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Den of Blades and Briars by L.J. Andrews
She’s bound to serve her enemy for a hundred years. Now, she’s at risk of killing the man … or falling for him. After she lands on the losing side of a war, Saga is sentenced to serve Ari Sekundär, the man she despises. But when a botched assassination attempt puts Saga on the run with her reluctant master, they’re forced to work together to survive... -
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Isolation by Bex-chan
He can't leave the room. Her room. And it's all the Order's fault. Confined to a small space with only the Mudblood for company, something's going to give. Maybe his sanity. Maybe not. "There," she spat. "Now your Blood's filthy too! " DM/HG. PostHBP. Post Half-Blood Prince...Categorized as:
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![Claimed by the Flame of Faery by Mallory Dunlin]()
Claimed by the Flame of Faery by Mallory Dunlin
I meant to slay the dragon—not save him. All my life, I've known what it means to be a human in Faery, and I've always fought back. But when my father attacks a half-dragon duke - and fails - I make the only bargain I can think my life for my his. I expect to be treated like a slave, but my new master keeps me in luxury...Categorized as:
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![The Warrior's Assault by Kristen Banet]()
The Warrior's Assault by Kristen Banet
Mave finally has a home. The Ivory Shadow Mercenary Company has taken the long winter off, letting everyone recover from the troubles of the Empire and the shadows that loom over them. Despite the tumultuous beginning to her newfound freedom, Mave has stumbled upon everything that’s ever been denied to her. A family. A home...Categorized as:
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![Claiming the King of Quakes by Lola Glass]()
Claiming the King of Quakes by Lola Glass
I'm trapped in a cave with a bunch of magic I can't control and a hot fae king who thinks we're soulmates. I’ve been avoiding him for months. Turning him down, and acting like I'm not attracted to the guy. But everything changes when I become a fae too, one with uncontrollable fire powers that threaten to take complete control... -
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Beasts by Sheridan Anne
Rain, rain go away. Naive rivals I will slay. Touch what’s theirs and they will play. A shallow grave you will lay. Standing at the top of the DeAngelis empire isn’t as glamorous as it sounds. Sure, it comes with the kind of power one could only ever dream of, and having three men to lavish me with undeniable pleasure is the greatest perk of all...Categorized as:
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![The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick]()
The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick
The Mask of Mirrors is the unmissable start to the Rook & Rose trilogy, a dazzling and darkly magical fantasy adventure by Marie Brennan and Alyc Helms, writing together as M. A. Carrick. Fortune favors the bold. Magic favors the liars... -
![Moss Forest Orchid by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Moss Forest Orchid by Shari L. Tapscott
This is a previously-published edition - ASIN: B06WVJ5BV3. What happens when a feisty adventuress, a lord looking to make his own way in the world, and a handsome sea captain set out to find Kalae's rarest and most valuable flower? Trouble—and lots of it. Lucia needs a job, and she needs one fast. Looting dragon hordes hasn't proven profitable lately, and she's tired of waiting tables... -
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Crown of Light and Ashes by M.F. Grace, Maya Basol
I stepped into the Shadow Court to save my brother. I didn't expect to walk out as the bride of the monster who killed the man I loved. Kaan is the ruthless Lord of Shadows—ancient, merciless, and terrifyingly beautiful. He murdered Aslan with a smile on his lips and my name on his tongue. Then he claimed me as payment for a blood debt. Now, I'm his wife in black silk and silver chains. Owned... -
![My Dark Prince by Parker S. Huntington, L.J. Shen]()
My Dark Prince by Parker S. Huntington, L.J. Shen
Oliver:. I don’t usually trap women with amnesia into marriage. But I guess there’s a first time for everything. When the woman of my dreams falls into my lap, I can’t help but wonder what else she can do in that position. She’s here. In my house. At my mercy. And she thinks we’ve been lovers the entire decade we spent apart. Briar and I have always been unfinished business... -
![Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer]()
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain…and their unexpected romance. ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must... -
![The Mist Thief by L.J. Andrews]()
The Mist Thief by L.J. Andrews
She tried to kill him, so he made her his wife. Skadi first met her husband-to-be with blades in hand on the opposite side of a battle. She lost, and he claimed his prize. To her horror, the king of the shadow elven agrees to marry her off to Jonas, a prince in the fae realms, as a way to unite their kingdoms against a shared enemy—the light elves... -
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House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas launches her brand-new CRESCENT CITY series with House of Earth and Blood: the story of half-Fae and half-human Bryce Quinlan as she seeks revenge in a contemporary fantasy world of magic, danger, and searing romance... -
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Savage Bonds by J. Bree
With my gift coursing through my veins, the tables have turned on the Draven Campus. I’m no longer the Giftless reject, no longer the girl who’s fair game to the other students for daring to run away from my Bonds. But there are bigger problems heading my way. With destiny pushing me closer and closer to each of my Bonds, I’m fighting tooth and nail against nature to keep my distance... -
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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... -
![Caged Wolf by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Caged Wolf by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
What do you do when the guy you’ve loved since you were fourteen is sent to the most dangerous prison in Solaria for saving your life? Okay, so maybe he doesn’t love me back. And maybe getting sent down would seem insane to some, but I’m Rosalie Oscura, champion underground cage-fighter and alpha werewolf from the infamous Oscura Clan... -
![The Faire by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
The Faire by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Will Cora break, or will she bend…is this the beginning, or the end? Everything Cora thought she knew about Harrow Faire was a lie. All of it. Now as the lines in the sand are drawn, as a war for the Heart of the Faire builds, she must discover how much she is willing to sacrifice to save the people she has come to think of as Family... -
![Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison]()
Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
T here's no witch in Cincinnati tougher, sexier, or more screwed up than bounty hunter Rachel Morgan, who's already put her love life and soul in dire jeopardy through her determined efforts to bring criminal night creatures to justice... -
![A Spark Of Revenge by B.M. Clemton]()
A Spark Of Revenge by B.M. Clemton
Three Demon Princes. Two Realms. One War. Betrayal. My life has been a lie. Nothing is as it seems, and the world I’ve been thrown into is in shambles. My dreams are darkening, bringing more monsters to the surface, and the men I thought I could trust are the very enemy I’ve been taught to fear... -
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The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 57 ratingsThey say Black Dow’s killed more men than winter, and clawed his way to the throne of the North up a hill of skulls. The King of the Union, ever a jealous neighbour, is not about to stand smiling by while he claws his way any higher. The orders have been given and the armies are toiling through the northern mud... -
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Winterlight by Kristen Britain
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThis seventh novel of the Green Rider series follows the adventures of messenger, magic wielder, and knight Karigan G'ladheon as she fights to save king and country from dark magic and a looming war. After her capture at the hands of Grandmother and the Second Empire, Karigan G'ladheon is making halting progress towards recovery... -
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Dungeon Diving 301 by Bruce Sentar
Ken and company come back from summer break after arduous training for their third year at Haylon. No longer are they the fresh adventurers that once didn’t know the right end of the sword. Instead they have settled into Star City among the Orkai and are thriving deep within the dungeon and even locating trails for the class to get powerful new abilities. Things in the dungeon are never so simple... -
![A Cage of Kingdoms by K.F. Breene]()
A Cage of Kingdoms by K.F. Breene
The resolution of Weston's story in the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Deliciously Dark Fairytales world. He wasn't supposed to fall in love. Weston has made a mess of things. Since he realized the woman he was supposed to find and bring to justice was his true mate, things have spiraled out of control...Categorized as:
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![The Puppeteer by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
The Puppeteer by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Silver strings she can’t outrun…her trouble now has just begun. After Cora Glass’s life was stolen by Harrow Faire, things just keep going from bad to worse. Unable to run, unable to escape, there seems to be no way to avoid what she’s become—the Contortionist. But a girl can only take so much. Haunted by an abandoned and seemingly sentient circus? Fine... -
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![Demons in My Bed by Britt Andrews]()
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...Categorized as:
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![A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison]()
A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison
The evil night things that prowl Cincinnati despise witch and bounty hunter Rachel Morgan. Her new reputation for the dark arts is turning human and undead heads alike with the intent to possess, bed, and kill her -- not necessarily in that order. Now a mortal lover who abandoned Rachel has returned, haunted by his secret past...Categorized as:
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![One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost]()
One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost
How Do You Send A Killer to the Grave When He's Already Dead? Having narrowly averted an (under)World War, Cat Crawfield wants nothing more than a little downtime with her vampire husband, Bones. Unfortunately, her gift from New Orleans's voodoo queen just keeps on giving - leading to a personal favor that sends them into battle once again, this time against a villainous spirit... -
![Bespelled by Laura Thalassa]()
Bespelled by Laura Thalassa
“Neither magic, nor time, can keep us apart. We are like the stars. Eternal. ”. No one told witch Selene Bowers having a soul mate would be so difficult. Nor did they warn her that he might be a vengeful, ancient sorcerer who would frame her for murder, force her to remember a past life he swears she lived, and then coerce her into an unbreakable marriage pact... -
![At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost]()
At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost
It should be the best time of half-vampire Cat Crawfield’s life. With her undead lover Bones at her side, she’s successfully protected mortals from the rogue undead. But though Cat’s worn disguise after disguise to keep her true identity a secret from the brazen bloodsuckers, her cover’s finally been blown, placing her in terrible danger... -
![Eternal by Jaymin Eve, Everly Frost]()
Eternal by Jaymin Eve, Everly Frost
Demons don't belong in the light. I played a game of deception, and my world was torn apart. Now my pack, my family, and the ruthless demon who has claimed my heart could pay with their lives. To save them, I must walk a treacherous path between hope and destruction—a path that leads me out of the shadows and into the light. Where betrayal waits. With every move I make, my enemies close in...
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