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Dark Encounters of the Fated Kind by I.T. Lucas
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe thrilling next installment in the bestselling Children of the Gods series!As Aru and his team embark on a perilous mission, their past and present converge in a meeting that holds the key to their fate... -
Half-Moon Rising by Tracy Tappan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe vivid intensity of A Discovery of Witches meets the small-town vibe of Virgin River in this paranormal romance about two strangers bound together forever.Rejected by his own people in Transylvania, Old-World vampire Vasile Lazăr is given a chance to remake himself within a hidden community of Vârcolac... -
Fight between Alphas by Jessica Hall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOn her 16th birthday Lana’s older brother and the king of Alpha’s, a title handed down by her mother holds the annual Alpha meeting. Lana hates all things Alpha’s having grown up under her mother’s reign and meeting plenty of Alpha’s, she longed to be normal... -
Regally Bitten by Lexi C. Foss
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOnce upon a time, humankind ruled the world while lycans and vampires lived in secret.This is no longer that time. LunaAn arranged marriage? F*ck. This.I'm an alpha female. I choose my future. Not society. Not my father. And certainly not him.SilasI didn't survive just to be cast aside as a low level lycan. I'm more powerful than they realize. More determined. More intelligent... -
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Vamp Yourself for War by Christin Lovell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLove will be tested and loved ones will be lost as Lexi’s journey carries her directly into battle. She quickly finds that all isn’t fair in love and war, especially when you are dealing with the most powerful and skilled vamps in the world. War brings out the best and worst in Lexi... -
Into Darkness by J.T. Geissinger
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn New Vienna, capital of the oppressive global government formed after the Flash, three things are certain: the sun is poisonous, speaking out is dangerous, and being different will get you killed.And Lumina Bohn is extraordinarily different.Living in terror of discovery, Lu knows nothing of her past?but she knows she must pretend to be human to survive... -
All Souls’ Night: A Midnight Doms Anthology by Renee Rose, Lee Savino
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsClub Toxic...Where masters choose their playthings. Mortals kneel for the undead.Pain is pleasure and the blood runs sweet.All Souls Night celebrates the unholy union, the temptationbetween humans and vampires. Come if you dare. Join the couples succumbing to its lure.It's All Souls Night. Time to play... -
One-on-One: Daegan and Gideon Vignette by Joey W. Hill
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe story of Daegan and Gideon when left alone as per Anwyn's conditions for Gideon becoming their third marked servant... -
The Bet: Daegan, Gideon and Anwyn Vignette by Joey W. Hill
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Bound by the Vampire Queen, Gideon won a bet with his Master. We get to see Daegan fulfill the terms... -
Vampire's Promise by Atlas Rose, Kim Faulks
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe captured my hand and kissed my palm. “If anything happens to me they’ll take care of you.” Tears shimmered in my eyes, like a damn burst inside me. A car crash finally igniting. He was the flames. They were all the flames. Burning inside me like a damn inferno. He stretched my arm over my head. I lifted the other in instinct, feeling his fingers grip my wrist... -
Haven by Lindsay J. Pryor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"I truly do feel that if you love the Paranormal genre and have not yet discovered Lindsay J. Pryor or these novels then you need to read them, experience them first hand." Keeper Bookshelf A spin-off from the bestselling Blackthorn series by Lindsay J. Pryor, set in Lowtown, the neighbouring district to Blackthorn... -
Chaos by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBrian: It's been three months since Adriel's half-demonic brother, Katashniel, escaped hell with his army. We managed to kill a lot of them, but so many still made it through the gate before our king could close it. I've been tasked with tracking them down and killing them which was going well until two weeks ago when things became quiet. No new demon activity, no trails, nothing... -
Her Vampire Lord by Ines Johnson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHE OWNS MY DEBT BUT HE WON'T TAKE MY MONEY. ALL HE WANTS IS ME.Gaius Serrano is a mysterious figure in the world of wine. He’s arrogant. Darkly handsome. And—my instinct warns me—dangerous. He’s the last person I want owning my family’s debt. Since my parents died, I’ve been responsible for my sibling's future and fortunes in the form of our family’s business. I’ll pay any price to get it back... -
Vampire's Embrace: A Vampire Queen Series Novel by Joey W. Hill
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNina's twin sister Sher has been groomed to be an Inherited Servant since she was six years old. At twenty-eight, she will be given to a vampire of the Council's choosing and serve him up to 300 years... -
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Julio's Wolf by A.C. Katt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJulio Reyes has had a hard life. Orphaned at fourteen, he ran away from a group home to avoid rape but wound up being an independent prostitute in NYC. He has a life plan—go to school, become a stylist and open his own salon. Etienne Daurensbourg is one-hundred and thirty-nine years old and fears he’ll never find his Mate until his friend Alexei introduces him to Julio... -
Devour by Daniela Romero, J. Bree
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDevour is a collection of novellas by the cult, an insanely talented group of authors including Laura Thalassa, C.N. Crawford, Linsey Hall, J. Bree, Amelia Hutchins and many more!With these brand new prequels, side stories, and standalones, you can reconnect with beloved characters and discover more about what your favorite authors are up to... -
House of Wyn by Crea Reitan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMonsters were real. And they were evil.My husband had me convinced that we were ridding the world of those monsters. The horrors that prey on the innocent. The darkness that shouldn’t exist.But then I saw that the true monster was my husband, and I ran.I was brought to a safe house called The Harem Project. Here I found it in the five men of the House of Wyn. Five men who weren’t men at all... -
Hunted by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThéoden: Far be it from me to refuse an invitation from the Celestial Dragon King, Evander. Besides, what's the point of living forever if you can't have fun? A little distraction would serve me well. I still had so much to do this night. Children to Sire, a rebel hybrid to hunt down and a test to conduct with Noel that would surely elevate his status in my eyes. That is, if he passed... -
Desire by Jenn Bullard
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy story is a complicated one because I’m the villain in my sister’s happily ever after.Time doesn’t make the heart grow fonder. Instead, it twists what you know.I’m twenty-four years old and still considered a minor in Cinder’s kingdom... -
Secluded Alpha by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCollinLike the owner of the Bearclaw Inn, I lost my mate over two decades ago. We were madly in love, although he was not my fated. His time was up too early; we’d never even had cubs. I miss him every day.I want to love again. To find a mate, but I don’t know where to start. I’m not as young as I used to be and have secluded myself in grieving the life we should’ve had... -
Blood Fall by Crista Crown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJosh Thomas had been turned into a vampire three years ago, and every day had been torture ever since then. Until he escaped his captors. But he wasn't trying to grab a chance at life, he was trying to find escape in true death.Kaden Ward had never imagined he could be so compatible with someone he could hear their thoughts, but he's found that in Josh. And Josh's mind is a dark and broken place... -
Her Vampire Bad Boy by Brenda Trim
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNO ONE TAKES WHAT BELONGS TO ME. The moment she walks into the club My hunger roars to life. After centuries of walking alone-- feeling nothing. Caring for no one. The demon, the dominant in me--awoke. Something's different about the lovely human with a delicious scent. My curious little innocent. For the first time, I feel. I need. I crave. And only she can satisfy. She’s MINE... -
Forever Midnight by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWe are two souls torn apart by tragedy and brought back together by fate. Are we doomed to repeat history?TruI’m a one man army intent on saving my family from certain ruin. I’m the only one who knows my sister’s terrible secret, and I intend to keep it that way. It’s just that I may be a little in over my head taking on the city’s worst gang... -
Micah's Calling by Donya Lynne
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAuthor’s Note: This is a novella supplement to the All the King’s Men series. It is highly advised that you read Rise of the Fallen before reading this novella. Reading book two of the series, Heart of the Warrior, would also be beneficial, but not absolutely necessary before reading Micah’s Calling... -
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Dawn of Fate and Valor by Lucinda Dark, Rebecca Grey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBorn a royal heir.Fallen from grace. Born as the daughter of the Saintess Queen, now my hands are soaked in blood.I am a killer.I am Awakened.I am a Queen without a throne.Against the wishes of my escort guard, Solomon, I must seek the aid from the kingdom of my betrayer... -
Evolving Ecstasy by Melanie Nowak
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsALMOST HUMAN ~ The First TrilogyIn this paranormal fantasy, chapters alternate perspective between a vampire and a young woman, as they join an ensemble cast of characters to navigate difficulties of addiction and desire; perils of zombies and vampires; and struggles with abuse, morality and... college... -
Born to Blood by Melanie Nowak
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsALMOST HUMAN ~ The Second TrilogyVolume 1: Born to Blood Alyson used to think that vampires were almost human; that is, until she became one. Finally consenting to be lovingly turned by her boyfriend Mattie, Allie has come to possess traits and powers previously unknown among vampire kind. Now Allie seeks the help of the elder vampire Cain, to discover not only what she is capable of, but why... -
Tailspin by Denise Rossetti
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook 2 in the Phoenix Rising series.From his magnificent tawny wings to his wicked feathery tail, Miriliel the Burnished is masculine perfection.One glance and Fledge knows she's outclassed. After all, she's a small, ordinary circus girl with no education, no looks and no prospects. Mirry's not only a warrior of the Aetherii but also a scholar of renown... -
Mine to Keep by Megs Pritchard
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTroy Bailey hated vampires and wanted them all dead. There was only one small problem – he was one and he fought hard to deny his true nature. But, by avoiding the truth he didn’t know the signs, didn’t know how to recognize when his mate stood in front of him… until it was too late. Because of his ignorance, he was now tied to a man who didn’t want him... -
Heart of Darkness by Felicity Heaton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA vampire prince on a four hundred year old mission to avenge his murdered sister...Aleksandr Nemov won't stop until the last of the vampire hunter’s progeny is wiped from the Earth. Each kill has stolen a piece of his humanity, pushing him towards the black abyss all vampires hold within their hearts... -
Eternal Hope by Frankie Rose
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe loves me, he loves me not, he loves meWhen your friends go missing and you don’t know if they’re dead or alive; when you tie your soul to the one you love; when you kill to protect and your family suffers, there’s only one thing you can do:Move to Montana.Farley Hope is special... -
Ascend by Alexandra Anthony
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJosephine Anderson awakes as true vampire, leaving her half-human life behind. She has little time to adjust to the change however; her evil father has gone missing and wants nothing more than to destroy her and her vampire mate, Stefan Lifsten... -
Tempted by Rebecca Rivard
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe prowled toward me.Dark. Unsmiling. And wicked beautiful... "One of the best series out today! Every book is action-packed and steamy."~Series AddictMILAHe’s the dark prince I dreamed about.It’s like a fairytale, with a twist.Because he really is a prince, a Vampire Syndicate prince. Heir to a powerful Primus.I know he’s dangerous, but I can’t give him up.GABRIELShe’s sunshine...and I’m night... -
The Perfect Match by Aiden Bates, Austin Bates
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat this salt & pepper alpha needs is a simple hookup. What he got was a complicated twenty-something with a shady past. Slick, intelligent, and career driven, Mik Weaver has it all. The one thing he’s missing? An omega that matches his public persona... -
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Two Nights and a Day by Kat Silver
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis short novella can be read as a standalone, but details a day from Dark Flame: an enemies to lovers MM urban fantasy.This is the day, Michael and Gabriel, the two protagonists from Dark Flame spent with each other when Michael was in a sexual trance brought on by too much of the supernatural energy called Flame... -
Brave by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCharlie’s got a problem—well, two if you count his helpful and overly enthusiastic protector, Austin—but being painfully shy is the biggest one since most Daddies seem to feel being able to communicate is an important part of asking someone out... -
The Ashes of Ackonir by Jennifer Cody
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife beyond the walls of Eoam, the commune where my mother raised me, has never tempted me. My needs are fulfilled as long as I work, and if my life is full of more sorrow than most, it’s because I was born for it. But even I have my limits, and when the people who’ve raised me do the unthinkable, I burn the walls down and walk away... -
His Reclaimed Omega by L.C. Davis
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing the only child of a hellhound and a reformed evil genius isn’t easy. All Nathan Miller ever wanted was to get accepted into the prestigious graduate program at Chase Wesson University. The budding young neuroscientist may be clever, but he’s always struggled to live up to the illustrious--and infamous--reputations of his parents... -
Blood and Bones by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIsmael Patronne has been at Master Louis DuCane’s right hand from the very beginning. From the dark ages to modern day, he has taken great pride in the coven and empire Louis has built. When the betrayal that their tech specialist Steven Minch had orchestrated came to light, Ismael took it personally... -
Don't Read in the Closet: Volume Two (Don't Read in the Closet Events) by Blaine D. Arden, Mandy Beyers
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis free ebook is volume two in a collection of short stories celebrating love, sex and romance between men. It is a product of the Goodreads M/M Romance Group Hot Summer Days event and features original stories from 28 authors; if you like what you read, come join our group! Use the green download button below and choose from PDF, Mobi/Kindle, Epub and Html/Zip formats... -
Drain Me by Lana Sky
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here."Red coated his lips, vibrant against that ivory skin. He was the devil incarnate, dressed impeccably in Armani, and I had never seen a sight more terrifying... -
The Dark Side of Love by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, vampires, public exhibition, HEA] Rhys and Ceri have risen…The twins, Rhys and Ceri, had been placed in a dark sleep almost two thousand years ago. They were whispered about by vampires, resting so long that most thought them just a myth... -
Claiming Their Omega by Mina Carter
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m an alpha. Top of the food chain. What I want, I take, simple as. And I want her. I don’t care she’s a beta, not an omega. She’s mine.I’ve wanted Neve for years, now she works for us. The problem is, I can’t keep my hands off her. And neither can Dante. I’m good with sharing, as long as I can call her mine.Beta or not, She’s the hottest woman I’ve ever seen. She’s lucky she isn’t an omega... -
Vampire's Kiss by Atlas Rose, Kim Faulks
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsImmortals rule the night in my world.They’re dangerous, deadly and occupy the darker side of our city across the river.I was told stories about them when I was young.How they prowled the city streets for prey, hiding behind Armani suits and expensive cars. I knew they were real…I’d just never seen them... -
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Éxodo by Anissa B. Damom
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsVoy a darte los tres consejos que a mi no me dieron. Este es el primero: “Olvida todo lo que te han contado: los vampiros no existen, los lobos son solo animales y los magos, las hadas y los duendes se encuentran encerrados en grandes tomos de hojas desgastadas”. Quiero mostrarte la otra cara del mundo... -
Come for Me by C.J. Sweet
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlainaHe’s waited a long time for me, but I’ve waited longer for the truth. Not even the king himself could keep me from the only ties left to my identity. Then I meet him, and I’m stuck between uncovering who I am and discovering who I’m meant to be.DaxAfter seven years I finally found her, my true mate’s timing couldn’t have been more perfect... -
The Faceless by K.B. Everly
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNoir Rose, a horror and thriller author, always believed that the fictional monsters that she wrote about were just that - fictional. The true horror of the hideous beasts resided only within the gruesome tales she wrote. She never dreamed that reality could be just as cold and cruel as the monsters writhing inside her mind... -
Wrenching Fate by Brooklyn Ann
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s haunted by her past. Akasha Hope trusts no one. Her parents were shot down by uniformed men, which forced Akash to spend most of her life on the run. She’s so close to getting out on her own, making her own dreams come true when he shows up and disrupts everything. Her new legal guardian. His kindness makes suspicious, while his heart-stopping good looks arouse desires she’d kept suppressed... -
His Beloved by Anna Santos
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAbsurdly rich and gorgeous Daniel Wolfe is used to get what he wants. And he wants Jade. The powerful vampire male picks her from the crowd of screaming females willing to do anything to please him. He's convinced that she's the One, His Beloved. But he wasn't prepared for a feisty girl who loathes vampires and doesn't want to be his for all Eternity... -
Elusive Hero by Joey W. Hill
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsVampires drink blood, they’re superior to humans, and they’re sexual Dominants. Every vampire knows those truths. A vampire’s human servant is property, plaything, pawn--and the only living being a vampire can trust. Though she may own him, body, heart and soul, a human servant keeps a vampire from feeling alone in her dangerous, political world. But Kaela has a secret...
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