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The Fall That Saved Us by Tamara JerĂ©e Cassiel has given up the family tradition of demon hunting, leaving behind her sacred angelic duty and fated sword. What she canât leave behind are the scars. To cope, she spends her days immersed in work, pouring all her attention into New Haven Books, her small bookstore and anchor in the new world sheâs carved for herself. But the past hasnât let go of Cassiel yet. When a succubus named Avitue arrives to claim her angel-touched soul, Cassielâs old hunter instincts flare, forcing her to choose between old knowledge and her truth. What should be a fatal seduction becomes a bargain neither woman expects. As they grow closer, Avitue is surprised to find her own pain reflected in Cassiel, a nephilim deemed fallen by her own familyâs standards. By choosing trust, they reveal the lies that bind them. Falling for each other begins a path towards healing. But exorcising the effects of trauma is harder than naming it, and to explore the unfettered possibility Avitue represents, Cassiel must find a way to reclaim and redefine her angelic heritage. |
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She Who Earned her Wings (Stars, Hearts and Dreams book 1) by Vaela Denarr & Micah Iannandrea "One does not learn to fly without taking a leap. And one has to fall to be caught." Nomi is a young druid finally taking the chance to spread her wings and leave her home. To see the world and discover its magic, beauty⊠and maybe love. Calia is a dragon on the hunt for angels, trying to square an old debt. That, and to get Laura, her desired bondmate, to finally return to her side, where she belongs. Nomi immediately catches the eye of the powerful dragons. Calia entices her with honeyed words and a skillful tongue. On the other hand, Laura, much smaller but equally intimidating, takes it upon herself to protect her. Despite the warnings, Nomi canât help being drawn to Calia's charm, her power, her fangs⊠and the hidden gentleness in her eyes. She promises danger where Laura promises safety, and Nomi is torn between the two. Luckily there is a convenient cult out for the dragonsâ heads, providing Nomi with ample distraction and at least one dragon egg to steal, hatch, and raise by herself. Perfectly normal things for a young transgender druid to get involved in! In the clutches of dragons, battling dark forces from beyond the stars, Nomi faces the questions of who she is and who she wants to be. Whether she deserves the love offered to her, and what it truly takes to earn her wings... |
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She Who Brought the Storm (Stars, Hearts and Dreams book 0.5) by Vaela Denarr & Micah Iannandrea Rhi is small, anxious, and gifted with magic that disables them more than it helpsâPowerful magic, which many would stop at nothing to obtain. In their desperate search for safety, Rhi turns to none other than one of the secret dragon masters of Habitat Seventeen, Laura, Lady of Ash. Exposing Rhiâs forbidden knowledge could garner Laura the recognition and allies she needs. Instead she offers them a She will shield them from their pursuers, and theyâll be her hunting dog. Loyal, obedient, and exactly what she needs to deal with a pervasive monster situation in her territory before the other Starborn catch wind of it. Rhi tentatively agrees, but the plan is complicated by the watchful eye of Calia, a bloodthirsty dragon with much to gain from their failure. And Rhi, grappling with their magic and desperately angling for control, doesnât realize that being with Laura will put them closer to danger than ever before until itâs too late. |
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Rebel Unicorn by Brogan Thomas Her heart is broken, and her wrath is boiling over. Will she atone for her violence or fall to darkness? Tru Dennison is tired of being judged a freak. Sick of monstrous villains wreaking havoc and mayhem on her city, the half-unicorn, half-vampire shifter channels her energy into an undercover role as a black-ops assassin. But when her alluring angel mentor finds her standing over a pile of dead bodies, sheâs horrified that her unrequited crush accuses her of serial murder. Unable to persuade the resolute man of her clearance to make the hits, Tru is thrown before the grand creature council to answer for her actions. But even after her sanctioned kills are verified, her fuming anger fuels her determination to become a force no one dare cross⊠Will Truâs battle to deliver justice destroy her soul? Rebel Unicorn is the action-packed first book in the Rebel of the Otherworld urban fantasy series. If you like underestimated heroes, electrifying twists, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, then youâll love Brogan Thomasâs epic quest for redemption. |
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Jagged Emerald City by R. K. Brainerd Meet Fairian Leynthall. Sheâs irreverent, the unwilling heiress of her familyâs business empire, and obsessed with learning magic. Sheâs also got two big problems. One, thereâs evidence the magical being who killed her sister is in town. Two, thereâs this supernatural jerk interfering with her field research. He keeps spouting nonsense about danger, treating her like she matters, and distracting her with big lonely eyes. Not to mention itâs aggravating how much being around him makes her feel like her true self. Then it turns out that her supernatural jerk, Daimyn, is some kind of lynchpin in the magical community, and people are desperate to control the power he holds. As Fairian struggles to unravel the truth about her sisterâs death, a ridiculous rumor of Daimynâs affection for her spreads, and she becomes a target. Fairian convinces Daimyn to work together to fix it, but she wonât let herself get close to him. Because the last magical being she trusted? Killed her sister. History threatens to repeat itself as Fairian falls further into the tangled web of supernatural politics. Becoming a pawn would be the easy path. The hard path will mean believing in herself, being vulnerable enough to trust, and take back power to be her own piece on the board. Jagged Emerald City is the first in the OBSIDIAN DIVDE series, set in an eco-city and following the adventures of Fairian Leynthall as she discovers and finds her place in the magical underworld. |
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What happens when a shy virgin raised in purity culture asks her gorgeous, player best friend to take her V-card? Iâve been in love with Cole Walker since the first day he walked into class and sat beside me. Who could blame me? Six foot five, gorgeous, and a sweetheart to boot. Heâs charming enough to get any girl he wants. The plan was to make him fall in love with me, get married, and give him all my firsts. Too bad heâs never once looked at me that way. I donât know how to flirt, and Iâve been stuck in the friend-zone for years. Iâm 21 now. And this summer, Iâm going to ask him to take my V-card with no strings attached. But when I tell Cole my request, his reaction is not what I expect. Heâs furious and over-the-top protective. He wonât touch me, but apparently no one else can either. It doesnât make any sense. Until we share a kiss that makes the world stand still, and I begin to wonderâŠmaybe Iâve misread him all along. Authorâs note: Suitable for ages 18+.Please see authorâs website for a list of content warnings. |
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The Levitation Game by Sharon Wagner A botched magician and a chef simmering with secrets unite to solve a supernatural puzzle as profound as gravity. The Levitation Game explores the power of sound, love, and magic! |
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A Shadow of Blood & Magic (The Shadowood Trilogy) by Daisy Hale A shadow of a blood and Magic is an exciting Vampire and witchy read, A fade to Black YA fantasy romance with fate mates, secret royalty, enemies to lovers and kickass FMC. Through blood she gains life, From magic she receives power, with both she is one. Cassandra Woods is not supposed to exist. Fearing for her life She flees her home, escaping punishments for the crimes she committed against the tyrannical Queen of Striga to join forces with the coven's enemy. Leonardo Sage, a General of the Lamian army and a High member of the Clan is assigned to watch over Cassandra, he must put his prejudice aside as he struggles with his feelings for her but she has a secret, the real reason she left Coven and he is determined to find the truth. Cassandraâs life is in even more danger when an Assassin, an outlawed Shifter is sent to kill her, but all is not what it seems and Cassandra must trust the Clan to protect her, but a threat from inside their own ranks surfaces and Cassandra finds herself in the middle when she saves the life of the Prince of Lamia. As war rages between the kingdoms Cassandra must choose a side. The lives of the people hang in the balance, and it is up to Cassandra to save them, but will she make the right choice? Love or loyalty. Which one will prevail? |
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Labours of Stone by EM Harding Day after day, Ephra Stone labours away on trashy romance novels he canât stand for his nightmarishly pink-obsessed publisher, Halwyn TĂąn. Ephraâs trapped in a five-book deal from hell and it never seems to end; thereâs always one more book to go, one more trope to mangle. And the worst part of it all? Ephra himself has never been in love. Every time he catches a whiff of romance, plans mysteriously go awry, dates suddenly have to move away, and Ephra finds himself hopelessly alone again. Itâs as if the universe itself has been conspiring against his love life. That is until, one fateful day, a little birdy leads the way ⊠right into the arms of Ron Brook: sun-kissed god, possible millionaire, and guardian to the worldâs most intelligent not-a-dog. On paper, their relationship makes great material for Ephraâs next romance novel. At least Ephra thinks so. And for once, heâs actually enjoying his writing. But not everyone is on board with Ephraâs new-found happiness, and Ephra might have to battle more than just some vapid publisher to keep hold of it. Content Warnings: This book contains depictions and/or references to torture, non-consensual drug use (accidental), psychological and physical abuse, bodily harm, war and murder. |
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The Marriage Wars: Book One by Melissa Gowdy Baldwin Ten years apart. Three nights of uncovered secrets. One decision to change it all. Miserable and bound in a marriage she never wanted, Olivia Smith has played her part in The Nationâs marriage system for the last ten years. She had two children and supported their schooling, cared for her mother and sister, and never used her Challenge Pass from the Marriage Reward Systemâshowing everyone she believed in the life of The Nation. Until now. Determined to have something for herself, Olivia selects the Challenge Pass as her ten-year anniversary reward, which allows her three nights with state-sanctioned escorts at The Challenge Center. She experiences intimate encounters, uncovered secrets, and a decision that will change her path forever. When Ethan, her true love, stands before her as a state-sanctioned escort, Olivia questions the last ten years of her life. To Ethan, Olivia is the last key to undoing The Nation and everyone who believes in its future. To Olivia, Ethan is the escape sheâs wanted, but now that heâs in front of her, can she actually take the leap and leave the world she knows behind her? In The Marriage Wars: Book One, Melissa Gowdy Baldwinâs dystopian world asks us to question the role power and gender play in our need for connection, denial, and choice. |
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A witch running from heartbreak, a merman who hunts the stars, and the Shade which binds them both. Keir Simmons, a bounty hunter for the Coven for the Regulation and Oversight of Witches, has made a career out of running away from his problems. Blindsided by a break-up, he leaps at the first assignment heâs offered, one that will take him far away from his ex: chasing a rogue lorelei to the edge of the European continent. When a chance encounter with a midnight diver leaves the pair inextricably linked, Keir is caught between his responsibilities as a C.R.O.W. Enforcer, his past as a questionably wicked witch, and his broken, but beating heart. With C.R.O.W. breathing down his neck and the lorelei continuing to evade capture, it becomes harder and harder to turn away from his unlikely ally â a man with a secret lurking just beneath the surface. |
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Beelzebub's Bargain by Tessa Hastjarjanto The Devil is coming, and heâs bringing friends. When Nora finds out Ben was banished from the Angelic City she needs to know what happenedâeven if it means going to Hell. Beelzebubâs right-hand, Jack, forces Ben to revisit a painful part of his past while the demon lord thwarts Noraâs attempts at rescuing him. After a narrow escape Nora joins Lucifer on a trip to Hades in the Underworld, while Ben finds some much needed help from the Valkyrie in Purgatory. Together they must find a way to stop Beelzebub, or he will make Earth Hell for the living. |
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Our Darkest Hour by Gabriella E. Mari Coming into his psychic powers by accident, Adrian Sinclair finds he has the ability to see and communicate with spirits yet zero understanding of how anything works. So when the YouTube-famous Crossroads Paranormal Research Society offers to take him under their wing, he knows he is in no position to refuse. As Adrian learns what it means to be a paranormal investigator and how to navigate his newfound online celebrity status, he discovers that psychics are quitting en masse, and there are only vague rumors as to why... ... until something beyond his reach starts stalking him. |
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A light-hearted and lightly steamy fantasy/paranormal romance.... because sometimes falling in love can be harder than hunting the undead. Cassie Jones, the head of Jones' Post-Mortem Tracking Agency, has been cursed with a capital "C." Thanks to an unfortunate incident with an angry wizard, any guy she falls for is guaranteed to betray her. So when David MacDuff - the most mouthwatering man she's ever had the misfortune to meet - hires her to track his recently deceased brother, Gideon, she knows she's got to keep things strictly professional. Yeah, like that's gonna happen. Maybe she should have stuck to hunting vampires after all. |
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Allowing the Night by T. S. Winterway Jaq is a loner. He is completely happy with sharing his home with no one but his adopted dog and having as little to do as possible with the neighbors. Or so he thinks until he bumps into a grimling in the pouring rain. Whether he wanted it or not, the encounter in the murky woods changes his life forever. When Briar sets out hunting with his clan mates on a rainy day, little does he know of how revolutionary consequences a simple act of goodwill can have. The nocturnal fays avoid contact with humans far as they can, but when it comes to choosing between saving a life or closing his eyes to evil, to Briar, the choice is clear. But will anything good come out of the collision of the opposites? Is allowing the night to step over his threshold the foolest choice Jaq has ever made, or could it result in something positive? |
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The Baron's Ghost by Kyro Dean Christina Rushing, a baroness and spy, is no stranger to the darkâher late husband can attest to that. But when she takes an espionage job for a shipping mogul and ends up double-crossing the nation of Oceana, she finds herself gun-deep in trouble that could destroy her plans to escape the suffocating life of a gentry. Whatâs worse, the late Baronâs name has appeared on an active shipping schedule, though he should be six feet under. Determined to make sure the despicable man is dead and find a secret worth selling, Christie heads to Ravensworth followed by deadly shadows. There, she learns her first love, Charlie Blackwell is tied up in her dirty work, too. As ballgowns and whispers devolve into bullets and secrets, the lady-turned-spy becomes a spy-turned-pirate. In a fast-paced political intrigue plot that aims for her heart, Christie must navigate backstabbing colleagues, snotty gentry, hidden caves, blazing guns, poison quills, the occasional assassin, and a dashing manâs knack for rekindling her heart. But the real trick isnât necessarily how to stay aliveâitâs how to keep her blasted gloves clean in the process. |
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Creating Centaurs by Mona Ventress Having barely escaped Bacchus with her life, Delilah is hungover, exhausted, and in major need of some serious self-care. Yet her journey is not over, as it seems her would-be rescuers are also her next paramours. Who happen to be a trio of brothers. Who are also centaurs. Which - for the size differences alone - is absolute insanity. With anextra large-sized scooping of nope. There is no way she could possibly survive coupling with a creature four feet taller and nearly four times her weight. Not to mention, in the last twenty-four hours, she's gotten screwed back to life by Anubis and played professional dominatrix to one of the brattiest gods in existence. A Lover of Mythic Proportions deserves some rest, right? Only the thought of losing out on Hermes keeps her from quitting on the spot. But when she learns her participation could make a difference for the survival of their people, she is trapped between her desire for the creature comforts of the modern world and the fate of an entire species. Delilah must push her body beyond its physical capabilities to help the brothers accomplish something they've dreamed of for centuries, or risk condemning the remnants of a proud and wise species to extinction. |
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Hold My Place by Cassondra Windwalker When librarian Sigrun falls head-over-heels for the sophisticated and very married Edgar Leyward, she never expects to find herself in his bedâor his heart. Nevertheless, when his enigmatic wife Octavia dies from a sudden illness, Sigrun finds herself caught up in a whirlwind romance worthy of the most lurid novels on her bookshelves. Sigrun soon discovers Octavia wasn't Edgar's first lost love, or even his second. Three women Edgar has loved met early deaths. As she delves into her beloved's past through a trove of discovered letters, the edges of Sigrun identity begin to disappear, fading into the women of the past. Sigrun tells herself it's impossible for any dark magic to be at playâthat the dead can't possibly inhabit the bodies of the livingâbut something shadowy stalks the halls of the Leyward house and the lines between the love of the present and the obsessions of the past become increasingly blurredâand bloody. |
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What To Expect When You're Expecting Something Different by Katie Zaber Itâs weird how every woman reacts differently. How each pregnancy differs. Mine is definitely unique. My sense of smell became stronger, picking up the faintest odors, and my stomach was in constant turmoil. Those were the first signs. And then I started eating. And eating. If I donât, I get a migraine and peopleâs faces become blurry. Electronics seem to malfunction in my presence. And the nightmaresâthey donât stop. Something is changing my body. Something that should have never happened. Something that my husband and I had prevented from happening. Something people say is miraculous. The bigger I get, the more frequently I encounter people who become possessed. And the more often I wind up questioning if I am carrying a miracle baby. The closer I get to the due date, the more I love this child and the more confident I am that I will protect my baby from anything. Even its fate. DNA Demons N Angels contains violence, swearing, and sex scenes. If you are looking for a clean, curse free book, this isn't it. |
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The Ascendant: Tales of Pern Coen by Hannah E. Carey Defeating the Raven Spirit could cost them everything. After fleeing Castle Ciall, Ciara has chosen to remain at the side of the rightful Ri of Blaidd, even though Niall's future is uncertain. The two of them have finally confessed the truth of their feelings, but she still struggles to gain his complete trust, no matter how hard she tries. Niall knows he cannot abandon his people, but he also knows they greatly fear his power. To regain control of the clan, he must reveal his secrets and seek aid from the one man he loathes: his father. Ciara and Niall's journey to thwart the Raven Spirit and Niall's usurping brother, Bleddyn, eventually leads them back to Ciara's homeland. Alliances are made and traitors are revealed, until the fate of the island and Niall's very life fall into Ciara's hands. Will she break under Bleddyn's lies or become the warrior she has always longed to be? |
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The Betrayer: Tales of Pern Coen by Hannah E. Carey A broken warrior. An outcast king. And a darkness that threatens to destroy them both. Niall never imagined he would become king, nor did he ever imagine that he would be granted the abilities of a seer. His unnatural power, however, has proven to be no great gift, for it has already cost him the woman he loves and it threatens to cost him his kingship. His people already don't trust him and if they knew of his power, they would view him as nothing more than a monster. Niall's future looks grim, but a twist of fate returns Ciara to his life when he least expects it. He latches onto the hope of a different future, only to discover that things have changed while he has hidden away in his castle. When the man Ciara trusted the most disappeared, she turned to his brother, a man she never saw herself falling for. Bleddyn has shown Ciara that there is more to him than she first thought and she has carved out a life at his side, but things are unsettled on the island of Pern Coen. A dark power is stirring, one that hasn't been seen in decades. One man is at the center of the growing darkness, but is it the man that Ciara, and the people, think? Is Niall innocent or is he hiding more than just his powerful abilities? |
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The Successor: Tales of Pern Coen by Hannah E. Carey Can she trust a man sent by her enemy to help her save her clan from darkness? A loyal warrior of the Ri of Ceffyl, Torin has no choice but to do the Ri's bidding when he's sent to hunt down a powerful healer. His task, however, is fraught with peril, as the healer he is forced to seek out is rumored to have been cursed by one of the Dark Spirits of the island of Pern Coen. After a heart wrenching betrayal by the man she trusted the most, Briallen has been forced to carve out a lonely existence on the rugged coast. When a warrior comes to her door claiming to be sent by the man who betrayed her and demanding her return to Castle Afon, she refuses. But when that same warrior is attacked by a monster from the deep, she feels duty bound to help him with her gift of healing. Thrown together in unexpected and unlikely circumstances, Torin and Briallen find themselves drawn to one another in ways they never imagined. But as their feelings for one another grow, the dark threats against the people of Ceffyl increase and Briallen discovers that she just might have the power to put an end to them. If there is to be any hope for the clan, Torin will have to determine where his loyalties lie and Briallen will have to decide if she can trust a man sent by her enemy. |
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The Huntress: Tales of Pern Coen by Hannah E. Carey The war must end and Rhiannon must fight for the life she dreams of. Conor and Rhiannon have joined forces to win Pern Coen its freedom from the Empire of Kelnore, but their fight has only just begun. Crown Princes Alekos has sworn to capture and destroy both the Hunter and the Huntress, but what he doesn't know is that the Huntress is his beloved cousin. More than just Alekos and the Kelnorian Army, however, threaten to tear Conor and Rhiannon apart. Conor's former betrothed reveals that she, too, has survived the Kelnorian invasion. Wynne wants Conor back and her return to his life threatens the fledging relationship that he and Rhiannon have built. But Wynne is also hiding a secret. She harbors a power that could change the tide of the war. When Alekos learns of Wynne's gift, he offers her a greater future than any she has ever imagined, but it will only be hers if she gives him her loyalty in return. Rhiannon has become the warrior she has dreamed of, but will she and Conor lose everything they have fought so hard for at the hands of the empire? |
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Idriel's Children by Hayley Reese Chow Reaping darkness, the Shadow slicked steel with judgment and danced with death⊠Sixteen-year-old Aza inherited the power of shadow to rid the land of evil as Odrielâs cold-blooded assassin. With her growing strength, Aza discovers the Shadow Planeâa realm of wraiths where screams haunt the winds, calling to her. Although her father forbids her from entering the dark realm, Aza canât ignore the beckoning whispers. When a dangerous new breed of monster attacks, Aza believes the Shadow Plane holds the answers they need to defeat them. With the unwanted help of a snarky cat and a cursed beast, Aza seeks out the monastic Wraith-Called for answers. But the deeper Aza delves into the dark realm, the further she drifts from the world she knows. As Aza uncovers evils new and old, she must decide if the ends really do justify the means⊠and how many lives sheâs willing to pay. |
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Time's Orphan by Hayley Reese Chow Speak of pain, and Iâll tell you of the Time who stole it away⊠Besieged by war, ravaged by monsters, and crawling with the undead, the land of Okarria is dying. Seventeen-year-old Emara survives by using her modest healing gift to save as many as she can while eluding the invaders who thirst for her enchanted blood. So when a cursed cat saves her life and reveals Emara is the legendary Time Heir the necromancer kingâs been searching for, she agrees to act as bait in a plot to destroy him. But when the plan goes horrifically awry, Emara must discover how deep her powers go, what she can change⊠And what she cannot. Unfortunately, Time Heirs have a history of getting killed, and with Okarriaâs future on the line, Emara may have no choice but to follow in her ancestorsâ footsteps. |
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Not every girl wants to be the hero of her own story. Zilla is an average high school senior aspiring to become a nurse. The only unique thing about her is that she adamantly believes she is living inside a poorly written romance novel and her best friend Cindy is the main female lead. Taking her role as the best friend very seriously, Zilla dedicates her free time to protecting her best friend from the authorâs drama-hungry fingers, preventing the writer from interfering with Cindyâs love life. However, just as things are starting to go well between Cindy and the sweet boy-next-door who just moved in, a rival appears who could screw up Zillaâs plans. The schoolâs notorious playboy, Axel Burns, decides to ask Cindy out for prom, singlehandedly turning what was going to be a sweet love story into a love triangle. Zilla wonât stand for it! But when Zilla tries to draw Axelâs attention away from Cindy, she accidentally turns it toward herself and ends up in a romantic side plot she doesnât want any part of. Fans of Love, Rosie and To All the Boys Iâve Loved Before will adore this trope-subverting, coming-of-age love story about friendship, relationships, and overcoming oneâs flaws. |
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Chains of Stone by Jaysee Jewel Two tales of forbidden love intertwine in this dark fantasy romance. An heiress set to inherit her mother's business finds herself falling for a slave who is forging a rebellion against her. Meanwhile, a mad queen decides to marry a slave-turned-prince even though he plans to kill her. Both unlikely pairs must choose between love and duty. Are they willing to give up everything they hold dear to protect each other, or will they end up slitting each other's throats? A hundred years ago, the gods granted Clostrum and its surrounding countries elemental stones of power, but only women could use them. This turned Clostrum into a matriarchal society reliant on slaves to mine these stones. Evelyn Payne is the heir to a family whose mines and weapons have protected the country for years. After her twentieth birthday, her mother sends her to one of these mines in disguise to learn responsibility and root out corruption among the employed guards within. Once her work there is done, she will inherit the mine. However, as she gets to know the male slaves who toil away underground and the women who oversee them, her beliefs and loyalties are swayed by a kind-hearted slave who makes her wish she could become more than a pampered noble or tyrannical leader. As Evelyn fights her feelings toward Francis and tries to maintain order in the mine, she realizes his wish to escape his chains may endanger both his life and her position. If she doesnât prevent him from fueling the flames of rebellion, her mother will. |
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The Seeds of Love: Sunflower Kisses Book One by Tyler Wittkofsky The story readers are calling âhard-hitting and meaningfulâ and "touching and realistic", The Seeds of Love: Sunflower Kisses Book 1 is the story of two lost souls who find each other at the right time in life. Clay Dabrowski is a recent college graduate who has his life planned out. He knows what he wants to do in life and embarks on those goals with the support of his family and friends. But when he meets the fiery red-haired Bailey Childe, she suddenly shifts all of his priorities. She gives him the strength and courage to do and be more. While he battles his insecurities and mental illness, Clay and Bailey forge a path through lifeâs ebbs and flows as a new, young couple. Their journey seems to be all but perfect. But is everything as it seems? |
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Blue Violet (Svatura Book 1) by Abigail Owen When fairy tales turn into nightmaresâŠEllie Aubrey has spent most of her unnaturally long life hiding her extraordinary abilities from the world. On the run from the pack of wolf shifters who murdered her family, she risks discovery in order to secretly watch over another group of similarly gifted people, determined they wonât suffer the same fate.Alex Jenner has come home to protect his family from an unknown danger lurking in the woods. Suspicious of the new girl in town, he challenges Ellie in ways that will spark one of two possible outcomes: theyâll spontaneously combust, or sheâll lose control of the one power sheâs fought so hard to contain.In this fairy tale, the dragon the prince must slay is also the princess who holds his heart.***This novel was previously published with a different cover, but has undergone a re-edit. Things were added and changed, but the kissing still remains! |
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Learning to Spell (Freyjur Fantasies Book 1) by Lynn Ericson The Lovelace Community College of Applied Magic had always been Sylvieâs dream. She would attend. She would excel. She would become one of the most accomplished alumni to ever walk its halls. But her acceptance letter never came because of one infuriatingly stupid little problem: Lovelace didnât exist. Sylvie had lived so much of her childhood vicariously through the books and the movies it felt real. Anything that felt that real should exist. But no. The most magic her life can muster is volunteering at a fantasy convention for a chance to meet Diana Taylor, the actress who starred in the Lovelace movies. Then everything changes when Diana invites Sylvie up to her room and introduces her to new possibilities that have nothing to do with spending the night with another woman. Well, okay, they could. Or maybe they could involve her pick of two or three intriguing men. The point isnât that so many of her new possibilities are lascivious. The point is magic doesnât have to be at all what she expected for it to be real. |
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Interstellar Goth Princess Blues (Freyjur Fantasies Book 2) by Lynn Ericson As a modern coven of urban witches, the Freyjur step into works of fiction for fun and profit. Arguably the most fun part is la quĂmica, a heady sexual chemistry that suffuses every world they step into regardless of the original fiction. But Lenore isnât a bit comfortable with the hedonistic flings that come with the territory. She dreads the emotional investment of getting caught up in a whirlwind romance thatâs all too quickly over. So when the coven ventures into the sprawling, space-opera universe of Space Jockey Zero, itâs all a business trip for Lenore. Sheâs there to cure cancer, nothing else. Then a case of mistaken identity leaves her stranded and alone. To linger in the alien reality can bring only madnessâbut before Lenore can hope to get home sheâll have to stop an interstellar war, teach the greatest threat to galactic civilization how to be evil, and find some way to deal with a whirlwind romance thatâs going terribly right. At least thereâs cocoa. |
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The Rose in Spring by Eleanor Fairburn Yorkshire, England, 1425 Cecily Neville, dubbed the âRose of Rabyâ, is ten years old when she is betrothed to her childhood love, Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York. Little does she know that their union is one to change Britainâs history for centuries to come, and that she will become a powerful matriarch in her own right. Beautiful, courageous and intelligent, Cecily carves out her place at her husbandâs side as they navigate the increasingly difficult political sphere of 15th century Europe, rocked by the actions of Jeanne dâArc in France. With wit and sensitivity, The Rose in Spring is a unique perspective of a previously overlooked figure in history, and the first in a quartet dedicated to the Wars of the Roses. |
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Stolen Prophet: The Prophet's Mother (Book 1) by Julian M Coleman Will It Take a MONSTER to Find a Missing Prophet? An intense and erotic urban fantasy from the IAN 2016 Outstanding Paranormal/Supernatural book of the Year author. Right at the beginning of The Prophet's Mother trilogy, Julian M. Coleman weaves a haunting tale of parental loss, heartbreak, and sacrifice. Evie Adamson isn't ordinary despite her outward beauty. She's much more than a single mother and flower shop owner. In reality, she's a demigoddess. Victor is her intellectual and psychic nine-year-old son. He's nicknamed "prophet" by his classmates, a label he hates. Somehow his paranormal ability seems to fail him when he is kidnapped after leaving the school playground. Evie, who swore off using her dark powers, is beyond hysterical. She's also supremely ticked off. How dare someone take her child?! She uses her supernatural arsenal in the guise of a vengeful black SPIRIT. Distraught and enraged, she hunts the snow-encased city during the holiday season. Dead bodies pile up in the morgue. There's only one person who can find the stolen prophet: the logical and determined Homicide Detective, Harry Kurosawa. But first, he must believe the unexplainable, or more people will die. |
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Rising Ember (Children From Sacrifice - Vol. 1) by Arleta Rae Fire is destruction. Fire is rebirth. When Thea Knight is involved in a fatal car accident, she falls victim to the sinister shadows looming in the darkness who change her life forever. She wakes up . . . craving blood. Thea is immediately thrust into a dangerous immortal civil war between the Essites and the Brais. Cole Moretti is an Essite who has killed, saved, and endangered Thea. Her transition to vampire by his hand awakens a rare elemental magic within that marks her as the rogue Braisâ next target. She must resist being consumed by their need to destroy humanity before they kill Cole and all those she cares for. A magical and suspenseful contemporary dark fantasy perfect for fans of Vampire Academy and The Vampire Diaries. |
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Ruin and Roses (Cursed Kingdoms) by Deanna Ortega A dark and spicy fantasy romance that follows Jane as she delves into the shadows, secrets, and curses that bind her world. "I will never understand why women let men decide if they get to be the villain or the victim in their story." In a world of talisman powers and magical rivalry, Jane finds herself playing many roles-depending on the situation, she is either as soft as a rose petal or as lethal as the thorn. Swept deeper into a world of shadows and lies when her mentor, Baltazar sends her on a seemingly simple mission-donning the mask of dainty again, she finds herself fighting to maintain who she is beyond her pretty, painted exterior. The series of events to follow rip her in and out of her past, as she tries to move on from the unimaginable pain that led her to this life. Stealing from your soon-to-be fiancé is one hell of a wedding gift, but let's hope he never discovers she is dodging eyes, lies, and daggers-while ensuring that not a hair is out of place for her royal obligations. But...what if half-truths can't prepare her for this life? And when the mission's cost is more than she bargained for-her freedom and her life-what if she doesn't want to pay the price? At least she still carries the favor of her loyal mare. And though her luck in love is not great, it is never hard for her to find some way to quench her thirst in her droughted kingdom. When her fiancé isn't lurking over his newest possession, she is easily entertained with her ex-lover and unwanted keeper. Entangled with a lost love, whose secrets threaten to undo everything she's worked towards, she has to manage the most daunting mission yet. An unfit marriage to the mad king's son. Will the cursed king's daughter survive? "Looking into his eyes-the same ones I pictured every time mine closed-I wondered if things would have been different, if my mother had told me stories about great loves instead of tragic loss. But she hadn't. And though I lived in a world of royals, I knew that princes weren't noble, and that love didn't prevail." |
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Flames of Rapture by Riley Kade Life is full of temptations, but there is none so powerful as that between human and succubus. Sadie Hall has loved her best friend, James Baker, all their lives, though she had no idea how he felt about her until her powers developed and she could suddenly see his every waking fantasy. Sheâd lived a simple life in a small farm town in which almost everyone was human, but her world was turned upside down when an alluring stranger arrived to tell her she was becoming a succubus, like him. Soon, she would need to feed daily off the sexual pleasure of others, though when her mentor warns her of the addictive nature of human-succubus relationships, Sadie must fight the tempting attraction between her and James. Now Sadie must choose, will she continue to keep James close even as she desperately tries not to feed from him, or will she risk losing the one person she wants the most? Note this is a polyamory, bisexual romance, with the main focus on Sadie and Jimmyâs relationship. Themes include forbidden/unrequited love, friends to lovers, light edge play/denial, and group sex. |
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Winter's Maiden 1: Winter's Magic Part 1 by L. Starla Do you hide from the monsters, or embrace your magical destiny? Alannah Winters: hedonist. Impulsive, precocious, and dangerously drawn to mysticism. Whisked away from her hometown at a young age and raised ignorant of her close ties to the pagan Gods. When tragedy strikes her family again, she is forced to return to the small Irish settlement of Gaeilge Shores, a town shrouded in secrecy. At least she has her beloved cousins by her side, helping to unravel the mysteries of her heritage. Alannah had always harboured feelings for Liam, the eldest of her two cousins, and seeing the man he has grown into only serves to intensify those desires. But when she rocks up at her new school, the captivating blue eyes of a tall, dark, and handsome senior virtually consume her. Not to mention the unsettling way things have changed with Brendan, her other cousin. Can Alannah survive her inevitable transformation? And what is to be done about the three hot guys vying for her attention? Alannahâs early signs of hedonism will prove to be much more than a passing phase⊠Note: This is the first of six main books in the Winterâs Magic series and while the main character has multiple romance interests, this is NOT a reverse harem story. Warning: This book contains content that may upset or offend some readers. Please see Goodreads listing for full details. |
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A Kingdom of Sun and Shadow (Twingenuity Series) by Danielle Hill Two Sisters. One Prophecy. Many Secrets. Amara was like any other princess from a once magical kingdom. Like most, she had secrets, her biggest one of all; Sheâs actually her twin sister Avery. After Avery is taken from her ordinary life and brought to the mysterious kingdom of Soluna, she is introduced to the heir to the throne, and her twin sister, Amara. Not everyone believes Amara is the rightful heir so she ventures off on the quest of her life to prove them wrong, leaving Avery behind to impersonate a sister and life she knows nothing about. Follow both Avery and Amara as they discover more about themselves than they ever thought possible, including unbelievable powers. Twingenuity Book one Possible trigger warnings: Abuse, alcohol, anxiety, profanity, sexuality, violence. |
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I Think of You Often: a small town paranormal romance by Sienna Eggler For Evangeline âEvanâ Miles, Honeycutt Academy is more than just a prestigious school of magic. Itâs home. Before graduating, it was the first place theyâd ever felt comfortable enough to be themself. Now, as a school librarian, itâs also where Evan might have finally found the promise of love - with Mimi, the bright and bubbly potions professor. But when Evan meets Hester, the half-sister they never knew they had, everything suddenly changes. Hester is being stalked by their murderous, vampiric father - an experience Evan remembers only too well. United, the two siblings agree that their days of running and hiding from their father are over - and itâs time to finally end his wretched existence. But to do so, they must turn to Svenja - a witch, a wolf-shifter, and the only creature they know powerful enough to take down their monstrous father. However, the paranormal private investigator is also Evanâs former lover - and as the hunt for their father draws them closer together, the flames of their romance begin to rekindle. Evan feels forced to choose between their chemistry with Svenja, and their commitment to Mimi - and that distracts them from a dangerous truth: That as Evan and Hester prepare to confront their centuries-old father, theyâve forgotten heâs also had decades to prepare for them. I Think of You Often is the first installment of the St. Acton series by Sienna Eggler - a small town sapphic PNR by an author praised for writing âengaging tales of emotions and strugglesâ and âsweet, realistic romance between two people figuring their way in life.â |
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Fluid Bonding: a sapphic paranormal romance by Sienna Eggler Itâs not that Vi Davis wanted to be alone. Itâs just that the outside world doesnât seem very welcoming for a shy, nonbinary introvert - especially one who can read minds. But when the gorgeous Hester MilojeviÄ approaches Vi in a crowded sports bar, it doesnât take telepathy to figure out that they share a mutual attraction - even if Vi suspects this towering blonde is way out of their league. That suspicion deepens even as the two get to know each other better - especially as Vi struggles to reconcile so many emotionally overwhelming first experiences, along with Hesterâs mysterious hot-then-cold behavior, and her claims to be something impossible: a vampire. But even in a world that seems intent on tearing them apart, Vi and Hester canât help but grow closer to each other - that is until the past and prejudice of their own families threatens to drive a stake through the heart of their relationship once and for all. Fluid Bonding is engaging and emotional paranormal romance between nonbinary and neurodivergent characters - described by one reader as âa sweet, realistic romance between two people figuring their way in life.â |
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Tangle of Dragons by Jane Darkspire Dragons are real. The city of Rendale is ruled by dragonsâpowerful monsters that control every drop of fame and fortune. They fear nothing, hunting without mercy and taking what they please. And the Ruthless Dragons are the greediest of all. I grew up believing if I worked hard my dreams would come true. Turns out that's a lie. After two years of waiting for my life to begin, I was done. I'd have a final night of wild fun before packing my bags and saying goodbye to this wretched city. But no one leaves once the Ruthless Dragons notice you. Avrice, Sylt, Mortar and Rask. The four of them masquerade as men to hide their wings and colorful scales, but they can't wait to show me what they really are. Rumors say if they bring you to their den, you'll be changed forever. Warped and twisted by the time you walk out. What happens if they never let me leave? (Author's note: Tangle of Dragons is a RH romance. There's some over the top protective/obsessive/violent hero moments, some chase/hide and seek scenes, and general monster fun. I hope you enjoy this full length novel!) |
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Zendar: A Tale of Blood and Sand by K T Munson Blood is how it all began, and only by blood can it end. Chaos has reigned in Zendar for years since the rise of the seven Bloodlines. The Liege Aleron Corvinus ruthlessly seeks revenge for the mistreatment of his ancestors. His ambitions will only be sated when he claims the world under his family's name; he will only stop when all of Zendar is his and the other six Bloodlines pay their weight in blood. Azel Undel was born into this world of blood and sand. She is of a dying Bloodline, a feared one, but most coveted. Promised, in exchange for money, to a man she had never known; Azel travels across Zendar. Her ship is attacked and she alone survives, setting the wheels of fate in motion. She did not expect to become her enemy's captive or that he would demand her submission to him. Loyalties are tested, secrets are uncovered, and Azel will have to make a choice: remain loyal to her family and everything she ever stood for or be loyal to her own heart. |
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Falling Princess (Fallen Realm) by Joline Pearce An epic enemies to lovers college romance with a rebellious princess, her possessive knight, and the fate of their country in the balance. Forced to carry the weight of the crown from childhood, all Princess Zosia wants is a chance to experience normal life and find love away from the pressure of court. Getting an education abroad is the perfect opportunity - unless death catches up with her first. As the last of the Auralian royal line, Zosia is assigned a watchful knight to accompany her everywhere she goes. While her best friend adores him, Zosia can't wait to escape his constant scrutiny...until an assassination attempt sparks their forbidden romance. A secret they can never tell, even when war tears them apart. Dive into this slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity contemporary fantasy romance that will grab you from the first page and stay with you long after the last. Start reading now! This the first book in a trilogy and it ends on a cliffhanger - the third book ends with a Happy Ever After. Contains violence and mature themes. Content advisories available at: https://jolinepearce.com/auralia-series/content-advisories/ |
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Behold the Sins by Rachel Serrin Take the lush worlds in Daughter of Smoke & Bone, the steamy romance in From Blood and Ash, and the epic characters from House of Earth and Blood to get Behold the Sins. Book 1 begins the journey through seven worlds, each cursed by one of the seven deadly sins, in an epic, high fantasy fight for freedom, blood, romance, and identity. Nineteen-year-old Violet Sutton lost her brother to the game of the Sins two years ago. She has since spiraled into darkness within the poor section in the City of Calesalâdarkness filled with bad alcohol, bad decisions, and bad people. Every day she watches her brotherâs tracker blink green in the sixth world, signaling his still-beating heart, but nothing more. So she continues to spiral, her hope along with it, until she makes her worst decision of all: bloodswearing herself into the Sins. On her journey to find her brother, she must fight through the deadliness of Gluttony, Envy, Wrath, Pride, Sloth, Greed, and Lust. But the minute she lands face-first into the beginning world of sin, she comes to the daunting reality that it is much worse than she could imagine. Violet is not alone. The brooding, fallen commander from her city, notoriously handsome Jack Marin, haunts her feelings and tests her temper through each world. As the danger grows and death scoffs in her ear, Violet realizes that the biggest sin sheâs faced was letting this man into her life...or perhaps more. And the big kicker? In the five hundred years the game of the Sins has existed, no one has ever exited and broke the curse on their world. Who will rise? Who will fall? Either way, blood will awaken at its call. Behold, the Sins. |
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The Wicked Souls Duology by Candace Robinson The complete Wicked Souls Duology in one collection full of magic, danger, and romance. This NA *omnibus edition* includes Vault of Glass and Bride of Glass. Perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Penny Dreadful, A.G. Howard, and Kerri Maniscalco. "This is no ordinary, modern-day fairy tale. It's much, much darker." A determined girl without answers. A hot guy who would do anything for her. A mysterious museum that some see and some don't... Perrie Madeline lives a simple life. Her only concern is deciding whether or not to let herself fall for her sexy friend, August Hartley. That is, until a strange museum known as Quinsey Wolfeâs Glass Vault appears overnight and people around her begin to go missing. Determined to uncover the Glass Vault's hidden secrets, Perrie and August conspire to break inside. But soon, Perrie realizes she has more to worry about than her feelings for Augustâsomething sinister is on their heels. Together they must find their way out of the museum before they discover something truly not for the faint of heart. |
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Bringer's Ascension by Kelsey Ortiz Death is only a release. Pain is only numbness. Loneliness is only the beginning. Tormented by visions of the crushed and burned bodies of her guildmates, Raelynn, the only Light Bringer, hasn't stopped running. Accompanied only by a shadow who protects her from the Brotherhood's control, Raelynn fights against the fate she's been told about since childhood. But when her guardian steps out of the shadows, the carefully built walls around herself crumble into dust. To rid the world of the corrupt Brotherhood, Raelynn must learn to trust herself and to not be afraid of who she was born to be. Now, she has two choices to make: will she succumb to the darkness in her soul or will she give into the temptation of falling in love again? |
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Love Is Dead(ly) by Gene Kendall Love Is Dead(ly) is the latest paranormal thriller from Gene Kendall. If you like snarky characters, ghosts who do more than go âbumpâ in the night, and terrifying apocalypses, then youâll love Love Is Dead(ly)! Brad Burns has a big problem. Not his crippling credit card debt. Not his ex-wife, and current business partner, who still blames him for the messy break-up of their marriage. Not his lovable but spiky personality, that keeps him alive, but alone. |