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A Court of Mist and Fury : Rhysand's POV by IllyrianTremors
SPOILERS FOR THE ORIGINAL BOOK BELOW :ACOMAF Part 1: The House of Beasts (Rhys POV) by illyriantremorsThe first 13 chapters of ACOMAF told from Rhys's POV. Includes some brief details of his three months without her after he comes home from UtM and some improvised scenes, but most of it concerns his time with Feyre.~~~~~~~~~~~ACOMAF Part 2...Categorized as:
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![Game of Hate and Lies by L.J. Andrews]()
Game of Hate and Lies by L.J. Andrews
When wicked men first took the boy she loved, she was a child.Now they’ve taken him again, but this time…she’s a queen.For weeks, Malin plotted and schemed with the kingdom’s cruelest crooks, the Nightrender and the Guild of Kryv, to infiltrate a wicked masquerade.They survived. They escaped. Most of them.To the underbelly of the kingdom, the Nightrender never made it out of his own scheme...Categorized as:
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![Unbound by Erica Stevens]()
Unbound by Erica Stevens
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen they are attacked on their way back to the palace, Aria realizes she must do whatever is necessary to put an end to the threat looking to destroy all those she loves. Separated from Braith, she focuses on gathering new troops to fight against the powerful threat growing stronger with every passing day... -
![Broken by Erica Stevens, Leslie Mitchell]()
Broken by Erica Stevens, Leslie Mitchell
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 11 ratings*****The pre-order price will only be available for a limited time after release. Though this book is a standalone novel, it is highly recommended that it NOT be read without reading the other books in The Captive Series first as it does contain some spoilers. This book is set in the past but it is not meant to be a historical novel... -
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![Spark of Pursuit by Annika Snow]()
Spark of Pursuit by Annika Snow
Catching a vigilante sounds simple… until you find out that vigilante is your soulbound.Aravenna Kalladine isn’t just used to keeping secrets; she is one. Publicly, she’s the jilted heir of the world’s largest anti-magic arms company, as Mortal as her late parents and those they protected from dangerous Immortals...Categorized as:
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![Destruction's Desire by Melody Joanne]()
Destruction's Desire by Melody Joanne
Remember when seeing ghosts was my biggest problem?I miss those days.Now, I’m magically bonded (shackled) to a creature of unlimited destructive power. He insists we are destined for each other and that I will belong to him.If that wasn’t enough, I’ve been kidnapped by another destructive creature – the one I’m supposed to help kill. Awkward, I know...Categorized as:
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![Love Bites Really Hard by Lola Glass]()
Love Bites Really Hard by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA demon imprinted on me, so I had to turn to the monster king for help. Instead of actually being useful, King Bane tells me that I should just mate with the demon.At least, until he also imprints on me.Then we have no choice but to seal the deal in every way there is... -
![Heir of Illusion: A fast-paced fantasy romance with gods and fae by Madeline Taylor]()
Heir of Illusion: A fast-paced fantasy romance with gods and fae 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... -
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Vengeance by Erica Stevens
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDriven by a burning need for vengeance, William sets out in search of the man who ended his mortal life. Determined to kill Kane, no matter what the cost, he travels deeper into the mountains to find him. What he’s not expecting is to discover Tempest. Forced to flee her sheltered mountain town in search of help, Tempest has no idea what to expect from the world outside her valley... -
![Demon Reform Academy: Term 2 by Lyra Winters]()
Demon Reform Academy: Term 2 by Lyra Winters
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn the shadowed corridors of Demon Reform Academy, a sinister presence slithers within the veins of its victims, promising a darkness more violent than any demonic power.For the last three months, I survived the desert campus filled with vicious demons while being haunted by the scars of my past...Categorized as:
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![Tale of the Heart Queen by Nisha J. Tuli]()
Tale of the Heart Queen by Nisha J. Tuli
After Lor makes the biggest mistake of her life, she finds herself on the run from the Aurora King and decides it's time to end this, once and for all. But when a new enemy emerges to claim her freedom, the entire fate of Ouranos comes to rest on her shoulders. As the land continues to rebel, Lor must admit she is the key to saving the continent, whether she likes it or not...Categorized as:
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![Of Blood & Nightmares by Chandelle LaVaun]()
Of Blood & Nightmares by Chandelle LaVaun
A woman with a haunted past.A prince who was destroyed by it.The fight for survival that could ruin everything they have left.My life never truly felt like mine. It was like driving a rental car, mine on loan for now but never to belong to me. Never intended for me.Now I knew why.It was all a lie.The moment that knight dragged me through The Veil into the realm of Terrea everything changed...Categorized as:
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![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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![By the Fae by Jemma Croft]()
By the Fae by Jemma Croft
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 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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![A Whisper of Chaos and Crowns by Jordan A. Day]()
A Whisper of Chaos and Crowns by Jordan A. Day
Pain. Fury. Two things Ainsley has found after the events that have led to her greatest loss yet. But with war looming and the charge of regicide hanging over her head, will she be able to push aside her grief and move forward or will her darkness win once again?Dashiell had everything he could have ever wanted, just to lose it all in the blink of an eye...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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Heart of Ice by May Dawson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKaelan, the mysterious prince of the ice dragon shifters, never notices the women who fawn over him.But he notices me. When the spy guild I work for assigns me to steal from him, his arrogant, maddening best friend, Thorne, catches me.In retaliation, Kaelan forces me to pose as his adoring fiancé and future queen. Even though he knows I fantasize about murdering him in his sleep.We have history...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt]()
Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNYT Bestseller Jasmine Walt returns with the next installment in Of Dragons and Fae, perfect for fans of fantasy romance, action-packed adventure, and wild new worlds...Adara and Einar thought all their problems would be solved when they defeated the corrupted King Aolis...Categorized as:
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![A Kingdom of Gods and Ruin by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
A Kingdom of Gods and Ruin by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Once upon a dark dream, the gods told me of our ruin,But I wasn’t nearly as afraid as I should have been.The walls of my world are crumbling, and it may be too late to save us.The clock is ticking, and a cruel fate has been laid at my feet,And now I am standing at a crossroads with the blade of destiny in my grip.To strike would be to end us all, but staying my hand is not an option... -
![Courting the King of Cliffs by Lola Glass]()
Courting the King of Cliffs by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI ran away to live with the earth fae for a few days, and ended up sleeping in Granite's bed.It's not as kinky as it sounds.At least, not at first.But then I learn why he's been avoiding me.And why he smells so good... -
![A Crown of Cursed Hearts by Alaya Wells]()
A Crown of Cursed Hearts by Alaya Wells
A woman determined to forge a better future. A fae lord bound by magical chains to the wicked. A kingdom that must surrender to the past in order to begin anew. Vexxion and I have escaped Bledmire Court, but the king and his minions hunt us. It’s all I can do to remain strong... -
![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... -
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![A Reign of Rose by Kate Golden]()
A Reign of Rose by Kate Golden
From Kate Golden, author of viral phenomenon A Dawn of Onyx, comes the seductive, action-packed conclusion to her sweeping Sacred Stones trilogy...Categorized as:
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![A Trial of Fate by J.E. Larson]()
A Trial of Fate by J.E. Larson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne night can change your life. One decision can change...everything.Our world is dying.Every century, the High Fae venture past the magical veil in search of a shifter to compete as the champion in the trials of their Inner Kingdom. Only a shifter who completes the trials can unlock the healing powers of The Heart of Valdor, a magical stone that has the power to save our world... -
![Ares-Valentine Academy by S.P. Woods]()
Ares-Valentine Academy by S.P. Woods
Magical Academy/New Adult - Rejected Mates - Dual POVHarper wants anything but to attend the Realm's most elite magical university, the Ares-Valentine Academy. A tragic event in her history has her feeling like she has to go. She's barely fitting in when her professor makes her feel more unwelcome than anyone else...Categorized as:
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![Wolf Destinies by Lucia Ashta]()
Wolf Destinies by Lucia Ashta
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy whole life is one tangled lie. A horrible deception. All my past choices steered by the woman who hunts me without pause.She’s powerful, vicious, and cruel, feared by the entire supernatural community. She’s also an immortal. Yeah, she can’t be killed—supposedly... -
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A Stop in Time by R.C. Boldt
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author RC Boldt brings readers an intriguing paranormal romantic suspense in A Stop in Time... I’ve been an outcast my whole life. If my scars don’t scare people off, my attitude certainly will. I don’t know what I am or how I got the power to stop time. What I do know is, there are far too many questions I need answers to... -
![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... -
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Rising Storm by Julie Trettel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs far as Painter knows there are only two known gorilla shifters remaining: he and his team leader, Silas Granger. That is until he finds his one true mate held captive by the Raglan and what should have been a simple mission turns into a rising storm that's about to explode... -
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Her Beasts by Mandy Muse
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTime is a luxury—one that I don’t have.I fear my fate inside these walls almost as much as I fear my husband outside of them.The more I uncover the secrets my family kept from me, the more I realize I’m not who I thought I was.In spite of all the lies, I’ve fallen for the men that roam this castle.My mating bond with Aeon and Lucien is strong...Categorized as:
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![The Last Stand by Marion Blackwood]()
The Last Stand by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKenna's desperate gamble did not turn out the way she had expected, leaving her and her friends to face High Commander Anron alone. Against his legion, they are outnumbered and outmatched. Not to mention that their courts have been taken over and most of the magic-wielding elves in their lands are still kept in shackles... -
![A Curse of Breath and Blood by K.W. Foster]()
A Curse of Breath and Blood by K.W. Foster
'A Court of Thorns and Roses' meets 'Six of Crows' in this thrilling new fantasy romance.A queen turned mercenary. A long-lost love. An ancient evil reborn. With her home kingdom destroyed and her family considered dead, Aelia Springborn makes a living, using her abilities to break minds for anyone with enough coin... -
![To Claim a Mate by Poppy Ireland]()
To Claim a Mate by Poppy Ireland
Welcome back to Redwood University, where nothing is as it seems…and I’m stronger than anyone expects. My nineteenth birthday awakened something within me, revealing truths I could've never imagined. My new powers do not come without risk, though, and the future of shifters everywhere rests upon my shoulders...Categorized as:
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Experiment b4hR by Miranda Martin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m a monster. The moment I see her, I know. This beauty is my treasure.Once I was a male to be admired and desired. That was before. Before the experiments, before the procedures. Now I’m a monster.A beast.I didn’t mean to kidnap Sophia. I saw her and I acted. Now I can’t let her go. I won’t. She must understand what I know. We are meant to be together.SophiaAs if life wasn’t hard enough...Categorized as:
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![The Lethal Deception by Marion Blackwood]()
The Lethal Deception by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEver since the High Elves landed on the coast, they have insisted that they are solely there to establish diplomatic relations, but the underlying threat of their presence has been felt throughout the lands. Danger lurks around every corner, and all it would take is one spark to ignite a war... -
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Pyne by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIn an alien holiday baking competition, a gladiator and a human chef must navigate lethal challenges and the sizzling chemistry that threatens to consume them both.BeccaKidnapped and forced into an alien culinary death match, I must rely on a gruff and gorgeous gladiator. His fierce protection and heated glances are more tempting than the grand prize itself—my freedom...Categorized as:
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![The Desperate Gamble by Marion Blackwood]()
The Desperate Gamble by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA crucial mission forces Kenna and her allies into a highly unpredictable and dangerous environment. In order to save their home, they will have to navigate a culture they do not understand and trust people who have no reason to help them. But without assistance, they will never succeed.Thrust into a desperate plot, Kenna and her friends will have to rely on each other more than ever... -
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Blaze by Rowan Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBLAZE is the first book in the Knights of Hades MC Security series, a gritty series about demons who ride motorcycles offering specialized security services and the women they claim as their own. It's an action packed thriller that can be read on its onw and is intended for mature audiences. It may contain scenes upsetting to some readers... -
![The Rejection (Luna of the Pack) by S.J. Hayslett]()
The Rejection (Luna of the Pack) by S.J. Hayslett
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsKairi Samuels, a young college student and werewolf just waiting to meet her mate. In the meantime, as the alpha's younger sister, she's taken on the role of acting Luna to help grow the pack that her brother Lincoln inherited. With her brother and best friend beside her, she's ready to take on the world...Categorized as:
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![Lies Within the Darkest Tower by Tessa Cole]()
Lies Within the Darkest Tower by Tessa Cole
No one can know the newest guard in the Black Tower is a woman.When my younger brother’s name is called in the lottery for life-long service in the most dangerous army in the kingdoms, I know my ruthless stepfather is responsible and I must take his place.It doesn’t matter that I’m a woman and only men are allowed in the Black Tower...Categorized as:
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![Fae's Queen by Lily Archer]()
Fae's Queen by Lily Archer
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEmmaA sliver of light in the back of my mind. A hint of day, of warmth, of something familiar. A king with a bright crown of pure sunlight. But these are all just dreams, ones that needlessly haunt me. I know they are lies.Eraldon is my true king.He is my life, my dark heart. My wings and my fangs—they are his. Whatever memories I have of light, those are falsehoods, ones forced on me by my enemy... -
![The Veiled Kingdom by Holly Renee]()
The Veiled Kingdom by Holly Renee
From USA Today Bestselling Author Holly Renee, author of the Stars and Shadows series, comes a scorching new fantasy romance that ignites the pages with relentless danger, forbidden passion, and the intoxicating allure of enemies to lovers. Fleeing my father's cruelty, the wicked king who robbed me of a future, I face death in the streets, caught between a rebellion and a tyrant's reign...Categorized as:
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![Elfemies to Lovers by Jennifer Chipman]()
Elfemies to Lovers by Jennifer Chipman
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe daughter of a runaway Christmas Elf. The son of Santa Claus. A whole lot of Christmas Magic. What could go wrong?Ivy WintersAs the head elf at Santa’s Christmasland, I never expected to be butting heads with the new executive—or going on a date with him. But when he asked me to go home with him for Christmas, I surprised myself by saying yes.Oh, and he’s from the North Pole...Categorized as:
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![Soul of Salvation by Ali Stuebbe]()
Soul of Salvation by Ali Stuebbe
Must read book one, Blood of Desiderium first! This is the sequel and contains spoilers beyond this point. In the aftermath of the battle at the Court of Ashes, Emma’s sacrifice for salvation thrusts her into a dark realm where the God of Darkness demands a grim price for her newfound power.The fate of the world hangs in the balance,A God is harboring dark secrets,And a mate refuses to lose again...Categorized as:
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![The Night Is Defying by Chloe C. Peñaranda]()
The Night Is Defying by Chloe C. Peñaranda
The exciting second volume in USA Today bestselling author Chloe C Peñaranda's Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world... Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams... -
![The Veiled Heir by S.T. Fernandez]()
The Veiled Heir by S.T. Fernandez
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHeir to a Fae throne she didn't know was hers. A daunting task to save humanity. A passionate love nurtured through her grief. Asherah Delmar led a happy and quiet life. Her career as a marine biologist was about to take off, but her mother, Neleah’s, sudden murder stopped her life harshly in its tracks. When she discovers her mother’s true identity, the world as she knew it begins to unravel...Categorized as:
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