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Lady of Embers by Melissa K. Roehrich
There was no preparing for her storm. Wrath. When they met her, she was a whirlwind of shadows and darkness. Standing among the ashes of betrayal and grief, now she is a tempest of rage and malice. Queen Scarlett Aditya will hunt them all down, one by one, and make them pay. Starting with the one who took her brightest star from her. Acceptance. She knows she will come for her...Categorized as:
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![Reign of Stars and Fire by L.J. Andrews]()
Reign of Stars and Fire by L.J. Andrews
Nothing is as it seems. It never was. With darkness spreading across the fae isles, the reluctant raven queen seeks the aid of Calista, the storyteller, and unwittingly falls into a dark tale of twisted fates. To save Ari from being lost in a fae sleep, Saga will reach into the past and uncover deadly secrets left behind by her brother, the last fate king... -
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![Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie]()
Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie
The second novel in the wildly popular First Law Trilogy from New York Times bestseller Joe Abercrombie. Superior Glokta has a problem. How do you defend a city surrounded by enemies and riddled with traitors, when your allies can by no means be trusted, and your predecessor vanished without a trace? It's enough to make a torturer want to run -- if he could even walk without a stick... -
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![Breath Mints / Battle Scars by Onyx_and_Elm]()
Breath Mints / Battle Scars by Onyx_and_Elm
For a moment, she's almost giddy. Because Draco Malfoy's been ruined by this war and he's as out of place as she is and — yes, he has scars too. He's got an even bigger one. She wonders whether one day they'll compare sizes. Fanfiction for Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling. -
![The seven devils by Thesehunprint]()
The seven devils by Thesehunprint
"I would slit your throat before you got past Avada, Riddle. ". In 1926, Grindelwald is captured for the first time by Newt Scamander, making his followers go into hiding. The Petrov family, an ancient pure-blood eastern European family, is forced to flee to Romania while chased by the Ministry of Magic. While waiting for Grindlewald's return, the family has their first daughter, Varya Petrov... -
![When Fate is Cruel: A Short Story Collection by L.J. Andrews]()
When Fate is Cruel: A Short Story Collection by L.J. Andrews
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if the villain in every tale is fate itselfWelcome to a special short story collection from the worlds of LJ Andrews. Part 1: The Ever SeasErik Bloodsinger never wanted to live in a cruel kingdom that was desperate to shape their scarred, young king into someone ruthless. But fate is cruel sometimes... -
![In The Dark by C.J. Blaire, Katie Wolfe]()
In The Dark by C.J. Blaire, Katie Wolfe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIsa has spent her entire life serving the Veiled Brotherhood, and the last thing she wants is to fail her mission as an elite assassin. Trained to be silent, swift, and unseen, failure isn't just disgrace––it's punishable. Only now, death hovers in the air as she secretly searches for her parents behind King Elion's back... -
![Between Soul and Vessel by Jaclyn Kot]()
Between Soul and Vessel by Jaclyn Kot
Dangerously addictive and deeply romantic, Between Soul and Vessel is a gripping page-turner that proves all darkness needs a little light, a must-read for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Raven Kennedy, and Sarah J. Maas. “I had lost her. My mate. My Sage. But I would get her back. ”... -
![Silksinger by Laini Taylor]()
Silksinger by Laini Taylor
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOne faerie, the last of her clan, must fight to complete her sacred duty. Whisper Silksinger is the last of the secret guardians of the Azazel, one of the powerful Djinn who dreamed the world into being. Relentlessly pursued by bloodthirsty devils, she flees to the city of Nazneen to restore the Azazel to his temple... -
![Wicked Little Games by A.R. Breck]()
Wicked Little Games by A.R. Breck
When you spark a match in hell, 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯? Some wonder how deep the curse runs through Castle Pointe. I never realized the malevolent roots are embedded into every fiber of this town. A simple game turned into devastation, wreaking havoc upon us, spreading it’s wickedness through our veins. Haunting us around every turn. Death rises. Evil corrupts. Fear consumes us... -
![Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle]()
Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle
Ryker. Lost without his mate, Ryker is driven to the point of madness. He won’t let her escape her shadow. Not this time, not ever. But now, his enemies are threatening what was once lost. Will he find Kya before it’s too late, or will he be forced to choose between his bond and the realm? Kya. Having just evaded the clutches of death, Kya is now bound by the nightmare of her reality... -
![Aisling: A Spell Unbinding by A.E. Jürgens]()
Aisling: A Spell Unbinding by A.E. Jürgens
No longer mortal and not quite Sidhe, Aisling finds herself caught between two worlds and racing toward Lofgren’s rise: a peak in the Fjallnorrian North said to not only hoard the mortals’ curse breaker but also the answers Aisling seeks. Across frostbitten feywilds and through enchanted fae kingdoms, Aisling’s desire to discover her true self is complicated by the ambitions of those around her...Categorized as:
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![Between Sun and Moon by Jaclyn Kot]()
Between Sun and Moon by Jaclyn Kot
“But heed this warning, and heed it well—your mate’s life is linked with the very male she is destined to kill. ”. With an iron collar wrapped around her throat, Sage is cut off from her powers and forced to live in Clearwell Castle, home to her enemy—the ruthless king whose bloodthirsty rule has led to the deaths of thousands of Cursed... -
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![Venomous by Nicole M. Rubino]()
Venomous by Nicole M. Rubino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo save him, she will destroy everything…. I survived my first year at Alystair University. Barely. Now, I’m haunted by nightmares that blur the line between waking life and dreams. An ache in my chest serves as a constant reminder of the friends I failed to protect. Letting Nick go was the only way to protect him, but my plan backfires as Nick's own monster surfaces, threatening to consume him... -
![The Warlord: An Omegaverse Romance by Jocelyn Montana]()
The Warlord: An Omegaverse Romance by Jocelyn Montana
Silver Medalist in the On The Far Side Best Paranormal Science Fiction Romance Contest. Enter the omegaverse world inspired by the Greek myths of Kassandra and Achilles from internationally best-selling author Jocelyn Montana. The last citadel has fallen. The Warlord now rules. But he has one last conquest left …... -
![Where Dreams Fall by R.L. Caulder]()
Where Dreams Fall by R.L. Caulder
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn a world in which dreams are guarded and nightmares are unsanctioned, one woman’s unraveling mind may hold the key to everything the empire fears. Elysia has spent her life thus far beneath the white clouds of the Dromin elves, protected from nightmares and the Nithrin elves that feed on them―until now. Her dreams have begun to twist into haunting scenes of ancient creatures, death . . -
![Mountains Will Crumble by Carissa Hardcastle]()
Mountains Will Crumble by Carissa Hardcastle
Is it the corrupted who thirst for power, or does power corrupt those to whom it is given? Merriam and Mollian have survived demon attacks, heartbreak, and a complete upheaval of their lives, but their struggle is far from over. Merriam is now Sekha’s Marshal and is known throughout the kingdom as the demonslayer... -
![House of the Raven by Ingrid Seymour]()
House of the Raven by Ingrid Seymour
DANGER LURKS. READY YOURSELF. They exiled him from his realm, and soon, the lone wanderer shall have his revenge. For two decades, Rífíor of the Veilfallen has thought of nothing but vengeance against the man who trapped him in the human realm, making him a pariah... -
![The Witches' Blade by A.K. Mulford]()
The Witches' Blade by A.K. Mulford
A magic sword. A powerful curse. An untested fae princess. Eighteen-year-old Ruadora Dammacus now possesses the Immortal Blade. But when Rua discovers the Northern King’s uncle is alive and has cast a spell on a blue witch army, she realizes that the battle is just beginning. Venturing into the Northern Court, Rua finds herself with an unlikely ally in the new King... -
![The Barbaric Fae's Soul by Lola Glass]()
The Barbaric Fae's Soul by Lola Glass
I formed a temporary mate bond with the unseelie king… but he wants to make it permanent. And with the klynnas now hunting us down, we don't have time to worry about a relationship. Friends with benefits? Maybe. But now that the klynnas are attacking and our world is changing, I can't risk falling in love again... -
![Claws of Death by Angelina J. Steffort]()
Claws of Death by Angelina J. Steffort
Trading one prison for another, one kingdom for the next—there’s no escape for Ayna. Myron is free, but freedom comes at steep cost. Back in Erina’s gilded prison, Ayna has one goal: escape. But with the King of Tavras holding her captive and her sister’s sacrifice keeping her from running, she’s forced to play a dangerous game. If she fails to outmaneuver Erina, she'll never break free... -
![Court of Vice and Death by Alexis Calder]()
Court of Vice and Death by Alexis Calder
The stories about the fae court were true and I’m not sure if any of us will survive. Everything in the fae court wants me dead. The monsters who live here, the royal family, even the other tributes. I’m surrounded by enemies but I won’t forget the cause of all this suffering: The Fae King. If I’m going down, I’m going to take him with me. But nothing is easy in Konos...Categorized as:
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![The Future Aesolina by Leona Sure]()
The Future Aesolina by Leona Sure
She fell in love with the charming lord. Now, she has to learn to live with the dragon. The revelations of Wylhier have Cera questioning the nature of her relationship with Isael. Meanwhile, Isael finds himself reevaluating his priorities as a figure from his past reemerges. Esryian Tales is a serialized romance that debuted on Kindle Vella in 2021... -
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![A Pocket of Lies by R.A. Sandpiper]()
A Pocket of Lies by R.A. Sandpiper
BLOOD BOUND AND PENNILESS. EXILED INTO CURSED LANDS. HUNTED BY DEATH. When the thief Suri suffers a humiliating robbery, she has one day to pay off an ugly debt. Her solution: abduct and impersonate a foreign princess at the royal ball. But the wickedly handsome fae lord of the wasteland, Kol, has gatecrashed the party to find the princess she’s pretending to be... -
![The Dark Throne by Jocelyn A. Fox]()
The Dark Throne by Jocelyn A. Fox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter reaching the Seelie Court, Tess O’Connor has freed Queen Titania…. and crowned a new High Queen, imbuing an outcast of the Fae world with incredible power. With Brightvale destroyed by her coronation, the High Queen leads her new Wild Court into the Deadlands, determined to fight the malevolent ancient deity spreading its shadow over Faeortalam... -
![Violence in the Void by Alice Stanco]()
Violence in the Void by Alice Stanco
That day at the Armantrea market was the same as any other, until a tall, beautiful stranger appeared and snapped his fingers. In an instant, my world disappeared, replaced by his strange land. I’m suddenly surrounded by foreign accents, mysterious, magic-wielding Astrales like Xander, and powers I never knew existed. Except, in Xander’s eyes, I belong here... -
![Sacrificed to the Fae King: The Complete Series by Lola Glass]()
Sacrificed to the Fae King: The Complete Series by Lola Glass
Marry the king, save the world. When the fae came, their magic brought destruction that only stopped when we offered them the one thing they. Wives for their kings. I was selected "at random". Sacrificed to the fae. But the sexy, infuriating king I'm paired with doesn't want my body or soul; he wants my help. Thanks to some kind of prophecy, he and his people think I can get them back home... -
![The Final Masquerade Special Edition by Ariana Nash]()
The Final Masquerade Special Edition by Ariana Nash
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsSPECIAL EDITION. Featuring unique character art on the interior and the glossy jacket, this stunning hardback celebrates the hauntingly beautiful world of the Final Masquerade, and will provide a beautiful addition to any bookshelf. A must for The Final Masquerade fans. The winter solstice. The darkest day, the longest night. Every year the solstice heralds the return of the masquerade ball... -
![Ruse by Siobhan Davis]()
Ruse by Siobhan Davis
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThis is a companion prequel short story to Cruel Intentions. Only available via a link in the back of Cruel Intentions. This book will not be published on Amazon or any other retail store. Although it's a prequel story it gives spoilers to the main story hence why it is listed as #1. 5 in the series as it should only be read AFTER reading Cruel Intentions.Categorized as:
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![A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus]()
A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn enemies-to-lovers romantic fantasy perfect for fans of Penn Cole, Sable Sorensen, and Rebecca Yarros. In the Kingdom of Kalyn, humans are good for two things. Hunting and owning. Adina Barron was bred to serve the ruling-class vampires. Owned from birth by Blackwood House, her only desire has been to keep herself and her sister safe. But Adina harbors a dark secret...Categorized as:
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![A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus]()
A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus
An enemies-to-lovers romantic fantasy perfect for fans of Penn Cole, Sable Sorensen, and Rebecca Yarros. In the Kingdom of Kalyn, humans are good for two things. Hunting and owning. Adina Barron was bred to serve the ruling-class vampires. Owned from birth by Blackwood House, her only desire has been to keep herself and her sister safe. But Adina harbors a dark secret...Categorized as:
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![The Curse of Sins by Kate Dramis]()
The Curse of Sins by Kate Dramis
Stay anchored in the light, they told her. But what had the light ever done for her? After discovering she's prophesied to save the realm, Aya's duty should be clear: return home with once-sworn enemy Will to serve their queen in the coming war against a rival kingdom…one whose pursuit of dark magic could bring the realm to its knees... -
![The Mistress & The Renowned by Alexis Rune, Jeanette Rose]()
The Mistress & The Renowned by Alexis Rune, Jeanette Rose
God of the Dead. King of the Underworld. The Unseen. The Renowned…. Trapped. One moment, Hades was next to Persephone, having finally claimed her as his queen. The next, he knows only true void, and roots burrowing into his body, feeding from his power and essence. Every ounce of his abilities is used to keep the roots from taking everything, leaving him a broken shell. The King of the Dead... -
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![The Last Heir of Elsewhere by Kate King]()
The Last Heir of Elsewhere by Kate King
Lonnie Skyeborne always knew at least three things to be true:. 1. She was human in a land of fairies. 2. She hated the royals above everyone else. 3. She was a liar. Except, ever since becoming the queen of Elsewhere, everything Lonnie knows to be true is crumbling around her. The castle has fallen, the crown has been stolen, and the kingdom of Elsewhere is overrun by rebels and monsters...Categorized as:
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![Buried Destiny by Anne Malcom]()
Buried Destiny by Anne Malcom
Death. For everyone, even immortals, there is nothing after death. No takebacks, no comebacks. It's a full stop. The end of a story. The end of everything. For Sophie, it's little more than a comma. A prelude. A footnote in her true destiny. She was fated to die. Many times. To know what lay beneath in the underworld. To bring the darkness back with her... -
![Del Diablo by Natalie Bennett]()
Del Diablo by Natalie Bennett
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFilthy. Clandestine. Unorthodox. Stygian Isle was born from the brilliant mind of an abominable man. The Alistair patriarch and sovereign of the nonconformist crafted a peaceful refuge for those unashamedly wicked. From his creation came a secret society of filthy heretics. Carnal sin and mayhem fuel their religion. Sex and death drench their doctrine...Categorized as:
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![Reign of Betrayal: The Prince and the Prisoner Series by Amber Bowe]()
Reign of Betrayal: The Prince and the Prisoner Series by Amber Bowe
A Dark Romantasy! Enemies to lovers. Tantalizing slow burn. Forbidden lovers. Packed full of banter and yearning. Found family. Toucher her and die, gruesomely. One bed. Traumatized shadow daddy. Strong and vengeful FMC. A cursed kingdom. Spice. This book has some dark themes so please check trigger warnings...Categorized as:
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![Star Spear by Geneva Monroe]()
Star Spear by Geneva Monroe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBetrayed to save a kingdom. Consumed by wrath. Which will burn hotter, love or vengeance? Prince Callen Shadow left Innesvale with one goal: Bring the Fire Singer home, no matter the cost. Seduction and lies were easy for him - until her. Now Cal is realizing the cost of saving his kingdom may be losing the only woman he’s ever loved... -
![Assassin's Quest by Kira Stanley]()
Assassin's Quest by Kira Stanley
We delivered a deep cut to the enemy, but not deep enough. Zayden, Rykon and Ajax are now in my corner, mostly, and working towards our goal—dethroning the evil king. Things get complicated as we try to make plans and Vance, the crown prince and my best friend, finds a solution. One that might save us a lot of time and bloodshed. The catch? The journey alone might kill us... -
![The Faerie Guild Trials by Gem L. Preston, Brittany Corley]()
The Faerie Guild Trials by Gem L. Preston, Brittany Corley
The Faerie Guild Trials is the first book in a duology with angsty romance. If you love morally grey women and dirty-talking cinnamon rolls, you’ll fall in love with this dark romantasy with a jaw-dropping plot twist. Efia Mathonwy, the last Nüwch, must survive the deadly trials of the Seelie and Unseelie courts, wielding the rare power to control shadows... -
![Chasing Never by T.A. Lawrence]()
Chasing Never by T.A. Lawrence
Just one more bargain. Since childhood, Wendy Darling’s fate has been ruled by Mating Marks and fae bargains. Now, one last bargain with a Fate has gained Nolan Astor’s freedom. But when the cost turns out to be far greater than Wendy anticipated, both she and Astor must answer one... -
![Dark Heart by Donna Grant]()
Dark Heart by Donna Grant
Deepest passion. Darkest betrayal. Once, she was my world. The only one I loved. Then it was all ripped away—including my freedom. Vengeance kept me alive. It paved every step, shaped every plot. Until I finally caught her. I learned that line between love and hate is wafer-thin... -
![Fires of Hatred by Erin O'Kane]()
Fires of Hatred by Erin O'Kane
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFires of Hatred. ‘My name is 625. At least, that’s the number branded into my skin, the only identity I have. My real name, whatever it was, was stripped from me when I was sold into slavery at age eight. I am now 20, and no more than property, my only purpose working in the palace. Until the day I meet him. ’. The Elves and Humans have been at war for millennia... -
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![A God of Wrath & Lies by K.M. Moronova]()
A God of Wrath & Lies by K.M. Moronova
Trauma is haunting. Twisted. It can take everything we have. .. can't it? All that we are. Well, at least mine did. Since my dog died, I've been cursed with dreams of blood and cries. Things that were once so clear are now foggy. Why have the gods plagued my life? With loss and rot. I've grown to despise the deities I was raised to worship... -
![The Bard and the Fairy Prince by Amanda Meuwissen]()
The Bard and the Fairy Prince by Amanda Meuwissen
When Prince Nemirac learns of his heritage, he vows to become the most powerful demon in history. But he can’t do it alone. Feeling betrayed by his parents’ lies about his true lineage, Nemirac embarks on a quest to visit all five Gemstone Kingdoms and drain the stones of their power to ascend as a new being. But until he obtains that magic, he’s vulnerable. Enter Janskoller the warrior bard... -
![Rise of the Cinder Fae by Whitney Dean]()
Rise of the Cinder Fae by Whitney Dean
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsBorn and raised in the forgotten and broken kingdom of Ashbury, Elora has spent years resenting the royals of Pumpkin Hollow, the kingdom that forced the fall of Ashbury and procured the town as its own... -
![The Sheep in Sheep's Clothing by Rune Hunt]()
The Sheep in Sheep's Clothing by Rune Hunt
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFreedom is earned. Right? Except for the past twenty-one years of laying low, keeping my head down, and doing what the human king of Angevin requested of me, I've received nothing. Freedom is a far cry from what he gave me, flipping everything I've come to know upside down. A mother figure betrayed me. Snatching the soft rug called freedom from underneath my feet alongside the king of all people... -
![When Kingdoms Fall by Callie Dahl]()
When Kingdoms Fall by Callie Dahl
Men feared monsters. Yet fear made men do monstrous things. The gods are gone, leaving three races divided, broken, and without balance. All that remains is a curse. One to haunt and devour the mortals for their unholy betrayal. A Mortal Girl. . . Traifton has two rules: Never leave the safety of the walls and never enter the Wylan Woods. Those who enter never return... -
![Secrets & Curses of Exile by Shay Taylor]()
Secrets & Curses of Exile by Shay Taylor
“You are a monster, Thea. The prophet told the realm of your monstrosity. You will crumble kingdoms. You will kill kings. But the real question is, which kingdom will you be a monster for? ”. All Thea wants is freedom and a sense of belonging...
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