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Stake (Dark Midnight 2) by nikki_says_so
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Raven's a rogue vampire just trying to stay under the radar and keep one step ahead of a dark past. But all her careful stealth goes out the window when she catches the eye of the one person who has the power to shatter everything she'd fought hard to protect. Daven's a shadowhunter. His job is to keep creatures like her in check--and he isn't really inclined to be nice about it. But, after a freak series of events, Raven finds herself tied to Daven in a way she can't even imagine. Even worse, there are rumors circling the realms about some kind of crazy prophecy...and her role in it. With Daven at her side, Raven might stand a chance at coming out of all of this alive... If they don't kill each other first.
Paladin by SallySlater
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Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.
The Temple of the Demons by MalditaCramz1106
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All Allie Sanders wanted was to survive high school, go to college and be far away from her superficial schoolmates and abusive alcoholic mother. Enter her last year and strange things start to happen around her: a woman's voice in her head, incidents she can't explain, and strange dreams that felt so real. If those weren't enough, a group of mysterious people suddenly appeared in her life, some attacking her, others protecting her, while they bombarded her with stories about an old family that has served Hell for centuries and the girl whose body housed seven very powerful demons. Now, Allie found herself fighting for her life, all the while asking: What is her part in all of this? This is the first book in The Demon Temples Trilogy. **WARNING** ~ Some people mentioned this and were shocked so I should probably just warn future readers. There are chapters here that contained very graphic or gruesome scenes. Not good, I think, for those with really active imaginations. Don't want you guys to have nightmares and mini heart attacks. ^^" Offensive language is also quite present. So you've been warned. Sort of. Sooooo.... Brace yourselves and enjoy...? d^^b
Guardians of the Sword (on-hold) by MalditaCramz1106
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At the age of nine, Prince Reign Aquilus Zargus III lost everything in one night. As he escaped the rampage and massacre caused by an evil superior being, he was kept safe by the royal family's six elite protectors. Not only that, these strong and powerful warriors were also given an important task by the king and queen: to teach the innocent young prince how to become a strong warrior worthy to wield the powerful sword of Gaia, the only weapon that can destroy the evil superior being, and even rumored to be able to bring back what had been lost. What awaits the young prince in his adventures? Join him on his journey to become the true heir of his lost kingdom and the worthy possessor of the sword of Gaia.
Affliction (SBTE Book 6) by wolflover2012
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Amazing cover by Forever_young2296 The final story to the Secret Beneath the eyes series through out the generations of the Benson family, it seemed each time a Benson child found his mate a tragedy would occur, was it all coincidence or was there a greater force at work. Ivy and Hailey had finally grown up, Hailey turning into a lovely werelion who was looking forward to finding her mate, while Ivy refused her parents offer to change her into a wolf and stayed human. Years of living with the pack had not changed her mind or opinion of being a werewolf, if anything it had made her more determined to get away. But what happens when the arrival of the Alphas of surrounding packs show up and one of them claim that she is his mate? I guess only time will tell if Ivy will finally give in to what everyone else wants and allow them to change her or will the sudden arrival of her biological father give her more options?
Descent Into Darkness by GhostNinja
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Phoenix has left his family, and is on a mission to rid the land of Demetrius' influence all by himself. The stone has taken him over almost completely, removing his conscience, and making him capable of horrible acts of violence, murder, and other atrocities. Can Ember, Lindani and Spedro save him before it's too late? Or will he cut a path across the land, leaving a trail of smoke and bodies in his wake?
Dragon Blade [Book 2] by GemHiga
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Ever since 17-yr-old Leiv learned she was next in line for the Dragon Throne, her life has turned into an endless cycle of of death and destruction. It seems everyone will do what it takes to get Leiv on their side. But Leiv knows she is no ones pawn and she's out to prove she is a force to be reckoned with. Cover was made by the amazing Christina. You can find more of her work here: http://surehuinel.deviantart.com/
RAYNE (SBTE Book 5) by wolflover2012
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Amazing cover was made by Forever_Young2296 Being a girl growing up in a werewolf pack is hard. Being the only teenage were lion growing up with a bunch of werewolves is even harder. Rayne is about to turn eighteen, the age where her lion will be able to recognise her mate, she is dreading the day she discovers her mate. Her life has not been easy. Being a were lion in a house full of werewolves, thanks to her sisters jealousy she had manage to turn almost all the teenagers in the pack against her. Rayne knows that if she finds her mate and he is a part of her pack that he would reject her on the spot. To make matters worse as soon as Rayne meets her mate she will begin to go into heat. How will Rayne deal with the struggles of being the most hated member of her pack, as well as the possibility of finding her mate and being rejected?
Moonlight Madness  Book 1 (Watty Awards 2012) by MercyRose
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Leah was having a time adjusting to her new life after her mother remarried. Her step brother hated her, she had trouble making new friends and she would rather just find a quiet corner to read in than attend a high school party like the rest of her class. That all seems to change when she comes in contact with her brother's best friend, Jaxon. The chemistry between them implodes at astronomical proportions and unexplainable things begin to happen. And if that wasn't enough to complicate matters, for the first time in her life, someone finds out about her secret. A secret she had been harboring for as long as she could remember; the secret of her inner panther. She also learns that in this new town she lives in, she's not alone like she once thought. She just happens to live in a town filled with other feline shifters. Now the real story begins.
Fire  by ELatimer
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**Completed**Can smoldering resentment and attraction exist at the same time? Jess Parker has made a number of mistakes. The first was burning her school to the ground. The second, getting caught by the handsome, yet maddening boy who calls himself Asher, who tells her things that can't possibly be true. Now Jess finds herself blundering through a new and alarming world, leaving a trail of blazing destruction behind. She must choose between warring factions, two sides of an ancient war that both want her. And most of all, she must try to harness her explosive powers before they consume her. Note: FIRE is a stand-alone book set in the Jotun world. It is not book 2 of the Frost series (that will be published by Patchwork Press later this year). Cover artwork by @SeventhStar