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Demons in My Bed by Britt Andrews
Port Black - a dark and sinister city abandoned to The Exiled, a gang of unhinged and psychotic demons who have claimed it as their own.And it just so happens to be the location of my first solo mission.As a trained agent of Montague Industries, it’s my job to keep innocents safe. The Exiled are a threat that needs to be neutralized, and I’m ready for battle...Categorized as:
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![Hunted Beast by K. Loraine, Meg Anne]()
Hunted Beast by K. Loraine, Meg Anne
She’s everything I want, and I hate her for it.Hate might not be the right emotion for what Dahlia stirs in me. But I can’t have her, so telling myself I don’t want her is the only option. Especially since my dog won’t leave her alone. While I’ve been doing my best to avoid the woman I crave, my pup has taken on the role of her protector. He follows her every chance he gets... -
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![Psycho Devils by Jasmine Mas]()
Psycho Devils by Jasmine Mas
★ A new Enemies book in the Amazon Top 5 Bestselling Series ★The one where Aran dances with the devil...Shackled to her Enemies, Aran is forced to compete beside them in the brutal Legionnaire Games.They want to break her.But you can't break what's already broken.Just wait until they uncover her secrets.She'll have them on their knees...Categorized as:
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![A Cage of Kingdoms by K.F. Breene]()
A Cage of Kingdoms by K.F. Breene
The resolution of Weston's story in the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Deliciously Dark Fairytales world. He wasn't supposed to fall in love. Weston has made a mess of things. Since he realized the woman he was supposed to find and bring to justice was his true mate, things have spiraled out of control...Categorized as:
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![Shattered Omega: Part Two by Marie Mackay]()
Shattered Omega: Part Two by Marie Mackay
I thought I’d faced the worst. Blackmailed and claimed before the whole academy, the Kingsman pack stole me from my mates and kept my scent for themselves. Now, struggling to fit in in class, I only have one friend, and I’m forced to watch, every day, as my mates fall for her. But these alphas’ obsessions sink their claws deep, blurring right from wrong...Categorized as:
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![A Cage of Crimson by K.F. Breene]()
A Cage of Crimson by K.F. Breene
Of all the people in the world, why her? It was supposed to be find the drug maker. Find her, and drag her back to the dragons to deal with. She deserves death for what she's done. For someone like Weston, the best alpha in the world, the one who shuts people up just by walking in the room, it would've been. Until he learns what she is… Finding a fated mate is nearly impossible...Categorized as:
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![Betrayal Road by Christine Feehan]()
Betrayal Road by Christine Feehan
Deception cuts deep in the next propulsive novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan’s Torpedo Ink motorcycle club series.The stranger frequenting Azelie Vargas’s local coffee shop is a sight to behold. He’s tall, dark, muscular, and a complete distraction. She’s worried one look from his striking silver eyes will have her acting a fool... -
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Venom by Katie May
My life’s a lie.Yes, I have a flair for the dramatic, but that’s not the case this time around.Dracula has been lying to me, and now, we’re both going to pay the price.Kidnapped by Mason’s mom, the infamous Medusa, I discover even more secrets concerning my lineage and future. And these secrets?They could completely annihilate the worldTo make matters worse, our group has been fractured... -
![The Fall of the Orc by Finley Fenn]()
The Fall of the Orc by Finley Fenn
The orc broke him in battle. Now he’s aiming for his heart… In a world of warring orcs and men, Lieutenant Aulis Gerrard can’t afford to lose one more battle. But when he faces off against the biggest, most brutal berserker in the orcs’ war-band, he knows he’s met his doom…Until the deadly orc drops his axe. Draws Gerrard close. And orders him… to run...Categorized as:
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![Forbidden: Part Two by Emilia Emerson]()
Forbidden: Part Two by Emilia Emerson
Just when I'd finally allowed myself to hope, I’m plunged right back into the darkness.The past few weeks with her alphas have been a dream for Josie, but her newfound freedom is short-lived. Robbed of her autonomy, retraumatized, and disempowered, she finds herself struggling not to fall apart. Again.Cam, Theo, and Ben are desperate to help Josie as they feel her slipping away... -
![A Soul to Steal by Opal Reyne]()
A Soul to Steal by Opal Reyne
All Gideon wanted was a friend.After waking up in the afterlife to discover he died, Gideon has nowhere to go. The world around him feels strange, utterly false, and he struggles to let go of the past he was ripped away from.Gideon never expects his new, monstrous friend to nibble his way into his heart, or give him purpose in death...Categorized as:
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![The Psycho Shifters Sadie's Complete Collection by Jasmine Mas]()
The Psycho Shifters Sadie's Complete Collection by Jasmine Mas
★ This Omnibus contains all three of Sadie's books from the bestselling Psycho Shifters series ★Fight like a girl...or a shifter of lore.After growing up with nothing, I've finally found my path to I'm a shifter, an elite soldier who transforms into a monster. All I have to do is survive. I didn't count on my three 6'5 roommates... -
![In Death We Part by M. Bonnet]()
In Death We Part by M. Bonnet
My routine was simple - classes, work, repeat - then an unearthed family secret changed everything. Four mysterious men shattered my life and stomped on the pieces until I had nothing left. They were strangers to me, but I was no stranger to them. They had been watching me… waiting until the time was right to strike...Categorized as:
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![The Dead and the Not So Dead: Completed Trilogy by M. Sinclair]()
The Dead and the Not So Dead: Completed Trilogy by M. Sinclair
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s better than being Queen of the Dead? Having four really attractive best friends that aren’t romantically interested in you.I’m joking—it sucks.I couldn’t fully blame them though. I mean, why would two powerful vampires, a century-old demon, and a lethal wolf shifter be interested in little old me?Although, I couldn’t discredit myself completely, because let’s be clear—I’m awesome... -
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![Chasing Ebony: A Dark Paranormal Romance by Tessa Stone]()
Chasing Ebony: A Dark Paranormal Romance by Tessa Stone
A young teacher's life is turned upside down when Fate brings her face-to-face with the massive bear shifter she's destined to be with forever. TristianAs a bear shifter, I never expected to find my fated mate in a radical human bar, but one whiff of her sweet vanilla scent and I knew she was mine...Categorized as:
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![The Crimson Queen by Amanda Aggie]()
The Crimson Queen by Amanda Aggie
#1 IN PARANORMAL ANGEL ROMANCES, DARK FANTASY, & DARK FANTASY HORROR!The Crimson Queen is the third and final instalment in the bestselling Dark Halos trilogy. Coming January 2023! “If I’m the Queen of Hearts, then be my King of Spades.” The High King–now freed from his prison–continues to wreak havoc on the seven realms, but he made one wrong move...Categorized as:
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![Run Riot by Colette Rhodes]()
Run Riot by Colette Rhodes
By the time an agathos woman reaches 25, she’s supposed to be one thing, and one thing only:Bonded.I'm zero for four soul bonds, a disgrace to my family, and the black sheep of my community.It had me feeling reckless. Impulsive. Daring.In a moment of weakness, I let the darkness lurking inside of me rule, and it changed everything...Categorized as:
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![Ruling in Flames by M. Sinclair]()
Ruling in Flames by M. Sinclair
I was dead.At least I thought I was. I should have been…but when I wake up in an odd realm with only Anani and Azrael to tether me to reality, I realize that this may not be the end. That I have a larger purpose. One that includes saving everyone from the dragon god that was responsible for my death.All I have to do is find the strength to be reborn... -
![Crown of Ashes by Amanda Aggie]()
Crown of Ashes by Amanda Aggie
"We're all villains here." - Alice WhittakerBoth The Demon Prince and Crown of Ashes hit #1 in Amazon Charts for Paranormal Angel Romance, Dark Fantasy, Dark Fantasy Horror, Folklore, and Amazon New Releases!A year ago, we managed to escape the realm of monsters, unscathed.The mistake of trying to strike a bargain with the High King has been buried in the past…Or so we thought... -
![The Brutal Fae's Life by Lola Glass]()
The Brutal Fae's Life by Lola Glass
The hot fae guy I'm in love with thinks of me like a sister… doesn't he?I've been trying to make him see that we're more than just friends for months, to no avail.But then we find an entire society of fae women, who threaten to take me from him.And he steals me away to his house to make sure no one can remove me from his side.Even after a night in his bed, he won't admit what he feels for me... -
![The Mercenary's Bounty by Kristen Banet]()
The Mercenary's Bounty by Kristen Banet
With freedom, comes uncertainty, and with uncertainty, comes mistakes. Mave has been making a lot of those. As she draws closer to the Free Cities of Olost, she finds herself juggling between learning about her people, and learning the nuances of the males around her...Categorized as:
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![Blood and Malice by Sarah Piper]()
Blood and Malice by Sarah Piper
A gut-wrenching betrayal leads to a mysterious and unexpected reunion, but will Haley and her monsters survive the vicious warlord’s cruel games? And what about the battles of their own hearts?More details coming...Categorized as:
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![Obsessively Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter]()
Obsessively Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter
Obsessively Yours is a standalone novel in a series of interconnected standalones. While the books may contain mild spoilers for each other, the plots are not that serious, and the books can be read in any order...Categorized as:
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![Havoc Killed her Alpha by Marie Mackay]()
Havoc Killed her Alpha by Marie Mackay
Never again will I be that little girl who dreamed of a pack to sweep her off her feet...I'm the omega who killed my alpha.The day I found my mates, I thought I'd found my home at last. Instead, I was kept from them and left to suffer. For months I clung to scraps of information, and I fell in love with each of them… Angel, Kai, Caspian and Bane.But when my worst nightmare came, I faced it alone... -
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![Loving Amir: A Dark Paranormal Romance by Tessa Stone]()
Loving Amir: A Dark Paranormal Romance by Tessa Stone
In a world where love defies time and destiny, can a quiet artist embrace her fate with a supernatural king? In my quiet life of painting and solitude, my only companion is my elderly neighbor, Sarah. She encourages me to seek love, but I feel as though I'm waiting for someone special...Categorized as:
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![Knot All is Crystal by Holly Monroe]()
Knot All is Crystal by Holly Monroe
Crystal Manson is a good girl.Her older sister made sure of it. When their parents died, Crystal's sister Eve took over raising her and ensured she got the best education possible. She even went into debt to ensure Crystal was able to attend the prestigious Omega Academy...Categorized as:
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![Entreat Me by Grace Draven]()
Entreat Me by Grace Draven
Afflicted by a centuries-old curse, a warlord slowly surrenders his humanity and descends toward madness. Ballard of Ketach Tor holds no hope of escaping his fate until his son returns home one day, accompanied by a woman of incomparable beauty. His family believes her arrival may herald Ballard's salvation. ...until they confront her elder sister...Categorized as:
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![Hellbound With You by KazzenlX]()
Hellbound With You by KazzenlX
“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... -
![Dark Paradise: Skulls and Scythes MC by Katie May, Ann Denton]()
Dark Paradise: Skulls and Scythes MC by Katie May, Ann Denton
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMC SyndicatesThe only way in is by blood, the only way out is by death.Blood in, blood out.MC Syndicates is a shared universe, crafted by a set of USA Today and International Bestselling authors, that feature an array of paranormal species, savage dominant men, and strong heroines. These stories are all set in the same world and can be read within any order... -
![Bump in the Night by Cassie Mint]()
Bump in the Night by Cassie Mint
He’s smart, handsome, and we have an instant connection.Pity all these ghosts keep interrupting our moments…All my life, I’ve wanted a ghostly encounter. It’s my greatest dream, and it’s never happened for me—not even in Belladonna Bay, where every other building is haunted...Categorized as:
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![Sweet Obsession by Katee Robert]()
Sweet Obsession by Katee Robert
He was mine to protect. Mine to adore. Mine to lose forever.*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Poseidon and Icarus.*Icarus may not have flown particularly close to the sun, but he has fallen…right into the rough hands of Olympus's own Poseidon... -
![Unnatural Fate by J.R. Gray]()
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...Categorized as:
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![The Demon Prince by Amanda Aggie]()
The Demon Prince by Amanda Aggie
For years, I’ve had dreams about talking to the Devil. They’re not nightmares, in fact, they’re far from it, but they’re not normal either. Honestly, I’m not even sure what about my life is...I’m a witch that sucks at casting magic.My hair has a mind of its own.I’ve scared the crap out of my roommate countless times by floating while I sleep.Oh, and let’s not forget the icing on the cake...Categorized as:
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![Frankie's Funhouse: Animatronic Horror Romance by Beatrix Hollow]()
Frankie's Funhouse: Animatronic Horror Romance by Beatrix Hollow
Desperation for cash has led me down a rainbow painted hallway to Frankie’s Funhouse—a children’s gambling casino. Or as my boss likes to call it, a pizza arcade.The coworkers are strange, the patrons are disturbing, and the animatronics are possessed. Which I was willing to put up with until my boss died.Well, he was murdered, actually...Categorized as:
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![Forbidden: Part One by Emilia Emerson]()
Forbidden: Part One by Emilia Emerson
What if everything forbidden to me — freedom, love, pleasure — could be mine?Would I be brave enough to take it?Five years ago, Josie Porter’s life was about to begin: she was going to escape her abusive family, move in with her best friend, and start college. Now, scarred from years of government torture in the Designation Academy, her dreams are long gone. Her only goal now is survival... -
![Cute But Psycho by Beatrix Hollow]()
Cute But Psycho by Beatrix Hollow
I'm certifiably insane. Just ask my amazing therapist. He's my soulmate and a vampiric serial killer. There's no one I'd rather stalk more.Except no more late night slinking for me. I'm in The Asylum, committed as a danger to myself and others. They tell me I'm delusional, which they aren't wrong...except about what.See, this place is made for supernaturals too dangerous to let roam free... -
![Alpha Mage by R.K. Munin]()
Alpha Mage by R.K. Munin
Submissive wolf shifter Emma Martin never expected to find herself disobeying her abusive Alpha, but that’s just what she does when the lives of her brother and a stranger are at stake. Fleeing with her brother Jason and the unconscious mage that he’s sure is his mate match, Emma’s at a loss as to how to keep all of them safe from a vengeful Alpha wolf and his enforcers...Categorized as:
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![Stalking Cinderella by Leann Belle]()
Stalking Cinderella by Leann Belle
I can feel his eyes on me.No one is coming to protect me. My step brother lives for my torment, and I'm the only one who won't be able to go to the masquerade. I just want someone, anyone to help.Then he appeared. He talks like the devil, but if the man in the mask will grant me my wish, I'll give him anything he asks. All I want is one night...Categorized as:
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![Campfires & Canines by Aly Hollis]()
Campfires & Canines by Aly Hollis
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHazel’s quiet getaway takes a wild turn when she discovers she’s staying with an actual wolf shifter pack - and one of them has fallen for her. Cozy fantasy meets rom-com in this stand alone shifter romance... -
![Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer]()
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain…and their unexpected romance.ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must... -
![Savior of the Shades by Vasilisa Drake]()
Savior of the Shades by Vasilisa Drake
My fated mate is my bully. First, he rejects me in front of the entire pack for being too weak. And when I run, he chases me… And kills me. But this is not the end of my story. I wake up in the underworld, lost, confused— But for the first time: powerful...Categorized as:
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![The Other Belle by Whitney G.]()
The Other Belle by Whitney G.
The 'tale as old as time' has always been a lie...There was no such thing as a "beautiful girl who stumbles into an enchanted castle and falls for a beast."My older sister is a liar, and she's always been far more calculated than that.I don't blame you for buying into her compelling fairytale, though.She's always been an incredible storyteller... -
![Selah Gothic by Kat Blackthorne]()
Selah Gothic by Kat Blackthorne
From bestselling author of occult sensation The Halloween Boys, comes a sinfully fictional religious & dystopian story of naughty exorcism and sinful desires steeped in gothic mystery and lore.Now I lay me down to sleep.Impure thoughts sent me spiraling toward my fate. I was the holy daughter of Lady of Sorrows Church. The one meant to bring millions to faith in God...Categorized as:
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![Wicked Villains by Marion Blackwood]()
Wicked Villains by Marion Blackwood
After finishing their mission together, both Callan and Audrey find themselves in a position they did not expect. Their feelings towards each other have changed. And so has the power balance. While trapped in an entirely new situation, Audrey and Callan will have to sort through their tangled emotions and figure out how to handle their complicated relationship...Categorized as:
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![Loving a Vampire Is Total Chaos by Aura Hayes]()
Loving a Vampire Is Total Chaos by Aura Hayes
Celine Brennan should be riding the high of her recent promotion to detective, but instead she’s been saddled with a case no one can seem to solve with murders so gruesome others before her have quit. Not to mention, there’s something suspicious with a new club in town and her focus keeps being pulled from the case she should be devoting her attention to.Zavier Lockwood is old...Categorized as:
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![Barbi and The Villain by Veronica Lancet]()
Barbi and The Villain by Veronica Lancet
She's an awkward bookworm. He's a fictional character in her favorite book.When Barbara “Barbi” Bancroft mysteriously receives an unreleased manuscript from her favorite book series, she can’t curb her excitement. But when she gets sucked into the story—literally—she finds herself in the fantastical realm of Akkaya...Categorized as:
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![Viciously Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter]()
Viciously Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter
"I don't need a line to know what's considered good or bad, but if I did, there isn't a line I wouldn't cross for you."When Rennick was thirteen, the gods bestowed upon him the name of his fated mate--a human (italics) girl...Categorized as:
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