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Don't Cheat Me by Jackie May
One month after Nora's violent induction to the dangerous supernatural side of Detroit, she's finally settling into her new life as the underworld's token human. All she wants to do is mind her own business, enjoy her new friends, and stay safe. But that's easier said than done when she's such an enigma to everyone around her...Categorized as:
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Knight Awakened by B.M. Clemton
Coming to Black Veil University irreversibly changed my life.Meeting Daxton Pierce flipped it on end and made me question everything I know.My memories and my family had been ripped from me. I have been stalked, tortured, abandoned, and betrayed… but I’m not broken... -
Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures vol 1 by Laurell K. Hamilton
New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton brings Anita Blake to the world of graphic novels. Anita Blake lives in a world where vampires, zombies and werewolves have been declared legal citizens of the United States. Anita Blake is an "animator" - a profession that involves raising the dead for mourning relatives...Categorized as:
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Don't Tempt Me by Jackie May
Something is wrong with Nora. There’s a darkness inside her that she can’t seem to control. As she and her men search for answers to her siren’s dark nature, someone puts out a hit on her clan. Now, mercenaries from all over are trying to kill them. On top of all that, Nora must take on her first official case for the FUA...Categorized as:
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Queen's Crusade by Joely Sue Burkhart
Shara Isador’s back for justice… and Blood.Her first match with the queen of Rome might have temporarily ended in a draw, but she has plenty of other battles brewing. Taking her seat at the Triskeles Triune brings immense new power to House Isador.And for a vampire queen, with great power comes great hunger.To sustain and feed her new power, she needs more Blood. Desperately... -
Charged by Serenity Ackles
They called me Battery, but as soon as I’m fully charged, they’re going to discover how much power I wield.My path of vengeance took a detour when I was rescued by the gargoyles of Castle Viegls. For several months I allowed myself to become settled with these men; to think I could have a life when once I didn’t... -
Found by M. Sinclair
Important Note : Found is the final and book 5 in the Silver Falls University series. Readers can find Lost, book 1 of the series, as part of the Kingdom of Wolves Universe Collection. Please note, Lost should be read FIRST before Forgotten, Discovered, and Pursued in order to read the series in proper order. Five broken alphas. One lost wolf. A fate she never expected... -
Wolf Outcasted by Avery Song
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"You've completed your task, Willow, and it's time for the world to acknowledge that what was once rejected now deserves a new role. A position of power that no one will be able to steal from you."When the world proclaimed me an outcast, I fought against that role and destroyed everything — and everyone — that tried to belittle me... -
Enemy Panther Next Door by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHe’s a powerful panther shifter who needs my rejection…Returning home to help my sick father and finding out that I’m fated to Blayne Walker must be the universe’s idea of a cruel joke.Especially because the stubborn panther shifter with the hard look in his blue eyes is the reason I left Lily Valley in the first place...Categorized as:
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Loving Demons by Katie May, Quinn Arthurs
Nothing worth getting is ever easy.I think that’s how the saying goes.I could definitely do with a little easy right now, though it doesn’t seem to be in the cards.Surrounded by murder, espionage, and men far too sexy for their own good, every day is a whirlwind. Even my newfound powers may not be enough to help as enemies slither from the shadows... -
Don't Rush Me by Jackie May
Most humans have no idea that a dark and deadly underworld, filled with magic and monsters, exists. They wander through life blissfully ignorant of the supernatural world around them. Nora Jacobs is different. Nora knows exactly what kinds of hellish creatures haunt the streets of Detroit...Categorized as:
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Devoured by Monsters by Katie May, Ann Denton
Monsters rule the world. And now, they rule me.After an attempt on my life, I find myself saved by an unlikely ally. Injured, confused, and faced with emotions I don’t know how to deal with, I hunker down in a monster’s safe house.But I refuse to stay hidden.With threats coming at us from all angles, I must learn to put my trust in the very monsters I swore to hate.The Grotesque. The Creeper... -
The Redemption Saga Box Set by Kristen Banet
A Reverse Harem Urban Fantasy Series Enjoy the full story of the assassin once called Shadow now! Sawyer ‘Shadow’ Matthews knows how to put one foot in front of the other, to keep moving while the nightmares haunt her, and her own failures taunt her. She's become a master at doing awful things with good intentions, terrible things for the sake of those who need her...Categorized as:
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All Shot to Hell by Mila Young, Harper A. Brooks
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsPlaying devil's advocate with three demons? There's no way I am ever going to win.Things were finally going right for us. We got the relics back. We defeated the dragon. I thought we’d won. But we’ve ended up losing so much more…Cain’s severely wounded, and I don’t know how to save him. Losing him shouldn’t bother me, but it does. A lot... -
Black Onyx by Nikita Parmenter
The fae realm is notoriously dangerous, whereas most supernaturals don’t get thrown into the more dangerous side of fae life until they’re twenty-five thanks to her tyrant father, Farren’s been dealing with it since she was sixteen, brutally trained and punished; she knows her way around a blade...Categorized as:
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Blood Debt by Callie Rose
I’ve dedicated my life to slaying vampires. Now I’m about to offer up my blood.When my brother gets into some serious trouble with the Vampire Clan of Baltimore, there’s only one thing I can do to save his ass.I’ll offer myself up as a blood tribute, infiltrate their underground palace, and find a way to get him out...Categorized as:
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Wicked Awakening by Sarah Piper
A witch with no power captured by four vicious, possessive, sinfully hot gargoyles…Not exactly the makings of a happy ending.Yet here in the arms of New York’s most brutal monsters, I’ve never felt so safe. So cherished... -
Blood Passage by Connie Suttle, Traci Odom
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 28 ratings"The sight of three naked, bloody men wandering into the clearing with moonlight clouding their eyes would probably send anyone else running for their life. I just sighed and watched them walk toward me."As the first female vampire successfully turned in 700 years, Lissa finds herself in demand by the Vampire Aristocracy...Categorized as:
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The Ruin of Souls by Sloane Murphy, Lily Wildhart
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsNot all monsters are what they seem.“Our families are different. We are Nephilim. Elite beings descended from Angels, created to help keep the balance in the five factions of our world. We are the peacekeepers, the enforcers, and the protectors. We do not know a true death, and this isn’t your first life.”In that instant my entire life changed... -
Shocked by Serenity Ackles
They used me for my power. What they don’t realise is that they created something more powerful than they could have ever imagined.We didn’t escape the Lycans unscathed. Knox is hurt—physically and emotionally. My powers are gone... -
Wolves of Hawthorne Cove: The Complete Series by Debbie Cassidy
A Lycan that can’t shift is no use to anyone.I’ve made it my mission to be useful to my pack. As pack enforcer, I’m fast and strong, but when the time comes to bond with my mate, it isn’t enough.Rejection means lone wolf status and isolation from the pack. But when a package arrives with an unexpected inheritance, the pack that wants to shun me, suddenly has a new use for me... -
Supernatural Villain by Avery Song, Veronica Agnus
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen it comes to my life, fate’s favorite game is torment. Why else would it have reunited me with my supernatural bros, only to strike them — and many innocent bystanders — down on the day of my funeral? I stood and watched it happen, but instead of mourning, I laughed in the face of my enemies... -
When Monsters Love by Debbie Cassidy
The Golden City awaits, and it's time to put my acting skills to the test.It's time to trick a bunch of celestials.It's time to lie.Rue's journey continues in When Monsters Love. There's action, sizzle and multiple love interests for our lucky heroine in this paranormal fantasy romance... -
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Dead City by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHow many times can you cheat death? I’m not sure but I have a feeling I’m about to be tested.First there were thirteen and now there’s only one. But the responsibilities don’t lessen. Bring the Harvest in, they say, take the soul orb to Haven, they order.One of me, and too many places to be. Like hell am I putting my ass on the line without back up...Categorized as:
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Lightbringer by Laken Cane
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFinal book in the Silverlight series.Death, rebirth, change...and Darkness.Trinity struggles with her new reality, but her biggest challenge isn't the tug-of-war within.She must mature quickly to face a formidable opponent--a powerful man known as Darkness--before he destroys everything and everyone she cares about.He has one target in mind.The dragon...Categorized as:
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For the Power by Debbie Cassidy
Take the journey, find the lock that fits the key and get some damn answers.Get from point A to point B. Stick to the mapped-out route and take shelter at the pre-planned times. It sounds simple enough, now if only we’d factored in getting attacked by djinn and having to take a detour through The Wilds...Categorized as:
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Bury Me by Annie Anderson
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe world ended the night I was born. Coincidence? I think not. Stuck living in the catacombs beneath what used to be NYC, I’ve managed to stay hidden. Alive. Safe…ish.The Supernatural Syndicates that rule the city have been looking for someone powerful enough to give them an edge against each other.Insert me: A rare female dragon shifter that’s lived underground my entire life... -
Mysterious Omen by Ashley Amy
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBook Summary Somewhere, deep inside of me… I still exist. The girl that I was… She still wants to fight and show everyone what I’ve got… But after everything I was put through, how do I overcome this? My mask had been impenetrable before, but I’m not fooling anyone with it anymore. Tears are shed in a long shower, touches are rejected, and words no longer leave my mouth... -
Dead Sea by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen war knocks on the door, burying your head in the sand won’t make it leave.Death called and I answered. Now Genesis is coming for us. But with the council making every excuse not to listen to my warnings, there’s no other option but to plot behind their backs.Time is limited.The sea kingdom awaits, and the sea king isn’t the kind of man to accept a rain check...Categorized as:
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New Regime by Laken Cane
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsRune and her people have been taken under the mysterious wing of the Annex, an agency that works toward Other equality.But with the new regime comes changes and some monstrous enemies the Annex seems to have brought with it.The crew finds themselves up against a group called the Shop, whose leader cares only about his lab and the monsters he creates there... -
Stolen Paradise by Mila Young, Harper A. Brooks
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThese monsters rule the city... and I've become their newest obsession.I've been caught in a war between the three most powerful gangs in the city... and I'm trapped with the most dangerous of them all.The Kings.With each passing day, they lurk closer, their darkness pulling me a bit deeper. They push me, demanding everything I have when my world is falling apart... -
Death Warden: Grave Spirits MC by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDeath waits for no one, unless you’re a necromancer, in which case he might stop for a cup of tea and a chat.I didn’t ask to be a necromancer, and I certainly didn’t ask to be saddled with a magical amulet holding an ancient big bad at bay.I got both.All I want to do is steer clear of trouble, write horror novels, and hang with my talking cat... -
Seduce My Heart by Yumoyori Wilson
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe seduction in my blood leads me to my mate, but will it help me open my fragile heart? Being a private secretary to one of the few billionaires in NYC was an interesting experience. Not only did I get the chance to discover the soft side of my boss, Liam Smith, I fell in love with his compassionate self. Everything seemed like it was finally running smoothly... -
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The Rise of Monsters by Brianna Jean
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“What do you do when the world hardens you? When looking in the mirror becomes too painful and using your fists to let the anger breathe isn’t enough anymore? You either drown and die in your own bullshit or you fight to survive.” Annalise. Lanier. Cabe. Quint. One fought underground to make money in the slums of New York City. One lived with crippling guilt, swimming in self-hatred... -
Breeding Contempt by Jade Thorn
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHer coven wants her to choose a mate, her familiars want her to mate with them, and her aunt wants her womb to produce strong shifters to turn into monsters. Everyone is obsessed with who Melody will breed with.Frankly, it’s the last thing on her mind... -
The Curse of Monsters by Mia Hartson
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAn unbreakable bond. An ancient curse. A monster to ruin kingdoms.We survived the outliers, but now Kade, Asher, Darian, Locke, and I are in the fae kingdom with a tortured prince in our grasp. The fae hold the secrets to breaking the curse over Katakin, and I intend to find out what they are... -
Cursed Wolf by Mila Young
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey were once my enemy…Now I’ll burn down the world to save them.There was a time when I believed I’d never find love. That females like me were only good for one thing.After all, my fated mate had rejected me, then tried to kill me.I’m just not that lost wolf girl anymore. I’m stronger and have a few secrets of my own... -
Fae's Torment by Atlas Rose, Kim Faulks
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHate. Retribution. Revenge.It burns in my veins and keeps me awake at night, hunting Crown City’s streets like the ones who took from me.But it’s not these streets where I want to spill blood. It’s over there, across the bridge. Where the shadows of this world cloak their sick, foul secrets…and where they trade magic for mortal lives. I can’t get across there. Can’t walk in their world... -
The Inquest by L.L. Frost
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAdie helped to take down the Dreamer and is now ready for life to return to normal, whatever that is. But the demonic higher-ups have other ideas, and Adie soon finds herself landed in the hot seat. Will she be able to answer for her actions, or will she see everything she’s fought for taken away?Part 3 of Succubus Trials... -
Bonded by Fire and Blood by Trina M. Lee
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMy fated mate and I are running out of time. The man who rejected me wants another chance, but before we can commit to anything, we have to evade the bounty hunters after us and find a way to keep from destroying one another.Hex’s former bounty hunting coven has made catching Arsen and me their priority job. Our rare twin flame blood is in high demand among black market magic types... -
Kissed by Death by Harper Frey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNothing in my life is as it seems.The four men who saved me have been keeping secrets—big ones—and their revelations shake my world to its foundation. They tell me I'm not who I think I am, I'm not what I think I am, but there's more to the story; I know there is.We're bound together in ways I don't fully understand, but it's becoming clear they're not only my future but my past, too... -
Paradise Entombed by Loren Huxley
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratings“I have no doubt that Malin will be the death of me. Except I’ll never die. I’ll live in this nightmare forever as his prize.”Princess Ezrah Varren has only ever wanted three things—freedom, adventure, and ship Captain Tristan Fontaine. For a while, she has them too, but a Varren can’t stay hidden for long... -
When Monsters Rise by Debbie Cassidy
When an unexpected betrayal steals our sanctuary, only unity will save us.I trusted Michael and he betrayed us. With our sanctuary destroyed, we’re on the run. Again.Shem and his watchers’ step into the role of protectors once again but keeping a whole colony safe topside won’t be easy.New threats stalk both day and night. The rules have changed.Time is running out... -
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Mark Me by Mila Young
I’m marked…but I won’t be tamed.Loss has scarred my life. I’ve trained relentlessly, endured unimaginable pain for one goal—to face the beast who watched me, who came for me. But took my family instead.There’s nothing I won’t do for vengeance...Categorized as:
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Seduced by Blood by Sadie Moss
I once was told vampires are immortal but not invincible. I’m about to find out how true that is. Thrust deep into the politics and intrigue of vampire society, I’m doing my best to keep my head above water and prove I belong here.But the threat from the shades is growing. Inside the castle walls, whispers and stares follow me everywhere I go, and I'm pretty sure the king wants me dead... -
Dead End by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen death starts taking liberties, it’s time to fight back.The council’s word means nothing to me. Their refusal to open their eyes no longer matters. I have a job to do and no one will get in my way.Lie, cheat, deceive, I’ll do what it takes to save the people I love, and avenge the ones I’ve lost. I won’t be doing it alone. My guys are with me; by my side every step of the way.No more excuses... -
Ruined by Blood by Sadie Moss
My vampire men and I are stronger together. At least, we’re supposed to be.The weird sisters got what they came for—a magical object that puts them one step closer to unleashing hell on earth. The cowardly king Carrick refuses to fight, which means it’s up to me and my men to stop them. But after the attack on the Penumbra, I’m not sure I can... -
Vampyrdreper by Laurell K. Hamilton
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 65 ratings‘I don’t date vampires. I kill them.’My name is Anita Blake. Vampires call me the Executioner. What I call them isn’t repeatable.Ever since the Supreme Court granted the undead equal rights, most people think vampires are just ordinary folks with fangs. I know better. I’ve seen their victims. I carry the scars.. -
Wicked Blaze Correctional by M. Sinclair
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsWicked Blaze Correctional. The home to the most dangerous criminals of each realm. A private correctional institution that had to be placed on a separate realm because of the threat the inmates posed. Drake had sent me here, to ruin me. To destroy me and any memory of his egregious act that could incriminate him for being the homicidal maniac he was. What he hadn’t counted on? Me...
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