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Shadow Witch (Skyelorn Chronicles #1) by BookNrd
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When powerful witch Marithyda Skyelorn becomes a participant of the Royal Exposition, the last thing she expects is to fall in love with the Prince--or to be the cause of his death. ***** Every year, the kingdom of Karvoth hosts the Royal Exposition: a corrupt carnival where a race of citizens who possess powerful magic, known as the Touched, are exploited for the enjoyment of nobles. But when Marithyda Skyelorn's grand performance ends in tragedy and pits her against the deranged King, she must make the impossible choice between remaining in exile and participating again in the dangerous competition that ruined her life--to end it once and for all. (Book One of the Skyelorn Chronicles trilogy) [[2020 Watty's winner, Fantasy]] Content and/or Trigger Warning: Some scenes contain violence that may upset sensitive readers [[Word Count: 50,000-60,000]]
The Immortal Cure  by _kellygalea
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Her mother is an alcoholic, her job sucks, her world is complicated, but that doesn't deter Rosalie Jean from her dreams of living a normal life. Unfortunately, she's about to discover that normal isn't who she is. With a stubborn attitude and a strong personality her ideals of a simple world are thrown into chaos when she is faced with the creatures she had only ever read about in books - vampires.
Sleeping With the Enemy by authornicoleknight
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When you're trapped between a crooked cop and the leader of a powerful mafia family, sometimes the only way to get yourself out is to dive back in. Sadie Sorento thinks she's left the mafia life behind. But when she finds herself in hot water with the police, she is offered a choice: go back to where she came from and spy on Brandon Avenetti, feared mafia leader and her ex-boyfriend, or her brother goes to jail. Returning to her old world of drugs, violence, and a ruthlessly attractive former lover proves more complicated than she'd ever imagined, however, and the passion Sadie and Brandon had both thought was dead in the water proves to be as dangerously intense as the cop hunting them. Now, Sadie and Brandon will have to play dirty if they're going to take down a man hell-bent on destroying them both; because if they don't, their families, their relationship, and their very lives will be on the line.
I Was Never Yours by JessGirl93
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When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana
Silence by natashapreston
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For eleven years, Oakley Farrell has been silent. At the age of five, she stopped talking and no one seems to know why. Refusing to communicate beyond a few physical actions, Oakley remains in her own little world. Bullied at school, she has just one friend, Cole Benson. Cole stands by her refusing to believe that she is not perfect the way she is. Over the years, they have developed their own version of a normal friendship. However, will it still work as they start to grow even closer? When Oakley is forced to face someone from her past, can she hold her secret in any longer?
The Cellar by natashapreston
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For months Summer is trapped in a cellar with the man who took her - and three other girls: Rose, Poppy, and Violet. His perfect, pure flowers. His family. But flowers can't survive long cut off from the sun, and time is running out...
The Forgotten Luna's Revenge by Blackrose2027
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Forgotten Omega Sera's life takes a dramatic turn when a powerful Alpha from the strongest pack claims her as his mate. But before she can become his Luna, she must confront her painful past and take revenge on those who shattered her world. Season 1 of The Forgotten Luna's Revenge *** As the bullied Omega of the Red Moon pack, there isn't a day that goes by that Sera doesn't fear for her life. Haunted by a harrowing past she can't escape and faced with the wrath of high-ranking pack members, Sera believes this is the perfectly tragic end to her story; forgotten and alone. But fate has a different plan. And when a dangerous Alpha from the strongest pack in the kingdom arrives at her doorstep, claiming her as his mate, everything changes. Alpha Kayden doesn't just want a mate-he wants a fierce Luna. But Sera is wolfless and resistant to awakening the long-buried power within her. Caught between reason and instinct, mind and heart, Sera's torn between staying forgotten and giving into her longing for Alpha Kayden. As danger closes in, will Sera be able to take revenge against those who destroyed her world, protecting her new pack and the fated mate that's now hers? Or will history repeat itself? Content Warning: This story contains depictions of violence that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
Rejected Princess by kristentaylor16
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Davina's soulmate rejects her, but he has no idea she is his future queen. *** Davina Andonov is a werewolf, but she is also an Oracle-blessed by the Moon Goddess to see the future, and has been kept under lock and key her entire life in her family's castle, but when her parents decide it's time for her to find her mate to help her rule, she finds her soulmate-and he brutally rejects her. Torn between her heartache and her duty to the throne, Davina uncovers damaging secrets of the past, and Davina's gifts of sight wreak havoc on the kingdom that will have repercussions for the future of her rule, however long-or short-may she reign. ***Sequel to Rejected Revenge ***Can be read as stand alone novel Trigger Warnings: mild language, mild sexual content.
The Lost Heir (Book Two) by MJ_Cristine
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Nathan is a 17 year old werewolf and the future Alpha of his pack. He is a famous guy at school and fond bullying as a hobby with his girlfriend in tow. He was willing to give up his mate for her until the truth was revealed. Realizing his mistakes he became determined to find his mate until surprisingly it was someone he doesn't expect it to be. Ashley is a 17 year old werewolf living in the orphanage since the day she was born. She was abandoned and necklace is the only reminder of her past. With her determination she found out her true identity and her birth parents including her mate. Sadly he turns out to be the guy she hated most. Will they accept their fate being mates? Or will they reject each other because of differences? Read and find out!
Dominantly Yours (Book 1, Dominantly Yours Series) by CayleighKennedy
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As an Omega, the lowest-rank werewolf in any pack, Claire is confident her smoking hot Alpha can't be her mate. But she's wrong -- not just about him, but also about her place in the werewolf world. ***** Adopted into a family of Omegas, the lowest-ranking werewolves in the Mistwood Valley pack, eighteen-year-old Claire Masters is more concerned with her schoolwork and her adorable little brother than pandering to pack politics. But when Nathanial Groves, the pack's inescapably attractive Alpha, steps into her life, her entire world is thrown into disarray. Because Claire can't help feeling drawn to him -- irresistibly so -- and it's distracting her from the growing danger looming over her town and her family. A mate is the last thing she has time for, but can Nate be ignored? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]