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The Mark of Athena Excerpt by Rick Riordan
26 ratingsExclusive Excerpt from chapter 10 from The Heroes of Olympus, Book Three: The Mark of... -
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout
47 ratingsA Betrayal…Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. The Dark One. The Prince of Atlantia... -
Upheaval by Auryn Hadley
14 ratingsVICTORY IS AT HAND! ALL THEY NEED IS A MIRACLE…The evil Emperor is in our heroine’s sights—all she needs now is a military and cultural miracle... -
Dissent by Auryn Hadley
14 ratingsHER MIND IS MORPHING BY THE MINUTE…PREPARE TO HAVE YOURS BLOWN! Cancel your lunch and dinner dates, and clear out your inbox at work before picking up DISSENT, the SEVENTH installment of the action-packed sci-fi fantasy series, Rise Of The Iliri! Because this is the truth: This epic series, spellbinding from the first, only becomes more powerfully enthralling with each adventure... -
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Havoc by Auryn Hadley
12 ratingsHISTORY DECREES SHE MUST DIE—OR LOSE HER MIND The world has waited a long time for the Kaisae—Salryc Luxx, leader of the iliri and commander of the allied forces. Kaisaes before her have died or gone mad. But now that they are so close to finally winning the war and finding peace for her species, either option is unthinkable! She's still needed... -
Risen by Auryn Hadley
12 ratingsIn the final stretch of the war, the rules are changing faster than Anglia can keep up. The Kaisae of all Iliri is gone. Her mates are holding the army together. Her dreams are changing everything—and Sal? She's not done yet. The Emperor has taken too much from her. Life, loves, and much of her happiness. All she has left is desperation—and blind trust. But she's not alone. She never has been... -
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
37 ratingsHuman or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart. The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself... -
Seduction by Jaymin Eve, Jane Washington
25 ratingsWilla Knight: Dweller? Sol? Accidental evolutionary hiccup? Willa has never been a particularly useful dweller: she isn’t very good at chores, she isn’t very good at worshipping, she isn’t very good at not having opinions, and she isn’t very good with rules—but none of that matters anymore. The rules are changing... -
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
52 ratingsA Maiden…Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods... -
Persuasion by Jaymin Eve, Jane Washington
27 ratingsWilla Knight: Dweller? Bad-ass? Notorious pet to five magical beings? In Blesswood, there are rules, and someone is trying to teach her how to follow them. The only problem is Willa. Which shouldn’t be anything new, since she has been a problem since birth—something her pseudo-sister Emmy would agree on. So it definitely shouldn’t be new … but it is... -
Forgotten Vows by Lily Mayne
14 ratingsMy mortal skin is gone.I’m one of them. One of the Folk. And all I feel is anger.I’m going to kill the Carlin and her sons for everything they did to me. It’s all I care about.But first, I have to navigate this new world. My new skin. My new brother. And, when I fall into her clutches, my fae mother—the Brid. The Seelie Queen.I don’t like what I’m becoming, but I can’t stop it... -
How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 2 by A.J. Sherwood
14 ratingsWhat’s Devan to do when badly injured? Call on Tan, of course.What’s Tan to do against the creature who dared touch his knight? Destroy it utterly.A Necromancer, eight skelebabies, a dark sorceress, and a horrified knight as backup are not as helpful as one would think... -
A Castle of Ash by Jane Washington
8 ratingsA reverse harem, enemies to lovers, slow burn romance.“This world has fallen to sickness and shadow. It has bound my hands and blinded me, picking away at the things I love until even my conscience has slipped off to some forlorn cage within my mind, locked away as a traitor. I once feared the storm inside me. Now I would give anything to have it back... -
Strength by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve
25 ratingsWilla Knight: Dead? Alive? Damned to a state of eternal bad luck? Willa and the Abcurse brothers are back, and more determined than ever to stick by each other. Unfortunately, Staviti has other plans, plans that threaten to change the natural order of the worlds—though nobody really understands why... -
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Pain by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve
25 ratingsWilla Knight: The saviour of both worlds, or the destruction of everything? Sometimes history lies, and the tales of Minatsol and Topia are no different. Since the birth of Topia, Staviti has woven a web of deceit around the truth of Creation, striving only to maintain his power while destroying anything that gets in his way... -
A Throne of Feathers and Bone by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare
18 ratingsChosen. Framed by my father’s murderer. Running from the fae courts. Fated to never touch the man who sets my blood on fire.Life was looking up for me not long ago. Now, it’s looking all the way down. This latest shitstorm? Yeah, it takes the cake and the beetroot tickle.The father who shunned me from birth lays cold and dead. The courts are in turmoil and after blood. My blood... -
The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen
18 ratingsKings become outcasts and lovers become foes in the thrilling sequel to Margaret Owen's The Merciful Crow.As the new chieftain of the Crows, Fie knows better than to expect a royal to keep his word. Still she’s hopeful that Prince Jasimir will fulfill his oath to protect her fellow Crows... -
Midnight Lies by Leia Stone, Raye Wagner
18 ratingsNai thought nothing could be worse than Alpha Academy’s midyear games…The first few months of school weren’t exactly easy: fated-mate from the rival clan, selkie attacks, and that minor, aka huge, plot to kill her.But things seem to be going from bad to worse.After watching a loved one’s horrific death at the hands of the alpha king, Nai decides another visit to Dark Row is in order...Categorized as:
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King Maker by Audrey Grey
18 ratingsPerfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black, this long awaited third book promises even more action and romance than the last! They broke the curse, but at what cost? Haven and her crew may be considered heroes, but they arrive back in Penryth harboring dangerous secrets... -
Jacked Cat Jive by Rhys Ford
10 ratingsStalker Kai Gracen knew his human upbringing would eventually clash with his elfin heritage, but not so soon. Between Ryder, a pain-in-his-neck Sidhe Lord coaxing him to join San Diego’s Southern Rise Court, and picking up bounties for SoCalGov, he has more than enough to deal with... -
Psycho Academy by Jasmine Mas
11 ratings★ A new Enemies Romance in the Amazon Top 5 Bestselling Series ★*This book can be read on its own. It's the first book in Aran's story. It is recommended, but not required, to read the first three books.Fight like a man...or a girl disguised as one.I'm a princess disguised as a boy at a supernatural academy. But this isn't any normal school, we're training to be assassins...Categorized as:
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Into the West by Mercedes Lackey
14 ratingsThe long-awaited founding of Valdemar comes to life in this second book in the new series from a New York Times-bestselling author and beloved fantasist.Baron Valdemar and his people have found a temporary haven, but it cannot hold all of them, or for long. Trouble could follow on their heels at any moment, and there are too many people for Crescent Lake to support... -
With Fangs and Claws by Sam Hall
14 ratingsThe duke’s daughterOne girl, two lives. Dutiful daughter of the Duke of Elverston on the one hand, a wilful girl who learns to fight on the other. Her father has let her run wild, as long as she never embarrasses him. And if she does? Consequences are likely to be swift and brutal.Her beastsThe wargen are fierce men who wear two faces, one wolf, one human... -
Shadow Wings by Raye Wagner, Kelly St. Clare
24 ratingsI will never be controlled again. A manipulative dragon shifter. A sexy phaetyn prince. Me? I shouldn’t even exist. With peace established in Verald, I should be free; Lord Tyrrik is liberated from his blood oath, after all. But the freedom in Verald is an illusion. If I remain, destruction will surely follow. As soon as I come into my powers, the blood-thirsty emperor of Draecon will know... -
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Neutral by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve
18 ratingsSometimes, the end is only the beginning. Emmy was born a dweller and she expected to die as a dweller ... until Willa changed everything. Now she has no idea of her path, and she certainly wasn't prepared for what would happen after her death. Caught in the middle of a war that threatened to prove much more significant than anyone had ever expected, there is only one person who can help her .. -
Imposter by Tate James
18 ratingsThree trials. Three weeks. Three Royal Princes. It should have been an easy task, for a skilled mercenary like Rybet Waise. Simply break into the royal palace, and rescue her friend from the executioner's block. But when Rybet accidentally qualifies for the Trials, she finds herself with little choice but to see them through... -
A Dream of Embers by Jane Washington
8 ratings“I had dreams of the sun dying like hot coal smothered by sand, suffocating in a world where darkness hunted light ... but then I woke and saw that it had risen again, and I knew we would be no different.From this battle to the next, we would endure.”What began as a war of force had turned to one of secrets and strategies... -
Demon Reign by Debbie Cassidy
8 ratingsThe trials are over. A monarch must be chosen. Morningstar is about to get a makeover and I don't think the Princes are going to like it. Nyx's journey continues in Demon Reign. an Urban Fantasy Paranormal Romance filled with action, mystery, sizzle and multiple love interests for our lucky heroine... -
Bad Lands by Stacey Marie Brown
19 ratingsSome myths should just stay buried.Brexley’s journey has led her to the most coveted object in the world. In discovering the Nectar, Brexley finds other secrets and truths she was not ready for, ones that destroy everything she has ever known, confronting a power within herself she is not ready to face.Magic is a balance. Things come at a cost... -
Fairytales From Verania by T.J. Klune
10 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author TJ Klune invites you back to the land of Verania in a new collection of short stories starring the beloved characters from the Tales of Verania series.In the opening story—The Unicorn in the Tower—Gary is a princess trapped in a stone tower by the evil Lady Tina DeSilva, who plans on sacrificing him on the first full moon after his eighteenth birthday... -
The Forsaken King by Penelope Barsetti
12 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Penelope Sky releases her first sexy fantasy romance under Penelope Barsetti. Readers have said, "It's got everything I love in her contemporary novels. Alpha. Feisty Heroine. Action. Betrayal. Pretty much everything!"Ivory:I see him watch me.Everywhere I go—he follows.He’s one of my father’s guards at the castle. Goes by the name Mastodon... -
Rod of the Heart by Cebelius
12 ratingsHow much blood is one man worth? Terrence Mack has succeeded in keeping his freedom, but at what cost? The Vicereine of Florence is dead. The city she ruled has fallen to chaos, under assault by both Twilight Zone agents and a seemingly unstoppable dragon determined to claim the template's power for herself... -
Three Trials by Kristy Cunning
26 ratingsSo, I've checked off some life goals and added a few new ones to my list. Goal #5: Get out of hell's belly without letting my ungrateful charges die. Goal #6: Get a new name that's more badass. Goal #7: Stop wasting my breath on lectures and start annoying the quad hell squad every time they annoy me. Fight fire with fire. Ha! Another hell pun. Goal 8: Find out who the hell killed me... -
Frenetic by T.S. Snow
14 ratingsBeing a Magical Engineer is easy.You know what’s not easy?Trying to help stop a coup against one of the Arcane families.Or fighting against a bloodthirsty rebellion.As if that wasn’t bad enough, I’m kind of juggling five men who are too good looking for their own good,And who hate each other.The only thing they have in common?They want me... -
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Magic of Lust by Auryn Hadley
14 ratingsThe rules of magic are changing, and she's going to make sure they work for her. Mages are always men. Until her. They harvest the power of simple, primitive emotions. Until her. Jaeda is something new, and the best way to protect herself is to make sure the enemy doesn't have a clue. That's going to be difficult with an Adevian mage about to take her town. Shahwa has become her home... -
Glint by Raven Kennedy
29 ratingsFor ten years, I’ve lived in a gilded cage inside King Midas’s golden castle. But one night changed everything.Now I’m here, a prisoner of Fourth Kingdom’s army, and I’m not sure if I’m going to make it out of this in one piece. They’re marching to battle, and I’m the bargaining chip that will either douse the fire or spark a war.At the heart of my fear, my worry, there’s him—Commander Rip... -
For the Hell of It by Cate Corvin
18 ratingsThey broke my halo.Burned my wings.Sent me plummeting straight to Hell.When I'm captured by demons and forced into the fighting pits of the Seventh Circle of Hell, I need to stay alive long enough to claw my way back to Heaven and destroy the archangels who betrayed me.Four dangerous men stand between me and my vengeance.A deadly Nephilim in self-imposed exile... -
Lost Embers by G. Bailey
6 ratingsThey say all gods can fall, but I will rise in the embers to save us all.Queen of the Dragons. The Chosen Wolf Princess. Lost…My name is Serendipity Fall and I’m trapped in a world I don’t know how to escape. When the flames burn, I’m shown the way out, but at a price. I’m returning to my world as a goddess, and I can’t control the power I’ve taken... -
A Shadow of Betrayal by B.M. Clemton
6 ratingsMonsters exist. The only problem is… I'm the only one that can see them. I always thought I would outgrow it. That one day, I would magically wake up, and the nightmares that haunt my life would suddenly be gone. Unfortunately, that hasn't been my luck. Avoidance is key. Don't look at them. Pretend they aren't lurking in the shadows, and never make eye contact... -
Black Summoner: Volume 3 by Doufu Mayoi
7 ratingsAs Kelvin, the battle junkie Summoner hailing from another world, continues his extraordinary exploits, Goddess Melfina finally returns to his side, finally having completed her artificial body. When she grants him her blessing, he gains the power to summon a Hero of his own.. -
Storm Called by Susan Copperfield
8 ratingsIn the Royal States of America, magic rules all, but life—and love—always finds a way. Latent horse empath. Dishwasher. Closet chef. Future king. When food poisoning sweeps through Dallas, Patrick Laycal doesn't expect a princess to show up at his door asking for his help. Her one, simple request dumps him in the middle of a Royal mess—one that could cost him far more than just his life... -
Exploring Fae by M. Sinclair
8 ratingsMy name is Maize.Poisonous to the touch.The bastard child of one very dead Dark Fae King.A refugee of a war that freed me from my three-year imprisonment.Eager to explore a kingdom that while not welcoming, could hold everything I’d ever dreamed for. Hope. Hope for a real future. That was if someone didn’t kill me first, due to their hatred of what I represented... -
The Vampires' Fae: The Complete Series by Sadie Moss
8 ratingsA complete reverse harem series in one binge-able box set! Book One: Saved by BloodThey found me nearly dead. To save me, they had to turn me…When I moved to New York after a bad divorce, I planned to re-invent myself… I just had no idea the ‘new me’ would be a vampire.Or that the three (yes, three!) vampires who turned me would be the hottest, most frustrating men I’d ever met... -
Crown of Embers (The Chosen) by Meg Anne
10 ratings“If it’s a war she wants, I’ll damn well give her one.”Kiri Helena Solene may have gotten her Mate back, but that was just the beginning. The battle lines have been drawn and her nemesis has already struck the first blow.Surrounded by her Circle, Helena’s power continues to grow. However, this time power alone will not be enough... -
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The Captive King by Susan Copperfield
10 ratingsIn the Royal States of America, magic rules all, but life - and love - always finds a way. At the Texas Charity Auction, money can buy anything, and Summer Cassidy is under orders to take advantage of the opportunity. While she believes the marital collar once worn by an Aztec queen belongs in a museum, it's up to her to sell the priceless treasure to one of the elite in attendance... -
Render by Elizabeth C. Mock
10 ratingsJust when Faela Durante dared to hope that her mission of atonement might succeed, it all shattered with the senseless massacre of the Tereskan healers in Kilrood. None survived the slaughter, not even her son. With her mentor, Ianos Wilkerson, missing and presumed dead, Faela and her new allies must heed Rivka’s dying prophecy in order to stand against the coming darkness... -
The Exiled by Frost Kay
12 ratingsThe dead are supposed to stay dead.Hazel's world had always been deadly, full of monsters and heartache, but the last thing she ever expected was to see her dead best friend alive, and consorting with the enemy. Captured, betrayed, and imprisoned, she's determined to find a way out, even if it meant destroying the last connection she had to her old life... -
Pixie-Led by Amy Sumida
12 ratingsReturn to the exciting Twilight Court Extinguisher Seren Sloane's life is on a new path. She has become Princess Seren Bloodthorn of the Twilight Court, Ambassador between the warring courts of Seelie and Unseelie, as well as between the Human and Fairy Realms. Her life is complicated but it becomes even more so when she uncovers a fairy plot to destroy the human race... -
Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat
18 ratingsThe ancient world of magic is no more. Its heroes are dead, its halls are ruins, and its great battles between Light and Dark are forgotten. Only the Stewards remember, and they keep their centuries-long vigil, sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns.Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother... -
A Dawn of Onyx by Kate Golden
20 ratingsCaptured by a king of darkness. Forced to find the light within. Arwen Valondale never expected to be the brave one, offering her life to save her brother’s. Now she’s been taken prisoner by the most dangerous kingdom on the continent, and made to use her rare magical abilities to heal the soldiers of the vicious Onyx King...
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