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Graduating With Honor by Daniel Schinhofen
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe second semester at the Academy was underway, and Benedict’s life was now even more complicated than it ever had been. His relationship officially expanded when Sadie joined him and Atropos, not just at their party, but as a girlfriend. That caused some bumps as old traumas resurfaced and cast doubts over their new relationship... -
![Xaden POV: Fourth Wing by belle_beebee]()
Xaden POV: Fourth Wing by belle_beebee
Xaden Riorson thought he had figured out how to survive in this place. Now in his final year at Basgiath War College, he’s risen to the rank of Wingleader. He is focused on one thing: getting every kid of the rebellion bonded to a dragon. Then the real work can begin. But he hadn’t counted on Violet Sorrengail, the General’s daughter, entering the Rider’s Quadrant... -
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![Spirit Rites by A. J. Manney]()
Spirit Rites by A. J. Manney
The trials were just the beginning. The Jaguar Kingdom may be her end. Kinsley barely made it through the Spirit Trials. She didn’t even finish them properly, and yet, her spirit animal revealed itself—late, unexpected, and impossible. Because her jaguar isn’t ordinary. It’s a corporeal jaguar—soul-bound to the King of the Jaguar Kingdom. And his jag just claimed hers as its mate... -
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Spirit Trials by A. J. Manney
She entered the trials as an outsider. She’ll rise as a legend. Farrah has spent her life in a quiet village where survival means strength. Her people are strong, self-sufficient, and taught to defend themselves—skills she’s mastered well. She’s never heard of spirit animals or the deadly trials that mark the passage to adulthood in the Wolf, Jaguar, and Dragon kingdoms... -
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![Dance of Stars and Ashes by Nisha J. Tuli]()
Dance of Stars and Ashes by Nisha J. Tuli
A love that burns brighter than starlight. A gift that could leave her world in ashes. It’s time for Zarya to release the fire within. In the jeweled city of Dharati, Zarya found passion and adventure for the first time. A mysterious stranger named Rabin helped to free the power within her—a dark, ancient magic that should not exist. Now, Zarya learns Rabin’s true identity... -
![The Nightmare Queen by Anastasis Blythe]()
The Nightmare Queen by Anastasis Blythe
I will become assassin, queen, and monster to reclaim what is mine. In the wake of the Neverseen King’s capture and my escape from the Wolf’s clutches, I venture into the depths of the Fae realm, armed with little but my own gritty determination to take back my husband and throne... -
![To Sway A Soul by Ireen Chau]()
To Sway A Soul by Ireen Chau
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA passionate painter's apprentice. An art thief without a soul. The bargain that brings them together. Half a Soul meets your favorite historical C-drama in this Chinese folktale-inspired New Adult romantasy. When Zhi Lan turned down the opportunity to become a nobleman’s concubine, she vowed to make her own fortune—not marry into it...Categorized as:
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![Ocean of Ink by A. R. Conwell]()
Ocean of Ink by A. R. Conwell
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe can sense emotions. He’s trained to be emotionless. Wren’s quiet life is upended when her brother’s body is delivered to her family's estate by the elite academy he was attending. Consumed by grief and bound by a past debt, she goes to the Obsidian Academy to uncover the mystery behind his death and avenge the only person she’s ever trusted... -
![Drow Mystery by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
Drow Mystery by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEllis Burton is taking a dangerous chance searching for answers about her mother. The Drow Protector of the City of Angels takes after her mother, looking out for those who roam the streets at night. But first, Ellis has to regain her shadow magic. That can’t come soon enough... -
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Drow Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe half-Drow, Ellis Burton has finally reunited with her mother, Claire but something’s not right. Her mother is hiding something where the agency, DRI is concerned, and Ellis isn’t sure she can trust her. But she’s willing to give her the benefit of doubt for now. Trust, verify and then bring out the magic. Charlie is still locked up in the DRI offices... -
![Lure of Lightning by Hannah Haze]()
Lure of Lightning by Hannah Haze
They tell me Fox betrayed us. They're wrong. When Fox Tudor vanished through that demon portal, he left a hollow ache in my magic—and my heart. My shadow princes insist my vampire professor played us all, that he chose the demons over me. But I know Fox. The man who saved me, who trained me, who loved me, wouldn't just abandon us. Not when the realm is tearing apart at the seams... -
![Kitten and Allure by Amanda Cashure]()
Kitten and Allure by Amanda Cashure
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWith Tanakan prison empty of its most powerful and dangerous criminals, and a tyrant with insurmountable power and a thirst for death still named as Crown, the Silvari and human worlds are on the edge of a catastrophe they may never recover from... -
![Family: Posy: Book Four by Mary Ann Weir]()
Family: Posy: Book Four by Mary Ann Weir
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe alphas of Five Fangs have a tall task before them: Working their way out of the doghouse! Posy has accepted their apologies and is now looking forward to a series of surprise dates, each one unique and special in its own way. Then it's off to the Royal Pack for Queen Lilah's coronation... -
![Wanting Him: Thoreau Book Three by Mary Ann Weir]()
Wanting Him: Thoreau Book Three by Mary Ann Weir
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's been nearly three years since Thoreau reunited with his older brother, Emerson. Now, as his 18th birthday approaches, he worries about what will happen if he finds his Goddess-given mate, especially since he’s already in love with his two bestie boyfriends! But the Moon Goddess has a wonderful plan for our precious boy, even if a wolf is the only one who remembers it! A Five Fangs novel. -
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![Sunset Horizon by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Sunset Horizon by Shari L. Tapscott
The exciting conclusion to the Greybrow Brothers trilogy! My name is Soleil Eldemyer, and I’m currently trapped in a cave with a dying voltaic dragon, both Greybrow brothers, an injured mercenary, our tagalong thief, and one ailing mage. Things aren’t at their brightest right now, but it’s not all doom and gloom... -
![The Godless Kingdom by Sheila Masterson]()
The Godless Kingdom by Sheila Masterson
A king ripped from his throne. An imposter wearing the crown. A court balanced on a knife’s edge. In the wake of a violent rebellion, Cecilia and Xander are trapped behind enemy lines under the thumb of a cruel tyrant. It’s impossible to know who to trust with the culture of fear Vincent has instilled in the Argarian court. Clawing back the power he stole requires slow and careful progress... -
![Threads of Fate by C.A. Blooming]()
Threads of Fate by C.A. Blooming
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAll Orah wanted was to discover what lay behind the hidden garden door, but when it inadvertently traps her in the Land of Gods, she finds more than she bargained for. Now stuck in this new world, she must decide if she can unlock the power necessary to get her home. To do so, she will have to reckon not only with the Gods threatening her but also with the darkest parts of herself... -
![Knight's End by Ann Denton]()
Knight's End by Ann Denton
You took my sister and now you think you can take my country? Try. I dare you. I don’t care that you have more magic or larger armies. There’s a fatal flaw to your plan. Arrogance. Never underestimate the desperate. Desperation breeds cunning. If I can’t beat you outright … then I’ll have to outsmart you. All it takes is one little opportunity. And then I’ll make you mine... -
![Pack: Posy: Book Three by Mary Ann Weir]()
Pack: Posy: Book Three by Mary Ann Weir
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNow officially the luna of Five Fangs, Posy steps into her role with determination to do the best she can for her new pack, and her resolve and skills are tested right from the start! From the truth about her mother to a devastating loss, Posy meets each new challenge with dignity and wisdom... -
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Shadow Glass by M. Sinclair
Change was inevitable. We couldn't deny that magic existed. We couldn't deny the growing feelings between all of us. So what is a girl to do? I can barely focus on the life-altering knowledge that an entire realm of magic exists, let alone my eight boyfriends. Oh and don't forget my two princes! Oh no. When did they become my princes? Just ignore that... -
![The Elysean Illusion by D.N. Hoxa]()
The Elysean Illusion by D.N. Hoxa
I thought they built those walls around their cities to say that they are better than us. Special. Gods. I was wrong. The Elyseans have always thought themselves better than us mortals. At least that's what they've wanted the whole world to think. I always believed it--until I complete the Elysean Trials they force me in, and I attend the Academy of Divine Light and Beauty... -
![Queen of Legends and Lies by Nina Frost]()
Queen of Legends and Lies by Nina Frost
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe gears of destiny have been set in motion. Lark Axton has failed. Failed to save Flighthaven, the military school she attended before she knew she was a dragoncaller and the descendant of the true royal house of Tirene. Failed to kill King Xenon and stop his army of the drachen, who are taking over the world by stealing the free will of its people at the bidding of the mad god Narc... -
![Dance with the Alien Devil by Ava York]()
Dance with the Alien Devil by Ava York
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a world where danger lurks at every turn, I never expected to find love in the arms of a Vinduthi hitman. In the moment I meet Makar, I know he's trouble. A dangerous Vinduthi mafia member who buys my contract on a whim, he seems cold and emotionless. But beneath his hardened exterior, I see a hidden kindness within him... -
![The Moon's Daughter by Leena Kazak]()
The Moon's Daughter by Leena Kazak
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe was destined to rule. He was destined to ruin her plans. In a world where kingdoms rise and fall like shifting sands, Princess Layna stands on the edge of ruin—caught between her kingdom’s survival and the pull of her heart. The desert kingdom of Alzahra is on the brink of war... -
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![Shouldn't Want You by Jerica MacMillan]()
Shouldn't Want You by Jerica MacMillan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSingle dad on tour needs a nanny . .. When I answered the ad looking for a nanny willing to travel. I was desperate for a job. And this would be the perfect escape from the end of the world as I knew it. I thought my boss would be an overworked businessman. Not the broody guitarist for the alt-rock band on everyone’s lips. He’s everything I shouldn’t want—... -
![American Gauntlet by Allie Lewis]()
American Gauntlet by Allie Lewis
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo sisters. Seven teams. One grueling competition. One life-changing cash prize. American Gauntlet is the number one reality TV competition in the nation, and when Dani Di Laurentis gets the call that she and her sister, Lana, have been selected as contestants, she knows this is her one opportunity to change her family's life for the better...Categorized as:
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![The Disgraced Fae by Shari L. Tapscott]()
The Disgraced Fae by Shari L. Tapscott
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEleanor has only a few memories of her childhood—white roses, a beautiful but cold queen, a garden with mirrors, and terrifying creatures. But mostly, she remembers a boy. A boy who saved her from whatever her memory is holding hostage—a boy who wasn’t human. Now eighteen, Eleanor is old enough to leave the orphanage she’s lived in for the last twelve years... -
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Craving Her by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith one taste of her lips,. He was a marked man. Joker knows he's different from the other men in his club. He rarely smiles. He's quiet. Hell, most could call him cold and calculated. He prides himself on the fact that he lets nothing get to him. Besides, as a member of the Savage Brothers MC, you have to stay focused. That's Joker's strong point—or it was... -
![Reaver's Return by Elin Wyn, Starr Huntress]()
Reaver's Return by Elin Wyn, Starr Huntress
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrapped together in the darkness, a spark threatens to consume us both. LAICER. From the moment Raelyn crashes into my life, she confuses me. Her soft, round body is unlike anything I've known, and her sharp tongue cuts deeper than any blade. But despite her prickly demeanor, I find myself drawn to her courage and spirit. As we search for escape, danger closes in from every side... -
![Traveller's Joy by Victoria Goddard]()
Traveller's Joy by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHal's university career ends quite satisfactorily for himself, but with heartbreak, drama, and painful ignominy for his best friend Jemis. Nevertheless, Hal stood with Jemis when academic argument turned violent, and he'll stand with him now as he finds his feet again . .. Traveller's Joy takes place after Clary Sage and before the events of Stargazy Pie. -
![Submissive Nanny by Viktor Redreich, Annika Hanson]()
Submissive Nanny by Viktor Redreich, Annika Hanson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe hired me as a nanny but I think he wants something more. The way he looks at me, the way he touches and adores me. It’s like he wants to own me. To make me his personal plaything. But why me? I’m so innocent, so inexperienced. He’s such a fine specimen of masculinity. He can get anyone he wants. This is so wrong. He’s married... -
![Pride by Willow Aster]()
Pride by Willow Aster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI was raised to be Jadon Safrin’s enemy…. My father wouldn’t rest until he was dead. When war threatened to break out between our countries and I met Jadon face-to-face, I realized I could become his greatest weakness. I could either do the right thing, or I could let him crash and burn, paving the way for my family to rule all of the kingdoms... -
![Magic Dungeon Academy: School Life Isekai Harem Fantasy Light Novel by Atucim Sanumar]()
Magic Dungeon Academy: School Life Isekai Harem Fantasy Light Novel by Atucim Sanumar
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat Happens When A Book Nerd Reincarnates Into A Magic Fantasy World? Being a book nerd as he was, Anthony's life couldn't have been better. Reading books all day, and all night, until he fell asleep with the book in his hands was his every day life. Things would've been great, and he would've enjoyed his quiet, sixteenth birthday if not for his twin sister having an outrageous birthday party... -
![A Song That Never Ends by Jordan Marie]()
A Song That Never Ends by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLetting Reed go was the hardest thing I’d ever done in my life. He deserved better than me. I’ve made his life hell—even if I never meant to. He wanted more than I was capable of giving. How can you love someone when you hate yourself? Now he’s back in town for a wedding. He has everything he ever wanted. I can’t help but wonder…... -
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![Echo of Deceit by Sophia St. Germain]()
Echo of Deceit by Sophia St. Germain
Haunted by nightmares from the fateful final trial, Lillian is struggling to come to terms with her newfound reality. And after a less than warm welcome from the Valkyries, she realizes getting the warrior women to aid her in taking on King Alek might just cost her more than she is willing to lose... -
![Winter Knights Dream by Ariadne Breylard]()
Winter Knights Dream by Ariadne Breylard
Lyra's Summer dreams come true, but her first rejection sparks is he a villain or a victim? Lyra has found the happiness she once thought was only a dream with her Summer Mate. He is everything she could have hoped for, and with his unwavering loyalty, she has finally found peace and restored her faith in fate... -
![Mr. Hockey by Raine Miller, Brit DeMille]()
Mr. Hockey by Raine Miller, Brit DeMille
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA hotheaded winger with a superhero complex trying to live up to his father's great legacy rescues a desperate damsel-in-distress with ninety-nine problems and discovers he wants to be so much more than just her "friend" in this friends-with-benefits, he falls first, superhero hockey romance. "When people say I have a superhero complex I take it as a compliment. ". —Mikhail Zelenka, VEGAS CRUSH...Categorized as:
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![Swift as the Rising Tide by E.K. Condos]()
Swift as the Rising Tide by E.K. Condos
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSwift as the Rising Tide is the next installment of The Nostos Series, a Greek Mythology and Pirates of the Caribbean inspired Romantasy. It is best read after book two, A Spell of Bones and Madness and follows a side quest of our favorite characters Dimitris and Thalia. A reckless prince sent to do his brother’s bidding. A cursed seer determined not to fall in love...Categorized as:
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![No More Yesterdays by Catherine Bybee]()
No More Yesterdays by Catherine Bybee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNew York Times. and. USA Today. bestselling author Catherine Bybee lights the fuse, and the Stone siblings must rely on their wits and hearts to uncover a dangerous enemy…and an explosive secret. Taking over her late father’s company was never part of Alex Stone’s life plan. But now, sitting in the CEO chair at Stone Enterprises, she’s resigned to living her life alone... -
![Of Flames and Fallacies by Courtney Whims]()
Of Flames and Fallacies by Courtney Whims
Possession of dragon contraband in the Arterian kingdom is a guaranteed brutal execution. And when twenty-two-year-old Katerina Blackwind finds a dragon egg buried in her father’s grave, she begins to question everything she thought she knew. She must return the forbidden dragon hatchling north to the secretive Dragon where dragons roam free and a rebellion group resides...Categorized as:
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![The Masked Fae by Shari L. Tapscott]()
The Masked Fae by Shari L. Tapscott
Never make a bargain with one of the Fae. It’s a rule everyone knows…and yet it’s one Alice’s family seems to ignore. After her brother loses their entire family fortune in a wager he cannot afford, Alice ventures into the Rose Briar Woods to make a deal with the formidable Fae marquis who now owns her family’s estate—a portrait in exchange for her brother’s freedom...Categorized as:
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![Until the Last Petal Falls by Viano Oniomoh]()
Until the Last Petal Falls by Viano Oniomoh
Cosy, sweet, and intimate, Until the Last Petal Falls is a character-driven Nigerian queerplatonic retelling of Beauty and the Beast. When Eru was eleven years old, he met an unforgettable boy. Only a few weeks after, he forgot all about that boy...Categorized as:
new adult forced proximity fantasy queer found-family length-short glimpses-kisses non-trad-hea
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