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Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 4 by SUOL, Gwon Gyeoeul
“When I’m with you, there’s truly never a dull moment. ”. The Hunt is on! Penelope heads off to the small-game area in hopes of finding a present for Eckles…only to run into a hostile bear! Armed with desperation and a crossbow, Penelope holds it off, until Callisto unexpectedly comes to her rescue... -
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Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 5 by Gyeoeul Gwon, SUOL
Penelope and Callisto safely escaped the assassins, but Callisto is left in mortal danger and Penelope. .. is standing trial for murder? ! Accused of murdering seven nobles during the Hunt, she faces a court proceeding that’s in actuality nothing more than an elaborate sham to frame her... -
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![Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 3 by SUOL, Gwon Gyeoeul]()
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 3 by SUOL, Gwon Gyeoeul
“I don’t want to live like this either, only ever being despised. ”. Life in hard mode for “villain” Penelope Eckhart means with every step forward, she’s shoved five steps back. Just when things seem to be stabilizing between her and the brothers, she finds herself coming to blows with Reynold, who insists on dredging up the past―an affront Penelope refuses to take lying down... -
![Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 2 by Gyeoeul Gwon, SUOL]()
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 2 by Gyeoeul Gwon, SUOL
"Nothing good can come from a relationship built on secrets. " Penelope's fate is looking grim, but she's got a plan: sneak out, rescue Eckles, and secure herself a one-way ticket out of death... -
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![Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 1 (악역의 엔딩은 죽음뿐 [Ag-yeog-eui Ending-eun Jug-eumbbun] (Comic) #1) by SUOL, Gwon Gyeoeul]()
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 1 (악역의 엔딩은 죽음뿐 [Ag-yeog-eui Ending-eun Jug-eumbbun] (Comic) #1) by SUOL, Gwon Gyeoeul
"A villain living life in hard mode… whose every path leads to death. " Playing Daughter of the Duke's Super Love Project as the easy mode heroine, Ivonne, makes charming the male characters a breeze... -
![The Rebel's Vision by Kristen Banet]()
The Rebel's Vision by Kristen Banet
One declaration was all it took. The Andinna Rebellion has begun. Knowing that the fight will be hard, Mave has taken back the title of Champion. King’s Champion. She’s resolved to stand tall beside King Alchan Andini and fight for him, and to fight for her people. But it’s off to a troubling start... -
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Mob Sorcery 3 by K.D. Robertson
The Yakuza have rolled into town and Vince finds himself caught in a standoff between the old and new worlds of magic. Doubts remain over who tried to assassinate Vince and the cops have locked down the city to protect the mayor's reputation. But Vince has a job to do. He's taken back the mafia's old territory for their don, but their rival still refuses to accept reality and bend the knee... -
![Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 6 by Gyeoeul Gwon, SUOL]()
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 6 by Gyeoeul Gwon, SUOL
Following the conditions of a contract between herself and Winter, Penelope is once again leaving the duchy! She joins the marquis for volunteer work in a war-stricken nation, and while their time there is hectic, the two are able to grab a moment alone at the seaside... -
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Mob Sorcery 4 by K.D. Robertson
Vince prepares to pull off his largest job yet, a heist to steal an artifact containing an ancient evil. Yet another ancient evil stirs much closer to home. Vince's soul egg awakens, and he finds himself face to face with the being residing within it as she makes him an offer he knows he should refuse. Caught between scheming foxes on all sides, Vince must master his magic and gear up... -
![The Axe Falls by William D. Arand]()
The Axe Falls by William D. Arand
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsDominic’s world had been a fairly simple life. To live his life to the best of his abilities, gain experience, level up, and strive to enjoy himself as best as one could in a backwater. Which, while tough on its own, was made infinitely harder by his father being the local executioner. All of that becomes infinitely worse when his entire family is murdered... -
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The Exiled by Frost Kay
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAn ENEMIES TO LOVERS post-apocalyptic fantasy perfect for fans of Holly Black, Kiera Cass, and Sarah J Maas! In a ravaged world full of sickness, devastation, and monsters, it was kill or be killed. After a disastrous second escape attempt, Hazel found herself blood indebted to her savior Noah, but he was no saint...Categorized as:
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![Monsters Above by R.L. Caulder]()
Monsters Above by R.L. Caulder
The fight for our lives is upon us. Running to a new realm that could hold vital information is our only chance. With that comes closing the distance between me and the godly powers that wish to use me for their own gain. What we need is time to uncover secrets and unlock the powers that reside within me, but that’s a commodity we aren’t granted... -
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SSS: Year Two by Avery Song
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWhen being different leads to the best years of your life. Powerful witch Silver Spell Solange always dreamed of getting into S. S. S School When she finally achieved it, she couldn't have been happier... -
![Honed in Havoc by Albany Walker]()
Honed in Havoc by Albany Walker
They want an heir and I’m the only way they can get it. With or without my cooperation. I thought Cadieux Island would be a new beginning, but the privileged estates and elite college turned into a nightmare... -
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![Dragon Emperor 2 by Eric Vall]()
Dragon Emperor 2 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNow tested in battle, Evan aims to become the heir of Hatra. Once that he’s a lord, Evan has even more on his plate, from rebuilding the city’s aqueducts to fighting demonic hordes. On top of all that, the King of Rahma gives Evan a quest to prove his worth: to find the lost Sword of Hatra, which was last seen a thousand years ago... -
![Robin's Maid by Jessamine Rue]()
Robin's Maid by Jessamine Rue
Threatened with a marriage she doesn't want, Lady Marian strikes a deal with Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Spy on the dastardly bandit Robin Hood and his band, learn their secrets and find their hiding places, and then turn them in to the law. In exchange, she'll be a free woman, with her own property and full control over her future. Dressed as a boy, Marian joins the outlaw band... -
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Dragon Breeder by Dante King
I’m Michael Gilmore. Bearer of Noctis the Onyx Dragon. The only male student of Drako Academy, and apparently the one person who can save a dying world. Only a few days ago, I was transported from Los Angeles to a fantasy world teeming with superpowered female soldiers who can command the magic of their bonded dragons. Except the dragons are dying out. And I’m going to bring them back... -
![Wild Wastes 6 by Randi Darren]()
Wild Wastes 6 by Randi Darren
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBefore world war two could reach its conclusion, the world suffered what could only be defined as a cataclysm. Legend has it that an experiment failed. Catastrophically so. And when it failed, the center of the United States, from the Sierra Nevada to the Mississippi river became "The Waste", where everything changed. Except it didn't only happen in North America... -
![Sparrow in the Woods by Shona Knight]()
Sparrow in the Woods by Shona Knight
Broken, scared, and running from her abusive past, the last thing Odessa expects is the chance to escape to a new world, but what if the men in that world are determined to break her for good? Odessa. Growing up a social pariah, my parents were the only bright spot in my life. So when they suddenly pass away, I’m left on my own, with a broken heart. That is, until he shows up... -
![Wicked Schemes by Amy Oliveira, Santana Knox]()
Wicked Schemes by Amy Oliveira, Santana Knox
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTHE GODS HAVE WAGED A WAR IN HER NAME, A FATE SHE NEVER DREAMT REFUSING. The first nightmare I can remember was not my own. To be born with power is to be gifted, but all I know is a curse. I am Florencia Morales, one of the seven witches whose fate was woven long before we were born. Marriage was never my dream, never a desire or a goal... -
![Devil’s Darling by JanJan Untamed]()
Devil’s Darling by JanJan Untamed
Devil’s Darling is a gripping historical novel about the life of an enslaved woman in the Deep South. This story will take you on a journey through the dark history of America with a JanJan twist. Devil's Darling contains adult subject matter that many will find offensive. There are taboo themes that will trigger sensitive readers. This is book one of a duet. -
![A World of Lost Words by Jane Washington]()
A World of Lost Words by Jane Washington
I was born with a shadow inside me, a beast clawing and ripping its way to freedom. I was born with a clock inside me, the tick-ticking of my heartbeat drawing us all closer to the inevitable, the inescapable. The end of everything. And now, finally, it has arrived. The world is burning, the souls are screaming, the castles are crumbling... -
![I Summoned My WHAT?!: Book 2 by Montgomery Quinn]()
I Summoned My WHAT?!: Book 2 by Montgomery Quinn
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSince being thrust back in time, Calon has found himself in a world of danger and delight. People were wary at first, about having a summoner in their midst. And not without good reason. The confrontation with the good sheriff made sure of that. But when the dust cleared, there was still work to do, and only one person who could reasonably do it. But it's not just bandits going bump in the night... -
![Blood Rites by Peter North]()
Blood Rites by Peter North
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAwaken the power. Unlock your potential. Grow stronger. Embrace the blood…Lazarus Cross wakes after centuries of slumber, a single objective burning in his revenge. His newfound thirst for blood is insatiable. But when the woman who awakened him disappears before he can learn his identity or purpose, he must rely on his own strength and cunning to survive... -
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![Fires of Hatred by Erin O'Kane]()
Fires of Hatred by Erin O'Kane
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFires of Hatred. ‘My name is 625. At least, that’s the number branded into my skin, the only identity I have. My real name, whatever it was, was stripped from me when I was sold into slavery at age eight. I am now 20, and no more than property, my only purpose working in the palace. Until the day I meet him. ’. The Elves and Humans have been at war for millennia... -
![Pirate's Witch by Jessamine Rue]()
Pirate's Witch by Jessamine Rue
A dark, spicy reverse-harem romance reminiscent of 'Pirates of the Caribbean,' with a dash of 'Treasure Island' and a hint of 'Peter Pan. ' A desperate crew of pirates kidnap the witch who is the key to their freedom from a terrible curse. But she's more difficult to handle than they expect, in so many ways. . -
![Bad Moon Rising by Katie May, Steffanie Holmes]()
Bad Moon Rising by Katie May, Steffanie Holmes
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m Lily Dean, and all I want is a normal life. Prom night is approaching, and I’m trying to build up the courage to ask my two best friends—Jackson and Orion, the dark and mysterious Bellua twins. We grew up next door to each other, and even though the rest of the town thinks they’re freaks because their parents were killed during some spooky occult ritual, I love hanging out with them...Categorized as:
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![Tangled Secrets by Yve Vale]()
Tangled Secrets by Yve Vale
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA broken peace treaty. A dangerous secret. How far will they go for love? Abducted and left for dead in the mortal realm, I'm quickly captured by humans. Unfortunately, Oakes and Jaden are arrested for breaking the realms’ peace treaty when they trespassed in their attempt to save me. Prince Eldrin must find a way to free us and prevent another realm war... -
![Emperor Awakened by K.D. Robertson]()
Emperor Awakened by K.D. Robertson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHis empire stands ready, even as old friends march against him. Mykah is ready to march on the capital and slay the emperor’s killers but his enemies have other plans. The corrupted Empire has pincered him. Armies approach from all directions. Worse, those armies are led by some of his oldest friends. To win this multifront war, Mykah must adapt. He must continue to train and cultivate his allies... -
![Scholomance 2 by Logan Jacobs]()
Scholomance 2 by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe Devil's Academy. Cole has successfully survived the preschooler exam, and now he’s a full-fledged Scholomance student. More importantly, though, he now has four women bound to him forever. He’s their master, they are his slaves, and they must obey his commands. But his women also gain power and prestige out of the deal, and the Headmistress has taken a special interest in Cole and his coven... -
![The Maid and the Orcs by Finley Fenn]()
The Maid and the Orcs by Finley Fenn
She’s fallen for an angel… but he’s mated to a monster. In a realm of orcs and powerful men, housemaid Alma Andersson is drowning — in grief, debt, and drudgery. And when her awful employer makes his darkest demand yet, she flees for the forest, and tumbles toward her doom…. Until she’s snatched to safety by a huge, vicious green beast. An orc... -
![In Death We Part by M. Bonnet]()
In Death We Part by M. Bonnet
My routine was simple - classes, work, repeat - then an unearthed family secret changed everything. Four mysterious men shattered my life and stomped on the pieces until I had nothing left. They were strangers to me, but I was no stranger to them. They had been watching me… waiting until the time was right to strike... -
![No Such King by Coralee June]()
No Such King by Coralee June
A puppet, a prince, and a playboy. One arranged marriage. Three men I must keep at arm's length. Prince August is arrogant, toxic, and viscous. I want nothing to do with the man that was once my best friend. I fled this kingdom four years ago, planning to never return. But the king is dead. The kingdom is in chaos. And I’m trapped in an arranged marriage I want no part of... -
![Rebels of Last World by Atlas Kane]()
Rebels of Last World by Atlas Kane
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsChoose a Class. Win your Harem. Reclaim the World. Cade Clarke spends his last night on Earth drinking with an old Army buddy. When he decides to risk his life to defend a gorgeous bartender, he pays the ultimate price. Resurrected to Antinium, Cade finds himself thrown into a world where the very rules of reality have shifted... -
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![Realm of Kings by K.C. Kingmaker]()
Realm of Kings by K.C. Kingmaker
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI did not come to Camelot to choose, yet I now face the most impossible choice of all…. I hold a secret no one else knows. A secret that will change the entire landscape of Logres. Merlin said it’s for my ears only—that if I tell King Arthur, it will disrupt the mythical prophecy. But screw the prophecy, right? I’m not sure how long my chatty ass can hold onto a secret of this magnitude anyway... -
![Emperor Forged by K.D. Robertson]()
Emperor Forged by K.D. Robertson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe emperor is dead. Betrayed. Now a new ruler must rise from the ashes. Mykah had been the Empire’s greatest general before it had rotted to corruption. Now he builds his own empire in order to crush the greatest nation in the world. At his side is the stunning woman who leads the horned barbarians from the north, known as the oni. The Empire’s armies are limitless... -
![Caught to Conjure by Kyra Alessy]()
Caught to Conjure by Kyra Alessy
A powerful witch who escaped a cruel life. Three stubborn enemies who would drag her back. Can they save their world together or will past hatred prove stronger than love? Growing up hated and despised, Vie escaped her uncle and the three men who made her miserable. She vowed never to return to that life nor to let herself be treated like that again. But then they found her …... -
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Demonbane by Marie Robinson
To start a new life, all I have to do is seduce one of the legendary Talon warriors. Cazien "Demonbane" Talon is searching for the Lost King's treasure and he hires the Hallows to help. For what he's paying, I'm willing to go back to the island haunting my past. I have a second secret task: get close to Cazien, so when the time is right, we can take the treasure for ourselves... -
![The Wolf in My Tavern by L.V. Lane]()
The Wolf in My Tavern by L.V. Lane
A father should protect his daughter. Mine sold me out to predators for coin enough to pay his debts. Sobbing and broken, I shiver in the cold stone cell, awaiting my desperate fate. Only I am not alone, and my fellow prisoner is about to change the course of my life. A poor fish market girl sold out by her father. A young blacksmith apprentice with secret ties to the rebellion... -
![Tisak by Michelle Frost, Michele Notaro]()
Tisak by Michelle Frost, Michele Notaro
The mage magic that saved them could also be their undoing. Theon and his men escaped House Natas, only to face suspicion and unrest from the Shifter Resistance. Shifters don’t trust mages, even ones who freed an entire House from their bonds. As tensions rise, Theon’s tenuous control on his magic slips further, until one outburst leads to an amount of damage Theon can’t bear... -
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The Winter Kissed Kings by Ivy Fox
From the USA Today Bestselling Author Ivy Fox comes the last installment in The Winter Queen Duet, where every secret and lie will be forced into the light to either save or destroy the Kingdom of Aikyam. The plan was simple. Subdue my would-be usurpers with a marriage proposal and guarantee my sovereignty. Little did I know that my reign should have been the least of my worries...Categorized as:
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![Sol & Lune by Kathryn Moon]()
Sol & Lune by Kathryn Moon
A war without end, a woman alone, and a sacred duty she must protect. Born into a war almost as old as Sol and Lune themselves, Lumen, Lady of Fenn Manor has watched her family sacrifice for years at the altar of her country's ambitions... -
![Princes of Sin by Amanda Richardson]()
Princes of Sin by Amanda Richardson
Play dangerous games… win dangerous prizes. It starts with revenge. A decade ago, I embraced death–or so they believe. It’s my life’s mission to make the Lords of Darkness pay for their actions. A perfectly-timed opportunity propels me into the heart of the malevolent order that shattered my very existence...Categorized as:
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![Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas]()
Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas
A sarcastically funny, dark fantasy romance reimagining of Hercules from Amazon bestselling author Jasmine Mas. I'm just a girl. And it turns out, I'm Hercules. I'm struggling to survive in a Titan infested world where Spartans, immortals from twelve royal families who have god-like powers and obscene wealth, rule over all... -
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![Villainous Hearts by Scarlett Snow]()
Villainous Hearts by Scarlett Snow
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEveryone loves to sin but only the villains embrace it. After turning a jerk’s manhood into stone, Zara is sent to the Academy for Villains—a place where troublemakers must atone for their sin or risk burning in the Underworld forever... -
![Lawless Princes by Dani René]()
Lawless Princes by Dani René
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUSA Today Bestselling Author, Dani René, brings you a brand new dark, sordid world of why choose romances. This series takes place on the infamous Black Hollow Isle. Danger. Deceit. Death. I was promised to the leader of the Lawless Princes. I don’t have a choice, obeying their rules will keep me alive. But they hold a secret that could bring their perfectly glimmering world crashing down...Categorized as:
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![Scion of Chaos by Ophelia Bell]()
Scion of Chaos by Ophelia Bell
When Nemea Jones wakes up naked and bruised, amidst the wreckage of an isolated cabin, she discovers that twelve hours of memories have been stolen from her. In their place, she has gained the ability to wreak havoc on the world with every flicker of emotion. The arrival of a dark, alluring stranger a few days later only threatens to fan those sparks into a raging inferno... -
![Ruthless Kings by Dani René]()
Ruthless Kings by Dani René
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe Kings are about to take their thrones, but secrets, lies, and violence threaten it all. I don’t love her. I don’t want her. But we need her. And now, we have to save her. There’s no longer denying she belongs to us, but she has to prove her loyalty. And we’re going to ask her to do something far worse than she ever imagined—choose... -
![The Banished Prince by Zoe Perdita]()
The Banished Prince by Zoe Perdita
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI was only a child when my own family betrayed me, killed the Queen, and drove me from my kingdom. Six years later, I’m finally strong enough to exact my revenge. With a bit of help from a noble knight, a mysterious crow shifter, and my own growing powers, I can finally reclaim what’s rightfully mine—the Obsidian Throne—and take my place as the Dark King of Eldwyrd... -
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Caged by Helene Gadot
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMagic is illegal in Ravenswood. Those of us with power are collected and stuffed into prisons. They found me when I was still just a child. I've spent my whole life caged, beaten and experimented on. I'm nothing but a nightingale shifter, little power to combat the torture. The last thing I ever expected was to find my mates in this hell, but they're brought in, snarling and furious and huge...
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