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It’s a new semester at Regalia University, and by the end of it, five men will die. My sister was good, kind, loving, and the Royals of Regalia bullied her till she killed herself. I set foot on campus ready to right some wrongs when the most handsome bunch of stone-cold weirdos asked if I needed a little help…Don’t get me started on Lucien. He fancies himself a vampire—complete with sharpened canines, cape, and a coffin, but if anyone knows how to make a man bleed, it’s him.

They call him kingpin. A blond titan with the looks of a god, the wealth of a king, and the influence of the mob. Lance Johnson is the guy you go to when you want anything on Woodcreek University’s campus. And I mean anything. He’s got grown men and respected scholars by their balls, but he doesn’t have me. I have a direct hand over his academic future, and not only does he know that, he gets off on it. He plays with me and pushes our boundaries to the point of their brink. He doesn’t care that I control his grades. And definitely doesn’t care that I have a boyfriend.

At Angelview Academy, secrets, lies, and betrayal always win. How do I know? I’m the girl whose future just went up in flames. The outsider from the wrong side of the tracks. The mortal who didn’t bow to Angelview’s resident god, Saint Angelle. He said he’d own me, and he did - every inch, from my mind, to my body, to my soul. Saint even promised to break me. That’s where he screwed up. Because every god should know you can’t break a girl that’s already broken. A girl who’s been shaped by secrets, lies, and betrayal since the day she was born.

Ember Nestor lost everything that mattered to her in one night. Her true mate was taken from her, and her mother decided to send her to Goldcrest Omega Academy where she must stay until she's claimed by an Alpha. She isn't interested in finding a new mate while she's in mourning. She doesn't think she'll ever get over her loss, but a dangerous Alpha wants to claim her, and his persistence pushes her to go on the run.

Once upon a time...there was a girl with long, golden hair who had the truest, bluest eyes that turned white when she cried. She lived in a kingdom far, far away in a tower made of stone, but her mind was made of glass that she kept sharp as knives. Where her memories hid behind her darkest doubts. Her deepest thoughts. Her diary became the only thing she could rely on. No one saw through her looking glass. No one cared. No one tried. Until the villain presented himself as the hero in her life. He took and took and took some more.

Two boys. One tragedy. Grief bonds us. The mystery of this murder will break us. My best friend was brutally ripped from this world, but her brother and boyfriend are still here. One of them wants to use me. The other wants to forget me. Both of them make me feel alive. We’ll find Violet’s murderer, no matter the cost. Two boys. One tragedy. Grief bonds us. Love will tear us apart.

They ripped me from my safe, perfect world and bound me in chains. Now it's Cash's turn. The cold, hard, analytical leader has a problem he needs me to solve, and he's not asking. I’ve got problems of my own, too. I’m falling for a man who refuses to love me, on top of fending off a threat determined to destroy me. Like I don’t have enough of that going on already. As the search for Kieran ramps up, a few new players enter the scene. My boys will have me on the front lines. And Cash will have me bare, stripped, and vulnerable to his mercy.

When famous human musician Melody wakes two thousand years after a nuclear winter, she thinks she’s landed on the right side of a war. Fae are called the Tainted. They’re warped, mutated creatures who hoard the bounty of the new magical land. It’s her job in the human city to sling propaganda in the form of daily songs performed to a select tower of elite.

Mercenary Mason Lang never intended to go into this line of work, but with pay this good, he can’t turn it down. The only challenge is getting out with all of his limbs still intact, which is a lot harder than he realized. And when he does, Mason is going to have it all - including the shy and sweet girl next door. Laila James knew her crush on the gorgeous next-door neighbor was hopeless. And following a humiliating incident, she’d rather just forget him completely.

It doesn’t feel like the end. It feels like all of my problems are just beginning. There’s more happening in my town of Raven River than I knew. More lies. More secrets. More pain. Enemies seen and unseen are circling, and not even my guardian angels can protect me. There’s a war coming, and I’ll fight because this time my Angels...my Horsemen...my loves...are the ones who need saving.

Maxwell "Maxie" Oliver wasn’t looking for trouble. She would have rather remained oblivious. Now that she has information she doesn’t want, a missing coworker, and a scandal on the horizon, Maxie doesn’t think she can remain quiet. But being a whistleblower comes at a high price, and Maxie isn’t willing to risk her life.

Having lost her best friend, Courtney Davies lives every day like it’s her last, because if life has taught her anything, it’s that some are cut far too short without warning. So when sexy former soldier Jason moves to Cradle Mountain, she shouldn't hesitate to express her immediate interest. Problem is, anytime she gets near the man, she inexplicably freezes, losing every coherent thought in her head.

He’s beautifully vicious, lethal, the villain, and I’m nothing but the plaything that gives him his high. He says I must pay for my sins. I do that or he’ll end me. He’s got it in his sick mind I’ve done something to him. That I’ve taken something from him, but I’m no thief.

Corvak is nothing like the men on my planet. He's violent and brooding and wants nothing to do with a human female like me. But he's the only one who knows how to fight. And I refuse to be helpless when the empire comes after our planet - and it's only a matter of time until they do. I've heard the rumors about the Vandar. They travel in invisible hordes of terrifying warbirds and their menacing raiders terrorize the empire and any ship that gets in their way. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to become a warrior, even if that means convincing Corvak that I'm worthy of his attention.

Their love story began over a magical Christmas holiday and now Hannah and Kristine have returned to Norway to stay at Espen and Dani's new eco-resort. They are excited to be taking part in the festivities surrounding Midsummer's Eve, but they also have a bigger celebration to plan. This time, there will be no sad goodbyes because this time, they're getting married!

Bea “Mic” Michaels is back and her life has, once again, changed forever as she steps into a new role and all the challenges it brings. With Chris Jordon at her side, she’s prepared to embrace motherhood with open arms. Gazing into the face of her child, she knows anything is possible. The little life they created has restored her hope for a better future, sweeping out the heartache of previous years. Adjusting to their new normal and forging ahead into their now different lives, Mic and Jordon believe nothing evil can ever touch them again.

War has come to Sterling Falls. The guys and I are scattered. Finding them is the first step. Freeing them of their chains is the next. Labeled a fugitive, I'm hunted for a rebellion I haven't even begun to lead. But I will lead it. I fell in love with this city. I won't let it fall into chaos so easily. A calm façade blankets the city. Underneath it, the gangs are at each other's throats. Not everyone is glad I'm back in Sterling Falls. And some would kill to keep me out.

Eighteen months after suddenly losing the love of my life, I’m coming out of the fog of early grief and taking a hard look at the rest of my life. With three young children to care for on my own while also managing their grief, I haven’t had a lot of time to ponder what’s next for me. When I think about what I really want, I keep coming back to one thing. Or I should say one person—someone who understands what I’ve been through because he’s been there too, only his losses were far worse. I find myself thinking about him all the time, but is he ready for the things I want?

Zelena Ortega thought she knew the price of fame. Long hours and a lack of free time didn't matter when the payoff made her feel so alive. Performing music that comes from her heart to enthusiastic crowds of ecstatic fans—there's no other feeling like it in the world. But when the spotlights drop and the buzz fades, she's left empty and alone. There's only one bright spot in that darkness, and it would be a huge risk to make a move on the Beta bodyguard who takes such good care of her while her contract forbids her from claiming mates, true or chosen.

It’s a common story. I’m sure you can guess how it goes. Girl winds up in the wrong place at the wrong time. She witnesses four gods of beauty and brutality murder some poor sap, and she’s stupid enough to get caught. Come on. You know what happens next. You know they tracked her...me...down.