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  • Roots Of Rage by Stephanie Hudson

    Roots Of Rage by Stephanie Hudson

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 27 ratings
    The plan had sounded simple,Step into Hell and save a Tree.That was all I had needed to do.However, that plan was becoming more complicated by the minute and that list was growing eternally bigger.Like killing demonic Queens,Removing Claiming HexesOutrunning hungry beastsAnd mainly, trying not to piss off Vampire boyfriends, any more than being constantly kidnapped down in Hell is likely to do...
  • Happy Ever Afterlife, Part 2 by Stephanie Hudson

    Happy Ever Afterlife, Part 2 by Stephanie Hudson

    Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 28 ratings
    This is book 12 in the Afterlife saga. The end of days might be over for our newlyweds, but the dark nights are closing in and what lies waiting in the shadows is what even nightmares are afraid of. Because the King of Hell is back and now he has a new bride to keep hidden from the world below…a world that shows no mercy, right along with one of their rulers...
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  • Midlife Vampire Hunter by Shannon Mayer

    Midlife Vampire Hunter by Shannon Mayer

    Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 28 ratings
    The final installment in the Forty Proof Series is HERE. The story is broken into two POV's, Crash and Bree, as they fight their way to one another. Crash: I had her in my arms, only to lose her moments later. Frantic doesn't even begin to describe my state of mind as I search for Bree. That search takes me deep into my past and to a family home that I swore I would never return to...
  • Rift in the Soul by Faith Hunter

    Rift in the Soul by Faith Hunter

    Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars
    · 22 ratings
    Nell Ingram and her team face a dire, supernatural evil in this newest thrilling paranormal procedural in the New York Times bestselling Soulwood series. Nell Ingram draws her powers from deep in the earth, and uses them to help Psy-LED, the Psychometric Law Enforcement Division, which solves paranormal crimes...
  • Map of Sorrows by Stephanie Hudson

    Map of Sorrows by Stephanie Hudson

    Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 26 ratings
    Amelia…It all started with a plane ride.Just a simple plane ride home… that’s what they said.One that wasn’t supposed to end with me flying the damn thing!But then going home wasn’t supposed to be a bad thingeither…well, that was if going home didn’t also meaning trying to hidemy new, secret boyfriend.Someone who just so happened to be my father’s old enemy...
  • Heartless by Dannika Dark

    Heartless by Dannika Dark

    Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    Despite the spoils of a solid relationship and an idyllic life at Keystone, Raven is itching for the thrill of another big case. Things begin to heat up when a dangerous assignment falls in her lap.Searching for the mastermind behind an illegal fighting ring is no easy feat, but as the weeks roll by, Raven's undercover job begins to take an unexpected emotional toll...
  • Quest of Stone by Stephanie Hudson

    Quest of Stone by Stephanie Hudson

    Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 18 ratings
    When taking this journey into the past,I never expected to find what I did.It wasn’t only the time-period the Fates got wrong,It was the husband I found there waiting for me.A man of regal yet deadly grace,And one that wanted to possess me.To make me his in every way possible.But that was going to be a problem,Especially when I had a mission to complete...
  • Archangel's Lineage by Nalini Singh

    Archangel's Lineage by Nalini Singh

    Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 38 ratings
    New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s dangerous and beautiful world of archangels, vampires, and mortals has never faced a threat this cataclysmic…Raphael and Elena are experiencing their first ever year of true peace. No war. No horrors of archangelic power. No nightmares given flesh...
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    m-f  vampires  angels  fantasy  paranormal  urban fantasy
  • Redemption by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Redemption by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · 29 ratings
    In Redemption, demigod Seth and Were-Hunter/Dream-Hunter Lydia will see if light can shine through the darkness... With new plot and storyline details, the bonus scene should only be read after finishing The Guardian.Bonus Short story available for free on Kenyon's website. It is available in print in Dark Bites...
  • Lords of the Underworld Collection Volume 1: An Anthology by Gena Showalter

    Lords of the Underworld Collection Volume 1: An Anthology by Gena Showalter

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · 26 ratings
    See how the Lords of the Underworld saga began with the first four sizzling stories by New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter.They dared to open Pandora’s Box, and now must carry an eternal curse. The saga begins in a remote fortress in Budapest, where six immortal warriors, each more dangerously seductive than the last, are bound by an ancient curse none has been able to break...
  • Into the Dark by Gena Showalter

    Into the Dark by Gena Showalter

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · 37 ratings
    Three otherworldly tales from the master of paranormal romance and a brand-new Lords of the Underworld bonus guide! The Darkest Fire a Lords of the Underworld prequel Geryon is the guardian of hell, more monster than man. Kadence is the goddess of Oppression, more angel than woman...
  • Demon Marked by Jen L. Grey

    Demon Marked by Jen L. Grey

    Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars
    · 22 ratings
    Forgiveness isn't always an option. My preordained mate left me, heartbroken and alone. Not only am I feeling these strange emotions, but my world crumbles around me as corruption and attacks threaten to destroy Shadow City. The fury of Hell continues to grow as more of their plans unravel. When my mate reappears, I can’t help but fear it could be a ploy…once more...
  • Eden's Enforcer by Stephanie Hudson

    Eden's Enforcer by Stephanie Hudson

    Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    I was just a data analyst.I paid my taxes on time.I used to feed a cat that wasn’t my own and bake cookies for the office.I was a good girl...
  • Lord of Chaos by Charlene Hartnady

    Lord of Chaos by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Book 7 in this exciting new world. If you like dragons and egotistical, super-sexy demigods, then this is the series for you.RageShe appears one day. Naked. Alone. Asking for my help. I try to turn her away, but the infuriating woman won’t listen. I reluctantly offer her a place to stay for the night. I’m happy to find her gone by morning...
  • Transfusion Saga A Vampire King Paranormal Romance: Books 1 to 4  (Transfusion Saga Box Set) by Stephanie Hudson

    Transfusion Saga A Vampire King Paranormal Romance: Books 1 to 4 (Transfusion Saga Box Set) by Stephanie Hudson

    Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Transfusion Saga Box Set offers great savings and ease. Vampires, Demons, Werewolves, Shifters, Angels and a whole host of other supernatural being can be found in this epic series.TransfusionVenom Of GodBlood Of KingsRise Of AshesBook 1 - It’s been seven years. Seven long years since that cold and cruel Vampire King, Lucius, broke her heart...
  • Heart Of Darkness by Stephanie Hudson

    Heart Of Darkness by Stephanie Hudson

    Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    I didn’t intend for it to happen this way. But then again, I never did. No, it was what others had intended for me that was the problem and this had all started yet again with a witch and a double cross. We had made it to the portal, only a trip back to Lucius’ Kingdom wasn’t on the cards...
  • The Black Dagger Brotherhood: An Insider's Guide by J.R. Ward

    The Black Dagger Brotherhood: An Insider's Guide by J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · 43 ratings
    New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward delivers a behind-the-scenes look at her “to die for”( Publishers Weekly) Black Dagger Brotherhood series—and a brand-new short story starring Zsadist and Bella.This is a book no Black Dagger Brotherhood fan should miss—an insider’s guide that will seduce readers as powerfully as the sexy band of Brothers and the world they live in...
  • One Night at the Refuge by Nalini Singh

    One Night at the Refuge by Nalini Singh

    Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars
    · 25 ratings
    A little glimpse into the past, when two of our favorite dangerous angels were just beginning to grow into their wings.Guild Hunter Short story featured in the April Newsletter...
  • Rage by Shayne Silvers

    Rage by Shayne Silvers

    Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Hell hath no fury like Callie Penrose… Ever since Callie – the Vatican’s rookie monster hunter – killed a demon a few weeks ago, Kansas City’s been eerily quiet. But she soon learns it’s just the calm before the storm...
  • A Mate for Kai by Charlene Hartnady

    A Mate for Kai by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    Vampire Novel Human women required. Must be enthusiastic about interactions with vampires. Must be willing to undergo a stringent medical exam. Must be prepared to sign a contractual agreement which would include a nondisclosure clause. Limited positions available… Whilst on duty in Sweetwater, Kai disappears for a couple of days...
  • Fatal Secrets by Jen L. Grey

    Fatal Secrets by Jen L. Grey

    Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    The truth shattered everything.After having our worlds ripped apart by everything we'd uncovered, my mate and I thought the surprises were behind us. Unfortunately, Fate has other plans.As a trained warrior, I'd always been confident that I would win, especially with my love by my side. But this war is something different, and I'm not quite sure Justice will be served...
  • Dragon Typhoon by Charlene Hartnady

    Dragon Typhoon by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    A dragon shifter series set in the same world as the bestselling Bride Hunt booksTyphoon doesn’t have a mate. It’s not for lack of trying, or interest. He just hasn’t found the right person yet. He’s pretty sure that it will happen in good time. The problem he faces is that he is desperate to have a baby. It’s all he can think about. He’s seen his friends pair up and have whelps...
  • Lord of Rain by Charlene Hartnady

    Lord of Rain by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Book 5 in this exciting new world. If you like dragons and egotistical, super-sexy demigods, then this is the series for you.BoltI am the son of a god.Not just any god, but the mighty Zeus.I take after my father in many ways. I am powerful and astute. I can be ruthless when I need to be. You have to be driven and relentless when you run an empire...
  • Lord of Destiny by Charlene Hartnady

    Lord of Destiny by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Book 6 in this exciting new world. If you like dragons and egotistical, super-sexy demigods, then this is the series for you.I’m the son of a god.The other half of a coin.Where my identical twin brother, Jarrod, can see the past. I can see into the future.An awesome ability. I’m lucky, right? Nope, I think I’m cursed...
  • Fashionably Felonious : Book Nineteen, The Hot Damned Series by Robyn Peterman

    Fashionably Felonious : Book Nineteen, The Hot Damned Series by Robyn Peterman

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Just when I thought I’d get a vacation with the love of my undead life, my life blows up. Again.Sun and naughty fun is off the docket. Eliminating deadly Dhampirs is at the top of the to-do list. Crap...
  • Lord of Tears by Charlene Hartnady

    Lord of Tears by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Book 8 in this exciting new world. If you like dragons and egotistical, super-sexy demigods, then this is the series for you.I am Trident, son of Poseidon and this is my story…No cheating! Contains hot alpha males and therefore, strong sexual themes/language...
  • Hope Awakened by Charlene Hartnady

    Hope Awakened by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 10 ratings
    All of his Feral brothers are falling over themselves to meet human women. They want to mate and procreate as a matter of urgency.Not him!There are more important things for Reece to worry about right now. Like keeping the queen safe from harm. She’s heavy with clutch. The chicks are to be born soon. The future of his people is at stake. The Fallen are circling like vultures...
  • Dragon Avalanche by Charlene Hartnady

    Dragon Avalanche by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    A dragon shifter series set in the same world as the bestselling Bride Hunt booksAvalanche finds himself in the deep, dark recesses of the earth. It’s nothing like he ever imagined it would be. All he needs to do is to survive long enough to win the prize.No cheating! Contains mature themes/language...
  • Knives and Sheaths by Nalini Singh

    Knives and Sheaths by Nalini Singh

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 21 ratings
    Free short story in Nalini Singh's Newsletter. What she writes about this story: "The original version of this short story was meant to be a scene in ARCHANGEL’S STORM, but I deleted it in an earlier draft and the information shared here about Lijuan eventually became part of chapter 8 in the book...
  • Lord of Hell by Charlene Hartnady

    Lord of Hell by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · 21 ratings
    Book 2 in this exciting new world. If you like dragons and egotistical, super-sexy demigods, then this is the series for you. I hate my father. At least, I want to. He is an evil bastard. I should hate him. You see, he’s Hades. God of the Underworld. I am his son. I find I desperately want his approval and, at the same time, don’t want to be anything like him. It’s a screwed-up place to be in...
  • September Moon by Trina M. Lee

    September Moon by Trina M. Lee

    Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Death is coming for Alexa O’Brien. Alexa must stop Shya from claiming Lilah’s vacant throne. If the demon succeeds all hell will break loose. Forming alliances is a challenge. The vampires hate her and the wolves don’t trust her. Rebellious vampire activity creates tension between Alexa and the FPA. It gets ugly when the covert government operation learns that Shya needs her as a sacrifice...
  • Dragon Whelps by Charlene Hartnady

    Dragon Whelps by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 14 ratings
    A full length novel set in the same world as the Bride Hunt books Shale is blindsided by a pregnant female who claims the baby she is carrying is his. It is a distinct possibility, although he can't be sure, right then, if she is telling the truth. There are a couple of things this female doesn't know. Firstly, if he is the father, it is twins. Secondly, the infants won't be human...
  • Charger by Teresa Gabelman

    Charger by Teresa Gabelman

    Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Charger O’Neil knows nothing but chaos. As a Dark Guardian dealing with the underworld, mayhem is to be expected. Not only is it part of the job but also his life. With his team falling apart, Charger has an important decision to make. Stay or get out while he still can. Staying means he’ll bring down the one person he’s ever cared about but walking away means he could lose her forever...
  • The Heart of Arima by Emma V. Leech

    The Heart of Arima by Emma V. Leech

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    An eternity bound to the man you love may seem like a dream come true unless you were forced to do something he could never forgive you for. That man is Corvus, ancient vampire and Master of the Albinus family and his patience is wearing thin. He has waited for Jéhenne Corbeaux's return for many centuries and now, her time is up...
  • Coda by Trina M. Lee

    Coda by Trina M. Lee

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Some things will soon come to an end. While others are just beginning.The breakdown of Arys and Alexa takes them to a whole new level of twin flame hell. Suffering the loss of their keystone, they’re unravelling fast. Time is running out to change the destiny of their destruction.Kale Sinclair has come home from Las Vegas with one purpose. To die. For her...
  • Caretaker by Laken Cane

    Caretaker by Laken Cane

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Six months ago Angus Stark was sent to prison, and no one on the outside has seen him since. Denied the visitor passes that would get her into the prison, Trinity grows more desperate with each passing day, convinced something terrible is happening to him. She's not wrong. When the sentencing judge's wife goes missing, Captain Crawford brings Trinity in to help track the woman...
  • Doctor Dragon by Charlene Hartnady

    Doctor Dragon by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 9 ratings
    A dragon shifter series set in the same world as the Bride Hunt books Since the death of his mate – a death he is responsible for – Druze has dedicated his life to finding a cure for the fertility problems surrounding species females. For years, he’s worked day and night to qualify as a healer. There is still so much for him to learn...
  • Unspoken by Amber Lynn Natusch

    Unspoken by Amber Lynn Natusch

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    The hunters become the hunted… With the Underworld still in chaos, Hades, King of the Dead, can’t return home. His traitorous wife, Persephone, remains on the loose—and she’s not the only one. Many of the souls that Khara unwittingly released from the Oudeis have not been accounted for, including former gods, and neither have some of her father’s minions...
  • Slave Dragon by Charlene Hartnady

    Slave Dragon by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 10 ratings
    A dragon shifter series set in the same world as the Bride Hunt books Take one female in heat and a testosterone-filled dragon. Then cage them together. What do you get? A raging need and a ton of frustration. When Earth Prince, Sand, is captured by a fearsome enemy and thrown into a cage with a human female about to go into her heat, he knows he’s in deep trouble...
  • Dragon Hunter by Charlene Hartnady

    Dragon Hunter by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    A dragon shifter series set in the same world as the bestselling Bride Hunt booksRiley and her best friend Ashlyn decide to go out for a night on the town. Slightly buzzed and grinning from ear to ear, they leave the club to wait for their ride home. From there, it’s all a big blur. One thing Riley knows for sure is that it definitely goes pear-shaped and fast...
  • Lord of Life by Charlene Hartnady

    Lord of Life by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    I never knew how much I relied on my power until it was gone. Stolen from me. I made a stupid mistake. I spent the night with a woman who was a stranger to me. One-night stands are generally not my thing. I am sure she was the one who took what was mine. My power. There is no other logical explanation. Now I can’t find her. Every lead goes up in smoke. It’s like she never existed...
  • Weapons Training by Nalini Singh

    Weapons Training by Nalini Singh

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 25 ratings
    Free short story in Nalini Singh's Newsletter. A short story about Jessamy and Galen. For those of you unfamiliar with the Guild Hunter series, this story features Galen, Weaponsmaster to the Archangel Raphael, and Jessamy, Historian of the angelic race and teacher of their young...
  • Blood Dragon by Charlene Hartnady

    Blood Dragon by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 11 ratings
    Dragon shifter series set in the same world as The Bride Hunt series Bay knew what she was. Definitely not human. Not even close. He knew she was startlingly beautiful. He even knew what she looked like naked. Unfortunately, he didn’t know who she was. Not really. Even her name was a mystery...
  • A Mate for Titan by Charlene Hartnady

    A Mate for Titan by Charlene Hartnady

    Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Standalone Vampire Novel Have you ever wanted to date a vampire? Human women required. Must be enthusiastic about interactions with vampires. Must be willing to undergo a stringent medical exam. Must be prepared to sign a contractual agreement which would include a nondisclosure clause. Limited positions available… Titan is one of the strongest Vampire warriors on the team...
  • Consequences by Liz Schulte

    Consequences by Liz Schulte

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    In the final installment of the Guardian Trilogy, hope is born, alliances change, and the fate of a world is held in the hands of two people. Forced to face the wrath of either Heaven or Hell, Olivia and Holden must choose a side before a war begins and tears their lives apart forever...
  • Sinister Pretty by Trina M. Lee

    Sinister Pretty by Trina M. Lee

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    With the approach of the full moon Alexa's unease grows. It won't be long until the curse on her wolf manifests. Pain and suffering is just the beginning of what Shya has in store for her. Unfortunately, he's not the only one with sinister intentions. The FPA wants more of her hybrid blood for their twisted experiments and they aren't above playing dirty to get it...
  • Hardest Fall by Juliette Cross

    Hardest Fall by Juliette Cross

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    The tattooed demoness, Bone, doesn’t like anything except the magical weapons she makes. But she has hidden talents few know about. When I was brought to her near death, she used her Seraph song to manipulate flesh and bone to heal me. But she wasn’t happy about it. Now I must return the favor...
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    demons  angels  m-f  witches  paranormal  fantasy  futuristic  magic
  • Blood Broken: A gripping vampire fantasy romance by Lindsay J. Pryor

    Blood Broken: A gripping vampire fantasy romance by Lindsay J. Pryor

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    ‘Our love could save us both. Or it could destroy everything.’ Leila McKay is both blessed and cursed. Her potent serryn powers are growing stronger, but they come with a heavy price. And to prove her love for vampire leader Caleb , she needs to bring his murdered brother Jake back to life...
  • Firefighter Dragon's Demi-God Daughter by Brittany White

    Firefighter Dragon's Demi-God Daughter by Brittany White

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A dragon shifter and the daughter of a demi-God must work together to save the world from a monstrous threat.The Demi-God’s Daughter I carry the blood of the Gods.I have never known a life without duty. At an early age, I learned that even the Gods could be killed. My father was a soldier, and a demi-God.He was the son of Ares, the God of War. But that did not keep him safe...
  • Midlife Bachelor Wolf by Brittany White

    Midlife Bachelor Wolf by Brittany White

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Panther Shifter Hiding from Love, Wolf Shifter Looking for Love…Can a Secret Crush Turn into True Love?The Panther BartenderI was once in love,But then love was betrayed.And I am afraid to try again. I reluctantly entered a contest and won--A romantic vacation for two with a wolf shifter I barely knewTo a resort and spa in the shifter world:A world completely different from my own...
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