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Just Stab Me Now by Jill Bearup
A desperate mother. A dubious escort. And a deranged author who won’t leave them alone. Caroline Lindley is determined that her new romance novel will be her best one yet. Fantasy! Formal gowns! Fencing! And, of course, a twentysomething heroine to star in an enemies-to-lovers plot with all of Caroline’s favourite tropes...Categorized as:
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![Carved in Crimson by Annabelle McCormack]()
Carved in Crimson by Annabelle McCormack
Sworn enemies. Bound by blood. Tempted by fate. In the cursed forests of Lirien, Seren Ragnall lives by blood and blade. As a warrior of the rebel Viori, she’s sworn to kill any Lirien loyalist she encounters. But when a Lirien soldier saves her life—wounding himself in the process—Seren does the unthinkable: she spares him... -
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![The Queen's Shadow by Alexandra St. Pierre]()
The Queen's Shadow by Alexandra St. Pierre
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRaven and Rycon are on a warpath to reclaim what was stolen from them. As Raven fights to protect those she loves, she must also somehow manage to build political allies for the looming war. In a world where allies are just as likely to turn to enemies as enemies are to become friends, will Raven be able to keep those she loves from harm’s way?Categorized as:
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![Medair by Andrea K. Höst]()
Medair by Andrea K. Höst
The complete epic fantasy "Medair" duology, containing the Aurealis Awards finalist "The Silence of Medair" and the heart-rending conclusion "Voice of the Lost". Time stole Victory. Medair an Rynstar returned too late to drive back the Ibisian invasion. Centuries too late... -
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![Roklyn by Alana Khan]()
Roklyn by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo stay alive, Roklyn buried his emotions. Can he risk everything to trust the ailing Earth girl he’s sworn to protect? Paige. I’ve come to this medical center to save my life. My grumpy but intriguing bodyguard can receive services also, but only if he’s my “mate...Categorized as:
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![Ruthless by Gena Showalter]()
Ruthless by Gena Showalter
Don't miss the second book in New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter's captivating and unforgettable Immortal Enemies series…. Forbidden. Powerful. Ruthless. Micah the Unwilling, fae King of the Forgotten, can tame even the most violent of beasts... -
![The Fallout by Everythursday]()
The Fallout by Everythursday
When does redemption begin? She likes to believe it is at the top of a tower, when a boy lowers his wand, his power, his control, his future in the ranks he had been promised and walks away to never be the same again. The question for Draco Malfoy, of course, was when it ended.Categorized as:
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![Fae Isles: Complete Series Box Set by Lisette Marshall]()
Fae Isles: Complete Series Box Set by Lisette Marshall
They call him the Silent Death, because he kills without sound and leaves none capable of speaking in his wake…. When the empire’s deadliest fae murderer catches her wielding forbidden magic, Emelin believes her hour has come. Instead, her inhumanly beautiful captor spares her life, but carries her off on his velvet wings – into the one place from which no human ever returns...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Ties of Starlight by Celeste Baxendell]()
Ties of Starlight by Celeste Baxendell
A heartbroken king. A jilted bride. A star-crossed wedding. Idonea knows the only thing her human blood is good for is its role in strengthening the Star Elves when the comet returns every two hundred and fifty years. Her whole life has been meant for the moment she marries Olaug and finally gets it right, and not even the king can stop her perfect marriage... -
![Song of Silk and Scars by Violet Froste]()
Song of Silk and Scars by Violet Froste
Naria just wants to be free. Trapped in the palace, she would rather die than become a courtesan, but she refuses to be a slave all her life either. Ivan is the greatest warrior in Karscha. He is ruthless and used to absolute obedience. Nothing and nobody can call his power to account. So when Ivan is sent to a mission to an enemy kingdom, he expects everything to go exactly according to his plan...Categorized as:
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![This Rotting Heart by Celeste Baxendell]()
This Rotting Heart by Celeste Baxendell
A princess without a heart. A dying land. A king who will do anything to save his people, even force an alchemist to marry him. Princess Hellebore loves nothing more than she loves decay. It is her specialty as an alchemist, and she expects her skill will serve her well when she one day takes her aunt’s position and becomes her brother’s alchemist...Categorized as:
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![A Legacy of Stars by Sheila Masterson]()
A Legacy of Stars by Sheila Masterson
The war is over but the godly games continue. Stella McKay has only ever wanted one an epic romance like her parents have. She was raised on fairy tales and thinks she’s finally found her own legendary love with Prince Arden...Categorized as:
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![Keraunani by Rachel Neumeier]()
Keraunani by Rachel Neumeier
Esau Karuma never expected to marry -- he's really not the type. But when he hears about a girl who's got to get married immediately or else she'll be crushed under a whole mountain of trouble, Esau doesn’t hesitate to volunteer. He’ll whisk her out of the way of disaster, marry her real quick, get her settled someplace she’ll be comfortable, and that will be that... -
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![Greybrow Serpent by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Greybrow Serpent by Shari L. Tapscott
The captain of the Greybrow Serpent is the last man Lucia’s willing to trust. But he’s the only one who can save her. Lucia’s dreamed of finding Avery for a solid two months. In every one of her fantasies, the dashing captain has been on the deadly end of her dagger. Unfortunately, their reunion is not all she hoped it would be... -
![The Uncrowned Prince by Kenley Davidson]()
The Uncrowned Prince by Kenley Davidson
Prince of nothing and nowhere…. After years of living a double life as a wastrel and a cad, Prince Vaniell of Garimore has walked away from his title, his position, and his life of privilege. His only remaining ambition is to save the Five Thrones from annihilation, by bringing an end to the reign of a power hungry king...Categorized as:
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![Against Dark Tides by Clare Sager]()
Against Dark Tides by Clare Sager
Enemies. Lovers. Enemies once more. Now they must work together to survive. Notorious pirate Lady Vice has lost everything: ship, crew, and friends. Even her body has betrayed her, leaving her magic weak. To make matters worse, she’s stuck at sea with the man who stabbed her in the back. Knigh Blackwood is no longer a captain, no longer a pirate-hunter, no longer … anything...Categorized as:
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![Bones of the Fair by Andrea K. Höst]()
Bones of the Fair by Andrea K. Höst
Darest stands on the verge of a Golden Age. The revival of the Rathen line and a blood price won from the Fair has drawn a flood of visitors eager to snatch their share of changing fortune – or at least one of the fabulous prizes offered at the Spring Festival. Among those coaxed back to the once-failing kingdom is Gentian Calder, daughter of Shapers... -
![Straw and Gold by Chelsey Ann Tompkins]()
Straw and Gold by Chelsey Ann Tompkins
Some names hold power. Some love stories demand a price. For thirteen years, the Ravenfae Princess Morella has been bound by a marriage contract to the distant and powerful King Killian. She could have broken the agreement at any time, but Morella has her reasons. Only Killian possesses the magic strong enough to save her brother’s wife from the fleeting lifespan of a human... -
![The Assassin's Revenge by Sara Bittner]()
The Assassin's Revenge by Sara Bittner
Everything Prince Lucian thought he knew about his maid is a lie. Not only is her name Odessa—a foreign name from the enemy country—and not Rosalyn, she’s apparently a pirate who poisoned him and his family and opened the drawbridge to the enemy forces... -
![흑막 여주가 날 새엄마로 만들려고 해 1 [Heugmag Yeojuga Nal Saeeommaro Mandeulryeogo Hae 1] by MOKGAMGI, 목감기]()
흑막 여주가 날 새엄마로 만들려고 해 1 [Heugmag Yeojuga Nal Saeeommaro Mandeulryeogo Hae 1] by MOKGAMGI, 목감기
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratings저세상급 귀요미가 나를 새엄마로 만들려고 한다? ! 친구들과 장난삼아 쓴 '피폐 소설' 속에 시민 1로 빙의했다. 그리고 엄청난 딸바보력을 자랑하는 여주인공의 아버지 헨스톤 공작에게 정체를 들켜버렸다. 문제는. .. .. . . “그럼 내 딸이 피폐 소설에서 어떻게 되는 거지? ”. . ". .. .. .뭐? 남주가 열 명? ". . 행복하지 못한 딸의 미래를 바꾸기 위해 독립 전쟁도 불사하겠다니. 이대로 두면 여러 목숨이 위험하다. . "제가 여주님을 지켜드리겠어요! ". . 그렇게 딸바보 공작님과의 동거가 시작됐다. 그런데 쪼그만 여주님이 어쩐지 좀 이상하다. . 왜 자꾸 네 아빠랑 날 엮는 건데? . -
![The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine, Vol. 1 by Grrr, IRINBI]()
The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine, Vol. 1 by Grrr, IRINBI
From cooking to alchemy to even brewing tea, Ailette Rodeline is a certifiable child prodigy—but she’s got a secret weapon on her side: she’s a transmigrator! Having purchased an insurance package at the moment of her untimely death, Ailette has the perks of a top-tier support system and item shop to fall back on…and she’s going to need all the help she can get! Will Ailette be able to survive in... -
![Destiny Redeemed by Vanessa Rhoswen]()
Destiny Redeemed by Vanessa Rhoswen
The game has changed, but the stakes remain deadly. .. Lady Ilyana D'Arcane thought she could outmaneuver fate, but the past refuses to stay buried. Newly divorced and determined to forge her own path, Ilyana builds her empire from the shadows, a new threat emerges – one that could unravel everything she's fought to protect... -
![The Assassin's Bride by Beth Alvarez]()
The Assassin's Bride by Beth Alvarez
A meeting with the king was supposed to fix the trouble Thea's family left behind. Instead, she witnessed his death. As the one person granted entry to the throne room, she's now implicated in his murder. The assassin who killed him can help her escape the gallows. .. for a price. After all, Thea's no simple seamstress...Categorized as:
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![The Archer & The Flame by Marie Violet]()
The Archer & The Flame by Marie Violet
When duty meets desire, which will prevail? Willow Duskril is a determined scout, hunting down information to rise through the ranks of the secretive Night Ravens. Her latest mission, tracking down a hidden informant, is the chance she’s been waiting for. But success won’t come easily, and Willow will need every skill she’s trained in...Categorized as:
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![The Prince from a Cruel Summer by Anya J. Cosgrove]()
The Prince from a Cruel Summer by Anya J. Cosgrove
Summer love cuts to the bone. I didn’t choose to attend the Royal Academy, an elite school full of vicious Fae. I never wished for an arranged marriage to a nasty Shadow prince. I especially never wanted to meet Aidan Summers—the most beautiful man I’ve ever laid eyes on—the one who broke my heart beyond repair. He was the fire to my ice... -
![The Watergaw by smokybaltic]()
The Watergaw by smokybaltic
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the middle of a war, Hermione is stuck in the middle of nowhere. With Draco Malfoy. Without her friends, her magic, or her books, she has only her wits to rely on to survive her plight — to say nothing of her company. They've declared a truce, but somehow Draco keeps slipping past all her defenses... -
![Heir by Tate James]()
Heir by Tate James
A corrupt King. A murdered Queen. A missing Princess… Found. Once upon a time, The Royal Trials were a sacred ritual designed for a queen to select her king. But nothing is as it was in the kingdom of Tiech. Not since the brutal murder of beloved Queen Ophelia. The town of Ironforge revealed important secrets, but it all came at an unbearable cost... -
![His Convenient Duchess by Louise Allen]()
His Convenient Duchess by Louise Allen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA witty Regency romp. "You are a lady of breeding…. And would make an excellent duchess…". Not the most romantic of proposals, but Marcus Cranford knows it will be accepted for Lady Rose Trafford desperately needs a convenient husband to protect her and her beloved younger sisters... -
![Thornbound by Stephanie Burgis]()
Thornbound by Stephanie Burgis
Cassandra Harwood scandalized her nation when she became the first woman magician in Angland. Now, she's ready to teach a whole new generation of bright young women at her radical new school, the Thornfell College of Magic…...Categorized as:
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![Sexual Tyrannosaurus by Cassandra Gannon, Elizabeth Gannon]()
Sexual Tyrannosaurus by Cassandra Gannon, Elizabeth Gannon
Barbarism and passion inflame the pagan pleasure empire of the Dinosaurs! Discover a savage, primeval world whose only law is lust! Cassandra and Elizabeth Gannon bring you two never before published views of a world where dinosaurs hunt for passion in a prehistoric land of blood and romance, where desire roars hot and loud as a volcano! Lust & Fury! by Elizabeth The Dinosaur God-King claims...Categorized as:
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![The Yuletide Fairy's Curse by Lila Gwynn]()
The Yuletide Fairy's Curse by Lila Gwynn
This Yule, the fairy who haunts Dalla’s dreams is coming for her. Every year, the Yuletide fairy kidnaps a member of the royal family. This Yule, it’s Dalla’s turn. As the tenth heir to the throne, Dalla has never expected to rule. All that changed a decade ago, when a Yuletide fairy named Kolfrosta came in the night to kidnap the king and queen... -
![Tall, Royal Hater by Nylah Monroe]()
Tall, Royal Hater by Nylah Monroe
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsYou are cordially invited on a royal vacation with friends, family, and foes…. A vacation with royalty is a once in a lifetime experience. So, when Mariyah Levine’s best friend—the Crown Princess of Jahandar—invites her to holiday with her royal boyfriend and his family, Mariyah obviously agrees... -
![Prince of Seduction by Jenny Hickman]()
Prince of Seduction by Jenny Hickman
Long ago, Tadhg O’Clereigh learned that the answer to surviving his curses lay at the bottom of a bottle. At least until he meets Lady Keelynn Bannon, a high-born human in possession of an enchanted emerald ring that could set him free. He’ll do anything to get that ring—including agree to escort Keelynn on her fool-hearted quest for vengeance... -
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![원수를 사랑하게 된 이유에 대하여 [Wonsureul Saranghage Doen Iyue Daehayeo] by Mieun Lee, 이미은]()
원수를 사랑하게 된 이유에 대하여 [Wonsureul Saranghage Doen Iyue Daehayeo] by Mieun Lee, 이미은
Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratings부모님이 마차 사고로 돌아가시고, 가문을 지키기 위해 검을 든 리아. 제국 유일의 여기사 단장이 되어 인정받았다 생각하고 한시름 놓았더니,. 사사건건 시비를 거는 원수 같은 공작 에드가 때문에 하루하루 속만 터져간다! 그런데 리아를 보고 얼굴을 붉히는 이 원수. .. .뭔가 이상한데? -
![Dragon Bond by Ruby Lionsdrake]()
Dragon Bond by Ruby Lionsdrake
General Zala Shaylinor has led her troops against the dragons since they first invaded her homeland. Respected by her soldiers and wielder of a powerful storm blade, she’s a dedicated warrior who would never seek out love in the middle of a war. All she wants is for her people to be able to walk the world without fear again... -
![A Broken Throne of Bronze by Renna Ashley]()
A Broken Throne of Bronze by Renna Ashley
Being bound to him can only mean one of two things—that he is my destiny, or he will be my undoing. A human living in a world that bows to the fae, Cryssa Thurdred survives by keeping her head down and staying out of trouble. Well, mostly. Only, when the goddess of fate throws her into the wolves’ den, Cryssa learns she can no longer hide in the shadows...
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