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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... -
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
The 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... -
Chosen for Power by Lindsay Buroker
Jak 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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A Cage of Kingdoms by K.F. Breene
The resolution of Weston's story in the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Deliciously Dark Fairytales world. He wasn't supposed to fall in love. Weston has made a mess of things. Since he realized the woman he was supposed to find and bring to justice was his true mate, things have spiraled out of control... -
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... -
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... -
A Soul to Steal by Opal Reyne
All Gideon wanted was a friend. After waking up in the afterlife to discover he died, Gideon has nowhere to go. The world around him feels strange, utterly false, and he struggles to let go of the past he was ripped away from. Gideon never expects his new, monstrous friend to nibble his way into his heart, or give him purpose in death... -
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... -
Grim by Joe Arden, D.J. Krimmer
We thought death was the end, turns out it’s just the prologue. RUE. I died, briefly. Then I came back. Now I’m determined to make the most of every minute I have left. Only problem is I’ve been saddled with supervision. Kane Deveraux is handsome, smug, and cold as a tombstone. So why does he make me feel something more powerful than death? KANE... -
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... -
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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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... -
Unbound by Penelope Bloom
Nineteen-year-old Nessa Thorne expects death when she volunteers for Empire's selection. Instead, she's thrust into Confluence Academy, where students harness elemental magic and bond powerful beasts—from wolves to ancient dragons—forging themselves into the Empire's most lethal weapons. Students are branded by water, air, earth, or fire. But Nessa’s mark is different...Categorized as:
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Crown of Ashes by Amanda Aggie
"We're all villains here. " - Alice Whittaker. Both 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... -
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 soon!Categorized as:
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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... -
Dark Paradise: Skulls and Scythes MC by Katie May, Ann Denton
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMC Syndicates. The 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... -
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
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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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. Roman...Categorized as:
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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... -
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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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... -
Captive of the Pirate King by Rebecca F. Kenney
Veronica wants nothing more than to find her brother, who sailed away years ago. But when Veronica's ship is captured by pirates, she's determined to save her own skin, while keeping her magic and her gender a secret. Disguised as male, she finagles a spot as a cabin boy aboard the buccaneers' vessel--which is bound for Ravensbeck, a stronghold where the Pirate King holds sway... -
The Inkwater Witch by Atley Wykes
Pain provides clarity. Suffering builds strength. Mercy is a weakness. Mardella believed the lessons etched into her skin and memory would prevent her from ever being captive to another again. She was wrong. After a disastrous encounter in her enchanted swamp, she finds herself in chains and her magic bound at the feet of her enemy...Categorized as:
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Enticed by Sylvia Mercedes
Five 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 . . . particularly his reactions to seeing her for the first time in that dress. -
Caged by Fallen Crows : Part One by Ava Larksen
Living together? That's a war Graysen was never trained for. Imprisoned in Graysen's tower, Nelle Wychthorn finds herself ensnared by something far more dangerous than chains. The sway is awakening. His tamer influence bleeds into her thoughts, seizing hold of her will—and he doesn't even know it. If he ever discovers the hold he already has… she's lost. Escape is her only chance... -
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... -
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. My wolf is finally free, and I have mysterious magic...Categorized as:
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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... -
Tragically Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter
This is a standalone story in the Fae Kings of Eden world. Books 1-3 take place over the same time period, in different kingdoms, and revolve around different couples. They can be read in any order. No one would take her from him, and if they tried, they would arrive in hell one piece at a time. FAWN. Being half-human and half-fae had always made Fawn an outsider...Categorized as:
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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... -
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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... -
Mountains Made of Glass by Scarlett St. Clair
"Could you love me? " he whispered. The question stole my breath and burned my lungs in the silence that followed. I wanted to answer, to whisper yes into the space between us, but I was afraid. All Gesela's life, her home village of Elk has been cursed. And it isn't a single curse—it is one after another, each to be broken by a villager, each with devastating consequences...Categorized as:
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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... -
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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