Books like 'The Winter King'
Readers who enjoyed The Winter King by Heather Killough-Walden also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
fantasy romance paranormal magic dragons myths vampires fae retellings shapeshifters
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Dark Beauty by C.M. Owens
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe continuation of the Deadly Beauties Trilogy... Purgatory was opened for the dark ones to escape, but so much more crept out. Over twenty years later, the consequences are finally starting to appear. And the world full of deadly beauties finds even more deception and secrets to face. As an immortal, it's hard to have any new experiences after living for so long... -
![A Wind of Change by Bella Forrest]()
A Wind of Change by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA new hero will rise...From the ruins of the final battle, a new hero has emerged. A hero who will take The Shade into unchartered territories. Who will usher in a new world order, in which no predator may ever be safe again. And who will experience and learn to love, like no man has ever done before.. -
![Claimed by the Dragon King by Riley Storm]()
Claimed by the Dragon King by Riley Storm
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat do you do, when everything you've been taught is a lie? As the newest member of the Mage Council, Kyla Langston is sent on a mission to House Draconis to find out why the shifters have united. She's not looking forward to spending any time with the savage brutes until she meets the Dragon King. He challenges everything she's ever been told about his kind...Categorized as:
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Rage by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRage is the fourth 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.There are stories circling about a lone wolf in a town called Cherokee Hills. Talk of a creature who walks on two legs…a werewolf. I decide to go and investigate this for myself... -
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![House of Mages and Raven by Meg Xuemei X]()
House of Mages and Raven by Meg Xuemei X
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA sequel to House of Shifters and SmokeBarbie's story continues.. -
![Night of the Nymph by Bianca D'Arc]()
Night of the Nymph by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSomething evil is calling to her. Is it the mysterious man who finds her in the woods, or something within the forest, itself?An ancient evil hidden among the trees... Crystal is driving across the state for a job interview when she feels a pressing need to stop her car and get out... -
![Etched in Stone by Amy Sumida]()
Etched in Stone by Amy Sumida
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the riveting conclusion of the Twilight Court Series, Seren is faced with a ruthless enemy who seems to have discovered a way to steal magic from fairies. All evidence points to Lana Clach—ex-queen of the Colorado Underground—but the Councils aren't convinced... -
![One More Day: Springblood Book 1 by Cee Bowerman]()
One More Day: Springblood Book 1 by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTremayne Badeaux has lived a thousand lives during his time on Earth. He’s explored the world, made lifelong friends, started empires, and destroyed enemies, but he’s never experienced an all-encompassing love that he’s willing to give up his own life for - until he meets the one woman he can never lose... -
![Misfits, Gemstones, and Other Shattered Magic by Meghan Ciana Doidge]()
Misfits, Gemstones, and Other Shattered Magic by Meghan Ciana Doidge
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo more elves were at large in Vancouver, but thankfully they’d been keeping a low profile while I faced the most daunting task of my twenty-seven years — planning and executing my wedding. I was dealing with a disgruntled grandmother with an extensive guest wish list of the magically inclined, all of whom didn’t particularly like each other... -
![Made with Love by Alanea Alder]()
Made with Love by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne of several Bewitched and Bewildered short stories released by the Author on her website... -
![Only for Her Dragon by Julia Mills]()
Only for Her Dragon by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere Are No Coincidences...The last bachelor in a Force of elite Dragon Guardsmen, Aaron O'Brien decided long ago that single was the only way to be. Mates and children and happily ever after were for his brethren. He alone has accepted the responsibility of stopping the traitor and restoring peace to his clan. Unfortunately, Fate didn't get the message. The Universe Does Not Make Mistakes.. -
![Wolf Bitten by Jen L. Grey]()
Wolf Bitten by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA secret society is out for my blood and ripped me away from my fated mate. For my entire life, I’ve been an outcast… someone that everyone steered clear from. But everything changed the day I received a full-ride scholarship to Evergreen Elite and met my broody fated mate—Raffe. There I discovered the truth about the supernatural world and my own rare heritage... -
![Igniting Cinder by Holly Roberds]()
Igniting Cinder by Holly Roberds
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPumpkin spice and not playing nice – this ball just got more interesting, thanks to Prince Too-Handsy.The plan was as clear as glass: infiltrate a high fae court’s ball, uncover the truth behind my father's death, and avoid my sadistic stepmother and stepsisters.But now, I find myself engaged to Prince freakin' Charming, the last fae I'd ever choose for a dance partner, much less a fiancé... -
![Strange Fate by L.J. Smith]()
Strange Fate by L.J. Smith
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSarah Strange is a normal teenager with annoying siblings and a crush on two boys, Mal and Kierlan, who happen to be her best friends. But Sarah also has visions of a place where dragons darken the sky and feast on humans. When Sarah confides in Mal and Kierlan about her visions, she discovers her friends are not who they seem. They are part of the Night World... -
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![A Shade of Kiev by Bella Forrest]()
A Shade of Kiev by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMy name is Kiev Novalic. I am a vampire, and a murderer.Having betrayed the trust of my own kind and that of the enemies I sold myself to, I have three days left to live. I stare at the girl in the cell opposite mine. Mona, she calls herself. A witch born without magic.She might be my key to freedom, but I should know to stay away. I should know: some scars are etched too deep to heal... -
![Piece of Vampire by Laurel Chase]()
Piece of Vampire by Laurel Chase
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsOne step forward, two steps back.Our enemies are out in the open now - we have them in our sights. Unfortunately, that means we’re more exposed than ever, too.We found the Qilin, but we’ve lost my vampire. My guys tell me he’ll be fine, but will we?Just when I think I have Haret figured out, I find a new piece to the puzzle... -
![Hexes and Hounds by Mila Young, Kim Faulks]()
Hexes and Hounds by Mila Young, Kim Faulks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove is complicated. But then so is a stake through the heart. There’s a curse that runs through the Blackthorne Wolves. Gnarled and Ancient. Unbreakable, they say.It started with the Witches and now it’s spread like a disease, infecting Wolves…And now Vampires. Livingstone Vampires.Mom’s frantic calls led me to the Blood Moon Academy, a dangerous place for any Immortal... -
![Rapunzel and the Griffin Prince: An Adult Fairytale Romance by Vivienne Savage]()
Rapunzel and the Griffin Prince: An Adult Fairytale Romance by Vivienne Savage
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUndertake a magical journey in Vivienne Savage's new romantic fantasy series loosely based on the lore of multiple fairy tales. Meet strong heroines supported by a cast of sexy heroes, intriguing friends, and devious villains. As always, the story is predominant with an intimate scene or two -- or even an innocence-claiming reformed manwhore... -
![Tender by Mary E. Twomey]()
Tender by Mary E. Twomey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOctober promised herself a happily ever after, but sometimes the afterlife has other plans. A year after the kingdom is finally at peace, October Grace isn’t sure all is well. Allie’s occasional blackouts are one thing, but when Ollie goes missing, October knows the blissful life she was promised is still too far away to touch...Categorized as:
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![Ward Locked by Theresa Kay]()
Ward Locked by Theresa Kay
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNew classes. New director. And lots of new rules.After spending my three-week Winter Break under magical house arrest, I’m looking forward to returning to school. But when I get there, everything has changed.OSA has tightened its hold on every academy and Ravencrest’s new director takes the restrictions a step further, leaving me without my two closest friends... -
![The Elven Crown by F.R. Black]()
The Elven Crown by F.R. Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFairy Godmother Inc. is a secretive organization keeping the forces of good and evil in balance with true love’s kiss.After a drunken night and a sloppy signature on a dotted line, Crystal is tasked with taming a bad boy Elven prince. Unfortunately for her, relationships between elves and humans are strictly forbidden... -
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Save a Horse, Ride a Dragon by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe books in this epic saga can be read as stand-alone stories, or you can experience all the love, thrills, and exploits of the whole series from beginning to end. It's up to you... -
![Belle and the Pirate by Vivienne Savage]()
Belle and the Pirate by Vivienne Savage
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTinker Bell may long for companionship, but unpaired male fae are a rarity in Cairn Ocland. When her dearest friends become parents, Tink embarks on a journey to the fairy birthlands to meet the sprite born from the baby’s first laugh. Unfortunately, her adventure doesn’t go according to plan when poachers interrupt her mission... -
![In a Dragon's Mind by Riley Storm]()
In a Dragon's Mind by Riley Storm
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo survive, she’ll have to surrender her heart…Determined to escape the armed men who took her captive, Ellyn turns to the one man she shouldn’t trust. Vlad is big enough to take on an army, but gentle enough to make her body sing with pleasure. She could get lost in his tantalizing gaze, but now is not the time to fall in love... -
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![Brave Heart by Emma Hamm]()
Brave Heart by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf they cannot free themselves from the bindings of an ancient curse, then all is lost...Lorelei has seen the best and worst of this kingdom. She has fought through armies of the dead, fallen in love with a dragon, and discovered there may be more to her origin than she originally thought. Now, free from the rebellion, she can make her choice for where her life leads... -
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Moon Blest by Jay Lynn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUnleash this action-packed werewolf shifter romance.“Pack a bag and get out!”Three days before her sixteenth birthday, Ella’s lonely life is twisted into a full disaster. The alpha’s son, Carrel, rejects her the instant he senses their bond. Refusing his mate isn’t enough. Carrel humiliates Ella, threatens her, and then banishes her from the pack... -
![Piece of Mage by Laurel Chase]()
Piece of Mage by Laurel Chase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsDoing what’s right made so many things wrong.I had to get Jack - no question. I just didn’t realize bringing him home would require so much trust from everyone.When that trust is strained, we all suffer.I’ll protect what’s mine, but my team’s bonds are being tested. Threats are suddenly everywhere - inside our magical barrier, inside our safe house, and even inside my mind... -
![A Slash of Savagery by R.E. Butler]()
A Slash of Savagery by R.E. Butler
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook Eight in the Wiccan-Were-Bear SeriesNatural Wiccan Arissa Kensington takes a job at the vampire club, Fang, in an attempt to help protect the vampires’ mates who are being targeted by anti-vampire fanatics. She expects to perform protection spells and help out around the coven’s office, but she never expects to meet her mate or that he will have flashing purple eyes and double fangs... -
![Blood of Dragons by Bonnie Lamer]()
Blood of Dragons by Bonnie Lamer
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt turns out that some of the fairy tales Xandra learned as a child were true after all. Xandra's world is turned upside down when her changed destiny comes back to haunt her. Her only way back to the life she craves is by standing up against beings who are stronger than she is. With her relationship with Kallen hanging in the balance, she had better hope fate is truly on her side this time... -
![The Vampire Trick by Michelle Madow]()
The Vampire Trick by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn a kingdom full of secrets, no one can be trusted.Annika’s life was flipped upside down when she was kidnapped by vampires to become a blood slave in their hidden kingdom of the Vale. Now, the powerful witch Geneva has disguised her as a vampire princess, and Annika’s living in the palace to compete for Prince Jacen’s hand in marriage. But her quest to become his bride is just a facade... -
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Shadow Blood by Bonnie Lamer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter years of trying, Xandra's aunt has finally figured out astral projection. Unfortunately, she astral projects her and Zac's souls out of their realm and into the Shadow realm. Or, as some like to call it - Hell. Xandra has no choice but to go in after them; otherwise, their souls will be trapped there forever... -
![The Fate of Eternity by K.C. Kean]()
The Fate of Eternity by K.C. Kean
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe path to greatness is paved with valuable lessons and this journey has proven that nothing is as it seems.Everyone at Heir Academy has a secret, friends and enemies alike, and it’s up to me to navigate them all and get us out alive.Raiden, Kryll, Brody, Cassian … I’m not sure I would have survived this long without them and it’s about time I stop ignoring my heart... -
![The Goblin King by Heather Killough-Walden]()
The Goblin King by Heather Killough-Walden
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDamon Chroi has known the weight of ruling in loneliness for thousands of years. The tall, painfully handsome fae lord was born with so much power, the fae kings not only envied but feared him, and banished him to a forbidden realm to be forgotten. There, he was tasked with ruling over the deadliest creatures known to the fae worlds, and his veritable battle as their sovereign is never-ending... -
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Convoités by Tracy Wolff
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLe troisième tome de la série événement Assoiffés !Ça y est, je craque. J'ai atteint mon point de rupture : non seulement je m'apprête à passer mon bac dans un lycée pour créatures surnaturelles, mais en plus ma situation amoureuse est plus embrouillée que jamais. Pour couronner le tout, la Sangsue vient de nous annoncer une nouvelle aussi dévastatrice qu'une bombe nucléaire... -
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![The Evanescence by Jessica Sorensen]()
The Evanescence by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBook two in the Fallen Souls Series.My name is Gemma Lucas and everything in my life is falling apart. Lost Souls are roaming the world, possessing people and the fey have made it their mission to torture the innocent. Death and suffering is becoming a way of life and no matter what I do, things keep tearing Alex and me apart... -
![For the Love of Her Dragon by Julia Mills]()
For the Love of Her Dragon by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsKyra St. Croix is a strong, feisty, independent woman who is not afraid to tell speak her mind. An incredibly powerful white witch born of the High Priestess and a human father, she hasn’t let a little thing like lack of height stop her from having the life she knows she deserves... -
![The White Wolf of Wishing Moon Bay by Harmony Raines]()
The White Wolf of Wishing Moon Bay by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA second chance shifter romanceHe has a reputation for being a grump wolf. But when his mate arrives in town with her adorable son, he’ll do whatever it takes to make her stay.After a devastating tragedy left him orphaned, white wolf shifter, Logan, was adopted by Valerie and raised in Wishing Moon Bay, a town like no other.Most of the inhabitants have supernatural powers... -
![Dreamer of Briarfell by Lucy Tempest]()
Dreamer of Briarfell by Lucy Tempest
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSleeping Beauty meets Robin Hood!A CURSED PRINCESS. A LEGENDARY OUTLAW. A LITERAL DEADLINE.Her soul will be lost forever, unless she wins the love of the noblest of men.Cursed in her cradle by a vengeful fairy queen, Princess Fairuza of Arbore thought her fate was secure in the hands of her betrothed — until he chose another as his bride... -
![Gargoyles in the Round by Viola Grace]()
Gargoyles in the Round by Viola Grace
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFinally at ease with her newly discovered talent, Abby is ready to face her public. The magical public that is. A Summit has been arranged and everyone who is anyone or anything will be there. Using her celebrity is an uncomfortable situation for her, but with the Oak Point Guard at her side, as well as her creatures, she is prepared to get through anything, even the trial of her arch nemesis... -
![Dragon Got Run Over by a Reindeer by Julia Mills]()
Dragon Got Run Over by a Reindeer by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA real quick 11,000 word Short Story to warm your heart and tickle your funny bone! The books can be read as stand-alone stories, or you can experience all the love, thrills and exploits of the whole series. It's up to you... -
![Pain Seeker by D.N. Hoxa]()
Pain Seeker by D.N. Hoxa
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBetrayed.Defeated.Chained.I used to be a sister, a friend, a ruler of the elflands that belonged to my family’s House. Now, I am a prisoner of the fae, my kind’s sworn enemy since the beginning of time. They put chains around me, thinking they can keep me from breaking free and taking their lives. They can’t.The only reason I stay is because I no longer need a life... -
![Love of the Dragon by Harmony Raines]()
Love of the Dragon by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo Cliffhanger What's the the worst thing that can happen to a dragon who is nearly as old as time itself? Make his soul mate young and immature. Then tell him he has to look after her while her sister goes away. But to top all that? Want her to have a normal life. And then stand by while she wants to date boys and push her curfew... -
![A Deadly Duet by Amy Sumida]()
A Deadly Duet by Amy Sumida
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe harmony Elaria has found with her consorts is threatened when a black orb pulls her through the Veil to a hidden planet. Once there, she releases a dark god who was imprisoned by the Shining Ones. This god has a claim on Elaria that she can't deny, and his song is too powerful for her to resist... -
![Kingdom of Slumber: A Retelling of Sleeping Beauty by Deborah Grace White]()
Kingdom of Slumber: A Retelling of Sleeping Beauty by Deborah Grace White
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe only thing worse than being cursed to sleep is being the only one left awakeUnlike everyone around her, Princess Azalea has never been especially troubled by the curse placed on her at her christening. But, as her sixteenth birthday approaches, even Ben—usually her only sanctuary from her well-meaning protectors—starts to worry... -
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![Enchanting the Dragon Lord by Alisha Klapheke]()
Enchanting the Dragon Lord by Alisha Klapheke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPerfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Holly Black, this stand-alone fantasy romance about a princess and a dragon-shifter prince is certain to be unforgettable.An enemy princess. A cursed prince. A kiss of flame.When artifact-hunting princess Brielle discovers a rune stone, she unwittingly calls forth a wild dragon bent on destruction... -
![Crown of Dragons by Nina Walker]()
Crown of Dragons by Nina Walker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe normal world is an illusion. Separated from other realms by a thin layer of powerful magic, humans are protected from the fae and dragons, the ghosts and warlocks, and an unfurling evil. Khali Elliot is a princess —of sorts. She wasn’t born royal and yet she’s destined to become queen... -
![Zarina and the Djinn by Vivienne Savage]()
Zarina and the Djinn by Vivienne Savage
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZarina has sacrificed years caring for her alcoholic father. While she works, he pawns her deceased mother's belongings and gambles away the family income. Her greatest dream is to leave the city behind, but loyalty to her father and brother keeps her at home. Then one night, she meets a kind stranger, a mysterious traveler whose eyes burn golden beneath the moonlight... -
![Rise of the Tide by Alicia Michaels]()
Rise of the Tide by Alicia Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA fantasy twist on the story of The Princess and The Frog ... in which the princess is a shapeshifting mermaid! Perfect for fans of the hit television show, Once Upon a Time, or lovers of twisted fairy tales! Phaedra Jones’ life is perfect. She loves her small coastal town and the beach, graduation is just a year away, and she’s in love with the boy of her dreams... -
![The Scary Godmother by Dominique Kristine, Vivienne Savage]()
The Scary Godmother by Dominique Kristine, Vivienne Savage
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHalf-faerie Skylar Corazzi doesn't have to go hunting for trouble—it finds her on its own. After earning a spot in the university sentinel program, Sky thinks she has it made... until the first days of boot camp. The vampire and shapeshifter coaches mean serious business and have no qualms about whipping her into shape... -
![Fate Of The Minotaur by Harmony Raines]()
Fate Of The Minotaur by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFin's story - Fin is the Minotaur from the Her Dragon's Bane series - my wonderful readers thought he deserved a happy ever after of his own, so here it is. After centuries of living alone in his Labyrinth, Fin, the Minotaur, is offered a chance to lead a different life. With a different face, all thanks to a magic potion given to him by Serena and Charlotte...
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