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Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout
SHE LIVES BY HER INTUITION. HE FEEDS ON HER PLEASURE.Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared. Separated by vast wilderness teeming with monsters and unimaginable dangers, each city is now ruled by a guardian―royalty who feed on mortal pleasure... -
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Hexed by Emily McIntire
He's the prince of La Cosa Nostra. She's the witch who steals his heart.From USA Today bestselling author Emily McIntire comes a dark and delicious fractured fairytale of The Little Mermaid.Venesa Andersen has never been good. She wasn’t good enough for her parents, and she isn’t good enough for the gangster uncle who took her in after they died. But she’s cunning. Beautiful... -
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![Den of Blades and Briars by L.J. Andrews]()
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... -
![A Crown This Cold and Heavy by Stacia Stark]()
A Crown This Cold and Heavy by Stacia Stark
The unimaginable has happened,And none of our lives will ever be the same.Surrounded by enemies, I've never been further from my crown...Or closer to death.Amidst a betrayal we couldn't have anticipated, I'll do whatever it takes to find my way back to Lorian – before his fury lays waste to this continent... -
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![Crowned by the Fae King by Mallory Dunlin]()
Crowned by the Fae King by Mallory Dunlin
Stolen from the mortal world by the fae, the last thing I expect is a crown.Enslaved at a mine and with no hope of escape, my life is a grim exercise in survival until the magic of the Court chooses an unexpected Me.But becoming queen is more than revels and gowns... -
![Out of Nowhere by Sandra Brown]()
Out of Nowhere by Sandra Brown
#1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with a fast-paced, emotional thriller where the lives of a young mother and a high-rolling consultant collide under devastating circumstances—culminating in a desperate manhunt that will change their futures forever...Categorized as:
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![Tempt Me: A Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray]()
Tempt Me: A Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLove is a weakness for a man like me…Two years ago my enemies murdered my wife.They took away the mother of my newborn son.That’s how I became the beast…A merciless, heartless, soulless creature.That’s why I made the deal with Ava:Take her to repay her father’s debt…I couldn’t resist.Not when I saw she feared me as much as she wanted me.I wanted the beauty, a woman nearly half my age... -
![Of Heat and Obsession by Katie May]()
Of Heat and Obsession by Katie May
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThey call me their captive, their pet, their toy.One prince wants to keep me; another desires to steal me away. And a third? I think he wants to end my life.During the day, I’m kept by the possessive and alluring Prince Blaze and the charming Prince Treyton. At night, I find myself…somewhere else. There, I’m no less a prisoner than I am when I’m awake... -
![Thrill Me by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray]()
Thrill Me by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTime to break the rules and make her submit to me… We dance like devils, except we wear masks. Every night a different one. Dancing on the edge. Dancing with danger. Me and her, for years. I’ve allowed her to think she doesn’t already belong to me. Time to change that up and claim her. Possess her, dominate her, own her. Heart. Body. Mind. Soul... -
![Seeking Vengeance by Eden Summers]()
Seeking Vengeance by Eden Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHer lies are as sweet as his obsession. He caught me spying on my enemies, but instead of betraying me, this dark-eyed stranger set his sights on seduction.He breaks down my walls with smoothly spoken Italian.Taunts me with his wicked promises.He says he wants to help. To give me a future, freedom, and, most of all, vengeance.Problem is, he has no idea who I really am... -
![Null & Void by R. Moody]()
Null & Void by R. Moody
There is only one thing worse than being born a Patron of the Divine; being branded Null & Void .Absent of a Gift.After enduring a life of servitude, Mika, retired assassin and Null, thought she would live out her days alone…But, once an assassin, always an assassin.When Mika is sold as a slave—a fate she was promised would never be hers—hope for a solitary life is lost...Categorized as:
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![Wicked Masquerade by Kenya Wright]()
Wicked Masquerade by Kenya Wright
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTristan is the Bad Boy of the Art World. A tortured artist with insatiable cravings for beauty, pleasure, and the darker shades of life.When Nova, a Psychology graduate student, enters his orbit, Tristan sweeps Nova off her feet and lures her onto an erotic journey that awakens desires she never knew existed.Danger looms in the background... -
![Moss Forest Orchid by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Moss Forest Orchid by Shari L. Tapscott
This is a previously-published edition - ASIN: B06WVJ5BV3What 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...Categorized as:
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![King's Bride by Beck Michaels]()
King's Bride by Beck Michaels
He’s the God of Death. She’s the bride sent to kill him. Their union may be the end of them both.The Everfrost is ruled by the King in his castle of ice. Some call him the Ice Phoenix, others the God of Death. The clans survive by one law alone: pay the King the homage he is due and never take what belongs to him... -
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![Oaths and Omissions by Sav R. Miller]()
Oaths and Omissions by Sav R. Miller
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsLenny Primrose is a puppet.A temptress sent to make my life bloody miserable.Adored by the public and used for her father’s benefit.Every man wants her, and every woman wants to be her.She’s good for my reputation.That’s the only reason I agree to the little devil’s proposal.I’m game.Willing to play pretend to get what I want.Until what I want is her.Now, there are no rules...Categorized as:
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![Five Days by RavieSnake]()
Five Days by RavieSnake
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNo one knows that they are missing. No one knows where they are. No one knows that they are trapped. No one knows that they are dying. Dramione... -
![Of Songs and Silence by Elle Madison, Robin D. Mahle]()
Of Songs and Silence by Elle Madison, Robin D. Mahle
Enslaved by circumstance. Doomed by fate.Three girls were raised by the same monster. One of them will take her down.Zaina was stolen.Aika was chosen.But Melodi was born to this fate.With both of her sisters gone, the only thing to break Mel’s endless silence is the song of the sea that is slowly driving her insane. The song, and the gorgeous Mayiman man who haunts her dreams... -
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Flowers For The Devil by Vlad Kahany
Love can be a devil and a saint.Two men. One woman.Two lies. One truth.A happening that left London speechless.A witness—the entire city.On December 19th, 1851, a crime took place in the center of London. One of the few who knows what truly happened is Countess Alina Bronskaya.But she will never speak of it.The crime is her curse and her salvation...Categorized as:
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![Reclaim by Jenna Daring, Belle Harper]()
Reclaim by Jenna Daring, Belle Harper
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’m being forced to marry a monster—a man who kills not only because he has to, but because he enjoys the hunt. No one can save me—not even my best friend, Emilio. What’s a girl to do but run away? Only when I try, my bodyguard finds me and returns me home. Even Arrow can’t help... -
![Zhànshì by Anna Edwards]()
Zhànshì by Anna Edwards
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win” -- Sun Tzu, The Art of War Lia has known she was different since the age of five when her father taught her the skills of her ancestors. His stories of heroic exploits have fueled her fantasies for years... -
![Queen of Madness by Lee Jacquot]()
Queen of Madness by Lee Jacquot
The greatest weakness any man can ever have is a woman. The inherent need to protect them can become overwhelming and all consuming. It makes us think irrationally and do stupid things. In my case, falling down a rabbit hole.My sister made a mistake. One that put us in debt with the Italian mob who owns half the state, and as payment they’ve enlisted me to work for them... -
![And We All Fall Down by Rumaan]()
And We All Fall Down by Rumaan
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe spring term at Hogwarts starts with a bang with the return of Draco Malfoy, back for his eighth year after a stint in Azkaban. But all is not right with Draco, and Head Girl Hermione Granger can't help but get involved...Categorized as:
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![Scarred by Emily McIntire]()
Scarred by Emily McIntire
Once Upon A Time,There was a king who passed.He left behind two sons,one beloved and one outcast.The older of the two was set to take the throne,but before he could, he had to find a queen to call his own.The younger one was known to be unruly and unhinged.The chosen queen was warned to keep far away from him.Beautiful and cunning, in the light is where she stayed... -
![Wretched by Emily McIntire]()
Wretched by Emily McIntire
Once Upon A Time, there was a wicked girl.She lost everything that mattered,causing darkness to unfurl.Impulsive and intelligent,she helped her family name grow strong.But then one day a man without a heart came along.An undercover agent, meant to spy and bring back tips.Following down her hidden path of faded yellow bricks.She hated him, he wanted her;she was too good to be true... -
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![Once You're Mine by Morgan Bridges]()
Once You're Mine by Morgan Bridges
The Calista belongs to me... she just doesn’t know it.The first time we met, I wanted her.The next time, I was obsessed.I watched her.I followed her.It only deepened my need to possess her.Once she's mine, I'm never letting her go.The Hayden Bennett is a monster, in and out of the courtroom.Unfortunately, I need his help.What was supposed to be a simple transaction turns into something else...Categorized as:
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![The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black]()
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
He will be destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne. Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable power. Now as the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, Jude is powerless and left reeling from Cardan’s betrayal...Categorized as:
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![Charon Docks at Daylight by Zoe Reed]()
Charon Docks at Daylight by Zoe Reed
It's six years after an infection turned a majority of the population into ferocious, zombie-like creatures that hunt during the day, forcing the living into a nocturnal state of existence. Survival is a continuous struggle when it's hide or fight, and the creatures aren't the only threat in a wasted America. Sometimes fighting is the only answer... -
![One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig]()
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her.Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom of Blunder—she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets.But nothing comes for free, especially magic... -
![Quicksilver by Callie Hart]()
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Callie Hart comes a brand new, highly addicting enemies-to-lovers Romantasy with razor-sharp banter, heart-stopping action, and blistering hot romance that you won’t be able to put down! Do not touch the sword.Do not turn the key.Do not open the gate.In the land of the unforgiving desert, there isn’t much a girl wouldn’t do for a glass of water...
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