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New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter returns with her most explosive Lords of the Underworld tale to date, about a fierce warrior on the brink of sanity who will stop at nothing to claim the exquisite human with the power to soothe the beast inside him…Driven to his death by the demon of Distrust, Baden spent centuries in purgatory. Now he's back, but at what cost? Bound to the king of the underworld, an even darker force, he's unable to withstand the touch of another…and he's quickly devolving into a heartless assassin with an uncontrollable temper. Things only get worse when a mission goes awry and he finds himself saddled with a bride—just not his own.Famed dog trainer Katarina Joelle is forced to marry a monster to protect her loved ones. When she's taken hostage by the ruthless, beautiful Baden immediately after the ceremony, she's plunged into a war between two evils—with a protector more dangerous than the monsters he hunts. They are meant to be enemies, but neither can resist the passion burning between them…and all too soon the biggest threat is to her heart.But as Baden slips deeper into the abyss, she'll have to teach him to love…or lose him forever.

Olivia's packing list: 1. Sunscreen 2. Bathing suit 3. Flip-flops FBI psychologist Olivia Sotiris was looking for a cool ocean breeze, sand between her toes, and a break from her crazy, chaotic, and sometimes all-too-dangerous life. But when she escaped to the small Greek island of Patmos, all she got were meddling grandmothers trying to marry her off. Can't they see that none of the men around interests her—except Robby MacKay? Robby's packing list: 1. Synthetic blood 2. More synthetic blood 3. Jogging clothes (even vamps have to stay in shape!) Robby needs to cool off, too, since all he can think about is revenge on the Malcontent bloodsuckers who once held him captive—but then he meets Olivia, the beauty with wild curls and a tempting smile. When a deadly criminal from a case back home tracks her down, Robby will have to save her life—along with giving her a first time she'll never forget . . .

"He wasn't civilized or tame. He had his own code and he lived by it. Monk. Bounty hunter. Vampire slayer. Andre Boroi has spent centuries battling the undead, holding out against the dark with honor. But now, gravely wounded by master vampire Costin Popescu, Andre will be easy to track--his spilled blood marking the killing trail for Popescu and his hungry band of underlings. Andre's only chance is to disappear into the gray mist of the Carpathians. To wait. To hope. She had a healing touch and a scent that was his lifeblood. In the mountains in search of a precious crystal, geologist Teagan Joanes suddenly finds herself hunted by those she once trusted. Then she comes across the warrior--wounded, wanting and irresistible. Andre has been craving her for an eternity: his lifemate. Her warmth envelops him. Her scent pulsates. And with every beat of her heart, Teagan surrenders to a passion she can't possibly comprehend. Now they are bound by destiny, but is it enough to keep them safe from a stalking, relentless darkness that threatens to swallow them alive?"--

This monster is out for blood - and she's ready to be consumed...Juliet - Maybe the apocalypse has finally messed up my brain, because the new vampire at my compound is strangely irresistible. Which is ridiculous, because all vampires are dangerous, and rule over humans like me with an iron fist. What's worse, I've seemed to have caught his eye, and like all monsters, he won't give up until he has what he wants. Silas - Because they're our blood supply, humans aren't allowed to be with vampires. It's strictly forbidden, and breaks every rule I've been taught as an officer. But to hell with them. Juliet is all that I want, all that I need. She will be mine - no matter the cost, no matter the consequences. The chase is on.

With Just One Glance. . . The vast, dense forest and murky lake that surround Cairncroft Abbey aren't the only menacing elements that envelop the estate. For a dark history lies behind its walls--where secrets and evil still linger. . . She Falls. . . Catherine Weston arrives at Cairncroft Abbey to visit her childhood friend Madeline St. Aubyn whose health seems to deteriorate with each passing day. Even stranger, Madeline appears to grow more nervous whenever she is in the presence of her cousin, Gabriel. But Gabriel has quite a different effect on Catherine--stirring a longing deep within her. . . Under His Dangerous Spell. . . Gabriel St. Aubyn is haunted by the curse that has plagued his family for decades. Living with the constant torment that he too will succumb to it one day, he has resigned himself to a solitary existence. Yet when he meets Catherine, he cannot resist her company--or his growing desire for her. But when a young woman is found dead, Catherine cannot ignore the link between this horrific crime and Gabriel. Is he the tender, charismatic man she loves--or a sinister stranger waiting to make her his next victim'. . . Praise for the novels of Eve Silver. . . "Riveting! A dark, steamy and twisted tale!" --Lisa Jackson on His Dark Kiss "A dark and delicious gothic. I gobbled it up in a single sitting. Oh, how I have missed books like this!" --Linda Lael Miller on Dark Desires

A secret fantasy turns into an uncontrollable obsession in this Wicked Lovers novel from New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black.   Hunter had everything until a bullet put his career as a Navy SEAL on hold. Restless and in need of distraction, he accepts an intriguing proposition: share an acquaintance’s girlfriend and fulfill her fantasy of a ménage. It should have been just one night of sexual adventure among three consenting adults. But Kata is like no other girl Hunter has ever met. By turns audacious and sexy, then vulnerable and aloof, she’s a heartbreaker he is determined to master. But he needs more than one night. And he wants to do it alone.  Kata never expected to leave her comfortable relationship and explore something so dangerously forbidden with a stranger. Though she tries to resist, the guilty pleasure overwhelms her and she surrenders herself, inch by inch, to the hard-core warrior who wants her for himself. Consumed by blazing desire, they’re soon threatened by the shadows of the past. To keep Kata safe, Hunter makes her a bold proposition of his own. Saying yes will destroy her heart, but saying no could cost Kata her life. MATURE AUDIENCE

"Kiss me.""It'd hurt.""It hurts when you don't kiss me."Theo Fairgood is still the golden boy, even if he doesn't have a heartbeat these days.Kade Renfield is still trouble, even if he's too busy getting his blood sucked to cause much havoc.It's a new year, and things are looking up. The boys are on track to solve the mystery of Theo's transformation and the strange link tying them together. What's more, they've grown reluctantly fond of each other since the horrifying events of last year, and they're getting worse at hiding it. For the first time in their lives, they have somebody they can truly be themselves around. The walls both boys built around themselves are crumbling down.Then tragedy strikes. Theo's walls fly right back up, more determined than ever to uncover his sire and take him down once and for all. But to figure out who his sire is, they'll have to decide who they can trust. Enemies lurk in the shadows. Old friends lend a hand or hack it off at the wrist.In the midst of this new chaos, Kade finds himself plagued by visions of the last people locked into this burning ritual. It's a strangely familiar story, and it doesn't have a happy ending.It wasn't an accident that Theo was turned into a vampire. It's not a coincidence that his touch burns Kade. This story started a long time ago, and the next chapter might destroy them both...

He will do whatever it takes to defeat his family's curse…including save the woman meant to destroy him.★★★★★ "Exciting, fun, romantic and passionate personified!!!!!" Joyce (Amazon Review)Cursed to die for a choice his ancestor made, Ian Fitzgerald has spent six hundred years fighting the curse and trying to restore honor to his family's name. But his time to die has finally come, and his doom is in the guise of the one woman he cannot walk away from: his soul mate. Or is she really who she seems? Light and darkness, shadows and death, reality and illusions swirl around Ian as the curse hauls him relentlessly toward his own demise. Desperate to survive, Ian fights ruthlessly to uncover the truth about the mysterious, beautiful woman who has died in his arms already…twice. Can she save him, or will she be the final key to the destruction of everything he has fought to protect? ***FOREVER IN DARKNESS is a short novella which ends on a cliffhanger. It sets up critical events for the next two Order of the Blade books.***★★★★★ "This one was super intense. I'm giddy with excitement." Patricia (Amazon Review)★★★★★ "Riveting." Patricia (Amazon Review)★★★★★ "This book has me on the edge of my seat." Amazon Review★★★★★ "Loved this whole series, the writing, the characters, the story line all were excellent." (Amazon Review)★★★★★ "I think Ian might be my favorite Order of the Blade warrior because we only know his as being kind of broken up until this point. I loved this little snippet into him and his story. Made me even more eager for his full story to come out!" ~ LittleTex22(Amazon Review)★★★★★ "Yes I'm hooked! Excellent snippet of Ian's story! I'm on to the next book!! Super excited. This series has caused me to have a serious read-a-thon! 👍🏽" ~Mariah (Amazon Review)★★★★★ "This book has me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next to come out. I HAVE to find out what happens next. I love the whole series. But this is a teaser that makes it hard to wait. Stephanie Rowe is genius." ~Amazon Review★★★★★ "I am totally addicted to this author and this series. I think I read every book in this series in a week. They were awesome!!! These books left me hungry for more!!!" ~ cccmmmsss (Amazon Review)★★★★★ "I have read very few novellas that left me as satisfied as this one." ~H Collins (Amazon Review)★★★★★ "I knew Ian wouldn't be left out! This is going to be a fascinating story when it fully unfolds. You gotta read it before you read book 5." ~ Keri D (Amazon Review)★★★★★ "This series is amazing. A really really good read! I have read the whole series it keeps you hanging, begging for more." ~SuzAnna (Amazon Review) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the 2018 winner of the RITA® Award for Best Paranormal Romance, as well as a five-time nominee. She is also a 2021 Vivian® Award nominee.  For more information on Stephanie and her books, visit her on the web at www.stephanierowe.com.

Pricolici. A creature out of folklore. And nightmare. January 1889. When a Romanian village suffers a series of brutal attacks, occult investigator Anne Lawrence is dispatched to the forests of the Old Country to hunt the killer - only to vanish without a trace. The trail leads her mentor Vivienne Cumberland deep into the Carpathians to a remote monastery. As a blizzard rages outside, trapping them all with the pricolici, Vivienne risks sharing the fate of the woman she came to find. But is the culprit truly a werewolf ... or something even more dangerous? A man bent on revenge. And a love that was never meant to be. Imprisoned in a decaying castle, Anne finds herself ensnared in a web of dark enchantment, at the mercy of a mysterious captor with a beast inside - and a memory as old as the ancient legends.As the weeks pass, Anne learns his real identity, and slowly uncovers a complex and deeply passionate man. But is she willing to pay the price for falling under his spell? Note: This darkly magical reimagining of Beauty and the Beast is the third book in the Gaslamp Gothic series, but can be read as a standalone with no need to start with Book #1, The Daemoniac.

From USA Today, International and Amazon bestselling author comes the complete Jokers' Wrath series- four novels! Fall in love with them the same way the world did. PRECARIOUSI n darkness, we find danger. In danger, I find Beau. Ash is a prison guard, she's tough, she's strong and she never backs away from a fight. She takes her job seriously, she takes her training seriously, and everything in her life goes as planned. Until the day he is brought into the prison. She'll never forget meeting Beau 'Krypt' Dawson for the first time. He's a member of the Jokers' Wrath MC and it is said he killed an innocent family in the middle of a cafe, in cold blood. Deranged. Crazy. Psychotic. All those words describe the infamous Krypt, but Ash suspects there's far more to the quiet man than meets the eye. Secrets are being hidden by the club, information is being kept under wraps. Krypt is silent for a reason. Ash is desperate to know that reason. Continually fighting, Krypt is transferred to a high security prison. Ash is in charge. She's always prepared, always alert. Not even her skills will stop the club from ambushing them and taking back Krypt. Only Ash ends up right in the middle of it. They take her, too. Now she's stuck with a Motorcycle Club who are determined not to let her go. She's too much of a risk. Until the situation can be sorted, they send her and Krypt into the mountains together ... alone. MELANCHOLY & quot;There's never been a time I've cared about anything more than my club. Today that all changed. Today I got you. & quot; Maddox is the President of the Jokers' Wrath MC. He's hard, he's determined and he's never had to give his heart over & hellip;until the day he found and saved Santana. Sassy and head-strong, she's given him a run for his money for a solid five years. Their tension has built and both of them have danced around a passion that's burning so deep in their souls, it's all-consuming. They want each other - they're just too stubborn to admit it. Heat, lust and sassy natures will have them fighting against what's real. She's feisty, he's stubborn. But everything will change the moment she gets her first taste of the rugged, broody biker. There's one problem with this story ... Maddox has a secret. A secret he knows will crush Santana. ANGUISHThere are a lot of things in this world that are easy to escape from. Having a son you didn't ask for isn't one of them. Mack is a nomad. He likes his own space and he struggles with emotion. His past is grey and his future looks about the same. That is until his ex-girlfriend dies and his son is handed over to him. A two month old baby he didn't know existed. Until now. His world comes crashing down around him. Desperate, he hires a nanny. Jaylah has gotten herself into some serious trouble, so when she sees the job opening for a nanny pop up, she jumps on it. Of course she's not a nanny, but she figures she can pull it off. I mean, how hard can it be? DESOLATIONPippa. The girl you all know as damaged. Quiet. Broken. She doesn & rsquo;t fit in. Nothing in her world feels right. She & rsquo;s trapped in a spiral of darkness that seems to be consuming her day by day, until she sees nothing but an empty, black hole. Her world is a broken place she can & rsquo;t escape. She has people around her who matter. Who love her. But it & rsquo;s not enough. Not enough to break her out of the bitter despair she lives in. Until Tyke. He knows pain. He ...