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Afterimage by Santino Hassell, Ais
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn the Company of Shadows is a series about two people who are thrown together as partners in a secret agency; their mission is to disband rebels who have propagated in a post-war future, but they have to deal with everything that comes with an unlikely partnership as well... -
First Against the Wall by Manna Francis
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWho is leading the rabble to victory? Toreth shifted against the wall, trying to get comfortable. Between bruises and handcuffs, he didn't have much success. On the first day, in the first cell, the lights had been on, the water dispenser working, and the prisoner feeding schedule still running. Then the lights went out, and things had gone steadily downhill from there... -
The Ghost and the Darkness Volume 2 by Quil Carter
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Ghost and the Darkness Vol. 2 continues with Reaver and Elish desperately trying to find Killian and Jade. Forced to work together, they scour the northern greywastes for clues of their whereabouts. Though finding the two boys isn't as simple as following a trail. Something happened to them that no one expected... -
Games & Players by Manna Francis
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt's all fun and games until somebody loses... Socioanalysts can read minds and motives at a glance, predict the future, manipulate the smallest actions of their unwitting puppets, and crush careers with a single word...or so the popular rumors say. Their arrival is dreaded everywhere in the European Administration, even the Investigation and Interrogation Division... -
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Quis Custodiet by Manna Francis
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhere are all the good guys? No protests, no bombings, no subversion. Is it possible that in one part of the European Administration at least, almost all the citizens are happy with their lot in life? It seems unlikely... -
1/27: An ICoS Anthology (In the Company of Shadows extras) by Santino Hassell, Ais
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJanuary 27, 2027 - One day around the world. Weeks after the last page of the In the Company of Shadows series, seven stories show glimpses of the lives of fifteen characters, scattered across the globe. In Ireland, an unexpected reunion takes a terrible turn. In Australia, the tides are changing while those involved never stop watching... -
Quid Pro Quo by Manna Francis
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen he agrees to do a favor for his old friend Liz Carey in Corporate Fraud, Para-investigator Val Toreth is hoping for a simple case. After all, kidnapping and dismemberment are all in a day's work for the Investigation and Interrogation Division... -
For Certain Values of Family by Manna Francis
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEvery silver lining has a cloud. After the revolution, stability returns for most of the citizens of the European Administration. Revolution has delivered a little more freedom, if not as much as its architects hoped. Some, however, are finding that change also brings more complications and fresh dangers... -
Control by Manna Francis
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPower Writes Its Own RulesGaining it, keeping it, or losing it, control is more than just a game--it's a critical tool for survival. No more so than in the Administration, where the Investigation and Interrogation Division's Val Toreth faces professional and personal hazards every day... -
The Ghost and the Darkness Volume 1 by Quil Carter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI would say that my life changed as soon as those gunshots went off, but in reality everything changed the moment Leo and Greyson loaded that decapitated body into the truck back in Donnely. Now I am in a place I do not recognize, with people I had once seen as enemies... -
All That’s Left in the World by Erik J. Brown
What If It's Us meets They Both Die at the End in this postapocalyptic, queer YA adventure romance from debut author Erik J. Brown. Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera, Alex London, and Heartstopper by Alice Oseman.When Andrew stumbles upon Jamie's house, he's injured, starved, and has nothing left to lose... -
Bell's Beloved by Hannah Walker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBellan ‘Bell’ Nimeri loved Niko Dastria with all his heart. Knowing Niko was his lifemate from the moment he set eyes on him was bittersweet. Surrounded by unknown threats, becoming more than friends wasn't an option. Besides, he didn't think Niko had the same feelings as he did. What’s more, Niko would need to accept both sides of Bell’s shifter personality, as he and his darintha are a team... -
Evenfall: Volume 2: Director's Cut by Ais, Santino Hassell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIn a post-apocalyptic future, the Agency works behind the scenes to take down opposition groups that threaten the current government. Their goals justify all means, even when it comes to their own agents.In the newly revised Director's Cut of Evenfall, the second volume follows Sin and Boyd through a long-term undercover mission in Mexico... -
Clyde and Hay by C.W. Gray
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Charybdis Station!Clyde Dailyn is a Grell that knows his own mind, thank you very much! He wants absolutely nothing to do with a life mate, despite the restless loneliness that's keeping him awake. A mate means trusting another person and that is one thing he refuses to do... -
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In the Blood by Hailey Turner
Running out of time. Captain Jamie Callahan is frustrated with his team constantly being at the mercy of the enemy in order to further the MDF’s goals. To make matters worse, his father’s political campaign is ramping up and Jamie’s every move is being watched by the media. He is acutely aware of all the eyes trained on him, his team, and Staff Sergeant Kyle Brannigan in particular... -
The Fulfilments of Fate and Desire by Storm Constantine
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratings‘If life is a battle, then my inner scars are medals for valour, for swiftness, for courage, for passion. Evil is the dark-haired sibling of Good; they walk hand in hand—always. And, by the way, whatever it sounds like, that is not an excuse.’ Calanthe, erstwhile companion of Tigron Pellaz, is on the run... -
The Bewitchments of Love and Hate by Storm Constantine
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratings‘Never speak his name, never!’ Cobweb warned. ‘Never whistle in the dark for it summons evil and he will hear it. In the treetops, the feathered ones will know. Watch them, Swift, watch the birds!’ That night I had a terrible dream. In the dream, the yellow-haired har was standing in a wreath of shadowy flames and his beauty was ugliness. He saw me and snared me in horror... -
Clan, Honor, and Empire by Tracy St. John
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDramok Rajhir has never had to go without. He’s been blessed with the best schooling, a prestigious pedigree, a fine home, plus all the intimate companionship a young Kalquorian male could ask for. But with status comes responsibility. His father insists Rajhir assume his place in Kalquorian society as soon as possible... -
Regi's Goddess by Lyn Gala
Regi and Dante landed on one of the Empire's border planets while the exalteds try to understand the involvement of the gods. Regi's people are xenophobic, so he's determined that his crew will make a good impression. The alternative is unthinkable, especially with so many Kowri suggesting that the gods would rather see the outsiders dead rather than show them respect... -
Evenfall: Volume 1: Director's Cut by Ais, Santino Hassell
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn a post-apocalyptic future, the Agency works behind the scenes to take down opposition groups that threaten the current government. Their goals justify all means, even when it comes to their own agents.Sin is the Agency's most efficient killer. His fighting skills and talent at assassination have led to him being described as a living weapon... -
Switched by Evangeline Anderson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBrides of the Kindred # 17 A warrior with a talent that could get him killed A girl transported to a new existence with no warning When the two of them trade lives, it places them in mortal peril. Not to mention really screwing up their love lives! Will they ever be able to get back in their rightful bodies? Or have they been forever.. -
Lonely Shore by Jenn Burke, Kelly Jensen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook two of Chaos StationAll they can do is live day to day... Felix Ingesson has returned to his duties as the Chaos's engineer with Zander Anatolius, his ex-boyfriend-turned-broken-super-soldier, at his side. Hope means something again. But there's nothing Felix can do to battle the alien poison flowing through Zander's veins, or his imminent mental decline... -
Inversion Point by Jenn Burke, Kelly Jensen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZander and Felix's relationship has been to the brink and back: the Human-Stin War, imprisonment and an actual death/resurrection. Zander's death, to be specific, and the experience has left him…changed. The mysterious race known as the Guardians chose to revive him and appointed him as their emissary... -
Phase Shift by Jenn Burke, Kelly Jensen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZander and Felix’s relationship has always pushed boundaries—personal and professional alike—but their love and commitment is stronger than ever. So strong that Zander’s ready to ask commitment-shy Felix the question of a lifetime when he’s interrupted... -
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Demons Don't Date by Hannah Walker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCommander Bo’saverin Hevalis, head of the Cobalts, is trying to recover from the injuries he sustained in battle. The enforced downtime is giving him too much time to think, torture for a man of action. The trouble in their sector is weighing heavily on his mind as it seems to be getting ever closer to the demon homeworld... -
Dax's Desire by Hannah Walker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Avanti have made their way to Berinias, the capital and heart of Landran society. Not only is it King Kastain’s home ground, but it’s the seat of the Conclave's power. Dax finally gets to see Kastain in all his glory— regal, confident, powerful and downright sexy. As events unfold, Dax and Kastain realize everything happening with the Derin, with Martellon, Nestor and Teriva, is linked... -
New Horizons: A Metahuman Files: Classified Novella by Hailey Turner
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFirst do no harm. Trevor Sanchez left behind a life of war with Alpha Team for a future in medicine. Pursuing his dream of becoming a doctor, Trevor doesn’t have much time for anything other than studying for the next exam in his accelerated medical school... -
The God Eaters by Jesse Hajicek
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsImprisoned for 'inflammatory writings' by the totalitarian Theocracy, shy intellectual Ashleigh Trine figures his story's over. But when he meets Kieran Trevarde, a hard-hearted gunslinger with a dark magic lurking in his blood, Ash finds that necessity makes strange heroes... and love can change the world...Categorized as:
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Murphy by Bey Deckard, Starr Waddell
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSometimes when it seems like it’s too late, the right person comes along and opens your eyes… Murphy is the continuing story of a D/s relationship between two Space Marines who found each other in the midst of hopelessness and misfortune. Sarge and his newly minted squad travel across the galaxy on a top-secret mission that could help win the war... -
Sand and Ruin and Gold by Alexis Hall
Once upon a time . . . that’s how the old stories always begin. Once upon a time there was a king of a fallen kingdom. He was just and he was beloved. Or so the numbers said. One day, he gathered together the greatest, wisest minds in all the land—not sorcerers, but scientists—and he bade them fashion him a son. A prince. A perfect prince to embody his father’s legacy...
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