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The Rascor Plains by Phil Tucker
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsScorio thought victory was within his grasp. He had bested the Final Gauntlet and overcome the treachery of Chancellor Praximar. But the Rascor Plains are full of peril, and his quest for truth has only just begun... -
Global University Entrance Examination 全球高考 by Mu Su Li, 木苏里
One day, You Huo and his famiIy was puIIed into an exam caIIed the GIobaI University Entrance Examination. Going through exams together with other unfortunate examinees, their Iives are put at stake and they can only Iive by passing each exam... -
Bastion by Phil Tucker
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsScorio will rise from the ashes to conquer the ten layers of hell.Reborn without memories, Scorio learns that he is a Great Soul, a legendary defender of the ancient city of Bastion... -
二哈和他的白猫师尊 Dumb Husky and His White Cat Shizun by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, 肉包不吃肉
"The Husky and His White Cat Shizun"Mo Ran felt that taking Chu Wanning as his master was a mistake.His Shizun was just so similar to a cat, while he was like a silly dog.Dogs and cats were biologically different. The silly dog hadn’t originally intended to put his furry paws out towards that cat... -
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The Chains of Fate by Samantha Amstutz
Shackled by destiny, chained by fate.SerennaReeling in the wake of the wraith attack on Centarya, expanding fear of the future consumes Serenna’s thoughts. Training for the conflict to come, Prince Vesryn exploits new tactics to drive Serenna toward her untapped power. But she soon finds herself confronting a dilemma that takes her focus away from the impending war... -
Ship of Shadows by Tee Harlowe
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe broke my heart once. Now working with him might shatter it for good.I’m chained to my crown. Queen of a court I don’t want. Ever since my brothers and father disappeared, I’ve been forced to rule, to give up the freedom I crave.It’s all the pirate lord’s fault. Bastian Lore sailed into my life, charmed me completely—then betrayed me... -
Killing Emma by Annie Wild
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI abided by one rule, and one rule only... Show no mercy. Not to anyone. Not even my closest friends. So, when I was tasked with hunting Emma down and taking her life, it was just another day on the job. However, I couldn’t have been more wrong. She’s not like the others. She tangles with me without fear of the devil she might discover...Categorized as:
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Hunter's Kiss by Veronica Douglas
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI can’t escape the truth.I broke out of the Dark Wolf God’s realm, but I know he’s always there, watching me from the shadows. I should hate him, but I can’t deny that I’m drawn to the ruthless beast, and the heat between us is only growing stronger...Categorized as:
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Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell Woods
A dark and enchanting fairy tale-inspired historical fantasy combining elements of "The Little Mermaid" and "Cinderella" into a wholly original tale of love, power, and betrayal.Saint-Malo, Brittany, 1758.For Lucinde Leon, the youngest daughter of one of Saint-Malo's wealthiest ship-owners, the high walls of the city are more hindrance than haven... -
하루만 네가 되고 싶어 1 [Haruman Naega Doego Sip-eo 1] by Sam, 삼
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsKorean Webtoon [Your Throne] Vol. 1■ Korean Title : 하루만 네가 되고 싶어■ Page & Size : 288p | 6.0 x 8.3 in■ KJCstar Product ID : MANGA409★This book is written in Korean✔ 100% Original Brand New Product📦 Safely packed with Tracking NumberVol... -
Into the Uncanny by Danny Robins
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 23 ratings'A contemporary Van Helsing...' Sunday Times 'King of true-life scary tales' ObserverI know what I saw...'The ghosts of today live not in castles or stately homes, but in ordinary houses and offices, and they're witnessed by ordinary people like you and me... -
Wicked Little Games by A.R. Breck
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you spark a match in hell, 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯?Some wonder how deep the curse runs through Castle Pointe.I never realized the malevolent roots are embedded into every fiber of this town.A simple game turned into devastation, wreaking havoc upon us, spreading it’s wickedness through our veins.Haunting us around every turn.Death rises. Evil corrupts. Fear consumes us... -
Shadows of the Crown by Dakota Monroe
He's the heir to the kingdom. She's the kingdom's worst nightmare. In the kingdom of Eldoria, where essence weaves the fabric of reality, whispers tell tales of the Silver Wraith -- a legendary assassin born of forbidden magic. Ariella Mistaire, known for her lethal skill and striking silver hair, is drawn into a treacherous competition by the King, a game with trials veiled in secrets and lies... -
In the Wake of the Wicked by V.B. Lacey
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWherever she goes, darkness follows.An orphan with a tragic past and a penchant for wicked deeds, Rose Wolff has never been accepted by her people. She’s learned to live in the darkness, content with her Alchemy magic and her quiet apothecary... -
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A Tongue so Sweet and Deadly by Sophia St. Germain
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHalf-Fae Elessia could have had everything.Literally.Since her magic allows her to compel anyone to do her bidding by merely looking into their eyes, the world was at her feet.But after a tragic accident, she is thrown into the Fae king’s dungeons and forced to swear a blood oath to him, binding her to his service... -
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... -
Dangerous As Sin by J.L. Beck, L.K. Shaw
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen you love a villain, do you become one too?In a world of black and white, the gray in between just got more inviting. Laws are easily broken when you know how to bend them to your will, and so are we at the hands of these dangerous as sin men...Categorized as:
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Desecrated Reign by Shauna Mairéad
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll your sunsets, Free Bird.Those were the last words I heard before my world exploded into ravenous flames.Consumed by grief, the old me died the night that bomb went off—and the destruction it left behind made sure she’d never come back.But here’s the thing, broken hearts breed revenge, and those responsible will pay for everything they took from me and my family... -
For the Love of Villains: Anthology by Alex King, Maya Morrison
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI shouldn’t be falling in love… Fear fuels my every move…the pulsating adrenaline tickling my spine. I shouldn’t sacrifice safe and secure for dangerous and deranged… I shouldn’t be attracted to morally corrupt… Yet… Desire is coating my traumatized heart… And I’m running right into the arms of the wrong person. The villain... -
Reluctant Wizard by Jeffe Kennedy
Only in an insane world would a young wizard find herself battling monsters and automatons one day and returning to Convocation Academy to cram for finals the next. But this is the world Alise Phel lives in. Like it or not, Alise must face the consequences of ditching out a second time and dealing with the crushing workload assigned to her as a punishment... -
Lost and Stolen Gods by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGods aren’t born, they’re made.I should have died the same night that a monster murdered my grandmother, but I was saved, stolen from my world, and thrown into a realm ravaged by an endless war between ancient gods called Asura.I’m told that I’m a demigod, that there are others like me, brought to this world to replenish their dwindling numbers... -
Judicium by Natalie Bennett
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPrequel to the Devil's Playground Series.Can be read before or after Periculum...Categorized as:
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Surviving in the Shadow of Death by Donna Augustine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI thought I was a fake, a spiritual guide doling out nothing more than a placebo effect to the pack. Turns out I’m more legitimate than anyone realizes—and more deadly.It doesn’t matter whether I’m the real thing or not, whether the pack has accepted me or not, because Duncan’s mate never will and she’s in charge. As long as he still wants me in his bed, she’ll want me in a grave... -
Shadowlands Omega by Elizabeth Stephens
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I look forward to punishing you, Kiandah.”“You’re a cruel lord.”“A hero would have no chance with you, so for you, I will be the villain.”After burning her church to the ground and throwing her family into the castle dungeons for their treason, Kiandah did not expect to be spared by Lord Yaron, the Berserker Lord who once vowed — and tried — to kill her... -
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Endless by K.M. Baker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLenaWe spend our entire lives searching for a spark of something that will be worth living for. Most people can find it. And then there's me.I’ve struggled to push through my dark thoughts for so long. One obstacle after another has me craving the peaceful release of the end.What if my purpose is death?I was so close to giving up, but he calls to me. It's like my soul recognizes him... -
Secrets & Curses of Exile by Shay Taylor
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“You are a monster, Thea. The prophet told the realm of your monstrosity. You will crumble kingdoms. You will kill kings. But the real question is, which kingdom will you be a monster for?”All Thea wants is freedom and a sense of belonging. Trapped in Exile along with all of the other elite magic users, she can't fathom a life beyond her confinement, let alone remember the life she had before it... -
The Broken Kingdoms 1-3: The Northern Kingdom by LJ Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings***An Amazon Top 25 Bestseller***A rebellious princess. A cursed rogue. A forbidden love that will bring a kingdom to its knees.As niece of the king, Elise Lysander cares about two sneaking into gambling dens, and avoiding an advantageous marriage at all costs... -
Late as a Rabbit by Kendra Moreno
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFollow the white rabbit. . .Tick.Jupiter only ever wanted an adventure, but she never should have gone searching for one. It finds her in the form of a white rabbit with silver eyes.Tock.When that same white rabbit turns out to be the White Rabbit from the story books, she can’t contain her curiosity. She follows him down the rabbit hole and drops right into Wonderland... -
In The Shadows by L.B. August
Damned by gods and threaded by fates, two mortals must embrace the darkness to find their true destinies.Lilith Clarke is supposed to be dead: murdered by the vicious King Oren, her blood staining a field of daisies. But death would have been merciful.After years of having no name, she is finally given a title: Queen of Umbra. But it will cost her everything... -
A Storm of Smoke and Flame by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat would you do to protect your home? Lie? Manipulate? Kill?War awaits across the sea. In order to ensure their survival, the Oncoming Storm and a band of misfits set sail for the land beyond the horizon... -
Claws of Death by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTrading one prison for another, one kingdom for the next—there’s no escape for Ayna.Myron is free, but freedom comes at steep cost.Back in Erina’s gilded prison, Ayna has one goal: escape. But with the King of Tavras holding her captive and her sister’s sacrifice keeping her from running, she’s forced to play a dangerous game. If she fails to outmaneuver Erina, she'll never break free... -
Daindreth's Empress by Elisabeth Wheatley
An empire can have only one ruler. Amira Brindonu Fanduillion has been crowned alongside her husband, the rightful heir to the Erymayan Empire. They have survived assassination attempts and schemes within the palace to retake the throne and begin their reign. It appears to be their moment of victory, until reports of a rampaging demon horde reach them from the countryside... -
Bite Me: A Vampire Anthology by Addison Cain, Zoe Blake
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrightening and sensual, passionate and thrilling. I have a confession to whisper at your ear. That shadow caressing your body in the dark, that tingle which draws you to arch your spine… it tempts me to ruin. You’re beautiful when you sleep. Everything I long for. All I ask is a sip, a taste of the life coursing through those delicate veins. Just one little bite... -
Unsphere the Stars by CocoArtist
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you can't change time, but you can't go forward, what is left? Hermione learns how to be the protagonist of her own story... -
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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... -
A Pocket of Lies by R.A. Sandpiper
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBLOOD BOUND AND PENNILESS. EXILED INTO CURSED LANDS. HUNTED BY DEATH.When the thief Suri suffers a humiliating robbery, she has one day to pay off an ugly debt. Her solution: abduct and impersonate a foreign princess at the royal ball. But the wickedly handsome fae lord of the wasteland, Kol, has gatecrashed the party to find the princess she’s pretending to be... -
Faint Hearted by Leia Stone, Julie Hall
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Summer Court princess has never failed to end the curse that ravages Faerie every hundred years, until now. As the Fall princess, the responsibility has fallen on me to stop the poison destroying my realm. I must go to Ethereum to fetch the heart of one of its dark lords, or my people will perish. Everything unravels the moment I step foot in Ethereum... -
Cursed Shadows 1 by Quinn Blackbird
"I will destroy you. I’ll see you on your knees, and you will weep at my feet. You will beg. And when all that is done, you will meet my dagger. This is a fae's promise."Welcome to the brutal world of the light and the dark fae—and their ruthless love.Nari is a foolish little halfling.She went and gave her heart to a dark fae.And then she broke his.. -
Magnus's Defeat by Airicka Phoenix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe swore to end her. All Magnus had to do was pick up a package and get his brother’s child back. A simple task that any Caster worth his salt could have done in his sleep, except nothing had been that simple for him in years. For centuries, Magnus relished in the slaughter and annihilation of the demon race. Ridding the world — and hell — of every last one was an oath he was determined to keep... -
A Myrmaid's Kiss by Ashleigh Bello
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA MYRMAID WITH A THIRST FOR BLOOD. A HUMAN WITH A TASTE FOR FIRE.When their worlds collide, there can be only one survivor. Eloise has been kissed by the Sea, blessed with extraordinary magic and immortality—she is now a myrmaid of Olleb-Yelfra who feasts on the blood of men at night... -
Blood & Betrayals by Alexis Rune, Jeanette Rose
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFear, Fury and Fire.To Know is Not Enough.Power flows through the ancient halls of Avalon University like a neverending flood. Admission to the elite institution enables students to hone their magic under the watchful eye of their icy headmaster.Summer Tuatha De Daanan planned to slide through her tenure at Avalon, unnoticed and inconspicuous... -
Skulduggery by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBuilding a Criminal EmpireLord of the Rings + Breaking Bad + The Sopranos = Skulduggery It’s a world ruled by elves, and they have decided that alcohol and magic is illegal for all the other races. But I know how to make whiskey. In fact, that’s the easy part. Selling it under their noses and not getting caught and hung will be the hard part... -
A Game of Deceit and Desire by Ruby Roe
Can love survive when trust is the rarest magic of all? Bella Blythe, master of lattice magic, is determined to win the Runic Games... If only her greatest rival, Remy Reid would get out of the way. For years they one-upped each other in competitions, jobs, and their apprenticeships… Until a single kiss changed everything...Categorized as:
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Vicious as a Darling by Kendra Moreno
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeware the happy thoughts... Neverland has one rule: never grow up. So why is everyone suddenly aging? Wendy Darling knows two things. 1. She came to Neverland as a child. 2. After being frozen at sixteen for as long as she can remember, she's suddenly getting older. There's something wrong with Never Never Land and Wendy is determined to find out what it is... -
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Fae Reckoning by Lucía Ashta
Defeat the queen and reclaim the realm—or all is lost forever.Despite beating the queen at her own wicked game and completing the Fae Heir Trials, the tyrant refuses to hand over the crown. Instead, she claims she’ll rule forever. Using corrupt blood magic, she’s made herself immortal.As true mates, Elowyn and Rush are supposed to be in this fight together. But the queen has stolen Rush’s memory... -
Assassin's Quest by Kira Stanley
We delivered a deep cut to the enemy, but not deep enough. Zayden, Rykon and Ajax are now in my corner, mostly, and working towards our goal—dethroning the evil king. Things get complicated as we try to make plans and Vance, the crown prince and my best friend, finds a solution. One that might save us a lot of time and bloodshed. The catch? The journey alone might kill us... -
Primal Igniting by Melody Rose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSomething 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... -
Devil in Boots by Stacey Marie Brown
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy thoughts, my drive, my goal was on one thing. I was a madman obsessed, and nothing would get in my way.Treasure.For centuries this has been the drive for humans to lie, murder, cheat, and steal, and The Nectar is the biggest fortune of them all. An object which can change the dynamics between fae and human, save lives, and gives humans fae qualities... -
The Realm That Falls to Her by Zara Storm
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTorn between two realms, the fate of a kingdom and my father hang in the balance…I need my mate—a darkly dangerous fae prince—more than ever.And he needs me to help claim his throne.But Ruskin is gone.Disappeared into a place most dare not speak of.There isn’t time to mourn.In the human realm, a cruel king holds my father captive... -
What Beats Within the Tunnels by Ashley O'Donovan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan the man who shattered her heart also be the key to saving her soul?Lyra has endured far more than any woman her age should. She has a heart full of scars and a mind teeming with questions that can only be answered in Zomea, the alleged realm of the dead. To get there, she must complete the last ceremony to open a bridge...
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