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Best Paranormal Romance Books

Dive into the most captivating paranormal romance novels, acclaimed and frequently recommended by the web’s leading literary sources. Each book on this list has been featured multiple times, ensuring a selection of the most bewitching tales.

Recommendations from 43 articles, Taylor Swift, Gretchen Rubin, Sarah J. Maas and 4 others.
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Dark Lover
The First Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood
J. R. Ward - 2005-09-06
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This thrilling book follows the leader of the last purebred vampire clan as he seeks revenge against the slayers who killed his parents centuries ago. When his most trusted fighter is killed, he must protect the orphaned half-breed daughter who is unaware of her heritage. A woman named Beth is drawn into their world, her body restless and her curiosity piqued. She becomes entangled in their dangerous story, and her connection with the leader threatens to consume them both.
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Halfway to the Grave
Halfway to the Grave Halfway to the Grave Bk. 1(Paperback) - 2010 Edition
Jeaniene Frost - 2007-10-30
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In Halfway to the Grave, a half-vampire named Catherine Crawfield hopes to find and kill her father, who ruined her mother's life. But when she's captured by a bounty hunter named Bones, she's forced into an unlikely partnership. Together, they navigate the underworld of the undead and strike a deal: Bones will help Cat find her father if she agrees to train with him. As they work together, Cat begins to question whether all vampires are as bad as she once thought. But when they're hunted by killers, Cat must choose a side, and Bones proves to be just as tempting as any other man.
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Darkfever
Karen Marie Moning - 2006-10-31
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This thrilling book follows MacKayla, a sidhe-seer who sees the Fae, on her mission to discover the truth about her sister's murder. With dangerous powers she didn't know she possessed and a mysterious team shadowing her, she must navigate the perilous realm of the Fae and find a powerful book before it falls into the wrong hands. Will she be able to survive and save both worlds from destruction?
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A Hunger Like No Other
Cole - 2006-04-01
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This sizzling supernatural series follows the unlikely soul mate pairing of a fierce werewolf and a bewitching vampire. After enduring years of torture from the vampire horde, the leader of the Lykae Clan is shocked to discover his predestined mate is a vampire. Meanwhile, the small and sheltered Emmaline Troy sets out to uncover the truth about her deceased parents, but finds herself claimed as a mate by a powerful Lykae. As their desire deepens, an ancient evil from her past threatens to test the boundaries of their passion, turning a gentle beauty into the warrior she was born to be.
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The Darkest Night
Gena Showalter - 2008-05-03
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A woman seeks help from men with supernatural abilities and falls for their dangerous and seductive member, Maddox. As they give in to their passion, they edge closer to destruction and a soul-shattering test of love. Brace yourself for a thrilling ride with the irresistibly powerful Lords of the Underworld in this new paranormal series by Gena Showalter.
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Dead Until Dark
Charlaine Harris - 2001-05-01
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Small-town Louisiana cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse meets her dream man - a vampire. But as one of her coworkers is found dead, she begins to wonder if this is a mistake. Can a relationship with a vampire end happily ever after?
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Slave to Sensation
Nalini Singh - 2006-09-05
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In a world that denies emotions, Sascha must conceal the feelings that brand her as flawed to avoid "rehabilitation". But changeling Lucas Hunter is fascinated by her and they soon find themselves caught between their conflicting worlds. Will they sacrifice everything for a taste of darkest temptation?
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Moon Called
Patricia Briggs - 2006-01-31
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Follow Mercedes Thompson, a walker with the ability to shift into a coyote at will, as she navigates life in a world populated by werewolves, gremlins, and vampires. As a skilled Volkswagen mechanic, Mercy finds herself fixing a bus for a vampire, and her connections to the supernatural lead her into dangerous territory. Dive into a world that looks a lot like ours but is filled with creatures that go bump in the night in this thrilling read.
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A Discovery of Witches
Deborah Harkness - 2011-02-01
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A young scholar in Oxford discovers a bewitched manuscript, setting off a fantastical chain of events as daemons, witches, and vampires flood the library in search of a coveted treasure lost for centuries. Meanwhile, our protagonist, a descendant of witches, wants nothing to do with sorcery, but is soon forced to confront her own magical abilities as she becomes the only one who can unravel the manuscript's powerful spell.
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Dragon Bound
Thea Harrison - 2011-05-03
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A half-human, half-Wyr woman finds herself entangled with a powerful dragon after being blackmailed into stealing from his hoard. As they explore their passionate desires, she struggles with the idea of becoming his slave. Will she be able to repay her debt without losing herself in the process?
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
Dark Prince by Christine Feehan
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
Guilty Pleasures Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter by Laurell K. Hamilton
A Shade Of Vampire by Bella Forrest
Soulless by Gail Carriger
Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
White Hot Kiss by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright
Fighting Destiny by Amelia Hutchins
Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill
Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven by Bella Forrest
Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Fated by Rebecca Zanetti
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
High Voltage by Karen Marie Moning
Gaslight by Dannika Dark
The Thief by J. R. Ward
Natural Witch by K. F. Breene
Bound Spirit by H. A. Wills
Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck
What Happens at the Lake by Vi Keeland
Inception by Bianca Scardoni
You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister
House of Darken by Jaymin Eve
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Firelight by Kristen Callihan
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh
Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster
Empire of Desire by Rina Kent
Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert
Shadowland by Meg Cabot
Shunned by Steffanie Holmes
Dark Stranger The Dream by I. T. Lucas
Fallen by Lauren Kate
Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon
Broken Bonds by J Bree
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
The King's Captive by K.M. Shea
Vampire Academy 10th Anniversary Edition by Richelle Mead
Vampire Academy Box Set 1-6 by Richelle Mead
Wolfsong by TJ Klune
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl, Cassandra Jean
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks
Unearthly #3 by Cynthia Hand, Marie Andersen
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
Magic Forged by K. M. Shea
Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs
Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick
Shattered Silence by Anna Carven
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
Awakened by Brenda K. Davies
The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Last Wolf by Maria Vale