Showing results for "Secrets" in Dark Fantasy

A sinful prince. A determined reporter. A dangerous rivalry. Gabriel Axton -the Prince of Gluttony, self-proclaimed rake of rakes - lives for indulgence. But when a hunt takes a deadly turn, he realizes something is very wrong in his demon court. With the clock ticking, he must turn to the one...

For 10 years, I’ve been using a magical sword that I won in battle to ruthlessly slay enemies, break evil artifacts, and open stubborn pickle jars, but I don’t know much about it. That’s about to change. A half-dwarf thief has shown up and says she’s the rightful heir to the sword. I want to believe it’s a scam and can’t possibly be true, but I didn’t get the sword in the most legitimate manner. If I have to give it up, I might not be able to do my job anymore, and just as bad, I’ll be a target for all the bad guys.

Tessalyn Ausra’s fate has always been out of her hands. Still bonded to the Heir of Endings, she now finds herself with more control than ever before. Everyone wants something from her, and she has to choose a side. But in a realm full of villains, she trusts no one, and she has secrets of her own to keep.

From USA Today bestselling author Jeneane O'Riley comes the first in a series of deliciously dark and whimsical standalone romances. Some secrets were never meant to be unearthed. Perched on a windswept cliff, Blackwood Manor looms like a dark monument to a mysterious family. Behind its grand...

Nachdem ein Unbekannter Delilahs Pflegevater getötet und sie damit vor einem seiner Übergriffe bewahrt hat, kann Delilah den geheimnisvollen Fremden auch Jahre später nicht vergessen – genauso wenig wie Ben, ihren Pflegebruder und einstigen Vertrauten, der inzwischen an der Uni studiert. Sobald sie alt genug ist, schreibt auch sie sich dort ein und macht ihn auf dem Campus ausfindig. Unerwartet trifft sie auf Xavier Donovan, den Mörder ihres Pflegevaters und Mitglied eines geheimen Ordens. Und er hat ausgerechnet Delilah zum Objekt seiner Begierde erwählt. 

It’s one thing to fear the dark, but quite another to know it lives inside you… Alva Hausmann has spent her life running from her magic. The echoes of another lifetime haunt her; a witch so feared her name still carries a curse. But when the magical council summons her to London for the global reveal of witchcraft, the past she buried refuses to stay silent – and neither does her rebellious twin sister: Ember Wild, the fiery heart of London’s witching underground.

'A deliciously sexy paranormal romance set in the Black South' Demi Winters, bestselling author of The Ashen Series 'With enough romantic tension to make Hell itself look like tundra, this sizzling romance is an absolute delight' Shalini Abeysekara, bestselling author of This Monster of Mine...

A Devram, dove il potere scorre tra le vene dei Discendenti degli dei, ogni scelta ha un prezzo. Tessalyn Ausra avrebbe dovuto essere al sicuro, ma è ancora legata all'Erede dei Finali, prigioniera di un vincolo magico che la consuma, mentre il suo potere cresce incontrollato. Theon St. Orcas è sempre stato un maestro nel controllare ogni cosa. Ma ora, tra poteri che sfuggono alla logica, verità dimenticate e l'ombra di una guerra imminente, sta perdendo l'unica cosa che conta davvero: lei.

The Secret History meets Twilight in this gripping Dark Academia with a romantasy twist! Some secrets are written in the stars Others hide in the shadows There were many myths told about Cambridge. Stories woven from rumour and skewed half-truths, the thin fabric passed from hand to hand in the...

With enemies at the gates and trouble at home, a man must defend his clan armed only with his magical martial arts and a futuristic spaceship fortress. His enemies won't know what hit them. After finally defeating the Matriarch of the Crimson Dragon clan, Theo's left with a disunited group of tribes swearing loyalty to him in name only. And why should they? He's got no towering fortress. No chests of gold. No loyal army. Yet.

A quiet town in the American Midwest is about to be rocked to its core. As three young sisters come to terms with what they are—being a witch is a real problem in a churchgoing, God-fearing family—a new neighbour with a mysterious past hints at trouble to come. However, the scary woman stalking them could be the least of their worries, as their spellcasting draws the attention of something ancient and evil.

When Cassandra Wright’s father was accused of murder her whole life fell apart, leaving her with no prospects, no money, and a broken engagement. But Cassandra always suspected foul play. Five years later, she’s determined to discover the truth. With her childhood friend Thomas reluctantly acting as her new husband-to-be, Cassie must talk her way into the home of her former fiancé, who she’s convinced knows more than he ever let on.

Kirkhaven Hall has been home to Isabella Rubén ever since she was sent into exile for treason. It has always been a strange place; isolated, wrapped in dark clouds and ancient magics. No one really knows what’s hidden there, from eerie ghosts and warlocks to secrets House Rubén not only has kept from the rest of the world, but has itself forgotten. They thought those secrets would remain buried for eternity. But now, as Isabella and her fiancé return from their holiday in Shallot, those secrets are starting to slip into the light.

An “enthralling” (Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library and Elusive) Italian-inspired gothic historical fantasy about a young woman who finds her power in the nocturnal realm that lurks beneath her town. Just beyond the waking edges of Lucerìa, an 18th-century town in the...

Faith. Ist es so verwerflich und schrecklich, dass ich mich in alle Monster und nicht nur in das eine Biest verliebt habe? Das dunkle Neverland liegt in Scherben. London brennt und der innere Kreis der verlorenen Jungen ist zerbrochen. Ich habe ihr Königreich erschüttert, ohne es zu wollen. Jetzt müssen sie sich entscheiden: Bleiben sie ihrem Mentor und allem, was sie ausmacht, treu oder retten sie mich? Doch selbst wenn, kann ich ihnen jemals wieder vertrauen, nach allem, was geschehen ist?

Terra, Finn, and Edgar have finally reunited, but nothing is as they hoped. Terra's beloved Raine has been blighted by her untrained powers, a fate that spells his ultimate demise. As they scour the academy for anything that might save him, they uncover secrets lying in the dark. Secrets that involve Elias, Arthur, and the formidable Headmaster Emerai. Meanwhile, the students prepare for the mysterious second-semester exam, rumored to be a harrowing assessment even deadlier than the Culling. If they can survive until then, that is—some shadows are more bloodthirsty than others.

From No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller Olivie Blake comes Dreamland, a hauntingly seductive gothic mystery where the glitz of Los Angeles collides with the dark shadows of the Hollywood elite. Fame makes monsters of us all . . . Summer winds sweep a feverish energy through Los Angeles as girls are...

Fresh from the battlefields of Erania, Marne rides south with Edan, headed for the city of Beltania. Among the Mimetidae guards accompanying them is Asher, who's been a thorn in her side since the day they met. He's rude and abrasive . . . yet he was the first to volunteer as escort. Marne dreams of a fresh start where no one knows who—or what—she is. But first, they must cross the veil. Rumor has it spirits haunt that grim stretch of road, and unwary travelers who enter are never heard from again.

This audiobook explores a grittier, more realistic, and fallible vision of the old myths and fairy tales, and flips the familiar tropes on their heads. The story progresses as a mystery for both the listener and the protagonist, which unfolds through a series of personal challenges, adventures, and moral dilemmas.

Some loves can't be denied. And some secrets refuse to stay buried. My destiny never promised a fairy tale. It trapped me like a prison. As the daughter of a cursed lineage, my path split into two: love or death. At twenty, I, Pearl Ice, chose defiance.