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All the twisted games are back as Devil's Night returns in this dark romance from New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas. Buried in the shadows of the city, there's an abandoned hotel called The Pope, surrounded by a mystery about the hidden twelfth floor and the guest who never checked out. Banks knows the local legend, but Kai believed the myth around the hotel. He and his friends think they know her, think they can scare her, but Banks knows something they don't. Even though she struggles to hide everything she feels when Kai looks at her, the person he seeks is much closer than he'll ever realise. She'll never reveal her secret. This Devil's Night, Kai will be the hunted one. But Banks doesn't understand what Kai had to turn into to survive three years in prison. He wants the hotel, its guest and his life back. But the more he's around Banks, the more Kai realises this new version of himself is exactly who he was meant to be. Kai's seen her hideaway. It's time for Banks to see his. **Hideaway is a STANDALONE dark romance with no cliffhanger. It is suitable for ages 18+**

In this pulse-pounding Immortals After Dark tale, #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole delves into the darkest mysteries and deepest passions of Clan MacRieve…A BEAST IN TORMENTUilleam MacRieve believed he’d laid to rest the ghosts of his boyhood. But when a brutal torture revives those ancient agonies and destroys his Lykae instinct, the proud Scot craves the oblivion of death. Until he finds her—a young human so full of spirit and courage that she pulls him back from the brink.A BEAUTY IN CHAINSSeized for the auction block, Chloe Todd is forced to enter a terrifying new world of monsters and lore as a bound slave. When offered up to creatures of the dark, she fears she won’t last the night. Until she’s claimed by him—a wicked immortal with heartbreaking eyes, whose touch sets her blood on fire.A FULL MOON ON THE RISEWith enemies circling, MacRieve spirits Chloe away to the isolated Highland keep of his youth. But once he takes her to his bed, his sensual mate becomes something more than human, evoking his savage past and testing his sanity. On the cusp of the full moon, can he conquer his worst nightmare to save Chloe…from himself?

FORBIDDEN TEMPTATIONSSerena Kelley is an archaeologist and treasure hunter-and a woman with a secret. Since she was seven, she's been the keeper of a powerful charm that grants her health and immortality . . . as long as she stays a virgin. But Serena isn't all that innocent. And when a dangerously handsome stranger brings her to the brink of ecstasy, she wonders if she's finally met the one man she cannot resist.FATAL DESIRESWraith is a Seminus demon with a death wish. But when an old enemy poisons him, he must find Serena and persuade her to give him the only known antidote in the universe-her charm. Yet, as she begins to surrender to his seductions and Wraith senses the cure is within his grasp, he realizes a horrible truth: He's falling for the woman whose life he must take in order to save his own.

In this dark and intriguing paranormal romance from New York Times bestselling author Larissa Ione, a forbidden romance turns deadly when a slayer is tasked with killing the demon who saved her life.In a place where ecstasy can cost you your life . . .She's a demon-slayer who hungers for sensual pleasure-but fears it will always be denied her. Until Tayla Mancuso lands in a hospital run by demons in disguise, and the head doctor, Eidolon, makes her body burn with unslakable desire. But to prove her ultimate loyalty to her peers, she must betray the surgeon who saved her life.Two lovers will dare to risk all.Eidolon cannot resist this fiery, dangerous woman who fills him with both rage and passion. Not only is she his avowed enemy, but she could very well be the hunter who has been preying upon his people. Torn between his need for the truth and his quest to find his perfect mate before a horrific transformation claims him forever, Eidolon will dare the unthinkable-and let Tayla possess him, body and soul...

He Is Her Ruin. She Is His Rebellion.Daggermouth is the viral sensation by successful indie author H. M. Wolfe. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, The Handmaid's Tale and Us Dark Few.'Daggermouth had me in a chokehold! Shadera Kael is bound to be your next favorite morally grey heroine. Impossible stakes, sizzling writing and plot twists you'll never see coming . . . this book has everything you want in a dark dystopian' - Sable Sorensen, USA Today bestselling author of Dire BoundMercy no longer exists.New Found Haven is carved into rings of privilege and poverty, ruled by the masked elite who will do whatever it takes to hold onto power.Obedience is demanded.Greyson Serel has spent his life caught between two worlds. Publicly, he's the flawless heir to the presidency. Privately, he's entangled in secrets that could topple the regime. But when he's forced into a political marriage meant to bind him tighter to the government's brutal laws, he finds himself shackled to a bride who is as lethal as she is unwilling.Rebellion is crushed.Shadera Kael is a mercenary raised to kill, not to wed. Yet when her bullet misses its mark, survival leaves her bound to the very man she was sent to eliminate. Trapped inside the corrupt Heart, the centre of the city, she becomes both prisoner and wife, her every step watched, her every move tested.Nothing is what it seems.Their union is no love story - It's a battlefield. As secrets come to light and betrayals fester within the walls of power, Greyson and Shadera must decide between annihilating one another or burning the city to the ground together.The Heart consumes.In a world where passion incites rebellion and loyalty is paid for in blood, their forced bond may be the spark that ignites a revolution because . . .Love outside of your ring is a death sentence.'Daggermouth is one of the best dystopian romances I've ever read' - Clio Evans, author of Broken BeginningsSpice Rating: 3/5Tropes:Forced Political MarriageMorally Grey CharactersRise of the OppressedTrue Enemies to LoversMasked MMCBadass FMC

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...

She is his greatest weakness. He is her grimmest threat. They need to break their fate-bond- or die. Salma is haunted by the truth of who she is and why she was brought to the Manor. She must break the tainted bond she shares with its Master without him learning the truth, or die. Their kiss can mean nothing to her if she is to survive. Especially when the Shade bite she received is even now tainting her blood, twisting her soul, and turning her into a creature of the night. Adom's memory is becoming more and more unreliable, and the voice in his head is becoming harder and harder to resist. His Book of Truth tells him that he must, though, for a sacrifice is required on the full moon, and Salma is key. No matter how much the voice whispers its intent to kiss Salma, kill her, and take control of Adom completely. Their only hope lies in the stories woven by the man in the tower. But can Salma truly trust the faceless being whom she cannot help but visit every night, lured by his dark song? After all, it is never wise to bargain with the fae. Especially in a realm where every kiss is a betrayal and a fate-bond can drag all the worlds to the Duat. The continuation of the slow-burn, closed-door fae romance with elements of 1001 Nights, Jane Eyre, and Egyptian mythology. Perfect for fans of Sylvia Mercedes, Tara Grayce, and Emma Ham.

He knows her soul can never be his... but he wants it anyway.Lucifer has come a long way since being trapped in Hell. Trading darkness for a life in the light, he's built a family with the Guardians and their mates-a future he never thought possible. But when a familiar nemesis threatens his peace, he's determined to end the Daemon King once and for all.Until his plan is interrupted by an unexpected complication.Summoned by Archangel Cassiel, he's forced to bond with Scarlet, a celestrial with secrets of her own. Yet something about her pulls at him in ways he can't ignore-a connection that feels unlike anything he's ever experienced. And despite her frosty demeanour and sharp tongue, he wasn't sure if he wanted to let her go.Tricking her way into working for London's only Archangel, Scarlet will do anything to seek revenge, and finally lay her brother to rest. Even if that means spying on Lucifer, a frustratingly hedonistic and unpredictable man.As she's drawn deeper into Lucifer's battle against the Daemon King, Scarlet finds herself torn between vengeance and a growing attraction that's nothing but a distraction, one that could cost her everything.Because leaving her past behind was dangerous enough, and now she finds herself risking not just her mission, but her very soul.---Dance of Wings is a deliciously dark paranormal romance containing explicit content, graphic violence, profanity, and topics that may be sensitive to some readers. Full details can be found listed inside the book. Recommended for 18+.This novel is written in British English including spelling and grammar.

How to destroy your life: Leave Ireland in the dead of night to flee to London; Get yourself dragged into an alley by a demon, marked, and doomed to die;Gain a mysterious, fatally attractive stalker/saviour. One with strangely sharp teeth...Flynn I never asked for this. Okay, maybe a little. After all, the demon was undeniably hot-the perfect way to mend my broken heart.But I certainly didn't sign up to become his prey-because now my chest burns with ice as dark magic grows inside me... and he'll be back to collect it.Thankfully, I have a saviour. Tall, dark and handsome, though his vintage dress sense is slightly pretentious and his aversion to sunlight is a bit strange...But if he keeps looking at me like I'm something worth devouring, I might just let him.What's one more bad decision?Sebastián Five centuries has taught me three rules: stay detached, stay focused, and never, never feel too much.I built Killigrew Street to control London's supernatural underbelly. We keep order in the shadows, we maintain the balance, and we absolutely do not rescue pretty Irish boys and lock them up in our hotel.Except, apparently, we do now.He's marked. He's stubborn. He has an infuriating habit of throwing himself headfirst into danger with zero self-preservation. And he's my problem to solve.When my protective instincts quickly twist into feelings, I know I should walk away. But my cold, dead heart seems to have other ideas.For how long can I keep my true vampiric nature from him?

Four years ago, my world collapsed around me. Nyx They say grief is love with nowhere to go, I say it blackens the soul and helps you channel the darkness, a darkness he was wrapped in and dragged me under with him. It kept me there to the point I no longer knew what the light was, but I wasn't codenamed after the Goddess of night without reason. That was until our unit was hunting down the one responsible for taking him, an international terrorist who was a threat to us all. But all wasn't what it seemed. I thought I gave my heart to a demon, but it seems as though it's the devil whose claws have torn it to shreds. Loyalties will be tested, trust will be broken, and faith requires my hand before I jump off the ledge with it. Nocturne The secrets started long before I met my angel. The one who's deceiving green eyes haunt my memories each night when I close my eyes. They say love is a man's greatest weakness. I say it's the fire that scorches my need to destroy. My need to sacrifice and protect. I coated her in my sins once before, and she willing walked into the burning flames of hell with me. I just hope she'll take another chance for me to bring her deeper this time, despite the things I've done. Otherwise, I'll have to wrap her hair around my fist and drag her kicking and screaming, and her screams are my favourite melody.