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Bloody Black by Rhiannon Hargadon
He stole her throne, she's come back to reclaim it.Bloody Black is grim dark fantasy retelling of BLACKBEARD is perfect for fans of BOOK OF AZRAEL, A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES, and GAME OF THRONES.---Anne was a reckless, arrogant royal who had never tasted defeat. After a brutal betrayal on her wedding night, Anne vanishes from the kingdom she was meant to rule... -
![Even in Death by Randi Garner]()
Even in Death by Randi Garner
Imprisoned in the Land of the Dead, Finnian must figure out how to outwit the High God of Death and Curses and right his wrongs—however, the more their fates tangle, the more old feelings ignite. Chaos is inevitable.EVEN IN DEATH is the second book in the Fragile Divine, an interconnected dark fantasy romance series about the frailty of gods and goddesses...Categorized as:
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![Angels & Man by Rafael Nicolás]()
Angels & Man by Rafael Nicolás
A Queer Retelling of the Watcher's FloodThe angel Azazel is miserable in Heaven. In the aftermath of Satan's fall, the angels live in the reconstructed ruins of an old utopia, oppressive and paranoid of any new rebellion.The angel Samyaza is content in Heaven, but he longs for the eternal city's former glory... -
![The Order : Labyrinth of Twisted Games by Katerina St. Clair]()
The Order : Labyrinth of Twisted Games by Katerina St. Clair
*Newly revised published version coming December 31st, 2024**This title is currently being re-edited and re-revised*In the dystopian world of "The Order" lies, betrayal, and secrets become the twisted threads weaving the tapestry of Forest Blackburn's tumultuous existence...Categorized as:
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![Crown of Light and Ashes by M.F. Grace, Maya Basol]()
Crown of Light and Ashes by M.F. Grace, Maya Basol
I stepped into the Shadow Court to save my brother. I didn't expect to walk out as the bride of the monster who killed the man I loved.Kaan is the ruthless Lord of Shadows—ancient, merciless, and terrifyingly beautiful. He murdered Aslan with a smile on his lips and my name on his tongue. Then he claimed me as payment for a blood debt.Now, I'm his wife in black silk and silver chains. Owned... -
![Echoes of the Raven by Ingrid Seymour]()
Echoes of the Raven by Ingrid Seymour
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDANGER LURKS. READY YOURSELF. Rífíor wants The Eldrystone more than anything else in the realm. Determined to find out its location, he subjects Valeria to unimaginable suffering, a mental torture so vicious that she vows to bring him to ruin... -
![A Wraith Beneath the Tides by Emilia Jae]()
A Wraith Beneath the Tides by Emilia Jae
Raised in secret by the sea’s most feared pirate, Esmyra Blackwood knows nothing of her past or the origins of her mysterious powers.In the mortal kingdom, Draevyn Rowe is the second-born son of the tyrant king, and the only known fire-wielder of their realm.Esmyra and Draevyn's journeys collide when she kidnaps him to force a trade with the king for her captain’s life...Categorized as:
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![Secrets & Curses of Crimson by Shay Taylor]()
Secrets & Curses of Crimson by Shay Taylor
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You have saved me countless times before, my love. Let me save us this time.”Back in Exile, Thea is plagued by the unshakable feeling that something is missing—something important. Each night, she is comforted by dreams of a man whose face remains a mystery, except for his piercing golden eyes... -
![Maneater by Alexandra M. Tran]()
Maneater by Alexandra M. Tran
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI often wondered why the prince plucked me from the woods and locked me in his tower of stone. In time, I came to understand that a greedy hand never rests.All my life, I waited for a sign that my existence had meaning, that there was more beyond the outskirts where I was born. I felt misplaced, a girl adrift in a world too vast and unkind.But I escaped. I clawed my way out... -
![Secrets & Curses of Crimson by Shay Taylor]()
Secrets & Curses of Crimson by Shay Taylor
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“You have saved me countless times before, my love. Let me save us this time.”Back in Exile, Thea is plagued by the unshakable feeling that something is missing—something important. Each night, she is comforted by dreams of a man whose face remains a mystery, except for his piercing golden eyes... -
![Secrets & Curses of Cerithia by Shay Taylor]()
Secrets & Curses of Cerithia by Shay Taylor
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Gods above, I know I am a monster, but I am your monster.” Thea has survived the deadly trials and narrowly escaped heartbreak, but now she faces her greatest challenge—breaking her curse and finding her place in Cerithia. Haunted by Cassius’ betrayal and the loss of her friends in Exile, she struggles to reclaim her identity in a kingdom that feels foreign... -
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The Embrace of Steel and Sorrow by K.L. DeVore
Note: To avoid massive spoilers, it is highly encouraged to read A Touch of Gold and Madness prior to reading the first installment in the prequel trilogy.Before there was Griffin Silas, there was Chrome Freyr…Two elite teen Kinetic Warriors must protect the princess at all costs, but they never anticipated that they would both fall in the process... -
![Stirring the Sheets by Chad Lutzke]()
Stirring the Sheets by Chad Lutzke
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAn elderly funeral worker, struggling with the loss of his wife, finds an unnatural attraction to a corpse at work resembling his bride in her younger years.A story of desperation, loneliness and letting go... -
![The Serpent Prince by Jacquelyn Gilmore]()
The Serpent Prince by Jacquelyn Gilmore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Serpent Prince is a blade sharpened with intrigue and hardened in the fires of betrayal. Who will rise in the aftermath of chaos? And who will be swallowed by the serpent's coil? Imani flees her home as a wanted murderer.Betrayed, she seeks to regain her footing in Niflheim and vows retribution against those who wronged her... -
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![Forbidden Mates: The Complete Series by Lola Glass]()
Forbidden Mates: The Complete Series by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis omnibus contains all three full-length novels that complete the Forbidden Mates series by Lola Glass. Binge these connected standalones now for steamy, enemies-to-lovers romance, and sexy fae!Dark & Beastly Fae-After nine years in a tower, I was finally rescued… by a deadly fae king who wants to make me his mate. He's harsh, beautiful, and being hunted by an ancient magical monster... -
![The Gallows Black by Sam Sykes]()
The Gallows Black by Sam Sykes
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA standalone epic fantasy novella starring Sal the Cacophony, who Pierce Brown called a "protagonist for the ages," from Sam Sykes' widely acclaimed Seven Blades in Black. To the city of Last Word, one of the last freeholds in a land rent asunder by magic, Sal the Cacophony comes with gun, a blade, and a burning need for revenge... -
![Caste Heaven, Vol. 5 by Chise Ogawa]()
Caste Heaven, Vol. 5 by Chise Ogawa
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsToday’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off.It’s the annual class trip, and Azusa is assigned to the same group as Atsumu and Kuze... -
![Fae Crown by Lucía Ashta]()
Fae Crown by Lucía Ashta
Complete the trials, secure the crown—or lose the realm of Embermere to its wicked queen forever.I survived the savage brutality of the Wilds and its vicious monsters only to find myself in more danger than ever before. Despite the queen’s continued attempts against my life, the ancient magic of the Fae Heir Trials forces me to continue competing in its deadly challenges... -
![Caste Heaven, Vol. 6 by Chise Ogawa]()
Caste Heaven, Vol. 6 by Chise Ogawa
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsToday’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off... -
![Shadow of the Orc Star by J.T. Williams, Daniel Thomas May]()
Shadow of the Orc Star by J.T. Williams, Daniel Thomas May
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHis parents are dead. His brother is trapped. His sister is missing. If Kealin is going to help either of them he must find Risdannia. But he is alone in a strange land with few allies. War encroaches. Kealin is torn between helping his friends and uncovering a way to save his siblings. Finding Risdannia is only a part of his journey... -
![The Trials of Darkness by Kathryn Breaux]()
The Trials of Darkness by Kathryn Breaux
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFor years after her mother’s passing, Briar Blackbyrne lived in the shadows.Briar now lives her life completely invisible to the outside world and her father, who rules the kingdom of Daramveer through fear and punishment. The princess of this feared kingdom has a darkness within her that keeps her chained and afraid of losing control... -
![Silk & Steel Series #1-3 and The Black Prince by Ariana Nash]()
Silk & Steel Series #1-3 and The Black Prince by Ariana Nash
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe four full-length novels in the bestselling Silk & Steel series. Elves and dragons battle for supremacy as a tortured dragon prince and a lethal elf assassin fight for their impossible love. Buy the stunning, emotional, epic, and award-winning MM fantasy series today... -
![The Kingdom Cursed by Iron by Zara Storm]()
The Kingdom Cursed by Iron by Zara Storm
Heartbroken and betrayed, I fled the faerie court… only to be dragged back by my captor, a dark Fae Prince.I should have never made a deal with Ruskin.He’s used me before.Now, he needs me again. The Queen has been doomed to eternal sleep. And I alone can break the spell.Once she wakes, my work should be done... -
![The Shadow Fae Rhapsody by Niro J. Hayle]()
The Shadow Fae Rhapsody by Niro J. Hayle
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPlease wait for the relaunch before getting this one.This book will be relaunched on 12/12/2024 with its original price and will be on KU on that date.I appreciate everyone who preordered and bought this book but do update and refresh for the latest version on the 12th.My deepest and sincerest apology for the inconvenience. Thank you so much for the support. It means the world to me... -
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![These Shadows Become Her by Demi Clorissa]()
These Shadows Become Her by Demi Clorissa
Can forbidden love bloom where grief has taken root? In the bustling city of Alderdeen, artistic prodigy Mia has long hoped to apprentice with a world-renowned artist. But when he crushes her dreams, despair drags her into a murky abyss of whiskey and men, with only her sister, Kali, as a light in the darkness... -
![Devout: An Anthology of Angels by Quinton Li]()
Devout: An Anthology of Angels by Quinton Li
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFeaturing work by Freydís Moon, Dorian Yosef Weber, Angela Sun, Ian Haramaki, Tyler Battaglia, Daniel Marie James, Morgan Dante, Cas Trudeau, Aurélio Loren, Rae Novotny, Rafael Nicolás & Emily Hoffman.A collection of stories, poetry, and art dedicated to the angelic.Here you will find the strange, the creepy, the funky, slightly silly, pieces with feeling... -
![Caste Heaven, Vol. 7 by Chise Ogawa]()
Caste Heaven, Vol. 7 by Chise Ogawa
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsToday’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off.The third trimester begins, and the school’s atmosphere has changed... -
![The Curse of the Siren by S. E. Nielsen]()
The Curse of the Siren by S. E. Nielsen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere is but one lesson humans are slow to learn and quick to forget: the fae lie… When half-fae Bronwyn is caught fleeing the scene of a robbery, a Crusader arrow finds its mark. But as her roguish partner-in-crime Eoin tends to her wounds, a spark between them replenishes Bronwyn’s magic — revealing her as part-Siren. And quite possibly cursed...Categorized as:
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![They Call Me Blue by Loren Huxley]()
They Call Me Blue by Loren Huxley
“All elgrew possess an intrinsic desire to consume elves. Born twisted and deformed, they steal our faces and wear our bones so they can look beautiful like us.”ARDENThey say blue elves taste the sweetest, but I'd like to think I'm bitter. Elgrew killed my parents when I was sixteen, and I've been responsible for protecting my little sister ever since... -
![The Serpent Called Mercy by Roanne Lau]()
The Serpent Called Mercy by Roanne Lau
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Witcher meets Squid Game in this Malaysian Chinese-inspired epic fantasy novel where a debt-ridden slumdog joins an illegal monster-fighting arena for some fast coin, but quickly learns the most dangerous beasts are outside the ring, by debut author Roanne LauLythlet and her only friend Desil are shackled to a life of debt and poverty that she fears they will never escape... -
![Five Days by RavieSnake]()
Five Days by RavieSnake
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNo one knows that they are missing. No one knows where they are. No one knows that they are trapped. No one knows that they are dying. Dramione... -
![Dead Spring by A.L. Masters]()
Dead Spring by A.L. Masters
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA sudden outbreak of violence at a local superstore leaves an eclectic group of people stranded. The isolation from the outside world and news of the devastation forces them to band together to survive. The survivors must adapt to the new rules of the world and seek comfort where they can...while they can... -
![Hell Sent by Nina K. Westra]()
Hell Sent by Nina K. Westra
Azreth has always faced life alone. Trust is dangerous.Like all demons, he is a monster, forced to kill and abuse to survive.When he’s imprisoned on the mortal plane and bound to a cruel human lord, his only hope for escape is the lord’s mistreated wife, who offers herself to him in exchange for his protection.She may be small, but her mind is as sharp as any sword... -
![The Order: Kingdom of Fallen Ash by Katerina St. Clair]()
The Order: Kingdom of Fallen Ash by Katerina St. Clair
In the dystopian realm of "The Order" society is eternally divided between the privileged Untouchables and the struggling Unfortunates. The Untouchables, draped in opulence and power, govern the city with an iron fist, casting long shadows over the impoverished Unfortunates who toil beneath in the murky depths of the working class...Categorized as:
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![Dawn of the White Witch by C.R. Lee]()
Dawn of the White Witch by C.R. Lee
Given the choice between him and the hangman’s noose… She’d pick the noose.Abandoned by her human father to be raised among the fae healers of Duje, half-breed Katya prefers to keep to the shadows and far away from her stepfather’s cane. When he is suddenly called to court, her stepfather forces Katya to come along and spy on the crown... -
![Caste Heaven, Vol. 3 by Chise Ogawa]()
Caste Heaven, Vol. 3 by Chise Ogawa
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsToday’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off. Karino’s older half brother Tatsumi is a proper honor student, diligently and obediently following the path laid out for him by others... -
![Sweetest Awareness by Michelle Heard]()
Sweetest Awareness by Michelle Heard
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard, writing as MA Heard, comes the next installment of the Cruelest Oblivion Duet. With the impending war on our doorstep, I’m training harder than ever to become the woman I was always meant to be.A warrior.I’m faced with trials set out to break me, but I keep getting up and walking away stronger than before... -
![Turncoat by Elizaye]()
Turncoat by Elizaye
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHermione G., Draco M.Switching sides. "I have only one condition, and I trust it won't be hard for you to meet. I want Granger... -
![Given by Elayna R. Gallea]()
Given by Elayna R. Gallea
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShe's born to die. He lives to hunt.Wren was born bearing a Mark on her forehead. She’s always known she would be Given to serve the gods in her twentieth year, and she’s eager to work for them since they keep the kingdom safe. That is until she sneaks into a Giving Ceremony and watches as her best friend is slaughtered in the name of the gods... -
![Wretched by Yolanda Olson, Emery LeeAnn]()
Wretched by Yolanda Olson, Emery LeeAnn
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOne day, we awoke to find that the world had stopped turning and the sky had turned to ash.The streets are quiet, and even the birds have stopped singing.It can’t be just us because we’ve lived through so many more horrors than anything that could possibly be outside of these walls.Being alone would be even crueler than still being with her.We know that there have to be more survivors... -
![Rise by Margot de Klerk]()
Rise by Margot de Klerk
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI don't like new people. They come into our town and don't know the rules. They get up in our business. They mess things up.That's why when James Maddock walks into my bar, I'm suspicious. He might act like a nice guy, but for sure he spells trouble.And that's the last thing I need just when I've got my life on track...Categorized as:
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![The Forbidden Flame (The Lunaterra Chronicles) by Grace Goodwin]()
The Forbidden Flame (The Lunaterra Chronicles) by Grace Goodwin
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn immortal warrior cursed with protecting all life in the magical realms.A human woman unaware that she holds the key to saving his soul from darkness.A ruthless enemy determined to invade all of Lunaterra and fulfill a centuries old curse.All she wanted was a weekend of fun and excitement, two days away from the brutal orphanage where she is forced to work sunrise through moonset... -
![We Were Meant to Burn by Nicolette Elzie]()
We Were Meant to Burn by Nicolette Elzie
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA mercenary with secrets. An assassin raised to be a weapon. A love that was never meant to survive.Nix Zaldanna has never been given a choice. As the infamous Nightshade of Rojas, she was forged in blood and sharpened into an instrument of death, a blade wielded by the Empress she calls mother... -
![A Game of High Stakes by In_Dreams]()
A Game of High Stakes by In_Dreams
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDraco/HermioneIn theory, the task is simple: kill Draco Malfoy. In practice, putting a curse through the Dark Lord's favoured lieutenant will take everything Hermione has―especially since he's trying to kill her, too. Even more so when the lines between them start to blur. Sometimes, the only way out is through... -
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![Hearts Lost by Gillian St. Kevern]()
Hearts Lost by Gillian St. Kevern
Some rules were never meant to be broken.Returning to the lunatic asylum would kill Ira Bird. Desperate to preserve his freedom, he follows the rules to the letter to prove himself a useful (and sane) member of society. But his new employer, eccentric and arrogant Professor Urquart, has little regard for convention—and no regard for Ira’s resolve... -
![UNDEAD: Finding Love in the Zombie Apocalypse, Volume 1 by Fumi Tsuyuhisa]()
UNDEAD: Finding Love in the Zombie Apocalypse, Volume 1 by Fumi Tsuyuhisa
Rated: 3.72 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhich will you find in this devastated world — love or despair?Nineteen-year-old Hikaru Asahina lost everything the day the world ended. Everything, that is, except his childhood friend Ai Kosaka, who has always taken care of him. Now the two of them, along with other survivors, struggle to stay alive in a post-apocalyptic world filled with man-eating zombies... -
![Night's Melody by Drake LaMarque]()
Night's Melody by Drake LaMarque
The opera house holds many secrets, but none are as frightening as the Opera Ghost.Matthieu has harboured a crush on his best friend, Christophe, since they started dancing together in the Paris opera ballet troupe, but he's never acted on it.When disaster strikes only hours before a gala performance, Christophe reveals a hidden talent for singing...
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