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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?

There’s no denying destiny . . . For too long, Benjamin Reese has masked his deadly skills and temper with loyalty and humor. A vampire-demon hybrid, he fiercely protects his family, guards his brothers, and destroys the enemy without mercy. But when he discovers one fragile, beautiful blonde—a woman once mated to a Kurjan, no less—every primal instinct he has buried for centuries roars to life. With the mating mark she roused on his hand entwining their fates, no one will prevent him from keeping her safe and making her his, forever . . .   Or desire . . . Karma wishes she could remember her last name. Or if she even had one. All she has in this confusing new world is a desperate duty to save the innocent. That means destroying the dark, dangerous, and desirable Benjamin Reese and everything he loves—an impossible task even before his touch arouses a passionate hunger she can’t afford. She’s certain a deadly enemy watches her every move, but it’s not until Benny kisses her that she tastes true danger…    “Spicy romantic interplay; highly recommended.” —Library Journal on Vampire’s Faith  “Sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast.”—Publishers Weekly on Claimed  “A fast-paced, excitement-filled explosion of action. . .Zanetti keeps getting better.”–RT Book Reviews on Marked, 4.5 Stars Top Pick  

EVEN THE BROKEN, THROUGH LOVE, CAN FIND GRACE...Secrets never stay hidden.The burden of guilt never lifts from the heart. Born and raised in The Order of David, Sister Phebe knows nothing but cult life. Head of the Sacred Sisters of New Zion, Phebe was groomed from childhood for one purpose: to seduce. Prized as a harlot, as a New Zion whore, Phebe is taken from the doomed cult by Meister, the notorious leader of the Aryan Brotherhood. Taken as his possession. Taken to be the woman who will obey his every sexual demand. Under his heavy hand, Phebe finds herself in a place much worse than she could ever have imagined... with absolutely no one to help. And no glimpse of hope. Xavier 'AK' Deyes is content with his life as Sergeant-At-Arms of the Hades Hangmen. Leader of the infamous 'Psycho Trio' and ex-special ops sniper, AK knows how to fight. Experienced in warfare and schooled in military operations, AK is vital to the Hangmen. When his Vice President needs help retrieving his missing sister-in-law, Phebe, from a Klan-funded trafficking ring, AK volunteers to go in. AK remembers the red-head from New Zion. Remembers everything about her from the single time they met-her red hair, blue eyes and freckled face. But when he finds her, heavily drugged and under Meister's control, her sorry condition causes him to remember more than the beautiful woman he once tied to a tree. Saving Phebe forces hidden demons from his past to return. A past he can never move on from, no matter how hard he tries.As AK fights to help Phebe, and in turn she strives to help him, they realize their secret sins will never leave them alone. Kindred broken souls, they realize the only way they can be rid of their ghosts is to face them together and try to find peace.Despair soon turns to hope, and damaged hearts soon start to heal. But when their deep, painful scars resurface, becoming too much to bear, the time comes when they must make a heavy choice: stay forever damned; or together, find grace.Dark Contemporary Romance. Contains explicit sexual situations, violence, disturbingly sensitive and taboo subjects, offensive language and very mature topics. Recommended for age 18 and over.***NOT a standalone. MUST be read as part of The Hades Hangmen Series***

***USA TODAY BESTSELLER*** The explosive third installment in the Crossbreed Series by USA Today Bestselling author Dannika Dark.BOOK 3 For Raven Black, hunting criminals is second nature. So is denial. It's not easy moving forward with one foot stuck in the past. But a new case offers her a much-needed distraction when Keystone accepts their toughest assignment yet-to track down an elusive criminal who's selling children on the black market. Their investigation leads them deep into the underbelly of the Breed world, a place both treacherous and enticing. With no room for mistakes, Raven makes a tough decision to lock the door to her past before it interferes with her job. The only trouble? Christian holds the key. The stakes are high, and a shocking twist turns everything on its head. Will they catch this criminal before more lives are lost? Find out in the latest edge-of-your-seat installment of the Crossbreed series. "YOU MIGHT BE DONE WITH THE PAST, BUT THE PAST ISN'T DONE WITH YOU."

Two brothers hell-bent on vengeance.A troubled girl trying to outrun the traumas of her past.A serial killer determined to punish them for what they did.Ladies, gentlemen, heathens – welcome one and all to Hells Haven University.Ebony Winters was many things, a keeper of secrets being the most notable.Trying to fit into campus life she hadn’t realised just how close the darkness was to consuming her.The discovery of a headless corpse, that later bears an uncanny resemblance to Ebony, has the Knox brothers on high alert. Being incarcerated at Blackthorne Asylum for the past seven years has given them time to contemplate the part Ebony played in their downfall. Stalking her every move wasn’t meant to become so addictive. In a world where loyalty is tested, depravity lurks around every corner and love knows no bounds, their dedication to saving her could be the one thing that ultimately seals her fate.The ghosts of their pasts resurface and threaten to unravel everything they thought they knew in this gripping tale of twisted love and deadly devotion. Can they protect Ebony from the true monster hiding in the shadows, or will their demons tear them apart for good?If you treat your trigger warnings like a shopping list, then watch this space – VEILED OBSESSIONS is a MFM steamy dark romance that will have you questioning everyone. Caleb and Cooper take their stalker tendencies seriously so if slightly unhinged psychos only soft for their girl is a vibe you like, then this is your next read.This is a standalone read with cross over characters from the Grimmville world.Intended for mature audiences – for a list of content warnings, refer to the author’s website.

EDGE I've decided there's no virtue in patience. It's f*cking torture. And that goes for DM Christmas songs too. MATHIAS Good girl. Be afraid of me. It will make my job easier. Until she's caught between a desk and a Hell's bastard. ROSE I am a shell to be f*cked with. But I am a survivor. I have my own Sasha Fierce. Just give me a reason. CEZAR You haven't seen my bad side yet. It will leave you speechless. WHISPER Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell. Survival has become a waiting game, choreographed by a schedule to keep me complacent. Mathias and Rose are my constants. My frenemies. What happens when Cezar turns the tables? Just remember to breathe. Contains adult situations which may offend and graphic violence, but it is one hell of a fictional ride. Strap yourself in. For mature aged readers 18 +.

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.

ZakWith sharp claws and a forked tongue, the she-devil herself dances through my nightmares, haunting me like the most alluring demon to ever roam the earth. But after a twisted turn of fate, she's not just plaguing my mind. She's in my home and under my protection. And now that I have her within reach, I'm not so sure I can let her go. Even if keeping her means my own assured destruction. HarperSabotaging relationships is how I've protected my heart this long. But now my internal clock is ticking and it's time to settle down. And when I finally think I've met the perfect man, my entire world is flipped inside out, and I'm forced to seek haven in the arms of the bane to my existence. A mercenary who has tethered himself to my soul against my volition.Zak Shephard is a ruthless predator. A man with morals as dull as my fortune. And I have no choice but to lay my life in his hands.

‪ You find what you're looking for... where you least expect it. ‬‬That held true for me ER nurse, Liz Johansson; the night a young man named Trevor arrived at the hospital and turned my life upside down. Perhaps it was divine intervention that my care for Trevor led me to his friends...Sinfully hot, James Bartlett and his equally gorgeous boss, Ian Stone; two men, so tall, dark, and lethal, they conjured fantasies my body ached to fulfill. It was impossible to choose one or the other, and hungering for them equally tore at my moral code. I had to find the will to banish my shame or risk losing them forever.Powerless over their potent, carnal command--together--they led me down a blissful path of uninhibited passion. Unlocking my forbidden desires, while healing the scars of my past, they opened my soul to something so powerful and alluring I couldn't turn away. Seduced by their infinite love and dominant touch, they taught me how to surrender my fears...my heart, and learn to live again.

Doms everywhere...Ever since Michael Waverly joined the Stronghold Club and recognized Ellie Sanders he's wanted to scene with her, but over time it's turned into something more than that and he knows one scene just won't satisfy him. Unfortunately, she's been avoiding him and she has a reputation for never doing more than playing at the club - no commitments. Now, for the first time, her defenses seem to be down and she's giving him a chance - but while she's willing to sign a club contract with him, will she ever be willing to open her heart?Ellie is so full of secrets sometimes she feels like that's all she's made of - all the things she doesn't want other people to know about her. The person she's most afraid of revealing all of her secrets to is Michael - her one-time protector and crush in high school, now grown into a devastatingly attractive sadist at Stronghold. She wants to play with him. More than that, she wants to know if maybe she has a chance for a normal relationship with him... the first man in a long time that she's both trusted and been attracted to. Unfortunately for Ellie, normal has always been out of her reach. The most important secret of all is the one she's keeping from everyone, especially Michael, because there's no way he'd ever want her if he knew the truth. But communication is everything in a relationship like this and Michael's determined to strip back all of Ellie's defenses and claim her as his own... with a determined Dom like that, what chance does a scared subbie have of keeping her secrets?This book contains a strong female heroine still in recovery from a terrible incident when she was younger and the Dom who loves her - HEA guaranteed.Stronghold Doms Series1. The Sassy Submissive2. Taming the Tease2.5 On His Knees3. Mastering Lexie3.5 Pieces of Stronghold4. Breaking the Chain5. Bound to the Past6. Stripping the Sub7. Tempting the Domme 8. Hardcore Vanilla