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![Dark Memory by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Memory by Christine Feehan
Safia Meziane has trained since birth to protect her tribe, the family she holds so dear. All along she told herself the legends she was raised with were simply that. But now, she must call upon all of her skills to fight what lies ahead. Evil has come to their small town on the cost of Algeria, evil that Safia can feel but cannot see... -
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![Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom]()
Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 70 ratingsSet in Colonial New England, Slewfoot is a tale of magic and mystery, of triumph and terror as only dark fantasist Brom can tell it. Connecticut, 1666. An ancient spirit awakens in a dark wood. The wildfolk call him Father, slayer, protector. The colonists call him Slewfoot, demon, devil... -
![The Last Witch: Volume Three by M.J. Lawrie]()
The Last Witch: Volume Three by M.J. Lawrie
After the turbulent and heart breaking events of Lilly and Gabriel's almost wedding, nothing will ever be the same. The world has been thrown into violent chaos. Hunters have declared all out war on those with magic in their blood and everyone has been caught in the crossfire. But Hunters, it would seem, are far from the world's biggest threat. A dark evil has been unleashed... -
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![The seven devils by Thesehunprint]()
The seven devils by Thesehunprint
"I would slit your throat before you got past Avada, Riddle. ". In 1926, Grindelwald is captured for the first time by Newt Scamander, making his followers go into hiding. The Petrov family, an ancient pure-blood eastern European family, is forced to flee to Romania while chased by the Ministry of Magic. While waiting for Grindlewald's return, the family has their first daughter, Varya Petrov... -
![In The Dark by C.J. Blaire, Katie Wolfe]()
In The Dark by C.J. Blaire, Katie Wolfe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIsa has spent her entire life serving the Veiled Brotherhood, and the last thing she wants is to fail her mission as an elite assassin. Trained to be silent, swift, and unseen, failure isn't just disgrace––it's punishable. Only now, death hovers in the air as she secretly searches for her parents behind King Elion's back... -
![Bent and Twisted by Macronomicon]()
Bent and Twisted by Macronomicon
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWizard-King for Life! Calvin emerges from The Siphon a Legend, bearing strange magics and the will to build himself a kingdom. Unfortunately, before you can build anything new, you must first tear down the old. Follow Calvin as he uses his magic to establish his land and bind the disparate countries of the continent together in friendly trade. .. whether they want it or not. -
![Détraquée by Hystaracal]()
Détraquée by Hystaracal
"All her growth was the conveying of a corpse of hope. ". (From 'The Rainbow', D. H. Lawrence). It was definitely the worst of times. Follow Hermione as she navigates through the quagmire: saving the world, getting top grades, falling in love, lust, and a whole lot of trouble; and comes out of it hopefully at least partially sane. -
![Monsters Above by R.L. Caulder]()
Monsters Above by R.L. Caulder
The fight for our lives is upon us. Running to a new realm that could hold vital information is our only chance. With that comes closing the distance between me and the godly powers that wish to use me for their own gain. What we need is time to uncover secrets and unlock the powers that reside within me, but that’s a commodity we aren’t granted... -
![Shred of Darkness by J. Kearston]()
Shred of Darkness by J. Kearston
When a dragon sinks their claws into you, it leaves more than a mark. It’s a promise they’ll never let you go. When my stalker closes in, my fated mates convince me to return to the place I swore I'd never see again; Khalida, the shifter safe haven. I sought refuge there once before, only to end up drugged and once again fighting for my freedom...Categorized as:
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![Devil by Kat Blackthorne]()
Devil by Kat Blackthorne
From international bestselling author Kat Blackthorne comes the highly anticipated and epic conclusion to the worldwide sensation The Halloween Boys. Book four, Devil, is an occult reimagining of Hades and Persephone with all the Halloween charm and heart readers have come to expect from this hit series... -
![A Memory Not Mine by Rebecca Byron]()
A Memory Not Mine by Rebecca Byron
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCaught between two men; one, a centuries-old vampire who has stalked her across lifetimes, a predator with an obsession as insatiable as his hunger; the other, a brooding guardian bound by secrets as dark as the desire smoldering between them. After the death of her parents in a car accident, Mira is left reeling—and haunted by questions about her family’s legacy... -
![Dragon Emperor 12 by Eric Vall]()
Dragon Emperor 12 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvan and his party continue on to the peninsula of Rahma, but an ultimatum from the king hangs over Evan’s head. If he can’t get the Lord of Atheson to swear fealty to the crown, then he has been tasked with breaking the peninsula off the continent and letting it sink to the bottom of the ocean. Can Evan get the lord to submit without bloodshed, or is it time for some more draconic diplomacy? -
![Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle]()
Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle
Ryker. Lost without his mate, Ryker is driven to the point of madness. He won’t let her escape her shadow. Not this time, not ever. But now, his enemies are threatening what was once lost. Will he find Kya before it’s too late, or will he be forced to choose between his bond and the realm? Kya. Having just evaded the clutches of death, Kya is now bound by the nightmare of her reality... -
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![Feral as a Cat by Kendra Moreno]()
Feral as a Cat by Kendra Moreno
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWeapons don’t weep…. Calypso is only trying to make it through life, raising her little brother and taking care of her ailing mom. She doesn’t have time for fairytales or pipe dreams, so when two men show up at her door talking about Wonderland, she sends them on their way. But life has a way of taking trips down rabbit holes…... -
![Hunt Me by Heather Hildenbrand]()
Hunt Me by Heather Hildenbrand
I’m at a bar trying to poison a mark like the professional I am when I see him. Straight from Tartarus, they say the shadow dragon called Legion has slayed entire armies single-handedly, and the intense way he looks at me suggests every rumor I’ve heard about him is true. I should be terrified. Instead, I’m drawn like a moth to a flame. The moment he touches me, everything changes... -
![Vampire's Sin by Atlas Rose, Kim Faulks]()
Vampire's Sin by Atlas Rose, Kim Faulks
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI was their payment on a debt…and they were my salvation. My Vampires dragged me from the river and brought me back to life, and in turn I saved the one man who gave his life for me. .. my bodyguard, Russell. Only to save him will be to turn him into the monster he despises. With Unseelie Fae blood in his veins he locks himself away until danger comes for me once more... -
![Dragon Emperor 7 by Eric Vall, Alex Perone]()
Dragon Emperor 7 by Eric Vall, Alex Perone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEvan has won the allegiance of Tikal through a little dragon diplomacy, but his work isn’t done yet. The Green Glass Sect make another appearance as Evan works to get the city back on its feet, so he decides to put the campaign on hold and root the traitorous Sect members out of the jungle... -
![Between Sun and Moon by Jaclyn Kot]()
Between Sun and Moon by Jaclyn Kot
“But heed this warning, and heed it well—your mate’s life is linked with the very male she is destined to kill. ”. With an iron collar wrapped around her throat, Sage is cut off from her powers and forced to live in Clearwell Castle, home to her enemy—the ruthless king whose bloodthirsty rule has led to the deaths of thousands of Cursed... -
![Venomous by Nicole M. Rubino]()
Venomous by Nicole M. Rubino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo save him, she will destroy everything…. I survived my first year at Alystair University. Barely. Now, I’m haunted by nightmares that blur the line between waking life and dreams. An ache in my chest serves as a constant reminder of the friends I failed to protect. Letting Nick go was the only way to protect him, but my plan backfires as Nick's own monster surfaces, threatening to consume him... -
![Darkbeam Part III by Adrienne Woods]()
Darkbeam Part III by Adrienne Woods
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Third part in the Darkbeam Novels: The Rubicon's Story. Blake Leaf is fighting against the Dent. He truly believes that the Dent is an enslavement spell. One where he would loose himself and that the bond is not natural. He takes extreme measures with the help of Sam and Dimitri, a very dark sorcerer, that might cost him his life, if he caves... -
![The Warlord: An Omegaverse Romance by Jocelyn Montana]()
The Warlord: An Omegaverse Romance by Jocelyn Montana
Silver Medalist in the On The Far Side Best Paranormal Science Fiction Romance Contest. Enter the omegaverse world inspired by the Greek myths of Kassandra and Achilles from internationally best-selling author Jocelyn Montana. The last citadel has fallen. The Warlord now rules. But he has one last conquest left …... -
![Empty as a Scarecrow by Kendra Moreno]()
Empty as a Scarecrow by Kendra Moreno
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEmerald City yearns for blood. . . Cinder had no idea what she was getting into when she fell into Oz, but the devilishly sexy Scarecrow was as unexpected as the glass shards in her feet. He’s dangerous, that much she knows, but despite his penchant for villainy, Crow is nothing compared to what she’s running from... -
![Broken Mates by Skyler Andra]()
Broken Mates by Skyler Andra
Hell hath no wrath like a goddess scorned. My deranged brother started a war he couldn’t possibly win. Almost ran the Jackals into the ground. Framed my mate for my father’s murder. A slight that won’t go unpunished. Without the protection of his demons, his dark players, Danny’s vulnerable. We’ll take back what he stole and finish what he started. Erase the Wolves from existence...Categorized as:
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![A Goddess of Life & Dawn by K.M. Moronova]()
A Goddess of Life & Dawn by K.M. Moronova
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOnce upon a time, there were two Rhythm Gods: one of brilliance and one of darkness. But there was much more to the realms than the two gods alone could provide, so the Maker created a third, unknowingly unbalancing the Rhythm and setting the realms on a path of suffering. The God of War has stolen that which I hold dearest... -
![Herald of Shalia 5 by Tamryn Tamer]()
Herald of Shalia 5 by Tamryn Tamer
Sebastian Frost frequently found himself marrying women he barely knew. His first wife demanded that he marry her as payment for saving his life, his second tricked him into marrying her, the third he married to secure an alliance, and his fourth was Lysandra. Lysandra was the only woman that Frost chose to marry and she was also the future mother of his child... -
![Perfect Shadow by Brent Weeks]()
Perfect Shadow by Brent Weeks
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsDiscover the origins of Durzo Blint in this original novella set in the world of Brent Weeks' New York Times bestselling Night Angel trilogy. "I got a bit of prophecy," the old assassin said. "Not enough to be useful, you know. Just glimpses. My wife dead, things like that to keep me up late at night. I had this vision that I was going to be killed by forty men, all at once... -
![The Future Aesolina by Leona Sure]()
The Future Aesolina by Leona Sure
She fell in love with the charming lord. Now, she has to learn to live with the dragon. The revelations of Wylhier have Cera questioning the nature of her relationship with Isael. Meanwhile, Isael finds himself reevaluating his priorities as a figure from his past reemerges. Esryian Tales is a serialized romance that debuted on Kindle Vella in 2021... -
![A Simple Truth: Book 2 in the Freckled Fate Trilogy by Tetyana Walker]()
A Simple Truth: Book 2 in the Freckled Fate Trilogy by Tetyana Walker
A Simple Truth is the second book in the slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers dark fantasy trilogy The Freckled Fate. "After the enemy she captured reveals an earth-shattering truth, Finn finds herself in alliance with the one man she despised the most. Torn between her haunted past and her unclear future, she is determined to fulfill her promises at last, overcoming any hindrance in her path... -
![Pompous by Elle Lincoln]()
Pompous by Elle Lincoln
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm chaotic power and charmed trouble,. Like a hell-broth that boils and bubbles. .. No one and I mean no one is prepared for the wrath I am about to inflict. .. (Preorder will get moved up! ). Pompous is Book 3 in a 5 Book series full of magic, chaos and one witch who refuses to choose between all the demons vying for her attention (contains MMFMM). This book ends on a cliffhanger... -
![The Dark Throne by Jocelyn A. Fox]()
The Dark Throne by Jocelyn A. Fox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter reaching the Seelie Court, Tess O’Connor has freed Queen Titania…. and crowned a new High Queen, imbuing an outcast of the Fae world with incredible power. With Brightvale destroyed by her coronation, the High Queen leads her new Wild Court into the Deadlands, determined to fight the malevolent ancient deity spreading its shadow over Faeortalam... -
![Warrior Hearts Academy: Centaur Bolt by Ellie Horn]()
Warrior Hearts Academy: Centaur Bolt by Ellie Horn
My tall, dark, and gorgeous ex-Centaur warrior is not only broken, but he needs a hero. Thanks to my newly discovered talent, it seems like I’m the only one who fits the bill. But it turns out the Dragon who is keeping him company is more than just an ordinary kind of trouble. It’s a good thing that I’m no ordinary hero. . -
![Silk & Iron by Alexis Calder]()
Silk & Iron by Alexis Calder
The emperor. The prince. The enforcer. I want them all dead. Until I fall for one of them. After losing all my family to the rebellion, I lost hope. When my ex-boyfriend begs me to pose as the prince’s betrothed, I know it’s an opportunity the rebellion won’t ever get again... -
![Violence in the Void by Alice Stanco]()
Violence in the Void by Alice Stanco
That day at the Armantrea market was the same as any other, until a tall, beautiful stranger appeared and snapped his fingers. In an instant, my world disappeared, replaced by his strange land. I’m suddenly surrounded by foreign accents, mysterious, magic-wielding Astrales like Xander, and powers I never knew existed. Except, in Xander’s eyes, I belong here... -
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![Dragons in the Wind: The Complete Series by J. Kearston]()
Dragons in the Wind: The Complete Series by J. Kearston
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI’ve been marked for death, but these dragons are determined to set me free. All shifters are cursed, but me more than anyone. With barely any abilities to speak of, staying two steps ahead of the monster stalking my every move has been nearly impossible. But a freak robbery that goes awry brings my life on the run crashing to a bloody halt... -
![The Sheep in Wolf's Clothing by Rune Hunt]()
The Sheep in Wolf's Clothing by Rune Hunt
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA war is on the horizon, and it won't be good. Long before my birth, a war between supernatural creatures raged while a silent enemy watched with a smile. When the clans were weakened, the enemy stood and took over most of the country. That enemy was the human king that trapped me all my life. He was worst than the creatures that lurked in the shadows... -
![Cruel as a Queen by Kendra Moreno]()
Cruel as a Queen by Kendra Moreno
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFall down the Rabbit Hole one last time. . . Four stories. Four adventures. The past will meet the future in this final companion installment of the Sons of Wonderland. CRUEL AS A QUEEN. Villains are made, not born. Alice knows that better than anyone, her story starting with an accidental fall down a rabbit hole... -
![Ruthless Love by R.L. Caulder, M. Sinclair]()
Ruthless Love by R.L. Caulder, M. Sinclair
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThrall. Dhamphyr. Empress. Each is a title that has been thrust upon me, but there’s another I’ll willingly claim for myself: Malakai’s executioner. He thought he could break me…twist me into his obedient pet–but all he has done is add to the list of reasons why I’ll find him and then kill him. Of course, it isn’t that simple, and I have made many promises that I have to uphold... -
![Bones of the Bellators: Book One of the Nyxteria by A.M. Kay]()
Bones of the Bellators: Book One of the Nyxteria by A.M. Kay
"I am not afraid of the dark. ". Lyvia Cantor will never wear the black robes of a Death Scholar. Despite her curious pull toward death, she is a woman, and her father’s influence with the king only goes so far. Amidst rumors of disappearances throughout the kingdom of Sultira, Lyvia grapples with her own fated future... -
![A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus]()
A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn enemies-to-lovers romantic fantasy perfect for fans of Penn Cole, Sable Sorensen, and Rebecca Yarros. In the Kingdom of Kalyn, humans are good for two things. Hunting and owning. Adina Barron was bred to serve the ruling-class vampires. Owned from birth by Blackwood House, her only desire has been to keep herself and her sister safe. But Adina harbors a dark secret...Categorized as:
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![A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus]()
A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus
An enemies-to-lovers romantic fantasy perfect for fans of Penn Cole, Sable Sorensen, and Rebecca Yarros. In the Kingdom of Kalyn, humans are good for two things. Hunting and owning. Adina Barron was bred to serve the ruling-class vampires. Owned from birth by Blackwood House, her only desire has been to keep herself and her sister safe. But Adina harbors a dark secret...Categorized as:
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![The Mistress & The Renowned by Alexis Rune, Jeanette Rose]()
The Mistress & The Renowned by Alexis Rune, Jeanette Rose
God of the Dead. King of the Underworld. The Unseen. The Renowned…. Trapped. One moment, Hades was next to Persephone, having finally claimed her as his queen. The next, he knows only true void, and roots burrowing into his body, feeding from his power and essence. Every ounce of his abilities is used to keep the roots from taking everything, leaving him a broken shell. The King of the Dead... -
![Claimed by the Creature by Sarah Spade]()
Claimed by the Creature by Sarah Spade
I’m used to getting all sorts of fan mail — but a spellbook? After an in incident on tour leaves me cooped up in my penthouse apartment, on vocal rest for the unforeseen future, with only my grumpy pet cat for company, I’m desperate for a distraction. At my manager’s suggestion, I do something I haven’t done in ages: I go through my fan mail... -
![Primal Igniting by Melody Rose]()
Primal Igniting by Melody Rose
Something wicked this way comes…. With the help of the Cintamani Stone, things are almost back to normal for my mates and me. Well, as normal as the five of us were ever going to get. But as classes resume, more than one thought pulls me from enjoying the sliver of peace we fought for…...Categorized as:
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![King of Cups by Amy Kuivalainen]()
King of Cups by Amy Kuivalainen
'King of Cups' is the third book in a new fated mates series based in a fantasy Venice and packed with shifters, sorcerers, and sizzling romance. Nico D’Argento has a pirate problem in the Adriatic that is only getting worse. As a general in Venice's navy, he should be above petty vendettas, but the Pirate King has robbed one ship too many, and now Nico is out for blood...Categorized as:
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![Star Spear by Geneva Monroe]()
Star Spear by Geneva Monroe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBetrayed to save a kingdom. Consumed by wrath. Which will burn hotter, love or vengeance? Prince Callen Shadow left Innesvale with one goal: Bring the Fire Singer home, no matter the cost. Seduction and lies were easy for him - until her. Now Cal is realizing the cost of saving his kingdom may be losing the only woman he’s ever loved... -
![The Other Side by C. Hebert]()
The Other Side by C. Hebert
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDo we have a deal? We are warned as children not to play with fire for fear of being burned. But what if that very fire belonged to the goddess of the underworld? And what if she, the keeper of souls, offered you everything you desire? All in exchange for a single favor... -
![Vengeance by C.Y. Jones]()
Vengeance by C.Y. Jones
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI never thought I'd be that girl. The one that would sacrifice myself, but I did. For him, for love. Now I'm in Hell, and O'Donnell is King of this Underworld. Revenge was my mission, now Vengeance is my goal. Warning: 18+ This is a Dark RH, and contains strong language and certain triggers. -
![House of Berserkers: The Complete Series by Lacey Carter Andersen]()
House of Berserkers: The Complete Series by Lacey Carter Andersen
As a female berserker, I’ve long ago accepted that I can’t shift. That barbaric side of my people is reserved for the males only. So no one is more surprised than me when I go berserk, kill a dangerous man, and find myself in a frightening situation. Far from my family and friends, a strange ally from my past stands as my protector, even though he has secrets of his own... -
![Bitter as a Captain by Kendra Moreno]()
Bitter as a Captain by Kendra Moreno
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBelladonna has always cared more for beasts and creatures than people. How could she not when she sees the cruelties of humanity every day while working? She’s plenty ready to take on the poachers who dare enter Yellowstone, but nothing could prepare her for a portal opening and dropping her into another world...
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