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Elysium by Nik Knight
Riley and his angels have finally found their Elysium, and together, they will defend it. After enduring two months in Purgatory at the Seven’s mercy, Riley Shepard emerges alive but forever altered. To protect his angels, he must embrace the powerful darkness inside him, or risk the fate of the realms... -
![Midnight Fae Academy: Book Four by Lexi C. Foss]()
Midnight Fae Academy: Book Four by Lexi C. Foss
Welcome to the Midnight Fae world.It’s bloody.Dark.And led by an ancient vampire who needs to die.My days as a pawn in this war are over. I’m taking over as queen on this board, and in my version of the game, everyone bows to the queen. Even Constantine Nacht.He thinks he’s clever by roping me into these ascension trials, all meant to kill me and my mates.But I’m going to prove him wrong... -
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![Mob Sorcery 2 by K.D. Robertson]()
Mob Sorcery 2 by K.D. Robertson
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsVince finds himself going up in the underworld, but the mafia is far from the only gang in town.The city is abuzz with an international sorcerer's conference, and the mayor is cracking down hard on anything that might make him look bad. But Vince is out to get that bag. That means fulfilling his enforcer contract for the mob, police crackdown be damned... -
![Charged by Serenity Ackles]()
Charged by Serenity Ackles
They called me Battery, but as soon as I’m fully charged, they’re going to discover how much power I wield.My path of vengeance took a detour when I was rescued by the gargoyles of Castle Viegls. For several months I allowed myself to become settled with these men; to think I could have a life when once I didn’t... -
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![Betrayal by Nik Knight]()
Betrayal by Nik Knight
Gay Paranormal Romance Riley finally has love within his grasp, but the only way to protect it may be to let it go. With no more rules standing in their way, Riley Shepard and his angels test the boundaries of their new and unconventional relationship. Jealousy and doubt lie in wait, threatening to ruin the tenuous ties connecting them. But some things are always worth fighting for... -
![Wolf Outcasted by Avery Song]()
Wolf Outcasted by Avery Song
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"You've completed your task, Willow, and it's time for the world to acknowledge that what was once rejected now deserves a new role. A position of power that no one will be able to steal from you."When the world proclaimed me an outcast, I fought against that role and destroyed everything — and everyone — that tried to belittle me... -
![Enemy Panther Next Door by Roxie Ray]()
Enemy Panther Next Door by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHe’s a powerful panther shifter who needs my rejection…Returning home to help my sick father and finding out that I’m fated to Blayne Walker must be the universe’s idea of a cruel joke.Especially because the stubborn panther shifter with the hard look in his blue eyes is the reason I left Lily Valley in the first place... -
![SOS Hotel: Great Service from Top to Bottom by Adam Vex, Ariana Nash]()
SOS Hotel: Great Service from Top to Bottom by Adam Vex, Ariana Nash
Book #4 in the hilarious SOS Hotel series. Something is wrong with Tom Collins. More wrong than usual. Tom’s being nice.We should have known trouble was right around the corner. One attempted murder later, and Reynard is forced to disarm him (literally). No bartender, means no bar. Zee is grumpy and avoiding me, and the hotel’s measly profits are dwindling by the day. Things are not going well... -
![Wolf Domination by Avery Song]()
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![Werepanther 8: Paranormal Hunter by Logan Jacobs]()
Werepanther 8: Paranormal Hunter by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy crew of badass women and I have officially decimated the Order of the Nile, freed the legions of paranormal creatures the AON were using for gladiator fights, and seized possession of an awesome mansion. My business ventures are also booming, so things are definitely looking up.But there’s still the issue of several rogue Egyptian gods who are out for my head... -
![Court of Beasts by K.A. Knight]()
Court of Beasts by K.A. Knight
There are many things that go bump in the night, and I am one of them.As a wolf, my hate towards Hunters was born from fire and blood.I know all too well the brush of death others only speak of in hushed whispers. It marked me and everyday since I have fought to prove myself. To be the strongest, the best wolf in the Red Mountain Pack.To live up to my family name...Categorized as:
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![Succubus Lord 9 by Eric Vall]()
Succubus Lord 9 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJacob and his friends might have made it out of Hell, but now they face something even more daunting: Heaven. Someone has been killing in Jacob’s name, and the Exalted One and his minions are not happy. Now, Jake’s on trial, and he’s got to figure out how to clear his name. In order to do that, he must gain allies, battle evil cultists, and take on Demon King Beelzebub himself... -
![In The Devil's Shadow by M. Bonnet]()
In The Devil's Shadow by M. Bonnet
Alive or dead?Hunted or the hunter?Hide, stand, or run?Satan wants me dead. Someone unknown wants me taken alive. Why am I so special? I don’t even know what I am. My survival depends on finding out, which means finding my father–a man who abandoned me before I was born... -
![Devoured by Monsters by Katie May, Ann Denton]()
Devoured by Monsters by Katie May, Ann Denton
Monsters rule the world. And now, they rule me.After an attempt on my life, I find myself saved by an unlikely ally. Injured, confused, and faced with emotions I don’t know how to deal with, I hunker down in a monster’s safe house.But I refuse to stay hidden.With threats coming at us from all angles, I must learn to put my trust in the very monsters I swore to hate.The Grotesque. The Creeper...Categorized as:
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![Succubus Lord 8 by Eric Vall]()
Succubus Lord 8 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJacob and his succubi have defeated Azazel, and now Jacob is the Demon King of the Fourth Circle. But that doesn’t mean the war’s over yet. Now that he’s king, Jake has to figure out how to rule in Hell, keep from being stabbed in the back by the other Demon Lords and Kings, and somehow stay under Lucifer’s radar. There’s no rest for the wicked, and certainly no rest for a Succubus King... -
![Scrolls from the Archives: A Fire & Brimstone Short Story Collection by Nik Knight]()
Scrolls from the Archives: A Fire & Brimstone Short Story Collection by Nik Knight
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA collection of bonus content and short stories from the Fire & Brimstone Scrolls, meant to be read after Elysium, the final book in the series... -
![Werepanther 5: Paranormal Hunter by Logan Jacobs]()
Werepanther 5: Paranormal Hunter by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy life has definitely changed since I discovered I was a werepather, but I would argue it’s changed for the better.Instead of a broke college student, I’m the owner of a lucrative lounge, and business just keeps getting better. Money is flowing in hand over fist, and I have my pick of sexy, intelligent, badass women... -
![Demon Hunter: Life Debt by Michael Dalton]()
Demon Hunter: Life Debt by Michael Dalton
Jimmy has reached a pinnacle of power that few sorcerers achieve. With a coven of powerful witches and immortals, there are few in Hell or Heaven who dare oppose him.But all is not well. Something is lacking in Jimmy’s life – something he’s never truly known.Family... -
![Succubus Lord 13 by Eric Vall]()
Succubus Lord 13 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJake has finally succeeded in destroying two prongs of the Unholy Trio. Now, all that’s left is Public Enemy Number Beelzebub. The Lord of Flies won’t concede the Eighth Circle without a fight, though, so Jake has to find a way to power up, and fast. The answer? Hellfire. More specifically, the black Hellfire of fear... -
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Succubus Lord 16 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLucifer is trying to kickstart the Apocalypse, but Jacob and his allies aren’t about to let that happen.But when a prophecy is revealed, thwarting the Prince of Darkness involves a field trip to the last place Jake expected.Vatican City... -
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Succubus Lord 17 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCaorthannach, Mother of all Demons and Lucifer’s ex, has been unleashed upon the world, and The Exalted One and the Devil have called a truce to deal with this new problem.Now, Cao is Public Enemy Number 1, and it’s up to Jacob and his Demon Lords to bring her down... -
![Black Onyx by Nikita Parmenter]()
Black Onyx by Nikita Parmenter
The fae realm is notoriously dangerous, whereas most supernaturals don’t get thrown into the more dangerous side of fae life until they’re twenty-five thanks to her tyrant father, Farren’s been dealing with it since she was sixteen, brutally trained and punished; she knows her way around a blade... -
![Bad Blood by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy]()
Bad Blood by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy
The bitch is back.It's me. I'm the bitch. And thanks to my traitorous bestie Sarah's vampire cult having a funny definition of "virgin sacrifice," I'm back from the dead rather than back from a much-needed vacation in Cancun.Now I'm possessed by their snarky deity, and my afterlife depends on keeping it a secret from her cult of four reincarnated vampire lovers... -
![Reluctant Queen: A Hellscape Novel by Kira Stanley]()
Reluctant Queen: A Hellscape Novel by Kira Stanley
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsYou think your parents are bad? Try having the devil as your father.I'd had enough of all the expectations and rules that come with being the next in line for Hell’s throne. I was tired of the constant fight over my so-called duty. There was only one answer - to run away to the human realm... -
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![I Will Make You Mine by Nicholas Bella]()
I Will Make You Mine by Nicholas Bella
Dante: No one could have prepared me for who I saw captured in the arms of that hulking werewolf. It took everything I had not to go over there and rip that wolf's throat out for manhandling my best friend, Dominic. If I know my Father, Theoden, he'll want to make an example out of Dom. I'm going to try my best to make sure that doesn't happen... -
![Ill Will by Cate Corvin]()
Ill Will by Cate Corvin
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMercilessly beautiful cruel. Relentlessly sensual vicious. Utterly delicious vile. Marrying into the famous Godalming slayer-clan was supposed to be my family’s big break. Our clan is fractured, my brother is dead, and my mother’s spirit was broken by the ordeal. I’d do anything to make her proud and see her truly smile again...Categorized as:
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![Lies of the Fae by M.J. Lawrie]()
Lies of the Fae by M.J. Lawrie
Monster. Liar. Thief. Killer.I’ve been called it all and so much worse.And they’re not wrong.I’ve been running my whole life. Hiding from the monsters who haunt my dreams and who will tear me apart again and again if they ever find me. I live off whatever I can steal, trapped inside a fae prison city filled with pollution, sin and poverty. Humans have captured the Fae. We belong to them now... -
![Blood Debt by Callie Rose]()
Blood Debt by Callie Rose
I’ve dedicated my life to slaying vampires. Now I’m about to offer up my blood.When my brother gets into some serious trouble with the Vampire Clan of Baltimore, there’s only one thing I can do to save his ass.I’ll offer myself up as a blood tribute, infiltrate their underground palace, and find a way to get him out... -
![House of Theoden: Season Two Complete Boxset by Nicholas Bella]()
House of Theoden: Season Two Complete Boxset by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis book picks up where Chained in Darkness left off.Théoden is summoned by his sire, the vampire king, Ara, and must go to see what his king wants. In the meantime, he leaves his sons to have the night to themselves. And when the boys are free, they get up to all kinds of fun. As for Théoden, his sire makes a surprising announcement, one that doesn't sit well with some of his brothers... -
![Welcome to Heathen Row by Logan Jacobs]()
Welcome to Heathen Row by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNo one knows why it started, but the monster invasion all began right here, in Heathen Row.Ever since, men all over the world have been on the menu. And women have been at the frontlines, hunting the predators.But in a world where women are over-armed, over-paid, and under-satiated, Chris Hart isn’t staying safe inside while the monsters come out to feast... -
![The Ruin of Souls by Sloane Murphy, Lily Wildhart]()
The Ruin of Souls by Sloane Murphy, Lily Wildhart
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsNot all monsters are what they seem.“Our families are different. We are Nephilim. Elite beings descended from Angels, created to help keep the balance in the five factions of our world. We are the peacekeepers, the enforcers, and the protectors. We do not know a true death, and this isn’t your first life.”In that instant my entire life changed... -
![Shocked by Serenity Ackles]()
Shocked by Serenity Ackles
They used me for my power. What they don’t realise is that they created something more powerful than they could have ever imagined.We didn’t escape the Lycans unscathed. Knox is hurt—physically and emotionally. My powers are gone... -
![Demon Gate Series Volume 3: Chance, Havoc and Mayhem by Nicholas Bella]()
Demon Gate Series Volume 3: Chance, Havoc and Mayhem by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou'd think a guy could take a break after stopping a hell portal from opening and an assassin demon from killing innocents, but I guess there is no rest for the wicked. Wickedly awesome that is because the more I learn about my demon inhabitant, the more grateful I am that I had been chosen... -
![Supernatural Villain by Avery Song, Veronica Agnus]()
Supernatural Villain by Avery Song, Veronica Agnus
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen it comes to my life, fate’s favorite game is torment. Why else would it have reunited me with my supernatural bros, only to strike them — and many innocent bystanders — down on the day of my funeral? I stood and watched it happen, but instead of mourning, I laughed in the face of my enemies... -
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![Succubus Lord 10 by Eric Vall]()
Succubus Lord 10 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSo, Jacob’s the son of Lucifer. Unfortunately, he can’t think about that right now, because several Demon Kings are still trying to kill his ass and take over the Fourth Circle. Jake’s not about to let that happen. He needs to get more powerful, and fast. To do that, he needs more Demon Lords... -
![Succubus Lord 11 by Eric Vall]()
Succubus Lord 11 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJacob now has seven newly minted Demon Lords, but his plate is still plenty full.The Unholy Trio of Baphomet, Gressil, and Beelzebub are still out to kill him, so Jake’s gotta stay one step ahead of the game.Good thing he has dozens of new succubi all vying to become his next Demon Lords... -
![Succubus Lord 14: Swimsuit Edition by Eric Vall]()
Succubus Lord 14: Swimsuit Edition by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJake and his friends have finally taken down Beezlebub, and now six of the nine Circles of Hell are under their control.So, it’s time for a little vacation. Complete with beaches and all the hot succubi in sexy swimsuits!Unfortunately, Jake’s down time is interrupted by a mild inconvenience.The Apocalypse, End Times, or otherwise known as the End of the World... -
![Bound in Blood by Sadie Kincaid]()
Bound in Blood by Sadie Kincaid
The final installment of the bestselling paranormal/urban fantasy romance from Sadie Kincaid comes Bound in Blood.But if the chosen one can slay the three-headed dragon—If the untamable beast does kneel at its new master’s feet,and the light is tempted back from the darkness,then they shall awaken the protector of man... -
![Lightbringer by Laken Cane]()
Lightbringer by Laken Cane
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFinal book in the Silverlight series.Death, rebirth, change...and Darkness.Trinity struggles with her new reality, but her biggest challenge isn't the tug-of-war within.She must mature quickly to face a formidable opponent--a powerful man known as Darkness--before he destroys everything and everyone she cares about.He has one target in mind.The dragon... -
![For the Power by Debbie Cassidy]()
For the Power by Debbie Cassidy
Take the journey, find the lock that fits the key and get some damn answers.Get from point A to point B. Stick to the mapped-out route and take shelter at the pre-planned times. It sounds simple enough, now if only we’d factored in getting attacked by djinn and having to take a detour through The Wilds...Categorized as:
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![Opportunity: Kingdom of Ara: Episode Three by Nicholas Bella]()
Opportunity: Kingdom of Ara: Episode Three by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThéoden: It seemed my gut instincts were spot on. I tried to prepare my House as best as I could considering the limitations I was facing. The River Rock Alpha was coming and things were about to get very serious, very soon. Blood was going to flow like a river and supes were going to die. I just didn't know who... -
![Bury Me by Annie Anderson]()
Bury Me by Annie Anderson
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe world ended the night I was born. Coincidence? I think not. Stuck living in the catacombs beneath what used to be NYC, I’ve managed to stay hidden. Alive. Safe…ish.The Supernatural Syndicates that rule the city have been looking for someone powerful enough to give them an edge against each other.Insert me: A rare female dragon shifter that’s lived underground my entire life... -
![New Regime by Laken Cane]()
New Regime by Laken Cane
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsRune and her people have been taken under the mysterious wing of the Annex, an agency that works toward Other equality.But with the new regime comes changes and some monstrous enemies the Annex seems to have brought with it.The crew finds themselves up against a group called the Shop, whose leader cares only about his lab and the monsters he creates there... -
![Suspicion: Kingdom of Ara: Episode Two by Nicholas Bella]()
Suspicion: Kingdom of Ara: Episode Two by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThéoden: I'm still trying to figure out who killed a vampire in my territory, and I'm still busy training my youngest son, however, the phone call I received must take precedence. The River Rock Alpha claims one of my vampires is responsible for the death of one of his wolves. It's a serious accusation and one I will not take lightly... -
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![Party Girl by Rory Miles]()
Party Girl by Rory Miles
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIt’s a universally known fact that omegas don’t party.Well, most omegas don’t.The night before I was set to be matched at the Compatibility Ceremony, I went out to party. I didn’t care that I might get in trouble because I didn’t want to waste my last night of freedom being what everyone expected me to be: good.Everything was fine… Until it wasn’t...Categorized as:
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![Sacrifices: Kingdom of Ara: Episode Four by Nicholas Bella]()
Sacrifices: Kingdom of Ara: Episode Four by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThéoden: It looks as though I have everything I've wanted, well, I do, but I paid a high cost for it. The loss I've suffered will never happen again if I can help it. Right now, my sons are enjoying their night off from their duties. I think after what happened, a little fun and lots of sex is just what we need... -
![Blood Sector by Lexi C. Foss]()
Blood Sector by Lexi C. Foss
Quinn McNamaraBlood. Death. War.A dynasty destroyed.Leaving me as the ultimate prize.I'm an unmated Omega Wolf. A Princess. And destined to rule. But the remaining Alpha Princes all want to claim me, their brutal methods terrifying and cruel.I’ve spent the last century running, hiding in places where no one would think to look.Only he found me. Prince Kieran, the most powerful shifter of them all...Categorized as:
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![Demons and Debts by Kyra Alessy]()
Demons and Debts by Kyra Alessy
A neurodivergent waitress being hunted. An Incubi MC who can help. But will their price be more than she can pay?When I was fourteen, a woman I called mom was murdered … and it was my fault.I’ve been on the run ever since, but someone’s chasing me. I don’t know who they are or what they want. The only thing I’m sure of is that I need to keep moving or more people will die...Categorized as:
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![Breeding Contempt by Jade Thorn]()
Breeding Contempt by Jade Thorn
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHer coven wants her to choose a mate, her familiars want her to mate with them, and her aunt wants her womb to produce strong shifters to turn into monsters. Everyone is obsessed with who Melody will breed with.Frankly, it’s the last thing on her mind... -
![The Curse of Monsters by Mia Hartson]()
The Curse of Monsters by Mia Hartson
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAn unbreakable bond. An ancient curse. A monster to ruin kingdoms.We survived the outliers, but now Kade, Asher, Darian, Locke, and I are in the fae kingdom with a tortured prince in our grasp. The fae hold the secrets to breaking the curse over Katakin, and I intend to find out what they are...
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