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Ruin by Charlene Hartnady
What happens when destiny gets it wrong?I’m a fae beast king. It’s preordained that I have to take a mate, and it can’t be just anyone. The universe will decide on my behalf. All I know is that my fated mate will be an enchantress of great power. And that when the universe chooses her for me…I must obey. To fight the calling will mean my demise. I have come to trust the process... -
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Pretty Dead by Anne Frasier
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsA serial killer stalks the streets of Savannah...Homicide detective Elise Sandburg and her partner, profiler David Gould, are all too familiar with the terrible costs of chasing evil. Despite their wounded psyches, the detectives delve into the deranged killer’s twisted mind, determined to unravel the clues in the taunts he leaves behind.A city gripped by fear.. -
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![Blood of the Moon by S.D. Simper]()
Blood of the Moon by S.D. Simper
Successful in her quest, Flowridia returns to Staelash for a joyous affair—the long awaited wedding of Marielle and Zorlaeus, an event promising to seal her kingdom and Nox’Kartha as allies. But the price of Ayla’s return, and the sacrifice it demands, weighs heavily on her heart. To do nothing means to live a life of loneliness, but to act would condemn her eternal soul... -
![The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty]()
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 80 ratingsGeorgetown, Washington D.C. Actress and divorced mother Chris MacNeil starts to experience 'difficulties' with her usually sweet-natured eleven-year-old daughter Regan. The child becomes afflicted by spasms, convulsions and unsettling amnesiac episodes; these abruptly worsen into violent fits of appalling foul-mouthed curses, accompanied by physical mutation... -
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![Tear the World Apart by S.D. Simper]()
Tear the World Apart by S.D. Simper
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“I will not go out as a candle in the dark—I am The Endless Night, and the whole world will remember it soon. If I must drown this kingdom in blood, so be it.”The God of Order marches on, approaching victory with every stride... -
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The Bone Doll's Twin by Lynn Flewelling
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsSometimes the price of destiny is higher than anyone imagined.... Dark Magic, Hidden Destiny For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior queens protected Skala. But the people grew complacent and Erius, a usurper king, claimed his young half sister’s throne... -
![The Last Witch: Volume Three by M.J. Lawrie]()
The Last Witch: Volume Three by M.J. Lawrie
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter the turbulent and heart breaking events of Lilly and Gabriel's almost wedding, nothing will ever be the same.The world has been thrown into violent chaos. Hunters have declared all out war on those with magic in their blood and everyone has been caught in the crossfire.But Hunters, it would seem, are far from the world's biggest threat.A dark evil has been unleashed... -
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Wit'ch Star by James Clemens
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe three deadly Weirgates are destroyed but the threat of the Dark Lord remains. And so Elena and her companions have gone their separate ways to prepare for what is yet to come. Elena herself has journeyed to the beautiful city of A'loa Glen, there to recover her strength and spirit. Enter Harlequin Quail.Some might call him a fool, but the little man in the jester's suit claims to be a spy... -
![Into the Uncanny by Danny Robins]()
Into the Uncanny by Danny Robins
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 23 ratings'A contemporary Van Helsing...' Sunday Times 'King of true-life scary tales' ObserverI know what I saw...'The ghosts of today live not in castles or stately homes, but in ordinary houses and offices, and they're witnessed by ordinary people like you and me... -
![Shadows of the Crown by Dakota Monroe]()
Shadows of the Crown by Dakota Monroe
He's the heir to the kingdom. She's the kingdom's worst nightmare. In the kingdom of Eldoria, where essence weaves the fabric of reality, whispers tell tales of the Silver Wraith -- a legendary assassin born of forbidden magic. Ariella Mistaire, known for her lethal skill and striking silver hair, is drawn into a treacherous competition by the King, a game with trials veiled in secrets and lies... -
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The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson
“A labyrinth of a book—vast and intricate, full of fiendish twists and clever traps—with a deeply human heart at its center. It's thrilling, romantic, often tragic, and always funny; I'm obsessed.” —Alix E... -
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A Discovery of Witches Vol. 2 of 2 by Deborah Harkness
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA Tale of Survival and RevengeSaori wakes up in a small village surrounded by mountains. She has no memories of anything that happened previously to arriving here. As she is forced to integrate among the villagers, the dark and macabre history of the place comes to light. Trapped in a village with cold and unwelcome people, the girl wants to find a way out and beyond the mysterious mountains... -
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A Myrmaid's Kiss by Ashleigh Bello
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA MYRMAID WITH A THIRST FOR BLOOD. A HUMAN WITH A TASTE FOR FIRE.When their worlds collide, there can be only one survivor. Eloise has been kissed by the Sea, blessed with extraordinary magic and immortality—she is now a myrmaid of Olleb-Yelfra who feasts on the blood of men at night... -
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The Soul Mirror by Carol Berg
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA scientific young woman probes the mysterious death of her magically gifted sister in this quasi-Renaissance epic fantasy sequel to The Spirit Lens.Anne de Vernase is fighting to hold herself together as scandal and tragedy tear her family apart. Her father remains at large, convicted of treason and murder thanks to her own testimony—and his pursuit of depraved sorcery... -
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Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRykerLost without his mate, Ryker is driven to the point of madness. He won’t let her escape her shadow. Not this time, not ever. But now, his enemies are threatening what was once lost. Will he find Kya before it’s too late, or will he be forced to choose between his bond and the realm?KyaHaving just evaded the clutches of death, Kya is now bound by the nightmare of her reality... -
![Of Death and Darkness by Megan Montero]()
Of Death and Darkness by Megan Montero
A woman marked by death.A demon who would send her there himself.A revolution that will change it all.Death comes to us all… or so they say. But they never said that’s what I’d become… death. I’d spent my life taking care of everyone else besides myself. I finally let go for one night. One night of freedom. One night of fun. One night to dance my burdens away... -
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Marked by Masks and Secrets by Maggie Sunseri
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvieSomeone is watching me. A vampire. A monster who wears a mask. He’s the embodiment of everything I hate most—the darkness I can’t escape. Violence circles, and his shadows tease. Worse than his cruelty are his beautiful words, his comforting touch, his gentle care. I have to resist him, or he will ruin everything I love.Now when I run, he hunts...Categorized as:
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![Tangled Fates by Mandy Muse]()
Tangled Fates by Mandy Muse
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’ve been hiding all my life.My power is rare and everyone wants it. People are willing to pay for it, even kill for it.I live in a tower with my cat surrounded by mountains and a magical barrier to keep me safe. Mother has kept me safe for almost two hundred years but the loneliness is eating me alive.It’s happened once before... -
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Shadows and Light by Anne Bishop
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsNational bestselling author Anne Bishop’s novels have been hailed as “genuine gems” (SF Site) and “lavishly sensual” (Library Journal). In her highly anticipated second book in the Tir Alainn Trilogy, she weaves a dazzling tale of romance, high adventure, and thrilling fantasy... -
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Midnight Reign by Eve Newton
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI thought I knew darkness. I was wrong.I stand at the precipice of two worlds - one I'm destined to inhabit as a creature of the night and the other I have to leave behind.But MistHallow has fallen and my fellow students are disappearing into the night. A sinister faction rises. As the boundaries between light and dark blur, I step deeper into the abyss, I feel myself changing... -
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Nicodemus by D.B. Reynolds
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt was a time when gods walked the earth, when armies fought not for bits of land, but for the very existence of humanity. On such a battlefield, five formidable warriors stood against an evil greater than any the earth had ever seen. But evil is not an honorable foe... -
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Immortal Dawn by Eve Newton
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI've tasted power beyond imagining. But with the dark realm threatening to devour everything, I must make the ultimate choice - sacrifice or salvation?My lovers, my anchors, my kings, our bond defies the laws of nature and magic. Together, we are unstoppable. Apart, we may all fall.The final battle looms, and the fate of both realms hangs in the balance... -
![Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna van Veen]()
Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna van Veen
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 11 ratings"Gothic horror for the ages…Combining shiver-inducing horror with sharp-fanged social commentary, this more that merits comparison to Dracula and other genre titans."— Publishers Weekly, Starred Review"I'm in your blood, and you are in mine…"The Netherlands, 1887. Lucy's twin sister Sarah is unwell... -
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The Shadow Key by Susan Stokes-Chapman
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOn an isolated estate in late-eighteenth-century rural Wales, a young English doctor uncovers dangerous secrets that may threaten his own life in this spellbinding Gothic tale from the bestselling author of Pandora.Dismissed from his post at a prestigious London hospital, Dr... -
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![The Crimson Road (Sourdough Universe) by A.G. Slatter]()
The Crimson Road (Sourdough Universe) by A.G. Slatter
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA captivating dark gothic fantasy set in the same universe as the award-winning author's All The Murmuring Bones, The Path of Thorns and The Briar Book of the Dead. A tale of vampires, assassins, ancient witches and broken promises.Violet Zennor has had a peculiar upbringing... -
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The Daemon Prism by Carol Berg
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA blind mage teams up with an unlikely ally to save a friend and the world in this quasi-Renaissance epic fantasy adventure by the author of The Soul Mirror. Indicted for crimes against the living and the dead, Dante the necromancer has become the most hated man in Sabria. Becoming blind by his enemy’s cruel vengeance only exacerbates his situation... -
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Fyneshade by Kate Griffin
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMany would find much to fear in Fyneshade's dark and crumbling corridors, its unseen master and silent servants. But not I. For they have far more to fear from me...On the day of her grandmother's funeral, Marta discovers that she is to be sent to be governess at Fyneshade, her charge the young daughter of the owner, Sir William Pritchard.All is not well at Fyneshade... -
![No Greater Sorrow by L.B. Black]()
No Greater Sorrow by L.B. Black
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs war looms on the horizon, Alejandra Ruiz and her best friend Violet must undergo a series of deadly Trials to secure their places as Dark Saints. Thrust into these perilous challenges with barely any training, Aleja is forced to rely on her burgeoning magical abilities to survive.But the stakes are even higher than they appear... -
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小哭包进入噩梦循环以后 [After the Little Crybaby Enters the Nightmare Cycle] by 菊长大人
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsChi Nan was the young man in one of the Top 10 forbidden paintings, the Crying Boy. It was said that he would bring disaster, so his memories were sealed and his soul was locked in the painting.One day, Chi Nan entered the body of a blind young master who died accidentally. The young master was the owner of this forbidden painting. However, Chi Nan had stayed in the painting for a long time... -
![The Dread Descendant by Lauren Cate Leake]()
The Dread Descendant by Lauren Cate Leake
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratings“Maeve crossed the hall between them with confidence. In three short steps, she stood before his throne. A decaying skull broach appeared on his breast pocket. The final piece of his Dread Mark. She and Abraxas were the mouth and the sword. He was Death incarnate.”Maeve Sinclair is the only witch with the ability to jump through minds... -
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Crimson Peak by Nancy Holder
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsWhen her heart is stolen by a seductive stranger, a young woman is swept away to a house atop a mountain of blood-red a place filled with secrets that will haunt her forever. Between desire and darkness, between mystery and madness, lies the truth behind Crimson Peak. From acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro... -
![The Tangleroot Palace by Marjorie M. Liu]()
The Tangleroot Palace by Marjorie M. Liu
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNew York Times bestseller and Hugo, British Fantasy, Romantic Times, and Eisner award-winning author of the graphic novel, Monstress, Marjorie Liu leads you deep into the heart of the tangled woods. In her long-awaited debut story collection, dark, lush, and spellbinding short fiction you will find unexpected detours, dangerous magic, and even more dangerous women... -
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A Path of Darkness and Runes by Marnie L. Norton
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDebut novel by Marnie L. Norton - A Path of Darkness and Runes, Book 1New Adult Epic Fantasy - *Trigger warnings below*The Fallow, a hallowed place and sanctuary for the beasts and creatures of the Continent, has been desecrated. The balance between the human and magical world has been ruptured... -
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악녀를 죽여 줘 1 [Agnyeoreul Jugyeo Jwo 1] (Kill the Villainess (Webtoon) #1) by Your April, 사월생
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 17 ratings소설 속 악녀, 에리스 미제리안.착하고 사랑스러운 주인공 헬레나를 질투해음모를 꾸미다 사형당하는 후작가의 외동딸.그녀에게 빙의한 '나'의 목표는 오직이 세계를 탈출해서 집으로 돌아가는 것.그것을 위해서라면 죽음도 불사하겠노라 각오했지만'나'를 옭아맨 세계의 법칙은 끈질기기만 하다.예전과는 달라진 에리스의 모습에에리스를 증오하던 소설 속 세 남주,황태자와 대신관, 용사마저 시선을 보내기 시작하는데…."그렇다고 해도 나는 도저히이 세계를 사랑할 수 없다."여기를 나갈 방법이 오직 죽음뿐이어도.그걸 위해 마녀와 손을 잡는다고 해도... -
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![Curse of the Fae Prince: The Spring Court: Crowns of Magic by Ashley McLeo]()
Curse of the Fae Prince: The Spring Court: Crowns of Magic by Ashley McLeo
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA standalone, steamy fae and witch romance novel.I’m a dark artifacts hunter, but now I’m the one being hunted. After I tumble into Faerie, dark beasts begin to follow, lurking in the shadows, killing anyone in sight. The monsters are changing the kingdom into something it shouldn’t be, something wrong . They dim the very stars above and freeze the land below. At first, I want out... -
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Vanquished Gods by C.N. Crawford
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAll I wanted was a simple life in my cozy forest cottage, hiding out from the witch finders. So when a vampire appears to disrupt my peace, I kill him instantly. Unfortunately, I learn he was the best friend of Sion--the vampire king. Sion, unaware of what I did, shows up next. The dangerously seductive vampire wants to harness my death powers to fight the Order... -
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Curse of the Fae Prince by Ashley McLeo
Rated: 3.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’m a dark artifacts hunter, but now I’m the one being hunted. After I tumble into Faerie, dark beasts begin to follow, lurking in the shadows, killing anyone in sight. The monsters are changing the kingdom into something it shouldn’t be, something wrong . They dim the very stars above and freeze the land below. At first, I want out . I want to return to my ailing mother... -
![My Bloody Valentine (Don't Read in the Closet Events) by Andrea Speed]()
My Bloody Valentine (Don't Read in the Closet Events) by Andrea Speed
Rated: 3.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFree short story written for theM/M Romancegroup's "Hot Summer Days" event.----------Genres/Tags:Gay M/M / Paranormal / Supernatural / Blood / Sorcerer / Haunted / Hook-Up / Dark / ViolenceApprox... -
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When I Arrived at the Castle by Emily Carroll
Rated: 3.66 of 5 stars · 33 ratings"A castle, a killer, and prey all bound and blurred by lust and blood."Like many before her that have never come back, she's made it to the Countess' castle determined to snuff out the horror, but she could never be prepared for what hides within its turrets; what unfurls under its fluttering flags... -
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Come Closer by Sara Gran
Rated: 3.61 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsDemonic possession or psychic break? One of Esquire's Top 50 horror novels of all time delves deep into the terrifying consequences of losing control."A perfect horror novel."—Paul Tremblay, author of 'The Cabin at the End of the World'A recurrent, unidentifiable noise in her apartment. A memo to her boss that's replaced by obscene insults... -
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Dracula in Love by Karen Essex
Rated: 3.43 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIn this wonderfully transporting novel, award-winning author Karen Essex turns a timeless classic inside out, spinning a haunting, erotic, and suspenseful story of eternal love and possession...
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