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![The Edge of Promise by T.S. Joyce]()
The Edge of Promise by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHell has felt like home lately to Naomi Dunbar, but her Maker is about to change everything. She has a secret crush on the man with the glowing gold eyes who saved her life, and gave her the gift of the wolf, but he is distant, and getting quieter by the day. The handsome, dominant Alpha is focused on healing her from the inside out, but it seems like it’s draining him to do it... -
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![Global University Entrance Examination 全球高考 by Mu Su Li, 木苏里]()
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... -
![Flynn by Nyssa Kathryn]()
Flynn by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSome pasts are harder to escape than others. When Carina Murphy is accused of a crime she didn’t commit, a fresh start in a new town is her only option. Unfortunately, Cradle Mountain may not be the safe haven she’d thought. The son of her new patient may be tall, dark and handsome…but he also knows all about her past. Keeping her job should be the hardest part...Categorized as:
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![The Shepherd King Duology Paperback Boxed Set by Rachel Gillig]()
The Shepherd King Duology Paperback Boxed Set by Rachel Gillig
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Shepherd King Series, Set of 2 Books. One Dark Window, Two Twisted Crowns. -
![Pretty Dead by Anne Frasier]()
Pretty Dead by Anne Frasier
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsA serial killer stalks the streets of Savannah. .. Homicide detective Elise Sandburg and her partner, profiler David Gould, are all too familiar with the terrible costs of chasing evil. Despite their wounded psyches, the detectives delve into the deranged killer’s twisted mind, determined to unravel the clues in the taunts he leaves behind. A city gripped by fear. . -
![Damned and Broken Gods by Debbie Cassidy]()
Damned and Broken Gods by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDestiny cannot be forged until it is chosen. As the gods continue to fight their eternal war, they have no clue that another one is brewing. One much closer to home than they could ever realise. Leela's story continues in Damned and Broken Gods. -
![House of Chaos and Gilded Dream by Meg Xuemei X]()
House of Chaos and Gilded Dream by Meg Xuemei X
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKillian. They 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... -
![二哈和他的白猫师尊 Dumb Husky and His White Cat Shizun by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, 肉包不吃肉]()
二哈和他的白猫师尊 Dumb Husky and His White Cat Shizun by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, 肉包不吃肉
"The Husky and His White Cat Shizun". Mo Ran felt that taking Chu Wanning as his master was a mistake. His Shizun was just so similar to a cat, while he was like a silly dog. Dogs and cats were biologically different. The silly dog hadn’t originally intended to put his furry paws out towards that cat... -
![Princess of Death by Penelope Barsetti]()
Princess of Death by Penelope Barsetti
The Death Series continues with the next generation of dragons and Rothschilds. .. the ultimate enemies-to-lovers romance. Twenty four years have passed since Talon and Calista defeated Barron and his sons. The dragons were freed of their mental imprisonment and now they soar proudly in the skies above the Southern Isles. Twenty four years of peace...Categorized as:
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![When Fate is Cruel: A Short Story Collection by L.J. Andrews]()
When Fate is Cruel: A Short Story Collection by L.J. Andrews
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if the villain in every tale is fate itselfWelcome to a special short story collection from the worlds of LJ Andrews. Part 1: The Ever SeasErik Bloodsinger never wanted to live in a cruel kingdom that was desperate to shape their scarred, young king into someone ruthless. But fate is cruel sometimes... -
![Between Soul and Vessel by Jaclyn Kot]()
Between Soul and Vessel by Jaclyn Kot
Dangerously addictive and deeply romantic, Between Soul and Vessel is a gripping page-turner that proves all darkness needs a little light, a must-read for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Raven Kennedy, and Sarah J. Maas. “I had lost her. My mate. My Sage. But I would get her back. ”... -
![Hell on Wheels by Nikki Landis]()
Hell on Wheels by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo one is safe in the city of sin. Flint “Maddog” Shepherd is used to moving through the shadows. As a Marine veteran who served two tours overseas, he’s become skilled at hiding in plain sight and eliminating the enemy. When a bomb took the lives of his entire unit, he returned home a scarred and broken man. The nightmares from his past still play havoc with his head... -
![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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![하루만 네가 되고 싶어 1 [Haruman Naega Doego Sip-eo 1] by Sam, 삼]()
하루만 네가 되고 싶어 1 [Haruman Naega Doego Sip-eo 1] by Sam, 삼
Tensions are brewing under the seemingly calm surface of the Vasilios Empire, a kingdom ruled by the Imperial Family and the Temple. Lady Medea Solon has lost her place next to Crown Prince Eros, but resolves to do whatever it will take to win back what's rightfully hers. Will she reclaim her throne? -
![Into the Uncanny by Danny Robins]()
Into the Uncanny by Danny Robins
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 24 ratings'A contemporary Van Helsing. .. ' Sunday Times 'King of true-life scary tales' ObserverI know what I saw. .. 'The ghosts of today live not in castles or stately homes, but in ordinary houses and offices, and they're witnessed by ordinary people like you and me... -
![Wit'ch Star by James Clemens]()
Wit'ch Star by James Clemens
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe three deadly Weirgates are destroyed but the threat of the Dark Lord remains. And so Elena and her companions have gone their separate ways to prepare for what is yet to come. Elena herself has journeyed to the beautiful city of A'loa Glen, there to recover her strength and spirit. Enter Harlequin Quail. Some might call him a fool, but the little man in the jester's suit claims to be a spy... -
![Don’t Look Back by Onyx_and_Elm]()
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... -
![Wicked Little Games by A.R. Breck]()
Wicked Little Games by A.R. Breck
When 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... -
![The Harsh Bite: Codename: Spithra by Candice Wright]()
The Harsh Bite: Codename: Spithra by Candice Wright
My gift has always felt more like a curse. Standing up and speaking the truth when nobody wants to hear it is terrifying. But the truth doesn’t erase the horrors I’ve seen. It doesn’t silence the whispers,. Or blind me to the fingers pointed my way. Doing the right thing never brought me anything but trouble...Categorized as:
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![Blade of Demons by Sara C. Roethle]()
Blade of Demons by Sara C. Roethle
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen another ancient is murdered, Lyssandra alone cannot resist Asher’s call. Aiding him means going against the Potentate’s direct orders, and she won’t bring Steifan and Tholdri down with her. But the murder isn’t the only problem. Mysterious shadows stalk a nearby village, and ghouls are roaming free... -
![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... -
![Venomous by Nicole M. Rubino]()
Venomous by Nicole M. Rubino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo save him, she will destroy everything…. I survived my first year at Alystair University. Barely. Now, I’m haunted by nightmares that blur the line between waking life and dreams. An ache in my chest serves as a constant reminder of the friends I failed to protect. Letting Nick go was the only way to protect him, but my plan backfires as Nick's own monster surfaces, threatening to consume him...Categorized as:
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![The Broken Kingdoms 1-3: The Northern Kingdom by L.J. Andrews]()
The Broken Kingdoms 1-3: The Northern Kingdom by L.J. Andrews
***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... -
![Jaded Hollow: The Complete Collection by Alex Grayson]()
Jaded Hollow: The Complete Collection by Alex Grayson
Now you can get the entire Jaded Hollow Series in ONE Complete Collection! Dark memories, horrific events, brutal kidnappings, and heartbreaking lies and deceit. Welcome to Jaded Hollow, where you’ll learn just how jaded love can be. Bailey’s running from her abusive past, while Jaxon stops at nothing to save her from the terrifying monster committed on destroying her...Categorized as:
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![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 thought. they’d never find a mate that would love them, until they found their one true love. Not... -
![House of Secrets by Darcy Coates]()
House of Secrets by Darcy Coates
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsSophie and Joseph’s escape from Northwood is short-lived. The beast survived, and attached itself to Joseph’s young cousin, Elise. Garrett writes to beg for their help. Joseph and Sophie travel to meet him at Kensington, a long-abandoned mansion that overlooks a dead town. The house offers a small hope: its original owner had dedicated her life to researching the monster that possesses Elise... -
![Crown of the Dunes by S.C. Grayson]()
Crown of the Dunes by S.C. Grayson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWar brought them together. Forging peace could tear them apart. Back in Kelvadan after narrowly escaping death, former exile Keera is now hailed as a hero for protecting the Great City against the lord of the clans. Forced to lie low as her injuries heal, she discovers the city’s position is more precarious than ever... -
![Sweet Azalea: A Short and Spicy Monster Romance by Adrian Blue]()
Sweet Azalea: A Short and Spicy Monster Romance by Adrian Blue
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 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... -
![A Storm of Smoke and Flame by Marion Blackwood]()
A Storm of Smoke and Flame by Marion Blackwood
What 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... -
![Dance of the Phoenix by Sapir A. Englard]()
Dance of the Phoenix by Sapir A. Englard
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a tantalizing follow-up to Blood of the Gods, author Sapir A. Englard returns underground to the dangerous world of vampires, where war looms on the horizon and jealousy courses through cold veins. Aileen Henderson is still finding her bearings among the vampires... -
![Cruel and Beautiful World by Lena Phoria]()
Cruel and Beautiful World by Lena Phoria
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFandom: Harry Potter. Relationship: Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger. --------------------------------------------------. After years of captivity, Hermione Granger fights her way onto the streets of Voldemort's London with only the knife in her pocket and the blood on her hands...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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![The Boys on the Mountain by John Inman]()
The Boys on the Mountain by John Inman
Jim Brandon has a new house, and boy, is it a pip. Built high on the side of the San Diego mountains by a legendary B-movie actor of the 1930s, Nigel Letters, the house is not only gorgeous, but supposedly haunted. As a writer of horror novels, Jim couldn't be happier... -
![Silk & Iron by Alexis Calder]()
Silk & Iron by Alexis Calder
The emperor. The prince. The enforcer. I want them all dead. Until I fall for one of them. After losing all my family to the rebellion, I lost hope. When my ex-boyfriend begs me to pose as the prince’s betrothed, I know it’s an opportunity the rebellion won’t ever get again... -
![A Myrmaid's Kiss by Ashleigh Bello]()
A Myrmaid's Kiss by Ashleigh Bello
A 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 Soul Mirror by Carol Berg]()
The Soul Mirror by Carol Berg
A scientific young woman probes the mysterious death of her magically gifted sister in this quasi-Renaissance epic fantasy sequel to The Spirit Lens. Anne de Vernase is fighting to hold herself together as scandal and tragedy tear her family apart. Her father remains at large, convicted of treason and murder thanks to her own testimony—and his pursuit of depraved sorcery... -
![The Briar Book of the Dead (Sourdough Universe) by A.G. Slatter]()
The Briar Book of the Dead (Sourdough Universe) by A.G. Slatter
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSet in the same universe as the acclaimed All the Murmuring Bones and The Path of Thorns (one of Oprah Daily's Top 25 Fantasy Novels of 2022), this beautifully told Gothic fairy tale of ghosts, witches, deadly secrets and past sins, will be perfect for fans of Hannah Whitten and Ava Reid. Ellie Briar is the first non-witch to be born into her family for generations... -
![A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus]()
A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 11 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... -
![A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus]()
A Vow of Shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus
An 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... -
![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... -
![Del Diablo by Natalie Bennett]()
Del Diablo by Natalie Bennett
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFilthy. Clandestine. Unorthodox. Stygian Isle was born from the brilliant mind of an abominable man. The Alistair patriarch and sovereign of the nonconformist crafted a peaceful refuge for those unashamedly wicked. From his creation came a secret society of filthy heretics. Carnal sin and mayhem fuel their religion. Sex and death drench their doctrine... -
![Reign of Betrayal: The Prince and the Prisoner Series by Amber Bowe]()
Reign of Betrayal: The Prince and the Prisoner Series by Amber Bowe
A 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...Categorized as:
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![Del Diablo by Natalie Bennett]()
Del Diablo by Natalie Bennett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings💀STYGIAN IᔕᒪE💀. The devil disguises himself as an angel of light. That illusion doesn’t change who he is—Draven Alistair. The man I’m madly in love with. He presented me with a flawless charade, masquerading as all I ever wanted. But there is nothing hidden that shall not be disclosed, and when the truth is revealed, its too late for me to run...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![The Faerie Guild Trials by Gem L. Preston, Brittany Corley]()
The Faerie Guild Trials by Gem L. Preston, Brittany Corley
The 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... -
![Chasing Never by T.A. Lawrence]()
Chasing Never by T.A. Lawrence
Just one more bargain. Since childhood, Wendy Darling’s fate has been ruled by Mating Marks and fae bargains. Now, one last bargain with a Fate has gained Nolan Astor’s freedom. But when the cost turns out to be far greater than Wendy anticipated, both she and Astor must answer one... -
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Dark Heart by Donna Grant
Deepest passion. Darkest betrayal. Once, she was my world. The only one I loved. Then it was all ripped away—including my freedom. Vengeance kept me alive. It paved every step, shaped every plot. Until I finally caught her. I learned that line between love and hate is wafer-thin... -
![Scarecrows and Slick by V.T. Bonds]()
Scarecrows and Slick by V.T. Bonds
Silly little city girl. The corn maze is no place for fancy little morsels like her, especially on Halloween. Monsters creep among the stalks… and we’re starving. My mortal enemy and I have never been properly paid for our services. That changes tonight. We’ll take our payment from the lost little human wandering through our field. We’ll feast on her slick. Revel in her fear...Categorized as:
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