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  • The Rascor Plains by Phil Tucker

    The Rascor Plains by Phil Tucker

    Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars
    · 26 ratings
    Scorio thought victory was within his grasp. He had bested the Final Gauntlet and overcome the treachery of Chancellor Praximar. But the Rascor Plains are full of peril, and his quest for truth has only just begun...
  • LastRock by Phil Tucker

    LastRock by Phil Tucker

    Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings
    Scorio 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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    magic  horror  fantasy  dark  time travel  monsters  demons  paranormal
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  • Breath Mints / Battle Scars by Onyx_and_Elm

    Breath Mints / Battle Scars by Onyx_and_Elm

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 52 ratings
    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...
  • Bastion by Phil Tucker

    Bastion by Phil Tucker

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 29 ratings
    Scorio will rise from the ashes to conquer the ten layers of hell.Reborn without memories, Scorio learns that he is a Great Soul, a legendary defender of the ancient city of Bastion...
  • Kingdoms at War by Lindsay Buroker, Vivienne Leheny

    Kingdoms at War by Lindsay Buroker, Vivienne Leheny

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 29 ratings
    For centuries, wizard kings have ruled the world from their elite sky cities, battling each other to add to their wealth and power, while using normal human beings as pawns. Those without magic struggle to feed their families and live in constant fear of bringing down the wrath of their tyrannical masters.Something must change...
  • Steel Heart Iron Claws by Evie Marceau

    Steel Heart Iron Claws by Evie Marceau

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 21 ratings
    The fae gods have woken…and they’re merciless.Sabine finally had a chance at a life with Basten. Simple. Free. But gods and men conspired to rip them apart. Now, on the eve of war, Sabine is trapped in her father’s secret-shrouded court, prized as the gods’ new plaything. She clings to memories of Basten, the only thing that grounds her in the dangerously bewitching new world...
    Categorized as:
    new adult  magic  dark  fantasy  fae  paranormal  m-f
  • Wit'ch Star by James Clemens

    Wit'ch Star by James Clemens

    Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
    · 28 ratings
    The three deadly Weirgates are destroyed but the threat of the Dark Lord remains. And so Elena and her companions have gone their separate ways to prepare for what is yet to come. Elena herself has journeyed to the beautiful city of A'loa Glen, there to recover her strength and spirit. Enter Harlequin Quail.Some might call him a fool, but the little man in the jester's suit claims to be a spy...
  • A Tongue so Sweet and Deadly: Compelling Fates Saga by Sophia St. Germain

    A Tongue so Sweet and Deadly: Compelling Fates Saga by Sophia St. Germain

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 12 ratings
    Half-Fae Elessia could have had everything.Literally.Since her magic allows her to compel anyone to do her bidding by merely looking into their eyes, the world was at her feet.But after a tragic accident, she is thrown into the Fae king’s dungeons and forced to swear a blood oath to him, binding her to his service...
  • Wicked Little Games by A.R. Breck

    Wicked Little Games by A.R. Breck

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    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...
  • In the Wake of the Wicked by V.B. Lacey

    In the Wake of the Wicked by V.B. Lacey

    Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Wherever she goes, darkness follows.An orphan with a tragic past and a penchant for wicked deeds, Rose Wolff has never been accepted by her people. She’s learned to live in the darkness, content with her Alchemy magic and her quiet apothecary...
  • The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson

    The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 12 ratings
    “A labyrinth of a book—vast and intricate, full of fiendish twists and clever traps—with a deeply human heart at its center. It's thrilling, romantic, often tragic, and always funny; I'm obsessed.” —Alix E...
  • A Tongue so Sweet and Deadly by Sophia St. Germain

    A Tongue so Sweet and Deadly by Sophia St. Germain

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Half-Fae Elessia could have had everything.Literally.Since her magic allows her to compel anyone to do her bidding by merely looking into their eyes, the world was at her feet.But after a tragic accident, she is thrown into the Fae king’s dungeons and forced to swear a blood oath to him, binding her to his service...
  • Fae Exile by Lucia Ashta

    Fae Exile by Lucia Ashta

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 17 ratings
    Escape the trials, lose the crown—or rebel, risking everything to save the realm.I've exposed the queen for the tyrant she is. Now it's time to show the kingdom of Embermere who I am.A rebellion has been gathering force against the queen. It needs only a spark to gain momentum. It needs the secret heir.First, I must survive the Wilds—savage, brutal, and even more dangerous than the queen herself...
  • 남편을 내 편으로 만드는 방법 1 by Spice&Kitty

    남편을 내 편으로 만드는 방법 1 by Spice&Kitty

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    판타지 소설 속 남편의 손에 죽는 악역 조연, ‘루드베키아’가 되었다. 이 세계의 망할 아버지는 내 정략결혼 상대를 또 물어왔다. 문제는 그 상대가 바로 날 죽이게 될 남편이라는 것! 일단은 살길을 찾아야 한다...
  • Between Sun and Moon by Jaclyn Kot

    Between Sun and Moon by Jaclyn Kot

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 13 ratings
    “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...
  • Blood and War by Belle Walker

    Blood and War by Belle Walker

    Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 11 ratings
    Loyalty and love can ruin you. But hope is the deadliest of all. For ten years Demitria Collins has fought the creatures of nightmares to protect the one person she has left. With a rising string of demon attacks on the forefront, she knows it’s only a matter of time until they’re next...
  • Heretic Spellblade 8 by K.D. Robertson

    Heretic Spellblade 8 by K.D. Robertson

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The end of Nathan's struggle arrives as the immortal masterminds threatening his world show a personal interest. Demonic invasions ripple across the land, and Nathan questions if any moral line in the sand is worth the death of his loved ones. His years of preparation to save Doumahr may vanish overnight as he faces an onslaught intended to end everything...
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    magic  horror  harems  fantasy  demons  dark  poly  paranormal
  • Judicium by Natalie Bennett

    Judicium by Natalie Bennett

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Prequel to the Devil's Playground Series.Can be read before or after Periculum...
  • Alpha Warlock Academy by Noah Layton

    Alpha Warlock Academy by Noah Layton

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I was just a normal guy making his way in the big city until I found myself transported to another world to train at the Alpha Warlock Academy. Not only do they want me among their ranks – they want me to train among the most powerful of warlocks at the Academy.I’ve got a lot on my plate; cramming spells, training for combat and trying not to get myself killed during my initial challenges...
    Categorized as:
    magic  horror  harems  fantasy  demons  dark  poly  paranormal
  • Endless by K.M. Baker

    Endless by K.M. Baker

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    LenaWe spend our entire lives searching for a spark of something that will be worth living for. Most people can find it. And then there's me.I’ve struggled to push through my dark thoughts for so long. One obstacle after another has me craving the peaceful release of the end.What if my purpose is death?I was so close to giving up, but he calls to me. It's like my soul recognizes him...
  • Warrior of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis

    Warrior of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Warrior of the Drowned Empire is the highly-anticipated fourth book in a sensational romantic series. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Danielle L. Jensen, and Rebecca Yarros. The Guardians have returned. As Moriel's reincarnation nears, Lyr is determined to fulfil her harness the power of the red shard and defeat him...
  • Chronicles of Arcana: The Complete Collection by Debbie Cassidy

    Chronicles of Arcana: The Complete Collection by Debbie Cassidy

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Chronicles of Arcana. The complete collection books 1-4 City of Demons - Book 1 If Buffy and Angel could have banged without him going all evil, then we would have had Wilomena Bastion. Dragons suck, like literally suck the life out of you if you let them. Trick is not to look them directly in the eyes, like ever...
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    magic  horror  fantasy  reverse harem  humor  paranormal  dark  poly
  • Late as a Rabbit by Kendra Moreno

    Late as a Rabbit by Kendra Moreno

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    Follow the white rabbit. . .Tick.Jupiter only ever wanted an adventure, but she never should have gone searching for one. It finds her in the form of a white rabbit with silver eyes.Tock.When that same white rabbit turns out to be the White Rabbit from the story books, she can’t contain her curiosity. She follows him down the rabbit hole and drops right into Wonderland...
  • Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle

    Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    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...
    Categorized as:
    magic  horror  new adult  fantasy  found-family  fated-mates  fae  dark
  • Claws of Death by Angelina J. Steffort

    Claws of Death by Angelina J. Steffort

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    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...
  • Nightstrider  by Sophia Slade

    Nightstrider by Sophia Slade

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    When a vicious night terror lords over the waking world and the dream world, his greatest weapon, a winged assassin born of a nightmare, will have her vengeance.Wren has spent her life doing the bidding of her cruel creator Para Warwick in the dream world known as the Reverie. When she learns of a weapon with the power to destroy him, she jumps at the chance to steal it...
  • Ouija by Emmaleigh Loader

    Ouija by Emmaleigh Loader

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Ava:Kidnapped by a serial killer with an affinity for pain and madness.Lost to a world created by a sick and twisted monster.I died there, in the belly of the beast. But as the Fates willed it, I came back to life.Now I’m under the King’s Wolves protection, fighting to determine what is real and what are broken delusions.Hunted by the man who thought that he had killed me...
  • The Shadow of Wings by C.C. Davie

    The Shadow of Wings by C.C. Davie

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The Heliacle has risen.But it wasn’t without a cost. After being freed from her ordeal in Lylican,Amylia begins to heal as she forges a new life in Asteryn. But within its borders, bonds are being strained to the limit.Old wounds test the strength of those closest to each other.The eight territories of Labrynth are still dangerously divided, human distrust of Wytchlings cleaving them apart...
    Categorized as:
    magic  new adult  fantasy  high fantasy  fae  dark  paranormal
  • A Pocket of Lies by R.A. Sandpiper

    A Pocket of Lies by R.A. Sandpiper

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    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...
  • Faint Hearted by Leia Stone, Julie Hall

    Faint Hearted by Leia Stone, Julie Hall

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The Summer Court princess has never failed to end the curse that ravages Faerie every hundred years, until now. As the Fall princess, the responsibility has fallen on me to stop the poison destroying my realm. I must go to Ethereum to fetch the heart of one of its dark lords, or my people will perish. Everything unravels the moment I step foot in Ethereum...
  • The Heir of Vasilica by C.C. Davie

    The Heir of Vasilica by C.C. Davie

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I was born in blood and pain. I should have been thrown to the wolves with my mother’s body, my soul destined to roam the woods with my sisters. But fate laid its cold hand on me as I entered this world, wrapping its icy fingers around mine and leading me towards a life I could so easily have never seen.My name is Lyrik Damaris.And this is my story...
    Categorized as:
    new adult  magic  fantasy  fae  dark  f-f  paranormal  queer
  • Violence in the Void by Alice Stanco

    Violence in the Void by Alice Stanco

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    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...
  • Magnus's Defeat by Airicka Phoenix

    Magnus's Defeat by Airicka Phoenix

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    He swore to end her. All Magnus had to do was pick up a package and get his brother’s child back. A simple task that any Caster worth his salt could have done in his sleep, except nothing had been that simple for him in years. For centuries, Magnus relished in the slaughter and annihilation of the demon race. Ridding the world — and hell — of every last one was an oath he was determined to keep...
  • Skulduggery by Logan Jacobs

    Skulduggery by Logan Jacobs

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Building a Criminal EmpireLord of the Rings + Breaking Bad + The Sopranos = Skulduggery It’s a world ruled by elves, and they have decided that alcohol and magic is illegal for all the other races. But I know how to make whiskey. In fact, that’s the easy part. Selling it under their noses and not getting caught and hung will be the hard part...
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    magic  horror  fantasy  harems  dark  poly  paranormal  length-medium
  • Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle

    Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    RykerLost 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?KyaHaving just evaded the clutches of death, Kya is now bound by the nightmare of her reality...
    Categorized as:
    magic  horror  new adult  fantasy  fated-mates  fae  witches  dark
  • A Storm of Shadows and Pearls by Marion Blackwood

    A Storm of Shadows and Pearls by Marion Blackwood

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    What would you do if your past sins came back to haunt you?Hide? Fight them head on? Or scheme and stab them in the back?After barely surviving last year’s lethal power struggle, the smart-mouthed thief known as the Oncoming Storm has solidified her long-standing belief that steering well clear of other people’s problems is the way to live...
    Categorized as:
    magic  horror  fantasy  suspense  reverse harem  dark  paranormal  poly
  • Morningwood by Neven Iliev, Jeff Hays

    Morningwood by Neven Iliev, Jeff Hays

    Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars
    · 30 ratings
    Large chests are said to encompass all manner of hopes and dreams. Men covet them. Women envy them. But one fact holds true - everyone wants to get their hands on some big ones.The same holds true for one intrepid adventurer - a strapping young lad by the name of Himmel...
    Categorized as:
    magic  horror  fantasy  humor  harems  demons  dark  paranormal
  • Vicious as a Darling by Kendra Moreno

    Vicious as a Darling by Kendra Moreno

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Beware the happy thoughts... Neverland has one rule: never grow up. So why is everyone suddenly aging? Wendy Darling knows two things. 1. She came to Neverland as a child. 2. After being frozen at sixteen for as long as she can remember, she's suddenly getting older. There's something wrong with Never Never Land and Wendy is determined to find out what it is...
    Categorized as:
    magic  horror  fantasy  pirates  paranormal  dark  length-short
  • Primal Igniting by Melody Rose

    Primal Igniting by Melody Rose

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Something wicked this way comes…With the help of the Cintamani Stone, things are almost back to normal for my mates and me. Well, as normal as the five of us were ever going to get...
  • I Prefer Peter by mia battaglia

    I Prefer Peter by mia battaglia

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Paragon is dying.Since their King sacrificed his life, the Peculiar’s have been waiting for a savior for centuries, but if he or she doesn’t show up soon, the magic of Paragon, and everyone within it, will cease to exist...
    Categorized as:
    magic  horror  fantasy  dark  death  abuse  paranormal  length-medium
  • Secrets and Stardust by Jeannin Counts

    Secrets and Stardust by Jeannin Counts

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The stars are not what they seem. So look away; they’ll whisper you your fate.Iyana’s only ambition in life is to become a healer like her grandmother, but that all changes when her village is attacked by a neighboring kingdom. She desperately calls upon the heavens for salvation and the stars respond, yet not as she had ever imagined...
  • The Amethyst Kingdom by A.K. Mulford

    The Amethyst Kingdom by A.K. Mulford

    Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    In the fifth and final novel in the Five Crowns of Okrith romantasy series from bestselling author A.K. Mulford, a young fae warrior is hellbent on winning the Eastern Court crown, but when her fated lover—and hated nemesis—Ersan enters the trials she struggles to balance the competition and the chance at love...
  • The Curse of Sins by Kate Dramis

    The Curse of Sins by Kate Dramis

    Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    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...
  • Freedom and Fire by Courtney Thorne

    Freedom and Fire by Courtney Thorne

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    I was a Queen, and I would bow to no male. After finally freeing herself from a life’s worth of manipulation and control, Aurelia experiences true independence for the first time in her life. With her newfound freedom, Aurelia chooses to spend her days exploring the connection between herself and the Prince of Fire, Alev...
  • Nicodemus by D.B. Reynolds

    Nicodemus by D.B. Reynolds

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    It was a time when gods walked the earth, when armies fought not for bits of land, but for the very existence of humanity. On such a battlefield, five formidable warriors stood against an evil greater than any the earth had ever seen. But evil is not an honorable foe...
  • A Taste of Magic by McKenzie Hunter

    A Taste of Magic by McKenzie Hunter

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    For a fleeting moment, I had magic. Powerful magic. But the Dark Prince’s enemy stole it from me, making them the most powerful being in the world. Their primary goal is to destroy everything close to the Dark Prince, and that includes me...
  • The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston

    The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A gender-flipped Die Hard set in a mysterious castle, Cameron Johnston's The Last Shield is an engaging fantasy read, perfect for fans of John Gwynne and Mark Lawrence.The ancient forest realm of Sunweald is bordered on two sides by far mightier nations – a precarious situation...
  • Dolls of Ruin by Quinn Hawthorne, Mae Celeste

    Dolls of Ruin by Quinn Hawthorne, Mae Celeste

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Owning a thrift shop isn’t glamorous, but it’s mine—my tiny corner of quiet where nothing weird ever happens. Until the dolls arrived.The moment I opened the first crate, my quiet little thrift shop turned into something… unexplainable.Porcelain and cloth dolls, beautiful and eerie, each with a presence that seems to command the room. They're more than antiques—they feel alive...
    Categorized as:
    horror  magic  dark  fantasy  demons  paranormal  length-novella
  • Lady of the Lake by Colubrina

    Lady of the Lake by Colubrina

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Hermione and Draco team up after the war to overthrow the Order and take over wizarding Britain. "I don't even especially mind belonging to you most of the time," he closes his eyes and just breathes for a bit, savoring not being in pain. Finally he adds, "Just… try to take better care of your toys." Dark Dramione...
  • Bride of Demonio by Mae Royal, Natalie Bennett

    Bride of Demonio by Mae Royal, Natalie Bennett

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Kings of TerrorOne for misery.Two for despair.Three for the nightmare inside my head.Four for the demons sleeping in my bed...A woman like me has no soul to save.I’m the shell of a corpse, my insides rotted and warped.This life I’ve lived has been a mess of sorrow and secrets. It’s led to days spent pretending I’m normal and nights trying to find myself in a murky past I struggle to remember...
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