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Ignite the Shadows
Ingrid Seymour - 2015
It’s been this way ever since I can remember, and it isn’t getting better. In fact, I think I’m about to freaking lose it.When I finally blow, it isn’t pretty. I wreck my bike and barely escape with my life while trying to get away from James McCray, the leader of a rebellious group known as IgNiTe.His presence makes the shadows in my head go nuts until I feel my brain will explode.What gives?My symptoms and my weak ability to control them are immediately noticed by James. Soon, he recruits me into IgNiTe and reveals its secrets.It turns out I’m not insane, but man, a straightjacket would be better because...I’m infected.Something lives inside of me, and if I don’t learn to control it, it will permanently take over my brain, the way it has done to half the people in Seattle. It turns out the world is under attack, and it’s time to fight for the survival of our kind.For fans of dark urban fantasy and doomsday fiction. Ignite the Shadows has intrigue, romance, and a heck of a lot of action.
The Awakening as Told by the Boys
Caroline Peckham - 2021
They change everything about the future we thought had been set in stone. They challenge everything we were raised to be and the stability of the entire kingdom.They’re coming to our academy looking for the life that was stolen from them, but we can’t let them take it back.So much hangs in the balance and we can’t risk the arrival of two naïve princesses destroying everything we worked so hard for.I have trained in dark magic, overcome all challenges and stood in the shadow of Lionel Acrux for far too long already. I won’t let them come between me and his downfall.Which means they have to go before they discover how powerful they truly are.This is a retelling of the first book in the Zodiac Academy series from the point of view of Orion and the Heirs and should be read after you have finished the original story. It includes scenes from alternative points of view as well over 50k words of additional content and scenes which have never before been revealed. So prepare to step into the dark minds of the Zodiac boys and watch out for the heartbreak and carnage that will ensue.
Rune Thief
Thea Atkinson - 2018
In need of quick funds to escape a nasty ex and his henchmen, she takes a chance on a rumored cache of Incan gold. But the heist goes terribly wrong and she ends up inebriated in a dark alley with a strange man dying at her feet. Against her better judgement, she pauses to help, and out of habit, picks his pockets. Then the man disappears without a trace, leaving nothing behind but filthy cobblestones, and she begins to think she imagined it all.That is, until the next morning when she finds the pilfered items in her apartment and a strange mark on her arm. Before long, she discovers there's a supernatural realm seething unknown beneath her feet. And she just might long for the simple days of a heist gone bad... Because now she's not just being hunted by dangerous men, she's being hunted by dangerous immortals. Fans of Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series will find a familiar world of supernatural creatures but this time, the hero isn't always a good guy. If you love action-packed stories with not-so-shrinking violet heroines, you won't want to miss this series.
Secret Keepers: The Complete Series
Jaymin Eve - 2019
Ready to break the rules? Emma, Callie, Maya, and Avalon have a few things in common: 1. They're all part of a secret society that exists within the human world. 2. They're big fans of Converse, great food, and sarcasm. 3. They're about to find themselves co-existing alongside some of the most alpha, frustrating, gorgeous men in both worlds. Yeah, that's right. Two worlds. Two worlds that might end if someone isn't ready to break the rules. Lucky these four have never been a huge fan of rules, and together with the overlords, they're going to figure out how to save everyone. Or die trying. **This paranormal romance series is over 350k words, filled with strong, sarcastic women, and alpha men. **
Valkyrie Cursed (The Rogue Valkyrie, #1)
Rosie Wylor-Owen - 2021
But after releasing a tomb full of rabid vampires, Rowan is still breathing. Her survival means one thing: somehow, she is immune.When witches are slaughtered in their homes, Rowan discovers the vampires are hell-bent on killing the descendants of those who imprisoned them. And every drop of blood spilled is on her hands.Forced to team up with the mysterious vampire Nate Hallewell, Rowan must find and stop the rogue vampires before they kill every witch in south east England.Fans of The Vampire Diaries and A Discovery of Witches will love this gritty, action-packed adventure by USA Today Bestselling Author, Rosie Wylor-Owen.Buy Valkyrie Cursed to start this magical series today!
Vampire King
Zara Novak - 2021
Not only can I see and feel people’s emotions, I can use this information to look into their minds and find their deepest darkest secrets. Now they want me to interview someone new, a dangerous serial killer that has never broken.Until now.When I journey to Carcoza city I know the trip is a mistake. America’s new capital is a rough jewel in a desert of blood, a boiling pot of murder, sin, and far worse. My target is Lucas Vancino, an incredibly dangerous alpha vampire locked behind bars for the murder of thirty women.He claims he was set up, and after seeing past that roiling wave of lust raging through his vampire mind, I see something else too, something that worries me.I think I believe him, but it doesn’t really matter, it just so happens I picked the worst day of the year to enter this deadly prison.As a thousand rioting prisoners battle to the death all around us the dark alpha takes me and we escape into the depraved city of Carcoza, a fugitive vampire on the run with his hostage. Before long those fierce red eyes of his turn on me, and I find myself unable to look away…He wants me to submit. He wants me to obey. He says I’m his.The scariest thing?I’m starting to think he might be right.Publisher’s Note: Punished contains strong sexual scenes, submissive themes, and a powerful alpha vampire with a playful dark side. You have been warned.
The 57 Lives of Alex Wayfare
M.G. Buehrlen - 2014
Visions that make her feel like she’s really on a ship bound for America, living in Jamestown during the Starving Time, or riding the original Ferris wheel at the World’s Fair.But these brushes with history pull her from her daily life without warning, sometimes leaving her with strange lasting effects and wounds she can’t explain. Trying to excuse away the aftereffects has booked her more time in the principal’s office than in any of her classes and a permanent place at the bottom of the social hierarchy. Alex is desperate to find out what her visions mean and get rid of them.It isn’t until she meets Porter, a stranger who knows more than should be possible about her, that she learns the truth: Her visions aren’t really visions. Alex is a Descender – capable of traveling back in time by accessing Limbo, the space between Life and Afterlife. Alex is one soul with fifty-six past lives, fifty-six histories.Fifty-six lifetimes to explore: the prospect is irresistible to Alex, especially when the same mysterious boy with soulful blue eyes keeps showing up in each of them. But the more she descends, the more it becomes apparent that someone doesn’t want Alex to travel again. Ever.And will stop at nothing to make this life her last.
A Throwback Witch
Holly Ice - 2020
Maybe magic. Not monsters.In an Edinburgh graveyard on Halloween, Bianca Nash is waiting for a monster to strike a deathblow. Instead, strange men appear, desperate for her to stick around.Within days she’s forced on a plane to Latvia – and magic school. But her first student welcome comes with a glare. What does devastatingly handsome bad boy Shane McKee have against throwback witches like her?The deeper Bianca gets into life at Wildes Witch Academy, the more questions she has – and the more she has to hide. This school is swimming in secrets, but who can she trust to help her find the truth?A Throwback Witch is the first book in a brand-new urban fantasy series featuring a strong, snappy heroine, a tattooed and deliciously bad-for-you hero, and serious romantic tension.Click now to join Bianca on her whirlwind introduction to magic and the infuriating Shane McKee.
Bound for Magic
Constance Barker - 2021
But when a witness claims to have seen a strange animal with a human in its mouth, can Mary believe it, even if her instincts tell her it's true?Her cat Ugly seems to be making noises other than the usual meows...like she's trying to communicate. Is Mary losing it or is Ugly attempting to speak or something even more unusual?Mary's dreams are also trying to tell her something....that a group called the Soul Brokers are in need of payment. Make remuneration or forfeit an innocent soul. What the heck has she gotten herself into?***Find out in the First book of the Tortie Kitten Mystery Trilogy***
Zero Hour
Kimbra Swain - 2019
Family problems: check. Burning things to the ground problems: double-check.
Wynonna Riggs, daughter of Gloriana the Queen of the Winter Fairies, searches for her place in her mother's kingdom. The problem-she is convinced that her purpose is outside the protective wards of Shady Grove. No one in her family seems to understand. Her "boyfriend" just wants to be her mate. The only two people who seem to get it is the local Vampirate and the Bad Boy she shouldn't be around. Stories of Frost and Fire starts with an introduction to how Winnie sees the world and finding her place in it. Zero Hour is the prequel to the series.
Poison Princess
Kresley Cole - 2012
When an apocalyptic event decimates her Louisiana hometown, killing everyone she loves, Evie realizes her hallucinations were actually visions of the future--and they're still happening. Fighting for her life and desperate for answers, she must turn to her wrong-side-of-the-bayou classmate: Jack Deveaux.But she can't do either alone.With his mile-long rap sheet, wicked grin, and bad attitude, Jack is like no boy Evie has ever known. Even though he once scorned her and everything she represented, he agrees to protect Evie on her quest. She knows she can't totally trust Jack. If he ever cast that wicked grin her way, could she possibly resist him?Who can Evie trust?As Jack and Evie race to find the source of her visions, they meet others who have gotten the same call. An ancient prophesy is being played out, and Evie is not the only one with special powers. A group of teens has been chosen to reenact the ultimate battle between good and evil. But it's not always clear who is on which side...In Poison Princess, New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole introduces a dark and intriguing world, full of unspeakable danger and irresistible romance.
Kingdom of the Wicked
Kerri Maniscalco - 2020
One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin...desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost—even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden.Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked—princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems...
The Raven
Sylvain Reynard - 2015
But an innocent walk home after an evening with friends changes her life forever. When she intervenes in the senseless beating of a homeless man, his attackers turn on her, dragging her into an alley. Raven is only semi-conscious when their assault is interrupted by a cacophony of growls followed by her attacker’s screams. Mercifully, she blacks out, but not before catching a glimpse of a shadowy figure who whispers to her…Cassita vulneratus.When Raven awakes, she is inexplicably changed. She returns to the Uffizi, but no one recognizes her and more disturbingly, she discovers that she’s been absent an entire week. With no recollection of the events leading up to her disappearance, Raven also learns that her absence coincides with one of the largest robberies in Uffizi history – the theft of a set of priceless Botticelli illustrations. When the baffled police force identifies her as its prime suspect, Raven is desperate to clear her name. She seeks out one of Florence’s wealthiest and elusive men in an attempt to uncover the truth about her disappearance. Their encounter leads Raven to a dark underworld whose inhabitants kill to keep their secrets…
Ashes of Blood
Lela Grayce - 2021
They bite. Zero stars.A century ago, rips in reality appeared all around the globe, allowing creatures from myth to surge into our world.Dragons.Shifters.Fae.Witches.All now walk the earth in an established hierarchy of power. At the bottom of that chain are mixed-species Mutts... like me. My abilities should be minimal. Yet, after an unfortunate run in with a dragon mob boss, the thirst for my blood quickly becomes his obsession. Violence. Seduction. Bitter betrayal. He will stop at nothing to use me as a pawn in his dark agenda. My only ally is Kreed, a pureblood Zavarian, who will push his own annoyance at being saddled with a Mutt aside if it means bringing down the dragons.But when someone I trust betrays me, suppressed memories resurface to remind me of how destructive my power can be. No matter how I fight it, a rain of ash and blood is coming. When it stills, will I be the healer of the people... or their destruction?