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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... -
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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...Categorized as:
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![Ashes to Ashes by Karina Halle]()
Ashes to Ashes by Karina Halle
It’s been two months since Perry Palomino and Dex Foray’s relationship reached a new turning point, two months since Perry started a new life in Seattle, and two months since their Experiment in Terror show took on a new partner, ex-Wine Babe Rebecca Sims, and found a new level of success. But whenever there is light in their lives, the madness still has a way of coming back in... -
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Death Before Dawn by Amelia Hutchins
Hello Diary,. Not sure when I will have a chance to write again, so I’ll have to make this fast. The search for my brother has been a long one and what I have seen along the way makes me question everything I was taught to believe about people and reinforces what my father said might happen if an apocalyptic event were to occur... -
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Compelled by Jaymin Eve
A standalone story in the Shadow Beast Shifters world. Best read after Deserted for storyline continuity. Simone, of the Torma shifters, thought she was finished with the world of supernaturals that existed outside of Earth. She'd been there, done that, and had the near death experience to show for her time. Then a summons back to Valdor-the vampire world- is dropped in her lap... -
![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...Categorized as:
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![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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Dark Magic by Christine Feehan
They were masters of the darkness, searching through eternity for a mistress of the light. .. WOULD SHE FIND MAGIC -- OR MADNESS IN HIS DARK EMBRACE? Young Savannah Dubrinsky is a mistress of illusion, a world-famous magician capable of mesmerizing millions. But there is one--Gregori, the Dark One--who holds her in terrifying thrall...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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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... -
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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. .Categorized as:
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Blood Of Kings by Stephanie Hudson
Amelia…. So, there were many things I could have done differently. I could have gone on a cruise and forget about stealing a killer box from a Vampire King. I could have shaved my head and become a Tibetan monk. I could have also lost my virginity to some nice Texas cowboy who wanted to introduce me to his mother. But instead, I went to Germany and ended up fighting Mercenaries... -
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Queen of Dreams by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
I died. It was supposed to be the end of my story. But after Aon buried me in the Pool of the Ancients, I learned that Under wasn’t done with me yet. Even though I escaped death the first time, there’s a prophecy predicting my demise, and it’s driving Aon mad. His desperation to protect me is dangerous, deadly, and I’m afraid of what he might do...Categorized as:
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![Came Back Haunted by Karina Halle]()
Came Back Haunted by Karina Halle
A lot can change in three years. For Perry and Dex Foray, it’s been a step in the right direction, a step toward living a normal life. They’re happily married, they have their own media company, they’ve done what they can to leave their sordid and scary past behind them. But something has changed recently. Perry’s biological clock is ticking... -
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![Glamoured by Jaymin Eve]()
Glamoured by Jaymin Eve
A standalone story in the Wall Street Journal bestselling Shadow Beast Shifters world. Best read after Compelled for storyline continuity. Samantha, of the Clarity shifters, has a secret. And it’s going to cost her everything. To save the most important person in her life, Samantha promises to form a mate bond with her pack’s future leader...Categorized as:
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![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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![Evelyn's Enforcer by Stephanie Hudson]()
Evelyn's Enforcer by Stephanie Hudson
What do you do when running is no longer an option? When the man hunting you not only found you…But now wanted to make you his prisoner? And worse yet, why did that new title make me squirm and want to give myself to him? My Demon captor. Ryker’s world was so much more complicated than I ever imagined, and discovering my place in it, even more so...Categorized as:
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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...Categorized as:
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Wicked Ruin by S.L. Jennings
The captivating third installment of the Se7en Sinners Series by New York Times Bestselling author, S. L. Jennings. They say you’re never truly ready for Death until it’s staring you down, its cold, bony fingers outstretched and scratching against your fragile mortality. I thought I was ready the day my own mother tried to kill me. Perhaps I was ready the moment I was born... -
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Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
It was in Bitten , Kelley Armstrong's debut novel, that thirty-year-old Elena Michaels came to terms with her feral appetites and claimed the proud identity of a beautiful, successful woman and the only living female werewolf... -
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Moon Claimed by Kelly St. Clare
The pack of lies continues. My mother isn’t my mother. A werewolf wants me for his one-and-only baby mama. Oh! And I’m the new leader of a tribe I joined weeks ago. Messed up doesn’t begin to explain it. I’m more desperate than ever to uncover an explanation for Mum’s mounting betrayals. Because this time, I’m not sure forgiveness is possible... -
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King Of Shadows by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
He saved my life. Now I belong to him…. I was seconds from death when Aon returned to Under, and carried me away to his palace. Now I wander through its ballrooms and libraries, surrounded by dark luxury, searching for my place in this deadly world. The King of Shadows is everything that people say—ruthless, savage, master of the darkest magic, and a prince of pain...Categorized as:
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![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. -
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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... -
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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
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... -
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End of Eden by S.L. Jennings
I thought I knew what Hell was like. I thought I had been living it all these years on Earth—abandoned, forgotten, and left with a dangerous secret that not only made me the Se7en’s #1 target but also turned me into a deadly weapon, a threat to every human in my path. I was wrong... -
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Aisling: Breath of the New Creature by A.E. Jürgens
Bound by both her duty to her clann and all the Isles of Rinn Dúin, Aisling is handfast to one of the twelve fae sovereigns: she, a fragile symbol of peace between mortals and fair folk...Categorized as:
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Guardian Demon by Meljean Brook
In this thrilling conclusion to the Guardian series, New York Times bestselling author Meljean Brook delivers another stunning page-turner, in which the fate of humanity depends upon a tortured warrior winning the trust—and heart—of the woman he wounded…...Categorized as:
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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... -
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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... -
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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... -
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![Beauty and the Demon by Aurora Ascher]()
Beauty and the Demon by Aurora Ascher
In this story, he’s the villain, not the hero…. Murmur, the nefarious Necromancer, is losing his mind. His army of souls screams in his head, and his dreams are filled with bone-chilling visions of his approaching death. But a villain always has a plan, and his will unleash a torrent of destruction unlike anything Hell has seen before…...Categorized as:
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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... -
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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...Categorized as:
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Blood Magic by Ella Summers
The alternate cover edition for this book can be found here. Branded as an abomination, Dragon Born mage Alex Dering has spent her whole life hiding what she is—a secret her father died to protect. Eight years after his death, Alex finally gets the chance to track down the mage responsible... -
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Ethereal Shifters by G. Bailey
We are bound by the gods…but they didn’t warn me about her. I know three important facts—. 1. My mates will do anything to keep me alive and happy. 2. I’ll do the same for them. 3. She has a connection to my mates, and my Nexus wants her dead. Normal. I’ve never been normal for a single day of my life, but now I have to pretend to be so I can stay at the academy and train to be a ranger...Categorized as:
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![Kiss of Fate by S. Young]()
Kiss of Fate by S. Young
A standalone adult paranormal romance from New York Times Bestselling author Samantha Young writing as S. Young. Fionn Mór was once a high king of Ireland; a fierce warrior who led his tribes against the invading fae. It was a war he couldn’t win and to save his family he turned consort for the Fae Queen. Fionn escaped as the thing he once despised, and the people he loved betrayed him for it... -
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The Book of Azrael [Dramatized Adaptation] by Amber V. Nicole, Marissa Clay
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWorld Ender meets Ender of Worlds. .. A thousand years ago, Dianna gave up her life in the deserts of Eoria to save her dying sister. She called upon anyone who would listen, not expecting a monster far worse than any nightmare to answer. Now she does what Kaden asks, even if that means securing an ancient relic from the very creatures that hunt her. A King thought long dead and long forgotten...Categorized as:
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The Curse of Monsters by Mia Hartson
An unbreakable bond. An ancient curse. A monster to ruin kingdoms. We survived the outliers, but now Kade, Asher, Darian, Locke, and I are in the fae kingdom with a tortured prince in our grasp. The fae hold the secrets to breaking the curse over Katakin, and I intend to find out what they are...Categorized as:
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Cursed Shadows 2 by Quinn Blackbird
“Look how easily you submit; how easily you cry; how quickly you beg. .. I wonder Nari, when I'm through with you. .. How softly you'll die? ”. Welcome to the brutal world of the light and the dark fae—and their ruthless love. To break a dark fae’s heart is a death wish. A fatal slight, one Nari will pay for in her blood—. And Daxeel comes to collect...Categorized as:
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![The Vampire's Captive by Kay Elle Parker, Tabitha Black]()
The Vampire's Captive by Kay Elle Parker, Tabitha Black
Vienna. In the space of one night, my world is thrown into the air and dropkicked into a new dimension. Sounds dramatic, right? Probably because it is. I’m no stranger to drama, but this… this takes the award for Best Dramatic Bombshell. It all starts with a carjacking on a dusty highway twenty miles outside Tucson, Arizona. That’s the normal part of that night, I guess...Categorized as:
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![Echo: A Horror Monster Romance: A Monster's Prey by Kat Bethel]()
Echo: A Horror Monster Romance: A Monster's Prey by Kat Bethel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe wants to feast on her fear. Madison Valentine inherits the family farm just as she’s looking for an escape, only to find a new breed of trouble on her porch once the sun goes down. A monster lives in these woods. And he’s not the only one hunting her. Will Madison come out of this whole or will she sacrifice a piece of herself to evade the traps set for her? Run, Little Rabbit... -
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Chaos Falls by Pippa DaCosta
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"There are no other demons like me. ". Restaurant owner, Hollywood socialite, Prince of Pride: Li'el is one of few demons left this side of the veil, and he has every intention of reveling in his new-found freedom. But being the last demon in LA means that when mauled and shredded bodies are found within a few blocks of Li'el's popular Decadent-i restaurant, the list of suspects is a short one... -
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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... -
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Fated by Donna Augustine
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSettling the cosmic score is what Karma was drafted by the Universe to do. But what happens when all the humans start going to the dark side? She’s got to find the source and the most likely suspect is her long time rival, who outclasses her in both power and resources. Luckily, she’s got a new partner, Fate, but he comes with his own set of complications... -
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Demons and Debts by Kyra Alessy
A neurodivergent waitress being hunted. An Incubi MC who can help. But will their price be more than she can pay? When I was fourteen, a woman I called mom was murdered … and it was my fault. I’ve been on the run ever since, but someone’s chasing me. I don’t know who they are or what they want. The only thing I’m sure of is that I need to keep moving or more people will die...Categorized as:
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Embers by Cara Clare
Can ancient secrets set my power free? My power grows stronger every day. I feel it pulsing inside me, beating against my ribs, surging to be set free. But what if it's not enough? With the Human Extinction League hell-bent on raising the underworld, and just five days until they begin their ritual, time is running out...Categorized as:
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