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  • Dodging Calamities by Erin R. Flynn

    Dodging Calamities by Erin R. Flynn

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 28 ratings
    My name is Tamsin Vale and I’m the last known fairy… And I think I’m out of time. The walls are closing in from all sides and we’re quickly running out of options.But I don’t think help is coming.Making up with Darby and Lucca—having them at my side—has helped my soul, but I’m still missing pieces of it. I want to let Hudson back in, though I don’t know how...
  • Gift from the Nexus by Willa Rae

    Gift from the Nexus by Willa Rae

    Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 17 ratings
    Five gifts, three elements, and two bonds at my disposal, yet I find myself chained to a table in my father’s clutches.Unfortunately, he’s not the only nightmare here that’s ready to take a piece out of me.As enemies make themselves known and unexpected allies join the fight, I’m left standing at multiple crossroads.I laid a path for my men and my family to follow so they could find me...
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  • Gift from the Stone by Willa Rae

    Gift from the Stone by Willa Rae

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 19 ratings
    Secrets have been revealed.I’m the True Primary to the strongest Nexus in Elementra. I wield not one but two of the four elements, and the powerful Memoria stone around my neck still has my memories locked away.But we have bigger problems heading our way.They’re here. My living nightmares.In Elementra...
  • Thwarting Cheaters by Erin R. Flynn

    Thwarting Cheaters by Erin R. Flynn

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 29 ratings
    My name is Tamsin Vale and I’m the last known fairy. Someone found out and that was why I was abducted, which I survived.And my boyfriend freaking out after drinking my blood.And all the drama with Mel’s family.And getting the havens running, which we received so much flack over.And… A lot. There’s been a lot and it’s sort of a miracle I’ve not been outed or taken out...
  • The Rowan's Destiny by Stella Brie

    The Rowan's Destiny by Stella Brie

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 27 ratings
    The Rowan's destiny is to power the stone and save the magic of witches everywhere. Or is it?When the words of the past reveal new secrets, Arden must decide which path to follow—the one dictated by others, or the one designed by her.From the ballroom to the battlefield, Arden and the Imperium Cadre discover an intricate web of deceit and a massive abuse of power...
  • Multiplying Storms by Erin R. Flynn

    Multiplying Storms by Erin R. Flynn

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 20 ratings
    My name is Tamsin Vale and I’m the only living heir to all of Faerie. It’s still hard to accept that, but given how often people call me “Princess” or “Your Highness” like it’s my actual name, I can’t deny it.I simply hate that I am.Yeah, it’s going that well.The councils’ win might have seemed small, but the ripples from that decision are drowning me at every turn...
  • Unregulated Upheaval by Erin R. Flynn

    Unregulated Upheaval by Erin R. Flynn

    Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 19 ratings
    My name is Tamsin Vale and I’m the only living heir to all of Faerie. I want to do what’s right and use that position to help my people, but too many treat me as if I belong to them and that world.And I cannot live my life that way.Nor can I keep pretending all my relationships are okay. Three are great, but it’s time to let one go and stop forcing myself to accept so much...
  • Phoenixfall by K.T. Strange

    Phoenixfall by K.T. Strange

    Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Book 2 in the Rogue Witch Series follows Darcy Llewellyn, fourth year university student, music intern, secret witch, and the werewolves that make up the band Phoenixcry: Finn Gunner, Elias Gunner, Charlie Gage, Wesley “Ace” Rivers, and Cash Legend...
  • Shadowborn Academy: Year Two by G. Bailey, Scarlett Snow

    Shadowborn Academy: Year Two by G. Bailey, Scarlett Snow

    Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings
    My past is left in the dark, And my shadow is no longer there. In the Enchanted Forest, some secrets are better left in the past. Year two at Shadowborn Academy is looking like it will be the deadliest yet. Will Corvina and her friends find a way to survive? Full cover and description coming soon! Shadowborn Academy is a Dark Reverse Harem Paranormal Fae Romance for 18+...
  • Shadowborn Academy: Year Three by G. Bailey

    Shadowborn Academy: Year Three by G. Bailey

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    My fate is in the darkness,And the war there is real…Secrets thrive in the Enchanted Forest and one girl must find a way to stop the fae war before it’s too late. With her sister raising titans and gods, the light in her dreams turning out to be a lie, and her men in grave danger...life at the academy has never been this dangerous.A mirror once spoke of a girl born in hate who could stop a war...
  • Forgotten Fairytale by Yumoyori Wilson

    Forgotten Fairytale by Yumoyori Wilson

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    What if your life was like a forgotten fairytale? Would you cry in despair at losing the memories of a story you held so dearly? Or move on to start a new chapter, deciding to accept your fate? That's exactly how I feel about my current dilemma as I face this new world. My name is Mako, code name: Bloody Butterfly...
  • Dragon Queen by Elizabeth Knight

    Dragon Queen by Elizabeth Knight

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    No one wants to be crowned queen on the brink of war, but fate doesn’t pick the weak. After saving the Crown Prince and returning to find her people now hidden away in a mountain hideout, Cassarah can no longer put off the inevitable. Once she is made queen her Birthright selects her guardians that will be by her side in this upcoming battle...
  • Phoenixburn by K.T. Strange

    Phoenixburn by K.T. Strange

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Book 3 in the Rogue Witch Series follows Darcy Llewellyn, fourth year university student, music intern, secret witch, and the werewolves that make up the band Phoenixcry: Finn Gunner, Elias Gunner, Charlie Gage, Wesley “Ace” Rivers, and Cash Legend...
  • Ensnared by Zoe Ashwood

    Ensnared by Zoe Ashwood

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    When I arrived in Alaska, I thought I signed up for a simple IT job.I didn’t think I’d have to create a massive magic spell with my funky witchy powers – for a village of sea dragons, no less.But here I am. Surrounded by my family’s mortal enemies, trying to learn spells most five-year-olds can perform, and getting flustered over guys who turn into mythical beings...
  • Gift from the Wing: Source of Elementra Book 4 by Willa Rae

    Gift from the Wing: Source of Elementra Book 4 by Willa Rae

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 13 ratings
    My past is no longer hidden, and our future teeters on the edge of destruction.I thought regaining my memories would make this journey easier—for all of us.I was wrong.My path is paved in blood, and each choice I make shapes not only my future but the future of everyone I care about. Every decision has a consequence, and the weight of it grows heavier with every secret that’s revealed...
  • The Wronged: Completed Series by M. Sinclair

    The Wronged: Completed Series by M. Sinclair

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Welcome to Wicked Blaze Correctional, home to the world’s most dangerous criminals…and me. My only crime was knowing too much, yet somehow I took a fall for the real bad guy. Drake thought I’d be an easy scapegoat, that I’d cower and accept the punishment I hadn’t earned.Absolutely not. Pushed to the brink, my magic boiled over, and now it’s ready to burn anyone who gets too close...
  • Daniel by Yumoyori Wilson

    Daniel by Yumoyori Wilson

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    My name is Daniel Moore — a healer, star knight, and lover. I'd never had any ambition to become a stronger healer. I'd rather sleep all day, than train like my fellow knights, using the excuse of being an angel shifter and having no problem healing a few cuts and bruises. I couldn't imagine a time where my skills would be worth the time and effort...until now...
  • Bound by Light by Demi Warrik

    Bound by Light by Demi Warrik

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Fate always has a plan for us. But sometimes I wonder if fate really knows what the hell she’s doing.With my best friend missing, my life is a chaotic mess. This supernatural world I’ve found myself in is placing new pawns on the table faster than I can keep track. The line between friend and foe is murky, and I don’t plan on pulling a knife out of my back anytime soon...
  • Elizabeth and the Magic of Dragons by Ava Mason

    Elizabeth and the Magic of Dragons by Ava Mason

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    An ancient book destroyed. A kingdom threatened. A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance. Elizabeth travels to Aerwyna with her four dragon protectors, a magical place she didn't know existed, where dragon shifters live out in the open. During their journey to find the legendary wolf with dragon offspring, a rare and ancient book was destroyed...
  • Shadowborn Royals by G. Bailey, Scarlett Snow

    Shadowborn Royals by G. Bailey, Scarlett Snow

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    The light is my prison…and I can’t escape. I’m Izora Dawn and this is the second prison I find myself locked in for something I didn’t do. Only this prison is worse and far more dangerous. Beyond the prison walls, the fae world is at war and nothing I can do will stop it. I may come from the light, but to win this war, to keep my family and lovers safe, I will embrace the darkness...
  • Called by Fate by Demi Warrik

    Called by Fate by Demi Warrik

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Fate always has a plan for us and I’m finally ready to own mine.My destiny is spread out before me and like all things in life, I’m going to tackle it head on with fists and magic blazing. I couldn’t dodge this magical shitstorm even if I wanted to, and now, it just engulfed me, sucking me into this mystical world that’s starting to feel like my own...
  • Poisonous Dream by Yumoyori Wilson

    Poisonous Dream by Yumoyori Wilson

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Don't you sometimes wish that everything was just a dream?My name is Daniel Moore, future heir of Realm Ten, ArchAilennia.I've never felt regret like this before, such turmoil clinging to my very soul. I had vowed once long ago to never endure such pain and torment. Yet, such a vow has already been broken and this time, it's to someone far more dear.My princess is everything to me...
  • Wolves of Crescent Valley: The Complete Series by Maya Nicole

    Wolves of Crescent Valley: The Complete Series by Maya Nicole

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    I never knew what living was until I stepped foot in The Guillotine Nightclub.My intentions weren't just to bartend but to gather intel on the lone wolf who owns the place. Instead, I found myself in much deeper with the wolves of Crescent Valley than I'd ever imagined.They're working with dangerous humans who know about our secret world, and it could put all shifters at risk...
  • Defeating Wicked Blaze by M. Sinclair

    Defeating Wicked Blaze by M. Sinclair

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    I couldn’t remember what life was like before Wicked Blaze Correctional. The place had left a permanent imprint on my brain. A bloody, savage tattoo that seemed to shade everything in dark, cynical colors. Jaded. That was the lens I viewed the world through. Any rose-colored glasses I once owned had been dropped and stepped on, ground into the cold, hard floor of my cell...
  • Surge of Ice by Lacey Carter Andersen

    Surge of Ice by Lacey Carter Andersen

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    My men cannot protect me against the growing forces of enemy dragons, not without help…Evander, Aydan, and Granger want to believe that the strength of their will alone will keep me safe, but we’ve already seen that’s not true. The enemy dragons are powerful. Maybe even more powerful than us. If we want to survive, we need to make allies with some of the other dragons.Even though it’ll be a risk...
  • Juniper by Eva Delaney

    Juniper by Eva Delaney

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 10 ratings
    When my dark magic meets a spelled book, my favorite adult toys turn into…three hotties?!I made an enemy of my allies when I stole a few items that weren't necessarily mine. Now that I'm being hunted, romance isn't in the cards...
  • Dark Arts by Fiona Starr

    Dark Arts by Fiona Starr

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Three wolf shifters tormented by a deadly secret. Two worlds torn by a twisted legacy. One girl determined to choose her own fate.They say being called to the world's oldest magic organization is the pinnacle of achievement for a witch. The lottery is done in secret. The names appear by magic. Membership in this exclusive club is like receiving a golden ticket...
  • Jasmine by Crystal North

    Jasmine by Crystal North

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Jasmine: an insanely talented half-witch who can’t see her own worth, even though the humans and the Supes of Silver Springs all adore her; shop owner; holistic healer; visionary; fortune teller.The only problem she ever has with fortune telling, however, is her own. All she ever gets is visions of trees when she tries...
  • Unforgotten Family by Mary Martel

    Unforgotten Family by Mary Martel

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Ariel Kimber has settled into life with her family and coven. Everything seems to be as it should, and she finally feels like she's exactly where she needs to be in her life.Her dad is awesome and she loves getting to know him.Her guys are the best and she falls deeper in love with them by the day...
  • Shadowborn Queen by G. Bailey, Scarlett Snow

    Shadowborn Queen by G. Bailey, Scarlett Snow

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The throne is my fate…and I can’t escape. I’m Izora Dawn and I’m finally free from the prisons I was stuck in. Except for a tiny problem: The Enchanted Forest is at war, the Shadowborn Academy is nearly destroyed and I have to stop the titans before they destroy the world and take the last of my family with them.Turns out the outside world is far more dangerous than any prison could be...
  • Buttercup by Helen Scott

    Buttercup by Helen Scott

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Life is sweet, especially for a baker whose life is about to turn upside down...Take one shy baker, add one sexy bartender, a moody prison guard, an actual demon, and a man who is more mystery than anything else, then add two helpings of curiosity, one night of Long Islands and bad decisions, a steamy romance novel, and abandoned inhibitions. Mix well and wait for the fun to start...
  • Destined to Strike by J. Kearston

    Destined to Strike by J. Kearston

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Whether or not I’m ready for the world to change, it already is.I’m used to life on the streets, but not so much on the run. When I stumble across a secret worth killing to protect, I’m forced to seek refuge in the only place humans don’t dare to go; if I even survive that long...
  • Dead Wolf Falling by Rory Miles

    Dead Wolf Falling by Rory Miles

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Don’t let the darkness consume you. Easier said then done when facing off with death. I was so close to escaping and making it back to Aunt Lou, but my heart got in the way. Now I’m trapped inside of an academy full of ghosts who want to consume me. I have seven days to claim my harem and defeat the evil spirits before we’re all dead...
  • Secrets and Shadows by Mila Young, Kim Faulks

    Secrets and Shadows by Mila Young, Kim Faulks

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    There’s nothing like a witch storm to unearth a century of dark secrets...and there’s nothing like a best friend with a flaming sword at your back to end them once and for all… The curse which infected those I love is over...and the woman in black is now gone. But Bestias Academy has changed since the Witch storm. Secrets have resurfaced and shadows consume the dorms...
  • Vampire Visions by M.F. Adele

    Vampire Visions by M.F. Adele

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 16 ratings
    I am not a good person. I may have lied about the “occasional murder spree” bit, but I did say it was justified, right? It totally is, I swear. Over the last week countless heads have rolled, mine included. I got stuck in my feelings, and I may or may not have punched my ex in the face after saving his life. He deserved it though, he said it himself. All of my mates are now living under one roof...
  • Dragon's Fire by Lili Zander, Rory Reynolds

    Dragon's Fire by Lili Zander, Rory Reynolds

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Stealing from one dragon is lunacy. Stealing from five of them? I must have a death wish. Contrary to popular opinion, I really don’t have a death wish. Yes, I’m a thief, but after almost being torn limb from limb by an irate panther shifter, I’ve given up my law-breaking ways. From now on, I’m sticking to the straight and narrow...
  • Evading Wicked Blaze by M. Sinclair

    Evading Wicked Blaze by M. Sinclair

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Wicked Blaze Correctional has fallen, and along with it, my chance to take revenge against Drake for Clara’s death. For now. Mark my words, though, he would suffer at my hands. It was only a matter of when. Instead of burying my hand in his chest cavity and removing his heart, I was making my way through an unknown realm with my men...
  • Monsoons and Monsters by Amy Sumida

    Monsoons and Monsters by Amy Sumida

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    As strange rainstorms and power outages spread across America, Vervain's personal life hits some stormy weather as well. Magic and love are hopelessly intertwined for the Godhunter, and it begins to take a toll on her heart as well as her relationships...
  • Wild Wolves by Ginna Moran

    Wild Wolves by Ginna Moran

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 6 ratings
    I've just been abducted from the streets of my city. When I wake up, I find myself on a deserted island with other captives. We’ve been stripped of all our possessions and humanity. As for my captors? They’re werewolves. Brutal, territorial, wild men who want to claim me.I still can’t believe it.They declare I’m the one who will save their species. They want to break me. They want me to bow...
  • Raven's Song by Charlie Nottingham

    Raven's Song by Charlie Nottingham

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A morally gray necromancer, a playful fae, and a kindhearted vampire: all bound by one witch.When a vengeful demon burned her house down, Rain Carter had no choice but to move into the haven of Copperfield House with her boyfriend, Graham, her other boyfriend, Ezra, and his partner, Warren.She wants to believe she's safe here, but considering Warren's a murderer for hire..
  • Waxing Crescent by Serenity Rayne

    Waxing Crescent by Serenity Rayne

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    The 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...
  • Moon Enchanted by Devyn Sinclair

    Moon Enchanted by Devyn Sinclair

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    I am being hunted. Trapped by the creatures I never believed were real.Now I have to surrender if I want to survive.I was just an artist trying to make it in New York City. I had no idea all the stories were true. Until I stumbled into a shop run by witches, my birthmark melted away, my eyes started to glow, and suddenly every werewolf in the city was trying to find me...
  • Into the Storm by Amber Lynn Natusch

    Into the Storm by Amber Lynn Natusch

    Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    When Piper Jones fled New York for a secluded mountainside in Alaska, she thought she was safe from the back-stabbing, supernatural drama of the city. Now she's back, with the sexy werewolf Alpha Knox, his pack, and her grizzly bear sidekick for backup. But Piper's plan to get closure is derailed when her vampire mate Merc is abducted, forcing her to form a shaky alliance with a warlock lord...
  • Forbidden Bond: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance by Fiona Starr

    Forbidden Bond: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance by Fiona Starr

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    They’re the ones in power, so why are they are so afraid of me? Newly minted magic user? Check. Hot-as-hell boyfriends who want only me? Check. A fresh start after surviving a murderous attack? Yeah, about that… They said choosing a life at Stormwood Academy wouldn’t be easy. But nobody mentioned it would make me a target...
  • Stained Hearts by Serena Akeroyd, Helen Scott

    Stained Hearts by Serena Akeroyd, Helen Scott

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Marcella was a trainee, now she's a Sixth. There's only one problem... She had to go rogue to get there. Marcella and her Brotherhood are on the run. Their only goal? Evade the council who seeks to punish them for crimes committed against the pursangs at Westbrook Academy. Their future isn't exactly bright, especially not with Keiran's actions casting a shadow over their every movement...
  • Seduced by Zoe Ashwood

    Seduced by Zoe Ashwood

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Enemies are closing in, threatening those I love. You’d think witch hunts were a thing of the past, but it turns out, some dragons aren’t happy with a witch living in their village.What’s worse, my family can’t seem to let me go, and I’m scared of how far they’ll go to keep me from using my magic.If I have to leave Amber Bay to save my men from being hunted, then that’s what I’ll do...
  • Witch, My Crazy Works by Em Pitts

    Witch, My Crazy Works by Em Pitts

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Have you ever thought about that person inside of you? The one that whispers of an alternate reality and begs to be let out to help make that happen?My inner person wants to play too.I'm fighting against the witch's system and losing tremendously. Now, I've got one month left to either conform or accept the consequences. I'm choosing option C, the "Cameron Richardson Way"...
  • Fates Mark by Demi Warrik

    Fates Mark by Demi Warrik

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Fate always has a plan for us, which is likely why it sends me stumbling face first into my mate’s crotch. Literally.Imagine my surprise when I first hold his hand and, bam, a bond clicks into place throwing me into a supernatural world I know nothing about...
  • Revenge by C.Y. Jones

    Revenge by C.Y. Jones

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    My name is Shadow. Assassin, taker of lives I’m what fears are based on, the one who exists in the shadows, only seen when you look death in the eye, and beg for its forgiveness. I am the nightmare whose name you whisper in the dark of night. Your jailer, judge, and executioner all rolled in one. In my world, my brother and I are ghosts, and we don’t give out second chances...
  • Shay's Acceptance by Bre Rose

    Shay's Acceptance by Bre Rose

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Mav We hit her! Who the fuck was she running from? Two wolves, a vampire and a fae. Then those dreaded words, she’s not breathing. We‘ve come so close, I can’t lose her now before we reconnect. What does this mean for my child, the one I never knew existed? If she survives, how do I explain who she is, what her role is in the prophecy that could bring the end to all supernatural beings...
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