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  • Fated Throne by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

    Fated Throne by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

    27 ratings
    Fate has torn us apart and sometimes I believe the stars have given up on us altogether.Without my sister, the world seems darker than ever before and the shadows loom thicker, rising up to answer the call of the Shadow Princess and changing the face of Solaria for good. Now Lionel Acrux has the strength to make a move for the throne, I’m not sure how much time we have left to stop him...
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    dark  dragons  fae  humor  magic  myths  paranormal  royalty
  • The Dark-Hunters, Books 4-6  (Dark-Hunter Novels) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    The Dark-Hunters, Books 4-6 (Dark-Hunter Novels) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    10 ratings
    #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon has entertained millions of readers with her extraordinary Dark-Hunter series.  Here together for the first time in a convenient eBook bundle are her popular Dark-Hunter novels: Kiss of the Night Born of a cursed race, Cassandra and her family have been hunted to extinction...
  • Crown of Chaos by Amelia Hutchins

    Crown of Chaos by Amelia Hutchins

    16 ratings
    From USA Today Bestselling Author Amelia Hutchins comes a tale of love, war, and treachery. Aria faces new challenges and tribulations within the Nine Realms. One king who yearns to control her, and own her body, mind, and soul . . . A council who has deemed her too dangerous to live . . . And one fate she never asked for, but can’t escape...
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    dark  demons  dragons  fae  magic  paranormal  royalty  shapeshifters
  • Stitched by Shannon Mayer

    Stitched by Shannon Mayer

    16 ratings
    NOTE: ***This novella falls between Wounded (#8) and Rising Darkness (#9) and should be read BEFORE reading (#9).*** "My name is Rylee, and I am a Tracker."When children go missing, and the Humans have no leads, I'm the one they call. I am their last hope in bringing home the lost ones. I salvage what they cannot...
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    dark  demons  dragons  fae  magic  myths  paranormal  shapeshifters
  • The Lord Ruler by Alvin Atwater

    The Lord Ruler by Alvin Atwater

    11 ratings
    The saga of Nate the cheat potion maker continues!My place in this world slowly reveals itself to me. Unfortunately, I’m constantly reminded just how magicians truly screwed this place up. The Lord Ruler serves as one of the kingdom’s major problems, though there could be more to it...
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    magic  fae  dragons  demons  dark  humor  paranormal  romance
  • Kingdom of the Feared by Kerri Maniscalco

    Kingdom of the Feared by Kerri Maniscalco

    8 ratings
    From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stalking the Jack the Ripper series comes the steamy conclusion to Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy. Two curses.One prophecy.A reckoning all have feared.And a love more powerful than fate. All hail the king and queen of Hell. Emilia is reeling from the shocking discovery that her twin sister, Vittoria, is alive...
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    dark  demons  magic  myths  paranormal  royalty  book  dark-fantasy
  • Vicious Souls by K.C. Kean

    Vicious Souls by K.C. Kean

    16 ratings
    They say the Gods don’t give you more than you can handle, which is probably why I’m sinking in drama. As a God myself, I guess I’m not included in that little speech. But it’s about time they address me as who I am. Rhea. WIth my intentions questioned, and my battle far from over, the list of my enemies continues to grow. The Hex, Zellus, and what seems like the entire supernatural world...
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    dark  demons  magic  myths  paranormal  shapeshifters  steamy  adult
  • The Nightmare King by Heather Killough-Walden

    The Nightmare King by Heather Killough-Walden

    10 ratings
    When she was fourteen, Adelaide Lane made a choice that landed her in the ICU of her town’s general hospital. Her prognosis was not good. When against all odds she woke up, it was to find that she had re-entered life not only with physical and mental scars, but with the ability to see into the future. For twenty years, Addie has used this power to do good in a world gone bad...
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    dark  demons  fae  myths  paranormal  shapeshifters  adult  audiobook
  • The Dragon King by Heather Killough-Walden

    The Dragon King by Heather Killough-Walden

    10 ratings
    Millennia ago, in the time of dragons, love and hate colored the very air monsters breathed. Ancient sorcery coursed through powerful wings like blood, pumped by hearts of magic, and timeless beasts of lore soared over the landscape, terrible and wondrous. Amidst these beasts of yesteryear, a forbidden love bloomed. A child was born of this love...
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    dark  demons  dragons  fae  magic  paranormal  shapeshifters  abuse
  • Hunt the Moon by Karen Chance

    Hunt the Moon by Karen Chance

    24 ratings
    Cassandra Palmer recently defeated a god, which you'd think would buy a girl a little time off. But when your job is being Pythia - the world's chief clairvoyant - you don't get a lot of R&R. Cassie is busier than ever, discovering her power, figuring out her complicated relationship with enigmatic and sexy vampire Mircea, and preparing for her upcoming coronation...
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    dark  demons  dragons  fae  humor  magic  myths  paranormal
  • Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    32 ratings
    What do you get when you have an immortal Viking warrior no one can remember five minutes after he leaves their presence, and a demon on the run for her life who is being pursued by one seriously pissed-off demigod?That would be my life.It started out simple enough. One night I went to save a woman in trouble...
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    dark  demons  dragons  humor  magic  myths  paranormal  shapeshifters
  • Bite the Woman That Feeds: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Penelope Barsetti

    Bite the Woman That Feeds: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Penelope Barsetti

    8 ratings
    Kingsnake only wanted my blood—but now he wants all of me.A sickness has claimed the kingdoms of men. Everyone is either sick or dying, weak to a curse that has no cure—except for me. I’m immune to this mysterious illness, and I do my best to heal the sick and ease the pain of the dying...
  • A Throne of Ruin by K.F. Breene

    A Throne of Ruin by K.F. Breene

    20 ratings
    The only thing protecting me from the demons...is the beast. Nyfain, the golden dragon prince, tried to set me free. But there is no freedom in this kingdom. Not for anyone. The demons have sought me out. They want to trap me. To use me against Nyfain. It's only a matter of time before they call in the demon king. Nyfain thinks I should save myself...
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    dark  demons  dragons  fae  fairy-tale  humor  magic  myths
  • The Shifter King by Heather Killough-Walden

    The Shifter King by Heather Killough-Walden

    10 ratings
    Sam saw him enter the club at the opposite end of the room. Everyone did. He was a dark shadow against the night, no small feat but one he accomplished with frightening ease. His suit was expertly, precisely tailored, black and expensive, and it hugged every intended curve of his six-foot-five frame...
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    dark  demons  fae  paranormal  shapeshifters  adult  audiobook  book
  • Kingdom of Lies by Debra Dunbar

    Kingdom of Lies by Debra Dunbar

    14 ratings
    A gemstone might destroy the world before I get the chance to do it myself.Interdimensional rifts are opening, spilling supernatural creatures into the world of the humans. Locating and closing the gateways takes two—an angel and a demon. It’s the opportunity I’ve been waiting for, the common goal that might allow demons and angels to put aside nearly three million years of hate...
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    dark  demons  dragons  fae  humor  magic  myths  paranormal
  • The Damned by L.A. Banks

    The Damned by L.A. Banks

    14 ratings
    The only way to Heaven is through the gates of Hell…Damali Richards knows all about a blood rush. The kind that happened when she first went skin-to-skin with former vampire Carlos Rivera. Or the kind that happened on the streets of Philadelphia, when her crew took on the devil’s own...
  • Brave the Tempest by Karen Chance

    Brave the Tempest by Karen Chance

    14 ratings
    Cassie Palmer has been chief seer of the supernatural world for a little over four months. In that time, she's battled two gods, fallen in love with two men, and confronted the two sides of her own nature, both god and human...
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    dark  demons  dragons  fae  humor  magic  myths  paranormal
  • Ascension by Zoe Parker

    Ascension by Zoe Parker

    14 ratings
    Ever get a job that sucks? My name is Iza Black and my life IS the sucky job.I mean yeah, there are perks. Live-in maid service, free food and I get this purple, sparkly aura thing. But there are way more bad parts.So many people, so much pain. Sleep has divorced me completely and I'm living their nightmares now too.I'm not sure I'm strong enough for this, that I can do what needs to be done...
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    dark  demons  dragons  fae  humor  magic  paranormal  royalty
  • Kingdom of Lies by Debra Dunbar

    Kingdom of Lies by Debra Dunbar

    14 ratings
    A gemstone might destroy the world before I get the chance to do it myself.Interdimensional rifts are opening, spilling supernatural creatures into the world of the humans. Locating and closing the gateways takes two—an angel and a demon. It’s the opportunity I’ve been waiting for, the common goal that might allow demons and angels to put aside nearly three million years of hate...
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    dark  demons  dragons  fae  humor  magic  myths  paranormal
  • Elementally Priceless by Shannon Mayer

    Elementally Priceless by Shannon Mayer

    16 ratings
    "My Name is Rylee, and I am a Tracker" This is the story of my first salvage, seeking out a missing child that my mentor has warned me away from.What I find is more than one child: I find my destiny. "They call me the Destroyer." I've been banished to the desert for years after saving a life I should have let the darkness take...
  • Blind Salvage by Shannon Mayer

    Blind Salvage by Shannon Mayer

    21 ratings
    "My name is Rylee, and I am a Tracker."When children go missing, and the Humans have no leads, I'm the one they call. I am their last hope in bringing home the lost ones. I salvage what they cannot. Crossing into Ogre country is dangerous when you're a polite, respectful gal. Which means I already know I'm in for a wild ride, despite the back up I've brought along...
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    dark  demons  dragons  fae  humor  magic  myths  paranormal
  • A Woman's Worth by S.A. Parker

    A Woman's Worth by S.A. Parker

    8 ratings
    Damaged. Defiled. Determined. This isn’t the first time Dell’s crawled out of a nightmare—though she’s not the same woman who once stood on the edge of a cliff, ready to throw it all away.Armed with a power she has no idea how to control, Dell’s desperate to find a way back to her Sun Gods. But something else is hunting the four possessive Fae who fought their way into her fractured heart ..
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    dark  dragons  fae  humor  magic  paranormal  royalty  steamy
  • Thorn  (Chosen #4C) by Charlene Hartnady

    Thorn (Chosen #4C) by Charlene Hartnady

    10 ratings
    PART 3: Bonus Length Final Installment (Elf/Vampire Serial) Reading order - 1#Chosen by the Vampire Kings 2#Stolen by the Alpha Wolf 3#Unlikely Mates 4#Awakened by the Vampire Prince SPOILER ALERT: King Katar takes a turn for the worst making things infinitely more difficult for Esral and Xavier...
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    dark  fae  paranormal  shapeshifters  steamy  adult  book  dark-fantasy
  • Amidst Secrets and Shadows by Stacy Jones, Harper Wylde

    Amidst Secrets and Shadows by Stacy Jones, Harper Wylde

    10 ratings
    Survival. Secrets. Shadows.Faery is more beautiful and otherworldly than Arawyn ever imagined, but there’s a growing darkness in this land of magic and monsters…After years of suffering under the cruel reign of brutal usurpers, what’s left of this realm is dark and twisted...
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    fae  paranormal  shapeshifters  magic  royalty  dragons  dark  demons
  • The Faceless Woman by Emma Hamm

    The Faceless Woman by Emma Hamm

    12 ratings
    Once upon a time… A town will only suffer the presence of a witch for as long as she is useful. Aisling watches the flames lick her thighs and prays for a quick death. But when an Unseelie prince appears through the smoke, she does what any self respecting witch would do. She curses him. Bran should never have traveled to the human realm, and is shocked when a witch binds them together...
  • The Forbidden by L.A. Banks

    The Forbidden by L.A. Banks

    14 ratings
    The Body of a Goddess...with the Heart of Hell itself.The devil is a dead-beat dad and his consort Lilith couldn't care less. A stolen embryo stirs in Lilith's womb and a plan pulses through her veins: To unleash her child from the gates of hell--as soon as she destroys the only two vampire hunters who can possibly stop her..
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    dark  demons  magic  paranormal  shapeshifters  adult  alpha-mc  book
  • The Mark of the Vampire Queen by Joey W. Hill

    The Mark of the Vampire Queen by Joey W. Hill

    14 ratings
    When he becomes Lady Lyssa’s full servant, Jacob crosses the threshold into a darker relationship with her than he’s known before. His time as a vampire hunter certainly hadn’t prepared him to embrace a world where humans are sexual commodities, but he adapted. Now he finds the integrity of his soul challenged as he serves his Mistress’s needs as fully as he services her desires...
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    dark  fae  magic  paranormal  shapeshifters  steamy  adult  age-gap
  • Fearless Souls by K.C. Kean

    Fearless Souls by K.C. Kean

    14 ratings
    When your soul is torn apart and your heart feels empty, how do you breathe?When the flames of hell burn bright and all hope seems lost, how do you survive?When war is coming for those you love and darkness prepares to strike, how do you face the wrath?When truths are awoken and the supernatural world is brought to its knees, how do you rise back up?The time for questions has passed...
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    dark  demons  magic  myths  paranormal  shapeshifters  steamy  adult
  • Raven Calls by C.E. Murphy

    Raven Calls by C.E. Murphy

    18 ratings
    Something wicked this way comes…Suddenly, being bitten by a werewolf is the least of Joanne Walker’s problems.Her personal life in turmoil, her job as a cop over, she’s been called to Ireland by the magic within her. And though Joanne’s skills have grown by leaps and bounds, Ireland’s magic is old and very powerful…In fact, this is a case of unfinished business...
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    dark  demons  dragons  fae  humor  magic  myths  paranormal
  • A Dawn of Onyx by Kate Golden

    A Dawn of Onyx by Kate Golden

    20 ratings
    Captured 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...
  • Soul of a Demon by Jamie Begley

    Soul of a Demon by Jamie Begley

    6 ratings
    To appreciate the light, you must first live in darkness… Hades has been alone for so long that seeing Grimm’s newest acquisition for him has him making several mistakes with Zerina.The beautiful daughter of Fate should have never been let inside his domain. He should have thrown her out the first time she lifted her lovely gaze to his. He didn’t. That was my first mistake...
  • The Men of Otherworld: Collection One (Otherworld/Sisters of the Moon) by Yasmine Galenorn

    The Men of Otherworld: Collection One (Otherworld/Sisters of the Moon) by Yasmine Galenorn

    6 ratings
    A collection of short stories from New York Times, USA Today, and PW Bestselling Author Yasmine Galenorn, starring the men of Otherworld. In this collection: The Hunger: What really happened to Rozurial and Fraale when Zeus and Hera showed up at their house? Blood Ties: Roman's brother is coming to town, and it's not a happy family reunion...
  • To Flame a Wild Flower by Sarah A. Parker

    To Flame a Wild Flower by Sarah A. Parker

    6 ratings
    It’s not in my nature to beg, but I’ll stay on my knees until I feel that flame sputter out. And then … I’ll rip the world to shreds. I’ve tumbled into a darkness so deep it’s hard to see the light, my petals curling inward as I tip my face from the sun. Hide from my monstrous actions. Traitor. Murderer. High Mistress...
    Categorized as:
    fae  dark  magic  steamy  paranormal  romance  fantasy  new-adult
  • Flames of Promise by Jack Whitney

    Flames of Promise by Jack Whitney

    6 ratings
    With their kingdom in ruins, Dorian and Nyssari Eaglefyre must make a choice. Remain bound to the kingdom and people that betrayed their family and live their lives in silence, or run and be declared traitors of the realm...
  • End Game by Hailey Edwards

    End Game by Hailey Edwards

    8 ratings
    Welcome to the ferocious world of The Foundling, set in an bayou town where men are men - except when they are also dragons, kitties with wings, alligators, and . . . well, Miller.This is the unmissable climax to Hailey Edwards's epic The Foundling series, featuring the fiercest heroine in this world or any other: Luce Boudreau.Orphan. Daughter. Cop. Villain . .
  • Her Sinful Angel by Felicity Heaton

    Her Sinful Angel by Felicity Heaton

    8 ratings
    Cast out of Heaven and now the king of Hell, Lucifer is a powerful fallen angel warrior with a heart as cold as ice and soul as black as the bottomless pit. For millennia, he has ruled his realm with an iron fist as he plots the demise of his ancient enemies...
    Categorized as:
    dark  demons  magic  paranormal  steamy  adult  angels  book
  • Beauty & Rage by Natalie Bennett

    Beauty & Rage by Natalie Bennett

    8 ratings
    An abomination came in the middle of the night. Death and destruction followed in his wake. The sun fell from the sky and has yet to return. I am now trapped in a world where the savage and corrupt rule, my life has been compromised. He stole my crown with bloodstained hands and claimed me as his queen. Reyes Straykova is seductively cruel. Volatile and ruthless, a vicious beast...
  • Hijinks by Nicholas Bella

    Hijinks by Nicholas Bella

    8 ratings
    "I've just discovered a few secrets about this new world I'm now a part of that both frightens and excites me." I just woke up from one hell of a night. My body was still tingling all over from the mind-blowing experience of what I went through. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to reflect on that... or even bask in it...
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    dark  demons  humor  magic  paranormal  steamy  adult  age-gap
  • Wicked Edge by Nina Bangs

    Wicked Edge by Nina Bangs

    8 ratings
    USA Today bestselling author Nina Bangs once again tempts readers to enter the Castle of Dark Dreams where private pleasures and devilish fantasies come true, and where the men who breathe life into women’s ultimate desires burn with their own supernatural fire… After another attempt to enliven the heavenly halls, the angel Passion is sent to Earth to tame her naughty nature—by bringing...
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    dark  demons  humor  magic  paranormal  shapeshifters  steamy  adult
  • Wicked Whispers by Nina Bangs

    Wicked Whispers by Nina Bangs

    8 ratings
    All Ivy had ever wanted was a safe, secure life with no drama. Now she was working in an adult theme park where visitors came to role-play their wildest imaginings. She reminded herself to stay focused on her job and to ignore everything else. The reminders didn’t work. One man drew her...
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    dark  demons  fae  humor  magic  paranormal  steamy  adult
  • Dark Magic by Cheyenne McCray

    Dark Magic by Cheyenne McCray

    10 ratings
    **Author note below Jake Macgregor, San Francisco's head of the Paranormal Special Forces Unit, has his hands full. He and his team face a powerful enemy threatening to bring down the City by the Bay. With the weight of the world already resting on his broad shoulders, and after a long, hard day's fight against evil, the last thing he has time for is romance...
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    dark  demons  fae  magic  paranormal  steamy  adult  book
  • Flower  (Chosen #4B) by Charlene Hartnady

    Flower (Chosen #4B) by Charlene Hartnady

    10 ratings
    PART 2: Elf/Vampire Serial Reading order - 1#Chosen by the Vampire Kings 2#Stolen by the Alpha Wolf 3#Unlikely Mates 4#Awakened by the Vampire Prince SPOILER ALERT: True to his word, Brant sends Xavier to Pulamor with strict instructions to improve relations between the two species. Brant is sure that this will result in Xavier mating with the lovely Esral. It couldn’t be further from the truth...
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    dark  fae  paranormal  shapeshifters  steamy  adult  book  dark-fantasy
  • Rosebud by Charlene Hartnady

    Rosebud by Charlene Hartnady

    10 ratings
    PART 1: Elf/Vampire Serial Reading order - 1#Chosen by the Vampire Kings 2#Stolen by the Alpha Wolf 3#Unlikely Mates 4#Awakened by the Vampire Prince SPOILER ALERT: King Katar is gravely ill. Esral must go back to her place of birth, to be at her father’s side, during this difficult time. She is relieved when her protector, Xavier, is not permitted to accompany her...
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    dark  fae  paranormal  royalty  shapeshifters  steamy  adult  book
  • Dark Enchantment by Anya Bast

    Dark Enchantment by Anya Bast

    12 ratings
    A lover's bond or a deadly bind...A sultry dream can become a real-life nightmare...Accounting consultant Charlotte Bennett isn't the type to lose control. Until she's seduced in a dream by a handsome, rugged man. In her dream state, she decides to let loose, letting pleasure and desire lead the way. But she quickly discovers her "safe" night of passion has dangerous repercussions...
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    dark  demons  fae  magic  paranormal  shapeshifters  adult  anthologies
  • Undead on Arrival by L.A. Banks

    Undead on Arrival by L.A. Banks

    12 ratings
    Just one month ago, secret government operative Sasha Trudeau thought she'd tasted victory. Orchestrating détente between the warring factions of the supernatural world had nearly cost her life—but it also opened the door to a future with Max Hunter, her mate and fellow Shadow Wolf.Until now. A poisonous virus is wreaking havoc on Hunter's immune system...
  • The Hunted by L.A. Banks

    The Hunted by L.A. Banks

    16 ratings
    Each millennium brings a new Neteru, a vampire huntress whose mission is to vanquish evil from the world. This millennium's savior has come in the form of Damali Richards, a hip-hop diva with the heart of a warrior and an attitude to match. But a war in Hell has cost Damali both her powers and her past love, Carlos Rivera. Still, Damali can't let her grief stand in her way...
    Categorized as:
    dark  demons  magic  paranormal  adult  book  dark-fantasy  fiction
  • Fallen King by C.N. Crawford

    Fallen King by C.N. Crawford

    18 ratings
    Aenor's adventures continue... Life in a fae castle should be pretty sweet. Except, my lover wants to take my magic from me, and I made a deal with the devil. Literally. Salem is the light-bringer, gorgeous as sin and just as evil. Some call him Lucifer. What do I call him? Whatever he tells me to, because he’s cast a mind-control spell over me. He hates me, but I have a plan...
    Categorized as:
    dark  demons  fae  magic  myths  paranormal  royalty  shapeshifters
  • The Dark One by Nikki St. Crowe

    The Dark One by Nikki St. Crowe

    24 ratings
    I spent most of my life feeling dead inside -- until I met Peter Pan and the Lost Boys.It wasn't until Pan and Neverland that I finally felt alive. But things are not all full of magic and sunlight on the island. There's something darker and more sinister haunting the forest...
    Categorized as:
    dark  demons  fae  myths  paranormal  retellings  adult  book
  • Midnight Pleasures by Amanda Ashley, Maggie Shayne

    Midnight Pleasures by Amanda Ashley, Maggie Shayne

    25 ratings
    Handsome and sensual, surrounded by an aura of danger, mystery, and the forbidden, a lover steps from the shadows. But is he mortal? Or is he an ancient god, a sorcerer, or a mythical beast who can possess a woman's heart...and her very soul?Four of romance's most popular authors have created this spellbinding collection of stores filled with dark passion and desire...
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    dark  demons  dragons  magic  myths  paranormal  shapeshifters  steamy
  • Wolf's Strength by Amber Ella Monroe, Ambrielle Kirk

    Wolf's Strength by Amber Ella Monroe, Ambrielle Kirk

    6 ratings
    An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.Tension grows between old rivals.Cold-blooded murder sparks a feud that could lead to the deadliest civil war in Pack history. Alpha Devin Caedmon and his council are tempted to risk all that is precious to protect their bloodline. Tristan Arnou, the rival Pack’s leader, isn’t the only force trying to tear down the unity holding them together...
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