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Fate & Furies: An epic romantic fantasy by Scheuerer
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 27 ratings“I always knew you would be the end of me. ”. With darkness cursing the world around her, Althea Zoltaire is desperate for vengeance. But as she hunts Wilder Hawthorne across the kingdoms, brutal secrets begin to unravel. Not knowing what – or who – to trust, Thea and her companions find themselves entwined with a destiny far greater than one man... -
The Light Through the Leaves by Glendy Vanderah
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsOne unbearable mistake at the edge of the forest. In a moment of crisis, Ellis Abbey leaves her daughter, Viola, unattended—for just a few minutes. But when she returns, Viola is gone. A breaking point in an already fractured marriage, Viola’s abduction causes Ellis to disappear as well—into grief, guilt, and addiction... -
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Callum by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsOne wedding, one fake relationship, and a threat no one saw coming. Attending a wedding is dead last on Fiona Lock’s list of priorities. She has two options: stay home and let the family gossip mill speculate on why she isn’t there; or attend the wedding and pretend she’s just fine. The decision is obvious. Not only does she choose option B…she may have mentioned a boyfriend she doesn’t have...Categorized as:
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Firestorm by Rachel Grant
CIA covert operator Savannah James is after intel on a potential coup in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but she needs a partner fluent in Lingala to infiltrate the organization. Sergeant First Class Cassius Callahan is the perfect choice, except he doesn’t like her very much. He doesn’t trust her, either, despite the sparks that flare between them, fierce and hot... -
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A Court of Wicked Fae by Alaya Wells
A woman determined to destroy a conniving king. A fae lord who will sacrifice himself to shield her from harm. Can their love survive the upcoming battle? A thorny collar controls my every move and betrayal haunts me, but I’m still determined to seek vengeance for my brother’s death. I’ll do it with or without Vexxion’s help. But when he calls in his favor, I’m given no choice...Categorized as:
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めぐみとつぐみ 2 [Megumi to Tsugumi 2] by Mitsuru Si, S井ミツル
“ヒートは気合で何とかする”という規定外Ωなつぐみ。. つぐみと衝撃的な出会いをし、次第に惹かれていく不良だけど堅物なαの恵。. デートもするしヒート時の相手もして、順調におつきあいスタート! ! と思いきや、つぐみの空気がちっとも甘くならないと感じる日々。. 一方、情緒のかけらもないつぐみには恵の求愛行動が全く理解できず、. 「好き」という感情にピンとこなくて戸惑うつぐみは、. 恵ごと「消すしかない」と鉄パイプを手に殴り込みーー! ? 前途多難、どうなるふたりの恋! !? 待望の親世代エピソード、馴れ初めラブ話が描かれたスピンオフ作品. 「くろじとはるつぐ」も同時収録! !! 不良なぼっちゃんα×ド直球狂犬Ωの青春ラブコメ. 本能には抗えない、でもそれだけじゃない。. ふたりの距離がじわじわ近づく、待望の第2弾!Categorized as:
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The Order: Chasm of Wicked Sins by Katerina St. Clair
In the third gripping installment of "The Order Series," Forest Blackburn, burdened by her past and haunted by her demons, faces her toughest challenge yet. As the death of those closest to her shatters her world, Forest finds herself teetering on the edge of darkness, grappling with grief and betrayal... -
Living on the Edge by Sapna Bhog
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEnter a world of glamour, wealth and beautiful people. Enter the world of the Sehgal family and friends. A brand new series of books! You can run, you can hide, but you can’t escape the past! VJ Bellani, cop extraordinaire, is a man with many secrets... -
Mayhem by Elizabeth Knox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEverything between us changed in an instant. MagnusWith one of our enemies finally gone, we all thought we’d have an easy couple of months until someone else rose from the ashes. What we didn’t expect was for it to happen a lot sooner than we thought. It didn’t take months. In weeks there was another snake we needed to take down... -
Chemical Capture by Debbie Baldwin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings✓ Former Navy SEAL. ✓ Damaged hero. ✓ Gorgeous, fiery FMC. ✓ Revenge Con. ✓ Steamy romance. ✓ Twists and turns. ✓ Stay-up-late page-turner. The first time former Navy SEAL, Jonah "Steady" Lockhart, laid eyes on his provocative neighbor, he knew she was going to be trouble...Categorized as:
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Luxe Two: A LaLa Land Addiction by Ashley Antoinette
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn Luxe Two: A LaLa Land Addiction by New York Times bestselling author Ashley Antoinette, there is only one thing more powerful than anything. .. the love of the high. .. Bleu is addicted. .. addicted to the luxe life and it has led her down a road of self-destruction. She knows what it feels like to be turned out by the game... -
Cat Pay the Devil: A Joe Grey Mystery by Shirley Rousseau Murphy
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMolena Point, California, should be a tranquil place. Nestled quietly on the Pacific coast miles below San Francisco, it's not the kind of town escaped convicts seek out... -
American Gauntlet by Allie Lewis
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo sisters. Seven teams. One grueling competition. One life-changing cash prize. American Gauntlet is the number one reality TV competition in the nation, and when Dani Di Laurentis gets the call that she and her sister, Lana, have been selected as contestants, she knows this is her one opportunity to change her family's life for the better...Categorized as:
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A Realm of Dark Fury by R.D. Baker
In an arena of death, it is not what you hope to win - but what you are willing to loseBefore she could even rule, war stole Elara’s kingdom and her freedom. To claim it back, she must risk it all within the a series of brutal tournaments held by her captor, King Theron. But just surviving might be even harder than winning, especially when her only ally here is her enemy...Categorized as:
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Hating Them by Evie Rae, Poppy Flynn
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThey're my stepbrothers. My rivals. My enemies. It’s hard to watch someone else live your dream. When my best friend settles into her happy-ever-after, I’m determined to make my own dreams come true. Inheriting my father’s beach house gives me the space I need to make my desires a reality. But love seems to be a bit more elusive for me. Enter my stepbrothers... -
Humility by Brooklyn Cross
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe already took everything from me, but now he's back and won't take no for an answer. In a tale as old as time, a mafia princess fell in love with the wrong boy, or in my case, boys. I am Jasmine Isabella Falcone, and I grew up knowing that I needed to be on my guard from the snakes around me. But, even knowing that, I still fell in love with Angelo Esposito and Dario Lombardi...Categorized as:
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This Wicked Bond by Amanda Aggie
A captive princess. A rogue dragon shifter. A bond that could save or doom them all. I've been a prisoner since birth, feared for my power to control death, but everything changes when I'm pulled from the dungeon. A plan has been made to get me out of the realm and away from my ruthless father who wants me executed. My crime? Being a weapon he can't control. .Categorized as:
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Beast by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA tale as old as time…. A charismatic man cannot see beyond his own. brilliant reflection, never learning that true beauty lies within. His selfish behavior draws the ire of a witch with enchantment on her wicked tongue. A fiery curse is unleashed, engulfing the self-centered man’s entire existence. When at last the flames are extinguished,...Categorized as:
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No More Yesterdays by Catherine Bybee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNew York Times. and. USA Today. bestselling author Catherine Bybee lights the fuse, and the Stone siblings must rely on their wits and hearts to uncover a dangerous enemy…and an explosive secret. Taking over her late father’s company was never part of Alex Stone’s life plan. But now, sitting in the CEO chair at Stone Enterprises, she’s resigned to living her life alone... -
Reckless Roulette by Alice Winters
Seven days until game over. Len. Kade has seven days left to live… unless I do something about it. I amone of the best assassins around, after all. But… I’m not sure I exactly care what happens to Kade. He’s rude, only cares about himself and his casino, and did I mention he doesn’t know a single thing about video games? Okay, okay... -
흑막 여주가 날 새엄마로 만들려고 해 1 [Heugmag Yeojuga Nal Saeeommaro Mandeulryeogo Hae 1] by MOKGAMGI, 목감기
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratings저세상급 귀요미가 나를 새엄마로 만들려고 한다? ! 친구들과 장난삼아 쓴 '피폐 소설' 속에 시민 1로 빙의했다. 그리고 엄청난 딸바보력을 자랑하는 여주인공의 아버지 헨스톤 공작에게 정체를 들켜버렸다. 문제는. .. .. . . “그럼 내 딸이 피폐 소설에서 어떻게 되는 거지? ”. . ". .. .. .뭐? 남주가 열 명? ". . 행복하지 못한 딸의 미래를 바꾸기 위해 독립 전쟁도 불사하겠다니. 이대로 두면 여러 목숨이 위험하다. . "제가 여주님을 지켜드리겠어요! ". . 그렇게 딸바보 공작님과의 동거가 시작됐다. 그런데 쪼그만 여주님이 어쩐지 좀 이상하다. . 왜 자꾸 네 아빠랑 날 엮는 건데? . -
Genius (CENTURIES) by TheBibicalSinner
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"You want me to be a genius or do you want me to fuck you? ". • • •. The Alexandrettia is the finest school in the state, known for producing the smartest, and most talented kids in America. 21 year old keen painter Mia Hanson managed to get a spot. She worked her whole life to get inside, to see the hallowed halls her biggest idols once walked through...Categorized as:
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Dawn of Fate and Valor by Lucinda Dark, Rebecca Grey
Born a royal heir. Fallen from grace. Born as the daughter of the Saintess Queen, now my hands are soaked in blood. I am a killer. I am Awakened. I am a Queen without a throne. Against the wishes of my escort guard, Solomon, I must seek the aid from the kingdom of my betrayer. As the connection between Solomon and I soars to new heights, one thing is becoming incredibly clear…...Categorized as:
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Sagittarius by Gemma James
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTatum Harding. Resident pilot. A man of surprises. Self-proclaimed voyeur. At the monthly dinner with the Brotherhood, he reveals his gift—a trip to Los Angeles, where I’m scheduled to debut as a designer at the Fashion Festival. To sweeten the deal, he allows me a plus-one. Sebastian is my only choice, but there’s just one condition. Tatum wants to watch...Categorized as:
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Tall, Royal Hater by Nylah Monroe
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsYou are cordially invited on a royal vacation with friends, family, and foes…. A vacation with royalty is a once in a lifetime experience. So, when Mariyah Levine’s best friend—the Crown Princess of Jahandar—invites her to holiday with her royal boyfriend and his family, Mariyah obviously agrees... -
Kiss Me, Catalina by Priscilla Oliveras
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDreams come true for an untamable rising star and a mariachi idol in a rousing romance about passion, fame, and family by USA Today bestselling author Priscilla Oliveras. Ambitious San Antonio singer Catalina “Cat” Capuleta gets the chance of a lifetime when she joins superstar heartthrob and fellow mariachi Patricio Galán on his seven-week concert tour... -
At a Stranger's Mercy by Brittany Cournoyer
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMaking eye contact with a killer wasn’t exactly how Bradley Danforth had planned to start his day. As an accountant, he craved structure and routine. What he hadn’t anticipated was being part of a real-life murder mystery with him cast in the starring role. Death and sorrow were part of Max Donohue’s job description, leaving the detective hardened after years on the job... -
Heat Wave by Richard Castle
Rated: 3.65 of 5 stars · 74 ratingsA New York real estate tycoon plunged to his death on a Manhattan sidewalk. A trophy wife with a past survives a narrow escape from a brazen attack. Mobsters and moguls with no shortage of reasons to kill trot out their alibis. And then, in the suffocating grip of a record heat wave, comes another shocking murder and a sharp turn in a tense journey into the dirty little secrets of the wealthy...Categorized as:
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Wild Scottish Fortune by Tricia O'Malley
Can an artisan builder with a haunted past learn to break down her own walls? Orla Clarke is a master builder with a secret—she can see ghosts. Tasked with building Common Gin’s newest distillery in Loren Brae, Orla faces more than just architectural challenges...Categorized as:
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Flynn by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSome pasts are harder to escape than others. When Carina Murphy is accused of a crime she didn’t commit, a fresh start in a new town is her only option. Unfortunately, Cradle Mountain may not be the safe haven she’d thought. The son of her new patient may be tall, dark and handsome…but he also knows all about her past. Keeping her job should be the hardest part...Categorized as:
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