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Beauty from Pain

Part #1 of "Beauty" series by Georgia Cates

Romance / Adult / Contemporary

They agreed on three months. . . but their love knew no boundaries. Jack McLachlan is a winemaking magnate and easily one of Australia’s most eligible bachelors. His success and we... show more ▼

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13328

Published: 2013

This Magic Moment

Fiction / Suspense / Fantasy

A MASTER OF THE MYSTERIOUSPierce was an austere and solitary figure, a magician who had dazzled and entranced audiences all over the world. Only one woman, Ryan, had guessed the pa... show more ▼

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2009

Published: 1983

The Royal Pain

Part #2 of "Alaskan Royal Family" series by MaryJanice Davidson

Literature & Fiction / Romance / Nonfiction

PMarine biologist Dr. Shel ("Never Sheldon") Rivers has a problem. Some princess expects him to wait on her, hand and dimpled foot. His boss is taken with the royal redhead -- brun... show more ▼

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1161

Published: 2005

Royal Pain

Part #1 of "His Royal Hotness" series by Tracy Wolff

Romance / Young Adult

He’s a womanizer. He’s cocky. He’s not exactly a prince. Only he technically is. Meet your new royal obsession in this addictive novel from New York Times bestselling author Tracy ... show more ▼

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873

Published: 2017

The Pain of Others

Suspense / Thriller / Science Fiction

Letty Dobesh, a gorgeous, degenerate thief, is fresh out of the clink and back to her old tricks—in this case, burglarizing suites at a luxury hotel in Asheville, North Carolina. ... show more ▼

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815

Published: 2011

Beautiful Pain

Romance / Paranormal Romance / Science Fiction & Fantasy

My decisions were always wrong. I needed to get away from London, I wanted to start from scratch in Belfast, escape from the life that I didn’t want. Working for Probation Servi... show more ▼

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810

Published: 2013

“Docemente, ao voltar para casa, comecei a recompor o rosto febril de monsieur Reynaud ao mesmo tempo que meditava sobre o soluço do desconhecido monsieur Vallejo. Imagem recorrent... show more ▼e, refleti; nos últimos meses era difícil para mim não associar a doença e até a beleza à lembrança de monsieur Reynaud. Era quase meia-noite e eu havia passado o resto da noitada num café do bairro de Passy em companhia de um velho conhecido, alfaiate aposentado que consagrava grande parte do seu tempo ao estudo do mesmerismo. Já não chovia. De alguma maneira, pensei, as pessoas que nos servem de ponte até os pacientes revelam o estado mais profundo destes. Os intermediários como radiografias.” Franz Mesmer, um médico do século XVIII, desenvolveu um método de tratamento de doenças humanas servindo-se do magnetismo animal - uma técnica precursora da hipnose que ficou mais conhecida pelo conto Revelação mesmérica, de Edgar Allan Poe. Um dos discípulos do mesmerismo, Pierre Pain, é o protagonista deste romance de Roberto Bolaño, escrito no início dos anos 1980. Na Paris do entreguerras, Pain é contratado por madame Reynaud para ajudar um sul-americano chamado Vallejo, que sofre de um soluço incurável. Outros médicos avaliaram o homem e nada descobriram. No entanto, logo o protagonista se encontra envolvido em uma conspiração muito maior do que imaginava. Perseguido por dois homens misteriosos que ele julga serem espanhóis, o mesmerista embarca em uma viagem alucinante pelas ruas de Paris, deparando com artistas de vanguarda, filmes raros de ficção científica e complexos labirintos dignos da imaginação de Jorge Luis Borges. Monsieur Pain, um dos primeiros romances escritos por Bolaño, é uma peça rara em sua obra: um livro atmosférico, repleto de temas caros à literatura de gênero, como o ocultismo, a busca detetivesca e a confusão entre sonho e realidade. Enquanto Pain se deixa levar pelo mistério, as fronteiras entre o que é real e o que é imaginação se dissolvem. A revelação final, óbvia para os leitores familiarizados com poesia latino-americana, de que o paciente com soluço se trata do famoso poeta peruano César Vallejo, adiciona ainda mais camadas interpretativas a esta estranha história. As circunstâncias da morte de Vallejo, por sinal, continuam enigmáticas até hoje. Por fim, o epílogo adianta uma técnica narrativa que seria depois consagrada por Bolaño: muitas vozes buscando documentar a vida de pessoas, algumas reais, outras fictícias.

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758

Published: 1999

A Portrait of Pain

Jane Washington

Fantasy / Romance / Suspense

“I had to understand that grief would be a constant in my life, and that it would be different every time it returned to me: the same face hidden beneath a brand new hat. I needed ... show more ▼

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730

Published: 2017

Descendant of Pain

Part #5 of "Descendant" series by M. Sinclair

Descendant of Chaos. Daughter of Magic. Two titles that I had been called time and time again, but neither of them truly fit. As I had found in the God realm, I was so much more ... show more ▼

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697

Published: 2022

The War Hound and the World's Pain

Michael Moorcock

Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Literature & Fiction

Lured to the dead kingdom while traveling Europe's ravaged landscape, the War Hound von Bek is entranced by the beautiful and strange Lady Sabrina. But in return for her love, he m... show more ▼

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693

Published: 1981

Connected in Pain : A Motorcycle Club Romance Trilogy of Crow & Rylynn

Part #1 of "Ravage MC Rebellion" series by Ryan Michele

Romance / Suspense / Contemporary

~Loved this **amazing heart wrenching emotional beautiful** story of **forbidden love**. –Teresa ~The **suspense** and **twists** are **thrilling** and give a **sense of forebodi... show more ▼ng** that is **gripping**. -Dyoz **One night** to drown all the pain is all it’s supposed to be … or so we thought. **We were wrong**. **Secrets, lies and betrayal changes both of our lives forever.** **Cocky. Self-assured. Confident. Skilled.** **Crow** is the **President of the Ravage Motorcycle Club Rebellion Chapter**—my father Rhys’ MC. The way Crow **commands** the space is all **alpha bad boy biker**. He’s enthralling. But it’s more than that. Somehow he **grips that broken part of me** that weeps for the loss of my grandfather. He is my **solace** when all is lost, **the only person who can calm my soul**. This **second chance encounter** ignites an already growing desire. It **explodes** into passion neither of us anticipated. The **connection is too strong** to ignore. I wasn’t the only one in agony. Our lives intertwined in a way neither of us expected. We’re **connected** in pain, **bound** by **family loyalty**, and **consumed** with lust. But he’s, **forbidden**, because he’s much **older**—which makes him even **hotter**. If I choose wrong, I’ll lose the one thing I’ve always had—**respect** within the **Sumner Ravage MC**. I’ll lose my **family**. **Forever.** — ~This book and their journey were everything... **sexy, intense, suspenseful, dangerous, twisted, gritty, raw, passionate, undeniable,** and **completely unforgettable** in every single way there was. –Brianna ~Connected in Pain has **angst, heartache, secrets, action, some really hot scenes**, and enough suspense to keep you right on the **edge of your seat** wondering what will happen next. –Janna ~The story was filled with emotions, it had **suspense, drama, action and twists**. The book will keep you on the **edge of your seat**. The connection and **chemistry** between the couple was **strong and sexy**. –Dani ~Ravage Rebellion had a real **Kristen Ashley** feel to me. –PGsky ~Oh how I wish I could **give this book more than 5 stars**! This book left my **emotions raw** and a **book hangover** that just won't quit! –Stephanie **Ravage MC Series reading order:** 1.Ravage Me (Cruz & Princess) 2.Seduce Me (GT & Casey) 3.Consume Me (Tug & Blaze) 4.Inflame Me (Rhys & Tanner) 5.Captivate Me (Buzz & Bella – Breaker & Shania) 6.Ride with Me (co-written with Chelsea Camaron) 7.The Ravage MC Novella Collection (Satisfy Me, Rattle Me, Final Ravage MC Epilogue) **Ravage MC Bound Series (Second Generation) reading order:** 8.Bound by Family (Cooper & Bristyl) 9.Bound by Desire (Deke & Rylie) 10.Bound by Vengeance (Ryker & Austyn) 11.Bound by Affliction (Green & Leah) 12.Bound by Destiny (Emery & Jacks & Micah) 13.Bound by Wreckage (Nox & Carsyn) 14.Bound by Destruction (Coming Soon) **Ravage MC Rebellion Series (Second Generation & New Chapter) reading order:** 15.Connected in Pain (Crow & Rylynn) 16.Fueled in Fire (Crow & Rylynn) 17.Sealed in Strength (Crow & Rylynn) 18.Connected in Code (Wrong Way & Hayden) — **Ryan Michele** found her passion bringing fictional characters to life. She loves being in an imaginative world where anything is possible. Her knack for the unexpected twists and turns will have you on the edge of your seat with each page. She is best known for her alpha, bad boy bikers and strong, independent heroines in her MC romance books. **

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683

Published: 2018

Zombie Complex | Book 1 | The Battle For Chattahoochee Run

Part #1 of "Zombie Complex" series by Pain, Alexander

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683

Published: 2017

Karma: An MM Romance

Sarah Pain

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680

Published: 2020

His Love is Pain: A Dark Mafia Billionaire Romance (Amatucci Family Book 2)

Sadie Jacks

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675

Published: 2020

Mas of a Jogger in the PAIN

Heqi Wang X

Action taken place very unique where you are never upset.a story i wrote about the main character Cry who was born a wolf. He can escape any poison.

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672

Published: 2016

The Duke of Pain

Part #4 of "The Rakes of St. Regent's Park" series by Karyn Gerrard

The oldest and only remaining original member of The Rakes of St. Regent’s Park, Gideon Broyles, the Duke of Watford, has grown weary of his debauched escapades. Due to his wretche... show more ▼

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671

Published: 2022

God of Pain: A Grumpy Sunshine College Romance (Legacy of Gods Book 2)

Rina Kent

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667

Published: 2022

No Love No Pain

Tiffany McHenry

Diamond is a victim turned crime boss in this epic of femal strength. With the help of her "Sisters", Diamond runs the streets and takes no prisoners. Eventually, loyalties are tes... show more ▼

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663

Published: 2020

Angels Pain

Part #15 of "Wings in the Night" series by Maggie Shayne

Thriller / Paranormal / Romance

Briar needs just two things: blood and vengeance. The first sustains her immortal life; the second gives it meaning. First on her hit list is Gregor, the renegade vampire who schoo... show more ▼

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660

Published: 2007

Faith Spiritwolfe- Pain and Knowledge

Part #1 of "The Sisters Affinity" series by Vivienne Saint Louis

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652

Published: 2020

Love and Pain

W. S. Long

Sequel to Love and MurderAfter their too-thrilling courtship that included capturing his former lover's killer, Jake Chandler has started a new life for himself with FBI agent Xavi... show more ▼

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645

Published: 2015

A Royal Pain: An MM Fantasy

S. M. Quill

The king is dead. And the crown prince. And the queen. Long live the new king! When king Eresthas takes Ruz from prison and unexplainably employs him as a guard, Ruz isn’t one ... show more ▼

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629

Published: 2023

Pain and Pleasure: A Mafia Prisoner Romance (Owned by The Don Book 2)

Callie Vincent

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624

Published: 2021

Camp Pain

Wendy Meadows

Mystery

Patricia may be well-traveled – but this is a mystery with a dangerous destination. Patricia always viewed the world from the end of her pen. Her feet hop from place to place; her... show more ▼

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612

Published: 2019

Forgiving Pain, Omega Born Book 3

CR Guiliano

Life had gotten complicated for Alpha Dryden. His alpha guardian, lead beta, and best friend had disappeared. A new threat, or two had surfaced, and to make things worse, he'd been... show more ▼

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609

Published: 2018

Pain

Part #2 of "Alex Madison" series by Adam Southward

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608

Published: 2019

The Pain of Things

J. L. Campbell

Roger Blythe has a reputation for being here today and gone tomorrow. That's fine with Corinne Walker, until he decides to take their relationship to the next level. Corinne's cycl... show more ▼

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603

Published: 2023

No More Pain

Sandy Appleyard

An unexpected union. A mystery intruder. A miracle. And a wedding that threatens the family.After an abrupt departure from her previous career, Presley never expects to be so well ... show more ▼

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596

Published: 2021

Hybrid Empire: Werewolf Fantasy, Love, Pain & Sacrifice (Book1)

Zella

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591

Published: 2020

The Nectar of Pain

Najwa Zebian

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589

Published: 2017

Empire of Pain: A Dark Mafia Romance (Torrio Empire Book 3)

J. L. Beck

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587

Published: 2023

As Needed for Pain

Dan Peres

In the vein of Mary Karr's Lit, Augusten Burroughs' Dry and Sarah Hepola's Blackout, As Needed for Pain is a raw and riveting—and often wryly funny—addiction memoir from one of New... show more ▼

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583

Published: 2020

Pain Pleasure and Paradox in Poetry: A Verse Compendium

Manu Mangattu

Poetry often seems to use a language that relies heavily on oxymora, paradoxes and contradictions. Phrases like “the brilliant darkness of a hidden silence”, “dazzling obscurity”, ... show more ▼“whispering silence”, “teeming desert” or “undivided division and differentiated unity” are not uncommon in poetry. This verse compendium is an attempt at anthologizing this puzzling chemistry between poetry and paradox.It has often been observed that in the realm of poetry painful situations yield pleasure; pity and fear can transmute into a delightful and immensely enjoyable emotional state. Poetry seems to enjoy this unusual ability to liberate emotional states from their bondage with our ego so that these emotional states, however tragic and disconcerting they may be, turn out to be pleasurable. These experiences thrive largely on a harmonization of opposites, a state in which contradictions are not only juxtaposed but also interpenetrated. Far from being a perplexing and exasperating experience, as can be the case with contradictions encountered in real life, this harmonization is felt as a blissful condition, one that yields inner peace and fulfilment. Likewise, there is an obvious connection between the language of poetry and contradiction. Poetry often seems to use a language that relies heavily on oxymora, paradoxes and contradictions. Phrases like “the brilliant darkness of a hidden silence”, “dazzling obscurity”, “whispering silence”, “teeming desert” or “undivided division and differentiated unity” are not uncommon in poetry. This verse compendium is an attempt at anthologizing this puzzling chemistry between poetry and paradox. The thrust of this collection is on bringing to the fore the contradictory and paradoxical nature of poetic language and experiences. It showcases thirty-three distinctive poems on the theme penned by contemporary poets from different parts of the world. Akachukwu Christoper Lekwauwa, Anzelyne Shideshe, Ari Alsio, Bharati Nayak, Bri Edwards, David Kush, Douglas Scotney, Dr Antony Theodore, Dr Fabrizio Frosini, Dr Sima Farshid, Edward Kofi Louis, Elizaveta Sudina, Ernest Gift Makuakua, Francis Duggan, Jesus James Llorico, John Chizoba Vincent, John Westlake, Kassem Oude, Khalida Bano Ali, Leloudia Migdali, Lopamudra Mishra, Lyn Paul, Manu Mangattu, Margaret O'Driscoll, Nassy Fesharaki, Nivedita Dubey, Nosheen Irfan, Patti Masterman, Pranayee Gupta Rachamalla, Ric S. Bastasa, Sophy Chen, Tatjana Loncarec and Waheeda Khan are the chief contributors to this anthology.

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582

Published: 2016

The Pain Tourist

Paul Cleave

A young man wakes from a coma to find himself targeted by the men who killed his parents, while someone is impersonating a notorious New Zealand serial killer ... the latest chilli... show more ▼

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582

Published: 2022

Pain of The Lone Spectre

Part #7 of "The Silent Assassin" series by Adrian P

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574

Published: 2019

Pain Mixed With You

Nyerra

For years, Desi's heart resided in the hands of the infamous, Jamel King. Loving someone as prominent as Jamel was never easy; however, Desi did her best to stay by his side. But t... show more ▼

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573

Published: 2020

Royal Pain

Pike, Leslie

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567

Published: 2020

A Daddy In Cameron (Love On Tap: Pain & Healing Book 2)

Sammi Cee

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560

Published: 2023

Swinger Diaries

Sarah Pain

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555

Published: 2020

Worth the Pain (Royal Bastards MC Book 2)

J. L. Leslie

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550

Published: 2021

The Pain and the Power: Sequel to The Fang and the Flower (Tales of Tigrine Book 2)

J. J. Wright

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550

Published: 2023

Pain Killer

M. E. Purfield

Mike thought he was in for the worst pain imaginable when he arrived at the hospital with a kidney stone. Little did he know he was about to be thrust into an even more agonizing s... show more ▼

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544

Published: 2023

How to Live Well with Chronic Pain and Illness

Toni Bernhard

Comfort, understanding, and advice for those who are suffering—and those who care for them.Chronic illness creates many challenges, from career crises and relationship issues to st... show more ▼

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534

Published: 2016

All Your Pain: (Obsessive Hearts Book One)

Hana Meadows

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531

Published: 2024

Bite of Pain

Livia Grant

Nothing brings more pleasure than the perfect Bite of Pain. Satisfy your desire for a bit of sting with a dozen BRAND NEW smoking hot power exchange stories from the dark romance ... show more ▼

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530

Published: 2023

The Art of Domination

Part #2 of "Pain and Pleasure" series by Elizabeth Noble

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522

Published: 2020

Connected in Pain

Ryan Michele

Romance / Suspense / Contemporary

~Loved this amazing heart wrenching emotional beautiful story of forbidden love. –Teresa ~The suspense and twists are thrilling and give a sense of foreboding that is gripping. -Dy... show more ▼

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519

Published: 2020

131 Days: House of Pain (Book 2)

Keith C. Blackmore

Horror / Zombies

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519

Published: 2014

The Unknown: A Love Romance

Sarah Pain

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513

Published: 2021

Through the Pain (Whitsborough Chronicles Book 1)

C. A. Rene

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512

Published: 2020

Vassily: Perfect Pain - a Bad Boy Mafia Dark Romance

Part #5 of "Perfect" series by Alice May Ball

Romance / Contemporary Romance

NOTHING CAN KEEP HER FROM ME **That innocent look** of hers does not fool me for a second. **I have no time for that** butter-wouldn’t melt pout and her wet, innocent eyes. I... show more ▼

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512

Published: 2018

King of Pain: Rosethorn Valley Fae #4

Tasha Black

Romance / Paranormal / Fantasy

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512

Published: 2020

Whispered Pain

Ashley Fontainne

A freak winter storm threatens to destroy the lives of Angie and Drake Benson, who are expecting their first child. A terrible accident on the way to the hospital is just the begin... show more ▼

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509

Published: 2015

Pain & Redemption

Part #2 of "Blood and Iron Warriors" series by Kat Kenyon

Nothing breaks like a heart. Or heals like love Growing pains are hard, and can leave behind scars, but how do you fix something that's broken? Tyler: In the moment she walked a... show more ▼

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506

Published: 2019

Allegory of Pain (The Unearthed Series Book 2)

Marc Mulero

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498

Published: 2020

Another Day's Pain

K. C. Constantine

K.C. Constantine returns with the long-awaited final chapter of his saga of the Rocksburg Police Department.The police force of Rocksburg, Pennsylvania, doesn't see a ton of action... show more ▼

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492

Published: 2024

Home Coming

Part #1 of "Pain and Pleasure" series by Elizabeth Noble

By day, Ian Groden runs a business. People answer to him, he’s in charge. However, Ian has a secret, dark side and he isn’t really in charge of anything. His life, his body, and mi... show more ▼

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489

Published: 2019

Zombie Complex | Short Story | Neither Seen Nor Heard

Part #1 of "Zombie Complex" series by Pain, Alexander

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479

Published: 2019

House of Pain

Karolina Wilde

During this year's Game, hearts would break.Gothic Harry Potter meets Gossip Girl, House of Pain is the first book in a dark fantasy romance trilogy set in the magical world of Ina... show more ▼

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473

Published: 2022

Always the Killer Never the Bride (Pain in the Assassin Cozy Mysteries Book 1)

Addison Moore

Mystery / Romance

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472

Published: 2023

Royal Pain: A Step Brother Romance

A. J. Moran

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471

Published: 2021

Tangled up in Pain

Charlotte Byrd

Romance / Suspense / Fiction

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465

Published: 2019

Dragon Heart: Land of Pain. LitRPG Wuxia Series: Book 9

Klevanski, Kirill

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463

Published: 2021

Ingenious Pain

Andrew Miller

Nonfiction / Culture

An 18th Century English surgeon is born immune to pain, making him oblivious to the suffering of others. This accounts for his professional success which attracts the attention of ... show more ▼

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448

Published: 1997

The Attraction: A Love Romance

Sarah Pain

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444

Published: 2021

Someone Should Pay for Your Pain

Franz Nicolay

Someone Should Pay for Your Pain by Franz Nicolay hits the backroads with singer-songwriter Rudy Pauver as he navigates a conflicted relationship with a successful protégé and the ... show more ▼

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443

Published: 2021

Lords of Pain

Part #1 of "The Royals of Forsyth University" series by Angel Lawson

Young Adult / Mystery & Thrillers / Romance

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439

Published: 2021

A Heart of Pain (What Darkness Hides Book 3)

JMD Reid

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428

Published: 2024

Prince of Pain IV: (A Dark M/M Fairy Romance)

Julie Mannino

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426

Published: 2023

The Pain Eater

Kyle Muntz

The Pain Eater is the story of two brothers from Michigan reunited after the death of their father. They've never been close, but now they have to live together—and it gets more di... show more ▼

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407

Published: 2022

Facing The Pain

Vera Quinn

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407

Published: 2021

Pain (Curse of the Gods Book 5)

Jaymin Eve

Romance / Young Adult / Fantasy

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403

Published: 2018

Wings of Pain (Fallen Destiny Book 2)

R. L. Caulder

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399

Published: 2024

FIGHTING THROUGH THE PAIN (Allie Grecco Series Book 2)

Katy Pierce

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395

Published: 2022

THE PAIN OF OTHERS

Crouch, Blake

Suspense / Thriller / Science Fiction

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389

Published: 2011

Eliza

Barry Pain

Fiction / Humor / European Literature

“The more I think about myself, the more—I say it in all modesty—the subject seems to grow.” So begins The Eliza Stories, and although the book takes Eliza’s name, her husband is r... show more ▼

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385

Published: 2007

Pages of Pain (p)

Troy Denning

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381

Published: 1994

Pain Below the Equator

Scott Skipper

Historical Fiction / Ebooks

This is the frank journal of a six week tour of South America from Buenos Aires, around the horn to Valparaíso, Easter Island and Peru, chronicling the good the bad and the insane ... show more ▼

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376

Published: 2011

Deep Pain

Marcus Hünnebeck

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376

Published: 2021

The Promise of Pain

Part #7 of "Thomas Berrington" series by David Penny

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376

Published: 2019

A Royal Pain: Paranormal Dating Agency (Otherworld Shifters Book 3)

Godiva Glenn

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373

Published: 2018

The Light: A Psycho Thriller

Sarah Pain

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373

Published: 2021

Pain & Paranoia

Jeff Sherwood

Jason is a hardworking employee, with a good life until he starts seeing two little goblins that torture him. His friends and co-workers can't see the goblins and question Jason's ... show more ▼

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360

Published: 2012

Wish the Pain Away

Part #4 of "Love Medicine" series by Cecilia Fyre

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353

Published: 2020

The Way of Pain (Scions of Nexus Book 2)

Gregory Mattix

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347

Published: 2018

Weapon of Pain

Part #5 of "Weapon of Flesh" series by Chris A. Jackson

Assassins at war…A bloody guild war was the last thing Mya wanted.She nearly had it all: Lady T’s endorsement as Grandmaster of the Assassins Guild, the emperor’s gratitude, and fi... show more ▼

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343

Published: 2016

i bLEed DaRk - Poems About Pain, Life, Heavy Metal and Jesus Christ

Rob

Penned over a period of years by a man living in chronic pain and his young son, this atypical spiritual poetry book is a startlingly visceral series of transient images, seen thro... show more ▼ugh dusty windows, flying swiftly by on the authors’ personal road to righteousness. Their art springs forth from the unforced rhythm of the soul – the cry of tell-tale hearts, plagued by darkness and shrouded in light.Many have written about the clichéd “tormented soul of the artist,” but the great dichotomy of my soul is I feel equal parts contentment and torment. While my contentment with life is a constant reminder of how blessed I am, I do have my share of both physical and emotional struggles. But more on that in the book's Introduction. While I feel it is not imperative for an artist—defining “artist” in the liberal sense, meaning “creator”—to have a tormented soul, it does seem tragically characteristic. This is evidenced by great poets such as Ernest Hemmingway, Sylvia Plath and Charles Baudelaire. Despite my struggles of the flesh and spirit, though, I thank God for the happiness I feel. It seems to be progressively intensifying with age, and I pray one day will overtake my whole being completely. As is obvious by the authors listed, my (as of this writing) 13-year-old son, Trey, also wrote some of the poems in the book. Upon what I perceived to be the original completion date of this book, when it only contained three poems by Trey, I told him if he wanted to write a couple more, he could feel free to do so. “No pressure,” I assured him, putting my arm around his shoulder, “Only if you want to. You are listed as co-author whether you write any more poems or not.” He just muttered, “Ok,” and went back to his video game. A few days later, Trey drudged up a half-chewed pencil with no eraser and a gnarled-up notebook with a crooked spiral binder. With this he was all set, and sat about writing a poem immediately. Scribble, scribble, scribble he went on the old tablet, and then ripped out the piece of paper, smiling, and asked, “What do you think?” “Wow!” I replied after reading the poem he had written in less than five minutes.Ten minutes later: scribble, scribble, scribble, and then, “How’s this one?” “Cool!” I answered in shock.This was repeated three more times, until, creatively, he felt drained. Meanwhile, I was absolutely floored, and even more so when I read them and realized they were great, just as they were. They are in the book untouched, word-for-word as Trey penned them.Regarding my aforementioned struggles, it is vital for you to understand that, while my spirit struggles with depression, my body also dwells in a prison of pain. I suffer from four different spinal conditions, and have had two major back surgeries in the last decade and a half. I also suffer from tendonitis in my right shoulder, which some days feels like an angry, little chimp sitting on my shoulder, clawing away at my tendons. But nevertheless, I press on, for God, country, family and heavy metal, the obnoxious and arrogant music which has carried me through much distress and physical agony. For me it is the loud-mouthed, crazy relative at family reunions, who I am equally amused and bewildered by. Metal’s loud and ambitious nature calls to me, and the escapist quality it so beautifully exudes helped me vanquish a grueling adolescence. It remains a vital emotional escape for me, and its drive feeds what I refer to as my “16-year-old soul.” A person has to be driven to choose hope amidst winding tunnels of despair; driven to succeed amidst a life of so-called “failure.”Heavy metal and I are kindred spirits, and one of life’s grandest kicks is writing about it. But this is a minor portion of the book; should you not share my fondness for the genre, there are still plenty of other topics herein. So, it is with great pride that Trey and I bring you, “i bLEed DaRk.” It’s a book he simply stumbled into, but which, through multiple hardships and happiness, I have spent 45 years preparing for. I pray your heart and spirit are deeply touched as you brave the path my son and I have paved for you.

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Published: 2012

The Body in Pain

Elaine Scarry

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334

Published: 1985

Pain Behind Beauty

Part #11 of "Cherry Hill" series by Dixie Lynn Dwyer

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330

Published: 2019

Cham-Pain

SLMN

"Does fiction get much darker ... Deliberate and creepy, "this taps into genuine human traits like fear, greed, and stupidity."—Library Journal' on SunfailFaith Newsome has it all-... show more ▼

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329

Published: 2020

Pain's Joke

Chuck Hunter

A twelve year old boy who was born with a facial disfigurement befriends an old, fallen-from-grace preacher. Their friendship is threatened, however, when the boy's mother discover... show more ▼

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319

Published: 2012

Author of Pain- Minor Mayhem

David Dwan

Minor Mayhem is a supernatural horror novel blending the perceived normality of everyday life with a paranormal undercurrent of dark demonic power that lies just beneath the surfac... show more ▼

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318

Published: 2015

Of Gods and Pain (The Curse of Gods Book 2)

Dakota Monroe

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312

Published: 2024

Sweet Pain

Jenni Moen

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307

Published: 2016

Princess Incognito: a Royal Pain in the Class

Humphreys, N. J;

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305

Published: 2018

An Anatomy of Pain

Abdul-Ghaaliq Lalkhen

An illuminating, authoritative, and in-depth examination of the fascinating science behind pain and the complexities of its treatment—from one of the internationally leading doctor... show more ▼

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291

Published: 2021

A Pain in the Neck

Rachel Amphlett

Vanessa loves her job as a chiropractor – except sometimes her work takes an unexpected twist...A Pain in the Neck forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction storie... show more ▼

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