en-US Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:20:54 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg 223808607 He’s a tantalizing man of mystery. To solve him she could risk everything in a scorching romance by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the This Man series and The Invitation.

A pawn in a man’s callous game, Amelia Lazenby is trying to heal after being betrayed by the wealthy and scorchingly sexy Jude Harrison. Now he’s saying all the right things, whispering apologies as sincere as his kisses, and refusing to let her walk away. It’s hard for Amelia to resist a force as strong as Jude. Before long, he’s making her pulse pound, her head spin, and giving her the rapture she craves.

But once she surrenders, Amelia can’t help but fear she’s risking her heart all over again. This time, maybe even more. Jude is every bit as mysterious and possessive as she remembers. His ex-lover is back to wreak havoc on their lives. And Amelia’s own ex has returned from the past, knowing more about Jude than Amelia can imagine. As the secrets and shocking revelations keep coming, Amelia must decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to stay with the man she loves and above all else…can’t resist.]]> Jodi Ellen Malpas 1662530196 Jade 0 to-read, romance 3.00
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]]> 220981576 An ambitious career woman. An enigmatic billionaire. There’s more to their affair than meets the eye in this scalding romance by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the This Man series.

Amelia Lazenby deserves a breather—from work and from the stress of a recent breakup. Courtesy of her best friends, she gets a day of pampering at a posh country spa called Arlington Hall. Instead of finding calm, she finds her pulse racing when she sees flawlessly rugged Jude Harrison. Hand on heart, she’s never laid eyes on such a stunner. And an unexpected steam room meet takes their instant attraction to a whole new level.

Amelia wasn’t looking for an intense new affair. But the passion Jude ignites is off the charts. Even if he is a little possessive. Even if his temper can be as formidable as the influence he has on her body. He becomes all the more intriguing when Amelia discovers that Jude not only owns Arlington Hall but that their meeting was no accident. It was planned. But to what end?

That’s a mystery as irresistible as Jude himself. Is he worth the risk? Or is this the man who could break her?]]> 333 Jodi Ellen Malpas 1662530021 Jade 0 to-read 5.00
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]]> 215542702 I watched them die. That’s the only reason we’re here in the no-name town,
living in this creepy old house, whose shadows promise more than just darkness.
The only thing worse than the house are the woods behind it.
Where the whispers in the wind lead you to a deafening silence.
Something lurks here, nests here, 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 here. It feeds on us.
Our chaos, our anger, our 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦.
The desire I shouldn’t have for my step-brother, Dominic, but can’t seem to ignore.
The dark depravity and painful pleasure we share together.
It’s here for me. Wants me, my secrets and my fear.
It will do anything and kill anyone to get to me. I need to stop it.
I need to protect the people I love.
I will stop at nothing to end the madness, even if it kills me.

Content
This book is a paranormal erotic horror. It contains horror elements, graphic violence, and sexual content, so it's not suitable for readers under 18. Check your triggers.]]> 366 Harleigh Beck Jade 0 to-read, dark-romance 4.12
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]]> 211742041 The Cruel Prince meets The Selection in this captivating duology opener brimming with heart-pounding romance, vicious competition, and beautiful, cruel fae, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven, Sasha Peyton Smith.

Every citizen of England is granted one bargain from their immortal fae queen.

High society girls are expected to bargain for qualities that will win them suitors: a rare talent for piano in exchange for one’s happiest childhood memory. A perfect smile for one’s ability to taste.

But Ivy Benton’s debut season arrives with a shocking twist: a competition to secure the heart of the Queen’s fae son, Prince Bram. A prize that could save Ivy’s family from ruin�� and free her sister from the bargain that destroyed her.

Yet every glittering fae deal has a rotting heart—and at the center of this contest is a dark plot that could destroy everything Ivy knows.

Sweepingly romantic and deceptively enchanting, this alternate history romantasy will enthrall readers of Holly Black, Stephanie Garber, and Adalyn Grace.]]> 400 Sasha Peyton Smith 0063372525 Jade 0 to-read, fantasy 3.97 2025
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]]> 211585947 #1 New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Day returns to the decadence of the multimillion-selling Crossfire® Saga with Ireland, a searing new tale of temptation, deception, and ice-cold vengeance.

Ireland Vidal is the third generation to control Vidal Records, and she’s on track to lead the recording company to greater heights. She’s the youngest of an affluent, prominent family headed by her eldest brother, Gideon Cross �� one of the richest men in the world. Despite her siblings�� outsized shadows, Ireland has carved her own identity. But the clever, stunning beauty with fierce tenacity and a heart of gold has yet to find a man with whom to share her life �� someone who doesn’t need her connections to be successful.

Then a chance meeting with Ronan Boudreaux sparks an irresistible attraction. He has it all: wealth, charm, a wickedly irresistible talent for seduction, and he can hold his own against her powerful family. He offers Ireland everything she’s ever wanted, but at what price?

Waiting in the wings, someone from the distant past bides his time until he can unleash his vendetta against the Vidals. He’s got old scores to settle and when he sets his plans in motion, everything and everyone Ireland loves is in his crosshairs.

From the soaring penthouses of high-stakes Manhattan to the opulent mansions and mysterious bayous of Louisiana, Ireland draws readers back into the illustrious lives of the beloved Vidal / Cross family, where the only thing more dangerous than desire is falling in love.]]> 368 Sylvia Day 1626500118 Jade 0 to-read, romance 4.36
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]]> 209823382
Poe Webb, host of a popular true crime podcast, invites people to anonymously confess crimes they've committed to her audience. She can't guarantee the police won't come after her "guests," but her show grants simultaneous anonymity and instant fame—a potent combination that's proven difficult to resist. After an episode recording, Poe usually erases both criminal and crime from her mind.

But when a strange and oddly familiar man appears on her show, Poe is forced to take a second look. Not only because he claims to be her mother's murderer from years ago, but because Poe knows something no one else does. Her mother's murderer is dead.

Poe killed him.

From the USA Today bestselling author of The Dead Girl in 2A and The New Neighbor comes a chilling new thriller that forces the question: are murderers always the bad guys?]]> 420 Carter Wilson 1464226229 Jade 0 to-read, crime 3.79 2025
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]]> 53938278 Librarian note: An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.

The body of a young girl is found mangled and murdered in the woods of Hemlock Grove, Pennsylvania, in the shadow of the abandoned Godfrey Steel mill. A manhunt ensues—though the authorities aren’t sure if it’s a man they should be looking for.

Some suspect an escapee from the White Tower, a foreboding biotech facility owned by the Godfrey family—their personal fortune and the local economy having moved on from Pittsburgh steel—where, if rumors are true, biological experiments of the most unethical kind take place. Others turn to Peter Rumancek, a Gypsy trailer-trash kid who has told impressionable high school classmates that he’s a werewolf. Or perhaps it’s Roman, the son of the late JR Godfrey, who rules the adolescent social scene with the casual arrogance of a cold-blooded aristocrat, his superior status unquestioned despite his decidedly freakish sister, Shelley, whose monstrous medical conditions belie a sweet intelligence, and his otherworldly control freak of a mother, Olivia.

At once a riveting mystery and a fascinating revelation of the grotesque and the darkness in us all, Hemlock Grove has the architecture and energy to become a classic in its own right—and Brian McGreevy the talent and ambition to enthrall us for years to come]]> 331 Brian McGreevy Jade 3 3.87 2012
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average rating: 3.87
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2021/05/29
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]]> 229066065 This is book 3 in the Fractured Puppets series
]]> Sage RelleAnne Jade 0 to-read, dark-romance 0.0
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]]> 220893042 Betrayal has a bitter taste. It needs to be sweetened with a heavy dose of revenge.


Before he was the Host, he was just a man in unrequited love, trying to keep his promises.

Raven isn't done escaping death. She isn't done with this country. She isn't done with this game. And she isn't done with doing what she does best.
Being underestimated.
The game isn't over, but as it nears the end she starts to fully question.
Why are the winners never seen again?
Why is the Host so familiar?
And what exactly does 197 want from her?

The Hunger Games meets Saw in this dark why choose dystopian romance. There are a heavy dose of TWs that will be listed on the first page. Every character is flawed and morally grey. Do not expect any heros. This FMC can save herself. ]]> 298 Sage RelleAnne Jade 0 to-read, dark-romance 4.76
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]]> 215528451 The prize? Their lives.
For Raven, losing isn't an option. She will win this game, even if it requires the help of several suspicious strangers and a man she shouldn't forgive. But sometimes, help comes with strings attached.

Hunger Games meets Saw in this dark why choose. Raven will end up with multiple love interests. Please check the first page for TWs. These are morally grey men. Do not expect any heroes in this series.]]> 275 Sage RelleAnne Jade 0 to-read, dark-romance 4.38
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]]> 28077646
Please Note: This Book Comes With Free Lifetime Updates And An Expert Digital Marketing Review & Strategic Plan For Your Business Worth £248

Social Media offers businesses an unprecedented opportunity to listen, join and shape conversations between prospects and customers, free of charge. We are in an era where entire businesses are built on Instagram; kids in their bedrooms are racking up tens of millions of YouTube views; bloggers are becoming millionaires from their kitchen tables, and businesses are getting more attention from a viral video than a Super Bowl ad.

But in a space that moves so fast, how can businesses keep up - let alone compete? And how do you make sure that your activity is profitable?

Whether it’s building a targeted fanbase, selling more of your products & services or serving customers, every piece of your social media marketing campaign should be making you money.

Combining the ‘holy grail�� marketing principles from some of history’s most successful marketers with the very latest social media strategies gives savvy businesses of all size a chance to ‘do�� social media in an entirely new way.

Gone are the days of fumbling around in the dark. The new era is about testing, measuring and profit.

From the psychological triggers that make us buy; employing social proof to stand out; using (and faking) controversy to sell more or just simply demonstrating your true competitive advantage, profitable social media marketing is here.

As Head Ninja at Exposure Ninja, Tim Cameron-Kitchen has personally worked with hundreds of businesses of all shapes and sizes, and seen first hand how doing the right things on social media can transform a business. Yvonne Ivanescu came to Exposure Ninja from one of the world’s highest profile marketing agencies, and brought her brand experience to help business on the front line. This book is the distillation of everything that makes a profitable campaign, laid out in step-by-step instructions for you to follow and apply to your own business - whatever your size or market.

So whether you’re a local plumber looking to pick up leads from Twitter, or an independent e-commerce site wanting the attention of influential bloggers, the strategies and profitable shortcuts for entrepreneur-run businesses in this book will give you a chance to compete in competitive markets where time and budget is of the essence.]]> 336 Tim Cameron-Kitchen Jade 0 currently-reading 4.02 2013
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name: Jade
average rating: 4.02
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rating: 0
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]]> 61364278
In a desperate attempt to pull myself from the ashes, I had to burn the people I loved most.

Now, those same people are drowning in darkness after their world is rocked by tragedy.

I've made a business out of helping others, channeling my past trauma into a good cause. But when the one person who needs my help the most sends me away, I have another choice to make.

I'm stronger now.
I've spent years stitching up old wounds.

But the wound of my broken love story has never fully healed.

Six years ago, I lost myself.
I lost him.

I won't make the same mistake twice.


**This is a second chance romance, and the final installment of the Duet Series**]]> 310 Jennifer Hartmann Jade 0 to-read, romance 4.23 2020
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average rating: 4.23
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]]> 61337559
Only, my plan unravels when she accidentally spills her darkest secrets to me one night, triggering a profound connection neither of us saw coming.

And when those dark secrets come back to haunt her, threatening more than just the new life she’s built for herself, I’m the one she runs to.

I know I should run the other way—I’m a single father who’s been burned before.

Not to mention, she’s my front man’s girl.

But in my crusade to drive her away, I fell for her instead, and now, I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe�� whether she’s mine, or not.]]> 428 Jennifer Hartmann Jade 0 to-read, romance 4.12 2020
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name: Jade
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]]> 57381651 This island alone boasts more ghost stories than all of Louisiana combined.
And I'm one of them.

In the Louisiana swamplands, ghost stories are as much a part of childhood as chasing fireflies and crawfishing. They never much scared me, though, nor the possibility of evil out to do me harm. Until the night I watched shadows come to life and butcher everything I loved.

With a stranger's help, I managed to escape to an isolated place miles north, and, in time, became my own ghost story. A cautionary tale for the locals.

Nearly a decade passed, before I returned to my birthplace, in hopes of unearthing long-awaited answers. Instead, I found something I wasn't looking for. Someone. A remedy for my loneliness.

Or so I thought.

Turns out, Thierry Bergeron is no elixir. He's a deadly poison, cursed by the demons of his past, and feared by those who call him the elusive Rougarou of the bayou. A devious rogue, whose seductive whispers and rough hands haunt my dreams. The big bad wolf that defiles me without apology, or remorse.

I should resist him, but I can't.

And when the shadows return to stake their claim on me, his darkness is the only safe place to hide.

The Isle of Sin & Shadows is a southern gothic mystery & romance standalone]]> 542 Keri Lake Jade 4 4.21 2021
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name: Jade
average rating: 4.21
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rating: 4
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]]> 45030301
Asquith, Cynthia: “The Corner Shop��
Benson, E. F.: “Caterpillars��
Benson, E. F.: “The Face��
Bierce, Ambrose: “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge��
Bierce, Ambrose: “The Middle Toe of the Right Foot��
Blackwood, Algernon: “The Willows��
Bowen, Marjorie: “Scoured Silk��
Braddon, M. E.: “The Shadow in the Corner��
Burke, Thomas: “The Hands of Mr. Ottermole��
Burrage, A. M.: “Smee��
Burrage, A. M.: “The Sweeper��
Chambers, Robert W.: “The Repairer of Reputations��
Cobb, Irvin S.: “Fishhead��
Crawford, F. Marion: “The Screaming Skull��
Daubeny, Ulric: “The Sumach��
Dickens, Charles: “The Signal-Man��
Doyle, Arthur Conan: “The Case of Lady Sannox��
Dunsany, Lord: “Distressing Tale of Thangobrind the Jeweler��
Edwards: Amelia B.: “The Four-Fifteen Express��
Edwards, Amelia B.: “The Phantom Coach��
Freeman, Mary E. Wilkins: “Luella Miller��
Freeman, Mary E. Wilkins: “The Shadows on the Wall��
Harvey, W. F.: “Across the Moors��
Harvey, W. F.: “The Beast with Five Fingers��
Hawthorne, Nathaniel: “The Ambitious Guest��
Hawthorne, Nathaniel: “Young Goodman Brown��
Hichens, Robert: “How Love Came to Professor Guildea��
Hodgson, William Hope: “The Shamraken Homeward-Bounder��
Jacobs, W. W.: “The Monkey’s Paw��
James, Henry: “The Turn of the Screw��
James, M. R.: “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad��
James, M. R.: “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas��
Kafka, Franz: “In the Penal Colony��
Keller, David H.: “The Thing in the Cellar��
Kuttner, Henry: “The Graveyard Rats��
Le Fanu, J. Sheridan: “Carmilla��
Lovecraft, H. P.: “At the Mountains of Madness��
Lovecraft, H. P.: “The Shadow Over Innsmouth��
Lovecraft, H. P.: “The Call of Cthulhu��
Machen, Arthur: “The Great God Pan��
Nesbit, Edith: “The Shadow��
O’Sullivan, Vincent: “When I Was Dead��
Poe, Edgar Allan: “The Pit and the Pendulum��
Poe, Edgar Allan: “The Tell-Tale Heart��
Preston, Guy: “The Inn��
Ronan, Margaret: “Finger Finger��
Saki: “Gabriel-Ernest��
Saki: “The Open Window��
Steele, Wilbur Daniel: “The Woman at Seven Brothers��
Stevenson, Robert Louis: “The Body-Snatcher”]]> 711 Athenaeum Classics 989778893X Jade 0 supernatural, to-read 4.03 2019
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name: Jade
average rating: 4.03
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]]> 123226692
Having struggled for over a decade after starting her menopause in her early forties, Lisa Snowdon has come to realise something she wants all women to understand. This new phase of life is actually a golden a chance to become an even stronger, even bolder you.

In Just Getting Started, Lisa will support you through the life stages, from fertility to pregnancy, menopause and beyond. By being patient, kind and open-minded, by learning and listening to what your body needs, you too can make it through the menopause with a smile on your face.

With no subject off-limits, Lisa guides you through every issue she herself faced, from dealing with weight gain, fighting her hormones, reigniting her sex life and finding a renewed sense of self-love.

Refreshingly intimate and hugely inspirational, this is your essential companion to embracing life and enjoying your second spring. Because, really, the best is yet to come.]]> 293 Lisa Snowdon 0008605491 Jade 0 4.11
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]]> 218483454 I will not tame fate. I will force it to its knees.

Sóna Mac Raith has never been lucky a single day in her dumpster fire of a life. So, now, shackled and shuffling toward an auction block in the belly of the Fae slave market, she's unsurprised that her life is hitting another soul-crushing low.

The Raven of the Dawn, disgraced Fae prince of Árus Láigh, has a mass grave of sins on his soul and an unbreakable oath of vengeance to fulfill. Once duped by the foolishness of love, forever consumed by retribution. To diverge from his path means death, but his desire for proud, bitter Sóna may tear him limb from limb if he doesn't.

Tossed between her merciless new masters like the filthy plaything she has become, Sóna struggles to keep her head above the deadly waves of betrayal, cruelty, and bloodshed - even as she vows to strip the Fae world to its roots and burn it all to the ground.

But none of it will matter if Sóna can't survive the cutthroat court and the irresistible pull of the tortured, tempestuous Raven, the man who destroyed the House of Magic before she was born. Or how that very act has carved its consequences into the world around her.

A Debt of Shattered Hope is book one of a twisted enemies-to-lovers dark fantasy romance duet that will shove you headlong into a world of dizzying magic and political intrigue - and remind you why the Fae were always meant to be feared.]]> 500 N. Cáceres Jade 0 4.36
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]]> 221733727 There’s no place like home��

Blake Porter is riding high, until he's not. Fired abruptly from his job as a VP of marketing and unable to make the mortgage payments on the new brownstone that he shares with his fiancee, he's desperate to make ends meet.

Enter Whitney. Beautiful, charming, down-to-earth, and looking for a room to rent. She's exactly what Blake's looking for. Or is she?

Because something isn't quite right. The neighbors start treating Blake differently. The smell of decay permeates his home, no matter how hard he scrubs. Strange noises jar him awake in the middle of the night. And soon Blake fears someone knows his darkest secrets...

Danger lives right at home, and by the time Blake realizes it, it'll be far too late. The trap is already set.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden knocks at your door with a gripping story of revenge, privilege, and secrets turned sour��]]> 368 Freida McFadden 1464238812 Jade 0 to-read, horror 4.26 2025
author: Freida McFadden
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average rating: 4.26
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rating: 0
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]]> 29498046
Demi doesn’t expect her summer in Cornwall to hold anything out of the ordinary. As a waitress, working all hours to make ends meet, washing dishes and serving ice creams seems to be as exciting as the holiday season is about to get.

That’s until she meets Cal Penwith. An outsider, like herself, Cal is persuaded to let Demi help him renovate his holiday resort, Kilhallon Park. Set above an idyllic Cornish cove, the once popular destination for tourists has now gone to rack and ruin. During the course of the Cornish summer, Demi makes new friends �� and foes �� as she helps the dashing and often infuriating Cal in his quest. Working side by side, the pair grow close, but Cal has complications in his past which make Demi wonder if he could ever truly be interested in her.

Demi realises that she has finally found a place she can call home. But as the summer draws to a close, and Demi’s own reputation as an up and coming café owner starts to spread, she is faced with a tough decision . . .

A gorgeous story exploring new beginnings, new love and new opportunities, set against the stunning background of the Cornish coast. Phillipa Ashley has written a feisty, compelling heroine who leaps off the page and encourages you to live your summer to the full.

Recommended for readers who loved Summer at Shell Cottage, The Cornish House, Tremarnock and Poldark.]]> 321 Phillipa Ashley Jade 0 to-read 4.09 2016
author: Phillipa Ashley
name: Jade
average rating: 4.09
book published: 2016
rating: 0
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]]> 23965111 336 Rebecca Dessertine 0857685422 Jade 0 supernatural, to-read 4.03 2011
author: Rebecca Dessertine
name: Jade
average rating: 4.03
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rating: 0
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]]> 61310023
If you’re new to the Discworld don’t worry, you’re not alone . . . Twoflower is the Discworld’s first tourist, he’s exceptionally naive and about to get himself into an array of dangerous and fantastical situations on his travels.

And if that didn’t sound fateful enough, it’s the spectacularly inept wizard, Rincewind who is charged with safely chaperoning Twoflower and his Luggage (a walking suitcase that has half a mind of its own and a homicidal attitude to anything threatening) during his visit.

Safe to say chaos ensues��

The Discworld novels can be read in any order but The Colour of Magic is the first Discworld book. It is also the starting point in the Wizards collection, followed by The Light Fantastic.]]> 293 Terry Pratchett Jade 3 fantasy 3.99 1983
author: Terry Pratchett
name: Jade
average rating: 3.99
book published: 1983
rating: 3
read at: 2025/03/16
date added: 2025/03/16
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]]> 225611435 “Me and you. It’ll never happen. Not today, not tomorrow, not five years from now. Not when some idiot breaks your heart, or when you realise what your little sundresses do to everyone. Not when you’re thirty, not when you’re fifty. I’m going to push your limits, break you down, make you cry, and in the end �� I’ll save you.��

Some people exist in the blessed light of day, but I'm not one of those people. I exist in the bleak grey of a post-twilight world, where the warmth is sucked from the air and the weightless shadows come out to play. I will never be free, because I have a demon. It wasn’t always with me, but something happened, something bad. I lost a year of my life, and now here I am, just me and my demon.
Maybe the demon is him: Nicholai Fell. He exists in the horrible darkness of a moonless night: quiet, full of mystery, completely unreachable. He might be in the profession of saving people, but it isn’t going to work this time. Not even when he starts to break all of his own rules.
Because maybe ��
Just maybe ...
My demon is me.

This is a full, standalone novel, over 90,000 words.

TRIGGER WARNING: This novel may contain some sensitive subject matter.]]> 486 Jane Washington Jade 0 to-read, dark-romance 3.75 2018
author: Jane Washington
name: Jade
average rating: 3.75
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> 199798652
When his procrastination lands him in a difficult class with his least favorite professor, Henry Turner knows he’s going to have to work extra hard to survive his junior year of college. And now with his new title of captain for the hockey team—which he didn’t even want—Henry absolutely cannot fail. Enter Halle Jacobs, a fellow junior who finds herself befriended by Henry when he accidentally crashes her book club.

Halle may not have the romantic pursuits of her favorite fictional leads, but she’s an academic superstar, and as soon as she hears about Henry’s problems with his class reading material, she offers to help. Too bad being a private tutor isn’t exactly ideal given her own studies, job, book club, and the novel she’s trying to write. But new experiences are the key to beating her writer’s block, and Henry’s promising to be the one to give them to her.

They just need to stick to their rule book.

Oh, and not fall in love.]]> 433 Hannah Grace 1668026252 Jade 0 to-read, romance 3.92 2024
author: Hannah Grace
name: Jade
average rating: 3.92
book published: 2024
rating: 0
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]]> 101145836
Maple Hills students Russ Callaghan and Aurora Roberts cross paths at a party celebrating the end of the academic year, where a drinking game results in them having a passionate one-night stand. Never one to overstay her welcome (or expect much from a man), Aurora slips away before Russ even has the chance to ask for her full name.

Imagine their surprise when they bump into each other on the first day of the summer camp where they are both counselors, hoping to escape their complicated home lives by spending the summer working. Russ hopes if he gets far enough away from Maple Hills, he can avoid dealing with the repercussions of his father’s gambling addiction, while Aurora is tired of craving attention from everyone around her, and wants to go back to the last place she truly felt at home.

Russ knows breaking the camp’s strict “no staff fraternizing�� rule will have him heading back to Maple Hills before the summer is over, but unfortunately for him, Aurora has never been very good at caring about the rules. Will the two learn to peacefully coexist? Or did their one night together start a fire they can’t put out?]]> 387 Hannah Grace 1668026279 Jade 0 to-read, romance 3.82 2023
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]]> 61767292
Nothing will stand in her way, not even the captain of the hockey team, Nate Hawkins.

Nate’s focus as team captain is on keeping his team on the ice. Which is tricky when a facilities mishap means they are forced to share a rink with the figure skating team—including Anastasia, who clearly can’t stand him.

But when Anastasia’s skating partner faces an uncertain future, she may have to look to Nate to take her shot.

Sparks fly, but Anastasia isn’t worried . . . because she could never like a hockey player, right?]]> 447 Hannah Grace Jade 0 to-read, romance 3.76 2022
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]]> 228043813 “I couldn’t put this down; as evidence, it is 3:20 AM, and I just finished.��

��... pulls you in from the beginning and keeps you pulled in.��—Hidden Gems

True crime writer Kendall Casey has always been drawn to dark stories, but her latest project leads her to a neighborhood shrouded in secrets. Located in the North Carolina mountains, The Cove is a community in which the neighbors are far from harmonious. The Guffs are openly despised, while the charming entertainers, the Robinettes, are adored by all.

When Kendall’s wayward sister arrives unexpectedly and vows that she’s changed, Kendall reluctantly agrees to let her stay. But as the Robinettes welcome her sister into their inner circle, Kendall’s peaceful life unravels into a series of terrifying paranormal encounters, and simmering neighborhood tensions ignite into dangerous feuds. The closer Kendall gets to uncovering the truth, the more she suspects the Robinettes are hiding something sinister.

As neighborhood tensions boil over and terrifying visions haunt her nights, Kendall finds herself closer than ever to a dark truth lurking just below the surface. But some secrets are better left buried . . . and Kendall may not survive unearthing this one.]]> 354 London Clarke Jade 0 to-read, horror 4.03
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]]> 17245 You can find an alternative cover edition for this ISBN here and here.

When Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to help Count Dracula with the purchase of a London house, he makes a series of horrific discoveries about his client. Soon afterwards, various bizarre incidents unfold in England: an apparently unmanned ship is wrecked off the coast of Whitby; a young woman discovers strange puncture marks on her neck; and the inmate of a lunatic asylum raves about the 'Master' and his imminent arrival.

In Dracula, Bram Stoker created one of the great masterpieces of the horror genre, brilliantly evoking a nightmare world of vampires and vampire hunters and also illuminating the dark corners of Victorian sexuality and desire.

This Norton Critical Edition includes a rich selection of background and source materials in three areas: Contexts includes probable inspirations for Dracula in the earlier works of James Malcolm Rymer and Emily Gerard. Also included are a discussion of Stoker's working notes for the novel and "Dracula's Guest," the original opening chapter to Dracula. Reviews and Reactions reprints five early reviews of the novel. "Dramatic and Film Variations" focuses on theater and film adaptations of Dracula, two indications of the novel's unwavering appeal. David J. Skal, Gregory A. Waller, and Nina Auerbach offer their varied perspectives. Checklists of both dramatic and film adaptations are included.

Criticism collects seven theoretical interpretations of Dracula by Phyllis A. Roth, Carol A. Senf, Franco Moretti, Christopher Craft, Bram Dijkstra, Stephen D. Arata, and Talia Schaffer.

A Chronology and a Selected Bibliography are included.]]> 488 Bram Stoker 0393970124 Jade 5 supernatural, favorites 4.02 1897
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name: Jade
average rating: 4.02
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rating: 5
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]]> 51496 139 Robert Louis Stevenson 0451528956 Jade 0 to-read 3.84 1886
author: Robert Louis Stevenson
name: Jade
average rating: 3.84
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]]> 200466691
Forced by his publisher to deliver a fresh manuscript by the end of the year, author Rick Rooney retreats to a secluded cottage in the West of Ireland in search of inspiration.

After a night of dabbling with a spirit board at the local pub, strange events begin to unfold at the cottage, while a menacing figure lurks in the trees outside.

When Rick digs deeper into the area’s dark history, he makes a chilling discovery about a local family, a devastating fire, and a centuries-old curse. Has Rick disturbed an ancient evil, and who, or what, is stalking him now?

Some souls should never be summoned...]]> 248 NP Cunniffe 1916458521 Jade 0 to-read 3.59
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]]> 62088910 I sold my soul to the devil only to turn around and slit his throat��

Thomas Kincaid took everything from me. My mother. My hopes. My innocence.

Now, it’s my turn.

He thought he was safe.

They all did.

They were wrong.

Men always think they can take without ever having to deal with the consequences. Well, now I’m back, and I'm the last consequence they’ll ever see.

*This is a dark romance, and contains dark and very taboo themes which some readers may find uncomfortable or upsetting such as but not limited to SA, murder, violence, child abuse, sexual slavery, misuse of the law, drug use etc. If you do not enjoy these themes, or have triggers, please do not read. Recommended for 18+ due to sexual content and adult situations. Please read responsibly.* ]]> 468 Lucy Smoke Jade 0 dark-romance 4.32 2023
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name: Jade
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]]> 61146984 It will end the same way it started �� with death.

Clover

I gave Braxton Smalls everything. I sacrificed myself and all I ended up with was a broken heart and a shattered soul. Now, I’ve got bigger things to worry about than an angry Eastpoint Heir hot on my trail.

Brax may be the psycho who kidnapped me–but he’s nothing compared to the organization my brother works for.

And me? I’m the monster ready to wreck them all.

Braxton

I live for vengeance. That's all I know, all I see. Until her. Until Clover La Roux. No �� until Evgenia Volkov. Daughter of a Russian mobster. Sister to the man who tortured one of my best friends. The only woman to ever satisfy the cruel desires inside of me.

Whoever took her will pay with their lives. And once I have her back, I’ll make sure she can never leave me again. Consequences be damned.]]> 426 Lucy Smoke Jade 0 dark-romance 4.31 2022
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]]> 59124065 A life for a life �� will kill the both of us in the end.


Clover

I know nothing of the Sickness at Eastpoint University. I know only the backroads that slip past the southern beaches and the gators that make their way onto the swamps shores. Until him. Until the killer known as Braxton Smalls finds his way into my stilted trailer on the coast of Port Charlotte.

He came looking for Ace, but he found me instead��

Braxton

I’m a monster. Always have been. Always will be. The only people I’ve ever given a shit about are my boys and their girls. No one hurts my family, and knowing that someone has �� and that they’ve gotten away with it plagues me.

Ace Volkov will pay for what he put Avalon through and if I have to use his most precious weakness to draw him out, I will.

She thinks she can bargain for his life with her own, but I mean to show her that there’s nothing I won’t do to see my vengeance through to the end.]]> 375 Lucy Smoke Jade 0 dark-romance 4.26 2022
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]]> 57905543
He’s everything I don’t want. A playboy. A beast with a cunningly gorgeous smile. Faces like his only mean one thing. Somewhere underneath all of that handsomeness, there lies a monster.

And if anyone can sense a monster, it’s me.

I understand cruelty. I’ve lived and breathed it for my entire life. I existed on the ‘charity�� of others until I realized that wouldn’t be enough. My demons would soon be let free. They were coming back for me and in order to be ready for them—to be ready for him—I needed to make myself invincible.

But it’s not enough. If I’m going to survive then I need to make an alliance with a monster of my own: Abel Frazier.]]> 421 Lucy Smoke Jade 0 to-read, dark-romance 4.28 2021
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]]> 56508196
I thought I’d seen and felt the worst of it, but there’s nothing worse than betrayal.

Corina knows who’s behind what happened to me and she may think hiding will keep her safe, but after everything that’s happened, nothing can keep her safe from me and the Sick Boys. She’s a pawn in all of this, but I’ll get that information even if it means I have to cut it out of her - piece by fucking piece.

This little charade is about to end. They thought they could drag me down into the dirt and grind my soul into the dust. What they failed to realize is that there’s nothing left of my soul and I don’t mind getting a little dirty if it means getting my revenge. I may have let her fool me once, but there’s no way in hell I’ll let her fool me twice.

After I’m done with her, I’m going after the big boys.]]> 436 Lucy Smoke Jade 0 to-read, dark-romance 4.22 2021
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]]> 55572806
They’re vile and twisted.

The only thing more fucked up than the Sick Boys is me, and I’m ready to show them.

The Sick Boys are hiding something from me. They want to pretend like I didn’t kill my rapist and they didn’t help. But we’re not ordinary college students, that much has become clear to me, and I’m growing tired of all of the lies and secrets.

Their masks are cracking and finally, I’m starting to see the grotesque reality underneath. It’s far darker than I ever expected, and it’s not enough. They know everything about me, so now it’s my turn. I fear nothing. Not them. Not the man that I killed or the people who set me up.

Fear is for the weak and I, Avalon Manning, am anything but.]]> 412 Lucy Smoke Jade 0 to-read, dark-romance 4.21 2021
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]]> 55223393
They’re cruel. Reckless. Impossibly fucked up.

The Sick Boys feed on the order they create. They rule Eastpoint University just as their families have for decades. But their power doesn’t stop there. The three of them are heirs to some of the largest fortunes in the world, and behind that kind of wealth lies an underworld of corruption.

On the surface, they’re perfect princes and he is their King. But underneath it all, they’re filled with blood, lies, and secrets. With all of their connections, they have the power to crush anyone who gets in their way. But just because they’re as warped as I am doesn’t mean I’m going to give them a free pass.

Because I, Avalon Manning, bow to no one, and I live to break the fucking rules.

***This is a Dark MF New Adult Enemies to Lovers Romance.***]]> 412 Lucy Smoke Jade 0 to-read, dark-romance 4.09 2020
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]]> 217069451
For Olivia, moving back home wasn’t supposed to change everything—until it did.
Running into Bax was the last thing she expected, but that one encounter sets off a whirlwind of events she couldn’t have imagined. Now, with family tensions rising, exes resurfacing, and a hidden enemy out for revenge, Olivia must figure out who—or what—they’re fighting. Because one thing is certain: she and Bax have something worth fighting for.]]> 335 Aurora Rose Reynolds Jade 0 to-read, romance 4.26 2024
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name: Jade
average rating: 4.26
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]]> 223351293 From International bestselling author Maggie Cole comes her highly anticipated secret society, deliciously dark, next-generation Mafia series about two lifelong friends. Sean O’Malley Jr. and Zara Marino have a similar obsession with their fathers�� secrets, but discovering the truth requires them to surrender to each other and the unknown of their Underworld vows.

If secrets and lies, desires and denials, bonds and betrayal didn’t exist, Sean O’Malley would stay my friend forever.

That’s not the case.

There are two things we’ve always wanted but were off the table.

The truth about our fathers.

Each other.

So when a mysterious man shows up with a branded skull on his hand, speaking in riddles about an Underworld he claims we’re meant to reign in, it’s too tempting not to get sucked into the forbidden.

Even if it means sinking deeper into the darkness, testing all our boundaries, and clinging to the friends we used to be and the vows we’re now bound to for eternity.

Bride by Initiation is a standalone with interconnected characters, and book one of The Underworld series. This dark, secret society, Mafia, friends to lovers, forbidden, first real love, marriage pact romance is not meant for the faint of heart. Expect violence, taboo, and graphic scenes.]]> 502 Maggie Cole Jade 0 to-read, dark-romance 3.95
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]]> 209536021 The English language debut of the bestselling Dutch novel, Hex, from Thomas Olde Heuvelt--a Hugo and World Fantasy award nominated talent to watch

Whoever is born here, is doomed to stay 'til death. Whoever settles, never leaves.

Welcome to Black Spring, the seemingly picturesque Hudson Valley town haunted by the Black Rock Witch, a seventeenth century woman whose eyes and mouth are sewn shut. Muzzled, she walks the streets and enters homes at will. She stands next to children's beds for nights on end. Everybody knows that her eyes may never be opened or the consequences will be too terrible to bear.

The elders of Black Spring have virtually quarantined the town by using high-tech surveillance to prevent their curse from spreading. Frustrated with being kept in lockdown, the town's teenagers decide to break their strict regulations and go viral with the haunting. But, in so doing, they send the town spiraling into dark, medieval practices of the distant past.

This chilling novel heralds the arrival of an exciting new voice in mainstream horror and dark fantasy.]]> Thomas Olde Heuvelt Jade 0 to-read, horror, fantasy 4.10 2013
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name: Jade
average rating: 4.10
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]]> 44596154 He literally crashed into my world.
I wasn’t looking for romance, but his two-dimpled charm made my heart go haywire.

We both had one thing in common: we were here to escape our realities.
One week. Just the two of us. Not a care in the world.
I didn’t know it at the time, but that week would forever change my life.

Four years later, and as fate would have it, Keegan and I are brought together again.
It’s as if the universe is telling us this is our second chance.
The more I get to know him, the harder I fall.
Falling hopelessly in love is inevitable with a man like him.

Only the joke’s on me, because the guy I’m falling for isn’t the man I thought he was.
You know how the saying goes: Fool me once...
I’ll be damned if I’m fooled again.]]> 307 Nikki Ash Jade 0 to-read, romance 3.80 2020
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name: Jade
average rating: 3.80
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]]> 222954503
Eighteen days later, the Denver Police Department arrested one of its own. Not only had retired sergeant James W. King served on the force for 25 years, he’d recently been a guard at United Bank—often complaining about the abysmal security, including a decision to disarm its guards. But would he slaughter four of his unarmed successors to prove his point and risk a date with the execution chamber?

DEADLY HEIST is the captivating story of one of Colorado’s most notorious crimes and of a courtroom slugfest that would take a jury nine grueling days to resolve. Its verdict—delivered a year and a day after the bloody massacre—reverberates across the Rocky Mountains to this day.

"With a clear, crisp writing style, Steve Epstein has managed to capture something often lost in the retelling of a true the deep human toll. It’s not just the four bank employees who lost their lives that day, but the ones who survived, left with lasting trauma and guilt. Deadly Heist is a compelling read, and also a vivid reminder of the intense human efforts so vital to bringing those accused of heinous crimes to justice."
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News and 48 Hours Correspondent and host of podcast My Life of Crime with Erin Moriarty

"An engrossing story brilliantly told. This is a thorough behind-the-scenes breakdown of a horrific murder case, followed by the meticulous investigation seeking justice for victims and their families. This book made me nostalgic for my days as a homicide prosecutor and simultaneously inspired me as a true crime author. I can enthusiastically recommend!"
—Matt Murphy, Orange County, California homicide prosecutor (1993-2020), ABC legal analyst, and bestselling author of
The Book of Murder

"Deadly Heist is a fast-paced, extraordinary read, not only for true crime enthusiasts, but for anyone who loves a tight, well-told story, filled with suspense. Steve Epstein has carefully researched what is arguably Colorado's crime of the century. His background as an attorney helps him bring the characters to life and sheds new light on this incredible true story. Epstein's insight and access to the legal proceedings provide a rare behind-the-scenes look at what happens during a high-profile investigation and murder trial. It's a book you'll continue to think about long after you put it down."
—Ron Peterson, Jr., bestselling true crime author of Under the Trestle, Chasing the Squirrel, Eyes of a Monster, and In the Wind

"Deadly Heist takes you inside a fascinating criminal tragedy. This saga unfolds with the investigation after four unarmed bank guards were brutally murdered in a Sunday robbery that had all the hallmarks of an inside job. The telling of the subsequent arrest and trial of James King for Denver's Father's Day Massacre evokes the tension in a high-profile criminal case--between giving a suspect the benefit of reasonable doubt or convicting them on compelling circumstantial evidence. The writing is crisp and informative, a must-read for true crime and crime procedural readers.]]> 409 Steven B. Epstein Jade 0 to-read, crime 4.42
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]]> 39093527 A story of music. A story of healing. A story of love conquering all.

Nineteen-year-old Cromwell Dean is the rising star of electronic dance music. Thousands of people adore him. But no one knows him. No one sees the color of his heart.

Until the girl in the purple dress. She sees through the walls he has built to the empty darkness within.

When Cromwell leaves behind the gray skies of England to study music in the South Carolina heat, the last thing he expects is to see her again. And he certainly doesn’t expect that she’ll stay in his head like a song on repeat.

Bonnie Farraday lives for music. She lets every note into her heart, and she doesn’t understand how someone as talented as Cromwell can avoid doing the same. He’s hiding from his past, and she knows it. She tries to stay away from him, but something keeps calling her back.

Bonnie is the burst of color in Cromwell’s darkness. He’s the beat that makes her heart skip.

But when a shadow falls over Bonnie, it’s up to Cromwell to be her light, in the only way he knows how. He must help her find the lost song in her fragile heart. He must keep her strong with a symphony only he can compose.

A symphony of hope.
A symphony of love.
A symphony of them.]]> 342 Tillie Cole Jade 0 to-read, romance 4.29 2018
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name: Jade
average rating: 4.29
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]]> 205072544 Succession meets Lucy Foley’s The Guest List in this thriller with a big heart and even bigger surprises, from the author of Hidden Pictures.

The guests are arriving, and the celebrations are starting. But there’s something strange about this wedding��

Frank Szatowski hasn’t seen his daughter Maggie in years, and it breaks his heart every day. So when she calls him out of the blue, to tell him that she’s getting married and he’s invited, Frank is overjoyed.

Maggie is marrying into one of the richest families in the country, and Frank finds himself overwhelmed by the social circle she now moves in. He’ll do anything to reconnect, though, and arrives at their New Hampshire estate ready to bond however he can with Maggie’s in-laws.

But as the wedding weekend gets underway, it becomes clear to Frank that although they have spared no expense, there’s something strange about Maggie’s fiancé. And maybe Frank shouldn’t be celebrating just yet…]]> Jason Rekulak 140873320X Jade 0 to-read, horror 3.86 2024
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]]> 40526626 “From Wiccan author Arin Murphy-Hiscock comes this fantastic guide to spiritual self-care with a witchy bent. The Witch’s Guide to Self-Care contains recipes for products and spells for self-restoration.�� —Bustle Self-care and magic work together in this guide to help you become the best version of yourself. You’ll learn how to nourish your body and spirit with herbal remedies, spells, and rituals inspired by witchcraft in this unique, enchanted guide to self-care.Self-care is a necessity for any modern woman. The goals of self-care are healthy mind, healthy body, healthy spirit. This book helps you prioritize yourself with a little help from the magic of witchcraft. The Witch’s Book of Self-Care has advice for pampering your mind, body, and spirit with spells, meditations, mantras, and powerful activities to help you to keep healthy, soothe stress, relinquish sadness, channel joy, and embrace your strength. This book features such magical self-care -A Ritual to Release Learn to burn whatever causes you pain and process painful memories or work through heavy emotions in this therapeutic ritual. -Green Space Learn how to reconnect with the healing energies of nature, even in the middle of a bustling city, as part of a series of meditations based on the elements and your senses. -DIY Body Create your own custom soothing and smoothing body butter, powered by crystal and essential oils suited to your intention, and sanctified by a ritual. And much more! The Witch’s Book of Self-Care shows you how easy it is to connect to the earth, harness your personal power, and add a little magic to your everyday life for a better you!]]> 225 Arin Murphy-Hiscock 1507209150 Jade 0 to-read 3.65 2018
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]]> 35127397 Everything You Need to Know About the Wiccan Wheel of the Year The ancients lived by a fundamental truth that is often lost in our fast-paced world—that time is circular as much as it is linear. Following the Wheel of the Year by honoring the eight Sabbats, or days of power as they’re often called, helps us integrate this concept of circular time into our daily lives. The Wheel provides a sense of rhythm to the year, as the equal increments of days and weeks between the Sabbats allow us to feel the seasons turning in a beautiful symmetry. The Sabbats also provide a context for honoring the dynamic relationship between the Goddess and the God. As the seasons turn, the divine pair shifts from mother and child to co-creative consorts and then back again. We honor these shifting roles and aspects throughout the year, with each Sabbat representing a point in the overarching story. This close participation with the cycles of the season is what some Wiccans refer to as “turning the Wheel.�� Perhaps because it’s such a big topic all on its own, many introductory sources on Wicca tend to gloss over the Wheel, providing just a paragraph or two on each holiday. In Wheel of the Year Magic, best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain devotes a full chapter to each of the their significance within the context of the ever-changing seasons, the part they play in the mythological cycle of the Goddess and the God, and the spiritual themes they ask us to reflect upon as we celebrate them. So whether you’re just starting out in Wicca or you're a seasoned practitioner looking for new perspectives, this guide can support and inspire your journey. And while the information here is rooted in Wicca, much of it is applicable to Pagans of all stripes, as well as anyone who is simply curious about the rich traditions surrounding these milestones of the Old Religion. For those who include spellwork in their practice, the energies surrounding the Sabbats make them excellent opportunities to work magic. In fact, many Wiccans and other Witches like to incorporate spellwork and/or spellcraft (creating magical oils, incense, amulets, etc.) into their Sabbat celebrations. As with all of Lisa’s books, the spells and other workings included in this guide can be followed as-is or adapted to suit your individual style. They can also be a springboard for more ideas about how to approach magical work on these special occasions. Foundations in Celebrating the Days of Power A dynamic, creative and evolving approach to connecting with divine Nature is at the heart of Wicca and other forms of modern Paganism. Wheel of the Year Magic was written in this spirit, offering insight and information that will help you to build your own unique relationship with these eight days of power. Whatever your experience level, you can build on your knowledge with the information in this guide, The origins and development of the modern Wheel of the Year The seasonal and spiritual significance of each of the eight days of Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, Mabon and Samhain The pagan history behind each Sabbat—the myths, beliefs and customs that have inspired our modern celebrations Suggestions for creating your own Sabbat celebrations, whether you’re a solitary practitioner or working with fellow Witches Spells and other magical workings aligned with the seasonal and divine energies of each Sabbat When you choose to mark the Sabbats, you are participating in a timeless tradition of honoring th]]> 134 Lisa Chamberlain Jade 3 4.28 2017
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name: Jade
average rating: 4.28
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rating: 3
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]]> 61371039
Pain is an abyss.

How naive of me to think I’d already reached the very depths of it when fate shook my world with a crushing blow. It turns out, there are fathomless levels of pain, like a winding labyrinth of doors leading to shadowy figures and long-forgotten secrets. The kind of inescapable descent into madness that twists nightmares into reality.

What lies at the end of this obscure path I have yet to discover, but where it begins, is a place called Infernium. An asylum, feared by those in Nightshade and untrodden by the angels who’ve forsaken its many lost souls.

Some say it’s the gateway to hell.

Others believe it’s where you go when the last flicker of hope dies out.

For me, it’s where I’ve damned myself for eternity–my penance for a crime against the heavens, and home to the demons that claw at my mind.

Yet, not even they stand a chance against my dark angel, Jericho. He fears nothing. Except losing me.

The longer I remain trapped, though, the stronger this darkness inside of me grows. A duality dividing my heart between love and revenge.]]> 688 Keri Lake Jade 5 dark-romance 4.13 2022
author: Keri Lake
name: Jade
average rating: 4.13
book published: 2022
rating: 5
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]]> 223051655 I don’t know what scares me more—the man behind the skeleton mask, or how he makes me feel��

I never wanted to be part of the Hunt—a deadly game where rich secret society members hide behind masks and the desperate become their prey. Someone dragged me into it to see me suffer, and now survival is my only goal.

But Rhett Sinclair doesn’t just hunt. He devours.

He’s the society’s deadliest predator, a man who thrives on the thrill of the chase. He wears his mask like a second skin, and behind it hides a darkness I can’t even begin to understand.

He doesn’t just want to catch me. He wants to break me.

With every step I take, I feel him closing in. His depraved games and whispered threats are taking over my mind, and my fear of him is twisting into something darker. Something I can barely admit to myself.

I shouldn’t crave his cruel touch or the way his savage eyes burn when they meet mine. I should run faster, hide better, fight harder�� but the more I resist, the more he enjoys the chase.

When the game is over, Rhett won’t just claim his prize.

He’ll claim me.



The Hunt is a standalone 135k-word MF dark romance that contains dark topics/situations that may be triggering to some.
TWs - please check inside the book for a full list

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* Secret society
* Enemies-to-lovers
* Obsessive, possessive, OTT, morally-gray hero
* Forced proximity
* Dangerous play
]]> 478 Kristin Buoni Jade 0 to-read, dark-romance 3.98
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]]> 59479184 A love so forbidden, it would shake the heavens.

My father called them messengers.
He once told me they walked among us, and that somewhere in this dark and godless city, there shined a faint sliver of hope. I had only to look for the signs.

Well, I’ve spent my whole life investigating the inexplicable, and all I've found are the unsettling vestiges of iniquity - the evidence of another world shrouded by the obscure. Purgatory to some, where depravity hides in shadows, and girls like me are little more than delicious bites of temptation.

Others call it Nightshade.

This peculiar place is where I first met the cold and callous recluse living in a decaying cliffside cathedral. Jericho Van Croix is the epitome of everything I’ve been told to fear. A raven-winged harbinger who wears intrigue like a warm black cloak. An enigma that I’m determined to unravel �� even if it means getting closer than I should.

One touch is forbidden. Even so much as a kiss would be my demise. But the sin on his lips burns me up like a wild flame, and his growing infatuation weakens my resolve.

Giving him what he wants, though, will mean no chance for redemption, or escape. What's worse is, the signs I’ve followed yet failed to see all these years begin to unmask a terrifying reality:

That falling may be my only saving grace.]]> 676 Keri Lake Jade 5 3.92 2021
author: Keri Lake
name: Jade
average rating: 3.92
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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]]> 59463559 A love so forbidden, it would shake the heavens.

My father called them messengers.
He once told me they walked among us, and that somewhere in this dark and godless city, there shined a faint sliver of hope. I had only to look for the signs.

Well, I’ve spent my whole life investigating the inexplicable, and all I've found are the unsettling vestiges of iniquity - the evidence of another world shrouded by the obscure. Purgatory to some, where depravity hides in shadows, and girls like me are little more than delicious bites of temptation.

Others call it Nightshade.

This peculiar place is where I first met the cold and callous recluse living in a decaying cliffside cathedral. Jericho Van Croix is the epitome of everything I’ve been told to fear. A raven-winged harbinger who wears intrigue like a warm black cloak. An enigma that I’m determined to unravel �� even if it means getting closer than I should.

One touch is forbidden. Even so much as a kiss would be my demise. But the sin on his lips burns me up like a wild flame, and his growing infatuation weakens my resolve.

Giving him what he wants, though, will mean no chance for redemption, or escape. What's worse is, the signs I’ve followed yet failed to see all these years begin to unmask a terrifying reality:

That falling may be my only saving grace.]]> 666 Keri Lake Jade 5 dark-romance, fantasy 4.16 2021
author: Keri Lake
name: Jade
average rating: 4.16
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rating: 5
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]]> 224059709 A geneticist murdered in Leeds.
A Counsellor dead at the foot of the stairs in her consulting rooms.

To DI Lee Wallace these are open and shut cases of a robbery gone wrong and an accident, so when his friend and criminal psychologist Chad Hilton returns to Yorkshire from a 3 month stay in a psychiatric clinic and tries to persuade him otherwise he thinks Chad has lost the plot.

And he has more pressing issues on his plate.

As the body count of murdered sex offenders released from prison rises, he’s under pressure from his boss, the press, and the public to get a result, and fast. But he has no CCTV, and no forensics. All he has to go on is an artist’s impression of a woman seen with the men.

A woman no-one seems to recognise.

Unable to convince the police, Chad goes it alone. But even he isn’t ready for what he discovers. Is the murderer on the loose in Leeds descended from one of the UK’s most notorious killers?]]> 370 Gabriel Galletti 1739851056 Jade 0 to-read, crime 4.53
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]]> 214055199 Welcome to the Sad Ghost Club - a club for anyone who has ever felt sad or lost.

We can all feel anxious and alone sometimes. Like you're almost . . . invisible. But at the Sad Ghost Club, you can find your kindred spirits and know you're not alone.

In this graphic novel, discover the Sad Ghost Club's rules for taking things one day at a time. With heartwarming and very relatable comic illustrations, discover how to make it through the day, grow through the hard stuff and look out for your fellow ghosties.

Based on the Sad Ghost Club community, with over 600k followers on Instagram. This is a place where everyone is accepted and everyone belongs.

Join the community of ghosties on Instagram @theofficialsadghostclub]]> 193 Lize Meddings 1526367319 Jade 0 to-read 4.35
author: Lize Meddings
name: Jade
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]]> 214268980 The New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique returns with another glittering dark fantasy about a deadly mystery that spans worlds and a teenage girl who must risk everything to uncover the truth.

Seven years ago, Maeve Abenthy lost her world, her father, even her name. Desperate to escape the stain of her father’s crimes, she lives under a fake name, never staying in one place long enough to put down roots.

Then she receives a mysterious letter with four impossible words Your father was innocent.

To uncover the truth, she poses as an apprentice for the Otherwhere Post, where she’ll be trained in the art of scriptomancy—the dangerous magic that allows couriers to enchant letters and deliver them to other worlds. But looking into her father’s past draws more attention than she’d planned.

Her secretive, infuriatingly handsome mentor knows she’s lying about her identity, and time is running out to convince him to trust her. Worse, she begins to receive threatening letters, warning her to drop her investigation��or else. For Maeve to unravel the mystery of what happened seven years ago, she may have to forfeit her life.]]> 400 Emily J. Taylor 0593404548 Jade 0 to-read 4.09 2025
author: Emily J. Taylor
name: Jade
average rating: 4.09
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]]> 198364298 600 Jodi Ellen Malpas 1957597453 Jade 0 to-read 4.54 2024
author: Jodi Ellen Malpas
name: Jade
average rating: 4.54
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]]> 60185260
When notorious mafia boss Danny Black and lethal assassin James Kelly join forces to hunt down a mutual, elusive nemesis that threatens to destroy them both and take control of their city, they know they will be entering a deadly game. A game they must win if they are ever going to live in peace with the women they love away from crime, corruption, and death.

But peace is an illusion, love is a daily torment, and death will always follow them.

As power starts to slip from their grasp, enemies re-emerge, and old, personal demons return to haunt them both, they finally accept they can never leave their world if they want to stay alive. So they need to protect it at all costs. No matter the consequences. No matter the losses. No matter the pain. They must make choices no men should make. Kill more ruthlessly, love more fiercely, and hate with more rage than ever before.

They're capable. Ready.

But nothing prepares them for the secrets they uncover and the betrayals they face. Or the personal sacrifices they must make to rise again.

Two men.
One goal.
No mercy.

This is The Rising.
]]> 653 Jodi Ellen Malpas 1957597992 Jade 0 to-read 4.52
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]]> 59492255
So Danny was forced to decide whether to remain concealed and pray his enemies didn’t find him, or re-emerge and take back control of his town. His future.

James Kelly’s sole purpose was to find and kill the man who ordered the death of his family. Peace would never be his until then. Beau Hayley, a scarred former cop, was the key to his mission. He was supposed to kill her. Instead, he fell in love with her. Forced to accept that he could no longer fight his war and keep Beau safe from their enemies, he sought out the only man who could help him.

But by resurrecting the infamous Brit, James unwittingly started an even bigger war.

Two lethal men. One shared goal.

Keep their women safe.

And survive.

But only one of them can come out the other side alive.]]> 499 Jodi Ellen Malpas 1736057278 Jade 0 to-read 4.45
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]]> 59221810
After leaving her fiancé at the altar and quitting her job as a Miami cop, Beau Hayley stumbles through life, feeling only resentment. Injustice. Loss. Her mom’s death was called an accident. She’s not convinced. Grieving, she becomes numb to everything except the constant, biting pain of heartbreak and hate. She can see no light. Until she meets James Kelly, a man who seems as damaged as she is, inside and out. And yet despite his twisted, cold façade, he stimulates feelings. Pleasure. He is a respite from her own flaws. A complete mystery.

And impossible to resist.

James Kelly has only one objective. Find the men who murdered his family and kill them all very slowly. But the web of crime and deceit leads him to Beau Hayley, the daughter of the notorious detective who pursued him relentlessly until her death. Beau is not what James expected, and past the darkness that shrouds her, he finds a glimmer of light. Light is addictive. An escape. Beau might be the key to James’s mercy mission, but with dire consequences. So he has to decide—leave her breathing and risk exposing himself, or kill her and continue his mission, still unknown.

Still The Enigma

Two tortured souls playing one deadly game. But who will survive?
]]> 514 Jodi Ellen Malpas 1736057251 Jade 0 to-read 4.25 2021
author: Jodi Ellen Malpas
name: Jade
average rating: 4.25
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]]> 145562
In this edition of the book (it's expanded and revised on the 15th anniversary of original publication) you will find the magical properties and folklore of over 400 herbs! You'll also find lists of herbs based on their magical powers, their genders, their planetary rulers, and more. Perhaps the most important list is the folk name cross-reference. With that information, when a recipe calls for "bramble, " you'll know it needs blackberry. Or if the magic calls for "enebro," you'll know you that is juniper.

The main part of this book is the listings of the herbs. Each one includes names, associations, and magical attributions. Violets can be used for protection, luck, love, and more. Primrose is for protection and love. Garlic is for protection, healing, exorcism, lust, and prevention of theft.

This book is considered a classic. It is probably consulted more than any other book on this subject. If you want to learn the secrets of magical herbs, this book is a must!]]> 318 Scott Cunningham 0875421229 Jade 0 to-read 4.28 1985
author: Scott Cunningham
name: Jade
average rating: 4.28
book published: 1985
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]]> 59316171
I was back in my hometown at last, surrounded by the boys I’ve loved for my entire life, and I’d finally had everything I’d ever wanted. But fate never was kind to this dead girl and we aren’t done fighting to claim our happily ever after.

This might not be a fairy tale, but I swear on all I am that I’ll defeat the villain of our story before it’s done. The only question left to answer is whether or not we’ll all live to see him die.

I’ll do whatever it takes to get revenge for everything Shawn has taken from us and claim the ending we deserve. But it’s gonna be one hell of a ride to get there.


This is the final book in the Harlequin Crew series. Beware of dark themes, devious villains and beautiful men with blackened souls. This series is part of the United States of Anarchy universe and there are some characters which cross over with other series in this world including Kings of Quarantine and The Death CLub but each dark and twisted tale can be read independently.]]> 660 Caroline Peckham Jade 4 4.49
author: Caroline Peckham
name: Jade
average rating: 4.49
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]]> 58158799
Either way, betrayal and heartache have been my friends for far too long and it’s time for me to start over.

I gave the Harlequin boys a chance to change. A chance to prove that history wasn’t just set to repeat itself. But they failed with spectacular colours.

Maybe it’s time for me to stop running. After all, Sunset Cove has been living under the Harlequins�� thumb for far too long. It’s time to set our demons free and let them burn this place to the ground. Who knows if I’ll survive the fallout?
But I guess I’ll soon find out if dead girls can die twice.

This is an enemies to lovers contemporary series where the girl will end up with multiple love interests and all of the characters are in their late twenties.]]> 594 Caroline Peckham Jade 5 dark-romance 4.44
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name: Jade
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]]> 210455800

Part taxonomy of murder, part prosecutor’s handbook, and part personal memoir, The Book of Murder goes through a dozen cases and his recollections of his twenty-six years in the Orange County DA’s office (seventeen in the Homicide Unit). Refreshingly honest about the toll such work takes on one’s private life, Murphy weaves his personal narrative throughout his casework in a way that humanizes the people entrusted with the duty of seeking justice on behalf of the public. As he does so, he lays bare the decision-making a prosecutor goes through in building a case to ensure justice is met while telling captivating tale after captivating tale of the world’s worst crime.]]> 320 Matt Murphy 1368104061 Jade 0 to-read, crime 4.46
author: Matt Murphy
name: Jade
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]]> 218096762
Now another girl has disappeared, with chilling echoes of the past. And it seems that she might not be the only one.

Claire is convinced Julia's disappearance is linked.

But when she begins to learn the truth about her sister, she is confronted with a shocking discovery, and nothing will ever be the same...]]> 548 Karin Slaughter Jade 0 to-read, crime 4.15 2015
author: Karin Slaughter
name: Jade
average rating: 4.15
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]]> 216380600 Alaric wants her and he’s prepared to be the beast in her story to get her

As nothing more than a country nobleman’s daughter, Thea believed her future held only the mundane running of a household and soothing the egos of self-important men.

When her father stages a rebellion - grasping at a better life for their often neglected corner of the kingdom - and fails, everything changes and Thea knows her life will never be the same.

Alaric is ruthless, bloodthirsty, and never flinches away from the darker side of what it means to be King. If the whispers are to be believed, he’s as likely to take a head as consider a diplomatic solution.

When he left the palace, Alaric’s only intention was to quash a rebellion, and crush anyone who stood in his way.

But then he saw Thea.

Alaric knows he wants her, and doesn’t care what she has to say about it.

He always gets what he wants.]]> 250 Eva Rayne Jade 0 to-read, romance 4.27
author: Eva Rayne
name: Jade
average rating: 4.27
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]]> 30965660 The most terrifying thriller you'll read this year

It starts with just one body �� the hands bound, the skin covered in marks.

Detective Superintendent Jeanette Kihlberg is determined to find out who is responsible, despite opposition from her superiors. When two more bodies are found, it becomes clear that she is hunting a serial killer.

With her career on the line, she turns to psychotherapist Sofia Zetterlund. Together, they uncover a chain of shocking events that began decades ago �� but will it lead them to the murderer before someone else dies?]]> 767 Erik Axl Sund 0099583682 Jade 0 to-read, crime, horror 3.68 2016
author: Erik Axl Sund
name: Jade
average rating: 3.68
book published: 2016
rating: 0
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]]> 58778536
To avoid spending her life in prison, Quinn makes a run for it. She leaves behind her home, her job, and her family. She grabs her passport and heads for the northern border before the police can discover what she’s done.

But when an unexpected snowstorm forces her off the road, Quinn must take refuge at the broken-down, isolated Baxter Motel. The handsome and kindly owner, Nick Baxter, is only too happy to offer her a cheap room for the night.

Unfortunately, the Baxter Motel isn’t the quiet, safe haven it seemed to be. The motel has a dark and disturbing past. And in the dilapidated house across the way, the silhouette of Nick's ailing wife is always at the window. Always watching.

In the morning, Quinn must leave the motel. She'll pack up her belongings and get back on the road to freedom.

But first, she must survive the night.

Do Not Disturb is a Hitchcock-style psychological thriller that will keep you tearing through the pages until you reach the shocking conclusion!]]> 325 Freida McFadden Jade 0 to-read, horror 3.94 2021
author: Freida McFadden
name: Jade
average rating: 3.94
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]]> 217592462 Moving into my brother’s basement after graduating college isn’t the end of the world.

But getting stuck working for his best friend just might be.

Aside from professionally getting under my skin, Liam Brooks owns the only tattoo studio in our perfect coastal town. He also happens to be the only person within a hundred-mile radius willing to employ me despite my shining resume.

The truth is, he needs me too.

So we make a truce for the I save his shop from financial ruin, and he does everything I say so I can use his business as a case study to land my dream job. Then I’m getting out of this town and never looking back.

…Unless I find a reason to stay.

Tell Me It’s Right is a brother’s best friend romance. It’s book one in the steamy, small town romance Sweetspire series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but the author recommends reading them in order for the best reading experience. ]]> 424 Katie Wismer 1958458074 Jade 0 to-read, romance 3.35
author: Katie Wismer
name: Jade
average rating: 3.35
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]]> 50664743 Unearth the power of natural magic with this guide to green witchcraft.

Through green magic, any witch can incorporate the wisdom and energy of the earth into their practice. This fun and informative spell book introduces readers to the magic of plants and herbs and then breaks down the foundational practices of green witchcraft into easy-to-follow sections.

What sets this green witch book

PRACTICAL This beginner-friendly book offers inclusive guidance for successfully bringing nature inside your home and into your practice.ACCESSIBLE Learn authentic spells, rituals, potions, and practices with a focus on using tools and materials normally found on hand.GUIDED Get expert instruction from a respected witch on how to safely and responsibly add the magic of flowers, plants, herbs, wood, stones, and crystals to any practice.

Build a practice around the energy and intention of the natural world with this indispensable green magic book.]]> 169 Paige Vanderbeck 1646115651 Jade 0 to-read 4.04 2020
author: Paige Vanderbeck
name: Jade
average rating: 4.04
book published: 2020
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]]> 45901734 Uncover the Secrets to Becoming a Powerful Psychic Witch

Popular writer and witch Mat Auryn reveals his most closely guarded tips, practices, and meditations for unlocking your psychic abilities and elevating your witchcraft into exciting new territory. Featuring over ninety exercises, this groundbreaking book helps your magick and your senses reach their full potential.

Witchcraft and psychism are two sides of the same coin--they complement and strengthen one another. Psychic Witch provides everything you need to not only master the perception and manipulation of energy, but also to perform magick anywhere and at any time. This ingenious book teaches you how to use subtle energy in new ways and manifest your perceptions into instant magickal results.]]> 228 Mat Auryn 0738760846 Jade 0 to-read 4.28 2020
author: Mat Auryn
name: Jade
average rating: 4.28
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]]> 53503303 Begin your journey of spiritual exploration with this modern guide to Paganism

Introduce yourself to the world of Paganism and its diverse magick with this reader-friendly guide. Paganism for Beginners features a comprehensive overview of common Pagan practices, traditions, and core beliefs like open-mindedness, self-reliance, and freedom of choice.

Paganism for Beginners is inclusive, inspiring, and the perfect way for seekers to explore this time-honored, earth-centric form of spirituality. You’ll nourish your soul and unlock the magick of the universe

Pagan basics—Delve into deities, follow along with the Pagan calendar, and learn essential knowledge of Pagan symbols, rituals, and tools on your journey of spiritual exploration.Pagan history—Paganism is one of the world’s oldest religious movements. You’ll read about the roots of Paganism and how it’s evolved to serve modern practitioners yearning to reconnect with themselves and find more wonder, depth, and meaning in the world.Pagan traditionss—There are many forms of Paganism and each is known as a tradition. You’ll learn the defining details and ritual practices of traditions like Celtic Polytheism, Druidry, Wicca, and more.

Embrace your spiritual path and live a more magickal life with Paganism for Beginners.]]> 184 Althaea Sebastiani 1646117069 Jade 0 to-read 4.12 2020
author: Althaea Sebastiani
name: Jade
average rating: 4.12
book published: 2020
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]]> 123259716 220 Devin Cabrera Jade 0 to-read, horror 3.70 2023
author: Devin Cabrera
name: Jade
average rating: 3.70
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]]> 50244572 299 Nick Botic Jade 0 to-read, horror 3.89 2023
author: Nick Botic
name: Jade
average rating: 3.89
book published: 2023
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]]> 43818 178 Faye Perozich 0970398107 Jade 0 to-read 4.13 2000
author: Faye Perozich
name: Jade
average rating: 4.13
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]]> 11929972 32 Faye Perozich Jade 0 to-read 4.48 1990
author: Faye Perozich
name: Jade
average rating: 4.48
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]]> 56817269
Natural magick is all about working in harmony with your environment, harnessing the power of nature to unlock your inner magickal potential .

From foraging and using herbs in spells , to��using sun or moonlight in cleansing rituals to��understanding the changing of the seasons and their impact on your powers, this book is an invaluable guide to anyone interested in exploring natural magick.��

This magick has the power to transform your relationship with yourself , the people around you, and the natural world. Featuring introductions to everything you need to know to get started��in your��Craft,��this is the ultimate guide that you will want to return to again and again as you develop your practice, and discover how magical Witchcraft is as a��form of self-care.
��
Including tried-and-true tips and tricks taken from The Witch of the Forest’s personal grimoire, learn ... and much more! Suitable for every type of witch and witchling �� green, house, eclectic, solitary, or undecided! �� this book also includes a pendulum board that you can remove to help answer all your questions.

If you are a witch in the broom closet, simply remove the jacket from this book or download as an ebook for more discreet reading.

Ground yourself in your magick, and embrace the simpler, but just as powerful side of the modern witching hour!

The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to�� series are a collection of guides for different areas of witchcraft, focusing on��the relationship between magic, the natural world and the self.]]> 176 Lindsay Squire 0711266832 Jade 0 to-read 4.25
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]]> 177841605 Woman's Own Book Club 2023'A truly beautiful book. Rosie's writing makes me want to close my laptop, step outside, and appreciate the magic that each season brings' Jessica Elliot DennisonIn her late-twenties, feeling utterly overwhelmed by the pace of modern city life, Rosie Steer found solace in the traditions she had been brought up with, influenced by her Scottish roots, that celebrated nature and observed the small steady shifts in the seasons.The Celtic Wheel of the year is an ancient seasonal cycle that aligns with solar events �� the solstices, equinoxes and their midpoints. For each mini-season, Rosie shares nature notes for what we can look out for as the days get warmer or cooler, the nights longer or shorter, alongside activities, things to make, flowers or fruit to forage, seasonal recipes to enjoy and a modern take on the traditional celebrations.As the Wheel turns to Samhain on 31st October, we can enjoy foraging apples and berries to make Hedgerow jelly, watch the leaves turn golden, collect pine cones for a Pine cone garland and celebrate pumpkin season with Pumpkin and root veg chilli and Chocolate cake with pumpkin curd.By slowing down and paying attention to the ebbs and flows of nature, we can find moments of calm whenever we need them.]]> 277 Rosie Steer 1526662736 Jade 0 to-read 4.00
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]]> 59126905
'Inside my cauldron is a thick fistful of paper, old diary entries, work "to do" lists, notes I wrote while I was in a bad place and feeling trapped in a life that was keeping my mind small and narrow; thoughts and feelings that are holding me back, keeping me tied to a time I want to let go of. These papers are flashes of lightning across a darkened room and I want them gone. As they curl and burn, twisting in their black spirals like the farewell flourish of a travelling cloak, a sense of calm sweeps through my chest and shoulders. I feel it so strongly, like a blast of ice to my system, shivering out the old thoughts. I'm burning a path for something new to come in.'

One winter, Jennifer Lane reached breaking point in her fast-paced office life. In the year that followed her stress-related illness, she set out to rediscover the solace and purpose that witchcraft had given her as a teenager.

The Wheel is an immersive, engaging read - exploring the life-long draw of witchcraft and our vulnerability to toxic working environments and digital demands. In her year-long journey Jennifer explores ancient festivals and rituals, and visits fellow pagans and wild landscapes, in search of wisdom and peace.

For those who are sick at heart of noise, anger and disconnection, The Wheel is full of wise words, crackling rituals and natural beauty. This is a quest to discover how to live fully connected to the natural world while firmly in the twenty-first century.]]> 288 Jennifer Lane 1912836904 Jade 0 to-read 4.15 2021
author: Jennifer Lane
name: Jade
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]]> 26724994 113 Riley Star Jade 3 3.90 2015
author: Riley Star
name: Jade
average rating: 3.90
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]]> 211738104 Sweetpea soon to be a major TV series starring Ella Purnell

Sweetpea is coming home at last��

Newly married, with a loving family surrounding her, everything's coming up roses for ex-serial killer Rhiannon Lewis, right?

Wrong.

Her husband has just been shot, and the daughter she left behind in the UK is desperately ill. She’s got no choice but to flee the States and return home, back to her roots, where she’s in danger of being recognised and arrested at any moment.

Only nothing is quite as it seems��

With a series of bad choices in front of her, and the authorities right behind, Rhiannon's in a hell of a hole and she needs to dig herself out of it pronto. But help can come from the most unlikely places. And even more unlikely people…]]> 383 C.J. Skuse 0008608377 Jade 0 to-read, crime 4.37
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]]> 194027112
Rhiannon Lewis thought she finally had it all: thanks to the pandemic she’s had to keep a much lower profile but has found happiness with her fiancé Rafael and his family. For once, she is surrounded by people who love her for who she is (or who they think she is).

After over 800 days without murdering anyone, the woman formerly known as the Sweetpea Killer thinks she might have finally turned over a new leaf.

That is until her soon-to-be sister-in-law has a run in with her abusive ex, and Rhiannon rediscovers her taste for revenge. This time, with a loving family in tow, the stakes are much higher. Wedded bliss and life as a normal person are finally within Rhiannon's reach, but you can never keep a good serial killer down.

Can you?]]> 418 C.J. Skuse Jade 0 to-read, crime 4.25 2023
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]]> 54494940 Can a serial killer ever lose their taste for murder?

Since confessing to her bloody murder spree Rhiannon Lewis, the now-notorious Sweetpea killer, has been feeling out-of-sorts.

Having fled the UK on a cruise ship to start her new life, Rhiannon should be feeling happy. But it’s hard to turn over a new leaf when she’s stuck in an oversized floating tin can with the Gammonati and screaming kids. Especially when they remind her of Ivy �� the baby she gave up for a life carrying on killing.

Rhiannon is all at sea. She’s lost her taste for blood but is it really gone for good? Maybe Rhiannon is realising that there’s more to life than death…]]> 480 C.J. Skuse 0008312583 Jade 0 to-read, crime 4.21 2021
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]]> 38739384 If only they knew the real truth. It should be my face on those front pages. My headlines. I did those things, not him. I just want to stand on that doorstep and scream it: IT WAS ME. ME. ME. ME. ME!

Rhiannon Lewis has successfully fooled the world and framed her cheating fiancé Craig for the depraved and bloody killing spree she committed. She should be ecstatic that she’s free.

Except for one small problem. She’s pregnant with her ex lover’s child. The ex-lover she only recently chopped up and buried in her in-laws garden. And as much as Rhiannon wants to continue making her way through her kill lists, a small voice inside is trying to make her stop.

But can a killer’s urges ever really be curbed?]]> 432 C.J. Skuse 000821672X Jade 0 to-read, crime 3.99 2018
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]]> 33229410 'The last person who called me ‘Sweetpea�� ended up dead��

'I haven’t killed anyone for three years and I thought that when it happened again I’d feel bad. Like an alcoholic taking a sip of whisky. But no. Nothing. I had a blissful night’s sleep. Didn’t wake up at all. And for once, no bad dream either. This morning I feel balanced. Almost sane, for once.

Rhiannon is your average girl next door, settled with her boyfriend and little dog�� but she’s got a killer secret.

Although her childhood was haunted by a famous crime, Rhiannon's life is normal now that her celebrity has dwindled. By day her job as an editorial assistant is demeaning and unsatisfying. By evening she dutifully listens to her friend’s plans for marriage and babies whilst secretly making a list.

A kill list.

From the man on the Lidl checkout who always mishandles her apples, to the driver who cuts her off on her way to work, to the people who have got it coming, Rhiannon’s ready to get her revenge.

Because the girl everyone overlooks might be able to get away with murder…]]> 480 C.J. Skuse 0008216673 Jade 0 to-read, crime 3.80 2017
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]]> 31224298 Do you want to start practicing magic? Not sure where to begin? Want a collection of spells that can transform and enhance your life? The world of magic is full of immeasurable potential. There are literally thousands of spells in existence, for every purpose you could possibly imagine. In this book from best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain, you will find spells and other magical workings that, when applied with focused intention, can bring positive experiences into your life. Divided into four general categories, they are suitable for Witches of all experience levels, without calling for extravagant or hard-to-find ingredients. Each spell contains explicit instructions, but there are also opportunities to personalize the work as you see fit, using your own intuition and style. With the variety of magical opportunities for enhancing the most important areas of life, there’s something for everyone in this book! Love and Relationships Since time immemorial, hopeful lovers have tried spells and potions of all sorts in order to bring them their one true love. In this book you’ll find spells for attracting romantic love into your life, but also workings related to friendship and family relationships, which are equally important sources of love in a balanced life. Wealth and Prosperity Witches know that we can attract money from unforeseen places into our lives through the use of focused intention, and you’ll find spellwork here for doing just that. But cash is not the only form of abundance—opportunities for growing future wealth are also important, as are an abundance of friends, pleasurable activities, and healthy options for nourishing our bodies. To that end, you’ll find spells for increasing business success, abundance in the garden, and even a spell for landing an important job, in addition to money-specific workings. Health and Well-Being Although it can be difficult to maintain a healthy and positive state of well-being in our fast-paced world, it’s relatively easy to balance your own personal energy through spellwork that promotes motivation and endurance. In this section you’ll find a range of approaches to reducing stress and increasing your access to the reservoir of positive energy available to you in your daily life. Of course, the energy of your environment is also crucial to your quality of life, so you’ll find a few protection spells to enhance your physical and social environments and keep out unwanted energy. Assorted Spells and Strategies Just as important as spells themselves is a working knowledge of the vast array of magical forms and techniques This section provides a brief introduction to various approaches to magic, including kitchen witchery, making your own spell ingredients, and using timing and the rhythms of the natural world to your advantage. There are also some “miscellaneous�� spells focused around tools sourced directly from nature, new ways to request information from the Universe, recipes for creating your own oil blends, and a set of magical workings based on the cycles of the Moon. Here's Just a Small Sample of Spells Included in this Book of New friendship spell First date confidence charm Releasing negative attachments spell Job interview success spell Successful business spell Anxiety calming spell Speedy recovery healing bath]]> 126 Lisa Chamberlain Jade 0 to-read 4.09
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]]> 223439654
Our first meeting? He stood me up.
Our second chance encounter? I told him exactly what I thought of him.
Our third? It came with a bet (he lost) and an understanding that we’re stuck with one another.

It doesn’t matter that he’s Alexander Hardy—British soccer star extraordinaire, world-famous in every way, and a certified sex symbol. We come from two different worlds and live in two different realities. But all we need is one month.

The bet: Help him rehab his reputation to the media and the masses, and in exchange, he’ll help my soccer academy and the underprivileged kids who idolize him.

That doesn’t mean I have to like him. Not his delicious accent, his sexy smirk or those storm cloud gray eyes. Not his incredibly fit body or his sinfully dirty mouth. Not even the way he shows up day after day for the kids or the way he looks at me like he wants to devour me.

He looks at time spent in my world as a penance, while I look at it as a way to leverage his star power to help my academy survive.

But as the days turn to weeks, it seems we’re not as different as I once thought. The man who cares about no one, has fixed his sights on me. With his time at my academy up and his obligations back home calling, do we have a lucky shot of working out?]]> 400 K. Bromberg Jade 0 to-read, romance 4.22
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]]> 29104325 Then this book can help Herbs are extremely important in Wicca, and you’ll find that there are many herbs that are easy to start with. Many of these herbs you can grow in your own garden and this book will teach you everything from what the herb is used for and how to cultivate it all the way to what spells you can use them in. Inside you will read about... �� Some Herbal Basics �� Basic Herbs to Start With �� Some Herbal Baths �� Herbal Pouches & Medicine Bags �� Magical Teas to Start With �� Magical Oils to Help �� More Herbal Magic to Try �� A Guide to Purchasing Your Herbs �� A Little about Gathering Herbs �� How to Dry & Store Herbs In this book, you’ll find spells for luck, love, divination and so much more. You can kiss bad dreams goodbye, and these spells and rituals will help to enhance your quality of life.]]> 45 Sophia Silvervine Jade 0 to-read 4.05
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]]> 60579416 Everything You Need to Know About Starting Your Own Wiccan Spiritual Journey, Today!

Are you looking to learn about Wiccan Path? Have you heard about it before, but you're not sure what it's all about? Then Wicca Starter Kit for Beginners is your answer.

With simple, easy-to-understand explanations, this comprehensive and detailed guide gives you everything you need to know about how to start your Wiccan journey.

Inside "Wicca Starter Kit for Beginners, you'll

�� What are the Most Popular Wiccan Traditions?
�� What is Eclectic Wicca?
�� Introduction to Eclectic Wicca and Covens
�� The Overview of Wiccan Covens, Circles, and Solitary Practitioners
�� The Pros and Cons of Covens
�� How to Find Your Wiccan Path?

And So Much More!

By the end of this guide, you will have a solid understanding of finding your Wiccan Path and the fantastic diversity of the Wiccan religion. Ideally, you will also have a clearer view of your next steps along the path!

So what's stopping you? Get started with your Wicca Starter Kit for Beginners today!

If you're ready for your journey, grab a copy of "Wicca Starter Kit for Beginners" and learn about this incredible and exciting belief of Wicca. You won't regret it!]]> 74 Frank Bawdoe Jade 3 3.89
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]]> 223351006 Seven murders.
Seven deadly sins.

I made a vow one Valentine’s Day, when they killed him in front of me.

On a day that is supposed to be full of love, now I return with vengeance.

They call me The Cupid Killer and nobody in this city is safe from my wrath.

Truths unveiled. An unexpected ally. And a new promise.

Will anyone make it out alive, or will lust lead to their demise?

Authors Bloody Seven is a Dark Romance that contains scenes that may be disturbing to some readers. Content notes are available inside the book. ]]> 104 K.M. Baker Jade 0 to-read, crime 4.42
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]]> 58321103
Mina finds herself in a room with a wall of glass, and an electric light that activates at nightfall, when the Watchers come above ground. These creatures emerge to observe their captive humans—and terrible things happen to anyone who doesn't reach the bunker in time.

Afraid and trapped among strangers, Mina is desperate for answers. Who are the Watchers? Why are these creatures keeping them imprisoned? And, most importantly, how can she escape?]]> 310 A.M. Shine 1801102120 Jade 0 3.83 2021
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]]> 218185743
These days nobody can reach Cora: not her aunt, who wants her to prepare for the Hungry Ghost Festival; not her weird colleagues; and especially not the slack-jawed shadow lurking around her door frame. After all, it can't be real—can it? After a series of unexplained killings in Chinatown, Cora believes someone might be targeting East Asian women, and something might be targeting Cora herself.]]> 304 Kylie Lee Baker 0778368459 Jade 0 to-read, horror 4.29 2025
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]]> 58941251
I vow. You vow. We vow.

Barrington University is home of the Lords, a secret society that requires their blood in payment. They are above all—the most powerful men in the world. They devote their lives to violence in exchange for power. And during their senior year, they are offered a chosen one.

People think growing up with money is freeing, but I promise you, it’s not. My entire life has been planned out for me. I never got the chance to do what I wanted until Ryat Alexander Archer came along and gave me an option for a better life. He offered me what no one else ever had—freedom.

I chose to be his. He made me believe that anyway, but it was just another lie. A way that the Lords manipulate you into doing what they want.

After being sucked into the dark, twisted world of the Lords, I embraced my new role and allowed Ryat to parade me around like the trophy I was to him. But like all things, what started out as a game soon became a fight for survival. And the only way out was death.

This book can be read as a standalone but the timeline of the Lords books is as follows:
The Ritual
The Sinner
The Sacrifice
Sabotage (the H isn't a Lord but he works for a Lord)]]> 606 Shantel Tessier Jade 0 4.06 2021
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]]> 209203155
That night Leigh finds a second-hand book on her TBR pile, which transports her to the small-town of Lakeville Hills, where the heroines wear shorty-shorts and the men drink bourbon. And as Leigh drifts off to sleep, she dreams of billionaire cowboy Killian St Clair, who could win a gold medal for smouldering and bicep flexing.

For a while, Leigh finds it easier to stomach misogynistic supervisors, newly coupled friends, and extravagant bridesmaid duties knowing she can return to Lakeville Hills each evening. Until one day, she wakes up to find she’s brought a bit of Lakeville Hills back with the impossible sexy and entirely implausible Killian St Clair is in her apartment.

Now Leigh must help Killian navigate the real world. But as she gets to know the man behind the trope, can she keep her heart safe, or does she risk falling in love with her book boyfriend in real life?]]> 306 Camilla Isley 1837519846 Jade 0 to-read, romance, fantasy 3.53 2024
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]]> 65213662 370 Douglas Preston 0765317702 Jade 0 to-read, horror 3.88 2024
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]]> 218460306 Rivalry and romance spark when two bookstore managers who are opposites in every way find themselves competing for the same promotion.

Despite managing bookstores on the same Boston street, Josie Klein and Ryan Lawson have never interacted much—Josie’s store focuses on serious literature, and Ryan’s sells romance only. But when the new owner of both stores decides to combine them, the two are thrust into direct competition. Only one manager will be left standing, decided by who turns the most profit over the summer.��

Efficient and detail-oriented Josie instantly clashes with easygoing and disorganized Ryan. Their competing events and contrasting styles lead to more than just frustration—the sparks between them might just set the whole store on fire. Their only solace during this chaos is the friendship they’ve each struck up with an anonymous friend in an online book forum. Little do they know they’re actually chatting with each other.����

As their rivalry heats up in real life, their online relationship grows, and when the walls between their stores come tumbling down, Josie and Ryan realize not all’s fair in love and war. And maybe, if they’re lucky, happily ever afters aren’t just for the books.]]> 432 Ali Brady 0593640853 Jade 0 to-read, romance 4.16 2025
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]]> 55711642
Hollow’s Edge use to be a quiet place. A private and idyllic neighborhood where neighbors dropped in on neighbors, celebrated graduation and holiday parties together, and looked out for one another. But then came the murder of Brandon and Fiona Truett. A year and a half later, Hollow’s Edge is simmering. The residents are trapped, unable to sell their homes, confronted daily by the empty Truett house, and suffocated by their trial testimonies that implicated one of their own. Ruby Fletcher. And now, Ruby’s back.

With her conviction overturned, Ruby waltzes right back to Hollow’s Edge, and into the home she shared with Harper Nash. Harper, five years older, has always treated Ruby like a wayward younger sister. But now she’s terrified. What possible good could come of Ruby returning to the scene of the crime? And how can she possibly turn her away, when she knows Ruby has nowhere to go?

Within days, suspicion spreads like a virus across Hollow’s Edge. It’s increasingly clear that not everyone told the truth about the night of the Truetts�� murders. And when Harper begins receiving threatening notes, she realizes she has to uncover the truth before someone else becomes the killer’s next victim.
]]> 337 Megan Miranda 1982147288 Jade 0 to-read 3.43 2021
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]]> 38886156 Lost in the shadows of a tragedy that stripped Aurora of everything she once loved, she's back in the small town of Balsam Grove, ready to face all she's kept locked away for seven years. Or so she thinks.
As one of the victims of a string of mysterious disappearances in the small, picturesque Appalachian Mountain town, darkness has become her home—her safe blanket when the world reveals its true colors. But as the walls of darkness start to move in on her, she knows the only way to free herself from her past is to face it, head-on.
Upon arrival, Aurora isn't expecting her first collision to be with the boy she left all those years ago. The boy who betrayed her trust with no regrets. The boy who is now a man with the same stormy eyes that swept her into his current before she ever learned to swim.
She'd thought he was safe. He'd thought their path was mapped out. Turns out neither of them was ready for the crash at the bottom of the cascade.]]> 488 K.K. Allen 1985801515 Jade 0 to-read, romance 4.33 2018
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]]> 223280630 Viking Warriors MC - Fighting for the Innocent ��

"They came for me. They should have never touched her. I'll find them, and I'll never fail her again." Jack McLeod.

Jack McLeod returns home to take his place as future President of his family's club. The Viking Warriors MC are legendary. A man should think twice about crossing them. They definitely should think five times before crossing Jack. Family means something different to the McLeods. They fight for every member and every brother. They've taken on a secret mission to fight for the innocent. They'll go even further for the women they love.

Enemies rise. They can be old ones hiding in the night. Enemies come. They may miss their target, but it doesn't mean they miss. Sadly for them, they involved the woman Jack swore to protect the most. Enemies fall. He'll find them. He'll find them all. Fear is real. So is the ghost sliding through the shadows.

Lily Harman is running from her own nightmare. A nightmare that shouldn't exist. She was thrown on this journey as a last resort to save her life. Of all the things she imagined along the way, landing herself in the middle of a motorcycle club wasn't one of them. She didn't plan this. She wasn't prepared for any of it. Nor was she prepared for her new protector.

Will he save her from her nightmare? Can he save her from his own?

�� Jack - Viking Warriors MC - Book 1 is a Romantic Suspense novel. ��

The Viking Warriors MC's secret mission is a personal and ongoing fight.

Get your copy today.]]> 292 Debbie Hyde Jade 0 to-read 4.42
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]]> 220394862
The manor itself seems to breathe with life, its walls murmuring with secrets and strange scratching sounds that disturb the night. The servants speak in hushed tones of ghosts and restless spirits, fearful of the darkness that clings to every corner. And in its midst stands Henry Sinclair, the dark, brooding heir, burdened by the weight of his family’s cursed legacy, his every step haunted by the sins of those before him.

Yet it is the Baron Alistair Sinclair, withering under the curse, who unveils hints of the horrors long buried within the estate’s past. As Evelyn delves deeper into the mysteries that ensnare Rosehill, she finds herself drawn ever closer to Henry - and to the dreadful truth that binds their fates. Every choice she makes brings her nearer to a salvation as fragile as the cursed rose - or to a doom from which there is no escape.

Will she dare to confront the sinister forces that hold the Sinclairs in their grasp, or will the ancient curse claim her as it has so many before?

About the Author:

Samantha Blok is the author of The Haunting of Rosehill, a debut novel that transports readers into a world of gothic romance and chilling intrigue. With a passion for crafting intricate characters and compelling narratives, she weaves stories that linger long after the final page.

Genre: Gothic Romance, Historical Fiction, Horror, Regency Romance

Target Audience: Readers of gothic fiction, historical romance, Regency romance, horror and supernatural thrillers.

Experience the spellbinding romance and haunting mystery of The Haunting of Rosehill - now available for pre-order!]]> 415 Samantha Blok 1763754006 Jade 0 to-read, supernatural 3.91
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]]> 126918202 Jennifer Thorne skewers all-too-familiar family dynamics in this sly, wickedly funny vacation-Gothic. Beautifully unhinged and deeply satisfying, Diavola is a sharp twist on the classic haunted house story, exploring loneliness, belonging, and the seemingly inescapable bonds of family mythology.

Anna has two rules for the annual Pace family destination vacations: Tread lightly and survive.

It isn’t easy when she’s the only one in the family who doesn’t quite fit in. Her twin brother, Benny, goes with the flow so much he’s practically dissolved, and her older sister, Nicole, is so used to everyone—including her blandly docile husband and two kids—falling in line that Anna often ends up in trouble for simply asking a question. Mom seizes every opportunity to question her life choices, and Dad, when not reminding everyone who paid for this vacation, just wants some peace and quiet.

The gorgeous, remote villa in tiny Monteperso seems like a perfect place to endure so much family togetherness, until things start going off the rails—the strange noises at night, the unsettling warnings from the local villagers, and the dark, violent past of the villa itself.

(Warning: May invoke feelings of irritation, dread, and despair that come with large family gatherings.)]]> 296 Jennifer Marie Thorne Jade 0 to-read, supernatural, horror 3.85 2024
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]]> 61149872 1) Treat all prisoners with respect.
2) Never reveal any personal information.
3) Never EVER become too friendly with the inmates.

But none of the staff at the prison knows Brooke has already broken the rules. Nobody knows about her intimate connection to Shane Nelson, one of the penitentiary's most notorious and dangerous inmates. And they certainly don't know that Shane was Brooke's high school sweetheart―the star quarterback who is now spending the rest of his life in prison for a series of grisly murders. Or that Brooke's testimony was what put him there.

But Shane knows. And he will never forget.]]> 388 Freida McFadden Jade 0 to-read, crime 4.03 2022
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]]> 218394403 If you love a bird, cage it, then let it fly. If it returns, then it knows where home is.

JULIAN

Like a breath of fresh air, a little bird flew into my life. Astoria was desperate for me to be her hero, but I’m no hero.

I tried to train her to be my pet and it broke both of us.

I let her run, gave her time and space, but she’ll never be free of me. I’ll always find her. She’s mine.

ASTORIAHe snuck into my home, always wearing a mask, did unimaginable depraved things to me, then whispered his own name into my ear. Julian.

He insisted I was his then destroyed me.

No matter where I run, nothing calms my craving for him. It’s disgusting but I'm addicted. I’ll never forgive him. I shouldn’t.

*This book explores very dark themes. Your mental health is priority. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book or contact author before starting this book.]]> 528 Sky Blu Jade 0 to-read, dark-romance, horror 3.94
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]]> 216859779 My first mistake was falling in love with the handsome, married doctor. My second mistake was killing him��

I never meant to hurt anyone. I’m a nurse, it’s my job to help people. But sometimes in life things happen that you don’t expect, and you’re pushed to extremes.

I can’t let anyone find out what I’ve done... or why I did it. If the secrets of my past come out then it’s not just my life at risk, it’s my family’s too �� darling little Campbell, just five years old and completely innocent. I have to protect him.

I can see blue lights. Uniforms. Police. I pray they’re not here for me.

Because killing the doctor isn’t the only thing I’ve done. My third mistake was something much, much worse��

A completely addictive psychological thriller from the number one bestselling author of The Doctor’s Wife. If you love Freida McFadden, John Marrs and T.M. Logan then The Nurse’s Mistake will have you hooked until the final, jaw-dropping ending!

]]> 256 Daniel Hurst 1836182988 Jade 0 to-read 3.96
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