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Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff
Mia Corvere has found her place among the Blades of Our Lady of Blessed Murder, but many in the Red Church hierarchy think she's far from earned it. Plying her bloody trade in a backwater of the Republic, she's no closer to ending the men who destroyed her familia; in fact, she's told directly that Consul Scaeva is off limits... -
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Stolen by Addison Cain
> No one will take what’s his… The Commodore stole her off the streets in broad daylight—the first Omega female discovered in Bernard Dome in generations. He took her with violence while none intervened. He broke her, swearing he’d put her back together. Brenya Perin was ordered to submit. Bernard Dome is the jewel of Europe, a bastion of art and culture, pleasure and decadence...Categorized as:
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![Mask of Poison by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
Mask of Poison by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Darkness has come to consume the world, and only Ember knows the true depths of its horror.As a hunter, Ember’s life was spent saving humanity from the flesh-starved corpses eager to devour them. Then, a fresh evil clawed its way to the surface, leaving Ember feeling she traded one apocalypse for another.Rxa gave his life to protect his kingdom. But now he’s back, undead and untethered... -
![Warr by Mina Carter, Susan Hayes]()
Warr by Mina Carter, Susan Hayes
First they stole her planet. Then they stole her sister…Her twin might have surrendered to the enemy, but Max will never stop fighting the alien warriors that conquered Earth. She’s the leader of a rebel army determined to fight for freedom and the future of the human race. The Tolath are her enemies, and she will never surrender to any of them… especially not to him... -
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![Blood Song by Hollee Mands]()
Blood Song by Hollee Mands
She owes her blood. He’ll pay with his life.Ruthless assassin Gabriel has little fear and even fewer scruples. Every head has a price, and every hunt is a thrill. He saunters through life on a tightrope, mocking fate and defying death with every step. So when he’s forced to hunt down and deliver a prophesied blood sacrifice, Gabriel has no reason to expect trouble...Categorized as:
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![The Puppeteer and The Poisoned Pawn by Brandi Elise Szeker]()
The Puppeteer and The Poisoned Pawn by Brandi Elise Szeker
Skylenna's world stops revolving around Dessin as she learns of a new secret he's been hiding. Plagued with betrayal, anger, and paralyzing waves of confusion, Skylenna must put her feelings aside and focus on saving DaiSzek from the Vexamen Breed. But after tragedy strikes, she embarks on a journey alone to learn the dark, epic secrets of her past. The lost memories of her childhood...Categorized as:
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![The Best Bad Things by Jay Crownover]()
The Best Bad Things by Jay Crownover
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsVesper Bell is a good girl. At least, that’s what everyone keeps telling her.She was the perfect daughter. A straight-A student. The very best friend. And an adoring potential girlfriend.However, when her life took an unexpected detour into darkness, suffering, and betrayal, Vesper realized being good hadn’t gotten her anywhere...Categorized as:
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![The Queen's Bargain by Anne Bishop]()
The Queen's Bargain by Anne Bishop
POWER HAS A PRICE. SO DOES LOVE.Return to the dark, sensual, and powerful world of the Black Jewels in this long-awaited new story in the New York Times bestselling fantasy sagaAfter a youthful mistake, Lord Dillon’s reputation is in tatters, leaving him vulnerable to aristo girls looking for a bit of fun. To restore his reputation and honor, he needs a handfast—a one-year contract of marriage... -
![After the Bees by Allison Paige]()
After the Bees by Allison Paige
It starts when the bees die and a plague sweeps across the Earth. The immune survive only to face a greater horror: a demon-ruled world where mankind is either marked or possessed.But Leah survives. For three years, she lives on her own after fleeing the fall of her city until she meets Raum, a demon who keeps her alive and unmarked... -
![Spark: A Dark M/M Romance by Sammy Reynolds]()
Spark: A Dark M/M Romance by Sammy Reynolds
“You’re mine, whether you know it or not.”Jasper has too many scars to count and even more secrets to bury. His only saving grace is his violent line of work, where broken men like him can thrive. As a mailman for the Road Devils Club, his job is to deliver illicit goods – and tear apart anyone who gets in the way. The relentless schedule is almost enough to distract him from his inner demons... -
![This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone]()
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone
Two time-traveling agents from warring futures, working their way through the past, begin to exchange letters—and fall in love in this thrilling and romantic book from award-winning authors Amal-El Mohtar and Max Gladstone. Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandant finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading... -
![King of Air by D.N. Hoxa]()
King of Air by D.N. Hoxa
Being stuck in a time loop sucks, especially when I die on the same day, at the hands of the same man, over and over again. But in Life Number Seven, I'm determined to change my fate.You'd think being the princess of all shifters would come with benefits and glamour and freedom--it doesn't. It comes with isolation, constant fear, and a fabric over my head the whole damn time... -
![Grave Matter by Karina Halle]()
Grave Matter by Karina Halle
Horror Romance meets Science Fiction in this dark and delicious gothic psychological thriller by NYT bestseller Karina Halle, perfect for fans of Gothikana, Ninth House, and Mexican Gothic.Grad Student Sydney Denik is getting a second chance... -
![Sweet Violence by Leigh Kelsey]()
Sweet Violence by Leigh Kelsey
Here’s a tip: when you fall into Hell, seduce the devil.Not that the devil needs much seducing. He’s seen all the twisted, blood-soaked things I’ve done on Earth, and he’s already obsessed with me. A little too obsessed, if you ask me. I already have four mates, and they’re more than enough trouble...Categorized as:
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![Burning Hope by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
Burning Hope by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Nero is a madman and a murderer…and now Hope belongs to him.Hope's life as an enslaved priestess in the Temple of Hera is all she has ever known. Born to slavery and the golden chain she wears around her neck, very little ever came as a surprise. But when she meets Nero, the only thing she can trust is that everything is about to change...Categorized as:
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![Mercury's Orbit by Lia Black]()
Mercury's Orbit by Lia Black
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“New alternate cover”.Sometimes, falling in love means falling apart.Mercury Fie is a freak of many natures, created in a lab. Driven by desires and the imaginary fairies in his brain, he is directed by a moral compass set in the land of make-believe. Feared by criminals, hated by cops, and adored by the public, Mercury rules his illegal empire with a velvet fist and violent temper...Categorized as:
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![Hunted by the Alien Vampire by A.M. Griffin]()
Hunted by the Alien Vampire by A.M. Griffin
He refuses to die…The Hunter. When Bounty Hunter Fanian Uldri is contracted to hunt a human female for a wealthy client in a game called The Hunt, he believes it will be the easiest credits he’s ever made. An ordinary human wouldn’t stand a chance against him. Easy, right?Wrong. The human he has in mind is proving to be more than he anticipated... -
![Pet: Genesis by Haley Inez]()
Pet: Genesis by Haley Inez
In the future, Earth is invaded by an alien race called the Leviathan.Years after invasion day, Iris is struggling to survive among the bitter ruins she must now call home. But when her home is ambushed by the Leviathan threat, her will to fight and selfless attempt to sacrifice herself catches the attention of an otherworldly being—the ruler of the Leviathan race...Categorized as:
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![Alpha Thief by Milana Jacks]()
Alpha Thief by Milana Jacks
He stole her from the Horde. Eron Regha Horde never lingers in one place. They come, they raid, and they leave. I’m counting on that. Because I stole the Omega the Horde raided the house for, and I'm keeping her. Kate Abducted, auctioned, then stolen, I will resist for as long as I damn well please... ***previously published on my website as a three part Thief serial... -
![Zahhn's Mate by Sue Lyndon]()
Zahhn's Mate by Sue Lyndon
Assigned to an alien beast.Taught to serve and obey...Imprisoned on false charges, I find myself facing years in the worldship's brig. But when the Darrvasons, a race of powerful aliens in need of females, demand a sample of human women to examine, I'm offered up as a patient. In exchange for my cooperation, I'll be released from the brig, the false charges dropped.Obeying Dr... -
![The Lion and the Mouse (Cosmic Fairy Tales) by Emmy Chandler]()
The Lion and the Mouse (Cosmic Fairy Tales) by Emmy Chandler
When she was four years old, Syrie Montgomery was nearly killed when she got lost on Ratera III, the global zoo her family owns. Eighteen years later, she’s back, kidnapped from her bed and abandoned in the location of her childhood trauma—the expansive Fetoji habitat...Categorized as:
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![The Game Warden's Mate by A.M. Griffin]()
The Game Warden's Mate by A.M. Griffin
The Hunter. As the new Game Warden, Xrez Ym’ihla brings patrons from across the galaxy to track prey in a game built to enslave the weak and mate the strong. The business is a long running family legacy and Xrez is determined to succeed as his father had before him. He hadn’t meant to let one human occupy his thoughts, mind, and body... -
![Grim by Vera Foxx]()
Grim by Vera Foxx
THE IRON FANG :A club formed for the rogues of the supernatural world.These were the rejected, the forsaken, and casted out.Their mates wronged them, but they must suffer the price.Their soul is broken and never meant to be mended.Now they wait until their souls go rabidand wait for death to take them.GRIMOne of the founders, the tormentor, the warrior... -
![Accidental Acquisition by Evangeline Anderson, Reese Dante]()
Accidental Acquisition by Evangeline Anderson, Reese Dante
Jillian goes to the market to buy ingredients for soup...but winds up accidentally buying a huge Kindred warrior instead.Kalis wants to love and protect her, but he has a dark side--he turns into a huge, green Grizzly bear.Can Jillian get past her fear to accept his love and devotion? And can Kalis save her from her shady ex?Read Accidental Acquisition to find out!Milk--check. Eggs--check... -
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![His Human Pet by A.M. Proctor]()
His Human Pet by A.M. Proctor
He owns me outright. Mind and Body. Controls my every move.My human brain has been reprogrammed to serve all his needs. My body enhanced to take it all and even heal quickly should the need arise.I’m supposed to be an object and a mindless tool for him to use.But I’m malfunctioning.I shouldn’t have these voices in my head, whispering dark things to me. Things I shouldn’t want to do...Categorized as:
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![Owned by Siren Crow, G.L. Tomas]()
Owned by Siren Crow, G.L. Tomas
Starting over was supposed to be easy. I was almost there until some hotshot weapon’dealer whisks me away from my job, kidnaps me and tells me he owns me.Aranzeiros Faeborne wasn’t just one of the wealthiest men in the country, he’s the Prince Regent to a fantastical world I never even knew existed. In his world, the only way he can become the true king is if he takes a bride... -
![The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons]()
The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsKihrin is a bastard orphan who grew up on storybook tales of long-lost princes and grand quests. When he is claimed against his will as the long-lost son of a treasonous prince, Kihrin finds that being a long-lost prince isn't what the storybooks promised.Far from living the dream, Kihrin finds himself practically a prisoner, at the mercy of his new family's power plays and ambitions... -
![Desert Heat by Leigh Wyndfield]()
Desert Heat by Leigh Wyndfield
Once the hunter catches her scent, there’s no turning back. While trying to deliver life-saving medicine to her village, Tannar runs afoul of a party of slavers. The women of her race, the Morjan, are mercilessly hunted for their highly prized sexual prowess. Never mind that once enslaved, Morjans soon die. Wealthy men from far and wide will stop at nothing to possess one... -
![Monster's Mate by Anne Hale, Celeste King]()
Monster's Mate by Anne Hale, Celeste King
Rated: 3.76 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOnly one thing keeps me from turning this world into a nightmare……And that’s the angel of a woman I’ve fallen in love with.Her purity and beauty is the only thing that soothes my tortured soul.The world fears me. It doesn’t matter if you’re a human, orc or dark elf - you shrink away in terror when I come into view.Only Moira can keep me at bay... -
![Ice Planet Prison (Sagittarius Quadrant) by Alexis B. Osborne]()
Ice Planet Prison (Sagittarius Quadrant) by Alexis B. Osborne
“The courts sentence you to ten years of hard labor on Boreas…”Even facing down a decade behind bars on an inhospitable alien world, Keira Wescott is still able to hold her head high. Protecting her little sister from her sleazy stepfather’s advances was worth any penalty, any price.Tired of the world turning a blind eye to injustice, Keira refuses to be cowed by anyone...Categorized as:
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![The Sea of Zemira by D.L. Blade]()
The Sea of Zemira by D.L. Blade
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the land’s heart of Zemira lives a king—a wicked king who despises magic.For the past twenty years, Nola has watched the king destroy everything she holds dear, and the only magic left in their kingdom is bound to the enchanted crystal of his crown. She’s tired of watching him use his power to charm and coerce all those who oppose him... -
![Mothstar by Kay Elle Parker]()
Mothstar by Kay Elle Parker
Arin:I made a huge mistake.I was complacent, and I was captured by the one entity in the universe that has no regard for Intergalactic law.My ship, designed and built by me alone, has been seized and sold.Just like me.Until he rescues me—the handsome Hychee on a mission with his friends.Nothing can go wrong, right? I've already survived the worst the universe can throw at me.. -
![Steel Rose by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
Steel Rose by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
The commander of the East Wind Dominion is a terrifying man. He leads an army of automatons. He can control lightning itself. And now, Rose Calder is his prisoner of war.All Rose has ever known is fighting. When the invading forces of the East Wind Dominion take away her friends, her family, and her home, she takes to the skies to battle for her freedom. For hope... -
![Dante's End by Ariana Nash]()
Dante's End by Ariana Nash
Monsters are made, not born... Most called him the Jailor. Some called him a monster. If he had a name, nobody had survived meeting him long enough to tell it. They said he sat atop a mound of skulls and marked each death on his throne, like notches on a bedpost. Some tales told of how he had wings as dark as night, and of how he wore a crown of razor wire woven around four horns... -
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![The Alpha's Salvation by Marlowe Roy]()
The Alpha's Salvation by Marlowe Roy
Kess found a haven in this remote Beta town, but it would only last if she could keep her Omega nature a secret.Abused by Alphas, unwanted by Betas, she scraped out a quiet, lonely life and tried to heal her broken spirit.But one fateful glimpse of a grizzled Alpha ended her fragile ruse forever. Catching an Alpha’s eye was a fate she had feared… Until him.Hunt was tired... -
![Breeders by Faye Knightly]()
Breeders by Faye Knightly
To serve the pack, I must touch the untouchable girl.Cassie. Shrouded in darkness, I watched her when we were children, helplessly drawn to her light.She’s always been the one woman I could lose myself in. It’s an obsession I’m only able to shake when we’re separated at puberty, and I find new purpose guarding the pack borders... -
![Beyond by Chantal Fernando]()
Beyond by Chantal Fernando
Olivia Reynolds lives a sheltered life. Daughter of the leader of their small community, she is treated like a princess, never allowed beyond the safety of the walls. When her father decides she must marry, she chooses the man she has secretly lusted after ever since she first laid eyes on him. Dane Mitchell...Categorized as:
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![The Hunter by Jenika Snow]()
The Hunter by Jenika Snow
What if the big bad wolf took Little Red Riding Hood solely for his pleasure?After my grandmother passed away, it left me with this feeling of emptiness. I had a dead-end job, no friends or family, and I was trying to navigate this new world while being utterly alone...Categorized as:
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![Andorra Sector by Lexi C. Foss]()
Andorra Sector by Lexi C. Foss
Katriana Cardona My life ended the moment the X-Clan found me. Bitten. Turned. And claimed by him. My genetic markers label me as a rare omega. But inside, I'm all female alpha. And I will not heel. Not even to the Alpha of Andorra Sector. Ander Cain promises me protection. A new world of pleasure and pain. But he wants all of me in return. Even if it means taking me by force...
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