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Wrath by John Gwynne
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsEvents are coming to a climax in the Banished Lands, as the war reaches new heights. King Nathair has taken control of the fortress at Drassil and three of the Seven Treasures are in his possession. And together with Calidus and his ally Queen Rhin, Nathair will do anything to obtain the remaining Treasures. With all seven under his command, he can open a portal to the Otherworld... -
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LastRock by Phil Tucker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsScorio has won his vengeance. His foes lie vanquished, his skeptics silenced. Yet, as the powers of hell watch eagerly, Scorio and Naomi spurn those who would recruit them, and venture into the untold depths of hell in search of the enigmatic Herdsmen... -
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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... -
![Dark Memory by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Memory by Christine Feehan
Safia Meziane has trained since birth to protect her tribe, the family she holds so dear. All along she told herself the legends she was raised with were simply that. But now, she must call upon all of her skills to fight what lies ahead. Evil has come to their small town on the cost of Algeria, evil that Safia can feel but cannot see... -
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![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... -
![Hidden Warrior by Lynn Flewelling]()
Hidden Warrior by Lynn Flewelling
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsA trick of magic, a twist of fate. As the orphaned nephew of the king, trusted companion to his cousin, and second heir to the throne of Skala, Prince Tobin’s future is clear. But not as clear as the spring in which a hill witch shows him his true face--and his secret destiny. .. . Now Tobin carries a burden he cannot share with even his closest friend, Ki, his squire... -
![Devil by Kat Blackthorne]()
Devil by Kat Blackthorne
From international bestselling author Kat Blackthorne comes the highly anticipated and epic conclusion to the worldwide sensation The Halloween Boys. Book four, Devil, is an occult reimagining of Hades and Persephone with all the Halloween charm and heart readers have come to expect from this hit series... -
![Détraquée by Hystaracal]()
Détraquée by Hystaracal
"All her growth was the conveying of a corpse of hope. ". (From 'The Rainbow', D. H. Lawrence). It was definitely the worst of times. Follow Hermione as she navigates through the quagmire: saving the world, getting top grades, falling in love, lust, and a whole lot of trouble; and comes out of it hopefully at least partially sane. -
![Sword of the Tyrant by Cebelius]()
Sword of the Tyrant by Cebelius
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNEVER split the party . .. Tyrfing is both the key to success in Terry Mack's quest to destroy the Dust Lord, and a death sentence for any template foolish enough to go after the cursed blade... -
![Monsters Above by R.L. Caulder]()
Monsters Above by R.L. Caulder
The fight for our lives is upon us. Running to a new realm that could hold vital information is our only chance. With that comes closing the distance between me and the godly powers that wish to use me for their own gain. What we need is time to uncover secrets and unlock the powers that reside within me, but that’s a commodity we aren’t granted... -
![Shred of Darkness by J. Kearston]()
Shred of Darkness by J. Kearston
When a dragon sinks their claws into you, it leaves more than a mark. It’s a promise they’ll never let you go. When my stalker closes in, my fated mates convince me to return to the place I swore I'd never see again; Khalida, the shifter safe haven. I sought refuge there once before, only to end up drugged and once again fighting for my freedom... -
![Battlemaster's Skirmish by Nathan Pierce]()
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]()
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... -
![Fatal Instincts by Shelby V. Painter]()
Fatal Instincts by Shelby V. Painter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the run from her haunting past, Alyssa Barnes doesn't expect too much when she strolls into the small town of Kettle's Bell, Kansas. It's just another temporary place full of temporary people that she'll never let close enough to see the lost girl hiding beneath her tough facade. She's done this all before, she'll do it all again... -
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![To Kill a Nightmare: The Complete Series by Rory Miles, Harper Frey]()
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... -
![Hunt Me by Heather Hildenbrand]()
Hunt Me by Heather Hildenbrand
I’m at a bar trying to poison a mark like the professional I am when I see him. Straight from Tartarus, they say the shadow dragon called Legion has slayed entire armies single-handedly, and the intense way he looks at me suggests every rumor I’ve heard about him is true. I should be terrified. Instead, I’m drawn like a moth to a flame. The moment he touches me, everything changes... -
![Prayer of the Fallen by Cebelius]()
Prayer of the Fallen by Cebelius
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"We are all monsters here . .. ". Celestine is a land of beauty and horror where the heroic souls of men are tempted to fall from heights mere mortals were never meant to attain. Terrence Mack has managed to survive in this brutal world, gathering bonds of great power and ability, passing trials and tribulations that would crush lesser men... -
![Crown of Ashes by Amanda Aggie]()
Crown of Ashes by Amanda Aggie
"We're all villains here. " - Alice Whittaker. Both The Demon Prince and Crown of Ashes hit #1 in Amazon Charts for Paranormal Angel Romance, Dark Fantasy, Dark Fantasy Horror, Folklore, and Amazon New Releases! A year ago, we managed to escape the realm of monsters, unscathed. The mistake of trying to strike a bargain with the High King has been buried in the past…. Or so we thought... -
![Herald of Shalia 4 by Tamryn Tamer]()
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... -
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Feral as a Cat by Kendra Moreno
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWeapons don’t weep…. Calypso is only trying to make it through life, raising her little brother and taking care of her ailing mom. She doesn’t have time for fairytales or pipe dreams, so when two men show up at her door talking about Wonderland, she sends them on their way. But life has a way of taking trips down rabbit holes…... -
![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
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...Categorized as:
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Darkbeam Part III by Adrienne Woods
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Third part in the Darkbeam Novels: The Rubicon's Story. Blake Leaf is fighting against the Dent. He truly believes that the Dent is an enslavement spell. One where he would loose himself and that the bond is not natural. He takes extreme measures with the help of Sam and Dimitri, a very dark sorcerer, that might cost him his life, if he caves... -
![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 …... -
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![Empty as a Scarecrow by Kendra Moreno]()
Empty as a Scarecrow by Kendra Moreno
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEmerald City yearns for blood. . . Cinder had no idea what she was getting into when she fell into Oz, but the devilishly sexy Scarecrow was as unexpected as the glass shards in her feet. He’s dangerous, that much she knows, but despite his penchant for villainy, Crow is nothing compared to what she’s running from... -
![Broken Mates by Skyler Andra]()
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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![Wicked Schemes by Amy Oliveira, Santana Knox]()
Wicked Schemes by Amy Oliveira, Santana Knox
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTHE GODS HAVE WAGED A WAR IN HER NAME, A FATE SHE NEVER DREAMT REFUSING. The first nightmare I can remember was not my own. To be born with power is to be gifted, but all I know is a curse. I am Florencia Morales, one of the seven witches whose fate was woven long before we were born. Marriage was never my dream, never a desire or a goal... -
![Secrets of Alkrose by K.M. Moronova]()
Secrets of Alkrose by K.M. Moronova
Wicked things are happening at Alkrose Academy. Terra, Finn, and Edgar have finally reunited, but nothing is as they hoped. Terra's beloved Raine has been blighted by her untrained powers, a fate that spells his ultimate demise. As they scour the academy for anything that might save him, they uncover secrets lying in the dark... -
![House of Secrets by Darcy Coates]()
House of Secrets by Darcy Coates
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsSophie and Joseph’s escape from Northwood is short-lived. The beast survived, and attached itself to Joseph’s young cousin, Elise. Garrett writes to beg for their help. Joseph and Sophie travel to meet him at Kensington, a long-abandoned mansion that overlooks a dead town. The house offers a small hope: its original owner had dedicated her life to researching the monster that possesses Elise... -
![Sweet Azalea: A Short and Spicy Monster Romance by Adrian Blue]()
Sweet Azalea: A Short and Spicy Monster Romance by Adrian Blue
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWorking the graveyard shift at a roadside diner, Willa Grace has grown numb to her dead-end life. But everything changes the night she discovers something monstrous has been watching her every move. The creature that emerges from the Appalachian darkness is massive, predatory, and utterly inhuman, yet his touch ignites a hunger she never knew existed... -
![Cruel Is My Court by L.A. McGinnis]()
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... -
![Midnight Monsters by Rory Miles, Harper Frey]()
Midnight Monsters by Rory Miles, Harper Frey
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou're going to lose. Those four words meant nothing when I first heard them, but now they feel like a dark prophecy. My power has been bound, my mate bond broken. My mother demands Dane's death, while the witches call for Bastian's head. Valen is the only one who might be safe, but the threat from his father looms over us like an angry storm cloud... -
![Wicked Depths by Melissa McSherry]()
Wicked Depths by Melissa McSherry
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsStep into a world where villains reign supreme, their darkness irresistible, their passions untamed. These are not the stories you remember. These are the ones you'll never forget. Two queens. One deadly bond. Nyxara, the fierce Dragon Queen, protects her forest with ruthless fire. Vaela, the cunning Sea Witch, weaves deadly deals with devastating consequences... -
![Warrior Hearts Academy: Centaur Bolt by Ellie Horn]()
Warrior Hearts Academy: Centaur Bolt by Ellie Horn
My tall, dark, and gorgeous ex-Centaur warrior is not only broken, but he needs a hero. Thanks to my newly discovered talent, it seems like I’m the only one who fits the bill. But it turns out the Dragon who is keeping him company is more than just an ordinary kind of trouble. It’s a good thing that I’m no ordinary hero. . -
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![Silk & Iron by Alexis Calder]()
Silk & Iron by Alexis Calder
The emperor. The prince. The enforcer. I want them all dead. Until I fall for one of them. After losing all my family to the rebellion, I lost hope. When my ex-boyfriend begs me to pose as the prince’s betrothed, I know it’s an opportunity the rebellion won’t ever get again... -
![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... -
![The Sheep in Wolf's Clothing by Rune Hunt]()
The Sheep in Wolf's Clothing by Rune Hunt
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA war is on the horizon, and it won't be good. Long before my birth, a war between supernatural creatures raged while a silent enemy watched with a smile. When the clans were weakened, the enemy stood and took over most of the country. That enemy was the human king that trapped me all my life. He was worst than the creatures that lurked in the shadows... -
![Cruel as a Queen by Kendra Moreno]()
Cruel as a Queen by Kendra Moreno
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFall down the Rabbit Hole one last time. . . Four stories. Four adventures. The past will meet the future in this final companion installment of the Sons of Wonderland. CRUEL AS A QUEEN. Villains are made, not born. Alice knows that better than anyone, her story starting with an accidental fall down a rabbit hole... -
![Ruthless Love by R.L. Caulder, M. Sinclair]()
Ruthless Love by R.L. Caulder, M. Sinclair
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThrall. Dhamphyr. Empress. Each is a title that has been thrust upon me, but there’s another I’ll willingly claim for myself: Malakai’s executioner. He thought he could break me…twist me into his obedient pet–but all he has done is add to the list of reasons why I’ll find him and then kill him. Of course, it isn’t that simple, and I have made many promises that I have to uphold... -
![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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![Legacy of the Gods by Skyler Andra]()
Legacy of the Gods by Skyler Andra
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI was lost and alone until they found me. Ruthless. Killers. Bikers. Now I belong to them. But after what they did to me, we have a long way to go before forgiveness. Someone is screwing with the Jackal’s motorcycle club business. They know what we are. Who we are. Always one step ahead. And they won’t stop until we’re six feet under. To stop our enemies, it’s time to fulfil my legacy...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![The Dead and the Not So Dead: Completed Trilogy by M. Sinclair]()
The Dead and the Not So Dead: Completed Trilogy by M. Sinclair
What’s better than being Queen of the Dead? Having four really attractive best friends that aren’t romantically interested in you. I’m joking—it sucks. I couldn’t fully blame them though. I mean, why would two powerful vampires, a century-old demon, and a lethal wolf shifter be interested in little old me? Although, I couldn’t discredit myself completely, because let’s be clear—I’m awesome... -
![Claimed by the Creature by Sarah Spade]()
Claimed by the Creature by Sarah Spade
I’m used to getting all sorts of fan mail — but a spellbook? After an in incident on tour leaves me cooped up in my penthouse apartment, on vocal rest for the unforeseen future, with only my grumpy pet cat for company, I’m desperate for a distraction. At my manager’s suggestion, I do something I haven’t done in ages: I go through my fan mail... -
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![Seduce My Soul by Yumoyori Wilson]()
Seduce My Soul by Yumoyori Wilson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe seduction in my blood leads me to find not one, but two mates. Will it help me discover where I stand between love and war? Being a private secretary to two NYC billionaires is a rewarding experience. Not only do I gain a position where I keep my independence, but I'm also given the chance to get closer to the two very opposite Smith brothers... -
![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... -
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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. -
![Bitter as a Captain by Kendra Moreno]()
Bitter as a Captain by Kendra Moreno
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBelladonna has always cared more for beasts and creatures than people. How could she not when she sees the cruelties of humanity every day while working? She’s plenty ready to take on the poachers who dare enter Yellowstone, but nothing could prepare her for a portal opening and dropping her into another world... -
![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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The Dark Defiles by Richard K. Morgan
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe final part of Richard Morgan's fast-moving and brutal fantasy brings Ringil to his final reckoning and sees the world tipping into another war with the dragon folk. And, most terrifying of all, the prophecy of a dark lord come to rule may be coming true very close to home . ..
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