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Trapped in an arranged marriage to ruthless Lord Tyson Riley Crawford, she becomes a pawn in his bitter quest for revenge.
The Sacrifice
Thriller · Dark Romance
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Trapped in an arranged marriage to ruthless Lord Tyson Riley Crawford, she becomes a pawn in his bitter quest for revenge. Determined to break free, she vows to defy him—but Tyson has other plans, and he’s relentless. As their twisted game intensifies, she discovers that escaping may demand more than she can give.
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An arranged marriage. A ruthless husband. And vows that bind them both in a deadly game.
Raised in luxury but trapped by her strict parents, she always knew she’d marry a Lord of their choosing. But on her wedding day, she’s handed over to Tyson Riley Crawford—a powerful Lord with a grudge against her family, and revenge in his heart. To Tyson, she’s just a pawn in his scheme, a debt to be paid.
Defiant and desperate for freedom, she vows to break her marriage vows and escape his grasp. But Tyson is far more ruthless than she anticipated, and he’s determined to make her regret every word.
As their twisted game escalates, one question looms: will either survive the sacrifices this marriage demands?
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In a world where power and darkness collide, I fell for Easton Bradley Sinnett—the man they call Sin.
The Sinner
Dark Romance · Romantic Suspense
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In a world where power and darkness collide, I fell for Easton Bradley Sinnett—the man they call Sin. Obsessed and ruined, I craved his dangerous love, the kind that leaves scars. Now, I’m ready to embrace the devil’s game, even if it means losing myself completely.
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When you’re raised in a world where power rules, you think you’re untouchable. But tragedy shattered my family’s illusions, exposing the darkness beneath our privilege. Then he arrived: Easton Bradley Sinnett—Sin—my savior with the face of a devil and a heart cold as ice.
I was captivated, obsessed, and hopelessly drawn to him, even as he used his power for twisted pleasure. I should’ve known men like him don’t stay with women like me. But I was already in too deep, craving the brutal passion that left its mark.
Now, I’m willing to prove my devotion to him—no matter the cost. How far can love bend into darkness before it breaks?
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Elise broke a curse to save Valen, only to lose him to his quest for revenge.
Court of Ice and Ash (The Broken Kingdoms Book 2)
Fantasy · Romantasy
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Elise broke a curse to save Valen, only to lose him to his quest for revenge. Now, caught between a fae uprising and her own sister’s rule, Elise must face him again. As dark magic spreads and betrayal lurks, they’ll both have to choose: the throne, or each other.
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She chose love. He chose vengeance. Now, destiny will make them pay the price.
When Elise agreed to break the curse binding Valen, she never expected to uncover his identity as a lost fae prince. But instead of a future together, Valen left her to pursue revenge for his family’s slaughter. Now, as she joins the fae outlaws rising against her sister’s rule, Elise’s only wish is to forget the prince who betrayed her heart.
Yet fate has other plans. Reunited in a dangerous mission, Elise and Valen must decide their loyalties as the battle for the throne escalates. But a dark blight infects the land, secrets linger in the shadows, and betrayal could come from anyone—even those closest to them.
Will their love survive, or will destiny tear them apart?
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At Barrington University, the Lords control everything.
The Ritual
Thriller · Dark Romance · Romantic Suspense
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At Barrington University, the Lords control everything. When Ryat Alexander Archer offers me a way out of my carefully planned life, I take it, believing I’ve found freedom. But in the Lords' dark world, nothing is as it seems. Now, what began as a choice has become a fight for survival.
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At Barrington University, the Lords rule—a secret society that thrives on violence and power. During their senior year, they are offered a chosen one, and this year, that’s me.
Growing up with money didn’t mean freedom. My life was planned until Ryat Alexander Archer came along. He offered me a choice, a chance to break free from the control I’d always known. I chose him, believing it was my decision. But with the Lords, nothing is ever as it seems.
What began as a game became a fight for survival in their dark, twisted world. Ryat’s control, his promises—none of it was real. Now, the only way out is death.
Can I survive the Lords, or will they claim me like they have so many before?
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Two men haunt Darcy O’Sullivan—one who tempts her by day, the other by night.
Fairydale
Romantasy · Dark Romance · Gothic Romance · Paranormal Romance
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Two men haunt Darcy O’Sullivan—one who tempts her by day, the other by night. In Fairydale, secrets run as deep as the shadows, and Darcy’s inheritance may cost her more than she ever imagined. Dark romance, dangerous mysteries, and a legacy that threatens to consume her—Fairydale awaits.
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"I might be evil personified, but you're the only one I'll ever be good to."
August 1955,
When Miss Darcy O’Sullivan, an orphaned English teacher from Boston, receives a letter that her biological father passed away, she is surprised to find herself included in his will.
There is only one condition.
She must travel to Fairydale to attend his funeral.
With the promise of a sizable inheritance, Darcy decides to journey to the small coastal town that holds the secrets of her birth. But the moment she steps foot into Fairydale, things start to go amiss.
Odd residents. Odd rumors. Odd…deaths.
Everything about Fairydale is odd.
Including brooding Caleb Hale—part of the infamous Hale family.
During the day, she falls deeper and deeper under his spell as he forces her to step out of her comfort zone and embrace her inner sensuality.
But at night it’s another man who haunts her dreams—Amon d'Artan, a nobleman who lived two centuries ago.
Amon is sweet and suave where Caleb is intense and dangerous, and Darcy feels more torn than ever. Soon, she finds herself embroiled in a web of lies, deceit, and inexplicable events that make her question her sanity.
When an ancient evil threatens the town and everything Darcy holds dear, she must make the ultimate choice.
But will she survive it?
Fairydale is a 275,000 words dark gothic historical romance with horror, paranormal & fantasy elements. It is NOT a typical love triangle. This is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18. Please check the triggers before reading.
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Leon’s a killer by trade, bound to a cult—and Rae’s his latest target.
Her Soul to Take
Dark Romance
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Leon’s a killer by trade, bound to a cult—and Rae’s his latest target. But instead of taking her life, he becomes her only chance at survival. As ancient forces awaken, Rae must rely on the dark allure of a demon who wants more than her trust; he wants her very soul.
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They call Leon “Killer” for a reason—one wrong move, and you’re dead. He’s made a career of taking lives, but the one he should’ve killed, Rae, is the one he lets live. Now, the cult that once controlled him wants her, and he’s not about to give up his latest prize.
Rae’s always believed in the supernatural, chasing ghosts for fun—until she accidentally summons a demon. With monsters prowling the woods and an ancient, malevolent force stirring, she has nowhere to turn. Her one hope of survival? The very demon stalking her, a deadly protector who craves more than her trust.
As the shadows deepen, one question haunts them both: will their dangerous connection bring salvation or doom?
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Adam Binder’s Sight lets him see the hidden world of spirits and ancient curses — a gift that’s brought him only trouble.
White Trash Warlock
LGBTQIA+ · Urban Fantasy
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Adam Binder’s Sight lets him see the hidden world of spirits and ancient curses — a gift that’s brought him only trouble. But when a malevolent spirit possesses his sister-in-law, Adam is drawn into a deadly confrontation. To save his family, he’ll have to make dangerous bargains… and face his past.
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Adam Binder never asked for magic — especially not the kind that lets him see into a hidden world of spirits, elves, and ancient curses.
Growing up in the backwoods, Adam’s Sight has only caused trouble, isolating him from family and landing him in a psych ward, thanks to his brother Bobby. But Adam’s ready to reclaim his life and use his powers for good, starting by tracking down his missing father.
Following a trail of cursed artifacts to Denver, he uncovers a terrifying truth: an ancient spirit has possessed Bobby’s wife, and Adam is next on its list. To protect his family and survive, Adam must make dangerous bargains with dark forces — including one that holds his heart.
Will Adam’s powers be enough to defeat an evil older than time?
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Best for readers who like fast-paced YA dystopian romance with dangerous powers, rebellion, identity pressure, and high-stakes control.
Shatter Me
Romantasy · Teen + Young Adult
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A #1 Best Seller, Shatter Me follows Juliette Ferrars, whose lethal touch makes her both isolated and valuable to The Reestablishment, a dictatorship that wants to turn her into a weapon, with a 4.3-star rating from more than 35,400 Amazon reviewers. Best for readers who like fast-paced YA dystopian romance with dangerous powers, rebellion, identity pressure, and high-stakes control.
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The gripping first installment in global bestselling author Tahereh Mafi’s epic, romantic Shatter Me series.
One touch is all it takes. One touch, and Juliette Ferrars can leave a fully grown man gasping for air. One touch, and she can kill.
No one knows why Juliette has such incredible power. It feels like a curse, a burden that one person alone could never bear. But The Reestablishment sees it as a gift, sees her as an opportunity. An opportunity for a deadly weapon.
Juliette has never fought for herself before. But when she’s reunited with the one person who ever cared about her, she finds a strength she never knew she had.
Includes a special sneak peek of This Woven Kingdom, the first book in Tahereh Mafi’s bestselling fantasy series inspired by Persian folklore!
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Accepted to the eerie Dracadia University, she’s drawn to Dr.
Nocticadia
Romantic Suspense
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Accepted to the eerie Dracadia University, she’s drawn to Dr. Devryck Bramwell, the enigmatic pathologist known as "Doctor Death." As their dangerous attraction grows, dark secrets and the restless souls haunting the island begin to resurface. Together, they must navigate forbidden desires and uncover a sinister mystery that refuses to stay buried.
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After losing her mother to a mysterious illness, she vowed two things: to find a cure and leave the city that abandoned her. Four years later, she arrives at Dracadia University, a secluded island rumored to be haunted by restless souls. But the island’s eerie legends are the least of her worries.
Enter Dr. Devryck Bramwell, a brilliant pathologist known as "Doctor Death" with a dark past and a gaze that promises forbidden danger. His stolen kisses ignite her, but their attraction is toxic—fueling whispers and prying eyes that seek to uncover their secrets.
As they grow closer, dark mysteries buried deep within Dracadia begin to surface. The dead have much to teach, and the island’s most sinister secret is waiting to be unearthed.
Will she survive what the dead have to reveal?
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London Noble is a criminal psychologist who crosses a dangerous line when she becomes entangled with her patient, a convicted serial killer.
Born, Darkly
Romantic Suspense · Romance · Thriller · Psychological Thriller
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London Noble is a criminal psychologist who crosses a dangerous line when she becomes entangled with her patient, a convicted serial killer. As Grayson’s twisted games unravel her sanity, London is forced to confront the darkest corners of her mind. But in her search for truth, will she lose herself completely?
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Criminal psychologist London Noble’s life spirals when she crosses the line with her patient—convicted serial killer Grayson Pierce Sullivan. Drawn into his dangerous mind games, she finds herself unraveling a web of manipulation, seduction, and horror. Each session with Grayson pushes her further into a twisted maze where reality blurs and sanity crumbles.
As London navigates the dark path Grayson has set, she faces an impossible choice: escape the psychological torment or dive deeper into his world to discover the truth behind his evil.
But how far is she willing to go before losing herself completely?
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Robert Langdon is summoned to analyze a mysterious symbol tied to a murdered physicist.
Angels & Demons
Thriller · Historical Mystery
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Robert Langdon is summoned to analyze a mysterious symbol tied to a murdered physicist. What he uncovers is the resurgence of the Illuminati—a secret brotherhood bent on destroying the Vatican with an unstoppable weapon. With time running out, Langdon and scientist Vittoria Vetra must race through ancient clues to prevent catastrophe.
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When Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is called to a Swiss research facility to examine a cryptic symbol burned into a murdered physicist’s chest, he uncovers a shocking truth: the ancient brotherhood known as the Illuminati has returned. Their goal? To unleash a devastating weapon and destroy the Catholic Church.
As the Vatican’s holy conclave begins, Langdon’s fears are confirmed—an Illuminati time bomb is hidden within Vatican City. With only hours to spare, Langdon teams up with Italian scientist Vittoria Vetra to race through crypts, catacombs, and cathedrals, following a 400-year-old trail of symbols that may lead them to the Illuminati’s hidden lair.
The clock is ticking. Can Langdon and Vetra stop the Illuminati’s deadly plan, or will Vatican City be their final victim?
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A boy without magic stands at the edge of a war that could devour his homeland.
Furies of Calderon
Fantasy · Fantasy Adventure
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A boy without magic stands at the edge of a war that could devour his homeland. In Furies of Calderon, Tavi lives in a world shaped by elemental furycrafting, yet he possesses none of it himself. When the Marat threaten Calderon Valley, his quick mind and stubborn courage become his only weapons in an epic fantasy driven by survival, strategy, and rising power.
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In this extraordinary fantasy epic, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files leads readers into a world where the fate of the realm rests on the shoulders of a boy with no power to call his own...
For a thousand years, the people of Alera have united against the aggressive and threatening races that inhabit the world, using their unique bond with the furies—elementals of earth, air, fire, water, wood, and metal. But in the remote Calderon Valley, the boy Tavi struggles with his lack of furycrafting. At fifteen, he has no wind fury to help him fly, no fire fury to light his lamps. Yet as the Alerans’ most savage enemy—the Marat horde—return to the Valley, Tavi’s courage and resourcefulness will be a power greater than any fury, one that could turn the tides of war...
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