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Rise from the Embers by Stacey Marie Brown
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe King has fallen!While Stavros moves to take over Lars’s throne, the war for the entire kingdom begins. However, this is no ordinary war against Seelie or Unseelie. The real enemy is the most powerful object in the world. The Stone of Fail.Lars isn’t the only one the stone wants. Zoey Daniels is next on its list. And the stone will do whatever it takes to finally get the girl... -
Last Wish by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsIt's not easy pretending to be dead - especially when it feels as if you have the weight of the world on your shoulders. Between an unfulfilled prophecy, the demon-occupied Lowlands, the continuing power of murderous Aifric Moncrieffe - not to mention her constant yearnings for Byron - Integrity Adair has a lot to worry about... -
Dark Prince by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThere's no escaping betrayal.My life once centered around justice. As a trained warrior for the people of Shadow City, I never questioned what I was taught... until now.My preordained mate and I are finally on the same side, with our list of enemies growing. All we have learned has changed our very foundation and put a target on both our backs...Categorized as:
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The Wolf Vs The Vampire by Lauretta Hignett
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEveryone thinks I’m sweet and innocent… but I’m the one who ate the big bad wolf. I’ve been searching for a place that feels like home my whole life, and I think I’ve found it. I’m in the big city, on a mission to save vulnerable supernatural kids — just like I used to be — in my new job as an Otherworld Child Protection caseworker...Categorized as:
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Rebirth of the Vampire King by Bella Klaus
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDead bodies won’t stop mounting, but who’s counting?We lost our last battle, but I’m going to win the war—with or without Valentine. This new world has more obstacles than an assault course. Vengeful gods, vicious ambushes, and vampires with brooms where the sun doesn’t shine. When will I catch a break and get my happy ever after?Rebirth of the Vampire King is book six of the Blood Fire Saga... -
Lightness Falling by Stacey Marie Brown
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn gaining the crown, Kennedy lost friends, her first love, and her heart. And now her throne is being threatened. In this time of turmoil, radical groups surface trying to kill her and take down the kingdom. Kennedy is forced to go undercover and penetrate one of these groups with the help of the one person she has sworn against ever seeing again. Lorcan Dragen... -
Rage by Shayne Silvers
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHell hath no fury like Callie Penrose… Ever since Callie – the Vatican’s rookie monster hunter – killed a demon a few weeks ago, Kansas City’s been eerily quiet. But she soon learns it’s just the calm before the storm... -
A Vow of Thorns by R. Scarlett, Regina Wamba
Never disobey the court.Never disobey the crown.And never tame that vicious heart.In A Vow of Thorns, sacred laws are broken when a beauty holds an iron heart...Categorized as:
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Thrall of the Vampire King by Bella Klaus
Valentine is a man with two personalities. One of them is a tyrant and the other is missing.We’re both trapped in a stronghold of enemies, but the biggest threat to my life comes from Valentine.He’s feral and out of control, making me hunger for his bite. He’s awakening something in me that’s dark and decadent and utterly beguiling... -
Torment by Kristie Cook
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe’ll torment her soul until she breaks…and humanity until it falls. When the Daemoni expose their existence to the human race, all Hell breaks loose. Literally. Not only do they walk the world freely, attacking at will, but they’ve infiltrated the highest levels of power in the human world... -
The Sins of Desire by Auryn Hadley
We're taught that people are sinners or saints. Who says I can't be both? See, I'm a bad, bad girl. The kind who loves Satan. Falling in bed with the demon of seduction, befriending the demon of knowledge, being guarded by Beelzebub, and making deals with Lucifer? This is what I call a normal day. Just one problem: good and evil aren't at all what I expected. So I'm going all in... -
Black Soul, White Heart by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsVonda Winterbourne is, sadly, a lady. Much to her regret. And her parents expect her to act like one. That includes marrying a nice white witch who can provide her safety, companionship, and all the comforts one could desire in their gilded cage.Hiram Nádasdy is no gentleman. He’s a black witch with a reputation that strikes terror in the hearts of his enemies. But not in the girl... -
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Crave by Deborah Wilde
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat doesn’t kill you ... seriously messes with your love life. Nava is happily settling into her new relationship and life is all giddy joy and stolen kisses. Except when it’s assassins. Talk about a mood killer... -
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Need by Deborah Wilde
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLess Hopelessly Devoted, more Worse Things I Could Do. Nava is hot on the heels of a demonic serial killer and finally working with her brother. The assignment should be a dream come true, not a nightmarish power struggle made worse by her twin's refusal to believe there's corruption within the Brotherhood... -
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West by Stacey Marie Brown
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSexy, alluring, ruthless, and oh so complicated.West Moseley is known as the "charming" Dark Dweller. With his cheeky grin and southern drawl, he can charm anyone, especially women. And does.But after being held prisoner and tortured by the cruel Seelie Queen, West's past comes back to haunt him... -
Horror Of Your Heart by M. Sinclair
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLorcan Louvre is back. Three years ago she and her twin disappeared in the middle of the night for LA. Now they are back for their senior year with an infamous reputation for partying, a penchant for violence, and a plan for avoiding the paparazzi. So why did they leave? What are they hiding now? That is the exact question that Dean, Rhett, Cash, Desmond, and Adriel plan to find out...Categorized as:
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The Sacrifice by Elicia Hyder
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"Hello, Praea." There's only one being on Earth who calls Sloan Jordan by that name--her biological mother, a demon named Kasyade. So why did she answer Sloan's best friend's phone? When Sloan reaches Adrianne Marx's apartment to investigate, all she finds is a half-written list of things to do before Sloan's wedding: 1. Order booze for the reception. 2... -
Curse of Night by Emily Goodwin
When one door closes, another door opens. Or in my case, kill one monster and another comes knocking. It’s nothing new, since someone has had it out for me my whole life. I’ve learned to not only live with but expect the constant peril. Demons attack? Must be Monday. Send hexes my way? Just another Tuesday night... -
Secrets of Midnight by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThere's something new in Midnight, something hungry for the shadows, and Serenity Harker is about to get a taste of the unknown. The thrilling third installment of Serenity Harker's journey is not to be missed. A Kick-ass Urban Fantasy with a slow burn reverse harem romance... -
The Rhyn Trilogy: Second Edition by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNew adult paranormal. The life of nineteen-year-old Katie rarely goes the way she wants. Just when she believes things can’t get much worse, a baby immortal claiming to be her son and death’s personal assistant appear on her doorstep. Everyone around her begins to insist she’s someone she’s not, while demons, deities and immortals threaten to tear her life – and sanity – apart... -
Control of Five by A.K. Koonce, Aleera Anaya Ceres
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhat’s more dangerous than dark magic? Deadly secrets. And The Academy of Six is hiding both within its ancient walls. A History of Magic sends Izara on a literal trip down memory lane. She uncovers that there’s more than what the students think they know about the supernatural school in the middle of New York City... -
Untamed Fate by Veronica Douglas
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsLast week I was a waitress. Now I’m turning into a monster.No one knows the truth, except the faceless man—a twisted sorcerer who’s hellbent on stealing my soul.With secrets and danger close on my heels, the only one who can help me tame my inner beast is Jaxson Laurent—the Chicago alpha. Our chemistry is explosive, but the rift between our families runs too deep...Categorized as:
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The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Fall by Deborah Wilde
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPlaytime’s over. With the Brotherhood and certain witches gunning for Nava, people are taking bets on who will kill her first. Not to mention that the shambles of her relationship have just been thrust into the spotlight for a mission to take down one of the deadliest demons she’s faced yet. A demon who’ll force her and Rohan to confront their own inner demons once and for all... -
A Demon's Wrath: Part 2 by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPart 2 of Jackson's heartbreaking story of love and loss. Approximately 40,000 words (130 pages)Jackson pours memories of his past into a special stone as he prepares to ask Harper a very important question.Read this series from the beginning!1. Beautiful Demons2. Inner Demons3. Bitter Demons4. Shadow Demons5. Rival Demons6... -
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Shifting Loyalties by Patti Larsen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWeregirl Unbound I have news about Charlotte, Sunny sent. Instant perk. Is she okay? Where is she? The feeling from the vampire queen wasn’t positive. I don’t know, she sent. Not in detail. But what I’ve found out worries me. I was on my feet, already reaching for my coat. I’ll be right there. Because, no matter my boy troubles, my crazy life, I would drop everything in a heartbeat... -
Enforcer by Patti Larsen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDifficult Choices Erica Plower’s eyes widened as she set her cup aside, glancing sideways at Mom. The former second of my coven, now my representative on Council, wasn’t exactly on my side. “The law is clear, Syd,” she said, blonde hair, once a cute bob, now grown out to rival my mother’s long, black locks. “And you’ve broken it... -
Immortal Throne by J.C. McKenzie, Harper A. Brooks
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome crowns are worth fighting for… This one is worth dying for. When I find out I have less than a year to live, the last thing I want to do is take up some birthright left by my estranged father. Or have anything to do with the jerk who delivered the message.But it looks like my bucket list will have to wait.Not only does Hell exist, but I’m half demon and the heir to the Immortal Throne...Categorized as:
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Shades of Midnight by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEveryone knows that choices have consequences, and Harker is about to be landed with a bucket load of consequence. Finally free of their prison, the shades are eager for vengeance against all winged. But to get what they want they’ll need hosts, and both neph and human are on the menu... -
Divided Heart by Patti Larsen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCollege Bound I grunted from the weight of the suitcase as I heaved it out of the back of the van. What had I packed again? I didn't remember it being this heavy when I loaded it into the twin's car only seven hours ago. Seven long and painful hours... -
Vampish: The Hunt by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMove over Buffy, there’s a new slayer in town…And I’m going to hunt down every bloodsucker until I find the bastard that murdered my parents.After spending three years as a recruit training to kill wayward vampires, it’s finally graduation day. Now I’ll be leading an elite team, assembled by the Royal vampire queen herself.Everything is going according to plan until I meet him...Categorized as:
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Crescent City ebook Bundle: A 3 Book Bundle by Sarah J. Maas
“A dizzying, suspenseful whirl that surprises at every turn.” -Entertainment Weekly Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life-working hard all day and partying all night-until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation...Categorized as:
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The Dying: Episode 4 by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEpisode 4 of Sarra Cannon's New Adult Paranormal Romance serial. Start with episode 1, The Demon, for FREE! When Franki first walked through the doors of Venom, she never imagined the dangers hidden inside. Least of all her growing attraction to the club’s owner, the sexy and mysterious Rend... -
Happy Howling Holidays - Shifters in Love: Romance Collection by Harmony Raines, Alisa Woods
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWho cares if it’s cold outside? Curl up with this collection of hot shifters, sure to warm up the coldest winter nights! Spend this holiday season in the company of wolves and bears—And let’s not forget those super HOT dragons! There’s something for everyone in this wonderful collection, from your favorite from NY Times and USA Today bestselling paranormal romance authors... -
Phase of Hate by Coralee June
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI was a prodigy. A grieving sister. A girl falling for him.I died, and now I’m reborn.Stronger. Deadlier.Angrier.I’m determined to punish those that turned me into a monster. The curse kept me alive, but at what cost?I’m at war with my nature.I refuse to ever accept my fate.Once a prodigy, now a curse.Once love, now hate... -
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Marcus: Grizzly Guardians by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’ve never believed in fated mates.It’s not common among bear shifters, so I never gave it much thought. I do know one thing for sure, humans and bears do not mix.So when voluptuous and sassy Aspen Reeves moves to my small town, I do everything I can to ignore the pull I feel towards her. My bear is certain she belongs to us... -
Champion of Midnight by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhen you hit rock bottom, the only way left is up. The Sanguinata are taking liberties and using humans like personal blood bags, but the tip is in the fine print, and the humans signing on the dotted line may as well be serving themselves up like cartons of juice... -
Black Ops Fae by C.N. Crawford
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDisguises are second nature at this point, and I'm used to keeping my powers concealed. But when a lethal angel starts coming after me, my cover is blown. In my escape, I’ve found an unlikely ally in Adonis—the dangerously seductive angel of death. With him by my side, I’m going undercover again...Categorized as:
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Stitching the Talisman by L.A. McBride
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSome women settle for charm bracelets. I get a murder of crows tattooed on my body.And that's the good news. After sending a demon back to hell, I thought I'd have a few weeks to kick back with my girls, go on that hot date with a certain stony-eyed enforcer, maybe even catch an outdoor concert or two... -
Shadow World: The Complete Trilogy by Ella Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFor a limited time, pre-order this new complete trilogy for only 99 cents! He is the supernatural world’s hand of justice. She is the abomination he’s sworn to kill. Their love conquered all. Until now...Categorized as:
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Dark Wolf by Kimber White
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA standalone full length romance novel of sexy, shifter werewolves! Luke Tully has a dark side. He’s spent a decade under the control of a powerful, ruthless Alpha who made him do things that would have broken lesser men. Though he found the strength to break free, he knows he can never live under pack rule again...Categorized as:
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Agent of Darkness by C.N. Crawford, Alex Rivers
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere’s a dark power growing within me. And I’m not sure I can control it. The fae king wants me dead. His assassins tracked me down and nearly killed me— now they’re the ones lying lifeless in a pool of blood. But the price I've paid is too high. They hurt someone I love, and I burn for revenge. I’m done watching from the sidelines...Categorized as:
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The Passion of Hades by Eliza Raine, Rose Wilson
I've been kidnapped by Zeus. Plucked from the streets of Manhattan and frightened half to death by a freaking Olympian god.And now I'm trapped in the Underworld, being forced to compete in a series of deadly trials for the position of Queen of the Underworld. Which would mean marrying Hades, the utterly terrifying Lord of the Dead... -
Wizard Unleashed by Jamie McFarlane
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsModern day wizard, Felix Slade, has long guarded his deepest secret even from those closest to him. Each time Felix uses magic under pressure, he's barely able to hold on. It's as if there's a dark part of him that wants to get loose and he's afraid that if he ever lets go, there will be no turning back. To make matters worse, there's a growing part of him that wants to do just that...Categorized as:
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Accidentally a Dragon Daddy by Riley Storm
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe night I got pregnant, the rest of my life went to sh*t.First I woke up alone, the jerk not even willing to stick around. Then I got thrown in jail for a crime I didn’t commit.Now I’ve been ‘volunteered’ as tribute for the dragons. It was either that or spend my life in prison.Of course, I didn’t actually get to choose. The Fed’s shipped me off against my protests... -
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To Seduce a Witch's Heart by Nadine Mutas
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAlternate cover edition of ASIN B00WYKHE0SAn irreverent demon is her last hope of finding her sister. If she can control him...Desperate to save her demon-abducted sister, witch Merle MacKenna breaks the law when she summons Rhun, another demon, from the magical prison of the Shadows...Categorized as:
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Wicked Folk by Jamie McFarlane
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLate one night, a teenaged witch witnesses her uncle perform a forbidden ritual to summon a demon. His carelessness results in the demon breaking free and being released into the world. Drawn to the young witch's powers like a shark, the demon is only temporarily thwarted when she manages to escape. Felix Slade is a wizard living far from the family he grew up with... -
The Darkness: Episode 3 by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEpisode 3 of Sarra Cannon’s New Adult Paranormal Serial. (*Intended for readers 16+*) Franki’s first night working at Venom hasn’t been easy, but things are about to get a lot more dangerous. When a mysterious, dark man approaches her and tells her he knows what happened to her mother, Franki can’t help but follow him into a forbidden section of the club... -
The Doorway: Episode 6 by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFranki has been through hell since the day she walked into Venom, but she wouldn’t trade her experience for the world. And she’s not about to become someone’s blood sacrifice now. Not when things are looking up for her and Rend... -
Burn by Deborah Wilde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt’s the End of the World as We Know It… Nava has come a long way from being a hot mess flying solo. She’s now one of the major players on the chessboard, leading the charge against a witch with dark magic, a power-mad rabbi, and the impending apocalypse. Friends will die and secrets will be exposed... -
Angelic Deals by Isa Medina
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDesperate times, desperate deals.The bane of my existence, a.k.a. Zel, wants me to find the Red Angel—a.k.a. my secret identity.The angel Gabriel wants me to find a summoner…and figure out how to kill them and free their angelic summon.The summoners want more weapons, possibly for world domination.And I just want to keep my secrets and try to pay rent. Is it too much to ask?Apparently...
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