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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.

Secrets and Lies...I’ve lived the entirety of my life wrapped up in subterfuge for one purpose—revenge.Through the years, I lived more as an enigma than a man.For so long, I denied I had a beating heart of my own.Until her. Until she unearthed the starving vessel inside, forced me to acknowledge it, forced me to understand that I’m capable of bleeding the same as any other.For that, we paid. We're still paying.Yet, she demands it still, the useless heart of the ruthless thief and shameless villain she fell for. My fear is, I’m no longer that man.With the lies I’ve told, the life I’ve led, my mistakes are beginning to catch up with me, day by day, one by one.This is my last chance, and I have no intention of losing her again, but as the deception of my past starts to unravel and close in, shedding my humanity may be the only thing that can save us both.Maybe it’s already too late.

I Loved The Darkness, But I Also Craved The Light. The Night Called To My Magic, The Day To My Spirit. ~*~*~*~ Sasha Has Always Known She Was Different, But Now She Also Knows That The Shadow Men She’s Seen All Her Life, Are Real. With A Life Goal Of Fitting In, Sasha Hopes Her Strange Abilities Will Finally Make True Friendship A Possibility. Unfortunately, Her Magic Doesn’t Function Like Everyone Else’s. What She Thought Would Make Her Belong, Sets Her Apart Now More Than Ever. Stefan, All But Promised To A Different Woman, Has Tried To Keep His Mind On His Duties Instead Of The Irresistible And Free-spirited Human. But When She Is Threatened, He Can’t Keep His Distance Anymore. He’ll Stop At Nothing To Keep Her Safe, And More Importantly, Make Her His. Just When One Thing Clicks Into Place, Another Spirals Out Of Control. Stefan’s Clan Isn’t The Only Group That Would Benefit From An Extremely Rare Type Of Magic. And Their Enemies Will Stop At Nothing To Get What They Want. If You Are Looking For An Alpha Male, Magic, Vampires, Shifters, Paranormal Romance And Urban Fantasy, You've Come To The Right Place! The Darkness Series Is Intended For Mature Audiences With Sensual Themes Similar To Such Authors As J.r. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood Series And Karen Moning, With Action Along The Lines Of Ilona Andrews. 18+

Leader of the most powerful army in the heavens, Zacharel has been deemed nearly too dangerous, too ruthless—and if he isn't careful, he'll lose his wings. But this warrior with a heart of ice will not be deterred from his missions at any cost…until a vulnerable human tempts him with a carnal pleasure he's never known before.Accused of a crime she did not commit, Annabelle Miller has spent four years in an institution for the criminally insane. Demons track her every move, and their king will stop at nothing to have her. Zacharel is her only hope for survival, but is the brutal angel with a touch as hot as hell her salvation—or her ultimate damnation?

The first in an all-new spicy and suspenseful "why choose" romance series from TikTok sensation Tate James, perfect for lovers of spice, suspense, dark academia, and morally gray love interests. One elite university. Four dangerous men. Zero chance of coming out unscathed. Dear Reader, You want my advice? Never look a gift horse in the mouth. You don't want to see the rotten teeth. In this case, the gift is a scholarship to attend the prestigious Neveah University. The rotten teeth? Well, they came in the form of my brand new stepbrother and his little cohort of entitled, arrogant best friends. Four dangerously handsome and stupidly wealthy men who made up their minds about me long before we met. Men who are used to getting everything they want no matter what the price. I was a big girl, I could ignore them. Then came the secret society hazing. Kidnappings. Crazy parties. Insane stunts. Mindblowing prizes. Even so, I could handle myself... until the secret and stolen moments with men I had no business falling for. It was enough to give a girl nightmares. Delicious tropes- Dark academia vibes Why choose/reverse harem Enemies to lovers Secret society Taboo romance Morally gray love interests Parties, power games, and twists galore Readers are devouring Devil's Backbone- "James drew me in with her words and then her storytelling skills had me devouring every page. Dear Reader was filled with mystery, angst, sizzling scenes and then that ending!! Can't wait for book 2." - USA Today Bestselling Author Leigh Rivers "This might end up being my favorite Tate James series. I devoured this book as soon as I got it." - ★★★★★ Goodreads review "I don't know if I've ever been THIS invested in fictional characters. Ashley and her guys are giving me so much life, and I am loving all the why-choose deliciousness." - ★★★★★ Amazon review

Divalicious darling of the undead Lil Marchette is this close to finding her own happily-ever-after with hunky live-in bounty hunter Ty Bonner. Unfortunately, reality is biting back in a big way. Lil’s got mounting bills to pay and clients to keep happily hooked up courtesy of Dead End Dating, the ultimate meet-and-greet for New York’s fanged, furry, and fabulous. But leave it to a drop-dead gorgeous eight-hundred-year-old warlock with a big-girl fetish to take the biggest chomp out of Lil’s happiness by kidnapping Esther Crutch, one of Lil’s plus-size clients, now stamped as Grade-A Ritual Meat.Leaving Ty warming the bed, Lil races to rescue Esther’s curvy behind before she’s turned into a Mayan sacrifice. The trail leads to Texas–hell by any other name–and as if dust, demons, and hopelessly outdated fashion weren’t bad enough, fate gives Lil an unexpected partner: her mom, who is on a mission to meddle (as usual) and grab a little mother-daughter time. Will Lil remain calm in the face of smotherly love and save Esther–or will her client bite the dust?

Seduction that kills. Pleasure to die for. She just can't resist . . . Guardian Riley Jenson always seems to face the worst villains. And this time's no different. For it's no ordinary sorceress who can raise the dead to do her killing. But that's exactly what Riley expects to find at the end of a trail of female corpses used--and discarded--in a bizarre ritual of evil. With pressure mounting to catch one fiend, another series of brutal slayings shocks the vampire world of her lover, Quinn. So the last thing Riley needs is the heat of the upcoming full moon bringing her werewolf hormones to a boil--or the reappearance of a sexy bounty hunter, the rogue wolf Kye Murphy. Riley has threatened Murphy with arrest if he doesn't back off the investigation, but it's Riley who feels handcuffed by Kye's lupine charm. Torn between her vamp and wolf natures, between her love for Quinn and her hots for Kye, Riley knows she's courting danger and indulging the deadliest desires. For her hunt through the supernatural underworld will bring her face-to-face with what lurks in a darkness where even monsters fear to tread.

Explore a hidden world of erotic fantasies, where the greatest pleasures are stolen and the fiercest passions are untamed . . . For years, Callie Taylor has been obsessed with two things: a man she can never have and escaping to Paris, where she can follow her artistic passions. But everything changes when Callie meets Wes Thorne, a wealthy, mysterious art collector and famous dominant. Despite all the nights she's spent dreaming of another man, it is Wes's predatory gaze that suddenly consumes her every thought and sets her body on fire. One touch from him promises unforgettable passion, but Callie knows that passion often comes with a price . . . From the moment he sets eyes on Callie, Wes is intrigued by her artistic talent and her delightful innocence of all things erotic. A stolen kiss leaves him aching and desperate to claim her in a way he's never wanted any woman. But first he must convince her to surrender her control. And what better place to seduce an artistic soul like Callie's than Paris?

"THE OUTLANDER meets THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD, anyone?"Immerse yourself in the addictive world of Tamara Rose Blodgett's bestselling series, praised as:"...addicting as sin. get this one big time..." by Eric Thornton and acclaimed for its "very suspenseful" and "desperately dark world" by avid readers.From the renowned author of New York Times, USA TODAY, Top 100, and #1 Dark Fantasy bestsellers, prepare for a pulse-pounding journey filled with suspense and dark intrigue. A #2 Historical Fantasy bestselling series!Join Edwin as he presses for a journey to his home clan of Cape Cod, where The Rite of the Select will unfold. Accompanied by Philip, whose future with Calia hangs in uncertainty, they face daunting challenges that threaten their destinies.Adahy, torn between his Band heritage and Iroquois roots, grapples with the weight of his past sins and a forbidden passion for Elise, a fractured soul who discovers his hidden vulnerability. As war, protection, and survival shape his existence, Adahy must confront his inner demons to embrace love.Amid unexpected threats and new adversaries, Adahy and Elise unite to confront a sinister evil that tests their resilience and bonds. Meanwhile, Calia and Philip navigate obstacles to their happiness as external forces conspire against their union.Don't miss the chance to unravel their fate. This gripping, full-length novel will keep you on the edge of your seat, download your copy today!Tropes: Abduction, New Adult Romance, Alpha Hero, Angsty, Anti-Hero, Band of Brothers, Bully, Captivity, Dark Romance, Enemies-to-lovers, First Love, Forbidden Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Poly (3+ people), Protector, Romantic Suspense, Scars, Slow Burn, Stalker, Survival, Taboo, Tortured Past, Touch Her And Die, Tragic, Vengeance, V-card Hero, Why Choose, dark fantasy, paranormal romance, dystopian, underworld, True Blood, Blade, bounty enforcer, near-future world, dangerous underworld, unexpected alliances, survival, unputdownable journey, conflicting choices, complex game, opposing forces, gripping narrative, danger lurks, unexpected alliances, key to survival

Petra Lang is cursed never to love. One touch of her skin unleashes the vilest demons. Sentenced to death by the Shadow authorities, who fear she’ll turn her curse against them, Petra is rescued by vampire advocate Nicholas Montegue. As their bodies merge and transform into mist, Petra feels an erotic longing. Nicholas risked his own life to save Petra, yet he knows he can never give in to the explosive attraction he feels for her. But the deep yearning they share tempts them. Together, they must find a way to lift the curse. For only a love this strong has the power to overcome such monstrous evil.