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Darkwind
2019
Renee Dugan
The Middle Kingdom of Talheim has enjoyed peace for decades. But with the threat of war rising from the ruthless South, the dream of a quiet life is fading. And for the noble but naïve Princess Cistine, that means embarking on a dangerous quest to the Northern Kingdom, where she hopes to forge an alliance against their southern foes and save her people. But when Cistine is captured by an outlaw and his band of cutthroat warriors, she finds a more deadly adventure than she bargained for - and a greater power within herself than she ever knew. Swept up in the unpredictable tide of a tenuous and shadowy political climate, a ruthless land governed by the stars, and the unexpected revelations that come from her mysterious new companions, Cistine must learn how to fight, how to lead...and above all, how to trust herself. If the young princess can't be forged into a fighter, then her kingdom will fall.
Caught in the Devil's Snare
2018
Dani Matthews
Charli I live in a world of silence. Living on the streets hasn’t been easy, but my other senses have kept me safe. That safety is soon shattered when I’m snatched off the streets and find the Devil pointing his gun at my head. He spares my life, but that’s not where it ends. He wants something from me, but I have no intention of giving it to him. Devlin She’d have been dead by my hand if it weren’t for those blazingly defiant green eyes. She looked like any normal street-ravaged waif until I learned she’s deaf. Call me intrigued. Not because she can’t hear, but because she’s the most stubborn female I have ever met. No one has ever denied me what I want…until Charli came along. I think I want to keep her. Recommended for ages 18+. \
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Den of Vipers
2020
K. A. Knight
Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo, and Diesel—The Vipers. They run this town and everyone in it. Their deals are as sordid as their business, and their reputation is enough to bring a grown man to his knees, forcing him to beg for mercy. They are not people you mess with, yet my dad did. The old man ran up a debt with them and then sold me to cover his losses. Yes, sold me. They own me now. I’m theirs in every sense of the word. But I’ve never been meek and compliant. These men, they look at me with longing. Their scarred, blood-stained hands holding me tight. They want everything I am, everything I have to give, and won’t stop until they get just that. They can own my body, but they will never have my heart. The Vipers? I’m going to make them regret the day they took me. This girl? She bites too. 18+ Reverse Harem Romance. Warning this book contains scenes and references of abuse/assault that some readers may find triggering. Along with graphic sex scenes and violence. This is a dark book.
Realm Breaker
2021
Victoria Aveyard
Alternate cover edition of ASIN B08CZHZSRW. —- Save the world or end it. A strange darkness is growing in the Ward. Even Corayne an-Amarat can feel it, tucked away in her small town at the edge of the sea. Fate knocks on her door, in the form of a mythical immortal and a lethal assassin, who tell Corayne that she is the last of an ancient lineage—with the power to save the world from destruction. Because a man who would burn kingdoms to the ground is raising an army unlike any seen before, bent on uprooting the foundations of the world. With poison in his heart and a stolen sword in his hand, he'll break the realm itself to claim it. And only Corayne can stop him. Alongside an unlikely group of reluctant allies, Corayne finds herself on a desperate journey to complete an impossible task, with untold magic singing in her blood and the fate of the world on her shoulders.
Gleam
2021
Raven Kennedy
King Midas made me the woman I am today. Notorious. Unattainable. His. The thing about being confined is that you believe it’s to keep the bad out... Until you realize it’s about keeping you in. I’m now in a strange kingdom surrounded by liars, with no allies of my own, but I won’t sit idly by and let myself wither. No, there’s something that’s bloomed from the pit of my repression. Something dark. Something angry. But the last thing I expected was for my anger to call out to him. King Ravinger. He’s sinister and powerful and entirely too seductive. I’ve learned my lesson with trusting manipulative kings, so why does my chest constrict every time he’s near? I need to tread carefully, or I’m at risk of losing much more than just my freedom. Regret and revenge war inside of me, and I need to figure out a plan fast before I get tangled up in the schemes of kings and queens. Because I won’t be caught in a cage again. No, this time, It’ll be me setting the trap... I just hope my heart comes out of this unscathed.
Collided
2020
Lauren Asher
Sophie Mitchell Liam is Formula 1's golden boy. But he's nothing but a fraud. Charming. Devious. Seductive. And someone who promises to fulfill all my naughty bucket list items. I force him behind the safe lines of the friend zone. Instead of accepting our friendship, he strikes a deal. One season. One list. One dirty secret. Liam Zander Sophie is my greatest fantasy brought to life. And a major threat to my contract renewal. She's a part of the rival team and someone I should resist at all costs. Everyone is against our friendship. My boss. Her dad. Me. Yet, I'm captivated by her and the naughty list she created. Screw platonic, I want catastrophic. Collided is a steamy standalone romance in the Dirty Air world.
The Golden Slipper
A Cinderella Retelling
Valia Lind
A girl with a dream. A prince without magic. A masquerade ball that changes their lives forever. The Golden Slipper is a retelling of the traditional Russian Cinderella fairytale. Set in the world of Skazka, this complete stand-alone novel is full of slow-burn romance, banter, strong friendships, and heart! \*Full synopsis and cover to come Winter 2021
Dark Lover
2005
J.R. Ward
The only purebred vampire left on the planet and the leader of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who killed his parents centuries ago. But when his most trusted fighter is killed—orphaning a half-breed daughter unaware of her heritage or her fate—Wrath must put down his dagger and usher the beautiful female into another world. Racked by a restlessness in her body that wasn’t there before, Beth Randall is helpless against the dangerously sexy man who comes to her at night with shadows in his eyes. His tales of the Brotherhood and blood frighten her. Yet his touch ignites a dawning new hunger one that threatens to consume them both…
Suffer in Silence
2022
Kelsey Clayton
From USA Today bestselling author Kelsey Clayton comes a dark mafia romance filled with pain, betrayal, devastation, and revenge. Monsters don’t hide in dark alleys. They lurk in plain sight, clawing into your soul with cordial smiles. They wear Armani, they drive Cadillacs, they attend fundraising balls... And they rule the city with a merciless fist. The Familia is a mystery to most, and sitting on its throne is Kage Malvagio. Vile. Sadistic. Painstakingly beautiful. Some say: Ask for forgiveness, never permission. Kage asks for neither. Especially when he gets his hands on me. I should hate him. I should run at the first chance I get. But how could the devil be so bad when he looks at me like that? Suffer in Silence is book one of the Malvagio Mafia Duet and ends on a cliffhanger. This dark romance deals with topics that may be triggering to some readers. It is not for the faint of heart. Read at your own risk.
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire
2005
Kerrelyn Sparks
Nobody said love was perfect... Roman Draganesti is charming, handsome, rich...he's also a vampire. But this vampire just lost one of his fangs sinking his teeth into something he shouldn't have. Now he has one night to find a dentist before his natural healing abilities close the wound, leaving him a lop-sided eater for all eternity. Things aren't going well for Shanna Whelan, either. After witnessing a gruesome murder, she's next on the mob's hit list. And her career as a dentist appears to be on a downward spiral, because she's afraid of blood. When Roman rescues her from an assassination attempt, she wonders if she's found the one man who can keep her alive. Though the attraction between them is immediate and hot, can Shanna conquer her fear of blood to fix Roman's fang? And if she does, what will prevent Roman from using his fangs on her?
Ruthless King
2023
Sienna Cross
Love is gentle, love is kind, but my love kills. Introducing a new, steamy Italian mafia romance must-read for fans of Sophie Lark, Ana Huang and Sadie Kincaid! Sold to the mob. Four words I never thought I'd utter. Worse, it was my father who did the unthinkable. When the creditors come to collect, I'm handed over to the most ruthless man in New York City—Luca Valentino. The head of the notorious Kings is as gorgeous as he is lethal. Dark, possessive, and violent. Nothing like the boy I grew up with, my dead brother's best friend. And now I'm his… The longer I spend in this gilded cage, the more certain I become he will ruin me for anyone else. One click now to devour this spicy, enemies-to-lovers mafia romance. I dare you not to fall for Luca Valentino! Ruthless King is the first fiery story in the blazing hot Kings of Temptation series. Each book is a standalone novel complete with a HEA, of course, because even villains deserve a happy ending. Please this is a dark romance novel with scenes that may be triggering and sexually explicit in nature.
Forgotten Vengeance
2023
Andrea Hagan
Nicky Nurse practitioner school. Work. Care for my mom. Wash, rinse, repeat. That sums up my life until I cross paths with Romeo Parisi. Now, I’m tangled in the underboss’ web. I’ve been strong-armed into inking a deal with the mafia—concierge care for the Parisi family. The terms? For life. If I refuse? My life. Romeo wants more than medical care from me, but mixing business with pleasure has the potential to get all kinds of complicated. Deadly complicated. Romeo Sunday Mass with Nonna. Work. Disappoint my father. Wash, rinse, repeat. That sums up my life until I cross paths with Nicky Thomas. The woman’s mine, and lying, cheating, and stealing are the least of the sins I will commit to keep it that way. Oh what a tangled web we weave when the Parisi family we try to deceive. Author’s note: Forgotten Vengeance is on the lighter side of dark mafia romance. TW can be found at the beginning of the book.
Payback
2019
Amy Daws
ALLIE HARRIS WANTS PAYBACK. Her cheating ex deserves to see her living her best life; a one-night-stand with a hot South African soccer player would be the perfect revenge. Right? Wrong. Allie is so, so wrong. ROAN DEWALT HAS ALL THE MOVES. On and off the field he’s at the top of his game. Roan respects hard-work, dedication—and follow through. He’s not a one and done kind of man, and he’s far from being done with Allie Harris. One sexy night and two years later, Allie’s job brings her back to town. An opportunity for the perfect replay Roan has been fantasizing about since they slept together. THE PROBLEM? Allie Harris has a secret; one she’s been keeping from Roan all this time. Video proof of their one night together—taken without his consent. Will Allie’s payback plan come back to bite them both? Or can she erase her past mistake and embrace a new future with Roan?
Bewitched by the Fruit Bat King
The Bewitching Hour
Jamie Dalton
Love at first bite? Not quite. All Willow wanted was to find her true love. But when her "foolproof" matchmaking spell leads her straight to Kane Harrison—the absurdly attractive CEO of Forever Fruits and definitely a vampire—she does what any sensible witch would magically yeets him across town before he can even say hello. No way is she letting destiny saddle her with a vampire, thank you very much. Too bad the universe (and Kane) didn't get the memo.
Bewitched by the Fruit Bat King
is a standalone book of the highly-addictive paranormal romance series,
The Bewitching Hour.
If you’re thirsting for magic and mayhem, spicy slow burn, and witty banter, then you’ll be ensnared by this quirky, sexy, and super fun series
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Perfect for fans of
Wednesday Addams, Bewitched, and Practical Magic.
If you like the romcom witchy consequences of Ex-Hex, the rejected mates of Wolf Gone Wild, and the billionaire paranormal romance vibes of The Modern Girls Guide to Magic, this book is for you!