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Blood Moon by Penn Cassidy
I've been beaten. .. I've been humiliated. .. I've been shackled. .. I've peered behind the masks and uncovered a world of secrets and evil I never knew existed, and now it's time to choose my side. These men are ruthless, powerful leaders who have seen things I could only dream of. They're cunning, sinister and too alluring for their own good... -
On The Edge by K.G. Reuss
It’s not the fall that hurts. It’s the sudden stop. I shouldn’t be attending funerals for those I love, and I shouldn’t be wondering if I’m next. This new world is crueler than the last. With my horsemen slowly slipping away, I’m left with a numbness I’m not sure how to navigate... -
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Devil by Kat Blackthorne
From international bestselling author Kat Blackthorne comes the highly anticipated and epic conclusion to the worldwide sensation The Halloween Boys. Book four, Devil, is an occult reimagining of Hades and Persephone with all the Halloween charm and heart readers have come to expect from this hit series... -
Wicked Girl by A.J. Merlin
The murders may be over, but my heartache is back in full force, thanks to my mother and my own misgivings. When I return to Winter Grove early and end up relying on the pack to help me out, I’m sure it’s a new form of torture. Instead, I find myself growing closer to August and Foster... -
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Rise of Kronos by Kate Fry, Elise Fry
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe darkest deeds often happen in plain sight; the harshest truths sound like lies. Kailai Reed has drowned beneath the weight of other people’s emotions her entire life. She protects herself by hiding away from everyone, except for her close friend, associate (and forbidden crush) Hideo Tanaka...Categorized as:
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Debts and Diamonds by Bea Paige
Arden, Lorcan and Carrick are the men everyone fears. .. They are known as the Deana-dhe. Dealing in debts, they steal information and they manipulate. To them I am Cyn. I’m their original sin. The mute girl they never wanted to be drawn to. The girl who put a spell on them, who became their cailleach. You see, I’m a modern day witch, skilled in the art of alchemy...Categorized as:
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Honed in Havoc by Albany Walker
They want an heir and I’m the only way they can get it. With or without my cooperation. I thought Cadieux Island would be a new beginning, but the privileged estates and elite college turned into a nightmare... -
Knot All Is Ruined Part 1 by Elizabeth Knight
They told us we’d be helping our country. That we’d be preventing war. It was all one big fat lie and we believed it—until it was too late. Waking up on a bus headed for a war-torn country was just the beginning of the nightmare I couldn’t wake up from. They’d told us during our time in the Omega Care Center there was a chance we might be sent to another country if we didn’t find a pack... -
The Omega Project: A Reverse Harem Omegaverse by Roxy Collins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe things I’m willing to do in the name of science…. I’m a PhD student struggling to get by when I meet a powerful alpha with an impossible-to-refuse offer. Finn Visser, the owner of the most elite security firm in the country, wants me to help him with a top-secret project...Categorized as:
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Charming Devils by Katie May
Five years ago, they made my life a living hell. They teased me, abused me, and called me a witch. Little did they know. .. Now, I’m back for my senior year of high school. New hair, new style, new personality. I’ll no longer be the weird girl hiding in the shadows. Instead, I’ll embrace all of my darkness. The goal? Revenge on the boys—the men—who bullied me...Categorized as:
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Tease Me by Julia Ash, Linzi Basset
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDon't let love, or lust, pass you by…. Sink into this incredible collection of never-before-released full-length novels! Available for a limited time only! Let us arouse your imagination with dozens of books compiled to satisfy your craving for romance. They'll tease… excite… and tempt you to sin. Get ready to swoon over these seductive stories of craving and demand. Yield and advance. Heat... -
Dangerous Truths by Kris Butler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat if the reflection staring back at you had become a stranger? Inside, I was dying—empty, dark, alone. Keeping it all together was exhausting and the ‘perfect’ mask I wore was beginning to slip. Pretending to have it all together wasn’t working anymore as the lies I had to tell weighed heavier each day. I’d done everything right my whole life and I still ended up divorced, childless, and alone... -
Devourer of Men by Nikki St. Crowe
I have few friends and fewer allies. What I do have on the island of Everland is a lot of people who want me gone. So when the Crocodile and Captain Hook reappear in my life, I am in no mood. And worse, they’re unknowingly endangering themselves by asking for me by a name I long considered dead... -
Hell Fae Commander by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn
“I’ll never trust you. ”The words resonate in my very soul. They make me feel like death. Of course, I can’t actually die. I would just burn to ash and wake up again with the same damn problem swirling around in my heart and mind. My inner beast thinks it has imprinted on a Halfling Hell Fae. Without my permission. Now all I want to do is hold her. Kiss her. F-ck her. Claim her. But I can’t... -
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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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Six by Evie Rae, Poppy Flynn
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA Dark 'Why Choose' Romance Inspired by "Peter Pan & The Lost Boys". First there were Five. Now they are Six. Beck. The sun has dawned on a new day and after a grim fight with a notorious serial child killer, the future looks bright. Even for me. But not everything is as it seems. The man killed in that brutal struggle? He’s not the man I remember as my kidnapper... -
Dragons in the Wind: The Complete Series by J. Kearston
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI’ve been marked for death, but these dragons are determined to set me free. All shifters are cursed, but me more than anyone. With barely any abilities to speak of, staying two steps ahead of the monster stalking my every move has been nearly impossible. But a freak robbery that goes awry brings my life on the run crashing to a bloody halt...Categorized as:
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Broken Beauty by Ketley Allison
The charmer. The stalker. The tortured leader. The unhinged psychopath. I never believed in love - until I met them . The four enigmatic men who would change my life forever... -
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... -
Trust in the Fallen by Montana Fyre
We made a deal with the devil many years ago and sentenced ourselves to a life of hookups and casual sex. It’s not safe for us to bring a woman into our lives, and until recently it was enough. But then we met her. Our Angel. On the outside Leighton’s a good girl forced to live a life as a pawn in a game she didn’t choose to play...Categorized as:
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The Pack's Secret Keeper by Everleigh Miles
Can you keep a secret? Aislen can. She has the unusual gift of being able to see a person’s thoughts, flashes of their past and future, at a touch. Havermouth is a town of secrets, with the main industry being the vampire run Zeus Forest Works, and most of the town businesses owned by the local werewolf pack...Categorized as:
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Vengeance by C.Y. Jones
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI never thought I'd be that girl. The one that would sacrifice myself, but I did. For him, for love. Now I'm in Hell, and O'Donnell is King of this Underworld. Revenge was my mission, now Vengeance is my goal. Warning: 18+ This is a Dark RH, and contains strong language and certain triggers. -
Hand and Tome by Tana Rose
Potestas in omni tempore. I’ve always known I needed to attend Septem Stellae University, Seven Stars to those that don’t speak Latin. As soon as I found the tiny school, tucked away on a remote island in the Puget Sound, there has been an ache in my chest pulling me toward it. When I’m accepted in my sophomore year, it feels like a dream...Categorized as:
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Once a Myth by Pepper Winters
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsHe bought her. He trapped her. She belongs to him. Eleanor Grace is a naïve dreamer. Trusting and young, she believes her travel-loving boyfriend can save her when her freedom is snatched and sold. Squirrelled away to an island at dawn, delivered to a man even darkness won’t touch, she’s bound by a contract. Sullivan Sinclair is the giver of fantasies... -
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Zodiac Monsters by Leann Belle
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat are brothers for, if not completely ruining each other's lives? Two months at Graves Academy, and my life is a mess. The people who I thought I could trust are monsters, and those who I thought were monsters, well. .. I was right. Even when I do my best to distance myself from these dangerous men, the push and pull of the stars keeps us tied together...Categorized as:
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Under the Cover of Darkness by Emma Luna
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsADDY. I thought the suffocating loneliness of the last two year were bad, but then I was sent to Lakeridge Psychiatric Facility. On the outside it’s disguised as helpful brochures and friendly doctors who have vowed to help, but the real truth is just below the surface, lurking in the shadows, and haunting my dreams. At night he comes—taunting and abusing me...Categorized as:
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Wings of Stars by R.L. Caulder, M. Sinclair
Comply and excel, or fail and fall. Welcome to Alfemir. I’ve lived my entire life as a disappointment in the eyes of every angel who lives in Alfemir, but especially my Archangel father. Tarnishing our family name by being a powerless angel…that’s the legacy I’ll leave behind...Categorized as:
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Their Property by Crystal Ash
The men I want are forbidden. What’s worse? I want all three of them. My father isolated me while chaos swept the country. All my life, he hid me away like a precious jewel for being too curious, too attracted to danger. Then I got myself kidnapped. My saviors are three brutal men on roaring motorcycles--the Sons of Odin MC...Categorized as:
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Tarnished by Indie Black, Sienna Cousins
He was supposed to protect me. Instead, he made me fear the dark. He was supposed to love me. In the end, his love was sickening, cruel and filled with malice. Five years ago, the only bright lights in my world were extinguished. One decision. One text. One sentence and my fragile life shattered...Categorized as:
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Gallows and Ghouls by Katie May
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsOne’s a liar. One’s arrested for murder. One’s dead. The rest of us? We’re struggling to get out of this mess alive. With new secrets emerging and the Shadow Man more determined than ever to claim me, we must all do something we’ve never done before: embrace our darkness. Our only option is to travel through the Spiritual Realm and Underworld to get to the root of the problem: the Devil himself... -
Vera and the Vegas V: The Complete Duet by Sarah Blue, Ashley Bennett
Part One. Vera Hastings resents her designation as an Omega and has spent most of her life fighting against the things that come along with it. After multiple encounters with Alpahs that just want to take advantage of her, she's almost given up on her biological need to bond. That is, until fate steps in and Vera is traded to the Las Vegas Mystics women's soccer team... -
Cruel Saints by Evie Kady
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGirls don’t belong at Lochkelvin Academy. This new girl, Jessa, is an abomination. A doe-eyed goody-two-shoes, as innocent as the day she was born. Our little saint thinks she can survive on her happy-clappy, all-American spirit. But this isn’t a school for girls. It isn’t a school for foreigners, either. The peacekeeper? She’s going down. -----...Categorized as:
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Sinful Desires by Annika Nofal
When you've been through as much as Aspen has in her short amount of time on earth, it's hard to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Growing up in the system has never been more corrupt when Aspen is pitted against obstacles in which she has to overcome. Until she turns 15, and her innocence is ripped away from her just like that in every sense of the word...Categorized as:
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Bloodthirsty by Cassandra Featherstone
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 17 ratings“Forgive me. ”. Those were Professor Arnaud’s final words before I sliced through his neck. His was the first head I took, but it wouldn’t be the last. Severing my connections to l’Academie d’Invisible was harder, but eventually, I escaped and built a reputation of my own. Infamy suits me, and the harsh lessons of my childhood have served me well. I’m untouchable, undetectable, and untraceable... -
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The Gift by Lucy Scott Bryan
Hiding is the easiest thing in the world to do. Given the right motivation, anyone can do it. Add a swipe of red lipstick, flashy designer clothes and a pair of banging heels and the only thing people focus on is what they want to see. Case in point – The Gift. Seriously, the concept was marketed perfectly, tied up with pretty ribbon too, and packs around the country fell for it... -
Pack Origin by Kate King, Jessa Wilder
They claimed my heat, I claimed their hearts. In a world where Omegas are cherished, Alphas are revered, and Betas are forgotten I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Growing up in foster care, my friends and I took care of each other. Ares, Killian, Rafe, and Nox, were my everything: my first loves, my only family, my pack...Categorized as:
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One Thousand & One Lies by Yumoyori Wilson
Lies. Words of deception that assist in manipulating a person, group, lover, or foe. With each lie that leaves our lips, a plot morphs into a quick exchange, and the end result? Death. Some call us Reapers of Beauty. Others think we assist the Angel of Death. Assassins? Murders? The list of what we term ourselves are endless. To us, this life is nothing but a job... -
Bedlams Playground by C.A. Rene, Story Brooks
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHey, Phantom Hood! We’re The Phantom Chasers and we’re looking for our next adventure. There’s nothing too scary, or too haunted for the four of us. We’ve been to the most famous haunted houses in the state,. And now we need your help. Where would you guys want us to take you next? We love to live stream our sleep overs,. and share with you as much of the experience as we can...Categorized as:
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The Sight of Flames by A.J. Merlin
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFour hundred years ago, my ancestor led an uprising against the Witch’s Council. And failed miserably. Now her descendants and those of her supporters must serve as Wardens to help protect witch-kind, though we’re relegated to being second best and the first ones thrown into danger. The Disgraced, as we’re called, are meant to suck it up and be grateful... -
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... -
No Such King by Coralee June
A puppet, a prince, and a playboy. One arranged marriage. Three men I must keep at arm's length. Prince August is arrogant, toxic, and viscous. I want nothing to do with the man that was once my best friend. I fled this kingdom four years ago, planning to never return. But the king is dead. The kingdom is in chaos. And I’m trapped in an arranged marriage I want no part of... -
Boneyard Tides by Amo Jones, Wander Aguiar
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsPicture this…you’re sitting by the ocean, sipping your favorite cocktail. The sun is setting over your skin, and the sound of waves crashing against the sand offers the perfect background music for the mellow reggae tunes that play through the salty air. Life is good...Categorized as:
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Broken Omega by Romy Lockhart
Brooke Corvina has been at Goldcrest Omega Academy forever. Resistant to all attempts to match her to suitable Alphas, she’s a ‘special project’ for the head of the school. She knows her father wants her to grow up and start making babies with a wealthy Alpha, but that’s not the life for her. After an unusual incident at the academy, she begins to see her escape route... -
Hollow Hearts by B.C. Morgan
Harkwright Academy, the place where dreams can come true. A three year stay will award you with an education that will rival any college and enough money to aid you in whatever career you choose to take. I’m applying to give my mom the life she deserves, to fund my sister’s medical bills and so I can be sure to have the only thing I truly want...Categorized as:
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Embraced by the Alpha Pack by Serenity Rayne
Your wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of your life—until I scent the presence of an unknown fifth mate. I thought Ashina and I were safe, nestled in the small town with loves I never expected and dreams I didn’t dare to have before. The decision to marry Alpha Ethan was meant to keep me alive, but when I smell the new mate, I do the only thing I can: I run...Categorized as:
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Wicked Deceit by Aly Beck
My enemy is The Apocalypse Society: Three brothers, a hidden agenda, distorted masks, and minions who do their dirty work. They tried to kill the rabbit. They injured two of the men I love. They thought they could cut me down. Not only my life, but the lives of my four men, are now in danger. Time is running out. The rabbit is almost in their trap. The next time they may succeed in killing me... -
Fortune Fae Academy: Book Four by J.R. Thorn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratings“Touch her and die. ”. That’s the last thing Rowan said in my defense before I left. Before I gave myself to my Alphas. There’s a reason an Omega is only supposed to have one Alpha in her mate-circle. Taking two changed me in unexpected ways. I can’t stop thinking about them. I can’t stop desiring them. To the expense of everything and everyone else, including my beloved Betas... -
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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First Impressions by C.R. Jane
Eva Taylor has been locked in an attic for 4 years. Failed by the foster system, and left in the hands of a woman who hates her, and a man who wants her, Eva has given up hope of ever having a life. When she finds a mysterious letter from Rothmore College addressed to her in the trash, Eva's future suddenly comes alive... -
Their Hallowed Queen by Carly Claire
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI’m the final girl. Or at least, I was, three years ago after my best friend was murdered in a haunted house on Halloween. Her death set off a chain reaction that culminated in me running from home and never looking back… until now. The last few months, I’ve known someone was watching me, following me, sneaking into my apartment. I just couldn’t prove it...Categorized as:
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