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Wrapped up in Christmas by Kristen Painter
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPrincess Jayne Frost and Prince Consort Sinclair Crowe have been called back to Nocturne Falls for Christmas so that Jayne can help out at the short-staffed Santa’s Workshop.Being back means seeing some old friends, but also finding new trouble that Jayne just can’t stop thinking about... -
![Of Sword & Silver by January Bell]()
Of Sword & Silver by January Bell
We’re supposed to hate each other, but I need him if I want to live.I stole from the wrong mark— a disciple of the death god. Instead of a priceless treasure, I’m left with a killer curse. The only one who can stop it? A dark warrior known as The Sword, the most feared of all the death god’s worshippers. Wonderful... -
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![Her Purr-fect Christmas Mate by Zoe Chant]()
Her Purr-fect Christmas Mate by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHis kiss turned her into a cat.Kissing her fated mate was meant to give Peony the power to transform into a mystical creature-not a cute little kitten. And her true love was not meant to be arrogant, powerful Mordecai Leith, who plans to knock down her beloved bookshop and throw her out of her apartment right before Christmas.Fall in love with him? She'd rather kiss a frog... -
![Heir of Illusion by Madeline Taylor]()
Heir of Illusion by Madeline Taylor
An alliance between enemies. A weapon of untold power. And a bond that could rewrite fate.Blessed with the power of illusion, Ivy Pomeroy has many tricks up her sleeve. However, none of them are a match for the enchanted collar at her throat that keeps her bound to a ruthless king...Categorized as:
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![A Lick of Flame by Charlene Hartnady]()
A Lick of Flame by Charlene Hartnady
Find the lost kings.Break the curse.Save the realm.Which is all well and good, but not for someone like me. I’m timid and small. I’ve always been good at growing things, looking after animals and children, that kind of thing. Fighting is not for me. I run, and I hide. Bottom line, I know my limits.I lost everything when the plague hit, and Snow took over as our evil queen... -
![By the Fae by Jemma Croft]()
By the Fae by Jemma Croft
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDream job – check.Dream apartment – nearly check.Super-hot fae boyfriend – Uh, she’ll have to get back to you on that one.At age 29, good girl, Holly Briar, thought she’d have it all by now. After all, everything else on her metaphorical (and physical) list is checked off, but she’s still very much lacking in the love dept...Categorized as:
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![Dragon Frost by Donna Grant]()
Dragon Frost by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant returns for a Dragon King holiday novella.The holiday season is Rhi’s favorite time of year, which means Con loves it, too. Except they’re on Zora, where there are no traditions—and beginning one could be hazardous. Finding the lost dragons should’ve given everyone peace. Instead, they’re facing powerful enemies at every turn... -
![Empress of Fae by Briar Boleyn]()
Empress of Fae by Briar Boleyn
Divided by Oceans but Eternally Bonded Morgan Pendragon has another name now: Morgan Le Fay...Categorized as:
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![Be My Sinner by A.L. Maruga]()
Be My Sinner by A.L. Maruga
From the mind of A.L Maruga comes this dark enemy to lovers, gothic, why choose romance guaranteed to bring you to your knees. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒚 𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒑𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒅; 𝑰 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕.F*&k that; all I do is want. I want v! violence. I want to be consumed by r*ge...Categorized as:
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![Rosewood Ridge Riders Complete Collection by Lilah Hart]()
Rosewood Ridge Riders Complete Collection by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn Rosewood Ridge, Tennessee, a biker convention has the town full of hunky guys. But for the Rosewood Ridge Riders, the town is home. What they don't expect is that Biker Blast will bring romance into their lives...Categorized as:
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![Pet Project by Caeria]()
Pet Project by Caeria
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHermione overhears something she shouldn't concerning Professor Snape and decides that maybe the House-elves aren't the only ones in need of protection... -
![The Fire Soul by Marion Blackwood]()
The Fire Soul by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Court of Fire has always been a difficult place to navigate, and with the High Elves plotting in the shadows, it becomes even more dangerous. Securing allies and sabotaging enemies is at the heart of Kenna's mission when she tries to wrest back control of the situation. But it is not an easy task... -
![A Promise of Blood by R.A. Sandpiper]()
A Promise of Blood by R.A. Sandpiper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOLD FATES AWAKEN. DEADLY PASSIONS MEET DEADLIER DEALS.Suri survived the fallout of Queen Lera’s ceremony, but now finds herself deep in unfamiliar territory—the City of the Damned. The City’s deadly ruler, Kol, believes she's the key to breaking the curse upon the desert wasteland. Suri just wants to save her brother and forge her own destiny away from the growing temptations of Kol’s court... -
![The Lethal Touch: Codename: Rana: Apex Tactical Book 4 by Candice M. Wright]()
The Lethal Touch: Codename: Rana: Apex Tactical Book 4 by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBorn to a man of faith who let his vision for the future twist his mind,I learned to stay in the shadows, collecting the kids that ended up in this godforsaken place with me.They’re the lost ones, and I’m their Wendy.The forgotten one, the dud, the failure.My only use now is as a future breeder to the cause.But they’ve taken enough, and I’ll be damned if I let them take more... -
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![Smoke and Scar by Gretchen Powell Fox]()
Smoke and Scar by Gretchen Powell Fox
A Splintered KingdomAn ancient grudge has kept humans and the magical races of Arcanis at odds for centuries. The Arcane Crucible, a legendary series of trials that occurs every 25 years, offers a chance for peace.A Haunted Warrior Elyria Lightbreaker, once a celebrated fae war hero, is a shadow of her former self... -
![The Wicked Betrayal by Marion Blackwood]()
The Wicked Betrayal by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAfter the events surrounding the Dagger of Orias, Kenna believes that her circumstances could not possibly get any worse. But fortune is a cruel mistress. Unexpected betrayal throws her life into turmoil, and while she is still trying to recover from the shock, she also has to somehow come up with a plan to save her life.The idea is simple. And dangerous beyond belief... -
![Of Wind and Terror by Katie May]()
Of Wind and Terror by Katie May
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe devastatingly wicked princes don’t just want my powers…They want my mind, body, and soul. After a brutal attack on Gaia’s temple, I find myself turning to an unlikely ally for help. Only he can save me from this new threat. But past and present collide when I reunite with the very princes I once feared. They no longer want to cage me away... -
![Ballad of Sea and Sky by Madeleine Eliot]()
Ballad of Sea and Sky by Madeleine Eliot
A princess with an adventurer’s spirit. A pirate with a king’s obligations.Marina has known for a long time that she doesn’t want the life her parents want for her, but when they announce her betrothal to the steady but dull captain of the guard, she reluctantly accepts her duty...Categorized as:
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![A Brat's Tale by S. Legend]()
A Brat's Tale by S. Legend
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTristan, former junior warlord of Markaytia, thought he’d found a cushy hiding place as a prisoner of Aldrien. Life was simple—play with weapons by day, tumble with the beautiful Aldrien warlord by night. Best of all, he can’t be blamed for a thing—he’s the prisoner of this story! His hideaway is ruined when the Aldrien king threatens to kill him (rude) and he’s forced to return to Mortouge... -
![Ripples For Skies by Teshelle Combs]()
Ripples For Skies by Teshelle Combs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe griffin monsters have been at war with the Tru human tribes for as long as Emyri can remember. She must live as a Tru spy in the house of a griffin general, posing as a servant…until the new black wing general enlists her to spy on his behalf. Of the dangers Emyri faces, the most violent is her growing desire for her new master...Categorized as:
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![A Realm of Dark Fury by R.D. Baker]()
A Realm of Dark Fury by R.D. Baker
In an arena of death, it is not what you hope to win - but what you are willing to loseBefore she could even rule, war stole Elara’s kingdom and her freedom. To claim it back, she must risk it all within the a series of brutal tournaments held by her captor, King Theron. But just surviving might be even harder than winning, especially when her only ally here is her enemy... -
![The Beautiful Liar by Marion Blackwood]()
The Beautiful Liar by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter her showdown with Mordren Darkbringer, Kenna's life has gotten even more complicated and dangerous. It certainly doesn't help that the tenuous peace between the courts is threatened by an upcoming tournament in the Court of Fire. Old rivalries between the elven princes flare up as a result of it, and anyone who gets too close risks getting burned... -
![All the Sacrifice of Shadows by Hillary Raymer]()
All the Sacrifice of Shadows by Hillary Raymer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe was a storm of violent sunbeams and catastrophic rainbows.Marrying for love was never in the stars for Creslyn, as evidenced by her future husband. Drake is calculating, cruel, and wields a blade of death. By all rights, he should be terrifying. But something about him draws her in, his shadows call to the darkness she keeps locked away inside of her... -
![Bane of the Wild Hunt by A.A. Gordon]()
Bane of the Wild Hunt by A.A. Gordon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe King of the Vale has returned,but he is accompanied by a fire witch. His intended mate. None despise Amira more than Orion. Tradition requires her to claim Riordan’s bonded and complete their trio, but Orion’s jealousy over their king makes that seem impossible. But despite the animosity in Riordan’s court,Amira has found the love and purpose she always craved...Categorized as:
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![The Tinder Chronicles: Complete 3-Volume Series by Alexa Land]()
The Tinder Chronicles: Complete 3-Volume Series by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTinder’s world is black and white, good and evil clearly defined. The young vampire hunter was taught to hate his enemy with a passion, and hating them is easy since they killed his entire family. His attraction to Bane, a gorgeous, mysterious vampire, contradicts everything Tinder believes in, but the heat between them is undeniable... -
![Mate Me by Kel Carpenter, Aurelia Jane]()
Mate Me by Kel Carpenter, Aurelia Jane
Beauty and the Beast meets Hades and Persephone in this shifter fantasy romance standalone!A god wants me dead.My ancestors stole half his soul then imprisoned him in Tartarus, thinking he'd be forgotten. That he could never return.They were wrong.The day he rips open a portal between our worlds, my life is over...Categorized as:
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![Crown of Slumber: A Sleeping Beauty Retelling by R.L. Perez]()
Crown of Slumber: A Sleeping Beauty Retelling by R.L. Perez
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo feuding kingdoms. One unbreakable sleeping curse.When a deadly sleeping curse befalls her family, Princess Aurelia's only hope lies in the hands of the wicked Prince Fenn. His kingdom maintains the only known supply of stardust, a rare substance that is the key to breaking the spell... -
![Of Tangles and Tinsel by T.A. Lawrence]()
Of Tangles and Tinsel by T.A. Lawrence
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll she wants for Winter Solstice is revenge.There are only two things in the world that can lure me out of my hermit gingersnaps and revenge.Preferably both.Thankfully, the perfect opportunity for revenge just waltzed up to my doorstep (okay, I don't have a doorstep, because I've locked myself in a tower, but that's beside the point). Quill is my ex-rival... -
![A Throne of Frost and Flame by Victoria K. Taylor]()
A Throne of Frost and Flame by Victoria K. Taylor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith the successful removal of Praiton forces from one of the most powerful kingdoms in the realm, the tide of war has finally changed for the rebellion.While the Pillar Legion attempts to strengthen its position, Deya is beginning to fully acclimate to life with her newly discovered powers and friends... -
![A Queen's Game by Eri Leigh]()
A Queen's Game by Eri Leigh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeneath the glittering façade of Satiros’ elven court hides a deadly game of power and betrayal, and no one can escape its grasp. Eri Leigh’s "A Queen’s Game" takes you on a heart-pounding journey through a world where politics, magic, and revenge collide with disastrous consequences... -
![Starstruck with the Krampus: A Monstrous Holiday Tale by Zoe Ashwood]()
Starstruck with the Krampus: A Monstrous Holiday Tale by Zoe Ashwood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll I want for Christmas is…the man I can’t have.GiannaMr. Koch is my design company’s most important client, so I’ve been daydreaming about the handsome supernatural for months, held back by my boss’ rules.But now his contract with us is finished, and I want to make my move–only I’m not sure Mr. Koch is interested in me like that... -
![The Prince and the Ice King by Amanda Meuwissen]()
The Prince and the Ice King by Amanda Meuwissen
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsEvery Winter Solstice, the Emerald Kingdom sends the dreaded Ice King a sacrifice—a corrupt soul, a criminal, a deviant, or someone touched by magic. Prince Reardon has always loathed this tradition, partly because he dreams of love with another man instead of a future queen.Then Reardon’s best friend is discovered as a witch and sent to the Frozen Kingdom as tribute... -
![Heir of Stardust and Secrets by CC Hartly]()
Heir of Stardust and Secrets by CC Hartly
In the shadow of war, love may be her greatest enemy...Nyleeria has always lived in the shadow of loss, with only her childhood friend to bring light to her days. But when an ancient power is discovered within her, everything changes. Her family is torn apart by tragedy, and she is thrust into a conflict that has smoldered between humans and fae for centuries... -
![Sky of Thorns by Fleur DeVillainy]()
Sky of Thorns by Fleur DeVillainy
The people of Kallistar believed the land was in peace… but darkness stirs in the North…On the eve of the autumn equinox, unicorn shifter Sybil Vandeleur is kidnapped and stolen away to the Kingdom of Shadowvale, charged with treason against the crown. Only, she has never committed any crimes. Aramis Adrastos, crown prince of Shadowvale, is told otherwise... -
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![Sunday's Child by Grace Draven]()
Sunday's Child by Grace Draven
The holiday season has arrived, and museum archivist Claire Summerlad envisions a lonely Christmas for herself and her autistic son...until she meets a mysterious new co-worker who seems strangely familiar. The memory of a Christmas past is brought back to life when Andor Hjalmarson is introduced to the woman he once called Sunday’s Child...Categorized as:
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![A Bargain of Smoke and Vines by J.L. Tomlinson]()
A Bargain of Smoke and Vines by J.L. Tomlinson
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the Sundered Kingdoms, we who tend the Grove do not concern ourselves with what lies beyond our borders. Our purpose is to mend and to grow and as the firstborn daughter, I, Amara Tyne, am princess to our people.But our lands and earthen powers have fallen under the hungry gaze of a would-be usurper, who demands we bend the knee in his quest to take control of this world...Categorized as:
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![Heir of Broken Kingdom by Mads Rafferty]()
Heir of Broken Kingdom by Mads Rafferty
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDelilah and Knox thought defeating the dark magic was the end. But fate, it seems, has a lot more planned for Delilah. Forced to return to the human lands ravished by evil and oppression, the golden princess must once again rise to the occasion—this time, to destroy her father... -
![War on Christmas by Elle Campbell]()
War on Christmas by Elle Campbell
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA witchy loner . . .Freya Nilsen knows exactly how she wants to spend her winter solstice: alone on her couch with a mug of mulled wine watching her favorite spooky TV show. Instead, she’s returning home to Northview, Wisconsin, where she’s always been the moody black sheep of the sunshiny Nilsen family...Categorized as:
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![The Dark Embrace by Daemonica Draco, SJ Sanders]()
The Dark Embrace by Daemonica Draco, SJ Sanders
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn a world generations after the collision between the human and otherworldly realms, Robyn was born with powers she never asked for, powers of necromancy that demanded training by the joint law of the western kingdoms and changed the course of her life forever... -
![Trial of Thorns by Stacey Trombley]()
Trial of Thorns by Stacey Trombley
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn a ruthless competition of blood and magic, attraction to the enemy may be the biggest weakness of all.I am Caelynn of the Shadow Court, banished to the human realm for killing a fae prince in my youth. But when I learn my homeland is in peril, I strike a bargain.The Trial of Thorns will decide a champion to save the realm from a terrible plague, and secure the winner fame and fortune...Categorized as:
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![Forewarned by Chantal Fernando]()
Forewarned by Chantal Fernando
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe fae spend their entire lives searching for their true mate.But me? I know who my mine is. And I don't want him. My name is Astrid. I'm a fae, a seer and a healer.Not much scares me. But him?That's the darkness I'm never going to let catch me.“Chantal takes Romantasy, and hand delivers you a masterpiece set in an evocative world of fated mates and enemies to lovers... -
![Possessed by the Dark King by Lola Glass]()
Possessed by the Dark King by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe thinks I'm his gift, but I'll be his end.I told my friends that I'd kill the Dark King, but it was a lie. After surviving twenty years of torture, the last thing I want is to bring more violence into the world.Despite my best efforts at remaining hidden from him, the king finds me and drags me back to his castle... -
![To Desire a Highlander: The MacKay Banshees by Kerrigan Byrne]()
To Desire a Highlander: The MacKay Banshees by Kerrigan Byrne
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAlternate cover edition can be found hereMeet the MacKay Banshees... Katriona - Her last memory is of her violent death, and now she's screaming for vengeance. He's a Laird with enough sins to stain his soul, but he's cursed for the crimes of another... -
![Wings of Starless Night by Sadie Sterling]()
Wings of Starless Night by Sadie Sterling
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTo the fae of the Sorcen Court, Princess Allina Kingsdaughter is a traitor and a fugitive, inevitably claimed by the same madness that cost her father his crown and his life. Ensnared by the lies of her uncle, the reigning Sorcen King, they will never know the truth of her betrayal. A traitor princess... -
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![Arcane Scholar by Kathy Haan]()
Arcane Scholar by Kathy Haan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter the dramatic events of "Bedlam Academy," Rose and her mates are looking forward to a new semester all together under one roof. However, their lives are once again thrown into chaos when Dean Fallgren, the head of Bedlam Academy, goes missing, though her threats continue. In her place, an enigmatic new dean takes over, and introduces a prestigious competition called the Arcane Scholar... -
![The Cursed Kingdom by Invi Wright]()
The Cursed Kingdom by Invi Wright
Abby's come up with a brilliant plan.Sneak into the faerie realm, travel to the shifter forest and collect all the delysum she can get her hands on, and return home before anybody discovers who she is. Simple.The only problem is she’s never actually been to the faerie realm, and it turns out the few stories she’s been told were wildly deceiving...Categorized as:
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![Oath of Betrayal by Olena Nikitin]()
Oath of Betrayal by Olena Nikitin
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe was broken, but even a shattered blade can kill...Tormented by grief and powerless after the loss of the men who anchored her magic, Annika fakes her death, seeking refuge in a secluded town. For years, she hides her identity until a chance encounter with a dragon exposes her unique power to the Lord Commander of the Dragon Riders... -
![Crown of Flames and Ash by G.K. DeRosa]()
Crown of Flames and Ash by G.K. DeRosa
Aelia and Reign's story continues in the Courts of Aetheria where magic intertwines with passion, and the fate of a kingdom rests in the heartbeats of a forbidden romance.Author's This epic fantasy romance series contains steamy enemies to lovers, touch her and I'll unalive you vibes, age gap and a smoldering slow burn student/teacher relationship... -
![Bound by Deception by Jayne Castel]()
Bound by Deception by Jayne Castel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s a 300-year-old Fae assassin with a bloodstained soul. He’s the mortal High King’s chief-enforcer, responsible for hunting and killing her people. Their marriage will be the breaking—and the making—of them both.Outlander meets The Witcher and Throne of Glass... -
![Of Wings and Briars by Elayna R. Gallea]()
Of Wings and Briars by Elayna R. Gallea
Her magic is bound; his secrets are threatening to destroy them both.Aileana and Xander have accepted the truth about their mating bond. Now, they're working together to free Aileana from the blood magic binding her. Only then can they continue Xander's century long search for the map.They soon find out there is no easy solution to their problems...Categorized as:
from hate to love fae fantasy fated-mates magic shapeshifters paranormal length-long
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