I need new books to read

[Mae]

I am looking for a new paranormal romance or urban fantasy book. It doesn't matter what the focus is on (vamps, shifter, witch, fae, etc...) I do like books that are more dark, gritty, and emotional. Bonus points if it's sexy but a slow burn will work too.

Thank you!

[kittykat AKA Ms. Tortitude]

HIGHLY emotional series, dark and gritty at times but also very beautifully written. The last book is due for release in October and the short stories are free to read on the author's website. One of my top 5 authors.

[kittykat AKA Ms. Tortitude]

And I'm diving into this one soon and think it fits the bill

[kathleen]

There are short stories by 9+ authors in the False Key series. the first book is free at www.falsekey.com

[Cozen]

Born to be Bound
Addison Cain is DARK. She has several books written. This book isn’t paranormal necessarily. It does deal with the Alpha and Omega Dynamic in a dystopian future. It’s also is very emotional. She also has a few other series starters you might want to check into.

Another very DARK vampire series Deadly Captive
by Sommerland.


Broken by Eva Dresden.
I know this also has the Alpha and Omega dynamic, but I can’t recall if they’re shifters or not. It’s Dark.


Scryer
It’s DARK but there’s an element that might not agree with some.


Less DARK and more main stream Paranormal Romance:

Kresley Cole has the Immortals After Dark series Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night


Ilona Andrews. created:
Burn for Me by
It’s a popular writer. They (it’s a husband and wife effort) have several other series, like Magic Bites, and are slow burn (most sex stuff happens in the second book). Well written though, and liked.


K.F. Breene has two series

Born in Fire

And

Into the Darkness
I enjoyed the sudden appearance of great power, and every flaw and uncontrollable skills to yield it. Our heroine might have the most powerful magic, but that means zilch when all she can do is blow up things and make accidental creatures. Every book she slowly learns to control it.

Suzanne Wright also has several series:

Feral Sins which includes a few spin off series that all tie in together.

Burn Great series that revolves around demons.

And her Here Be Sexist Vampires isn’t bad either.



Jennifer Armentrout wrote Wicked
It’s good and deals with the Fae.

With all my suggestions, please be sure to read the sample pages first before deciding.

[Jeff]

Urban fantasy, but not really a romance, more of a love story with suspense action, etc.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
:)

[Thalassophile_takemetotheocean]

I recommend Hawaiian Heroes series by Cathryn Cade. They were written so well, and the story line is so good. Each Hawaiian main character is gifted with powers from Pele, the goddess of fire and lava. They are guardians of the islands. Just be warned though...it does have some imaginative and detailed love scenes, but they flow nicely with the story line.

Walking in Fire
Rolling in the Deep
Blooming in the Wild
Burning up the Rain

[kittykat AKA Ms. Tortitude]

Another one on my TBR that I think fits the bill is this one, book four is due for release later this month.

[kittykat AKA Ms. Tortitude]

Other completed series I've read that may also fit the bill, all with medium to high steam levels

2 books
all are 3 books per series
3.5 books
4 books
5.5 books
9 books
21 books + lots of novellas. This one is very steamy from start to finish.

[Magdaléna]

I have written an urban fantasy story with angels, demons, nephilim... and of course some romance. Here is the link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
If anyone is interested in reading it and telling me what they think, I will gladly send you a pdf version.

[Jolson1]

Is anyone as excited as me for "Plain Bad Heroines" by Emily M Danforth to come out? Does anyone know how to get a discounted price for the preorder?? thanks

[Jolson1]

Mae wrote: "I am looking for a new paranormal romance or urban fantasy book. It doesn't matter what the focus is on (vamps, shifter, witch, fae, etc...) I do like books that are more dark, gritty, and emotiona..."

Dinner with a vampire-Abigail Gibbs is good but it is YA. Also The witches of New York was good. Lets see; A taste of Blood wine, this was good but long. The Vine Witch was also good.

[Maria]

kittykat (Jo Tortitude) wrote: "HIGHLY emotional series, dark and gritty at times but also very beautifully written. The last book is due for release in October and the short stories are free to read on the author's website. One ..."

Kittykat! Always one step ahead of me!

[kittykat AKA Ms. Tortitude]

Maria wrote: "Kittykat! Always one step ahead of me! "

EVERY. OPPORTUNITY!!! 🤣 And great minds and all that lol!

I have a list of a handful of authors that I shamelessly pimp out at any given opportunity simply because they deserve more love, and TJ is one of them.

[E.M.]

I've got a Shifter PNR Urban Fantasy knocking around right now. It's free on KindleUnlimited if you want to give it a shot.

[Cozen]

Beyond Pain

The Beyond series by Kit Roche (also a duel writing effort) isn’t necessarily dark. But it more of a dystopian with a dark and erotic feel to it.

[Karen ⚜Mess⚜]

Billie wrote: "I clicked on this link in the hopes of finding good paranormal romance series. Here are a list that have been unforgettable for me. I will reread them for years to come. The first seven are the bes..."

WOW Billie! That is a fantastic list. Thank you for the time to put it out here.

[Maria]

Dragonkin by G.A Aiken is one I love, though medievalish dragon shifters so not sure it fits the bill.. anything by Jeaniene Frost. I'm pretty big on fantasy romance so if you want more of those, just say.

[kittykat AKA Ms. Tortitude]

Maria wrote: "Dragonkin by G.A Aiken is one I love, though medievalish dragon shifters so not sure it fits the bill.. anything by Jeaniene Frost. I'm pretty big on fantasy romance so if you want more of those, j..."

Ah, Shelly Laurenston is my list of pimpees (I do like to make up nonsense words 🤣) but her shifter books don't fit the 'brief' here. Far too fun, lighthearted and ridiculous, not to say utterly hilarious! I'm savouring the Dragon Kin books though... they're going on my 2021 list!

[BJ]

Basic Instinct Received this rec on fb today, and have just read the first 2 books in the series. I really liked the grouchy Heroes, and the taboo shifter/human mates. It's got a murder mystery running as part of the setting, and I haven't any idea of who dun it. Loved it.

[Melanie]

Hey random question, does anyone know if the havoc boys series is paranormal-ish?

[Maria]

kittykat (Jo Tortitude) wrote: "Maria wrote: "Dragonkin by G.A Aiken is one I love, though medievalish dragon shifters so not sure it fits the bill.. anything by Jeaniene Frost. I'm pretty big on fantasy romance so if you want mo..."

kittykat (Jo Tortitude) wrote: "Maria wrote: "Dragonkin by G.A Aiken is one I love, though medievalish dragon shifters so not sure it fits the bill.. anything by Jeaniene Frost. I'm pretty big on fantasy romance so if you want mo..."

Absolutely true, but you took my TJKlune Rec!

[Amy*skye.rhyme]

Mae wrote: "I am looking for a new paranormal romance or urban fantasy book. It doesn't matter what the focus is on (vamps, shifter, witch, fae, etc...) I do like books that are more dark, gritty, and emotiona..."

This one is VERY dark for a fantasy book.

Even the Wingless by M.C.A Hogarth
(Princes' Game #1)

Also, I think any of the Vampire Queen books by Joey W. Hill would be considered a bit dark, sexy, and gritty.

The Vampire Queen's Servant by Joey W. Hill
(Vampire Queen #1)

[kathleen]

Free anthology of adult fantasy/paranormal at www.falsekey.com

[Azaaa]

Mae wrote: "I am looking for a new paranormal romance or urban fantasy book. It doesn't matter what the focus is on (vamps, shifter, witch, fae, etc...) I do like books that are more dark, gritty, and emotiona..."

Jilted is a paranormal romance novella included in the Soul's Day Boxset that released on 10/20/20, just in time for Halloween. It's a best selling anthology on Amazon.
Soul's Day Boxset: Horror and Paranormal Halloween Theme

[Azaaa]

Mae wrote: "I am looking for a new paranormal romance or urban fantasy book. It doesn't matter what the focus is on (vamps, shifter, witch, fae, etc...) I do like books that are more dark, gritty, and emotiona..."

Nadira Holden, Demon Hunter book series
Two books out and one on the way

"Resurrected into present-day New York, Nadira Holden is asked to save the world ... again. She achieved legendary status when she gave her life to protect humans from demons. To her, it was yesterday. To the rest of the world, it was twenty years ago."

This Time

[Jeff]

Mae, if I may be so bold to say.... , I think mine might be up your alley. Slow burn love story, dark elements but a lot of light, fast paced stuff too.
A Vampyre's Daughter
Trapped on a desolate island, two unlikely kindred spirits, a troubled Army vet and a beautiful lonely vampyre, battle for their lives and their newfound love against a powerful, ancient evil that hunts them both.

Not a typical vampire story. A healthy mix of action, love, suspense, guns, gore, and humor. Fun for everyone!

ebook, print, and audiobook. The sequel, "A Vampyre's Sunrise" is also available.

[Chrissey]

I've just started reading Vivian Shaw's Greta Helsing novels and I'm loving them. Not really dark and gritty, more soft and comforting, but a fantastic take on UF that I've not encountered before. The first one is Strange Practice. Strange Practice. I'm recommending these to everyone, I love them so much!

And if I might slip in a cheeky little plug for my own book... I write supernatural thrillers (I think of it as UF / Horror cross over) and my first has had a really good reception since it came out at the end of July. It's basically paranormal journalists take on demon mime artist, and has plenty of action, mystery, secret history, supernatural goings on and a touch of romance, if that sounds like your kind of thing... Mime

[Frederic]

Hi,

I'm looking for books with girls or women with the power SUPER STRENGTH. Any suggestions?

Thanks :)

[Cozen]

Frederic wrote: "Hi,

I'm looking for books with girls or women with the power SUPER STRENGTH. Any suggestions?

Thanks :)"

Born in Fire series might fall into what you’re looking for. The FMC has super strength among other talents and super skills. She just doesn’t flaunt them in a human world. It’s also more of a secondary ability. Read the samples for it to find out if it’s your thing. It’ also develops more maturely in the second and third books. Just to give you heads up in case you’re not into those types of things.

Bunny and the Bear also might work. Shifters but her bunny form is pretty strong..

[Joyce]

Check these out, these week are free on Kindle!

[Violet]

Mae wrote: "I am looking for a new paranormal romance or urban fantasy book. It doesn't matter what the focus is on (vamps, shifter, witch, fae, etc...) I do like books that are more dark, gritty, and emotiona..."

Check out Angels Fall! I really think you will like The Fallen Angel Series!

Angels Fall

[Gaelle]

Not expensive and many reading hours (it's kind of 4 books in one). I think it's also enrolled in Smashwords end of the year sale. Might be a good plan. ;)

[Elisha]

I'd love if you could read and review my latest demon PNR book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

It's free to read on KU

[Charlotte]

Mae wrote: "I am looking for a new paranormal romance or urban fantasy book. It doesn't matter what the focus is on (vamps, shifter, witch, fae, etc...) I do like books that are more dark, gritty, and emotional..."

hi
I recently read the supernatural battle series by Kelly St Clare. I think you'd enjoy them since its a bit different from other urban fantasy books I've read recently. There are 2 series out now- one with vampires and the other werewolves.

another series is the hall of blood and mercy series which is very YA but it's still fun. Reading them just made me feel happy more than anything.

[kittykat AKA Ms. Tortitude]

I've recently finished this very fated mates based 'werewolf' series and it kind of fits the bill and has an RS element too.

[Edward]

An extraordinary psychological fantasy thriller about five friends who wake up to a deserted, sunless Earth.
The book is available in all bookstores. FREE

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[Mary]

The Justice Wilde series by Jenn Stark is good. Lol sorry had to throw in my 2 cents in.

[Lindsay]

A.A.Gordon the Dowrra Series! It’s such a cool concept.
www.authoraagordon.com

[Stacie]

http://www.lauranndohner.com/books.php
New Species
VLG

[Rona]

Try Charisma Alarie's ALLURENATRIX. But it's wild, I tell you that much! Enjoy!

[Eoghan]

Clementine Lane

Bold as it is, I actually am going to plug my own book. Its urban realist fantasy (doesn't that sound awful pretentious?).

Basically the book is set in an inner city community in Dublin, it features a lot the wit you'd expect from Roddy Doyle but within the main narrative is a supernatural core and you can do worse right now as I am currently running on countdown on https://www.amazon.com/Clementine-Lan...