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Reign of Stars and Fire by L.J. Andrews
Nothing is as it seems. It never was.With darkness spreading across the fae isles, the reluctant raven queen seeks the aid of Calista, the storyteller, and unwittingly falls into a dark tale of twisted fates. To save Ari from being lost in a fae sleep, Saga will reach into the past and uncover deadly secrets left behind by her brother, the last fate king... -
Lady of Embers by Melissa K. Roehrich
There was no preparing for her storm.Wrath.When they met her, she was a whirlwind of shadows and darkness. Standing among the ashes of betrayal and grief, now she is a tempest of rage and malice. Queen Scarlett Aditya will hunt them all down, one by one, and make them pay. Starting with the one who took her brightest star from her.Acceptance.She knows she will come for her...Categorized as:
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The Dawn of the Cursed Queen by Amber Nicole
Ask her, boy. Ask her what she begged the stars for and what lives now. Ask her what she ripped from the very heavens. And then ask her if she cares. The old blood runs through her veins. Nismera and her legions rule the realms as Samkiel’s power fills the sky. With him gone, she strives to solidify her spot on the throne, no matter the cost...Categorized as:
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Rise Of Ashes by Stephanie Hudson
Amelia Lego sets, Star Trek and junk food in my pajamas, These used to be how I would spend my safe and lazy days off. Now, what am I doing with my time…? High-speed chases, running from Hellhounds, fighting witches, opening boxes that threaten the entire Vampire race, and stabbing bitches with my shoes. But hey, at least I get to wear a pretty dress on my date... -
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Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff
The greatest games in Godsgrave’s history have ended with the most audacious murders in the history of the Itreyan Republic.Mia Corvere, gladiatii, escaped slave and infamous assassin, is on the run. Pursued by Blades of the Red Church and soldiers of the Luminatii legion, she may never escape the City of Bridges and Bones alive. Her mentor Mercurio is now in the clutches of her enemies...Categorized as:
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Enchantra by Kaylie Smith
Return to the world of USA Today bestselling BookTok favorite Phantasma in this spicy, stand-alone romantasy, where seven immortal siblings are trapped in a deadly game of hide and seek . . . until one mortal woman changes the rules. The print edition includes custom silver foiling on the cover. Welcome to Enchantra. There’s only one rule: Never, ever trust your heart... -
Shadow's Fall by T.M. Hart
"Everyone breaks.Everyone.It is a universal truth, an absolute with no exceptions.The only difference between us is how we break . . . and what it turns us into.This is one such story. And this will take some telling."~Enter the world of the Shadow Series where Light battles Dark and nothing is as it seems.Violet Archer knows that something is coming. She just doesn't know what . . . or who...Categorized as:
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Dylan St. James: Omega Concealed by Elizabeth Dear
Packs are pain and bonds are fucking shackles.With the government issuing omega females to Alpha packs like we’re social security checks, I cling to my freedom thanks to a black-market suppressant hookup and a lethal family that’s ready to execute any Alpha who tries to force a bond.By day, I work in the family hardware store...Categorized as:
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A Soul to Steal by Opal Reyne
All Gideon wanted was a friend.After waking up in the afterlife to discover he died, Gideon has nowhere to go. The world around him feels strange, utterly false, and he struggles to let go of the past he was ripped away from.Gideon never expects his new, monstrous friend to nibble his way into his heart, or give him purpose in death... -
Steel Heart Iron Claws by Evie Marceau
The fae gods have woken…and they’re merciless.Sabine finally had a chance at a life with Basten. Simple. Free. But gods and men conspired to rip them apart. Now, on the eve of war, Sabine is trapped in her father’s secret-shrouded court, prized as the gods’ new plaything. She clings to memories of Basten, the only thing that grounds her in the dangerously bewitching new world... -
The Secrets of Jane: Forgotten by Charlotte Mallory
“I’m a disciplined man, Jane. I can stay here for as long as you need before the lesson sinks in that you don’t run from me while in my charge.” ¤ ¤ ¤ My village is aflame, and a deadly legend becomes my captor. I’m to appear before the most elite faction of mercenaries and warlords, commanded to answer for a crime they refuse to explain... -
The Venom We Bleed by Lucy Smoke
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSilverwood Public: Home to liars, thieves, and worst of all … the Scorpion Kings.I was the Queen at my old school.Born into wealth and power.Now, thanks to my family’s deceit, I’m a pariah and a target.I’ve got no friends. No parents. No money. And no fucks left to give...Categorized as:
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In the Wake of the Wicked by V.B. Lacey
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWherever she goes, darkness follows.An orphan with a tragic past and a penchant for wicked deeds, Rose Wolff has never been accepted by her people. She’s learned to live in the darkness, content with her Alchemy magic and her quiet apothecary... -
The Broken Prince by Penelope Barsetti
I never should have saved her.Harlow is smart and fierce, and I should have known that she would cross me. Now I'm a prisoner under the castle--and once her father returns I'm as good as dead. I've heard tales of the king's ferocity, and I know he'll burn me alive with just his stare.But before he can kill me, I make a proposal. If he lets me live, I'll pledge the vampires to fight in this war... -
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Fae Exile by Lucia Ashta
Escape the trials, lose the crown—or rebel, risking everything to save the realm.I've exposed the queen for the tyrant she is. Now it's time to show the kingdom of Embermere who I am.A rebellion has been gathering force against the queen. It needs only a spark to gain momentum. It needs the secret heir.First, I must survive the Wilds—savage, brutal, and even more dangerous than the queen herself... -
The Ten Club by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff…Book #5 and the FINALE of the King Series HE WANTS TO OWN HER. King doesn’t recall dying and he definitely doesn’t recall this feisty woman Mia who claims to be his wife. But he’s happy to make her his if she’ll be obedient and loyal. After all, a king needs a queen, and now that he’s back from the dead, this evil billionaire has big plans... -
Aisling: A Spell Unbinding by A.E. Jürgens
No longer mortal and not quite Sidhe, Aisling finds herself caught between two worlds and racing toward Lofgren’s rise: a peak in the Fjallnorrian North said to not only hoard the mortals’ curse breaker but also the answers Aisling seeks. Across frostbitten feywilds and through enchanted fae kingdoms, Aisling’s desire to discover her true self is complicated by the ambitions of those around her... -
The Isle Of Sin And Shadows by Keri Lake
This island alone boasts more ghost stories than all of Louisiana combined.And I'm one of them.In the Louisiana swamplands, ghost stories are as much a part of childhood as chasing fireflies and crawfishing. They never much scared me, though, nor the possibility of evil out to do me harm. Until the night I watched shadows come to life and butcher everything I loved... -
Blood and War by Belle Walker
Loyalty and love can ruin you. But hope is the deadliest of all. For ten years Demitria Collins has fought the creatures of nightmares to protect the one person she has left. With a rising string of demon attacks on the forefront, she knows it’s only a matter of time until they’re next... -
Bite The Terror That Feeds by Penelope Barsetti
He gave me his word—and he broke it.Kingsnake promised me he would let me go once he found the cure, but he’s known this entire time and never once shared it with me. And now that I know the truth, that there is no cure, he still won’t let me go. Now I’m his prisoner once again.He asks to feed from me several times, but I refuse all his advances...Categorized as:
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Judicium by Natalie Bennett
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPrequel to the Devil's Playground Series.Can be read before or after Periculum... -
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... -
Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRyker Lost without his mate, Ryker is driven to the point of madness. He won’t let her escape her shadow. Not this time, not ever. But now, his enemies are threatening what was once lost. Will he find Kya before it’s too late, or will he be forced to choose between his bond and the realm? Kya Having just evaded the clutches of death, Kya is now bound by the nightmare of her reality... -
Mountains Will Crumble by Carissa Hardcastle
Is it the corrupted who thirst for power, or does power corrupt those to whom it is given?Merriam and Mollian have survived demon attacks, heartbreak, and a complete upheaval of their lives, but their struggle is far from over. Merriam is now Sekha’s Marshal and is known throughout the kingdom as the demonslayer...Categorized as:
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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... -
A Trial of Lace and Bone by Kalista Neith
Can there be peace without bloodshed?Now in control of a court, Faye allows those without magic entry, offering protection and sanctuary from those who possess it.But when her actions infuriate the old houses in Necromia, Faye is determined to rule without bloodshed and protect her people from the immortals who view the realm of Anaria as it has always been —the peasant lands...Categorized as:
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Of Night and Blood by Brea Lamb
Asher Daniox was an anomaly. Feared and worshiped by her kind for a power previously unheard of, the princess of the Fae Realm sought nothing more than to prove she could rule with a just and strong hand. That she was worthy of the title of queen.Yet, as her impending marriage to a young mortal prince draws nearer, she finds herself dreaming of a different life... -
Magnus's Defeat by Airicka Phoenix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe swore to end her. All Magnus had to do was pick up a package and get his brother’s child back. A simple task that any Caster worth his salt could have done in his sleep, except nothing had been that simple for him in years. For centuries, Magnus relished in the slaughter and annihilation of the demon race. Ridding the world — and hell — of every last one was an oath he was determined to keep... -
Dark & Deadly Predators by Lola Glass
After eight years in a cave, I was finally rescued… by a terrifying fae king who tells me I'm his mate.He's rough, growly, and refuses to answer any of my questions as he takes me back to the fae lands.When we get there, I learn that a large faction of his people want him dead, so they paid in blood and magic for an ancient assassin to hunt him down... -
The Elysean Trials by D.N. Hoxa
Elyseans are so wise… Elyseans are so beautiful…. Elyseans are divine…Elyseans are power hungry assholes with a god complex. Yes * gasp * I said it. Sue me and bring out your pitchforks. Unfortunately for me, the deadly Elysean Trials are right around the corner... -
Bite The Power That Feeds by Penelope Barsetti
Ellasara came at me with a blade—and she defeated me.But my eyes open to my bedchambers and I see Kingsnake sitting at my beside with Fang next to my pillow. I expect to feel the horrible pain of my injury, but I already feel healed. When I sit up, the room doesn’t spin and I don’t feel weak. In fact, I feel better than I ever have…Kingsnake takes my face in my hands and pulls me close...Categorized as:
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The Blood is Love by Karina Halle
From the fog-shrouded bay of San Francisco to the dark cobblestone streets of Helsinki and all the hidden places in-between, The Blood is Love takes the reader on a sensual and twisted journey deep into Lenore and Solon's lush vampire world in this thrilling sequel to Black Sunshine...Categorized as:
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Ruthless Prince by Roxie Ray, Lindsey Devin
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere’s a new vampire prince in town who says I belong to him. That’s what he thinks . . .For five years, I’ve been bound to a vampire prince. I’ve had to do his bidding, but now that he’s gone this is my chance for a fresh start. Until Sebastian arrives.Not even the darkest black magic spell can fool a vampire this dangerous. Seb says he owns me. That the contract is still valid... -
The Seldom Wings by Beka Westrup
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor years, Sia’s hidden herself in the gnashing forest, dodging her father’s bounty hunters and ignoring the nameless magic in her veins. When she receives a letter from an estranged lover, she returns to the coast she used to call home, within reach of her father’s magical city hovering above the smog and the arranged marriage waiting for her... -
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Rise of the Cinder Fae by Whitney Dean
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsBorn and raised in the forgotten and broken kingdom of Ashbury, Elora has spent years resenting the royals of Pumpkin Hollow, the kingdom that forced the fall of Ashbury and procured the town as its own... -
Blood of Desiderium by Ali Stuebbe
In the lands of Deyadrum, where every Fae possesses power, Princess Emma is the only one forced without. Confined in the walls of her palace by her father, she’s desperate for a taste of freedom.That is, until she discovers the truth: everything she thought she knew was a lie, for something evil plagues her lands - promising death and darkness.A betrothal that tests her...Categorized as:
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Long Live by V.B. Lacey
Isla Belthare lives an ordinary life in her small village of Lockhurt. Since losing both her mother and the man she loved two years ago, all she wants is stability and peace. But her world is forever changed when her family is attacked on a journey away from home and she must travel to the Aataran mountain range to find them... -
When Kingdoms Fall by Callie Dahl
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMen feared monsters. Yet fear made men do monstrous things.The gods are gone, leaving three races divided, broken, and without balance. All that remains is a curse. One to haunt and devour the mortals for their unholy betrayal. A Mortal Girl. . . Traifton has two rules: Never leave the safety of the walls and never enter the Wylan Woods. Those who enter never return... -
결혼 장사 1 [Gyeolhon Jangsa 1] (Marriage of Convenience (Novel) #1) by Ken, 켄
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratings비앙카 드 블랑쉐포르.자카리 드 아르노의 아내였지만 그의 사후, 사치와 배덕함, 그리고 음탕함을 명분으로 아르노가(家)에서 내쳐진 여자. 친가인 블랑쉐포르가(家)의 몰락으로 오갈 데 없이 방황한 끝에 초라한 변방의 수도원으로 쫓겨나다시피 한 여자. 그리고 그 끝에 결국 차가운 돌바닥 위에서 죽게 된 여자.명예를 모르는 악녀.그것이 바로 비앙카의 회귀 전 생이었다.***“이게 현실이라고? 정말, 과거로 돌아온 거란 말이야?”꿈도, 환각도 아니다. 이 배고픔은, 피로는, 생생함은….이 모든 것은 현실이었다.정말, 정말 그렇다면. 신이 나에게 다시 한 번의 값진 기회를 주신 거라면…!‘나는 장사를 하는 거야. 결혼도 결국 장사니까. 자카리의 아이는 좋은 장사 밑천이 되어 줄 거야. 내 지참금도 지켜 주겠지... -
Lady of the Lake by Colubrina
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHermione and Draco team up after the war to overthrow the Order and take over wizarding Britain. "I don't even especially mind belonging to you most of the time," he closes his eyes and just breathes for a bit, savoring not being in pain. Finally he adds, "Just… try to take better care of your toys." Dark Dramione... -
The Labyrinth: A Dark Monster Romance by Torri Heat
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen sleeping with monsters, only the strongest will survive.The Labyrinth is a dark romance. Please start the book from the first page, and see additional content information on Torri's website...Categorized as:
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Threaded by Tay Rose
She spent her whole life craving freedom.Mariah had been preparing for this moment her entire life. Her twenty-first birthday was supposed to bring with it freedom — from expectation, from scrutiny, from the oppressive lord who reigns over her hometown... -
A Curse of Tooth and Claw by Nicolette Elzie
A Curse of Tooth and Claw reimagines the Mexican folktale The Bear Prince. Quirera (Kiki) Xochicale is a Slayer patrolling the border between Ozero, where demons roam the shadows, and the Cicatrix, a mass of darkness, splits the kingdom in two. It's her job to ensure the demons don’t make it past her... -
Demon Bound by Nina K. Westra
After years spent isolated in a lonely castle with her cruel husband, Raiya will do anything to escape… even make a deal with a demon. When Raiya’s husband imprisons a monster from the hells, she sees an opportunity to free herself and spite her husband at the same time.It’s said that demons are immensely powerful, halfway between mortals and gods... -
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The Labyrinth by Torri Heat
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen sleeping with monsters, only the strongest will survive.The Labyrinth is a dark romance. Please start the book from the first page, and see additional content information on Torri's website... -
The Witch & the Wicked by Kade Patrick
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsExiled into a no-man's land of endless winter, Rune faces danger at every corner. Bloodthirsty monsters, crafty bandits, and soldiers from her former kingdom are all on the hunt for her. When she discovers a commune hidden away in the forest, she also uncovers a long-kept secret that could alter the fate of the realm... -
Claimed by the Demon Lord: A Dark Paranormal Romance by Iris Amador
He’s the monster that keeps her awake at night. She’s the nightmare he’s always dreamed of.I’m one of the most powerful demons, and when I met Sylvia, I knew I was going to keep her. I would do anything to have her by my side. And I mean anything. After all, one doesn’t become a Lord of Hell without playing a little dirty. Hell doesn’t run on mercy and kindness...Categorized as:
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What Lurks Between the Fates by Harper L. Woods
From indie darling Harper L. Woods comes WHAT LURKS BEYOND THE FATES, the third book of the Of Flesh and Bone series, where the heated fae romance of A Court of Thorns and Roses meets the dark obsession of Phantom of the Opera.Once, I’d chosen my mate instead of freedom.For weeks, we retraced our steps back to Mistfell and the lingering shadow of the Veil at the boundary between realms...Categorized as:
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Of Silver and Beasts by Trisha Wolfe
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the sand-covered queendom of Cavan, the goddess once saved a young Kaliope’s life, preventing the mercury her father attempted to hide in her blood from reaching her heart. Now, a cybernetic clamp filters it, but the silver streaks swirling faintly beneath her skin are a constant reminder that she’s different... -
Of Beasts and Bruises: A Beauty & the Beast retelling with two beasts by Rebecca F. Kenney
(Previously published as the serial story "Beauty and Two Beasts" on Kindle Vella. This version has been spiced up quite a bit more!)When Lyrical's family sells her to slavers, she expects the worst. But demon wolves attack the slavers' cart, freeing her to run into the forest, where she discovers a mysterious castle surrounded by a garden maze...Categorized as:
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