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The Mist Thief by L.J. Andrews
She tried to kill him, so he made her his wife.Skadi first met her husband-to-be with blades in hand on the opposite side of a battle. She lost, and he claimed his prize.To her horror, the king of the shadow elven agrees to marry her off to Jonas, a prince in the fae realms, as a way to unite their kingdoms against a shared enemy—the light elves... -
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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...Categorized as:
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![Sky on Fire by Lindsay Buroker]()
Sky on Fire by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe dragons of eld, once benevolent allies to mankind, have been infested by a magical parasite that makes them cruel and aggressive. They’ve flown through the ancient portal to invade Torvil and plan to kill or enslave all of humanity... -
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Hunted Beast by K. Loraine, Meg Anne
She’s everything I want, and I hate her for it.Hate might not be the right emotion for what Dahlia stirs in me. But I can’t have her, so telling myself I don’t want her is the only option. Especially since my dog won’t leave her alone. While I’ve been doing my best to avoid the woman I crave, my pup has taken on the role of her protector. He follows her every chance he gets... -
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![Chosen for Power by Lindsay Buroker]()
Chosen for Power by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsJak and his allies venture through the portal in search of the longevity plant their king demands, but all Jak wants is to find the elder dragons.Some say they’re extinct. Some say they’re in hiding.If he can’t locate them, there won’t be anyone to teach his hatchling how to fly. Or to protect the dragon eggs preserved within a glacier on another world... -
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The Ever Queen by L.J. Andrews
Welcome to the conclusion of the tantalizing romance of Erik and Livia. The Songbird: Captive. Challenger. Queen. Enemies took her from the man who holds her heart. They might see her as weak, as a pawn in wicked games, but they’re no match for the first Ever Queen. Let them think they’ve won...Categorized as:
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![Demons in My Bed by Britt Andrews]()
Demons in My Bed by Britt Andrews
Port Black - a dark and sinister city abandoned to The Exiled, a gang of unhinged and psychotic demons who have claimed it as their own.And it just so happens to be the location of my first solo mission.As a trained agent of Montague Industries, it’s my job to keep innocents safe. The Exiled are a threat that needs to be neutralized, and I’m ready for battle... -
![Reclaimed by Jaymin Eve]()
Reclaimed by Jaymin Eve
They all made a terrible mistake. One they will pay for.For the past ten years I’ve been a victim. A victim to my pack. A victim to my true mate, who rejected me in the most brutal of ways. And a victim to Shadow Beast, who used me for his own gains.Or did he?The beast of mystery never reveals his whole hand, but one thing is for sure… in my time with him, I've changed...Categorized as:
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A Cage of Crimson by K.F. Breene
Of all the people in the world, why her? It was supposed to be find the drug maker. Find her, and drag her back to the dragons to deal with. She deserves death for what she's done. For someone like Weston, the best alpha in the world, the one who shuts people up just by walking in the room, it would've been. Until he learns what she is… Finding a fated mate is nearly impossible... -
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Hell Fae Warden by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn
“Why am I naked and tied to a chair?”Because you’re in Hell, little rebel. My hell.Camillia De la Croix isn’t human.She’s a Halfling Hell Fae with a fiery spirit and a will that refuses to break.The rebellious beauty escaped my dungeon.Fled Hell.Then f*cked off to Fae only knows where.Now I’m paying the price of her little jaunt around the fae realms... -
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The Mercenary's Bounty by Kristen Banet
With freedom, comes uncertainty, and with uncertainty, comes mistakes. Mave has been making a lot of those. As she draws closer to the Free Cities of Olost, she finds herself juggling between learning about her people, and learning the nuances of the males around her... -
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Bewitching Her Monsters by Yve Vale
A werewolf, a gargoyle, a phoenix, and a demon walk into the bar…Yeah, it sounds like a set-up to a bad joke. But this is my life, and it just got weird. Jade :As a hopeless romance author, I go out to a local bar, looking for something to cure my writer’s block. When I discover four of the hottest guys I’ve ever seen in real life, this forty-year-old homebody finds all the inspiration I need...Categorized as:
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![Crown of Ashes by Amanda Aggie]()
Crown of Ashes by Amanda Aggie
"We're all villains here." - Alice WhittakerBoth The Demon Prince and Crown of Ashes hit #1 in Amazon Charts for Paranormal Angel Romance, Dark Fantasy, Dark Fantasy Horror, Folklore, and Amazon New Releases!A year ago, we managed to escape the realm of monsters, unscathed.The mistake of trying to strike a bargain with the High King has been buried in the past…Or so we thought... -
![Loving Amir by Tessa Stone]()
Loving Amir by Tessa Stone
In a world where love defies time and destiny, can a quiet artist embrace her fate with a supernatural king? In my quiet life of painting and solitude, my only companion is my elderly neighbor, Sarah. She encourages me to seek love, but I feel as though I'm waiting for someone special... -
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Dark Paradise: Skulls and Scythes MC by Katie May, Ann Denton
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMC SyndicatesThe only way in is by blood, the only way out is by death.Blood in, blood out.MC Syndicates is a shared universe, crafted by a set of USA Today and International Bestselling authors, that feature an array of paranormal species, savage dominant men, and strong heroines. These stories are all set in the same world and can be read within any order... -
![Blood and Malice by Sarah Piper]()
Blood and Malice by Sarah Piper
A gut-wrenching betrayal leads to a mysterious and unexpected reunion, but will Haley and her monsters survive the vicious warlord’s cruel games? And what about the battles of their own hearts?More details coming...Categorized as:
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![Hellbound With You by KazzenlX]()
Hellbound With You by KazzenlX
“Little lamb, let me tell you this. You’re standing before the gates of hell right now. Doing this means ruining your life. Are you ready to step down to hell with me?”As the silence dragged on, the man’s lips curved up into a triumphant, mocking smile and his hand landed on her head. He ruffled her hair and leaned in on her.“Hell is not a good place, at least for a little lamb like you... -
![Bump in the Night by Cassie Mint]()
Bump in the Night by Cassie Mint
He’s smart, handsome, and we have an instant connection.Pity all these ghosts keep interrupting our moments…All my life, I’ve wanted a ghostly encounter. It’s my greatest dream, and it’s never happened for me—not even in Belladonna Bay, where every other building is haunted...Categorized as:
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![The Demon Prince by Amanda Aggie]()
The Demon Prince by Amanda Aggie
For years, I’ve had dreams about talking to the Devil. They’re not nightmares, in fact, they’re far from it, but they’re not normal either. Honestly, I’m not even sure what about my life is...I’m a witch that sucks at casting magic.My hair has a mind of its own.I’ve scared the crap out of my roommate countless times by floating while I sleep.Oh, and let’s not forget the icing on the cake...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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Seven Blades in Black by Sam Sykes
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSam Sykes returns with a new fantasy that introduces to an unforgettable outcast magician caught between two warring empires. Among humans, none have power like mages. And among mages, none have will like Sal the Cacophony. Once revered, now vagrant, she walks a wasteland scarred by generations of magical warfare... -
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Obsessively Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter
Obsessively Yours is a standalone novel in a series of interconnected standalones. While the books may contain mild spoilers for each other, the plots are not that serious, and the books can be read in any order...Categorized as:
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![Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer]()
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain…and their unexpected romance.ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must... -
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Leaves May Fall by Carissa Hardcastle
When it comes to fate, where is the line between being predestined and being condemned?Merriam was born a regular girl in a mundane world. Mollian is a fae prince whose family is charged with guarding the Gate that binds every existence together. Both of their lives were forever changed when they met in the woods as children, sparking a bond in their souls deeper than either of them understood... -
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![Tainted Souls by Alisha Williams]()
Tainted Souls by Alisha Williams
Zed is dead. I watched him die in my arms.But I refuse to let this be the end. My father has the power to bring him back. And if he refuses to, I’ll go into the pit of souls and get him out myself.I’m warned that if I do this, that he won’t be the same. That there's no guarantee that what I pull out of the pit will be my Zed.I’m too stricken with grief to care... -
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Enticed by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFive years ago, she devastated his world.Now, he needs her to help him save it. A short story set in the Prince of the Doomed City series, tells certain events from the Prince's point-of-view . . -
![Of Ice and Villains by Veronica Lancet]()
Of Ice and Villains by Veronica Lancet
When serial killer Marlowe Spencer-Astor stumbles upon Minnie, a mysterious homeless girl, he thinks he's found the perfect next victim. But soon, odd things start happening around her. Technology glitches, time stands still, and every man who sees her becomes instantly obsessed with her. Including Marlowe... -
![Prey for Rabbit by Aiden Pierce]()
Prey for Rabbit by Aiden Pierce
The silver wolf thinks I’m his prey. Little does he know, he’s mine. The rabbit shifters and the werewolves have had a truce for centuries. Our burrow sets three of our kind loose in the woods on Easter to be hunted, to be slaughtered like the prey we are.Then, the wolves leave us alone for the rest of the year... -
![Savior of the Shades by Vasilisa Drake]()
Savior of the Shades by Vasilisa Drake
My fated mate is my bully. First, he rejects me in front of the entire pack for being too weak. And when I run, he chases me… And kills me. But this is not the end of my story. I wake up in the underworld, lost, confused— But for the first time: powerful...Categorized as:
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Barbi and The Villain by Veronica Lancet
She's an awkward bookworm. He's a fictional character in her favorite book.When Barbara “Barbi” Bancroft mysteriously receives an unreleased manuscript from her favorite book series, she can’t curb her excitement. But when she gets sucked into the story—literally—she finds herself in the fantastical realm of Akkaya... -
![A Hellish Year One by Eva Brandt]()
A Hellish Year One by Eva Brandt
Abandon all hope, ye who enter here. The Academy of the Devil is waiting, and there will be no mercy. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the girl who didn’t fit in, the girl who collapsed in the middle of class, just because my brain decided to turn on me. I can’t really complain, though. We don’t live in the Middle Ages, so I have yet to be subjected to an exorcism... -
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Only Perfect Omegas by Rosemary A. Johns
I was warned……don’t fall for the sinfully beautiful werewolves.But even a badass witch can’t resist three scorching hot shifters, even if they’re my deadly enemy in an ancient war.They call me the Crimson Tide. I’m the last of the Wolf Charmers: hunted witches whose magical powers control wolves...
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