
![Devotion by Meg Anne, K. Loraine]()
Devotion by Meg Anne, K. Loraine
SPOILER THIS NOVELLA TAKES PLACE APPROXIMATELY ONE AND A HALF YEARS AFTER THE EVENTS OF TEMPTATION AND INCLUDES SPOILERS FOR THE MATE PESTILENCE AND DEATH. IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THOSE SERIES, YOU MAY WANT TO STOP HERE AND DO THAT FIRST.Turns out happily ever after isn’t what the storybooks promised.We thought it was over, that we’d earned a peaceful life filled with love and tender moments... -
![Don't Tempt Me by Jackie May]()
Don't Tempt Me by Jackie May
Something is wrong with Nora. There’s a darkness inside her that she can’t seem to control. As she and her men search for answers to her siren’s dark nature, someone puts out a hit on her clan. Now, mercenaries from all over are trying to kill them. On top of all that, Nora must take on her first official case for the FUA... -
![Klutz: Phoenix Secrets by Sedona Ashe]()
Klutz: Phoenix Secrets by Sedona Ashe
My billionaire dragon mate knows how to pamper a girl!Rich? Check.Hot? Check.Driving my other mates insanely jealous? Check and checkmate!Xerxes, my dragon mate, has whisked me away to Mexico. He keeps showering me with expensive gifts, breathtaking views, and lavish meals. I’m more of a cheeseburger girl, but I’m not one to complain about food... -
![Unshaken by Dreia Wells]()
Unshaken by Dreia Wells
I was supposed to be a Light Guardian.My whole life was mapped out and I was going to proudly follow my ancestor's footsteps. So why did the Angels reject me? I trained for years to become one of the Elite in the Angels fight against the forces of evil. When the time came for me to attend Caelum Academy, my invitation never came... -
![Noc City (Book One) by Penn Cassidy]()
Noc City (Book One) by Penn Cassidy
They call me the Angel of Noc City, but it's all a lie. The cameras see what they want to see as my father spins half truths and dangerous propaganda.Darklings are dangerous. Monstrous. Unholy. They're a threat to humans everywhere, and they need to be destroyed, despite the decades of peace... -
![Of Bone and Ash by B.M. Clemton]()
Of Bone and Ash by B.M. Clemton
To fight the monsters, sometimes you have to become one yourself. For as long as I can remember, I've been silent, ensuring my secrets remain buried in the depths of my soul. I lived the perfect life my brother set up for me, with a family I adored, never letting them see what was beneath the surface. It was all perfect, or so it seemed... -
![Syndicate Queen by Kira Stanley]()
Syndicate Queen by Kira Stanley
Avery, Ax, Falcon, Cosmo and I had stumbled upon something suspicious; something that was going on in my city right under our noses. A new drug had popped up, affecting only the paranormal community. People were starting to go missing, and those that we caught started babbling about how he was going to take the Syndicate down for good. That was never going to happen... -
![Blood Bonds: A Vampire Vixen Novel by Stephanie Hudson]()
Blood Bonds: A Vampire Vixen Novel by Stephanie Hudson
Hello, my name is Vanessa. No, I don’t have a drinking problem and nor is this my opening line for an AA meeting.No, what I did do though was witness a murder.A very gruesome murder.A mafia murder.Because clearly, I don’t do things by halves.Which means I am now being hunted... -
![Betrayal by Nik Knight]()
Betrayal by Nik Knight
Gay Paranormal Romance Riley finally has love within his grasp, but the only way to protect it may be to let it go. With no more rules standing in their way, Riley Shepard and his angels test the boundaries of their new and unconventional relationship. Jealousy and doubt lie in wait, threatening to ruin the tenuous ties connecting them. But some things are always worth fighting for... -
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![Wolf Outcasted by Avery Song]()
Wolf Outcasted by Avery Song
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"You've completed your task, Willow, and it's time for the world to acknowledge that what was once rejected now deserves a new role. A position of power that no one will be able to steal from you."When the world proclaimed me an outcast, I fought against that role and destroyed everything — and everyone — that tried to belittle me... -
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![Shadow Witch by M. Sinclair]()
Shadow Witch by M. Sinclair
Shadow Witch is book three in the Phases of the Moon series, which is set within the shared universe of Dark Imaginarium Academy. All series can be read independently, but characters have crossovers and it is highly encouraged to read all within the universe to understand the world in its entirety.Series within the Phases of the Moon by M. SinclairThe Storm Dragons’ Mate by M... -
![Don't Rush Me by Jackie May]()
Don't Rush Me by Jackie May
Most humans have no idea that a dark and deadly underworld, filled with magic and monsters, exists. They wander through life blissfully ignorant of the supernatural world around them. Nora Jacobs is different. Nora knows exactly what kinds of hellish creatures haunt the streets of Detroit... -
![A Shadow of Betrayal by B.M. Clemton]()
A Shadow of Betrayal by B.M. Clemton
Monsters exist. The only problem is… I'm the only one that can see them. I always thought I would outgrow it. That one day, I would magically wake up, and the nightmares that haunt my life would suddenly be gone. Unfortunately, that hasn't been my luck. Avoidance is key. Don't look at them. Pretend they aren't lurking in the shadows, and never make eye contact... -
![The Redemption Saga Box Set by Kristen Banet]()
The Redemption Saga Box Set by Kristen Banet
A Reverse Harem Urban Fantasy Series Enjoy the full story of the assassin once called Shadow now! Sawyer ‘Shadow’ Matthews knows how to put one foot in front of the other, to keep moving while the nightmares haunt her, and her own failures taunt her. She's become a master at doing awful things with good intentions, terrible things for the sake of those who need her... -
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The Witchwood Boys Are Trending by C.M. Stunich
They tricked me into a dark and unholy union.Three bastards in witch hats, leather pants, and iron masks.These supernatural stalkers have claimed me for their coven.They won’t go away. These assholes will. not. leave.All because I fell for an urban Touch the Witch’s Tree on a moonless night and discover magic.Wholesome magic kinky rituals, blood sacrifice, and jizz potions... -
![A Life Of Shadows by Kristen Banet]()
A Life Of Shadows by Kristen Banet
Sawyer Matthews knows how to put one foot in front of the other, to keep moving while the nightmares haunt her, and her own failures taunt her. She's become a master at doing awful things with good intentions, terrible things for the sake of those who need her. She's long given up on being the hero, trying to find peace in no longer being the villain... -
![All Shot to Hell by Mila Young, Harper A. Brooks]()
All Shot to Hell by Mila Young, Harper A. Brooks
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsPlaying devil's advocate with three demons? There's no way I am ever going to win.Things were finally going right for us. We got the relics back. We defeated the dragon. I thought we’d won. But we’ve ended up losing so much more…Cain’s severely wounded, and I don’t know how to save him. Losing him shouldn’t bother me, but it does. A lot... -
![Bad Blood by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy]()
Bad Blood by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy
The bitch is back.It's me. I'm the bitch. And thanks to my traitorous bestie Sarah's vampire cult having a funny definition of "virgin sacrifice," I'm back from the dead rather than back from a much-needed vacation in Cancun.Now I'm possessed by their snarky deity, and my afterlife depends on keeping it a secret from her cult of four reincarnated vampire lovers... -
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![Queen of Diamonds by Marie Mackay]()
Queen of Diamonds by Marie Mackay
Most omegas dream of a happily ever after; I just want to survive. I’m on the run from a cruel alpha—leader of the gang I was sold to. For years he kept me like a trophy, and each heat left me with scars—ones that mark the last secret I have left to protect. Now, he’s found me, and my sanctuary—the High Roller club—is no longer safe... -
![Blood Debt by Callie Rose]()
Blood Debt by Callie Rose
I’ve dedicated my life to slaying vampires. Now I’m about to offer up my blood.When my brother gets into some serious trouble with the Vampire Clan of Baltimore, there’s only one thing I can do to save his ass.I’ll offer myself up as a blood tribute, infiltrate their underground palace, and find a way to get him out...Categorized as:
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Wolf by Kat Blackthorne
Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf? Continue the journey with the international bestselling series The Halloween Boys. Wolf is a little red riding hood reimagining packed with occult legend, lore, and spice. WOLF: My sights set on her the moment she drove into town. From the moment her darling aroma invaded my senses, Blythe was mine... -
![Blood Passage by Connie Suttle, Traci Odom]()
Blood Passage by Connie Suttle, Traci Odom
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 28 ratings"The sight of three naked, bloody men wandering into the clearing with moonlight clouding their eyes would probably send anyone else running for their life. I just sighed and watched them walk toward me."As the first female vampire successfully turned in 700 years, Lissa finds herself in demand by the Vampire Aristocracy... -
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The Ruin of Souls by Sloane Murphy, Lily Wildhart
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsNot all monsters are what they seem.“Our families are different. We are Nephilim. Elite beings descended from Angels, created to help keep the balance in the five factions of our world. We are the peacekeepers, the enforcers, and the protectors. We do not know a true death, and this isn’t your first life.”In that instant my entire life changed... -
![Wild Wolf by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Wild Wolf by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Freedom never tasted so bitter. A stolen love. A strangled curse. A heart of sin. And a fate touched in moonlight. My men weave a tangled web around my soul, and I’ve formed a pack that will go to death and back for me. The moon hangs low over my heart as the call of the endless sky draws me closer and I find myself lost in the abyss that was waiting for me out here...
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