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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... -
The Demon King's Destiny by Roxie Ray, Skye Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo save the world, I have to marry a demon…My mother, who is a powerful witch, had a prophecy—I will marry Mal, one of the Kings of Hell, become pregnant, and our child will save the earth. It’s not exactly the life I dreamed of, but I’ll do whatever it takes to save those I love... -
Fate Undone by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA god in disguise No one in the Prison for Magical Deviants knows that prisoner Logan Laufeyson has a secret identity. He is the ancient trickster god Loki, in magical disguise on a mission of his own... -
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... -
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Of Ash and Spirit by D.G. Swank, Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis is an alternate cover edition of ASIN B078GWH8KVThe first book in a Curse Keepers spinoff series by New York Times bestselling author Denise Grover Swank writing as D.G. Swank.Who's afraid of ghosts? Not Piper Lancaster, because even though she's a ghost whisperer, she's a skeptic. Piper helps her clients settle their inner demons, and that's good enough for her-even if ghosts aren't real... -
Rumpel's Prize by Marie Hall
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsImp, deceiver, villainous mastermind… Rumpelstiltskin’s been called all these names and more, and for the most part, they’re entirely true. But there is more to the brooding, blond haired Adonis than brokering deals for the devil. He’s hiding a terrible, hideous secret. One that threatens to fray the already delicate strands of his sanity and reason... -
Messenger by Laury Falter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this riveting account of Maggie's first life on earth with Eran, the star-crossed lovers romance transpires amidst treacherous enemies, their friends' resistance, and their own opposing wills. Fans of the Guardian Saga are also treated in this novel to the origins of the Book of Dossiers, how the Fallen Ones' only vulnerability is discovered, and how the first battle begins... -
Embrace by Stacey Rourke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhether she likes it or not, eighteen year old Celeste Garrett has come to terms with being the Chosen One. She knew having a "normal life" would be tricky, between intense training sessions and epic demonic battles, but she didn't know at what cost it would come. That is, until a dear friend is harmed by the malicious forces hunting her... -
A Dangerous Demon King by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe final book in The Sentinel Demon series by New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author J.S. Scott. Please NOTE: The Sentinel Demon books don't stand alone well. Although each Sentinel gets a HEA in their book, there is so much of the overlying story arch that would be missed if you haven't read the other three books... -
The Darkest Destiny by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Gena Showalter comes a new story in her Lords of the Underworld series…Forsaken. Deathless. A monster in every way. Mostly, Brochan is determined. He craves what fate promised him—the woman who will help him conquer a heavenly kingdom. He will stop at nothing to win her... -
Rogue Soul by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's her last chance at freedom...Andrasta, Celtic goddess of victory, has fled the cold, sterile wasteland of Otherworld for the steamy South American jungle... -
Who Let a Demon Lord into the Mage Tower? Volume I by Atlas Kane
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAdventurers aren't born in a day, they're forged in the trials of the Mage Tower.I never got used to my father’s oppressive rule in the Underworld. That’s why I decided to escape my fate as the future Demon Lord and reincarnate into the realm of Ria.My plan? As Luc Vale, the mortal mage, I’ll live out a real life and become an adventurer... -
Her Demonic Angel by Felicity Heaton
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA demonic angel with a heart of ice, Veiron walks a dark path with vengeance on his mind. Nothing will sway him from his mission to destroy his master... until he risks his life to enter Hell once more to save a mortal female. The fiery beauty makes him burn with hungers he must battle and needs he cannot deny, tempting him to surrender body and soul to her... -
The Mephisto Kiss by Trinity Faegen, Stephanie Feagan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe eyes never lie. No one’s eyes are darker than Eryx. Not even the Devil’s.When Jax and Sasha first see Jordan Ellis, they know she is no ordinary teenager. She’s the daughter of the President after all, but she’s also Anabo – a descendant of Eve.What they don’t know is that Eryx plans to kidnap Jordan and force President Ellis to pledge his soul... -
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Prophecy by Laury Falter
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe enthralling conclusion of Jameson and Jocelyn's forbidden love... Jameson's love knows no end, it shows no fear, and it won't accept defeat. It is for these reasons that Jameson has infiltrated the ministry in search of Jocelyn, the woman he cannot live without. While locked inside their enemies headquarters, he witnesses the stark reality of their desperate situation.. -
Lucifer's Fate by Skye Wilson, Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI crowned her queen and lost everything. I gave everything to protect Evie from Heaven. And I won. Michael can torture me for eternity. But he will never touch her. Evie is safe in Hell while I am bound in Heaven. But my queen is stronger than the angels know. I will not be left here forever, and when we are reunited, Heaven will quake... -
Lucifer's Queen by Skye Wilson, Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI was born to give the devil his due. When I woke up naked next to the hottest man I’ve ever met, I had no idea just how much my life was about to change. And I had no clue the man was the devil himself. Literally. I promised to be his for all eternity, and so far, it’s going well. Luke will give me anything to keep me happy: jewels, food, days in bed, and more... -
Song of the Sea King by Alessa Thorn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe seas of Faerie and Albion need to be healed in order for magic to flow again, and it's up to one surly fae king and a lighthouse keeper with a strange gift to get the job done.Mananan has to fix the oceans between Faerie and the human world to stop them both from dying... -
After Dark: The Darkest Angel/Shadow Hunter by Gena Showalter, Kait Ballenger
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA timeless seduction A unique temptation And a whole world of dark desires...From New York Times bestselling author Gena ShowalterThe Darkest AngelWinged warrior Lysander has been alive for centuries, and yet he's never known desire-until he meets Bianka. Spawned from the bloodline of his enemy, the beautiful but deadly Harpy is determined to lead the untouched Lysander into temptation... -
The Unseelie King by Heather Killough-Walden
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Unseelie King, by Heather Killough-Walden For thousands of years, two realms of unspeakable magic and mystery have existed in peace side by side. One is a land of light, of kindness, of dreams, and of color. The other is rendered in the gray lines of wickedness and seeped in the unbearable beauty of all that is forbidden. The first is ruled by the Seelie King... -
Sister of the Moon: Von Siegeln und Knochen by Marah Woolf
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratings„Wir sind, was wir tun.“Vianne hat den Angriff der Dämonen überlebt, aber nun sind sie und ihre Schwestern Gefangene am Hof des Hochkönigs von Kerys. Er will sie zwingen, ihm schwarzmagische Artefakte zu beschaffen, die ihm unbegrenzte Macht verleihen. Macht, die er gegen die gesamte Menschheit einsetzen wird.Um einen Ausweg zu finden, bleiben Vianne nur wenige Wochen... -
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... -
Selena's Men by Elle Boon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings[Menage Amour: Erotic Fantasy Menage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, F/M/F elements not involving the main characters, paranormal elements, gods, spanking, HEA] Max and Malcolm King had been part of an Elite group of twelve men created by Zeus, called the Ravens of War. When they were no longer needed they were sent to Earth in hopes they'd find happiness... -
An Unhuman Journey by Candace Blevins
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere’s a war brewing between good and evil, and the chess pieces are being set…Aaron has gone missing, and Mordecai has taken over Kirsten's training. She's learning by leaps and bounds under the god-of-old’s not-so-gentle tutelage, but with Nathan in charge of Drake Security during The Dragon King’s unplanned absence, everything is upside down... -
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Tangled Sin by Georgia Lyn Hunter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA standalone Novel. Part of the Fallen Guardians' World.a world of encroaching darkness and carnal hunger, a deadly sin awakens…Bound to a legacy he cannot escape, Riley is a demon unlike any other. With each passing century, his soul grows darker until the seductive trouble-magnet, Saia Sen-Grayson, stumbles into his path and throws his entire world off kilter... -
Snow the Vampire Slayer by Rebekah R. Ganiere
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Snow Gwyn is tired of playing "mother" to her seven Vampire Slaying brothers. For the past two years, she's yearned to be out there fighting at their side as they hunt for bloodsuckers in the black of night. Snow is as good a fighter as any man, but she wasn't called to be a Slayer. A mere formality in her book... -
Destined for Time by Stacie Simpson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn erotic romance with a paranormal twist...One night of forbidden passion will never be forgotten - or forgiven.Prophetic visions, conspiring enemies, and epic battles are nothing unusual at the Myths and Legends Casino Resort where dreams and nightmares come to life and nothing is outside the realm of possibilities... -
Deception by Rachel Callahan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPass my classes—check.Complete the Ascension and get a badass power—double check.Defeat one of the dark majors—wait what, how did that get on my list?Sometimes a girl just needs to get away from it all and sip some margaritas on the beach with her besties. Well, that was my plan until the very guys I’m trying to get away from somehow find me.Apparently, I’m their mate.. -
Dawn of Ash by Rebecca Ethington
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsUnderneath the deep red barrier Edmund has placed over the city, Prague is in ruins… Vilỳ hide in the darkened alleys, waiting to attack anyone who passes, while Edmund’s men roam the blood-soaked streets, scouring every crumbling building in a mad attempt to flush out Ilyan and his men. Among the danger, Ilyan and Joclyn are trapped, unable to leave the city... -
Reigning: A Reverse Harem Series by A.K. Koonce
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’ve gotten myself into one last incident. One final mistake that may cost me everything, including my life. By using dark, manipulating magic the Solstice Queen wants to reign over the two Kingdoms and give power back to mages once and for all. I’ll stand by her side. I’ll smile and wave and say all the right things. All while turning the last remaining mages against her... -
Storm Kissed by Jessica Andersen
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDark forces stand poised to crush mankind beneath a vicious rule of terror and blood sacrifice. Our only hope rests with a group living in secret among us: modern magic-wielders called the Nightkeepers.Dez is no angel. The former gangbanger spent years in jail and alienated the love of his life, Reese Montana... -
Magic Unchained by Jessica Andersen
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDark forces stand poised to crush mankind beneath a rule of terror. The world’s only hope rests with a group living in secret among humans: modern magic wielders called the Nightkeepers.Cara Liu is determined to unite the winikin under her leadership. But her rule is far from secure as the traditionalists and younger warriors vie for control... -
Stolen Fate by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStolen Fate is a novella in the Mythean Arcana series. Fiona Blackwood is losing her mind Fiona is an Acquirer, an immortal who uses magic to hunt for ancient artifacts. Ever since she failed to live up to her fate and find the Book of Worlds, she’s been shunned by those around her. Worse, she’s slowly losing her mind as her subconscious keeps trying to accomplish her fated task... -
Thing by Stasia Black
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeing the angel of death’s a lonely gig, so when she trespasses into my realm, I decide to keep her...Thing’s been alone all his life, even when he wasn’t chained to a dungeon wall half-mad for two centuries.He’s not like his brothers.He’s come to prefer his solitude. Or so he thinks... -
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House of War and Bone by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFallon thought that living her entire life cursed to feel pain every time she was touched was the worst thing that could ever happen to her.She was wrong.The worst thing would be to find a handsome guy who could touch her, and then accidentally trap him in the Realm of Eternity. Not only does Fallon lose Ariyon, but she swaps powers with him... -
The Darkest Facts by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsI, Cronus, King of the Titans, powerful warrior god, defender of the people, hereby command you to read and enjoy this Lords of the Underwold guide. I am not mentioned nearly enough, but that is neither here nor there... -
Hermes by Alessa Thorn
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe god of magic has lost his mind. Literally. A reluctant nurse with a healing touch may have the power to save him...She only needs to be convinced. HERMES is the fourth book in a new paranormal romance series, based in a dark, sexy city ruled by Hades and his court of gods and monsters... -
Wolf Down by Novalee Swan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"I can't pay." She took another step forward. It brought her level with his outstretched legs. One more tiny step brought her between them. "But I have a proposition."LUCAS LEBRAY is the biggest, baddest wolf in town. A sexy shifter who likes to pretend there isn't much more to him than fun and games... -
Pema's Storm by Brenda Trim, Tami Julka
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLibrarian Note: There is an updated cover for this edition with ASIN B00VGZFXZAPema Rowan is the first born of the mysterious and powerful triplets whom prophesy has declared would unite in power and change the face of the Tehrex Realm forever, yet Pema and her sisters have eschewed their role in the world of magic in order to run their business... -
Wild Need by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this third thrilling story in the Chiasson series, New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant delivers a fiery tale about a man who embraces his heritage and a woman trying to escape evil.STALKED BY DEATH…Davena Arcineaux would like nothing more than to put her past of tragedy and magic behind her and stop running. Maybe even find a great guy to share her life with and start a family... -
Revelation by R.K. Ryals
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRedemption series book 4 There is a prophecy forbidding Angels from ever being with Demons. Love cannot exist between the races. The prophecy wasn't supposed to concern Dayton Blainey and Marcas Craig, a hybrid Demon ruler and a Naphil. But there are those who believe otherwise... -
Must Love Dragons by Michelle Ziegler
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe doesn't know what kind of witch he's dealing with.Kal had no idea what he was walking into when he met Maddie. She might believe that men aren’t from Mars, but he sure isn’t from Earth.Maddie has enough crazy in her life with one ghost too many haunting her. Too bad fate just threw her a man claiming to be a dragon shifter... -
Blood Lines: Kallen's Tale: Book 3.5 of The Witch Fairy Series by Bonnie Lamer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKallen has the opportunity to go back to his realm and bring Xandra with him. The catch? Xandra will be putting her life on the line to stop a rebellion and save the life of the biological father she hates. She has the power to do it, just not the control. Good thing she has him to help keep the collateral damage from getting too high... -
War of Winter: by Skye MacKinnon, Arizona Tape
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe day of the battle has arrived. A demon army stands between Wyn and the Gate which can transport her to her mother. Will one day of training be enough to help them survive? Will all Guardians make it through alive? And most importantly: Will Wyn be able to kill? ***A new episode will be released every 2-3 weeks... -
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Rhage by R.K. Pierce
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome monsters choose to hide in the spotlight.I never considered myself a groupie until I discovered Rhage, a masked metal band that's quickly taking over the rock music scene. Now, the lead singer, Sebastian Alex, is all I can think about.When I get the chance to meet him backstage at a concert, I don't expect to catch his attention, but that's exactly what happens... -
Luna Wolf by G. Bailey, Regan Rosewood
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve been rejected by everyone—but an alpha heir wants me to be his pretend mate.As the only wolf shifter in my pack not to shift, being rejected from my home when I turned eighteen was not unexpected when the shifter war is so close. But being sent to a secret academy full of immortal wolf shifters, demons, and teachers with no morals wasn’t something I planned for... -
In the Company of Witches by Joey W. Hill
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsExperience Joey W. Hill’s scintillating blend of modern-day witchcraft, ancient evil, and the magical tricks men and women play in the name of love…All witch and part succubus, savvy businesswoman Raina has converted a Southern plantation house into an extremely profitable old-fashioned bordello... -
Primal Pleasure by Sydney Somers
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe'll have his revenge--one wicked seduction at a time. Emma is used to getting dragged into her twin sister’s magical messes, but this time her predicament is more than a minor annoyance. She’s chained to a cat shifter that her sister encased in a curse of stone. Worse, the unfortunate gargoyle’s waking up. And her sister’s not there to take the heat... -
Dead Ink by Donna Augustine
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWithin the walls of his tattoo shop, Dead Ink, Lars hides in plain sight from the past he walked away from. But he still battles every day with the dark urges that drove him from his position as the Grim Reaper. Then Faith Dover appears, seeking his aid, and Lars discovers that he isn’t as hardened as he thought... -
Demonkeepers by Jessica Andersen
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAncient prophecy holds that 12/21/2012 will bring a global cataclysm. Mankind’s only hope lies with the Nightkeepers, modern magic-wielding warriors who must find their destined mates and fulfill the legends to defeat the rise of terrible Mayan demons.All his life Lucius has been an outsider. He yearns to be strong, to be a warrior like the Nightkeepers...
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