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In a fierce competition within the underground dragon egg trade, two skilled thieves find themselves battling not only for supremacy but also for their feelings for each other. As they navigate the dangers of their criminal world, their lives and hearts are at stake, blending thrilling adventure with passionate romance in this captivating romantasy by a bestselling author.

Aspiring mycologist Sydney Denik is getting a second chance. When a dream opportunity presents itself with a prestigious foundation doing promising Alzheimer's research, Sydney leaves the shambles of her old life to join a dozen other grad students at an isolated lodge hidden away in a remote, fog-shrouded inlet on Vancouver Island. But the Madrona Foundation harbors more than brilliant minds. Everyone around her is hiding a terrible secret-including the resident psychologist she's falling in love with. A student disappears, and no one but Sydney seems to care. Ghosts walk the halls. Snow falls in the middle of summer. Dead animals move like the living. The more Sydney uncovers about the foundation, the more she begins to question her own sanity. And if Sydney isn't going mad, then the horrors in the surrounding forest are real, and the Madrona Foundation may be the biggest monster of all. Darkly sensual, atmospheric, and inventive-New York Times bestseller Karina Halle blends horror and science fiction in a wildly unique psychological thriller.

The story revolves around the intense chemistry between a royal bodyguard and a royal nanny, both navigating their professional duties while dealing with an undeniable attraction. Their relationship is complicated by their roles, leading to humorous and romantic tensions as they try to maintain boundaries amidst the royal backdrop. The dynamic between them promises both challenges and excitement as they confront their feelings.

Set in a captivating dark fantasy world, this installment in the Underworld Gods series continues to explore intense themes of love and power. The narrative weaves together high-stakes romance with a richly developed mythos, featuring complex characters navigating a treacherous landscape filled with magic and danger. As the protagonists confront their desires and the challenges of their environment, readers are drawn into a tale that balances passion with peril, making it a compelling addition to the series.

Set against a backdrop of adventure and moral complexity, this tale follows a multifaceted protagonist who embodies the roles of a priest, pirate, and monster. The narrative explores themes of faith, betrayal, and the struggle for redemption as the character navigates a treacherous world filled with conflict and intrigue. Each role reveals different facets of humanity, challenging the boundaries between good and evil while delving into the depths of the human soul. Prepare for a gripping journey through a richly imagined landscape.

"Princess Maren is a woman with a secret. When she was just 16-years old, she sold her soul to the sea witch Edonia, giving up a life underwater in exchange for the love of Prince Aerik on land. But after a decade of abuse and misery inflicted by the cruel prince, Maren wants nothing more than to leave him and her royal role behind and find Edonia to reverse the spell. An opportunity for escape presents itself when the prince and princess are traveling overseas and are taken hostage by a band of notorious pirates, led by the fearsome Captain Ramsay "Bones" Battista. Maren has heard the sordid stories about the infamous pirate--not only is his ship supposedly haunted and crewed by the damned, but that no prisoners ever survive. Fortunately for Maren, she learns that the captain also has a score to settle with the sea witch. With any luck, Maren may be able to get her old life back, even if it's being held in the captain's wicked hands. But Ramsay gets more than he bargained for when he learns who--and what--Maren is, and that her appetite for revenge, freedom, and bloodlust rivals his. Meanwhile Maren finds herself falling for the pirate's dark nature, even as she discovers that Ramsay has a secret more deadly than her own." --Amazon.com.

Set against a backdrop of royalty, this romance weaves a passionate love story filled with emotional depth. It promises not only steamy encounters but also a narrative that resonates with readers seeking a heartfelt connection. The blend of royal intrigue and romantic tension makes it a captivating read for those who enjoy a blend of heat and emotional storytelling.

Nicola Price przez pewien czas wiodła bardzo wygodne życie. Jej kariera świetnie się rozwijała. Kobieta miała idealnego faceta i mieszkanie na jednym z najbardziej luksusowych osiedli w San Francisco. Nagle wszystko runęło. Straciła pracę oraz finansowe wsparcie rodziców. Na domiar złego jej partner postanowił się ulotnić, kiedy okazało się, że Nicola jest w ciąży. Pięć lat później Nicola ledwo wiąże koniec z końcem. Wynajmuje lokum w najgorszej dzielnicy, a kiedy mężczyźni, z którymi się spotyka, dowiadują się, że ma dziecko, uciekają gdzie pieprz rośnie. Niespodziewanie kobieta otrzymuje ofertę. Bram McGregor, brat jej przyjaciela Lindena, proponuje jej zamieszkanie w sąsiadującym z jego apartamencie, w dodatku za darmo. Nicola jest rozdarta, ponieważ nie wie, czego Bram oczekuje za pomoc. W końcu to kobieciarz, który non stop z nią flirtuje. Nicola z pewnością przywyknie do nowej sytuacji. Nie może być tak źle, prawda? Opis pochodzi od wydawcy.

From the New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of Black Sunshine and River of Shadows comes a new dark vampire romance about the vampire known as Dracula. Once there was a man who fell deeply in love with a woman he could never have. When their affair was uncovered she was brutally murdered in front of him, and he discovered he was cursed, doomed to live forever as a vampire. Over the centuries, he found his love again, and lost her again, until he was so broken he gave up on love entirely, sinking into the depths of depravity, losing his humanity. Then one day, she came back into his life. A student of music studying under him at the conservatory in Venice, Italy where he was a professor. But even though he found her beautiful and intriguing, he didn't recognize his fated mate at all. Because this time she had to hide her true self. This time she came back as a witch, whose destiny wasn't to love him...but to kill him. Blood Orange is a modern-day Dracula retelling about the "real-life" Dracula that inspired Bram Stoker. This is a dark vampire romance with plenty of content warnings (please check interior of book) and while it is a spinoff of The Dark Eyes Duet, it can be read as a standalone.