Books like 'Dark Before Dawn'
Readers who enjoyed Dark Before Dawn by Gray Holborn also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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A Throne of Fire by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe heart-pounding PENULTIMATE BOOK in "Season 5" as we move toward the grand finale in Book 41.. -
A Shield of Glass by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"For now, however, we ran..."The exhilarating PENULTIMATE book of Season 6! Shadians, prepare for war.. -
A Clash of Storms by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe electrifying GRAND FINALE of Season 6!Pre-order... -
A Snare of Vengeance by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsReady for the breath-stealing PENULTIMATE book of Season 7? Reunite with the Shadians in A Snare of Vengeance.. -
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A Battle of Souls by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"There would be blood..." The dazzling GRAND FINALE of Season 7! Order now... -
A Ride of Peril by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPrepare for a breathtaking ride.. -
A Passage of Threats by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"I had to do my Novak lineage proud..."Continue the electrifying journey in A Passage of Threats... -
A Tangle of Hearts by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHearts will tangle,romance will ignite.. -
A Tide of War by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Novaks await you in the EPIC conclusion of Season... -
A Rip of Realms by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsREALMS WILL RIP.FAMILIES WILL UNITE.. -
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Archangel's Resurrection by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNew York Times Bestselling author Nalini Singh takes us into the dangerous, haunting world of archangels…and a love that is legend.For thousands of years, the passion between Alexander, Archangel of Persia, and Zanaya, Queen of the Nile, burned furious and bright, seemingly without end. But to be an archangel is to be bound to power violent and demanding... -
Quest of Stone by Stephanie Hudson
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen taking this journey into the past,I never expected to find what I did.It wasn’t only the time-period the Fates got wrong,It was the husband I found there waiting for me. A man of regal yet deadly grace,And one that wanted to possess me.To make me his in every way possible.But that was going to be a problem,Especially when I had a mission to complete... -
A Tip of Balance by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"Whatever came after tonight, it was going to be a harrowingly bumpy ride..."Reunite with the Shadians in the action-packed 48th book of the series: A Tip of Balance... -
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A Land of Perfects by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"However, the solution was clear: survive and get out..." Continue the Shadians' heartracing new adventure in A Land of Perfects, Book 2 of Season 8... -
Dark Overlord’s Wife by I.T. Lucas
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJacki is still clinging to her all-or-nothing policy, but Kalugal is chipping away at her resistance. Perhaps it’s time to ease up on her convictions. A little less than all is still much better than nothing, and a couple of decades with a demigod is probably worth more than a lifetime with a mere mortal... -
A League of Exiles by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"We'd been deceived and betrayed - and the punishment for that was going to be swift, unforgiving, and, this time, final.They'd been spared once... We had no intention of making that mistake again."Reunite with the Shadians in A League of Exiles, the pulse-pounding Book 6 of Season 7!Pre-order now... -
Dark Overlord’s Clan by I.T. Lucas
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratings⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Outstanding series. My God this author did it again. This book just kept me on the edge with my interest all the way to the end, temporally of course, because the next book is coming soon and I cannot wait. This series has become my obsession, every book I finished it in one day... -
Fashionably Fooled by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA day in the life of the Devil should be exhilarating—lying, stealing, cheating at poker and finally beating Mr. Rogers… Life should be wonderful. Right? Wrong. The love of my dastardly immortal life is eating everything that isn’t nailed down and tried to behead me over a chocolate croissant. While I take chocolate croissants very seriously, I do believe decapitation is somewhat harsh... -
A House of Mysteries by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFall deeper into the journey as mysteries begin to unravel...Return to the lives of the Novaks... -
A Gift of Three by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Gift of Three marks the beginning of Season 6, where you will return to The Shade and reunite with your favorite characters (and meet some awesome new ones) in a brand new pulse-pounding adventure!Fresh romances, nail-biting suspense, and a mystery waiting to be unraveled...Your Shade family awaits you... -
A Meet of Tribes by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsContinue the heart-pounding journey in A Meet of Tribes... Romance and danger await... -
Invaders by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe thrilling PENULTIMATE book of Navan and Riley's journey (as we move toward the grand finale in Book... -
Stargazers by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"The Stargazers might have been the stuff of mythology, but they were the only ones who could end this madness. If they were really out there, we were going to find them.. -
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A Citadel of Captives by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Billions of planets. Trillions of flickers of life. All depending on us." Return to the world of GASP as the team face their greatest challenge yet.. -
A Plague of Deceit by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"That’s what Shadians did. When a door closed, we found a window. And if a window was shut, we made a hole in the wall..." Continue the journey... -
Fatal Secrets by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe truth shattered everything.After having our worlds ripped apart by everything we'd uncovered, my mate and I thought the surprises were behind us. Unfortunately, Fate has other plans.As a trained warrior, I'd always been confident that I would win, especially with my love by my side. But this war is something different, and I'm not quite sure Justice will be served... -
A Call of Vampires by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBella Forrest makes a return to her vampiric roots in A Call of Vampires, the beginning of an exciting BRAND NEW season and storyline!Reunite with the Shadians in Book 1 of Season 7... -
A Voyage of Founders by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWelcome to Book 1 of Season 8, the beginning of a brand new story... The Shade's sixth hundredth year is approaching, and the island's younger generations have organized the perfect celebration for The Shade's founders... -
Dark Choices: Paradigm Shift by I.T. Lucas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLibrarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.Edna and Rufsur are miserable without each other, and their two-week separation seems like an eternity. Long-distance relationships are difficult, but for immortal couples they are impossible. Unless one of them is willing to leave everything behind for the other, things are just going to get worse... -
Demon Marked by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsForgiveness isn't always an option. My preordained mate left me, heartbroken and alone. Not only am I feeling these strange emotions, but my world crumbles around me as corruption and attacks threaten to destroy Shadow City. The fury of Hell continues to grow as more of their plans unravel. When my mate reappears, I can’t help but fear it could be a ploy…once more... -
Timeless by S.J. West
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDISCLAIMER: This duology is part of my Watcher series of books. You need to have either read my Watchers Trilogy or Watcher Chronicles. Appropriate for ages 13+.Lilly and Brand’s daughter, Caylin, saw her soul mate for the first time when she was fourteen years old. After a simple exchange of smiles, she knew her life was set on a path which would lead Aiden back into her world forever... -
A Mate for Kai by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHuman 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 nondisclosure clause. Limited positions available... Whilst on duty in Sweetwater, Kai disappears for a couple of days. All his superiors know is that he was with a human female... -
A Web of Lies by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLies run deep in this mysterious new world.. -
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September Moon by Trina M. Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDeath is coming for Alexa O’Brien. Alexa must stop Shya from claiming Lilah’s vacant throne. If the demon succeeds all hell will break loose. Forming alliances is a challenge. The vampires hate her and the wolves don’t trust her. Rebellious vampire activity creates tension between Alexa and the FPA. It gets ugly when the covert government operation learns that Shya needs her as a sacrifice... -
The Last by Lynnie Purcell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe war between Lorian and Darian has ended, but Clare's fight has just begun. She is determined to stop Marcus. With Daniel and the rest of the Saints at her side, Clare searches for answers and starts the fight to bring Marcus down for good. But are they enough to stop the growing storm? The Last is the fourth and final book of The Watchers Series... -
Allies by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"I wanted to snatch the compass and run, but the pawnbroker was watching me..." Continue Navan and Riley's thrilling adventure in Allies, where friendships and relationships will be put to the test... and the queens may be closer to their prized elixir than ever before.. -
Fated Hearts by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith my world in shambles, it’s hard to tell friend from foe. The joy of finding my fated mate is overshadowed by a dark reality. Someone is hunting wolf shifters. Everyone is in danger unless we can stop those responsible. But we have to find them first. Our only lead is a familiar face. Once a friend. Now an enemy. It makes it impossible to trust anyone... -
Venturers by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"Now, it was time for revenge..." Reunite with Riley and Navan in Venturers, the thrilling fourth book of the bestselling Hotbloods series. Buckle up, because it's going to be a wild ride.. -
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... -
Apocalyptic by Trina M. Lee
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLight and dark. Good and evil. Life and death. Power joins the twin flames. A power that will destroy them. Alexa alone stands a shred of a chance at repairing the shattered fragments of a bond as old as time. Provided she and Arys don't kill each other first. This has been a long time coming... This gritty urban fantasy series is a walk to the dark and wild side... -
A Shade of Kiev 2 by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere is much about my past that I have never revealed to anyone.Nobody knows that, before I lost myself, I was a physician's apprentice.I have witnessed countless human illnesses.But I have lived for centuries and never come across a vampire being sick with anything other than his own darkness.Until today.I'm staring at my blood on the floor and a raging migraine is taking hold of me... -
A Mate for Lance by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsVampire Novel 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 nondisclosure clause. Limited positions available… Lance has been to hell and back. Literally. Dying hurts. It hurts like a bitch on steroids... -
Reign of Night by Emily Goodwin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWe’ve all done things we regret in a moment of desperation, but declaring myself Queen of Night takes the cake, especially when I didn’t actually mean it. Sit on the Throne of Hell, commanding—and controlling—thousands of demons who have a bid going on my head? No thank you. I’ll pass. Except I’m not sure I can. Without a ruler, Hell has gone to, well, hell... -
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A Mate for Titan by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThis is a previously-published edition of ASIN/ISBN B06Y3LRTX5. You can find the new edition hereStandalone Vampire Novel. Includes the novella, A Mate for Brynn 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... -
Call of Night by Emily Goodwin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTrue love never dies.Not even when those around me are trying to kill it. With vampire bounty hunters still out for me, having the Grand Coven accuse me of treason against witches is the last thing I need. No one should tell me who I can and cannot love... -
Darker by Trina M. Lee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlexa O’Brien is fighting a losing battle with the dark power growing inside her as she struggles to cope with the absence of her wolf mate, Shaz. There’s no time to feel sorry for herself. She must find a way to stop Lilah, a demon queen hell bent on forcing Alexa to willingly surrender her blood to break a centuries old curse. With her power bound, Lilah is ready to play dirty... -
Mystik Warrior by Brenda Trim, Tami Julka
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter suffering a century of torture and humiliation, Jace still bears the scars that have left his heart closed to love and acceptance. He escapes the prison walls only to realize he's mystically bound to his tormentor. Believing he doesn’t deserve a Fated Mate, he keeps his distance from females... -
Freak Show by Trina M. Lee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlexa’s arrival in Sin City is greeted with a warning: leave town or be forced out.The return of her lover, Arys, has the Vegas vampires on edge. The Wicked Kiss Las Vegas location has changed in his absence. Werewolf death fights and vampire performance art takes it to a whole new level of crazy. The new club owner, Jenner, shares Arys’s bloodline and a few bad memories... -
Traitors by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"And here I was, stuck in the middle of it all..." Two savage queens at war. A rebel faction out for blood. An elixir that could end it all. As traitors to all parties, Navan and Riley are walking on eggshells. Riley cannot afford to be discovered in Gianne's queendom, while Navan is stuck on Brisha's side...
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