en-US Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:18:25 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg 122953929 That magnetic pull, it was unbreakable, unyielding. Eternal.
And it demanded that we collide.�

On the secluded continent of Edenvale, possessing magic is a death sentence. Those who have it are labelled Cursed, and by order of the king, they are Cleansed—a horrific event utilizing a hot, hungry pyre and an iron collar. Enemy to the king, a group known as the Cursed rebels defend their lands from his reach, creating an ongoing, bloodthirsty war.

When Sage’s brother is conscripted for the war, she is forced to trade in her cozy, peaceful cottage life and join the Cursed rebels to get him back. Her mission seems straightforward, but Von, the leader of the Cursed rebels, comes riddled with dark secrets. With his otherworldly eyes, black as a starless night, and a taste for juicy thigh—ahem—red apples, Sage knows better than to get involved with a guy like him. But knowing and doing are two very different things.

Together with the Cursed rebels and Von, the king of inky deals and sexy, stolen moments, Sage embarks on the quest of a lifetime.

Little does she know that fate is at work and the gods are watching her every move.

For ACOTAR fans who are looking to scratch that insatiable itch.
This one is for you.]]> 463 Jaclyn Kot 1738702227 A.S. 0 to-read 3.86
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A land where witches wear their spells like tattoos is no place for a woman without a single magical mark—except for Raven, whose unblemished skin contradicts the truth of her power. Surviving under the scowls of her fellow witches has carved indelible scars into her mind over the years—just as the day she watched the Dark King's men murder her grandmother in cold blood.

But the Dark King's reign of terror is far-reaching, and Raven's grandmother won't be the last witch to die under his rule. After the death of a coven leader heralds the start of the infamous Witch Trials, Raven finds herself dodging death to triumph. The journey quickly descends into perils far greater than she'd ever imagined, including a war on her heart from a man she’d only ever known as a villain.

Still, trust is always fragile in kingdoms ruled by magic, especially when love enters the fold. Yet, something else is awry in the land of spells and shadows and Raven must decide whether she trusts her gut or her heart.

The Unmarked Witch is the first gripping book in the seductive and intriguing duology,Unmarked.

From the author of the heart-pounding fantasy series, Fae Rising comes this new darkly ambitious tale.]]> 421 Miranda Lyn 173683391X A.S. 0 to-read 3.88 2022
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]]> 205644831 I never asked to marry King Cyrus, the ruler of the neighboring realm. But after his wife passed away, my parents saw an opportunity to gain his favor. They didn’t hesitate to offer my hand in marriage. Despite the circumstances, I’m determined to make the best of the situation. After all, becoming royalty comes with plenty of advantages. But first I’ll have to get past an unexpected obstacle—the king’s brother, Ladon.

Ladon
I’ll do anything to protect my family, even if it means sabotaging my brother’s upcoming marriage. I know the truth—that Emilie is a money-hungry opportunist who is unfit to be the queen. I'll do whatever it takes to see their engagement come to an end. She thought she was entering paradise, but I’m going to give her hell.

Until disaster strikes...
Now, we only have each other. Working together might be the only way to survive the twisted games we’ll be forced to play.

Author’s Note: Nights of Obedience is the first book in the Vines & Venom duet, a spicy, enemies-to-lovers romantasy. This book features mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised. For a complete list of content warnings, check the author’s website.]]> 396 Rachel Mays A.S. 0 to-read 3.55 2024
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]]> 50702585
Funny how things changed over time. How the fairy tale twisted into something far more crooked, darker than I ever imagined.

In reality, my knight is scarred and broken, living alone in a castle of bones that overlooks the sea. He isn’t searching for me. He never was.

Lucian Blackthorne is as cursed as I am, and equally shunned by the locals, the fishers of men, who believe him to be the devil in the flesh.

Perhaps he is, with the way his amber eyes draw me in, ignite me like an infernal blaze. And the sins he whispers in my ear are as wickedly intoxicating as the man himself.

Yet, his touch is heaven and his will is my weakness.

He calls us forbidden, an unsalvageable tragedy, with no happy end. Maybe we are. But in this story, he’s the one who needs saving.]]> 552 Keri Lake A.S. 0 to-read 3.92 2020
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]]> 136470356 A dark, atmospheric tale of deadly secrets and forbidden love.

Mortui vivos docent.
The dead teach the living.

After watching my mother succumb to a mysterious illness, I promised myself two things. I’d find the cure for what ravaged her. And leave the godforsaken city where she abandoned me.

Four years later, I receive an acceptance letter from Dracadia University, one of the oldest, most prestigious schools in the country. Nestled on a secluded island off the coast of Maine, it’s rumored to be haunted by the souls of the mental patients exiled there centuries before. Those whose bones are said to make up the island’s white sandy shores.

And restless ghosts aren’t even its most daunting peculiarity.

Devryck Bramwell, known on campus as Doctor Death, is a brilliant pathologist in charge of the midnight lab. He’s also my devastatingly handsome professor, who seems to loathe tenacious first-years, like me. Except, his dark and enigmatic gaze tells me all the ways he’d devour me if given the chance, and his stolen kisses burn my lips with forbidden jealousy.

I crave his authority.
He aches for redemption.
Together, we’re toxic. Delicious fodder for the prying eyes hellbent on exhuming the rotted skeletons of our pasts.

For the dead have much to teach, and it’s only a matter of time before Dracadia’s most depraved secret is resurrected.

Nocticadia is a standalone dark academia gothic romance.]]> 682 Keri Lake A.S. 5 4.22 2023
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]]> 226844243 I’m caught between two powerful fae princes. One will be my savior. The other will be my death.

I’ve spent years trapped behind these walls—cursed to live among the sleeping for eternity. When trespassers find their way into my castle, it’s both a dream and a nightmare.

Prince Callan is the first outsider I’ve met in years—and the realm’s most arrogant prick. He’s also the only one with the power to break this wretched curse and restore my kingdom.

Unfortunately, Callan’s assistance comes at a price. If I want his help, I’ll have to belong to him.

A sacrifice I’m willing to make for the people I love.

Until I lay eyes on Rydian.

The second fae prince is everything the elder heir is not. Strong, wise—lethal. He is a distraction I can’t afford.

And he hates me on sight.

In a realm where evil disguises itself as friendship, I am forced to rely on two men whose disgust for each other is only outweighed by their obsession with me.

One of them will save me, the other will tear me apart. I just wish I knew which to trust with my life—and my heart.

�--

Pre-Order this steamy, enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance about two fae princes and the cursed woman trapped between them. Book 1 in a fated mates romantasy series with a Sleeping Beauty twist. ]]> 458 Heather Hildenbrand A.S. 0 to-read 4.13 2025
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]]> 48915408
But when monsters attack the Woodsmen and their captive en route, slaughtering everyone but Évike and the cold, one-eyed captain, they have no choice but to rely on each other. Except he’s no ordinary Woodsman—he’s the disgraced prince, Gáspár Bárány, whose father needs pagan magic to consolidate his power. Gáspár fears that his cruelly zealous brother plans to seize the throne and instigate a violent reign that would damn the pagans and the Yehuli alike. As the son of a reviled foreign queen, Gáspár understands what it’s like to be an outcast, and he and Évike make a tenuous pact to stop his brother.

As their mission takes them from the bitter northern tundra to the smog-choked capital, their mutual loathing slowly turns to affection, bound by a shared history of alienation and oppression. However, trust can easily turn to betrayal, and as Évike reconnects with her estranged father and discovers her own hidden magic, she and Gáspár need to decide whose side they’re on, and what they’re willing to give up for a nation that never cared for them at all.

In the vein of Naomi Novik’s New York Times bestseller Spinning Silver and Katherine Arden’s national bestseller The Bear and the Nightingale, this unforgettable debut� inspired by Hungarian history and Jewish mythology—follows a young pagan woman with hidden powers and a one-eyed captain of the Woodsmen as they form an unlikely alliance to thwart a tyrant.]]> 448 Ava Reid 1529100739 A.S. 0 to-read 3.51 2021
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]]> 216955307 Her ex-boyfriend's older brother is the king of Silicon Avenue. And he needs a fake fiancée...

Hannah's ex is a womanizing cheater, and she has just the plan to get over him.

Upgrade.

To the mysterious man she meets at a club who agrees to a one-night stand.

But following the hottest night of her life, it's the same smoldering green eyes she stares into across an interview table.

Damien Bass

The dirty-talking, possessive tech-mogul says he needs a personal assistant.

But the position comes with one small caveat.

To be his fake fiancée.

Inside Job is the first book of the Silicon Billionaires series, each an interconnected standalone that follows a hot tech-mogul and the fiery romance that bring them to their knees. They do not need to be read in order, but expect some characters/couples to have cameos in future books.

WARNING: This book contains a possessive, dirty-talking, morally-gray hero. Readers should expect sexually explicit content, angst and profanity. There is dual POV, NO cheating, and a guaranteed HEA. ]]> 394 Alexis Knightly A.S. 3 4.06
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]]> 218426657
Compelling and brilliant, Orion Reimann is an avid collector—or rather, a thief—of fine things. Though a quadrillionaire with limitless power, he cannot heal the scars of his past until a beautiful woman bursts into his life like a supernova, chasing away the darkness and stealing his heart.


Perceptive and dedicated, Elena Sanchez is a journalist working multiple jobs to pay off a family debt. When she accidentally damages an expensive car, the handsome owner offers her a tempting proposal that eliminates her financial predicament. Before Elena knows it, she’s become Orion’s protégé, and he’s become her mentor, her protector, the sun to her moon and stars—a man worthy of her cautious heart.


As their romance strengthens, danger spirals out of control, forcing Orion to choose between the past or the woman who has come to mean everything to him.

The Protégé is an opposite attract, forced proximity, mentor/mentee, morally gray billionaire hero, and a suspenseful contemporary romance. It is Book Six in the WaterFyre Rising series but can be read as a standalone.

Caution: This book contains sexual content, profanity, violence, kidnapping, and mentions of sex trafficking and suicide. Recommended for 18+.]]> 470 Nadia Han 1952820596 A.S. 3 4.50
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]]> 196920718
Princess Aurora longs to escape the castle and the marriage that has been arranged for her.

But on the night before her wedding, at a dog fight where captured werewolves are made to fight for sport, she spares the life of a young wolf. It puts her on the radar of the powerful alpha who was going to kill him. And it changes everything.

That night, when the alpha escapes, he kidnaps her and takes her to the rugged lands north of the border � where the once warring werewolf clans are beginning to unite. He thinks that she is the key to winning the war against the humans.

Only, as they spend time around one another, forbidden attraction starts to grow. And as Aurora learns that not all wolves are bad, the alpha discovers that she is in danger from both his enemies, and those he once considered friends.

With monsters on both sides, a bloodthirsty war between humans and wolves raging, and undeniable passion growing between them � will their story end in love? Or tragedy?

And will Aurora ever get home?

Does she even want to?]]> 475 Lauren Palphreyman A.S. 0 to-read 4.17 2023
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]]> 63280287 Ensnare the enemy.
Guard your heart.

After the Daemon King’s betrayal, Sersa Scáth never wants to see Sin Drumghoul again, let alone hear his sullied name. At least, that’s the lie she clings to in hopes it will become true—all while drowning in memories of him that feel like a lifetime ago.

But even after three moons apart, Sersa is blinded by anger and sees no way to defuse the emotion that’s altered her magic indefinitely. To make matters worse, Jestin Drumghoul is out for blood and vengeance for the Old King’s murder, and his main target isn’t Sin. It’s her.

In the Soullanders� eyes, murdering the king is Sersa’s claim to the throne—a claim Sin would kill for her to accept. He wants nothing more than for her to rule beside him, even if it means baring the ugly secrets he’s concealed to win her back. But Jestin isn’t the only one who has other plans for her�

Giving Sin a second chance to not only prove his love but also repair Sersa’s trust in him isn’t easy, and her ice-cold heart is in danger of shattering before it ever truly thaws. But secrecy isn’t just for kings, and Sersa finds herself questioning illusion versus reality once again. Failing to decipher between the two might just tear she and Sin apart once and for all—if their enemies don’t do it first.]]> 803 Shannon R. Lir A.S. 4 series-to-continue 3.85 2023
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Each year, on the eve of the Pledging Ceremony, the Institute holds a Ball where the Wardens are permitted to attend in hopes of swaying an individual's allegiance and perhaps convince them to Pledge to their Court instead - but a Warden hasn’t attended the Ball in years. So, imagine Lexa’s surprise when she realizes that not only had every single Warden of Verihdia attended this year’s Courting Ball - but they were all there for her.

The envious Warden of The Court of Shadows is known throughout Verihdia for taking exactly what he wants, by any means necessary. And right now, he wants Lexa Cromwell. After seeing her unusual - and frankly impossible - Trial result, he knew he had to have her as a member of his Court. He knows what’s at stake and he won’t stop until Lexa Cromwell is Pledged to him. Lexa is torn between the most powerful individuals in all of Verihdia as they fight for her loyalty an]]> 313 Nikki Robb A.S. 5 3.98
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]]> 220199930 If death becomes the catalyst, their world will burn.

Morgana's world is shattered when her brother vanishes into the sinister badlands of Vespera. Driven by her thirst for answers, she joins the ranks of the Umbran Guard by day, but come night, she takes to the streets in search of the people responsible for his disappearance.

When her path crosses with Aster Sinclair, the shadow-cursed prince fated for death but willing to do anything for his cure, Morgana discovers that her quest for truth may be a more dangerous task than she could have ever expected.

Magic poisons her blood, and that is too sweet a thing for Aster to ignore.

Consumed by the opportunity to leverage her desperation, he traps her into an agreement and offers vital information in exchange for her cooperation. As their unwilling alliance deepens, the question of sacrifice and magic threatens to ruin the balance they sought to maintain.

Their choice is simple.
They must find a way to unravel the threads of fate, or one of them will die.

But the shadows are watching—and they do not intend to go down silently.]]> 421 B.C. FaJohn A.S. 3 series-to-continue 3.88
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]]> 61219193 Deceive the Daemon King.
Trust no one.
Don’t fall in love.

Sersa Scáth has been trying to bite her sharp tongue ever since she stole her clan’s magic. It was an accident—her tempestuous moods to blame—but it doesn’t stop them from calling her the Mad Heir. Her only escape from the whispers is the City of Soulless, with its rundown pubs, swanky betting halls, and places of pleasure aplenty.

But no mortal is safe in the city that straddles the lands of the living and the dead. Especially at Reaping Hour when the spirits of the restless dead hunt for souls�

A Gilder noble by birth and son of the Daemon King, Nessin Drumghoul controls a sea of secrets that could destroy any one of the noble houses. He even has the perfect secret to persuade Sersa into posing as his betrothed: the truth about her missing father. But why Nessin wants her help remains a mystery no matter how much Sersa pries.

Though Sersa senses a malicious motive driving Nessin, their attraction to one another is undeniable. Irrepressible. Dangerous. Neither can afford to lose sight of what’s on the line if their fake betrothal is discovered. And as the line between deception and reality blurs, their ruse begins to fall apart, threatening to destroy them both.]]> Shannon R. Lir A.S. 4 3.69 2022
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]]> 209741142 A spellbinding gothic dark fantasy about a shunned woman who is forced beyond the mortal realm's forbidden boundary, into a terrifying world of cursed souls and grotesque creatures.

Only the banished know what lies beyond the woods ...

There are whispers about what lurks in Witch Knell—the forest where sinners go to die. The villagers call it The Eating Woods because what’s taken is never given back. Only those who’ve lost their senses would dare to go near it.

Or the banished.

Maevyth Bronwick knows better than to breach the misty labyrinth of trees, but a tragic turn of events compels her beyond the archway of bones, to a boundary no mortal has crossed before. One that cloaks a dark and fantastical world that’s as dangerous as it is alluring.

It’s there that he dwells, the cursed lord of Eidolon. The one tasked to keep her hidden from the magehood that seeks to crucify her in the name of an arcane prophesy. Zevander Rydainn, known to his prey as The Scorpion, is the coldest, most calculated assassin in all of Aethyria and he’d sooner toss his feisty ward to a pack of vicious fyredrakes than keep her safe.

If only he could.

Maevyth’s blood is the key to breaking his despised curse and vanquishing the slumbering evil in Witch Knell. Unfortunately for Lord Rydainn, fate has other plans for the irresistible little enchantress. And his growing obsession with her threatens to destroy everything.

Including himself.

Anathema is a full-length, gothic dark fantasy, the first book in The Eating Woods duology. Perfect for readers who enjoy a plot-heavy and atmospheric story with a unique magic system, a slow-burn romance and a touch of horror.]]> 688 Keri Lake A.S. 0 to-read 4.14 2024
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]]> 30734412 A king by day. Shadow by night�

The Great Betrayal changed everything for the Allied Realm. Long ago, the kingdom’s noble houses rose up against the goddess... and for their treachery, the firstborn of each noble family was cursed.

One with perilous beauty.
One with destructive knowledge.
One with insatiable bloodlust.

But the royal house Mortara received the worst affliction of all. For while the king exists during the day, he fades into nothingness at night...until his twenty-first birthday, when he will be lost to the shadows forever.

Now an acolyte has arrived at court. Like all the second-born children of the Allied Realm, she’s destined to serve the goddess and become a Seer...only Cerise Solon has no gift of foretelling. In fact, she has no magical gift at all.

Instead, she’s surrounded by courtiers and priests—smiling sycophants whose hearts are filled with secrets and lies. And at the center of it all sits His Majesty Kian Hannibal Mortara, with his haunting eyes, sharp tongue, and an unerring ability to send her pulse skittering at the worst possible moments.

Falling for him is unthinkable. Because the king is the last of his line, and as the specter of his twenty-first birthday—and the full force of his curse—approaches, the kingdom holds its breath.

But there’s only one way to save a dying king... and it lies with the one person who’s hiding the biggest secret of all. Cerise.]]> 512 Melissa Landers 0857506668 A.S. 0 to-read 3.64 2024
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]]> 198824732 No, that's not a joke. An actual, real life demon. And he needs my help to break a curse.
But what happens when that turns into more?
It can never be forever, and yet... I'm falling in love with him anyway.

Spookily Yours is a spicy, open-door Halloween themed novel, featuring a witch and the demon who falls in love with her. This book is a complete standalone with a HEA guaranteed.]]> 235 Jennifer Chipman A.S. 0 to-read 3.44 2023
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]]> 220594101 LEO

There is no one on this earth who annoys me more than my best friend’s little sister.

And no matter what her brother says, she would make a terrible nanny for my daughter.

But I don’t have any other choice.

And she knows it.

I’m convinced she only said yes just to mess with me, but the more time she spends with my baby girl, the more I start to think that I was wrong about her.

And as the soccer season progresses, I realise I’m starting to care less about winning games� and more about winning her.

BRYNN

With a goal count as big as his ego, an annoyingly sexy British accent, and the world's cutest daughter, it's no wonder Leo Sullivan has found himself on the list of World’s hottest soccer players.

Too bad he's also a jerk.

But now he needs a nanny for his daughter. And much to Leo’s annoyance, my brother seems to think I'd be the perfect person for the job.

I only go along with it out of spite.

But as time passes, I find myself falling more and more in love with his little girl. And even worse... her father.]]> 433 Maisie Myers A.S. 0 to-read 4.17 2024
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]]> 205252070
Lexa Cromwell doesn’t feel safe anywhere.

In the ever-shifting shadows of Verihdia, Lexa finds herself adrift in a sea of uncertainty. The revelation of Lysander's darkest deed has left her grappling with an impossible choice� to trust the enigmatic Warden of Shadows or brave the relentless assaults from the elusive Forgotten Court on her own. As the tour of Verihdia unfolds, Lexa wrestles with her unruly Mythica, a power that grows increasingly restless and uncontrollable.
As she struggles to keep her secret hidden from the watchful eyes of the Wardens, Lexa knows that revealing her Mythica's influence over them would seal her fate. The balance between trust and survival becomes even more perilous, and she walks the line between allegiance and self-preservation. In this mesmerizing tale of deceit and destiny, Lexa Cromwell must navigate a world where shadows hold secrets, and every step could lead her closer to the embrace of the Forgotten Warden's haunting fate.

Mark of Mythica is the second installment in the Verihdian Wardens series.

Mark of Mythica is a new adult fantasy romance novel that contains descriptions of drowning, nightmares, violence, choking, being restrained, description of torture, murder, death, and explicit sexual scenes. This novel also touches on feelings of intense guilt, including inter-familial guilt. Readers who may be sensitive to these elements, please take note.]]> 435 Nikki Robb A.S. 0 to-read 4.47
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]]> 220543340 Married to the savage fae king�

When Aisling hears that her father has promised her in marriage to the king of the fae, a cold terror washes over her. This marriage means peace for her people, but certain death for Aisling.

Everyone knows that the fae are monsters. That they murder and steal for sport. But when Aisling meets her new husband, he is not at all the beast she expected.

Lir is alluring, wild, and dangerously perfect. She is determined to hate him, but his sharp tongue and fierce loyalty to his people spark an attraction she cannot control.

He draws Aisling into a realm of deadly enchantments and mythical beasts. But she finds that the fae have monsters of their own—creatures of ancient evil that grow stronger by the day.

When Aisling finds herself fighting at Lir’s side, something new stirs inside something more than desire; something magical and untamed, ready to break free. She must learn to control her passion and her power, or watch as the mortal and fae worlds are torn apart.

An absolutely irresistible, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance, The Mortal Queen will take you on an action-packed adventure in a world of fae and magic. With unforgettable characters, searing chemistry, action and shocking twists, it’s perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black and Callie Hart.

The Mortal Queen was previously published as Breath of the New Creature by A.E. JĂĽrgens.
]]> 451 Ashley Metzler 1836182066 A.S. 0 to-read 3.76 2022
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]]> 215587837
Dark Romance meets Grunge-Punk Sci-Fi/Fantasy with a strong female lead desperate to avenge her murdered mother and sisters, and an obsessive heir to a criminal empire who will stop at nothing to memorize every inch of her.
In Mirror, crime rules all. Abandoned kingdoms have risen into criminal empires, each specializing in a dark trade, and among a labyrinth of underground tunnels, a secret society of female assassins lurks, their vendettas paid only in blood.

THE ANGEL OF SIN
Rayze Angeline is a Shard Daughter, a female assassin and one of the last remaining mortals blessed with Fate's magic.

Taken in after the deaths of her mother and sisters, Rayze studies the art of lethal seduction among the criminal empire of The Serpent, a Boss who specializes in human trafficking.

Infiltrating The Serpent's empire one lay at a time, leaving a string of missing persons in her wake, Rayze is the ghost assassin The Serpent and his heir seek to imprison.

THE SNAKE OF MADNESS
Warrick Ivor is The Serpent's heir, but one fateful night in the presence of Rayze leaves him forever changed.

A Bond. Threads of Fate tethered between him and Rayze. She is his. She will always be his, and he will have her, no matter how many times she severs their Bond.

With each severing, their Bond sends them into an unrelenting frenzy of lust and madness. When they're forced to remember it all, to know each other and their bond for what it is...

"A woman who makes war with her mouth on mine is a woman I plan to keep."

"He tastes like violence. A lethal potency that will leave me wet and wanting the rest of my days."

“Scream, angel. Scream and let me taste your pleasure.�

"There’s stabbing a man. Then there’s stabbing a man when he comes. One leaves him wanting. The latter leaves him satisfied until the mere seconds of his bitter end."

—â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä�

The Shard and The Serpent is intended for an adult audience with content that may be triggering to some readers. Full warnings are available at the author's website, Wrathos Books. The Shard Daughters series is a series of standalone dark fantasy romance novels, each focusing on a different couple within Jinapher J. Hoffman's #1 best-selling realm of Mirror.

Though The Shard and The Serpent can be read on its own, readers are encouraged to try the completed dark fantasy romance trilogy, Fates of Mirror, first to avoid historical spoilers and recognize cameos. The Shard and The Serpent is part of Jinapher's overarching multiverse of feminine rage, Wrathos.]]> Jinapher J. Hoffman A.S. 0 to-read 3.40
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]]> 211742041 The Cruel Prince meets The Selection in this captivating duology opener brimming with heart-pounding romance, vicious competition, and beautiful, cruel fae, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven, Sasha Peyton Smith.

Every citizen of England is granted one bargain from their immortal fae queen.

High society girls are expected to bargain for qualities that will win them suitors: a rare talent for piano in exchange for one’s happiest childhood memory. A perfect smile for one’s ability to taste.

But Ivy Benton’s debut season arrives with a shocking twist: a competition to secure the heart of the Queen’s fae son, Prince Bram. A prize that could save Ivy’s family from ruin� and free her sister from the bargain that destroyed her.

Yet every glittering fae deal has a rotting heart—and at the center of this contest is a dark plot that could destroy everything Ivy knows.

Sweepingly romantic and deceptively enchanting, this alternate history romantasy will enthrall readers of Holly Black, Stephanie Garber, and Adalyn Grace.]]> 400 Sasha Peyton Smith 0063372525 A.S. 0 to-read 3.97 2025
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That is, until she discovers the truth: everything she thought she knew was a lie, for something evil plagues her lands - promising death and darkness.

A betrothal that tests her.
A mysterious vigilante who teases her.
A Dark Prince who doesn’t trust her.
And a phantom that invades her dreams.

Emma must try to escape her father’s torturous grip as she journeys to find a way to save her people…and herself.

But Emma has dark secrets of her own. And a game she has to play.

Can she overcome her grief and fears to save her people before the darkness that lurks within consumes her?

Just remember, even that which appears true may be deceiving.

Trigger Warnings:
-Violence/Gore/Death
-Grief
-Profanity
-Mental health themes
-Mention of suicidal intent
-Torture
-Overall dark themes

*This book is a NA Dark Fantasy Romance that is 18+ with explicit language and sexual scenes. BoD is the first book in 'The Divide' series and ends on a cliffhanger.*]]> 594 Ali Stuebbe A.S. 4 3.87
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]]> 63130875
Declan Hardy, All-American heartthrob and retired NFL billionaire, is my complete opposite.
He's commanding where I'm cooperative.
Spontaneous while I am deliberate.
Loud when I stay quiet.
The only thing we have in common is that both our names are on my father's will.

He'll inherit the fitness and hospitality empire and I'll keep the one thing I hold dear.
As long as I marry him—with conditions.

One year of a fake marriage.
One year of living together.
One year of pretending I belong in his luxury lifestyle.

But stipulations are never that simple.
Especially when I can't tell if his kisses are fake or if I'm pretending when I kiss him back.
And as more conditions arise, it's clear there's a fine line between commitment and betrayal... and neither of us knows where that line falls.
Between Commitment and Betrayal is a billionaire, forced proximity, fake marriage of convenience and a father’s business partner novel. It is a complete standalone by Shain Rose.]]> 384 Shain Rose A.S. 3 3.74 2023
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]]> 202195805 They call me Kayla �The Ruthless� King. The Queen of the North Shore and leader of the Kings� Crew.

Because of the sacrifices I’ve made and the merciless way I run my crew, the North Shore belongs to me.

In our town, you can only thrive if you're the worst of the worst. But that all ended when the psychopath I put away returned with a target on my back.

If I'm The Ruthless King, Nathan White is The Lawless God. The biggest and baddest of them all. He's heartless and cruel, and everyone is safer out of his way. Including me.

When he comes back to the North Shore with only my name on his lips, I know my days are numbered. Or so I thought until he took me.

Nathan doesn't want me dead. He wants me to suffer. And what better way than to keep me captive as he destroys my crew and legacy.

I'm fighting a war that I'm unprepared for, and in the midst of chaos, my feelings blur with the need for survival. My secrets aren't safe anymore, and neither is my heart.

You know what they say? Never fall in love with the enemy.

Too late for that.


This book is a standalone in a series of interconnected standalones. It can be read on its own.]]> 556 Lola King 1916837077 A.S. 0 4.23
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]]> 202142694 Must read book one, Blood of Desiderium first! This is the sequel and contains spoilers beyond this point.

In the aftermath of the battle at the Court of Ashes, Emma’s sacrifice for salvation thrusts her into a dark realm where the God of Darkness demands a grim price for her newfound power.

The fate of the world hangs in the balance,A God is harboring dark secrets,And a mate refuses to lose again.

The darkness� hold on her makes her hunger for death, until a predestined bond beckons her and conflicts the monster she has become. Emma must follow through with a world-altering task, or decide if she wants to break free from the vice of her powers, for the sake of all she loves.

Then, a profound truth changes everything, testing her strength to bring light to a dark reality. Will Emma endure the burdens of her task or will she sacrifice her heart to protect those she holds dear?

Will she choose love over darkness?


Trigger Warnings:
-Violence/Gore/Death
-Grief
-Profanity
-Mention of suicidal intent
-Alcohol use for coping 
-Torture
-Overall dark themes

*This book is 18+ with explicit language and sexual scenes. SoS is the second book in the duology.*]]> 400 Ali Stuebbe A.S. 4 4.06
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So what is she to do when she finds herself on a plane to California and on her way to a sure death sentence? A one-night stand. At least, that’s all it was supposed to be—one last night to be free. Only, she finds out too late that the dark and mysterious man she solely wanted as a fling is not only her new comrade but also the one she dreaded meeting most—her immediate superior and untouchable devil in the field. Bones.

He’s hell on earth—cruel and unforgiving, but most of all, he hates her, and he makes sure she knows it. And yet, she finds herself unwilling to leave his side when he’s unable to get to the evac point when their mission goes awry.

She stays behind with the devil and the secrets he keeps. They only have one another to trust when no faith is left.]]> 464 K.M. Moronova 1963474074 A.S. 3 3.75
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Last 30-40 pages COMPLETELY ruined it for me
]]> 200110301
My enemy doesn’t make the rules�

Even if he’s my boss.

Cade Armanelli might be an infamous hacker with billionaire status who operates better alone, but I earned my spot working alongside him...

Whether he likes it or not.

It’s precisely why I’m on the first plane to an undisclosed location for our cybersecurity team retreat. I’m ready to prove to our company that I can handle anything�

Except sharing a cabin and a bed with my meticulous, elusive boss.

He’s antisocial.

Ruthless.

Enemy number one.

Unfortunately, he’s also number one in tatted, dark, and dangerous. I quickly come to find that not only are his hacking skills perfection, but so is his performance in the bedroom.

Not that it matters. I have a job to keep, a heart to protect, and our nation’s data to secure.

Cade can’t help me with any of that.

He’s a distraction, one I have to avoid�

Even if it means I’m spray painting a red line down our bed and keeping my boss on his side.]]> 368 Shain Rose A.S. 0 to-read 3.71 2022
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]]> 165045255 He wants her.

After learning of Sin’s dark deceptions, Wren travels to The Feral Vale where she is introduced to the rustic land of the elves. She vows to protect her family at all expense, even if that means keeping the Black Art’s treacherous secret.

When a realm divided draws the unwanted attention of a neighboring king, Wren and the elves must resort to clever schemes to gain leverage in the impending war. Wren and her family are determined to lay low—a challenging feat when the entire kingdom guard is searching for the “white-haired witch.� She longs to forget the betrayal that drove her here, more so, she longs to forget him, but when circumstance thrusts them together, the result is nothing short of incendiary.

As motives come to light, Wren isn’t sure who she can rely on, but one fact becomes startling, and infuriatingly, clear: Wren and Sin must combine forces if any of them has a hope to survive the disconcerting conflict ahead. With past hurts challenging them at every step, the road ahead is punishing.

War is brutal, but nothing is more maiming than furious love.]]> 382 Erin Mainord A.S. 4 series-to-continue ...
Are you frickin' 15!?

]]> 4.04 2024
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The most interesting part was "I was in the middle of my second decade"
...
Are you frickin' 15!?


]]> 218282863 In a world ruled by immortals, her only hope may lie in the heart of their darkest prince.When my sister Belle goes missing, I venture deep into the cursed woods to find her. Ruthless vampires rule over our kingdom, and I’m terrified she’s been murdered like so many others.

As I’m searching, I’m caught by the worst immortal of them Prince Cassius, dark Lord of the Bloodvale. I barely escape with my life, and the memory of his cruel beauty haunts me. So does the thought that Belle might be in his castle.

When I join the mortal resistance, I get the chance to infiltrate his stronghold. I’ll find Belle and fight the vampires from within. It’s not easy. I’m worked to the bone by a pair of wicked sisters and danger abounds, but the secrets I discover are worth it.

The castle is filled with magic…and so am I.

I’ll have to keep my mission and power hidden if I want to survive, but the prince’s stormy gaze follows me everywhere. When he chooses me as his personal servant, can I hide the truth? Or will the magnetic pull between us drag me to my doom?

Reign of Cinders and Glass is a standalone Cinderella Romantasy with vampires, a dark prince, and a powerful heroine who will endure any risk to save the people she loves. Prepare for action, danger, and a steamy romance with a HEA.

This adult Cinderella retelling
A strong heroine with a secret power
A brooding vampire prince who is obsessed with the heroine
Touch her and die
Enemies to lovers
A one-horse moment
Found family
Discovery of magic
Cinderella favorites � a masquerade ball, a handsome prince, wicked vampire sisters, devoted animal friends, a (tipsy) fairy godmother, and of course, a Happily Ever After]]> 507 Linsey Hall A.S. 3 4.35
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A beast betrayed.

After recovering from a dark turn of events, Wren and Sin are more committed than ever—both to their kingdom, and to each other. But before vows can be sworn to either, they must face the harsh reality of what is waiting for them on the opposite side of the isle, and on the continent across the sea.

When a meeting with the foreign king goes awry, Wren grows suspicious that a dark magic may have their every move being watched. Desperate to protect her loved ones, Wren must reluctantly scheme behind the backs of her allies—including her betrothed’s. But when the Black Art senses he is being
double-crossed by his intended, the result may prove to be more devastating than the war they face.

As battles grow bloodier, the shifter king’s temper grows concerning, and the strings of Wren and Sin’s newfound trust are plucked as both struggle not to slip into damaging past habits. With new threats emerging around every corner, it is more important than ever that these lovers keep their daggers
aimed at their enemies� not at each other’s throats.

Love is a savage magic, but it may just prove to be this couple’s most destructive weapon yet.]]> Erin Mainord A.S. 0 to-read, series-to-continue 4.32 2025
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Zara has spent years plotting revenge against the Lord of Night for killing her sister. A spy and a shadow-bender in the City of Night, where wild magic runs rampant and warring factions fight for power over it, the Lord of Night is the feared and reviled leader of the city. She’s grown up hearing tales of the part-demon, part-vampire lord and she’s seen firsthand his devastating use of wild magic.

But when Zara infiltrates his palace to enact her plot for vengeance, she comes to learn that everything she thought she knew about her enemy is a lie. Soon she’s wrapped up in a lethal game of power and deception. The most treacherous of all, however, is the connection she shares with the Lord of Night, a bond she can’t deny no matter how hard she fights it. What they share threatens to unveil the secret she’s kept her whole life.

And her secret is the most dangerous of them all, a dark and deadly fate that could save Night…or annihilate it.

CITY OF NIGHT is an enemies-to-lovers slow burn fantasy romance. It’s the first in a series, ending on a cliffhanger.]]> 300 Aurora Grey A.S. 4 3.50
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With a mighty black dragon and the ability to command the dead, he raised an army of our fallen soldiers to fight for him—and conquered us in the night. My father, King Laurier of Scorpion Valley, couldn’t stop him. I tried to flee but came face to face with the man in black armor, the man who looked more like a god than a human. Instead of killing me, he chose to show me mercy…but it didn’t feel like mercy.

Not when the next ten years of my life are spent as a slave in the Arid Sands, digging for Black Diamonds from sunrise to sunset. I'm also the personal slave of General Titan—a man who has grown obsessed with me. The work under the hot sun is unbearable—but I prefer it to his company any day. I’ve never tried to escape because there’s nowhere to run in the desert, but all of that changes when I hear the news�that the Death King is coming.

I sneak out in the middle of the night to steal his dragon, but that backfires in my face�because you can’t steal a dragon. Khazmuda is no mindless beast. He can speak directly into my mind and hear my thoughts in return. The Death King is about to kill me, but Khazmuda changes his mind�because I have the gift.

The ability to speak with dragons.

The Death King spares my life once again and takes me back to his castle. He has no idea who I am, has no idea what he did to my family ten years ago. He asks me to fight for his cause—but he won’t tell me exactly what that cause is. And then he tells me he wants more from me…desires me more than any other because, like him, I have the gift.

I can’t deny he’s the most handsome man I’ve ever seen, with eyes black like midnight, a jawline as sharp as his dragon’s talons, the height of a mountain, and shoulders as broad as a stream. But no amount of attraction will ever change the fact that he destroyed my life. The answer is no—and it’ll always be no.

But the Death King doesn’t accept that answer.

Trigger Contains dark themes including rape and suicide.]]> 418 Penelope Barsetti A.S. 3 3.93
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]]> 217366435 The 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. My entire miserable existence is because of him—a cruelty he will never understand even though he should understand it most.

Inferno, the powerful red dragon that’s fused his soul with mine, and I have agreed that the Death King must be exiled. We travel north to Riviana Star, the forest home of the elves and my father’s brother, Ezra. I assumed I would be welcomed with open arms—but I’m treated with only suspicion by Queen Eldinar. She grants me asylum in her forest because I’ve agreed to be their ally against the Death King� but begrudgingly.

Even when I’m in the presence of the elves, I drown in solitude. I’m the only one of my kind besides my uncle, but his reception of me isn’t warm like I hoped. Commander Luxe takes an interest in me, but my heart still yearns for a man it should hate. And that’s when he appears—The Death King—in Riviana Star.

But not in the flesh.

The Death King is far more powerful than I ever imagined—and I’ve made him my greatest enemy.


Trigger Contains dark themes including rape and pregnancy loss.]]> 420 Penelope Barsetti A.S. 4 4.31
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]]> 217366227 I’ve been abandoned by every man in my life—except for one.

He arrived at the outskirts of Riviana Star just in time, and not only saved me, but the people I’ve come to consider my own. He pledged to be at my side always—and made me make the same promise in return. My heart can’t hold onto the anger and resentment a moment longer—not when I want this man for the rest of my life.

Queen Eldinar and the elves are far more suspicious of him than they ever were of me, but they offer him what he wants—the location of the dragons—if he does something for them in return. A war is coming in their forest—an attack by the dark elves that want to evade the Realm of Caelum—and they want the Death King to defeat them.

The relationship between us has changed, an invisible rope tied in many knots binding us together. I’ve pledged my life to help him with his cause, to avenge the family that was so ruthlessly taken from him, not just because I want to free the dragons—but because I want him to have peace. He’s given that to me—and I want to give him the same.

A secret locked in the depth of my heart, I know my feelings for Talon are far beyond the physical. I can feel his soul next to mine when we’re together. When I picture life after the war, I’m not Queen of Scorpion Valley or the Northern Kingdoms—but Queen Rothschild of the Southern Isles.

But there’s something between us that Talon refuses to share. Something I can’t see—but something I can feel every time we touch. A distance that only flourishes rather than withers. A secret so heavy it sinks us in the middle of the sea.]]> 436 Penelope Barsetti A.S. 0 4.26
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]]> 217206738
Ruthless. Meticulous. Arrogant.

Dante Russo thrives on control, both personally and professionally.

The billionaire CEO never planned to marry—until the threat of blackmail forces him into an engagement with a woman he barely knows.

Vivian Lau, jewelry heiress and daughter of his newest enemy.

It doesn’t matter how beautiful or charming she is. He'll do everything in his power to destroy the evidence and their betrothal.

There’s only one problem: Now that he has her...he can't bring himself to let her go.

***

Elegant. Ambitious. Well-mannered.

Vivian Lau is the perfect daughter and her family’s ticket into the highest echelons of high society.

Marrying a blue-blooded Russo means opening doors that would otherwise remain closed to her new-money family.

While the rude, elusive Dante isn't her idea of a dream partner, she agrees to their arranged marriage out of duty.

Craving his touch was never part of the plan.

Neither was the worst thing she could possibly do: fall in love with her future husband.

King of Wrath is a steamy arranged-marriage billionaire romance. It includes explicit content and profanity. Recommended for mature listeners only.]]> 398 Ana Huang A.S. 3 4.05 2022
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]]> 65652783 Everything I thought I knew is a lie�The City of Night has always been a dangerous place, but never more so than now.Enemies on our doorstep. A battle brewing. The wild magic out of control, and my connection to it entirely severed. Not to mention I’m imprisoned by my former mentor who betrayed me.But none of that matters as much as finding Asher, and repairing the damage I did.SONG OF NIGHT is an enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance that will appeal to fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer Armentrout. It’s the second in a duology.]]> 300 Aurora Grey A.S. 4 3.95
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]]> 210722967
From USA Today bestselling author Emily McIntire comes a dark and delicious fractured fairytale of The Little Mermaid.

Venesa Andersen has never been good. She wasn’t good enough for her parents, and she isn’t good enough for the gangster uncle who took her in after they died. But she’s cunning. Beautiful. Dutiful to her uncle’s demands. And she doesn’t have time for a moral compass, anyway. When her runaway cousin returns to their coastal southern town, she brings a man with her…and Venesa soon realizes he’s the only one who’s ever seen her for her.
There’s just one problem: she can never have him.

Enzo “Loverboy� Marino is a wealthy businessman by day and prince of the underworld by night. Underboss to a notorious mafia syndicate, he answers to no one except his father, the strongest don in the Northeast. When he’s tasked with marriage, Enzo doesn’t think twice.

Until he meets his fiancée’s cousin.

Venesa is everything he never knew he wanted, bewitching him with her sultry voice and supple curves. But Enzo learned long ago that for a man like him, life is better without the things you want.

When plans unravel and temptation sings its siren song, they’ll both have to choose what’s more important: duty to their families, or a forbidden love that was never supposed to be.]]> 544 Emily McIntire 1728275865 A.S. 4 4.16 2024
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]]> 199911592
Ember has had the dream for as long as she can remember, but in her line of work, it's no wonder that nightmares plague her. Caught between court intrigue and a resistance movement, Ember plans her revenge as a spy while secretly navigating what remains of the noble Seelie court.

When the terrifying Unseelie Prince comes looking for a bride, Ember's plans take shape in the most dangerous way. Now forced to play the part of a willing bride in front of an enemy court, Ember discovers that her deal with the Prince may be more than she bargained for.

A Dream of Stars and Darkness is a Pride & Prejudice romantasy retelling with spicy romance, enemies to lovers, and only one bed vibes. It is the first of three interwoven romances in the Queen of All Fae Series, each one building on the larger story and told from different points of view.]]> Madeleine Eliot A.S. 4 series-to-continue 3.58 2022
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]]> 201054357 If he’s death, I crave oblivion.

I'm cursed to kill with a brush of my fingertips. My worst fear is attracting the attention of the kingdom’s magic hunters. Maelor is their mysterious, gorgeous leader--and my world falls apart when he learns my secret.

When he arrests me, my only hope is to survive a deadly competition, to win the mercy of our god. Strangely, Maelor is immune to my touch. Turns out, that’s because he’s secretly a vampire—lethally sexy, and dangerous as hell.

He's as drawn to me as I am to him. Can this beautiful monster help me survive, or will our dark attraction lead me to ruin? 

Hallowed Games is the first book in a new series of fantasy romance, morally-grey characters, and deadly trials: perfect A Court of Thorns and Roses and Serpent and the Wings of Night.]]> 410 C.N. Crawford A.S. 0 to-read 3.89 2023
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]]> 216510554 “How long have you been running, little rabbit?�

Ever Knight had been racing towards death her entire life, her feet pounding against the floors of psychiatric institutes and hospitals across Boston. From a very young age, she was haunted by depression, and despite numerous attempts to escape its grip, it always pulled her back. When her doctor delivers the news that she has less than a year to live, the allure of death begins to fade. To make matters worse, her history of substance abuse and depression disqualifies her from the transplant list for a new heart. Poetic, in a darkly ironic way, but Ever preferred thrillers to tragedies. She never expected to be cornered by a dark-eyed doctor on a cold Boston night, offering her a chance at life, but at what cost?

Doctor Theron Hawthorne, a renowned surgeon by day and a black-market organ harvester by night, leads a double life. As a member of a lineage of hunters, he takes criminals off the streets and gives their organs to patients denied transplants, free of charge. Why? It satiates his bloodlust, for one. When Theron finds Ever outside the hospital, consumed by self-grief, he sees something he has been searching for his entire life—a voice to call back to him in the void.

If I Had a Heart is the first book in the Hawthorne Duology, a Harvester novel. Fans of Haunting Adeline, Silence of the Lambs and Dexter might also enjoy this dark stalker romance.]]> 200 Ariella Isabella A.S. 4 series-to-continue 4.07
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]]> 215636743
Eight Fae fight for my hand in marriage. They’re willing to kill for it. But if they discover my secret, my future husband might kill me too.

The King of Brookmere has decreed his daughter is to marry—which means, despite my protests, he’s enacted an archaic tradition, summoning powerful Fae from across the land to compete for my hand in marriage. And more importantly, the throne.

Eight fae will fight in the deadly trials, braving formidable magic and each other to prove themselves worthy of the crown. Including the arrogant, shadow-wielding Kade Blackthorn, who arrived out of nowhere and appears to have far more abilities than he should. In truth, all I’ve ever wanted is for someone to love me for who I am, despite my secrets. An ally. An equal.

While one of the contenders might become my husband, a trusted friend is the last title any of them can win. These men are willing to do anything for power. If they discover my secret, that I’m an heir with no magic, then we’re all doomed.

Blooms of Darkness is the first book of the Broken Prophecy Series, a slow burn, NA / adult romantasy. Readers are encouraged to review the list of content notes inside before diving into this enemies-to-lovers, shadow daddy romance.]]> 434 Anna Applegate A.S. 0 to-read 4.10
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]]> 216032727 “Stay away from the High Fae. He is hunting for you.�

We don’t send our men to steal magic from the fae realm. We don’t send our warriors. Instead, our women slip into their world, under the guise of sweet, innocent girls. They kill, deceive and maim for what we need.

I fight tooth and nail for my place in the pilgrimage to the fae realm. They are our oldest enemy, once our monstrous overlords, but when we banished them from our realm, our magic slowly bleed away without them.

We all know the rules of the steal their magic and return home. Never, never cross paths with the high fae. They are vicious and possessive, and would keep a human woman prisoner to ravish as their plaything. To own her body and soul. Many women never return from the pilgrimage.

I step into their realm and he is the first thing I see. Tall, dark and handsome in the most brutal way…and dripping with someone else’s blood. Aldrin becomes my high fae captor. Dangerous and deadly. An enemy to my people. Falling for him is utterly forbidden. Ludicrous. But my heart never listens to reason.

The fae lands are dying, dissipating on the wind. The human realm is fading.

We can save both through an alliance between humans and fae, if we can put the prejudice of five hundred years behind us. If I can bind myself to Aldrin.

The problem is, I’m already promised to a cruel prince.

The Forbidden Fae King is a plot-heavy, character driven romantasy, with spicy, passionate romance, touch-her-and-die themes and a strong heroine. It is perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash.]]> 466 Rosa Heart A.S. 0 to-read 4.07 2024
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]]> 152946781
She only plans to stay married until her control is firmly established. But she does the unthinkable and falls in love with her husband...

When the ruthless and iron-willed Sebastian Lasker is forced to marry a woman fully as scandalous as his embarrassing, disreputable father, he vows revenge. Nobody manipulates him and gets away with it. He’s going to strip her of what she wants from the marriage and get rid of her.

But pride and fortune aren’t the only things at stake as he realizes he can’t let her go...

Contractually Yours is full of a yummy arranged marriage, dislike-to-love, forced proximity, my wife moments, man-groveling and a happy ending.


✔️ Arranged marriage
✔️ Possessive hero
✔️ My wife
✔️ Her cheating ex-fiancé’s older (and hotter) brother
✔️ Sassy jewelry heiress
✔️ Grumpy jewelry CEO (hero)
✔️ Childhood encounter
✔️ Enemies(?)-to-lovers / dislike-to-love
✔️ Forced proximity
✔️ Revenge
✔️ He grovels
✔️ Power couple]]> 350 Nadia Lee A.S. 3 3.96 2023
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]]> 60137854
She didn’t expect Alexander Kennedy to be there, and she certainly didn’t expect him to propose a marriage of convenience instead.

Marrying Alexander means knowingly becoming a tool in his revenge plan.

But what choice does she have?

Better the devil you know than the one you don’t.



Author's Note: This book contains a billionaire possessive alpha-hole and steamy scenes.]]> 486 Catharina Maura A.S. 0 3.90 2021
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]]> 205792530
Samara’s brothers agree in exchange for a large dowery but on her way to her new kingdom, her carriage is ambushed by Lore, the wicked Prince of Nightshade.

Samara believes that the fae has snatched away her chance at freedom to punish her for her crimes against his kind but punishment is only half of Lore’s plan.

The truth is that the Elven Prince has pined after Samara for seven long years. She is all he can think about—a toxin in his blood. Can the Prince of Nightshade, whose power over poisons rivals none in The Enchanted Forest, manage to find a remedy or will he succumb to her love?]]> 240 Scarlett St. Clair 1464216886 A.S. 0 3.58 2024
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]]> 62343507 She's a farmer. He's the king.

He takes her out.
They make out.
It's glorious.
She succumbs to his charms and decides she can afford this bit of adventure.
So when he invites her to the Royal Court,
reluctantly, she accepts.

Little does she know, the male she calls Commander
the world knows as the Summer King.

He is as handsome as he is powerful
She's a fae with barely any magic.
It will never work out between them.
It won't.
No way.
Everyone knows this.
Everyone, except the fae king.

*** a spicy fantasy romance with happily ever after. Read it!]]> 318 Milana Jacks A.S. 0 4.10 2022
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]]> 205431105 "What could be worse than death?"They made her kneel. So, she would see them burn...

Alora—a Marked One—is bound to a fate of suffering. Therefore, when Lord Kaine takes her as his lady, life under his status and within his manor should have offered her everything—including safety.

Except, in the darkness, Alora is a dying star, an explosion contained by his will and cruelty. Waiting for the day she’ll blaze a light so intense it would burn at the edges of shadow itself, she endures her destined torment.

But outside his walls, evil terrorizes Elysian, and as the Savage Prince sets his attention on Alora next, the lines between monster and savior blur. Her desire for freedom becomes tainted, and a new price must be paid. With rumors of his cruelty, ruthlessness, and unrelenting power, Alora's trust is not easily earned. She can't help feeling like she's exchanged one monster for another—a lord for a prince. A betrothed for a shadow beast.

Can Alora ever truly be free under those who have bound themselves to her?

Or will her only escape sit masked in shadow?What Lies Within Masks & Shadows is the first book in a new series featuring a morally gray hero with powers of darkness, enemies-to-lovers, "traumance", banter, dark secrets, and captivating, action-packed adventure with slow burn romance.Welcome to the darkened world of Elysian. Welcome to What Lies Within Masks & Shadows. Authors Readers are encouraged to check the trigger warnings inside. This is an adult book that touches on very dark themes.]]> 736 Nicolle May A.S. 1 4.05
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]]> 60626843 121 years without hope has a soul become silent.

Salem, Massachusetts.

The home of magic. The hell of the damned.

The place where I rest until the end of time.

There is only one way for me to wake from my coma.

My beloved must find me and feed me her blood before I turn to ash.

It’s a rarity for a vampire to meet his blood mate.

I knew when the coma took me, I’d die.

In the dark.

Alone.

Until Maven Wildes buys my estate.

Her presence at the house wakes my spirit.

But not my mind.

I want her out of my home more than I want to breathe fresh air.

Unfortunately, the infuriating beautiful woman refuses to leave.

Yet� meeting me revives a lost magic in her veins.

And now breathing her in is all I want.

Our love creates power a warlock craves.

He’ll spill blood to have Maven, but I’ll drink his until his heart stops.

I will always protect my beloved with my entire being.

Even if it means spending my days in eternal night.]]> 302 January Rayne A.S. 3 3.73 2022
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]]> 150062296 She was his first love, his first heartbreak, and his only regret.

Zane Windsor always loved the way Celeste Harrison’s eyes light up when he infuriates her. It just took him years to realize that what he felt for his childhood rival wasn’t hatred.

When they begin working for their family businesses, competing on a larger scale than ever before, he decides he wants it all with her � and what Zane Windsor wants, he gets.

Zane and Celeste discover just how thin the line between love and hate truly is, falling harder than either of them thought possible...

…until an unexpected tragedy leaves them wondering if any of it was ever real at all.

Led by a desire for revenge, Zane brings Celeste’s company to the brink of bankruptcy, leaving both of their grandparents no choice but to intervene.

The Windsors and Harrisons agree to a merger � on one condition: Zane and Celeste must marry each other.]]> 557 Catharina Maura A.S. 0 to-read 4.05
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]]> 104659050 From the author of The Wrong Bride and The Temporary Wife comes an angsty and steamy billionaire arranged marriage romance

�
Faye is the last woman Dion Windsor wants to be near, let alone marry� yet there’s no escaping the alluring pianist he’s been engaged to since they were children.

For years, he made his unwillingness known, but his attempts to keep Faye at a distance fade to dust at the sight of her with another man � mere months before their wedding.

One look at her, and he realises he’s done running. Time is up, and whether she likes it or not, she’s his.

Or she could be, if the secrets he keeps didn’t hold the power to destroy her.


Publisher's Note: Each book in the Windsors series features a different Windsor sibling, and as such, each book can be read as a standalone. The Unwanted Marriage contains a guaranteed happily-ever-after and no cheating.]]> 374 Catharina Maura A.S. 4 4.03 2023
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]]> 56651967
Isolde de Lara considers her wedding day her death day. To end a years-long war, she is to marry vampire king, Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev, and kill him.

But her assassination attempt is thwarted and Adrian threatens that if Isolde tries to kill him again, he will raise her as the undead. Faced with the possibility of becoming the thing she hates most, Isolde seeks other ways to defy him and survive the brutal vampire court.

Except it isn’t the court she fears most � it’s Adrian. Despite their undeniable chemistry, she wonders why the king � fierce, savage, merciless � chose her as consort.

The answer will shatter her world.]]> 391 Scarlett St. Clair A.S. 4 3.66 2021
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]]> 170013653 Love and vengeance war alongside faerie courts in this angsty, sweltering, and bloodthirsty conclusion to the Deadly Divine duet.

Florian is determined to heal my broken body and earn more than my forgiveness.
Even if I could forgive him, love is not what I need. I need him to finish what he started—to destroy the father who destroyed me.

But King Molkan is no longer playing the victim.

A deadly darkness is creeping across Folkyn.
To stop it, Florian will need to finally overthrow my father, and the journey provides him with ample opportunity to sink deeper than my scars.

Our mutual desire for revenge might give him the surrender he craves, but as betrayal and danger haunt our every move, vengeance might just be what divides us.

I will reclaim the freedom I once foolishly threw away—even if it means risking a love more powerful than any crown.]]> 396 Ella Fields A.S. 5 3.89 2023
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]]> 63226856
Everyone knows better than to enter the forest during the silver moon cycle when the veiled barrier is thin between the human and Fae kingdoms.

Trickster Fae are said to wander the woods, casting enchantments on unsuspecting humans and whisking them away to their magical lands, never to be heard from again.

When the Fae Prince Ryvan discovers me in the woods, at first I am afraid. But the more time we spend together, I find myself drawn to him in ways I do not understand.

He says he’ll help me escape my wicked stepmother if I grant him a favor, and attend the Fae ball with him.

I’ve been warned to never make deals with the Fae, but something about him makes me inclined to trust him.

When he asks me to be his, I want more than anything to accept.

But the Prince carries a dark secret. One he cannot hide

And now, I find myself wondering� Can I trust him with my heart?]]> 234 Jessica Grayson 1642532061 A.S. 3 3.90 2021
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Why did it feel like an AI wrote it..
]]> 201017011 “I don’t need another kink.�

That thought pops into my head whenever I pull up my favorite social media app, but alas, every time I scroll, I learn something new about myself, and another one is born. And yes, I know I’m responsible for what the algorithm shows me, but I’m trying to ignore that fact.

Lately, my feed has been dominated by masked men. I’ve favorited videos with them dressed in full cosplay, decked out in futuristic military apparel, and wrapped up like ghouls.

But more than anything else, my FYP is filled with shirtless men wearing ghost masks. Bonus points if they’re heavily tattooed, wielding a knife, or covered in fake blood. At night, I dream about being chased by them, of them catching me and doing deliciously dark things to my more than willing body.

I never could have guessed that by sending one drunken text, those dreams would become my new reality.

Lights Out is a fast-paced dark romance with a morally grey male lead. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the TWs at the beginning of the book. ]]> 338 Navessa Allen A.S. 4 4.16 2024
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]]> 213572033 Torn between two realms, the fate of a kingdom and my father hang in the balance�

I need my mate—a darkly dangerous fae prince—more than ever.

And he needs me to help claim his throne.

But Ruskin is gone.

Disappeared into a place most dare not speak of.

There isn’t time to mourn.

In the human realm, a cruel king holds my father captive.

While in the fae realm, Ruskin’s mother, Evanthe, is determined to use her corrupted magic to wreak havoc on the Seelie Court.

Suddenly, something is changing in me.

And I’m afraid that as my powers become more fae, I’ll become just as cruel and violent as the worst of them.

Especially when a terrifying new prophecy comes to light.

Ruskin and I might not be the ones to save the fae…but the ones destined to destroy them.]]> 392 Zara Storm A.S. 5 4.17
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]]> 74045390 Rowan
I'm in the business of creating fairy tales.
Theme parks. Production companies. Five-star hotels.
Everything could be all mine if I renovated Dreamland.
My initial idea of hiring Zahra was good in theory, but then I kissed her.
Things spiraled out of control once I texted her using an alias.
By the time I realized where I went wrong, it was too late.
People like me don't get happy endings.
Not when we're destined to ruin them.

Zahra
After submitting a drunk proposal criticizing Dreamland's most expensive ride, I should have been fired.
Instead, Rowan Kane offered me a dream job.
The catch? I had to work for the most difficult boss I'd ever met.
Rowan was rude and completely off-limits, but my heart didn't care.
At least not until I discovered his secret.
It was time to teach the billionaire that money couldn't fix everything.
Especially not us.

The Fine Print is the first book in a series of interconnected standalones following three billionaire brothers.]]> 448 Lauren Asher 1737507714 A.S. 0 to-read 3.75 2021
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]]> 211161811 Heartbroken and betrayed, I fled the faerie court� only to be dragged back by my captor, a dark Fae Prince.

I should have never made a deal with Ruskin.

He’s used me before.

Now, he needs me again. The Queen has been doomed to eternal sleep. And I alone can break the spell.

Once she wakes, my work should be done. I can leave and force myself to forget the handsome prince and his brutal yet beautiful court.

Queen Evanthe’s return was meant to heal the land, but she’s too weak.

It doesn’t take long to discover that an iron-soaked curse now haunts this land.

Only by uncovering the sinister plots woven through the court can I break the curse.

I won’t be able to do it alone.

Somehow, magic runs through my blood, and every day at court I'm closer to unlocking my true power.

But it’s deeply entwined with the Fae Prince. And he’s not to be trusted.

Nor can I trust myself around him.

His kisses draw me to him, even as his manipulations threaten to tear us apart.

And I fear the secrets he's keeping could doom us all.]]> 456 Zara Storm A.S. 4 4.01
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]]> 209594084 An action-packed dark fantasy romance perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy, Krista Street, and Sarah J. Maas.


Desperate to escape marrying a brutal king, I make a deal with a Fae Prince...
“I can spin gold,� I lie.
With my life at stake, I have no other choice.
I get one chance to turn my lie into truth, and I’m shocked when I succeed.
But now the cruel human king demands I become his wife—passing between his bed and being locked away in a tower, spinning gold until my last breath.
My only way out is to summon him.
A brutal Fae prince.
The deal we strike is sickening, but it’s the only way I’ll live after I’m caught escaping. My new captor drags me back to his realm.
A place of profound beauty and savage cruelties.
As wicked fairies play sadistic games, the prince is my sole protector.
He’s not just protecting me, though. He’s guarding his own secrets.
I should hate him. But our pact shows me a side his court never sees.
There is more behind his monstrous mask.
I can’t stop myself from looking.
Especially when I learn what he really wants with me.


The Court that Bleeds Gold is the first book in a dark fantasy romance trilogy. This enemies to lovers series has shades of Rumpelstiltskin and Beauty and the Beast, with a dark hero who will absolutely burn this damned world to the ground for our sharp-tongued heroine. Expect steam, violence and plenty of barbed exchanges.]]> 334 Zara Storm A.S. 5 series 3.90
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]]> 123018867
I'd always believed my love was enough to save him. To protect him.

I was wrong.

The Copycat killer gets closer every day, and I can’t help but feel his every move is in my direction.

With dead ends around every curve and bodies piling up, it seems our time is running out.

They took him from me. Stole the last bit of light and left him empty.

Now, it’s not only the Hollow Boys who are seeking revenge.

I'm out for blood. A war path for vengeance.

They wanted a villain?

I’ll give them one.]]> 333 Monty Jay A.S. 4 4.19
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]]> 220571251 He’s her husband. and her worst nightmare...
At eighteen, Catalina Agosti's life is changed forever by an unexpected pregnancy. Cast out by her family, she’s forced to live in isolation in a convent. For ten long years, she devotes herself to raising her daughter behind those suffocating walls, dreaming of a life she’ll never have.
But when a string of brutal and sadistic murders threatens the convent, Catalina comes to a terrifying realization: someone is hunting her.
Her only chance at survival is to turn to Marcello Lastra—the cold, mysterious head of the Lastra crime family. Desperate to protect her daughter, she strikes a chilling bargain: her hand in marriage in exchange for protection.
But Marcello has one unbreakable rule. He abhors human touch. Their marriage would be one in name only, and Catalina must promise to never touch him.
As she swaps the prison of the convent for the gilded cage of the Lastra manor, Catalina finds herself trapped again, surrounded by danger and dark secrets.
The killer is closing in, and she doesn’t know who to trust. Is her new husband her protector or is he a monster in disguise?

This is a DARK book. Please check the triggers at the start of the book. Previously published as Morally Blasphemous--it has been re-edited and re-worked.]]> 512 Veronica Lancet A.S. 4 HE COUNTED HER FRECKLES 3.71
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HE COUNTED HER FRECKLES
]]> 60225993 Come to me, Empress �

At age twenty, Selene Bowers desperately hopes to be accepted into Henbane Coven, an academy for young witches. Since one of the requirements for entry is to connect with her powers via a quest through the wilderness, Selene books a trip to South America. When a nefarious supernatural force tries to drag her plane from the sky, Selene's magic awakens to save her life―at a cost. Using her powers devours her memories, one by one.

Worse, when Selene braves the jungle and discovers the source of the attack, she finds herself awakening an ancient evil, Memnon the Cursed, who mistakes Selene for his long-dead wife. The wife who betrayed him. Selene manages to escape and begin her studies at Henbane, but when Memnon turns up at the coven and witches are found dead across campus, Selene becomes entangled in a dangerous plot. Accused of the murders on the basis of her memory loss, Selene must rely on Memnon's help for answers―and his plans for her will change everything.]]> 443 Laura Thalassa A.S. 0 to-read 3.83 2023
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]]> 123206634
But he still won't leave me alone.

We were best friends once. Then he turned on me and made it his mission to ruin my life. I've been humiliated, shut out, and gossiped about all through high school. His pranks and rumors got more sadistic as time wore on, and I made myself sick trying to stay out of his way. I even went to France for a year, just to avoid him.

But I'm done hiding from him now, and there's no way in hell I'll allow him to ruin my senior year. He might not have changed, but I have. It's time to fight back.

I'm not going to let him bully me anymore.

***This novel contains adult/mature young adult situations. It is only suitable for ages 18+ due to language, violence, and sexual situations.]]> 333 Penelope Douglas A.S. 3 3.61 2013
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]]> 221520062 She's the key to the kingdom.
He's the kingdom's dark secret.

In the aftermath of a harrowing competition, the Kingdom of Eldoria sits on the brink of chaos. Ariella Mistaire, the feared Silver Wraith, and Prince Caspian, her unlikely ally, are determined to uncover the secrets behind her past and the weakening Accord. This shaky alliance leads them through parts of the realm that have been long forgotten, but hold many of the answers they seek. In their search for the truth, Valoria befalls political turmoil that results in catastrophic events never before seen in the realm. The delicate balance of essence that holds their world together teeters on the edge of collapse.

Ariella's possession of forbidden essence has marked her for greatness, but also for uncertainty. As she delves deeper into the secrets of the Accord, she unravels the mysteries of her past and the true power she possesses. Beside her, Caspian grapples with his own destiny, caught between loyalty to his father and the truths uncovered by the king's decrees. Together, they must navigate an unstable landscape of betrayal and deception as they seek to restore order and uncover the meaning behind the king's madness. Ariella and Caspian's bond is tested in ways the realm's most feared assassin could have never imagined.

In a world where essence flows through every living being and the balance of realms hangs by a mere thread, the Silver Wraith and the Prince must confront the demons in their lives to protect the future of Eldoria. But as secrets unfold and loyalties shift, they discover that the greatest threats may come from within, challenging everything they believe about power, fate, and the ties that bind them.

In the heart of a kingdom where darkness grows, Ariella and Caspian must rise above the shadows to accept their destinies and safeguard the essence of the thrones.]]> 517 Dakota Monroe A.S. 0 to-read, series-to-continue 4.55
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]]> 209081164 What if the fairytale was always a lie?

Seven years after her family’s murders, Eva is attacked by a magical creature and abducted to the faerie realm. When a handsome fae saves her, Bash reveals that he must bring Eva to her faerie soulmate to stop a world-ending Curse. She relents, but only for the opportunity to find answers about her parents� deaths.

As their journey progresses, Eva delves into her previously hidden magic—and grows steadily closer to Bash. But when she meets her prince, she soon learns that all is not what it seems. While mystery and intrigue surround her, Eva takes it into her own hands to uncover the truth. But what she discovers is beyond her imagination, as she unravels the fae’s web of lies.]]> 316 Dana Evyn 1648984460 A.S. 0 to-read 3.86 2024
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]]> 201495822 The seductive and thrilling first book in the Wings of Ink epic romantic fantasy series from award-winning author Angelina J. Steffort.

Stuck in prison, pirate Wolayna Milevishja is waiting to be dealt her punishment—one worse than death, her captors promised when they closed the door of her cell over nine months ago.

Now that punishment has come to collect her.

Wolayna is taken to the mystical fairylands as this year’s bride for the Crow King, and that, even the humans in this world know, means there is no hope.

As Wolayna quarrels with her fate, frosty disdain melts into heart-stopping attraction, and she realizes that, maybe, King Myron, has just as little choice as she has. Something ancient and vengeful is at work in the Crow realm, and the intrigue at court is just the surface of the looming danger closing in on them.

Will Wolayna outsmart fate and find the freedom she’s owed, or will this new world of winged horror and surprising beauty be the death of her?

If you like witty, independent heroines and morally-grey, tormented heroes, you will devour this sizzling, addictive fantasy adventure.



Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, From Blood and Ash, and Beauty and the Beast, WINGS OF INK is an epic romantic fantasy with enemies-to-lovers, arranged marriage, slow-burn spice, and a magical world filled with mysteries and monsters.]]> 468 Angelina J. Steffort A.S. 0 to-read 3.96
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]]> 213719082
After receiving a letter of admission to attend Arcane Academy, a school for the most magically gifted, she begins questioning every step that brought her this far. The life she leaves behind is just as blurry as the future ahead when she begins her first year as a Divination and Necromancy student.

Nothing is as it seems in Arcane. While Cerina grapples with her magical abilities, she finds herself part of a conspiracy to free an imprisoned Demon God who once again wishes to gain control of the realm and many more. Amongst the evil she has to fight in order to escape the hunt of those hungering for her strange powers, she also finds the devil.

The devil wears no disguise in Arcadia, not unless he is haunting you. And Damon Hawthorne was haunting her. The Prince of Hell seeks to leave his past behind while she delves into hers, only for both of them to find each other entangled in it.

Who will betray the other first? Unless they both do.

Welcome to Arcane, Class of '380. Watch the shadows. Or they will watch you.

City of Alabaster is a standalone dark fantasy novel with elements of dark academia, part of the Daughters of Chaos series, which will contain several other standalones taking place in the world of Valinhel .]]> 0 Wendy Heiss A.S. 0 to-read 3.33
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]]> 202779529 She's the kingdom's worst nightmare.

In the kingdom of Eldoria, where essence weaves the fabric of reality, whispers tell tales of the Silver Wraith -- a legendary assassin born of forbidden magic. Ariella Mistaire, known for her lethal skill and striking silver hair, is drawn into a treacherous competition by the King, a game with trials veiled in secrets and lies.

As Ariella navigates a labyrinth of deceit, her rare affinity for all strands of essence marks her as both a valuable weapon and a potential threat. Among her adversaries is the enigmatic Prince Caspian, whose intentions blur the lines between ally and enemy.

But the trials are more than a test of prowess; they are a web of dark secrets. Amidst the cutthroat rivalry, Ariella uncovers unsettling truths that stretch beyond the castle walls. As hidden agendas come to light, she finds herself entangled in a plot that could alter her fate and the very fabric of Eldoria. What began as a quest for vengeance might lead Ariella to discoveries that challenge everything she knows about her world and herself.

In the heart of Eldoria, where magic breathes and shadows dance, the Silver Wraith must confront the truth of her past to forge the future of two worlds.]]> 437 Dakota Monroe A.S. 4 series-to-continue 4.34
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]]> 205888187 The Gem

Marked by the Gods, Kya is forced to partake in a Trial for a chance to be deemed Worthy. If she succeeds, she’ll be gifted great powers. If she fails, she could lose her life or worse. But that’s only the start of her worries. Now, the same plague that took her home is spreading and threatening the fate of the realm. Can Kya survive the Trial of the Gods and gain the needed power to rid the world of the growing threat before it’s too late? Or will she be drawn to what awaits her in the shadows?

The Shadow

Ryker has waited a long time for her—his mate. Now he’s found her. He plans to claim what is rightfully his, but dark forces threaten to destroy his Nation should he embrace the bond he so desperately desires. Unable to escape the drive to be near her, he waits for his precious gem, lingering in her shadow.

Worthy of Fate is the first book in a new adult, dark fantasy romance series with an intriguing magic system, dark forces, Spirits, and forbidden fated mates.]]> 586 A.N. Caudle A.S. 0 to-read, series 3.89 2024
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]]> 126523227 The first installment of The Mafia Academy Series—a dark romance set at a boarding school for the sons and daughters of the most powerful mafia lords.

Mirabella La Rosa

When my father arranged for me to marry the heir to the Costa crime family, I swore I’d do anything to escape that fate. I have more to offer than being some man’s arm candy and producing heirs. Marcello Costa might be my fiancé, but he’ll never be my husband.

So when he and his father are killed in a car bombing, I consider myself lucky. No longer will I have to go from being a mafia princess to becoming a mafia wife, I can now attend the Sicuro Academy—a private college created for mafia children like me.

But all my plans come to a screeching halt when Marcello shows up on campus alive and well, seeking revenge on those that crossed him.

Marcello Costa

The look of shock on my fiancée’s face when I walked into the classroom pleases me more than it should. Mirabella made it clear she didn’t want to marry me, but at the moment I have a bigger issue on my hands—revenge on whoever killed my father. Once I mete out my own particular brand of justice, I’ll remove Mirabella from campus and make her my wife.

And no amount of pleading on her part will change my mind.]]> 358 P. Rayne A.S. 3 3.52
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]]> 60042507 As the son of the Morrigan and heir to the vacant Unseelie throne, Valroy itches to shed the mantle of prince and take his place as King. To his great regret one ancient tradition stands in his way, demanding he first take a bride. With all the members of the Unseelie court proving to be insufferable, what is a prince to do?

Steal a human, of course.

Abigail often wonders if the townsfolk aren’t right in calling her cursed. Abandoned by her husband and with no family to call her own, everything in her life hangs by a thread. Never did she expect her downfall would come by taking pity on an old hermit. Abducted into the dangerous world of Tir n’Aill, Abigail is thrust into a terrifying Maze that defies all logic. There, she finds herself at the mercy of an Unseelie prince with a strange offer—solve his Maze and he'll grant her deepest wish�

If she can live that long.

From author Kathryn Ann Kingsley comes this tantalizing, slow burn dark fantasy that proves sometimes the line between love and hate is razor thin.

Please note: This is a dark fantasy horror series with a love story. This series contains scenes of graphic violence. It is a slow-burn romance between the monstrous villain and the main character over the course of four books. My fae do not pull punches, and my Unseelie are not kind.]]> 338 Kathryn Ann Kingsley A.S. 0 to-read, series 3.56 2021
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]]> 205216171 A dark bet between kings�My father sold me out to the Shadow King. He made a reckless deal to save my mother, and I must pay the price, forced to live in Faerie with king Damian and his sinful court. Now, I must learn to protect myself from the nightmares, dreams, and fantasies that govern this mysterious land. I shall not flee.I shall not give in.I shall endure.If I don’t, my kingdom will fall.The shadow court is in ruins, and its king, too�Nothing will get in the way of my duty, not even a witty, flawless beauty like Penelope Darcy. The rules of the curse are simple.1. We never take off our masks.2. We avoid unnecessary contact with the High Fae.3. We don’t keep secrets from each other.I’ve got to win that wretched bet, even if I have to chop that princess into little pieces and feast on what’s left of her soul to achieve it.This book is a full-length fantasy romance with a happy ending, and though it's part of a series, it stands alone.Beauty and the Beast and Hades and Persephone collide in this enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity fantasy romance. Sprinkles of grumpy-sunshine thrown in. The mysterious Shadow King is hot as sin, and the secrets of his world will bring any mortals to their knees. Slow-burn. 18+.]]> 358 Anya J. Cosgrove A.S. 3 3.80 2024
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]]> 212101253 Can the Winter King truly love? Or am I doomed to follow his past queens to the grave?

I’m a shadow huntress in dire need of revenge. When a Fae prince asks me to participate in the Yule pageant and spy on the Winter King, I rise to the occasion.

He tells me I’m a ringer for the dead queen, and that I don’t have to win the pageant or get married in the end.

He forgot to mention I’d lose everything in the meantime—including my heart.

***

My kingdom needs a queen, and so I marry.

Every year I marry, and suffer.

Every year, I lose her all over again.

This endless curse is meant to punish me for what I’ve done, with no hope of release. As Winter King, death shall never come for me.

Until the ghost of my first love shows up on my doorstep.

This novel is book 2 in the Curse of the Fae series. It’s a full-length fantasy romance with a happy ending, and though it's part of an interconnected series, the romance stands alone.

A dangerous competition sets the stage for this enemies-to-lovers, fated mates romance. Steamy. 18+. Full list of triggers inside.



Fated Mates

Enemies-to-lovers

Arranged marriage (Reality Show)]]> 352 Anya J. Cosgrove 1738105679 A.S. 0 to-read 4.12
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]]> 124947766 Kingsnake only wanted my blood—but now he wants all of me.

A sickness has claimed the kingdoms of men. Everyone is either sick or dying, weak to a curse that has no cure—except for me. I’m immune to this mysterious illness, and I do my best to heal the sick and ease the pain of the dying. I was supposed to marry the Prince of Raventower, but after his father and elder brother succumbed to the sickness, he’s now king—and can only marry someone of his station. He broke all his promises to me—and broke my heart.

Kingsnake, King of Vampires and Lord of Darkness, marches upon our gates and demands a handful of our healthiest citizens. The vampires have always stuck to their lands and never invaded ours, but their lack of food has made them desperate. King Elias not only succumbs to his demands—but he offers me on the condition that Kingsnake never return. The man I loved betrayed me—and will feed me to a monster.

I become a prisoner to the vampire king and witness his cruelty and malice first-hand. I knew I would hate him, but I didn’t know how much I would hate him. The feeling is mutual, because I can feel the emotions of those around me, and his emotions burn with rage anytime he’s in my presence. But the second he tastes my blood everything changes�

His anger is replaced by an intensity I’ve never felt in my life. It’s so powerful it smothers me until I can’t breathe. His stare is like wildfire, so searing hot it makes my skin melt. I know he wants me—and he wants me more than anyone else ever has. Even the man I loved never wanted me like this�

I would never sleep with a vampire…but Kingsnake is no ordinary vampire.]]> 452 Penelope Barsetti A.S. 0 to-read 3.91
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]]> 122953720
I have one task� to steal the dragon lord’s magic. Simple.
First problem: I’m inexperienced.
Second problem: I have to sleep with him to get his abilities. (I probably should’ve led with that.)

As the thrall of a vampire, I’m used to being subjected to another’s will.
So when they tell me to seek out the dragon lord, I do it to protect my sister's life.
Except there are times when I think the savage is more of a danger than the master I left behind.
It’s not just his threats I fear, but his gentle touches and piercing glances.

Logic tells me that I have to betray him to save someone I love�
But what if he becomes the one I can't live without?

To Kiss a Dragon is a spicy Fantasy Romance that's full-length, stand-alone, enemies-to-loves with a slow burn. It also contains "Touch her and die" & "Burn the world for her" vibes. (He is a dragon, so it's quite literal.)]]> 336 Miranda Bridges A.S. 4 3.94
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]]> 209801554 The second installment of The Mafia Academy Series—a forbidden romance set at a boarding school for the sons and daughters of the most powerful mafia lords.

Sofia Moretti

For years, I’ve harbored a secret love for my best friend’s older brother. Yet, he’s never shown any sign of sharing my feelings.

My fantasies will remain just that—fantasies. For two reasons. First, he’s arranged to marry the cunning and cold-hearted Aurora Salucci. Second, Antonio always does what his duty demands, and if his father wants him married to Aurora, he’ll marry her.

Forced to watch her parade him all over Sicuro Academy, I do my best to push Antonio from my mind and hope I can move on from someone who will never be mine�

Antonio La Rosa

My life has been a series of duties—to the mafia, to my father, but never to myself. Aurora and I are a good match as far as mafia politics go, but she’s nothing I’ve ever wanted in a wife with her hard edges and being about as malleable as granite.

Then there’s Sofia Moretti, my little sister’s best friend. I never looked at her with anything other than sisterly affection, until recently. Now she consumes my every thought. My every desire. Her innocence beckons me, and I yearn to be the one who taints it.

But I have a duty. And right now, the family needs me to uncover the traitor plotting against us� and that traitor may be closer than I ever imagined.]]> 270 P. Rayne 0063412454 A.S. 0 to-read 3.74
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]]> 62316382 She’s his fiancée’s younger sister. He’s the man she’s always loved.

When her sister doesn’t show up on her wedding day, Raven has no choice but to take her place � but marriage to Ares Windsor is nothing short of torture.

The elusive billionaire media mogul is the man she’s always loved� yet he’s only ever had eyes for her sister.

Married to him at last, Raven is determined to win him over.

After all, everything is fair in love and war.

And this?

This is war.]]> 382 Catharina Maura A.S. 3 3.87 2022
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]]> 192692063 Rule #1 of Aether University: Don’t make deals with the devil.

Luna attends Aether University with one goal in mind: to slay demons.

But only if they don’t slay her first.

Vengeful spirits pounce on any sign of weakness: attraction included.

Yet when a new, ungodly handsome demon arrives, Luna finds herself trapped between duty and desire.

Heir to a deadly throne, striking as sin, and restless to make a bargain, an otherworldly prince threatens everything Luna came to destroy.

Demons are possessive. Protective. Dangerous.

And the Prince of Demons just found a human he can’t resist.

Never show weakness. Especially not in your heart.

The Prince of Demons is a fast-paced, enemies-to-lovers novel with tricky bargains and deadly secrets. Readers who like a wicked sharp heroine, “touch-her-and-die� prince, and shadow-wielding characters will love the first installment of the Aether University series.]]> 376 Hana Hahm A.S. 3 to-read, dnf 3.20 2023
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]]> 83816043
As soon as I saw her, I knew exactly who she was. A snake, born with venom in her blood and poison in her veins.

I’m Clay Jansen, a king among men. But wearing the crown means dealing with the duty and expectation that’s been mine since birth.

January Burke is nothing more than an obligation; a business deal that was sealed with vows not contracts.

But my poisonous new bride is a snake, bred from a den of vipers.

Family expectation might have forced me to entwine my life with hers, but I won’t be taken in by the good girl façade she’s wearing.

So I watch her. Play with her until I know every move she makes, and every word she says. But once I see her, it’s impossible to look away.

Freedom is all she craves and the only thing I can’t give her.

I should let her go, but I couldn’t if I tried.

Obligation has become obsession� and she’s all mine.]]> 417 Gemma Weir A.S. 0 3.88
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]]> 63095160 From the author of The Wrong Bride and Forever After All comes an angsty and steamy marriage of convenience romance featuring a billionaire boss and his secretary.

When Luca Windsor’s secretary quits her job shortly after he’s forced into an unwanted engagement arranged by his family, he sets out to solve both problems.

� by secretly marrying his secretary instead.

The rules are simple:

1. Don’t fall in love
2. Keep their marriage a secret at work
3. Share a bed every night

It was meant to be a straightforward and mutually beneficial deal, but with each day that passes, it becomes clearer to Luca that the only thing Valentina wants is the one thing he can never do.

Letting her go.]]> 384 Catharina Maura A.S. 4 4.03 2023
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]]> 184777109
I'm a doctor and a researcher. My pack is small, in a quiet part of central Texas. It's a simple existence, and I like it that way. It's just me and my two besties, living our best single lives.

That is, until the mandate comes. Every unmated wolf in the entire world, called to one place. I'm a psi, the weakest designation there is. I can barely shift, and there's no chance of me getting matched—only humiliated.

It can't get worse, until it does. I've barely made it off the bus when I lock eyes with the hottest wolf I've ever seen, and he reeks of power. There's no way he'll be interested in me, a psi wolf who can barely hold her shift.

Until my wolf starts acting crazy, my magic goes on the fritz, and I'm suddenly wielding way more power than a lowly psi. Goddess only knows what's going on, but there isn't much time for me to figure it out.

Oh, and there's one more little thing. Mr. Hottie McPowerful? He's the prince of the shifter world, and my fated mate, whether he wants to be, or not.

One-click now to dive into this steamy wolf-shifter romance.

�����

This new paranormal romance from April L. Moon is perfect for fans of Shannon Mayer and Jaymin Eve. The first book contains a HEA for our main couple. The story arc spans multiple books, but each one contains a new couple and a new romance, while still bringing in familiar faces until our world's problems are solved.]]> 298 April L. Moon A.S. 4 3.99 2024
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]]> 123446478
Dominic Hardy might be an award-winning architectural engineer with fancy degrees and considerable accolades, but he doesn’t know a thing about baking.
He doesn’t even like sugar.
So when my late stepfather’s will states that Dominic Hardy is set to inherit the Pacific Coast Resort he’d painstakingly designed, as long as my bakery can be plopped in the middle of it, it’s no surprise he balks.
And my jaw drops when another stipulation requires us to mutually approve plans for my bakery’s design.
His stuffy taste will never mix with my whimsical vibe.

But then Dominic comes to me with a proposal I can’t refuse. He’ll give me everything I want in my bakery as long as I agree to one thing:

Fake date him for five months.
Keep his ex away by pretending we’re in love.
Smile and stare into his piercing green eyes at a gala or two.
Maybe share a kiss.
Nothing extreme.
Five months of acting in love when I really loathe him and his filthy mouth.
Even when he’s using it on me.

This should be a cakewalk.
Except there’s a fine line between love and loathing, and I think I’ve made the colossal mistake of blurring it.]]> 395 Shain Rose 1956810153 A.S. 4 3.90 2023
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]]> 58267710
War.
A utopia swallowed in a single night.

Orphaned and alone, terrified of being captured, Mila flees the conquerors who have come to claim. To snatch up those gifted few called priestess―Tritan women born with magic in their blood. They are healers. Peacekeepers bound and chained, used as living batteries, they become the fuel that feeds the Caledonian army and creates unstoppable warriors.

The elite.

Warmongers. Dogs of the state, they are the perfect soldiers―everything a Tritan priestess isn't, wielding power that does not belong to them.

But Mila is an enigma. A priestess hidden from her own people, hers is a secret her father died to keep. One Mila will use to fight from the shadows, striking against the empire in any way she can. An army of one, with the power of many...

Until she is betrayed. Captured. Sold.
To Captain Asher Rawlings.

Captor. Villain. Elite. Even without a priestess of his own, Asher's power lashes at her senses. Dark flames lapping at her nape, whispering of untapped potential Mila didn't think possible.

Helpless, subject to Asher's every whim, Mila is made to obey his every sordid command. Left with nothing but her secret.

That she is a Tritan priestess―the one thing he needs to seize a legendary power that could tip the scales of the war and ensure an everlasting Caledonian rule.

Now Mila must navigate a world of villains and political conspiracy, endure anything Asher throws her way, and above all else... never reveal what she is.]]> 150 Myra Danvers 1989472311 A.S. 0 to-read 3.78 2021
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]]> 194021816 The deadliest man on campus is out for blood. And I have just painted a giant target on my back.

Hitman. Assassin. Contract killer. Hired murderers have many names. And Blackwater University trains them all.

My brother is the last chance my family has to restore our name after a devastating failure. He was on track to become one of the best hitmen of his year, but he made a mistake. He crossed Eli Hunter. The most dangerous student on the entire campus.

So I made a desperate choice. I enrolled in Blackwater University to take my brother’s place as Eli’s target. Every wicked and depraved act he was going to inflict on my brother, I will endure instead.

Eli Hunter is going to do everything he can to drag me into the depths of hell. But little does he know that hell is about to become my own personal playground.]]> 354 Raven Wood 9198802542 A.S. 3 The FMC saved the book 3.83
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The FMC saved the book
]]> 216387594 Yet his enemies had other plans.

After Tavish, the ruthless Unseelie King, stole Lira and brought her to his kingdom, he fully intended to drain her royal Seelie blood to free his people and reclaim his rightful lands.

When Lira teetered on the edge of death, something inside him snapped and altered his plans.

Once he succumbed to their fated mate bond, her death was no longer an option, and he stopped fighting the inevitable pull, knowing this very decision could incite his people to rebel against him.

Though he’s determined to find another way to free his people while keeping Lira at his side, the Seelie attack, taking Lira from him.

She’s returned to Seelie land where her parents intend to hand her over to the dragon prince—the man they betrothed her to years ago.

Everything stacks against them being together, but Tavish refuses to accept defeat.

Lira is his� and no one else's. And he’ll kill anyone who gets in his way.

The Court of Thorns and Wings is a slow-burn, royal fae romantasy that includes betrayal, morally gray characters, enemies-to-lovers, villain gets the girl, political intrigue, who did this to you, and touch her and unalive. One-click this story today.]]> 307 Jen L. Grey A.S. 4 3.81
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]]> 213782560 A vengeful King.
A lost princess.
And the revenge he’s desperate for.

For the last twelve years, Tavish, the King of the Unseelie Fae, focused on finding the key for taking back his rightful lands from the Seelie fae after they killed his parents.

There was one problem that stood in his way—locating the Seelie Princess hidden on Earth.

After years of haunting her dreams, he finally locates her and drags her back to their realm.

She’s forgotten her fae life and wants to escape. He doesn’t care. He merely needs her blood in order to free his people.

But she’s more than he remembers, and a spark ignites between them every time they touch.

None of that matters though. His goal is set—to drain her blood once her magic activates once again.

He must take back what is rightfully his, no matter the cost.

But if he does, the price might be what’s left of his heart.

The King of Frost and Shadow is a steamy, royal fae romantasy that includes betrayal, morally gray characters, enemies-to-lovers, villain gets the girl, a gauntlet tournament, political intrigue, who did this to you, and touch her and unalive. One-click this story today. ]]> 348 Jen L. Grey A.S. 4 series 3.95 2024
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]]> 199057596
Unfortunately, that doesn’t stop powerful men from trying. Which is why instead of getting the wedding I’d always dreamed of, I was forced to marry the heir to our rival company and join a family that we’ve hated for generations.

An arranged marriage to make our problem disappear.

Then again, I’m the one that snuck around behind my father’s back and ended up at the center of a scandal that could ruin my family’s reputation.

Now the only person who can protect me is the cold and calculated billionaire, Archer Moore.

The marriage was only supposed to be for show, but Archer can be very convincing. He’s demanded we move in together. That we kiss. That we make it look—and feel—real. He’s a man who is obsessed with getting what he wants—and I’m starting to think what he wants is me.

But the closer we get, and the less we pretend, the more I question if the grudges between our families are too much to overcome for a marriage that was built on pretty rings and broken things.


Pretty Rings and Broken Things is a billionaire, arranged marriage romance releasing early 2024. It is Winnie's book and a complete standalone.]]> 366 Kat Singleton A.S. 4 3.99 2024
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]]> 202452565 Una Hartstone, Princess of Issos, learns the price the Wraith King demands to end the war once and for all. Her. In exchange for the safety of her people, she agrees to give her life—and her body—to her greatest enemy.

Gollaya Verbane is determined to fulfill his destiny and his god’s prophecy. When his seer points to the Princess of Issos as the key to the rise of the dark fae, he demands her submission. But when she finally yields, he realizes Una is much more to him than a priceless weapon.

A mystery that has haunted Una for years awakens when she is abducted and dragged back to Näkt Mir. The palace hides many dark secrets…and at least one traitor. A traitor determined to take King Goll’s throne—and all he possesses. What he doesn’t know is that Una’s magick is more powerful than he can imagine, and that Goll will burn the whole world to save her.]]> 452 Juliette Cross A.S. 3 3.65 2024
author: Juliette Cross
name: A.S.
average rating: 3.65
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rating: 3
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Cash Primrose takes his namesake seriously. As a successful environmental lawyer, work is his focus, and he has no room on his plate for anything else. That is, until an ex-ballerina gets herself into a bind at an underground auction, and he becomes so enamored with her that he ends up placing a bid.

A quarter of a billion dollars later, and suddenly Cash is married to more than just his career. Not to mention, his new wife is a complete nightmare.

As the middle daughter of a once-prominent crime family, and her mother’s former punching bag, Ariana Ricci is no stranger to grappling for control. She relies on seduction and violence to get what she wants, and thinks her new husband will be just as easy to manipulate as the men she’s used to dealing with.

Only, Cash is different. He won’t touch Ariana, doesn’t retaliate when she lashes out in anger, and, in spite of their temporary status, sticks up for her when he could just let her get into trouble.

He isn’t exactly kind, but perhaps the stoic, secretive lawyer is precisely what she needs to start healing once and for all.

Souls and Sorrows is a dark romance inspired by the myth of Eros and Psyche. It contains material not suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised. Please see author's website for detailed list of content warnings.]]> 386 Sav R. Miller A.S. 3 4.01 2022
author: Sav R. Miller
name: A.S.
average rating: 4.01
book published: 2022
rating: 3
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]]> 61937513 From USA Today Bestselling Author Catharina Maura comes a Beauty and the Beast retelling featuring a cursed emperor, a princess who possesses forbidden magic, and a marriage that could save them all.

Princess Arabella of Althea is left no choice when Felix Osiris, the Shadow Emperor, threatens to overthrow her country unless she agrees to marry him.

When she learns his empire is cursed and she’s destined to set them free, they come to an agreement: help him minimize the curse’s effect on his people, and he’ll let her go.

As Felix teaches Arabella how to control her forbidden and volatile magic, her feelings for him turn from hatred to passion� and she realizes that she must break the curse, or she’ll lose him forever.



Publisher's note: this novel was previously included in the Once Upon a Broken Crown: A Fairytale Retelling Anthology under the title Broken Beauty. It has since been rewritten and retitled.]]> 294 Catharina Maura A.S. 4 4.20 2022
author: Catharina Maura
name: A.S.
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2022
rating: 4
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]]> 207110848 From the author of The Wrong Brides comes a steamy and angsty enemies-to-lovers arranged marriage romance.


He's the business rival she can't stand. She's the woman he's secretly loved for years.

Xavier Kingston’s life is turned upside down when his nemesis and business rival, Sierra Windsor, suddenly begins to show interest in a man that isn’t him.

Certain he’s at risk of losing his chance with her forever, Xavier offers the Windsors a deal they cannot refuse: a merger between his company and Windsor Real Estate.

On one condition: Sierra must marry him.]]> 356 Catharina Maura A.S. 3 4.19 2024
author: Catharina Maura
name: A.S.
average rating: 4.19
book published: 2024
rating: 3
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]]> 61336594 You know what they say about making a deal with the devil. Well, demons are worse....

Falling for a mafia boss billionaire who just so happens to be a demon lord was a big mistake. Now, I’m pregnant with Caezar’s baby. Not only that, I've discovered that I’m part demon.

I know that Caezer was only using me to break a curse binding him to earth, but I need him to help me navigate the demon world so I can protect my baby.

If I don’t stay close to him, the morning sickness from my demonic pregnancy could kill me. And Caezer is so hell bent on looking after me and our baby, that it’s starting to feel like we could actually be a real family.

Then, a Prince of Hell proposes a deal that means betraying Caezer in exchange for my brother’s freedom. I’d do anything for my brother, but if I agree and Caezer finds out, there will be hell to pay....]]> 391 Skye Wilson A.S. 0 to-read, series-to-continue 4.25 2022
author: Skye Wilson
name: A.S.
average rating: 4.25
book published: 2022
rating: 0
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On the road to ultimate honor and glory, I lost everything.

Now, in a world ravaged by the whims of those who rule, I must turn my back on a lifetime of friendships and loyalties to face my own fate.

The Savage Prince.

Heir to the high-fae throne of the Southern Lands, he is known for his brutality and cold heart. But with the kingdom on the brink of ruin, I have no choice but to seek him out.

The war between the fae and the witches rages, and there’s no end in sight. My destiny is clear—help the prince defeat his enemies before it’s too late.

One small problem.

I am Rookesbane Eveningstar.

The Favored Child returned, a Witch of the Woods.

The greatest enemy of my Fates-blessed mate.




*The Crown of Oaths and Curses is a full-length MF epic fantasy romance with material that may be difficult for some readers. This book will end on a cliffhanger. It's recommended for 18+ due to language and sexual situations. Book 1 of a 3-book series.]]> 663 J. Bree A.S. 0 to-read, series 4.24 2023
author: J. Bree
name: A.S.
average rating: 4.24
book published: 2023
rating: 0
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Both The Demon Prince and Crown of Ashes hit #1 in Amazon Charts for Paranormal Angel Romance, Dark Fantasy, Dark Fantasy Horror, Folklore, and Amazon New Releases!
A year ago, we managed to escape the realm of monsters, unscathed.

The mistake of trying to strike a bargain with the High King has been buried in the past�

Or so we thought.

Tensions rise when the people in our kingdom seek blood, claiming a beast massacred one of the villages around Hell Hold.

Pitchforks burn and the fine line between good and evil blurs until it’s nearly obliterated all together.

However, one thing is crystal clear. We’re not only gearing up for war with Heaven, but a civil war within Hell itself.

This is a dark fantasy romance with enemies to lovers and forced/arranged marriage themes. It's inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Hades & Persephone myths, the story of the Grigori angels, and the fall of Lucifer. It is intended for audiences 18+ years of age. There is mature content and steamy scenes that might not be suitable for everyone. It is told in first person, present tense and is dual point of view (meaning that it's told by both the male and female main characters) and has multiple guest appearances of characters from Amanda Aggie's Hell's Bells & Demon Deals standalone series.]]> 389 Amanda Aggie A.S. 0 4.05
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name: A.S.
average rating: 4.05
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]]> 205581406 The Feral King thinks he'll break me. But I will break him first.

I’m a 400-year-old witch covered in tattoos—the source of my magic—but I’ve been hiding them for years, trying to escape my past.

After spending centuries at the mercy of royals who thirst only for power and the desire to make up for their less impressive "assets," I refuse to be used as a tool for evil ever again.

It's any other night in my apothecary when the Feral King—a beast who eats the local villagers for sport—kidnaps me and demands my help.

When I deny him, he tries to torture me into compliance, but pain and I are long-acquainted friends, and I will never be the one who falls.

This is a high-heat immortal witch and mortal man age-gap fantasy romance with enemies to lovers and forced proximity. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Raven Kennedy, or Jennifer L. Armentrout. Feral is the Beast is book 2 in Cursed Captors, a series of interconnected standalone stories.]]> 186 Nisha J. Tuli 1990898149 A.S. 4 3.72
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name: A.S.
average rating: 3.72
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]]> 60770254
Viola is a sea witch cursed by Triton. Cast aside from the glittering city of Atlantis, she starves for power and a real life above the surface—two hungers her curse will never allow her to satiate. She patrols the sea she's claimed for her own and the nearby human city, feeding on unjust men and oceanfolk alike.

When she meets Aric, Triton's firstborn son and heir to the throne, she decides to forge her own future from his suffering. She could finally be free of her curse... if she can only manage to trick the heartless siren out of his soul.
​]±Ő> 464 Beka Westrup A.S. 0 dnf 4.03 2023
author: Beka Westrup
name: A.S.
average rating: 4.03
book published: 2023
rating: 0
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]]> 210481476 Dark. Cruel. Toxic. Feral.

Viscount St. Erth has been planning his revenge for a long time.

Only one thing remains.

Innocent Catherine Wendover must be wed and bred.

And she won't know until it's too late.

She's married a monster.

This is a fast-paced dual POV dark romance with revenge, jealousy, obsession, and a HEA. Please check the author's note at the beginning of the book to make sure you are comfortable with the content.]]> 163 Kate Raven A.S. 1 dnf 3.30
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name: A.S.
average rating: 3.30
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date added: 2024/09/25
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]]> 215813693 A princess determined to survive an arranged marriage to a heartless faerie prince is saved by a twist of fate that could destroy their world in this all-new standalone fantasy romance.

As the half faerie daughter of a human king, my days were spent tucked out of sight�until the Seelie Fae sought an alliance with our kingdom. In exchange for my father’s help in defeating their Unseelie enemies, I would wed Atakan the heartless.

The Seelie prince loathed everyone, but none more than me. Throughout the years leading to our nuptials, each encounter grew more terrifying than the last as he demonstrated how he’d earned his infamous reputation.

Fear would only doom me faster. So I learned to hide it with games I soon became happy to play. I wasn’t supposed to crave a monster. But just when I’d thought I might tame the untameable, fate intervened.

And delivered me straight to his enemy.


This fast-paced standalone features true enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, high heat, and a cast of morally grey and villainous characters. ]]> 403 Ella Fields A.S. 5 3.79 2024
author: Ella Fields
name: A.S.
average rating: 3.79
book published: 2024
rating: 5
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1) Woo the Shadow King.
2) Marry him.
3) Kill him and take his kingdom for herself.

No one knows the extent of the freshly crowned Shadow King’s power. Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding. Others say they speak to him, whispering the thoughts of his enemies. Regardless, Alessandra knows what she deserves, and she’s going to do everything within her power to get it.

But Alessandra’s not the only one trying to kill the king. As attempts on his life are made, she finds herself trying to keep him alive long enough for him to make her his queen—all while struggling not to lose her heart. After all, who better for a Shadow King than a cunning, villainous queen?]]> 326 Tricia Levenseller 1250189969 A.S. 5 3.82 2020
author: Tricia Levenseller
name: A.S.
average rating: 3.82
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rating: 5
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]]> 60310757 Welcome to the Centennial.

Every 100 years, the island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to play. The invitation is a summons—a call to embrace victory and ruin, baubles and blood. The Centennial offers the six rulers one final chance to break the curses that have plagued their realms for centuries. Each ruler has something to hide. Each realm’s curse is uniquely wicked. To destroy the curses, one ruler must die.

Isla Crown is the young ruler of Wildling—a realm of temptresses cursed to kill anyone they fall in love with. They are feared and despised, and are counting on Isla to end their suffering by succeeding at the Centennial.

To survive, Isla must lie, cheat, and betray…even as love complicates everything.]]> 416 Alex Aster 1419760866 A.S. 0 to-read, series 3.84 2022
author: Alex Aster
name: A.S.
average rating: 3.84
book published: 2022
rating: 0
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date added: 2024/09/18
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