Very Demure
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Contrast by jaderact
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A guarded college quarterback's dark past resurfaces when classmate Elena Madison pierces his cold exterior, sparking a dangerous connection that could either redeem or destroy them both. *** Everyone at Ohio State University knows about Blake Andrews, the infamous all-star quarterback of the football team and rumored insomniac. Most refer to him as crude, egotistical, and cold. It isn't until he meets Elena Madison that his world is suddenly flipped upside down. She brings the dark past he has tried to keep hidden for years up to the surface, risking pulling them both under for good. Undeniable attraction radiates between the two clashing souls and he begins to wonder if she can save him from the darkness within him. He's never met someone with such an irritating personality; with her persistent desire to know more about him despite his exhausted efforts to push her away. She is about to uncover what's hidden under his rough and cold exterior-whether she's ready for it or not. After all, eyes are the window to the soul. *** "Thank you," he murmurs sleepily, raising his hand to bring it to my cheek. His thumb slides against my soft skin slowly, it burns hot at his touch. "For what?" I question, my eyes feeling very swollen and heavy now. He takes a deep breath and swallows. "For being my light." *** *MATURE* HIGHEST RANKINGS #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in collegeromance #1 in panicattacks #1 in badboy #1 in brooding #1 in enemiestofriends #1 in trauma #1 in grumpyxsunshine
Mismatched by SuperheroesAndSprite
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When Nate agrees to babysit his aunt's esteemed matchmaking business, he doesn't expect a computer error to force him to pose as a fake match to one of her intolerable clients, Riley, creating a messy mismatch that might just turn perfect fit. Standalone in the Mismatched series On June 24, content from chapter 5 onwards will only be available to redeemers. Now's the time to catch up to the story and read it while it's free! Already purchased a chapter? No worries-you won't need to pay for it again. *** A small-town summer spent matchmaking desperate couples is Nate's worst nightmare, but he's desperate for a little cash and a chance to prove to his family that he isn't a complete failure. He assumes he's in for quiet days of cheesy love connections, but his world is flipped upside down when the matchmaking program is unable to find a match for Riley Jenkins. Terrified to tarnish his aunt's perfect matchmaking record, Nate takes matters into his own hands, posing as Riley's match. Riley is everything Nate isn't-creative, put together, into intellectual debate...oh, and completely intolerable. But with Riley holding a business-ruining review over Nate's head, winning him over becomes a nearly impossible challenge Nate can't afford to fail. What Nate doesn't expect is for his dream guy act to lead to cute dates and sparks of real attraction. Faced with the fear of falling for Riley for real, can Nate confront the consequences of his lies for a shot at love? Or will their mismatch be a costly mistake after all?
After Sunrise by newplayer
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In a world where vampires, werewolves, succubi, and other underdwellers live alongside humans, few believe witches exist. Magic is the result of generations of mating between monsters, so wouldn't witches be the worst of them all? Vicki isn't sure. Her pitiful magic only serves to make things smell nice and her only goal is to use it to save herself from bankruptcy. That isn't the way Evan, a prideful vampire sees it, especially after being nearly killed by her. He's out for blood, she's out for money, and love is out to get them both. An 18+ split POV romantasy scented with magic, banter, monster brawls, dirtbag exes, and a dash of spice!
Damnatio Memoriae by saveadanceforme
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𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤. Now, with the eyes of the entire world on her, she quickly finds out there is no running away from yourself, your past and most importantly- the Gods. She's a thief, a horrible friend and afraid people will find out the worst thing about her. She's a fraud. Blessings? Curses? What's the difference?
Where Angels Go to Die (Book One of the Silver Society) REVISED EDITION! by CemeteryFaerie
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When Jade Collins runs away to Salem, MA, she discovers a brand new destiny is waiting for her there. The young telepath is no stranger to the world of the supernatural, but she is about to learn things are done a little bit differently in the Witch City. Beth Ashford is sheltered, perky, and completely unaware of the supernatural when demons and warlocks suddenly start attacking her. As she and Jade form an unlikely friendship, they are thrust into a battle they never expected. When Melissa Morgan meets Arnie Gelman she has no idea her life is about to change forever. His mentor, Alex Paxton, soon explains she is part of something bigger than she could have ever imagined. Aideen Phillips is the daughter of a prominent Salem Slayer. She is also a powerful witch and comes from a royal line of Vampires, the Reapers. Life is never dull for the snarky teenager, but things are about to take a turn she never saw coming. The Silver Society features a diverse cast of teenagers and young adults with supernatural gifts who must come together to protect the people of Salem, Massachusetts from evil while still balancing high school and their "normal" lives. ***NOTE: This is the updated edition of this book. I originally wrote the book in the early 2000's and it needed a tremendous amount of work to get it on par with the quality of the later books in the series. I hope readers old and new will enjoy this new and improved version of the story.*** AWARDS: The Golden Bean Awards: First Place (Horror) The Twilight Awards: First Place (Paranormal) The Triple Moon Awards: Second Place (Best Friendship: Jade & Beth)
A Grave Problem by StephanieProchaska
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Who would have thought vanquishing a couple of vampires would make high school harder? Last year, when Mia helped get rid of a group of rival vampires wreaking havoc on the city, she thought that would be the end of it. This year, she's hoping for a chance to finally be a normal high school student. But a note wedged in her locker changes all that: someone knows what she did. Now, instead of making plans with the boy she likes, Mia has to juggle her schedule around whatever the author of that note says. If she doesn't, she risks not only being exposed as a vampire, but being labeled as someone calculating enough to get rid of any competition. Adding to Mia's troubles are the questions about vampires from a friend who's just a little too interested, and a secret her boyfriend's keeping. There's something wrong with him - something so dark, Mia's not sure she'll survive the discovery. 🔸Note: This is the sequel to You Were What You Eat, but you 𝒅𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 have to have read that book to enjoy this one.🔸 ▪️Cover image made with Canva.com▪️
The Selkie's Alpha by sandydragon1
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As the chief events coordinator at her family's beachside resort, Brooke loves nothing more than making guests happy. Thanks to her boundless energy and optimism, she's the perfect selkie to plan a celebration for a visiting Alpha werewolf. There's just one problem: he's grumpier than a great white shark with a toothache. Jasper arrives at the Cowrie Cabana with one goal: to find his soulmate before the Blue Moon Ball. If he fails, he must marry a rival Alpha's daughter to save his pack's perfume company. When a bumbling selkie shows him there's more to life than fragrance formulas and conference calls, he's dismayed to find himself feeling something that could put his pack's future in jeopardy. As the Blue Moon Ball draws ever closer, will Brooke and Jasper stay together or are their feelings as fleeting as the tide? Complete offline. Updates every Friday! Cover by @-MilaSteele
Nightfall 🩸(Nightfall Book 1) by dragonthusiast
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As a pacifist demon, Arkemoz is ostracized by his society. Wanting a fresh start, he comes to Earth. However, things go horribly wrong when he is captured by vampires who thirst for his demonic blood. It seems his luck improves, however, when he is rescued by Aegis, the supernatural law enforcement agency. Except he soon learns that there is more to what happened to him than it seems. The vampires who captured him serve mysterious masters Aegis has been hunting down for months. And they've been taking other demons too. Wanting to find his people, Arkemoz decides to help Aegis in their investigation. But the closer they get to the truth, the more dire things become as they discover the rabbit hole runs deeper than they ever could have imagined. And what awaits at the bottom of it none of them could've prepared for. ★ Featured on @lowfantasy ★ [Nano Watt 2025 Winner] [word count: ≈ 80 000 words]
A Mate for Christmas by CrysTravel2019
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Maeve Connor, 32, is a special education teacher who believes her boyfriend of five years will finally propose during the holidays. To her horror and shock, her boyfriend drops a bombshell that not only will he not propose, but he doesn't love her anymore. Her hopes and dreams have been dashed before Christmas, and she believes she will never find true love. That changes when she meets the handsome CEO Treyton Bledig. Treyton, 50, is a CEO and werewolf. However, he is not just any ordinary werewolf, but the Alpha of the Bloodraven Pack in Big Bear, California. Despite all of his success, he lacks success in his love life. Although he couldn't find his mate, he married and had a child. However, he and his wife divorced, making Treyton feel alone, bitter, and jealous of those with someone for Christmas. However, when he meets Maeve, everything changes for him; she is his mate. This is their Christmas story. 4x Featured in Romance, Fantasy, Humor & More...