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S.T. Abby

4.65 · 138 ratings

• Paint It All Red by S.T. Abby
• All the Lies by S.T. Abby
• Scarlet Angel by S.T. Abby
• Sidetracked by S.T. Abby
• The Risk by S.T. Abby

forbidden love · angst · abuse · disabilities and marks · office · dangerous heroine · vengeance · small town · alpha male · erotica · contemporary · strong heroine · dark · tortured heroine · men in uniform · rape · working class hero · suspense · mystery · possessive hero

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Kate J. Blake

4.64 · 112 ratings

• Taming the Enemy : A Vacation with Wealthy Boss Steamy Slow-burn Romance by Kate J. Blake
• Dirty Elite Academy : A Romance Collection (Dirty Elite Academy Collection) by Kate J. Blake
• The Devil's Weakness: A Steamy Paranormal Vampire Romance (Vampires of Carlisle) by Kate J. Blake
• Dirty Elite Academy by Kate J. Blake
• Give Me Everything: A High School Enemies-to-Lovers Steamy Standalone Romance (Dirty Elite Academy) by Kate J. Blake

contemporary · erotica · alpha male · super rich hero · strong heroine · slow burn · virgin heroine · from hate to love · new adult · tycoon · insta-love · bad boys · friends to lovers · forbidden love · second chances · young adult · multicultural · anthologies · age difference · high-school

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Karen Lynch

4.51 · 134 ratings

• Knight by Karen Lynch
• Pawn by Karen Lynch
• Rogue by Karen Lynch
• Refuge by Karen Lynch
• Relentless by Karen Lynch

fantasy · magic · fae · paranormal · urban fantasy · young adult · new adult · strong heroine · dangerous heroine · mystery · virgin heroine · possessive hero · witches · werewolves · demons · vampires · shapeshifters · alpha male · contemporary · sassy heroine

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Robert Thier

4.50 · 198 ratings

• Storm of Bells by Robert Thier
• Hunting for Silence by Robert Thier
• Silence Breaking by Robert Thier
• Silence is Golden by Robert Thier
• The Robber Knight's Love by Robert Thier

historical · humor · victorian · new adult · grumpy sunshine · super rich hero · strong heroine · young adult · possessive hero · virgin heroine · sassy heroine · tycoon · alpha male · virgin hero · mystery · cold hero · office · boss & employee · from hate to love · fantasy

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Sarah J. Maas

4.42 · 1683 ratings

• House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
• A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
• A Court of Thorns and Roses Box Set by Sarah J. Maas
• House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
• Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas

fantasy · fae · paranormal · magic · young adult · strong heroine · dystopian · new adult · mystery · war · suspense · royalty · from hate to love · shapeshifters · demons · urban fantasy · alpha male · contemporary · love triangle · humor

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Ilona Andrews

4.41 · 2351 ratings

• Fated Blades by Ilona Andrews
• Blood Heir (Kate Daniels World) by Ilona Andrews
• Emerald Blaze by Ilona Andrews
• Sweep with Me by Ilona Andrews
• Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews

urban fantasy · fantasy · paranormal · magic · shapeshifters · witches · vampires · strong heroine · mystery · contemporary · werewolves · futuristic · alpha male · dystopian · demons · humor · science fiction · suspense · gifted heroine · competent heroine

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Lauren Gilley

4.40 · 180 ratings

• The Wild Charge by Lauren Gilley
• Blood of Wolves by Lauren Gilley
• Homecoming by Lauren Gilley
• King Among the Dead by Lauren Gilley
• Shaman: A Dartmoor Novella by Lauren Gilley

contemporary · bikers · alpha male · strong heroine · suspense · erotica · angst · dark · age difference · bad boys · m-m · friends to lovers · forbidden love · abuse · paranormal · fantasy · cold hero · college · tortured hero · pregnancy

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Mariana Zapata

4.34 · 1121 ratings

• All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata
• Hands Down by Mariana Zapata
• The Best Thing by Mariana Zapata
• Luna and the Lie by Mariana Zapata
• From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata

friends to lovers · slow burn · contemporary · grumpy sunshine · strong heroine · new adult · alpha male · humor · sweet heroine · angst · independent heroine · age difference · cold hero · from hate to love · sports · sassy heroine · working class heroine · forced proximity · athletes · possessive hero

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J.D. Robb

4.32 · 2200 ratings

• Abandoned in Death by J.D. Robb
• Forgotten in Death by J.D. Robb
• Faithless in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel by J.D. Robb
• Shadows in Death by J.D. Robb
• Golden in Death by J.D. Robb

suspense · mystery · futuristic · heroine sleuth · super rich hero · strong heroine · tycoon · alpha male · science fiction · fantasy · contemporary · urban fantasy · paranormal · tortured heroine · humor · possessive hero · abuse · magic · military · sassy heroine

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Suzanne Wright

4.31 · 1438 ratings

• When He´s Ruthless by Suzanne Wright
• When He's Sinful by Suzanne Wright
• Touch of Rapture by Suzanne Wright
• Captivated by Suzanne Wright
• Fallen by Suzanne Wright

strong heroine · fantasy · paranormal · alpha male · urban fantasy · erotica · suspense · contemporary · possessive hero · shapeshifters · independent heroine · sassy heroine · humor · magic · mystery · new adult · werewolves · tortured heroine · tortured hero · anal sex

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Danielle Lori

4.31 · 234 ratings

• The Darkest Temptation by Danielle Lori
• The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori
• The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori
• A Girl in Black and White by Danielle Lori
• A Girl Named Calamity by Danielle Lori

alpha male · suspense · cold hero · from hate to love · new adult · erotica · bad boys · virgin heroine · possessive hero · cruel hero · dark · age difference · forbidden love · angst · sassy heroine · strong heroine · contemporary · mafia · grumpy sunshine · fantasy

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C.L. Wilson

4.28 · 267 ratings

• The Sea King by C.L. Wilson
• Never Fear: The Tarot by C.L. Wilson
• The Winter King by C.L. Wilson
• One Enchanted Season by C.L. Wilson
• The Mammoth Book of Futuristic Romance (Mammoth Romances) by C.L. Wilson

fantasy · paranormal · erotica · alpha male · gifted heroine · royalty · historical · magic · strong heroine · tortured hero · fae · possessive hero · medieval · contemporary · shapeshifters · tortured heroine · demons · war · high fantasy · shy heroine

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Kathryn Moon

4.26 · 225 ratings

• Bad Alpha by Kathryn Moon
• The Knitter's Guide to Banishing Boyfriends by Kathryn Moon
• A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon
• The Kingdom's Crown by Kathryn Moon
• Say Your Prayers by Kathryn Moon

fantasy · paranormal · reverse harem · poly · erotica · menage · alpha male · strong heroine · magic · beta hero · m-m · sassy heroine · bisexual · anal sex · witches · harems · age difference · african-american · mystery · small town

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Kristen Callihan

4.17 · 651 ratings

• Exposed by Kristen Callihan
• Make It Sweet by Kristen Callihan
• Dear Enemy by Kristen Callihan
• Outmatched by Kristen Callihan
• Fall by Kristen Callihan

friends to lovers · strong heroine · alpha male · contemporary · new adult · from hate to love · sweet heroine · humor · victorian · erotica · paranormal · magic · historical · fantasy · steampunk · urban fantasy · possessive hero · shapeshifters · regency · demons

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Alexandra Bracken

4.15 · 210 ratings

• Wayfarer by Alexandra Bracken
• Passenger by Alexandra Bracken
• The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
• In The Afterlight by Alexandra Bracken
• Sparks Rise by Alexandra Bracken

paranormal · fantasy · dystopian · young adult · contemporary · science fiction · urban fantasy · futuristic · magic · strong heroine · mystery · suspense · historical · angst · time travel · slow burn · military · war · pirates · insta-love

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Marie Lu

4.15 · 289 ratings

• Hope Nation: YA Authors Share Personal Moments of Inspiration by Marie Lu
• Warcross by Marie Lu
• The Midnight Star by Marie Lu
• A Tyranny of Petticoats by Marie Lu
• The Rose Society by Marie Lu

fantasy · young adult · dystopian · futuristic · science fiction · paranormal · war · mystery · urban fantasy · strong heroine · contemporary · love triangle · suspense · historical · legends & fairy tales · magic · military · dangerous heroine · dark · vengeance

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Helen Harper

4.13 · 138 ratings

• Last Wish by Helen Harper
• Veiled Threat by Helen Harper
• Gifted Thief by Helen Harper
• Eros by Helen Harper
• Bloodlust by Helen Harper

fantasy · urban fantasy · contemporary · paranormal · fae · strong heroine · magic · demons · alpha male · vampires · new adult · witches · shapeshifters · werewolves · suspense · mystery · dystopian · royalty · young adult · competent heroine

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Suzanne Collins

4.10 · 246 ratings

• The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
• Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
• Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

dystopian · war · military · futuristic · mystery · fantasy · suspense · young adult · urban fantasy · science fiction · love triangle · magic · tortured heroine · independent heroine · dangerous heroine · clean · tearjerkers · grumpy sunshine · strong heroine · class difference

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Helen Hoang

4.09 · 101 ratings

• The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
• The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
• The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

humor · competent heroine · grumpy sunshine · contemporary · multicultural · class difference · sweet heroine · himbo · erotica · strong heroine · friends to lovers · new adult · disabilities and marks · age difference · working class hero · arranged marriage · insta-love · mental illness · marriage of convenience · death

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Rachel E. Carter

4.09 · 116 ratings

• Last Stand by Rachel E. Carter
• Non-Heir by Rachel E. Carter
• Candidate by Rachel E. Carter
• Candidate by Rachel E. Carter
• Apprentice by Rachel E. Carter

young adult · magic · witches · paranormal · fantasy · strong heroine · legends & fairy tales · urban fantasy · royalty · love triangle · medieval · military · historical · competent heroine · alpha male · war · from hate to love · forbidden love · cruel hero · contemporary

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Julie James

4.08 · 298 ratings

• The Thing About Love by Julie James
• Suddenly One Summer by Julie James
• It Happened One Wedding by Julie James
• Love Irresistibly by Julie James
• About That Night by Julie James

alpha male · contemporary · career professional · suspense · from hate to love · sassy heroine · office · humor · forced proximity · strong heroine · possessive hero · mystery · men in uniform · friends to lovers · super rich hero · erotica · class difference · new adult · sports · rich heroine

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Kristin Cashore

4.06 · 145 ratings

• Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore
• Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
• Fire by Kristin Cashore
• Graceling by Kristin Cashore

paranormal · contemporary · suspense · young adult · mystery · fantasy · magic · dystopian · royalty · angst · urban fantasy · strong heroine · slow burn · medieval · war · futuristic · historical · science fiction · new adult · competent heroine

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Robin LaFevers

4.04 · 122 ratings

• Igniting Darkness by Robin LaFevers
• Courting Darkness by Robin LaFevers
• Mortal Heart by Robin LaFevers
• Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers
• Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

magic · historical · young adult · royalty · fantasy · paranormal · medieval · strong heroine · urban fantasy · dark · suspense · mystery · war · futuristic · slow burn · high fantasy · abuse · sassy heroine · legends & fairy tales · death

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Tricia Levenseller

4.04 · 103 ratings

• Blade of Secrets by Tricia Levenseller
• The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
• Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller
• Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

magic · young adult · paranormal · fantasy · strong heroine · historical · mystery · royalty · from hate to love · pirates · competent heroine · grumpy sunshine · high fantasy · new adult · independent heroine · urban fantasy · dark · cold heroine · humor · mental illness

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Kelly Bowen

4.02 · 143 ratings

• The Paris Apartment by Kelly Bowen
• The Paris Apartment by Kelly Bowen
• Night of the Scoundrel by Kelly Bowen
• A Rogue by Night by Kelly Bowen
• Love by the Letters: A Regency Novella Trio by Kelly Bowen

historical · regency · strong heroine · independent heroine · class difference · mystery · victorian · abuse · competent heroine · suspense · christmas · 20th century · military · insta-love · friends to lovers · from hate to love · tortured hero · erotica · beta hero · heroine sleuth

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Jennifer Rardin

4.00 · 174 ratings

• Quick Bites: A Short Story Collection by Jennifer Rardin
• The Minion Chronicles: Paul and Brady Get Hoodoo with the Voodoo by Jennifer Rardin
• An Evening for Vayl and Jaz by Jennifer Rardin
• The Deadliest Bite by Jennifer Rardin
• The Golem Hunt by Jennifer Rardin

urban fantasy · fantasy · contemporary · paranormal · vampires · strong heroine · magic · demons · mystery · young adult · suspense · shapeshifters · werewolves · witches · science fiction · humor · sassy heroine · military

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Amy Tintera

3.93 · 104 ratings

• Allied by Amy Tintera
• Avenged by Amy Tintera
• Ruined by Amy Tintera
• Reboot by Amy Tintera
• Rebel by Amy Tintera

young adult · dystopian · paranormal · fantasy · science fiction · futuristic · war · from hate to love · royalty · legends & fairy tales · strong heroine · magic · historical · high fantasy · dangerous heroine · military · insta-love · vengeance · independent heroine · forbidden love

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Stacey Wallace Benefiel

3.91 · 108 ratings

• Fearless by Stacey Wallace Benefiel
• My Remedy by Stacey Wallace Benefiel
• Losing It: A Collection of VCards by Stacey Wallace Benefiel
• Frayed by Stacey Wallace Benefiel
• Diving In by Stacey Wallace Benefiel

fantasy · paranormal · young adult · strong heroine · contemporary · humor · magic · witches · new adult · friends to lovers · urban fantasy · futuristic · m-m · bisexual · disabilities and marks · athletes · virgin hero · tortured hero · multicultural · time travel

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