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A Court of Wings and Ruin (Part 2 of 3) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas
The epic third story in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas.Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit... -
Lady of Embers by Melissa K. Roehrich
There was no preparing for her storm.Wrath.When they met her, she was a whirlwind of shadows and darkness. Standing among the ashes of betrayal and grief, now she is a tempest of rage and malice. Queen Scarlett Aditya will hunt them all down, one by one, and make them pay. Starting with the one who took her brightest star from her.Acceptance.She knows she will come for her... -
Flynn by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 15 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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Breath Mints / Battle Scars by Onyx_and_Elm
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFor a moment, she's almost giddy. Because Draco Malfoy's been ruined by this war and he's as out of place as she is and — yes, he has scars too. He's got an even bigger one. She wonders whether one day they'll compare sizes.Fanfiction for Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling... -
Pretty Dead by Anne Frasier
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 21 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.. -
Blood of the Moon by S.D. Simper
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSuccessful in her quest, Flowridia returns to Staelash for a joyous affair—the long awaited wedding of Marielle and Zorlaeus, an event promising to seal her kingdom and Nox’Kartha as allies. But the price of Ayla’s return, and the sacrifice it demands, weighs heavily on her heart. To do nothing means to live a life of loneliness, but to act would condemn her eternal soul... -
Crown of Blood and Ruin by L.J. Andrews
War begins. But secrets have the power to end...everything.Fallen princess. Traitor. Queen. Forsaking her people and her birthright, Elise Lysander takes her place at the side of the new fae king of a broken land. Revered by some, hated by many, Elise’s fight for her love and freedom is only beginning...Categorized as:
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Chasing Goldie by Holly Roberds
A Spicy Goldilocks Retelling𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞?In a world where mages, faes, and humans coexist, I, Goldie, am taking a stand – swearing off the male species entirely. Ironically, all of them start throwing themselves at me with almost supernatural fervor the minute I make my vow. All except for one man, that is..Categorized as:
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Wicked Little Games by A.R. Breck
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 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... -
Hell on Wheels by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 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... -
Secrets of Alkrose by K.M. Moronova
Wicked things are happening at Alkrose Academy.Terra, Finn, and Edgar have finally reunited, but nothing is as they hoped. Terra's beloved Raine has been blighted by her untrained powers, a fate that spells his ultimate demise. As they scour the academy for anything that might save him, they uncover secrets lying in the dark... -
Tear the World Apart by S.D. Simper
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“I will not go out as a candle in the dark—I am The Endless Night, and the whole world will remember it soon. If I must drown this kingdom in blood, so be it.”The God of Order marches on, approaching victory with every stride... -
A Goddess of Life & Dawn by K.M. Moronova
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnce upon a time, there were two Rhythm Gods: one of brilliance and one of darkness. But there was much more to the realms than the two gods alone could provide, so the Maker created a third, unknowingly unbalancing the Rhythm and setting the realms on a path of suffering.The God of War has stolen that which I hold dearest...Categorized as:
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Between Sun and Moon by Jaclyn Kot
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“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... -
Lovely Wicked Things by Trisha Wolfe
The third and final installment of the Hollow's Row series. Halen: 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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Inferno by J.B. Trepagnier
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhere no hope is left, is left no fear My familiar brings us word. Another one of my mates has their life on the line with this deadly game with the Hellhounds and the mysterious Prince of Hell. They don’t seem to know Lilith is on our side. We have our secrets too. The game strikes a little too close to home and I’m in a fighting mood. It’s time to fight back...Categorized as:
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Rise of the Cinder Fae by Whitney Dean
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBorn and raised in the forgotten and broken kingdom of Ashbury, Elora has spent years resenting the royals of Pumpkin Hollow, the kingdom that forced the fall of Ashbury and procured the town as its own...Categorized as:
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Judicium by Natalie Bennett
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsPrequel to the Devil's Playground Series.Can be read before or after Periculum...Categorized as:
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Hunt Me by Heather Hildenbrand
I’m at a bar trying to poison a mark like the professional I am when I see him.Straight from Tartarus, they say the shadow dragon called Legion has slayed entire armies single-handedly, and the intense way he looks at me suggests every rumor I’ve heard about him is true.I should be terrified. Instead, I’m drawn like a moth to a flame.The moment he touches me, everything changes...Categorized as:
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The Harsh Bite: Codename: Spithra by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy 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...Categorized as:
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Brutal Kings I Complete Series by Mya Grey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIf you like twisted, forbidden love, dark mafia collection, enemies to lovers dark romance series. You'll love this sizzling hot story of Dario & Nikki with more than 100k ++ words in a complete box set collection. The main character is a villain. If you’re looking for redemption, enemies-to-lovers, and a bad guy and good girl dark romance, you will find it on these pages...Categorized as:
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In The Shadows by L.B. August
Damned by gods and threaded by fates, two mortals must embrace the darkness to find their true destinies.Lilith Clarke is supposed to be dead: murdered by the vicious King Oren, her blood staining a field of daisies. But death would have been merciful.After years of having no name, she is finally given a title: Queen of Umbra. But it will cost her everything... -
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Shadowlands Omega by Elizabeth Stephens
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 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... -
Cold Hard Truth by Eva Simmons
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYears on the run taught me fate always catches up. And that’s what happened when Sage Jackson found me.My destiny. My keeper. My father’s enforcer.Sage owes the club a favor, and now that I’m back, it’s his time to pay up. My freedom for his. A task he’s happy to accept when I’m the reason his father is dead.Sage swears to protect me.To guard me.To keep his hands off me...Categorized as:
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Shadows of the Crown by Dakota Monroe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's the heir to the kingdom. She's the kingdom's worst nightmare. In the kingdom of Eldoria, where essence weaves the fabric of reality, whispers tell tales of the Silver Wraith -- a legendary assassin born of forbidden magic. Ariella Mistaire, known for her lethal skill and striking silver hair, is drawn into a treacherous competition by the King, a game with trials veiled in secrets and lies... -
Bewitching Her Monsters by Yve Vale
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA werewolf, a gargoyle, a phoenix, and a demon walk into the bar…Yeah, it sounds like a set-up to a bad joke. But this is my life, and it just got weird. Jade :As a hopeless romance author, I go out to a local bar, looking for something to cure my writer’s block. When I discover four of the hottest guys I’ve ever seen in real life, this forty-year-old homebody finds all the inspiration I need...Categorized as:
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The Blood of Doves by Melissa McSherry
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAs an orphan, Kasia was raised in the slums of Lethe, forced to steal and kill to survive, but somehow always managed to evade the law. Her luck eventually runs out when she finds herself on the brink of death. A handsome stranger rescues her, bringing her back to his realm. Once there, he informs her of her past, a past she refuses to believe to be true... -
Cruel Is My Court by L.A. McGinnis
They were right to call me a thief. I stole the king’s magic and made his power mine. The day I claimed the magic, I was cursed by an ancient prophecy, binding me to four others—a beastly gambler, an honorable slave, the Shadow King’s deadly general and a mysterious aristocrat. Every time I use my new power, we’re tangled more tightly togethe...Categorized as:
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Demon Reform Academy: Term 1 by Lyra Winters
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWelcome to Demon Reform Academy, where demons are sent to hone their powers and become active members of supernatural society.The Fates had dealt me a twisted hand. After a lifetime of abuse aimed at awakening a power I never even possessed, I devoured my mother's soul...Categorized as:
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Wit'ch Star by James Clemens
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 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... -
Wings of Stars by R.L. Caulder, M. Sinclair
Comply and excel, or fail and fall.Welcome to Alfemir.I’ve lived my entire life as a disappointment in the eyes of every angel who lives in Alfemir, but especially my Archangel father. Tarnishing our family name by being a powerless angel…that’s the legacy I’ll leave behind... -
Delightfully Charmed by Lyra Winters
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOne mage’s curse was another mage’s gift. The worst burden of my immortality was that being alone hurt less than the pain of losing the ones I loved. That changed after five charming mages crashed into my life, and I craved what I never let myself want; a life with them... -
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Protect Me by Jessica Wayne, Heather Hildenbrand
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI ran from my cruel fiancé…and found myself in the arms of three powerful shifters.When I throw myself at the mercy of the Ringmaster in No Man’s Land, I’m only seeking temporary refuge. A place to hide from the corruption and death that waits for me back home.Three months. That’s all I have until the protection the circus provides me expires...Categorized as:
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A Simple Truth: Book 2 in the Freckled Fate Trilogy by Tetyana Walker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Simple Truth is the second book in the slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers dark fantasy trilogy The Freckled Fate."After the enemy she captured reveals an earth-shattering truth, Finn finds herself in alliance with the one man she despised the most. Torn between her haunted past and her unclear future, she is determined to fulfill her promises at last, overcoming any hindrance in her path... -
Cold Hard Truth by Eva Simmons
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYears on the run taught me fate always catches up. And that’s what happened when Sage Jackson found me.My destiny. My keeper. My father’s enforcer.Sage owes the club a favor, and now that I’m back, it’s his time to pay up. My freedom for his. A task he’s happy to accept when I’m the reason his father is dead.Sage swears to protect me.To guard me.To keep his hands off me...Categorized as:
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Lies Like Love by Eva Simmons
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI made a mistake.Hearts are the most fragile part of the body, and I trusted mine with Jude Carlisle.My villain. My weakness. My stepbrother.Fairytales have a way of turning the most innocent things wicked.Jude lied through his teeth, and I fell for every word. Then he burned both our families to the ground in a sick game of revenge and never looked back...Categorized as:
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Crown of Ashes by Amanda Aggie
"We're all villains here." - Alice WhittakerBoth The Demon Prince and Crown of Ashes hit #1 in Amazon Charts for Paranormal Angel Romance, Dark Fantasy, Dark Fantasy Horror, Folklore, and Amazon New Releases!A year ago, we managed to escape the realm of monsters, unscathed.The mistake of trying to strike a bargain with the High King has been buried in the past…Or so we thought... -
The Witches' Blade by A.K. Mulford
A magic sword. A powerful curse. An untested fae princess. Eighteen-year-old Ruadora Dammacus now possesses the Immortal Blade. But when Rua discovers the Northern King’s uncle is alive and has cast a spell on a blue witch army, she realizes that the battle is just beginning. Venturing into the Northern Court, Rua finds herself with an unlikely ally in the new King... -
Late as a Rabbit by Kendra Moreno
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFollow the white rabbit. . .Tick.Jupiter only ever wanted an adventure, but she never should have gone searching for one. It finds her in the form of a white rabbit with silver eyes.Tock.When that same white rabbit turns out to be the White Rabbit from the story books, she can’t contain her curiosity. She follows him down the rabbit hole and drops right into Wonderland... -
Gluttony by January Rayne
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA Wildes witch cursed me for the massacre my coven was responsible for. I can only drink the blood of the descendants my coven murdered because of bloodlust.Even on the brink of death, I cannot die.I wish for death.I hope for it.And then my beloved finally appears, and he is the very last descendant of the family my own kind killed... -
Darkly, Madly Duet: A Dark Romance by Trisha Wolfe
From USA Today best-selling author Trisha Wolfe comes her most dark and dangerous psychological thriller that readers say "deliciously twisted" Born, Darkly and Born, MadlyHe challenged her sanity.She shattered his reality.They dared each other...to the brink of madness... -
Of Death and Darkness by Megan Montero
A woman marked by death.A demon who would send her there himself.A revolution that will change it all.Death comes to us all… or so they say. But they never said that’s what I’d become… death. I’d spent my life taking care of everyone else besides myself. I finally let go for one night. One night of freedom. One night of fun. One night to dance my burdens away... -
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Half Truths: Then by Elena M. Reyes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI’M A BEAST. UNTAMED. WILD. I have no need for a mate, much less a witch. Her kind is untrustworthy and cruel, yet this one beckons me and the pull is near volatile. My wolf thirsts for her pinned beneath us while my teeth break flesh—mark her as ours. Rejecting her is right, but at what cost? It’s the first time the animal and I are at odds. A KING does not bend the knee...Categorized as:
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Princes of Sin by Amanda Richardson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPlay dangerous games… win dangerous prizes.It starts with revenge.A decade ago, I embraced death–or so they believe.It’s my life’s mission to make the Lords of Darkness pay for their actions.A perfectly-timed opportunity propels me into the heart of the malevolent order that shattered my very existence...Categorized as:
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The Curse of Sins by Kate Dramis
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStay 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... -
Buried Destiny by Anne Malcom
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDeath.For everyone, even immortals, there is nothing after death. No takebacks, no comebacks. It's a full stop. The end of a story. The end of everything.For Sophie, it's little more than a comma. A prelude. A footnote in her true destiny.She was fated to die.Many times.To know what lay beneath in the underworld. To bring the darkness back with her... -
King of Cups by Amy Kuivalainen
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratings'King of Cups' is the third book in a new fated mates series based in a fantasy Venice and packed with shifters, sorcerers, and sizzling romance. Nico D’Argento has a pirate problem in the Adriatic that is only getting worse. As a general in Venice's navy, he should be above petty vendettas, but the Pirate King has robbed one ship too many, and now Nico is out for blood...Categorized as:
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Love in a Time of the Zombie Apocalypse by Rizzle
Draco/HermioneAfter Voldemort, there was this. The clock is ticking to create a cure to the unimaginable horror that currently grips the world. Hermione finds herself unwillingly allied with the most hated man in Wizarding Britain...
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