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Revenant by Larissa Ione
HELL HATH NO FURY . . . For five thousand years, Revenant believed he was alone in the world, a fallen angel beyond any redemption. Now he finds he has a twin brother who had all the light and love Revenant was denied...Categorized as:
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Reaver by Larissa Ione
WARRIOR OF HEAVEN. Reaver is an angel with a past, a record, and a less-than-heavenly attitude. Powerful enough to fight alongside the fiercest battle angels-and crazy enough to risk his wings on a one-way mission to hell-he's agreed to go where no angel has ever gone before. .. to steal the most seductive and dangerous prize of Satan himself. ANGEL OF HELL... -
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![The Puppeteer by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
The Puppeteer by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Silver strings she can’t outrun…her trouble now has just begun. After Cora Glass’s life was stolen by Harrow Faire, things just keep going from bad to worse. Unable to run, unable to escape, there seems to be no way to avoid what she’s become—the Contortionist. But a girl can only take so much. Haunted by an abandoned and seemingly sentient circus? Fine... -
![Escaping Destiny by Amelia Hutchins]()
Escaping Destiny by Amelia Hutchins
I thought things couldn't get worse. I was wrong. I found out what I really wanted and was forced to give him up. Just as I found out who I really am, I was presented to the elusive Horde King as a gift. This was the mystical being I was hidden from for more than twenty years... -
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![Foxy Tales by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Foxy Tales by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Take a walk into the dark,. Feast on the minds of men,. A path well trodden,. Can bring great joy again. 100% of the royalties from the ebook and digitally signed, beautifully designed paperback will be donated to The Fox Project - a British wildlife charity which is close to our hearts and do wonderful work for countless animals in need of their love and care... -
![Taunting Destiny by Amelia Hutchins]()
Taunting Destiny by Amelia Hutchins
I thought things were bad and weird before – hold on – it’s getting worse. Adam and I are both going through identity crises of epic proportions as we Transition from who we were, and discover who we were meant to be. More Fae are dying, and I feel as if time is running out for us to find all of those responsible and put an end to the killings...Categorized as:
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![Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole]()
Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole
From #1 New York Times bestseller Kresley Cole comes this gripping tale of a battle-maddenend warrior driven by revenge and the Valkyrie temptress who haunts his dreams. He Vowed He'd Come For Her. .. Murdered before he could wed Regin the Radiant, warlord Aidan the Fierce seeks his beloved through eternity, reborn again and again into new identities, yet with no memory of his past lives...Categorized as:
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![Shadowed by Rebecca Zanetti]()
Shadowed by Rebecca Zanetti
Jase Kayrs was the fun brother. The warm, charming, easy-going brother of the vampire leaders. Until he was taken and tortured by demons with their evil mind tricks for nearly five years. Upon his return, he’s dark, violent, and not the man they all thought they knew. Not the man he once was... -
![Whispers of Fate by Amelia Hutchins]()
Whispers of Fate by Amelia Hutchins
Prelude for Khaleena's story. Does not need to be read for the series. It was written as a thank you holiday story for fans of the series. From WSJ and USAT Bestselling Author Amelia Hutchins comes a story of betrayal and hope. Old acquaintances are gathering as events unravel and unmask new obstacles in war-torn Faery. Kahleena assumed the Fates had offered her a glimpse into her destiny...Categorized as:
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![Twisted Shadows by Allie Therin]()
Twisted Shadows by Allie Therin
In a thrilling alternate-universe Seattle, empaths are disappearing—and it’s up to grumpy Reece and his mysterious protector, Grayson, to investigate. Empath hunter Evan Grayson is the Dead Man, transformed by a dark past into a perfect weapon against corrupted empaths... -
![Jared by Teresa Gabelman]()
Jared by Teresa Gabelman
The VC Warriors are an elite group of vampire who protect innocents, whether human or those of their own race. Jared Kincaid, along with other Warriors, are shocked when a fiery red head with a gun and attitude, bring news of young teens being turned into an army of half-breed vampires capable of taking out all VC Warriors...Categorized as:
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![Bulletproof Damsel by Amelia Hutchins]()
Bulletproof Damsel by Amelia Hutchins
One sassy female weapons master. .. who doesn't get out much. One alpha-hole who lays claim to her the moment he sets eyes on her. She's a weapon in the hands of her enemies, and Rhys intends to use her. An ancient family feud between the legendary Van Helsing’s and Silversmith's who once made their legendary weapons. . -
![King of Blood by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
King of Blood by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
The kings and queens of Under have returned…. My magic has woken the most dangerous beings in Under’s history. As they take back their thrones, the rivalries between them could drag us all into war. Aon tried to prepare me for this moment, by unleashing the powers inside me and teaching me to fight. But his methods were more vicious than I could ever imagine...Categorized as:
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![Azagoth by Larissa Ione]()
Azagoth by Larissa Ione
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsEven in the fathomless depths of the underworld and the bleak chambers of a damaged heart, the bonds of love can heal…or destroy. He holds the ability to annihilate souls in the palm of his hand. He commands the respect of the most dangerous of demons and the most powerful of angels. He can seduce and dominate any female he wants with a mere look...Categorized as:
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![The HellBeast's Past by Stephanie Hudson]()
The HellBeast's Past by Stephanie Hudson
Escape. That’s all I needed to do. For running was my only option left. But that was the problem when running from a HellBeast King,. He liked the chase . So, as I continue to navigate myself around his cruel world,. I find not only my life on the line but the Fate of all of those I hold dear. Because Jared wants blood for blood. He wants, a life for a life... -
![Wild Lands by Stacey Marie Brown]()
Wild Lands by Stacey Marie Brown
Brexley has endured starvation and survived torture and even Warwick Farkas, the brutal legend who still haunts her like a ghost, spilling into her thoughts and life. His betrayal made her a prisoner of Killian, the gorgeous Fae Lord of Budapest... -
![The Throne Of Broken Gods by Amber V. Nicole]()
The Throne Of Broken Gods by Amber V. Nicole
"Then, Samkiel, you will know this is how the world ends. " But it was not this world. No, it was mine. It was Dianna. The world quakes in fear as the last shred of Dianna's humanity is ripped from her. As it should. Grief consumes Dianna, burning away any semblance of good within her and threatening the budding relationship between her and Liam...Categorized as:
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![Blood & Ice by Ariana Nash]()
Blood & Ice by Ariana Nash
An elven assassin. A dragon prince. Three days they had together. Three days was not enough. There’s a traitor among the elves. A traitor who will stop at nothing to see Eroan pay for the crime of loving a dragon, and Eroan Ilanea will pay with blood. Lysander has never been free to choose his fate. That is about to change... -
![Claim the Twilight by Debbie Cassidy]()
Claim the Twilight by Debbie Cassidy
My mentor taught me to always expect the unexpected and to prepare accordingly. But there is no way I could have expected this,,,. Orina's story concludes in Claim the Twilight. -
![Death God by Meg Xuemei X]()
Death God by Meg Xuemei X
The final book in the bestselling Monsters After Dark series. I break Marlowe’s heart and leave with the Alpha King, who once rejected me, then used me, then coveted my power. To obtain me, he merges with the horseman War—my worst immortal enemy. Imprisoning me in his unbreakable dark castle, the alpha forces me to marry him so he can re-forge the mating bond with me and take my power for himself... -
![Possess Me at Midnight by Shayla Black]()
Possess Me at Midnight by Shayla Black
I crave her as much as I can’t have her. Ice. Sabelle Rion is tempting…and forbidden. Her golden beauty lures me like a flame, her every glance daring me to burn. She’s my enemy’s sister. My weakness. And now, my mission. As evil closes in on the apocalyptic weapon we’re hiding, Sabelle’s life—and the fate of magickind—hang in the balance... -
![For King and Corruption by Kel Carpenter]()
For King and Corruption by Kel Carpenter
After five months of journeying across the continent with her sister, Quinn is finally ready to return to the king she swore to serve. But war has been brewing over Norcasta in her absence. While Lazarus may reign as king, there are those that would see the blood heirs in power instead. -
![House of Night by Celia Aaron]()
House of Night by Celia Aaron
Only she knows the secret of what happened that night …. Trapped in an upside-down castle, Georgia is met at every turn by a creature as cruel and vicious as his vampire kin. Valen, the cursed lord of the manor, is the monstrous minotaur lurking at the center of Georgia’s maze. He stalks her steps, his gaze forever on her as she desperately searches for escape... -
![Sacrificial Magic by Stacia Kane]()
Sacrificial Magic by Stacia Kane
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsWhen Chess Putnam is ordered by an infamous crime boss—who also happens to be her drug dealer—to use her powers as a witch to solve a grisly murder involving dark magic, she knows she must rise to the challenge. Adding to the intensity: Chess’s boyfriend, Terrible, doesn’t trust her, and Lex, the son of a rival crime lord, is trying to reignite the sparks between him and Chess...Categorized as:
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![One Silent Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon]()
One Silent Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
While the world carries on unawares, Stryker, who leads an army of demons and vampires, is plotting an all out onslaught against his enemies—which, unfortunately for us, includes the entire human race. To avenge his sister, Stryker prepares to annihilate the Dark-Hunters. But things go awry when his oldest enemy returns. Enter his ex-wife. Zephyra...Categorized as:
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![Bound by Blood by Brenda K. Davies]()
Bound by Blood by Brenda K. Davies
Forced to deal with the aftermath of her parents’ murders, Caro isn’t expecting an ambush of Savages—or salvation to come from a man as frightening as the monsters hunting her. Determined to destroy the demons, Saber realizes his mission is over when he learns that Charles, the man who could help him, is dead...Categorized as:
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![Night Blade by J.C. Daniels]()
Night Blade by J.C. Daniels
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsKit Colbana is always biting off more than she can chew. She has a knack for finding trouble. This time, though, trouble finds her. Someone from her past drops a case into her lap that she just can’t refuse. .. literally. People on the Council are dying left and right and she’s been requested to investigate the deaths. The number one suspect? Her lover, Damon...Categorized as:
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![Blood and Magick by Sarah Piper]()
Blood and Magick by Sarah Piper
After a heartbreaking loss leaves them reeling, Haley and her monsters must find a way to fight through their grief, defeat their brutal enemies, and save Midnight from the chaos and destruction closing in all around them. . -
![Devoured by Monsters by Katie May, Ann Denton]()
Devoured by Monsters by Katie May, Ann Denton
Monsters rule the world. And now, they rule me. After an attempt on my life, I find myself saved by an unlikely ally. Injured, confused, and faced with emotions I don’t know how to deal with, I hunker down in a monster’s safe house. But I refuse to stay hidden. With threats coming at us from all angles, I must learn to put my trust in the very monsters I swore to hate. The Grotesque. The Creeper... -
![The Phantom by Gena Showalter]()
The Phantom by Gena Showalter
New York Times. bestselling author Gena Showalter returns with The Phantom, the third book in her pulse-pounding Rise of the Warlords series, featuring a vengeful harpy and a callous torture master locked in a battle to the death. As the son of a war god, Roux Pyroesis has suffered unending pain—he’s caused it, too, dispatching his foes with alarming ease... -
![Crypts and Crimes by Scarlett Dawn]()
Crypts and Crimes by Scarlett Dawn
Through time and crime,. The crocodiles cried tears. Furious hearts will not die,. Run away, my dears. Once were charmed,. Forever enslaved. Rage! Rage! The Fae cannot change. The heart has no mercy. .. King Athon is a shifter prick. If only my dastardly soul mate was a little less intelligent... -
![Hades by Larissa Ione]()
Hades by Larissa Ione
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA fallen angel with a mean streak and a mohawk, Hades has spent thousands of years serving as Jailor of the Underworld. The souls he guards are as evil as they come, but few dare to cross him. All of that changes when a sexy fallen angel infiltrates his prison and unintentionally starts a riot... -
![Monstrous Ends by K.A. Knight]()
Monstrous Ends by K.A. Knight
Thirty years ago the world as we know it was lost. Now humans live like rats, desperate for food and safety, the wall towering before us as a mocking reminder of what happened…. A wall I find myself running to for refuge. I’ve spent my whole life uncovering the truth, telling the world the reality behind the stories that they watch... -
![Iced by Karen Marie Moning]()
Iced by Karen Marie Moning
The year is 1 AWC—After the Wall Crash. The Fae are free and hunting us. It’s a war zone out there, and no two days are alike. I’m Dani O’Malley, the chaos-filled streets of Dublin are my home, and there’s no place I’d rather be. Dani “Mega” O’Malley plays by her own set of rules—and in a world overrun by Dark Fae, her biggest rule is: Do what it takes to survive...Categorized as:
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![Home by Stacia Kane]()
Home by Stacia Kane
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAs a Debunker, Chess Putnam is used to investigating reports of suspected hauntings and sending ghosts back to the City of Eternity beneath the surface of the earth. What she isn't used to is having suburban housewives refusing to acknowledge the presence of ghosts in their homes. There are lots of reasons why someone might harbor a spirit, and none of them are good...Categorized as:
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![Scales and Skeletons by Scarlett Dawn]()
Scales and Skeletons by Scarlett Dawn
The bones of the kinsman tell no lies,. A Fae shadow now mars the noon skies. Fly, fly as fast as you can,. Fly, fly and flee the crowned man. Strong and terrible, mighty in rage,. Fear Fae in your days, marked true by the sage. What in the realm have I gotten myself into this time? I thought it would be a splendid idea to sneak into the Shifter Kingdom... -
![Blood Debt by Callie Rose]()
Blood Debt by Callie Rose
I’ve dedicated my life to slaying vampires. Now I’m about to offer up my blood. When my brother gets into some serious trouble with the Vampire Clan of Baltimore, there’s only one thing I can do to save his ass. I’ll offer myself up as a blood tribute, infiltrate their underground palace, and find a way to get him out... -
![The Contortionist by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
The Contortionist by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Come one, come all, to Harrow Faire. .. and greet your sweetest nightmare. Cora Glass’s humdrum existence as a bank teller flips upside down when a long-abandoned circus mysteriously returns to life. But the entry fee to this big top show is far more than Cora bargained for. A deal struck. A soul. .. stuck... -
![A Game of Fate by Scarlett St. Clair]()
A Game of Fate by Scarlett St. Clair
This book is A Touch of Darkness told from Hades POV. Hades, God of the Underworld, is known for his inflexible rule, luxurious night clubs, and impossible bargains. Used to control, he is not prepared to discover the Fates have chosen his future wife and Queen—Persephone, Goddess of Spring... -
![Bound in Inked Flame by Ava Larksen]()
Bound in Inked Flame by Ava Larksen
When I signed myself away in marriage, I should have read the fine print. Ink fades—blood binds. I'm a prisoner, trapped behind gilded gates, my freedom traded for safety. Magic pulses beneath my skin, wild and forbidden. In our world of ruling Houses, wielding such power means death. One slip, one spark—everyone I love dies. As a princess of the Great House, I should have been untouchable... -
![Cursed Shadows 3 by Quinn Blackbird]()
Cursed Shadows 3 by Quinn Blackbird
“I’ve made it very clear that I intend to hurt you, Nari. But nothing I can do to you will ever mend the shame you committed against me. This war will end in blood. ”. Welcome to the brutal world of the light and the dark fae—and their ruthless love. Nari stole Daxeel’s love,. And then she stole the evate bond. Now, she’s foolish enough to think she won. Daxeel is only just starting... -
![Venom Of God by Stephanie Hudson]()
Venom Of God by Stephanie Hudson
Amelia…. Foresight is a great thing. It would have come in handy. Like when I decided to try and steal from an angry Vampire King. Nope, probably wasn’t one of my better ideas. And now he’s decided he’s done waiting, whatever that means. He tells me I have pushed the limits of his patience for the last seven years and now it is time to claim what is rightfully his... -
![Electric Idol by Katee Robert]()
Electric Idol by Katee Robert
He was the most beautiful man alive. And if I wasn't careful, he was going to be my death. In the ultra-modern city of Olympus, there's always a price to pay. Psyche knew she'd have to face Aphrodite's ire eventually, but she never expected her literal heart to be at stake. .. or for Aphrodite's gorgeous son to be the one ordered to strike the killing blow. Eros has no problem shedding blood... -
![Fae's Torment by Atlas Rose, Kim Faulks]()
Fae's Torment by Atlas Rose, Kim Faulks
Hate. Retribution. Revenge. It burns in my veins and keeps me awake at night, hunting Crown City’s streets like the ones who took from me. But it’s not these streets where I want to spill blood. It’s over there, across the bridge. Where the shadows of this world cloak their sick, foul secrets…and where they trade magic for mortal lives. I can’t get across there. Can’t walk in their world...Categorized as:
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![Savage Bite by J.N. Colon]()
Savage Bite by J.N. Colon
A hunter with a dark past. A mysterious shifter out for vengeance. And a stolen power every monster desires…. I finally get my shot at redemption as part of a supernatural task force only to botch my first assignment in the Underworld. Great way to let the captain down, Tatum. A demon artifact sinks its claws into me, and now I’m bound to a vicious shifter who wants to rip me to pieces... -
![Wrath & Reign by Nikki St. Crowe]()
Wrath & Reign by Nikki St. Crowe
The Demon King crossed over to our world looking for something that was stolen from him. What he found was me. It used to be that the president was the most powerful person in the country. That all changed when Wrath came to our world. He’s more powerful than anything we’ve ever faced. Now there are websites dedicated to worshipping him...Categorized as:
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![Dark Wizard by Jeffe Kennedy]()
Dark Wizard by Jeffe Kennedy
Lord Gabriel Phel wants one thing: to restore his shattered House to its former station in the Convocation’s complex and arcane society. Fortunately, through a wild chance of birth, he was born with the magic of a powerful wizard, the first in his family in generations... -
![Dark Crime by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Crime by Christine Feehan
Two strangers are bonded by a lust for revenge—and each other—in this short story from Christine Feehan’s “erotic, gripping series that has defined an entire genre. ” (J. R. Ward). Blaze McGuire knows who killed her father and she has merciless plans for payback. Until a phone call from a seductive stranger pleads with her to wait. Retribution is in his blood, too... -
![Good Intentions by Brenda K. Davies]()
Good Intentions by Brenda K. Davies
River,. It has been thirteen years since the war started, the bombs were dropped, and the central states became a thing of the past. When the war ended, a wall was erected to divide the surviving states from those destroyed. I never expected to go beyond the wall but unlike all the others who volunteered to go, I wasn’t given a choice...Categorized as:
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![Stardust: Home of the Gifted by R.E. Bond]()
Stardust: Home of the Gifted by R.E. Bond
I’d spent my entire life trying to act like my powers didn’t exist. Society claimed we were an abomination, outcasts, and rejects. They only wanted us when they needed saving from supernatural beasts. With my powers going haywire I had to move to the one place I’d been avoiding. My new home among the gifted came with unwanted roomies too...
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