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The Shadow Queen by Anne Bishop
From the national bestselling author? the new novel set in the ? darkly fascinating world? ("SF Site") of the Black Jewels. Dena Nehele is a land decimated by its past. Once it was ruled by corrupt Queens who were wiped out when the land was cleansed of tainted Blood. Now, only one hundred Warlord Princes stand? without a leader and without hope... -
![Heir to the Shadows by Anne Bishop]()
Heir to the Shadows by Anne Bishop
Enough time has passed for the young girl Jaenelle, heir to the magical Darkness, for her physical wounds to heal, while amnesia keeps her frightening memories at bay. But with Saetan--a Black-Jewelled Warlord Prince and Jaenelle's foster-father--to protect her, she will continue to grow. Her magic will mature. Her memories will return... -
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![Hunted Beast by K. Loraine, Meg Anne]()
Hunted Beast by K. Loraine, Meg Anne
She’s everything I want, and I hate her for it. Hate might not be the right emotion for what Dahlia stirs in me. But I can’t have her, so telling myself I don’t want her is the only option. Especially since my dog won’t leave her alone. While I’ve been doing my best to avoid the woman I crave, my pup has taken on the role of her protector. He follows her every chance he gets...Categorized as:
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![Dreams Made Flesh by Anne Bishop]()
Dreams Made Flesh by Anne Bishop
The national bestselling Black Jewels trilogy established award-winning Anne Bishop as an author whose "sublime skill. .. blends the darkly macabre with spine-tingling emotional intensity, mesmerizing magic, lush sensuality, and exciting action. "* Now the saga continues-with four all-new adventures of Jaenelle and her kindred. -
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![Twisted Devil by Nikki Landis]()
Twisted Devil by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Royal Bastards MC is mine. My club. My family. My salvation. And I will do anything to protect it. I'm brutal. Crazy. Ruthless. And I won't apologize for it. I never believed I would love anything as much as being SAA and taking the Devil's Ride. Becoming a Reaper and patching in with the RBMC were the best decisions I ever made. Until I met Nylah. The feisty nurse owns my black soul... -
![Santa Biker by Nikki Landis]()
Santa Biker by Nikki Landis
Diablo:. I’m a savage and a killer. A man with nothing to lose. As the cleaner for the Royal Bastards, I do the dirty work for the club. When I’m called in, it’s my job to ensure nothing is left behind. But it’s the blood that speaks to me, revealing hidden secrets and exposing the truth. Blood contains all the agony of my past, and I can’t escape it... -
![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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![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... -
![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... -
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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. -
![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...Categorized as:
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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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![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... -
![Hell Fae Commander by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn]()
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...Categorized as:
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![His Darkest Desire by Tiffany Roberts]()
His Darkest Desire by Tiffany Roberts
A cursed goblin sorcerer. The human female he’s waited an eternity for. A secret that could tear them apart. A quaint cottage in a Scottish forest seemed the perfect place for Kinsley to start anew. But when a tragic accident leaves her isolated and dying, her new life is over before ever beginning. Until a dark, mysterious being emerges from the night gloom and offers to save her—for a price...Categorized as:
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![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...Categorized as:
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![Entangled Realms by Madilyn DeRose]()
Entangled Realms by Madilyn DeRose
In a world as seemingly normal as it can get, there lives a dark secret in the bowels of the city. Dragged into a sketchy club as her best friend’s third wheel, Kiera finds herself face to face with a man that exudes power and eloquence...Categorized as:
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Del Diablo by Natalie Bennett
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFilthy. Clandestine. Unorthodox. Stygian Isle was born from the brilliant mind of an abominable man. The Alistair patriarch and sovereign of the nonconformist crafted a peaceful refuge for those unashamedly wicked. From his creation came a secret society of filthy heretics. Carnal sin and mayhem fuel their religion. Sex and death drench their doctrine...Categorized as:
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![Another Damned Darling by Myka Bound]()
Another Damned Darling by Myka Bound
They say there’s a thread of truth in every story. What no one tells you is what happens when you pull on that thread. My great-grandma, Wendy Darling, wasn't some sweet, innocent girl. She murdered her own brothers and tried to pin the blame on a demon with a deadly shadow. Yeah, no one believed her crazy ass, but it was a hell of a way to start a family legacy...Categorized as:
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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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Wild Ivy by Eve Newton
Love. Vengeance. Finality. I've always been the hunter, but now I’m also the hunted. Every clue we unravel entangles us further in a web of power and deception stretching far beyond the university. In this supernatural game of cat and mouse, love is our most potent magic and our greatest weakness. The fight for our immortal happily ever after had better be worth the price of our souls...Categorized as:
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Sebastian by Anne Bishop
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsA world of shifting lands connected only by bridges, Ephemera has been kept stable by the magic of the Landscapers. In one land where night reigns and demons dwell, the half-incubus Sebastian revels in dark delights. But then in dreams she calls to him: a woman who wants only to be safe and loved-a woman he hungers for while knowing he may destroy her... -
![Bloody Bargain by Etta Pierce]()
Bloody Bargain by Etta Pierce
Ancient, enslaved, a hunger worse than death. .. D'abel has been trapped for centuries by the time a human woman kills his guard. And the moment he sees her, he needs her. Her flesh within his python fangs, her blood on his scales, her tongue tangled with his. .. He will have all of her. Her violence, her hate, and her soul. Compulsive, dangerous, a ticking time bomb. . -
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Belladonna by Anne Bishop
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsIn this follow-up to Sebastian, the Eater of the World casts its shadow over Ephemera. Only Glorianna Belladonna possesses the ability to thwart the Eater--but she is not alone. In dreams, a call has traveled beyond the Landscapes and reached Michael, a man with mysterious powers. -
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![Dark Obsessions: A Standalone Dark Monster Romance by Lexi C. Foss]()
Dark Obsessions: A Standalone Dark Monster Romance by Lexi C. Foss
When the Strigoi King says, “Kneel, pet…”. And his fated mate replies, “Make me. ”. “Monsters Are Real. ”. That’s the title of my master’s thesis. It’s also why I’m in Romania. Hunting. Scouring. Searching. Because I know he’s here. Ciprian Negru, King of the Strigoi. He’s the heart of my research. My damnable obsession. My downfall. I assumed he had no idea a measly human like me even existed... -
![War, Unfinished by Veronica Lancet]()
War, Unfinished by Veronica Lancet
New York City. Vicious Battlefield. Home. With a million dollar bounty on my head, it took me years to step foot in the city again. Now I'm back. And the order of business is rather simple. 1. Destroy my reprobate brother. 2. Take back my stolen legacy. 3. Have a goddamn drink in peace. But I didn't count on meeting her again... -
![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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![Sloth by Talli Wyndham]()
Sloth by Talli Wyndham
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe inherent draw of the supernatural always brings humans into our orbits, ensuring we never have to fight to have playthings come to us. Moths to a flame, fascinated into their own destruction. Quinn Lee works long hours at her law firm trying to establish a place for herself. She was finding success until she caught the eye of her neighbor, the extremely lazy Sal... -
![Heartless by Gena Showalter]()
Heartless by Gena Showalter
Let the madness take hold…. Kaysar the Unhinged One possesses a power like no other. A mystical song able to scramble any mind. Feared by one and all, the ruthless warrior earned his crown with blood, driven by a single purpose: the misery of every Frostline...Categorized as:
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The Taking by Erin McCarthy
My Immortal and Fallen showed Erin McCarthy at her provocative best. .. Now she takes paranormal romance one step further with The Taking. Heiress Regan Henry knows that passion can be an illusion, and she keeps her emotions in check-until she falls under the spell of the beguiling Felix LeBlanc... -
![The World Undone by Gray Holborn]()
The World Undone by Gray Holborn
I’d spent months convincing each of my bond-mates that hurting them was the last thing I’d ever do. And, as a twisted and cruel fate would have it, it would be. Lucifer's plan for saving the world requires three key components: my power, the nexus, and the stone. We only have the first. .. and absolutely no idea where the other two might be hiding... -
![Caged by Fallen Crows : Part One by Ava Larksen]()
Caged by Fallen Crows : Part One by Ava Larksen
Living together? That's a war Graysen was never trained for. Imprisoned in Graysen's tower, Nelle Wychthorn finds herself ensnared by something far more dangerous than chains. The sway is awakening. His tamer influence bleeds into her thoughts, seizing hold of her will—and he doesn't even know it. If he ever discovers the hold he already has… she's lost. Escape is her only chance... -
![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...Categorized as:
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![A Sensual Summoning by Rachel J. Roman]()
A Sensual Summoning by Rachel J. Roman
Spellbinding seduction is only a page away. .. When exiled witch Faye Kyteler discovers a spell book hidden in the ceiling of her home, she never expected to accidentally summon the Daemon held prisoner within its' pages. Now bound to her, the sullen, cantankerous Rafael is anything but what she expected an incubus to be when he demands she find a way to free him, or else. But something is wrong...Categorized as:
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![A Demon's Soul by Marie Mistry]()
A Demon's Soul by Marie Mistry
The Syndicate is defeated, but Nelly’s troubles have just begun. The Strange God now walks the world in a stolen body after being stuck in the shadow realm for eternity. He’s claimed a new name, a new life, and a new mate—her. Nelly should be focusing on coming to grips with her new reality, but instead her bargain compels her to follow him to his icy fortress in the mountains... -
![Sinful Demon King by Nikki St. Crowe]()
Sinful Demon King by Nikki St. Crowe
The Demon King crossed over to our world looking for something. What he found was me. Apparently I possess part of the Demon King’s lost power and now he wants it back. He’s willing to do anything for it. .. including seducing me. The entire world wants a piece of Wrath and I’m the one who gets him every night in my bed. I shouldn’t want him as badly as I do but being around him is. .. consuming... -
![Eldrith Manor by Leigh Rivers, Avina St Graves]()
Eldrith Manor by Leigh Rivers, Avina St Graves
ONE GHOST. ONE DEMON. ONE HAUNTED MANOR. The Ghost. What happens when someone accidentally summons a demon? They die and become a ghost. I didn’t believe in Heaven or Hell. I thought the pain would stop, and I’d taste sweet oblivion. But I was wrong. Hell does exist. It’s not just a place, but a person too. His name is Lynx... -
![Petal by Lexi Ray]()
Petal by Lexi Ray
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI was betrayed. Burned. Tattooed from head to toe. Because of one night, four years ago. Because of the girl who took my heart in her gentle hands and never let go—Callie Mays. I thought she was my curse. But I was wrong. Four years later, my dirty broken heart is still beating. And still beating hard for her. She is my cure. My one. My world. We lost our families. And we only have each other...Categorized as:
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![A Deal For a Kiss by W. Winters]()
A Deal For a Kiss by W. Winters
From USA Today Best selling author Willow Winters, comes a spicy novella, that takes us deep into the underworld. Nothing could hide her from me. The darkness is everywhere and it moves about in the mortal realm…. And then there’s her. Bright and so easily seen. Mine. She calls to me like I prayed to the Gods she would. I should feel guilt for what I’m going to do. What I must do... -
![Poison Ivy by Eve Newton]()
Poison Ivy by Eve Newton
Poisonous. Dangerous. Brutal. Thornfield Academy is a place where I, Ivy Hammond, blend in with the everyday supernatural creatures that flock these halls. But when darkness falls, I embrace my calling. I’m a shapeshifting assassin, summoned through a combination of ancient rituals and the dark web to deliver supernatural justice where mortal laws fail... -
![Claimed by the Demon Lord: A Dark Paranormal Romance by Iris Amador]()
Claimed by the Demon Lord: A Dark Paranormal Romance by Iris Amador
He’s the monster that keeps her awake at night. She’s the nightmare he’s always dreamed of. I’m one of the most powerful demons, and when I met Sylvia, I knew I was going to keep her. I would do anything to have her by my side. And I mean anything. After all, one doesn’t become a Lord of Hell without playing a little dirty. Hell doesn’t run on mercy and kindness...Categorized as:
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![Fairest by Mairi MacMillan]()
Fairest by Mairi MacMillan
Rated: 3.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dark mafia retelling of Snow White. Perfect for fans of H D Carlton, Emily McIntire and Penelope Douglas. RED AS BLOOD. I never wanted to be part of his life. I am the law, and he is everything I’ve vowed against. But every time I see him, I can’t help but imagine what I want him to do to me. He has a reputation. A dark possessive side. I know he’d hurt me. But maybe that’s what I want…... -
![Fate of a Faux by Meagan Brandy, Amo Jones]()
Fate of a Faux by Meagan Brandy, Amo Jones
The King of Darkness is dead. It’s time for a new one to rise…. London Crow isn’t who I thought she was. She’s worse. My hate for her knows no bounds. My need for her has no end. But it’s my inability to have her that might just end us all, as the fates refuse to be ignored...Categorized as:
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![King of Fire and Flames by Juno Heart]()
King of Fire and Flames by Juno Heart
Arrowyn Ramiel, the King of Storms and Feathers. Fae scum. Liar. Unforgivable betrayer and breaker of fragile hearts. .. . Or is he? LEAF:. Trapped in the Sun Realm, I have no choice but to accept King Azarn’s offer and fight for a chance to survive. Only then can I turn my vengeful eye upon the fae who crushed my heart—the betrayer, Arrowyn Ramiel... -
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![Groomed by the Vampire Prince by Darcy Fayton]()
Groomed by the Vampire Prince by Darcy Fayton
"No matter where you go, no matter how many years pass, you will always be mine. I will find you, and when I do, I will bend you over and claim you as many times as it takes to cure this heartache of mine. ". Kira's newfound perception of the Vampire Prince, Nathaniel, shatters when she uncovers his sinister ploy: to groom her to become his father's play thing... -
![Possession by Liliana Carlisle]()
Possession by Liliana Carlisle
She’s in the wrong place at the wrong time. He uses it to his advantage. They tell her to stay away from the Alphas. There’s a reason they're kept in the hands of the government. It’s better this way, they tell her. You're safe without them. Alphas are brutal and ruthless with the promise of chaos if they’re ever set free. Omegas are precious, fragile, and too breakable under an Alpha’s hands... -
![Fear: a Terrifying Love Story by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
Fear: a Terrifying Love Story by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
I have always loved fear. And now I know it loves me back. My whole life has been defined by fear. It’s what’s driven everything I’ve ever done. It’s why I’m a firefighter. It’s why I sneak into abandoned buildings. It’s why I drive a motorcycle way too fast... -
![Bond by Darcy Rose]()
Bond by Darcy Rose
Apparently rejecting me was not enough heartache to put me through. All I’ve ever wanted was to have a peaceful life. Why can’t he just leave me alone and go back to his precious pack? He wants me to embrace the bond between us, but I’m not ready to forgive him for what he did, and part of me thinks I never will.Categorized as:
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![Dark Migration by Adrian Blue]()
Dark Migration by Adrian Blue
Part of the new Dark Season Collection. Sarah has always loved the quiet and solitude of ice fishing. Miles from the nearest neighbor, her family's frozen lake has always been a peaceful sanctuary. Until today. Something cold and twisted has chosen her, something with a monstrous hunger. Alone on the frozen lake, she will learn that nature's appetites run darker and deeper than she ever imagined...
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