Books like 'Darkness Returns'
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Battle With Fire by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe final book in the Demon Days, Vampire Nights Series!With Lucifer wanting revenge and the elves desperate to hold onto their power, a battle is inevitable.The question is, which side will Reagan choose? The elves have treated her and her friends badly. Lucifer held her captive... -
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Dark Memories Restored by I.T. Lucas
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs the past collides with the present, a new future emerges... -
![Dark Hunter’s Prey (The Children Of The Gods) by I.T. Lucas]()
Dark Hunter’s Prey (The Children Of The Gods) by I.T. Lucas
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratings⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Can’t get enough. I have never read a long series that has held my interest more than this one. IT Lucas is an amazing storyteller. I even learned several new things (I verified) with this book which confirms that her research is thorough and adds credibility and a sense of realism to what is otherwise a paranormal romance... -
![Dark Hunter’s Query (The Children Of The Gods) by I.T. Lucas]()
Dark Hunter’s Query (The Children Of The Gods) by I.T. Lucas
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratings⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Amazing series of books. I have to honestly say I'm amazed at this story line. The author has an extraordinary imagination and vision,one that locks you in & has you wanting more. Cannot wait to read the next book in this series."⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Wonderful New Characters. The storyline progressed more like the beginning of the series... -
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![Dark Hunter’s Boon (The Children Of The Gods #58) by I.T. Lucas]()
Dark Hunter’s Boon (The Children Of The Gods #58) by I.T. Lucas
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratings⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Amazing. Once again I am impressed with this writer. I just can’t wait for the next book to come out. The author never stop introducing new characters and I already love them, please don’t stop I love this series and hope it never ends."⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Fantastic!!! Superior writing. New stories, new characters, blending well... -
![The Aether Witch by Chandelle LaVaun]()
The Aether Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy magic, my rules.I’m the Aether Witch.And I’m done playing this game. We’re running blind toward a target we can’t see. Everything I love is on the line. My magic. My family. My Coven. Tennessee. I’ll lose it all at the strike of midnight on Samhain if I don’t put the pieces of this puzzle together.Salem’s Prophecy says the fate of the world lies on mine and my twin’s hands... -
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Dimitri by Kym Grosso
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn erotic paranormal romance…Dimitri LeBlanc, sexy and charismatic beta of Acadian Wolves, survives a brutal attack after his wolf succumbs to a dark force, threatening his very existence. Waking up, tied to a bed, his amusement transforms into lust as a beautiful stranger heals his beast...Categorized as:
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![Summer Reign by John Conroe, James Patrick Cronin]()
Summer Reign by John Conroe, James Patrick Cronin
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFaced with writing college papers, prepping for tests, and teaching testy witches, Declan O'Carroll has enough on his plate. Not to mention the magical withdrawal of leaving his very own magical kingdom behind on Fairie. But when he and his friends are attacked from creatures out of folklore and fable it seems the Queens of Summer and Winter aren't done with him yet... -
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Poison's Kiss by C.M. Owens
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAlyssa has spent her entire life foolishly believing things are only laid out in black or white, but now she finds herself stuck in the gray area. The inner battle she faces with her own dark power that she has denied for too long starts to brew all the more fiercely... -
![A Bond of Blood by Bella Forrest]()
A Bond of Blood by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsDerek will rip Caleb's heart out the moment he lays eyes on him for what he's done.Rose is convinced that the vampire is innocent. But my daughter has been fooled. Nobody but Caleb could have stolen away our dear friend.I gaze out at the dark waters rushing past us in the submarine, as we speed closer and closer toward our destination.. -
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Viktor by Teresa Gabelman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter having his life shattered by the woman who held his heart, Viktor Valentino put work before everything. Many years later, learning the truth behind his lover's deceit, his anger shifts to the man responsible for not only her betrayal but her gruesome death. Viktor throws himself into finding him to not only appease his rage but to possibly save humanity... -
![Primal Basilisk by Terry Bolryder]()
Primal Basilisk by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA single mom afraid to love, a dangerous legend and a monster who will do everything to protect the family he cares about.Diesel is notorious for being the biggest, strongest and most protective basilisk of the group. But he's also still figuring out the whole "mate" thing... -
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Dark Prince by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere's no escaping betrayal.My life once centered around justice. As a trained warrior for the people of Shadow City, I never questioned what I was taught... until now.My preordained mate and I are finally on the same side, with our list of enemies growing. All we have learned has changed our very foundation and put a target on both our backs... -
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Ice by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIce is the fifth book in a series about monsters of all kinds. If you enjoy fated mates, forbidden romance, sassy heroines, and swoon-worthy beast kings who are almost untamable, then this is the series for you... -
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![Léopold’s Wicked Embrace by Kym Grosso]()
Léopold’s Wicked Embrace by Kym Grosso
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn erotic paranormal romance...Seductive and lethal vampire, Léopold Devereoux, returns to the Big Easy to find a killer. His search leads him to a beautiful and mysterious woman, who awakens desires and emotions that he’s long fought to keep buried... -
![Dark Voyage Matters of the Soul by I. T. Lucas]()
Dark Voyage Matters of the Soul by I. T. Lucas
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs the Silver Swan leaves Acapulco, Frankie and Dagor expect smooth sailing, eight more wedding celebrations, and, hopefully, Frankie’s transition, but fate has other plans.The ancient amulet has more secrets to reveal, and when a new vision necessitates a change of course, Dagor and his teammates are pulled into the millennia-old battle between the clan and the Devout Order Of Mortdh... -
![Roar of the Worlds by Milly Taiden]()
Roar of the Worlds by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPrince Archon loves his life on the planet Haize. As a lion shifter, he’s one of the fiercest predators out there. The one thing he’s missing? A mate. He knows he can find one on Earth, but the journey hasn’t been tempting enough until he develops a fascination with the human vehicle called motorcycles.Leah isn’t used to having good luck. She’s had the worst of it with men and with jobs... -
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Gathering Storm by Victoria Danann
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhen Sir Engel Storm, is misplaced in a different, but similar dimension, he learns firsthand that there really is no place like home. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Victoria Danann, brings us a paranormal/scifi fantasy adventure like no other... -
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Plaidypus by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter a close encounter of the hotspot kind, Nadine’s paws are full figuring out how to feed her thirsty vampire of a brother, trying to convince the CDC she actually can be a shapeshifter infected with the lycanthropy virus, and dodging the pack of crazy women out for her blood—or her brother’s body.She’s not sure if they want her or her brother, but she doesn’t want to find out... -
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Winter Moon by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 27 ratings"The Cole brothers are back in a heartwarming and suspenseful tale!" **SERIES COMPLETE**The Weston pack waited until the last minute to prepare for Christmas. Spirits are low, and now they're in a scramble when a freak snowstorm knocks out the power. Despite bickering among packmates and the threat of rogues, the family is determined to make this a memorable Christmas... -
![The Brave Witch by Chandelle LaVaun]()
The Brave Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBe careful what you wish for…because magic comes with a price.I’m a witch. All of my dreams finally came true. But now, so are my nightmares.There’s a new monster in town and no one knows how to kill it or where it came from. It lurks in the shadows, preying on our every move. For some reason, it seems to be targeting me.I desperately need Tennessee’s help. Only he is strong enough to train me... -
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Savage by Kelley Armstrong
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNo longer available online - now in the anthology, Men of the OtherworldSavage is about Jeremy Danvers finding Clay... -
![Lord of Death by Charlene Hartnady]()
Lord of Death by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBook 9 in this exciting new world. If you like dragons and egotistical, super-sexy demigods, then this is the series for you.I am Death, and this is my story…No cheating! Contains hot alpha males and therefore strong sexual themes/language... -
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Revolution: 4 by Randi Cooley Wilson
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA King RisesA Fate SealsRealms FallEve Collins has set in motion a chain of events that could destroy everything she’s ever loved. Surrounded by dangerous creatures, dark worlds, and the struggle to become who she was meant to be, Eve must complete her ascension and accept her destiny.War has begun. Losing is not an option... -
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![Resting Witch Face by Juliette Cross]()
Resting Witch Face by Juliette Cross
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTwelve years ago, Jules Savoie ended her relationship with the vampire overlord of New Orleans, Ruben Dubois. For good reasons. A woman in power must often make sacrifices to protect others. She knows the truth of it down to her aching heart.When Ruben watches his best friend Devraj get married, a stinging realization hits him hard…he’s done waiting. They say time heals all wounds... -
![Her Dragon's No Angel by Julia Mills]()
Her Dragon's No Angel by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook 11 in the Dragon Guard series. The books can be read as stand-alone stories, but it is advisable to read them in order to get the most enjoyment from the series. Take one snowbound dragon, combine with one Christmas Angel, throw in a healthy dose of an attraction only the Universe could have conjured and top with the largest blizzard in a hundred years... -
![A Ghost and a Hard Place by Elle Adams]()
A Ghost and a Hard Place by Elle Adams
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Hawkwood Hollow, where the dead outnumber the living.Maura is settling into her new life. She's working at the local inn, helping Carey hunt for ghosts in her free time, and she even has a date with the local detective.But she's always feared her past would catch up to her, and it turns out she has a good reason to worry when a new Reaper shows up in town... -
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Night Magic by Jennifer Lyon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s a siren he can’t resist…Phoenix Torq is the devilishly handsome bad boy of the Wing Slayer Hunters. Tormented by a mysterious singing in his head, he tracks the compelling voice and discovers his soul mirror witch and his ultimate salvation. Awesome, except that she’s already engaged—to a demon... -
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Darkness Unleashed by Stephanie Rowe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA warrior with blackened honor.Intensely loyal and yet violently unpredictable, immortal warrior Ryland Samuels has hours left to save the soul of the man he owes his life to, but with each passing moment, he spirals closer and closer to a hell that once trapped him, a nightmare that has been waiting to reclaim him for almost a thousand years. An angel driven to the edge... -
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Keeper by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAnya has inherited her mother's gift. Born in a set of twins, she is the next Matefinder and her brother, Jaxon, is her sworn protector. But it looks like finding mates for the werewolf kind isn’t what Spirit has in plan for her. And when she starts dreaming about a human guy in trouble, her whole life changes...Categorized as:
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![Moonlight by Victoria Danann]()
Moonlight by Victoria Danann
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe 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... -
![A Mate for Lazarus by Charlene Hartnady]()
A Mate for Lazarus by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsStandalone Vampire Novel Have you ever wanted to date a vampire? Human women required. Must be enthusiastic about interactions with vampires. Must be willing to undergo a stringent medical exam. Must be prepared to sign a contractual agreement which would include a non-disclosure clause. Limited positions available… Lazarus is the biggest, strongest, the all time scariest of the vampires... -
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Darkness Reborn by Stephanie Rowe
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTalismans carved on his body. A lethal darkness amassing inside him. A woman who calls to his spirit on levels so intimate and so passionate that his deadened soul screams in agony. Calydon warrior Kane Santiago has a past he can't remember, and a deadly legacy closing in on him... -
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A Shade of Dragon 2 by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsContinue Theon and Nell's story in Book 2 of the A Shade of Dragon trilogy...Only a few hours ago, it had been New Year's night in Beggar's Hole, Maine. Nell's biggest problem had been being forced to attend a going-away party thrown by her former best friend, Michelle Ballinger. And now here she was... in the clutches of the terrifying dragon Lethe... Theon.. -
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![Hunt the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy]()
Hunt the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe vampire, Roke, is raw, sensual, always in control. Yet somehow he's allowed the unthinkable to happen: a nymph-like witch named Sally has used her magic to trick Roke into mating with her. The pair will remain bound for eternity unless Sally breaks the spell. The trouble is, she has no idea how. . .Mating with Roke was an accident; at least that's what Sally keeps telling herself...Categorized as:
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![Journey Man by Victoria Danann]()
Journey Man by Victoria Danann
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratings"A roving knight. A runaway girl. Makes for one outstanding story!"- Night Owl Reviews If you love paranormal romance, you cannot miss the newest addition to the winner of Best Paranormal Romance Series four years in a row.For five years Glendennon Catch had knocked around the globe as a floater, filling in wherever a team of vampire hunters was down a member... -
![Overkill: Snippets of Demonica Life by Larissa Ione]()
Overkill: Snippets of Demonica Life by Larissa Ione
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFree short stories to update readers on the lives of the Demonica characters... -
![Bound By Darkness by Alexandra Ivy]()
Bound By Darkness by Alexandra Ivy
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Sylvermyst have a reputation as sinister cousins to the fey, and none are more mysterious than Ariyal and his tribe. To save his people from banishment, he sold himself to the evil Morgana. Finally free, he faces a new challenge: Jaelyn, an elite vampire warrior sent to capture him. By rights, he should kill her on sight. Yet he cannot bring himself to hurt her--or to resist her. . -
![Luther's Return by Tina Folsom]()
Luther's Return by Tina Folsom
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAfter twenty years incarcerated in a vampire prison, Luther is finally free. But before he can close this chapter of his life once and for all, a kidnapping thrusts him back into the world of Scanguards and into a confrontation with the vampires whose mates he very nearly killed two decades earlier... -
![Shifters in the Shadows: Seventeen Paranormal Romances of Sexy Shifters, Dangerous Vamps, & Things That Go Bump in the Night by J.K. Harper, Jacqueline Sweet]()
Shifters in the Shadows: Seventeen Paranormal Romances of Sexy Shifters, Dangerous Vamps, & Things That Go Bump in the Night by J.K. Harper, Jacqueline Sweet
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings17 Brand-New, Exclusive, Stand-Alone Paranormal Romances. Never before released! The night is dark and something bewitching hides in its depths. These seductive vampires, sexy-as-hell shifters, dominating dragons, and possessive spirits will take your breath away. After one taste of their delicious darkness you'll never miss the light again... -
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Shadow Web by Yasmine Galenorn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe holidays are here, and this year, they’re deadly…It’s my first Thanksgiving back in Moonshadow Bay, and everything is hunky-dory until the Witches Guild assigns me a research project for the upcoming Winter Solstice Festival. Not only do I melt down my computer, but I download a demon who ends up stuck in my house...Categorized as:
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![Old Friend of The Damaged Wolf by Serena Meadows]()
Old Friend of The Damaged Wolf by Serena Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlex was a wolf shifter, the man I fell in love with when we were kids.But years later, I was forbidden to him in Macon but still as much in love.Humans weren’t supposed to end up with shifters.But Alex was sure that I was the one for him.Alex’s clan had ignored science to the point where it was now in serious trouble.He was already torn between his loyalty and education... -
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Fire King by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook 4 of the Crystal KingdomRunning is Chelsea Golby's escape. Literally. She runs to get away from the pain of being rejected after asking the love of her life to marry her. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, or a pint of Ben and Jerry's, she heads to the Crystal Kingdom to hang out with her sister Avery, the new Elf Queen... -
![Magic and Mayhem by Annie Anderson]()
Magic and Mayhem by Annie Anderson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAll it took was one bite. A week ago, I was the perpetual screw up of the Bannister coven and a probationary agent for the Arcane Bureau of Investigation. Somehow, I’ve managed to get myself mated to an Acosta Alpha, pissed off my family, and gotten on the radar of a dark Fae... -
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![Apex Basilisk by Terry Bolryder]()
Apex Basilisk by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFor most of his life, Gunnar the basilisk has spent his time as a gigantic, fearsome monster, defending the wild Texas landscape from invaders and rival shifters. Now that he and the other basilisks have awakened into the modern world, they’re on a new mission: to find mates, and help bring peace to a world growing more chaotic by the day... -
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Vengeance by Rebecca Zanetti
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti comes a new story in her Dark Protectors/Rebels series… Vengeance and revenge are the only forces driving vampire soldier Noah Siosal since losing his brother to an enemy he’s been unable to find. He’s searched every corner of the globe, going through adversaries and piling up bodies until finally getting a lead... -
![Dirty Deeds: An Urban Fantasy Collection by Faith Hunter, Diana Pharaoh Francis]()
Dirty Deeds: An Urban Fantasy Collection by Faith Hunter, Diana Pharaoh Francis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen the going gets tough, the tough get their hands dirty. Join NY Times Bestselling author Faith Hunter, USA Today Bestselling author R.J. Blain, and National Bestselling authors Diana Pharaoh Francis and Devon Monk on a wild romp where the damsels bring the distress and what can go wrong will go wrong...Categorized as:
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![Scientist Dragon's Assistant by Brittany White]()
Scientist Dragon's Assistant by Brittany White
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA dragon shifter must protect his human mate from an otherworldly threat.The Human AssistantFor years, I’ve worked hard to earn my PhD in genetics.I rarely take time to date.I’ve never met a man who respected the passion I have for my work.Until now.But the man isn’t my boyfriend.He’s my boss.Dr. Eli Bennett offers me a job as a research assistant... -
![Atoning by Kelley Armstrong]()
Atoning by Kelley Armstrong
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsChloe's POV set after The Darkness Rising trilogy.Chloe and Derek have adjusted to life in Badger Lake. It’s not perfect, but it’s safe and they’re learning the skills they’ll need when it comes time to make a decision about their futures. They’re comfortable and they’re settled . . . until a weekend camping trip with Maya and Daniel reunites them with someone they thought they’d left in the past... -
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My Dark Amazon by I.T. Lucas
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"I. T Lucas is on her way to becoming a an author in league with some of the best. Like Hamilton in her early days and Singh. I can't wait for the next installment of this series. Lucas blends history, mystery, magic, and romance in a way that pulls you in and makes you fall for her characters...Categorized as:
angels demons ghosts paranormal shapeshifters vampires witches-wizards action-adventure
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