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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... -
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... -
Dark Memory by Christine Feehan
Safia Meziane has trained since birth to protect her tribe, the family she holds so dear. All along she told herself the legends she was raised with were simply that. But now, she must call upon all of her skills to fight what lies ahead. Evil has come to their small town on the cost of Algeria, evil that Safia can feel but cannot see...Categorized as:
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False Morality by Shelby Rhodes
Foxx Honeywell here and holding on. You all know where we left off. I suppose I always knew that life often has moments—painful moments—that have you questioning every choice you've made that led up to it. Questioning if you had done something a little different, moved just a bit faster, delayed a little less, would the outcome have changed...Categorized as:
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Unblessed Witch by M. Sinclair
The pre-order date is a placeholder and the author has plans to pull the release date up closer to the completion of the manuscript. Unblessed Witch is the final/fourth book in the Phases of the Moon series, which is set within the shared universe of Dark Imaginarium Academy...Categorized as:
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Taste Me by J.R. Thorn
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOne word could kill them all.That’s what I was warned about after the first accident when I killed my family's allies. My powers manifested too young.Powers I never asked for.I can connect with the realm of the dead. My medium?My voice.And so I don’t talk. Ever. Not to anyone—except my sister, of course. She’s the only reason I’m not utterly insane after a lifetime spent hiding.In the darkness...Categorized as:
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Shadow Me by Annie Anderson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnce upon a time, I killed a god and stole his power. I’ve been paying for it ever since.After my banishment, I promised myself three things.One: I would never take a mate.Two: I would find a way to get rid of the power I stole.Three: I would punish the gods who banished me.Not necessarily in that order.There’s just one teeny, tiny little problem... -
Judicium by Natalie Bennett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTick tock…it’s time for judgment. The blood we spilled came after the riddles. Betrayal followed by those we trusted. There are so many things we could have done differently, saving ourselves from future heartache. Now, it’s too late to recast the die. By everything tainted and maleficent, we’re forever bonded. Every tragedy has an origin. This is where ours begins... -
Ruin and Roses by Deanna Ortega
A dark and spicy fantasy romance that follows Jane as she delves into the shadows, secrets, and curses that bind her world.“I will never understand why women let men decide if they get to be the villain or the victim in their story... -
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... -
Court of Vice and Death by Alexis Calder
The stories about the fae court were true and I’m not sure if any of us will survive.Everything in the fae court wants me dead. The monsters who live here, the royal family, even the other tributes. I’m surrounded by enemies but I won’t forget the cause of all this suffering: The Fae King. If I’m going down, I’m going to take him with me.But nothing is easy in Konos...Categorized as:
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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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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... -
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The House of Gaian by Anne Bishop
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsIn the conclusion of the Tir Alainn Trilogy, the uneasy alliance between Fae and humans may not be enough to defeat the Inquisitors-leaving them no choice but to seek out the witches of the House of Gaian... -
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...Categorized as:
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Buried Destiny by Anne Malcom
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDeath.For everyone, even immortals, there is nothing after death. No takebacks, no comebacks. It's a full stop. The end of a story. The end of everything.For Sophie, it's little more than a comma. A prelude. A footnote in her true destiny.She was fated to die.Many times.To know what lay beneath in the underworld. To bring the darkness back with her... -
King of Cups by Amy Kuivalainen
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings'King of Cups' is the third book in a new fated mates series based in a fantasy Venice and packed with shifters, sorcerers, and sizzling romance. Nico D’Argento has a pirate problem in the Adriatic that is only getting worse. As a general in Venice's navy, he should be above petty vendettas, but the Pirate King has robbed one ship too many, and now Nico is out for blood... -
Stolen Destiny by C.R. Jane, Mila Young
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhat is a siren without her power?I'm about to find out, and I have no problems embracing the darkness to do so.I was thrown into a literal hell, and every day feels like it could be my last.But amid such darkness, I thought I found light with three men who've shown me happiness is possible even in a place like this.Except, maybe I was too quick to trust and give my heart away... -
Tangled Fates by Mandy Muse
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’ve been hiding all my life.My power is rare and everyone wants it. People are willing to pay for it, even kill for it.I live in a tower with my cat surrounded by mountains and a magical barrier to keep me safe. Mother has kept me safe for almost two hundred years but the loneliness is eating me alive.It’s happened once before... -
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
There’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...Categorized as:
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The Wolf in the Watchtower by Sue Wilder
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBefore my mother died, she warned me about these things.Werewolves would always hunt me.Sentinel Falls held a trap I wouldn't see.And I should not - no matter how romantic or inevitable I thought the idea was - believe in fate.Because Grayson Devante believed in fate.And if he has his way, I'll probably end up dead... -
Doing It To Death by Kaia Bennett, Eden Connor
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI savor my life of blood and power and I’ve never wanted more. Until the night a witch forced her pathetic human needs into my mind. My prey made me want her, made me relish her pain, and ensnared me with pleasure. Made me want things I didn’t understand. I couldn’t break her. I failed to kill her. Now, I can't hunt, can't feed, and can't sleep for the bitch whispering in my head... -
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The Vampire’s Prey by Vivian Murdoch
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvangeline Two rules of The Family: 1. Pray without ceasing. 2. Guard your heart. The moment I stepped foot into Club Toxic, I knew I would be put to the test. What I didn’t know was that I would have my own personal tormentor sent straight from the depths of hell.I try to run from him. I try to hide who I really am. Every step I take, he’s right there with me...Categorized as:
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Stake-Out: An Urban Fantasy Romance by Lily Luchesi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnter the Underworld of Chicago. Detective Danny Mancini is on a case, following a murder suspect. When he catches him, he finds out that the perp isn't even he's a two hundred-year-old rogue vampire. The Captain doesn't believe him, and puts him on early retirement, despite his many years of service to the Chicago Police Department, which sends him into a downward spiral... -
Curses & Kitsune by C.J. Ravenna
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJintaNothing’s easy when you’re fated to a yakuza boss.I’m possessed by an ancient, powerful kitsune hellbent on chaos and destruction. Until we can find a way to lift the curse, I’m a threat to everyone I hold dear. Tensions within the Namikawa-kai, hunters lurking in the shadows, and vengeful ex-boyfriends want to thwart us at every step.All I want is to be with Raiden, my mate, the man I love...Categorized as:
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Throne of Air and Darkness by Emberly Ash
Down, down, down. I am being pulled away, pulled apart, ripped at the very seams of my being. But a voice in the darkness, a name in the bitter cold air, pulls me back... She was never meant to be queen. But Veyka Pendragon sits the throne nonetheless, High Queen of Annwyn, Protector of the faerie realm...Categorized as:
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Shadows and Light by Anne Bishop
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsNational bestselling author Anne Bishop’s novels have been hailed as “genuine gems” (SF Site) and “lavishly sensual” (Library Journal). In her highly anticipated second book in the Tir Alainn Trilogy, she weaves a dazzling tale of romance, high adventure, and thrilling fantasy... -
Favor by Jessica Lynch
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNever ask a favor of a fae. As a rule, the fae don’t do favors. It’s not how they’re wired. Capricious and self-serving, unless you have an unbreakable bond with one of the fantastical creatures, you can be sure that they have no interest in helping you at all... -
Scarlet by Kayleigh Hilton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThinking I was free was a mistake...I have spent the last six years running, hiding, and thinking I would never be found.Scarlet was the creation of pure evil, where everyone was numbered, tattooed, and categorized like animals for slaughter and assigned a place within the programme...Categorized as:
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Tormented by Elayna R. Gallea
One choice. One bite. Two fates rest in the balance. After the harrowing events with the People of the Night, Luna and Sebastian deal with the aftermath of his decision. In a land full of vampires, finding happiness has never been more challenging. Their troubles are far from over...Categorized as:
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Serpentine by J. Kearston
They turned me to save my life, but damned themselves in the process. My life has always been a morbid test, seeing just how much I can endure before I finally break. So when I'm abducted and shoved into some psycho's trunk, it really shouldn't come as a surprise. Yet even the mercy of death is torn away from my grasp, three men sinking their teeth into me and refusing to let me go... -
Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich
She's been shoved into a cage for refusing to stop seeking revenge for the death of her sister.Sent to a noble's household, Scarlett Monrhoe finds herself locked away and forgotten by those who raised her until she's ready to fall into line, something she's never willing to do. Until she's offered a different choice...Categorized as:
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Fate of A Faux by Meagan Brandy, Amo Jones
The King of Darkness is dead.It’s time for a new one to rise…London Crow isn’t who I thought she was. She’s worse. My hate for her knows no bounds. My need for her has no end. But it’s my inability to have her that might just end us all, as the fates refuse to be ignored... -
A Story of Sinners: Darkest Dynasty Book Two by Mellie T. Tollem
Captive to a vengeful King. Abandoned by her fated mate. Hunted by a monster from the past.Dahlia’s lies have been discovered, and now she must suffer the consequences. Trapped and alone, her pleas for help remain unheard. When Dahlia is finally ready to let go and give in to the darkness calling her name, there is a flicker of hope...Categorized as:
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Surrender: A Lily of the Valley Novella by Evie Kent
In the twilight hours of summer, he claims me.Always.SURRENDER is a standalone dark paranormal romance novelette set in the Lily of the Valley series... -
On the Prowl by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTime to embrace your inner evil. Rose Kinley never intended to be one of the most feared creatures to walk the earth. Once upon a time, she was a human—one who fell in love with a mysterious stranger. But when she got caught in a paranormal war, she lost her humanity and died…only to wake later as a vampire. Now Rose has a choice... -
Curse of the Fae Prince: The Spring Court: Crowns of Magic by Ashley McLeo
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA standalone, steamy fae and witch romance novel.I’m a dark artifacts hunter, but now I’m the one being hunted. After I tumble into Faerie, dark beasts begin to follow, lurking in the shadows, killing anyone in sight. The monsters are changing the kingdom into something it shouldn’t be, something wrong . They dim the very stars above and freeze the land below. At first, I want out... -
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... -
A Kingdom of Mischief & Memories by Shelby Cuaron
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBefore the Forge, there was nothing.After the Forge, there is nothing. Who will the healer become?Gifted with the ability to heal, Maeve serves her small village at the town Apothecary that she runs with those whom she calls her family. Her duty is to heal, to help others. But her power is too great for such a simple life. As easily as she mends, she can break... -
King of Fire and Flames by Juno Heart
Arrowyn Ramiel, the King of Storms and Feathers. Fae scum. Liar. Unforgivable betrayer and breaker of fragile hearts.... Or is he? LEAF: Trapped in the Sun Realm, I have no choice but to accept King Azarn’s offer and fight for a chance to survive. Only then can I turn my vengeful eye upon the fae who crushed my heart—the betrayer, Arrowyn Ramiel... -
To Forge a Hollow Crown by Atley Wykes
"In the shadow of the throne, desire knows no bounds." After Kael forces an alliance between the rebellion and Theron’s soldiers, their unlikely army prepares to leave the desert city and march on Athain. Kael and Theron, once enemies, now spend their days preparing for the invasion and their nights entwined, exploring their growing connection...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... -
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King of Storms and Feathers by Juno Heart
I wake in a cage at the gilt market with no memory of my name. When the fae King of Storms and Feathers purchases me, I vow to escape his palace of dust and gold, reclaim my memories, and return to the home that haunts my visions—a city of ruins in the decaying forests of the human realm... -
The Blood Trilogy: The Blackthorne Vampires 1-3 by K. Loraine
A beautiful, dark, enthralling story. -International Bestselling and award winning author, Amelia Hutchins. He wanted me for my blood… Living on the run was all I’d ever known. My life was unstable, but at least I wasn’t alone. That all changed when my mother was murdered. I ran from the unknown creatures she’d always feared. Until the day I stopped being afraid. That was my first mistake... -
Curse of the Fae Prince by Ashley McLeo
Rated: 3.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’m a dark artifacts hunter, but now I’m the one being hunted. After I tumble into Faerie, dark beasts begin to follow, lurking in the shadows, killing anyone in sight. The monsters are changing the kingdom into something it shouldn’t be, something wrong . They dim the very stars above and freeze the land below. At first, I want out . I want to return to my ailing mother... -
Cursed by the Veil by Helen Scott
I died. At least that’s what it felt like. Betrayed by the man I was beginning to love, I was chained, used, and shoved into the Veil, tossed away like moldy bread. When the Veil spits me back out, no one is more shocked than me that I survived, but I’m not the same person anymore. Not even close. I’m also no longer in the Kingdom of Eaorin... -
Plug and Drain by Darcy Fayton
Rated: 3.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings◆ Vampires crave more than blood when they visit students’ beds. Refusing a vampire student is dangerous. But refusing the headmaster? Impossible... -
Chained by Lacey Lehotzky
"For Endre, Viktor, and myself, that meant risking our necks to put Izidora on the throne; for Izidora, that meant playing a deadly game without knowing the rules."Princess Izidora of the Night Realm was kidnapped at birth, chained in darkness, abused by her captors, and wholly unaware an entire world was looking for her...Categorized as:
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