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Global University Entrance Examination 全球高考 by Mu Su Li, 木苏里
One day, You Huo and his famiIy was puIIed into an exam caIIed the GIobaI University Entrance Examination. Going through exams together with other unfortunate examinees, their Iives are put at stake and they can only Iive by passing each exam... -
![Souls in Ruin by Jacqueline White]()
Souls in Ruin by Jacqueline White
Book One of the Soulbound SeriesA marriage forged in blood. A kingdom bathed in silence. And a princess who refuses to break.When Princess Mireille is wed to a foreign king with cold eyes and colder intentions, she expects distance, perhaps cruelty, not chains. Kept imprisoned within her own kingdom’s walls, she learns her father’s past sins are not easily buried.But neither is she...Categorized as:
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![The Hellbeast's Queen: The Final Book In The Series by Stephanie Hudson]()
The Hellbeast's Queen: The Final Book In The Series by Stephanie Hudson
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHope can be a dangerous thing.It can be all consuming.Can be the only thing you think about.The only comfort you have when locked to the darkness of your own mind.The hope to find light at the end of the tunnel.A guiding hand to led you out of the nightmare.But what of love?For Ella it is the thing she clings onto when all that hope is lost.A love that is always worth fighting for... -
![The Seven Virtues by Thesehunprint]()
The Seven Virtues by Thesehunprint
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSECOND BOOK OF THE SEVEN DEVILS.One year and a half after her departure, Varya Petrov is still fighting against time itself. With Grindelwald's attacks on Hogwarts becoming more and more aggressive, there is only a matter of time before the war is lost.Varya has been assigned one task- find the remaining Deathly Hallows and protect them from Grindelwald... -
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![Queen of Serpents and Shadows by Alexis Calder]()
Queen of Serpents and Shadows by Alexis Calder
Hope might not be enough this time. The fae king continues to claim victories and Nyx is awake. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the gods are after us and we’re running out of time. The Fae King has power he shouldn’t from a sorceress who holds the key. To defeat him, we have to go through her. But the gods are hunting us, and Nyx asked for me personally... -
![Don’t Look Back by Onyx_and_Elm]()
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![Lost and Stolen Gods by Debbie Cassidy]()
Lost and Stolen Gods by Debbie Cassidy
Gods aren’t born, they’re made.I should have died the same night that a monster murdered my grandmother, but I was saved, stolen from my world, and thrown into a realm ravaged by an endless war between ancient gods called Asura.I’m told that I’m a demigod, that there are others like me, brought to this world to replenish their dwindling numbers... -
![Fatal Instincts by Shelby V. Painter]()
Fatal Instincts by Shelby V. Painter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the run from her haunting past, Alyssa Barnes doesn't expect too much when she strolls into the small town of Kettle's Bell, Kansas. It's just another temporary place full of temporary people that she'll never let close enough to see the lost girl hiding beneath her tough facade. She's done this all before, she'll do it all again... -
![Death's Kiss by M.M. Reeves]()
Death's Kiss by M.M. Reeves
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDive in to the cruel and unforgiving world of the Cardinal North Order of the Tide Raiders in M.M. Reeves debut novel. Twenty-year-old Merena Boreas has had to fight her way tooth and nail just to survive the last seven years of hellish instruction provided by the Cardinal North and has earned herself the esteemed title of Captain, just in time to complete her eighth and final year... -
![Wicked Little Games by A.R. Breck]()
Wicked Little Games by A.R. Breck
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you spark a match in hell, 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯?Some wonder how deep the curse runs through Castle Pointe.I never realized the malevolent roots are embedded into every fiber of this town.A simple game turned into devastation, wreaking havoc upon us, spreading it’s wickedness through our veins.Haunting us around every turn.Death rises. Evil corrupts. Fear consumes us... -
![House of Chaos and Gilded Dream by Meg Xuemei X]()
House of Chaos and Gilded Dream by Meg Xuemei X
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKillianThey took her.The one thread holding my chaos together. My mate.Now the dragon is unleashed. Let the realm panic. Let them call me a villain. Their fear is the fuel I will use to burn their world down.The oracle says she must sacrifice herself and our bond to save them all.F*uck. No.Prophecy is a sham. Fate is a chain I will break. If armies stand in my way, they become ash... -
![Heart of Deceit by May Dawson]()
Heart of Deceit by May Dawson
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’ve won the bride trials and married my dragon shifter prince. But happy endings aren’t that easily won in the Ice Fae kingdom.His best friend, Thorne, tells me that he keeps the prince’s lost memories of our past life together. That through those memories, he’s fallen in love with me.And that Kaelan is about to kill me.He's under a dark enchantment...Categorized as:
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![In the Wake of the Wicked by V.B. Lacey]()
In the Wake of the Wicked by V.B. Lacey
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWherever she goes, darkness follows.An orphan with a tragic past and a penchant for wicked deeds, Rose Wolff has never been accepted by her people. She’s learned to live in the darkness, content with her Alchemy magic and her quiet apothecary... -
![Hunter's Kiss by Veronica Douglas]()
Hunter's Kiss by Veronica Douglas
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI can’t escape the truth.I broke out of the Dark Wolf God’s realm, but I know he’s always there, watching me from the shadows. I should hate him, but I can’t deny that I’m drawn to the ruthless beast, and the heat between us is only growing stronger...Categorized as:
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![Of Wulf and Wynd, Part 1: The Vows of Marriage by Lexa Luthor]()
Of Wulf and Wynd, Part 1: The Vows of Marriage by Lexa Luthor
Princess Tharon and Princess Roswynd were best of friends as kids; now they are enemies and forced to marry each other.The Kingdom of White Sommer and the Kingdom of Wyndfeld had been united and strong. Princess Tharon of White Sommer grew up with her best friend Princess Roswynd of Wyndfeld, both having vowed to always be together...Categorized as:
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![Judicium by Natalie Bennett]()
Judicium by Natalie Bennett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTick tock…it’s time for judgment. The blood we spilled came after the riddles. Betrayal followed by those we trusted. There are so many things we could have done differently, saving ourselves from future heartache. Now, it’s too late to recast the die. By everything tainted and maleficent, we’re forever bonded. Every tragedy has an origin. This is where ours begins...Categorized as:
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![Secrets & Curses of Exile by Shay Taylor]()
Secrets & Curses of Exile by Shay Taylor
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“You are a monster, Thea. The prophet told the realm of your monstrosity. You will crumble kingdoms. You will kill kings. But the real question is, which kingdom will you be a monster for?”All Thea wants is freedom and a sense of belonging. Trapped in Exile along with all of the other elite magic users, she can't fathom a life beyond her confinement, let alone remember the life she had before it... -
![The Broken Kingdoms 1-3: The Northern Kingdom by LJ Andrews]()
The Broken Kingdoms 1-3: The Northern Kingdom by LJ Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings***An Amazon Top 25 Bestseller***A rebellious princess. A cursed rogue. A forbidden love that will bring a kingdom to its knees.As niece of the king, Elise Lysander cares about two sneaking into gambling dens, and avoiding an advantageous marriage at all costs... -
![Their Wicked Wolf by Elle Boon]()
Their Wicked Wolf by Elle Boon
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe’d lost her happily ever after once. She won’t do it again.Sky knew what it meant to hurt thanks to a sadistic alpha,but what she went through at the hands of a madman had her welcoming death,instead of suffering anymore pain. They’d do anything to save their mate.Raydon and River thoughtthey’d never find a mate that would love them, until they found their one true love... -
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Ascension by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThéoden: Tonight, I have to make one of the hardest decisions of my life. I have to choose which two on my children to send off with my Sire, my King, Ara. As you know, I don't like to share what belongs to me, but I can't deny my King what he's commanded of me. The highlight of my evening, however, will be my ascension to Prince of the City... -
![The Beasts That Bleed Us by Erin Mainord]()
The Beasts That Bleed Us by Erin Mainord
A bloodwitch scorned.A beast betrayed. After recovering from a dark turn of events, Wren and Sin are more committed than ever—both to theirkingdom, and to each other. But before vows can be sworn to either, they must face the harsh reality ofwhat is waiting for them on the opposite side of the isle, and on the continent across the sea... -
![A Storm of Smoke and Flame by Marion Blackwood]()
A Storm of Smoke and Flame by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat would you do to protect your home? Lie? Manipulate? Kill?War awaits across the sea. In order to ensure their survival, the Oncoming Storm and a band of misfits set sail for the land beyond the horizon... -
![Murder on Hunter's Eve by Morgan Stang]()
Murder on Hunter's Eve by Morgan Stang
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA werewolf terrorizes the city of Lamplight!It's the week of Hunter's Eve, a yearly celebration of monsters, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night. But for Huntress Isabeau Agarwal, the event is a stark reminder that in her line of work, there is never a day's rest.Murders rock the city, and Isabeau is charged with solving them before the killer strikes again... -
![A Pocket of Lies by R.A. Sandpiper]()
A Pocket of Lies by R.A. Sandpiper
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBLOOD BOUND AND PENNILESS. EXILED INTO CURSED LANDS. HUNTED BY DEATH.When the thief Suri suffers a humiliating robbery, she has one day to pay off an ugly debt. Her solution: abduct and impersonate a foreign princess at the royal ball. But the wickedly handsome fae lord of the wasteland, Kol, has gatecrashed the party to find the princess she’s pretending to be... -
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![Reign of Betrayal: The Prince and the Prisoner Series by Amber Bowe]()
Reign of Betrayal: The Prince and the Prisoner Series by Amber Bowe
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Dark Romantasy! Enemies to lovers. Tantalizing slow burn. Forbidden lovers. Packed full of banter and yearning. Found family. Toucher her and die, gruesomely. One bed. Traumatized shadow daddy. Strong and vengeful FMC. A cursed kingdom. Spice. This book has some dark themes so please check trigger warnings... -
![Lost Girl by Dee Garcia]()
Lost Girl by Dee Garcia
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWendy I was just a normal girl in a normal human world. I’d loved. I’d lost. I’d grieved, and after some time, I moved on. Then, and quite suddenly, he returned. He—Peter Pan, my first love; a monster in disguise. In the end, he paid the ultimate price, but his demise wasn’t enough... -
![Warrior Hearts Academy: Centaur Bolt by Ellie Horn]()
Warrior Hearts Academy: Centaur Bolt by Ellie Horn
My tall, dark, and gorgeous ex-Centaur warrior is not only broken, but he needs a hero.Thanks to my newly discovered talent, it seems like I’m the only one who fits the bill. But it turns out the Dragon who is keeping him company is more than just an ordinary kind of trouble.It’s a good thing that I’m no ordinary hero.. -
![A Myrmaid's Kiss by Ashleigh Bello]()
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... -
![The Sheep in Wolf's Clothing by Rune Hunt]()
The Sheep in Wolf's Clothing by Rune Hunt
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA war is on the horizon, and it won't be good. Long before my birth, a war between supernatural creatures raged while a silent enemy watched with a smile. When the clans were weakened, the enemy stood and took over most of the country. That enemy was the human king that trapped me all my life. He was worst than the creatures that lurked in the shadows...Categorized as:
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![Lovely Wicked Things by Trisha Wolfe, Lucy Rivers]()
Lovely Wicked Things by Trisha Wolfe, Lucy Rivers
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsHalen: I’ve created a monster. When past and present collide, the fallout feels like the death of my morality. Every time I look into Kallum’s clashing, feverish eyes, I see a dark omen—the threat of what we’ll do to each other if our desires run wild. While the Hollow’s Row case comes to a head, a new heinous player enters the scene...Categorized as:
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![Between Sun and Moon by Jaclyn Kot]()
Between Sun and Moon by Jaclyn Kot
“But heed this warning, and heed it well—your mate’s life is linked with the very male she is destined to kill.”With an iron collar wrapped around her throat, Sage is cut off from her powers and forced to live in Clearwell Castle, home to her enemy—the ruthless king whose bloodthirsty rule has led to the deaths of thousands of Cursed... -
![Legacy of the Gods: Jackals Wrath MC by Skyler Andra]()
Legacy of the Gods: Jackals Wrath MC by Skyler Andra
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI was lost and alone until they found me. Ruthless. Killers. Bikers.Now I belong to them. But after what they did to me, we have a long way to go before forgiveness.Someone is screwing with the Jackal’s motorcycle club business. They know what we are. Who we are. Always one step ahead. And they won’t stop until we’re six feet under.To stop our enemies, it’s time to fulfil my legacy...Categorized as:
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![Grey's Tribute by Rachelle Mills]()
Grey's Tribute by Rachelle Mills
He was a wild animal cutting down anything that came in his path towards me. His icy gaze paralyzed me, holding me hostage, all I could do is watch, I tried to will myself to walk away, to move, to take myself to safety. I was firmly rooted, my heavy legs felt like anchors weighing me down, holding me in place... -
![A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus]()
A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn enemies-to-lovers romantic fantasy perfect for fans of Penn Cole, Sable Sorensen, and Rebecca Yarros.In the Kingdom of Kalyn, humans are good for two things. Hunting and owning.Adina Barron was bred to serve the ruling-class vampires. Owned from birth by Blackwood House, her only desire has been to keep herself and her sister safe. But Adina harbors a dark secret... -
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![Sweet Azalea: A Short and Spicy Monster Romance by Adrian Blue]()
Sweet Azalea: A Short and Spicy Monster Romance by Adrian Blue
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWorking the graveyard shift at a roadside diner, Willa Grace has grown numb to her dead-end life. But everything changes the night she discovers something monstrous has been watching her every move. The creature that emerges from the Appalachian darkness is massive, predatory, and utterly inhuman, yet his touch ignites a hunger she never knew existed... -
![Assassin's Quest by Kira Stanley]()
Assassin's Quest by Kira Stanley
We delivered a deep cut to the enemy, but not deep enough. Zayden, Rykon and Ajax are now in my corner, mostly, and working towards our goal—dethroning the evil king. Things get complicated as we try to make plans and Vance, the crown prince and my best friend, finds a solution. One that might save us a lot of time and bloodshed. The catch? The journey alone might kill us... -
![Primal Igniting by Melody Rose]()
Primal Igniting by Melody Rose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSomething wicked this way comes…With the help of the Cintamani Stone, things are almost back to normal for my mates and me. Well, as normal as the five of us were ever going to get... -
![What Beats Within the Tunnels by Ashley O'Donovan]()
What Beats Within the Tunnels by Ashley O'Donovan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan the man who shattered her heart also be the key to saving her soul?Lyra has endured far more than any woman her age should. She has a heart full of scars and a mind teeming with questions that can only be answered in Zomea, the alleged realm of the dead. To get there, she must complete the last ceremony to open a bridge... -
![The Faerie Guild Trials by Gem L. Preston, Brittany Corley]()
The Faerie Guild Trials by Gem L. Preston, Brittany Corley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Faerie Guild Trials is the first book in a duology with angsty romance. If you love morally grey women and dirty-talking cinnamon rolls, you’ll fall in love with this dark romantasy with a jaw-dropping plot twist.Efia Mathonwy, the last Nüwch, must survive the deadly trials of the Seelie and Unseelie courts, wielding the rare power to control shadows... -
![Void of Endings by Hillary Raymer]()
Void of Endings by Hillary Raymer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe fourth and final installment of the Faeven Saga! A sweeping fantasy romance, details coming... -
![Dragon Claimed by Kenzie Graves]()
Dragon Claimed by Kenzie Graves
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe barrier is destroyed. Now the kingdom is at war.Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion of the Dragon Throne trilogy! The blurb will be updated at a later date. Preorder date is a place holder.If you enjoyed Jaymin Eve's Shadowbeast Shifters and J... -
![Primal Territory by Adrian Blue]()
Primal Territory by Adrian Blue
Lorna has tracked and studied wolves all over the world. But this trip is different. This time she is the one being tracked. The one being studied. Something massive and savage has claimed this territory, and tonight it will claim her... -
![Queen of Blood and Vengeance by Emberly Ash]()
Queen of Blood and Vengeance by Emberly Ash
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe heart-stopping final installment in the Secrets of the Faerie Crown series! The Secrets of the Faerie Crown series is a twisted mythology retelling of the Arthur legend. It is a high-steam fantasy romance with dark elements... -
![Freedom and Fire by Courtney Thorne]()
Freedom and Fire by Courtney Thorne
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI was a Queen, and I would bow to no male. After finally freeing herself from a life’s worth of manipulation and control, Aurelia experiences true independence for the first time in her life. With her newfound freedom, Aurelia chooses to spend her days exploring the connection between herself and the Prince of Fire, Alev... -
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![The Curse of Sins by Kate Dramis]()
The Curse of Sins by Kate Dramis
Stay anchored in the light, they told her. But what had the light ever done for her? After discovering she's prophesied to save the realm, Aya's duty should be clear: return home with once-sworn enemy Will to serve their queen in the coming war against a rival kingdom…one whose pursuit of dark magic could bring the realm to its knees... -
![Fairytales of the Macabre by Olivie Blake, Aurora Sinclair]()
Fairytales of the Macabre by Olivie Blake, Aurora Sinclair
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOnce upon a time, a young woman takes redemption into her own hands; a man’s precarious fate is twisted; a lover plots a bloody vengeance; a castle born from night fulfills a lifelong destiny. In Fairytales of the Macabre, Olivie Blake brings you four stories of romantic noir, each one an improbable foray into dark comedy, seductive horror, and above all, the inescapable temptation of love... -
![Shadowlands Omega by Elizabeth Stephens]()
Shadowlands Omega by Elizabeth Stephens
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“I look forward to punishing you, Kiandah.”“You’re a cruel lord.”“A hero would have no chance with you, so for you, I will be the villain.”After burning her church to the ground and throwing her family into the castle dungeons for their treason, Kiandah did not expect to be spared by Lord Yaron, the Berserker Lord who once vowed — and tried — to kill her...Categorized as:
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![Mating Games by Nikki Jefford]()
Mating Games by Nikki Jefford
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratings* Nominated Best Romance Novel of 2018 by Penned Con. *When resistance turns to desire, all bets are off.Beautiful and vivacious wolf shifter, Jordan spurns the match her father is pushing between her and the swaggering mammoth, Raider. She'd happily let one of her fawning sisters have him, but her packmates are taking bets on who Raider will ultimately claim...Categorized as:
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![Death Do We Part: Raven's Duet by Ashley Amy]()
Death Do We Part: Raven's Duet by Ashley Amy
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsEveryone knows. My secret is out. Saving them, I had to unmask who I am. Now that I've been outed, things keep spiraling out of control. The new threats lurk in places we can’t see. When an unknown enemy comes, I’m the only thing that can stop it. As Death, I have to learn my name doesn’t just mean dying. With my known generals at my side, I knew I had a circle I could trust... -
![Fractured Magic by Jessica Wayne]()
Fractured Magic by Jessica Wayne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI gave the savage my body…and my heart. With Merrick at my side, I have the power to control my own destiny.He is my rock.My alpha.Together we are the force that will bring a kingdom to its knees.There's only one problem, though.Merrick's control is slipping.The curse that binds him grows more volatile every day.If we don't find a way to break it, my warrior will become the beast--forever...
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