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The Blackened Blade by Isla Davon
Not many people get a second chance, let alone a second life. I died. Burning in a prison cell I spent years of my life rotting away in. I had been beaten, battered and bruised beyond repair. .. but not broken. Never broken. By whatever miracle, I’ve been brought back ten years into my past and before I was locked away. .. But to a different kind of hell…Wensridge Academy... -
![Ascension Day by Vanessa Nelson]()
Ascension Day by Vanessa Nelson
Caught in the middle of two powerful forces, can Thea find a way to survive? The Archon has ordered a day of celebration to mark her ascension to power. While most people in the city are looking forward to a day off and an excuse to drink and eat too much, Thea and the rest of the city's Watch are on high alert... -
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![The Dawn of the Cursed Queen by Amber V. Nicole]()
The Dawn of the Cursed Queen by Amber V. Nicole
Ask her, boy. Ask her what she begged the stars for and what lives now. Ask her what she ripped from the very heavens. And then ask her if she cares. The old blood runs through her veins. Nismera and her legions rule the realms as Samkiel’s power fills the sky. With him gone, she strives to solidify her spot on the throne, no matter the cost...Categorized as:
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![Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan
A rumor has persisted in the vampire world of a dark slayer—a woman—who travels with a wolf pack and any among the vampires who meets her is slain. Mysterious, elusive and seemingly impossible to kill, she is the one hunter who strikes terror into the hearts of the vampires...Categorized as:
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![Foxy Tales by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Foxy Tales by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Take a walk into the dark,. Feast on the minds of men,. A path well trodden,. Can bring great joy again. 100% of the royalties from the ebook and digitally signed, beautifully designed paperback will be donated to The Fox Project - a British wildlife charity which is close to our hearts and do wonderful work for countless animals in need of their love and care...Categorized as:
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![Venom by Jennifer Estep]()
Venom by Jennifer Estep
What kind of assassin works pro bono? It’s hard to be a badass assassin when a giant is beating the crap out of you. Luckily, I never let pride get in the way of my work. My current mission is personal: annihilate Mab Monroe, the Fire elemental who murdered my family. Which means protecting my identity, even if I have to conceal my powerful Stone and Ice magic when I need it most... -
![The First Family by Granger]()
The First Family by Granger
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA mysterious murder has been committed at a mythical and magical HBCU campus. Nobody knows who did it. School is covering it up in order to protect the students. Until it happens again. .. -
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First Light by Elizabeth Hunter
In the Shadowlands, strangers wear familiar faces, myths are reality, and lies hide behind the most beautiful stories. Lachlan Murray disappeared without a trace. As his girlfriend, twenty-nine-year-old Carys Morgan refuses to accept the police’s explanation—that he simply left her...Categorized as:
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![Jared by Teresa Gabelman]()
Jared by Teresa Gabelman
The VC Warriors are an elite group of vampire who protect innocents, whether human or those of their own race. Jared Kincaid, along with other Warriors, are shocked when a fiery red head with a gun and attitude, bring news of young teens being turned into an army of half-breed vampires capable of taking out all VC Warriors...Categorized as:
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![Her Soul for Revenge by Harley Laroux]()
Her Soul for Revenge by Harley Laroux
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsExplore the darker side of desire and human nature in this edgy, intense, searingly sexy, dark paranormal romance from TikTok phenom Harley Laroux – now with bonus content for fans of Scarlett St. Clair, Katee Robert, Harper L. Woods, and Laura Thalassa. ✳DELUXE LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER with exclusive content, stenciled edges, reversible dust jacket, foil stamping, and designed endpapers! ✳... -
![Dark Guardian by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Guardian by Christine Feehan
They were masters of the darkness, searching through eternity for a mistress of the light. .. . He ran with the wolves. .. materialized from the mists. .. hijacked the very heavens to his whims. He was the dark guardian of his people... -
![Reborn by Jaymin Eve]()
Reborn by Jaymin Eve
The epic conclusion to the Shadow Beast Shifters. I finally have the life I always dreamed of. So why does it taste like ash on my tongue? Growing up in Torma, the strongest of the shifter packs, I wanted nothing more than to find my true mate and live my best life. Of course, that dream existed before my father betrayed the pack and turned me into their punching bag... -
![Tempest of Wrath and Vengeance by Melissa K. Roehrich]()
Tempest of Wrath and Vengeance by Melissa K. Roehrich
The only way to survive in a realm full of villains is to become one. A Fated Purpose. Tessalyn Ausra has taken her revenge, and it’s never tasted so sweet. Feared by the rulers of Devram, she’s under the protection of the Achaz Kingdom where she can fulfill her purpose. But with power she can’t control and the bond still in place, she finds temptation and chaos around every corner... -
![Stalk the Dark by Debbie Cassidy]()
Stalk the Dark by Debbie Cassidy
A Vampire King without a heart needs a watcher who guards hers dearly, but I didn’t expect that watcher to be me. The Order of Helsing have protected the innocent from the Vampire King’s ravenous hunger and cruel games for centuries. He can’t be killed. He can’t be stopped. Because this ancient being has no master...Categorized as:
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![Ink, Blood, and Other Afflictions: Episode One by Kristen Coar]()
Ink, Blood, and Other Afflictions: Episode One by Kristen Coar
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDo not read this book. Seriously. It’s completely unhinged. . . . Still here? Well, crap. Fine. Just remember. I warned you. Vera would have been a typical librarian—except for that one time she opened the wrong book and got possessed by a dark goddess. Now, every time she ends a life, she experiences the kind of mind-blowing orgasm that could crack the foundations of her apartment... -
![Kiss the Dawn by Debbie Cassidy]()
Kiss the Dawn by Debbie Cassidy
A hidden heritage, a bounty hunter, and an impossible choice. When it rains in Dracul territory, it pours. Orina's journey continues in Kiss the Dawn.Categorized as:
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![Ghostsong by Pirateaba, Andrea Parsneau]()
Ghostsong by Pirateaba, Andrea Parsneau
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWar threatens the Kingdom of Shades. Undead rise around Menorome, the City of Repose, and there is corruption in the Hunter's Guild. A dangerous [Baron], a scuttling [Witch], mysterious [Hunters], roaming [Knights], the odd King of Bows, and ghosts. .. always, ghosts. Cara, the Singer of Afiele, cannot catch a break some days... -
![The Throne Of Broken Gods by Amber V. Nicole]()
The Throne Of Broken Gods by Amber V. Nicole
"Then, Samkiel, you will know this is how the world ends. " But it was not this world. No, it was mine. It was Dianna. The world quakes in fear as the last shred of Dianna's humanity is ripped from her. As it should. Grief consumes Dianna, burning away any semblance of good within her and threatening the budding relationship between her and Liam...Categorized as:
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![Claim the Twilight by Debbie Cassidy]()
Claim the Twilight by Debbie Cassidy
My mentor taught me to always expect the unexpected and to prepare accordingly. But there is no way I could have expected this,,,. Orina's story concludes in Claim the Twilight.Categorized as:
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![Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan, Marjorie M. Liu]()
Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan, Marjorie M. Liu
DARK DREAM. Christine Feehan She’s known him since she was fifteen. Every night, he is with her: his face, his voice. Tonight, Sara Marten will meet the man who is both angel and demon, salvation and temptation: Falcon—the Carpathian, the banished hero. Tonight, Sara will meet the dark-eyed destroyer destined to be her mate. A DREAM OF STONE & SHADOW. Marjorie M. Liu... -
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Surge by M. Sinclair
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Shadow Me by Annie Anderson
Once upon a time, I killed a god and stole his power. I’ve been paying for it ever since. After my banishment, I promised myself three things. One: I would never take a mate. Two: I would find a way to get rid of the power I stole. Three: I would punish the gods who banished me. Not necessarily in that order. There’s just one teeny, tiny little problem... -
![Wild Lands by Stacey Marie Brown]()
Wild Lands by Stacey Marie Brown
Brexley has endured starvation and survived torture and even Warwick Farkas, the brutal legend who still haunts her like a ghost, spilling into her thoughts and life. His betrayal made her a prisoner of Killian, the gorgeous Fae Lord of Budapest... -
![Revealed by Vanessa Nelson]()
Revealed by Vanessa Nelson
A killer caught, the mastermind still at large, and an exile growing into her power. Arrow’s freedom from the Erith is finally in her grasp. But there is a rogue magician at large. Ruthless, determined, skilled in unclean magic, the powerful rogue threatens everyone and everything, including the life Arrow wants to live...Categorized as:
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![Bone Island: Book of Danvers by Nicole Fiorina]()
Bone Island: Book of Danvers by Nicole Fiorina
𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞. 𝐇𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝. 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝. To my beloved black sea,. It was full dark when I snuck out of the castle to meet you. You wore those ripped black jeans and your new friend’s boots, with sleet from the forest still in the grooves... -
![Blood and Magick by Sarah Piper]()
Blood and Magick by Sarah Piper
After a heartbreaking loss leaves them reeling, Haley and her monsters must find a way to fight through their grief, defeat their brutal enemies, and save Midnight from the chaos and destruction closing in all around them. . -
![Concealed by Vanessa Nelson]()
Concealed by Vanessa Nelson
A fragile peace, a suspicious death, and secrets that could destroy everyone. Oath-bound to the arrogant Erith in exchange for her life, Arrow's freedom is days away when they set her one last task; investigate the death of a high-ranking shape-changer, one of their old enemies. The shape-changers suspect the Erith of murder and Arrow nearly becomes the first victim in a new war between races... -
![The Phantom by Gena Showalter]()
The Phantom by Gena Showalter
New York Times. bestselling author Gena Showalter returns with The Phantom, the third book in her pulse-pounding Rise of the Warlords series, featuring a vengeful harpy and a callous torture master locked in a battle to the death. As the son of a war god, Roux Pyroesis has suffered unending pain—he’s caused it, too, dispatching his foes with alarming ease... -
![Crypts and Crimes by Scarlett Dawn]()
Crypts and Crimes by Scarlett Dawn
Through time and crime,. The crocodiles cried tears. Furious hearts will not die,. Run away, my dears. Once were charmed,. Forever enslaved. Rage! Rage! The Fae cannot change. The heart has no mercy. .. King Athon is a shifter prick. If only my dastardly soul mate was a little less intelligent...Categorized as:
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![Dark Symphony by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Symphony by Christine Feehan
Blinded and scarred in a terrible accident, Antoinetta Scarletti made music that thrilled the world with its beauty and passion. Descended from a long line of psychics, Antoinetta has learned to rely on her other senses to “see” the world around her, but nothing could have prepared her for Byron. He came to her, drawn by her music, and became her secret obsession...Categorized as:
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![The Alchemist's Flame by Becca Andre]()
The Alchemist's Flame by Becca Andre
Now that the local hospital is using her burn salve, master alchemist Addie Daulton has become a celebrity. The positive press will go a long way in helping her redeem alchemy’s reputation, but Addie wishes the media would stop calling her the Flame Lord’s alchemist. She doesn’t need his sanction to validate her skills... -
![Scales and Skeletons by Scarlett Dawn]()
Scales and Skeletons by Scarlett Dawn
The bones of the kinsman tell no lies,. A Fae shadow now mars the noon skies. Fly, fly as fast as you can,. Fly, fly and flee the crowned man. Strong and terrible, mighty in rage,. Fear Fae in your days, marked true by the sage. What in the realm have I gotten myself into this time? I thought it would be a splendid idea to sneak into the Shifter Kingdom...Categorized as:
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![Air Bound by Christine Feehan]()
Air Bound by Christine Feehan
The sisters of Sea Haven, bound by the heart and the magical power of the elements, return in this soul-stirring new novel from Christine Feehan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Spirit Bound. .. For as far back as she can remember, Airiana Ridell has always been aware of her extraordinary gift... -
![Toughest Deal by Alessa Thorn]()
Toughest Deal by Alessa Thorn
The occult group Aurora is closing in on the Edgeworths, and they are going to need Altun, the Sorceress of Istanbul, to help them if they are going to stay alive. 'Toughest Deal' is the third book in 'Mercenaries and Magic,' a fast-paced, contemporary fantasy series full of morally gray characters, found family, passionate romance, and dark humor... -
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![Violets and Violence by M. Kato]()
Violets and Violence by M. Kato
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Violet Killer—as nicknamed by the media because of the violets discovered alongside his victims—returns to Tōkyō’s streets. For homicide detective Hayashi Teruo, this case marks a haunting return to the scene of his first investigation as a rookie detective and his biggest failure... -
![The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole]()
The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole
World Ender meets Ender of Worlds. .. A thousand years ago, Dianna gave up her life in the deserts of Erioa to save her dying sister. She called upon anyone who would listen, not expecting a monster far worse than any nightmare to answer. Now she does what Kaden asks, even if that means securing an ancient relic from the very creatures that hunt her. A King thought long dead and long forgotten...Categorized as:
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![Venom Of God by Stephanie Hudson]()
Venom Of God by Stephanie Hudson
Amelia…. Foresight is a great thing. It would have come in handy. Like when I decided to try and steal from an angry Vampire King. Nope, probably wasn’t one of my better ideas. And now he’s decided he’s done waiting, whatever that means. He tells me I have pushed the limits of his patience for the last seven years and now it is time to claim what is rightfully his... -
![Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh]()
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux knows she is the best- but she does not know if even she is good enough for this job. Hired by the dangerously beautiful archangel Raphael, a being so lethal that no mortal wants his attention, Elena knows failure is not an option—even if the task is impossible. Because this time, it's not a wayward vamp she has to track. It's an archangel gone bad...Categorized as:
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![The Vampire's Captive by Kay Elle Parker, Tabitha Black]()
The Vampire's Captive by Kay Elle Parker, Tabitha Black
Vienna. In the space of one night, my world is thrown into the air and dropkicked into a new dimension. Sounds dramatic, right? Probably because it is. I’m no stranger to drama, but this… this takes the award for Best Dramatic Bombshell. It all starts with a carjacking on a dusty highway twenty miles outside Tucson, Arizona. That’s the normal part of that night, I guess...Categorized as:
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![City of Wolves by Kat Ross]()
City of Wolves by Kat Ross
Who is the Jack of Wolves? Kasia's cards never lie . . . And all her readings warn of mortal danger. Hunted by the Order of the Black Sun, she flees to a remote manor house in Kvengard. But evil has come to the city. Children are going missing. Ghostly figures haunt the grounds at night...Categorized as:
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![Echo: A Horror Monster Romance: A Monster's Prey by Kat Bethel]()
Echo: A Horror Monster Romance: A Monster's Prey by Kat Bethel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe wants to feast on her fear. Madison Valentine inherits the family farm just as she’s looking for an escape, only to find a new breed of trouble on her porch once the sun goes down. A monster lives in these woods. And he’s not the only one hunting her. Will Madison come out of this whole or will she sacrifice a piece of herself to evade the traps set for her? Run, Little Rabbit... -
![Tempting Darkness by Jessica Hall]()
Tempting Darkness by Jessica Hall
Nothing in our world is humane and normal. Especially not my mates. First, they killed my parents. So, I did the most rational thing at the time. I ran. Hard and fast without ever looking back. But you can't run from the factions of the Fae, especially not them… Fae were the most powerful creatures in the world, as long as we had magic and our mate. Turns out I have not one mate but four...Categorized as:
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![Satan's Sorority Girls by Eric Vall]()
Satan's Sorority Girls by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCollege was just supposed to be a fun experience. I moved all the way to New England to enjoy the rich history, make friends, and maybe even get a girlfriend. And against all odds, it looked like this lanky nerd might actually stick the landing on all of the above. But things took a weird turn when a bunch of insanely beautiful sorority girls started stalking me... -
![Disassembled Creatures by Albany Walker]()
Disassembled Creatures by Albany Walker
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt all started with a game. It was supposed to be fun, a night with friends. No one was supposed to die, but that’s not what happened. There’s a killer on the loose. People I know are dying, and I think I might be next. We called the boogeyman, and he answered. Disassembled Creatures is a standalone novella intended for mature audiences. -
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![Revenge by Everly Frost]()
Revenge by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI am vengeance. A bringer of fury. Love is a blade that could tear me apart. My bond with Striker Draven has been forged in blood. We fought for our freedom only to discover that our enemies are far more powerful than we thought. The Assassin’s Legion is hunting us like the monsters we are. But the students are now my family and I would die to protect them. Just as I would die to protect Striker... -
![The Imaginary Friend's Obsession by Skyla Gray]()
The Imaginary Friend's Obsession by Skyla Gray
Could her imaginary friend be a real threat? Daisy Dumont tries so hard to be normal. She doesn’t talk about the night her parents were murdered, or the fact she can’t remember it. She certainly doesn’t talk about her imaginary friend who disappeared shortly afterward. Then the MRF calls... -
![The Unseelie Wish by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
The Unseelie Wish by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Step into the enchanting realm of the fae, where wishes weave a perilous dance with desire. In a world where fae magic thrives and wishes hold unimaginable power, Alex faces a choice. The rules are set by Izael, the beguiling Unseelie Duke, who presents her with a simple game—surrender her soul with a wish within seven days or prove her indifference and gain freedom from his enchanting clutches...Categorized as:
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![Dark Crime by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Crime by Christine Feehan
Two strangers are bonded by a lust for revenge—and each other—in this short story from Christine Feehan’s “erotic, gripping series that has defined an entire genre. ” (J. R. Ward). Blaze McGuire knows who killed her father and she has merciless plans for payback. Until a phone call from a seductive stranger pleads with her to wait. Retribution is in his blood, too... -
![The Scarecrow's Queen by Naomi Lucas, Mel Braxton]()
The Scarecrow's Queen by Naomi Lucas, Mel Braxton
Once, I was feared by all who gazed upon me. For centuries, I served, defending my crops in solitude and stillness, baring my scythe as an omen. But when the crops die around me, I find myself standing over a field of shriveled stalks. It is her fault. The female who has taken over my fields. She might be the new queen of these lands, but in her wake, she brings only death...Categorized as:
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![Veil of Death and Shadow by Gray Holborn]()
Veil of Death and Shadow by Gray Holborn
Six years ago, the tightly-coiled barrier between the supernatural world and our own collapsed. Nothing since has been the same, least of all me. My name is Mareena, and for as long as I can remember, nearly every person I've grown close to has met with an early demise: my parents, extended family, first boyfriend, first girlfriend. .. Look, you get the idea...Categorized as:
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