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A Dream of Flame and Shadow by Eliza Eveland
A blacksmith unable to forge a future. Every time Nevahn closes his eyes, he is haunted by nightmares of fire and blood. Though he’ll take any distraction he can find, his favorite is his daily work at the forge, where he is the master of fire. But he’s been an apprentice too long, and his nightmares are holding him back... -
House of Kallan by Crea Reitan
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI thought I knew where I belonged. That I had found my happily ever after. Looking back, I was really just blissfully unaware of how unhealthy my family was.Now I'm wandering the world, trying to find my place. Trying to heal my broken heart from a fate that no one could have predicted. The crushing blow was served to me by those who were supposed to love and support me for the rest of my life... -
House of Malak by Crea Reitan
I’m the Director of Haven, a newly established sanctuary for all the misused and mistreated humans that The Harem Project recovers from the Division of Silence. I have my hands full, trying to save as many lives as I can.Then a chance meeting has me virtually running into the men that hold a piece of my heavenly soul and my world shifts... -
Born to be Witchy by A.J. Macey, Jarica James
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAris Calisto was not your basic witch in the world of Akasha; with pink hair, sass, and an unusual upbringing that gave her a unique perspective on things, she wouldn’t accept being held back forever. After many twists, turns, and uphill battles, Aris and her men finally have their happy ever after... -
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Death of Gods by Scarlett Dawn, Katherine Rhodes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCruel. Criminal. Cunning. The bestselling VAMPIRE CROWN series continues with Death of Gods. Twisted characters and unfolding schemes fill this next installment with unbeatable darkness. Life is war. The Spine’s broken on S’Kir and there’ll be no reunification of the Druids and Vampires... -
Northern Pines Den Bundle: Books 1-3 by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Northern Pines Den series is an mpreg shifter series about found families, finding joy after pain, and the yummy scents of fated mates! The Northern Pines Den of bears found a solid ally in the newly formed Northern Lodge wolf pack—and together they face a foe as fierce as she is evil: the den Alpha’s estranged sister... -
Fairytales Slashed by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFairytales never grow old, because there is never an end of new ways to tell them, new ways to see them. In this first volume of many to come, see what happens when a humble blacksmith fights a duel, a prince conspires with bandits, and a lonely thief seeks shelter in a lone tower... -
House of Agni by Crea Reitan
Beware the fire for it burns. It’s time to find my home. My family. In a world where strength is hunted and those unlike the rest are sentenced to death, my kind are better off in groups. Fire is not something to dabble in and when given the right fuel, it can destroy anything. Thus, we are public enemy number one in the world of supernaturals... -
Witches Be Crazy by A.J. Macey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNothing in Aris Calisto’s life has ever been basic, and after a cauldron full of unexpected events, she finds herself a fugitive. Going on the run should have been the biggest challenge of her life, but after being separated from her tethers, she’s faced with an impossible choice--submit or run.With time ticking down, Aris and her ragtag band of witches have to risk it all... -
Satan's little helpers: An Unlocked Mates Special Edition by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDear Satan. Those two words are some of the sweetest that Lucifer has ever read. From December first to December twenty-fifth Lucifer dedicates everything to the happiest time of the year. With a snowstorm raging out his window, his fireplace roaring and warm, and a hot cocoa in his hand, Lucifer is enjoying his favorite month when a portal opens in his office.Gage and Cary are desperate... -
The Complete Chaos of Foxes Trilogy: A Scavenger Story by Emma Dean
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat should you do when you're outfoxed?Kenzie is the only non-witch in her family. When her younger sister's powers end up stripped from her, Kenzie promises to find a way to get them back - after all she has a very specific set of skills after trying to make up for not having any powers of her own... -
Not Quite Whole by Kaye Draper
The phoenix sovereign of Westhold might not want Sam for anything more than their hunter skills, but that won’t stop the sabertoothed hunter from defending their unclaimed mate—and the stupid utopian city of equality that Theo insists on building.Things heat up in the last installment of the Not Quite series…and someone might just get burned... -
Nothing Gained by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSawyer Smith’s life is a hot mess. Hot , because he’s found six of his eight mates. To say things are heating up between them is putting it mildly. A mess , because he’s the Chosen One, the son of a goddess with no powers of his own, tasked with fixing the broken magic in his world... and he has no clue how to do it... -
Stand Against the Rising Storm by Tessa Cole
A terrifying vision of a deadly future…I’ve risked everything to save my brother and taken his place in the Black Guard, and now my vision of his death has changed. I’m the one who’ll be murdered.I don’t know when it will happen, but I’m magically bound to the Black Tower and can’t leave... -
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Tangled Warriors by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLucien CummingsThe pestilents are trying to kill him.He’s pretty sure the Water Weaver wants to kill him as well.But after two months of fighting an attraction for a man who couldn’t possibly be his mate, Lucien cracks when he’s pulled into an impulsive threesome with Calder and a sexy man they picked up in a bar.That night was earth shattering... -
The Dragon Mistress: Book 2 by R.A. Steffan
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe survival of the last living dragons rests with me and my misfit friends.So... yeah. No pressure.Mind you, this whole thing would be easier if two of our number weren't hell-bent on killing each other. Rayth and Nyx have both been hiding secrets for a very long time, but now they face a choice. Let go of their ugly pasts, or watch the future burn to the ground... -
A Witch Out of Time by C. Rochelle
**WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS A CLIFFHANGER** It is also RH, with multiple POV, unusual spicy smex, and a focus on romance (including MM) and body positivity. If any of those things don't work for you, please don't read it!Four hundred years is a long time to wait for your fated mates only to have two of them cruelly ripped away... -
The Witch Wolf by Noah Harris
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKeller and Johnny faced the combined forces of werewolf, witch, and human. Have they finally found peace? Sequestered away Kell adjusts to his existence as the WindWard, and Johnny slowly warms to being a member of the Coven again. Everything changes when Johnny’s childhood friend, Ash, makes an unexpected appearance... -
The Complete Horse Mistress Collection by R.A. Steffan
Carivel was born female, but she has been secretly living as a boy for years in her adoptive village of Draebard. The last thing she needs is to fall for not one, but two unattainable men—a dominating warrior and a reluctant wolf-shifter with a horrific past... -
The Lost and the Hunted - Book One by Grace McGinty
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhat’s the worst part of being a snow leopard shifter? It wasn’t the epic-sized hairballs or the constant nudity. No, it was the fear. The fear of being captured and becoming another statistic, another underground prize. When an unintentional rescue results in some accidental consequences, Celeste knows that the sunny-natured Reese will have her back... -
Hedonist: Book 3 by Roe Horvat
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratings“I marvel at the peace in my heart even as lust simmers in my veins. Maybe he did cast a spell on me—in that case, I’m grateful for it. I hope I can stay happily enchanted for the rest of my life.”Hedonist is a series of gay paranormal stories, inspired by omegaverse romance. The stories are explicit, detailed erotica, and depict various kinks and fetishes... -
Infuse by Maya Nicole
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe last time I saw my brother, he told me to run.So, like a good little princess, I ran away from all that I knew and never looked back. I lived on the literal edge of the realm with a band of gypsies who took me in and showed me my true self.Now, centuries later, I've returned to take a seat on the Infernal Council. I should be excited to be making waves as the first woman on the council... -
Resting Witch Face by A.J. Macey, Jarica James
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAris Calisto is no longer the newest student at Aether Academy but after her creepy headmaster finds out about her relationship with a professor, she’s finding her seemingly new home is quickly becoming hellsticks. To make matters worse, when someone leaks Aris’s new powers, her and her guys are faced with a Council inquiry... -
Magic, Demons, and the Hunter by J.P. Sayle
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThree men, destined to be together. Two believe their third is dead. The third doesn’t even know his mates exist.Mondo suffers from a five-year-old hole in his memory and recurrent dreams of two men. On a mission to Salem to determine if demons are murdering humans, his life becomes complicated when the two men are no longer in his head but a reality.Pierre is struggling... -
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Silenced by Jayce Carter
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom spoiled rich girl to imprisoned siren—sometimes life sucks.My life was perfect—a cute, loving boyfriend, a rich and well-connected family and an immaculately planned-out future.As it turns out, perfection is a lie... -
Descendant of Glory by M. Sinclair
Chaos. Magic. Love.Three elements to my life that have brought me to this point - traveling to the God realm.I know we can handle whatever the fates decide to toss our way.Yet between visiting Queen Titania’s court and learning far more about my demi-gods’ past than I could have expected... I just hope we can retain some semblance of sanity by the end of this... -
Veiled Flame by Cassandra Featherstone
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOne letter.That was all it took to change the course of my life forever.Typing too quickly in the application program cost me my dreams of finally being accepted for who I am and now I'm stuck here.Discordia University's acceptance made everything I knew go up in a puff of sulfur.Demons are real and they just admitted me into their elite boys' school... -
Trial of the Vampire by Jarica James
Last semester at Obsidian Cove Supernatural Academy ended with Lennox’s heart shattering. Now Evander is stuck in the Regency Prison while she’s forced to stay at school pretending nothing is wrong. She focuses every waking hour on trying to learn how to use her constantly changing powers and free him at the same time... -
Vigil of the Gargoyle by Jarica James
In the wake of the latest high regency drama, the supernatural world is in an upheaval. Lennox and Team Kova are back in Obsidian Cove and doing everything they can to keep their town and academy safe as the supernatural world falls apart around them... -
Veiled Flame: A Paranormal Shifter Demon Academy Romance by Cassandra Featherstone
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne letter.That was all it took to change the course of my life forever.Typing too quickly in the application program cost me my dreams of finally being accepted for who I am and now I'm stuck here.Discordia University's acceptance made everything I knew go up in a puff of sulfur.Demons are real and they just admitted me into their elite boys' school... -
Blood on the Ice by Cassandra Featherstone
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHonoris. Veritas. Potentia.Turns out killing your traitorous ex-fiancé isn’t considered good form.I knew when I went after Magnus that I’d have to face the consequences of my actions, but the punishment doled out by the Society shocked everyone—including me.Being sent to State U to clean up his damn mess is worse than being executed, if you ask me... -
Hell's Redemption: The Complete Series Boxset by Grace McGinty
THE COMPLETE HELL'S REDEMPTION SERIES including bonus Novella! a #Whychoose romance with the devil, swearing, M/M, inappropriate gifts and orgies in Hell. THE REDEEMABLE : BOOK ONE Arcadia’s dying. But that’s okay... -
Descendant of Blood by M. Sinclair
My father is a serial killer. No big deal. I promise. Me? Upset? No. Never. In fact, it would be really easy to pretend that the man never existed in the first place… if it wasn’t for the bodies. What bodies? Only about 200 of them. Like I said. No big deal. What is even worse? He has had a dual purpose for killing them and it isn’t just because he’s a sadistic monster. No... -
Drums in the Rain by J.C. Owens
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCan a deadly assassin hold on to a love he thought lost...?Hredeen has been exiled from his emperor's side, the only place he had found a home, friendship...love. Now after changing the course of the invasion of Bhantan, he faces an uncertain future... -
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Something Waiting in the Dark by Sadie Sins
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSomething hunts in the dark… After his father is laid off, Ky Scion is forced to reside in his ancient family manor in the small town of Blackstone Falls. He’s an outcast to the local farmers, too Goth and too gay. Ky turns to repairing the huge house while pursuing an art degree. His parents are blind to the terrible secret he discovers among the bloodstained walls... -
Home to the Hollow by Cassandra Featherstone
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou can take the girl out of the South, but you can't take the South out of the girl.Jolene Athena Whitley left home a decade ago and has never looked back—until her dream job rejects her. Heartbroken, she vows to get her life back on track. If she can figure out the dirty secrets that flagged her file, the job as an FBI profiler is in the bag... -
Waxing Crescent by Serenity Rayne
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe wolf does not walk alone; it always carries its pack. In the months since the Ascension, my sister and I found a new life and family to soothe our souls.But, as always, danger lurks at every turn.Discovering the truth about my heritage may lie in the town of Blackmoor gave me hope I could find answers about why the Morgensterns bound my wolf to keep me safe... -
Home to the Hollow by Cassandra Featherstone
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratings"You can take the girl out of the South, but you can't take the South out of the girl."Jolene Athena Whitley left home a decade ago and has never looked back—until her dream job rejects her. Heartbroken, she vows to get her life back on track. If she can figure out the dirty secrets that flagged her file, the job as an FBI profiler is in the bag... -
Rainfall by J.C. Owens
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe triad will become legend again—or fall into darkness forever.Emperor Taldan Anrodnes faces his darkest days. Assassins from the War Guild nearly killed him, leaving his brother wounded. War has begun, shattering the peace of the empire and threatening everything Taldan has worked so hard to create. First Emperor Sladeran's influence through the Illumitae is growing within him... -
Secrets Among the Tides by Aleera Anaya Ceres
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe only life Maisie Fauna knows is one of poverty and tragedy. Years of war killed off her friends and neighbors one by one. So when the crown’s soldiers arrive to take their pick of able-bodied mer, it’s no surprise that the Captain of the Royal Guard takes an interest in her.Only, it’s not so she can fight.The Princess of Thalassar is missing and to save the kingdom, they’ll need a lookalike... -
Marked for the Pack by Traci Lovelot
They promised to protect me during my heat. But are any of us ready for what happens afterward? With my old pack hunting me down, a friend and I embark on a desperate plan to keep everyone we care about safe. Along the way, I'll discover secrets about my past and whether I have any hope of ever shifting. My alphas protect me on my journey, even though I didn't ask them to... -
Elemental Fae Queen by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn
A Why Choose Paranormal Romance I never should have listened to Cyrus.I knew better. But he has this sexy little smile that just melts my heart. Add that to all my handsome mates encouraging me to take the next step in our lives, and I agreed to what I thought was a fantastic plan.Big. F*cking. Mistake.Because now I'm pregnant, and let me tell you, this is no freaking picnic! I can't see my feet... -
Restless Spirit by Briana Michaels
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHunted by dark spirits, she’s running out of options... At first glance, she probably seemed like any woman in her prime - Full of life, fearless, and dances like everyone’s watching. Except no one is because she’s dead. Worse than dead, she’s invisible... -
Quiet Burn: A Paranormal Shifter Demon Academy Romance by Cassandra Featherstone
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHell hath no fury like a girl pretending to be a boy at an all-demon university. I thought surviving the first few months at Discordia was a win—until The Caliphate Games were announced.Now, I’m being trained to fight in a deadly competition I shouldn’t qualify for, juggling bloodthirsty rich jerks, sneaky headmasters, and living with seven demon hybrids who are way too hot for my sanity... -
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Blood Shadow by Alexis Pierce
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI was born to be a vampire hunter.In her days, my mother was known simply as "The Huntress." I had great expectations placed on my shoulders, even after she left the world of Paranormal Protection to raise me.I've never struggled to live up to them. I've only been hunting for a short time, but I have my own nickname. "The Vampire's Bane... -
The Dragon Mistress by R.A. Steffan
They’re the last five dragons in existence. To survive, they must form soul-bonds with five humans who are pure of heart and resolute of spirit. Too bad they’re stuck with us instead. The angry drunk. The shameless man-whore. The coward who ran away and got his comrades killed. The ice-cold assassin for hire. And me, the girl with abandonment issues as deep and wide as the Southern Sea...Categorized as:
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Pregnant With Their Babes by Kelex
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen it becomes apparent that Prince Llyr of Aegeaus cannot stop the political wedding between himself and a tyrant-to-be, he races for the one place he thinks his father won’t easily find him—the surface. After ingesting a spell to give him human legs for seven days, he quickly has to figure out a way to make those seven transform into an eternity... -
Power of the Mage by Jarica James
To anyone other than Lennox and Team Kova, doing a mission for the high regency would be an honor. But to them it might be a death sentence. With Tristan’s visions warning them of horrible things to come, and High Regent Klein watching their every move, the team has to tread carefully. Once again they’re forced to rely on each other as they navigate the regency territories... -
Neck-Rophiliac by Elizabeth Dunlap
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsGoddess, you're not playing fair.With a ghost, a Lycan, and a warlock by her side, necromancer Jaz Neck thinks her life is plenty complicated.Too bad for her—things are about to get really crazy.Jaz's status in wizard society is soaring. Her famous grandparents have named her as their heir, and the most powerful wizard in the world wants Jaz to join his necromancy fan club... -
Hunter's Moon by Gwyneira Blythe
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey call it the Golden Age. An age of sorcery and gaslight. The magical and the mundane. The gifted and the cursed.My name is Victoria Grey.Witches in this day and age move through the ton with ease and grace, but not me. No mother. No magic. No connections...
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