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A love so forbidden, it would shake the heavens ...My father called them messengers.He once told me they walked among us, and that somewhere in this dark and godless city, there shined a faint sliver of hope. I had only to look for the signs.Well, I've spent my whole life investigating the inexplicable, and all I've found are the unsettling vestiges of iniquity - the evidence of another world shrouded by the obscure. Purgatory to some, where depravity hides in shadows, and girls like me are little more than delicious bites of temptation.Others call it Nightshade.This peculiar place is where I first met the cold and callous recluse living in a decaying cliffside cathedral. Jericho Van Croix is the epitome of everything I've been told to fear. A raven-winged harbinger who wears intrigue like a warm black cloak. An enigma that I'm determined to unravel - even if it means getting closer than I should.One touch is forbidden. Even so much as a kiss would be my demise. But the sin on his lips burns me up like a wild flame, and his growing infatuation weakens my resolve.Giving him what he wants, though, will mean no chance for redemption, or escape. What's worse is, the signs I've followed yet failed to see all these years begin to unmask a terrifying reality:That falling may be my only saving grace.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole, an electrifying standalone tale of a ruthless demon mercenary and the lovely young halfling who enchants him, set in the Immortals After Dark universe.A seductive beauty he can never have, yet can’t resist...Cadeon Woede will stop at nothing to atone for the one wrong that will haunt him forever. But once he secures the key to his redemption, the halfling Holly Ashwin, Cade finds that the woman he thought he could use for his own ends and then forget haunts him as much as his past.A tormented warrior she should fear, but can’t deny...Raised as a human, Holly never knew that some frightening legends are real until she encounters a brutal demon who inexplicably guards her like a treasure. Thrust into a sensual new world of myth and power, with him as her protector, she begins to crave the demon’s wicked touch.Surrender to dark desires...Yet just when he earns Holly’s trust, will Cade be forced to betray the only woman who can sate his wildest needs—and claim his heart?

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.

🔥"I made a deal with the devil . . . but is it really hell if I love the way it burns?"🔥GiaTatum Blackthorn is Lucifer personified. A monster from my nightmares, now masquerading as my boss. When he discovers my weakness, he makes me an offer I cannot refuse, and I become his wife.I always knew he was depraved, but as his twisted vendetta unfurls, so does my darkest secret.Now we're both the targets of very nefarious people . . . but they're about to find out no one matches my husband's wrath.TateI am a man of few pleasures, one of which is taunting my secretary, Gia Bennett. But after I blackmailed her into becoming my bride, it's clear my fixation has no limits.When my revenge spree sparks into an all-consuming mafia war, it isn't just my life that's on the line.And in this chess game, the king protects the queen . . . even at the price of losing his entire empire.For fans of Ana Huang and Lauren Asher, Handsome Devil is an intense, addictive and very sexy dark romance that you won't be able to put down.The new book in the Forbidden Love series, it can also be read as a standalone. But if you haven't read Books 1 and 2, Truly Madly Deeply and Wildest Dreams, there's still time... READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE FORBIDDEN LOVE SERIES: 'Let's just say you seriously WILL NOT be disappointed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This? THIS IS THE BEST' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved reading Cal and Row's story. I ship them. I worship them' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautiful, anxious, funny, heart wrenching, and any other emotion you can experience' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Devoured this in less than 24 hours' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Are you ready for delicious adventure that is spiced with love, angst and amazing friendship? . . . Chefs kiss masterpiece that won my heart from the start!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It was sweet. It was steamy. It was romantic. It was CHEF'S KISS' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What A Dragon Should Know Only for those I love would I traipse into the merciless Northlands to risk life, limb, and my exquisite beauty. But do they appreciate it? Do they say, "Gwenvael the Handsome, you are the best among us--the most loved of all dragons?" No! For centuries my family has refused to acknowledge my magnificence as well as my innate humility. Yet for them, and because I am so chivalrous, I will brave the worst this land has to offer.So here I stand, waiting to broker an alliance with the one the Northlanders call The Beast. A being so fearful, the greatest warriors will only whisper its name. Yet I, Gwenvael, will courageously face down this terrifying...woman? It turns out the Beast, a.k.a. Dagmar Reinholdt, is a woman--one with steel-gray eyes and a shocking disregard for my good looks. Beneath her plain robes and prim spectacles lies a sensual creature waiting to be unleashed. Who better than a dragon to thaw out that icy demeanor? And who better than a beast to finally tame a mighty dragon's heart?When Darkness ComesIt's been a hell of a day for Abby Barlow. In just a few hours, she's survived an explosion, watched her employer die, had a startling dream, and now she finds herself in a seedy Chicago hotel with the sexy, unearthly Dante, a man she both desires and fears.For 341 years, Dante has stood as guardian to The Chalice, a mortal woman chosen to hold back the darkness. A terrible twist of fate has now made Abby that woman. Three hours ago, Dante would have used all his charms to seduce her. Now she is his to protect. And he will do so until his very death.A terrifying plan has been set in motion, one that will plunge Dante and Abby into an epic battle between good and evil--and a desperate race to save their love...JacobJacob knows the excuses his people give when the madness overtakes them and they fall prey to their lust for humans. He's heard every one and still brought the trespassers to justice. Immune to forbidden desires, uncontrollable hungers, or the curse of the moon, his control is total...until the moment he sees Isabella on a shadowy New York City street. Saving her life wasn't in his plans. Nor were the overwhelming feelings she arouses in him. But the moment he holds her in his arms and feels the soft explosion of her body against his, everything changes. Their attraction is undeniable, volatile, and completely against the law. Suddenly everything Jacob has ever believed is inflamed by the heat of desire...

The next book in the Forbidden Love series by New York Times bestselling author L.J. Shen. I made a deal with the devil to save my mother... But is it really hell if I love the way it burns? Gia The monster from my nightmares crawled into reality, masquerading as my boss. Tatum Blackthorn is Lucifer personified. When he discovers my weakness, he makes me an offer I cannot refuse, and I become his wife. I always knew he was depraved, but as his twisted vendetta unfurls, so does my darkest secret. Now we're both the targets of very nefarious people... They're about to find out no one matches my husband's wrath. Tate I am a man of few pleasures, one of which is destroying Gia Bennett. Slowly. Patiently. Systematically. My fixation with my secretary has an origin but no limits. When my revenge spree sparks into an all-consuming Mafia war, I expect nothing but a good time. After all, death cannot come too soon. Alas, it isn't just my life that's on the line now. In this chess game, the king protects the queen. Even at the price of burning down his entire empire. Handsome Devil is a mafia-themed, enemies-to-lovers standalone romance. It deals with sensitive subject matters and includes violence, gore and explicit scenes some might find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.

CamillaThe Lion's Den club was better than I ever imagined and my worst nightmares, all combined.I thought I was going to explore my darkest fantasies.Gain a better understanding of myself and discover what I'd been missing in life.Instead, I made a deal with the devil.I had hoped I wouldn't see anyone I knew at the club.Coming face-to-face with Filip De Luca was a worst-case scenario.Filip was effortless power seething beneath a playboy exterior.A host of sharp edges disguised behind a cavalier grin.Inescapably alluring and devastatingly dangerous.He promised he wouldn't tell my father about seeing me at the club.I had his blessing to dip my toes into the dark waters of deviancy.The catch?Filip would guide me on this journey.He would control every aspect of my exploration.Set every boundary and command my obedience to his rules.I thought I could live with his terms.Gain the experience I wanted from a partner I could trust.What a naïve fool I'd been to think our bargain could ever be so simple.What to know about Absolute Silence: -Intro to BDSM club-Secret arrangement-Who hurt you?-OTT jealous/possessive hero-Has an HEA-Can be read as a standalone-Dual POV-Content warnings listed on my websiteA Note from the Author: For those of you who are new to me, I write what I'd call "mafia lite." My heroes are hardened criminals with soft spots for their heroines. There may be violence and cruelty in my books, but never between the main characters. Enjoy!

A marquess on the verge of greatness, Only she can restore him! Read for Free with Kindle UnlimitedA magnificent marquess at the pinnacle of London society, darling of the ton. His world is upended in a single devastating moment! Surely, this can't be happening to him! Not when he is on the verge of a once-in-a-lifetimelove.Lord Christopher Westing, heir to a dukedom, with his strong jaw and blue eyes, is a veritable god to the women who pursue him. What's more, his future holds a prominent place in Parliament. And life grows even grander when he realizes the only woman for him has been right there all along.The esteemed but reticent Lady Jane Chatley has admired the marquess for years, though he's never shown her a twinge of romantic interest. Then one extraordinary night, everything changes. A kiss like nothing she--or he--has ever imagined makes her irrevocably his.When an unimaginable accident causes Christopher to plunge into a terrifying world of darkness, both his sunny disposition and his will to live disappear as swiftly as the light in his eyes. With the marquess pushing everyone away, can the ever-capable Jane keep him from slipping into bleak hopelessness? And with her own problems growing more dire, can she make him believe in what he can no longer see--before it is too late for both of them?The Beastly Lords SeriesBook 1 - Lord DespairBook 2 - Lord AnguishBook 3 - Lord VileBook 4 - Lord DarknessBook 5 - Lord Misery (Coming Soon)Book 6 - Lord Wrath (Coming Soon)

Met Her Match (a Hawkeye Story) By Sierra Cartwright Highly Trained Mira Araceli Can Hold Her Own In The Toughest Parts Of The World, But Not, It Seems, Against Her Secret Crush, Torin Carter. She’d Fallen For Her Hawkeye Instructor Years Before, And To Him, She’d Been Just Another Recruit; Fresh, Green, Idealistic. Torin, With His Dark Irish Good Looks And Fierce Temper, Doesn’t Want A Partner, Any Partner, And Especially Not Mira. But Assignments Are Assignments, And He Takes His Responsibilities Seriously. So When The Beautifully Submissive Mira Crawls Into His Bedroom, A Leather Belt Between Her Teeth, He Calls On All His Resolve To Send Her Away. Unsatisfied, Mira Ups The Stakes And Finds Another Dom To Play With At Dark Haven. Beyond Furious, Torin Storms Into Master Xavier’s Club And Claims His Rights To Dominate Mira. For The First Time In Her Life, She’s Met Her Match. Educating Evangeline By Belinda Mcbride This Isn’t What She Came Here For! Pursued By A Group Of Mysterious Hunters, Evangeline Jones Was Desperate For Sanctuary When She Ducked Into The Doorway Of Dark Haven. Instead Of Safety, She Discovers A Decadent, Sensual World That Challenges Her Very Outlook On Life. Harte Sommers Is Charmed By The Little Wolf With The Pink Streak In Her Ebony Hair. As Alpha Of The Napa Pack, He Sometimes Feels That He’s Alone At The Top. When He Meets Eva, He Knows He Might Not Be Able To Keep His Wild Little Wolf At His Side, But His Heart Tells Him That His Lonely Days Might Be At An End. Simon Says: Mine By Cherise Sinclair With An Empty Nest And Divorce In Hand, Rona Decides It’s Time To Explore The Fantasies That Nourished Her Through A Long, Tedious Marriage To A Man Whose Idea Of Outrageous Sex Was Leaving The Lights On. At The Top Of Her Fantasy List Is Touring Dark Haven, The Bdsm Club, But She Isn’t Prepared For The Effect Of A Powerful Dom. When Master Simon Takes Control And Introduces Her To Toys And Sensations She’s Never Felt Before, She Realizes He Could Fulfil Every Fantasy On Her List All By Himself. But She’s Vowed To Never Get Trapped In A Relationship Again. One Of The Most Popular Doms In Dark Haven, Master Simon Has Had His Fill Of Eager, Shallow, Young Subs. Rona Is Older, Intelligent, Independent...and Sweetly Submissive. After An Evening Of Intense Pleasure And Despite Her Obvious Attraction, She Refuses To See Him Again. He Needs A Way To Change Her Mind. She’s Not The First Sub He’s Taken On A Journey Of Exploration, But He’s Beginning To Think She Might Be The Last.

He wants her back.She wants her freedom.She willingly died to get free. Only, death wasn't the end to her suffering. When she opened her eyes moments after her death, she was back to the moment it all began.Her wedding day.Killian began to whimper in my head, and my heart felt like it was breaking all over again. The pain I felt when she rejected me might be the only thing that could ever come close to the pain I am feeling right now, watching the love of my life, the woman I desire more than anything, my mate and the only future I will accept, smiling under the arm of another man. She is accepting him. Accepting his touch, his presence, his conversation, and I've been praying for the last several hours that she just accepts my apology.A story about rebirth, and an Alpha's hardpressed journey to redemption.This story contains some triggers: SA, language, violence, abuse Elelira, forced by her uncle into a marriage alliance with the rumored monstrous alpha of the south, was surprised to find on her wedding day that he was actually her mate.Due to a secret she and her late mother kept, he wouldn't feel the mate bond for two more years, until it was too late.Elelira, having grown weary and worn down by her husband's mistreatment, builds a wall around her heart and on the day she turns 20, the day Lachlan can feel the bond, she rejects him before escaping into the sea.Her freedom is short lived as her quest to find her real father takes her back to her abusive Uncle's pack, where she is captured and tortured until her death.She hopes that is the end, but as soon as her eyes close, they open again and she is back at the beginning; the beginning of her suffering. She traveled back to the day of her wedding, and has to live through all that pain and torture again.Or so she thinks.....Lachlan was against the marriage to the conniving Alpha Wayne's niece, fearing he was being trapped and leashed, but he had no grounds to refuse since he was the one who needed the alliance after a long war with the clans of the North.Elelira was like a temptress from hell, or so he thought. He desired her, but he thought that was just a trick from her uncle. No matter who or how many women he slept with, it was Elelira's face that haunted him relentlessly. He fought against the desire, holding out for the day he could annul the marriage and find his true fated mate.By the time he realized it was her all along, it was too late.To correct the mistakes of his past, he sacrificed greatly to get a second chance.What he didn't expect, though, was for her to come back with all her memories of the future from the past as well. And because of the deal he struck to be given this chance, he can't reveal that he was the one that saved her.