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Readers who enjoyed I Shudder at Your Touch by Clive Barker, Stephen King, Ruth Rendell, Thomas M. Disch, Stephen R. Donaldson, Valerie Martin, May Sinclair & Carolyn Banks also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Phantom by Susan Kay
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 36 ratings"Phantom of the Opera fans no longer need to ponder what was in Erik's past, as Kay has created one for him in this deeply moving, poignant story. . . This sad, but beautiful, novel will be especially popular with [those] who have enjoyed the current musical . . . " – School Library Journal “A MUST READ! Haunting and riveting... -
![Echoes of the Raven by Ingrid Seymour]()
Echoes of the Raven by Ingrid Seymour
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDANGER LURKS. READY YOURSELF. Rífíor wants The Eldrystone more than anything else in the realm. Determined to find out its location, he subjects Valeria to unimaginable suffering, a mental torture so vicious that she vows to bring him to ruin... -
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![Secrets & Curses of Crimson by Shay Taylor]()
Secrets & Curses of Crimson by Shay Taylor
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You have saved me countless times before, my love. Let me save us this time.”Back in Exile, Thea is plagued by the unshakable feeling that something is missing—something important. Each night, she is comforted by dreams of a man whose face remains a mystery, except for his piercing golden eyes... -
![Maneater by Alexandra M. Tran]()
Maneater by Alexandra M. Tran
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI often wondered why the prince plucked me from the woods and locked me in his tower of stone. In time, I came to understand that a greedy hand never rests.All my life, I waited for a sign that my existence had meaning, that there was more beyond the outskirts where I was born. I felt misplaced, a girl adrift in a world too vast and unkind.But I escaped. I clawed my way out... -
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![Secrets & Curses of Crimson by Shay Taylor]()
Secrets & Curses of Crimson by Shay Taylor
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“You have saved me countless times before, my love. Let me save us this time.”Back in Exile, Thea is plagued by the unshakable feeling that something is missing—something important. Each night, she is comforted by dreams of a man whose face remains a mystery, except for his piercing golden eyes... -
![Secrets & Curses of Cerithia by Shay Taylor]()
Secrets & Curses of Cerithia by Shay Taylor
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Gods above, I know I am a monster, but I am your monster.” Thea has survived the deadly trials and narrowly escaped heartbreak, but now she faces her greatest challenge—breaking her curse and finding her place in Cerithia. Haunted by Cassius’ betrayal and the loss of her friends in Exile, she struggles to reclaim her identity in a kingdom that feels foreign... -
![The Embrace of Steel and Sorrow by K.L. DeVore]()
The Embrace of Steel and Sorrow by K.L. DeVore
Note: To avoid massive spoilers, it is highly encouraged to read A Touch of Gold and Madness prior to reading the first installment in the prequel trilogy.Before there was Griffin Silas, there was Chrome Freyr…Two elite teen Kinetic Warriors must protect the princess at all costs, but they never anticipated that they would both fall in the process... -
![Stirring the Sheets by Chad Lutzke]()
Stirring the Sheets by Chad Lutzke
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAn elderly funeral worker, struggling with the loss of his wife, finds an unnatural attraction to a corpse at work resembling his bride in her younger years.A story of desperation, loneliness and letting go... -
![The Serpent Prince by Jacquelyn Gilmore]()
The Serpent Prince by Jacquelyn Gilmore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Serpent Prince is a blade sharpened with intrigue and hardened in the fires of betrayal. Who will rise in the aftermath of chaos? And who will be swallowed by the serpent's coil? Imani flees her home as a wanted murderer.Betrayed, she seeks to regain her footing in Niflheim and vows retribution against those who wronged her... -
![Forbidden Mates: The Complete Series by Lola Glass]()
Forbidden Mates: The Complete Series by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis omnibus contains all three full-length novels that complete the Forbidden Mates series by Lola Glass. Binge these connected standalones now for steamy, enemies-to-lovers romance, and sexy fae!Dark & Beastly Fae-After nine years in a tower, I was finally rescued… by a deadly fae king who wants to make me his mate. He's harsh, beautiful, and being hunted by an ancient magical monster... -
![Fae Crown by Lucía Ashta]()
Fae Crown by Lucía Ashta
Complete the trials, secure the crown—or lose the realm of Embermere to its wicked queen forever.I survived the savage brutality of the Wilds and its vicious monsters only to find myself in more danger than ever before. Despite the queen’s continued attempts against my life, the ancient magic of the Fae Heir Trials forces me to continue competing in its deadly challenges... -
![Shadow of the Orc Star by J.T. Williams, Daniel Thomas May]()
Shadow of the Orc Star by J.T. Williams, Daniel Thomas May
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHis parents are dead. His brother is trapped. His sister is missing. If Kealin is going to help either of them he must find Risdannia. But he is alone in a strange land with few allies. War encroaches. Kealin is torn between helping his friends and uncovering a way to save his siblings. Finding Risdannia is only a part of his journey... -
![The Trials of Darkness by Kathryn Breaux]()
The Trials of Darkness by Kathryn Breaux
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFor years after her mother’s passing, Briar Blackbyrne lived in the shadows.Briar now lives her life completely invisible to the outside world and her father, who rules the kingdom of Daramveer through fear and punishment. The princess of this feared kingdom has a darkness within her that keeps her chained and afraid of losing control... -
![Silk & Steel Series #1-3 and The Black Prince by Ariana Nash]()
Silk & Steel Series #1-3 and The Black Prince by Ariana Nash
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe four full-length novels in the bestselling Silk & Steel series. Elves and dragons battle for supremacy as a tortured dragon prince and a lethal elf assassin fight for their impossible love. Buy the stunning, emotional, epic, and award-winning MM fantasy series today... -
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![The Kingdom Cursed by Iron by Zara Storm]()
The Kingdom Cursed by Iron by Zara Storm
Heartbroken and betrayed, I fled the faerie court… only to be dragged back by my captor, a dark Fae Prince.I should have never made a deal with Ruskin.He’s used me before.Now, he needs me again. The Queen has been doomed to eternal sleep. And I alone can break the spell.Once she wakes, my work should be done... -
![The Shadow Fae Rhapsody by Niro J. Hayle]()
The Shadow Fae Rhapsody by Niro J. Hayle
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPlease wait for the relaunch before getting this one.This book will be relaunched on 12/12/2024 with its original price and will be on KU on that date.I appreciate everyone who preordered and bought this book but do update and refresh for the latest version on the 12th.My deepest and sincerest apology for the inconvenience. Thank you so much for the support. It means the world to me... -
![These Shadows Become Her by Demi Clorissa]()
These Shadows Become Her by Demi Clorissa
Can forbidden love bloom where grief has taken root? In the bustling city of Alderdeen, artistic prodigy Mia has long hoped to apprentice with a world-renowned artist. But when he crushes her dreams, despair drags her into a murky abyss of whiskey and men, with only her sister, Kali, as a light in the darkness... -
![The German by Lee Thomas]()
The German by Lee Thomas
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt the height of World War II, a killer preys on the young men of a quiet Texas town. The murders are calculated, vicious, and they are just beginning. Sheriff Tom Rabbit and his men are baffled and the community he serves is terrified of the monster lurking their streets. The only clues the killer leaves behind are painted snuffboxes containing notes written in German... -
![Devout: An Anthology of Angels by Quinton Li]()
Devout: An Anthology of Angels by Quinton Li
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFeaturing work by Freydís Moon, Dorian Yosef Weber, Angela Sun, Ian Haramaki, Tyler Battaglia, Daniel Marie James, Morgan Dante, Cas Trudeau, Aurélio Loren, Rae Novotny, Rafael Nicolás & Emily Hoffman.A collection of stories, poetry, and art dedicated to the angelic.Here you will find the strange, the creepy, the funky, slightly silly, pieces with feeling... -
![They Call Me Blue by Loren Huxley]()
They Call Me Blue by Loren Huxley
“All elgrew possess an intrinsic desire to consume elves. Born twisted and deformed, they steal our faces and wear our bones so they can look beautiful like us.”ARDENThey say blue elves taste the sweetest, but I'd like to think I'm bitter. Elgrew killed my parents when I was sixteen, and I've been responsible for protecting my little sister ever since... -
![The Serpent Called Mercy by Roanne Lau]()
The Serpent Called Mercy by Roanne Lau
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Witcher meets Squid Game in this Malaysian Chinese-inspired epic fantasy novel where a debt-ridden slumdog joins an illegal monster-fighting arena for some fast coin, but quickly learns the most dangerous beasts are outside the ring, by debut author Roanne LauLythlet and her only friend Desil are shackled to a life of debt and poverty that she fears they will never escape... -
![Hell Sent by Nina K. Westra]()
Hell Sent by Nina K. Westra
Azreth has always faced life alone. Trust is dangerous.Like all demons, he is a monster, forced to kill and abuse to survive.When he’s imprisoned on the mortal plane and bound to a cruel human lord, his only hope for escape is the lord’s mistreated wife, who offers herself to him in exchange for his protection.She may be small, but her mind is as sharp as any sword... -
![Given by Elayna R. Gallea]()
Given by Elayna R. Gallea
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShe's born to die. He lives to hunt.Wren was born bearing a Mark on her forehead. She’s always known she would be Given to serve the gods in her twentieth year, and she’s eager to work for them since they keep the kingdom safe. That is until she sneaks into a Giving Ceremony and watches as her best friend is slaughtered in the name of the gods... -
![The Forbidden Flame (The Lunaterra Chronicles) by Grace Goodwin]()
The Forbidden Flame (The Lunaterra Chronicles) by Grace Goodwin
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn immortal warrior cursed with protecting all life in the magical realms.A human woman unaware that she holds the key to saving his soul from darkness.A ruthless enemy determined to invade all of Lunaterra and fulfill a centuries old curse.All she wanted was a weekend of fun and excitement, two days away from the brutal orphanage where she is forced to work sunrise through moonset... -
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![We Were Meant to Burn by Nicolette Elzie]()
We Were Meant to Burn by Nicolette Elzie
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA mercenary with secrets. An assassin raised to be a weapon. A love that was never meant to survive.Nix Zaldanna has never been given a choice. As the infamous Nightshade of Rojas, she was forged in blood and sharpened into an instrument of death, a blade wielded by the Empress she calls mother... -
![Sins of His Wrath by Zoey Ellis]()
Sins of His Wrath by Zoey Ellis
Bound to an enemy who refuses to let her go.Naya’s escape from the ruthless Alpha King, Akoro came at a devastating cost. Her people are on the brink of war, her kingdom stands vulnerable, and no matter how far she runs, the primal hunger between them refuses to fade.It haunts her. Consumes her... -
![Tragedy Queens by Kathryn Louise, Patricia Grisafi]()
Tragedy Queens by Kathryn Louise, Patricia Grisafi
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsArchetypes are real. Muses are real. Writers are the channels of these spirits & if that sounds like witchcraft that's because it is. These stories gave me chills. Sylvia Plath & Lana Del Rey course through the veins of these dark, sexy, mind-bending, fantastical, romantic, & haunting tales. Authors from different genres came together in their love & passion for these muses... -
![A Dance Of Twilight by Melanie Davies]()
A Dance Of Twilight by Melanie Davies
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDark, gothic fae fantasy romance. 𝕬 𝕯𝖆𝖓𝖈𝖊 𝖔𝖋 𝕿𝖜𝖎𝖑𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙For fans of fae romances, dream walking, found families, book loving FMC, Goblin King vibes, Shadow Daddy villains and morally grey MC with spice... -
![A Heroine of the World by Tanith Lee]()
A Heroine of the World by Tanith Lee
Rated: 3.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAradia is only thirteen when the war begins. The brutal Saz-Kronians have invaded from the North, laying siege to her homeland, and as the war grows ever closer, Aradia’s father and mother are called to Fort Hightower to help defend the City. To keep Aradia safe, they send her to live with her Aunt Elaieva, a cold and distant woman, until the danger has passed. But Hightower falls... -
![Heartbeat by Maria Llovet]()
Heartbeat by Maria Llovet
Rated: 3.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAcclaimed writer and artist Maria Llovet (Faithless) presents a dark, violent, decadent, and disturbing story in which life and death, blood and love are inextricably intertwined. Eva, a high school outcast, finds herself witness to a horrible secret: the most popular boy in school enjoys the taste of blood and will kill to get his hands on it... -
![Watch Your Mouth by Daniel Handler]()
Watch Your Mouth by Daniel Handler
Rated: 3.34 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTolstoy wrote that happy families are alike and that each unhappy family is unhappy in a different way. In Watch Your Mouth, Daniel Handler takes "different" to a whole new level... -
![The Italian by Ann Radcliffe]()
The Italian by Ann Radcliffe
Rated: 3.42 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsFrom the first moment Vincentio di Vivaldi, a young nobleman, sets eyes on the veiled figure of Ellena, he is captivated by her enigmatic beauty and grace. But his haughty and manipulative mother is against the match and enlists the help of her confessor to come between them...
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