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A Sea of Vows and Silence by Whit Stanfield
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUntil the sea dries up. Until the moon burns out. Celestial events are untouched by mortals. But one morning, in the birth of spring, two sisters force a rare solar eclipse into the sky, silencing the sun to make a desperate plea to the moon. And the moon—seer, secret-keeper, and goddess of sea and sirens—answers. Her response summons a rift between Cebrinne and Selena... -
![Shadows of Ruin by Anna Applegate, Helen Domico]()
Shadows of Ruin by Anna Applegate, Helen Domico
The king is dead. Ellevail has fallen. And I’ve been kidnapped by an annoyingly sexy, shadow-wielding prick. When Kade Blackthorn kidnapped me in the middle of the siege, he sealed his fate. I will never trust his lies again. With the marriage trials interrupted and my father dead, the throne is at risk of falling into the hands of his duplicitous royal advisor... -
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![Knight of the Goddess by Briar Boleyn]()
Knight of the Goddess by Briar Boleyn
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe fourth and final book in the bestselling Blood of a Fae series…. “I see forever with you by my side. Because long after these scars have faded away to nothing, I'll still be standing beside you. You and I? We're eternal. ”. Beware the dread curse of Three…. In the aftermath of the war between Pendrath and its neighbors, peace has finally come to Camelot... -
![Echoes of the Raven by Ingrid Seymour]()
Echoes of the Raven by Ingrid Seymour
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDANGER LURKS. READY YOURSELF. Rífíor wants The Eldrystone more than anything else in the realm. Determined to find out its location, he subjects Valeria to unimaginable suffering, a mental torture so vicious that she vows to bring him to ruin... -
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![Lady of Istok by Isabelle Olmo]()
Lady of Istok by Isabelle Olmo
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“The lies we tell to protect ourselves are the most important lies we ever tell. ". A heavily pregnant Almira forces Hira to return to Istok and lead her people. When Hira boards the Sea Wife, she doesn’t expect Commander Justan to be combative and surly. He questions her every decision and challenges her authority. He’s also clearly keeping his own secrets... -
![Secrets & Curses of Crimson by Shay Taylor]()
Secrets & Curses of Crimson by Shay Taylor
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“You have saved me countless times before, my love. Let me save us this time. ”. Back in Exile, Thea is plagued by the unshakable feeling that something is missing—something important. Each night, she is comforted by dreams of a man whose face remains a mystery, except for his piercing golden eyes... -
![Crowns of Fate by Anna Applegate, Helen Domico]()
Crowns of Fate by Anna Applegate, Helen Domico
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy mate is captured. My kingdom has fallen. And my enemies? They have no idea I’m coming to destroy them all. My entire life, I believed I had no magic. But during our battle with King Dargan, my power erupted, showing the world the magic inside of me. Light magic sparked by my acceptance of myself and my mate... -
![The Sagittarius by K. Aten]()
The Sagittarius by K. Aten
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKyri has known her share of loss in the two decades that she has been alive. She never expected to find herself a slave in roman lands, nor did she think she had the heart to become a gladiatrix. But with her soul shattered she must fight to see her way back home again... -
![Maneater by Alexandra M. Tran]()
Maneater by Alexandra M. Tran
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI often wondered why the prince plucked me from the woods and locked me in his tower of stone. In time, I came to understand that a greedy hand never rests. All my life, I waited for a sign that my existence had meaning, that there was more beyond the outskirts where I was born. I felt misplaced, a girl adrift in a world too vast and unkind. But I escaped. I clawed my way out... -
![Of Nightmares & Fire by Blake Gallows]()
Of Nightmares & Fire by Blake Gallows
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe darkness is eternal; the vast expanse of unexplainable umbra swallows me whole. It’s how they always start. The nightmares that have haunted me for as long as I can remember—they don’t relent. They chase me into the shadows of sleep, and when I’m awake, a new kind of nightmare lives... -
![Stirring the Sheets by Chad Lutzke]()
Stirring the Sheets by Chad Lutzke
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAn elderly funeral worker, struggling with the loss of his wife, finds an unnatural attraction to a corpse at work resembling his bride in her younger years. A story of desperation, loneliness and letting go. -
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Conqueror by David Burke, Sean Oswald
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe death god fell but that was hardly the end. Kyle and his team still have to deal with a horde of undead and their masters. To make matters worse the other gods may be taking a hand in things now. That would be good if they weren't more worried about ending the status quo. than facing the threat to all of Verden. But the war god is not alone in this. His team will bring armies to fight for him... -
![Forbidden Mates: The Complete Series by Lola Glass]()
Forbidden Mates: The Complete Series by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis omnibus contains all three full-length novels that complete the Forbidden Mates series by Lola Glass. Binge these connected standalones now for steamy, enemies-to-lovers romance, and sexy fae! Dark & Beastly Fae-. After nine years in a tower, I was finally rescued… by a deadly fae king who wants to make me his mate. He's harsh, beautiful, and being hunted by an ancient magical monster... -
![Bride of the Midnight Prince by Anastasis Blythe]()
Bride of the Midnight Prince by Anastasis Blythe
An undercover vigilante. The fae prince sworn to hunt her down. Can they survive the most impossible of arrangements: marriage? Ever since she lost her mother to the fae forest, Kat has sought to free human slaves from the cruel clutches of fae masters. Her daring escapades performed under the nose of her guardian go off without a hitch—until the fae decide to retaliate... -
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![Fae Crown by Lucia Ashta]()
Fae Crown by Lucia Ashta
Complete the trials, secure the crown—or lose the realm of Embermere to its wicked queen forever. I survived the savage brutality of the Wilds and its vicious monsters only to find myself in more danger than ever before. Despite the queen’s continued attempts against my life, the ancient magic of the Fae Heir Trials forces me to continue competing in its deadly challenges... -
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Caste Heaven, Vol. 6 by Chise Ogawa
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsToday’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game! School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off... -
![Dungeon Bound 3 by Bastian Knight]()
Dungeon Bound 3 by Bastian Knight
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA week ago, Gabriel Grimm would never have imagined that being expelled from the Academy of Magic and turned into a virgin sacrifice would be an experience he was grateful for. Now, bonded to three incredible monster girls and a charming young Dungeon Core, he can’t even imagine going back to his old life... -
![Shadow of the Orc Star by J.T. Williams, Daniel Thomas May]()
Shadow of the Orc Star by J.T. Williams, Daniel Thomas May
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHis parents are dead. His brother is trapped. His sister is missing. If Kealin is going to help either of them he must find Risdannia. But he is alone in a strange land with few allies. War encroaches. Kealin is torn between helping his friends and uncovering a way to save his siblings. Finding Risdannia is only a part of his journey... -
![We Were Meant to Burn by Nicolette Elzie]()
We Were Meant to Burn by Nicolette Elzie
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA mercenary with secrets. An assassin raised to be a weapon. A love that was never meant to survive. Nix Zaldanna has never been given a choice. As the infamous Nightshade of Rojas, she was forged in blood and sharpened into an instrument of death, a blade wielded by the Empress she calls mother... -
![The Beasts that Bleed Us by Erin Mainord]()
The Beasts that Bleed Us by Erin Mainord
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA bloodwitch scorned. A beast betrayed. After recovering from a dark turn of events, Wren and Sin are more committed than ever—both to their kingdom, and to each other. But before vows can be sworn to either, they must face the harsh reality of what is waiting for them on the opposite side of the isle, and on the continent across the sea... -
![The Trials of Darkness by Kathryn Breaux]()
The Trials of Darkness by Kathryn Breaux
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFor years after her mother’s passing, Briar Blackbyrne lived in the shadows. Briar now lives her life completely invisible to the outside world and her father, who rules the kingdom of Daramveer through fear and punishment. The princess of this feared kingdom has a darkness within her that keeps her chained and afraid of losing control... -
![The Lost Reliquary by Lyndsay Ely]()
The Lost Reliquary by Lyndsay Ely
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“A ruthless, epic, and darkly hilarious read. ” —Sara Hashem, author of The Jasad Heir. A divinely blessed warrior bound to the last living goddess plots deicide to win her freedom in this propulsive epic fantasy for fans of Godkiller and Gideon the Ninth. The Devoted Lands was once home to many gods. Now, after centuries of brutal wars, only Tempestra-Innara, the Enduring Flame, remains... -
![The Dread Prince by Lauren Cate Leake]()
The Dread Prince by Lauren Cate Leake
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMagic is different in the Dread Lands. Magic is deceptive in the Dread Lands. At last, The Dread Prince takes the throne and begins to develop his own army while battling the darkness that still lurks in the ancient and deadly Dread Lands. Maeve is grieving a great loss as Mal slips into darker and darker Magic, driving a wedge between them... -
![Secrets & Curses of Cerithia by Shay Taylor]()
Secrets & Curses of Cerithia by Shay Taylor
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Gods above, I know I am a monster, but I am your monster. ”. Thea has survived the deadly trials and narrowly escaped heartbreak, but now she faces her greatest challenge—breaking her curse and finding her place in Cerithia. Haunted by Cassius’ betrayal and the loss of her friends in Exile, she struggles to reclaim her identity in a kingdom that feels foreign... -
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![Devout: An Anthology of Angels by Quinton Li]()
Devout: An Anthology of Angels by Quinton Li
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFeaturing work by Freydís Moon, Dorian Yosef Weber, Angela Sun, Ian Haramaki, Tyler Battaglia, Daniel Marie James, Morgan Dante, Cas Trudeau, Aurélio Loren, Rae Novotny, Rafael Nicolás & Emily Hoffman. A collection of stories, poetry, and art dedicated to the angelic. Here you will find the strange, the creepy, the funky, slightly silly, pieces with feeling... -
![Caste Heaven, Vol. 7 by Chise Ogawa]()
Caste Heaven, Vol. 7 by Chise Ogawa
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsToday’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game! School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off. The third trimester begins, and the school’s atmosphere has changed... -
![Ascent of Darkness and Ruin by Meg Cowley]()
Ascent of Darkness and Ruin by Meg Cowley
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe deadly blight spreads. The Order of Valxiron resurfaces. The Dark One of Altarea will rise anew. In the heart of Tir-na-Alathea, Aedon and Lief finally make it to the sanctuary of the Queen’s court. But Queen Solanaceae is not the benevolent ruler Lief hoped for, and she is not willing to forgive or forget Aedon’s transgressions... -
![The Serpent Called Mercy by Roanne Lau]()
The Serpent Called Mercy by Roanne Lau
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Witcher meets Squid Game in this Malaysian Chinese-inspired epic fantasy novel where a debt-ridden slumdog joins an illegal monster-fighting arena for some fast coin, but quickly learns the most dangerous beasts are outside the ring, by debut author Roanne Lau. Lythlet and her only friend Desil are shackled to a life of debt and poverty that she fears they will never escape... -
![This Wicked Fate by Amanda Aggie]()
This Wicked Fate by Amanda Aggie
For fans of The Witcher and Brave, this fantasy romance, featuring a fierce heroine and a druid with Golden Retriever energy, is both steamy and swoon worthy! I’m the Princess of Solaria, a realm full of beasts that could make the Devil cower. Except that title means nothing, because I’ll be dead by the week’s end...Categorized as:
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![Hell Sent by Nina K. Westra]()
Hell Sent by Nina K. Westra
Azreth has always faced life alone. Trust is dangerous. Like all demons, he is a monster, forced to kill and abuse to survive. When he’s imprisoned on the mortal plane and bound to a cruel human lord, his only hope for escape is the lord’s mistreated wife, who offers herself to him in exchange for his protection. She may be small, but her mind is as sharp as any sword... -
![Wretches of the Trench by J.C. Kang]()
Wretches of the Trench by J.C. Kang
A serial killer roves the Trench, and only an eight-year-old girl can stop him. One of the most promising Black Lotus adepts, Yuna returns to the slums of her birth to assassinate a Triad boss. At stake: the secret of the clan's existence. Led by the half-elf Jie and joined by new recruit Tian, Yuna must come to terms with her past if the mission is to succeed... -
![The Kingdom Cursed by Iron by Zara Storm]()
The Kingdom Cursed by Iron by Zara Storm
Heartbroken and betrayed, I fled the faerie court… only to be dragged back by my captor, a dark Fae Prince. I should have never made a deal with Ruskin. He’s used me before. Now, he needs me again. The Queen has been doomed to eternal sleep. And I alone can break the spell. Once she wakes, my work should be done... -
![The Painter Knight by Fiona Patton]()
The Painter Knight by Fiona Patton
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTHE PASSING OF THE FLAME. Simon, the Court Painter of Branion, was the closest friend of the kingdom's ruler. Aristok Marsellus the Third... -
![The Forbidden Flame (The Lunaterra Chronicles) by Grace Goodwin]()
The Forbidden Flame (The Lunaterra Chronicles) by Grace Goodwin
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn immortal warrior cursed with protecting all life in the magical realms. A human woman unaware that she holds the key to saving his soul from darkness. A ruthless enemy determined to invade all of Lunaterra and fulfill a centuries old curse. All she wanted was a weekend of fun and excitement, two days away from the brutal orphanage where she is forced to work sunrise through moonset... -
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![Cursed Queen by Julie Saman, J. Saman]()
Cursed Queen by Julie Saman, J. Saman
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe thought we broke the curse. I married King Sebastian of Messalina. We're pregnant with twins. His children are happy and thriving in a way they never have. All is finally perfect and as it should be. But we were wrong. Darkness has returned and with it comes more heartbreak and danger than any of us are prepared for. A darkness that not only seeks death, but to tear us apart for good. -
![Lady of Mercy by Michelle M. Sagara, Michelle Sagara]()
Lady of Mercy by Michelle M. Sagara, Michelle Sagara
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCenturies after the last of the lines of Light fall, Erin awakens from the enchanted sleep of the Dark Lord and uses her newly discovered knowledge of the Dark Lord's treacheries to fight against the Light's age-old enemy. Original. -
![Sins of His Wrath by Zoey Ellis]()
Sins of His Wrath by Zoey Ellis
Bound to an enemy who refuses to let her go. Naya’s escape from the ruthless Alpha King, Akoro came at a devastating cost. Her people are on the brink of war, her kingdom stands vulnerable, and no matter how far she runs, the primal hunger between them refuses to fade. It haunts her. Consumes her... -
![A Game of High Stakes by In_Dreams]()
A Game of High Stakes by In_Dreams
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDraco/Hermione. In theory, the task is simple: kill Draco Malfoy. In practice, putting a curse through the Dark Lord's favoured lieutenant will take everything Hermione has―especially since he's trying to kill her, too. Even more so when the lines between them start to blur. Sometimes, the only way out is through. Words: WIP. -
![A Sun Scorched Bloom by Megan Shade]()
A Sun Scorched Bloom by Megan Shade
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA bloody bargain. An impossible choice. An inevitable war. With the Lonely Death spreading and a rebellion ignited within the kingdom of Desia, Lea finally knows the truth. At least, she thinks she does. The revelation of Gray’s identity is just the beginning—Lea’s powers may be the key to ending the war and curing the Lonely Death, but only if she can confront the darkness within her... -
![A Heroine of the World by Tanith Lee]()
A Heroine of the World by Tanith Lee
Rated: 3.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAradia is only thirteen when the war begins. The brutal Saz-Kronians have invaded from the North, laying siege to her homeland, and as the war grows ever closer, Aradia’s father and mother are called to Fort Hightower to help defend the City. To keep Aradia safe, they send her to live with her Aunt Elaieva, a cold and distant woman, until the danger has passed. But Hightower falls... -
![White Desert Bloom by Maddi Ferrara]()
White Desert Bloom by Maddi Ferrara
Rated: 3.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Power is madness; weakness is reason; the rest is void. ”. I live peacefully in a world of perfect lies, a land of opposites where the sun never sets and war is peace. Our leader, Lucis, banned all firearms and banished his brother, Noctis, to a lifeless desert known as the Void Valley long ago. Now Lucis recruits our firstborns to battle Noctis’s army of shadows with swords and arrows...
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