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Forged by Malice by Elizabeth Helen
I’ve found a new home and fallen in love with four cursed fae princes. But everything could be taken from me in an instant. If I’m to save the Enchanted Vale and the High Princes, this rose is going to need to grow thorns. Being a part of the fae is wonderful...Categorized as:
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![Last Man Standing by Augustus Roth, Daniel May]()
Last Man Standing by Augustus Roth, Daniel May
“You know, if anybody was going to give death the middle finger, I would have thought it would be him.” Ezekiel 'Kel' Warbis is the last of them - the only one left after his two best friends (and childhood sweethearts) died tragically and gruesomely young.Over a decade later, their loss is still a fresh wound... -
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![Should the Sky Fall by Amithia Raine]()
Should the Sky Fall by Amithia Raine
After a terrible accident, most people would spend day and night at their husband's side, praying for him to pull through. To wake up.Dawson isn't most people. Then again, it's not unreasonable to want to be rid of the man who's made your life a living hell for the past six years...Categorized as:
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Shadow Men by Adira August
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA 72k word novel, the seventh in the Hunt&Cam4Ever BDSM-MYSTERY series. This is the book the author calls "The hardest book I ever wrote."AN ASTONISHING TWIST IN THE EPIC LOVE STORY~ A HIGH SEAS DEATH ON A BILLIONAIRE'S YACHT"No matter how hard you fight the darknessevery light casts a shadow;The closer you get to the lightthe darker that shadow becomes... -
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![Thirst Quenched by Shelby Rhodes]()
Thirst Quenched by Shelby Rhodes
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFoxx Honeywell, here. So, picking up where we left off...and things are decidedly not okay. But, hey...what is fine...is my love life. Which is a win in my book, considering how badly all my former relationships have gone. And really, it's not often you become someone’s boyfriend and have to deal with their strange secret camera obsession for keeping you safe... -
![Death by Sienna Moreau]()
Death by Sienna Moreau
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt all began with the kiss of Death.Abaddon, the Destroyer, right hand of Lucifer, has returned from the dead with one thing on his mind: revenge on the Horseman who kept him from taking back what is his. But spending time alone with Death has awakened something between them, resulting in an experience that he enjoys more than revenge. The natural conclusion is to keep doing it, of course... -
![Sleepwalkers by Daniel May]()
Sleepwalkers by Daniel May
My immortal ex was the last person I wanted to be stuck in a coffin with, and yet here we were.Broken up for over a century, I stayed in touch with Bonifacio out of necessity only. An amoral horndog and possessive leech, Bonifacio was toxic beyond words, but there was no one better at eradicating vampire hunters. I needed him... -
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Nor Iron Bars a Cage by Kaje Harper
First I was a sorcerer. Then I was a hermit. For so long—for years that seemed to go on forever—I couldn't bear to be touched. I put up not just walls but whole stone bunkers to keep everyone out, emotionally, and physically as well. I was protected from people, from ghosts, from specters real and imagined. Sure, I was alone. But I felt safe... -
![Zenith by Eli Easton, R.J. Scott]()
Zenith by Eli Easton, R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA killer haunts Prophet, and this time it’s personalThe discovery of a body at Thompson Cabins sets off a chain of events that hits too close to home for Sheriff Gabriel Thompson. When his brother Sam becomes a prime suspect in the murder investigation, Gabriel is forced to keep secrets from Tiber and call in outside help as he fights to prove Sam’s innocence... -
![Shadows in Bloom: A Dark Romance Anthology by Lola Malone, Jessie Walker]()
Shadows in Bloom: A Dark Romance Anthology by Lola Malone, Jessie Walker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLong summer nights, the rustle of leaves and flowers in full bloom.It’s the perfect time of the year to live life the fullest, plan for tomorrow and forget about yesterday. But what happens when the shadows come out to play?After all…you won’t see it coming until it hits you in the Shadows in Bloom... -
![Alexander by Karla Nikole]()
Alexander by Karla Nikole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlexander Kendrick has been dumped. Everyone knows, and the humiliation is nothing compared with the heartbreak and disappointment. Eden’s most eligible purebred vampire is back on the market. Broken.Daniel Lim hates purebred vampires. He would be perfectly content to never interact with another purebred again—even if it means existing in subpar health for the rest of his life... -
![You Will Bow Down by Nicholas Bella]()
You Will Bow Down by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDominic: I don't even recognize my best friend, Dante, anymore. Especially not after what he did to me. Turning me into some vampire/wolf monster. I don't even know what to do next and I'm still hungry. God, I can't do this... I can't kill innocent people for food. What am I going to do? Noel: Waking up tonight, I've got a few things on my mind... -
![Equinox by Eli Easton, R.J. Scott]()
Equinox by Eli Easton, R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe tranquility of Prophet is shattered when a local trail rider is killed and whispers of wolf packs and murder spread like wildfire.Three months after the murder of Mike Bressett, the sleepy town of Prophet faces another tragedy—the death of Billy Odette, a well-liked Makah man who ran trail rides for the tourists... -
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Ascension by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThéoden: Tonight, I have to make one of the hardest decisions of my life. I have to choose which two on my children to send off with my Sire, my King, Ara. As you know, I don't like to share what belongs to me, but I can't deny my King what he's commanded of me. The highlight of my evening, however, will be my ascension to Prince of the City... -
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![Ruined Alphas by Amy Nova]()
Ruined Alphas by Amy Nova
An omega terrorist. The pack sent to hunt me down. An impossible scent match.The Alpha Omega Institute branded me a criminal, an agent of The Reset, the beta hate group. The Institute put a price on my head and sent one of their best after me. He caught me, capturing a part of my soul... -
![The Curse of Redwood by Jaclyn Osborn]()
The Curse of Redwood by Jaclyn Osborn
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSecrets lie within the walls of Redwood Manor.The murders, alleged curse, and ghost stories have fascinated Carter ever since he moved to Ivy Grove. After attending a Halloween ball at the mansion and meeting a man almost too beautiful to be real, Carter is captivated even more.But the man disappears after that, leaving Carter with nothing but the memory of a kiss... -
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Hunted by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThéoden: Far be it from me to refuse an invitation from the Celestial Dragon King, Evander. Besides, what's the point of living forever if you can't have fun? A little distraction would serve me well. I still had so much to do this night. Children to Sire, a rebel hybrid to hunt down and a test to conduct with Noel that would surely elevate his status in my eyes. That is, if he passed... -
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Negotiations by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTheoden: I am now the official Prince of the City. The reins have been handed over and I am now fully in control. My first order of business is to fortify the defenses of my territory. Thanks to my King, Ara's decree, my plate is exceptionally full. I have to solidify an alliance with Celestial Dragon King, Evander. I also have to make a new alliance with Wolf Alpha, Deacon... -
![You Will Crave Me by Nicholas Bella]()
You Will Crave Me by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDominic: I've been dreading this moment all month, the full moon. I've prayed that what everyone is saying isn't true. I don't want to turn, I don't want to feel that pain. Furthermore, I don't want to be drawn deeper into Dante's world... at least, that's what I want to believe is my desire. Truth is, the more I feed, the more I find myself enjoying this dark gift Dante has given me... -
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Commanded by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThéoden: On the evening of branding my new son, Noel, my King has called a special meeting of his Court. I can't possibly guess what this meeting is about, as everything within his kingdom is running perfectly. I do know one thing, Ara loves to entertain and be entertained, so at least that's something to look forward to... -
![Solstice by Eli Easton, R.J. Scott]()
Solstice by Eli Easton, R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsFrom the dramatic peaks of the Olympic mountain range to the small town of Prophet, murder is only a footstep away. Gabriel is a former undercover cop haunted by the things he’s seen and done. He returns to his small hometown of Prophet, taking on the role of sheriff, hoping to mend his fractured relationship with his estranged brother and rebuild his life... -
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His by Daniel May
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLucas Russo was never a child. He was raised like a soldier, trained like a dog to hunt down his master’s enemies.Shane Case was barely a man. Unraveled by grief, he kidnapped two children to follow in his footsteps, to shape in his image and continue his mission of vengeance.Lucas never forgave Shane, because forgiveness is something reserved for the living. So is hate... -
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Missiletoe by Zile Elliven
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings***Like all the books in the Really Gay Villain Christmas Series, this can be read as a standalone story. Someone is going to lose a toe.Smart as a whip with the morals of an alleycat. I’ve heard it a million times.But will my smarts be enough to catch the heart of the local animal shelter director?He’s pretty.And kind.And caring... -
![Shift of Morals by K. Webster]()
Shift of Morals by K. Webster
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI found him when he was a boy.Bloody. Mangled. Near death.If I’d been a merciful alpha, I would’ve snapped his neck and ended him right then.Except, I didn’t.Something in his big brown eyes tugged at my heart strings.I kept him. Healed him. Raised him to be fierce, loyal, and brave.Now that he’s an adult, everything’s changing.He’s no longer the soft, scared beta I once thought he was... -
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![Claim Me by Lexi C. Foss]()
Claim Me by Lexi C. Foss
I’m a prisoner. A pet. A being of supreme power on a leash.Why?Because my fated mate “borrowed” my power and nearly killed the House of Gold and Garnet’s King.Oh, he knew I was innocent. Just like his successor—King Kaspian—does as well. But that hasn't lessened my sentence; it’s simply made my prison cell a little more comfortable...Categorized as:
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![Crossing Acheron by H.G. Birde]()
Crossing Acheron by H.G. Birde
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMalachy Donovan was born human. But after waking up in a pool of his own blood, he knew that fact, which once felt so certain, had been changed forever.After being freed from imprisonment by Acheron and his elite unit of bodyguards, Malachy quickly learns the truth of his condition: he is a dhampir, a rare and powerful creature born half-human, half-vampire... -
![Sweet Obsession by Katee Robert]()
Sweet Obsession by Katee Robert
He was mine to protect. Mine to adore. Mine to lose forever.*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Poseidon and Icarus.*Icarus may not have flown particularly close to the sun, but he has fallen…right into the rough hands of Olympus's own Poseidon... -
![Bound to the Guard by Sophie O'Dare, Lyn Forester]()
Bound to the Guard by Sophie O'Dare, Lyn Forester
Kidnapped, stripped of his identity, and reduced to a number—now that Seven is free, he’ll make them pay.His name is 07825, an unwanted Omega traded between ruthless men who despised his scent. Escape was never a dream, only a fleeting fantasy, until another captive offered him a way out. A map to freedom, but with only passage for one...Categorized as:
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![He Sees You When You're Sleeping by Sara Dobie Bauer]()
He Sees You When You're Sleeping by Sara Dobie Bauer
We met when you were just a child, but you’re a man now and need my protection. With Christmas Eve approaching, I’ll watch over you.Whether you know it or not. Because no one is allowed to hurt you.No one but me. At 20K words, He Sees You When You’re Sleeping is a twisted take on Santa, featuring M/M romance, horror, and the holiday season... -
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Knot Their Toy by A.J. Merlin
It also contains exclusive bonus content. Nothing says welcome to your dream University like dead bodies and a warning to stay in my lane. It’s almost impossible to get into Winter Grove University, so when I’m accepted on scholarship, I know my life will change for the better... -
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Unnatural Fate by J.R. Gray
My soul mate is my natural enemy.Or close enough.He’s a vampire and I’m a wolf.Our kinds are at war. A centuries old blood war.I can’t stay away from him. I hate him, but I want him.Our love is a standoff. For every inch I take, he pushes a mile.The world is against us. But I’m so tired of fighting the ties between us.For every wolf that dies at the hands of a vampire, I feel more guilty...Categorized as:
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![Forgive Me by Ariana Nash]()
Forgive Me by Ariana Nash
Father Francis Scott knows he’s damned, but at twenty-four years old, he has a lifetime to make up for past mistakes. Newly ordained, he’s determined to clean the stain off his soul, one day at a time. Until an angel walks into his church, asking Francis to take his confession. One look into Vitari (Angel) Angelini’s eyes, and it’s clear, the man is made of sin... -
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Cold by Wendy Rathbone
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCold and Avani find comfort and compatibility with one another until the Beta Council decides a mistake was made in placing them together. Torn apart by a secret scandal, the two must convince beta authorities they have already formed an unbreakable bond... -
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![Just Not You by Lyn Forester]()
Just Not You by Lyn Forester
Taro Yoshida has dedicated his life to helping others with their problems, while hiding from his own. Love’s not something he wants, let alone a mate. To avoid emotional attachments, he has three rules for his lovers. No one who he works with. No one who works at his favorite bar. No one who lives in his apartment complex...Categorized as:
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Jonik by April Kelley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJonik is a very good assassin but can he be a good mate to a man who needs a gentle touch?Jonik’s new assignment should have been easy. Especially for a rare shifter like Jonik. When he sees his fated mate entering a fight ring, the situation becomes complicated. But it doesn’t matter because no one hurts his mate and lives to tell about it. Wren has been held captive for three long years... -
![Maybe Tomorrow by Sophie O'Dare, Lyn Forester]()
Maybe Tomorrow by Sophie O'Dare, Lyn Forester
Rich, breedable, and destined for a marriage of convenience. As an Omega, that’s all Harold is to his father, but dare he dream for more?Harold Freely has a problem. His dad keeps trying to marry him off to anyone with an old family name who needs their pockets filled the Freely fortune in exchange for a step up in society... -
![Per Sanguinem by Ashlyn Drewek]()
Per Sanguinem by Ashlyn Drewek
Vampires don't get a happily ever after. Over the centuries, Eric Collins learned that the hard way, which is why he has sworn off the idea of companionship and throws himself into his job as a detective. But his plan for a peaceful, solitary existence is disrupted the night he saves Chase Turner, a fellow cop, from being murdered... -
![A Throne and a Crown (Riehse Eshan) by Adelaide Blaike]()
A Throne and a Crown (Riehse Eshan) by Adelaide Blaike
King Renato Aratorre is missing.Mathias and his husband were meant to be enjoying their hard-won happily ever after. But with Ren disappearing without a trace and dangerous trouble brewing in every corner of the palace, the weight of the Quarehian crown falls on the shoulders of the northerner king consort... -
![Her Ex-Boyfriend's Werewolf Lover by Cassie Alexander]()
Her Ex-Boyfriend's Werewolf Lover by Cassie Alexander
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI loved Vincent and he loved me. Undoubtedly, incontrovertibly, with the fire of a thousand suns.But before me? He loved Max. The man who broke his heart, and the reason he had a wolf print tattooed upon his chest.I didn’t expect Vincent to get gunned down, but Vincent knew he was in danger -- and he knew only one man could save me from dying too... -
![Ruthless Kings by Dani René]()
Ruthless Kings by Dani René
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe Kings are about to take their thrones, but secrets, lies, and violence threaten it all.I don’t love her.I don’t want her.But we need her.And now, we have to save her.There’s no longer denying she belongs to us, but she has to prove her loyalty. And we’re going to ask her to do something far worse than she ever imagined—choose... -
![Fired at the Heart by Sophie O'Dare, Lyn Forester]()
Fired at the Heart by Sophie O'Dare, Lyn Forester
Revenge is the plan, but it may cost what’s left of Avery’s heart. Will he forgive the Alpha who left him? Or be the one who digs his grave?Avery Moore is no stranger to betrayal. As an Omega gun runner, he’s learned not to mix emotions with business. When the Rockfords ask for help, though, Avery is prepared for more than negotiations—he’s ready to settle an old score... -
![Forget Me Knot by Holly Ranger]()
Forget Me Knot by Holly Ranger
Abused and hated his whole life before being placed into foster care,Hades never knew love, kindness, or family.Until he met her.Blake’s life had been nothing but ER trips, tears, and isolationUntil she found him... -
![Baneful Magick by Suki Rose]()
Baneful Magick by Suki Rose
Greywood Conservatory for the Arcane.Welcome Home.No one really understood my obsession for poison and deadly plants, so when I was offered a spot at Greywood Conservatory, I thought I'd found acceptance.I should have remembered appearances can be deceiving.The professor who delivered my invitation haunts my thoughts... -
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![The Monster Beneath by D. Dove]()
The Monster Beneath by D. Dove
Jamie has been working so, so hard to save up the money needed to move out of his abusive mother’s house. He’s tired of being screamed at, having things thrown at him, and having to hide under his bed at night to avoid his mother and her boyfriend of the week.When Jamie comes across a beautiful apartment for a steal, he leaps at the chance to make it his own... -
![Princes of Sin by Amanda Richardson]()
Princes of Sin by Amanda Richardson
Play dangerous games… win dangerous prizes.It starts with revenge.A decade ago, I embraced death–or so they believe.It’s my life’s mission to make the Lords of Darkness pay for their actions.A perfectly-timed opportunity propels me into the heart of the malevolent order that shattered my very existence...Categorized as:
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![Visible Friend by K.Z. Snow]()
Visible Friend by K.Z. Snow
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChristopher Borgasian has spent the last seven months painstakingly breaking up with a lover he's adored for three years: heroin. Now he's trying to make it on his own-without the drugs, without the family that rejected him for being gay, and, seemingly, without a friend in the world... -
![Thieves and Monsters by Clio Evans, Opal Fairchild]()
Thieves and Monsters by Clio Evans, Opal Fairchild
When it comes to working for the Three Fates Mafia, there are three rules.Don’t get caught.Don’t betray others.Don’t get eaten.After being hired to steal a painting, Ashley finds herself ensnared.Damon, Minos, and Aaecus- the three heads of the monster Cerberus- have never met a human like Ashley. Instead of killing her, they decide to offer her a deal...Categorized as:
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![His to Lead by E.V. Olsen]()
His to Lead by E.V. Olsen
New Day. Fragile Bonds. Lurking Danger.I've been a lone wolf in this broken world for four years, never expecting companionship.Until one fateful night with Cal exposes our secret desires, forging an unexpected bond despite our age difference.But the lingering pain of how he ran away afterwards continues to haunt me, even after he returned and expressed his love for me... -
![Reject Omega by Jarica James]()
Reject Omega by Jarica James
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDon’t trust anyone… at least that’s what the voices say.Omegas are supposed to be quiet and submissive, not talking to monsters that no one else sees.When I find myself on the wrong side of the law I’m sentenced to Dark Haven Institute, a place the judge put me to be forgotten. The broken omega who can’t function in society can’t be fixed, after all.Only Dark Haven is nothing like I expect...
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