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Empress of Fae by Briar Boleyn
Divided by Oceans but Eternally Bonded Morgan Pendragon has another name now: Morgan Le Fay...Categorized as:
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Spark of Pursuit by Annika Snow
Catching a vigilante sounds simple… until you find out that vigilante is your soulbound.Aravenna Kalladine isn’t just used to keeping secrets; she is one. Publicly, she’s the jilted heir of the world’s largest anti-magic arms company, as Mortal as her late parents and those they protected from dangerous Immortals...Categorized as:
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Her Second Chance Wolf by Ariana Hawkes
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsElinor Back in high school, Blake Waldgrave was my nemesis. Now he’s back in my life. Hotter than ever, and… interested in me??? I had a rocky past—dumped in a cardboard box by my family, and so broken I’d never be able to shift. But I’ve got my sh*t together now. I’m no longer the strange little bird that nobody wanted...Categorized as:
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Unbound by Lucy Auburn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew teacher, new class, and a brand new challenge. My four demons may have changed my life, but now it’s time to say goodbye. They’re killing me, it turns out—or so my new Grim teacher Leo Meyer tells me. If they don’t return to Purgatory soon, my powers will be drained forever. Too bad I can’t figure out how to send them home... even worse? I don’t want to... -
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Rosewood Ridge Riders Complete Collection by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn Rosewood Ridge, Tennessee, a biker convention has the town full of hunky guys. But for the Rosewood Ridge Riders, the town is home. What they don't expect is that Biker Blast will bring romance into their lives...Categorized as:
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A Game of Vows and Vendettas: A Steamy Lesbian Fantasy Romance by Ruby Roe
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOne wedding. One reluctant bodyguard. One dangerously inconvenient attraction…Penelope Lee didn’t want a new bodyguard, especially not a brooding, battle-hardened vampire who would rather be anywhere else. But when her assigned protector is murdered just before her sister’s wedding, she’s left with no choice...Categorized as:
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Fire Bound by Kayleigh King, Najla Qamber
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRemington Weylyn is burned and broken. She made a choice and now she’s paying the price. The girl she once was is gone, replaced by someone she no longer recognizes. What once was her home now feels foreign and the people she was closest to feel like strangers. And it’s all his fault. Jax Whitlock is dangerous and damaged. With no home or family, his place in the world is unknown... -
남편을 내 편으로 만드는 방법 [Nampyeon-eul Nae Pyeon-euro Mandeuneun Bangbeob] (How to Get My Husband on My Side (Novel) #1-4) by Spice&Kitty
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings소설 속 남편의 손에 죽는 악녀가 되었다.정확히는 아버지와 오빠에게 정략결혼의 도구로 이용당하다죽는 악역 조연으로.어느 날, 망할 아버지가 기어이 내 다섯 번째 신랑을 물어왔다.문제는 그 상대가 바로 날 죽일 남편이자, 훗날 가문을 몰락시킬북부 최고의 성기사라는 것.일단은 살길을 찾아야 한다.원작에선 내가 죽일 시누이를 살릴 방법을 찾는 데 앞서,남편의 냉대, 북부인들의 경멸과 견제, 공작가 사람들의 멸시 등등난관이 많지만, 이곳 사람들한테 무해하게 보이다 보면나중에 목숨은 살려주지 않을까...Categorized as:
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Empire of Death by Penelope Barsetti
With my father indisposed, I become Queen of the Southern isles -- and it's the heaviest responsibility of my life. I know the Barbarians will come for the kingdom, and I have to prepare for war.But I don't have to do it alone...because Wrath is with me. My advisor and my protector, he helps me secure the aid of my allies, helps me remember my strength... -
Pet Project by Caeria
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHermione overhears something she shouldn't concerning Professor Snape and decides that maybe the House-elves aren't the only ones in need of protection... -
Retaliation by S.D. Paine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor nearly a decade, Seraphina Valdis has plotted and planned, stalked and killed. After her mother and elder sister were murdered, her father and younger sister left Seraphina behind. Alone and confused, revenge became her entire world... -
The Lethal Touch: Codename: Rana: Apex Tactical Book 4 by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBorn to a man of faith who let his vision for the future twist his mind,I learned to stay in the shadows, collecting the kids that ended up in this godforsaken place with me.They’re the lost ones, and I’m their Wendy.The forgotten one, the dud, the failure.My only use now is as a future breeder to the cause.But they’ve taken enough, and I’ll be damned if I let them take more... -
Dragon Born by Donna Grant
She’s the most dangerous being alive…and the only one I crave. I feel her across realms. Through the vast emptiness of space, weaving among the stars. She is the Queen of Violets. Powerful, shrewd, defiant. Utterly exquisite. Feared among her own and pursued by all.She is the Dragon Queen.I was an ordinary MI5 agent before being thrust into the world of Dragons Kings, Fae, Reapers, and magic...Categorized as:
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Escaped Daughter by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsMy name is Bevin Shaw and I’m desperate to escape my family. I don’t want to be a Shaw anymore—I never did. Not when that “family” sacrifices its youngest to make the eldest more powerful to stay at the top of the magical world...Categorized as:
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Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNYT Bestseller Jasmine Walt returns with the next installment in Of Dragons and Fae, perfect for fans of fantasy romance, action-packed adventure, and wild new worlds...Adara and Einar thought all their problems would be solved when they defeated the corrupted King Aolis...Categorized as:
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Carved by Brenda K. Davies
River, As the perilous journey across a country I’d long thought destroyed begins, I don’t know who I am anymore or what I’m becoming. My abilities grow stronger with each passing day, as does the fear of what comes next. All I know is that I will do anything to avoid becoming like Lucifer, and to protect those I love, even if that means protecting them from me... -
결혼 장사 1 [Gyeolhon Jangsa 1] by Antstudio, Ken
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChapter 1-12결혼을 장사라고 한다면, 이 결혼 장사는 득은 아직이고 실만 잔뜩인, 완전히 망한 장사였다. “나는 다시 살아났다. 다시 아르노로 되돌아왔다...Categorized as:
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The Forgotten Dawn by Laura A Blake
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhere lies are currency, the price of truth is blood.Brida Larrow has no right to be among the Fae Courts, but she’s willing to risk everything to save her dying father. Armed with a forged invitation and a fierce determination, she enters the treacherous Fae Trials, a deadly contest crafted to break even the strongest Fae... -
The Road by Brenda K. Davies
River, Standing at the edge of the gateway, I understand two things. One, I have no idea what I’m doing. Two, the gateway to Hell is not closing. Now, there may be only one option left to me, to all of us. I may have to enter the one place I’d hoped to avoid throughout this journey. I may have to enter Hell. Unfortunately, a change in events takes the choice away from me... -
A Tempest of Shadows by Brenda K. Davies
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRykerI’m not sure what to expect after being away from Tempest for over a year, but the once thriving realm has deteriorated beneath the leadership of its new ruler.I made a promise to my dead king to look over Tempest if something happened to him, but after surviving Doomed Valley, I’m done with politics and war.Until unexpected events change everything...Categorized as:
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A Realm of Dark Fury by R.D. Baker
In an arena of death, it is not what you hope to win - but what you are willing to loseBefore she could even rule, war stole Elara’s kingdom and her freedom. To claim it back, she must risk it all within the a series of brutal tournaments held by her captor, King Theron. But just surviving might be even harder than winning, especially when her only ally here is her enemy... -
Mantle by Leia King
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThey branded me a harbinger.An abomination.Something to be feared and controlled.But now they need me to stop what’s risen.A new monster stalks the mortal world.Our enemies are closing in.But the four of us are ready now.Together, we’ll prevail.It’s no longer enough to stand against it.It’s time to tear everything down.Power lies in the wrong hands.And it’s time to take it back... -
The Revelation Series: The Complete Boxed Set by Randi Cooley Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor the first time ever, get all five books of The Revelation Series in one complete box set. Join Eve and Asher as they go on a darkly seductive journey of love, secrets, self-discovery and sacrifice. Intended for mature readers 18+... -
Stolas by Randi Cooley Wilson
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAn ancient legend draws them together. His dark soul will tear them apart. Sometimes the only fairytales that exist are the dark ones. For the past two years, Hope Annandale has fought to hold onto her sanity. Plagued by voices and visions, she struggles to understand what’s real, and what’s an illusion... -
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A Throne of Frost and Flame by Victoria K. Taylor
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWith the successful removal of Praiton forces from one of the most powerful kingdoms in the realm, the tide of war has finally changed for the rebellion.While the Pillar Legion attempts to strengthen its position, Deya is beginning to fully acclimate to life with her newly discovered powers and friends... -
Warlord & Huntress: A Fantasy Romance Novella by Anna Carven
Darthan Chul must die.Rina doesn't care if he's an infamous warlord.His beauty won't sway herShe's got a job to do, and he's going to die by her hand just like all the others before him.But... why is he so damn difficult to kill?Warlord & Huntress is a 26000 word fantasy romance novella. It's an old work of mine that was previously published under a different pseudonym... -
Crown of Briars by R.L. Perez
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe must wed her to break the curse.She must kill him to save her kingdom.Every generation, the Earthen Court gives a princess bride to the Wraith King to protect their realm from his deadly shadows. Princess Sybelle has prepared her entire life to be married to the monster who has been terrorizing her people.And she has a plan to end her people's suffering for good... -
Jackson by Elisa Leigh
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJackson Walker is jealous of his big brother Jameson. Don't get him wrong, he's happy as fuck his brother found his mate after all of the years he spent searching. Lillian is the perfect match for Jameson. She's sweet and loyal, but sassy enough to keep him on his toes. Jackson is impatient, he wants to find his fated mate now. Maybe he made a mistake moving here with his brother and cousins... -
Darkest Power by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when an ancient god is thrust into modern-day life? Find out in #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken’s newest paranormal romance."...Eventually, the worship of Horus stopped. For the favored god had finally turned his back on his people—and disappeared...Categorized as:
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Shake Off The Ghosts by Miranda Newfield
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWANTED: Housesitter for Cavendish House, an expansive medieval manor in the Highlands of Scotland. Must love country living and have maintenance skills. Decent pay for right applicant. Sounds spectacular, doesn't it? Sadly, what the ad should've said was - WANTED: Idiot willing to live in abject misery for two months in the middle of nowhere Scotland...Categorized as:
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Midnight Rose by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnly the strong serve.The Dread choose their priestess.I choose his death.They think I'm a delicate priestess, trained to serve the Moon Gods.Every priestess knows her duty. Serve. Remain Obedient. Learn the old ways.Prepare for the order to kill.When the largest of all the Dread chooses me to be his priestess, I am told my journey has only just begun... -
Legacy by Leia King
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPower. Pain. Truth. Everything I thought I knew is unraveling.The truth about my family. The duty I’ve been bound by.My role beyond the walls of Maven Academy.Those with great power want to use me as a weapon.But they’re not ready for what I’ve become.My guys ground me—Kai, Vorzyr, Nyx.Together, we’re finding strength in the chaos.But with enemies abounding, our time is running out... -
Her Scent by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve lived a long time alone.Hunted. Hiding what I really am.But then Ruby moves to my city, and I can’t hide anymore.She’s twenty, a curvy, gorgeous virgin who’s all the more beautiful for not knowing how perfect she is.She’s shy. She’s smart.And, even if she doesn’t know it yet, she’s mine.I’m forty-two and as muscular as most wolves are that doesn’t mean she’ll want me as badly as I want her...Categorized as:
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Blaze by Rowan Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBLAZE is the first book in the Knights of Hades MC Security series, a gritty series about demons who ride motorcycles offering specialized security services and the women they claim as their own. It's an action packed thriller that can be read on its onw and is intended for mature audiences. It may contain scenes upsetting to some readers... -
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Finding Her: Lore of the Fields by Becca Ray Blackwell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsInjured, lost, and suffering from amnesia, Faeryn stumbles through an unfamiliar world. Her rescuer, as alluring and dangerous as the flames he wields, takes responsibility for her safe acclimation to his society of strange creatures... -
Ruination by J.N. Baker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen the fires of Hell and the wrath of Heaven collide, will they escape unscathed, or will they be consumed by the flames?LucasShe's been put on this earth to wreak havoc and spread chaos. She's done it for centuries, ruining everything and everyone she touches.It's what demons like her do.And angels like me stop her... -
The Savage Rage of Fallen Gods by K.C. Cross, J.A. Huss
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLove can ruin the best of men—even the God of Love himself.Love.When mutual, it’s Heaven on Earth.When one-sided, it can tear you apart.There is no greater weapon than the heartsick soul.That is the power I wield, for I am the God of Love.No one has power like me.No one can poison a heart and pollute a mind the way I can.That is why the gods kicked me out.That is why they made me fall...Categorized as:
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A Vow of Shadows by Elle Backenstoe
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMarked by Death. Saved by a Vow.For years, Katrin has lived with the shadow of Death upon her skin, but the dark markings have affected more than her appearance. Ostracized by the high society she was born into, she's forced to watch the world carry on without her.As her untimely end draws near, Katrin seeks out the one creature who might save her—Death's own servant, The Ferrier of Souls...Categorized as:
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Angel Eyes by D.S. O'Neill
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMy name is Ria. Like Leah, but with an R? My life is pretty normal, I guess. I’m a waitress at the one and only Mexican restaurant in my tiny little no-Starbuck’s town, I live in a fairly typical studio apartment, and I people watch at the local bar in my spare time. Well, I guess normal isn’t quite the right word... -
Deceiving the Cursed Beast by Jen Lynning
In this enchanted castle, only the truth can break his curse. Felix is the Duke of Truthhold, tied to the most powerful magical node on the continent. But when he is transformed into a beast, he needs help to break the curse. He will do whatever it takes to regain his true form, even if it means using magic to trap a woman in his castle...Categorized as:
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The Demon Queen 3 Books Collection Set Trials by C N Crawford by C.N. Crawford
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen he tastes my blood, he finally understands I’m mortal. And I realize we have something in we both crave revenge. So we make a I can stay in the forbidden city to hunt for my mom's killer. In return, I’ll help him get the vengeance he craves. I just have to pose as a sexy succubus. One problem--he's my number one suspect...Categorized as:
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When the Bell Tolls by Everythursday
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFandom: Harry PotterRelationship: Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger--------------------------------------------------As a Dark revival begins to rise four years after the war, Hermione Granger is placed on the assignment of putting an end to them – and her first task is to recruit the Ministry’s best hope and last option in the form of Draco Malfoy... -
Pyne by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn an alien holiday baking competition, a gladiator and a human chef must navigate lethal challenges and the sizzling chemistry that threatens to consume them both.BeccaKidnapped and forced into an alien culinary death match, I must rely on a gruff and gorgeous gladiator. His fierce protection and heated glances are more tempting than the grand prize itself—my freedom...Categorized as:
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Warmer, Colder by Alexia Onyx
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this seductive sapphic ghost dark romance, the homoerotic yearning of Jennifer’s Body meets the possessive witchiness of The Craft, all wrapped in the sharp commentary on girlhood from Mean Girls and the suspense of Pretty Little Liars.There’s nothing more dangerous than the truth, except the pretty little lies we tell ourselves.StasiBecca Murphy was always meant to be mine...Categorized as:
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Cast From Heaven by Leigh Kelsey
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBetrayed by heaven, protected by hell. The devil and his hellhounds will do anything to keep their angel safe. When archangel Gabriel manipulates Lili Kazana, severing her wings so she can be his spy in Hell, rescue comes in the most unlikely form: protective Cerny, sweet Russ, gruff Bernard, and the devil himself... -
A Demon's Wrath: Demon King Trilogy Book 1 by Alexia Praks
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen the formidable warrior Drake McNamara discovers his precious Pearl of Life, a powerful treasure that has the ability to cure any poison, gone missing along with Cecelia van Zandt, the spirited young woman he saved from a cruel death—he unleashes his demonic wrath by taking Cecelia as his prized prisoner and promises her a dark, rapturous torment... -
Hunted by Wolves and Shadow by Jo Holloway
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*He's a monster in need of redemption.*She's the granddaughter of a witch, out for revenge.*Their paths might lead to each other... but a wolf and a witch were never meant to be.Emi has visited Grandma’s cottage often before, but this time the Mist is thicker, the beasts are too close . . . And the handsome stranger who answers her frantic knock is definitely NOT her Grandma Ruby.Wolf had one job...Categorized as:
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A Sky Full Of Stars: A Brother’s Best Friend Sports Romance by Katherine Jay
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy name is Lainey Bennett, and I’m hopelessly in love with my older brother's best friend—rising star quarterback, Thomas Kelly.He’s popular and out of my league, but even if he wasn’t, there’s an invisible sign on my forehead telling him I’m “off-limits.”But when he accidentally stumbles into my bedroom during one of my brother’s obnoxious parties, all that changes...Categorized as:
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The Veil Between Us by Michelle Zeynep
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFlorence "Rency" Faber isn’t dead. And yet, when she stumbles across her long-deceased great-great-grandmother’s marriage license and is strangely compelled to write the name they both share on the dotted line, the past and present start to blur together... -
Daughter of Shades by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsA huntress with no past. A rival with a secret.A kingdom’s fate hangs in the balance . . . Ayleth and her shade move as one, ever hungry for the hunt. Under her mentor’s tight control, she fears her memories are being stolen...
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