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Loving Demons by Katie May, Quinn Arthurs
Nothing worth getting is ever easy. I think that’s how the saying goes. I could definitely do with a little easy right now, though it doesn’t seem to be in the cards. Surrounded by murder, espionage, and men far too sexy for their own good, every day is a whirlwind. Even my newfound powers may not be enough to help as enemies slither from the shadows... -
![Don't Cheat Me by Jackie May]()
Don't Cheat Me by Jackie May
One month after Nora's violent induction to the dangerous supernatural side of Detroit, she's finally settling into her new life as the underworld's token human. All she wants to do is mind her own business, enjoy her new friends, and stay safe. But that's easier said than done when she's such an enigma to everyone around her... -
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![Wicked Webs by Raven Kennedy, Coralee June]()
Wicked Webs by Raven Kennedy, Coralee June
I’m possessed. Deadly. Raised as a vampire, I’m no stranger to blood. But when power-hungry supes force a ritual on me, I become something else entirely:. The Black Widow. At first, my only companion is the spider that lives within me. She makes me strong, and I revel in that power, but it’s fueled with the need to feed. Unfortunately, carnal cannibalism isn’t exactly trending... -
![Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures vol 1 by Laurell K. Hamilton]()
Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures vol 1 by Laurell K. Hamilton
New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton brings Anita Blake to the world of graphic novels. Anita Blake lives in a world where vampires, zombies and werewolves have been declared legal citizens of the United States. Anita Blake is an "animator" - a profession that involves raising the dead for mourning relatives... -
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![A Blackened Bond by Isla Davon]()
A Blackened Bond by Isla Davon
Death once claimed me, stole the air from my lungs as I burned alive…only I didn’t stay dead. Instead I was returned to my past, and back to a living hell. The Academy. Where those who I believed were friends were actually foes. My enemies thought they could break me, but I proved them wrong. Two months ago I was given a second chance…A second life. With it I now wanted answers…and revenge... -
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Unshaken by Dreia Wells
I was supposed to be a Light Guardian. My whole life was mapped out and I was going to proudly follow my ancestor's footsteps. So why did the Angels reject me? I trained for years to become one of the Elite in the Angels fight against the forces of evil. When the time came for me to attend Caelum Academy, my invitation never came... -
![Blood and Madness by Sarah Piper]()
Blood and Madness by Sarah Piper
War is on our doorstep. The odds have never been so bleak. The Dark Goddess invades from the south, an unstoppable army of ghouls at her command. Darkwinter gathers in the north, their attack imminent. Rebel factions divide the realm, undermining Keradoc’s rule and leaving Midnight ripe for invasion... -
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The Demons' Muse: Books 1-3 by Auryn Hadley
The Demons' Muse: Volumes 1-3 is the first of two box sets in this series. The Kiss of Death - Book 1. :. I always imagined Death's final kiss would be cold. It wasn't. Four years later, I can still remember the exact shade of his skin: a blue so pale it looked like moonlight. I dream of his touch... -
![Don't Tempt Me by Jackie May]()
Don't Tempt Me by Jackie May
Something is wrong with Nora. There’s a darkness inside her that she can’t seem to control. As she and her men search for answers to her siren’s dark nature, someone puts out a hit on her clan. Now, mercenaries from all over are trying to kill them. On top of all that, Nora must take on her first official case for the FUA... -
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Kiss the Dawn by Debbie Cassidy
A hidden heritage, a bounty hunter, and an impossible choice. When it rains in Dracul territory, it pours. Orina's journey continues in Kiss the Dawn. -
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Unbroken by Dreia Wells
I died. They thought they could break me. I remain Unbroken. Lives hang in the balance. I was told it’s up to me to set things right. And when God himself tells me to save the world, then I guess I need to pull my big girl pants up and get the job done. If I fail, we all lose, not just the battle, but our lives. I’m a part of a game I didn’t ask to play... -
![Black Onyx by Nikita Parmenter]()
Black Onyx by Nikita Parmenter
The fae realm is notoriously dangerous, whereas most supernaturals don’t get thrown into the more dangerous side of fae life until they’re twenty-five thanks to her tyrant father, Farren’s been dealing with it since she was sixteen, brutally trained and punished; she knows her way around a blade... -
![Vicious Souls by K.C. Kean]()
Vicious Souls by K.C. Kean
They say the Gods don’t give you more than you can handle, which is probably why I’m sinking in drama. As a God myself, I guess I’m not included in that little speech. But it’s about time they address me as who I am. Rhea. WIth my intentions questioned, and my battle far from over, the list of my enemies continues to grow. The Hex, Zellus, and what seems like the entire supernatural world... -
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The Redemption Saga Box Set by Kristen Banet
A Reverse Harem Urban Fantasy Series. Enjoy the full story of the assassin once called Shadow now! Sawyer ‘Shadow’ Matthews knows how to put one foot in front of the other, to keep moving while the nightmares haunt her, and her own failures taunt her. She's become a master at doing awful things with good intentions, terrible things for the sake of those who need her...Categorized as:
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![Silent Omen by Ashley Amy]()
Silent Omen by Ashley Amy
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsBook Summary. What had I gotten myself into? This game wasn’t just for show on a board. No. These monsters played something I was foreign to. I didn’t know the rules when I started, but I didn’t know this was what the game would turn into. Still, I keep trying. I have nothing left. I’ll play until it’s done because I can’t let them win... -
![Syndicate Queen by Kira Stanley]()
Syndicate Queen by Kira Stanley
Avery, Ax, Falcon, Cosmo and I had stumbled upon something suspicious; something that was going on in my city right under our noses. A new drug had popped up, affecting only the paranormal community. People were starting to go missing, and those that we caught started babbling about how he was going to take the Syndicate down for good. That was never going to happen... -
![Hunt the Dusk by Debbie Cassidy]()
Hunt the Dusk by Debbie Cassidy
The Vampire king’s fascination with me has drawn me into a game I’m not sure I can win. I thought I had Ezekiel under control. That his hunger was tempered, and we had an understanding, but he proved me wrong in the most horrific way. This is a game to him, and I’m his latest toy. I want to run, but the hunters’ revelations are shackles forcing me to hold my course and do my duty... -
![Blood and Reign by Rumer Hale]()
Blood and Reign by Rumer Hale
It’s time…. Time to end this once and for all. With my mates by my side, I know we can get through anything…even if the world burns around us. It all started with King, and it will end with him too. Even if that means I have to hunt him to Hell to finish this. One way or another…. One thing’s for sure. King’s reign will end…. That I can promise you. -
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![Scrolls from the Archives: A Fire & Brimstone Short Story Collection by Nik Knight]()
Scrolls from the Archives: A Fire & Brimstone Short Story Collection by Nik Knight
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA collection of bonus content and short stories from the Fire & Brimstone Scrolls, meant to be read after Elysium, the final book in the series. -
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Wicked Awakening by Sarah Piper
A witch with no power captured by four vicious, possessive, sinfully hot gargoyles…. Not exactly the makings of a happy ending. Yet here in the arms of New York’s most brutal monsters, I’ve never felt so safe. So cherished... -
![Blood and Magick by Sarah Piper]()
Blood and Magick by Sarah Piper
After a heartbreaking loss leaves them reeling, Haley and her monsters must find a way to fight through their grief, defeat their brutal enemies, and save Midnight from the chaos and destruction closing in all around them. . -
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![Reap the Night by Debbie Cassidy]()
Reap the Night by Debbie Cassidy
Stay close or leave. Unfortunately, the choice is no longer mine. Orina’s story continues in Reap the Night. -
![For the Power by Debbie Cassidy]()
For the Power by Debbie Cassidy
Take the journey, find the lock that fits the key and get some damn answers. Get from point A to point B. Stick to the mapped-out route and take shelter at the pre-planned times. It sounds simple enough, now if only we’d factored in getting attacked by djinn and having to take a detour through The Wilds... -
![Lay the Ghost by Debbie Cassidy]()
Lay the Ghost by Debbie Cassidy
Change is part of life, but so is death. And I’ve about had my fair share of it. The shimmer man’s threats are coming to pass. Question is, what the hell am I going to do about it? A kick ass Urban Fantasy Adventure filled with fey, demons, vampires, gargoyles and golems. -
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Trial By Fire by Dreia Wells
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI thought my Emergence would be the hardest part of my journey, or maybe juggling a fourth mate. Of course, it's never that easy, well, if you consider becoming the Red Dragon as easy. Fate unfortunately has made other plans, and didn't inform me! I've been snatched away from my mates and taken to Incantatia where I face the evil witch, Maurelle Queen of the Fae... -
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Boom by Helene Gadot
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt's been two months since Ridley and the Legion squad put away the man experimenting on marvels. It's been two months since they've seen each other. But new information on the murder of Maddox's brother brings them back together. Find out what new adventure Ridley and her guys will go on in this new installment of a reverse harem romance series filled with superpowers and villains. -
![Kissed by Death by Harper Frey]()
Kissed by Death by Harper Frey
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNothing in my life is as it seems. The four men who saved me have been keeping secrets—big ones—and their revelations shake my world to its foundation. They tell me I'm not who I think I am, I'm not what I think I am, but there's more to the story; I know there is. We're bound together in ways I don't fully understand, but it's becoming clear they're not only my future but my past, too... -
![Wolves of Hawthorne Cove: The Complete Series by Debbie Cassidy]()
Wolves of Hawthorne Cove: The Complete Series by Debbie Cassidy
A Lycan that can’t shift is no use to anyone. I’ve made it my mission to be useful to my pack. As pack enforcer, I’m fast and strong, but when the time comes to bond with my mate, it isn’t enough. Rejection means lone wolf status and isolation from the pack. But when a package arrives with an unexpected inheritance, the pack that wants to shun me, suddenly has a new use for me... -
![Wicked Witch: The Cursed Coven of Spells Hollow by Amber Nicole]()
Wicked Witch: The Cursed Coven of Spells Hollow by Amber Nicole
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat happens when a good little witch gets bored? Well she becomes wicked of course! Are you ready for magic, spells and spice? Winter has never been able to keep a relationship for long. After she's left at the altar for the third time, she begins to think maybe she's been cursed. As the time grows and her loves leave, she becomes cruel, heartless, and hopeless. . -
![Wicked Reunions by Salem Cross]()
Wicked Reunions by Salem Cross
They claim to want me back but I’m not the woman they used to know. Promises of change and a declaration of loyalty do not sway me. Sensual moments and intimate touches do not blind me. If they want my heart, they will have to earn it… maybe even risk their lives for it... -
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![When Monsters Love by Debbie Cassidy]()
When Monsters Love by Debbie Cassidy
The Golden City awaits, and it's time to put my acting skills to the test. It's time to trick a bunch of celestials. It's time to lie. Rue's journey continues in When Monsters Love. There's action, sizzle and multiple love interests for our lucky heroine in this paranormal fantasy romance. -
![Dead City by Debbie Cassidy]()
Dead City by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHow many times can you cheat death? I’m not sure but I have a feeling I’m about to be tested. First there were thirteen and now there’s only one. But the responsibilities don’t lessen. Bring the Harvest in, they say, take the soul orb to Haven, they order. One of me, and too many places to be. Like hell am I putting my ass on the line without back up... -
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Lightbringer by Laken Cane
Final book in the Silverlight series. Death, rebirth, change. .. and Darkness. Trinity struggles with her new reality, but her biggest challenge isn't the tug-of-war within. She must mature quickly to face a formidable opponent--a powerful man known as Darkness--before he destroys everything and everyone she cares about. He has one target in mind. The dragon... -
![Ghost at the Feast by Debbie Cassidy]()
Ghost at the Feast by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsYuletide is almost upon us. The season of cheer. My favourite time of year. It's a shame danger doesn’t take a vacation. The shimmer man is back, and he’s making his presence known. The binding keeping me safe is still intact, but I don’t think that’s going to stop him. Not this time. A kick ass Urban Fantasy Adventure filled with fey, demons, vampires, gargoyles and golems. -
![Shocked by Serenity Ackles]()
Shocked by Serenity Ackles
They used me for my power. What they don’t realise is that they created something more powerful than they could have ever imagined. We didn’t escape the Lycans unscathed. Knox is hurt—physically and emotionally. My powers are gone. And Javion…... -
![Don't Rush Me by Jackie May]()
Don't Rush Me by Jackie May
Most humans have no idea that a dark and deadly underworld, filled with magic and monsters, exists. They wander through life blissfully ignorant of the supernatural world around them. Nora Jacobs is different. Nora knows exactly what kinds of hellish creatures haunt the streets of Detroit... -
![New Regime by Laken Cane]()
New Regime by Laken Cane
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsRune and her people have been taken under the mysterious wing of the Annex, an agency that works toward Other equality. But with the new regime comes changes and some monstrous enemies the Annex seems to have brought with it. The crew finds themselves up against a group called the Shop, whose leader cares only about his lab and the monsters he creates there... -
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Wolf Outcasted by Avery Song
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"You've completed your task, Willow, and it's time for the world to acknowledge that what was once rejected now deserves a new role. A position of power that no one will be able to steal from you. ". When the world proclaimed me an outcast, I fought against that role and destroyed everything — and everyone — that tried to belittle me... -
![Hell's Reaper by Rune Hunt]()
Hell's Reaper by Rune Hunt
A Reverse Harem Hellhound Shifter Romance. Soul Reapers run everything in the Shadow World and in Hell. They capture runaway souls, make sure demons are not having wild weekends on Earth, and even bring the heir to the throne back to hell. I should have been one. Instead, I ran, leaving Hell behind, hoping my departure will save the place I call home from a horrific vision of its demise... -
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Medusa's Destiny by Lacey Carter Andersen
Everyone likes a hero. But a scary monster? Not so much. And that’s exactly what I am, a monster. Medusa. A woman who can turn anyone into stone with just a glance. Is it any wonder I’m such a screw up? The thing is, maybe I want more than just to be a monster. I really do. Living forever, feared and hated by everyone around you, is about as miserable as you can imagine...Categorized as:
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![Seduce My Heart by Yumoyori Wilson]()
Seduce My Heart by Yumoyori Wilson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe seduction in my blood leads me to my mate, but will it help me open my fragile heart? Being a private secretary to one of the few billionaires in NYC was an interesting experience. Not only did I get the chance to discover the soft side of my boss, Liam Smith, I fell in love with his compassionate self. Everything seemed like it was finally running smoothly... -
![Mysterious Omen by Ashley Amy]()
Mysterious Omen by Ashley Amy
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsBook Summary. Somewhere, deep inside of me… I still exist. The girl that I was… She still wants to fight and show everyone what I’ve got…. But after everything I was put through, how do I overcome this? My mask had been impenetrable before, but I’m not fooling anyone with it anymore. Tears are shed in a long shower, touches are rejected, and words no longer leave my mouth... -
![The Curse of Monsters by Mia Hartson]()
The Curse of Monsters by Mia Hartson
An unbreakable bond. An ancient curse. A monster to ruin kingdoms. We survived the outliers, but now Kade, Asher, Darian, Locke, and I are in the fae kingdom with a tortured prince in our grasp. The fae hold the secrets to breaking the curse over Katakin, and I intend to find out what they are... -
![The Search by L.L. Frost]()
The Search by L.L. Frost
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAddie is less than amused to find herself trapped in a haunted house. Especially since Kellen let her walk right into it. But what’s one bad haunting to a succubus? With the librarian looming over her shoulder, demanding she finish her “Quest”, maybe an afternoon with a nightmare is just what the doctor ordered? Join Adie on her (mis)adventures towards achieving a quasi-normal life among humans... -
![The Kiss of Death by Auryn Hadley]()
The Kiss of Death by Auryn Hadley
I always imagined Death's final kiss would be cold. It wasn't. Four years later, I can still remember the exact shade of his skin: a blue so pale it looked like moonlight. I dream of his touch. Mostly, I paint the man under the heavy cowl, including those perfect lips which ruined mine for anyone else. I'm obsessed with him... -
![Fae's Torment by Atlas Rose, Kim Faulks]()
Fae's Torment by Atlas Rose, Kim Faulks
Hate. Retribution. Revenge. It burns in my veins and keeps me awake at night, hunting Crown City’s streets like the ones who took from me. But it’s not these streets where I want to spill blood. It’s over there, across the bridge. Where the shadows of this world cloak their sick, foul secrets…and where they trade magic for mortal lives. I can’t get across there. Can’t walk in their world...
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