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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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Unbound by Lucy Auburn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew teacher, new class, and a brand new challenge. My four demons may have changed my life, but now it’s time to say goodbye. They’re killing me, it turns out—or so my new Grim teacher Leo Meyer tells me. If they don’t return to Purgatory soon, my powers will be drained forever. Too bad I can’t figure out how to send them home... even worse? I don’t want to... -
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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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Crowned by Charlene Hartnady, B.E. Brouillard
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCrowned is the third and final book in this trilogy. It's fast-paced and ultra steamy. Take care that the heroine will end up having more than one love interest. Her partners can shift into demon form, so there might be some monster action – please don’t read this book if you are put off by this sort of thing. If you’re adventurous, hop in because the water is warm…and getting warmer... -
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![Rosewood Ridge Riders Complete Collection by Lilah Hart]()
Rosewood Ridge Riders Complete Collection by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn Rosewood Ridge, Tennessee, a biker convention has the town full of hunky guys. But for the Rosewood Ridge Riders, the town is home. What they don't expect is that Biker Blast will bring romance into their lives...Categorized as:
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![남편을 내 편으로 만드는 방법 [Nampyeon-eul Nae Pyeon-euro Mandeuneun Bangbeob] (How to Get My Husband on My Side (Novel) #1-4) by Spice&Kitty]()
남편을 내 편으로 만드는 방법 [Nampyeon-eul Nae Pyeon-euro Mandeuneun Bangbeob] (How to Get My Husband on My Side (Novel) #1-4) by Spice&Kitty
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings소설 속 남편의 손에 죽는 악녀가 되었다.정확히는 아버지와 오빠에게 정략결혼의 도구로 이용당하다죽는 악역 조연으로.어느 날, 망할 아버지가 기어이 내 다섯 번째 신랑을 물어왔다.문제는 그 상대가 바로 날 죽일 남편이자, 훗날 가문을 몰락시킬북부 최고의 성기사라는 것.일단은 살길을 찾아야 한다.원작에선 내가 죽일 시누이를 살릴 방법을 찾는 데 앞서,남편의 냉대, 북부인들의 경멸과 견제, 공작가 사람들의 멸시 등등난관이 많지만, 이곳 사람들한테 무해하게 보이다 보면나중에 목숨은 살려주지 않을까...Categorized as:
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![Retaliation by S.D. Paine]()
Retaliation by S.D. Paine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor nearly a decade, Seraphina Valdis has plotted and planned, stalked and killed. After her mother and elder sister were murdered, her father and younger sister left Seraphina behind. Alone and confused, revenge became her entire world... -
![History and Haunts by Minerva Howe]()
History and Haunts by Minerva Howe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSecret Springs historical society manager Hank Vargas has two passions: history and hauntings. By day he's a mild-mannered historian. By night he hunts ghosts in old buildings and antique hotels...Categorized as:
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![I Accidentally Summoned A Demon by Jaide Harley]()
I Accidentally Summoned A Demon by Jaide Harley
LOVE BURNS HOTTER THAN HELLShy and innocent Katherine has always dreamed about getting the main part in one of her theater's plays. In addition to a love for stage-acting, the role would help distract her from the looming anniversary of her parents tragic deaths. A home rehearsal turns into something unexpected when her script's Latin incantation accidentally summons a high-ranking demon, Nex...Categorized as:
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![Silverproof Damsel by Amelia Hutchins]()
Silverproof Damsel by Amelia Hutchins
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![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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![Ripples For Skies by Teshelle Combs]()
Ripples For Skies by Teshelle Combs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe griffin monsters have been at war with the Tru human tribes for as long as Emyri can remember. She must live as a Tru spy in the house of a griffin general, posing as a servant…until the new black wing general enlists her to spy on his behalf. Of the dangers Emyri faces, the most violent is her growing desire for her new master...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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![The Revelation Series: The Complete Boxed Set by Randi Cooley Wilson]()
The Revelation Series: The Complete Boxed Set by Randi Cooley Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor the first time ever, get all five books of The Revelation Series in one complete box set. Join Eve and Asher as they go on a darkly seductive journey of love, secrets, self-discovery and sacrifice. Intended for mature readers 18+... -
![Stolas by Randi Cooley Wilson]()
Stolas by Randi Cooley Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn ancient legend draws them together. His dark soul will tear them apart. Sometimes the only fairytales that exist are the dark ones. For the past two years, Hope Annandale has fought to hold onto her sanity. Plagued by voices and visions, she struggles to understand what’s real, and what’s an illusion... -
![Fire Bound by Kayleigh King, Najla Qamber]()
Fire Bound by Kayleigh King, Najla Qamber
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRemington Weylyn is burned and broken. She made a choice and now she’s paying the price. The girl she once was is gone, replaced by someone she no longer recognizes. What once was her home now feels foreign and the people she was closest to feel like strangers. And it’s all his fault. Jax Whitlock is dangerous and damaged. With no home or family, his place in the world is unknown... -
![A Reaper Is Forever by Karla Doyle]()
A Reaper Is Forever by Karla Doyle
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA cozy, steamy paranormal romance with a bewitching seer, an alluring reaper, and a happily ever afterSHAYOne seer is born in the Winterlock coven in each generation. The elders call it a gift, but if I could return or exchange it, I would. Witches born with the ability to see the future don’t possess other magic, and my precognitive skill isn’t exactly in demand... -
![Cry for Krampus by Aiden Pierce]()
Cry for Krampus by Aiden Pierce
I’ve been naughty… Like, run a car over your abusive ex kind of naughty. But it’s not the police coming to punish me. It’s the Krampus. It’s the best time of the year in the mountain village I call home, known for its Krampus lore and festive enthusiasm during the holidays. From the outside looking in, my life is perfect... -
![Queen of Carrion: A Dark Paranormal Gothic Romance by Aiden Pierce, R.K. Pierce]()
Queen of Carrion: A Dark Paranormal Gothic Romance by Aiden Pierce, R.K. Pierce
RayvenChained. Choked. Dragged down to Hell.My world is toppled when I’m kidnapped by the Lord of Death after stealing from the wrong grave, and his desire to punish me turns into something dark and obsessive.Then, I’m kidnapped again and dragged through the bowels of Hell by the lords of the lower layers.Belial will stop at nothing to get me back... -
![Darkest Power by Rachel Van Dyken]()
Darkest Power by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when an ancient god is thrust into modern-day life? Find out in #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken’s newest paranormal romance."...Eventually, the worship of Horus stopped. For the favored god had finally turned his back on his people—and disappeared...Categorized as:
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![Shake Off The Ghosts by Miranda Newfield]()
Shake Off The Ghosts by Miranda Newfield
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWANTED: Housesitter for Cavendish House, an expansive medieval manor in the Highlands of Scotland. Must love country living and have maintenance skills. Decent pay for right applicant. Sounds spectacular, doesn't it? Sadly, what the ad should've said was - WANTED: Idiot willing to live in abject misery for two months in the middle of nowhere Scotland...Categorized as:
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![Dark Captivation by Taylor Spratt]()
Dark Captivation by Taylor Spratt
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI escaped my Monster Mates. Now i'm the Demon God’s captive. I've been taken by Malek, the Demon God. He pulls me into a new world of dark desire and passion. We strike a deal. If Malek fails to claim my heart, he must abandon his war plans. But if he should prevail, the world as we know it will cease to exist... -
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![Pyne: A Sci-Fi Holiday Romance by Alana Khan]()
Pyne: A Sci-Fi Holiday Romance by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 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... -
![A Throne of Frost and Flame by Victoria K. Taylor]()
A Throne of Frost and Flame by Victoria K. Taylor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith the successful removal of Praiton forces from one of the most powerful kingdoms in the realm, the tide of war has finally changed for the rebellion.While the Pillar Legion attempts to strengthen its position, Deya is beginning to fully acclimate to life with her newly discovered powers and friends... -
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Midnight Rose by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnly the strong serve.The Dread choose their priestess.I choose his death.They think I'm a delicate priestess, trained to serve the Moon Gods.Every priestess knows her duty. Serve. Remain Obedient. Learn the old ways.Prepare for the order to kill.When the largest of all the Dread chooses me to be his priestess, I am told my journey has only just begun... -
![Delivered by the Orc by Alana Khan]()
Delivered by the Orc by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn earthquake shattered her world. An orc firefighter became her only lifeline.MaraWhen a catastrophic earthquake hits, I'm trapped with Krull, a powerful orc who sets my body ablaze with a single touch. As the city crumbles, our passion rises from the ruins.KrullMara’s curvy body fits perfectly in my arms, like she was made for me. She's my fated mate, my soulbound... -
![Ruination by J.N. Baker]()
Ruination by J.N. Baker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen the fires of Hell and the wrath of Heaven collide, will they escape unscathed, or will they be consumed by the flames?LucasShe's been put on this earth to wreak havoc and spread chaos. She's done it for centuries, ruining everything and everyone she touches.It's what demons like her do.And angels like me stop her... -
![The Savage Rage of Fallen Gods by K.C. Cross, J.A. Huss]()
The Savage Rage of Fallen Gods by K.C. Cross, J.A. Huss
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLove can ruin the best of men—even the God of Love himself.Love.When mutual, it’s Heaven on Earth.When one-sided, it can tear you apart.There is no greater weapon than the heartsick soul.That is the power I wield, for I am the God of Love.No one has power like me.No one can poison a heart and pollute a mind the way I can.That is why the gods kicked me out.That is why they made me fall...Categorized as:
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![Burning Bright by Vicky Walklate]()
Burning Bright by Vicky Walklate
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratings“For some messed up reason, the universe has decided that a shy, innocent human is my soulmate.”♥♥♥After an unhappy marriage and a nasty divorce, Freya Mulholland is ready to protect her hard-won freedom with all her might. Not easy when her vengeful ex-husband stalks her every move, determined to make her new life a misery... -
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Screwed by the Minotaur in Hallow's Cove by Jenifer Wood
Lea Thomson arrives in the charming town of Hallows Cove with plans to open a second location of her family's flower shop, seeking a fresh start after the devastating loss of her mother. Staying at the local inn, she scopes out the dilapidated shop she's purchased sight unseen, planning to stay under the radar until she's ready for her grand opening... -
![Horn to Be Wild by Alana Khan]()
Horn to Be Wild by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNot all beasts are beastly. Though Jude never complains about her daily struggles in Screaming Woods, she’s happy to let her troubles melt away when she travels in her dreams to an Enchanted Kingdom to meet a magical monarch who adores her. The clues add up every morning, making her question if the passionate hours she shares with the affectionate horned king are more than wishes and hopes... -
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Angel Eyes by D.S. O'Neill
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMy name is Ria. Like Leah, but with an R? My life is pretty normal, I guess. I’m a waitress at the one and only Mexican restaurant in my tiny little no-Starbuck’s town, I live in a fairly typical studio apartment, and I people watch at the local bar in my spare time. Well, I guess normal isn’t quite the right word... -
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![Deceiving the Cursed Beast by Jen Lynning]()
Deceiving the Cursed Beast by Jen Lynning
In this enchanted castle, only the truth can break his curse. Felix is the Duke of Truthhold, tied to the most powerful magical node on the continent. But when he is transformed into a beast, he needs help to break the curse. He will do whatever it takes to regain his true form, even if it means using magic to trap a woman in his castle...Categorized as:
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Reborn by Lucy Auburn
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfter everything that happened my first year at the academy, I just want to slow down. Enjoy some time with my guys and my friends. But family secrets keep coming to the surface, and there's always someone out to steal my heart—or kill the students at the academy. Can a girl get a break? Apparently, not when that girl is me. Join Dani and her guys for Dani's sophomore year at Phoenix Academy... -
![When the Bell Tolls by Everythursday]()
When the Bell Tolls by Everythursday
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFandom: Harry PotterRelationship: Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger--------------------------------------------------As a Dark revival begins to rise four years after the war, Hermione Granger is placed on the assignment of putting an end to them – and her first task is to recruit the Ministry’s best hope and last option in the form of Draco Malfoy... -
![Curvy Girl and the Monster Next Door by Jessa Joy]()
Curvy Girl and the Monster Next Door by Jessa Joy
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWho knew that monsters love curvy girls….or that they even existed?MollieLife gets kind of same-y here in Snowflake Falls. Yet another Halloween when I’m stuck on my own.But then my mysterious high school crush moves next door. So far, so good. The only trouble is, he seems different… but not in a bad way. He’s bigger, hotter and more mysterious than ever... -
![Pyne by Alana Khan]()
Pyne by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 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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![Regret and Redemption by Vera Valentine]()
Regret and Redemption by Vera Valentine
When the door to her rental place comes crashing in, Jess is ready to fight back and protect her best friend Desi’s whereabouts at any cost. Betrayed by her own phone, she’s violently pulled into a world full of monsters and mayhem, forced to fight back with the sharpest weapon she has...Categorized as:
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![Hunted by the Dragon by Michelle M. Pillow]()
Hunted by the Dragon by Michelle M. Pillow
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSave $1.00 when you Preorder! New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Bounty hunter by trade, dragon-shifter by birth, Seanan came to Earth in search of a mate. Four years later, he finds himself crossing paths with a woman he suspects may be exactly what he's been looking for--too bad the frustrating female is the reason he's stranded on Earth in the first place... -
![Cast From Heaven by Leigh Kelsey]()
Cast From Heaven by Leigh Kelsey
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBetrayed by heaven, protected by hell. The devil and his hellhounds will do anything to keep their angel safe. When archangel Gabriel manipulates Lili Kazana, severing her wings so she can be his spy in Hell, rescue comes in the most unlikely form: protective Cerny, sweet Russ, gruff Bernard, and the devil himself... -
![The Bartered Soul by L.B. Benson]()
The Bartered Soul by L.B. Benson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAndromeda is a priestess without a temple.She escaped the horrific fate her sister priestesses faced at the hand of the Usurper King’s men years ago and has resigned herself to a life in a brothel, hiding from her past and those who would wipe the priestesses and their Goddess from memory.Captain William Lennox is a pirate with an unsavory and violent reputation... -
![A Demon's Wrath: Demon King Trilogy Book 1 by Alexia Praks]()
A Demon's Wrath: Demon King Trilogy Book 1 by Alexia Praks
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen the formidable warrior Drake McNamara discovers his precious Pearl of Life, a powerful treasure that has the ability to cure any poison, gone missing along with Cecelia van Zandt, the spirited young woman he saved from a cruel death—he unleashes his demonic wrath by taking Cecelia as his prized prisoner and promises her a dark, rapturous torment... -
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![The Origin's Daughter by Alexandra St. Pierre]()
The Origin's Daughter by Alexandra St. Pierre
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBy debut author Alexandra St Pierre, comes the first book in an exciting new fantasy romance series, perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Jennifer L Armentrout, and Raven Kennedy.Seventeen-year-old Raven is tormented by regret as she finds herself in the principal’s office… again... -
![Hunted by Wolves and Shadow by Jo Holloway]()
Hunted by Wolves and Shadow by Jo Holloway
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*He's a monster in need of redemption.*She's the granddaughter of a witch, out for revenge.*Their paths might lead to each other... but a wolf and a witch were never meant to be.Emi has visited Grandma’s cottage often before, but this time the Mist is thicker, the beasts are too close . . . And the handsome stranger who answers her frantic knock is definitely NOT her Grandma Ruby.Wolf had one job...Categorized as:
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![Speak of the Devil by Charish Reid]()
Speak of the Devil by Charish Reid
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI'd sell my soul for at least one of these dates to end well... I’d sell my soul for a little passion and tenderness... Ugh, I’d sell my soul for just one good lay... Evelyn Parker I might be a little reckless with my words (and sexually frustrated), but I'm generally a good person... -
![Capturing Sin by Sakura Black]()
Capturing Sin by Sakura Black
I’ve been keeping a monster locked up.In my defence, it’s in the name of science, but I don’t think the demon sees it that way. It’s a terrible idea, but it was either cage him or kill him, and I couldn’t stomach the latter.Not after what I’d done.I was raised to fight his kind, but something about my captive draws me closer, despite his sharp edges and cruel words...Categorized as:
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![A Glint of Steel and Roses by L. Eveland]()
A Glint of Steel and Roses by L. Eveland
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEven Terrors tremble when a Nightmare goes to war.For centuries, Ezluari has lived in peace, but I have shattered that peace in the name of vengeance. It’s been a long time coming, but it’s time for Lord Iridyn to face justice for the slow genocide he’s sentenced my people to, and for murdering Prince Ren... -
![The Eagle's Nest by HeartOfAspen]()
The Eagle's Nest by HeartOfAspen
Hermione's eighth year at Hogwarts is already going to be difficult in the aftermath of the war, but it is further thrown into upheaval when Headmistress McGonagall orders a re-sorting of all students to promote inter-house unity. But when the Sorting Hat sends Hermione to Ravenclaw with Draco - and without Harry or Ron - how will she cope? AU, Dramione. Prevalent alchemy...Categorized as:
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![남편을 내 편으로 만드는 방법 [Nampyeon-eul Nae Pyeon-euro Mandeuneun Bangbeob] (How to Get My Husband on My Side (Novel) #1-4) by Spice&Kitty](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/668bc0b1a8ad428ef9f3df48.jpg)
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