Recommendations based on "Drop Dead Queen"

USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Tracy Lorraine brings you another couple in her dark mafia, high school bully romance Knight's Ridge Empire series.I’ve lived my entire life in the shadows...Sheltered yet painfully aware of the haunting reality of who my family really is.I’m tired of being the good girl— of doing everything I’m told. Halloween seems like the perfect time to explore my hidden desires.And that’s exactly how I end up in the arms of a masked mystery guy.He doesn’t handle me like glass. He takes exactly what he wants and gives me everything I didn’t know I needed— until he vanishes into the darkness leaving me with one burning question…Who was my mysterious knight that introduced me to the dark side?Dear Readers,Dark Halloween Knight is a prequel to Dark Knight trilogy. The events of this prequel coincide with the end of Wicked Princess.

An Enemies-to-lovers Standalone Once Upon A Cold, Dark Night, A Russian Killer Stole Me From An Alley. I’m Dangerous, But He Is Lethal. I Escaped Once. He Won’t Let Me Do It Twice. The Revenge Is His. The Betrayal Is Mine. But So Are The Lies To Protect The Ones I Love. We’re Cut From The Same Twisted Cloth. Both Merciless. Both Damaged. In His Embrace, I Find Hell And Heaven, His Cruelly Tender Touch Destroying And Uplifting Me At Once. They Say A Cat Has Nine Lives, But An Assassin Has Just One. And Yan Ivanov Now Owns Mine.

One drink. Three maniacal mates.Drink me.This is no ordinary task. It’s a compatibility test. A way for the Silver King to find a suitable mate. All because he needs an heir.Every eligible maiden in the kingdom has to drink.Including little old me—Ailsa Marvel—a simple mortal living in a land of magic and wonder.Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would become the Chosen Omega. But the moment I swallow, I find myself falling down, down, down and landing in the middle of mayhem.Monsterland is in disarray.Everyone is hunting the Silver King’s salvation. His intended. The one who can give him an heir. Me.But what if I don’t want to be brēd? What if all I want to do is run?Craze offers to help me.Catum says he’ll k*ll for me.And Krolic says he’ll guide me.But each step toward potential freedom has me questioning who to trust. Where to go. How to run.My fate has turned into a deadly game.One where I’m the rabbit and my only salvation is to win the hearts of those pursuing me.Otherwise, I’ll find myself in the Silver King’s brēēding cage.Or worse, I’ll end up dead.It’s time to play, little rabbit.You run.We’ll chase.And when we find you, we’ll show you what it means to be the Queen of Monsterland.Author’s Note: This is a dark standalone paranormal romance where choosing a mate isn’t required. There are themes of knotting, primal play, brēēding, and A/B/O dynamics. Check the introduction for more details.

Once upon a time, a vampire fell in love with a hunter... The trials for the heir of the city have begun, and the stakes have never been higher. Red, a hunter, is struggling with her growing hunger for blood and the truth of her identity. Octavia Beaumont, one of the original three vampires, is determined to win the trials and take control of the city. But as Red and Octavia navigate deadly challenges and political machinations, they must also confront the lies and betrayals that have shaped their past. Memories have been stolen. Secrets have been kept. And the line between love and hate has never been more blurred. As the trials progress, Red and Octavia's bond grows stronger, but so does the target on their backs. Enemies lurk in every shadow, and even allies can no longer be trusted. To survive the trials and uncover the truth... They must decide how much they're willing to sacrifice. Confront the monsters they've become. And embrace a destiny that could destroy everything they hold dear. But in a world where blood is power and love is a weakness, can Red and Octavia emerge victorious? Or will their secrets be their undoing? This is a dark and steamy lesbian vampire romance with a generous dose of enemies to lovers, fated mates, and political intrigue. Featuring a snarky dhampir heroine, a morally grey vampire queen, explicit BDSM, blood play, and shocking twists, this book is not for the faint of heart. Please check the author's website for a full list of trigger warnings. 18+ only.

*The hardcover collector's editions of the New York Times bestselling Twisted series will have gorgeous designed edges, gold foil, and exclusive art*Stoic, broody, and arrogant, elite bodyguard Rhys Larsen has two rules: 1) Protect his clients at all costs 2) Do not become emotionally involved. Ever.He has never once been tempted to break those rules...until her.Bridget von Ascheberg. A princess with a stubborn streak that matches his own and a hidden fire that reduces his rules to ash. She's nothing he expected and everything he never knew he needed.Day by day, inch by inch, she breaks down his defenses until he's faced with a truth he can no longer deny: he swore an oath to protect her, but all he wants is to ruin her. Take her.Because she's his.His princess.His forbidden fruit.His every depraved fantasy.***Regal, strong-willed, and bound by the chains of duty, Princess Bridget dreams of the freedom to live and love as she chooses.But when her brother abdicates, she's suddenly faced with the prospect of a loveless, politically expedient marriage and a throne she never wanted.And as she navigates the intricacies-and treacheries-of her new role, she must also hide her desire for a man she can't have.Her bodyguard.Her protector.Her ultimate ruin.Unexpected and forbidden, theirs is a love that could destroy a kingdom...and doom them both.Do not become emotionally involved. Ever.

Tasked with protecting humanity from harm, the last thing Ashe Granger was searching for on his mission was his destined mate. Then, a mysterious dark-eyed beauty reluctantly offered him shelter. A spark of danger--and a soul-deep recognition--ignited a burning, carnal need.... Since her family's exile, Juliana Sabin had borne full responsibility for their safety. So when evil struck, she had no choice but to ally herself with the sexy guardian vampire. Now, months later, Ashe is back and tempting Juliana to reveal her darkest secrets...and desires. For the killer stalking the shadows isn't acting alone--and he won't rest until his deadly cravings are fulfilled.

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.

Explicit Instruction'I wouldn't do that if I were you.'Stranded and searching for a phone, Flick inadvertently walks into danger, and finds herself living in a nightmare. But an unexpected reprieve comes in the form of a stranger, a looming silhouette more terrifying than the evil that captured her. From him she learns that danger has an alias, Rushe. He is abrupt, crude, domineering...and her only hope for survival.With freedom a distant memory, Flick is reluctantly drawn into the criminal plot. As she descends further, her entanglement with Rushe becomes deeper. The adventure she started by accident threatens them; but Flick knows it's not only her life she is battling for, it's her heart as well.Explicit Detail'I make my own rules.'Integrating Flick into his life has given Rushe a new priority, to keep his woman where he wants her - safe and in his bed. But saving women who have no hope is a part of who he is, and it doesn't take long for the next job to seek them out.Rushe knows the rules, but Flick has never played the game from this side of the table before. Working in parallel, our couple go undercover to expose the crucial details of an intrigue that sinks deeper than they could have predicted.Ready to get her hands dirty, Flick wades in, relishing the challenge. Except danger closes in on her from all sides, and Rushe has his own cards to play. They have to learn to work together before the job drives them apart.But if their union is revealed, it could cost them their lives.Explicit Memory'There's no place for that here.'The past that they'd hoped to outrun has chased them down, and now it wants payback.To appease their debtors, they must delve into Rushe's own history. As they come face to face with the situation that brought them together in the first place, Flick learns more about the man who she's pledged her heart, and her body, to.When danger encroaches, Flick will resort to whatever measures are necessary to achieve their goal, but could that mean sacrificing their relationship?Warning: Contains explicit language and imagery.

Haunted by the ghosts of his past, Chance, a warrior cursed with immortality, is drawn into a dangerous game of seduction and betrayal.For centuries, Chance has hunted, a solitary predator in a world that fears him. Now, tasked with protecting Valdís, a woman whose magic threatens to unravel the fragile peace, he finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and desire.Valdís, a powerful witch that enthralled his brothers, ignites a forbidden passion within Chance, a yearning he thought long dead. But as their enemies close in, threatening to unleash ancient evils, Chance must choose between his duty to protect her and the dangerous pull of his own forbidden desires.Will Chance succumb to the allure of the woman who both fascinates and infuriates him, or will his pursuit ultimately lead to her destruction and the downfall of their world?*AI is never used in the creation of my books, covers, or editing.

Bound by a dangerous alliance, a powerful king and a cunning witch must navigate a treacherous game of seduction and betrayal.Vincent, a man cursed with immortality and kingship, yearns for an escape from his endless reign. But while his brothers are captivated by the enigmatic witch Valdís, he finds himself fighting vicious urges and forbidden desire.Valdís, seeks an alliance with Vincent, but her motives are far from pure. Drawn to him despite his harsh demeanor, she must decide if she can trust the man who both fascinates and repels her.As their enemies close in, unleashing ancient evils, Vincent and Valdís must navigate a treacherous path, where desire and betrayal intertwine, and the fate of their world hangs precariously in the balance.*AI is never used in the creation of my books, covers, or editing.