Emily's bookshelf: all en-US Tue, 13 May 2025 01:31:34 -0700 60 Emily's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Monarch (Grimstone, #2) 219070239
The castle in the woods is a macabre labyrinth of hidden chambers, and Lorne is no Prince Charming. In fact, he might just be a monster.

Isolated far from home, Elena's only ally is Atlas Covett, owner of the Monarch hotel. Massive and stern, even Atlas' employees are terrified of him. He becomes Elena's unexpected protector, offering sanctuary from the darkness that threatens to consume her.

As Elena's bond with Atlas deepens, her jealous fiancé exerts his control in increasingly twisted ways. Elena must find a way out before the castle he's building becomes a prison she'll never escape�


Lark Notes:
Halloween is my favorite time of year. Even though I'm a huge baby, I can't seem to resist true crime, thrillers, and movies that keep me up all night. Monarch is my love letter to Spooky Season, a romance-thriller mashup for those of us who crave the dark and scary, as long as we know there's a happy ending somehow. � Sophie

"Monarch" is a dark contemporary romance and a complete standalone. Reader it has spicy scenes and triggering content not suitable for all.]]> 344 Sophie Lark Emily 0 currently-reading 3.97 2024 Monarch (Grimstone, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Strawberry Patch Pancake House (Dream Harbor, #4)]]> 217934566
Iris has never managed to hold down a job for more than a few months. So when Mayor Kelly suggests Archer is looking for a nanny, and Iris might be available, she shudders at the thought. But in need of money she reluctantly agrees.

As Archer and Iris get used to their new roles, is it possible that they might have more in common than they first thought, or is Olive just determined to play match-maker…]]> 385 Laurie Gilmore 0008713332 Emily 5 4.12 2025 The Strawberry Patch Pancake House (Dream Harbor, #4)
author: Laurie Gilmore
name: Emily
average rating: 4.12
book published: 2025
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Conviction of the Damned (Superno Academy #1)]]> 59745065 DURING 2024 THIS SERIES, B1 TO B3, IS BEING UPDATED AND EDITED AGAIN TO MAKE THE QUALITY BETTER. I WOULD ADVISE TO JUST ADD IT TO TBR UNTIL THIS MESSAGE IS GONE. YOU COULD STILL READ IT IF YOU WISHED, BUT FROM B4 THERE WOULD BE SLIGHT DIFFERENCES. B4 COMES 2024/2025KaidaI always wanted to be a killer.Now it's like I can't turn my brain off and shut down my darkest instincts at all.Even when we finally escape the monster who haunts us, and head to lands unknown,I'm unable to pretend that I am anything but damaged and dangerous inside.David's scars are on more than just my skin; no matter what threats we face, his training is all I can think of.I didn't spend years being tortured for my sisters just to let them down now,and I didn't face the worst of the worst just to run at the first sign of magical playground tricks.The Royals of Mirane and their foolish children think they can scare me? They think they can break me?I'm about to show them why it's impossible to kill that which is already dead.And that it doesn't matter how loud a lion roars, a dragon will always be louder.It will always win no matter how many innocents get caught in the crosshairs.DariI never wanted to be a killer.But now my temper has taken away my choice and turned me into a beast.Even when we finally escape the monster who haunts us, and head to lands unknown,I can't pretend I am anything but broken and lonely inside.My skin might be clean but my soul has been cracked since childhood betrayals, and now that I play gangster it's worse.I didn't spend years doing unsavory things for my sisters just to let them down now,and I didn't sell my soul to the devil just to run at the first sign of magical playground tricks.The Royals of Mirane and their foolish children think they can scare me? They think they can break me?I'm about to show them why it's impossible to ruin what's already shattered.And that it doesn't matter how sharp they make their knives, a sword always cuts deeper.It will always win no matter how much blood has to be spilled to do so.LainaI never wanted to be a killer.But now we're in danger and I refuse to be the weakest link of our family of three.Even when we finally escape the monster who haunts us, and head to lands unknown,I'm unable to pretend that I am anything but a liability who wants to prove herself.My smile might be made of sunshine and rainbows but my heart is turning darker each day.I didn't spend years watching my sisters suffer to protect me just to let them down again,and I didn't vow to the Gods above that I would get stronger just to run at the first sign of magical playground tricks.The Royals of Mirane and their foolish children think they can scare me? They think they can break me?I'm about to show them why it's a fool's errand to push the good girl over the edge.And that it doesn't matter how much they try to control our lives and think they own our souls,Fate will always win, and the master of it will always persevere until the end.Superno Academy is a multi-pov dark fae romantasy series following a war against unruly royals, various monsters, Gods, time itself, and the Queen of the Demon Realm and its inhabitants. It has a lot of shifters, Greek mythology, fae lore, Norse mythology, and various supernatural things in general.It follows three sisters, and each has their own romance that varies in speed/style due to the nature of the FMCs.]]> 330 Tierney Storer Emily 1 It was so similar that I knew what was coming as I was reading it. Not good. ]]> 3.61 Conviction of the Damned (Superno Academy #1)
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Basically a straight up copy of zodiac academy but make it triplets rather than twins�
It was so similar that I knew what was coming as I was reading it. Not good.
]]> <![CDATA[The Christmas Tree Farm (Dream Harbor, #3)]]> 206318178 From the author of the viral TikTok sensation, The Pumpkin Spice Café, comes the only spicy grumpy x sunshine Christmas romcom you need this year!

Kira North hates Christmas. Which is unfortunate since she just bought a Christmas tree farm in a town that’s too cute for its own good.

Bennett Ellis is on vacation in Dream Harbor taking a break from his life in California. And most importantly, taking a break from his latest run of disastrous dates.

After a run in with Kira in her fields, Ben has no intention of offering to help the grumpy owner set up her tree farm, despite the fact she’s clearly got no idea what she’s doing.

Kira knows she should stop being so stubborn, but her farm is not all cute and cozy like people always show on social media, it’s borderline dangerous with no heating, and she’d rather no one saw it.

But somehow fate finds Ben at Kira’s farm once more, and as Kira watches him swing an ax at the first tree, she finds herself appreciating his strength and questionning why she refused help in the first place..

The Christmas Tree Farm is a spicy romantic mystery for fans of Gilmore Girls with a HEA guaranteed!

Tropes:

� grumpy x sunshine
� small town
� forced proximity
� one bed]]> 369 Laurie Gilmore 0008610738 Emily 5 3.66 2024 The Christmas Tree Farm (Dream Harbor, #3)
author: Laurie Gilmore
name: Emily
average rating: 3.66
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rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Cinnamon Bun Book Store (Dream Harbor, #2)]]> 210163199 From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller and viral TikTok phenomenon, The Pumpkin Spice Café, comes a brand new spicy romance set in Dream Harbor!

When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can't understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues� she just need someone to help her out.

Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman, Noah, is always up for an adventure. And a scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun. Even better that the cute bookseller he's been crushing on for months is the one who wants his help!

Hazel didn’t go looking for romance, but as the treasure hunt leads her and Noah around Dream Harbor, their undeniable chemistry might be just as hot as the fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon buns the bookstore sells�

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store is a cozy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed!

Tropes:
� opposites attract
� small town
� forced proximity
� he falls first]]> 370 Laurie Gilmore 0008641579 Emily 5 3.90 2024 The Cinnamon Bun Book Store (Dream Harbor, #2)
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name: Emily
average rating: 3.90
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rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Pumpkin Spice Café (Dream Harbor, #1)]]> 139391940 A spicy small-town romance and TikTok phenomenon, perfect for fans of Hannah Grace and Stephanie Archer.

When Jeanie's aunt gifts her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in the small town of Dream Harbor, Jeanie jumps at the chance for a fresh start away from her very dull desk job.

Logan is a local farmer who avoids Dream Harbor's gossip at all costs. But Jeanie's arrival disrupts Logan's routine and he wants nothing to do with the irritatingly upbeat new girl, except that he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her.

Will Jeanie's happy-go-lucky attitude win over the grumpy-but-gorgeous Logan, or has this city girl found the one person in town who won't fall for her charm, or her pumpkin spice lattes�

The Pumpkin Spice Café is a cozy romantic mystery for fans of Gilmore Girls, with a grumpy x sunshine dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed!

Tropes:

� grumpy x sunshine
� small town
� found family
� spicy]]> 373 Laurie Gilmore 0008610665 Emily 5 3.36 2023 The Pumpkin Spice Café (Dream Harbor, #1)
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name: Emily
average rating: 3.36
book published: 2023
rating: 5
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]]> Letters in the Attic 183180783
After a tragic accident, Cami and her mother move to Green Peaks, Wyoming for a fresh start. This quiet town may seem like a blip on the map, but the surrounding trees hide a history even darker than the forest's depths. A community of people live in the heart of the Cursed Woods, secluded from the rest of society.

Cami's plans for a quiet senior year go out the door when she begins to receive love letters from a secret admirer. The mysterious "Z" reveals a truth about the forest and its hidden inhabitants, forcing Cami to accept that witches-and magic-are real.

When women start disappearing all around town, Cami must face the possibility that her future is just as dark as her past. Are the witches performing human sacrifices? And if so, is she falling in love with a serial killer?

Letters in the Attic is a YA romantasy thriller featuring a witch/human pairing, found family, fated mates, and obsession. This is a standalone novel with a happily ever after.]]> 304 Meredith Lindsey Emily 0 currently-reading 4.21 Letters in the Attic
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]]> Dating Across Dimensions 224124147
Meanwhile, in Hell, Lucifer Morningstar has been nudged by his lively daughter to dive into the world of online dating.

As two seasoned parents searching for connection, Mia and Lucifer find an unexpected spark in each other. But their budding romance faces a fiery challenge when they realize they live worlds apart.

What will the Angel Court say about their forbidden love? And can they bridge the gap between Heaven and Hell?]]> 251 Jolene Graci Emily 3 3.94 Dating Across Dimensions
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name: Emily
average rating: 3.94
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]]> Enchantra (Wicked Games, #2) 218123129 A new game of danger and desire is beginning. Ready or not�

When a mysterious invitation draws Genevieve Grimm to a palace in Italy, she expects magic and secrets, maybe even a ball.

She doesn’t expect the owner’s handsome son to slam the door in her face.

Rowin Silver is tall and dark and exceptionally rude. Invitation or no, he tells her to leave and never come back.

But Genevieve has never followed orders, especially from arrogant rich boys. She slips inside� and immediately realises her mistake.

Rowin and his family are caught in a deadly game. There can be only one winner. The others are dragged away to Hell� until the contest begins again.

Now Genevieve must join the hunt. And her only hope of survival is an alliance with Rowin. Even worse, to work together they must convince the others they’re in love.

As they race through a labyrinth of gold and marble, their instant loathing turns to irresistible attraction. Can Genevieve evade Rowin’s ruthless family, uncover the devilish secrets of the game and end it forever?

Packed with deadly intrigue and spicy romance, Enchantra will transport you to a world of feisty heroines and morally gray love interests, fake dating, forbidden desire and family secrets. If you love books by Rebecca Yarros, Carissa Broadbent and Lauren Roberts, prepare to discover your new romantasy obsession.

See why readers love this spicy fantasy romance

�OMG THIS BOOK!!!� I’m truly obsessed� I devoured it in two days.� ŷ reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�I absolutely LOVED!! Romantasy at its finest.� NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�God, I am never going to recover� I’m addicted!� I can’t even begin to put into words the rollercoaster of this book; the tension, the twists and turns that literally had me holding my breath until the VERY last page.� ŷ reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“I cannot begin to describe how much I love this book� I have not stopped thinking about this story� Oh gosh I wish I could read this for the first time again!� I FELT EVERY EMOTION POSSIBLE WHILE READING THIS!!!� will forever hold a special place in my heart.� ŷ reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�ALL THE STARS. I LOVED. I finished this in less than two days and I didn’t want it to end!� Gripping� An absolute must-read.� ŷ reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�PERFECT!!!� Hooked from the very first moment� I read it in one sitting because I could not put it down!!!� Thenarnianreader_ ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“One word � A-MA-ZING!� Loved loved loved� Highly recommend!� ŷ reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“Fantastic read�spicy, spooky, and oh so swoon-worthy.]]> 443 Kaylie Smith 1835251471 Emily 5 4.42 2025 Enchantra (Wicked Games, #2)
author: Kaylie Smith
name: Emily
average rating: 4.42
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rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[A Curse for True Love (Once Upon a Broken Heart, #3)]]> 62816044 Two villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after.

Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She’s married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she’s paid for this fairytale. She doesn’t know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.

Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A Curse for True Love, the breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy.]]> 386 Stephanie Garber 1250851203 Emily 5 4.14 2023 A Curse for True Love (Once Upon a Broken Heart, #3)
author: Stephanie Garber
name: Emily
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2023
rating: 5
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]]> The Rose Bargain 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 Emily 5 3.96 2025 The Rose Bargain
author: Sasha Peyton Smith
name: Emily
average rating: 3.96
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]]> <![CDATA[The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon a Broken Heart, #2)]]> 59808071 Not every love is meant to be.

After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again. Now that she’s discovered her own magic, Evangeline believes she can use it to restore the chance at happily ever after that Jacks stole away.

But when a new terrifying curse is revealed, Evangeline finds herself entering into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again. Only this time, the rules have changed. Jacks isn’t the only force Evangeline needs to be wary of. In fact, he might be the only one she can trust, despite her desire to despise him.

Instead of a love spell wreaking havoc on Evangeline’s life, a murderous spell has been cast. To break it, Evangeline and Jacks will have to do battle with old friends, new foes, and a magic that plays with heads and hearts. Evangeline has always trusted her heart, but this time she’s not sure she can...]]> 416 Stephanie Garber 1250268427 Emily 5 4.49 2022 The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon a Broken Heart, #2)
author: Stephanie Garber
name: Emily
average rating: 4.49
book published: 2022
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart, #1)]]> 55987278 How far would you go for happily ever after?

For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings... until she learns that the love of her life will marry another.

Desperate to stop the wedding and to heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic but wicked Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing.

But after Evangeline’s first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game—and that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she’d pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after or the most exquisite tragedy...]]> 408 Stephanie Garber 1250268397 Emily 5 4.06 2021 Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart, #1)
author: Stephanie Garber
name: Emily
average rating: 4.06
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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]]> Phantasma (Wicked Games, #1) 209813409 Welcome to Phantasma.

There are only two rules to the game. Stay alive. And don’t fall in love.

When Ophelia’s sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize�a single wish.

Phantasma is a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, of demons and temptations. Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. There can only be one winner, and the other contestants will stop at nothing to eliminate their rivals.

Every day the house creates new monsters. But just as Ophelia’s fears threaten to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain.

Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. All he asks in return is ten years of her life.

Ophelia knows she shouldn’t trust him. Blackwell doesn’t seem dangerous, but appearances can be deceptive. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer.

Her life is on the line. But in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart�

A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Caraval in this seductive fantasy adventure. With steamy romance, a sexy morally gray love interest, OCD rep and jaw-dropping twists, Phantasma is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Nisha J. Tuli and Carissa Broadbent.]]> 428 Kaylie Smith 1835251412 Emily 5 4.15 2024 Phantasma (Wicked Games, #1)
author: Kaylie Smith
name: Emily
average rating: 4.15
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rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Children of Fallen Gods (The War of Lost Hearts, #2)]]> 52617662
Tisaanah bargained away her own freedom to save those she left behind in slavery. Now, bound by her blood pact, she must fight the Orders� war -- and Max is determined to protect her at all costs.

But when a betrayal tears apart Ara, Max and Tisaanah are pushed into an even bloodier conflict. Tisaanah must gamble with Reshaye’s power to claim an impossible victory. And Max, forced into leadership, must confront everything he hoped to forget: his past, and his own mysterious magic.

All the while, darker forces loom -- far darker, even, than the Orders� secrets.

As Tisaanah and Max are ensnared in a web of ancient magic and twisted secrets, one question remains: what are they willing to sacrifice for victory? For power? For love?]]> 636 Carissa Broadbent Emily 4 4.15 2021 Children of Fallen Gods (The War of Lost Hearts, #2)
author: Carissa Broadbent
name: Emily
average rating: 4.15
book published: 2021
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Daughter of No Worlds (The War of Lost Hearts, #1)]]> 49826643
Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. But the night she tries to buy her freedom, she barely escapes with her life.

Desperate to save the best friend she left behind, Tisaanah journeys to the Orders, the most powerful organizations of magic Wielders in the world. But to join their ranks, she must complete an apprenticeship with Maxantarius Farlione, a handsome and reclusive fire wielder who despises the Orders.

The Orders� intentions are cryptic, and Tisaanah must prove herself under the threat of looming war. But even more dangerous are her growing feelings for Maxantarius. The bloody past he wants to forget may be the key to her future� or the downfall of them both.

But Tisaanah will stop at nothing to save those she abandoned. Even if it means gambling in the Orders� deadly games. Even if it means sacrificing her heart.

Even if it means wielding death itself.

Fans of epic romantic fantasy like Sarah J. Maas and Raven Kennedy will devour this tale of dark magic, passionate romance, vengeance, and redemption.]]> 520 Carissa Broadbent Emily 5 4.03 2020 Daughter of No Worlds (The War of Lost Hearts, #1)
author: Carissa Broadbent
name: Emily
average rating: 4.03
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Glow (The Plated Prisoner, #4)]]> 61118513 'It scares me - what I did that night. Because I don't know my own power . . . But that's been the problem all along, hasn't it?'

My life has been shaped and controlled by the greed of others, but that ends now.

I have burned down the court of King Midas and from those flames, I will rise and wield my own power.

The problem is, when you turn against a King, everyone turns against you.

But with Slade by my side we will fight the monarchs that come for us.

And if we need to become the villains, then so be it . . .]]> 688 Raven Kennedy 1405955074 Emily 3 4.17 2022 Glow (The Plated Prisoner, #4)
author: Raven Kennedy
name: Emily
average rating: 4.17
book published: 2022
rating: 3
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]]> Skyshade (Lightlark, #3) 213616461 The pulse-pounding third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Lightlark Saga, by acclaimed author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster

Love kills kingdoms�

Back in Grim’s castle on Nightshade, Isla is reeling in the wake of a brutal battle and the devastating truths it exposed. Her future—and the fate of the world—now hinge on a heart split in two.

Past Isla, who fell in love with the ruler of Nightshade, fights to resist feelings she considers treasonous. The Isla of the present, who has seen the ruin her powers can cause, will do anything to save Lightlark and its king.

As the line between enemy and friend is tested, Isla is more desperate than ever to understand the oracle’s final prophecy and change her heartrending fate. But a storm is coming. And with it, a long-buried evil greater than anything the realms have faced before.

With the clock ticking on her destiny and the survival of two warring kingdoms hinging on her own shattered heart, Isla Crown will either save the world—or destroy it.]]> 394 Alex Aster Emily 3 3.77 2024 Skyshade (Lightlark, #3)
author: Alex Aster
name: Emily
average rating: 3.77
book published: 2024
rating: 3
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]]> Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3) 210482168 THE STORM IS COMING . . .

Get ready to fly or die in the breathtaking follow-up to Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.]]> 779 Rebecca Yarros 0349443246 Emily 5 4.34 2025 Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3)
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name: Emily
average rating: 4.34
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]]> <![CDATA[The Wolf in the Watchtower (Sentinel Falls Trilogy #1)]]> 197133876 Werewolves would always hunt me.
Sentinel Falls held a trap I wouldn't see.
And I should not - no matter how romantic or inevitable I thought the idea was - believe in fate.
Because Grayson Devante believed in fate.
And if he has his way, I'll probably end up dead.

With unforgettable characters and heart-breaking romance, The Wolf in the Watchtower enters a world filled with dangerous intrigue, dark magic, suspense - and the price of love. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Suzanne Collins, and Stephenie Meyer. Book one in a trilogy, this paranormal fantasy ends with a mild cliffhanger. For readers over 18.]]> 441 Sue Wilder Emily 5 4.20 The Wolf in the Watchtower (Sentinel Falls Trilogy #1)
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average rating: 4.20
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]]> <![CDATA[The Girl in the Forest (Sentinel Falls Trilogy Book 2)]]> 204858403 The world burned beneath the rage of the queens.
The kings trampled the remains into the mud.
And the truth in that was a roaring in my ears.
I feared the day when he understood the truth, that what we felt might not be love, but it was certainly rage. We were the perfect lovers. We were passion. We could be destruction. The Dread Lord and the Faille. He wanted to save me. I wasn't sure he could.

Danger and passion reach new heights as Noa and Grayson fight their fate and the threat from an ancient queen who could destroy their world. But even with Grayson at her side, Noa may not be able to save those she loves. A richly woven tale of love entangled in political intrigue and a struggle for survival, where alliances shift and what exists might be irrevocably changed. The Girl in the Forest is book two in the Sentinel Falls Trilogy, perfect for fans of romantic fantasy, heart-pounding action, hidden identities, forbidden desire, and fated mates. This paranormal fantasy ends with a mild cliffhanger. For readers over 18.]]> 388 Sue Wilder Emily 5 4.40 The Girl in the Forest (Sentinel Falls Trilogy Book 2)
author: Sue Wilder
name: Emily
average rating: 4.40
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]]> <![CDATA[Max and Frankie (A Knight's Revenge, #3.5)]]> 159016759
Afterwards, I kissed him goodbye and sent him away, content to cling to memories of the out-of-towner who’d pleased me so thoroughly.

Except that beautiful butterfly wasn’t who he claimed to be, and our lives would soon intertwine in a much more permanent way.

We worked side by side with our families to rid the City of the malevolent dictators who ruled so cruelly over it for generations—including my soulless sister, who’d held my leash for years.

In the City’s new era of peace, I’m enjoying my freedom and my job working for the rightful queen, Jolie Knight, but I still can’t seem to escape her brother—and the things he makes me feel that I would rather not.

When my mother disappears after breaking my heart one final time, the sexy, charismatic Max Miller invites himself along on my journey to save her—or, perhaps, to let her go for good.

And this beautiful boy looks at me as though he plans to stick around, even after our mission is complete.

I’m the notorious Frankie “Fingers� Ferrero. I strike fear into the hearts of those who would harm my family. I slip through the shadows and decimate small armies single-handedly. I take appendages from my victims as trophies and bathe in their blood with a smile.

Falling in love is not for me.

Max Miller begs to differ.

This is a New Adult, M/M dark romance novella in the “A Knight’s Revenge� universe. For maximum enjoyment, you should read the full trilogy prior to starting Max & Frankie’s story. As always, this is for readers age 18+ and contains a ton of foul language, very steamy scenes, and violent themes.]]> 212 Elizabeth Dear Emily 4 4.41 2023 Max and Frankie (A Knight's Revenge, #3.5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Mountains of Mist and Magic (A World of Sun and Shadow #4)]]> 210507322 350 Rachel Avery Emily 4 4.26 Mountains of Mist and Magic (A World of Sun and Shadow #4)
author: Rachel Avery
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]]> <![CDATA[Realms of Shadow and Sun (A World of Sun and Shadow, #3)]]> 192928648 342 Rachel Avery Emily 4 3.86 2023 Realms of Shadow and Sun (A World of Sun and Shadow, #3)
author: Rachel Avery
name: Emily
average rating: 3.86
book published: 2023
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Kingdoms of Tides and Twilight (A World of Sun and Shadow #2)]]> 82351670 321 Rachel Avery Emily 3 3.75 Kingdoms of Tides and Twilight (A World of Sun and Shadow #2)
author: Rachel Avery
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]]> <![CDATA[Lands of Snow and Sunset (A World of Sun and Shadow #1)]]> 64954199 A Fae prince with fading powers. A human woman marked by his magic. Was she destined to save his world, or to save him?
When a political scandal shakes up her life, Renya flees Los Angeles to avoid rumors and gossip—but is completely unprepared for where fate takes her.

Bound by duty, Grayden is a handsome Fae prince who is determined to restore the magic fading from his world. When he finds Renya, unconscious and near death on the frozen boundaries of his lands, he’s hoping she’s the savior promised to his realm.

Obsessed with returning home to her world, Renya makes Grayden promise to open a portal to send her back. But can she give up the intense and passionate connection they share?

Fans of ACOTAR, fated mates, possessive male leads, deliciously evil villains, and strong female protagonists will fall in love with this fast-paced, spicy fantasy romance read!]]> 287 Rachel Avery Emily 3 3.62 Lands of Snow and Sunset (A World of Sun and Shadow #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Well Acquainted (London Ladies Embroidery #2)]]> 61966170 334 Laney Hatcher 1959097229 Emily 4 3.95 2022 Well Acquainted (London Ladies Embroidery #2)
author: Laney Hatcher
name: Emily
average rating: 3.95
book published: 2022
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Neanderthal Seeks Duchess (London Ladies Embroidery, #1)]]> 60501075 1. She frequently finds herself the talk of the ton and for all the wrong reasons.
2. A dashingly mysterious gentleman has caught her attention and even more dangerous...she has caught his.
3. She’s rubbish at embroidery.

After scandalous events during the London season, Lady Jane is attracting the wrong kind of attention. Her reputation is at risk as well as all her carefully laid plans for the future. And for better or worse, a chance encounter with a mysterious lord sets forth a series of events that will change their lives forever.

‘Neanderthal Seeks Duchess: a Penny Reid Universe Reimagining�, is a full-length historical romance, can be read as a standalone, and is book #1 in the London Ladies Embroidery series, Smartypants Romance Out of this World, Penny Reid Book Universe.]]> 268 Laney Hatcher 1949202968 Emily 5 3.96 2022 Neanderthal Seeks Duchess (London Ladies Embroidery, #1)
author: Laney Hatcher
name: Emily
average rating: 3.96
book published: 2022
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Last on the List (Bartholomew #4)]]> 159110894 Silas Bartholomew is falling behind.

After watching my three younger sisters fall in love over the years, I’ve realized I might not want to be the lone, unattached Bartholomew sibling any longer. It’s time I grew up and assumed my role as my father’s heir. But in order to do that, I’ll need responsibilities, a household, � and a wife.

I was not anticipating a secret arrangement with my sister’s best friend who barely tolerates me.

Mary Lovelace wants nothing more than a family.

Falling into bed with Silas Bartholomew was not part of my plan. This unexpected and, frankly, unwelcome attraction I feel for the infuriating gentleman leads to shadowed secrets and sudden complications.

Silas and I find ourselves feeling far more than we ever anticipated. When our arrangement abruptly ends, I’m left with a future that is growing increasingly tricky, right alongside my waistline.

Finally, the possibility of a family of my own is back on the table, but the father of my child is the very last man I ever intended to share a future with. But some connections are too powerful to ignore.

Can I find the courage to face the love right in front of me or will the family I’ve always dreamed of be just out of reach?

Book #4 in the Bartholomew series follows the surprising and steamy romance between two people who are supposed to hate each other. Last on the List is a full-length historical romance filled with charm and wit, an accidental pregnancy, and a guaranteed happily ever after. While this novel does stand alone, it is probably best enjoyed after reading Book #3 in the series, Third Degree Yearn.]]> 290 Laney Hatcher Emily 5 4.18 2023 Last on the List (Bartholomew #4)
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average rating: 4.18
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]]> <![CDATA[Third Degree Yearn (Bartholomew #3)]]> 63536992
I’ve loved Julian Moore for as long as I can remember. But my plans for a future were stolen before we ever got the chance.

Playmates at four. Constant companions at nine. And the undisputed love of my young life by sixteen. We were best friends through it all. But when Julian got sent away, my stubborn heart never got the message. Over time and distance, I wrote hundreds of letters and spilled all my deepest secrets. But the boy I’d once loved left me far behind. My letters went unanswered, and I never got over the pain.

Seven years later, Julian is back with a few secrets of his own.

When a surprise encounter forces my former friend back into my life, I realize just how much has changed since we’ve been apart. And how my feelings haven’t. We’re not sixteen anymore, and for the first time, Julian sees me as something more than a friend. Yet he can't envision a future for a proper lady and the housekeeper’s son.

There’s a fine line between the past and the present. These old wounds are hard to ignore, and I find myself desperate to avoid being left behind again. Julian may not see himself the way I do, but I must decide if the boy I yearned for all those years ago can be the man I’ll love forever.

Will our future be the love story we write ourselves or will destiny stand in our way again?


Book #3 in the Bartholomew series follows the steamy second-chance romance between two former best friends. Third Degree Yearn is a full-length historical romance filled with charm and wit, swoony correspondence, and a guaranteed happily ever after.]]> 298 Laney Hatcher Emily 5 4.11 2023 Third Degree Yearn (Bartholomew #3)
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average rating: 4.11
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]]> <![CDATA[Second Chance Dance (Bartholomew, #2)]]> 61495988
Miles Griffin has returned to London. Before he can find his footing in Mayfair, he’s made an unexpected enemy of me. But something happens when we battle across the ballroom. Our passions flare, and I burn like I never have before.

I’m determined to avoid marriage, but perhaps an arrangement with the handsome earl is not out of the question.

Just when the future seems brightest, secrets and surprises threaten everything we’ve built. Miles must make a choice between the man he was and the man he wants to be. And I need to decide if I’m willing to risk more than just my heart for a second chance at happiness.


Book #2 in the Bartholomew series follows the enemies-to-lovers romance between two lonely hearts desperate for a change. Second Chance Dance is a full length historical romance filled with charm and wit, and a guaranteed happily ever after.]]> 310 Laney Hatcher Emily 5 4.07 2022 Second Chance Dance (Bartholomew, #2)
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average rating: 4.07
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]]> <![CDATA[First to Fall (Bartholomew, #1)]]> 59999259
A fake betrothal to one’s best friend seems like the obvious solution, but Augustus isn’t so sure about my scheme. Through reluctant agreement, he and I embark on a journey destined for the altar, but something changes along the way. And very real feelings get involved.

When the path to the future is filled with more twists and turns than a hedge maze, perhaps the plan is no longer so simple. Intentions get tangled and hearts get bruised.

Can this fake marriage stay just that? Or will my heart be the first to fall?

Book #1 in the Bartholomew series follows the fake-relationship and marriage of convenience between two lifelong best friends. First to Fall is a full length historical romance filled with charm and wit, and a guaranteed happily ever after.]]> 306 Laney Hatcher Emily 5 3.86 2022 First to Fall (Bartholomew, #1)
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]]> Belladonna (Belladonna, #1) 123248627 An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.
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Death waits for no one . . . except for her.

Orphaned as a baby, nineteen-year-old Signa has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her wellbeing - and each has met an untimely end. Her remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove, an estate both glittering and gloomy.

Its patriarch mourns his late wife through wild parties, while his son grapples for control of the family's waning reputation and his daughter suffers from a mysterious illness. But when their mother's restless spirit appears claiming she was poisoned, Signa realizes that the family she depends on could be in grave danger, and enlists the help of a surly stable boy to hunt down the killer.

Signa's best chance of uncovering the murderer, though, is an alliance with Death himself, a fascinating, dangerous shadow who has never been far from her side. Though he's made her life a living hell, Death shows Signa that their growing connection may be more powerful - and more irresistible - than she ever dared imagine.

From New York Times bestselling author Adalyn Grace, Belladonna brings to life a highly romantic, gothic-infused world of wealth, desire, and betrayal.]]> 408 Adalyn Grace Emily 5 3.93 2022 Belladonna (Belladonna, #1)
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]]> Bound by Curses 146286020 *See all the Starry Kingdoms of the Fae Collection HERE.*

A looming curse. The threat of war. A fake marriage.

Princess Karalyn of the Fairies has always hated Prince Harald of the Sea since the day he left her to drown.

Perhaps, though, the fate of the six kingdoms would not hang in the balance if she had died. Seers have started to whisper of a curse linked to Karalyn. Somehow, she is bound to destroy the magic of the fairies and perhaps even that of the entire world.

When the Kingdoms of the Skies attempts to assassinate Karalyn, she knows she must make a desperate ploy to protect herself—a fake marriage to none other than Prince Harald who might be cursed as well�

This enemies to lovers fantasy romance featuring a fake marriage will keep you reading all night long.

Bound By Curses is the book 6 in the Starry Kingdoms of the Fae Collection. These books are all standalones written by your favorite fantasy authors and are the perfect read for your summer vacation. Prepare to be swept away into magical worlds with tropes you obsess over and swoon-worthy romance.]]> 202 Nicole Zoltack Emily 0 currently-reading 3.34 Bound by Curses
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]]> <![CDATA[Kill the King (A Knight's Revenge #3)]]> 61989384
They’re bottom-feeding criminals pretending to be the model of the American dream.

They suck the City dry to serve themselves and the elite class that licks their boots day in and day out.

They murdered my parents out of sheer, unbridled greed.

And now, they’ve dared to take Zach from me.

With my boys, my family, and the Shadows by my side, I’ll finish this fight. No more dancing around the corporate boardroom—we’ve come to destroy the Families, and we’ll give it everything we’ve got.

And we’ll continue to run the halls of Holywell Academy while we do it.

Peter Hargraves, Andrea Ferrero, and James Spencer—I’m fucking coming for you, and your sons will be by my side to the bitter end.

This is a New Adult, college-aged dark academy romance. It is the third and final book in the trilogy and ends with a HEA. It is also a WhyChoose romance, which means our heroine has multiple love interests, and she will not have to choose between them. As always, this series is for readers age 18+ and contains a ton of foul language, very steamy scenes, and violent themes. If you’ve read Storm the Gates (A Knight’s Revenge Book 1) and Seize the Castle (A Knight’s Revenge Book 2) and want to see how Jolie and the boys get to their happy ending, jump in!]]> 331 Elizabeth Dear Emily 3 4.08 2023 Kill the King (A Knight's Revenge #3)
author: Elizabeth Dear
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]]> <![CDATA[Seize the Castle (A Knight's Revenge #2)]]> 61989379
The Four Families have ruled the City for generations, but they made a huge fucking mistake when they murdered my parents and didn’t manage to kill me too.

I’ve revealed my true identity, taking the City and Holywell Academy by storm, but the heads of Spencer, Hargraves, and Ferrero continue to underestimate me. They think I’m an annoying little gnat trying to play at being an Heir, and that will make it all the sweeter when I take everything from them.

But their sons—the boys who were my best friends for eleven years—they have different ideas about me than their parents do.

Zach wants me back—and maybe just plain wants me.

Noah longs for our friendship but feels hurt by my lies.

And Bennett—he’ll resist my attack on his legacy until the bitter end, but he’d still rather die than lose me again.

And me? I’m starting to think I need my boys back with me after all.

But they’ll have to choose—it’s me or the Families.

Because I came to burn it all down, and nothing is going to stand in my way.

This is a New Adult, college-aged dark academy romance. It is the second book in a trilogy and does end on a cliffhanger. It is also a “WhyChoose� romance, which means our heroine will have multiple love interests, and she will not have to choose between them in getting to her happy ending. As always, this series is for readers age 18+ and contains a ton of foul language, very steamy scenes, and violent themes. If you’ve read Storm the Gates (A Knight’s Revenge Book 1) and want to see how Jolie’s story continues, dive in!]]> 304 Elizabeth Dear Emily 5 4.21 2022 Seize the Castle (A Knight's Revenge #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Storm the Gates (A Knight's Revenge #1)]]> 61989363
The Spencers, the Hargraves, the Ferreros, and the Knights rule the City together with their exorbitant wealth and iron fists that no one dare challenge.

Each Family has an Heir, and they are raised together to one day assume control of their respective empires, trained to crush anyone who stands in their way under the heel of their unmeasurable power.

At least, there were Four Families, and there were four Heirs—until three of the Families banded together to murder the Knights in cold blood one fateful summer night.

Their daughter was only eleven years old.

And the other Heirs—three sons—were only twelve as they watched their best friend die on the floor of a soulless beige conference room next to her parents.

Seven years later, the remaining Heirs have taken their place at the ultra-exclusive Holywell Academy where the City’s elite strive to earn a coveted place in the Families� kingdom by rubbing elbows with the exalted sons.

Only what Bennett Spencer, Noah Hargraves, and Zach Ferrero don’t know—what the Families have failed to realize after all these years—is that Jolie Knight didn’t die that night.

That little girl has been hiding just across the river, right under their noses.

That little girl is all grown up, and now she’s the Academy’s newest scholarship student.

That little girl is me, and I’m going to burn this City to the motherfucking ground.]]> 258 Elizabeth Dear Emily 5 4.25 2022 Storm the Gates (A Knight's Revenge #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Shadow Princess (Zodiac Academy, #4)]]> 53146871
With a secret binding them to Darius and Orion, they must find a way to all work together for the greater good. But some things are easier said than done...]]> 724 Caroline Peckham Emily 4 4.27 2020 Shadow Princess (Zodiac Academy, #4)
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name: Emily
average rating: 4.27
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rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Reckoning (Zodiac Academy, #3)]]> 49551172 The answer to your question will be revealed on the Lunar Eclipse. But when finding the truth, don't let the shadows take you.

The week of The Reckoning has begun. And senior students have been tasked with making the freshmen's lives pure hell as they prepare to take their fateful assessment.

With the Lunar Eclipse on the horizon, Tory and Darcy have more to worry about than just passing their exams. A dark plot is unfolding and the shadows are drawing closer...]]> 561 Caroline Peckham Emily 5 4.33 2019 The Reckoning (Zodiac Academy, #3)
author: Caroline Peckham
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average rating: 4.33
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rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Origins of an Academy Bully (Zodiac Academy, #0.5)]]> 49646047 Dark magic is forbidden at Zodiac Academy.
That's why I hide it so well.

But now I'm supposed to mentor Darius Acrux: the son of the most ruthless Dragon Shifter in Solaria.

If he's caught using blood magic, he'll lose his claim to the throne.

The problem is? Our families are up to something, and we're determined to find out what. No matter what dark power we must turn to...

Welcome to Zodiac Academy, where your star sign defines your destiny.

As the Fae of the future, you will soon learn the merciless way to claim your power. Life among the Vampires, Shifters and Sirens is no easy ride, but if you can make it through your exams, you might just be able to harness your inner strength and earn your place among the elite.

This is a prequel novella set four years before Zodiac Academy: The Awakening, Book 1 in the Supernatural Bullies and Beasts series.]]> 94 Caroline Peckham Emily 4 3.76 2019 Origins of an Academy Bully (Zodiac Academy, #0.5)
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average rating: 3.76
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]]> <![CDATA[Warrior Fae (Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac, #5)]]> 57849074
But now I’m held by the King I’ve been stalking in the shadows and when I unmask him, he’ll realise he made a huge mistake in taking my brother from this world.

My Kings are coming for me, I know that in my soul. They’re on their way to rip me from my enemy’s arms and tear him apart for me.

My heart beats to the sound of their names.

But I won’t wait around to be rescued. Everything has led me to this moment and I’m ready to destroy the Fae who stole my brother from me.

Secrets will be uncovered. Destiny will be decided. Death will deliver us all in the end.

No one will escape the conclusion of this story without blood on their hands. I guess it’s a good thing I’m a Vampire then, because I just so happen to have a taste for blood.

Start with series with book one, Dark Fae.]]> 680 Caroline Peckham Emily 5 4.36 2021 Warrior Fae (Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac, #5)
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average rating: 4.36
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]]> <![CDATA[Broken Fae (Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac, #4)]]> 62979424 An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here and here

Me and my kings have come as close to breaking as I ever could have feared.

Just as we were finding a way to get past our difficulties, the stars have torn us apart. Can I fight against the will of the heavens or does fate have something unforeseen in store for me now?

While we'e reeling from the wheel of fate and trying to find a way to move on with our lives, our enemies are only growing more powerful.

Felix Oscura is haunting Alestria with his bloodthirsy need to steal the power of the clan he was never destined to rule over. And the illusive King is growing closer to their goal of taking control of the entire city and maybe even beyond.


With challenges around every corner and the mysteries behind my brother's death slowly starting to unravel, will I be able to piece everything together and find a way to overcome the will of the stars before it’s too late?]]> 691 Caroline Peckham Emily 5 4.30 2020 Broken Fae (Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Vicious Fae (Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac, #3)]]> 156556537 An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here and here

The King will fall.

While I continue my hunt for the Fae who killed my brother, I have to try to keep my heart away from the vicious boys who could be responsible for his death.

But as my investigation leads me down a dangerous road and answers seem closer than ever before, I'm whisked away to the elite school, Zodiac Academy, with the four Kings and my heart becomes more vulnerable than ever.]]> 642 Caroline Peckham Emily 5 4.21 2020 Vicious Fae (Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac, #3)
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name: Emily
average rating: 4.21
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]]> <![CDATA[Savage Fae (Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac, #2)]]> 57849105 This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B07ZFJLSX3

There's more to my brother's murder than I realised...

Shadows in the halls, mysteries lurking around every corner.

Whoever killed him is covering their tracks well.

And now I'm walking a dangerous line between getting close to the four kings for information and wanting to crawl deeper under their skin for my own desires.

I can't trust anyone.

I can't let my guard down.

And I must keep the urges of my body separate from my heart.

But I'm starting to break all of my own rules.

I just hope I'm not falling for my brother's killer.]]> 513 Caroline Peckham Emily 5 4.18 2019 Savage Fae (Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Fae (Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac, #1)]]> 57849095 This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B07Z91XV2X

What do a heartless Dragon Shifter, a cold-blooded Basilisk, an arrogant Lion Shifter and a brooding, tattooed Harpy have in common�?

Me.

Elise Callisto. Vampire. Angel of vengeance. And a girl on a mission to destroy one of them for murdering my brother. I just don’t know which one did it yet.

When I kicked the ass of a Werewolf who was high on a new and dangerous drug called Killblaze, his final words painted a dark reality for me. The King of Aurora Academy killed my brother. The trouble is, there’s four kings at that school and each of them have motive and cutthroat natures.

Aurora Academy isn’t a place for the faint of heart. To put it lightly, my town is the asshole of Solaria where the dodgiest Fae in the kingdom reside. The school itself is divided by the two gangs who run this town. The Lunar Brotherhood and the Oscura Clan. And guess what? Two of the kings run the gangs at the school, their hatred for each other so fierce I hear a day doesn’t go by without blood being spilled in the halls.


I might be a petite, lilac-haired girl who looks like a fragile doll, but they haven’t been introduced to my fangs yet. And they don’t know why I’m really here. Or that I’ll do whatever it takes to bring down the Fae who took my flesh and blood from me.


I don’t believe in fate, but I do know this� the King who killed my brother is a dead man walking. And I’m prepared to sacrifice my heart, body and soul to ensure I get my revenge.


This is a reverse harem series set in the world of Zodiac Academy four years before the Vega Twins were Awakened. Expect some character cross-over, dark and hot romance, and a twisted murder mystery which will leave your head spinning.

]]> 536 Caroline Peckham Emily 3 4.29 2019 Dark Fae (Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac, #1)
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average rating: 4.29
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]]> <![CDATA[Ruthless Fae (Zodiac Academy, #2)]]> 51966347 They tried to break us.
They almost did.
But we're not going anywhere.


The Celestial Heirs think the stars are on their side. But they don't know what's coming.Fighting them one on one isn't an option so we have to be stealthy. Remaining under the radar won't be easy, but if we pull it off, they'll never suspect our involvement when their lives start falling apart.

Besides, they've already taken us to the brink of hell, what more can they really do?]]> 475 Caroline Peckham Emily 5 4.20 2019 Ruthless Fae (Zodiac Academy, #2)
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name: Emily
average rating: 4.20
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rating: 5
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]]> Wisteria (Belladonna #3) 201381700 The New York Times bestseller Adalyn Grace is back with a gorgeous, thrilling, beautifully romantic gothic fantasy - if you loved Belladonna and Foxglove, you will adore this . . .

Blythe Hawthorn has never let anyone tell her what to do . . . and she's not about to start now.

Headstrong and passionate, she won't be ruled by society, or by her overprotective father, and certainly not by the man she's bound herself to, no matter how insufferable he is. She's determined to be a thorn in his side for the rest of her days, even as he ensues that her life in his palace is anything but the decadent fairytale she imagined.

But as Blythe discovers a new side of herself linked to his past, she'll have to decide if she's willing to let an unexpected spark ignite . . . and discover the real truth about who she is inside.]]> 386 Adalyn Grace Emily 5 4.19 2024 Wisteria (Belladonna #3)
author: Adalyn Grace
name: Emily
average rating: 4.19
book published: 2024
rating: 5
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]]> Foxglove (Belladonna, #2) 74891098 The captivating sequel to the Gothic-infused Belladonna, in which Signa and Death face a supernatural foe determined to tear them apart.

A duke has been murdered. The lord of Thorn Grove has been framed. And Fate, the elusive brother of Death, has taken up residence in a sumptuous estate nearby. He's hellbent on revenge after Death took the life of the woman he loved many years ago...and now he's determined to have Signa for himself, no matter the cost.

Signa and her cousin Blythe are certain that Fate can save Elijah Hawthorne from prison if they will entertain his presence. But the more time the girls spend with Fate, the more frightening their reality becomes as Signa exhibits dramatic new powers that link her to Fate's past. With mysteries and danger around every corner, the cousins must decide if they can trust one another as they navigate their futures in high society, unravel the murders that haunt their family, and play Fate's unexpected games-all with their destinies hanging in the balance.

Dangerous, suspenseful, and seductive, this sequel to the story of Signa and Death is as utterly romantic as it is perfectly deadly.]]> 464 Adalyn Grace 1399705121 Emily 5 4.12 2023 Foxglove (Belladonna, #2)
author: Adalyn Grace
name: Emily
average rating: 4.12
book published: 2023
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Powerless (The Powerless Trilogy, #1)]]> 75513900 She is the very thing he’s spent his whole life hunting.
He is the very thing she’s spent her whole life pretending to be.

Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya—the exceptional, the empowered, the Elites.

The powers these Elites have possessed for decades were graciously gifted to them by the Plague, though not all were fortunate enough to both survive the sickness and reap the reward. Those born Ordinary are just that—ordinary. And when the king decreed that all Ordinaries be banished in order to preserve his Elite society, lacking an ability suddenly became a crime—making Paedyn Gray a felon by fate and a thief by necessity.

Surviving in the slums as an Ordinary is no simple task, and Paedyn knows this better than most. Having been trained by her father to be overly observant since she was a child, Paedyn poses as a Psychic in the crowded city, blending in with the Elites as best she can in order to stay alive and out of trouble. Easier said than done.

When Paeydn unsuspectingly saves one of Ilyas princes, she finds herself thrown into the Purging Trials. The brutal competition exists to showcase the Elites� powers—the very thing Paedyn lacks. If the Trials and the opponents within them don’t kill her, the prince she’s fighting feelings for certainly will if he discovers what she is—completely Ordinary.]]> 523 Lauren Roberts Emily 0 currently-reading 4.17 2023 Powerless (The Powerless Trilogy, #1)
author: Lauren Roberts
name: Emily
average rating: 4.17
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rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[The Awakening (Zodiac Academy, #1)]]> 46261182 This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B07SV21LFY

You have been selected to attend Zodiac Academy, where your star sign defines your destiny.

If you're one of the Fae, elemental magic is in your blood. And apparently it's in ours. As twins born in the month of Gemini, we're a rare breed even in this academy of supernatural a-holes.

Changelings were outlawed hundreds of years ago but I guess our birth parents didn't get the memo. Which means we're totally unprepared for the ruthless world of Fae.

Air. Fire. Water. Earth.

No one has ever harnessed all four of them, until we arrived. And it hasn't made us any friends so far.

As the rarest Elementals ever known, we're already a threat to the four celestial heirs; the popular, vindictive bullies who happen to be some of the hottest guys we've ever seen. It doesn't help that they're the most dangerous beasts in the Academy. And probably on earth too.

Our fates are intertwined, but they want us gone. They've only got until the lunar eclipse to force us out and they'll stop at nothing to succeed.

We never knew we had a birthright to live up to but now that we do, we intend to claim our throne.

We can't expect any help from the faculty when it comes to defending ourselves. So if the dragon shifters want some target practice, the werewolves want someone to hunt or the vampires fancy a snack then we have to be ready. But we've been looking after each other for a long time and fighting back is in our blood.

Today's horoscope: totally screwed.]]> 436 Caroline Peckham Emily 5 3.81 2019 The Awakening (Zodiac Academy, #1)
author: Caroline Peckham
name: Emily
average rating: 3.81
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3.5)]]> 31076583 229 Sarah J. Maas 168119631X Emily 5 3.77 2019 A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3.5)
author: Sarah J. Maas
name: Emily
average rating: 3.77
book published: 2019
rating: 5
read at: 2022/01/14
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]]> <![CDATA[House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City, #2)]]> 57941607
The Asteri have kept their word so far, leaving Bryce and Hunt alone. But with the rebels chipping away at the Asteri’s power, the threat the rulers pose is growing. As Bryce, Hunt, and their friends get pulled into the rebels� plans, the choice becomes clear: stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight for what’s right. And they’ve never been very good at staying silent.

In this sexy, action-packed sequel to the #1 bestseller House of Earth and Blood, Sarah J. Maas weaves a captivating story of a world about to explode―and the people who will do anything to save it.]]> 768 Sarah J. Maas Emily 0 to-read 4.54 2022 House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City, #2)
author: Sarah J. Maas
name: Emily
average rating: 4.54
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rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[The Assassin and the Healer (Throne of Glass, #0.2)]]> 18333581 40 Sarah J. Maas Emily 0 to-read 4.21 2013 The Assassin and the Healer (Throne of Glass, #0.2)
author: Sarah J. Maas
name: Emily
average rating: 4.21
book published: 2013
rating: 0
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]]> Get Thee Off My Lawn 74964056

LEOPOLD DERRING was not expecting this today: a swan thief in his pond. Trespassers are not much tolerated, but this one’s story is too amusing not to hear. And her gap-toothed, mischievous grin? Too enticing. But being her rescuer for a day was never going to be enough, and her swan—Gerald, was it?—might be the very thing to lure her back.


GERALD THE SWAN does as he pleases and paddling about on the Derring pond pleases him very much. Unfortunately for him, the twits who “own� his ponds are incapable of declaring affection through any means but swan theft and are in need of a graceful pawn.]]> 166 Daria Vernon 1735981494 Emily 5 4.03 Get Thee Off My Lawn
author: Daria Vernon
name: Emily
average rating: 4.03
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]]> <![CDATA[Good Duke Gone Cold (The Good Dukes #1)]]> 214954773 Alternate cover edition can be found here

She’s a passionate playwright. He’s a grumpy, cold duke. And she just needs to resist her desire for him this one summer�

All Mary wants is to follow her passion for playwriting. She does NOT want to follow the burning passion she has for her best friend’s brother, the devilishly handsome duke, who has just returned home.

Gregory has spent the last few reckless years on the continent, mourning his father and best friend. He cannot lose anyone else and is determined to keep everyone at arm’s length while he works to improve his estate.

Can one slip of a girl breach the front lines and cause more than just a small amount of chaos in his breeches?

If you like fun characters, witty banter, and easy reads, then you’ll adore Eliana Piers� lighthearted story.]]> 262 Eliana Piers 1738684822 Emily 3 4.07 Good Duke Gone Cold (The Good Dukes #1)
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name: Emily
average rating: 4.07
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]]> <![CDATA[Steeped in Suspicion (Pebble Cove Teahouse #1)]]> 52871280
When Rosemary Woodmere inherits her estranged grandmother's Victorian teahouse, she didn't expect to also inherit a ghost named Asher from the 1920s.

Things get weirder for Rosemary.

Her grandma was supposedly murdered.
A body has washed up on the beach and the police suspect her in the man's murder.
She's trying to navigate her newfound ability to talk to ghosts.
And she doesn't even know the first thing about tea.

Rosemary's experience as a librarian hasn't prepared her to solve a murder, but everyone around her is steeped in suspicion and she has to find the truth before someone else ends up dead.]]> 260 Eryn Scott Emily 4 4.13 2020 Steeped in Suspicion (Pebble Cove Teahouse #1)
author: Eryn Scott
name: Emily
average rating: 4.13
book published: 2020
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Coffeehouse Romance: Love, Joy & Lattes (Coffeehouse Romance (Small Town Cafe Inspired Heartwarming Pacific Northwest Rom-Com))]]> 195804594 307 Harmony Noble Emily 2 2.94 Coffeehouse Romance: Love, Joy & Lattes (Coffeehouse Romance (Small Town Cafe Inspired Heartwarming Pacific Northwest Rom-Com))
author: Harmony Noble
name: Emily
average rating: 2.94
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]]> <![CDATA[Clementine's Parlor of the Extraordinary and Curious (Tales of Fairvein)]]> 123139282 135 Monroe Wildrose Emily 4 3.79 Clementine's Parlor of the Extraordinary and Curious (Tales of Fairvein)
author: Monroe Wildrose
name: Emily
average rating: 3.79
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]]> <![CDATA[The Things We Leave Unfinished]]> 53137938
Noah is at the pinnacle of his career. With book and movie deals galore, there isn’t much the “golden boy� of modern fiction hasn’t accomplished. But he can’t walk away from what might be the best book of the century—the one his idol, Scarlett Stanton, left unfinished. Coming up with a fitting ending for the legendary author is one thing, but dealing with her beautiful, stubborn, cynical great-granddaughter, Georgia, is quite another.

But as they read Scarlett’s words in both the manuscript and her box of letters, they start to realize why Scarlett never finished the book—it’s based on her real-life romance with a World War II pilot, and the ending isn’t a happy one. Georgia knows all too well that love never works out, and while the chemistry and connection between her and Noah is undeniable, she’s as determined as ever to learn from her great-grandmother’s mistakes—even if it means destroying Noah’s career.]]> 400 Rebecca Yarros 1682815668 Emily 3 4.26 2021 The Things We Leave Unfinished
author: Rebecca Yarros
name: Emily
average rating: 4.26
book published: 2021
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[The Handmaid’s Tale (The Handmaid's Tale, #1)]]> 38447
Funny, unexpected, horrifying, and altogether convincing, The Handmaid's Tale is at once scathing satire, dire warning, and tour de force.]]> 311 Margaret Atwood 038549081X Emily 0 currently-reading 4.15 1985 The Handmaid’s Tale (The Handmaid's Tale, #1)
author: Margaret Atwood
name: Emily
average rating: 4.15
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]]> <![CDATA[The Rogue Crown (Five Crowns of Okrith #3)]]> 61193984 The action moves west in A.K. Mulford's romantic, action-packed epic fantasy series, The Five Crowns of Okrith, as young fae warrior Bri investigates the murder of her queen while protecting the beautiful princess she may be falling for.

Determined to uncover who killed the Western Queen, fae warrior Briata Catullus sets out on a mission to defeat the witch hunters and safeguard her princess. But when she arrives at the Western Court, things are even worse than she feared. The icy reception from the fae is the least of her problems--they've heard the prophecy that Bri will seize the crown from its sovereign, and the last thing they want is for her to usurp the throne. No, the witch hunters are out for royal blood, and it will take everything Bri has to keep them at bay.

It doesn't help that, still grieving the loss of her mother, Princess Abalina Thorne is reluctant to allow Bri into her confidence, only agreeing to let her serve as one of her guards at the behest of the princess' cousin.

As the threat of the witch hunters grows, they find themselves thrown together, working closely to uncover the secret plot of their enemies. Along the way, the princess realizes that Bri is one of the few people she can trust. But Bri is determined to forge her own path and prove the prophecy wrong, not letting the beautiful Lina distract her from defeating the witch hunters. She has a duty to the princess, a duty to the Western Court, and a duty to her own destiny.

But what about the duty to her heart?]]> 360 A.K. Mulford 0063291703 Emily 0 currently-reading 3.86 2022 The Rogue Crown (Five Crowns of Okrith #3)
author: A.K. Mulford
name: Emily
average rating: 3.86
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]]> The Tearsmith 201874190 The bestselling international sensation, coming soon to Netflix, now in English for the first time—a dark, sexy, haunting novel of two very damaged teens who are taken in by the same family and forced to reckon with a destructive love that could be the undoing of them both

Growing up in a ghastly orphanage run by an abusive matron, Nica coped in the only way she could—by retreating to her imagination, where she lived out fantastical stories, especially about the Tearsmith, the man who makes tears, a terrifying figure who forges all the fears that dwell in people’s hearts.

When she’s finally taken in by an adoptive family at seventeen, Nica thinks she’s leaving the group home, its torments, and her prison of otherworldly tales behind her. That is, until Rigel—a young man raised from birth in the same dreadful orphanage—joins her new family.

Rigel is as mesmerizingly handsome as he is troubled, and he and Nica have a long history of distrust and hostility. But as they come to live together again under one roof, the deep shared trauma of surviving such vicious circumstances sparks something magical, and Nica begins to fall for Rigel’s forbidden love.

Before any relationship can become reality, though, they’ll have to face the darkness of their past . . . and the dangerous stakes of pursuing a future together.]]> 576 Erin Doom 0593874382 Emily 4 3.57 2020 The Tearsmith
author: Erin Doom
name: Emily
average rating: 3.57
book published: 2020
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Witches' Blade (Five Crowns of Okrith, #2)]]> 58658522 A magic sword. A powerful curse. An untested fae princess.

Eighteen-year-old Ruadora Dammacus now possesses the Immortal Blade. But when Rua discovers the Northern King’s uncle is alive and has cast a spell on a blue witch army, she realizes that the battle is just beginning.

Venturing into the Northern Court, Rua finds herself with an unlikely ally in the new King. Her problems are mounting, and the handsome King is only one of them. With the eyes of her newfound family on her, can Rua prove herself worthy of the Immortal Blade or will its magic be too powerful? Danger, intrigue, and thrilling passion ensues as Rua battles to break the witches� curse.

Enthralling and adrenaline-filled, The Witches� Blade is the second book in the gripping high fantasy saga, The Five Crowns of Okrith.]]> 444 A.K. Mulford Emily 5 3.99 2021 The Witches' Blade (Five Crowns of Okrith, #2)
author: A.K. Mulford
name: Emily
average rating: 3.99
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The High Mountain Court (Five Crowns of Okrith, #1)]]> 58310153 Gripping and action-packed, The High Mountain Court is an adrenaline-filled, high fantasy with fae courts, powerful witches, and a diverse cast of characters, perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Holly Black.

A red witch in hiding�

Thirteen years fleeing witch hunters and the looming threat of death. Nineteen-year-old Remy knows she is possibly the last red witch alive, and she is determined to stay that way. The Northern Court King has slaughtered her home court and placed a bounty on red witch heads.

When four fae warriors enter her tavern refuge, Remy tries to flee, but her magic isn’t strong enough to stop a fae prince on a mission. The handsome Prince Hale of the Eastern Kingdom wants to stop a war with the Northern Court before his kingdom befalls the same fate as Remy’s. He needs a red witch and Remy may be the only person alive who can help him. Can she really trust Prince Hale? Can her fallen court be resurrected from the evil clutches of the Northern Court King? For the chance to save herself, her people, and help defeat the Northern King, Remy must put her faith in Hale and his companions on a dangerous quest to find lost relics.

The High Mountain Court is the first book in the thrilling fantasy saga, The Five Crowns of Okrith. Expect danger, intrigue, and thrilling passion as Remy journeys to save the kingdom she holds most dear.]]> 354 A.K. Mulford Emily 5 3.69 2021 The High Mountain Court (Five Crowns of Okrith, #1)
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name: Emily
average rating: 3.69
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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]]> Unchained 40968943 ER nurse Erin Hamilton expects just another busy night shift…until she finds a gorgeous stranger vandalizing the hospital blood bank. Though her logic tells her to turn him in, she’s pulled by stronger and unfamiliar emotions to protect the man who seems oddly infatuated with her scent. Chemistry sizzles between them, but Dante, plagued by nightmares of his time in captivity, fears he won’t be able to control himself…especially when he discovers a secret she doesn’t even know she’s hiding.]]> 317 Helen Hardt 1642630136 Emily 3 3.75 2018 Unchained
author: Helen Hardt
name: Emily
average rating: 3.75
book published: 2018
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[Serpent & Dove (Serpent & Dove, #1)]]> 40024139 Bound as one to love, honor, or burn.

Two years ago, Louise le Blanc fled her coven and took shelter in the city of Cesarine, forsaking all magic and living off whatever she could steal. There, witches like Lou are hunted. They are feared. And they are burned.

Sworn to the Church as a Chasseur, Reid Diggory has lived his life by one principle: thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. His path was never meant to cross with Lou's, but a wicked stunt forces them into an impossible union—holy matrimony.

The war between witches and Church is an ancient one, and Lou's most dangerous enemies bring a fate worse than fire. Unable to ignore her growing feelings, yet powerless to change what she is, a choice must be made.

And love makes fools of us all.

This is a previously published edition of ISBN 9780062878021. An alternate cover edition can be found here.]]> 513 Shelby Mahurin Emily 5 3.92 2019 Serpent & Dove (Serpent & Dove, #1)
author: Shelby Mahurin
name: Emily
average rating: 3.92
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Deception (Vampire Royals of New York, #1)]]> 55458538 A ruthless vampire king. An alluring crime family heiress. A dark desire that won’t be tamed�

Charlotte...

Charlotte D’Amico never met a safe she couldn’t crack, a penthouse she couldn’t case, or a stuck-up rich guy she couldn’t deceive. So when the crime boss who runs her life orders her to spy on yet another reclusive billionaire, Charley’s not worried.

Smile pretty, keep the boss happy, keep her sister safe. That’s how it works.

But Dorian Redthorne is no ordinary mark.

He’s charming, funny, and sinfully hot, with a whiskey-smooth British accent that leaves her aching for more.

He’s also dark, dangerous, and definitely hiding secrets�

Secrets that might just get her killed.

Dorian...

Vampire king Dorian Redthorne has more responsibilities than he can count.

Keep New York’s supernaturals in line. Protect what’s left of his family. And above all, bury his dead father’s secrets� before their enemies discover the royal family’s greatest weakness.

Charlotte D’Amico is a complication he doesn’t need.

But the scent of her blood is intoxicating, her heartbeat a siren call he can’t resist.

One stolen kiss, and Dorian knows how this ends: He claims her, or he bleeds her dry.

Unfortunately, his pretty little con woman is as treacherous as his enemies.

The question is�

Which will destroy him first?]]> 442 Sarah Piper 194845551X Emily 3 3.93 2020 Dark Deception (Vampire Royals of New York, #1)
author: Sarah Piper
name: Emily
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2020
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[An Orphan for the Duke (Wharton #3)]]> 53498833 A broken duke.
An unexpected arrival.
Can her presence heal the man who swore never to love again?

Seven years ago, the Duke of Devonshire’s heart was shattered. After his late-wife’s death, the duke immersed himself in work and duty so he could numb the pain. Despite his possession of immense wealth, a historic title, strikingly handsome looks, and not few possible prospects, he wants for nothing in this world � except to be left alone.

That solitude ends suddenly with the arrival of a desperate letter from an old friend, containing his dying wish that the duke care for his daughter. The duke, unable to ignore his dying friend’s appeal, orders the house to be prepared for the child’s arrival � much-loved toys and dolls, a room with the best views in the front of the house, and a swing in the garden. Only a few days later, Isabella arrives at the luxurious Hardwick Manor.

She is a shock to the duke � in both age and appearance. He was expecting a child, and not a stunningly beautiful woman!

What fate awaits the woman who has lost everything? What of the duke who has sworn never to love again?

An Orphan for the Duke is a standalone, sweet Regency romance. If you like charming love stories, honourable heroes, and lush period settings, then you’ll adore Audrey Ashwood’s touching tale. 200 pages. No cliffhanger.]]> 342 Audrey Ashwood Emily 3 3.78 An Orphan for the Duke (Wharton #3)
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name: Emily
average rating: 3.78
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]]> <![CDATA[Ruthless Vows (Letters of Enchantment, #2)]]> 193375634 Torn apart by war. Reunited by love?

Two weeks have passed since Iris returned home bruised and heartbroken from the front, but the war is far from over.

Roman is missing, lost behind enemy lines, with no memory of his past, or Iris. Hoping his memories return, he begins to write again � but this time for the enemy.

When a strange letter arrives through his wardrobe door, he strikes up a correspondence with a penpal who seems at once mysterious� and strangely familiar.

As their connection deepens, the two of them will risk their very hearts and futures to change the tides of the war.]]> 419 Rebecca Ross 0008588244 Emily 5 4.05 2023 Ruthless Vows (Letters of Enchantment, #2)
author: Rebecca Ross
name: Emily
average rating: 4.05
book published: 2023
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[A Throne of Serpents & Roses (The Throne Games #1)]]> 193770033
A calling across the Rift.

And a forbidden romance.



The Rift was always a part of Nespya.

The tales of the Rift ‘gobbling girls whole on their wedding day if they were unworthy� were told as children’s stories to frighten the fawn into submission. At least, that’s what Ace had believed. It was on her wedding day that these stories were proven to be true as the Rift opened and creatures came through.

When her younger sister is taken by the creatures, Ace puts her fear at the back of her mind and crosses the Rift to save her family. The rabbit hole of insanity that she falls down after crossing it was not something she was prepared for.

Ace is forced to come face to face with the possibility that saving her sister might be more complicated than she realizes. Will she be able to find who she truly is in this wonderland? Or will the madness consume her like it has everyone else?]]> 322 Lorna House Emily 3 3.41 A Throne of Serpents & Roses (The Throne Games #1)
author: Lorna House
name: Emily
average rating: 3.41
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]]> Caraval (Caraval, #1) 27883214 A legendary competition.
A mesmerizing romance.
An unbreakable bond
between two sisters.

Scarlett Dragna has never left the tiny island where she and her sister, Tella, live with their powerful, and cruel, father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval—the faraway, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show—are over.

But this year, Scarlett’s long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season’s Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner.

Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. Nevertheless she becomes enmeshed in a game of love, heartbreak, and magic. And whether Caraval is real or not, Scarlett must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over or a dangerous domino effect of consequences will be set off, and her beloved sister will disappear forever.

Welcome, welcome to Caraval . . . beware of getting swept too far away.]]> 407 Stephanie Garber 1250095255 Emily 5 3.97 2016 Caraval (Caraval, #1)
author: Stephanie Garber
name: Emily
average rating: 3.97
book published: 2016
rating: 5
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]]> Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2) 192581482
Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College, Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky.

Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders� capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commandant, who’s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is–unless she betrays the man she loves.

Although Violet’s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else’s, she still has her wits—and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules.

But a determination to survive won’t be enough this year.

Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College, and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.]]> 639 Rebecca Yarros 0349437041 Emily 5 4.50 2023 Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2)
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name: Emily
average rating: 4.50
book published: 2023
rating: 5
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]]> Bound by Honey 145992018 *See all the Starry Kingdoms of the Fae Collection HERE.*

A magical library, an incurable curse, and a woman who loves her coffee.

Sage thought working in a magical library was already the stuff of fairytales. When a gargoyle named Freddy is your coworker, you know your job is anything but ordinary. But even Sage couldn't have predicted the chaos that ensues when The Charming Four come knocking.
With their leader, Prince Finn, cursed and Sage in need of a place to stay, she can't help but get involved in his quest for a cure.
When his brother, the Crown Prince, is up to no good and secrets are being kept, will Sage step up to the challenge or keep her cozy life cozy?

This enemies to lovers low-risk, high-stakes cozy fantasy romance is packed with sass, charm, and plenty of magic. If you enjoy the heavy male cast (but she only ends up with one person) in things such as Meteor Garden, the cozy fantasy vibes of That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon, but need that sprinkled of Beauty and the Beast this book is for you!

Bound by Honey is the 11th book in the Starry Kingdoms of the Fae Collection. These books are all standalones written by your favorite fantasy authors and are the perfect read for your summer vacation. Prepare to be swept away into magical worlds with tropes you obsess over and swoon-worthy romance.]]> 253 Jamie Dalton 1960771027 Emily 3 3.23 Bound by Honey
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]]> <![CDATA[The Cursed And The Broken (The Cursed Blood, #1)]]> 60527571
Kitarni Barany, witch and shepherd of her flock, has always been different. There’s a darkness in her blood and a destiny beyond the border of her small village.

Corruption is spreading, and the whispers of cultists stir through the woods once again.

Betrothed to the heir of the Wolfblood Clan, she risks not only her life but her heart. United, they must stand against the cultists, or watch the Kingdom of Hungary fall.

Cursed by Death and controlled by Fate, Kitarni is forced to meet her demons � or die by them.

A story of succumbing to wicked desires, death, and the temptations of a deliciously dangerous love.

The Cursed and the Broken is a steamy, enemies-to-lovers dark fantasy romance perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Kerri Maniscalco. No broomsticks or cauldrons here, only magic of the darkest kind and dimples to swoon over.]]> 380 Chloe Hodge Emily 5 3.77 2022 The Cursed And The Broken (The Cursed Blood, #1)
author: Chloe Hodge
name: Emily
average rating: 3.77
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]]> Bound by Stardust 145975796 *See all the Starry Kingdoms of the Fae Collection HERE.*

A stardust collector. A handsome immortal. And a floating kingdom full of sinister secrets.

Once a year, on All Hallows Eve, stardust falls from the floating kingdom. But only one person is brave enough to enter the boneyard and gather the magical Asira, the Stardust Collector.

Known as a sharp-tongued spinster with a talent for healing, Asira leads a lonely life in the woods. However, inside the boneyard, Asira finds more than just stardust.

Lying among the dust is a wounded man, one of the immortal Masters who dwells in the starry kingdom above. She takes him home, hoping for a magical gift that will change her humble life.

The man, Drazhan, is handsome, flirtatious, and has a unique way of getting under her skin. Full of gratitude, he vows to change her life, but only after he enacts his revenge on those who cast him down.

A week later, during the annual tithe, Asira becomes one of the Chosen—those elected to live in the floating kingdom and serve the Masters.

But all is not as it seems.

Beneath the glamor and gold, a sinister secret is waiting to reveal itself. Asira will need her wits, Drazhan’s help and stardust to unravel the dark secrets of the floating kingdom. . .

Bound by Stardust is book 4 in the Starry Kingdoms of the Fae Collection. These books are all standalones written by your favorite fantasy authors and are the perfect read for your summer vacation. Prepare to be swept away into magical worlds with tropes you obsess over and swoon-worthy romance.]]> 254 Angela J. Ford Emily 3 3.22 Bound by Stardust
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]]> Bound by Blood 146316464 *See all the Starry Kingdoms of the Fae Collection HERE.*

A lonely soup maker's bargain with a cursed blood fae for a magical pup opens the door to love, soup, and a chance something special in the midst of loss.

Erryn lets everyone believe she lost her memory years ago through a deal gone wrong with the fae, but that’s because the truth is too painful to speak about. She lost everything. Her home. Her family. She took all of them for granted, then struck a bargain that left her with nothing. The last deal she made with a fae revealed there was nothing special about her. But she might reconsider to save this pup.

Ryul lost his whole family in a devastating battle against an ancient enemy and is cursed to never walk the land when daylight touches it. His magic limited and distorted from the fight, he accidentally creates an apparition that turns into an ugly little dog. If he doesn't get it back, his magic will be depleted.

Now this wretched human wants to keep the apparition, and her love is already turning it into a real dog. She swears she can make soup that will replenish his magic if he'll just let her keep the dog. Though he knows he shouldn't, he makes the trade. He even offers her another deal in the event she falls in love with him (which she swears she will never do).

He doesn't make this trade because he likes her. Or because he's lonely. It's just…well, there's a good reason in there somewhere. He needs time to figure out his next step and making sure this strange, sassy, stubborn human doesn't poison him seems as good a diversion as any.

Or is he about to lose his heart as well as the plan?

Bound By Blood is the second book in the Starry Kingdoms of the Fae Collection. These books are all standalones written by your favorite fantasy authors and are the perfect read for your summer vacation. Prepare to be swept away into magical worlds with tropes you obsess over and swoon-worthy romance.]]> 211 Jessica M. Butler Emily 4 3.45 Bound by Blood
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]]> <![CDATA[One Dark Spark (Accidental Alchemy, #1)]]> 204117669
As an intern for the world's only supernatural library, it's my job to make sure nothing inside the books gets out.

Unfortunately, I suck at it.

Blame it on too much pumpkin spice, but one rainy afternoon, I somehow manage to conjure a literal book boyfriend.

Aries is fire. And I mean that in the very real sense of the word. Not just the ripped abs and a jaw that could cut steel, but the fire-breathing, flame-inducing, might-burn-this-freaking-building-to-the-ground kind of heat.

The attraction between us is undeniable. The danger? Even more tangible. Because the king of dragons isn’t the only creature I’ve unleashed.

In the hushed stacks of the library, something stalks.

No story is complete without a villain–and I’ve just met mine.

Unless Aries and I can reverse the damage, there will be no happily ever after. Not for us.

Get your copy of this steamy paranormal romance featuring a grumpy dragon king, a clumsy librarian, and a secret library whose stories hold real and dangerous power.]]> 320 Heather Hildenbrand 1957524375 Emily 4 3.56 2023 One Dark Spark (Accidental Alchemy, #1)
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average rating: 3.56
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rating: 4
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]]> The Midnight Prince 141119396 A bitter prince. A rejected servant. A revelation that could change everything.

When Prince Kirran of the autumn fey returns home from war, all he wants is food, drink, and sleep. But with his older brothers dead, he’s now the only heir � and he needs a wife. As soon as possible. Which wouldn’t be a problem, except that he’s not over the girl who shattered his heart seven years ago.

Half-human Alia avoids her noble stepfamily by living among the fey king’s servants. Her life of anonymity serves her well and helps her forget how Kirran betrayed her � that is, until they’re thrust back into each other’s lives.

Their hostile reunion leaves both reeling � until they realize their memories of their breakup don’t match, and neither is lying.

With mere days before Kirran has to choose a bride, they must put aside their hurts and fight to uncover the truth.

And in the process, maybe, just maybe, they’ll find a second chance to fight for each other.

The Midnight Prince, a retelling of Cinderella, is part of Once Upon A Prince, a multi-author series of clean fairy tale retellings. Each standalone story features a swoony prince fighting for his happily ever after.]]> 200 Angie Grigaliunas Emily 4 3.99 The Midnight Prince
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]]> <![CDATA[The Prince of Crows (Vicious Fae, #1)]]> 198474770
The Prince of Crows is a steamy why choose, dark fantasy romance novella. It is book one in the Vicious Fae series, which is a series of interconnected standalones. This read is perfect for those who enjoy dark romance, spooky daddies, and Halloween themes year-round.

There is adult content. 18+]]> 129 Vil N. Vile 1959294032 Emily 2 3.22 The Prince of Crows (Vicious Fae, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Enemies with Benefits (Loveless Brothers #1)]]> 45838076
I don’t love him. I don’t even like him. I just want him.

Eli Loveless was my nemesis from the first day of kindergarten until we graduated high school. Everything I did, he had to do better - and vice versa. The day he left town was the best day of my life. Ten years later, the day he came back was the worst. Now he’s my co-worker. Grown-up Eli Loveless is sexy as sin. He’s hotter than asphalt in the summer. The irritating kid I once knew is gone, and he’s been replaced by a man with green eyes, perfect abs, and a cocky smile. It’s bad that I want him. It’s worse that he wants me back. There are looks. There are smirks. There are smiles that make my panties burst into flame. And then there’s a shared kiss that leads to the hottest night of my life. This is no office romance. This is a five-alarm fire. What’s a girl to do when the man I can’t stand is the one I can’t stop lusting after? Enter into a friends-with-benefits agreement, of course. No dates. No relationship. Just blisteringly hot sex, because if there’s one person I could never fall for, it’s Eli.... right?

Enemies with Benefits is the first book in the Loveless Brothers series, and can be read as a total standalone. It's for fans of high-heat, low-angst romantic comedies and anyone who enjoys a rivals-to-lovers story. This book also has tons of sibling banter, a workplace romance that smolders, and a small town with tons of charm and quirk. It's steamy, hilarious, and of course it's got a guaranteed HEA. (And yes, it bangs.)]]> 434 Roxie Noir Emily 4 4.01 2019 Enemies with Benefits (Loveless Brothers #1)
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]]> Nightbane (Lightlark, #2) 58410355 The seductive and action-packed follow-up to Alex Aster’s instant #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and internationally bestselling novel, Lightlark

Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers.

Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself struggling to win respect as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven’t ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla’s midst who don’t believe her ascent to power was earned.

As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart.

Alex Aster’s intricate world expands after the riveting culmination of the Centennial games, delving more deeply into Isla’s memories of her past, as her future hurtles toward two possible fates.]]> 432 Alex Aster Emily 5 4.10 2023 Nightbane (Lightlark, #2)
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]]> Lightlark (Lightlark, #1) 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 Emily 5 3.83 2022 Lightlark (Lightlark, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Raven's Gate (Power of Five, #1)]]> 107664 He always knew he was different.
First there were the dreams.
Then the deaths began.

When Matt Freeman gets into trouble with the police, he's sent to be fostered in Yorkshire. It's not long before he senses there's something wrong with his guardian; with the whole village.

Then Matt learns about the Old Ones and begins to understand just how he is different. But no one will believe him; no one can help.

There is no proof. There is no logic. There is just the Gate.]]> 270 Anthony Horowitz 0439680093 Emily 0 3.90 2005 Raven's Gate (Power of Five, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Necropolis (Power of Five, #4)]]> 2870651 388 Anthony Horowitz Emily 0 4.12 2008 Necropolis (Power of Five, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Oblivion (The Gatekeepers, #5)]]> 13343752 672 Anthony Horowitz 1844286231 Emily 0 4.24 2012 Oblivion (The Gatekeepers, #5)
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]]> Nightrise (Power of Five, #3) 107669
A gate has been opened. The Old Ones have been released. And now the third and fourth of The Five -- twins with a mysterious psychic bond -- are joining the fight.]]> 368 Anthony Horowitz 0439680018 Emily 0 4.02 2007 Nightrise (Power of Five, #3)
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]]> Evil Star (Power of Five, #2) 107670 ]]> 320 Anthony Horowitz 0439679966 Emily 0 3.97 2006 Evil Star (Power of Five, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Heaven's Net Is Wide (Tales of the Otori, #0)]]> 186668 Tales of the Otori series.

Heaven's Net Is Wide is the new first volume of the now complete Tales of the Otori � prequel to Across the Nightingale Floor, the book that first introduced Hearn's mythical, medieval Japanese world. This is the story of Lord Otori Shigeru � who has presided over the entire series as a sort of spiritual warrior-godfather � the man who saved Takeo and raised him as his own and heir to the Otori clan. This sweeping novel expands on what has been only hinted at before: Shigeru's training in the ways of the warrior and feudal lord, his relationship with the Tribe of mysteriously powerful assassins, the battles that tested his skills and talents, and his fateful meeting with Lady Maruyama.

Heaven's Net Is Wide is an epic tale of warfare, loyalty, love, and heartbreak. This book leaves off where Across the Nightingale Floor begins, finally bringing the Otori series full circle. And while it both completes and introduces the Tales of the Otori, it also stands on its own as a satisfying, dramatic novel of feudal Japan.

]]> 560 Lian Hearn 159448953X Emily 0 4.19 2007 Heaven's Net Is Wide (Tales of the Otori, #0)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Harsh Cry of the Heron (Tales of the Otori, #4)]]> 1408083 744 Lian Hearn 9791141053 Emily 0 3.97 2006 The Harsh Cry of the Heron (Tales of the Otori, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Brilliance of the Moon (Tales of the Otori, #3)]]> 186669
A beautiful, haunting evocation of the medieval Japan of Lian Hearn's imagination, this thrilling follow-up to Grass for His Pillow and Across the Nightingale Floor delves deeper into the complex loyalties that bind its characters from birth. Filled with adventure and surprising twists of plot and fortune, this third book in the Tales of the Otori seriestravels beyond the Three Countries, to the outside influences that threaten to intrude upon this isolated realm.]]> 346 Lian Hearn 1594480869 Emily 0 4.09 2004 Brilliance of the Moon (Tales of the Otori, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Grass for His Pillow (Tales of the Otori, #2)]]> 77161
Praised for its epic scope and descriptive detail, Across the Nightingale Floor , the first bookin the Tales of the Otori series, was an international bestseller and critical success, named by the London Times as "the most compelling novel to have been published this year." With Grass for His Pillow , Book Two, we return to the medieval Japan of Lian Hearn's creation—a land of harsh beauty and deceptive appearances. In a complex social hierarchy, amid dissembling clans and fractured allegiances, there is no place for passionate young love. The orphan Takeo has been condemned to work as an assassin—an enforced occupation that his father sacrificed his own life to escape. Meanwhile, Takeo’s beloved Shirakawa Kaede, heir to the Murayama and alone in the world, must find a way to unify the domain she has inherited, as she fights off the advances of would-be suitors and hopes against fading hope that Takeo will return to her...]]> 368 Lian Hearn 1594480036 Emily 0 4.06 2003 Grass for His Pillow (Tales of the Otori, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Across the Nightingale Floor (Tales of the Otori, #1)]]> 77160 The youth Takeo has been brought up in a remote mountain village among the Hidden, a reclusive and spiritual people who have taught him only the ways of peace. But unbeknownst to him, his father was a celebrated assassin and a member of the Tribe, an ancient network of families with extraordinary, preternatural skills. When Takeo's village is pillaged, he is rescued and adopted by the mysterious Lord Otori Shigeru. Under the tutelage of Shigeru, he learns that he too possesses the skills of the Tribe. And, with this knowledge, he embarks on a journey that will lead him across the famed nightingale floor—and to his own unimaginable destiny...]]> 305 Lian Hearn 1573223328 Emily 0 4.08 2002 Across the Nightingale Floor (Tales of the Otori, #1)
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]]> Twisted Love (Twisted, #1) 55817097 He has a heart of ice...but for her, he'd burn the world.

Alex Volkov is a devil blessed with the face of an angel and cursed with a past he can’t escape.

Driven by a tragedy that has haunted him for most of his life, his ruthless pursuits for success and vengeance leave little room for matters of the heart.

But when he’s forced to look after his best friend’s sister, he starts to feel something in his chest:

A crack.
A melt.
A fire that could end his world as he knew it.

***

Ava Chen is a free spirit trapped by nightmares of a childhood she can’t remember.

But despite her broken past, she’s never stopped seeing the beauty in the world…including the heart beneath the icy exterior of a man she shouldn’t want.

Her brother’s best friend.
Her neighbor.
Her savior and her downfall.

Theirs is a love that was never supposed to happen—but when it does, it unleashes secrets that could destroy them both…and everything they hold dear.

Twisted Love is a brother’s best friend/opposites attract romance with a hint of suspense. It's book one in the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone.

WARNING: This book contains a possessive, morally gray alphahole; explicit sexual content, and profanity. No cheating or menage, but if you're looking for a traditionally sweet, loveable hero, this is not the book for you. Recommended for 18+. ]]> 360 Ana Huang Emily 0 3.74 2021 Twisted Love (Twisted, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Conspiracy in Death (In Death, #8)]]> 172691 364 J.D. Robb 0749934174 Emily 0 4.34 1999 Conspiracy in Death (In Death, #8)
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average rating: 4.34
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]]> <![CDATA[Holiday in Death (In Death, #7)]]> 238125 An Alternate Cover edition can be found here

No one likes to be alone during the holidays. For New York's most posh dating service, Personally Yours, it is the season to bring lonely hearts together. But Lieutenant Eve Dallas, on the trail of a ritualistic serial killer, has made a disturbing discovery: all of the victims have been traced to Personally Yours. As the murders continue, Eve enters into an elite world of people searching for their one true love--and a killer searching for his next victim. A world where the power of love leads men and women into the ultimate act of betrayal...]]> 308 J.D. Robb Emily 0 4.30 1998 Holiday in Death (In Death, #7)
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average rating: 4.30
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]]> <![CDATA[Vengeance in Death (In Death, #6)]]> 132778 343 J.D. Robb 0749934131 Emily 0 4.33 1997 Vengeance in Death (In Death, #6)
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]]> <![CDATA[Ceremony in Death (In Death, #5)]]> 74036
Conducting a top secret investigation into the death of a fellow police officer has Lieutenant Eve Dallas treading on dangerous ground. She must put professional ethics before personal loyalties. But when a dead body is placed outside her home, Eve takes the warning personally. With her husband, Roarke, watching her every move, Eve is drawn into the most dangerous case of her career. Every step she takes makes her question her own beliefs of right and wrong - and brings her closer to a confrontation with humanity's most seductive form of evil...]]> 308 J.D. Robb 0749934123 Emily 0 4.25 1997 Ceremony in Death (In Death, #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Rapture in Death (In Death, #4)]]> 201175 9 J.D. Robb 1423301854 Emily 0 4.26 1996 Rapture in Death (In Death, #4)
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average rating: 4.26
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]]> <![CDATA[Immortal in Death (In Death, #3)]]> 238126 345 J.D. Robb 0749934085 Emily 0 4.25 1996 Immortal in Death (In Death, #3)
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]]> Glory in Death (In Death, #2) 268601
Even in the mid-twenty-first century, during a time when genetic testing usually weeds out any violent hereditary traits before they can take over, murder still happens. The first victim is found lying on a sidewalk in the rain. The second is murdered in her own apartment building. Police Lieutenant Eve Dallas has no problem finding connections between the two crimes. Both victims were beautiful and highly successful women. Their glamorous lives and loves were the talk of the city. And their intimate relations with men of great power and wealth provide Eve with a long list of suspects -- including her own lover, Roarke.]]> 296 J.D. Robb 0425150984 Emily 0 4.24 1995 Glory in Death (In Death, #2)
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average rating: 4.24
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