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Pain by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve
Willa Knight: The saviour of both worlds, or the destruction of everything? Sometimes history lies, and the tales of Minatsol and Topia are no different. Since the birth of Topia, Staviti has woven a web of deceit around the truth of Creation, striving only to maintain his power while destroying anything that gets in his way... -
When Evil Comes To Play by B.L. Brunnemer
My name is Alexis, though everyone calls me Lexie. I’m a Necromancer. I see the dead, talk to them, and help them move on. Well, I used to. Now, with the Veil closed, I’m the only way for a soul to cross over. It’s wearing me out, and according to my doctor, it’s going to killing me. I don’t know how to tell the guys... -
Hidden in Smoke by Harper Wylde, Quinn Arthurs
My nightmares have started closing in. Now I’m just trying to survive them. When my past comes back to haunt me, I find myself relying on the men I’ve come to care so much about. With their help, and the help of my best friend, I’m trying to navigate the threats—old and new. When I’m summoned to go before the Council, I have no idea what to expect... -
Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 1 by QuinRose, Soumei Hoshino
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsKidnapped by a handsome man with rabbit ears, Alice Liddell finds herself abandoned in an odd place called Wonderland and thrust into a "game," the rules of which she has yet to learn. Alice, ever the plucky tomboy, sets off to explore and get the lay of this strange land, intent on finding her rude kidnapper and giving him a piece of her mind (and her fist)... -
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Celestia: Year Three by Yumoyori Wilson, Avery Phoenix
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA magical discovery leads to a path of hope, but will the Darkness be stronger than Light?Celestia Rainbow never expected to find out the truth about her birth or the role she now plays in the crisis going on throughout the dimensions.Forsaken are getting stronger and are attacking hunters and huntresses across the dimensions out of their desire for immense power... -
Hell on Earth by Harper A. Brooks, Mila Young
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe journey's been Hell... but it's time to give the devil his due.This is it. This is where it all ends.It’s me, my shadow, and my demons against Lucifer.With the relics stolen, the only way to get them is to go back into the hellfire--back to Hell where Lucifer awaits. Defeating him may mean making the ultimate sacrifice, but even with so much at stake, I don’t know if I can...Categorized as:
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Celestia by Yumoyori Wilson, Avery Phoenix
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsNot everything you see with your eyes is true, but magic can reveal all that's hidden. Celestia Rainbow and her team of misfits thought they had seen it all. But as they enter a new world filled with mystery and suspense, they are unsure what their future holds at Aslan Academy, School for Hunters and Huntresses... -
Alice in the Country of Clover: Cheshire Cat Waltz Vol. 1 by QuinRose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 23 ratings... -
When Hell Freezes Over by Harper A. Brooks, Mila Young
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThere are enemies everywhere… But none as deadly as the one lurking inside me.Vampire gangs, Lucifer rising, hellhounds on the loose, and an unruly shadow creature hell-bent on taking control… And no, that’s not the beginning of a bad joke. It’s a nightmare.And it’s my life.To get to Hell and stop the coming war, we need to find the last three relics and open the gates... -
A Court of Broken Promises by Bella Leigh Michaels
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Kingdom of Adaria series begins with this slow-burn, why-choose, fantasy romance that promises to take you on a journey of growth, discovery, and intense love that will leave you on the edge of your seat!Kaia lived a life of privilege—until her father’s execution left her fleeing a vindictive king and council...Categorized as:
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Trial of Three by Alex Lidell
Four cords of power. Three trials. Two soul-crushing secrets. For Lera, training has never been so hard. With the males’ power roaring in her veins and River’s cold demand that she master the magic before the third trial, something has to give. Worse still, River is keeping something from her. Something about his past and Lunos’s future. For River and Coal, the past must stay buried...Categorized as:
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Basil by K. Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn this quirky reverse harem romance, I, a curvy biomedical engineer, find myself at the center of an unexpected world of passion and danger. After reluctantly joining a dating app, I unknowingly step into a supernatural realm. When one disastrous date turns me into a vampire, I'm faced with an ironic dilemma – I'm a vegan... -
The Looking-Glass Curse: The Complete Series by Eva Chase
Dive through the looking-glass into a land that’s lush, exhilarating… and deadly.When I tumbled into Wonderland, I only wanted to escape the epic mess my life had become. I'm not sure I can trust anything in this bizarre, intoxicating place. But the three enticing men I’ve just met might need me even more than anyone back home ever has—and somehow I feel like I belong in this strange world... -
CELESTIA : Year Four by Avery Phoenix
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Darkness is always portrayed as evil, but what if the Darkness simply wants to be accepted like any other element? To be...good and save humans and shifters alike? Celestia Rainbow goes from the lands of the living to another realm far darker and more depressing than she'd ever imagined... -
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The Looking-Glass Curse: The Complete Series by Eva Chase
Dive through the looking-glass into a land that’s lush, exhilarating… and deadly.When I tumbled into Wonderland, I only wanted to escape the epic mess my life had become. I'm not sure I can trust anything in this bizarre, intoxicating place. But the three enticing men I’ve just met might need me even more than anyone back home ever has—and somehow I feel like I belong in this strange world... -
Aurora: A Paranormal Reverse Harem Debacle by M.J. Marstens
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI don’t believe in witches, spells, fated mates, and I sure as hell don’t believe in ice skating! I hate cold weather, snow, and ice. Nothing is making me visit Silver Springs...BUT—there’s always a ‘but’—apparently, three unsuspecting men trespass upon a cranky old witch’s territory and we’re talking 'hasn’t had her morning brew' cranky...Categorized as:
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The Challenge by Kristin Coley
Jess Carter wasn't looking for a place to belong when she arrived in Banks, Idaho. It was supposed to be a temporary spot to finish out her last year of high school and bond with her dad. Meeting Dom changed everything.Now, the Pack needs her. Dom needs her. And she's figuring out she needs them if they plan to survive what's coming... -
Manicures and Mayhem: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance by Mila Young, Kim Faulks
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWelcome to Beautiful Beasts Academy, where the only thing more dangerous than the haunted grounds are the students themselves.Life as the daughter of the city’s most prominent Vampire was tough enough.Bodyguards with fangs.Paparazzi everywhere I turn.Dates with an overbearing Demon.I hated it all. So when the opportunity to attend Academy reared its head, I jumped at the chance... -
Hell in a Handbasket by Harper A. Brooks, Mila Young
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSee no evil. Hear no evil. Speak no evil. Sleep with no evil… If only it were that easy.Between being kidnapped by a psycho dragon-shifter, influenced by ancient relics, and fighting for my freedom, I’d say my hands are full. But really, my troubles have just begun.Cain, Dorian, and Elias are wickedly dangerous, scorching hot, and all too tempting. They’re devils in disguise. Literally... -
Tempting Raven: A Vampire Why Choose Romantasy Novel by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsI was an ordinary vampire until Fate selected me as the new vampire queen. And Fate has a twisted sense of humor because it declared my sworn enemy, Rhyland Midnitegale, as the king.I'm not thrilled about the ruling, but if I don't step up to my title, the chaos, rebellions, and murders taking over the vampire world will only worsen... -
Court of Dragons and Twilight by G. Bailey
One queen for Ayiolyn.Five dragons to protect her...are they enough to stop the gods? Full description coming soon.This is a full-length enemy-to-lovers fantasy romance with dragon shifters, a badass heroine, and possessive alpha males. Perfect for fans of spicy fantasy whychoose? romance. This is book five and the final book... -
Kindred Spirit by H.A. Wills
Seventeen-year-old Callie is a spirit witch— a sect of supernatural beings that not only have control over the four elements, but life itself. However, all her power is little help when trying to save Nolan from the curse that is slowly killing him, because she can’t cure what she doesn’t understand... -
The Realm by Leigh Walker
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe wants to make me his queen. The problem? I’m an heiress. And he’s…a beast.I mean he is really a beast, a werewolf to be precise. I’m the first to admit that I’m born to be royalty, but this wasn’t exactly how I’d pictured it!Rhys is about to be crowned king of the Realm, and he wants me to rule by his side. He said if I refuse, he’ll have the prince “gift” me to him... -
Amber Goes Yeti by Mia Harlan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI've been looking forward to the Jewels Cafe winter bash for months. But when the heat goes out right before guests arrive, the party of the year might just be a complete disaster! Can my mates and I find a way to turn up the heat? And will they ever look at me the same again after I shift into a big, hairy, grunting yeti?Amber Goes Yeti is a reverse harem short story starring Amber and her guys... -
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The Demon Academy: The Complete Collection by G. Bailey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis academy is like no other . . . My name is Lexi Cameron, and until three weeks ago, I thought I was human. It was all a lie. I’m a demon, and I’m signed up to attend The Demon Academy. I soon find out it’s the darkest, cruelest school around, and not many survive a full year, let alone three. Welcome to DA, where unless you are a high demon, you can expect to be treated like trash... -
Broken Destiny by Serena Lindahl
Enter a world in which a sentient library is guarded by the very last sphinx - an orphan who has been permanently disabled by villains intent on stealing her power... -
The Rogue Queen by Emily R. King
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsDespite the odds, Kalinda has survived it all: Marriage to a tyrant. Tournaments to the death. The forbidden power to rule fire. The icy touch of a demon. That same demon now disguises itself as Rajah Tarek, Kalinda’s late husband and a man who has never stopped haunting her. Upon taking control of the palace and the army, the demon brands Kalinda and her companions as traitors to the empire... -
Descend by G. Bailey
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWelcome to Angel Academy. The only way to be accepted is to die. My name is Kaitlyn Lightson, and I can see ghosts. Despite my weird ability, that no one but my best friend knows about, my life is pretty normal. In a few months, I will be at university and far away from my small ghost town I've lived my whole life in. But one deadly car accident changed everything... -
Shadow Promise by Fiona Starr
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy enemies’ strength comes from working in the shadows. I am about to drag them into the light. The hits just keep coming. I’ve managed to survive my first semester at Stormwood Academy. Now we’re on break preparing for the new term, which for most people means fun vacations and sleeping in. But for me and the guys, we’re in hiding... -
Conquered By Magic by Lexie Scott
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy heart is split in two. I left two of my mates to do what I know is right, so why does it feel so wrong?The Council went too far, and I have to act. They went after people I love, and I refuse to let them get away with it. They took enough from me already.Going after them means putting myself at risk, and my mates. Whatever I do affects them, but doing nothing isn't an option... -
Forbbiden Love by Willa Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI must run.My Wolveskin mate keeps me under constant guard to protect me, but that doesn’t mean I have to accept that protection. Not when the fate of my sister, my best friend, and my two other mates remains a mystery. Are they imprisoned? Are they dead? As much as it pains me to leave the king of the Wolveskin behind, I must go north to learn the fates of those I love... -
Serendipity's Daughter by Katherine Davis
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the new author, Katherine Davis, read the first book of the brand new Child of Fate series, Serendipity's Daughter.Life for Kismet Jones has never been easy... -
Crystal Lake Pack: The Complete Series by Candace Wondrak
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter being expelled from college due to some fantastical circumstances, I come home and find my life has been a lie. As in, I'm not human. Never was. I'm a shifter. A wolf. My mom fell in love with my dad and ran away from her pack, but they've come to bring me back, to show me the life I missed. It's wrought with danger, multiple mates, and forbidden romance.. -
The Crescent Spell by Zoe Abrams
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIf magic doesn’t exist in Islar, then why do I find myself suddenly bound to it?I should know better than to be starry eyed over the mysterious dark haired man that appears in my shop. The moonlit spell he casts throws me into a world I never knew was possible, turning my careful, normal life into a chaotic mess...Categorized as:
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Bullied at the Academy by C.T. Rhames
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNow that I know their secret, the Elite pack isn't about to leave me alone. In fact, I think the bullying is worse than it's ever been.Brad, Forrest, Kip, and Jackson may be showing their interest in me, but the girls are ready to fight to the death for their men. And I'm stuck in the middle of a really messy love . . . something... -
Fae Games by Sofia Daniel
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEverybody Wants Me Dead… Including My Fated MatesIt was supposed to be simple. Endure this trial and stay alive until I lose, but fate has other ideas.I’ve got a target on my back in more ways than one. If my mates aren’t trying to get me executed, they’re sneaking me into corners for illicit trysts.I will resist...Categorized as:
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Hidden Power by Fiona Starr
A shifter, three sexy mages, and an Elemental with magic thought to be extinct… what could possibly go wrong? I was born the day my parents died—talk about luck. I grew up bouncing around the foster system, never knowing when the rug would be pulled out from under me. Now, I’m twenty-two and while I’m free of the dangers of my childhood, life still isn’t easy... -
A Dark Eternity by Nissa Leder
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNow ruler of the Sidhe, Scarlett must learn how to be the queen her people need.Since absorbing the power of The Life Tree, everything has changed. Scarlett is queen of a realm, until a few weeks ago, she didn’t even know existed and has more magic than she ever thought possible...Categorized as:
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A Cursed Reign by Nissa Leder
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe fate of the Otherworld is in her hands. After rescuing Raith from the Darkland, Scarlett must deal with the aftermath of the ritual Ankou performed. Visions plague her as the darkness inside her grows. When Kaelem learns of a weapon that can kill Ankou, he and Scarlett must go on a quest to the mortal realm to find the man with the answers they seek... -
Wishing For Them by Ellabee Andrews
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs a fairy living in a small town, my goals are pretty simple: go to the community college, own a coffee shop, and live my life drama-free. But all that changes when my name is chosen to receive a full scholarship to Aradia, the most prestigious supernatural academy in the world. On a dare, I had entered, never expecting to be chosen, yet here I am... -
Dark Magic University by Jenna Edon
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA half blood, three sexy protectors, and a death that will ignite a supernatural war.I never fit in at high school and now I know why. As it turns out, I'm not quite human. My guidance counselor recognizes something in me--power--and enrolls me at Marcovian University where I can master my gift.I finally feel as though I belong even though I'm only a half blood by their estimation... -
Very Bad Wizards by C.M. Stunich
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMy little dog, Toto, just shifted into a man. A gorgeous, chiseled beast of a man. That was about thirty seconds before the storm hit and he clutched me against his naked body while wild winds raged all around us. Yeah, we're seriously not in fucking Kansas anymore. There are male witches with toothy smiles, a man with a tin arm, and some wizards... -
Queen of Dark and Light by Nissa Leder
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter the events of the last battle, how will Scarlett find a way to win the war? And in the midst of all the darkness, will anyone find the key to her... -
Ravage by Lacey Carter Andersen
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA Paranormal Reverse Harem Romance Series I am bound to the dark... and the dark is bound to me.No one can know what I am. But this secret I carry, it isn't an easy one to hide. It burns within me. It changes me each and every day, making the line between me and the ghosts I love smaller and smaller.Yet no secret can remain hidden forever.The day my brother dies changes everything... -
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The New Girl by Scarlett Haven
Rated: 3.76 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI’m just trying to survive Shifter Academy. Meeting four gorgeous men wasn’t part of the plan. I’ve been locked away my whole life, because my alpha thinks that I’m an embarrassment. I’m the runt of my panther pride—not good enough, not strong enough, and different than everybody else. Then I get the letter. Shifter Academy says that my enrollment is mandatory... -
Tales & Time by G. Bailey
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhat if all the fairy tales are real? What if you were one of them? When Madilynn turned seventeen, her parents dropped a big, ancient-looking book in her lap and said to open it by herself. Madilynn almost wishes she hadn't when it reveals she is a descendant of a fairy tale, and her parents tell her it's time for her to attend Lost Time Academy...Categorized as:
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Playing with Hellfire by Harper A. Brooks, Mila Young
The devils aren't in the details.They're in my bed...When my warlock foster father trades me to demons for his outstanding debts, I find myself in Hell on Earth. I’m thrust into a supernatural underground crime ring I can’t get out of, eternally bound in a contract I never made.Three hot-as-hell demons stand in between me and my freedom.A tattooed, brutish Hellhound shifter... -
Fortune Academy: Year One by J.R. Thorn
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWelcome to Fortune Academy, a school where supernaturals can feel at home—except, I have no idea what the hell I am. The last thing I remember is arriving at the massive gates with a Bounty Hunter staring me down. I have a feeling he was supposed to take me to the monster holding arena to fight and die. Instead, I'm Fortune Academy's newest student... -
The Court The Fae Forgot by Eden Beck, Analeigh Ford
The only thing more dangerous than the Wildness is the dark fae lord that controls it.Too bad by the time Aurra learns this, it’s already too late.Abused, mistreated, and neglected by the human parents who kept her true nature a secret, no one is more surprised than Aurra when the fae show up on her doorstep to sweep her away to a new life... -
Half-Blood Dragon by K.N. Lee
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author, K.N. Lee presents Half-Blood Dragon, the first epic fantasy adventure in the Dragon Born Trilogy.*Revised & lengthened with a bonus chapter!*Pirates, dragons, mermaids. Embark on a coming of age journey that will leave you breathless.A lady-in-waiting's job is to follow orders...Categorized as:
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