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The GargoyleNovel
Andrew Davidsonstandalone novel2008
Literary & general, about grief and loss, set in contemporary.
Embrace the NightNovel
Amanda Ashleystandalone novel1998
Paranormal romance, about vampires and curses, set in contemporary.
“Cursed by the darkness, he searches through the ages for the redeeming light, the one who can save him.”
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The Time Traveler's WifeNovel
Audrey Niffeneggerstandalone novel2003
Time travel and science fiction, set in contemporary.
“Niffenegger, who was frustrated with love when she began the novel, wrote the story as a metaphor for her failed relationships.”
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AlchemisedNovel
SenLinYustandalone novel2025
Dark fantasy and horror, about amnesia, set in secondary world.
“Described as both dark fantasy, horror and gothic romance, and sometimes erroneously classified as dark romance, the standalone novel follows the life of a former alchemist, Helena Marino, as she recovers her memories of a civil war.”
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The Horse GoddessNovel
Morgan Llywelynstandalone novel1982
Historical fiction and historical fantasy, about gods, set in ancient world.
“Epona, a golden Celtic beauty, commanded wind, fire, all the bests of the earth.”
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Beauty's BeastNovel
Amanda Ashleystandalone novel2014
Paranormal romance and fantasy, about curses and forbidden love.
“Fair of face and figure, Kristine is young, innocent, pure.”
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