Robyn's bookshelf: all en-US Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:19:40 -0700 60 Robyn's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Ties of Starlight 222087716 A heartbroken king. A jilted bride. A star-crossed wedding.

Idonea knows the only thing her human blood is good for is its role in strengthening the Star Elves when the comet returns every two hundred and fifty years. Her whole life has been meant for the moment she marries Olaug and finally gets it right, and not even the king can stop her perfect marriage.

The day Idonea was chosen to be part of the Cometa Couple, King Nyrunn was condemned to watching the love of his life spend the rest of hers in the arms of someone else. And he is powerless to stop it.

But when the fateful wedding day arrives, the chosen groom is nowhere to be found. If they don’t have a Cometa Couple, the kingdom’s magic will weaken and it will be their extinction.

If Nyrunn steps in, he saves his people and marries the love of his life, but what will he do when he discovers he’s not the love of hers?

When her husband is the king she fears and despises, will Idonea be able to give him her scarred heart, or will she spend the rest of their lives longing for a husband she never had?

Ties of Starlight is book 2 in Tethered Hearts, a multi-author series of no spice fantasy romances. Each standalone story features a magical bond that forces the couple to discover how much they’re willing to sacrifice for the sake of love.]]> 328 Celeste Baxendell Robyn 0 currently-reading 4.50 Ties of Starlight
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]]> <![CDATA[Ties of Legacy (Kingdoms of Legacy #1.5)]]> 222374649 A merchant girl with a life of freedom.
A young man who just wants to settle down.
A journey through three enchanted kingdoms.

As a roving merchant—or peddler, as many call her—Avery lives a life of freedom that few ever experience. She can navigate the enchanted landscapes of six kingdoms, and she’s an expert at finding unique items and matching them with the right customer. If her traveling lifestyle means she doesn’t have any close friends, at least she can help communities in need. And it’s worth it not to be tied down. She might be alone, but that doesn’t mean she’s lonely.

Elliot would love to be tied to his birth kingdom like most people. Such a restriction might be limiting, but it would be better than being bound to a candelabra—especially once that candelabra gets stolen. With his life on the line, Elliot has to find it—or whatever is left of it.

The last thing Avery wants is a pesky stowaway on her cross-kingdom rescue mission—especially not one who claims he’s bound to one of the items in her cart. Elliot is equally unhappy to be trailing her through the kingdoms—he’s sick of traveling and ready to put down roots. But Avery has promised to help free him from the ties binding him, and he’s willing to make a final journey if it means being free of the candelabra. He’ll just have to make sure his heart doesn’t form its own tie with his beautiful traveling companion. Should be easy, right?

Ties of Legacy is book one in Tethered Hearts, a multi-author series of no spice fantasy romances. Each standalone story features a magical bond that forces the couple to discover how much they’re willing to sacrifice for the sake of love.

This standalone story is set in the world of Melanie Cellier’s Kingdoms of Legacy series.
]]> 303 Melanie Cellier 1923218158 Robyn 3 4.52 Ties of Legacy (Kingdoms of Legacy #1.5)
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]]> Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3) 209668781
Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust.

Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves—her dragons, her family, her home, and him.

Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything.

They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find—the truth.

But a storm is coming...and not everyone can survive its wrath.]]> 758 Rebecca Yarros 1649376944 Robyn 5 4.43 2025 Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Forever: A zombie apocalypse romance (When the World Fell #3)]]> 223929584 ~ Green flag MMC
~ Found family
~ Slow burn

LIV

After all that we’ve endured, the dream of making it to Bridgehill has often felt unattainable—but we're so close now, I can almost touch it, and the thought makes me uneasy.

With Cruz by my side, and my new family around me, I can't wait to breathe the sea air and experience the true feeling of security. I want to be settled, to find meaning in a life where everything we once loved was obliterated just two short years ago.

All I can hope for is that our group makes it there alive. Beyond that, I'll take each challenge as it comes, knock down anyone who gets in my way, and keep loving Cruz, the man who's quickly become the best part of my life.


THE FOREVER (BOOK THREE) IS THE FINAL INSTALMENT IN THE WHEN THE WORLD FELL SERIES.]]> 210 Elle Richards Robyn 3 4.27 2025 The Forever: A zombie apocalypse romance (When the World Fell #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Fearless: A zombie apocalypse romance (When the World Fell #2)]]> 210551776 ~ Found family
~ Strong FMC
~ Green flag MMC

Book two in the WHEN THE WORLD FELL series

Cruz

Taking a chance on a stranger in a world like ours can go either way, but assuming the worst of someone is always your best bet.

I've been let down too many times by people who wanted to take my possessions or my life, and trusting an unknown these days comes with too many risks. Lower your guard for a minute, and it could all be over—especially when you throw in roaming corpses with their insatiable hunger for human flesh.

There's no danger with Liv, though. Something about her feels like home and putting my life in her hands comes as naturally to me as breathing. I trust her; I rely on her, and after less than a week in her company, I'm falling for her.

We've outrun a gang, escaped the city she called home for the past ten years, and now we're heading into unfamiliar territory.

We're driving from one side of the state to the other in search of a house she's only ever seen in a magazine spread. It feels like an unattainable goal with too many speed bumps along the way, but I'll go anywhere as long as she's with me.

I'll fight for her. I'll die for her. But most of all, I'll do whatever it takes to live for her.

I want to turn this into something, make a life for the two of us in a world where that just shouldn't be possible anymore.

I'm sure we'll meet new people on our journey—I'm counting on it—but no matter how many others join us, Liv will always be my number one.]]> 179 Elle Richards Robyn 3 4.15 2024 The Fearless: A zombie apocalypse romance (When the World Fell #2)
author: Elle Richards
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average rating: 4.15
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rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[The Fallen: A zombie apocalypse romance (When the World Fell #1)]]> 196768407 ~ Found family
~ Forced proximity
~ Strong FMC
~ Green flag MMC

Book one in the WHEN THE WORLD FELL series


LIV

Being one of the small percentage who made it through a zombie apocalypse should have made me happy—and I guess I am. Most of the time. It's just... I'm the sole survivor of my family, and I have one friend left; my eighty-year-old neighbour, Haruto.

It's a lonely life. A dangerous life.

And now my food supplies are running low.

I've lived in the city for a decade, long before the pandemic took everything from us, but I need a rural property with room to grow vegetable gardens and fruit trees, and space to invite others to join—if I can find more people like me who still believe in old-world values in a new world where there are no systems or rules.

The problem? Haruto's unwell and unfit for travel, and it's too dangerous to spend long stretches of time outside. It's not just the dead with their vacant eyes and hungry mouths that I need to worry about. It's other humans, too.

There's a gang roaming the city; they're violent and unpredictable, and I've never seen women with them. They intimidate me enough that I try to make myself invisible every time I leave the safety of my apartment.

There's another man lurking around, too. He's been staying in the building opposite mine, and I've spent the past week tracking his movements. Although I've kept my distance from him so far, just being around him makes me feel safer outside and less lonely.

It's risky approaching other humans now, but Haruto isn't getting any better, and soon enough I'll be alone—completely alone for the first time in my life.

And I'm reaching the point now where desperation is pushing me to risk it all and bear the consequences.]]> 182 Elle Richards Robyn 3 4.00 2023 The Fallen: A zombie apocalypse romance (When the World Fell #1)
author: Elle Richards
name: Robyn
average rating: 4.00
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rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[The Wicked and the Wondrous (Drake Sisters, #2; Christmas Series, #1-2)]]> 6583501 The Twilight Before Christmas Bestselling novelist Kate Drake, one of seven sisters with amazing powers of witchcraft, wants to open a bookstore in a charming but run-down mill in her California hometown. Decorated former U.S. Army Ranger Matt Granite, now a contractor, doesn't mind helping -- and getting closer to Kate. But when an earthquake exposes a crypt in the mill's foundation, a centuries-old evil threatens to destroy both Christmas and the gift of soul-searing passion Kate's hometown hero wants her to keep forever.... After The Music Terrified by mysterious threats, Jessica Fitzpatrick takes her twin wards to the island mansion of their estranged father, Dillon Wentworth, a famous musician who shut out the world after a fire claimed his wife's life and left him disfigured. With Christmas approaching, the spark between Dillon and Jessica might light the future, but the evil machinations of those who share his wife's love of the occult may plunge the family into darkness -- unless a Christmas miracle occurs.... Experience the magic!]]> 529 Christine Feehan Robyn 4 4.53 2004 The Wicked and the Wondrous (Drake Sisters, #2; Christmas Series, #1-2)
author: Christine Feehan
name: Robyn
average rating: 4.53
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]]> <![CDATA[A Wizard Awakened (A Wizard in Vegas Book 1)]]> 222275829 Magic just... isn't her thing.



Everleigh Clarkson is half-elf and half-fae, and it shows. Then again, it isn’t for most supernatural half-breeds. But that’s okay. Who needs magic when you live in a city as exciting as Las Vegas?

Magic, however, seems to have other plans. Not only have Everleigh's parents gone missing, but a secret group of vigilante supernaturals is threatening all of Las Vegas–and they want to use Everleigh to do it.

Because Everleigh isn't some magically stunted half-breed after all, it turns out.

Everleigh is a wizard.

But saving her parents will require more than embracing the magic she once rejected. It will mean enlisting the help of an estranged childhood friend, Aithan Nomos–who also happens to be an elven prince.

A really, handsome, really annoying elven prince.

But if Everleigh can learn her craft - and she and Aithan can go five minutes without driving each other crazy - they might just save her parents and her city after all.

Delve into the first book of the Pandora Effect world today for snarky humor, clean romance, and supernatural adventures! ]]> 388 Brittany Fichter Robyn 4 4.44 A Wizard Awakened (A Wizard in Vegas Book 1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dragon Hunted (The Dragon of 23rd Street #2)]]> 125491569 Previously published under Kenley’s pen name, Haley Ryan, Dragon Hunted is the second book in an urban fantasy trilogy featuring snarky dragons, dangerous fae, and sweet, slow-burn romance� An action-packed read that’s perfect for fans of K. M. Shea, Shari L. Tapscott, or Annette Marie!

What’s worse than a fae prince with murder on his mind?
How about a family reunion�
But with dragons.

The good news is, I survived the murderous fae prince. I also found my aunt and embraced my inner dragon. Everything should be going great, right?

If only. My aunt has disappeared again, I haven’t heard from Draven in months, and the Fae Court wants to question me about their prince’s death. To make matters worse, there’s a gargoyle terrorizing my customers, my savings are running out, and I may lose the bookstore unless I can find a second job.

So of course, that’s when fate decides I have it too easy, and my path suddenly collides with the one person I’ve been running from for nineteen years—also known as “Mom.�

My whole life, I’ve been told my family wants me dead, but the truth turns out to be a lot murkier than that. The only way to get to the bottom of all the lies is to take a little field trip to the dragon enclave, where I’ll be surrounded by stubborn, suspicious, short-tempered lizards, most of them not very happy to find out I’m still alive.

I’m about to get a crash course in dragon politics—which is just like regular politics, but louder. And with fire.

Lucky me.]]> 318 Kenley Davidson Robyn 4 4.32 2023 Dragon Hunted (The Dragon of 23rd Street #2)
author: Kenley Davidson
name: Robyn
average rating: 4.32
book published: 2023
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Dragon Chained (The Dragon of 23rd Street #1)]]> 125490449 Previously published under Kenley’s pen name, Haley Ryan, Dragon Chained is the first book of an urban fantasy trilogy featuring snarky dragons, dangerous fae, and sweet, slow-burn romance� An action-packed read that’s perfect for fans of K. M. Shea, Shari L. Tapscott, or Annette Marie!

A dragon, a fae, and a pixie walk into a bookstore�

Sounds like a joke, right? For me, it’s just an ordinary day on the job. At least, it has been ever since my aunt disappeared and left me with her store, her cat, and a whole lot of unanswered questions.

My whole life, I’ve been told to stay hidden. Pretend I’m human. Sell books, drink tea, and never betray the truth of what I am.

But it turns out my aunt had secrets, and a lot of those secrets seem to involve me ending up dead. To survive, I’m going to have to reckon with my past, even if it means placing my trust in a total stranger.

Draven is a half-fae assassin who’s as gorgeous as he is irritating, and his motives are less than clear. He might be willing to help me—for a price—but is it a price I’m willing to pay?

And if I accept his help, can I trust an assassin to keep the biggest secret of them all?]]> 244 Kenley Davidson Robyn 4 4.17 2023 Dragon Chained (The Dragon of 23rd Street #1)
author: Kenley Davidson
name: Robyn
average rating: 4.17
book published: 2023
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Vampires and Violas (A Vampire's Guide to Gardening #2)]]> 221524123 Piper and Noah return in Vampires and Violas, the second book in A Vampire’s Guide to Gardening.

Hi, I’m Piper Edwards, and I’m pre-vampiric. Don’t worry—it’s not as bad as it sounds. Right now, my love life is far more complicated than my diet. Taking prescription blood three times a day? Easy.

Abstaining from nibbling on Noah’s yummy neck? Not easy.

You know what else isn’t easy? Tracking down Cassian's hundred-year-old ex-girlfriend, learning how to properly use a stake, and figuring out how to tell my parents I’m now a creature of the night.

But honestly, I don’t think anything could be worse than suffering through vampire support groups…until my ex-stalker’s favorite assassin decides to pay me a visit.

A Vampire's Guide to Gardening is a fun and flirty fantasy rom-com you can sink your teeth into. (Pun intended.) Full of humor, spark-and-smolder chemistry, and practical tips for growing your flower gardening business when you become allergic to the sun, this series is sure to delight fans of cozy paranormal romance.

The books in this series feature spicy-sweet closed-door romance. (Passionate kisses and some innuendo, but no on-page steamy scenes.)]]> 276 Shari L. Tapscott Robyn 4 4.36 Vampires and Violas (A Vampire's Guide to Gardening #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Dragon of 23rd Street: Complete Series Box Set]]> 220311380 Previously published under Kenley’s pen name, Haley Ryan, The Dragon of 23rd Street is a complete urban fantasy trilogy featuring snarky dragons, dangerous fae, found family, and sweet, slow-burn romance� An action-packed read that’s perfect for fans of K. M. Shea, Shari L. Tapscott, or Annette Marie!

She never meant to start a war�
But this dragon is more than willing to finish it.

As a dragon shifter with broken magic, Kira Everleigh would rather keep to her bookstore and drink her tea in peace. But when her aunt disappears, she is thrown headlong into a world of dangerous secrets and deadly supernatural threats, including a mysterious half-fae assassin who may be willing to help her—for a price.

From the midnight streets of Oklahoma City to the mountain home of the dragon enclave, Kira must somehow survive shadow magic, fae politics, dragon family reunions, and the grudging assistance of her grumpy gargoyle roommate, all while navigating her growing bond with the lethal winged assassin she’s come to love.

There are no easy answers along the way, but dragons don’t like to lose. So when the fae queen’s plotting threatens to destroy not only Kira’s chosen family but the peace between the human and magical communities, it’s up to Kira to find a way to stop it—even if it ends up costing her everything.

This boxed set contains all three books in The Dragon of 23rd Street
- Book 1 - Dragon Chained
- Book 2 - Dragon Hunted
- Book 3 - Dragon Crowned
- *Plus* the exclusive bonus short story, Help Wanted!]]> 817 Kenley Davidson Robyn 5 4.73 The Dragon of 23rd Street: Complete Series Box Set
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]]> <![CDATA[Magic Forsaken (The Shifter of Sheridan Avenue Book 1)]]> 219799633 I used to be human.
Now? Well, it all started with a fae queen, a stolen car, and a kitten�

Six months ago, I barely escaped the Fae Enclave with my life. Now I’m on the run, in possession of stolen magic I never asked for and in hiding from everyone in the supernatural community.

Just when I think I’ve found a home and a job with the notorious leader of the Shadow Court, I end up squarely in the sights of the newly minted king of the shifters—Callum-ro-Deverin. He’s grim, he’s gorgeous, and he’s my new worst enemy. He knows something is different about me, and if he ever finds out the truth about my magic? I’ll be the first on his hit list.

Thankfully, he’s distracted by the upcoming Symposium, where the leaders of all five courts will be gathered to discuss the danger posed by the fae queen’s magical experiments. But when a traitor threatens to disrupt the proceedings, somehow it’s me and my unstable magic that Callum believes can help him hunt down the threat. No one says no to a dragon, but if he finds out who and what I am?

There will be nowhere on earth I can hide from his vengeance.

Magic Forsaken is the first of an exciting new urban fantasy trilogy featuring twisty magical plots, one gorgeous dragon shifter, plenty of found family, and a smoldering, slow-burn romance. Also a kitten. For fans of K.M. Shea, Shari L. Tapscott, and Annette Marie.]]> 363 Kenley Davidson Robyn 5 4.39 2024 Magic Forsaken (The Shifter of Sheridan Avenue Book 1)
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average rating: 4.39
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]]> <![CDATA[Blood and Buttercups (A Vampire's Guide to Gardening #1)]]> 216446222 Life is weird. One day, you’re in the garden, tending your tulips and growing your flower farm business, and the next, your doctor is handing you a prescription for synthetic blood and signing you up for vampire support groups.

Hi, I’m Piper Edwards, and I’m pre-vampiric. Here are a few things I didn’t know a month cute guy who visits my flower stall at the farmer’s market every week is a vampire. And he’s not so cute. He’s a stalker. Vampires have a lot of food options. If you don’t like prescription synthetic blood, there are subscription services that will deliver exotic animal blood to your doorstep every week. Organic, free-range, wild-caught—the options are endless. The government requires all infected individuals to be assigned to a conservator. Mostly, they hang around to help their pre-vamps learn the ropes and navigate their new diet. But if you’re a really lucky pre-vamp, your conservator will be a wicked-hot, recently demoted hunter who will hold your hand at doctor’s appointments and track down your stalker, bodyguard style.
In case you’re not sure, I got lucky. My conservator’s name is Noah, and this is our story�

A Vampire’s Guide to Gardening is a fun and flirty fantasy rom-com you can sink your teeth into. (Pun intended.) Full of humor, spark-and-smolder chemistry, and practical tips for growing your flower gardening business when you become allergic to the sun, this series is sure to delight fans of cozy paranormal romance.

The books in this series feature spicy-sweet closed-door romance. (Passionate kisses and some innuendo, but no on-page steamy scenes.)]]> 270 Shari L. Tapscott Robyn 4 4.40 Blood and Buttercups (A Vampire's Guide to Gardening #1)
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average rating: 4.40
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]]> <![CDATA[What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball]]> 215353471 Hester Flanders went to the ball for the food. She didn’t expect a prince to follow her home.

If there’s one rule Hester learned during her country upbringing, it’s never accept a gift; that’s how the Folk get you. Although she’s left her farm behind, she can’t leave her superstitions, even if no one else in the capital city seems to care. Hardworking but hungry, she’s looking for loopholes, and the king’s annual Commoners Ball seems like the perfect way to get a free meal that’s not technically a gift—and it would have been, too, except a pesky prince took a shine to her.

Inglebert Lucas Chesingwick isn’t just the crown prince; he’s also practical, responsible, and very annoyed to see his younger brother causing a scene by flirting with a peasant at the ball. He can separate them for one night, but his mischievous brother is determined to see the poor girl again. And again. And for some reason, Lucas keeps running into her, too. If only there was some way he could help her.

The princes might mean well, but Hester knows better than to accept favors from anyone, even royalty—even if it’s cheese—and even if saying no breaks her heart. After all, just because the Folk have never been seen in the city doesn’t mean they’re not around.

Cinderella meets Howl’s Moving Castle in this cozy fantasy romance from debut author Elisabeth Aimee Brown. Whirl away into a whimsical story of glittering gaslamps, frisky Folk, and huggable hogs.]]> 278 Elisabeth Aimee Brown Robyn 4 4.26 2024 What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball
author: Elisabeth Aimee Brown
name: Robyn
average rating: 4.26
book published: 2024
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Chaos: Love After the Apocalypse (After the Plague Book 6)]]> 211138038 Before the apocalypse, we were strangers. Now our lives will forever be entwined.

The gripping, intensely romantic sixth installment of award-winning author Imogen Keeper's wild ride After the Plague Series.

There’s no law anymore and no justice.

As power consolidates in post-apocalypse D.C. and Ben holds me captive in the mountains, chaos is the only rule.

It’s calling to Yorke.
It’s calling to me.

I’m terrified of what I’ll become if I give in to its lure.

In this final installment of the second trilogy in the After the Plague Series, mysteries are solved, new threats unfold, and Frankie and Yorke face terrible choices as the fires of their love smolder amid a world on the brink of war.

Gripping, emotional, and packed with suspense!

Fans of Outlander will love this series. Haven is the fifth unforgettable book in the After the Plague series. Don’t miss Broken (Book 1), Lost (Book 2), Found (Book 3), and Safe (Book 4), and Haven (Book 5) to enjoy the series in order.

★★★★� "STOP! Think you don't love the apocalypse, you're wrong ... These heroes will break your heart and put it back together again." - ŷ Reviewer
★★★★� "I'm a little angry no one told me about this book sooner. Yorke is my favorite book boyfriend ever." - Shantelle of NetGalley
★★★★� "Frankie and Yorke are electric! I'm holding my breath for the next book." - Amazon Reviewer
★★★★� "An apocalyptic love story that's not for the faint of heart. A must-read! - Jessica Gomez, author of the Infected series
★★★★� Do yourself a favor and go read this. You can thank me later when you've laughed and cried and fallen in love with every single character in this incredible series. - ŷ Reviewer
★★★★� This book was simply amazing. Tensions run high, secrets are revealed, and a new hope is found. 5 complete stars from me for this awesome slow-burn post-apocalyptic romance! - Amazon Reviewer
★★★★� "An addictive adrenaline rush with twists." - Vine Reader
★★★★� "The ultimate sweetpea badass and utter book boyfriend." - Award-winning author Poppy Minnix
★★★★� "I could not put this down till I finished. Frankie is so much more than she is giving herself credit for. She thinks she is not tough enough, but I see her inner strength." - Amazon Reviewer
★★★★� "Heartfelt, sad, and uplifting all at the same time. This story just keeps getting better and better" - MauiReader
★★★★� "Top-notch and faintly terrifying. Imogen Keeper has done it again!" - Amazon Reviewer
★★★★� Beautifully written tale of a world unraveling during a devastating viral pandemic and of characters who find unsuspected strengths as they navigate the new world. Highly recommended." -Susanna Strom, author of the World Fallen series]]> 362 Imogen Keeper Robyn 4 4.34 Chaos: Love After the Apocalypse (After the Plague Book 6)
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]]> Haven (After the Plague, #5) 79133628
Summer and fall in the mountains gave us the peace we needed to heal and turn Thornewood into a safe haven. Everything we've always wanted is within our grasp—peace, love, family.

Until a confrontation with our neighbors throws our two clans into turmoil, and all our hopes collapse around us. We may have escaped the city, but the thing about life after the plague is that danger is everywhere.

What do you do when someone hurts a person you love? Do you let it break you? Or do you grow into something far more powerful?

Secrets are uncovered, identities revealed, and the fires of our love burn brighter than ever as the power vacuum of collapsed world governments hurtles our world closer than ever toward war.

Gripping, emotional, and packed with suspense!

Fans of Outlander will love this series. Haven is the fifth unforgettable book in the After the Plague series. Don’t miss Broken (Book 1), Lost (Book 2), Found (Book 3), and Safe (Book 4) to enjoy the series in order.


★★★★� "STOP! Think you don't love the apocalypse, you're wrong ... These heroes will break your heart and put it back together again." - ŷ Reviewer

★★★★★�"I'm a little angry no one told me about this book sooner. Yorke is my favorite book boyfriend ever." - Shantelle of NetGalley

★★★★� "Frankie and Yorke are electric! I'm holding my breath for the next book." - Amazon Reviewer

★★★★★�"An apocalyptic love story that's not for the faint of heart. A must-read! - Jessica Gomez, author of the Infected series

★★★★★ Do yourself a favor and go read this. You can thank me later when you've laughed and cried and fallen in love with every single character in this incredible series. - ŷ Reviewer

★★★★★ This book was simply amazing. Tensions run high, secrets are revealed, and a new hope is found. 5 complete stars from me for this awesome slow-burn post-apocalyptic romance! - Amazon Reviewer

★★★★★�"An addictive adrenaline rush with twists." - Vine Reader

★★★★★�"The ultimate sweetpea badass and utter book boyfriend." - Award-winning author Poppy Minnix of Holiday Hotel

★★★★★�"I could not put this down till I finished. Frankie is so much more than she is giving herself credit for. She thinks she is not tough enough, but I see her inner strength." - Amazon Reviewer

★★★★★�"Heartfelt, sad, and uplifting all at the same time. This story just keeps getting better and better" - MauiReader

★★★★★�"Top-notch and faintly terrifying. Imogen Keeper has done it again!" - Amazon Reviewer

★★★★� Beautifully written tale of a world unraveling during a devastating viral pandemic, and of characters who find unsuspected strengths as they navigate the new world. Highly recommended." -Susanna Strom, author of the World Fallen series]]> 321 Imogen Keeper Robyn 4 4.39 Haven (After the Plague, #5)
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]]> After the Music 17204369 225 Christine Feehan Robyn 4 4.29 2002 After the Music
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]]> The Lincoln Highway 57109107 The bestselling author of A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility and master of absorbing, sophisticated fiction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America

In June, 1954, eighteen-year-old Emmett Watson is driven home to Nebraska by the warden of the work farm where he has just served a year for involuntary manslaughter. His mother long gone, his father recently deceased, and the family farm foreclosed upon by the bank, Emmett’s intention is to pick up his eight-year-old brother and head west where they can start their lives anew. But when the warden drives away, Emmett discovers that two friends from the work farm have hidden themselves in the trunk of the warden’s car. Together, they have hatched an altogether different plan for Emmett’s future.

Spanning just ten days and told from multiple points of view, Towles’s third novel will satisfy fans of his multi-layered literary styling while providing them an array of new and richly imagined settings, characters, and themes.]]> 576 Amor Towles 0735222355 Robyn 2 4.18 2021 The Lincoln Highway
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]]> Nettle & Bone 56179377
Seeking help from a powerful gravewitch, Marra is offered the tools to kill a prince—if she can complete three impossible tasks. But, as is the way in tales of princes, witches, and daughters, the impossible is only the beginning.

On her quest, Marra is joined by the gravewitch, a reluctant fairy godmother, a strapping former knight, and a chicken possessed by a demon. Together, the five of them intend to be the hand that closes around the throat of the prince and frees Marra's family and their kingdom from its tyrannous ruler at last.]]> 243 T. Kingfisher 1250244048 Robyn 3 4.08 2022 Nettle & Bone
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]]> <![CDATA[Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #9)]]> 10853750
When she suffers a paralyzing injury, human surgeon Dr. Manuel Manello is called in to treat her as only he can- and he soon gets sucked into her dangerous, secret world. Although he never before believed in things that go bump in the night- like vampires- he finds himself more than willing to be seduced by the powerful female who marks both his body and his soul.

As the two find so much more than an erotic connection, the human and vampire worlds collide � just as a centuries old score catches up with Payne and puts both her love and her life in deadly jeopardy.]]> 513 J.R. Ward 1101513470 Robyn 4 4.37 2011 Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #9)
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]]> Frenzy (Frenzy, #1) 29067913
Porschia Grant starves for more than her parents� affection. Forced to enter the rotation, she will be given extra food rations in exchange for becoming a vampire’s breakfast and dinner for a week. The rotation has an extra responsibility as well: leave the colony and enter the dangerous forest to hunt for food. A night-walker will protect the hunters from the infected that roam the woods. But with the treaty hanging in the balance and tension between the humans and vampires rising, anything could happen in the darkness.

What would you do if your only chance at survival might kill you?

Suggested reading order for The Frenzy Series: Frenzy, Frantic, Frequency]]> 176 Casey L. Bond Robyn 3 4.03 2016 Frenzy (Frenzy, #1)
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average rating: 4.03
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]]> The Warbler 213454093 From the author of The Lies Among Us comes a magical tale about mothers and daughters, choices and consequences, and the real meaning of home when every place feels like a cage.

Ten months. That’s the longest Elisa has stayed anyplace, constantly propelled by her fear that if she puts down roots, a family curse will turn her into a tree.

But she’s grown tired of flitting from town to town and in and out of relationships. When she discovers a small town in Massachusetts where mysterious forces make it impossible for the residents to leave, she hopes she can change her fate.

As Elisa learns about the town’s history, she understands more about the women in her family, who seem doomed to never get what they want. Now she believes she’s stuck, too—is that a patch of bark on her arm? But her neighbor’s collection of pet birds sings secrets that Elisa can almost understand—secrets she must unravel in order to be truly alive.]]> 335 Sarah Beth Durst 1662524102 Robyn 0 currently-reading 4.06 2025 The Warbler
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]]> The Pearl Savage (Savage, #1) 214200960 an alternate cover edition can be found here

Seventeen-year old princess, Clara Williamson, lives an old-fashioned existence in a biosphere of the future.

When her sadistic mother, Queen Ada, betroths her to an abusive prince of a neighboring sphere, Clara determines to escape Outside, where savages roam free.

Clara escapes tyranny only to discover the savages are not the only people who survived the cataclysmic events of one hundred forty years prior.

Once Outside, Clara finds herself trapped, unable to return to the abusive life of the sphere while facing certain danger Outside.

Can Clara find love and freedom with the peril that threatens to consume her?]]> Tamara Rose Blodgett Robyn 0 currently-reading 4.26 2011 The Pearl Savage (Savage, #1)
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]]> Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2) 150260809
Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College—Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky.

Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders� capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commandant, who’s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is–unless she betrays the man she loves.

Although Violet’s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else’s, she still has her wits—and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules.

But a determination to survive won’t be enough this year.

Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College—and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.]]> 895 Rebecca Yarros Robyn 4 4.56 2023 Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1)]]> 63219094 Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.

Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders.

But when you’re smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away...because dragons don’t bond to “fragile� humans. They incinerate them.

With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother’s daughter—like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant.

She’ll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise.

Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom's protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret.

Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda—because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die.]]> 663 Rebecca Yarros Robyn 5 4.74 2023 Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Last Lost Girl (The Shadows of Neverland Duet Book 1)]]> 209324041
Ava is struggling to provide for herself and her sister, who slips further into insanity with each passing day. Raving about Neverland. Obsessed with a Second Star that Ava can’t see in the black, velvety sky. Until the night Belle succumbs to the terrifying shadows plaguing her and sweeps Ava away to a land that is only supposed to exist in storybooks.

Neverland is real. And so is Peter Pan.

He's grown from boy to man, wielding a terrible power he uses to rule the island. When he senses Ava’s presence and sends his Lost Boys to collect her, a dashing captain with a silver hook for a hand comes to her defense. He offers her protection aboard his ship, and the help of his crew to find Belle before Peter and his Lost Boys do. But what he asks for in return might be more than she or her sister can possibly pay.

Belle once stole something invaluable from Peter Pan, something Hook and his crew need if they’re ever to escape the cursed island’s thrall. And despite their undeniable attraction, Hook will do anything to claim it before Pan can.

The Last Lost Girl is an atmospheric adventure in the land we all thought we knew, where secrets swirl within shadows, the banter is witty, the romance scorches, and the characters a shade darker than morally gray.]]> 361 Casey L. Bond Robyn 3 4.20 2024 The Last Lost Girl (The Shadows of Neverland Duet Book 1)
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]]> Safe (After the Plague, #4) 63896584
For months, we fought to get out of the city, away from the gun collectors and kidnappers at the White House. And here we are at Thornewood, a historic hot-spring resort nestled in the wild green forests of the Blue Ridge mountains.

It’s supposed to be our safe place, but while we may be far from DC, we’re not alone. Between an unfriendly local population, a mysterious stranger who leaves bodies and flowers while we sleep, and the unyielding ghosts of our past, life at Thornewood feels anything but safe.

Friendships are forged, enemies made, and death ever-present.

I sit on a precipice, my past behind me, the future before me, teetering between love for two very different men. One a memory, the other alive and hurting. Yorke needs me, and I will be strong for him even if it means turning my back on the past, even if it breaks me.

One thing is clear: surviving the plague that killed humanity was the easy part. It’s living after the plague that hurts.

Frankie and Yorke’s spellbinding journey continues through the chaos of life without law or order, the menacing rise of petty dictators, fomenting clans, the scramble for resources, and a love that proves that sometimes one-true-love actually can come twice.]]> 205 Imogen Keeper Robyn 3 4.23 Safe (After the Plague, #4)
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]]> Found (After the Plague, #3) 63896570 Frankie and Yorke are trapped in a post-apocalyptic pot, the flame's on high, and they're one long look away from boiling over.

KILLING A PERSON changes you. Killing your little brother destroys you. I should know. His name was Carl. When he was a kid, he always ate the blue M&Ms first and then the green. He dreamed of going to the moon. I didn't hesitate. I didn’t even blink. BOOM down he went, his eyes, so much like mine, locked on my face, screaming a single soul-crushing question—how could you?

EVEN AS I PULLED THE TRIGGER, I knew the answer. I did it to save a woman with the warmest heart I’ve ever known, quick with a smile, and fast with a laugh. Her eyes are battery acid green and her touch is the only thing keeping me sane in the Groundhog's Day of hell we're living. Carl was going to desecrate her, hurt Auden.

IT WAS THEM OR HIM. These are the things I tell myself in the night, repeat the words, but it doesn’t matter. I see his face in every shadow, hear his voice in every crow's call.

THE WORST PART, she doesn’t even know. She thinks the man who hurt her was a stranger, a random tweaker tossed our way by fate. She has no idea it was my brother I killed. She's too lost in her own pain and grief. I can't pile another burden onto her shoulders.

SO NOW, as we team together with a new crew and make the impossible choice of where we’re going to live out our post-apocalyptic lives, all I can think of is what will she say when she knows the truth?

This is the third book in an ongoing series and is not intended to be read alone.]]> 210 Imogen Keeper Robyn 3 4.26 Found (After the Plague, #3)
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]]> Lost (After the Plague, #2) 223353024 An alternative cover edition can be found here

Don’t miss the breathtaking second installment in the sexy and gut-wrenching After the Plague saga from bestselling award-winning author, Imogen Keeper.

The world ended. It just forgot to take me with it. Those of us still alive are the leftovers, the forgotten ones. We're grieving. Lost. Traumatized. Or some of us, anyway. There are others gathering guns, hoarding supplies, shaking people down, especially interested in children. And then there's me, responsible for a defenseless little boy who looks at me with gray-green eyes so full of trust, I have no choice. I'm his whole world. I'm the only thing that stands between him and the gun hoarders.

If someone asked to sit down and draw up a list of all my stellar post-apocalyptic skills, the things that would make me an asset to any group I hoped to join, my sheet would be empty. I've got nothing. I'm not strong. I'm not a fighter or a farmer or a chef. I can't rig up electrical lines or plumbing lines or engineer a better light bulb. I'm useless. I'm an artist. I can hardly fight off the growing army with my paintbrush and a hopeful heart.

So we set out for the city, looking for people--decent people, willing to let us join them. And what do we find? Yorke, a man uniquely designed for this world. Tried and trained to survive. He's big and brave and strong, and he wants to train us to be brave and strong too. There's just one problem. He wants me. And I want him.

And that can never happen, because my heart is not my own. It's buried in a shallow grave on Capitol Hill beside a man named Jimmy, and it won't ever beat again. I won't let it. And Yorke, for all the hot and hard and handsome of him, he deserves more than a heartless rebound lay from a woman with one foot in the grave.

Lost is the second book in the After the Plague Series. Don’t miss Book 1, Broken, to enjoy the story in order. Gripping, emotional, and packed with suspense, Fans of Outlander, Station Eleven, and The Leftovers will love this series.]]> 164 Imogen Keeper Robyn 3 4.28 Lost (After the Plague, #2)
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]]> Broken (After the Plague, #1) 223534942 An alternative cover edition can be found here

Everyone is going to die.
Soon.
The whole of humanity sits on the precipice of total annihilation.
That’s some heavy sh*t right there.
And the worst part is ... the survivors. We'll be broken, lost, grieving, plunged into a world without order, and no one to enforce it anyway.
At least, no one but him.

I never thought I'd love again. In fact, I actively planned against it. But as the world collapses around us, I grow to fit the wreckage, and one thing becomes clear: fate has other plans for me.

Before the apocalypse, we were strangers. Now our lives will forever be entwined.

Start your journey into the apocalypse with this spellbinding saga that blends the romance of Outlander with the grittiness of Walking Dead (minus the zombies). Fans of swoon-worthy heroes, high-stakes action, and a heroine who grows into her power will love this unforgettable slow-burn saga of life after the apocalypse.

Look for the next three books in the series available now!]]> 140 Imogen Keeper Robyn 3 3.77 Broken (After the Plague, #1)
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]]> Twisted Lies (Twisted, #4) 60217302 He'll do anything to have her...including lie.

Charming, deadly, and smart enough to hide it, Christian Harper is a monster dressed in the perfectly tailored suits of a gentleman.

He has little use for morals and even less use for love, but he can’t deny the strange pull he feels toward the woman living just one floor below him.

She’s the object of his darkest desires, the only puzzle he can’t solve. And when the opportunity to get closer to her arises, he breaks his own rules to offer her a deal she can’t refuse.

Every monster has their weakness. She’s his.

His obsession.
His addiction.
His only exception.

**

Sweet, shy, and introverted despite her social media fame, Stella Alonso is a romantic who keeps her heart in a cage.

Between her two jobs, she has little time or desire for a relationship.

But when a threat from her past drives her into the arms—and house—of the most dangerous man she’s ever met, she’s tempted to let herself feel something for the first time in a long time.

Because despite Christian’s cold nature, he makes her feel everything when she’s with him.

Passionate.
Protected.
Truly wanted.

Theirs is a love twisted with secrets and tainted by lies…and when the truths are finally revealed, they could shatter everything.

Twisted Lies is a steamy, medium to slow burn fake dating romance. It is the fourth and final book in the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone.

WARNING: Contains a morally gray male MC, explicit content, violence, profanity, and topics that may be sensitive to some readers. Please see inside the book for a detailed list. Recommended for 18+ ]]> 530 Ana Huang Robyn 3 4.20 2022 Twisted Lies (Twisted, #4)
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]]> Twisted Hate (Twisted, #3) 56688531 He hates her...almost as much as he wants her.

Gorgeous, cocky, and fast on his way to becoming a hotshot doctor, Josh Chen has never met a woman he couldn’t charm—except for Jules f**king Ambrose.

The beautiful redhead has been a thorn in his side since they met, but she also consumes his thoughts in a way no woman ever has.

When their animosity explodes into one unforgettable night, he proposes a solution that’ll get her out of his system once and for all: an enemies with benefits arrangement with simple rules.

No jealousy.

No strings attached.

And absolutely no falling in love.

**

Outgoing and ambitious, Jules Ambrose is a former party girl who’s focused on one thing: passing the attorney’s bar exam.

The last thing she needs is to get involved with a doctor who puts the SUFFER in insufferable…no matter how good-looking he is.

But the more she gets to know him, the more she realizes there’s more than meets the eye to the man she’s hated for so long.

Her best friend’s brother.

Her nemesis.

And her only salvation.


Theirs is a match made in hell, and when the demons from their past catch up with them, they’re faced with truths that could either save them …or destroy everything they’ve worked for.

Twisted Hate is a steamy enemies with benefits/enemies to lovers romance. It's book three in the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone.

Warning: It contains explicit content, profanity, and topics that may be sensitive to some readers. For details, please see content notes inside the book. Recommended for 18+.]]> 522 Ana Huang Robyn 4 3.98 2022 Twisted Hate (Twisted, #3)
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]]> Twisted Games (Twisted, #2) 56653002 She can never be his...but he's taking her anyway.

Stoic, broody, and arrogant, elite bodyguard Rhys Larsen has two rules: 1) Protect his clients at all costs 2) Do not become emotionally involved. Ever.

He has never once been tempted to break those rules…until her.

Bridget von Ascheberg. A princess with a stubborn streak that matches his own and a hidden fire that reduces his rules to ash. She’s nothing he expected and everything he never knew he needed.

Day by day, inch by inch, she breaks down his defenses until he’s faced with a truth he can no longer deny: he swore an oath to protect her, but all he wants is to ruin her. Take her.

Because she’s his.

His princess.
His forbidden fruit.
His every depraved fantasy.

***

Regal, strong-willed, and bound by the chains of duty, Princess Bridget dreams of the freedom to live and love as she chooses.

But when her brother abdicates, she’s suddenly faced with the prospect of a loveless, politically expedient marriage and a throne she never wanted.

And as she navigates the intricacies—and treacheries—of her new role, she must also hide her desire for a man she can’t have.

Her bodyguard.
Her protector.
Her ultimate ruin.

Unexpected and forbidden, theirs is a love that could destroy a kingdom…and doom them both.

Twisted Games is a slow to medium burn contemporary royal bodyguard romance. It’s book two of the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone.

Warning: This book contains a possessive alpha hero, explicit sexual content, and profanity.]]> 456 Ana Huang Robyn 4 4.10 2021 Twisted Games (Twisted, #2)
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]]> Twisted Love (Twisted, #1) 55817097 He has a heart of ice...but for her, he'd burn the world.

Alex Volkov is a devil blessed with the face of an angel and cursed with a past he can’t escape.

Driven by a tragedy that has haunted him for most of his life, his ruthless pursuits for success and vengeance leave little room for matters of the heart.

But when he’s forced to look after his best friend’s sister, he starts to feel something in his chest:

A crack.
A melt.
A fire that could end his world as he knew it.

***

Ava Chen is a free spirit trapped by nightmares of a childhood she can’t remember.

But despite her broken past, she’s never stopped seeing the beauty in the world…including the heart beneath the icy exterior of a man she shouldn’t want.

Her brother’s best friend.
Her neighbor.
Her savior and her downfall.

Theirs is a love that was never supposed to happen—but when it does, it unleashes secrets that could destroy them both…and everything they hold dear.

Twisted Love is a brother’s best friend/opposites attract romance with a hint of suspense. It's book one in the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone.

WARNING: This book contains a possessive, morally gray alphahole; explicit sexual content, and profanity. No cheating or menage, but if you're looking for a traditionally sweet, loveable hero, this is not the book for you. Recommended for 18+. ]]> 360 Ana Huang Robyn 3 3.74 2021 Twisted Love (Twisted, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[High Treason (The High Stakes Saga Book 5)]]> 49807420 200 Casey Bond Robyn 4 4.14 High Treason (The High Stakes Saga Book 5)
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]]> <![CDATA[High Noon (The High Stakes Saga #4)]]> 46188984
But there are more than just gun fights and saloons scattered across the barren plains; there is an ancient source of magic known to its inhabitants that predicts a very disturbing image of Eve’s future. Battling her thirst to return home against her desire to stay with the man she loves, she must fight to ensure that what was predicted never comes true, and safeguard against becoming the thing she hates the most�

Suggested reading order for The High Stakes Saga: High Stakes, High Seas, High Society, High Noon, High Treason.]]> 262 Casey L. Bond Robyn 4 4.09 2019 High Noon (The High Stakes Saga #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[High Society (The High Stakes Saga #3)]]> 45705456 The war raging outside is almost as unforgiving and tragic as the battle Eve must fight within herself...


Eve thought landing in the year 1717, in a time of piracy and open sea battle was brutal, but 1777 was far worse. The American colonies may have declared their independence over a year ago, but the Redcoats stubbornly refused to accept defeat. The war continued to rage on, and the battles fought were as acrimonious as they were destructive. Unsurprisingly, Enoch and his siblings were in the thick of it all, siring vampire militias to bolster the Continentals in their quest for true freedom.

To Eve, it quickly became clear that there were more schemes in play off the battlefields than on them, and as usual, she managed to insert herself in the center of the drama. Trouble, she learned, was the one thing that targeted her regardless of time or place. Even though Eve was built for maximum destruction, trouble might be the one thing she couldn’t outrun � no matter how fast she was.

***The High Stakes Saga is young adult series perfect for fans of time travel, romance, vampires and those who hunt them, science fiction, and dystopian novels like The Hunger Games! Action-packed, gut-wrenching and deliciously romantic.

Suggested reading order for The High Stakes Saga: High Stakes, High Seas, High Society, High Noon and High Treason.]]> 278 Casey L. Bond Robyn 4 4.11 2019 High Society (The High Stakes Saga #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[High Seas (The High Stakes Saga #2)]]> 44429808
After being saved by a pirate who calls himself Blackbeard, Eve desperately needed to find Enoch, but when she did, she learned that not making it home was the least of her worries. Victor did the unthinkable and used her to accomplish his cruel attack, and she isn’t sure if Enoch will ever forgive her � or if he should.

Maybe the monster was never him.


Maybe it’s been her all along. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, lovers of pirates, dystopian novels, paranormal romance, science fiction fantasy and time travel stories!

High Seas is part of The High Stakes Saga. The series should be read in this order: High Stakes, High Seas, High Society, High Noon and High Treason.]]> 264 Casey L. Bond Robyn 4 4.04 2019 High Seas (The High Stakes Saga #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[High Stakes (The High Stakes Saga #1)]]> 43795350
Enoch never kept his true nature a secret. As a wealthy landowner, he protected and provided for the people under his care, and in exchange, they were more than willing to provide the scant amounts of blood he needed to survive. When a strange young woman showed up at his gate in the midst of the plague and then fell ill, he nursed her back to health. He’d never met anyone like Eve. She was intelligent and witty, and the most beautiful creature he’d ever laid eyes upon. And, he learned, the most dangerous.

Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, dystopian novels, paranormal romance, science fiction fantasy and time travel stories!>/b>

"Hang onto your bookmark, readers- you’re in for one heck of an epic literary ride! Enter Eve, one seriously trained kick-ass heroine, with a hefty task at hand. The future of the world rests on her shoulders as she struggles to change the fate of mankind. The post-apocalyptic/dystopian world Casey Bond has created is beyond special. In the future vampires rule and humans are gruel, literally! Add a sprinkle of time travel, futuristic technology, smoldering chemistry and the mechanics of evil masterminds and we’ve got a series that is EVERYTHING! A stake is firmly planted in this reader’s book loving heart and I’m thirsty for more!" - Cheer Papworth of Band of Dystopian

"I don't think I breathed for 30 minutes at the end of this book!" - Kelly Martin, Author of the Heartless Series

"The stakes are high in this thrilling new vampire adventure by Casey L Bond, AND I AM HERE FOR IT! Tough as nails Eve travels back in time to stop the vampire uprising before it starts. Only to come face to fang with my new book boyfriend, Enoch. He’s painfully attractive, caring, and doesn’t hide one bit of his bloodsucking nature. I was hooked from page one, and left gasping for more at the end!" - Stacey Rourke, author of The Veiled Series
]]> 268 Casey L. Bond Robyn 4 3.89 2018 High Stakes (The High Stakes Saga #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Tangle of Fate (When Wishes Bleed Book 3)]]> 177582369 A Tangle of Fate
Two Hearts. One Curse.

Once upon a time, in anger and desperation, a witch cursed Fate. It was not without consequence�

“Some things once damaged, cannot be made whole again. I fear I am one of those things.�

Cursed at birth, Mirren has grown up watching her loved ones suffer with worry, wondering when Death will come for her. Just as she begins to stretch her wings and seek out the future she never thought she’d have by accepting the honor of becoming Cauldron City’s emissary to the Kingdom of Nautilus, the curse takes root and her heart begins to falter�

In a moment of righteous fury, Mirren binds Fate into human flesh so that he will feel what it is to live and love and have it all ripped away. To know pain so deep, nothing and no one can ease it.

She assumes her magic, like her heart, is too weak to do as she commands until the night Fate finds her, rage simmering in his dark eyes as he demands she break her spell. He claims he never knew she existed, proposing that someone or something hid her from his sight, then vows to uncover who is truly responsible for her misery and make them pay for every second. In return, all she must do is unbind him.

If only she knew how� If only her heart wasn’t failing�

Their futures are uncertain, their presents interwoven. When Mirren tries to break the binding curse, she nearly dies, and Fate without his full power is unable to heal her. He must find a way to keep her heart beating, and she must find a way to break the spell. Not all curses die with their makers; some become eternal. The repercussions, should Fate be forever bound, are unspeakable.

A Tangle of Fate is perfect for fans of Belladonna by Adalyn Grace, The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller, and Shelby Mahurin's Serpent and Dove.


Praise for A Tangle of Fate:

“Once more I’m under Casey L. Bond’s spell! This tale of cursed, star-crossed lovers will have you falling in love with Fate and hanging on every masterfully crafted word.� � Award-winning author Stacey Rourke

“A love story for the ages! With Beloved characters and an intertwined story, A Tangle of Fate will wrap you heart in knots and never let go. A masterful tale that will have you welcoming Fate with open arms.� -Award-winning author Tish Thawer

Praise for When Wishes Bleed:
“Spellbinding and bewitching, When Wishes Bleed is the perfect mix of magic, danger, death, and love.� - # 1 New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout

"The Selection meets The Hunger Games in this MUST read!" � Tara Brown, International bestselling author

“Spellbinding and delicious, with magic that’s absolutely magnetizing. An unforgettable story with breakneck pace, enchanting characters and a dynamic plot. A real page-turner!� ~Misty Provencher, author of the Cornerstone series

“Casey crafted an intricate magical tale into a masterpiece. Be ready to be enthralled.� � Mary Ting, International bestselling, award-winning author Mary Ting]]> 295 Casey L. Bond Robyn 4 4.44 A Tangle of Fate (When Wishes Bleed Book 3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Omen of Stones (When Wishes Bleed, #2)]]> 52376259
Venturing beyond the safety of the Kingdom’s borders, I felt Fate nudging me toward a destiny I was eager to claim. Confidence in my craft blinded me from the ominous clouds of danger that roiled on the horizon.

Captured by purists dead-set on purging the Kingdom of magic and witches, my salvation came in the form of a mysterious girl who wielded stones like daggers. Something about her called to me, whispering we were stronger together, strong enough to stand against the dark forces threatening to crush my kingdom. Trusting Fate could jeopardize my heritage and my throne, but defying him could cost Omen’s life.

The Omen of Stones is the electrifying sequel to When Wishes Bleed and is perfect for fans of Shelby Mahurin, Mara Rutherford and Stephanie Garber.

“A bewitching adventure filled with a wonderful cast of characters, a powerful magic system, and swoony romance.� - Olivia Wildenstein, bestselling author of Feather and Rose Petal Graves

Praise for When Wishes

“Spellbinding and bewitching, When Wishes Bleed is the perfect mix of magic, danger, death, and love.� - # 1 New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout

"The Selection meets The Hunger Games in this MUST read!" � Tara Brown, International bestselling author

"Witchy, witty, and wildly addictive. Bond’s twist on Fate is imaginative and fun. Cinderella meets the Hunger Games in this magical tale of family, tradition, and deception." ~Tish Thawer, best-selling author of The Witches of BlackBrook series

“Spellbinding and delicious, with magic that’s absolutely magnetizing. An unforgettable story with breakneck pace, enchanting characters and a dynamic plot. A real page-turner!� ~Misty Provencher, author of the Cornerstone series

“Casey crafted an intricate magical tale into a masterpiece. Be ready to be enthralled.� � Mary Ting, International bestselling, award-winning author Mary Ting

"Casey Bond has a masterful way of storytelling that pulls you in from the very first word. Yet again, she's captivated me with thrilling action, swoon worthy romance, and relatable characters." - USA Today Bestselling Author Frost Kay

“A magically phenomenal tale with a bewitching modern spin.� � Brittany Hively of Books Babble]]> 414 Casey L. Bond Robyn 4 4.10 2020 The Omen of Stones (When Wishes Bleed, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[When Wishes Bleed (When Wishes Bleed, #1)]]> 48654306 462 Casey L. Bond Robyn 4 4.15 2019 When Wishes Bleed (When Wishes Bleed, #1)
author: Casey L. Bond
name: Robyn
average rating: 4.15
book published: 2019
rating: 4
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]]> Hill of Secrets 199529242
Los Alamos, 1943. The US Army has gathered scientists to create the world’s first nuclear weapon. Their families, abruptly moved to the secret desert base with no explanation, have simple orders: Stand by. Make do. Above all, don’t ask questions.

Christine, forced to abandon her art restoration business in New York for her husband’s career, struggles to reinvent herself and cope with his increasing aloofness.

Gertie, the inquisitive teenage daughter of a German Jewish refugee physicist enlists Christine to help her unravel hidden truths and deal with parents haunted by their past.

Gertie’s father, Kurt, anguished by what the Nazis have done to his family and bent on defeating them, carries burdens he longs to share but cannot confide in his wife—leading him to find comfort elsewhere.

And Jimmy, a young army technician, falls for Gertie but is unsure if even her deep affection can overcome his agonizing self-doubts.

Will so much secrecy save them or destroy them?]]> 357 Galina Vromen Robyn 0 currently-reading 4.04 2024 Hill of Secrets
author: Galina Vromen
name: Robyn
average rating: 4.04
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]]> The Art of Starting Over 217229965 In this journey from first love to second chances, New York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin brings a single mom and a widower back home to renew the spark that will light their way forward.

Devorah Campbell’s life falls apart under the pressure of one truth: her husband is having an affair with her best friend. So Devorah packs up her daughter and their shared heartbreak for small-town Oyster Bay, where she grew up. Her relationship with her father is still on the rocks, but Devorah has her brother there—and, unexpectedly, her brother’s best friend.

Hayden McKenna lost his wife a year ago and has struggled with single fatherhood ever since. Moving back home with his son is a last but best resort, a chance to start fresh, surrounded by family and old friends. But when Hayden runs into Devorah, his childhood crush, sparks fly as bright as ever. If only he could make her see them too�

Amid a swirl of hurt and healing, Devorah and Hayden grow closer, rekindling what they had all those years ago to discover that, sometimes, a new start means going back to the beginning.]]> 285 Heidi McLaughlin 1662521456 Robyn 4 4.02 2025 The Art of Starting Over
author: Heidi McLaughlin
name: Robyn
average rating: 4.02
book published: 2025
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[An Easy Death (Gunnie Rose, #1)]]> 38136877
She may be young, but Gunnie Rose has acquired a fearsome reputation and the wizards are at a desperate crossroads, even if they won't admit it. They're searching frantically to locate the only man whose blood they believe can save their tsar's life.

A powerful enemy sends enemies who want their mission to fail. The trio are set upon by a powerful force does not want them to succeed in their mission. Lizbeth Rose is a gunnie who has never failed a client, but her oath will test all of her skills and resolve to get them all out alive.]]> 336 Charlaine Harris Robyn 0 3.75 2018 An Easy Death (Gunnie Rose, #1)
author: Charlaine Harris
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.75
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Sucker Punch (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #27)]]> 50627130 A brutal murder, a suspect in jail, and an execution planned, but what if the wrong person is about to be killed?⠀⠀⠶⠶⠶⠶⠶⠶⠶
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When a fellow U.S. Marshal asks Anita Blake to fly to a tiny community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on an emergency consult, she knows time is running short. When she arrives, there is plenty of proof that a young wereleopard killed his uncle in the most gruesome and bloody way possible. As the mounting evidence points to him, a warrant of execution is already under way.⠶⠶⠶⠶⠶⠶⠶⠀⠀
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But something seems off about the murder, and Anita has been asked for her expert opinion on the crime scene. Despite the escalating pressure from local cops and the family’s cries for justice for their dead patriarch, Anita quickly realizes that the evidence doesn't quite add up.⠶⠶⠶⠶⠶⠶⠶⠀⠀
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Time is against Anita, as the tight-knit community is up in arms and fear against supernaturals is growing. She races to uncover the truth and determine whether the Marshals have caught the killer or are about to execute an innocent man—all in the name of justice.]]> 624 Laurell K. Hamilton 198480443X Robyn 0 3.82 2020 Sucker Punch (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #27)
author: Laurell K. Hamilton
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.82
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]]> <![CDATA[The Drafter (The Peri Reed Chronicles, #1)]]> 23492477 Bourne Identity meets Minority Report in this first highly anticipated installment in number-one New York Times best-selling author Kim Harrison's sexy new romantic suspense trilogy, featuring a brilliant special task agent at the top of her field and set in a futuristic Detroit.

During a routine but dangerous Opti task, Peri Reed finds out her trusted partner has made her a corrupt agent. Her unique ability to jump back 40 seconds in time to correct a mistake leaves her vulnerable when her partner, who is responsible for replacing her memory of the event, gives her a false one. But Peri lives and dies on her intuition, and she begins to piece her twisted reality together as she flees her one-time secure situation at Opti and tries to find the truth with a sullen but talented psychologist named Silas who works for the very agency trying to bring the Opti corruption to light.

With Howard, tech and med specialist, and Taf, gun-toting daughter of the opposing grass-roots agency, Silas and Peri try to rebuild her memory of the night she killed her partner, knowing it will put her mental stability in danger. Peri remembers, and thoughts of revenge keep her alive and moving forward as she tries to put an end to Opti, working with the very faction that wants to see her dead.]]> 422 Kim Harrison 1501108697 Robyn 0 3.58 2015 The Drafter (The Peri Reed Chronicles, #1)
author: Kim Harrison
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.58
book published: 2015
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[The Good, the Bad, and the Undead (The Hollows, #2)]]> 30262 453 Kim Harrison 0060572973 Robyn 0 4.25 2005 The Good, the Bad, and the Undead (The Hollows, #2)
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name: Robyn
average rating: 4.25
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]]> <![CDATA[The Turn: The Hollows Begins with Death (The Hollows, #0.1)]]> 31180840 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison returns to her beloved Hollows series with The Turn, the official prequel to the series that will introduce fans and readers to a whole new side of Rachel Morgan's world as they've never seen it before!

Can science save us when all else fails?

Trisk and her hated rival, Kalamack, have the same goal: save their species from extinction.

Death comes in the guise of hope when a genetically modified tomato . Plague takes the world, giving the paranormal species an uncomfortable choice .

Under accusations of scientific misconduct, Trisk and Kal flee across a plague torn United States to convince leaders of the major paranormal species to save their supposedly weaker kin, but not everyone thinks humanity should be saved.

Trisk fights the prejudices of two societies to prove that not only does humanity have something to offer, but that long-accepted beliefs against women, dark magic, and humanity itself can turn to understanding; that when people are at their worst that the best show their true strength, and that love can hold the world together as a new balance is found.]]> 448 Kim Harrison Robyn 4 4.23 2017 The Turn: The Hollows Begins with Death (The Hollows, #0.1)
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average rating: 4.23
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rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Captivated (The Donovan Legacy, #1)]]> 114163 Only the phenomenal Nora Roberts could have created the remarkable Donovan clan. Fascinating and irresistible, the mysterious Donovan cousins share a secret that's been handed down through generations -- a secret that sets them apart from ordinary beings.

Captivated

His interest in her was purely professional . . . Or so he told himself. Nash Kirkland had sought out the alluring Morgana Dovovan to help him research his latest screenplay, though the hardheaded skeptic didn't believe for a minute she was what she professed to be. But, as Morgana revealed herself to him, Nash found himself falling under her bewitching spell. Nash had never trusted his feelings and always kept them in check. So how could he be sure the irresistible passion he felt for Morgana was real and not just some conjurer's trick?

The Donovan Legacy continues with Entranced]]> 304 Nora Roberts 0373285000 Robyn 4 4.02 1992 Captivated (The Donovan Legacy, #1)
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name: Robyn
average rating: 4.02
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]]> <![CDATA[Christmas in Cedar Cove: 5-B Poppy Lane / A Cedar Cove Christmas]]> 9555143 First, drop in at 5-B Poppy Lane, where you'll get a chance to visit with Helen Shelton, her granddaughter Ruth and Ruth's husband, Paul. They'll offer you a cup of mulled cider and the story of how they metand they'll share Helen's breathtaking adventures during the Second World War.
Then drive out to Grace and Cliff Harding's place. They have a small horse ranch not far from Cedar Cove. Mary Jo Wyse and her little girl, Noelle, will be there, too. Join them in reliving their memories of the Christmas Mary Jo came to Cedar Cove, pregnant and alone, and had her baby in the Hardings' stable (well, actually the apartment above it). That's the night firefighter Mack McAfee began to fall for Mary Jo and the idea of a familywith her.
"]]> 253 Debbie Macomber Robyn 4 4.31 2010 Christmas in Cedar Cove: 5-B Poppy Lane / A Cedar Cove Christmas
author: Debbie Macomber
name: Robyn
average rating: 4.31
book published: 2010
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Mirror (The Lost Bride Trilogy, #2)]]> 203924689 #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts continues the hauntingly spectacular Lost Bride Trilogy with book two, The Mirror.

When Sonya MacTavish inherits the huge Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine, she has no idea that the house is haunted. The footsteps she hears at night, the doors slamming, the music playing, are not figments of her imagination. In her dreams she sees glimpses of the past. In the present she finds portraits of brides. And when she has visions of an antique mirror, she is drawn to it, sensing it holds dark family secrets.

Then one night the mirror appears and Sonya glides through this looking glass, into the past—and sees a bride murdered on her wedding day, the circle of gold torn from her finger. It is a scene that will play out again and again—a centuries-old curse that must be broken—and a puzzle she must solve if there is any hope of breaking the curse.]]> 448 Nora Roberts 1250288789 Robyn 4 4.51 2024 The Mirror (The Lost Bride Trilogy, #2)
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average rating: 4.51
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]]> One Hot Summer 195452312
A letter leads me to Greece, but trouble at home and a fake marriage proposal might just be the thing I needed. I never counted on falling for Nikos.

What was supposed to be one hot summer ended up being much more. Until his dad breaks us up.
Can this new love survive a hit from the past?

Note by author : This is a standalone, fake marriage romance set in Greece, HEA guaranteed]]> 238 Anna Lena Milo Robyn 3 3.85 2023 One Hot Summer
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average rating: 3.85
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rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[On the Defense (Chicago Grizzlies #0.5)]]> 198665494
The Den is known for the number of women who come and go, but as the three bachelors start their new season, they get their first inkling that things are starting to change.

Enjoy a sneak peek into Piper Rayne’s upcoming Chicago Grizzlies football romance series.
]]> 54 Piper Rayne Robyn 2 3.70 On the Defense (Chicago Grizzlies #0.5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Wild Wolf (Darkmore Penitentiary, #4)]]> 214242116 Freedom never tasted so bitter.

A stolen love. A strangled curse. A heart of sin. And a fate touched in moonlight.

My men weave a tangled web around my soul, and I’ve formed a pack that will go to death and back for me.

The moon hangs low over my heart as the call of the endless sky draws me closer and I find myself lost in the abyss that was waiting for me out here.

Fate has left a bitter taste on my tongue, the haunting echoes of the past mocking me at every turn. But I’m not a pup anymore. And I won’t let another ten years pass without mending the rift in my heart.

Darkness draws near enough to devour me but I have forged a pack of wild creatures at my back and I won’t be pulled into the grip of despair.

I’ll find the stars in this endless night and force them to hear me howl.

I am Rosalie Oscura and I will claim my happy ending, even if I have to claw it from the hands of destiny itself.


This is the final instalment in the Darkmore Penitentiary series.

This series is set in the world of Solaria five years after Zodiac Academy and ten years after Dark Fae and book one was previously published as Darkmore Penitentiary. There is some character crossover but all series can be read independent of each other without spoilers. The female lead will end up with more than one love interest.]]> 410 Caroline Peckham Robyn 4 4.38 Wild Wolf (Darkmore Penitentiary, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Feral Wolf (Darkmore Penitentiary, #3)]]> 55618681
My family’s motto circles in my mind as I look this problem dead on and try to figure it out.

I’ve faced worse than this. Survived worse odds than this. I won’t let this failure break me.

We have 72 hours to turn this around.

72 hours to make a new plan out of the dregs of the old.

72 hours until all hope is lost.

This task is impossible, but I still like my chances. I have an ace in my pocket and his name is Mason Cain. He might not want to help me, but I don’t plan on giving him a choice in the matter.

My name is Rosalie Oscura. And I refuse to let anything beat me.

This series is set in the world of Solaria five years after Zodiac Academy and ten years after Dark Fae and book one was previously published as Darkmore Penitentiary. There is some character crossover but all series can be read independent of each other without spoilers. The female lead will end up with more than one love interest.]]> 373 Caroline Peckham Robyn 4 4.34 Feral Wolf (Darkmore Penitentiary, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Alpha Wolf (Darkmore Penitentiary, #2)]]> 58272634 An aim.
A purpose.
I will break out of Darkmore Penitentiary.

But I was a fool to think that it would be so simple.

And now with more and more Fae relying on me to get them out of this slice of hell, I find myself unable to do a damn thing.

Mason Cain stabbed me in the back and left me to rot in the dark. So now I have another goal in mind before I escape this place, because no one messes with the Queen of the Oscura Clan and lives to tell the tale. The moment I get out of here, my sights will be set on him.

Between the four alpha males luring me in, the psychopaths trying to kill me and the monster roaming the halls at night, I have my hands full in here.

But one thing is for sure.

I’m not throwing my life away in this place. So I’ll do whatever it takes to escape.

This is a dark, hot paranormal romance series where the main character will end up with more than one male love interest. The series is set in the same world as Zodiac Academy and Dark Fae, with some character cross-over but each series can be read without having read the other series. This book was previously published as Darkmore Penitentiary 2: Captive Fae.]]> 496 Caroline Peckham Robyn 4 4.39 2020 Alpha Wolf (Darkmore Penitentiary, #2)
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average rating: 4.39
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rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Caged Wolf (Darkmore Penitentiary, #1)]]> 168822364
Okay, so maybe he doesn’t love me back. And maybe getting sent down would seem insane to some, but I’m Rosalie Oscura, champion underground cage-fighter and alpha werewolf from the infamous Oscura Clan. My family wrote the book on criminal organisations and I’ll be ruling this place by the time the next moon rises.

Then I just need to get to work on busting us the hell out of here. ‘Us� being me, the lion shifter I’ve loved for ten long years, and the most notorious criminal in here - a sinful incubus who’s been condemned to isolation for committing an unspeakable crime.

What’s the worst that could happen? I mean, short of being rejected by my mate, the black-hearted werewolf who rules over my sworn enemies, or getting myself noticed by the sinister vampire guard who has a dark vendetta against me. But how likely is that?

The trouble is, I need the help of those four alpha males to get out of here. And they happen to hate each other almost as much as they hate me.

But I always did love a challenge. And I never did learn when to back down.

So how hard could it be to make them accept me as their leader?


Caged Wolf was previously titled ‘Darkmore Penitentiary� and is a dark, shifter RH with rejected mates, age gap romance, enemies to lovers, psychos, violence and steamy scenes recommended for readers aged 18+

It is set in the world of Solaria after the events of Zodiac Academy and Dark Fae and contains some character crossover but can be read as a standalone series without having read the other books.]]> 668 Caroline Peckham Robyn 4 4.38 2020 Caged Wolf (Darkmore Penitentiary, #1)
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average rating: 4.38
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rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Darius (Black Dagger Brotherhood #0)]]> 123186589 #1 New York Times bestseller J.R. Ward shares the powerful star-crossed love story of reader favorite, and original member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Darius.

Darius, son of Marklon, isn’t looking for love the night destiny comes to claim him. He’s also not interested in crashing his new car. But when a human woman runs out into the road and he must swerve to avoid killing her...everything goes off course.

Disillusioned by his King’s lack of leadership and the losses in the war against the Lessening Society, Darius finds purpose in protecting a woman he cannot make his own. Love finds a way, however—until the truth of what he is comes out and she leaves him in horror.

Unbeknownst to them both, Anne is carrying his young, a female who is destined to be Queen—and after a tragic reunion, he vows to protect their daughter. Resigned to perpetual sadness, he is determined to serve the memory of his beloved no matter the cost...unless by some miracle, fate sees fit to once again bring them together.]]> 317 J.R. Ward 1668035405 Robyn 4 4.60 2022 Darius (Black Dagger Brotherhood #0)
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average rating: 4.60
book published: 2022
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[A Tribute of Fire (The Eye of the Goddess, #1)]]> 208920886 The fate of a cursed nation depends on a princess who must outwit a mortal enemy and outlast the trials of a death-defying ritual in a thrilling adventure by USA Today bestselling author Sariah Wilson.

Lia is the princess of Locris, a dying desert nation cursed centuries ago by an earth goddess—one still worshipped by the thriving and adversarial nation of Ilion. Every year, Ilion offers the goddess a sacrifice: two Locrian maidens forced to compete in a life-and-death race to reach her temple. In a millennium, no maiden has made it out of Ilion alive. This year, Lia is one of the hunted.

An education in battle gives her a fighting chance, but the challenges are greater than she feared: Lia’s beloved but untrained sister Quynh has been put in the path of danger. The winding streets of Ilion itself have been transformed into a labyrinthine maze of countless choices and dead ends. And if the risks weren’t significant enough, Lia is reluctantly drawn to the commandingly attractive Jason, an Ilionian sailor she loathes to trust and desires like no man before.

The tribute game is on. It’s up to Lia to lift the goddess’s curse, restore Locris to its former glory, and change the fate of every young woman destined to follow in her path.]]> 524 Sariah Wilson 1662525133 Robyn 0 currently-reading 4.13 2024 A Tribute of Fire (The Eye of the Goddess, #1)
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]]> Between an Oath and a Promise 59339773
A cruel past has her craving for solace...

Logan, a talented horse trainer, spends the summer at his parent's ranch, despite the ongoing tension between them. To his father's bitter disappointment, Logan cultivates his own dreams, defying his paternal will. This heart-breaking conflict leaves him feeling lost until an unexpected encounter with his old high school girlfriend Morgan rekindles Logan's excitement for life. Does his past hold the answer to his life's burning questions?

It's as if he's searching for a love he so foolishly lost...

Morgan and Logan will be caught up in a whirlwind of events, with Cody trapped in the middle. Do they have what it takes to rise above what keeps them stuck in pain and become a safe haven for each other?

"Between an Oath and a Promise" is a contemporary western romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.]]> 328 Leslie Hales Robyn 3 4.70 Between an Oath and a Promise
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]]> <![CDATA[Never Keep (Sins of the Zodiac, #1)]]> 210966754 The dragons are lost.
The elements are at war. Enlisting isn’t optional.
And I’m falling for a man who wants me dead.

I’m a wielder of hearts and summoner of corruption. Heir to nothing and born to a fool in the wrong damn month.

But I’m also one of only two Fae in this divided land of hellions who might be starting to see through the lies we’ve swallowed for so long.

In the year we turn twenty-one, conscripts from across the warring nations of air, fire, earth and water are sent to Never Keep � the only place in our besieged continent where our magic can be Awakened.

But something is wrong inside Never Keep. Something which might extend far beyond the reaches of this desolate fortress. Within the gothic walls of this frigid castle in the snow, we’re left to hold our own against the brutal Fae from the opposing lands.

The Reapers are merciless. The Royals are lying. The Werewolves run rampant and Vampires roam the wastelands in bloodthirsty covens. But even though death lurks in every shadow of the Keep, it’s the least of my worries.

I’m delving into secrets the stars don’t want me uncovering, making alliances with Fae born to be my enemy, falling for a sinner while promising my heart to a different heathen and somewhere amid it all, I’m supposed to win a war.

I thought the only thing I had to do was survive my magical instruction.

Turns out, fate doesn’t favour the wicked.]]> 636 Caroline Peckham Robyn 4 4.09 2024 Never Keep (Sins of the Zodiac, #1)
author: Caroline Peckham
name: Robyn
average rating: 4.09
book published: 2024
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[An Irresistible Harvest (The Seasons of Maymont)]]> 195440715
For a lonely farmer, having a charming new neighbour move next door is about the best thing you could hope for. At least, that’s what I thought until I met Hannah.

I’ve always considered myself a good man. But here I am, obsessed with a woman that’s already taken.

Hannah Foster is only back in Maymont to fix up her grandparent’s old inn before selling it for a tidy profit. By the time the snow flies, she’ll be back to her perfect life in the city. She’s temporary. Taken. And unfortunately, the perfect woman for me.

I know it’s wrong, but I can’t stop wanting her.

Hannah’s soft curves and easy smiles spin themselves into wild, shameful fantasies in my mind every night. I’m ashamed of how eager I am to give in to them.

But when her jerk of a boyfriend breaks things off, I don’t know if I can hold back anymore. Is it wrong of me to show Hannah my bad side?

An Irresistible Harvest is a cozy (and spicy) friends-to-lovers romance with forced proximity where he falls first. This is the first book in the Seasons of Maymont series, where each standalone story takes readers through a festive celebration of the changing seasons with a happily ever after.]]> 336 Rebecca Goldie 1738037703 Robyn 3 3.26 An Irresistible Harvest (The Seasons of Maymont)
author: Rebecca Goldie
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.26
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]]> <![CDATA[Sacrificed to the Dragon (Feral Dragon #1)]]> 195879431
Little does she know a stranger lurks in the shadows waiting for someone just like her. Before she can finish her drink she’s whisked away to a new world where her captors intend to use her as bait. Their prey is a dragon, only the dragon wasn’t being lured there to eat her.

Emma’s unique gift is she can lure magic-imbued male creatures to her with the promise of powerful offspring. Her irresistible scent draws in a dragon, and one far more powerful than her captors could have imagined. She can’t help but be attracted to the handsome stranger who comes to whisk her off her feet, and as they traverse her new world she discovers pleasures she could never have imagined.]]> 196 Mac Flynn Robyn 4 3.59 Sacrificed to the Dragon (Feral Dragon #1)
author: Mac Flynn
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average rating: 3.59
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]]> <![CDATA[Those Nights in Montreal (Language of Love, #1.5)]]> 17998585
To Rebecca Winters, it's not just a saying or the title to a catchy tune, it's a rule she staunchly lives by. Especially since the break up with her ex. What's the point in trying to fix the "unfixable"? Besides, only a girl hell-bent on more heartbreak would go back to the guy who bailed on her when she needed him most. But saying no to Scott is becoming more difficult than surviving the breakup itself. And unfortunately for her, the kind of pressure he's exerting is making her rule all too easy to break.

Scott Carver has given up trying to get over his ex. He's still in love with her and their year apart has done nothing to change that. Yeah, he knows he screwed up. Just how royally, he wasn't aware of until now. So when Becca agrees to give him a second chance, he grabs on to it with both hands. But it's clear the only way things will ever truly be right between them is if he comes clean...about everything. He can only pray the truth doesn't send her running--for good this time.]]> 138 Beverley Kendall Robyn 0 currently-reading 3.71 2013 Those Nights in Montreal (Language of Love, #1.5)
author: Beverley Kendall
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.71
book published: 2013
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Swipe Right for a Dawn God (Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency, #3.5)]]> 216127119 Librarian Note: Older covers for this edition can be found here: 02-Sep-23, & Nov-23.

Swiping right for a god could lead to more than this witch ever expected.

The last thing Anise expected when she signed up to a dating app was to match with a god, and yet now, she's found exactly that happening.

Kuk has no idea why he finds this witch so enchanting when he doesn't think that of the others, but there's something about Anise that he can't get out of his head.

Will the two of them take a chance on their match?

-

Swipe Right For A Dawn God is a mythology-inspired paranormal m/f romance and part of the Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency series. It features an Egyptian dawn & darkness god, and a bubbly witch seeking romance on a dating app.

If you enjoy light-hearted paranormal romances featuring gods from different mythologies around the world, a hint of steam, and a happy ever after at the end of every book, start the Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency series today!]]> 84 Laura Greenwood Robyn 3 3.75 2023 Swipe Right for a Dawn God (Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency, #3.5)
author: Laura Greenwood
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.75
book published: 2023
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[A Bride's Escape to Love: A Historical Western Romance Novel (Western Brides and True Loves)]]> 201769488
Can Amy find happiness amidst this chaos that surrounds her?

Caleb Hunter is a man of grit and honor, a gunslinger who's battled outlaws like Black Jack for years. When he outdraws the villain in a fierce showdown, he feels a newfound responsibility to protect Amy, the betrothed he rescued. As they bond over shared dreams and experiences, Caleb is genuinely enchanted by Amy’s tender heart. However, their bond is threatened not only by the vengeful McCallister family but also from dangers that lurk within their own ranks�

Will he be able to protect the woman that stole his heart?

Soon enough, Amy and Caleb's love is put to the ultimate test. As they face betrayal, danger and the ruthless pursuit of the McCallister family, their love story becomes a battle for survival and they must navigate a treacherous path to find the freedom they both yearn for. Will their love conquer all, even in a world of danger and deceit? Or will they be torn apart by the unforgiving West?

"A Bride's Escape to Love" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.]]> 408 Leslie Hales Robyn 3 4.38 A Bride's Escape to Love: A Historical Western Romance Novel (Western Brides and True Loves)
author: Leslie Hales
name: Robyn
average rating: 4.38
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]]> <![CDATA[The Black Dagger Brotherhood Novels 5-8]]> 10937565
Includes Lover Unbound; Lover Enshrined; Lover Avenged; and Lover Mine.]]> 2527 J.R. Ward 1101531371 Robyn 0 currently-reading 4.65 2011 The Black Dagger Brotherhood Novels 5-8
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average rating: 4.65
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]]> <![CDATA[Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse, #2)]]> 59050133
The Diamond

Death walks alongside me,
But the reaper is no match for me.
I'm trapped in a world full of monsters dressed as men, and those who aren't as they seem.
They won't keep me forever.
I no longer recognize the person I've become,
And I'm fighting to find my way back to the beast who hunts me in the night.
They call me a diamond,
But they've only created an angel of death.

The Hunter

I was born a predator,
With ruthlessness ingrained in my bones.
When what's mine is stolen from me in the night,
Like a diamond hidden within a fortress,
I find that I can no longer contain the beast.
Blood will paint the ground as I tear apart this world to find her.
And bring her back to where she belongs.
No one will escape my wrath,
Especially not those who have betrayed me.

Warning: This is the second and final installment to the Duet. You must read Haunting Adeline first.]]> 702 H.D. Carlton Robyn 4 4.05 2022 Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse, #2)
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average rating: 4.05
book published: 2022
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse, #1)]]> 58763686
I can manipulate the emotions of anyone who lets me.
I will make you hurt, make you cry, make you laugh and sigh.
But my words don't affect him. Especially not when I plead for him to leave.
He's always there, watching and waiting.
And I can never look away.
Not when I want him to come closer.


The Shadow

I didn't mean to fall in love.
But now that I have, I can't stay away.
I'm mesmerized by her smile, by her eyes, and the way she moves.
The way she undresses...
I'll keep watching and waiting. Until I can make her mine.
And once she is, I'll never let her go.
Not even when she begs me to.]]> 583 H.D. Carlton Robyn 4 3.95 2021 Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse, #1)
author: H.D. Carlton
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.95
book published: 2021
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Devil's Honor (The Devil's Keepers #1)]]> 28952769 In the start of a sizzling new series, bestselling author Megan Crane takes readers deep into bayou country, where the sultry swamp has nothing on the heat of Louisiana’s fiercest bikers: the Devil’s Keepers.

Merritt Broussard grew up knowing she had two choices if she stayed in Lagrange: run with the outlaws or get left in their dust. So she got the hell out, leaving behind a bad-boy biker and scorching memories of their summer fling. Now Merritt’s back, with trouble on her tail, and the sergeant-at-arms of the Devil’s Keepers is the one person she can still trust. But Greeley isn’t the boy she remembers. He’s harder now, more dangerous—and even more alluring.

Joseph “Greeley� Shaw loves two things: his bike and his club. At eighteen, he escaped a rough life, found the Devil’s Keepers on the wrong side of a bad weekend, and never looked back. Greeley swore to live and die by their code: Devil’s Keepers first, Devil’s Keepers forever. No one comes between him and his brothers—except for the tantalizing woman who touched his soul. Greeley’s the kind of man who honors his commitments . . . and Merritt is one promise he’s determined to keep.
]]> 195 Megan Crane 1101968184 Robyn 0 currently-reading 3.80 2016 Devil's Honor (The Devil's Keepers #1)
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name: Robyn
average rating: 3.80
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]]> <![CDATA[Autumn's Angel (A Bride for All Seasons)]]> 18291493 It all started with an ad in a mail-order bride catalogue . . .Luvena would be perfect for Clay if she didn’t come with kids. But kids are a deal breaker, especially in a rough-and-trouble mining town. ­ The trouble is, there’s no money to send them back . . .]]> 87 Robin Lee Hatcher 1401690238 Robyn 3 3.84 2013 Autumn's Angel (A Bride for All Seasons)
author: Robin Lee Hatcher
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.84
book published: 2013
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[Alien Attachments (Alien Attachments, #1)]]> 22821202 Finding one’s psi-mate is something every Sandarian hopes for, but when Ian Cavacent accidentally starts the bonding process with the Earthling, Dani, he has to fight his desire with every ounce of his being. If the process is completed, it means both political and financial suicide for Ian and his family.

A natural klutz, Dani somehow always manages to land on her feet and win her mixed martial arts matches. At home on Cat Island, her balance is thrown when bazillionaire Ian takes notice. Unfortunately some Torog aliens also take notice, sending her life spiraling out of control and into Ian’s arms. But Dani isn’t the type of woman to let alien voodoo decide her future or her mate…no matter how gorgeous the man is or how much pleasure he gives her.

For centuries the Cavacents have mined Earth for a precious element, carnium, while protecting the planet from other alien species. Thanks to the Torogs, Dani and Ian must flee to Sandaria. As Dani learns to use her newfound psi powers, the empire crumbles around them.

73,000 Words

]]> 218 Sabine Priestley 1616505664 Robyn 0 3.70 2014 Alien Attachments (Alien Attachments, #1)
author: Sabine Priestley
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.70
book published: 2014
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Darkness Hunts (Dark Angels, #4)]]> 13478341 Risa Jones, half-Aedh/half-werewolf, can enter the realm between life and death. She can speak to the dying and the dead, and she can see the reapers, collectors of souls. What she can not yet see is the identity of a stranger murdering women and draining their blood. Now Risa must summon her gifts to find him, even if it means putting her own life in danger. But Risa needn't look far. The killer knows who she is.
He tells her his victims are infected by darkness and he's fated to destroy them. Fascinated by Risa, he engages her in a sinister game: the chance to save the life of his next victim by deciphering his series of clues. In a race against time, she enlists the help of the reaper Azriel.
But as an attraction between them grows, so does the fear that the stranger's motives are only part of a larger, more dangerous stratagem--one that that has lured Risa and Azriel into the dark.
]]> 400 Keri Arthur 1101590211 Robyn 4 4.18 2012 Darkness Hunts (Dark Angels, #4)
author: Keri Arthur
name: Robyn
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2012
rating: 4
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]]> My Heart Remembers 8391405 348 Kim Vogel Sawyer Robyn 4 3.97 2008 My Heart Remembers
author: Kim Vogel Sawyer
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.97
book published: 2008
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Best Laid Plaids (Kilty Pleasures, #1)]]> 52739473 In 1920s Scotland, even ghosts wear plaid.

Welcome to a sexy, spooky new paranormal historical series from debut author Ella Stainton.

Scotland, 1928

Dr. Ainsley Graham is cultivating a reputation as an eccentric.

Two years ago, he catastrophically ended his academic career by publicly claiming to talk to ghosts. When Joachim Cockburn, a WWI veteran studying the power of delusional thinking, arrives at his door, Ainsley quickly catalogues him as yet another tiresome Englishman determined to mock his life's work.

But Joachim is tenacious and openhearted, and Ainsley's intrigued despite himself. He agrees to motor his handsome new friend around to Scotland's most unmistakable hauntings. If he can convince Joachim, Ainsley might be able to win back his good name and then some. He knows he's not crazy--he just needs someone else to know it, too.

Joachim is one thesis away from realizing his dream of becoming a psychology professor, and he's not going to let anyone stop him, not even an enchanting ginger with a penchant for tartan and lewd jokes. But as the two travel across Scotland's lovely--and definitely, definitely haunted--landscape, Joachim's resolve starts to melt. And he's beginning to think that an empty teaching post without the charming Dr. Graham would make a very poor consolation prize indeed...]]> 332 Ella Stainton 1488076839 Robyn 0 currently-reading 3.62 Best Laid Plaids (Kilty Pleasures, #1)
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]]> Lyric's Cop (Crime Tells, #1) 9138449 202 Jory Strong 1419901621 Robyn 3 3.54 2005 Lyric's Cop (Crime Tells, #1)
author: Jory Strong
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.54
book published: 2005
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[The Earl and The Enchantress (The Enchantresses, #1)]]> 42382555
Sebastian Lancaster, Earl of Roddam, harbors a family secret so dark he has forsaken marriage to hide the past. When fate introduces him to Lizbeth, he believes he has met his perfect match—a woman with whom he can share passion without commitment.

Lizbeth Trethow risks everything to follow her heart until Sebastian’s past returns to haunt them. Desperate to hide the blood on his hands, he sabotages their happiness. Everything depends on Lizbeth unraveling the truth and turning this villain into a hero.

This is the love story of Lizbeth and Sebastian as they battle metaphoric ghosts born of murder and enlightenment to be together.]]> 470 Paullett Golden 1732834210 Robyn 0 currently-reading 4.18 The Earl and The Enchantress (The Enchantresses, #1)
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average rating: 4.18
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]]> <![CDATA[Crimson City (Crimson City, #1)]]> 8703685 364 Liz Maverick Robyn 0 currently-reading 3.00 2005 Crimson City (Crimson City, #1)
author: Liz Maverick
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.00
book published: 2005
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]]> Carinian's Seeker 8802647 117 T.J. Michaels Robyn 3 3.39 2007 Carinian's Seeker
author: T.J. Michaels
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.39
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 2024/09/14
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]]> <![CDATA[A Daughter's Inheritance (The Broadmoor Legacy, #1)]]> 8216435 383 Tracie Peterson Robyn 0 currently-reading 3.55 2008 A Daughter's Inheritance (The Broadmoor Legacy, #1)
author: Tracie Peterson
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.55
book published: 2008
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]]> It Happens Every Spring 8703282 286 Catherine Palmer Robyn 4 3.76 1996 It Happens Every Spring
author: Catherine Palmer
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.76
book published: 1996
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Delilah Complex (Butterfield Institute, #2)]]> 11791745
The Scarlet Society is a secret club of twelve powerful and sexually adventurous women. But when a photograph of the body of one of the men they're recruited to dominate -- strapped to a gurney, the number 1 inked on the sole of his foot -- is sent to the New York Times, they are shocked and frightened. Unable to cope with the tragedy, the women turn to Dr. Morgan Snow. But what starts out as grief counseling quickly becomes a murder investigation, with any one of the twelve women a potential suspect.

The case leads Detective Noah Jordan -- a man with whom Morgan has shared a brief, intense connection -- to her office. He fears the number on the man's foot hints that the killings have just begun. With her hands tied by her professional duty, Morgan is dangerously close to the demons in her own mind -- and the flesh-and-blood killer.]]> 371 M.J. Rose 0985861134 Robyn 0 currently-reading 3.74 2006 The Delilah Complex (Butterfield Institute, #2)
author: M.J. Rose
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.74
book published: 2006
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Dance of the Seven Veils (Dance, #1)]]> 11799129 194 Cris Anson 1419901184 Robyn 4 3.54 2005 Dance of the Seven Veils (Dance, #1)
author: Cris Anson
name: Robyn
average rating: 3.54
book published: 2005
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Candle in the Darkness (Refiner's Fire #1)]]> 18663014 An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.

Lynn Austin takes readers on a dramatic journey through the Civil War years in her award-winning Refiner's Fire series. Told in three unique perspectives--Southern, Northern, and slave--each book offers a riveting and eloquent exploration of a nation and its people grappling with racism and injustice. With writing rich in historical detail, Austin brings to life the compelling journeys of characters confronted with the risks and sacrifices their beliefs entail.]]> 394 Lynn Austin 1441202870 Robyn 0 currently-reading 4.48 2002 Candle in the Darkness (Refiner's Fire #1)
author: Lynn Austin
name: Robyn
average rating: 4.48
book published: 2002
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]]> The Rancher's Silent Love 204669772
Can her resilient spirit withstand the trials of the unforgiving frontier?

Samuel Turner, a rugged and determined rancher with dreams as vast as the Western sky, finds himself at a crossroads. With a family ultimatum hanging over him like a storm cloud, Samuel enters a pragmatic marriage of convenience with Grace, a woman who, despite her inability to speak, speaks volumes with her resilience and quiet strength to his heart. As their connection deepens, Samuel grapples with the shadows of his own past, haunted by a lost love that shattered his heart.

Can he overcome the ghosts of his past and embrace the love unfolding in the present?

In a tale woven with threads of courage and passion, Grace and Samuel face not only the harsh elements of the Wild West but also the relentless pursuit of a vengeful man determined to claim Grace and the wealth that comes with her. As their love story unfolds against the backdrop of danger and deception, can they confront their deepest fears, and forge a bond that goes beyond the spoken word or will their blossoming feelings be silenced in eternity?

"The Rancher's Silent Love" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.]]> 357 Leslie Hales Robyn 3 4.27 The Rancher's Silent Love
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average rating: 4.27
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]]> <![CDATA[Saved Mate (Bloodline Warriors: Shadow, #5)]]> 49653391 He saved her from the hunters, but the nightmare isn’t over...

Jacob tore through the hunters that held his soulmate hostage, slaughtering anyone who stood in his way. Now she’s safe in the Sanctuary with him, but too afraid of him to even meet his eyes. Desperate for her touch, he will prove to her he’s more than the brutally dangerous vampire he seems, but violence is all he knows�

Sparrow has barely started to recover from her traumatic kidnapping. Her only source of safety is Jacob’s silent, icy presence. She should be running in the opposite direction. She doesn’t know why the terrifying vampire warrior makes her feel so protected, so safe.

When she starts seeing horrific visions and getting strange urges to hurt and kill her only friends, she realizes the nightmare of her torture isn’t over, and her bond with Jacob may be the key to saving them all.

The fifth romance in the steamy vampire warrior series by L.J. Red, this forever mate novel contains dark themes and sensual scenes. These alpha male vampires are vicious, brutal warriors who will stop at nothing to protect their fated mates.

]]> 234 L.J. Red Robyn 4 4.47 Saved Mate (Bloodline Warriors: Shadow, #5)
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average rating: 4.47
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]]> <![CDATA[The Book of Life (All Souls, #3)]]> 18892998 The #1 New York Times bestselling series finale and sequel to A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night

Bringing the magic and suspense of the All Souls Trilogy to a deeply satisfying conclusion, this highly anticipated finale went straight to #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. In The Book of Life, Diana and Matthew time-travel back from Elizabethan London to make a dramatic return to the present—facing new crises and old enemies. At Matthew’s ancestral home, Sept-Tours, they reunite with the beloved cast of characters from A Discovery of Witches—with one significant exception. But the real threat to their future has yet to be revealed, and when it is, the search for Ashmole 782 and its missing pages takes on even more urgency.]]> 564 Deborah Harkness Robyn 4 4.36 2014 The Book of Life (All Souls, #3)
author: Deborah Harkness
name: Robyn
average rating: 4.36
book published: 2014
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Warrior Mate (Bloodline Warriors: Shadow, #4)]]> 50732865 He needs to protect her, possess her, but does she want him?

Ruggedly handsome and wickedly dangerous, Rune has spent his entire life as a warrior. First a Viking, then an immortal vampire. Fighting is all he knows. Until he meets her. His soulmate fated to be with him forever. Brigit is his total opposite: tiny and fragile. He burns to possess and protect her. The only problem is, she doesn’t want anything to do with him.

A tough, kick-ass policewoman, Brigit hates it when men judge her on her size and her looks. She’s spent her life keeping her city safe and she isn’t about to give that up just because the sinfully attractive vampire warrior tells her to. Sparks fly, and it’s going to take all Brigit’s control to hold back the raging desire that overwhelms her every time they meet.

Forced to work together as mysterious attacks spread across Chicago and a new threat gathers outside the city, can they find a way to overcome their differences and work together before it’s too late?

The fourth standalone romance in the steamy vampire warrior series by L.J Red, this forever mate novel contains dark themes and sensual scenes. These alpha male vampires are vicious, brutal warriors who will stop at nothing to protect their fated mates.

]]> 157 L.J. Red Robyn 4 4.34 Warrior Mate (Bloodline Warriors: Shadow, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Immortal Prince (Age of Vampires #2)]]> 198841496
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***This is a dark, fantasy romance series by the authors of Zodiac Academy with all the enemies to lovers vibes � don’t go expecting a sweet vampire with sparkling skin and a tendency to watch you sleeping. These vampires are savage and bloodthirsty, and the slayer who hunts them will stab first and ask questions later. This war-torn fantasy world is a brutal bi*ch and only those 18+ have a chance at surviving the darkness lurking between these pages. There’s no well-meaning vampires snacking on Bambies instead of babies, and if they get their teeth into you, you’ll be damn lucky to escape with your life and panties intact. So grab hold of your slayer blade (wooden stakes have too many splinters) and get ready to defy the gods, because this is going to be one helluva ride***]]> 416 Caroline Peckham Robyn 0 currently-reading 4.41 2019 Immortal Prince (Age of Vampires #2)
author: Caroline Peckham
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average rating: 4.41
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]]> <![CDATA[Enemy Mate (Bloodline Warriors: Shadow, #3)]]> 46028836 Beloved enemy, deadly soulmate.

Talon finds the soulmate he never thought he’d have. There’s only one problem: She’s his sworn enemy.

Talon is ready to die. A savage vampire assassin, he has led a life of violence, raining terror and death on enemies of the Shadow. His heart is encased in ice and he can barely remember any emotion that isn’t brutal rage.

Until he meets Eden—a captivating vampire from the enemy Bloodline terrorizing Chicago, and Talon’s fated soulmate. No matter how hard he fights his desire, the soulmate bond is too strong to break.

Eden hates being a vampire. All she wants to do is keep her sister safe from the mistakes she’s made. But can she trust the wildly attractive warrior to protect her? Talon seems to despise her, yet he defends her with a fierceness that shocks her to the core.

Pulled into the deadly, seductive world of the vampire elite, Eden can’t understand the desire burning between them. As the two fight their feelings, the war between the Bloodlines threatens to swallow the entire city. Can they accept their soulmate bond in time to save each other from the evil around them?

This enemies to lovers novel contains dark themes and steamy, sensual scenes. These alpha male vampires are vicious, brutal warriors who will stop at nothing to protect their fated mates. The third standalone romance in the steamy vampire warrior series by L.J. Red.

]]> 200 L.J. Red Robyn 4 4.41 Enemy Mate (Bloodline Warriors: Shadow, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Matchmaker for the Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (The Matchmaking Games Book 6)]]> 213160550 “I will not stop until I have you, Marie.�

With five happy couples to her credit, Marie Webster takes pride in her matchmaking business. Until her lecherous landlord doubles her rent. Now she’s in dire need of a husband.

Duke Dominic has no desire to marry after the accident that almost cost him his life. Yet the moment the alluring Matchmaker falls into his arms, he knows he must claim her for his own.

So when she searches for a lifeline, he does the he offers to make her his Duchess.

*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then A Matchmaker for the Duke is the novel for you.

An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Daphne Byrne and published by Cobalt Fairy.

No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.

Get "A Matchmaker for the Duke" today to discover Daphne's splendid new story!]]> 389 Daphne Byrne Robyn 4 4.38 A Matchmaker for the Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (The Matchmaking Games Book 6)
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]]> <![CDATA[Storm and Fury (The Harbinger, #1)]]> 40207832 From the #1 New York Times, USA TODAY and internationally bestselling author of the fantastical Dark Elements and the Lux series comes a new novel set in a world of gargoyle protectors, rising demons and one girl with an explosive secret.

Eighteen-year-old Trinity Marrow may be going blind, but she can see and communicate with ghosts and spirits. Her unique gift is part of a secret so dangerous that she’s been in hiding for years in an isolated compound fiercely guarded by Wardens—gargoyle shape-shifters who protect humankind from demons. If the demons discover the truth about Trinity, they’ll devour her, flesh and bone, to enhance their own powers.

When Wardens from another clan arrive with disturbing reports that something out there is killing both demons and Wardens, Trinity’s safe world implodes. Not the least because one of the outsiders is the most annoying and fascinating person she’s ever met. Zayne has secrets of his own that will upend her world yet again—but working together becomes imperative once demons breach the compound and Trinity’s secret comes to light. To save her family and maybe the world, she’ll have to put her trust in Zayne. But all bets are off as a supernatural war is unleashed�
]]> 486 Jennifer L. Armentrout 148809523X Robyn 4 4.20 2019 Storm and Fury (The Harbinger, #1)
author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
name: Robyn
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2019
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Chosen Mate (Bloodline Warriors: Shadow, #2)]]> 46028835 His broken past threatens their future.

The second standalone romance in the steamy vampire warrior series by L.J. Red.
Haunted by the scars of his past, he swore never to love again... Until he met her�

Neal, the ancient Scottish vampire, has spent the last four centuries fighting a brutal battle against evil. Scarred by loss and haunted by the mistakes of his past, he swore never again to open his heart to a human. But in the icy cold wastes of the north, a fire burns within him, sparked by the presence of the human woman sent to serve him.

May has lost everything but her job with the vampires. She's determined not to lose that as well. When Neal, the forcefully attractive Scottish vampire starts watching her from the darkness, she refuses to let his intimidation or the overpowering desire she feels for him, stop her from doing her job.

But a secret evil from Neal's past watches them from the darkness. Dangerous accidents start to happen and May's life is placed in danger. Can Neal and May work together to uncover the threat before it’s too late?

Dark themes and steamy, sensual scenes. These alpha male vampires are vicious, brutal warriors who will stop at nothing to protect their fated mates.]]> 256 L.J. Red Robyn 4 4.30 Chosen Mate (Bloodline Warriors: Shadow, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Her Kiss to the Rakish Earl (The Matchmaking Games #5)]]> 210002672 “You can turn down the charm, My Lord.�
“So, you think I am charming, Lady Violet?� When a beautiful but unknown lady sits with him at a cafe, Earl Greyson is intrigued. And even more when she blatantly offers him a deal he cannot refuse…Desperate to avoid the matchmaker, Violet enlists the help of the most rakish Earl of the pretending to be betrothed. No love, just business.
Despite Greyson vowing to never fall in love, he cannot get Violet out of his thoughts. But their scheme has a deadline; and it’s coming closer and closer�*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Her Kiss to the Rakish Earl is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 60,000 words (around 300 pages), written by Daphne Byrne and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Get "Her Kiss to the Rakish Earl" today to discover Daphne's splendid new story!]]> 392 Daphne Byrne Robyn 4 4.47 Her Kiss to the Rakish Earl (The Matchmaking Games #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Two Nights with the Beastly Marquess (The Matchmaking Games #4)]]> 205650083
Scarred and deadly, the Marquess of Oakhampton is pressured to find a match. But who would fall for a beast like him?

Jilted three days before her arranged marriage, Lady Augusta is desperate. Desperate enough to pay a visit to the scandalous matchmaker�

Jason knows that Augusta must be scared of him; so he keeps his distance. But not claiming her lips becomes the most delicious torture for the Beastly Marquess�

*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Two Nights with the Beastly Marquess is the novel for you.

An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Daphne Byrne and published by Cobalt Fairy.

No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.

Get "Two Nights with the Beastly Marquess" today to discover Daphne's splendid new story!]]> 384 Daphne Byrne Robyn 4 4.34 Two Nights with the Beastly Marquess (The Matchmaking Games #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Three Promises to the Duke (The Matchmaking Games #3)]]> 202637426 “It’s about time that I took control of you,� Anthony growled against her lips.Lady Sophia is a hellion that needs to be tamed. And the only person who can find a suitable person for her is none other than the matchmaker.

But Duke Anthony is the last person she wanted to marry. For the rule-abiding Duke needs to have control in every place in his life…even his heart.

Will she drive him crazy, or will she submit to the wicked Duke?*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Three Promises to the Duke is the novel for you.

An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Daphne Byrne and published by Cobalt Fairy.

No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.

Get "Three Promises to the Duke" today to discover Daphne's splendid new story!]]> 404 Daphne Byrne Robyn 4 4.34 Three Promises to the Duke (The Matchmaking Games #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Four Rules for the Viscount (The Matchmaking Games #2)]]> 199246600 She's the wife he never wanted...and the weakness he never saw coming.The Viscount of Northfolk must marry before his next birthday or he risks losing his whole inheritance. And who better to find him a bride of convenience other than the matchmaker?

Her father’s gambling and drinking have forced Margaret to take matters into her own hands. And marrying for love was never an option…Craving the touch of his arranged bride was never his plan. And when he almost loses her, Evan would burn the world to taste her lips one more time�*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Four Rules for the Viscount is the novel for you.

An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Daphne Byrne and published by Cobalt Fairy.

No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.

Get "Four Rules for the Viscount" today to discover Daphne's splendid new story!]]> 402 Daphne Byrne Robyn 4 4.30 Four Rules for the Viscount (The Matchmaking Games #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Vampire Mate (Bloodline Warriors: Shadow, #1)]]> 46028099 Warrior. Vampire. Soulmate?

The first book in the smoking hot vampire warrior series by L.J. Red.
In the supernatural underworld of Chicago, vampire warrior Lucian has met his match.

Brutally dangerous and scorchingly sexy, Lucian is the leader of the Shadows, elite vampire warriors caught in a deadly battle against the wild and power-hungry vampires who want to rain terror on humankind.

Lucian doesn’t believe in soulmates but from the moment he meets Dana, all he wants is to possess her completely. His iron control is beginning to fray and when it snaps, there’s nothing in the world that will stop him from taking her.

Dana’s a cop on the trail of a blood-crazed vampire tearing through Chicago. She doesn’t want anything to do with vampire politics but when she overhears a plot to kill the leader of the Shadows, she knows she has no choice but to warn him.

Braving the dark, seductive world of the vampire elite, she’s helpless to resist the powerful bond she feels the moment she meets Lucian.

Can they catch the killer before the fire raging between them burns the city down?

Dark themes and steamy, sensual scenes. These alpha male vampires are vicious, brutal warriors who will stop at nothing to protect their fated mates.]]> 289 L.J. Red Robyn 4 4.04 Vampire Mate (Bloodline Warriors: Shadow, #1)
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average rating: 4.04
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date added: 2024/08/15
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