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  Queen. Savior. Sacrifice. The realms are fracturing—and Vale Tenebris stands at the center of the storm. With chaos spreading across the continent, Vale must harness the magic she barely understands to protect her kingdom and the ones she loves. The bonds with her mates have been tested, and the forces threatening to tear their world apart grow stronger by the day. As ancient powers stir and secrets come to light, Vale is thrust into a race against time to stop a war that could consume the realms. But with enemies in every shadow and betrayal waiting at every turn, survival will demand more than magic—it will demand everything she has. The fate of the realms lies in her hands, but at what cost? **Broken Fates is the final book in the fiery dragon romantasy set in the Severed Flames universe. Expect three dangerously seductive, fiercely protective dragon shifters who will stop at nothing to keep their mate safe. This book contains mature themes. Reader discretion is advised.** My ...

  They called me crazy. A liar. “They would  never  do something so awful,” they’d say. Maybe I’m just a bitter bitch looking for revenge. Revenge… That’s  exactly  what I want. I want to hear them beg. Cry. Plead. Just like I did… I want them to know what true helplessness feels like. I want them to pray to God for mercy. I want them to curse him when they never get it. They’re already dead; their bodies just don’t know it yet. I used to be a good girl. The innocent one. I kept to myself, but I was kind to everyone. Don’t they want to see the monster they’ve created? I am the Devil. This is  my  Hell. They put these demons inside of me, and now they want to come out and play. Are you ready to  play,  boys? I am… THIS IS A DARK ROMANCE WITH HEAVY TRIGGERS. READER'S DISCRETION IS HIGHLY ADVISED. My Review You know what I really like about Emily's writing, is that even her short stories pack quite the punch. You don't feel like you are missing ...

  I built my empire on blood and betrayal, turning my heart to stone after losing the only woman I ever loved. Love is a weakness I can’t afford. But then Isabella Rossi walks into my world—scarred, defiant, and hauntingly like Sienna. She was supposed to be a pawn in a dangerous game, a surrogate to secure my legacy. Yet her strength and fire awaken feelings I buried long ago. Falling for her is a risk I can’t take. In my world, love doesn’t save—it destroys. Betrayed by my father, I’m sold to Lorenzo Vitali—a man who embodies the darkness that ruined my family. He demands I give him a child, a choice that should shatter me. But it’s not the demand that terrifies me; it’s him. His icy exterior hides a dangerous pull I can’t resist. I hate myself for wanting him. Falling for Lorenzo means losing myself. Men like him don’t love—they devour. And I refuse to be consumed. My Review You know what I love the most about Mafia romances...strong FMCs. Isabella fits this category. She is fei...

  Betrayal has a bitter taste. It needs to be sweetened with a heavy dose of revenge. Before he was the Host, he was just a man in unrequited love, trying to keep his promises. Raven isn't done escaping death. She isn't done with this country. She isn't done with this  game.  And she isn't done with doing what she does best. Being underestimated. The game isn't over, but as it nears the end she starts to fully question. Why are the winners never seen again? Why is the Host so familiar? And what exactly does 197 want from her? The Hunger Games meets Squid Games in this dark why choose dystopian romance. There are a heavy dose of TWs that will be listed on the first page. Every character is flawed and morally grey. Do not expect any heroes. This FMC can save herself. My Review After the cliffhanger ending of book one, I was really looking forward to this book as I needed to know what happens.  In this book, the games are more personal. The group, Raven, Levi, Maverick...

  One part  Legends and Lattes , one part Hallmark rom-com, and a generous sprinkle of cottagecore coziness. Welcome to The Tusk & Tail Tavern where the fire is always crackling, the meat pies are rich and savory, the air is filled with laughter and bard-song, and friends are like family. At least, it used to be… Half-elf Lira is eager to return to The Tusk & Tail Tavern, where she and her companions set off on their adventures many years ago. But the rundown tavern is no longer the bustling hub where dwarf mercenaries and halfling farmers shared pints over a friendly game of dice. More crucially, what Lira came back for—what she buried in the tavern’s basement—is now bricked over. What better way to stay close to her hidden treasure—and figure out a way to retrieve it—than to offer to restore the tavern? After all, her grandmother taught her to bake, and she still remembers the recipes—for the most part. She doesn’t count on having to partner with a dwarf warrior name...

  My flesh bends to his every whim Everything I have is his to use Fleeing to Bluebell is my chance at a clean break. With a new teaching job and gig as the JV cheer coach, I'm excited to start over but more importantly, moving puts distance between my toxic, gaslighting parents and abusive ex. Was I expecting to meet a smoking-hot cowboy who didn’t hesitate to suck a splinter from my palm my first day in town? Definitely not, and of course, he’s off-limits. So imagine my surprise when I'm on my knees, my wrists bound, his leather painting my skin with crimson welts. My voice, weak and thin, desperately begging, “ Please, Sir ,” as my eyes roll back with euphoria. Then the door crashes wide open, and standing there slack-jawed is the only student I’ve formed a bond with since I moved here, staring at me like she’s seen a ghost as I’m bound and begging… For her father. My Review This book starts out sweet but eventually turns into one heck of a spicy read! I loved it a lot. The ...

  Tropes: 🖤Dark Academia 🚫 Forbidden Love 🔮Mystical Curses 🗡️Tragic Backstories 💞Fated Soul Mates 🧛🏼‍♂️Gentleman Vampires ✍🏻 Plot Heavy 🪄Witchcraft 💥Hidden Powers/Abilities 🤫Secret Society Sylvie After losing our parents, my twin sister, Lara, and I enroll at Blackthorne University, clinging to the hope its ivy-ensnared halls will help preserve their memory. But from the moment I step onto the imposing, castle-like campus, everything changes. Shadows slither through the corridors, and the rumors I overhear suggest Blackthorne guards secrets far beyond a standard curriculum. Then, Lara vanishes. Each lead I follow only reveals more violently disturbing truths—about a ruthless secret society wielding influence from the shadows, about supernatural beings hiding behind carefully curated charm, and about the dangerous spark of magic stirring within me. In the midst of it all, I’m inexplicably drawn to Professor Lucian Draedon—a centuries-old vampire whose steady gaze both unn...

  I once fell in love with two people. I was lucky enough they fell in love with me too. Chance Kellerman was the broken boy whose father convinced him he was worthless, and needed to hide his shameful desires. We became friends first, then brothers when we played hockey for the same team. But it was Presley King who brought us even closer. With her we became more. She set us on fire, and we had everything we’d ever wanted. Then she left us. Four years later, Chance and I are playing on rival teams when Presley appears on the Jumbotron. Our lives look a lot different than they did in college, and the odds seem stacked against us, but I’m positive we’ve been thrown back together for a reason. Convincing them of the same won’t be easy, especially when Presley’s job finds out about our unconventional relationship. I’m prepared to fight for us, until one moment on the ice changes everything. I thought fate brought us together, but maybe we’re only destined to lose it all. My Review I a...

  From the #1 bestselling billionaire romance author of Black Ties & White Lies comes an all new series set at an exclusive country club in the Hamptons. In Good Company is an ex's brother, billionaire, private chef, forced proximity romance. Callahan Hastings is relentless when it comes to getting what he wants, and what he wants is me–to be his private chef in the Hamptons for the summer. My dream job served to me on a silver platter by one of the wealthiest members of Pembroke Hills Country Club. The only catch? He’s my ex-boyfriend’s older brother with a reputation for being as charming as he is cunning. But Cal doesn’t take no for an answer. He draws you in with flirty smiles and extravagant promises. I should have seen him coming, but I didn’t. I should have stayed away, but I couldn’t. His playful touches and burning gaze have ignited a fire in me. The more I resist him, the more irresistible he becomes. I've always known there's an expiration date on the job–an ...

  Tropes include: ⛓️ Stalker 🔪 Villain-To-Lover 💀 Emotional Scars 🖤 Healing From Trauma ⛓️Slow Burn 🔪 Touch Her and D!e 💀 HEA A book editor’s quiet life is turned upside down when she unwittingly catches the attention of a dangerous man. Can she survive his obsession? If I had a heart, it would have stopped the moment I first saw Ava. There’s something inside of her that calls to me, a melancholy that hides behind her eyes. It tempts me, asking,  are you broken, too? And yes, I am broken. She’s been alone for so long, haunted by the ghosts of her past. I’ll free her from them. I’ll break through the cage that she’s built around her gentle heart. Then, I’ll show her the freedom of a new cage - mine. A good man would let her go, keep her safe from the dangers of my profession. But I’m not a good man. I’m a monster, a killer. Soon, I’ll have her. My little songbird will sing for me. Until then, I'll remain in the shadows. My Review As soon as I ...

  Every kiss is a sin. Aaron has spent his life running from intimacy, but when his professor, Dr Kenneth Lyons, broke through his defences last year, only to push him away, the sting of rejection left an indelible mark. He’s determined to win him back and prove their connection is more than just forbidden heat. But when danger lurks in every touch, and even a single kiss becomes deadly, Aaron might not survive long enough to prove he’s worth the risk. Kenny knows he shouldn’t want his student. Resisting Aaron has already cost him pieces of himself he can’t recover. Torn between his career and the man who’s stolen his heart, Kenny struggles to keep his distance. But when Aaron becomes the target of a ruthless killer, the fragile lines Kenny drew between them blur. And he’s forced to face the truth. Protecting Aaron could destroy his future… or shatter his soul. As a series of brutal murders pulls them deeper into a web of danger, Aaron and Kenny are forced to confront the darkest s...

  𝖂𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖙𝖔 𝕰𝖝𝖕𝖊𝖈𝖙 𝟳𝟬’𝘀 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗔 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗠𝗖 + 𝗠𝗠𝗖 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹/𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗘𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗫 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 She is our  angel  and we are her  devils . What more could you expect when two disco devils become obsessed with a not-so-innocent angel? My Review Dante and Kat are the Disco Devils. They demand respect and grab all the attention of everyone in the room. Even, I felt the magnetic draw they have. I love how close Kat and Dante are with each other. Dante calling Kat "Kitty Kat" is sweet but shows his love for her as well.  When you bring in Dot, the dynamics change and for the better. Dot seemed so innocent, but she is a wildcard. Who knew under those angel wings that she was a firecracker. If you mess with one of these three, you better be ready to face the other two.  While she is not part of the group rela...

  Book 1 of 6: The Merriams BLURB// International Bestselling Author Ava Miles kicks off another blockbuster feel-good family series with an irreverent hero, two well-intentioned matchmakers, and a heroine as beautiful as a wild Irish rose. A  USA Today  Bestseller. Billionaire Trevor Merriam doesn’t like being ordered around by his older brother, much less to a sleepy Irish village to complete a business deal for their family company. Worse: the owner of the land he needs to buy doesn’t want him there. In fact, Becca O’Neill loathes him so much that she won’t even serve him the award-winning scones her famed Wild Irish Rose Bed and Breakfast is known for. Even worse than that (and not getting scones is bad in Trevor’s book): Becca has an ornery cat, a mischievous Irish setter, and a lovesick alpaca that delights in chasing him around. Then there’s the woman herself. If she weren’t so indignant about his business offer, they might have a good romance budding. Worst of all...