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The Shadow Queen by Anne Bishop
From the national bestselling author? the new novel set in the ?darkly fascinating world?("SF Site") of the Black Jewels. Dena Nehele is a land decimated by its past. Once it was ruled by corrupt Queens who were wiped out when the land was cleansed of tainted Blood. Now, only one hundred Warlord Princes stand?without a leader and without hope... -
Betrayal Road by Christine Feehan
Deception cuts deep in the next propulsive novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan’s Torpedo Ink motorcycle club series.The stranger frequenting Azelie Vargas’s local coffee shop is a sight to behold. He’s tall, dark, muscular, and a complete distraction. She’s worried one look from his striking silver eyes will have her acting a fool... -
Dreams Made Flesh by Anne Bishop
The national bestselling Black Jewels trilogy established award-winning Anne Bishop as an author whose "sublime skill...blends the darkly macabre with spine-tingling emotional intensity, mesmerizing magic, lush sensuality, and exciting action."* Now the saga continues-with four all-new adventures of Jaenelle and her kindred... -
Chasing Goldie by Holly Roberds
A Spicy Goldilocks Retelling𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞?In a world where mages, faes, and humans coexist, I, Goldie, am taking a stand – swearing off the male species entirely. Ironically, all of them start throwing themselves at me with almost supernatural fervor the minute I make my vow. All except for one man, that is.. -
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Brutal Birthright by Elliott Rose
He’s a warlord… and she’s the one he cannot claim.Black-hearted warrior.Ruthless in battle.… Professor?Rowan of Nocturne has no desire to join the academic staff at Astracadia Academy. But when tragedy strikes, his only option is to step into the training arena and commit to a role that makes his skin crawl. For an entire, torturous year... -
The Devil's Masquerade: The Poison by Jennifer Loren
Nick Jayzon has battled many enemies, and has defeated them all. But now he faces the ultimate evil. A brutal Savage of his own blood who will stop at nothing to control him, to Poison Nick, and to harden his heart forever. Many have tried to stop Asmodeus and many have died in the process. But now, he will try, and he isn't coming alone. They won't all survive... -
The Isle Of Sin And Shadows by Keri Lake
This island alone boasts more ghost stories than all of Louisiana combined.And I'm one of them.In the Louisiana swamplands, ghost stories are as much a part of childhood as chasing fireflies and crawfishing. They never much scared me, though, nor the possibility of evil out to do me harm. Until the night I watched shadows come to life and butcher everything I loved... -
Judicium by Natalie Bennett
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPrequel to the Devil's Playground Series.Can be read before or after Periculum... -
The Curse of Redwood by Jaclyn Osborn
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSecrets lie within the walls of Redwood Manor.The murders, alleged curse, and ghost stories have fascinated Carter ever since he moved to Ivy Grove. After attending a Halloween ball at the mansion and meeting a man almost too beautiful to be real, Carter is captivated even more.But the man disappears after that, leaving Carter with nothing but the memory of a kiss... -
The Blood of Doves by Melissa McSherry
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAs an orphan, Kasia was raised in the slums of Lethe, forced to steal and kill to survive, but somehow always managed to evade the law. Her luck eventually runs out when she finds herself on the brink of death. A handsome stranger rescues her, bringing her back to his realm. Once there, he informs her of her past, a past she refuses to believe to be true... -
This Is Halloween: A Spooky Holiday Monster Reverse Harem Romance by Melody Rose
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMargo was just your normal Christmas elf, and sure maybe she had a bit too much Christmas cheer, but hey, if starting to decorate for Christmas in July was wrong, she didn't want to be right.At least, until the three lords of Halloween decide to kidnap her and bring her back to Halloweenland.There’s Jack, the hopelessly sexy and tall King of Halloween, who’s harboring a monster inside of him... -
Buried Destiny by Anne Malcom
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDeath.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
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings💀STYGIAN IᔕᒪE💀The devil disguises himself as an angel of light.That illusion doesn’t change who he is—Draven Alistair. The man I’m madly in love with.He presented me with a flawless charade, masquerading as all I ever wanted. But there is nothing hidden that shall not be disclosed, and when the truth is revealed, its too late for me to run... -
Shadows and Light by Anne Bishop
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsNational bestselling author Anne Bishop’s novels have been hailed as “genuine gems” (SF Site) and “lavishly sensual” (Library Journal). In her highly anticipated second book in the Tir Alainn Trilogy, she weaves a dazzling tale of romance, high adventure, and thrilling fantasy... -
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Feral is the Beast by Nisha J. Tuli
The Feral King thinks he'll break me. But I will break him first.I’m a 400-year-old witch covered in tattoos—the source of my magic—but I’ve been hiding them for years, trying to escape my past.After spending centuries at the mercy of royals who thirst only for power and the desire to make up for their less impressive "assets," I refuse to be used as a tool for evil ever again... -
Of Death and Darkness by Megan Montero
A woman marked by death.A demon who would send her there himself.A revolution that will change it all.Death comes to us all… or so they say. But they never said that’s what I’d become… death. I’d spent my life taking care of everyone else besides myself. I finally let go for one night. One night of freedom. One night of fun. One night to dance my burdens away... -
The Vicious King by Gina L. Maxwell
"...nothing short of epic, standing equally among those from the likes of Rebecca Yarros and Sarah J Maas. Gina has earned her place among them several times over with the Verran Kings." ~The British Bibliophile IN A WAR WHERE SHADOWS AND LIGHT COLLIDE, ONLY THE VICIOUS WILL EMERGE VICTORIOUS.. -
Baneful Magick by Suki Rose
Greywood Conservatory for the Arcane.Welcome Home.No one really understood my obsession for poison and deadly plants, so when I was offered a spot at Greywood Conservatory, I thought I'd found acceptance.I should have remembered appearances can be deceiving.The professor who delivered my invitation haunts my thoughts... -
Temptation in Shadows by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTall, lean, muscular—and definitely rough around the edges—Sean Walker is not your typical nightclub bodyguard. He’s a controller of shadows, able to wield darkness at will... -
My Heart Still Beats by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Helen Hardt comes a deeply emotional tale of being lost, until light—and love—brings you back to shore…Some days I can almost see the person I used to be. See the version of myself that felt joy, even passion. But she's gone...just out of reach... -
Sebastian by Anne Bishop
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsA world of shifting lands connected only by bridges, Ephemera has been kept stable by the magic of the Landscapers. In one land where night reigns and demons dwell, the half-incubus Sebastian revels in dark delights. But then in dreams she calls to him: a woman who wants only to be safe and loved-a woman he hungers for while knowing he may destroy her... -
Belladonna by Anne Bishop
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsIn this follow-up to Sebastian, the Eater of the World casts its shadow over Ephemera. Only Glorianna Belladonna possesses the ability to thwart the Eater--but she is not alone. In dreams, a call has traveled beyond the Landscapes and reached Michael, a man with mysterious powers... -
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... -
Fatal Obsession: A Twisted Romeo & Juliet Story by Drethi A.
This is a dark Romeo & Juliet retelling with a whodunit twist and a HEA. Damon is a morally ambiguous anti-hero, willing to do anything to keep his girl.I was groomed to hate Damon Maxwell, but he insisted I was destined to become his.One night with a masked stranger turned my world upside down...Categorized as:
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The Thief and the Painter by Candice Clark
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmeliaPaint smudges and secret grudges.Despite the occasional ball gown and glass of champagne, my life is anything but glitz and glamor.I’m the daughter of The Southern Black Widow and a girl so full of darkness that it bleeds from my very fingers onto high-priced canvas.But what is darkness but the absence of light?Insert Merrick Stratford—my light.His cold demeanor doesn’t fool me... -
The Taking by Erin McCarthy
My Immortal and Fallen showed Erin McCarthy at her provocative best... Now she takes paranormal romance one step further with The Taking Heiress Regan Henry knows that passion can be an illusion, and she keeps her emotions in check-until she falls under the spell of the beguiling Felix LeBlanc... -
On the Prowl by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsTime to embrace your inner evil. Rose Kinley never intended to be one of the most feared creatures to walk the earth. Once upon a time, she was a human—one who fell in love with a mysterious stranger. But when she got caught in a paranormal war, she lost her humanity and died…only to wake later as a vampire. Now Rose has a choice... -
Charming As Hell by Sarah Blue
Hells never been hotter with the long-lost spawn of Satan firmly where she belongs. With a shiny new corporeal body and deep desperation for adventure, Mara is ready to paint the town red. After nearly a decade of possessing humans to survive, Mara is looking for answers and she won’t stop until she has the full picture...Categorized as:
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Tangled Webs by Anne Bishop
Anne Bishop's national bestselling and critically acclaimed Black Jewels series has enthralled readers with its lavish blend of "the darkly macabre with spine-tingling emotional intensity, mesmerizing magic, lush sensuality, and exciting action... -
Jacked Up: A Bloodthirsty Dark Paranormal Romance by Latrexa Nova
Some people kill for fame and fortune. I'm killing for the chance to bang my Jack-in-the-box. Yes, I mean that literally—but hear me My life blows worse than my ex. The only family member I like just died, my Mom's married to a POS perv, and if you look up 'slum lord' in the dictionary, there's a picture of my property managers... -
Grim by Christine Johnson, Kimberly Derting
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsInspired by classic fairy tales, but with a dark and sinister twist, Grim contains short stories from some of the best voices in young adult literature today: Ellen Hopkins Amanda Hocking Julie Kagawa Claudia Gray Rachel Hawkins Kimberly Derting Myra McEntire Malinda Lo Sarah Rees-Brennan Jackson Pearce Christine Johnson Jeri Smith Ready Shaun David Hutchinson... -
The Unwanted by Shiloh Walker
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Novella Of The FBI Psychics She doesn’t want him. He doesn’t need her. Like hell… Destin Mortin’s psychic gift comes with an ugly twist—she excels at tracking down violent rapists. But it’s rough on relationships. Once, her partner Caleb was her everything: filter, shield, rescuer, lover. The only man who didn’t think her a freak. Then he walked away... -
Claimed by the Demon & Dragged to Hell by Harpie Alexa
Rated: 3.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLooking for a short, anti-hero romance?She's his to take, his to rule and his to claim. And he will.AmySomething's wrong with me. Something deep, dark and terrible. It leaves me feeling hollow and stranded in madness. I'm desperate for passion. Desperate for release. But endless lonely nights is all I have.That is...until he arrives.Leviathus. A demon. A king of the underworld... -
Fear: a Terrifying Love Story by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
I have always loved fear. And now I know it loves me back.My whole life has been defined by fear. It’s what’s driven everything I’ve ever done. It’s why I’m a firefighter. It’s why I sneak into abandoned buildings. It’s why I drive a motorcycle way too fast... -
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The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Amelia Wilde
A modern-day pirate. An heiress lost at sea. And the treasure of a lifetime.He’s beautiful. Calculating. Cruel. And he’s taken me hostage.When pirates board my boyfriend’s yacht, I jump overboard to save myself. Drifting asea. Until one man rescues me from the endless ocean.Except he has plans of his own. I’m worth too much money for ransom. He’ll keep me on his ship and in his bed...Categorized as:
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Come Closer by Sara Gran
Rated: 3.61 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsDemonic possession or psychic break? One of Esquire's Top 50 horror novels of all time delves deep into the terrifying consequences of losing control."A perfect horror novel."—Paul Tremblay, author of 'The Cabin at the End of the World'A recurrent, unidentifiable noise in her apartment. A memo to her boss that's replaced by obscene insults...
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