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Night Pleasures/Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsIn Night Pleasures, Kyrian of Thrace---an immortal who protects humans from vampires---wakes up one morning handcuffed to the one thing that can scare him: a conservative woman in a button-down shirt. But Amanda Devereaux turns out to be his perfect partner for hunting down a deadly foe, and for helping him to regain his soul and learn that love doesn't have to bite... -
Enslaved by Elisabeth Naughton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGRYPHON — Honorable, loyal, dependable…tainted. He was the ultimate warrior before imprisonment in the Underworld changed him in ways he can’t ignore.She calls to him. Come to me. You can’t resist. But Gryphon will not allow himself to be ruled by the insidious whispers in his head. And there’s only one way to stop them: kill Atalanta, the goddess who enslaved him... -
The Faerie Mates by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the Faerie Games, it’s kill or be killed. And I’m going to survive, no matter what the cost. Who will win the next Emperor of the Villa competition? Will I tell Julian that we’re soulmates? And most importantly—will Julian, Cassia, and I defeat Octavia and make it out of the Games alive? I’ll do whatever’s necessary to survive... -
Revenge of The Gods by Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAfter losing Cronus, Maisey had to make a choice; lay broken on the floor and sink into depression, or charge into the underworld and get her man back.Not one to sit around, she and Hyperion waltz into Thanatos‘s office and demand the god of Death give them safe passage through the seven levels of the underworld to retrieve her love.It seemed like a good idea at the time.. -
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The Elysean Dream by D.N. Hoxa
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA year ago, I was dragged into what I thought was hell against my will—the Daedalus Palace in the Elysean city of Idaea. Turns out that was just a place, but there’s an actual hell here, so now I'm going in there, too. This time, though? Death is pretty much guaranteed, and I'm going in willingly... -
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God Touched by Alessa Thorn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"I want to start by saying none of this was my fault."Imogen Ironwood owes the God of the Dead two life debts…and Arawan isn't the kind of god to let a debt go uncollected.'God Touched' is book two of the new spin-off series in the best-selling 'Fae Universe,' featuring everyone's favorite supernatural hunting family, the Ironwoods. This series is perfect for fans of K... -
Anubis by Alessa Thorn
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAnubis, God of The Dead, is missing a piece of his soul, and he knows just the archaeologist to help him find it. He only needs to convince her of that…ANUBIS is the third book in the new series ‘Gods of the Duat’ that centers around the Egyptian gods of war, magic, and the dead... -
Wrath of The Gods by Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 27 ratings#NeverTrustATitan Maisey thought the worst thing to happen to her was Insta shaming or a midnight shift at the Crab Shack. Until she got dragged into the world of the gods. Or more specifically, the world of one very annoying, bad at sarcasm, sex on legs, Titan. Cronus was everything she never knew she wanted, or needed, in her life. And then he just left... -
Sword of Justice by Sydney Addae
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happened to Asia? The Liege created a fake memory of her past, causing her to stumble in a dark world of anonymity. But why? Why did they go through all of that trouble to hide her identity. Asia, Hawke, Damian and Angus seek answers to these questions and more as they track down Asia’s sire... -
Forbidden Claim by R.L. Kenderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s running for her life. He’s never gotten over her. Will she let him claim her to save her? Wolf-shifter Isabelle Rand is escaping a relationship she never intended to stay in. Fleeing her abusive boyfriend who hates to lose anything, she seeks sanctuary with the only people who can help her... -
KnightForce One by Sydney Addae
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNow that all Asia and her mate have returned to the West Virginia compound, Silas reveals a deadly cancer that has been spreading throughout the country in their absence. Certain full-bloods are rebelling against the inclusion of half-breeds and are killing innocent humans in their quest to destroy the newest citizens... -
Don't Fight It by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Gods Made Me Do It book 3. Lasse, son of Poseidon and Abraxas has always wanted a mate of his own. When Nereus, his younger brother, found his, Lasse's hopes were revived. Poseidon, Abraxas, Nereus, Sebastian, and Thanatos had all found wolf shifters as true mates - surely it was only a matter of time before he found a wolf of his own... -
I Can See You by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsArtemas, known as the academic son of Poseidon, spent much of his time trying to work out how the Fates decided who was to be mated to whom. With the fall of his brothers, his father, and others in their close circle, he was worried he'd be next in line and the last thing he wanted or needed was a mate... -
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Total Lunar Eclipse by M.J. Marstens
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsVenus the Genius is back! Her mission: To kill Moon or bust.I’m your Venus. . .I'm your fire. . .Wait, fire?That’s code for help!Hold on, Trust Tree Sisters, I’m coming (and not in the sexy way).Better yet, I’ll send Super Blue because I’m elbow deep in some sh*t.Not actual sh*t, but close enough. . .Because with each passing second, Lina (a.k... -
To Enthrall the Demon Lord: A Novel of Love and Magic by Nadine Mutas
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWarning: Contains a hero who’s Tall, Dark, and Possessive, and may melt your heart as well as your reading device. Handle with care and a bucket of ice water nearby. And maybe some tissues. His hunger for power knows no bounds…until she binds his heart. To keep an ill-fated bargain, witch Maeve MacKenna surrenders herself to the scheming Demon Lord Arawn... -
You've Got To Be Kidding Me by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPoseidon, ancient Greek God of the Sea, ruler of earthquakes and once worshiped by thousands as a fertility god, was bored and that could be a dangerous thing for people around him. Deciding to visit his son, Nereus and friends at the Cloverleah pack; Poseidon causes his own brand of trouble, resulting in a night out at a club. All he wanted was a bed partner for a few hours... -
Piercing Ecstasy by Setta Jay
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter a hellish month of searching, Immortal warrior Jax and his brethren are nowhere near finding the sleeping God who was stolen by their enemy. As if that isn't problem enough, after millennia, other Guardians are dropping like flies to the mating frenzy. Jax never dreams he could be next... -
Binding Ecstasy by Setta Jay
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Beautiful Weapon Contained.Natasha and her sister were created with sinister purpose. They were Apollo's most deadly and potent weapons. After finally escaping the evil God long ago, they made a secret life concealed among humanity in Earth Realm... -
Searing Ecstasy by Setta Jay
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLibrarian Note: See Alternate Cover Edition HERE.Drake, the powerful dragon and leader of the Guardians, has spent his long life protecting all inhabitants of the four Realms, but fails to save the one who matters most. His mate. In the month since finding her feral, he’s been slowly losing control of his beast and soon he fears the dragon will reign free unleashing it’s fury upon the Realms... -
South of Surrender by Laura Kaye
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe's the only one who can see through his golden boy façade to the broken god within...Chrysander Notos, Supreme God of the South Wind and Summer, is on a mission: save Eurus from his death sentence, and prove his troubled brother can be redeemed... -
Ravaged by Elisabeth Naughton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsARI — Once an Eternal Guardian, now he's nothing but a rogue mercenary with one singular focus: revenge.His guardian brothers all think he’s dead, but Ari is very much alive in the human realm, chipping away at his enemies every chance he can, reveling in his brutality and anonymity. Until, that is, he abducts the wrong female and his identity is finally exposed... -
Alpha's Bane by Renee Rose, Lee Savino
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShe ruined my life, got me thrown out of the pack. The only revenge I crave is her. Trey I never thought I’d have a girl like Sheridan. A pack princess — beautiful, smart, one of the elite. She picked me. She gave me her heart, her innocence. Hurting her was my biggest regret. But then she betrayed us all. Now she’s back — sent to spy on our pack. She wants revenge. But my wolf.. -
Alpha's Secret by Renee Rose, Lee Savino
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSHE BELONGS TO MY ENEMY. I WON'T STOP UNTIL SHE'S MINE. Grizz: I’m the ultimate predator. I live by a code. Hunt or be hunted. Kill or be killed. Then I meet her. The second I catch her scent, I know she was meant for me. She was born to wear my mark and I was born to protect her. She belonged to my enemy until I took her. He wants her back... -
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Sweet Girl by Jack Whitney
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsGavin has been toying with mortals’ lust and desire for longer than he can remember. He’s ditched the wings and silly bow and arrows in exchange for something more powerful: a dating app he designed called Cupid’s Arrow.Valentine’s is Gavin’s favorite night of the year, and Cupid’s Arrow is hosting a singles event at the hottest club in town... -
Second Chances by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSet in the Dark-Hunter universe. Originally included in the Dark-Hunter Collectible Booklet and Dark Hunter Companion .This is the short story that was given away with Unleash the Night about Acheron and his brother Styxx.It can be found in Acheron and Dark Bites... -
Awakened by Elisabeth Naughton
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsDAMON – For twenty-five years he’s served as a slave. With no memory of his past, he has no way of knowing if this is his ultimate fate, but he senses there has to be more to life.Damon’s hope for more comes in the form of the Sirens’ newest recruit. Elysia is unlike any trainee he’s ever met... -
Stroke of Midnight by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Amanda Ashley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn an unseen world that lurks in the shadows, they roam the night--feral, passionate, and dangerous. And when their world touches ours, a primitive desire takes hold, leaving mere mortals powerless in its wake...Four of romance's most intriguing authors have come together to create a mesmerizing anthology--unforgettable tales of vampires, shapeshifters, and werewolves... -
The Hidden Library by Heather Lyons
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSometimes, the rabbit hole is deeper than expected . . .Alice Reeve and Finn Van Brunt have tumbled into a life of secrets. Some secrets they share, such as their employment by the clandestine organization known as The Collectors’ Society. Other secrets they carry within them, fighting to keep buried the things that could change everything they think they know... -
Awakened by Elisabeth Naughton
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDAMON – For twenty-five years he’s served as a slave. With no memory of his past, he has no way of knowing if this is his ultimate fate, but he senses there has to be more to life.Damon’s hope for more comes in the form of the Sirens’ newest recruit. Elysia is unlike any trainee he’s ever met... -
Eros by Carly Spade
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsElani Stewart hasn't believed in "true love" or fairy tale endings since her parents' divorce.It's one of the reasons she developed her dating service "E-romantic",a scientific algorithm based process that matches one person to their most compatible partners... -
Sunburn by Rosanna Leo
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPatience O’Conner is a travel blogger who lives for her work. Her dedication to her readers brings her to the famed Helios Resort in Mexico, a locale that stuns her with its beauty but at which she suffers from some very strange accidents.Luckily, hunky resort bartender Apollo Delos is always there in the nick of time, a malcontent guardian angel... -
Darkside of the Moon by Jodi Vaughn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs a high ranking Guardian in the Arkansas Pack, Zane Steele, doesn’t have time for nonsense. He lives a life of control and discipline. But during a drug takedown of a rogue pack, Zane is injected with something and he no longer can control when he shifts... -
Vampire Apocalypse by Jennifer Malone Wright
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSociety now knows of the vampires that roam the world. The creatures of the night no longer hide from humans. Instead, they are attacking on the streets, in plain view; either killing them or turning them into one of their own.Six months have passed since Chloe and the other Hunters took down the vampire business tower, The Talon Building... -
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A Hush of Greek by Tina Folsom
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe love god Eros has lost his belief in love and refuses to shoot his arrows. Zeus is furious and orders Triton, Dionysius, and Hermes to do something about it. Now the trio has their hands full with their disillusioned friend... -
Raven by Stacey Rourke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn infamous love, destined nevermore, For death could not claim, the enchanting Lenore. Cursed by the malevolent spirit of the Headless Horseman, Ireland Crane ventures to Manhattan in search of a way to break her soul crushing bond. Instead, she discovers the lines between fact and fiction are blurring once more. Croaking ravens. Telltale hearts... -
Silent Predator by Felicity Brandon, Delta James
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Paranormal Shifter RomanceA predator prowls the Sea of Cortez, protecting a mystery that has been kept silent for almost a century—damning information that some are still willing to kill for.Mason Lockheart is a highly decorated Navy SEAL with a mission that he can never reveal to anyone… even the curvy redhead who’s determined to bring everything up from the depths of the sea... -
Raise Hell by Briana Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll Angels fall eventually, some are just better at landing on their feet...In the Brotherhood of Angels, Lucifer quickly discovers he is not like the others of his kind – a difference that not only sets him apart, but paves his way to becoming the most notorious Angel ever created.When a female enters the brotherhood, secrets are uncovered and alliances are forged... -
Bellona : The Lost Goddesses by Alessa Thorn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere's one mortal who the goddess of war would burn the world for...and someone was just dumb enough to put a bounty on his head. Bellona, the Roman goddess of war, lives in secrecy among mortals, concealing her divine identity while offering her services as a skilled protector and mercenary... -
Laverna: The Lost Goddesses by Alessa Thorn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRome has always had two rulers - Romulus, the god of the above, and Laverna, the goddess of the below. But the time for their hostile peace is at an end, and if they don't come together, the whole city will burn. Laverna, the goddess of thieves, has always ruled Rome's underground with her army of outcasts... -
Her Vampire Temptation by Alexis Alvarez
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSHE’LL LEARN TO CALL ME MASTER.The redheaded mortal is intoxicating – young, smart, beautiful.I took her to the dungeon and delivered a lesson in pleasure. And a little pain, to make her blood sweeter.Then I wiped her mind and sent her home. Because immortals and mortals don’t mix.But now three young women matching her description are missing, and the vampire I sired is up to no good... -
Her UnBearable Protector by Reina Torres
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe head of Orsino Security was hired to protect her for a week. Instead, his bear wants to claim her forever. It takes one look for bear shifter Salvatore Orsino to know that Natale Durante isn't just his client… she’s his mate. His first instinct is to lay Natale’s curvaceous body over his shoulder, find a den, and claim her with his bite... -
Alpha Protector by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLife for Asher Vale hasn't been the easiest. As the future alpha of the Vale clan and the sole protector of Laurel Mason, the family's charge, he has his hands full... -
Jailer to the Death God by Rebecca F. Kenney
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Standalone Dark Rulers Romance Vale has lost everything to the plague--friends, servants, and almost the entire royal family. Newly crowned as queen of a dying nation, she determines to stop the tide of grief by summoning and ensnaring Arawn, the Death God himself. But Arawn is none too happy at the human queen's attempt to control him, and he's determined to teach her a lesson... -
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Persephone: The Lost Goddesses by Alessa Thorn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings'Persephone' unfolds in the captivating world of 'The God's Universe,' introducing a blend of familiar and fresh faces and the inevitable chaos accompanying them. Life in Styx is finally stable for Persephone and Hades. The city is safe, and their re-established friendship with the Egyptian Gods brings a welcomed calm—until the meddling Fates disrupt their peace with an unexpected a baby... -
The Fall by Rachel Higginson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn Ivy Pierce’s world, Greek mythology is reality. Sirens, like herself, use men for money, power and status; but she has the greatest gift of all. Stronger than any of the Siren’s before her, Ivy’s attraction alludes to a prophecy that could mean the rebirth of Greek gods and goddesses for our modern time. The Fates believe she is the symbol of a new era... -
A Deal with the Devil by Amelia Wilde
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA man can only have one great love, and mine was the sea.Until I pulled a half-drowned heiress out of the water. Until I kept her as mine. Until I hurt her to prove I didn't love her.Now we're surrounded. Dangerous pirates want to use her for their own purposes. I won't give her up that easy. I have a lifetime of treasure to protect. But with the ship going down, there's only thing I want to save... -
Alpha Rogue Boxed Set: Paranormal shifter romance BBW by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAll box sets now on sale for .99 for a limited time! When Rose is sent to do surveillance on a rogue alpha working in the underground cage fighting circuit, she isn't expecting Hawes: a pretty boy with the looks of an adonis and the ability to easily crush opponents twice his size. She also isn't expecting him to be cocky, conceited, and too independent for his own good... -
Frost by Jaclyn Osborn
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe first time I met Jack Frost, I was eight years old and lost in the snowy woods.He took my hand and leapt into the air, soaring high above the treetops. Carrying me to safety. He disappeared afterward, leaving me with nothing but a memory.Nineteen years later, I’ve convinced myself Jack was only a dream... -
Mack by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff, Comes the New Standalone Story of Mack from the King Trilogy."THEY THINK KING IS EVIL, BUT HE'S GOT NOTHING ON ME." -MackMY NAME IS MACK. And if I play my cards right, I will soon be dead. Permanently. Not even my powerful twin brother will be able to resurrect me. A good thing. Because a man like me has no business living...
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