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Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn unexpected gift offers the power to change everything—but keeping it could cost Diem her life. The threat of war has arrived at Diem’s doorstep, along with a new discovery that could save her people. To use it, she must survive the next thirty days by forming a devil’s bargain with the people she hates most: the royal family of House Corbois... -
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The Dragon Queen by Penelope Barsetti
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTalon says the most horrible thing—that he doesn’t expect to survive the war. It’s an outcome I don’t want to consider. My whole life has been an endless reign of suffering until I found him. He was the one who caused this misery—but he’s also the one that healed it. Happiness is a terrifying joy, because once you have it, all you can think about is the moment you lose it... -
![Mated to the Earth Dragon by Zoe Chant]()
Mated to the Earth Dragon by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe's a powerful dragon shifter hunting a dangerous enemy. She's just hoping for a relaxing vacation. Only their love can save the world… Curvy Autumn Carter is a sheltered travel agent who has never traveled... -
![Chaos Unleashed (Black Onyx Academy) Book 3 by Nikita Parmenter]()
Chaos Unleashed (Black Onyx Academy) Book 3 by Nikita Parmenter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThat psychopath has taken her, and the only reason we aren’t watching the world burn in our grief is because of Grey, or should I say Hades! He has assured us he would’ve felt her soul depart if she was dead... -
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![Ruins of Chaos by Amelia Hutchins]()
Ruins of Chaos by Amelia Hutchins
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAria’s in the hands of her enemies, and things are going from bad to worse. Those who she thought were allies have become enemies, and enemies have become allies. On top of that, Knox’s history is unraveling, and it might just be Aria’s undoing... -
![Lightness Falling by Stacey Marie Brown]()
Lightness Falling by Stacey Marie Brown
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn gaining the crown, Kennedy lost friends, her first love, and her heart.And now her throne is being threatened.In this time of turmoil, radical groups surface trying to kill her and take down the kingdom. Kennedy is forced to go undercover and penetrate one of these groups with the help of the one person she has sworn against ever seeing again.Lorcan Dragen... -
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Fever by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHis kiss was fire and passion. She shivered, wondering how he knew just how to touch her, to send her spiraling into an abyss of pleasure... For centuries, the Dragon Kings have lived among mortals, forsaking their true selves. But for Kelton, hiding in the realm of shadows—and existing only in the world of dreams—is no longer an option... -
![Liar Witch by Marie Mistry]()
Liar Witch by Marie Mistry
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy name is Nilsa.I am the Shadow of the Moon.Born to end the life of the Eagle of Galmere.And I have failed.Ever since I left my pirates, things have gone from bad to worse. Now, stuck in the darkest part of the Claw—the mine that serves as a prison for supernaturals and humans alike—there's no way to return the sea and the men I've slowly begun to trust... -
![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.. -
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Lock by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWicked smile. Wicked secrets. Ready to protect her at all costs...Tasha liked Club Crimson at first. Hot guys, sexy music, and new friends all around. But when the shock of a lifetime leads to her waking up and staring into the mysterious eyes of the club's co-owner, Lock, she might just have to revise her opinion... -
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![Dark Alpha's Obsession by Donna Grant]()
Dark Alpha's Obsession by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere is no escaping a Reaper. I am an elite assassin, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death. And when Death says your time is up, I’m coming for you…When Erith directs me to infiltrate the enemy and topple them from within, I immediately accept the challenge. I figure it’ll be easy until a stunning warrior goddess crosses my path and diverts my attention... -
![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... -
![Hunter's Kiss by Veronica Douglas]()
Hunter's Kiss by Veronica Douglas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI can’t escape the truth.I broke out of the Dark Wolf God’s realm, but I know he’s always there, watching me from the shadows. I should hate him, but I can’t deny that I’m drawn to the ruthless beast, and the heat between us is only growing stronger... -
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![The Queen's Shadow by Alexandra St. Pierre]()
The Queen's Shadow by Alexandra St. Pierre
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRaven and Rycon are on a warpath to reclaim what was stolen from them.As Raven fights to protect those she loves, she must also somehow manage to build political allies for the looming war... -
![Between the Moon & Her Night by Jaclyn Kot]()
Between the Moon & Her Night by Jaclyn Kot
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“It was like he had lifted the lid to a small locket box, because a soft, beautiful melody began to play—happy and sad, and filled with love and loss.It was the song of us.The song of Life and Death.”Centuries before the events of Between Life and Death and Between Sun and Moon . . . Centuries before she was Sage . . . She was Aurelia, the Goddess of Life... -
![Unraveling Destiny by Amelia Hutchins]()
Unraveling Destiny by Amelia Hutchins
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsI knew Destiny wasn’t done with me. I knew that she was just getting warmed up, but I had no clue just how hard my world was going to come crashing down on me. I had thought that I was going to get my fairytale wedding and marry the man of my dreams. I was wrong. Now, faced with having my world torn asunder and Faery exposed, I have to make choices I never thought I’d have to make...Categorized as:
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![Here There be Dragons by Amy Sumida]()
Here There be Dragons by Amy Sumida
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsReturn to the Twilight Court with Princess Seren Firethorn! "Adventurous and sexy, this book will keep you hungry for more!" ~ BooksYesICan From the soaring spires of Castle Unseelie to the grandeur of the Court of the Nine Sons, Seren Firethorn seems destined to encounter dragons. But even surrounded by the fierce fairies, it's her uncle, the Unseelie King, who truly troubles her... -
![Fairytales From Verania by T.J. Klune]()
Fairytales From Verania by T.J. Klune
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author TJ Klune invites you back to the land of Verania in a new collection of short stories starring the beloved characters from the Tales of Verania series.In the opening story—The Unicorn in the Tower—Gary is a princess trapped in a stone tower by the evil Lady Tina DeSilva, who plans on sacrificing him on the first full moon after his eighteenth birthday... -
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The Cursed Academy Complete Series Boxset #1-6 by Holly Hook
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Complete Cursed Academy Series is now here as a single omnibus! Binge on six full academy novels for one low price! On sale this January. Giselle Bowman never thought she'd be descended from a Greek god...or a monster. Klutzes and small-town girls don't find out they're descended from the Greek gods. They don't get taken to Olympian Academy to learn to hone their godlike powers... -
![Fight Little Wolf by Serenity Rayne]()
Fight Little Wolf by Serenity Rayne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy name is Aurora and this is my journey. I have traveled far, hunting down my enemies. What I've learned so far hurts, the betrayal runs bone deep. So many cogs in the machine, and so many traitors to pursue. The ice dragon castle is a place of wonder and great danger. I settle two scores and receive a surprising arrival. Oberon, King of the High Elves takes an interest in my journey... -
![Thorns of Frost: Fae Fantasy Romance by Krista Street]()
Thorns of Frost: Fae Fantasy Romance by Krista Street
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBeing entered into the Rising Queen Trial is equivalent to death. If I win, I’ll marry my enemy. If I lose, I’ll marry another fae of the king’s choosing. Either way, my freedom is lost unless I find a way to escape.Intent on fleeing, I train my new affinities and learn what’s needed to survive while pretending to vie for the throne... -
![Blood of Dragons by Penelope Barsetti]()
Blood of Dragons by Penelope Barsetti
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe Death King betrayed me—so I did the same to him. My time in Talon’s captivity has complicated my feelings. He’s more than a monster that conquered innocent people for his own means. He carries a lethal wound no one can see, a justification for his cruelty. But I have wounds too—wounds that he caused... -
![Vale of Dreams by Alex Rivers, C.N. Crawford]()
Vale of Dreams by Alex Rivers, C.N. Crawford
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsActing as the mistress of a terrifying Fey prince known as the Dream Stalker was never on my wishlist. But that’s exactly what happens when I journey into Brocéliande to rescue my lover, Raphael. Sometimes, fate has a twisted sense of humor.Captured by the prince, I quickly learn he’s a beautiful, living nightmare. He immediately discovers my hidden talent—mind control... -
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![Fate Calls the Elf Queen by J.M. Kearl]()
Fate Calls the Elf Queen by J.M. Kearl
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe captivating third book in J.M. Kearl’s bestselling Elf Queen saga is filled with breathtaking romance and heated tension. Layala Lightbringer’s worst fears came true when she woke the wicked Black Mage, Hel. He claims she is a goddess reborn… and his wife. For her, the Elf King Thane is the love she desires, the one she fought for, and the one she wishes to marry... -
![A Castle of Ash by Jane Washington]()
A Castle of Ash by Jane Washington
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA reverse harem, enemies to lovers, slow burn romance.“This world has fallen to sickness and shadow. It has bound my hands and blinded me, picking away at the things I love until even my conscience has slipped off to some forlorn cage within my mind, locked away as a traitor. I once feared the storm inside me. Now I would give anything to have it back... -
![The Magic King by Jovee Winters]()
The Magic King by Jovee Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDecades have passed since Rumpel last saw his beloved bride Shayera. Single-minded in his determination to bring her back at all costs Rumpel has discovered that in the process of reacquiring her he’s lost all sense of who he even is anymore. Tired, and world-weary he feels the only thing left to do now is to retreat and gather himself. He is not a good man, he knows that... -
![The Stone Queen by Jovee Winters]()
The Stone Queen by Jovee Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMedusa. We all know the myth. A man-hating gorgon with snakes for hair and one nasty attitude. But is that really true? Did you know that once she was a beautiful maiden with wings of white and gold? That once she knew how to laugh, how to smile, that once she even knew the love of a man. A god the world knew as War, but that she simply knew as hers... -
![Shadow Bound by Kayleigh King]()
Shadow Bound by Kayleigh King
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRansom Weylyn is a hunter. Hidden behind his easy smile and laid back attitude is a wolf that craves bloodshed and carnage. No one knows how hard he works to keep that part of himself at bay. Not even his family sees behind his calm façade.But she does. Isabeau Claremont is a killer. Born and bred to be a weapon and nothing more, she’s embraced the monster they’ve made her... -
![Her True Alpha Mate by Emilia Hartley]()
Her True Alpha Mate by Emilia Hartley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEver since her Alpha helped her tame her panther and explore her creativity, Monica has been sure her destiny lies with him. He doesn’t notice her, though, and when she tries to trick the shifter matchmaker, Nessa, into setting them up, Monica finds herself with a different alpha entirely...Categorized as:
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![Winter's Awakening by Georgia Lyn Hunter]()
Winter's Awakening by Georgia Lyn Hunter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnly she can awaken an icy warlord’s immortal heart, but can she survive the aftermath. Dark warlord Sebris will sacrifice anything to save his angelic dominion of Dregarus, even shed his own blood. Snatching the foretold mortal from her world is nothing—as long as she can find the missing artifact their realm desperately needs to survive...Categorized as:
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![Flame and Sparrow by S.M. Gaither]()
Flame and Sparrow by S.M. Gaither
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the eve of her twentieth birthday, Karys woke to the sight of a divine creature dying outside her home.Two weeks later, her sister disappeared, leaving nothing but a trail of blood in her wake.Convinced the gods were responsible for the disappearance, Karys has spent the past five years plotting her revenge with the help of a cutthroat band of likeminded elven rebels... -
![Kissed by the Gods by Caty Rogan]()
Kissed by the Gods by Caty Rogan
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLeina has spent a lifetime submitting. Kneeling. Enduring.Then soldiers come for her brother, and divine fury surges through her veins. She expects execution for the bodies she left in her wake. Her people have met bloody ends for far, far less.Instead, Ryot, a godsworn warrior born to privilege and raised in order, drags her into a world that was never meant for her...Categorized as:
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Avenging by Holly Kelly
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTwo thousand years ago, King Triton witnessed the slaughter and total annihilation of his merchildren. He vowed then and there to never again father a child. Powerful and eternally youthful, Triton was no stranger to seduction. But his resolve was unwavering—until he met Nicole. Unable to resist the human woman, he found himself swept up in her arms... -
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![Wings of Tavea by Devri Walls]()
Wings of Tavea by Devri Walls
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKiora is rapidly learning that evil and lies come in shades of black and white and swirling greys, but nothing could have prepared her for the shock of leaving Meros. Kiora and her protector Emane step through the pass into a world they never knew existed but were always meant to save, only to find it far worse than they could have ever imagined... -
![Captured by Linsey Hall]()
Captured by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe god of hell wants me to be his queen.I’ve screwed up. Big time. A day ago, I mistakenly released the evil Titan Chronos onto the Earth. He’s spreading devastation in his pursuit of ultimate power, and it’s all my fault.The only way to stop him is to fulfil an ancient prophecy and unite with Hades. Problem is, Hades plans to rule in Chronos’ place, spreading the underworld to earth... -
![King Of Shadows by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
King Of Shadows by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsSome call him a madman. Others call him a warlock. Both are true. But if it wasn’t for Aon, I’d be dead. I was mere seconds away from dying by Edu’s hands when the King of Shadows appeared in a flash of lightning, saving me from Edu’s murderous plans. Now I’m under his protection, living in his home... -
![A City of Whispers by Jane Washington]()
A City of Whispers by Jane Washington
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA reverse harem, enemies to lovers, slow burn romance.“The relentless clock of fate was groaning over to the next hour, ringing the arrival of a battle as old as time, sounding the final alarm, the final chance to fall to our blades or lift them high. It was repeating infernal hours that grew hungrier with each turn, more vicious than the day, the year, the century before.”The end was here... -
![Bite Me by Aidy Award]()
Bite Me by Aidy Award
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Curvy Girl and Dragon Shifter RomanceShe’s stolen a soul… and his heart. Ky Puru is the best chance anyone has to get the soul of the Golden Dragon Wyvern back. Nothing will stand in his way - not demons, not witches, not even the king of hell himself. There’s only one problem. Jada, the thief, is a succubus...and his true mate... -
![To Enthrall the Demon Lord: A Novel of Love and Magic by Nadine Mutas]()
To Enthrall the Demon Lord: A Novel of Love and Magic by Nadine Mutas
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWarning: Contains a hero who’s Tall, Dark, and Possessive, and may melt your heart as well as your reading device. Handle with care and a bucket of ice water nearby. And maybe some tissues. His hunger for power knows no bounds…until she binds his heart. To keep an ill-fated bargain, witch Maeve MacKenna surrenders herself to the scheming Demon Lord Arawn... -
![Queen of All by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
Queen of All by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe world of Under has been remade into what it was long before the Ancients were put in their prison. They are free, and with them comes the reign of the callous, merciless King who was once the man I loved. I always knew Aon was a monster, and as the King of All he is far worse... -
![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... -
![Blood of Destiny by Bonnie Lamer]()
Blood of Destiny by Bonnie Lamer
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat do you do when you make a stupid deal with a sleazy Angel in a moment of panic? Xandra is about to find out. But first, she has to tell Kallen what she did and he is not going to be happy about it, to say the least. In this sixth addition to the Witch Fairy series, Xandra finds out that just because they're all called Angels doesn't mean that they all act like Angels... -
![Cursed Bonds: An Alpha's Destiny by Roxie Ray]()
Cursed Bonds: An Alpha's Destiny by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor over a century, I've longed to meet my fated mate. Then Fate threw a curveball. My mate isn't just any woman. She's a witch, the very thing I despise. Kirsten isn't just any witch, though. She's the descendant of the one who cursed me never to know love —and she's oblivious to her true nature. Apart from that, she has a tenacious spirit and a sharp tongue that gets under my skin...Categorized as:
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![Becoming His Monster by Amelia Hutchins]()
Becoming His Monster by Amelia Hutchins
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSacrifice your soul? Check. Die to protect those you love? Check. Come back as something the world hasn’t seen since the dawn of mankind? Check. Make those who hurt me wish the Gods had never created them? I’m still working on this one… Are you ready to play? I’m coming back. I’m more, darker, deadlier, and I’m pissed... -
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Queen by Karen Lynch
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsJesse recovered the missing ke’tain to keep her parents safe, but it came at a high price. In the weeks after her brush with death, she struggles to adapt to her new life, while burdened with the terrible secret she learned about her brother Caleb.On her first visit to Faerie, Jesse faces new challenges and perils amid the splendor of the Unseelie court... -
![Kings of Shadow and Stone: World of Aureum Series, Book Two by Anastasia K. King]()
Kings of Shadow and Stone: World of Aureum Series, Book Two by Anastasia K. King
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFEBRUARY 14, 2022Power can lead to a crown or a cage. Passion can give you wings… or a grave.The Coroner raised her scythe, but the forces of the Dalis razed her people to the ground. Keres' chains are now in the hands of her enemy and he’s bringing her to heel. Twists of fate and warfare are entangling her. She must learn to play the strings or become the spell-bound puppet... -
![The Assassin's Promise by Merri Bright]()
The Assassin's Promise by Merri Bright
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe was bred to be lovely. She turned out lethal.After escaping an evil king bent on reviving an extinct, magical line, Roya promised to dedicate her life to ridding the world of abusive tyrants. But when her mentor, Thorn, flunks her out of the Assassins Guild, she flees her humiliation and runs straight into danger... -
![Kingdom of Cinders: A Retelling of Cinderella by Deborah Grace White]()
Kingdom of Cinders: A Retelling of Cinderella by Deborah Grace White
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen you’re hiding forbidden magic, a royal ball is the last place you want to beBorn into a kingdom where power is outlawed, Penny has little reason to love her magic. She barely remembers her mother, and even her father dies unaware of her abilities. Now, magic or not, Penny is powerless to escape the bitter tangle of competition her stepmother has created between her and her stepsisters... -
![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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