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  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. I was supposed to marry the Prince of Raventower, but after his father and elder brother succumbed to the sickness, he’s now king—and can only marry someone of his station. He broke all his promises to me—and broke my heart. Kingsnake, King of Vampires and Lord of Darkness, marches upon our gates and demands a handful of our healthiest citizens. The vampires have always stuck to their lands and never invaded ours, but their lack of food has made them desperate. King Elias not only succumbs to his demands—but he offers me on the condition that Kingsnake never return. The man I loved betrayed me—and will feed me to a monster. I become a prisoner to the vampire king and witness his cruelty and mali...

  My heart only beats for my three men, but a New Year’s Eve countdown may stop it cold. Even though we’re traumatized and exhausted, I’m thankful for this pocket of time to recover and plan what’s next. My love for Mateo, Einar, and Nikola grows stronger every day as we hide from not one, but two opposing forces.   December should be a time of celebration, but instead we’re terrified, trying to figure a way out of this nightmare. The devoted and protective men of Vox Tenor are still determined to save me. Despite feeling raw and fragile, my men turn their comfort into pleasure and I can’t help but give in. I’ll take those passionate moments with me to the grave. Because I know, as the final hour of the year approaches and impossible decisions loom, all my choices will lead to the same chilling fate. I knew this couldn’t last and I need to save my men from the danger that’s chasing me. My past as Embry won’t allow my present as Aria to survive much longer. How can I allow...

  Welcome to Black Diamond Resort and Spa —the best place to go when all you want to do is disappear and not have anyone expect anything of you. Overwhelmed with work and feeling like I’m being pulled in multiple directions at once, I crave the serenity a private island holds for me. As a very recognizable figure in the adult film industry, I’m used to shelling out parts of myself for the sake of others. Everyone wants more pictures, videos, and more of my time and energy. Though I’ve created an empire that has made me lots of money in a business I enjoy, I still desire a break. Sandy beaches, fruity drinks, and turquoise waters are all I expected from this trip. I definitely didn’t anticipate running into my high school crush—the jock that never once looked at me the way I wanted him to. Jarrod Bivens is now the star goalie of the San Jose Bobcats, and the person half the world is blaming for his team losing in the playoffs. Clearly here for his own escape, our chance encounter ig...

  She’s keeping secrets—and he has the answers she doesn’t know she needs. Finn Maguire may be the baby of his close-knit family, but this former Navy SEAL has never shied away from a challenge. Now a lawyer with a plan to practice business law, he’s ready for a normal life. The coveted junior partner position is his next goal—but he’s pitted against the enigmatic woman he’s spent two years admiring from afar, and he can’t resist his desire to learn more. Hailey Adams grew up in foster care, where she learned how to avoid danger. Her intense self-discipline and vow to never let anyone make her feel vulnerable again have landed her one case away from the security of partnership at a prestigious D.C. firm. But teaming with the charming Finn tests her well-honed ability to keep people at a distance. Finn finally breaks through Hailey’s walls just in time for her to find out he kept the biggest secret of all. Will this be a case Finn loses, or can Hailey learn to trust the first person...

Fifteen-year-old Elena lives in a church attic in San Francisco’s Richmond neighborhood, where she is cared for by her guardian, a kind Russian priest named Father Al. Six days a week, Father Al sends her out of Our Lady, across the meadows and ponds of Golden Gate Park, and all the way to Baba Vera’s house on Taraval Street for Baba’s version of school. Unlike regular school, however, Elena’s learning is unnerving. Baba Vera’s preposterous demands, dizzying antics, and house—which is full of skeletons, brooms, strange implements, and guinea pigs, among other oddities—seem straight out of a Russian fairy tale Father Al used to read to Elena . . . not life in 2020. If not for her beloved doll, Kukla—bequeathed to her by the mother she never got to know, but of whom she often dreams—Elena would be overwhelmed. Yet she works hard at every task given her, understanding intuitively that there is a purpose to every one of her grandmother’s strange assignments. Frank, a young taxi driver, ent...

Having a stable relationship when you’re the most sought-after actor is hard. Boston native, Chance Hardwin, is an A-list actor who once fell in love with an exotic dancer, Amber Wilson. After breaking up due to his filming schedule, he relocated to Los Angeles to hide his sadness from his friends. Chance quickly finds himself falling into some trouble. He’s plummeting on a downward spiral of partying with celebrity friends, public intoxication, and drunken interviews. After hearing that Amber might have moved on with another man, he’s swallowed whole by torment and jealousy. With the help of his friend, Ian Knight, he returns home to take back what was once his. Unbeknownst to anyone, Chance’s return to Boston has caused a lot of problems for someone who’s been wanting revenge for a long time. Will Chance get the ending he wants, or will it be too late? WARNING: This book contains severely dark themes and graphic sexual content. Please check the book page on the author’s website vbema...

  Keira I was born with darkness in my veins. My name is Keira Hill. I’m the daughter of one of the country’s most notorious serial killers. I hide in plain sight. Pretending to fit in. Pretending I’m not haunted by my father’s skeletons. In two months’ time, he’s scheduled to be executed. With a copycat killer on the loose, my world is turned upside down when I find myself at the center of the killer’s twisted mind games—the queen on the chess board. If I want to win, I must embrace my own darkness. The legacy I have spent my life running from. I must play the game.  King It started out as a silly dare. Fuck Jimmy Hill’s daughter. But it quickly morphed into something far more. Especially now that Blackwoods is terrorized by a vicious serial killer who has his eyes on Keira, the girl who’s quickly slithering inside my veins. I’m the only one who sees her—the only one who knows how to purge her darkness. The only one twisted enough to match it with my own and offer it back in ...

Title: Moments of Madness Series: The Hunters Author: T.L. Smith Genre:  Dark Romance, Forced Proximity Release Date: August 29, 2023 Cover Design: Hang Le We met at his ex’s wedding, where she uttered their safe word in her vows. Immediately his jaw clenched, and his hands balled into tight fists. Then moments later, he told her I was with him. When in reality, I had snuck into the wedding. As soon as I went to leave, knowing full well I should be far away from him, he gripped my arm and whispered in a low, intimidating voice, “Do you sneak into weddings often?” which had me stuck to the spot. It took only a few moments for me to realize this man was dangerous. And the only logical thing I could do was to kick him where it hurt. Little did I know that man was a hunter. And it took him only a few days to find me… USA Today Best Selling Author T.L. Smith loves to write her characters with flaws so beautiful and dark you can’t turn away. Her books have been translated into seve...

Congratulations to Hazel Mack on the release of cozy, monster romance Getting it On with Gargoyles! Getting it On with Gargoyles (Haven Ever After #1) Publication Date: July 17, 2023 Genre:  Paranormal/ Shifter Romance 🖤bada$$ protector species monsters 🖤small town vibes but big d**k energy 🖤sarcastic FMCs obsessed with wingspans 🖤wholesome golden retriever boys who will happily ☠️ someone for putting their mate at risk 🖤cinnamon roll heroes The small town of Ever, Massachusetts is idyllic and quaint. It’s also chock full of monsters. THEA When my sister thrifts an aged map with iridescent lettering leading to a town called Ever, I roll my eyes. According to a quick internet search, the town doesn’t exist. We only manage to find it with the help of a sexy gas station owner who offers to come for me if I call him.  Swoon . I quickly learn that Shepherd isn’t actually human, nobody in town is. News flash—he’s a gargoyle—a dominant, possessive, creme-brulee-lov...

  A diverted plane. Three irresistible men. Morocco is the perfect place to hide. I had no idea my husband was a powerful man in charge of a global drug cartel until I was coerced into betraying him. Knowing how I’ll be dealt with; I agree to enter Witness Protection. I’m too terrified of the alternative: a punishing and gruesome end. When entry into WITSEC goes horribly wrong, I’m forced to flee New Orleans. Frightened and alone, my life as Embry is over and I escape with a new name—Aria. Deprived of sleep and sick with stress, I cross paths with three gorgeous opera singers. Mateo, the melancholic gentleman Spaniard; Einar, the goofy, Viking-sized Swede; and Nikola, the take-charge gruff Bulgarian, are collectively known as Vox Tenor. Hired as their chef in a luxurious Moroccan mansion, I have a few days to figure out how to stay on the run, if they’d leave me alone for a minute to think. They’re determined to wear down my defenses. I can’t afford to be vulnerable—my grisly secre...

  Fire and ash. No matter what I do, it all seems determined to go up in flames. My existence, my heart, my family….all that matters to me, one breath away from destruction. Yet, no matter how battered or scarred I may be, I am no longer who I was. I am becoming what I was meant to be. Thanks to the powers thrust upon me, and the hearts to which they are connected, I am no longer a pawn to be protected. I am a force to be feared. Created by Heaven’s own hand, I wasn’t just born to rule. I was born to destroy. And the next time The Augury takes from me, will be their last. I am a child of the Fallen. We don’t play games. We play to win. Only, I have one heart left to claim before the final battle. And when I do, I will be ready for my kingdom. Because I may have been born a princess, but I am destined to be a queen. Kingdom of Hearts is a dark spicy fantasy, why choose romance which means the FMC will gain multiple love interests throughout the story. It is the third book in the Chi...

  It was supposed to be my last con. But I didn’t expect  him  to be the client. Dangerous, powerful, and drop-dead gorgeous, Ronan Hennessey’s sharp blue eyes drew me in, but it was his wicked tongue that kept me there. As one of the leaders of his underworld, I should have been scared. Instead, I was mesmerized. Enthralled. So I sent him an invitation made of brush strokes and riddles, tempting him to chase me. One last adventure before I vanished to my island paradise after years of crooked black-market deals. He was only meant to be a thrill. But when he called me his  little witch , casting his own spell on me, my heart was in trouble. Only, I didn’t know someone else was already hunting me, determined to get revenge and make me suffer for a past deceit. It was only a matter of time until this enemy found my new identity. Meeting Ronan changed everything and mine wasn’t the only life on the line anymore. Who will get to me first? The man who makes my soul sing, ...

  I hurt the one person I care for the most in this world. I shattered his heart into pieces. And now I’m not sure if our relationship can be salvaged. We grew up together. All three of us. Then one day, our dynamic changed. And hormones and lust got involved. It messed with our relationship. Friendship and love are two things that don’t mix well together. I learned it the hard way. One day, he walked past me with a loose towel around his hips and droplets of water cascading down his chest, and I knew in that instant our trio would never be the same. Because it woke up feelings in me I never knew existed before that instant. He was my best friend’s brother. The one we always looked up to because he was older than us, and by definition, wiser. And forbidden. No matter how I try to ignore the throbbing of my heart every time we’re together, my traitorous emotions make me believe we could do this. Be in love. Until I decide to give my dreams a try while he goes around the world, tryin...

  Taking a job on a ranch and moving all the way to Montana is my chance—a way for me to live somewhere new and start fresh. Again. A change in scenery and some fresh mountain air is exactly what I need. But falling for a grumpy single dad, who’s also my boss, isn’t a part of the plan. Rhett Black is easily the most attractive man I have ever laid eyes on. Until he opens his mouth. His insufferable attitude gets under my skin, and we push each other’s buttons every chance we get. When he sees me dancing with another man, his jealousy does something to my insides. Before I know it, we’re thrown into a different kind of passion. Now, I’m falling. Fast. But Rhett has been burned before, left behind by so many people in his life. Will he be able to trust that I’m here to stay? This family has given me a safe place to land. And I have no intention of ever giving that up. My Review I absolutely loved this book. I literally could not stop reading it. Rhett is the ultimate "grumpy cinnamo...