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Royals of Villain Academy: Books 1 - 4
Eva Chase - 2020
A college of vicious magic. These villains have never met anyone like her…When mages slaughter my parents in front of me, I have no time to mourn. The murderers drag me to a brutal college where I learn I’m the heir to a royal family of dark magic. I’m destined to manipulate the world through fear—and to stand beside the four scorching-hot, arrogant young men who rule this school.Unfortunately, I’m having trouble locating my supposedly wicked skills.Whether I want to or not, I have to tap into my talents fast if I want to survive. The students here are even more vicious than the teachers, and my fellow heirs are worst of all. The four of them crush anyone who doesn’t kowtow.No way will I bow to any ruthless royal, no matter how alluring. They can turn on the charm or tear me down, but they can’t break me.I don’t care about ruling. I don’t care about magic. But I’ll take what I can get to avenge the people I loved.The moment I master the dark power inside me, I’m razing this place to the ground.*Royals of Villain Academy is a university-age paranormal academy series. Expect magical villainy, a tough heroine who bends to no one’s will, a dollop of steam, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance.* Note: There are bully elements in the first two books.Enjoy over 1200 pages of excitement in one box set! This set contains the first four books in the Royals of Villain Academy series—Cruel Magic, Vile Sorcery, Sinister Wizardry, and Horrid Charms—plus 30+ pages of exclusive bonus scenes.
Rise of the Seer
Brandon Barr - 2016
Two worlds. One epic destiny.
A god-gifted young woman is chosen for a grim task – one that will take her beyond the boundaries of her own world. Winter’s chilling visions of the future make clear that her choices will not only affect the success of her mission… but whether those she loves will live or die.On the distant world of Hearth, Meluscia is the daughter of a dying king. As he wages a bitter war in the north, a growing evil devours the villages of the east. She would turn her kingdom’s forces to face the emerging threat– but first, she must gain the throne… and confront the secret desire that torments her soul.Though worlds apart, Meluscia and Winter’s destinies are bound together by portals and an ancient prophecy that promises to pull friend and foe together in a devastating collision.An excellent choice for fans of Anne McCaffrey and Terry Brooks. RISE OF THE SEER is Book One in the Song of the Worlds series. Discover a dazzling epic fantasy series by USA Today Bestselling Author Brandon Barr. #BrandonsBuddies
Andre Norton: The Essential Collection (14 Books + Bonus Audiobook Links)
Andre Norton - 2014
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Paranormal University: First Semester
Jace Mitchell - 2019
Why does the university want her?
Because ghosts, vampires, werewolves, leprechauns, elves, dragons…
They all exist – and more. They’re crossing over into our world on a daily basis – but not all of them are ‘friendly’.
Claire is from a small town where her future prospects consisted of flipping chicken at the local fast food joint. Now she’s traveling to Boston, where she’ll learn how to fight this ‘mythological invasion’. She never thought she’d be in a class called Vampires 101 but…Claire’s a soldier in this new war – she will be humanity’s most dangerous asset.
And if Claire and her classmates fail? If they don’t learn fast enough and fight hard enough?
Well, graduation won’t matter too much when the world is reduced to ashes.
For fans of Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve, and Avery Song! Click ‘buy now’ or read for free in Kindle Unlimited!
Runaway Choices
Eisley Jacobs - 2012
She’s been running for so long, stopping is a foreign concept. With her conning skills and wits at the ready, she's on a plane to London, free of charge. Beck believes everything is going as planned, but when reality twists on its axis, she soon wonders whose plan? Teaming up with the gorgeous bellhop, Colin, is a no brainer, especially when they discover their connections are anything but accidental. In their quest for answers, both are confronted with the demons of their pasts. Beck panics and does what comes naturally -- runs. However, she's not only running from herself, but from the superhuman who has made it his life's goal to track her down and either remove her from the equation or convince her to join him.
A Doctor Blind Date for the Cowboy
Dobi Daniels - 2020
Two paths headed in opposite directions. But could a blind date give them the love they both secretly want?Dr. Zoey Brown had a bucket list for when she finished her Emergency Medicine fellowship:• Review multiple offers to work at a leading city hospital. Check.• Go on a long overdue vacation. Double check.• Well, a blind date was nowhere on her list after being burned one too many times.At her friend's urging, she ends up in western Dexin Valley to check out a new ER center. Two weeks of relaxing vacation with no strings attached wasn't supposed to be hard, right?Yet she hadn't counted on being roped into a blind date with Dex Dexin, the one man who’d witnessed her most embarrassing moment on arrival in town.Dex Dexin was hoping to find a wife soon who would share his love of the ranch but planned to do so on his own terms, as a man who valued his privacy.But a chance encounter with Zoey sets off a chain reaction that has him tripping all over himself in situations that make him want to retreat into his shell.Yet he can’t seem to forget her.As they rediscover more of themselves, will the afraid-to-commit Zoey and the semi-recluse Dex give love a chance even if it means finding it through a blind date?
Changes (Julia Jones' Diary #6)
Katrina Kahler - 2016
She has the most amazing best friend. Her band is rocking! Middle School is almost finished and she is really looking forward to graduation. So what could go wrong? What could turn Julia's world upside down? Have you ever had the feeling that someone is obsessed with you? You feel as though it's your imagination.at first...then you realize that something is amiss. It starts to get creepy and you're not really sure what to do.... Read how Julia copes with "him". And sometimes no matter how happy you are, how perfect your life is...changes happen. Changes that you're sure are going to destroy your "perfect" life. Julia Jones' Diary, Book 6 - 'Changes' will have your heart smiling, your neck tingling and your tummy fluttering. Another fabulous addition to the Julia Jones' Diary series that all Julia Jones fans are sure to love!
The Twisted Future (Teen Superheroes Book 4)
Darrell Pitt - 2014
He has a mission for them. He wants them to kill an innocent man by the name of James Price. If they don't, the world is doomed. Their refusal sends them forward forty years in time where they see the repercussions of letting James Price live. The Earth has been devastated and mankind is on the brink of extinction. They need to survive this terrible new world and return to the past. But is it right to kill an innocent man? Even when they know what his future will produce?And if the decision to change history is not difficult enough, it is what Axel and Brodie learn about themselves that will change their relationship forever...
You’ll Always Be My Favorite What If
T. Shree - 2021
I fell for him irrevocably much before meeting him. It was certain that we would be together one day. But destiny has a way of crushing us, by refusing what we deeply desire. So, despite all certainties and hopes we never crossed paths again after our first meeting.I never got the opportunity to express my feelings & my love remained unrequited. Even after 15 long years he never left my mind and soul though I formally belonged to someone else now. Avyansh- “Meeting you was one of the best accidents of my life. I wish I could go back to that moment, just to experience it all over again.”What skipped my heartbeat on our first meeting was a mole on the upper side of her right lip. She didn’t need any makeup to entice a man, her mole was more than enough to be someone’s death.I broke her heart over a phone call but today when we met after 15 long years, I wanted to turn back the clock and fix what I’d broken. It was my weakness that I could not treasure her. I am tired of hiding the truth and carrying this guilt for so many years. I know I tore her world apart with just my words but over the years not even a single day has passed, when I haven’t thought about the hurt & pain I caused her.
Owned by the Billionaire (Owned #2)
Tristan Rivers - 2021
My touch awakens her hunger.I’ll show her the darker side of pleasure. The freedom that comes from being in my control.And though she might fight her own desires, she’ll come to crave the peace the feels in her place at my feet, on her knees, owned by me.Owned by the Billionaire is a stand-alone romance with dark themes.