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Epoch by Jewel E. Ann
Some lives end unfinished, and some transcend time. After a horrific incident, Swayze finds herself trapped between two lives. Patchy memories and fear for her own safety thrust her into a gut-wrenching journey to uncover the truth...Categorized as:
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Snow's Prince by Nichole Rose
Falling for Snow was the last thing this mafia prince intended to do. Dimitri. Silver Spoon Falls was supposed to be an easy mark. Instead, I'm up to my ears in cartels and complications. I waltzed into enemy territory to investigate. .. And waltzed back out with a new mission in life. Protecting Snow Buchanan from her stepmother and her cartel of henchmen. Her seven furry friends doubt me...Categorized as:
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![Rise of the King: Volume One by RJ Kane]()
Rise of the King: Volume One by RJ Kane
Based on the myth of Hades and Persephone, "The Underworld Series" is a fresh take on the myth that challenges common perceptions of good, evil, light, and dark. Everyone has choices to make every single day and your life is a result of those choices. Sephie and the men she finds herself surrounded by find themselves on a path that has been paved over lifetimes... -
![What Death Forgets by Thea Verdone]()
What Death Forgets by Thea Verdone
Fall in love through a painting. When up-and-coming artist, Asher Blakely, is invited to compete for a prestigious art mentorship hosted by his hero, the reclusive celebrity artist Leviathan Marks, he’ll do whatever it takes to win. Because Asher isn’t just any fan. He’s spent hours of pain and thousands of dollars turning Leviathan’s art into tattoos on his skin... -
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![Graveyard: An MC Romance by K.L. Savage]()
Graveyard: An MC Romance by K.L. Savage
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHelping the sick and the defenseless is my calling, it’s why I became a doctor. My club and my career are everything. I never expected her. She walks into my hospital with her sister in tow. She’s a rare beauty but clearly burdened with problems I can’t imagine. Something tugs at my conscience. It’s her wild hair and piercing eyes. I know her but don’t know... -
![Vipers Are Forbidden by Alta Hensley]()
Vipers Are Forbidden by Alta Hensley
It’s impossible to enter a pit full of vipers and not get bit. Until you meet me, that is. My venom is far more toxic than the four men who have declared me their enemy. They seek vengeance and launch a twisted game of give and take. I’ll play in their dark world, because it’s where I thrive. I’ll dance with their debauchery, for I surely know the steps. But then I discover just how wrong I am...Categorized as:
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![Vengeful Dreams by Alexa Michaels]()
Vengeful Dreams by Alexa Michaels
Daniella. Revenge,. I crave it,. But can’t get it on my own. I ventured into the underworld and broke into the house of a monster. And now, I have to pay the price for his help. Work for the cold, ruthless Bratva prince,. The one whose name is whispered throughout the underworld,. And earn his trust. But before I collect my part of the bargain,. I accidentally start an underworld war. Kazimir...Categorized as:
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His Possession by P. Rayne
Once upon a time, I thought I’d found my happy ever after. Until she ruined it all. I’d been on the hunt for four long years, and I finally found her. I planned the perfect revenge. Kidnapping Rapsody on the day she was set to marry another man and forcing her to face my wrath while trapped in the confines of my family’s gothic manor...Categorized as:
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![Vipers and Virtuosos by Sav R. Miller]()
Vipers and Virtuosos by Sav R. Miller
Aiden. From the second I saw her, I knew she’d be my ruin. Sitting all alone at the bar, she looked like an angel. Eurydice in human form; her beauty eclipsed by demons. Now, I’m one of them. The ghost she’s tried for years to escape. Thinking I wouldn’t be able to find her. But I never stopped trying, and now that I have,. Her past sins should be the least of her worries. Riley...Categorized as:
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![The Pretty Savage by L.K. Reid]()
The Pretty Savage by L.K. Reid
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe was supposed to destroy him, but he destroyed her instead. VEGA. A shadow. A nobody. That’s what I was most of my life. It was supposed to be my last mission. The last payment for my debt. But I never expected him. Adrian Zylla started as a pawn. Just another faceless man I was supposed to destroy. I was an assassin, a professional killer, with no time for emotions... -
![Souls and Sorrows by Sav R. Miller]()
Souls and Sorrows by Sav R. Miller
Nobody asked him to step in. I had everything under control, but by the time I shuffled onstage, there was no chance to stop him. Men ogled and touched as I offered my body and soul to the highest bidder, and I could tell my stranger didn’t like what he saw. Or maybe he did. Maybe he liked it too much, and that was why his number shot up... -
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Beast of Boston by Bella Di Corte
Sometimes in fairy tales, the heroine falls in love not with the hero, but with the villain. That was my story. I fell for the man many called the Beast of Boston, Cillian O’Callaghan. I didn’t plan on it, especially after he stole me away from my father and forced me to marry him. But like all good tales, there were twists along the way...Categorized as:
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![Killer Heart by Eva Chance, Harlow King]()
Killer Heart by Eva Chance, Harlow King
Sins of the father. .. or the daughter? I've discovered the family I was stolen from in the most unexpected place possible. It's hard to believe I belong with them. A lifelong assassin mixing with people who campaign against criminals? There's no way in hell they'd accept the real me, let alone the brutal men who've welcomed me into their lives and their beds... -
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Dark Crown by Shanna Handel
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA fully standalone Arranged Marriage Dark Romance novel. I dreamed of my wedding day. Only this isn't a dream. It's a nightmare. He's the king of the mafia. I've been given to him as payment. The most dangerous man in Italy. But he's no fairy-tale king. He's a Beast. Powerful. Fierce. Deadly. He demands my obedience. Takes all of me. His harsh love leaves a trail of fire on my skin. I loathe him... -
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![Kye by Nyssa Kathryn]()
Kye by Nyssa Kathryn
Sometimes it’s in the depths of hell, that one finds their angel. Samantha Jacobs thought she was aiding her government. She believed the chip she created, the one that could change the world, would be used for the good of mankind. But it was all a lie…and she discovered the truth too late. Now, Samantha will suffer dearly for her mistake... -
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Ensnared by Marissa Honeycutt
Everything Anna cared about is lost; the only thing left is Devin. She gives him all of herself, but even that seems too little. As Anna realizes the truth of her Master's desire, she must decide what it is that she truly wants. There is a subculture within our own world that you’ve only heard whispers of. The conspiracy theorists wish they knew Anna’s story... -
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Dark Tarot by Christine Feehan
Sandu Berdardi continues to exist only to protect his people. An ancient Carpathian, his entire long life has been dedicated to honor above all else. He knows his time has passed, especially since he has not been able to find his lifemate — the anchor to keep him sane in a world he no longer understands... -
![King of Me by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff]()
King of Me by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
“You’re asking me to love you? ” asked Mia. He slowly scratched his thick black stubble. “I suppose I am. ”... -
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Emerged by Marissa Honeycutt
Anna has escaped from Devin. Now she must learn what it is to live without a master. Yet Devin will not let her go so easily, his power depends on what he takes from her. Will Anna's freedom last? Can she even learn to live as a free woman? Is Devin’s power too great for her to escape? There is a subculture within our own world that you’ve only heard whispers of... -
![On Demon Wings by Karina Halle]()
On Demon Wings by Karina Halle
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 53 ratingsWhen the life you wanted has crumbled beneath your fingers, there’s nothing left to do but pick up the pieces and soldier on. You’ve done this before. But what happens when you no longer feel like yourself anymore? When fires spontaneously start-up around you, when you hear growling coming from underneath your bed, and you no longer recognize your face in the mirror... -
![And With Madness Comes the Light by Karina Halle]()
And With Madness Comes the Light by Karina Halle
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsThe Man. The Mystery. The Madness. Dex Foray has never been anyone’s fool – until he missed his chance for happiness with Perry Palomino. Broken and alone, Dex has no choice but to rise from the ashes Perry left behind and find his own path to redemption. But nothing in Dex’s life has ever come easily, especially when there’s a dark madness waiting in the wings... -
![Into the Hollow by Karina Halle]()
Into the Hollow by Karina Halle
Perry Palomino has fought her demons – and won – but the battle is far from over. She’s now left broken and on her own, leaving behind her life and family in Portland to focus on giving Dex Foray – and the Experiment in Terror show – a second chance. But their past mistakes continue to tease and test their relationship, as does the wild and desolate terrain of the Canadian Rockies... -
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Mind Games by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsThe #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Identity presents a suspenseful new novel of tragedy and trauma, love and family, and the evil that awaits. As they do each June, the Foxes have driven the winding roads of Appalachia to drop off their children for a two-week stay at their grandmother’s... -
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Savage Road by Christine Feehan
#1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan explores uncharted territory in the new Torpedo Ink Motorcycle Club novel. When Savin “Savage” Pajari and Seychelle Dubois first met, their connection was instant, their attraction undeniable. Their relationship has been full throttle since day one. Even though months have passed, the passion and love between them has only increased... -
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![Twisted Shadows by Allie Therin]()
Twisted Shadows by Allie Therin
In a thrilling alternate-universe Seattle, empaths are disappearing—and it’s up to grumpy Reece and his mysterious protector, Grayson, to investigate. Empath hunter Evan Grayson is the Dead Man, transformed by a dark past into a perfect weapon against corrupted empaths... -
![Dark Carousel by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Carousel by Christine Feehan
In the new Carpathian novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan, a woman falls prey to the seductive allure of the past—and a vampire warrior’s intoxicating embrace. .. The moment Charlotte Vintage walks into his club, Tariq Asenguard’s blood is set on fire... -
![Her Soul for Revenge by Harley Laroux]()
Her Soul for Revenge by Harley Laroux
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsExplore the darker side of desire and human nature in this edgy, intense, searingly sexy, dark paranormal romance from TikTok phenom Harley Laroux – now with bonus content for fans of Scarlett St. Clair, Katee Robert, Harper L. Woods, and Laura Thalassa. ✳DELUXE LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER with exclusive content, stenciled edges, reversible dust jacket, foil stamping, and designed endpapers! ✳... -
![Twisted Devil by Nikki Landis]()
Twisted Devil by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Royal Bastards MC is mine. My club. My family. My salvation. And I will do anything to protect it. I'm brutal. Crazy. Ruthless. And I won't apologize for it. I never believed I would love anything as much as being SAA and taking the Devil's Ride. Becoming a Reaper and patching in with the RBMC were the best decisions I ever made. Until I met Nylah. The feisty nurse owns my black soul... -
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Leopard's Fury by Christine Feehan
A ruthless criminal unleashes his most feral desires in the new Leopard novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wild Cat. Passion melts the will of an ice-cold criminal when he meets the one woman who can tame the beast inside him. Leopard’s Fury. With her own bakery in San Antonio, Evangeline Tregre made a new life far from the brutal lair of shifters she was born into...Categorized as:
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![Ridin' for Hell by Nikki Landis]()
Ridin' for Hell by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn this life, you reap what you sow . . . Not everyone wants to run from their past. Some souls embrace the chance to hunt their prey and seek vengeance. And some bastards just like the carnage a little too much. There's a reason I'm the SGT at Arms. I handle the hard shit. The jobs no one else wants to deal with because its messy. Thing is, I love to lose control...
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