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Demons in My Bed by Britt Andrews
Port Black - a dark and sinister city abandoned to The Exiled, a gang of unhinged and psychotic demons who have claimed it as their own. And it just so happens to be the location of my first solo mission. As a trained agent of Montague Industries, it’s my job to keep innocents safe. The Exiled are a threat that needs to be neutralized, and I’m ready for battle... -
When We Were Kings by Auryn Hadley
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsON THE FIRST DAY SHE MET HER MATCH. THEN SHE KILLED 16 MEN. Tossed into the gladiator arena, the delicate girl in the fancy pink dress should have been the first to die. Leyli had other plans. Surviving was at the top of her list. Revenge was a close second. Having grown up behind the sheltered walls of the Oberhame Palace, she knew what the crowd wanted...Categorized as:
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Bent and Twisted by Macronomicon
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWizard-King for Life! Calvin emerges from The Siphon a Legend, bearing strange magics and the will to build himself a kingdom. Unfortunately, before you can build anything new, you must first tear down the old. Follow Calvin as he uses his magic to establish his land and bind the disparate countries of the continent together in friendly trade. .. whether they want it or not. -
The False Hero, Volume 2 by Michael Plymel
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAfter their escape from the city of Silvia, Lutz and Laya evade their pursuers by fleeing into the nearby forest. Now that he has a reliable companion, Lutz's future in his new world finally looks promising as they continue to level up and pick apart the underlying mechanics that only they are able to see, thanks to Lutz's unique Status Screen... -
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On The Edge by K.G. Reuss
It’s not the fall that hurts. It’s the sudden stop. I shouldn’t be attending funerals for those I love, and I shouldn’t be wondering if I’m next. This new world is crueler than the last. With my horsemen slowly slipping away, I’m left with a numbness I’m not sure how to navigate... -
Battlemaster's Skirmish by Nathan Pierce
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEmbarking on a New Adventure. Having learned some of the rules of his new existence, Andric decides to take his summoned gear and hit the ‘random location’ button. Enamored with the world of Tournion, he can’t wait to find out what is over the horizon... -
Token of the Blessed by Cebelius
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt is the mettle to proceed that matters . .. The Labyrinth behind him, Terry and company arrive on the Eastern Steppes in the midst of a carnival, and a fateful decision puts him under a dire curse. Stripped of his bond powers and exiled to the dreamlike Wildervast, he must find and free the ultimate witch, then kill an invincible man... -
Herald of Shalia 3 by Tamryn Tamer
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSebastian Frost’s territory had grown massively as did his reputation. He was the Herald of Shalia that married a demoness, invited hundreds of Arachne to live in his territory, and married a princess of Zira all in the same week. All while securing peace and trade agreements with the two largest countries on the continent. Herald Frost wasn’t merely a deviant herald that laid with demihumans... -
Second Offense by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBow or bleed. A decision all Noir angels must make. Because I’m their king. It wasn’t my choice. I assumed the position after the prisoners of this nightmare reformatory went after my mates. Auric is my commander, even if I’m the one giving the orders. He worships the dukedom, the princess, soon to be our queen. Layla is my crown, my purpose, the sheer essence of life. She’s the key... -
Be My Sinner by A.L. Maruga
From the mind of A. L Maruga comes this dark enemy to lovers, gothic, why choose romance guaranteed to bring you to your knees. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒚 𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒑𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒅; 𝑰 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕. F*&k that; all I do is want. I want v! violence. I want to be consumed by r*ge...Categorized as:
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To Kill a Nightmare: The Complete Series by Rory Miles, Harper Frey
The best way to ruin a rogue slayer's day? Force an arranged marriage on her. Despite being the best of the best, my parents–who run our region's slayer council–decide it's time for me to get married. Apparently, being the wife of a high-born slayer will finally make me respectable. Or so they say. I see the arrangement for what it really a power grab... -
Rise of Kronos by Kate Fry, Elise Fry
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe darkest deeds often happen in plain sight; the harshest truths sound like lies. Kailai Reed has drowned beneath the weight of other people’s emotions her entire life. She protects herself by hiding away from everyone, except for her close friend, associate (and forbidden crush) Hideo Tanaka...Categorized as:
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Dragon Emperor 12 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvan and his party continue on to the peninsula of Rahma, but an ultimatum from the king hangs over Evan’s head. If he can’t get the Lord of Atheson to swear fealty to the crown, then he has been tasked with breaking the peninsula off the continent and letting it sink to the bottom of the ocean. Can Evan get the lord to submit without bloodshed, or is it time for some more draconic diplomacy? -
Heart of Deceit by May Dawson
I’ve won the bride trials and married my dragon shifter prince. But happy endings aren’t that easily won in the Ice Fae kingdom. His best friend, Thorne, tells me that he keeps the prince’s lost memories of our past life together. That through those memories, he’s fallen in love with me. And that Kaelan is about to kill me. He's under a dark enchantment...Categorized as:
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The Harsh Bite: Codename: Spithra by Candice Wright
My gift has always felt more like a curse. Standing up and speaking the truth when nobody wants to hear it is terrifying. But the truth doesn’t erase the horrors I’ve seen. It doesn’t silence the whispers,. Or blind me to the fingers pointed my way. Doing the right thing never brought me anything but trouble... -
Debts and Diamonds by Bea Paige
Arden, Lorcan and Carrick are the men everyone fears. .. They are known as the Deana-dhe. Dealing in debts, they steal information and they manipulate. To them I am Cyn. I’m their original sin. The mute girl they never wanted to be drawn to. The girl who put a spell on them, who became their cailleach. You see, I’m a modern day witch, skilled in the art of alchemy... -
Herald of Shalia 4 by Tamryn Tamer
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSebastian Frost created a territory where demihumans lived peacefully. Whether they were a snake-haired gorgon, a colorful slime woman, or a fifteen foot tall Oni, they were free to live peacefully in Pluma Territory... -
Siren by Measha Stone
My father demands I give up my dreams to follow the path he’s set for me, but I want more. And I won’t settle. In exchange for a small favor, my aunt helps get me started on a new path. My path. But I should have known life isn’t that easy. One of my father’s most trusted men catches up with me, and he’s brought a friend... -
Dragon Emperor 7 by Eric Vall, Alex Perone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEvan has won the allegiance of Tikal through a little dragon diplomacy, but his work isn’t done yet. The Green Glass Sect make another appearance as Evan works to get the city back on its feet, so he decides to put the campaign on hold and root the traitorous Sect members out of the jungle... -
Heretic Spellblade 8 by K.D. Robertson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe end of Nathan's struggle arrives as the immortal masterminds threatening his world show a personal interest. Demonic invasions ripple across the land, and Nathan questions if any moral line in the sand is worth the death of his loved ones. His years of preparation to save Doumahr may vanish overnight as he faces an onslaught intended to end everything... -
Dragon Emperor 5 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith Evan and Alyona’s campaign around Rahma drawing near, Evan is under a time crunch to make safe the city. First, he must clear out any beasts and enemies that lurk in the tunnels beneath Hatra. Then he needs to complete the reconstruction of the Lunar Palace. And finally, he’s got to deal with the assassins that have somehow infiltrated his home. Just another day for a Dragon Lord. -
Dragon Emperor 11 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNow that Evan has the Celestial Triad in his possession, what’s the next step? Well, conquering the spirits of the relics and assimilating their awesome powers, of course. But that’s not all Evan will be conquering. Lady Naomi’s defenses have been quickly dwindling, and Evan thinks it’s time to show her how a real dragon male can make her feel. -
The Powerless Witch by J.S. Hart
Great power comes from pain. But pain is powerless in the face of love. Robbed of her power by a wound that not even the strongest witch can heal, Celeste is forced to make another dangerous bargain. She must venture into the Fae realm with nothing but the help of its enigmatic prince, where enemies lurk behind the lethal beauty of its court... -
Wild Wastes 6 by Randi Darren
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBefore world war two could reach its conclusion, the world suffered what could only be defined as a cataclysm. Legend has it that an experiment failed. Catastrophically so. And when it failed, the center of the United States, from the Sierra Nevada to the Mississippi river became "The Waste", where everything changed. Except it didn't only happen in North America... -
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Broken Mates by Skyler Andra
Hell hath no wrath like a goddess scorned. My deranged brother started a war he couldn’t possibly win. Almost ran the Jackals into the ground. Framed my mate for my father’s murder. A slight that won’t go unpunished. Without the protection of his demons, his dark players, Danny’s vulnerable. We’ll take back what he stole and finish what he started. Erase the Wolves from existence...Categorized as:
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Dragon Emperor 3 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHaving won the king’s favor, Evan sets his sights on rebuilding the city of Hatra to its former glory. Until mummified harpies begin to attack them. Suspicious that the villainous Green Glass Sect is behind these latest assaults, Evan starts looking for answers, making allies, and consolidating his power. Luckily, he’s a kick ass dragon lord now. And Dragons have no problem crushing their enemies. -
A Goddess of Life & Dawn by K.M. Moronova
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOnce upon a time, there were two Rhythm Gods: one of brilliance and one of darkness. But there was much more to the realms than the two gods alone could provide, so the Maker created a third, unknowingly unbalancing the Rhythm and setting the realms on a path of suffering. The God of War has stolen that which I hold dearest... -
Summoner 2 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsBetween his studies at the Varle Academy for Gifted Mages and his duties to the monster response team, Gryff will find himself fighting not just monsters, but bandits, thugs, and a local street gang as well. But hey, no one ever said becoming the world’s greatest summoner while also juggling three hot girlfriends would be easy. Especially when you add a fourth girl to the mix…. -
A Storm of Smoke and Flame by Marion Blackwood
What would you do to protect your home? Lie? Manipulate? Kill? War awaits across the sea. In order to ensure their survival, the Oncoming Storm and a band of misfits set sail for the land beyond the horizon... -
Dragon Emperor 8 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEvan’s campaign across Rahma continues, and this time, they encounter a city of intelligent, if proud, shape-shifting centaurs. Evan is fascinated by the horse-people, but he is more enthralled with their gorgeous queen. To win her over, Evan and his party work to clear the nearby forest of monsters, traps, and traitorous Green Glass Sect members... -
Dragon Emperor 9 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEvan and his party continue on to the next stop on their campaign, but they quickly discover things are not right in the underground city of Colaruma. The king’s appointed Sentinels are missing, there is evidence the Green Glass Sect is once again up to no good, and the city’s Council of Magistrates is more than a little suspicious... -
Dragon Emperor 6 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAs the King wages his never-ending war against the demons infiltrating The Breach, the nobles have grown weary, and some don’t believe the threat is real. So, Evan must travel across Rahma to win back the lords’ loyalty to the king. And he’s more motivated than ever now, because he will soon become a father. But Evan quickly realizes the kingdom’s unrest is greater than he realized... -
Dragon Emperor 4 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs Evan focuses on rebuilding Hatra, he discovers the project, and the city, are much bigger than he first thought. And things are lurking in the shadowed ruins. Then a phoenix princess comes flying out of the desert, and she begs Evan to save her people from deadly creatures that have pursued them relentlessly... -
Inferno by J.B. Trepagnier
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhere no hope is left, is left no fear. My familiar brings us word. Another one of my mates has their life on the line with this deadly game with the Hellhounds and the mysterious Prince of Hell. They don’t seem to know Lilith is on our side. We have our secrets too. The game strikes a little too close to home and I’m in a fighting mood. It’s time to fight back... -
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Cruel Is My Court by L.A. McGinnis
They were right to call me a thief. I stole the king’s magic and made his power mine. The day I claimed the magic, I was cursed by an ancient prophecy, binding me to four others—a beastly gambler, an honorable slave, the Shadow King’s deadly general and a mysterious aristocrat. Every time I use my new power, we’re tangled more tightly togethe...Categorized as:
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Swarmed: Succubus Dreams Serial by L.L. Frost
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAdie escaped the Hunters, but not without cost. Nightmares plague her sleep, questioning the choices she made. Or is it something more? Part 7 of Succubus Dreams. Join Adie on her (mis)adventures toward achieving a quasi-normal life among humans. A charming, slow-burn reverse harem serial about one reluctant succubus and the sexy demons determined to have her. -
Raise the Dead by Briana Michaels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere is a fine line between the Divine and the Damned…. Michael’s magic is no longer the darkest power breaking down Lucifer’s defenses. Already unbalanced and weak, the Devil finds out nothing is what it seems. Lies, betrayal, and manipulation destroy what little composure he has left and the result is nothing short of total devastation for everyone... -
Pompous by Elle Lincoln
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm chaotic power and charmed trouble,. Like a hell-broth that boils and bubbles. .. No one and I mean no one is prepared for the wrath I am about to inflict. .. (Preorder will get moved up! ). Pompous is Book 3 in a 5 Book series full of magic, chaos and one witch who refuses to choose between all the demons vying for her attention (contains MMFMM). This book ends on a cliffhanger...Categorized as:
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Reign of Hellfire: Why choose, dark romance by N. Owens
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReady of not, here we come. We survived the Trials. Kinda. But the battle isn’t over yet. Things get a little dicey for a moment but when nightmares from my past join the fray, I know this battle might just be a war. Now my new men and I must figure out a way to get ahead of the game and fast. Because the remaining heads of the Hellfire Society aren’t letting up... -
Dragons in the Wind: The Complete Series by J. Kearston
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI’ve been marked for death, but these dragons are determined to set me free. All shifters are cursed, but me more than anyone. With barely any abilities to speak of, staying two steps ahead of the monster stalking my every move has been nearly impossible. But a freak robbery that goes awry brings my life on the run crashing to a bloody halt...Categorized as:
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Broken Beauty by Ketley Allison
The charmer. The stalker. The tortured leader. The unhinged psychopath. I never believed in love - until I met them . The four enigmatic men who would change my life forever... -
Omega's Affinity by Cara Bryant
In a world where omegas are meant to be meek and powerless, I stand to become the strongest mage in centuries. If I survive. Magic flows through my veins–so powerful that my father locked it away. So powerful he would have destroyed me to keep me from claiming it. With the help of my sweet beta tutor and the bad boy mage I can’t seem to get over, I unwound the mystery of what my father did to me...Categorized as:
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Dragon Emperor 10 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe campaign across Rahma continues, and this time Evan and his party travel to the desert city of Kana. The lizard Demi-Human lord is quick to welcome Evan, but his stoic mage of a sister tells Evan she isn’t impressed with him. Men don’t impress her in general, so she prefers a woman’s touch, and nothing Evan can say will change her mind... -
A Storm of Shadows and Pearls by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhat would you do if your past sins came back to haunt you? Hide? Fight them head on? Or scheme and stab them in the back? After barely surviving last year’s lethal power struggle, the smart-mouthed thief known as the Oncoming Storm has solidified her long-standing belief that steering well clear of other people’s problems is the way to live... -
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FALLEN HEIRS by Leia King
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe took her from us. The madman tried to ruin her. She’s damaged now. Fortunately, the three of us know a thing or two about that. This war has tried to tear us apart. In the end, it’s only made us stronger. When we strike, they’ll feel that power. No more being cast aside. The heirs will rise. Even if it costs us everything. Even if we fall. We’ll take the monster down with us. -
Assassin's Capture: Assassin's of Onisea #3 by Kira Stanley
I have been captured by the shadow fae, and it's my fault. They had us surrounded, trapped, and I did the only thing I could think of to save Zayden, Ajax and Rykon. In that moment, the only thing that mattered was keeping them safe... -
Vengeance by C.Y. Jones
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI never thought I'd be that girl. The one that would sacrifice myself, but I did. For him, for love. Now I'm in Hell, and O'Donnell is King of this Underworld. Revenge was my mission, now Vengeance is my goal. Warning: 18+ This is a Dark RH, and contains strong language and certain triggers. -
The OP MC 2 by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGod of Winning. I used to be just another guy with an office job. Now, I am the God of Time, the God of Winning, the Great One of Legend. With my power of infinite lives, I am unstoppable. I win every battle, kill every enemy, and get the best women. It’s only a matter of time before this whole realm bows to me, but for now, I have my eyes set on the Duke of Bullard. -
When Monsters Fight by Debbie Cassidy
Shem's actions ripped out my heart, but they also bought us time. There's not a minute to waste. The path to victory lies in Hell, but I won't be navigating it alone. Join Rue in this final installment of The Monsters Among Us. -
Dragons' Bride by Alex Lidell
A bargain struck. A pact made. Now the dragon princes must forge me into a bride. Except dragons’ brides are molded from childhood—while Tavias’s pack has mere weeks to make me into a passable one. To teach me to fight. To behave. To mate. As our ship slices through the perilous sea toward the Equinox Trials, the danger isn’t confined to evil creatures in the ocean’s depth...
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