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![To Touch A Silent Fury by R.A. Sandpiper]()
To Touch A Silent Fury by R.A. Sandpiper
Fans of Sarah A. Parker and Penn Cole will love this sprawling new adult epic romantic fantasy, filled with dragons, deceit and a delicious slow-burn romance. She rides to claim her fate, he flies to burn it down. As the only woman in the Moontouched Brotherhood, Tani studies on the haughty island of Eavenfold surrounded by men who see her as an ill omen at best... -
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![Lord of Gold and Glory by Lisette Marshall]()
Lord of Gold and Glory by Lisette Marshall
“There’s no taming a fae like the Silent Death …”. Emelin has escaped the Crimson Court and saved Creon from the Mother’s chains. But her newfound allies bring dangers of their own. Thrown into a world of old feuds and thorny grudges, she needs all her ingenuity to keep the Silent Death safe from his friends-turned-enemies. And the political games of the Alliance are the easy part …... -
![Tortured Souls by Melissa K. Roehrich]()
Tortured Souls by Melissa K. Roehrich
Fate bends to no one except the cursed. Official blurb coming soon! Tortured Souls is book one of two in dark fantasy romance series. It will end in a cliffhanger. As always, your mental health and boundaries matter. It is highly recommended you check the Content Information for the triggers, tags, and tropes for this series before diving in...Categorized as:
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![Duskbound by Bree Grenwich, Parker Lennox]()
Duskbound by Bree Grenwich, Parker Lennox
Fia Riftborne thought joining the Sidhe Guard was the hardest choice she'd ever make. She was wrong. Taken prisoner by the very shadows she was sworn to fight, Fia uncovers a devastating truth... -
![Kissed by the Gods by Caty Rogan]()
Kissed by the Gods by Caty Rogan
Leina has spent a lifetime submitting. Kneeling. Enduring. Then soldiers come for her brother, and divine fury surges through her veins. She expects execution for the bodies she left in her wake. Her people have met bloody ends for far, far less. Instead, Ryot, a godsworn warrior born to privilege and raised in order, drags her into a world that was never meant for her... -
![Crown of Blood and Ruin by L.J. Andrews]()
Crown of Blood and Ruin by L.J. Andrews
War begins. But secrets have the power to end. .. everything. Fallen princess. Traitor. Queen. Forsaking her people and her birthright, Elise Lysander takes her place at the side of the new fae king of a broken land. Revered by some, hated by many, Elise’s fight for her love and freedom is only beginning...Categorized as:
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![Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff]()
Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff
The greatest games in Godsgrave’s history have ended with the most audacious murders in the history of the Itreyan Republic. Mia Corvere, gladiatii, escaped slave and infamous assassin, is on the run. Pursued by Blades of the Red Church and soldiers of the Luminatii legion, she may never escape the City of Bridges and Bones alive. Her mentor Mercurio is now in the clutches of her enemies... -
![The Blood of Gods and Monsters by Lucinda Dark, Lucy Smoke]()
The Blood of Gods and Monsters by Lucinda Dark, Lucy Smoke
Greed is lethal. Blood is honest. Between the blood of gods and monsters, I am both killer and healer. The Darkhavens were once my obstacle. Now, they may be the only safe haven I have left. The Gods are lying to us all. They are not Gods at all, but creatures that came from another world to rule over ours... -
![We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark]()
We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark
This stunning limited deluxe edition hardcover features stenciled edges, colored endpapers, and jacket effects—available on the first printing only. Order while supplies last! From the bestselling author of the Kingdom of Lies series comes a slow-burn romantasy set in a Roman-inspired world ruled by merciless vampires... -
![Credo by Nashoda Rose]()
Credo by Nashoda Rose
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNew York Times & USA Today Best Selling Author Nashoda Rose brings a fresh twist to the paranormal romance world with 'the Scars'. An unrequited love. A tortured past. An unbreakable bond. Their love was well-known throughout the immortal world. The powerful Taldeburu Waleron and his Delara. But tragedy struck and tore them apart for years. One believing the other was dead... -
![In Beds of Flowers by Jess Layne]()
In Beds of Flowers by Jess Layne
Dion Evestre has been the right hand to the Fae king for over eighty years. In that time, he has fulfilled every dark order presented to him, each one hardening his heart. But two women, from two different times, will test Dion as he never has been before. Ciaragen wielder of shadows, daughter to a famed general…and orchestrator of the destruction of the Fae king and his reign...Categorized as:
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![Thorns of Frost by Krista Street]()
Thorns of Frost by Krista Street
Being entered into the Rising Queen Trial is equivalent to death. If I win, I’ll marry my enemy. If I lose, I’ll marry another fae of the king’s choosing. Either way, my freedom is lost unless I find a way to escape. Intent on fleeing, I train my new affinities and learn what’s needed to survive while pretending to vie for the throne...Categorized as:
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![Bite The Terror That Feeds by Penelope Barsetti]()
Bite The Terror That Feeds by Penelope Barsetti
He gave me his word—and he broke it. Kingsnake promised me he would let me go once he found the cure, but he’s known this entire time and never once shared it with me. And now that I know the truth, that there is no cure, he still won’t let me go. Now I’m his prisoner once again. He asks to feed from me several times, but I refuse all his advances... -
![Heidi and the Lord by ash_knight17]()
Heidi and the Lord by ash_knight17
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratings𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟏𝟖𝟒𝟕. The four Empires have stayed unchanged since centuries, vampires having the upper hand and being the master puppeteer of all. But conflicts have begun to rise-an internal war between the two empires, Bonelake and Woville. Heidi was an adopted child, where one of the Duke had been generous enough to take her in... -
![Fae Exile by Lucia Ashta]()
Fae Exile by Lucia Ashta
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... -
![To Flame a Wild Flower by Sarah A. Parker]()
To Flame a Wild Flower by Sarah A. Parker
It’s not in my nature to beg, but I’ll stay on my knees until I feel that flame sputter out. And then …. I’ll rip the world to shreds. I’ve tumbled into a darkness so deep it’s hard to see the light, my petals curling inward as I tip my face from the sun. Hide from my monstrous actions. Traitor. Murderer. High Mistress...Categorized as:
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![Masquerade of Mirrors by Samantha Hartwood]()
Masquerade of Mirrors by Samantha Hartwood
The only thing more dangerous than falling for a lie is falling for the liar. Don’t look at the desert. Don’t think about the desert. Never step onto the sand. Taera has followed these rules her entire life—until he arrives. Impossibly gorgeous, with a face masked in magic, Nikolai kidnaps Taera and drags her deep into the dunes... -
![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... -
![Deviant Warrior by Brenda Trim, Tami Julka]()
Deviant Warrior by Brenda Trim, Tami Julka
Of all the Dark Warriors, Kyran Tarakesh is the most aberrant. Having witnessed the brutal murder and rape of his mother seven centuries ago, his sexual preferences are twisted and perverse. He walks the razors edge of control and he likes it that way, until he loses that balance and accidentally kills one of his lovers... -
![Ruin and Roses by Deanna Ortega]()
Ruin and Roses by Deanna Ortega
A dark and spicy fantasy romance that follows Jane as she delves into the shadows, secrets, and curses that bind her world. “I will never understand why women let men decide if they get to be the villain or the victim in their story. ”... -
![Court of Vice and Death by Alexis Calder]()
Court of Vice and Death by Alexis Calder
The stories about the fae court were true and I’m not sure if any of us will survive. Everything in the fae court wants me dead. The monsters who live here, the royal family, even the other tributes. I’m surrounded by enemies but I won’t forget the cause of all this suffering: The Fae King. If I’m going down, I’m going to take him with me. But nothing is easy in Konos...Categorized as:
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![Dance of the Phoenix by Sapir A. Englard]()
Dance of the Phoenix by Sapir A. Englard
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a tantalizing follow-up to Blood of the Gods, author Sapir A. Englard returns underground to the dangerous world of vampires, where war looms on the horizon and jealousy courses through cold veins. Aileen Henderson is still finding her bearings among the vampires... -
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![The Nightbound Soldier by Milana Jacks]()
The Nightbound Soldier by Milana Jacks
The woman I want is the very person who threatens my plans…. Nottuza. My undead army is in need of a general. The soldiers are divided. Weak. Ruled by the leader of Summer court. The brother of the princess…. Fleur is alluring, everything I’ve ever desired. The type of female who can topple kingdoms. and bring males to their knees. Her presence is hard to resist,. Which makes her dangerous... -
![A Bargain So Bloody by Vasilisa Drake]()
A Bargain So Bloody by Vasilisa Drake
She’s trapped in a magical prison. To break out, she’ll make a deal with the most dangerous prisoner of them all. Sentenced for a crime she didn’t commit, Samara is bullied by guards and tormented by the screams of her fellow prisoners. She’s resigned herself to enduring her fifteen-year term… until she learns that the freedom she's been promised is the cruelest lie of all... -
![Blood of the Sands by S.C. Grayson]()
Blood of the Sands by S.C. Grayson
Keera is used to protecting herself from the dangers of the Ballan desert. Guarding her heart may be the most difficult challenge of all. Keera is an exile struggling to survive, forced to rob passing travelers or face starvation... -
![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. -
![Blessed be the Wicked by Lucy Smoke, Kel Carpenter]()
Blessed be the Wicked by Lucy Smoke, Kel Carpenter
Some will try to trap her in hopes of harnessing her dark power. Others will seek to end her, deeming it too terrible to risk. In the end, he will destroy them all—because Quinn is his weapon, and he plans to keep it that way... -
![Lords of the Hunt by Kate King]()
Lords of the Hunt by Kate King
Their games will change her. Their love will ruin her. Lonnie Skyeborne is a human servant bound to the immortal court, until a cruel fairy tricks her into killing the High Fae King. .. and she finds herself next in line for the throne...Categorized as:
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![The Secrets of Jane: Forgotten by Charlotte Mallory]()
The Secrets of Jane: Forgotten by Charlotte Mallory
Looking for a Dark Romantasy where the MMC is more like a savage dire-wolf over a golden retriever? He's lined with scars and ink from battles, sacrifice, and vengeance. His love? Possessive and deadly: "If anyone makes you speak of love that isn't me, they won't live to see the rising sun. ". ¤ ¤ ¤. My village is aflame, and a deadly legend becomes my captor... -
![A Kingdom of Blood and Magic by Chiara Forestieri]()
A Kingdom of Blood and Magic by Chiara Forestieri
A Kingdom where you’re only as good as the blood you vow and the magic you wield. A Queen governed by fear, rules solely to exploit her power. A Royal Assassin haunted by her past is sent to kill the one who can save her. An Exile haunted by a vision of the future he can’t escape, seeks to reclaim his home and save his people. All find a love they might have to die for... -
![Winter Gods & Serpents by Wendy Heiss]()
Winter Gods & Serpents by Wendy Heiss
In a god blessed realm where greed is the faith of rulers, Snowlin’s existence was perhaps the greediest act of all. Born the forbidden child of two Aura, magical beings possessing god-gifted powers, she carries a burden of title. Prized a weapon of destruction by her father and hunted as a monster of carnage by others... -
![Of Mischief & Mages by L.J. Andrews]()
Of Mischief & Mages by L.J. Andrews
A sorceress with lost power to claim the throne. A royal thief fading to a cursed heart. A forgotten love that will destroy their world. When Adira’s crook of a boss sends her to a Las Vegas casino as one of his goons, her world turns upside down and she’s tossed through the gates of a strange, dangerous world of Mage courts and curses... -
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![A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus]()
A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn enemies-to-lovers romantic fantasy perfect for fans of Penn Cole, Sable Sorensen, and Rebecca Yarros. In the Kingdom of Kalyn, humans are good for two things. Hunting and owning. Adina Barron was bred to serve the ruling-class vampires. Owned from birth by Blackwood House, her only desire has been to keep herself and her sister safe. But Adina harbors a dark secret...Categorized as:
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![A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus]()
A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus
An enemies-to-lovers romantic fantasy perfect for fans of Penn Cole, Sable Sorensen, and Rebecca Yarros. In the Kingdom of Kalyn, humans are good for two things. Hunting and owning. Adina Barron was bred to serve the ruling-class vampires. Owned from birth by Blackwood House, her only desire has been to keep herself and her sister safe. But Adina harbors a dark secret... -
![Nest of Thieves by Rory Miles]()
Nest of Thieves by Rory Miles
Who doesn’t love a bad guy? My family is certain I’ll settle with a boring, law-abiding pack before I graduate from Omega University, but I have other plans. Dangerous ones that break laws, but what’s life without a little risk? With a little practice, my sticky fingers turn to skilled pickpocketing and I discover who I’m truly meant to be: a thief... -
![Bite The Power That Feeds by Penelope Barsetti]()
Bite The Power That Feeds by Penelope Barsetti
Ellasara came at me with a blade—and she defeated me. But my eyes open to my bedchambers and I see Kingsnake sitting at my beside with Fang next to my pillow. I expect to feel the horrible pain of my injury, but I already feel healed. When I sit up, the room doesn’t spin and I don’t feel weak. In fact, I feel better than I ever have…. Kingsnake takes my face in my hands and pulls me close... -
![Bite of Vengeance by Kay Riley]()
Bite of Vengeance by Kay Riley
I am either the dark or the light. Those few words trapped me in a life that I didn’t know existed. A life that my enemies are very aware of. I am the key to the war between the humans and vampires. Both sides plan to use me by bending me to their will. Then there’s Zan. He saved me. Then broke me. And now he’s doing everything in his power to convince me to let him back in...Categorized as:
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![The Broken Prince by Penelope Barsetti]()
The Broken Prince by Penelope Barsetti
I never should have saved her. Harlow is smart and fierce, and I should have known that she would cross me. Now I'm a prisoner under the castle--and once her father returns I'm as good as dead. I've heard tales of the king's ferocity, and I know he'll burn me alive with just his stare. But before he can kill me, I make a proposal. If he lets me live, I'll pledge the vampires to fight in this war... -
![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... -
![The Unseelie Exile by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
The Unseelie Exile by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
One desperate night. Three forbidden seals. And the ruthless fae exile who will claim her soul. .. Ava Cole thought rock bottom was losing her mother and being cast out by her father on the same cruel day. Until she followed enchanted lights into the midnight woods—and walked straight into the claws of the Unseelie. Now she's trapped in a prison between realms... -
![Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich]()
Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich
She's been shoved into a cage for refusing to stop seeking revenge for the death of her sister. Sent to a noble's household, Scarlett Monrhoe finds herself locked away and forgotten by those who raised her until she's ready to fall into line, something she's never willing to do. Until she's offered a different choice... -
![Of Night and Blood by Brea Lamb]()
Of Night and Blood by Brea Lamb
Asher Daniox was an anomaly. Feared and worshiped by her kind for a power previously unheard of, the princess of the Fae Realm sought nothing more than to prove she could rule with a just and strong hand. That she was worthy of the title of queen. Yet, as her impending marriage to a young mortal prince draws nearer, she finds herself dreaming of a different life...Categorized as:
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![Blood Red Hex by Blake Gallows]()
Blood Red Hex by Blake Gallows
“I told myself I would never return to this godforsaken city, to a family who couldn’t care less about me, but here I am. ”. Sloan tried to escape her family and their business as the nefarious mafia witches of Evrose Bay, and after five years of thinking she got away, one text changed everything—her twin brother found trouble... -
![Bound in Crimson Cord by Augusta Grey]()
Bound in Crimson Cord by Augusta Grey
Brynen Harlow has an impossible choice to make. Betray her country or betray her heart. Born with the power to heal, Brynen is a commoner hiding a deadly secret from the Crown. When the Witch Finder catches her practicing unlawful healing, she's sent to the Tower to be burned. Before Brynen faces the pyre, an ancient enemy attacks from the continent... -
![Fire in Stone by Marina Simcoe]()
Fire in Stone by Marina Simcoe
I stole a statue to buy a better future for myself. But when my gargoyle comes to life, can I give him up? Brought to the end of my rope, I steal a statue from a traveling menagerie. The money I’ve been promised for it is supposed to buy me a new start in life. It sounds simple: steal the statue, hand it to the buyer, get paid...Categorized as:
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![When Kingdoms Fall by Callie Dahl]()
When Kingdoms Fall by Callie Dahl
Men feared monsters. Yet fear made men do monstrous things. The gods are gone, leaving three races divided, broken, and without balance. All that remains is a curse. One to haunt and devour the mortals for their unholy betrayal. A Mortal Girl. . . Traifton has two rules: Never leave the safety of the walls and never enter the Wylan Woods. Those who enter never return... -
![The Lost Princess by Raven Storm]()
The Lost Princess by Raven Storm
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI was the diamond of my father's court, and his most prized possession--his 'gift from the gods'. My shimmering skin and pale complexion set me apart from the other nobles of the court. I was cherished. I was loved. Until I wasn't. My father sold me north to settle his debts, and I was shipped off to a strange kingdom...Categorized as:
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![Broken Wings by R.A. Vincent]()
Broken Wings by R.A. Vincent
Welcome to the Royal Rider Military Academy, where only the ruthless survive. Twenty-year-old Ainsley No-Name is nothing. She’s less than nothing. Just another faceless orphan stealing to feed her foster brothers and sisters. When three men snatch her off the street and drag her into the woods, she knows it’s the end. Until she came...
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