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Killer Candy by Holly Bloom
Stripping has to be better than living under the control of a ruthless crime lord, right?I may have hung up my knives, but Lapland is not the fresh start I’d dreamt of. Darkness lurks under the neon lights in the form of the three panty-melting assholes that run the club.Zander, West and Rocky are exactly the types of dangerous men I’d sworn to avoid... -
Hating Them by Evie Rae, Poppy Flynn
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThey're my stepbrothers. My rivals. My enemies.It’s hard to watch someone else live your dream.When my best friend settles into her happy-ever-after, I’m determined to make my own dreams come true. Inheriting my father’s beach house gives me the space I need to make my desires a reality.But love seems to be a bit more elusive for me.Enter my stepbrothers.I barely know them and ought to hate them... -
Sagittarius by Gemma James
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTatum Harding.Resident pilot.A man of surprises.Self-proclaimed voyeur.At the monthly dinner with the Brotherhood, he reveals his gift—a trip to Los Angeles, where I’m scheduled to debut as a designer at the Fashion Festival. To sweeten the deal, he allows me a plus-one.Sebastian is my only choice, but there’s just one condition.Tatum wants to watch...Categorized as:
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The Rise of the Iliri: Books 7-9 by Auryn Hadley
Rated: 4.82 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBooks 7-9 in the action-packed, science-based, epic reverse harem fantasy series, Rise of the Iliri… all for only $6... -
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The Rise of the Iliri: Books 10 & 11 by Auryn Hadley
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe End has to come to all...RISEN, Book 10 In the final stretch of the war, the rules are changing faster than Anglia can keep up. The Kaisae of all Iliri is gone. Her mates are holding the army together. Her dreams are changing everything—and Sal? She's not done yet. The Emperor has taken too much from her. Life, loves, and much of her happiness. All she has left is desperation—and blind trust... -
Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Collection: Books 6-10 by Laurell K. Hamilton
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA collection of books 6-10 in Laurell K. Hamilton's New York Times bestselling Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series... -
Guardian of the Cursed Egg: Dragonis Academy - Year Two by Serenity Rayne
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShadows twist around the ancient walls of Shadowcarve Academy—part fortress, part labyrinth of secrets. Last year, I barely survived its brutal trials, but I left with more than three mates, bound to me in a once-in-a-lifetime connection that feels ripped from a fairy tale. And then there’s the legendary red egg—coveted by countless students for centuries—and somehow it chose me... -
Claiming Hope by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsSo you guys remember the naked man in the alley?Now he’s my mate along with one of his friends. I might also have my eyes on the other two as well because why not? Oh yeah forgot to mention, turns out I’m a werewolf, hence the mating thing. Not only that but I’m the only Alpha Female in existence, which makes sense why that asshole of a fake fiance wanted to keep me for himself... -
Mated To The Kings by Emily Klepp
I live my life at the mercy of my owner, praying to the Gods I am not discovered as a witch, hiding as a fox shifter. Everything changes when I am summoned by the three Kings. One look, and everything changes. Could a Dragon, Bear, and Panther be my saviors?When a prophecy is spoken, I become the salvation. It’s up to me to save our world from evil before it’s too late... -
Firestorm by C. Marie
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMy affinity is unlike anyone else’s. It acts on impulse and intuition, not my command.After the death of our parents, my older brother and I have created a simple life for ourselves, running our small café. But when an unnatural storm threatens our livelihood, my affinity does what it always does – reacts without my order... -
Into The Fire by K.G. Reuss
Death was just the beginning. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Marriage. Success. Fulfilled dreams. Happiness. That was what should have been our future. Instead, I was engulfed by a fire I couldn’t put out while my world turned to ash around me. Life changed in the blink of an eye. I was finding that out the hard way as I stood over the graves of those I loved... -
Fated To The Alpha Defender by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMy alpha will do anything to protect me. But he doesn’t know how far I’ll go to save us… War has been declared on the shifter race, and my fated mate and I aren’t the only ones in shock. The news broadcasts are filled with outrage. Shifter activists are already protesting. Our only choice is to go to war and to start training for the battle that is coming...Categorized as:
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A Goddess of Life & Dawn by K.M. Moronova
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 10 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... -
A Storm of Light and Darkness by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat would you do to protect everyone you love?Anything. Everything. Whatever it takes.The final battle is here. With the star elves marching on Pernula, the Oncoming Storm and her friends must gather their allies and make one last stand. But it won't be easy. Their enemies have legions of soldiers, chemical weapons, and a powerful magic spell on their side. Not to mention a dragon... -
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Lumi by Crystal North
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLife for Lumi is tough but she’s not complaining. She’s a single mom in a new town (country!) and she’s trying to make friends, launch her own business, and deal with whatever powers her daughter is sure to emerge with any day now.The last thing on her mind is love. In fact, she actively avoids it. Romance brings her out in hives. Nasty ones...Categorized as:
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Perfect Nature by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOnce feared Assassin.Rare omega werewolf.Newly discovered Queen of the light elves.All these identities come together to create the perfect storm of vengeance.With a magical contract in place, I bet my life and those of my men on the destruction of the United Senate and the Dark Ring...Categorized as:
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Cursed Wolf by Angelica Aquiles
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI’m racing against time. Benji’s shifting abilities aren’t helping him, and he needs a cure, or he’ll die. The council wants me dead, but the real threat to my life has nothing to do with them.Tyler is growing weaker trying to help Benji, and if they don’t make it out alive, I don’t think any of us will survive...Categorized as:
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Defending Hope by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsI am alone…I can’t feel my mates through our mate bond— even my wolf is lost, tucked away somewhere deep inside me.The new world my seven mates and I created on Kursar is now shattered, maybe gone forever.I don’t know if they are even dead or alive...I’m not even sure if I’m truly alive. I am sedated. Captured and again imprisoned by Vadik and Faulk...Categorized as:
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Elizabeth and the Thunder of Dragons by Ava Mason
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAn old enemy. A chance for revenge. A Paranormal Romance.It’s time for Elizabeth to reclaim her pack, but returning home without a plan would be…unwise. Every minute it takes to plan makes Elizabeth more and more anxious. Returning to the place your parents were murdered makes for unpredictable emotional reactions…the kind that ends up with deadly consequences...Categorized as:
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Destroy Me by Elena Lawson
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDestroy Me is the explosive conclusion to The Last Vocari series. Follow Rose as she takes her place among the monsters she once hunted to fight her greatest battle yet... -
Break by D.M. Page
This is book three in the series and must be read in order. This contains spoilers for books one and two, so if you haven't read them, turn back now!Aly has been taken and the guys need to get her back before they lose it completely. Nicoli, Jeremy, Jay, Kiran and Ajax are lost without their mate and will do anything to get her back...Categorized as:
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Haunted Tides by Jarica James
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMy name is Brea Manley, ghost hunter extraordinaire and founder of the Spirit Vlog, the top ranked ghost hunting stream around. After a hiatus, we are back at it again.Serenity Harbor Maine looks like an idyllic town at first glance. But its dark and tragic past is what brought our team in... -
Smashin' Candy by Maddison Cole, Jessica Mohring
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSo bloody sweet, I’ll give you tooth decay.Call off the search party, here I am. Candy Crystal is back for another round with my Gambler’s Monarchs. And don’t be mistaken, they are mine. All mine. So much has changed, except for me obviously. I’m as perfect as Angus’ advice on a dismal day... -
Frostine by J.E. Cluney
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI moved to Silver Springs to enjoy a quiet life away from my family who wished for me to take a mate of their choosing. Sadly, there’s no running from my family, and they send two potential suitors out to fetch me. Throw in the broody ice-phoenix who has fallen for me, and things are about to get heated. I’m Frostine, and things are about to get hot... -
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Glimmer of Cinders: A Behind the Scenes Compilation by Harper Wylde, Quinn Arthurs
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis is not a story! Since the Phoenix Rising series began, Quinn and Harper have written extra scenes that were released in their Facebook group. This novella includes all of those scenes plus over 20k of previously unreleased POV's, including Ryder's POV of his first kiss with Hiro! Thank you very much for reading, for all the support, and for loving Nix and her men... -
Scales of Destruction by J. Kearston
The scales of Fate have never tipped in my favor.You'd think years of running and fear would overwhelm me when the monster hunting me makes his move. You'd think I'd lose hope when he rips me away from my mates and the first taste of safety I've had in years. But Malcolm should know better than anyone that dragons don't break…We get revenge... -
Obtaining Hope by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe time has come to end this.No longer will I hide away locked in my own sorrow. Instead, I will channel that pain into righteous fury. Once again I’m reconnected with my mates, and with new allies who have been dealt the same ruthless hand as me— finally have the army I need.The call has been sent out for those who want their pound of flesh to come together...Categorized as:
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A Storm of Mist and Thunder by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat would you be prepared to face in order to win? Ambushers? An invading army? Your own inner demons?Deep in the mountains, the Oncoming Storm finally finds the other Storm Casters. However, learning to control her powers turns out to be more difficult than she expected. In order to improve, she needs someone to train her but that comes at a cost... -
A Storm of Glass and Stars by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat could you learn to live without? Your heart? Your mind? Your soul?Having lost her purpose in life, the Oncoming Storm leaves behind everything and everyone she has ever known, and takes off across the continent. But there is one thing from which she can’t run. Trouble. When Shade and Elaran track her down, she manages to get them all captured by the star elves...Categorized as:
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Succubus Unchained (Paranormal Prison) by Heather Long
I’d become a damn vampire after all.I never wanted or asked for this. What began as a one-night stand earned me a stint in prison, the attention of a shadow demon and rescue by three devastating—to my system—males along with the declaration that I was their foretold something...Yeah.No.To win this war and regain my freedom I had to give up part of who I am and become something other...
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