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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... -
![Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom]()
Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 70 ratingsSet in Colonial New England, Slewfoot is a tale of magic and mystery, of triumph and terror as only dark fantasist Brom can tell it. Connecticut, 1666. An ancient spirit awakens in a dark wood. The wildfolk call him Father, slayer, protector. The colonists call him Slewfoot, demon, devil... -
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![Alpha's Command by Renee Rose, Lee Savino]()
Alpha's Command by Renee Rose, Lee Savino
She’s a human. Forbidden. My brother’s widow. But deep down, my wolf believes she's mine. Before my brother died, he made me swear to stand by his human mate and their son. It's been 10 years since his death, and I've done my best. I joined the military, got my sh*& straight. I sent money but stayed away from Julia and my nephew. Stayed out of their life... -
![King of None by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
King of None by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
The Ancients are free, and all bets are off. With the rise of the primordial creators of Under everything has changed. Our world is no longer the same, and neither is Aon. I learned his dark secret the moment the sun peeked over the horizon for the first time in thousands of years. Every king and queen in Under used to be human—even Edu. But not Aon...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Memories of a Life by Jewel E. Ann]()
Memories of a Life by Jewel E. Ann
The girl I met when we were nine is now the woman who said “yes” to being my wife. But Josie’s not planning our wedding; she’s too consumed by things that happened over a century ago. She has terrible dreams and unrelenting visions of the unspeakable. I believe her, but I don’t understand her. If I can’t understand her, I can’t stop her. If I can’t stop her, I can’t save us...Categorized as:
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![Blood and Malice by Sarah Piper]()
Blood and Malice by Sarah Piper
A gut-wrenching betrayal leads to a mysterious and unexpected reunion, but will Haley and her monsters survive the vicious warlord’s cruel games? And what about the battles of their own hearts? More details coming soon! -
![Judicium by Natalie Bennett]()
Judicium by Natalie Bennett
Tick tock…it’s time for judgment. The blood we spilled came after the riddles. Betrayal followed by those we trusted. There are so many things we could have done differently, saving ourselves from future heartache. Now, it’s too late to recast the die. By everything tainted and maleficent, we’re forever bonded. Every tragedy has an origin. This is where ours begins... -
![Jaded Hollow: The Complete Collection by Alex Grayson]()
Jaded Hollow: The Complete Collection by Alex Grayson
Now you can get the entire Jaded Hollow Series in ONE Complete Collection! Dark memories, horrific events, brutal kidnappings, and heartbreaking lies and deceit. Welcome to Jaded Hollow, where you’ll learn just how jaded love can be. Bailey’s running from her abusive past, while Jaxon stops at nothing to save her from the terrifying monster committed on destroying her...Categorized as:
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![Lord of Bones by Aiden Pierce, R.K. Pierce]()
Lord of Bones by Aiden Pierce, R.K. Pierce
Rayven. Kidnapped. Collared. Trapped. I slink through shadows and steal from the deceased. It’s my passion, until I steal from Death himself…. Then it becomes my curse. I’m a prisoner in the realm of the dead, at the mercy of the beast who calls this labyrinthian castle home. The walls are alive, with shifting corridors and eyes that follow me everywhere. He’s given me three days to escape... -
![Claiming the Beast by Holly Roberds]()
Claiming the Beast by Holly Roberds
I’ll claw down the walls around her heart, if it’s the last thing I do. My angel of death succeeded in killing me, but I didn’t count on her bringing me back to life. My resurrection unleashed every monster and god ever slain by the Blade of Bane, including my immortal enemy...Categorized as:
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![Craving Darkness by R. Sullins]()
Craving Darkness by R. Sullins
The long awaited sequel to Lovely Darkness by USA Today Bestselling author R Sullins! Kallista had always known she was different. The shadows had always called to her. She craved to be held safe in their cool depths. To escape her parent's methods of attempting to rid her of her demons. Valen was destruction. Everything he touched crumbled. Everywhere he went, pain followed... -
![You Will Crave Me by Nicholas Bella]()
You Will Crave Me by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDominic: I've been dreading this moment all month, the full moon. I've prayed that what everyone is saying isn't true. I don't want to turn, I don't want to feel that pain. Furthermore, I don't want to be drawn deeper into Dante's world. .. at least, that's what I want to believe is my desire. Truth is, the more I feed, the more I find myself enjoying this dark gift Dante has given me... -
![Reign of Hellfire: Why choose, dark romance by N. Owens]()
Reign of Hellfire: Why choose, dark romance by N. Owens
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReady of not, here we come. We survived the Trials. Kinda. But the battle isn’t over yet. Things get a little dicey for a moment but when nightmares from my past join the fray, I know this battle might just be a war. Now my new men and I must figure out a way to get ahead of the game and fast. Because the remaining heads of the Hellfire Society aren’t letting up...Categorized as:
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![Ruse by Siobhan Davis]()
Ruse by Siobhan Davis
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThis is a companion prequel short story to Cruel Intentions. Only available via a link in the back of Cruel Intentions. This book will not be published on Amazon or any other retail store. Although it's a prequel story it gives spoilers to the main story hence why it is listed as #1. 5 in the series as it should only be read AFTER reading Cruel Intentions. -
![Twisted Truths by P. Rayne, Sabastian York]()
Twisted Truths by P. Rayne, Sabastian York
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMy life changed forever the day I saved Obsidian Voss from drowning in the ocean. When my father lands himself in trouble, I take a job working for Obsidian, one of the country’s most famous billionaires. It doesn’t take long for me to realize that there’s more behind the façade he presents to the world—a darker, more dangerous side. Still, I’m drawn to him... -
![Zephyr by Amara Rae]()
Zephyr by Amara Rae
Greer and Aleksandr's story. Blurb coming soon. Note: Zephyr is a deliciously dark and steamy paranormal romance. It features fated mates (rejected mate, knotting), a dirty-talking and alpha shifter hero, and a badass heroine who brings him to his knees. Each book in the Immortal Coven series has an HEA for the couple, but the series has an overarching plot.Categorized as:
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![Feral is the Beast by Nisha J. Tuli]()
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...Categorized as:
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![This Is Halloween by Melody Rose]()
This Is Halloween 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... -
![Axel: Moon Burrow Bears, Book 2 by Fel Fern, Aleks Esquire]()
Axel: Moon Burrow Bears, Book 2 by Fel Fern, Aleks Esquire
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsJulian is trapped in a nightmare of his own making. Can a protective biker bear give him a new lease on life? Hope. Julian lost that last winter after the merciless decimation of his flock. No longer able to shift, Julian lives a bitter half-existence. Keeping his head above the water isn’t easy, especially when a scary but sweet biker bear disrupts his life... -
![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... -
![Buried Destiny by Anne Malcom]()
Buried Destiny by Anne Malcom
Death. 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]()
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... -
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![Half Truths: Then by Elena M. Reyes]()
Half Truths: Then by Elena M. Reyes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’M A BEAST. UNTAMED. WILD. I have no need for a mate, much less a witch. Her kind is untrustworthy and cruel, yet this one beckons me and the pull is near volatile. My wolf thirsts for her pinned beneath us while my teeth break flesh—mark her as ours. Rejecting her is right, but at what cost? It’s the first time the animal and I are at odds. A KING does not bend the knee... -
![Ally and her Mad Hatter by S.N. Hunt]()
Ally and her Mad Hatter by S.N. Hunt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWonderland is just a story. .. . Ally spent her whole life being told Wonderland was just a fantasy, nothing more than a story that lived inside her mother's head. All it took was a tumble through a mirror to prove that was a lie. Now she must find her place within this world of madness without losing her sanity in the arms of the Mad Hatter... -
![Dark Flame by M.L. Philpitt]()
Dark Flame by M.L. Philpitt
Harlow. I’m the last witch of my bloodline. Since the night my parents were killed, my magick ceases to function, shadows torment me, and a stranger’s voice in my head is driving me to lose what little will to survive I’m clinging to. I’m about ready to hand myself over to the vampires who stalk me when one appears in my bedroom—one who sounds identical to the voice in my head. Alec... -
![Rule Four and Five by Adrienne Wilder]()
Rule Four and Five by Adrienne Wilder
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is book two of three. All books are full-length novels and must be read in order. All books are available now. The My Brother's Keeper Trilogy. The town of Gilford has a Big and Terrible secret hidden in the ground. Infecting those it touches. Exploiting their darkness. Consuming their souls. It’s hungry. It’s vile. It’s evil. And it wants out. Book Two: Rule Four and Five... -
![Raven by Nikki Landis]()
Raven by Nikki Landis
Raven, V. P. of the Devil's Murder MC, is no stranger to loss. Four months ago, his best friend Rook, president of the club, was gunned down and left for dead. Vengeance becomes his focus as Rook's son Crow returns home to take his place as the new president. The hunt begins for Rook's murderers, leading Raven to an abandoned house outside Las Vegas... -
![Of Death and Darkness by Megan Montero]()
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... -
![First Light by Liz Kerin]()
First Light by Liz Kerin
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFirst Light, the riveting sequel to Liz Kerin’s Night's Edge, is about seizing a brighter future by confronting the shadows of our past. “I came all this way to watch you burn. ”. It's been nine months since the catastrophe in Tucson sent Mia fleeing from her home... -
![Her Vampire Rebel by Zara Zenia]()
Her Vampire Rebel by Zara Zenia
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'M KEEPING HER. The sweet psychology student with a troubled past. Her ex is stalking her, but I won't let him hurt her again. I'll finish him if he even tries. Because I love the way she submits. Her sweet soft yes, sirs. The way she gives herself over to me. I should let her go--she has her whole life ahead of her. But I can't. I'm buying her a collar and making her mine. Mine alone. -
![His in the Dark by Willow Winters]()
His in the Dark by Willow Winters
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere are two things I’ve always known:. Magic is real. The Gods have no mercy for women like me. I was born into power although what little I have is dying. Nonetheless, I’ve been protected all my life. There are myths and tales that say one day I will come to a fork in a long, long path. Either the light will take me or the dark. I never paid any mind to the whispers and warnings…...Categorized as:
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![Crossing Acheron by H.G. Birde]()
Crossing Acheron by H.G. Birde
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMalachy Donovan was born human. But after waking up in a pool of his own blood, he knew that fact, which once felt so certain, had been changed forever. After being freed from imprisonment by Acheron and his elite unit of bodyguards, Malachy quickly learns the truth of his condition: he is a dhampir, a rare and powerful creature born half-human, half-vampire... -
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![Temptation in Shadows by Gena Showalter]()
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. But when a mysterious woman at the club turns out to have powers greater than his own, he has no choice but seduction…... -
![Scary & Bright by Ava Hall]()
Scary & Bright by Ava Hall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBe good for goodness’ sake…. My name is Holly Nash. And I hate Christmas. Okay, so maybe I just hate retail work… and the general public… and feelings, but I don’t think I deserve a spot on the Naughty List for it. I certainly don’t deserve to be hand-selected as a holiday sacrifice either, but apparently, Christmas cheer isn’t the only thing keeping Santa’s magic going... -
![Loyal Vows by Ketley Allison]()
Loyal Vows by Ketley Allison
I thought I knew evil. I thought I knew love. But here, locked within the rotting walls of an abandoned manor, something much darker unfurls—something that makes my previous life seem like a childhood fairy tale. Morgan, Rio, Xavier. Each one a jagged puzzle piece that somehow fits perfectly into my shattered life. Rossi... -
![A Shade of Chrome and Malice by K.L. DeVore]()
A Shade of Chrome and Malice by K.L. DeVore
***Sequel to A Touch of Gold and Madness, Book 2 in Celestials of Arcadia. ***. Hope is but a wicked torment. A land steeped in tainted magic poisons the human world. Kinetics are hellbent on eliminating the Elementals. And the man who once swore to protect them is gone... -
![The Mole People by Kevin Landt]()
The Mole People by Kevin Landt
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlone and tormented by her own mind, a young woman must confront her darkest fears, or be swallowed by them—forever. In the glittering city of Las Vegas, where fortunes are won and lost on a single roll of the dice, there exists a world unseen by the pleasure-seekers above. There, a community of outcasts can be found... -
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Scarlet by Kayleigh Hilton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThinking I was free was a mistake. .. I have spent the last six years running, hiding, and thinking I would never be found. Scarlet was the creation of pure evil, where everyone was numbered, tattooed, and categorized like animals for slaughter and assigned a place within the programme...Categorized as:
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![A Vampire's Submission by L.E. Wilson]()
A Vampire's Submission by L.E. Wilson
She deserves a hero. Too bad she found a villain instead. Humans are only good for food…or entertainment. And after jumping from a plane and crash landing in the desert, vampire Dante Gabor desperately needed the former. Without large prey to feed on, his injuries would never heal. Then he found her. Laney Moss should’ve been nothing more than a sweet meal...Categorized as:
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![Departed Whispers by J. Rose]()
Departed Whispers by J. Rose
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDeparted Whispers by J. Rose is a dark, paranormal reverse harem romance set within the haunting world of twisted legends. Following Emery Lockwood, a powerful dark witch with necromantic abilities, the story unfolds through themes of betrayal, vengeance, forbidden magick, and an unbreakable bond between her and her human best friends...Categorized as:
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![The Final Rule by Adrienne Wilder]()
The Final Rule by Adrienne Wilder
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis is the last book in this trilogy. All books are full-length novels and must be read in order. All books are available now. The My Brother's Keeper Trilogy. The town of Gilford has a Big and Terrible secret hidden in the ground. Infecting those it touches. Exploiting their darkness. Consuming their souls. It’s hungry. It’s vile. It’s evil. And it wants out. Book Three: The Final Rule... -
![Baneful Magick by Suki Rose]()
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... -
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![On the Prowl by Cynthia Eden]()
On the Prowl by Cynthia Eden
Time 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... -
![Wicked Ever After by Alta Hensley, Zoe Blake]()
Wicked Ever After by Alta Hensley, Zoe Blake
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStart your journey through these deep, dark woods. .. In these fairytales,. there is danger in the shadows,. the beasts bite,. and no heroine is truly safe. Enjoy all three books from the Dark Fantasy series in one box set. Snow & the Seven Huntsmen. Red & the Wolves. Queen & the Kingsmen. Come closer my pretties. .Categorized as:
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![Keeping Her Close by Luna Knight]()
Keeping Her Close by Luna Knight
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAndrea. I committed treason. Now I'm on the run from my old pack, denying my wolf her freedom in the process. Unsure of what my next move will be, I fall into this new life. That is, until he enters my life and makes me question everything. Now I have to know. .. will I see him again? And why does he affect me the way he does? Damien. I was sent here on a job. To hunt down a woman and erase her... -
![Her Ex-Boyfriend's Werewolf Lover by Cassie Alexander]()
Her Ex-Boyfriend's Werewolf Lover by Cassie Alexander
I loved Vincent and he loved me. Undoubtedly, incontrovertibly, with the fire of a thousand suns. But before me? He loved Max. The man who broke his heart, and the reason he had a wolf print tattooed upon his chest. I didn’t expect Vincent to get gunned down, but Vincent knew he was in danger -- and he knew only one man could save me from dying too...
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