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When Fate is Cruel: A Short Story Collection by L.J. Andrews
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if the villain in every tale is fate itselfWelcome to a special short story collection from the worlds of LJ Andrews. Part 1: The Ever SeasErik Bloodsinger never wanted to live in a cruel kingdom that was desperate to shape their scarred, young king into someone ruthless. But fate is cruel sometimes... -
Credo by Nashoda Rose
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNew York Times & USA Today Best Selling Author Nashoda Rose brings a fresh twist to the paranormal romance world with 'the Scars'. An unrequited love. A tortured past. An unbreakable bond. Their love was well-known throughout the immortal world. The powerful Taldeburu Waleron and his Delara. But tragedy struck and tore them apart for years. One believing the other was dead... -
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In The Dark by C.J. Blaire, Katie Wolfe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIsa has spent her entire life serving the Veiled Brotherhood, and the last thing she wants is to fail her mission as an elite assassin. Trained to be silent, swift, and unseen, failure isn't just disgrace––it's punishable. Only now, death hovers in the air as she secretly searches for her parents behind King Elion's back... -
Ship of Shadows by Tee Harlowe
He broke my heart once. Now working with him might shatter it for good. I’m chained to my crown. Queen of a court I don’t want. Ever since my brothers and father disappeared, I’ve been forced to rule, to give up the freedom I crave. It’s all the pirate lord’s fault. Bastian Lore sailed into my life, charmed me completely—then betrayed me...Categorized as:
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The Seven Virtues by Thesehunprint
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSECOND BOOK OF THE SEVEN DEVILS. One year and a half after her departure, Varya Petrov is still fighting against time itself. With Grindelwald's attacks on Hogwarts becoming more and more aggressive, there is only a matter of time before the war is lost. Varya has been assigned one task- find the remaining Deathly Hallows and protect them from Grindelwald... -
King of None by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
The Ancients are free, and all bets are off. With the rise of the primordial creators of Under everything has changed. Our world is no longer the same, and neither is Aon. I learned his dark secret the moment the sun peeked over the horizon for the first time in thousands of years. Every king and queen in Under used to be human—even Edu. But not Aon... -
Facet by Kristine Allen
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m Damien “Facet” Blackwood—tech guru for the Ankeny RBMC. Love is bullsh*t. My mother and her two thousand husbands were enough to convince me. Give me my computers any day of the week. Until Willow. Victim of a black market adoption, she wanted our help to find her biological parents. From the second I laid eyes on her, I wanted her, but I couldn’t touch her. It would only lead to heartache... -
Blade of Demons by Sara C. Roethle
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen another ancient is murdered, Lyssandra alone cannot resist Asher’s call. Aiding him means going against the Potentate’s direct orders, and she won’t bring Steifan and Tholdri down with her. But the murder isn’t the only problem. Mysterious shadows stalk a nearby village, and ghouls are roaming free... -
Blood Ecstasy by Tessa Dawn
Julien Lacusta is a troubled soul, born into tragic circumstances, and raised in a violent time. Despite being a Master Warrior in the house of Jadon, and one of the most elite trackers the Vampyr have ever seen, he is damaged to the core: tormented by endless shadows, haunted by unseen ghosts... -
A Discovery of Witches Vol. 2 of 2 by Deborah Harkness
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA Tale of Survival and Revenge. Saori wakes up in a small village surrounded by mountains. She has no memories of anything that happened previously to arriving here. As she is forced to integrate among the villagers, the dark and macabre history of the place comes to light. Trapped in a village with cold and unwelcome people, the girl wants to find a way out and beyond the mysterious mountains... -
The Powerless Witch by J.S. Hart
Great power comes from pain. But pain is powerless in the face of love. Robbed of her power by a wound that not even the strongest witch can heal, Celeste is forced to make another dangerous bargain. She must venture into the Fae realm with nothing but the help of its enigmatic prince, where enemies lurk behind the lethal beauty of its court... -
A Monarch's Fall by J.K. Jeffrey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe kingdom is splintering, and every power is hungry for the same prize — Percy Flores. Torn from Selene’s side and trapped in the power games of those who would use her, Percy uncovers the truth of her bloodline. But knowledge comes at a cost, and every secret makes her a target. Meanwhile, Selene Borealis is being pushed toward the throne and away from the woman she would burn the world for... -
Forgotten Curse by C.M. Owens
Araya Crush has suffered another broken heart after falling for Hale again, and she has started all over once more. But fate is meddling in her will to stay away this time, making it almost impossible to push her feelings aside. Her full blood hasn't given up his rights to her either, and she finds herself constantly falling into his consoling arms...Categorized as:
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Crown of the Dunes by S.C. Grayson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWar brought them together. Forging peace could tear them apart. Back in Kelvadan after narrowly escaping death, former exile Keera is now hailed as a hero for protecting the Great City against the lord of the clans. Forced to lie low as her injuries heal, she discovers the city’s position is more precarious than ever... -
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Dance of the Phoenix by Sapir A. Englard
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a tantalizing follow-up to Blood of the Gods, author Sapir A. Englard returns underground to the dangerous world of vampires, where war looms on the horizon and jealousy courses through cold veins. Aileen Henderson is still finding her bearings among the vampires... -
Seer by Hettie Ivers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTen years ago, seers across the globe were wiped out, thrusting the supernatural world into figurative darkness. When word spreads that the first new seer in a decade has been found, powerful forces will hunt her. The dead will unite to defend her. And a repressed sadist werelock will abandon his century-long vow of celibacy to claim her as his own... -
Buried Destiny by Anne Malcom
Death. For everyone, even immortals, there is nothing after death. No takebacks, no comebacks. It's a full stop. The end of a story. The end of everything. For Sophie, it's little more than a comma. A prelude. A footnote in her true destiny. She was fated to die. Many times. To know what lay beneath in the underworld. To bring the darkness back with her... -
Claimed by the Pack by Kimber White
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis complete series box set contains all five books in Kimber White’s exciting, ultra steamy, utterly shocking new werewolf romance serial, Claimed by the Pack. No cliffhangers! One dark night. One fatal turn. A wild passion hotter than anything she’s ever known. A tragic accident on a lonely highway puts college freshman, Neve in the path of sexy Alpha wolf, Tucker...Categorized as:
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Chasing Never by T.A. Lawrence
Just one more bargain. Since childhood, Wendy Darling’s fate has been ruled by Mating Marks and fae bargains. Now, one last bargain with a Fate has gained Nolan Astor’s freedom. But when the cost turns out to be far greater than Wendy anticipated, both she and Astor must answer one... -
A Tether Through the Rift by Lindsey N. Rhoden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHazel is ready to find answers about a past she can’t remember. She has no memories, no family—only the fierce loyalty of Arlo, her ultimate protector turned devoted partner. But after a year of garish nightmares that constantly threaten her stability, she grows unsatisfied and decides to follow the pull she feels inside...Categorized as:
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Bite of Vengeance by Kay Riley
I am either the dark or the light. Those few words trapped me in a life that I didn’t know existed. A life that my enemies are very aware of. I am the key to the war between the humans and vampires. Both sides plan to use me by bending me to their will. Then there’s Zan. He saved me. Then broke me. And now he’s doing everything in his power to convince me to let him back in...Categorized as:
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Freedom and Fire by Courtney Thorne
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI was a Queen, and I would bow to no male. After finally freeing herself from a life’s worth of manipulation and control, Aurelia experiences true independence for the first time in her life. With her newfound freedom, Aurelia chooses to spend her days exploring the connection between herself and the Prince of Fire, Alev... -
The Gathering: The Ivy Blackwood Chronicles by L.A. Fiore
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWords like unnatural and impure started the whispers. From the very beginning, Ivy Blackwood was different. She was only a child when she was accused of setting the fire, one she passively watched engulf the small house she had called home. Her fingertips burned and her hair singed. Some who watched her crossed themselves, convinced she was soulless for she showed no emotion at all... -
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The Wolf in the Watchtower by Sue Wilder
Before my mother died, she warned me about these things. Werewolves would always hunt me. Sentinel Falls held a trap I wouldn't see. And I should not - no matter how romantic or inevitable I thought the idea was - believe in fate. Because Grayson Devante believed in fate. And if he has his way, I'll probably end up dead... -
Nicodemus by D.B. Reynolds
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt was a time when gods walked the earth, when armies fought not for bits of land, but for the very existence of humanity. On such a battlefield, five formidable warriors stood against an evil greater than any the earth had ever seen. But evil is not an honorable foe... -
Blood Traitor by Kim Loraine
Cashel Blackthorne took me captive. I hated him. I wanted him. I fell for him. Then everything I knew changed. I got away from the Blackthorne vampires, but they still want my blood. Living a nomadic life with a band of hunters, I learned how to fight and how to defend myself...Categorized as:
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Blood Red Hex by Blake Gallows
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I told myself I would never return to this godforsaken city, to a family who couldn’t care less about me, but here I am. ”. Sloan tried to escape her family and their business as the nefarious mafia witches of Evrose Bay, and after five years of thinking she got away, one text changed everything—her twin brother found trouble... -
Doing It To Death by Kaia Bennett, Eden Connor
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI savor my life of blood and power and I’ve never wanted more. Until the night a witch forced her pathetic human needs into my mind. My prey made me want her, made me relish her pain, and ensnared me with pleasure. Made me want things I didn’t understand. I couldn’t break her. I failed to kill her. Now, I can't hunt, can't feed, and can't sleep for the bitch whispering in my head... -
Stake-Out: An Urban Fantasy Romance by Lily Luchesi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnter the Underworld of Chicago. Detective Danny Mancini is on a case, following a murder suspect. When he catches him, he finds out that the perp isn't even he's a two hundred-year-old rogue vampire. The Captain doesn't believe him, and puts him on early retirement, despite his many years of service to the Chicago Police Department, which sends him into a downward spiral... -
A Kingdom of Frost and Fear: Whitney's Version by Whitney Dean
After years of wondering where she came from and what her story was, Raven received the answers she had been craving: she has a family and is the true heir to the throne of Seolia. But the answers she so hopelessly sought only bred more questions...Categorized as:
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Once Upon a Forbidden Desire: Fairy Tales and Other Stories by Zoey Ellis, Kathryn Ann Kingsley
When it comes to true love, rules are meant to be broken …. Dark forests and locked doors, poisoned apples and forbidden lovers . .. Bold heroines and swoon-worthy heroes break all the rules in this enchanting anthology of the fairy tales you thought you knew. Once Upon A Forbidden Desire features 20 enticing fairy tale retellings by a diverse selection of fantasy romance authors... -
Escaping Hallow Hill Academy by A.K. Koonce, Aleera Anaya Ceres
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m the last of my kind. The final devout witch of my Holy Lady of Death. Or so I thought…. A mysterious Academy beneath the veil of this city is hiding one of my own within their institute. He’s nothing like I thought he’d be. An asshole. He’s a total witchy asshole. And now we’re both school property. As is the blood sucking vampire bound to my beating heart... -
A Throne of Ruin and Rose by Katherine Ann
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn enchantingly dark tale of power and survival. .. Follow along as Riven, a seemingly mortal woman is lured from her village during a red moon night. By a twist of cruel fate, she finds herself being held captive, beaten and starved by Faye creatures she didn't know existed until now. All for a power she didn't know she had. She is faced with a decision, Take the easy way out and give in... -
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Siren by Hazel Grace
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI’m one of the most alluring creatures in the world. Dangerous. Beautiful. Powerful. A siren. One of seven princesses of Lacuna. But I wanted more than that, so much more than the trinkets I stowed in my caverns. I wanted my own piece of the world. And I got it. However with that wish came a price, and that price came with secrets...Categorized as:
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The Tangleroot Palace by Marjorie M. Liu
New York Times bestseller and Hugo, British Fantasy, Romantic Times, and Eisner award-winning author of the graphic novel, Monstress, Marjorie Liu leads you deep into the heart of the tangled woods. In her long-awaited debut story collection, dark, lush, and spellbinding short fiction you will find unexpected detours, dangerous magic, and even more dangerous women... -
The Bonds that Break Us by Erin Mainord
She wants revenge. He wants her. After learning of Sin's dark deceptions, Wren travels to The Feral Vale where she is introduced to the rustic land of the elves. She vows to protect her family at all expense, even if that means keeping the Black Art's treacherous secret... -
Dark Mage Chained by S. Rodman
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere are only two things Max and Atticus agree on. Love at first sight is not real and enemies to lovers is not a thing. When Max is asked to guard a captive sexy dark mage, he just knows it will not end well. Max is a light mage who likes his own company and living alone in his ramshackle cottage. The prisoner reeks of disgusting dark magic, is hot as hell and a sarky pain in the ass... -
Surrender by Evie Kent
In the twilight hours of summer, he claims me. Always. SURRENDER is a standalone dark paranormal romance novelette set in the Lily of the Valley series. -
A Path of Darkness and Runes by Marnie L. Norton
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDebut novel by Marnie L. Norton - A Path of Darkness and Runes, Book 1. New Adult Epic Fantasy - *Trigger warnings below*. The Fallow, a hallowed place and sanctuary for the beasts and creatures of the Continent, has been desecrated. The balance between the human and magical world has been ruptured... -
Their Thief by xoDirtyLove, D.R. Knight
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTheirs series book #1. A thief who dresses like a man to be safe. Three brothers, half-werewolf and half-vampire, the strongest supernatural creatures to ever exist. What happens when these three brothers find their mate but think. .. she's a he? * * *. "No. Fucking. Way! " yelled Jace, grabbing his head... -
Curse of the Fae Prince: The Spring Court: Crowns of Magic by Ashley McLeo
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA standalone, steamy fae and witch romance novel. I’m a dark artifacts hunter, but now I’m the one being hunted. After I tumble into Faerie, dark beasts begin to follow, lurking in the shadows, killing anyone in sight. The monsters are changing the kingdom into something it shouldn’t be, something wrong . They dim the very stars above and freeze the land below. At first, I want out... -
The Vampire's Bargain by Jasmine Walt
New York Times Bestseller Jasmine Walt is back with a brand-new vampire-witch fantasy series, set in a dark world filled with celestial magic, deadly alliances, and forbidden romance. .. Kitana Nightshade is the most powerful witch in Valentaera... -
Petal by Lexi Ray
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI was betrayed. Burned. Tattooed from head to toe. Because of one night, four years ago. Because of the girl who took my heart in her gentle hands and never let go—Callie Mays. I thought she was my curse. But I was wrong. Four years later, my dirty broken heart is still beating. And still beating hard for her. She is my cure. My one. My world. We lost our families. And we only have each other... -
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Curse of the Fae Prince by Ashley McLeo
Rated: 3.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’m a dark artifacts hunter, but now I’m the one being hunted. After I tumble into Faerie, dark beasts begin to follow, lurking in the shadows, killing anyone in sight. The monsters are changing the kingdom into something it shouldn’t be, something wrong . They dim the very stars above and freeze the land below. At first, I want out . I want to return to my ailing mother... -
Rotten to the Core by Alexi Blake, May Sage
Foe. Friend. Liar. Lover. Murderer. What are you, darling Rhea? Everything. To avenge the massacre of her family, Rhea forged herself into a weapon with one single killing the king of night. And then she failed. At the heart of the shade’s court, reduced to a puppet for the king’s entertainment, she bides her time, ready to pounce at the slightest show of weakness... -
Snowmancer by Olivia Helling
Rated: 3.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA partner he could trust. That’s what Prince Heir Ilyas wanted most in the world. Instead, he spent his days alone defending his future throne from his younger brothers and reaping the rewards of their estates. But when he receives his latest conquest, a slave named Jem, he’s abducted to the far reaches of a frozen wasteland to be sacrificed to Jem’s backwater god. Someone who would see him... -
Sweet Silver Bells by Elle Kaelee
Rated: 3.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe was made of magic and mourning. He was drowning in ghosts. In the haunted hush of Christmas, the forest brings them together. In 1914, as snow blankets the quiet town of Stockbridge, Olivia escapes into the woods—a strange girl with stranger gifts, hunted by the life she left behind. The trees whisper her name. The frost bites like a warning. She doesn’t expect to be found...
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