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Readers who enjoyed Dark Sun by Melissa Marr also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Bonus Keefe Story by Shannon Messenger
14 ratingsThis short story told from Keefe's point of view was originally included in the Barnes & Noble exclusive edition of Nightfall... -
A Wind of Change by Bella Forrest
18 ratingsA new hero will rise...From the ruins of the final battle, a new hero has emerged. A hero who will take The Shade into unchartered territories. Who will usher in a new world order, in which no predator may ever be safe again. And who will experience and learn to love, like no man has ever done before.. -
Sentinel by Audrey Faye
10 ratingsNewborns change everything—even when they haven’t arrived yet.The birth of a baby raven is expected any day now, and Ghost Mountain Pack is kind of falling apart, or at least their dominants are. A tiny ball of fluff calls on some of their most powerful instincts—and slices into their deepest wounds.Rio knows it’s his job as sentinel to walk alongside those dominants as they struggle... -
Elder by Audrey Faye
10 ratingsA note from Audrey: Some series can be read out of order - this isn’t one of them. Start with Alpha and welcome to Ghost Mountain!The Ghost Mountain pack has been waiting for their fancy new den building for months, but it won't be the only thing unloading off the trucks... -
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Vision of the Witch by Deanna Chase
12 ratingsAmelia Holiday never thought she’d be a single mother. But when the father of her child disappears without a trace, that’s exactly what she’ll be. Moving to the enchanted village of Keating Hollow was supposed to be her fresh start. Only it appears her past has followed her. Now she has to decide if she can trust again or if she’s destined to make the same mistakes... -
Love of the Witch by Deanna Chase
14 ratingsWelcome to Keating Hollow, the enchanted village full of love, magic, and second chances. Hope “Luna” Scott just wants a new life. After growing up in a round robin of foster homes, she has no family or ties to anyone… until she moves to Keating Hollow and starts to get close to the Townsend sisters... -
Image by Jamie Magee
12 ratingsThere is an ominous darkness, one that that is so dense and mind numbing that you can feel the chills race across your skin as the energy of the hatred behind it hovers near you. They thought that it was over…that he was dead….they never imagined that he was more powerful dead than he ever was alive... -
The Avowed by Ivy Asher
16 ratingsJust when I think things are starting to look up...I manage to get myself kidnapped.All I want to do is figure out how the hell to get home. But instead, I’ve been shot out of the sky, netted, half drowned, and now I’ve been taken to Kestrel City, home of the Avowed.The Hidden claim the Avowed are the enemy, but I’m about to learn nothing is ever just black and white... -
Twisted Together by W.J. May
10 ratingsTwisted Together is the 8th Book of W.J. May's bestselling series, The Chronicles of Kerrigan. Rae Kerrigan has been branded a traitor. Arrested with no idea why, Rae suddenly finds herself on the wrong side of the Privy Council and possibly for good. She’s branded a traitor, just like her father. Forced to trust in someone she doesn’t know, she finds herself more confused than ever... -
Master of Fate by Linsey Hall
10 ratingsHE'S LOVED HER FOR CENTURIES Felix, a werewolf half-blood, was torn away from the woman he loved three hundred years ago. He suffered the tortures of the damned to protect her, but failed. Haunted by torture and unable to bear another's touch, Felix has lived alone, tormented, for centuries... -
Reaching Retribution by Kaitlyn Hoyt
10 ratingsScorching secrets, descending darkness, and a chance to reach retribution.It seems as if everything Ryanne does results badly for her or those around her. Her last attempt to save someone’s life ended up killing her. Now stuck in limbo with no idea how to get back to her body, Ryanne is in desperate need of some guidance...Categorized as:
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For the Good of All by Nicky Charles
12 ratingsElijah Stone – a man committed to justice; his heart is as hard as his body. Held prisoner for years, he returns home to tie up loose ends only to find a psychedelic witch capturing his attention. When a rescue mission to Central America spins out of control, he’s forced to make a difficult decision. Every action has its own consequences... -
The Dark Deceit by Emma V. Leech
6 ratingsA dangerous secret lies at the heart of the Fae Lands. A secret that could save three kingdoms - or burn them all to the ground. The secret is Prince Corin's to bear alone, if his sanity can stand it. But while Corin suffers, his mother's machinations continue and queen Audrianne makes plans of her own to secure their realm's future... -
Lorehnin by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
6 ratingsI threw an arm over my eyes and just breathed. Oddly enough, it wasn’t my near-death experience that had me so bothered. It was the confrontation with the blond guy and the odd conversation we’d had. He knew about the Otherworld. His words had proved as much. But was I reading too much into it? Was I secretly hoping he was Faelorehn? And if so, what good was it now? I was human... -
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Deadhead by A.J. Aalto
8 ratingsMarnie Baranuik has barely had time to enjoy her break from the FBI’s Preternatural Crimes Unit when her favorite hunky vampire hunter comes calling. If Kill-Notch Batten can’t oust an unruly garden invader, maybe Marnie can, but when a wayward woodland sprite takes her for a joyride, it’s more than either of them can handle... -
Toughest Deal by Alessa Thorn
8 ratingsThe occult group Aurora is closing in on the Edgeworths, and they are going to need Altun, the Sorceress of Istanbul, to help them if they are going to stay alive. 'Toughest Deal' is the third book in 'Mercenaries and Magic,' a fast-paced, contemporary fantasy series full of morally gray characters, found family, passionate romance, and dark humor... -
Moon Blest by Jay Lynn
8 ratingsUnleash this action-packed werewolf shifter romance.“Pack a bag and get out!”Three days before her sixteenth birthday, Ella’s lonely life is twisted into a full disaster. The alpha’s son, Carrel, rejects her the instant he senses their bond. Refusing his mate isn’t enough. Carrel humiliates Ella, threatens her, and then banishes her from the pack... -
Linked by Heather Bowhay
10 ratingsLeading a double life as an Amethyst and a Dentelle is difficult, loving two men is tragic, but for Lexi Adams, planning her own death is totally insane. After narrowly escaping the Ray-Pacs in Amethyst, Lexi and Jason are now headed to the safe haven on Towhead Island. Heart-broken, she understands why a Guardian-Amethyst relationship is forbidden, but that won’t stop her from trying... -
The Somber Call by Michelle Dare
12 ratingsA tragic loss. A broken pack. A lone wolf.The pack war was drawing closer, and Ariane found herself at a crossroad amid the chaos that was her life.Which road should she follow? One gave her a chance at normalcy, while the other threw her deeper into turmoil. She had new powers, a shifter for a boyfriend, and blood on her hands... -
Ambrosia Shore by Christie Anderson
12 ratingsSadie never dreamed she would see the world of Ambrosia with her own two eyes, just like Rayne never believed he would have the chance to share it with her. Finally, they can be together without any lies, without hiding who they are, in a world that shines brighter than Sadie could ever imagine. There’s only one problem... -
Rogue Wave by Christie Anderson
14 ratingsAfter five months of blissful pretending, Sadie and Rayne are practically the couple of the year. At least, according to Sadie's friends at school they are. But she knows the truth. Their feelings are just an illusion. Now, with graduation and college right around the corner, Sadie realizes she can't put off the inevitable any longer. She has to make a choice... -
Raven Dexter, Paranormal Midwife by Viola Grace
6 ratingsRaven Dexter chose to pursue midwifery the moment she helped a teen friend deliver her baby. Fed up with unconcerned physicians, she studied until she could open her small practice in a moderately sized town. Her practice was slowly growing until the night a strange man demanded she come with her to attend a birth... -
Spring Rain by Lizzy Ford
6 ratingsA Dark soul gathering magick … The Master of Light struggling to find his place … The alluring Fire witchling who holds the key to helping him … Darkness looms over the school for witchlings where the Master of Light, Beck, races to control his magic so he can protect the innocent... -
Forsaken by Heather Fleener
6 ratingsForsaken, Ancients of Light #2 The Prophecy Will Be Fulfilled Ancients were created in the beginning of the age of man. The Vampire were birthed by the underworld after mankind's fall from grace to destroy what remained of God's people. This threat to Creation was countered with divinely-breathed immortals. The Witch were most effective against the nefarious agenda pursued by the evil ones... -
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Phoenix Rising by Lisa C. Morgan
6 ratingsMaggie Henning has lived the last ten of her 16 years surrounded by the constant reminders of her father’s crime, but never knowing the truth behind it. One letter. One last visit to the psychiatric hospital. Just one night, and Maggie’s world changes forever. She is the last of an ancient race of protectors to a world filled with the creatures of myths, legends, and nightmares... -
Abyss by Laura Kreitzer
6 ratingsGabriella is falling to pieces. The aftermath of the Soul Stalker’s death weighs heavily on her shoulders. Andrew tries everything he can to help her fight off the new demon inside her, the one who wants to cause chaos and commit murder. When symbols begin to ink her skin they realize there is something greater going on in Gabriella’s soul. A war... -
Undeniably Fated by Shelly Crane
6 ratingsEmber’s life has been a series of events leading her to just one fated moment. The one moment she’s waited for her entire life, when she can finally find the one she’s supposed to be with and feel his touch buzz along her skin. But when tragedy comes, there’s no one to blame and no one to save her—not even her significant.Or maybe the impossible will become possible... -
Winter's Kiss by Felicity Heaton
8 ratingsTheir lord drinks blood and they are dead men walking. The tales of the mansion don't stop Nika from falling for one of the guards, but when wolves attack her and he rides to her rescue, she discovers that her knight is anything but saintly. He is a vampire and she is becoming a werewolf, and love between their species is forbidden—the penalty death... -
Flood Rising by Christie Anderson
8 ratingsSadie is excited to start her new life on Ambrosia training to become a Water Keeper, and it’s even more thrilling to finally be in a semi-normal relationship with the love of her life, Rayne. But the Council has made great exceptions to the laws in order to let Sadie enroll at the Academy, and the Council doesn’t give out favors freely. They expect something in return... -
Midnight Gardens by Ellen Dugan
8 ratingsDaughters Of Midnight, an enchanting new series by Ellen Dugan Book One: Midnight Gardens The beating heart of any garden is magick... Drusilla Midnight, a successful children’s book author, returns home to the sleepy little riverside village of Ames Crossing, Illinois... -
Branded by Neva Bell
8 ratingsYour typical modern day witches, identical twins Chelsea and Chloe are about to leave their parents behind for their first year of college. There's only one thing left to do - receive their brands. These magical tattoos not only determine their lesson plans, but also the type of magic the twins will practice for the rest of their lives... -
Dawn of Ash by Rebecca Ethington
10 ratingsUnderneath the deep red barrier Edmund has placed over the city, Prague is in ruins… Vilỳ hide in the darkened alleys, waiting to attack anyone who passes, while Edmund’s men roam the blood-soaked streets, scouring every crumbling building in a mad attempt to flush out Ilyan and his men. Among the danger, Ilyan and Joclyn are trapped, unable to leave the city... -
Destiny by Maggie Shayne
10 ratingsShe is Nidaba—a immortal High Witch so ancient, so legendary, that for thousands of years she has been the ultimate prize, relentlessly pursued by Dark Witches. She has eluded all who would kill her… until a mother’s grief makes her reckless and she is captured by a madman. After endless physical and mental torment, she escapes, but her captivity has damaged her spirit as well as her body... -
Lumen by Christoph Marzi
10 ratingsMysteriöse Gestalten huschen durch die Winternacht, Menschen verschwinden vom Angesicht der Erde und fremde Nebel suchen die Stadt der Schornsteine heim. Erneut muss das Waisenmädchen Emily, begleitet von ihrem Mentor, dem mürrischen Alchemisten Wittgenstein, in die geheimnisvolle Welt unterhalb Londons hinabsteigen und der Spur eines dunklen Rätsels folgen... -
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Five Mornings by Elizabeth Hunter
10 ratingsOne morning can change everything. Five mornings can change a life. Friends. Lovers. Enemies. Allies. Alex McCann and Teodora ‘Ted’ Vasquez never had a simple relationship. But you couldn’t call it a boring one, either. Five mornings in their past shape who they will become to each other. To their families. And to the mysterious town they call home... -
Breathless Magic by Rachel Higginson, Bailey Carr
12 ratingsAnd they lived happily ever after....Or that was supposed to be how the story ended. Unfortunately for Eden Kendrick, a new enemy threatens her beloved kingdom, one more dangerous and deadly than ever before. After enjoying a deliciously elongated honeymoon, Eden returns to the Citadel with her husband and happiness intact... -
Midnight Moon by Linsey Hall
12 ratingsWerewolves aren’t real….right?I’ve been on the run from the mob for years. But no one can hide from the City Pack forever. When they find me, they give me two options—pay back my father’s debt or die.If I want to live, my only shot is to rob the most powerful man in the city—the gorgeous Garreth Locke. He has a smile to melt your heart and a body to scramble your mind... -
Revelation by A.J. Messenger
14 ratingsThe "must-read romance" series featured in USA TODAYIt all started with Guardian: Declan Jane was just trying to make it through senior year in San Mar when a mysterious and attractive new student, Alexander Ronin, arrived. Despite all the girls vying for his attention, Declan was the one he was drawn to .. -
Etched In Stone by Susan Hayes
6 ratingsStone has been alive for centuries, but he has never truly lived. Created by magic, he was duty bound to watch over the Drummond family and guard them with his life. Now, his last master is dead and there is no one left to protect. Instead of gaining his freedom at last, Stone finds himself locked in his granite form, a living mind trapped inside a statue of a gargoyle... -
The Warrior by Sarah Fine
6 ratingsFor those who deal in the fate of the world, salvation and destruction are not games of chance. Ernestine “Ernie” Terwilliger never intended to live among the Immortal Dealers, much less to be party to an ongoing battle where the fate of humanity is in the draw of a card. And the stakes have gotten only higher now that a shady new Forger has been crowned... -
Rise of the Mage by Keary Taylor
6 ratingsCollege is hard—classes, homework, bullies. But, being the daughter of renowned professors, I grew up at Alderidge University and was on track to have an easy start to my freshman year. Until I met Nathaniel Nightingale. Aloof and mysterious, Nathaniel’s hands were covered in scars that told me he had a violent history...Categorized as:
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Blameless by Laura Legend
6 ratingsCassandra Jones doesn't know who to trust. Maybe that's because people keep on turning out to be predictably human. Or predictably vampire, as the case may be. Maya betrayed her. Richard let her think he was dead. And Miranda had, in the end, left behind not only Cass, but the entire Shield organization. Luckily, Cass can count on Zach... -
The Line That Binds by J.M. Miller
6 ratingsStained with heartache and cursed with vengeance, a stone well lies on a nineteenth-century estate, waiting for the Stockton line to wish again. When seventeen-year-old Lila Wayde's father loses his high-paying job in Las Vegas, the family relocates to a Pennsylvania estate bequeathed by an estranged aunt. Lila begins a new life there, one not corrupted by wealth and fake friends... -
Wilde's Meadow by Krystal Wade
6 ratingsHappy endings are hard to find, and even though Katriona is in the middle of a war with someone who’s already stolen more than she can replace, she aches for a positive future with her Draíochtans.Armed with hope, confidence in her abilities, and a strange new gift from her mother, Kate ventures into the Darkness to defeat a fallen god.Losses add up, and new obstacles rise to stand in the way... -
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Oltre il varco incantato by Amabile Giusti
6 ratingsSe potesse, Odyssea, sedici anni e nessuna bellezza, chiederebbe molte cose a sua madre. Ad esempio perché da anni sono costrette a vivere come fuggiasche, senza una meta, una casa stabile e, soprattutto, senza un padre... -
Awakening by Lisa L. Wiedmeier
6 ratingsCheyenne has done the unthinkable and fulfilled her mother's destiny through marrying Marcus. Although she believes it's the key to his defeat, her family does not. Shunned and abandoned by everyone, even Callon, she must come to grips with her choice and push forward for a new, brighter future. Yet the fight has only just begun... -
Prodigy by Natasha S. Brown
6 ratingsIn Clark Bend, Idaho, Chance Morgan’s dreams are haunted by the last moments shared with his grandfather. Memories of the fateful day when he died plague his thoughts, and without his grandfather’s council, his shapeshifting powers mysteriously fail him... -
The Dark King by C.J. Abedi
6 ratingsDarkness descends over Roanoke Island in the sequel to the young adult bestseller, FAE "If you loved the Twilight series, you will love this book... Sooo good!!!" -@GiulianaRancic, "E! News" Anchor and star of "Giuliana & Bill" Devilyn Reilly has crossed over to the sinister world of The Dark Fae, reigning over the realm as its King... -
Soul Stalker by Laura Kreitzer
6 ratingsBeing the Illuminator is not all happiness and light, especially when everyone thinks you are dead. When Gabriella decides to finally let her angels know that she is alive, Joseph and an unexpected friend help her. The Darkness Illuminator is not as in control of her power as she believes, which makes for a very comedic and endearing relationship that blooms between the three... -
Rise of the Phoenix by Elianne Adams
6 ratingsShattered by bitter rejection, Brienne Roberts flees Avalore. Taken in by the Erritols, she's stunned at the kindness displayed by her supposed sworn enemies. The curse that surrounds her new family torments them, and she is determined to end it, no matter the cost.Evan Mayfield, her named mate, will stop at nothing to eliminate all threats to his people...
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