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A Court of Mist and Fury : Rhysand's POV by IllyrianTremors
SPOILERS FOR THE ORIGINAL BOOK BELOW :ACOMAF Part 1: The House of Beasts (Rhys POV) by illyriantremorsThe first 13 chapters of ACOMAF told from Rhys's POV. Includes some brief details of his three months without her after he comes home from UtM and some improvised scenes, but most of it concerns his time with Feyre.~~~~~~~~~~~ACOMAF Part 2...Categorized as:
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Destruction's Desire by Melody Joanne
Remember when seeing ghosts was my biggest problem?I miss those days.Now, I’m magically bonded (shackled) to a creature of unlimited destructive power. He insists we are destined for each other and that I will belong to him.If that wasn’t enough, I’ve been kidnapped by another destructive creature – the one I’m supposed to help kill. Awkward, I know...Categorized as:
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Heir of Illusion by Madeline Taylor
An alliance between enemies. A weapon of untold power. And a bond that could rewrite fate.Blessed with the power of illusion, Ivy Pomeroy has many tricks up her sleeve. However, none of them are a match for the enchanted collar at her throat that keeps her bound to a ruthless king...Categorized as:
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All the Pain of Promises by Hillary Raymer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn arranged marriage. A failed courtship. And broken hearts.Solarius has grown accustomed to being unloved, though nothing prepares him for being tasked to marry the one female in Aeramere who loathes him. Granted, he and Narissa have a troubled past, but now they will be forced to endure whatever fate awaits them together…be it marital spats or impending war...Categorized as:
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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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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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A Lick of Flame by Charlene Hartnady
Find the lost kings.Break the curse.Save the realm.Which is all well and good, but not for someone like me. I’m timid and small. I’ve always been good at growing things, looking after animals and children, that kind of thing. Fighting is not for me. I run, and I hide. Bottom line, I know my limits.I lost everything when the plague hit, and Snow took over as our evil queen... -
A Curse of Shadows and Ice by C.A. Maura
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Catharina Maura comes a Beauty and the Beast retelling featuring a cursed emperor, a princess who possesses forbidden magic, and a marriage that could save them all.Princess Arabella of Althea is left no choice when Felix Osiris, the Shadow Emperor, threatens to overthrow her country unless she agrees to marry him... -
The Lies of Mortals by Malarie Weber
— An addictive and unforgettable epic fantasy with action and intrigue, delicious banter, and a slow-burn enemies to lovers romance that will leave you breathless —THE FATE OF ALL TO THE FATE OF ONE The gods weren’t supposed to rebel, but one had. Humans couldn’t cross The Veil, yet one did. Locked away in a bloodline, a long-awaited power awakens... -
Dragon Frost by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant returns for a Dragon King holiday novella.The holiday season is Rhi’s favorite time of year, which means Con loves it, too. Except they’re on Zora, where there are no traditions—and beginning one could be hazardous. Finding the lost dragons should’ve given everyone peace. Instead, they’re facing powerful enemies at every turn... -
Of Wind and Terror by Katie May
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe devastatingly wicked princes don’t just want my powers…They want my mind, body, and soul. After a brutal attack on Gaia’s temple, I find myself turning to an unlikely ally for help. Only he can save me from this new threat. But past and present collide when I reunite with the very princes I once feared. They no longer want to cage me away... -
Her Shifter Fire Chief: by Serena Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe was supposed to save my bed and breakfast from burning down.Instead... he accused me of starting the fire.Not only that... he then threw me over his shoulder and locked me in his truck.Let me get this straight. I’m not an arsonist.My only wish is to keep my bed and breakfast running along with the seven women I grew up with.That was until this fire chief came along...Categorized as:
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Heir of Shadow by Sara C. Roethle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWitch blood. The idea haunts Lyssandra as she leaves her life with the Helius Order behind. She’ll move forward, if only to thwart her greatest enemy yet. Only the witches aren’t what she expects. They’re guarded, and scared. Because someone is stealing their skins... -
Heir of Shadow by Sara C. Roethle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWitch blood. The idea haunts Lyssandra as she leaves her life with the Helius Order behind. She’ll move forward, if only to thwart her greatest enemy yet. Only the witches aren’t what she expects. They’re guarded, and scared. Because someone is stealing their skins... -
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The Fire Soul by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Court of Fire has always been a difficult place to navigate, and with the High Elves plotting in the shadows, it becomes even more dangerous. Securing allies and sabotaging enemies is at the heart of Kenna's mission when she tries to wrest back control of the situation. But it is not an easy task... -
To No End: Tales of Forgotten Fae by Lexy Night
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne Fae son or daughter from each High Court family will be delivered in the Offering to the king. Cress Blackthorn has thirty days of freedom until she can never see, speak to, or hear from her family again. And in that time, a cryptic Seer and a dangerous rogue will complicate her destiny... -
Oaths & Vengeance by Susan Illene
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDarrow is powerful, ruthless, and her sworn enemy. The wickedly good-looking elf is also cursed never to love.Aella should stay far away from him, especially considering he could kill her from a distance with little effort. Except that someone close to her is dying, and he is the only person in the realm with the means to help...Categorized as:
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Love at Frost Bite: Kris by Harper B. Cole
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere may not be room at the inn, but is there room in his heart?Omega reindeer shifter Kris was never one for Christmas cheer. Getting his extended family together over the holidays always led to one thing: drama. When Kris wins a week at Winter Bird Christmas Tree farm and Inn, he’s thrilled...Categorized as:
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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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A Crown of Cursed Hearts by Alaya Wells
A woman determined to forge a better future. A fae lord bound by magical chains to the wicked. A kingdom that must surrender to the past in order to begin anew. Vexxion and I have escaped Bledmire Court, but the king and his minions hunt us. It’s all I can do to remain strong... -
결혼 장사 1 [Gyeolhon Jangsa 1] by Antstudio, Ken
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChapter 1-12결혼을 장사라고 한다면, 이 결혼 장사는 득은 아직이고 실만 잔뜩인, 완전히 망한 장사였다. “나는 다시 살아났다. 다시 아르노로 되돌아왔다... -
The Forgotten Dawn by Laura A Blake
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhere lies are currency, the price of truth is blood.Brida Larrow has no right to be among the Fae Courts, but she’s willing to risk everything to save her dying father. Armed with a forged invitation and a fierce determination, she enters the treacherous Fae Trials, a deadly contest crafted to break even the strongest Fae... -
The Wicked Betrayal by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAfter the events surrounding the Dagger of Orias, Kenna believes that her circumstances could not possibly get any worse. But fortune is a cruel mistress. Unexpected betrayal throws her life into turmoil, and while she is still trying to recover from the shock, she also has to somehow come up with a plan to save her life.The idea is simple. And dangerous beyond belief... -
Of Blood & Nightmares by Chandelle LaVaun
A woman with a haunted past.A prince who was destroyed by it.The fight for survival that could ruin everything they have left.My life never truly felt like mine. It was like driving a rental car, mine on loan for now but never to belong to me. Never intended for me.Now I knew why.It was all a lie.The moment that knight dragged me through The Veil into the realm of Terrea everything changed...Categorized as:
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Ballad of Sea and Sky by Madeleine Eliot
A princess with an adventurer’s spirit. A pirate with a king’s obligations.Marina has known for a long time that she doesn’t want the life her parents want for her, but when they announce her betrothal to the steady but dull captain of the guard, she reluctantly accepts her duty...Categorized as:
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Mated to the Grumpy Alien by Kat Baxter, Emma Lee Jayne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCressidaI never imagined that a trip to the art museums of Amsterdam would result in me being sent back in time. I am not a woman built to survive in a stone age Viking village. Almost as soon as I arrive, they’re threatening to burn me at the stake.Things go from bad to worse when an actual Norse God descends from the heavens to rescue me. Because he’s not actually a god, he just looks like one...Categorized as:
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A Pact of Blood by Eva Chase
The trials are over. The game has only just begun...I came to Dariu to win a husband—and an empire. I wasn't prepared for that husband to be so set in his brutal ways, for his people to see our marriage as a bad omen... or for my heart to be aching for three princes I can't have.I can't afford to let any of those problems stop me...Categorized as:
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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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Wolf Destinies by Lucia Ashta
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy whole life is one tangled lie. A horrible deception. All my past choices steered by the woman who hunts me without pause.She’s powerful, vicious, and cruel, feared by the entire supernatural community. She’s also an immortal. Yeah, she can’t be killed—supposedly...Categorized as:
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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... -
The Beautiful Liar by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter her showdown with Mordren Darkbringer, Kenna's life has gotten even more complicated and dangerous. It certainly doesn't help that the tenuous peace between the courts is threatened by an upcoming tournament in the Court of Fire. Old rivalries between the elven princes flare up as a result of it, and anyone who gets too close risks getting burned... -
All the Sacrifice of Shadows by Hillary Raymer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe was a storm of violent sunbeams and catastrophic rainbows.Marrying for love was never in the stars for Creslyn, as evidenced by her future husband. Drake is calculating, cruel, and wields a blade of death. By all rights, he should be terrifying. But something about him draws her in, his shadows call to the darkness she keeps locked away inside of her... -
The Ocean's Heart (The Lunaterra Chronicles) by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the Sea King falls for the fake princess meant for his son.Royal by name only, Thalia Faircaster has lived her life by the sword, in service to an isle that is rapidly descending into ruin—the lands growing bitter and infertile, even as the population grows... -
Bane of the Wild Hunt by A.A. Gordon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe King of the Vale has returned,but he is accompanied by a fire witch. His intended mate. None despise Amira more than Orion. Tradition requires her to claim Riordan’s bonded and complete their trio, but Orion’s jealousy over their king makes that seem impossible. But despite the animosity in Riordan’s court,Amira has found the love and purpose she always craved...Categorized as:
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Queen of the Wicked by Deanna Faison
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWith the future of Heaven and Hell at stake, the lost queen must step into her power to claim her rightful throne, even if the arrogant and insufferably attractive Lord of Hell is the only way to do it...Alessia Eastwood was born with a dark halo and magic in her veins... -
A Throne of Frost and Flame by Victoria K. Taylor
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 7 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... -
Soul of Salvation by Ali Stuebbe
Must read book one, Blood of Desiderium first! This is the sequel and contains spoilers beyond this point. In the aftermath of the battle at the Court of Ashes, Emma’s sacrifice for salvation thrusts her into a dark realm where the God of Darkness demands a grim price for her newfound power.The fate of the world hangs in the balance,A God is harboring dark secrets,And a mate refuses to lose again...Categorized as:
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SPIRITWARRIOR by Jamie Begley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJody had been born a warrior. Entrusted to protect his family at all costs, he fought hard and played even harder. He followed the rules Silas had set over the family in order to protect their gifts, but Jody didn’t consider it breaking the rules to have a little fun when he was away from the mountain... -
Mate Me by Kel Carpenter, Aurelia Jane
Beauty and the Beast meets Hades and Persephone in this shifter fantasy romance standalone!A god wants me dead.My ancestors stole half his soul then imprisoned him in Tartarus, thinking he'd be forgotten. That he could never return.They were wrong.The day he rips open a portal between our worlds, my life is over...Categorized as:
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The Night Is Defying by Chloe C. Peñaranda
The exciting second volume in USA Today bestselling author Chloe C Peñaranda's Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world... Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams... -
Crown of Briars by R.L. Perez
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe must wed her to break the curse.She must kill him to save her kingdom.Every generation, the Earthen Court gives a princess bride to the Wraith King to protect their realm from his deadly shadows. Princess Sybelle has prepared her entire life to be married to the monster who has been terrorizing her people.And she has a plan to end her people's suffering for good... -
Compel by Rachel Van Dyken, Patti Stanger
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken and bestselling author Patti Stanger comes a gripping love story of cursed soulmates who are forced to relive tragedy over and over again until their curse is broken…Compelled to seduce, designed to kill... -
Crown of Slumber by R.L. Perez
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo feuding kingdoms. One unbreakable sleeping curse.When a deadly sleeping curse befalls her family, Princess Aurelia's only hope lies in the hands of the wicked Prince Fenn. His kingdom maintains the only known supply of stardust, a rare substance that is the key to breaking the spell... -
Marked and Claimed by Charleigh Harper
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe power of three.And undeniable attraction.A heart in conflict.Blessed by the moon goddess with two mates. One we’ve rescued the other I’ve known all my life. Often times, complicated can feel like home but there’s also the possibility of underlying chaos. You can’t deny your density when it’s written in the stars... -
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Unraveled by Abbey Fox
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsEveryone knows to never look a fae in the eyes, yet no one warned me he would hide behind the mask of a beast.Death awaits those who get caught in the Wild Hunt, and only a magical veil protects the people of Penumbra from the monsters coming for them...Categorized as:
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Sate the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRyshi—half-jinn, half-imp—is the only male who has ever managed to slip through the minotaur labyrinth and lived to tell the tale. He wasn’t so lucky when it came to stealing prized vampire artifacts. Caught and imprisoned, he now has a chance at freedom if he can rescue the gargoyle Levet from that same labyrinth...Categorized as:
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Fated for Darkness by Brianna West
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe morally grey masked assassin gets more than he bargained for in the rebel Dark Fae he's been paid to protect. But together, can this unlikely pair take on a world of enemies and somehow find love along the way?NikaThey call me a rebel—the Marked, the Scorned, the Foretold. I was branded a traitor when my father killed all but one Dark Fae on the Council and fled...Categorized as:
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The Alpha's Heir by Emma Lee-Johnson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEva should be on cloud nine. Her abusive ex-husband is out of her life for good and she’s mated to Alpha Aiden, a man who adores her. Things are never that easy, though, not when the truth about her father brings up a whole new set of challenges. She’s got to face the past before moving forward, but how far can she bend without breaking? Meanwhile, Aiden’s attention is needed everywhere... -
Elfemies to Lovers by Jennifer Chipman
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe daughter of a runaway Christmas Elf. The son of Santa Claus. A whole lot of Christmas Magic. What could go wrong?Ivy WintersAs the head elf at Santa’s Christmasland, I never expected to be butting heads with the new executive—or going on a date with him. But when he asked me to go home with him for Christmas, I surprised myself by saying yes.Oh, and he’s from the North Pole...Categorized as:
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Of Dragons & Desire by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA lost princess.Two dragon princes fighting for her heart.A love that will either destroy their kingdom or save them all.Raised in a world where humans are oblivious to magic, I always thought I was ordinary. Until a breathtakingly handsome stranger pulled me into a world where creatures of unimaginable power reign, hidden from mortal eyes.The whispers in my mind? They weren't madness...
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