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  • Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars
    · 55 ratings
    Eleven thousand years ago a god was born. Cursed into the body of a human, Acheron endured a lifetime of hatred. His human death unleashed an unspeakable horror that almost destroyed the earth. Brought back against his will, he became the sole defender of mankind.Only it was never that simple…For centuries, he has fought for our survival and hidden a past he never wants revealed...
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  abuse  action-adventure
  • Sin & Spirit by K.F. Breene

    Sin & Spirit by K.F. Breene

    Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars
    · 33 ratings
    Kieran has stepped up to take his place as the ruler of magical San Francisco. As his girlfriend, that unfortunately means I'm under the magnifying glass. Everything I do is noticed, from how I act to how I style my hair. Most notably, of course, is how little I know about my magic. The Hades Demigods want me on their team, and they don’t plan to ask nicely. Kieran and I are both under fire...
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  action-adventure  adult
  • Hazards in the Hidden City by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle

    Hazards in the Hidden City by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Ye screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass.A wedding on an enchanted island of magic. A guest list of gods, immortals, shifters, dragons, and druids. And a sentient city waking after centuries…What could go wrong?When Fiona’s magnet for mayhem weighs in on her special day, there’s no escaping the fallout…or the island...
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    magic  gods  paranormal  myths  romance  fantasy  urban-fantasy  fae
  • Sin & Lightning by K.F. Breene

    Sin & Lightning by K.F. Breene

    Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars
    · 30 ratings
    One thing has become incredibly clear to Alexis and Kieran, if they hope to last in the arena of Demigods, they'll need a more robust defense team.They must take two incredibly dangerous journeys, seeking the prized talents other Demigods would kill for...
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  action-adventure  adult
  • Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars
    · 54 ratings
    Zarek’s Point of View:Dark-Hunter: A soulless guardian who stands between mankind and those who would see mankind destroyed. Yeah, right. The only part of that Code of Honor I got was eternity and solitude.Insanity: A condition many say I suffer from after being alone for so long. But I don’t suffer from my insanity-I enjoy every minute of it.Trust: I can’t trust anyone…not even myself...
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  abuse  action-adventure
  • Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 50 ratings
    Bride McTierney has had it with men. They're cheap, self-centered, and never love her for who she is. But though she prides herself on being independent, deep down she still yearns for a knight in shining armor.She just never expected her knight in shining armor to have a shiny coat of fur...Deadly and tortured, Vane Kattalakis isn't what he seems. Most women lament that their boyfriends are dogs...
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  action-adventure  adult
  • The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter

    The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 42 ratings
    Possessed by the demon of Defeat, Strider cannot lose a challenge without suffering unimaginable pain. For him, nothing stands in the way of victory. Until Kaia, an enchanting Harpy, tempts him to the razor's edge of surrender.Known among her people as The Disappointment, Kaia must bring home the gold in the Harpy Games or die...
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  action-adventure  adult
  • Unleash the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Unleash the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · 47 ratings
    It's a predator-eat-predator world for the Were-Hunters. Danger haunts any given day. There is no one to trust. No one to love. Not if they want to live... An orphan with no clan that will claim him, Wren Tigarian grew to adulthood under the close scrutiny and mistrust of those around him...
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  action-adventure  adult
  • The Trouble with Twelfth Grave by Darynda Jones

    The Trouble with Twelfth Grave by Darynda Jones

    Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
    · 36 ratings
    Grim Reaper Charley Davidson is back in the twelfth installment of Darynda Jones’ New York Times bestselling paranormal series.Ever since Reyes escaped from a hell dimension in which Charley accidently trapped him, the son of Satan has been brimstone-bent on destroying the world his heavenly Brother created. His volatile tendencies have put Charley in a bit of a pickle...
  • The Curse of Tenth Grave by Darynda Jones

    The Curse of Tenth Grave by Darynda Jones

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 37 ratings
    As a part-time PI and full-time grim reaper, Charley Davidson has asked a lot of questions throughout her life: Why can I see dead people? Who is the hot supernatural entity following me? How do I get gum out of my sister’s hair before she wakes up? But, “How do I trap not one malevolent god, but three?” was never among them. Until now...
  • Eleventh Grave in Moonlight by Darynda Jones

    Eleventh Grave in Moonlight by Darynda Jones

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 36 ratings
    A typical day in the life of Charley Davidson involves cheating husbands, missing people, errant wives, philandering business owners, and oh yeah...demons, hell hounds, evil gods, and dead people. Lots and lots of dead people. As a part time Private Investigator and full-time Grim Reaper, Charley has to balance the good, the bad, the undead, and those who want her dead...
  • Enslaved by Elisabeth Naughton

    Enslaved by Elisabeth Naughton

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    GRYPHON — 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 Guardian by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    The Guardian by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 36 ratings
    Dream-Hunter Lydia has been charged with the most sacred and dangerous of missions: To descend into the Nether Realm and find the missing god of dreams before he betrays the secrets that could kill her and her kind. What she never expects is to be taken prisoner by the Realm’s most vicious guardian…Seth’s time is running out...
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  abuse  action-adventure
  • Deserted by Jaymin Eve

    Deserted by Jaymin Eve

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    A standalone story in the Shadow Beast Shifters world. Best read after Reborn for storyline continuity.Melalekin "Angel" of the Honor Meadows has been a warrior her entire life. Battle. Death. Loss. They were her constant companions until the day she met Mera Callahan. A shifter who ended up being so much more. A shifter who changed her life, and now... she has been reborn...
  • Born of Earth by A.L. Knorr, Gabra Zackman

    Born of Earth by A.L. Knorr, Gabra Zackman

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    A trip abroad. A dark secret. Her family's legacy of magic may cost a teen her life....Georjie’s summer is shaping up to be a big disappointment. Trapped in Ireland with her aunt’s gorgeous but cold adopted son, Jasher, her "vacation" gets worse with each passing day...
  • The Prophecy by Jennifer L. Armentrout

    The Prophecy by Jennifer L. Armentrout

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 35 ratings
    History is on repeat…Seth never thought he’d have a future. But now he’s on the brink of having it all with Josie: A tomorrow. A family. A forever. And all that's standing between him and that forever is the Titans. If he helps Josie entomb them -- without killing them, a nearly impossible task for him -- everything he could ever want will be in reach...
  • Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 42 ratings
    As an ancient Sumerian god, Sin was one of the most powerful among his pantheon.  . . Until the night Artemis brutally stole his godhood and left him for dead. For millennia, this ex-god turned Dark-Hunter has dreamed only of regaining his powers and seeking revenge on Artemis. If only life were that simple. Unfortunately he has bigger fish--or in Sin's case--demons, to fry...
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  action-adventure  adult
  • The Graveyard Shift by Darynda Jones

    The Graveyard Shift by Darynda Jones

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Guarding a precocious five-year-old who is half-human, half-god, and 100% destined to save the world is no easy feat.Garrett Swopes was the ultimate skeptic until he met a certain hellion and her husband. They vanished after stopping a catastrophic event and left him, a mere mortal, in charge of protecting their gift to mankind...
  • Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · 55 ratings
    An ancient Celtic warrior cursed by a god to bring death to any woman he loves, Talon, a seductive vampire, prowls the night, serving as a protector of the innocent, until in modern-day New Orleans, a runaway Mardi Gras float brings him face to face withthe outrageous Sunshine Runningwolf...
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  action-adventure  adult
  • Atlantis Redeemed by Alyssa Day

    Atlantis Redeemed by Alyssa Day

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    Poseidon’s warriors have learned that the battle to protect humanity produces unexpected enemies - and alliances...
  • No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 39 ratings
    Live fast, fight hard and if you have to die then take as many of your enemies with you as you can. That is the Amazon credo and it was one Samia lived and died by. Now in contemporary New Orleans, the immortal Amazon warrior is about to learn that there’s a worse evil coming to slaughter mankind than she’s ever faced before...
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  action-adventure  adult
  • Summoned to Thirteenth Grave by Darynda Jones

    Summoned to Thirteenth Grave by Darynda Jones

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · 36 ratings
    Grim Reaper Charley Davidson is back in the final installment of Darynda Jones’ New York Times bestselling paranormal series!Charley Davidson, Grim Reaper extraordinaire, is pissed. She’s been kicked off the earthly plain for eternity – which is the appropriate amount of time to make a person starkraving mad...
  • Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars
    · 39 ratings
    A stunning and suspenseful new landscape emerges in the thrilling Dark-Hunter world—a world where nothing will ever be the same again. . .  Fang Kattalakis isn't just a wolf. He is the brother of two of the most powerful members of the Omegrion: the ruling council that enforces the laws of the Were-Hunters. And when war erupts among the lycanthropes, sides must be chosen...
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  action-adventure  adult
  • Moonlight by Victoria Danann

    Moonlight by Victoria Danann

    Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    The story continues to touch on the lives of former B Team members and their families while new characters and situations are introduced.THE NEWSLETTER: Ram and Elora move into temporary quarters at Jefferson Unit to protect mother and baby. Storm gives a surprising answer when he’s tapped by Sol to replace him as Jefferson Unit Sovereign. Litha solicits her father to help Black Swan...
  • The Struggle by Jennifer L. Armentrout

    The Struggle by Jennifer L. Armentrout

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 38 ratings
    A bloody path has been chosen… The war against the Titans continues, and they remain determined to wreak havoc on the world, but Seth has become something all gods fear. Now the most dangerous, most absolute power no longer resides in those who have been freed from their tombs. The Great War fought by the few is coming… All may doubt and fear what Seth has become...
  • Atlantis Betrayed by Alyssa Day

    Atlantis Betrayed by Alyssa Day

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Poseidon’s warriors have learned that the battle to protect humanity produces unexpected enemies--and alliances. And one of the most powerful of all Atlantean warriors will soon find both…in one daring beauty...
  • Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day

    Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    A warrior scarred... A descendant of Diana... When two worlds collide... Atlantis is unmasked.Alexios survived two years of unspeakable torture at the hands of a vampire goddess. Now he's been ordered to team up with a beautiful warrior and take on the most dangerous mission of his life: to retrieve the Vampire's Bane...
  • Tempted by Elisabeth Naughton

    Tempted by Elisabeth Naughton

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    DEMETRIUS—He’s the hulking, brooding warrior his fellow Guardians avoid. Too dark. Too damaged. And given his heritage, he knows it’s best to keep everyone at arm’s length.Isadora is missing. The words pound through his head like a frantic drumbeat. For her own protection, Demetrius did all he could to avoid the fragile princess, his soul mate. And now she’s gone—kidnapped...
  • Betrayed: Days of the Rogue by Nicky Charles

    Betrayed: Days of the Rogue by Nicky Charles

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    His mate killed in a horrific explosion, ex-Enforcer Damien Masterson now lives as a rogue werewolf...
  • Enraptured by Elisabeth Naughton

    Enraptured by Elisabeth Naughton

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 19 ratings
    ORPHEUS — To most he’s an enigma, a devil-may-care rogue who does whatever he pleases whenever he wants. Now this loose cannon is part of the Eternal Guardians­—elite warriors assigned to protect the human realm—whether he likes it or not.Orpheus has but one goal: to locate a magical medallion with supernatural powers...
  • Cypress Ashes by Kai Butler

    Cypress Ashes by Kai Butler

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Parker Ferro is not okay. In the heart-pounding conclusion to the San Amaro Investigations series, Parker faces down enemies on all sides, including one within his own family. With his city under lockdown, Parker is fighting for everyone and everything that he cares about. The fate of the thousand realms rests on his shoulders...
  • Sons of Sorrow by Nazri Noor

    Sons of Sorrow by Nazri Noor

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The Tears of the Ocean. The Heart of the Flame. Lochlann Wilde is preparing for his final entering the Oriel of Fire, the most dangerous of the elemental dimensions. Acquiring the essence of fire will score him another powerful guardian, as well as complete Aphrodite’s amulet.But the world outside the oriel has its own challenges. Sylvain has discovered something difficult about his heritage...
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    magic  paranormal  gods  myths  romance  fantasy  mlm  fae
  • Winter Born by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Winter Born by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 30 ratings
    Two enemy Were-Panthers discover that fate has destined they become lovers. Pandora must learn to trust Dante's foreign nature. But as she slowly succumbs to the truest passion she has ever known, dark forces have already set out to reclaim her... The short story was originally printed in the anthology, Stroke of Midnight.This edition was a free ebook from St...
  • Bound by Elisabeth Naughton

    Bound by Elisabeth Naughton

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    TITUS — To most his gift seems like a blessing, but for him it’s a curse the other Eternal Guardians—those who protect the mortal realm—seek to exploit. One he would gladly trade for the chance to be free…Obsessed. Her touch is like a drug. From the moment he met her, Titus knew she was different. Even dangerous...
  • Ragnarok by C. Gockel

    Ragnarok by C. Gockel

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Loki vowed Asgard would burn. Bohdi Patel, latest incarnation of Chaos, wants nothing to do with Loki’s psychotic oath...
  • Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts

    Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 32 ratings
    Listening Length: 11 hours, 43 minutesNumber-one New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts delivers an extraordinary new trilogy—an epic tale that breaks down the boundaries between reality and the otherworldly, while forging together the passions of the men and women caught in a battle for the fate of humanity ..
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  action-adventure  adult
  • Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars
    · 60 ratings
    See how it all began…Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to be immortal? To journey through the night stalking the evil that preys on humans? To have unlimited wealth, unlimited power?That is my existence, and it is dark and dangerous. I play hero to thousands, but am known to none. And I love every minute of it...
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  action-adventure  adult
  • Fates by C. Gockel

    Fates by C. Gockel

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    The Leader Who Rules Chaos, Rules the Realms… Two years ago Loki, God of Mischief and Chaos, destroyed a large chunk of Chicago’s financial district and then vanished into thin air. He still has not been found. Odin, ruler of the Nine Realms, is desperate. To find Loki, he sends his son Thor on a dangerous quest to consult the all-seeing Norns. But Thor needs humanity’s help..
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  urban  action-adventure  adult  aliens
  • Ravaged by Elisabeth Naughton

    Ravaged by Elisabeth Naughton

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    ARI — 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...
  • Death Knell by Hailey Edwards

    Death Knell by Hailey Edwards

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Luce is back in the third book of The Foundling, the bestselling fantasy series perfect for fans of Shannon Mayer, Jenn Stark and the Sookie Stackhouse novels War burned her. Famine nearly killed her. Now Death is at her heels. After her two worlds clashed apocalyptically, Luce Boudreau needed some time out. But Destiny had other ideas...
  • Chaos by C. Gockel

    Chaos by C. Gockel

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    In this final installment of the Cera story arc, the noose around Loki’s neck is tightening. Gerðr, the frost giantess, wants him dead; Cera, the World Seed, wants his head—literally and figuratively; the FBI wants him in Guantanamo; and an old friend from Asgard wants to bring him home...whether Loki likes it or not. Things can’t get any worse, but when Loki’s involved, it’s certain they will...
  • Cronin's Key III by N.R. Walker

    Cronin's Key III by N.R. Walker

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    History isn’t always what it seems… Twelve months after his change, Alec MacAidan is still getting used to his many vampire talents. While most vampires would give anything to have more than one supernatural power, Alec craves nothing more than peace and time alone with Cronin. But when Alec meets entities from outside this realm, he’s left powerless in their presence...
  • Born of Water by A.L. Knorr

    Born of Water by A.L. Knorr

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.A mysterious shipwreck could unlock ancient powers… or send her to a watery grave.Targa MacAuley feels more at home on dry land than in the watery realm of her mermaid ancestors. After 17 years on solid ground, she fears she’ll never grow into the creature her mother hoped she’d become...
  • Cronin's Key II by N.R. Walker

    Cronin's Key II by N.R. Walker

    Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    History isn’t always what it seems. With the battle of Egypt behind them, Alec and Cronin are enjoying the thrill of new love. Though fate doesn’t wait long before throwing them back into the world of weird.They know Alec’s blood is special, though its true purpose still eludes them. And given Alec’s inability to be changed into a vampire, Cronin is free to drink from him at will...
  • Into the Dark by Gena Showalter

    Into the Dark by Gena Showalter

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · 29 ratings
    Three otherworldly tales from the master of paranormal romance and a brand-new Lords of the Underworld bonus guide!The Darkest Fire - a Lords of the Underworld prequelGeryon is the guardian of hell, more monster than man. Kadence is the goddess of Oppression, more angel than woman...
  • Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast

    Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 36 ratings
    Lina's trendy bakery in Tulsa is proving to be less than lucrative, and she must come up with a plan. When she stumbles upon an Italian Goddess cookbook, Lina can't help but think she's found the answer to her problem—even if it means invoking a goddess to save her business.Soon enough, Lina finds herself face-to-face with Demeter, who has a plan of her own...
  • Awakened by Elisabeth Naughton

    Awakened by Elisabeth Naughton

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    DAMON – 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...
  • Vampires Need Not...Apply? by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

    Vampires Need Not...Apply? by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings
    This is book 4 in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Accidentally Yours paranormal romance series. Meet Dr. Antonio Acero. Heir to Spain's wealthiest family, world-renowned physicist, and dedicated bachelor. While on vacation in southern Mexico, Antonio discovers an ancient Mayan tablet...
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  action-adventure  adult
  • Fear the Darkness by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Fear the Darkness by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    This is a special thank you to readers for all the great years. It’s a small story about Nick’s homecoming to New Orleans after his mother’s death and after Katrina.I knew from the beginning what was going to happen to Nick. I wanted the reader to see the birth of a Dark-Hunter, only to have it with a twist. And even though I knew what was going to happen, I still cried when I wrote the scene...
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    gods  magic  myths  paranormal  steamy  urban  action-adventure  adult
  • Awakened by Elisabeth Naughton

    Awakened by Elisabeth Naughton

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    DAMON – 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...
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