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The HellBeast's Sacrifice by Stephanie Hudson
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBook 6 in The HellBeast King seriesFull Blurb coming soon... -
![Dark Memory by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Memory by Christine Feehan
Safia Meziane has trained since birth to protect her tribe, the family she holds so dear. All along she told herself the legends she was raised with were simply that. But now, she must call upon all of her skills to fight what lies ahead. Evil has come to their small town on the cost of Algeria, evil that Safia can feel but cannot see... -
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![Wicked Webs by Raven Kennedy, Coralee June]()
Wicked Webs by Raven Kennedy, Coralee June
I’m possessed. Deadly. Raised as a vampire, I’m no stranger to blood. But when power-hungry supes force a ritual on me, I become something else entirely: The Black Widow. At first, my only companion is the spider that lives within me. She makes me strong, and I revel in that power, but it’s fueled with the need to feed. Unfortunately, carnal cannibalism isn’t exactly trending... -
![Between the Moon & Her Night by Jaclyn Kot]()
Between the Moon & Her Night by Jaclyn Kot
“It was like he had lifted the lid to a small locket box, because a soft, beautiful melody began to play—happy and sad, and filled with love and loss.It was the song of us.The song of Life and Death.”Centuries before the events of Between Life and Death and Between Sun and Moon . . . Centuries before she was Sage . . . She was Aurelia, the Goddess of Life... -
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![Credo by Nashoda Rose]()
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... -
![The Hellbeast's Queen: The Final Book In The Series by Stephanie Hudson]()
The Hellbeast's Queen: The Final Book In The Series by Stephanie Hudson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHope can be a dangerous thing.It can be all consuming.Can be the only thing you think about.The only comfort you have when locked to the darkness of your own mind.The hope to find light at the end of the tunnel.A guiding hand to led you out of the nightmare.But what of love?For Ella it is the thing she clings onto when all that hope is lost.A love that is always worth fighting for... -
![Wicked Little Games by A.R. Breck]()
Wicked Little Games by A.R. Breck
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you spark a match in hell, 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯?Some wonder how deep the curse runs through Castle Pointe.I never realized the malevolent roots are embedded into every fiber of this town.A simple game turned into devastation, wreaking havoc upon us, spreading it’s wickedness through our veins.Haunting us around every turn.Death rises. Evil corrupts. Fear consumes us... -
![Viciously Mine by Nikki Landis]()
Viciously Mine by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA dual perspective mc romance from twin brothers Rael & Chrome.Chrome:Everything is finally falling into place.I’ve reunited with my twin. The woman I love has become my wife.And to top it off? I’m now patched into the RBMC in Tonopah.With my ol’ lady Cameron, I move to Nevada to start our new life together... -
![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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![Blood Ecstasy by Tessa Dawn]()
Blood Ecstasy by Tessa Dawn
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsJulien 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... -
![The Devil's Masquerade: The Poison by Jennifer Loren]()
The Devil's Masquerade: The Poison by Jennifer Loren
Nick Jayzon has battled many enemies, and has defeated them all. But now he faces the ultimate evil. A brutal Savage of his own blood who will stop at nothing to control him, to Poison Nick, and to harden his heart forever. Many have tried to stop Asmodeus and many have died in the process. But now, he will try, and he isn't coming alone. They won't all survive... -
![Hawk by Patricia A. Rasey]()
Hawk by Patricia A. Rasey
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKaleb “Hawk” Tepes, as president of the Sons of Sangue and descendant of Vlad III, needs to keep his head focused on club business. Trouble is someone wants to divest him of it for a crime he committed against his vampire predecessors. He can’t afford distractions, especially those that come in the form of a five-foot-two sprite named Suzi, who once belonged to his nephew... -
![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... -
![Late as a Rabbit by Kendra Moreno]()
Late as a Rabbit by Kendra Moreno
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFollow the white rabbit. . .Tick.Jupiter only ever wanted an adventure, but she never should have gone searching for one. It finds her in the form of a white rabbit with silver eyes.Tock.When that same white rabbit turns out to be the White Rabbit from the story books, she can’t contain her curiosity. She follows him down the rabbit hole and drops right into Wonderland... -
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![The 5-Time Rejected Gamma & the Lycan King by Stina's Pen]()
The 5-Time Rejected Gamma & the Lycan King by Stina's Pen
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratings*A bestselling web novel turned paperback. Perfect for fans of possessive men, strong women, and a plot that keeps you guessing.*She's his bonded mate - yet she wants nothing to do with him.After 5 rejections, she’ll do anything to escape another heartbreak…Gamma Lucianne's reputable status on the battlefield doesn't translate to her love life... -
![Ruse by Siobhan Davis]()
Ruse by Siobhan Davis
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThis is a companion prequel short story to Cruel Intentions. Only available via a link in the back of Cruel Intentions. This book will not be published on Amazon or any other retail store.Although it's a prequel story it gives spoilers to the main story hence why it is listed as #1.5 in the series as it should only be read AFTER reading Cruel Intentions... -
![The Forsaken Vampire by Penelope Barsetti]()
The Forsaken Vampire by Penelope Barsetti
My task is simple—kidnap Princess Rolfe. But the second I lay eyes on her…I realize she’s anything but simple.Rancor, Leader of the Teeth, has commanded I fetch her in exchange for the Golden Serpent venom. But my plan is immediately derailed when I feel it. When I feel how much she wants me…I’ve had many lovers in my lifetime, but her passion puts them all to shame... -
![A Vampire’s Mate: A Dark Protectors/Rebels Novella by Rebecca Zanetti]()
A Vampire’s Mate: A Dark Protectors/Rebels Novella by Rebecca Zanetti
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere’s nothing Jasper Maxwell likes better than a good chase. He is patient and cunning, and he is known as one of the coldest hunters in the immortal realm. As a vampire with a hint of demon blood in him, he stands out even amongst the finest trackers in the shifter world... -
![Bite Me: A Vampire Anthology by Addison Cain, Zoe Blake]()
Bite Me: A Vampire Anthology by Addison Cain, Zoe Blake
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrightening and sensual, passionate and thrilling. I have a confession to whisper at your ear. That shadow caressing your body in the dark, that tingle which draws you to arch your spine… it tempts me to ruin. You’re beautiful when you sleep. Everything I long for. All I ask is a sip, a taste of the life coursing through those delicate veins. Just one little bite... -
![Wicked Vampire Mate by Bella Klaus]()
Wicked Vampire Mate by Bella Klaus
I’m caught in the worst kind of trap, and there’s no way out. When I double-crossed Draco, I hadn’t him to retaliate. But now I’m stuck, and my only chance of ever seeing home is to use the black magic I despise... -
![Ancient Retribution by Katie Reus]()
Ancient Retribution by Katie Reus
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dragon princess once lost…Juniper hunts down the most dangerous criminals on her black ops missions—and she’s good at it. A dragon shifter who was raised by wolves, she doesn’t know her birth clan and gave up trying to find them a hundred years ago... -
![The Choice by V.P. Nightshade]()
The Choice by V.P. Nightshade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“No, i psychí mou. I am not a dream.” He told her softly, touching the bare skin of her arms and his eyes widened in wonder and discovery.As he ran his warm, soft, but slightly calloused hands cautiously up her arms, she was shocked into a state of apperception, and went quite still. Her teal-colored eyes widened also and locked with his amber ones... -
![Her Vampire Master by Maren Smith]()
Her Vampire Master by Maren Smith
I take my pleasure where and when I please. But nothing’s sweeter than the taste of a submissive woman--one who wants revenge. She’s smart, brazen, fearless when she ought not to be. I’ll teach her the monster living in the shadows can and will hunt her back.But the creatures who killed her sister want to take her from me.I won't allow it. She belongs to me now.Only by me.Forever... -
![Her Vampire Hero by Nicolina Martin]()
Her Vampire Hero by Nicolina Martin
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDon’t go looking for the monsters in the shadows.They will find you.The young doctor in the ER thought she saved my life. I repaid her kindness by stealing her away from everything she knew. I fought the devil in me, but I have lived too long, and am too lonely to deprive myself of her. She will be my perfect submissive. My pet. My true north.Katarina Donovan was good and pure, and so, so human... -
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![Doing It To Death by Kaia Bennett, Eden Connor]()
Doing It To Death by Kaia Bennett, Eden Connor
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 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... -
![Craving Darkness by R. Sullins]()
Craving Darkness by R. Sullins
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe long awaited sequel to Lovely Darkness by USA Today Bestselling author R Sullins! Kallista had always known she was different. The shadows had always called to her. She craved to be held safe in their cool depths. To escape her parent's methods of attempting to rid her of her demons.Valen was destruction. Everything he touched crumbled. Everywhere he went, pain followed... -
![Zephyr by Amara Rae]()
Zephyr by Amara Rae
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGreer and Aleksandr's story.Blurb coming soon.Note: Zephyr is a deliciously dark and steamy paranormal romance. It features fated mates (rejected mate, knotting), a dirty-talking and alpha shifter hero, and a badass heroine who brings him to his knees. Each book in the Immortal Coven series has an HEA for the couple, but the series has an overarching plot... -
![Undying Thirst by Allie Santos]()
Undying Thirst by Allie Santos
After being on the run for so long, I’d finally felt like I belonged, but it was a big, bloody lie. The vampires turned against me in a blink of an eye. As soon as I had the chance, I was leaving the vampire infested city . . . Except they wouldn’t let me...Categorized as:
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![Of Death and Darkness by Megan Montero]()
Of Death and Darkness by Megan Montero
A woman marked by death.A demon who would send her there himself.A revolution that will change it all.Death comes to us all… or so they say. But they never said that’s what I’d become… death. I’d spent my life taking care of everyone else besides myself. I finally let go for one night. One night of freedom. One night of fun. One night to dance my burdens away... -
![Nicodemus by D.B. Reynolds]()
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... -
![Her Vampire Rebel by Zara Zenia]()
Her Vampire Rebel by Zara Zenia
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'M KEEPING HER. The sweet psychology student with a troubled past. Her ex is stalking her, but I won't let him hurt her again. I'll finish him if he even tries. Because I love the way she submits. Her sweet soft yes, sirs. The way she gives herself over to me. I should let her go--she has her whole life ahead of her. But I can't. I'm buying her a collar and making her mine. Mine alone... -
![Dolls of Ruin by Quinn Hawthorne, Mae Celeste]()
Dolls of Ruin by Quinn Hawthorne, Mae Celeste
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOwning a thrift shop isn’t glamorous, but it’s mine—my tiny corner of quiet where nothing weird ever happens. Until the dolls arrived.The moment I opened the first crate, my quiet little thrift shop turned into something… unexplainable.Porcelain and cloth dolls, beautiful and eerie, each with a presence that seems to command the room. They're more than antiques—they feel alive... -
![The Lost King: Rise of the Drakens: Book 7 by Raven Storm]()
The Lost King: Rise of the Drakens: Book 7 by Raven Storm
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDestined to become the next King of the Drakens , Prince Fane wants what he can't Sakala, his bitter rival since they were draklings. But this year, something has changed that could end their childhood debate once and for all—Sakala has decided to enter the courtship arena... -
![Her Dark Salvation by Katelyn Brehm]()
Her Dark Salvation by Katelyn Brehm
ANNA A made man in the Italian Mafia. An immortal blood demon. I never imagined he’d become my dark salvation. My midlife awakening wasn’t going as planned. I’d wanted to prove I was more than a mousey professor, that I could handle life outside the walls of academia. Turns out, I’d underestimated the real world... -
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![Mack by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff]()
Mack by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff, Comes the New Standalone Story of Mack from the King Trilogy."THEY THINK KING IS EVIL, BUT HE'S GOT NOTHING ON ME." -Mack MY NAME IS MACK. And if I play my cards right, I will soon be dead. Permanently. Not even my powerful twin brother will be able to resurrect me. A good thing. Because a man like me has no business living... -
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Chain Me by Lana Sky
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOnce again resigned to her fate as a spinster, Eleanor is unhappily alone — until Dublin Helos reappears on her doorstep with an offer she can’t refuse. This time, the stakes are higher than ever, and as the true extent of Dublin’s deception is revealed, Eleanor is forced to choose between trusting the one man she should fear above all else — or risk losing her soul, and heart, in the process...Categorized as:
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![Legion of the Queen by D.M. Simmons]()
Legion of the Queen by D.M. Simmons
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsYou come for him, she’s coming for you.You come for her, he’s coming for you.You come for their family, the legion comes, and they always protect their queen.DIABLOWhen Luke shot Dante and left him for dead, he didn’t just start a war, he awakened a power in me that lie dormant, for thousands of years... -
![The City in Glass by Nghi Vo]()
The City in Glass by Nghi Vo
In this new standalone, Hugo Award-winning author Nghi Vo introduces a beguiling fantasy city in the tradition of Calvino, Mieville, and Le Guin.A demon. An angel. A city that burns at the heart of the world.The demon Vitrine—immortal, powerful, and capricious—loves the dazzling city of Azril... -
![Fae by Cassandra Faye, Jennifer Bene]()
Fae by Cassandra Faye, Jennifer Bene
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChosen. Cursed. Enslaved. Fae just wants to live day to day. She doesn’t want to think about a future filled with another two thousand years of servitude. She doesn’t want to think about her past, or the way she failed the goddess she swore to serve forever... -
![Wintertide by Everly Taylor, Melody Calder]()
Wintertide by Everly Taylor, Melody Calder
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShadow Isle Reformatory where the good, the bad, and the worst are sent to be fixed. What no one tells you is the teachers don’t give two shits and it's more of a prison than an actual reformatory. The only thing we learn here is how to survive. Being born of winter and ice, survival should have been no issue for me. There was one catch, I had no clue how to control it... -
![Tragic Kingdoms by Kell Frillman]()
Tragic Kingdoms by Kell Frillman
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsGame of Thrones fans, meet your new obsession...Potent in magic and pure of blood defines the power of Castle Astaseul, but decades of exile shadowed their existence with an obsession for vengeance. A sinister mating ritual with the demon of lust unlocks the key to their rampage of revenge, but they soon find out that every dark compromise comes with a heavy price... -
![The Sun Child by J.M. Failde]()
The Sun Child by J.M. Failde
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA child of man, with hair like day meeting night, will guide the vampire back into the sunlight.Lila Bran has been here before, she has been the mouse in the Vipers’ game. But this time, she’s stronger. This time, she has power, the safety of her brother, and—most importantly—she has Ambrose Draven... -
![Stalked by the Vampire by Kenzie Skye]()
Stalked by the Vampire by Kenzie Skye
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsStephanShe senses me, and that intrigues me. No prey has ever sensed me until I made myself known. But Elena is more than prey to me. I’m enchanted by her. From the moment I look into her innocent eyes, she consumes my every thought, so much so that I spend every moment following her, watching her, obsessing over her... -
![Noire by Anna Fury]()
Noire by Anna Fury
Welcome to the Temple, the brutal maze where a cunning warlord rules over imprisoned monsters, bending and using them according to her whims. The maze is a dumping ground for souls in need of snuffing out. Got a relative you dislike? Send them in for prompt dispatch. Perhaps a political rival is a thorn in your side? For a price, you can have Rama’s psycho pets kill them for you. Happy hunting...Categorized as:
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![Take Her to the Grave by Dana LeeAnn]()
Take Her to the Grave by Dana LeeAnn
Take Her to the Grave is a dark romance novella. The themes within this novella are dark and not intended for all audiences. Please read all of the trigger warnings listed at the beginning of the book prior to diving into this book.A full and complete blurn is coming, but I'll leave you with An unexpected chase through a dark graveyard turns into a night of erotic horror... -
![Vanquished Gods by C.N. Crawford]()
Vanquished Gods by C.N. Crawford
Rated: 3.74 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAll I wanted was a simple life in my cozy forest cottage, hiding out from the witch finders. So when a vampire appears to disrupt my peace, I kill him instantly. Unfortunately, I learn he was the best friend of Sion--the vampire king. Sion, unaware of what I did, shows up next. The dangerously seductive vampire wants to harness my death powers to fight the Order... -
![The Blood Trilogy: The Blackthorne Vampires 1-3 by K. Loraine]()
The Blood Trilogy: The Blackthorne Vampires 1-3 by K. Loraine
Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA beautiful, dark, enthralling story. -International Bestselling and award winning author, Amelia Hutchins. He wanted me for my blood… Living on the run was all I’d ever known. My life was unstable, but at least I wasn’t alone. That all changed when my mother was murdered. I ran from the unknown creatures she’d always feared. Until the day I stopped being afraid. That was my first mistake... -
![Blood Moon Bound by Sherilee Gray]()
Blood Moon Bound by Sherilee Gray
Shut away since childhood by her cruel parents, Delphine longed for the day her mate—a powerful vampire warrior and mysterious member of The Five—would save her from an agonizingly lonely existence. But with their identities kept secret, she never imagined he'd be the Five's brutal and battle-scarred commander...Categorized as:
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![A Rose with Thorns by Bodie Summers]()
A Rose with Thorns by Bodie Summers
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe RoseI need what everyone has, freedom and safety. But what I crave even more, what I don't dare say out loud, is to be consumed by desire.And it seems my wish has been answered as a masked man follows me, lurking in the shadows, watching me and knowing what I dream of.I should have been careful what I longed for because I realize he will be my doom. And still, I don't run... -
![The Unwanted by Shiloh Walker]()
The Unwanted by Shiloh Walker
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Novella Of The FBI Psychics She doesn’t want him. He doesn’t need her. Like hell… Destin Mortin’s psychic gift comes with an ugly twist—she excels at tracking down violent rapists. But it’s rough on relationships. Once, her partner Caleb was her everything: filter, shield, rescuer, lover. The only man who didn’t think her a freak. Then he walked away...
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