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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
Jaime's Picks · 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 · Jaime's Picks · 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
Jaime's Picks · 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
Jaime's Picks · 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
Jaime's Picks · 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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Best for readers who like fast-paced YA dystopian romance with dangerous powers, rebellion, identity pressure, and high-stakes control.
Shatter Me
Jaime's Picks · 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 · Jaime's Picks
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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 · Jaime's Picks · 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
Jaime's Picks · 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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Zodiac Academy throws twin sisters into a brutal magical world where power decides survival.
Zodiac Academy
Jaime's Picks · Romantasy
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Zodiac Academy throws twin sisters into a brutal magical world where power decides survival. Revealed as Fae heirs, they must prove their strength in a ruthless academy filled with rival students, deadly magic, and enemies who want their throne. As fate, astrology, and attraction collide, staying alive may be harder than claiming their destiny.
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Amazon.com and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling dark fantasy romance series from authors Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti - a Booktok sensation!
I’m a Gemini. Impulsive. Curious. Headstrong. A twin. Heir to a throne I know nothing about. And it turns out, I’m Fae.
But of course there’s a catch - all I have to do to claim my birth right is prove that I’m the most powerful supernatural in the whole of Solaria. And sure, technically that’s true as I’m the daughter of the Savage King. But the bit they didn’t put in the brochure was that every single Fae in this Kingdom would claim my throne if they could.
The school they’ve sent me to is both dangerous as sh*t and one helluva party. Vampires bite weaker students in the corridors, the Werewolf pack has orgies in the Wailing Wood at every full moon and don’t even get me started on the dark and twisted ways the Sirens use their powers on people’s emotions, or how my sinfully tempting Cardinal Magic teacher hosts detentions that leave people needing therapy.
Classes are totally interesting if you manage to live through them. And that Gemini star sign I mentioned? It now determines my elemental magic and affects my destiny, so learning astrology is essential if I’m going to beat down my classmates – which is actively encouraged by the way.
My biggest problem is the drool worthy Dragon shifter who has his eyes on my throne. He and his three psycho friends are determined to make my time here hell.
All I’ve got to do is survive. But fate might have other ideas.
Dammit, why couldn’t I have gotten a letter to Hogwarts?
***This is a enemies to lovers romantasy – don’t go expecting a sweet school for magic with friends around every corner. Fae fight for everything they own and Zodiac Academy is a cutthroat school for students aged 18+ where only the strongest prevail. There’s no Dumbledore here to save anyone’s ass and Lionel Acrux will give Voldemort a run for his money in the evil dictator category. So hold onto your stardust (broomsticks not required) and get ready for a bumpy ride***
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As ice demons ravage Achar, Faraday, betrothed to a powerful duke, uncovers forbidden truths that shatter her understanding of her people’s history.
The Wayfarer Redemption
Fantasy · Jaime's Picks · Travis' Picks
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As ice demons ravage Achar, Faraday, betrothed to a powerful duke, uncovers forbidden truths that shatter her understanding of her people’s history. Fleeing danger alongside Axis, the fierce leader of the Axe-Wielders—and her forbidden love—she embarks on a perilous journey. With the fate of Achar hanging in the balance, Faraday’s courage could rewrite destiny and reveal the truth of the Star Gate.
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A millennia-old prophecy was given when the Forbidden Ones were driven from Achar. And now, the Acharites witness its manifestation: Achar is under attack by an evil lord from the North, Gorgreal--his ice demons strike from the sky and kill hundreds of brave warriors in the blink of an eye.
All Acharites believe the end is near.
One young woman, Faraday, betrothed of Duke Borneheld, learns that all she has been told about her people's history is untrue. While fleeing to safety from the dangerous land, Faraday, rides with Axis, legendary leader of the Axe-Wielders--and hated half-brother of Borneheld--and a man Faraday secretly loves although it would be death to admit it. She embarks on a journey, which will change her life forever, in search of the true nature of her people.
This grand and heroic story tells the tale of one woman's plight to learn the truth of her people and change their hearts and their minds forever. She fights against oppressive forces to share this reality and will not desist until everyone knows. . . . . The truth of the Star Gate
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Anita Blake raises the dead and executes the undead who go too far, but a series of savage murders forces her to ally with the city’s most powerful…
Guilty Pleasures
Jaime's Picks · Paranormal Romance
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Anita Blake raises the dead and executes the undead who go too far, but a series of savage murders forces her to ally with the city’s most powerful vampire. As the hunt intensifies, her growing attraction to Jean Claude threatens her hard won control. The first novel in the #1 bestselling series launches a world of danger, desire, and dark intrigue.
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Meet Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, in the first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that “blends the genres of romance, horror and adventure with stunning panache”(Diana Gabaldon).
Laurell K. Hamilton’s bestselling series has captured readers’ wildest imaginations and addicted them to a seductive world where supernatural hungers collide with the desires of the human heart, starring a heroine like no other...
Anita Blake is small, dark, and dangerous. Her turf is the city of St. Louis. Her job: re-animating the dead and killing the undead who take things too far. But when the city’s most powerful vampire asks her to solve a series of vicious slayings, Anita must confront her greatest fear—her undeniable attraction to master vampire Jean-Claude, one of the creatures she is sworn to destroy...
“What The Da Vinci Code did for the religious thriller, the Anita Blake series has done for the vampire novel.”—USA Today
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