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Wild Scottish Fortune by Tricia O'Malley
Can an artisan builder with a haunted past learn to break down her own walls? Orla Clarke is a master builder with a secret—she can see ghosts. Tasked with building Common Gin’s newest distillery in Loren Brae, Orla faces more than just architectural challenges...Categorized as:
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![Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, Vol. 2 by Yuu Toyota, 豐田悠]()
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, Vol. 2 by Yuu Toyota, 豐田悠
It's A thirty-year-old virgin gets more than he bargained for when his newfound magical power reveals he's the object of his male coworker's affections! Businessman Adachi turned thirty a virgin, and now he's a wizard who can read the mind of anyone he touches. . -
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![Haunted Games: A Masked Man Romance Novella by Elizabeth Dear]()
Haunted Games: A Masked Man Romance Novella by Elizabeth Dear
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s the entrancing masked stranger in the haunted house. She’s the girl he’s wanted for years. After taking leave from work to care for her mom, Abby Rogan is trying to scrape herself back onto the partner track. Standing in her way is the man her firm just hired—Galen Costas, her law-school nemesis...Categorized as:
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![Following Fate by M.A. Frick]()
Following Fate by M.A. Frick
“You never have to force anything that’s meant to be. ”. But some things are worth fighting for. Rule #1 of bonding a Wildling. They’re Wild. Avyanna’s dreams of being a Rider have finally come true. Except… it’s more of a nightmare. The dragon she bonded is unlike anything anyone ever expected, and yet, she is supposed to act like any other Rider...Categorized as:
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![Highlander for the Holidays by Janet Chapman]()
Highlander for the Holidays by Janet Chapman
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAfter a brutal attack, Jessie Pringle moved to the small mountain town of Pine Creek, Maine, to start over. But she never expected to meet Ian MacKeage, who had seemingly stepped right out of the Scottish Highlands. As drawn to Ian as he is to her, Jessie finds it more and more difficult to deny her own desires. .Categorized as:
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![Ghosted by Megan Bowen]()
Ghosted by Megan Bowen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsShe knew she’d been ghosted. She just didn’t think he would be so literal about it. Rae Alderwood has been a medium her whole life, but she’s never been particularly happy about it. If it were up to her, she would blend in with her vintage wallpaper. While she may wish away her Gift, her conscience still demands she help any spirit in need...Categorized as:
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![Watching Him by Jennifer Cody]()
Watching Him by Jennifer Cody
I like to people watch—and it’s not like I’m unique or creepy or whatever else the people at the office seem to think. A lot of people enjoy the same activity. Just because I can’t keep my eyes off that guy doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with me. I mean, he’s handsome and all, but I don’t have a crush on him. That would be creepy or at least crazy. I watch him because he’s so weird... -
![The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni]()
The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsA reimagining of the world-famous Indian epic, the Mahabharat—told from the point of view of an amazing woman. Relevant to today’s war-torn world, The Palace of Illusions takes us back to a time that is half history, half myth, and wholly magical. Narrated by Panchaali, the wife of the legendary Pandavas brothers in the Mahabharat, the novel gives us a new interpretation of this ancient tale...Categorized as:
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![Mourner For Hire by Caitlin Moss]()
Mourner For Hire by Caitlin Moss
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA romantic comedy about death, forgotten pasts, and unfinished business. Vada Daughtry is a professional mourner. For a fee, she’ll cry at your funeral, whisper invented memories, and spin tales of heartbreak. It’s a job that keeps her moving—and keeps her past buried. But when a wrong turn leads her to a roadside bar and a mojito-soaked night with bartender Dominic Dunne, something shifts...Categorized as:
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![Sapphire Spring by C. Travis Rice, Christopher Rice]()
Sapphire Spring by C. Travis Rice, Christopher Rice
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsUnder his new pen name, C. Travis Rice, New York Times bestselling author Christopher Rice offers tales of passion, intrigue, and steamy romance between men. The second novel, SAPPHIRE SPRING, once again transports you to a beautiful luxury resort on the sparkling Southern California coast where strong-willed heroes release the shame that blocks their heart’s desires... -
![Hook's Pan by Marie Hall]()
Hook's Pan by Marie Hall
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsTrishelle Page has known pain in her life, but instead of it making her weak, she's stronger. Confident. That is until the day a fairy kidnaps her during her staring role in Peter Pan's play and tells her not only do fairy tales exist, but that she's the soulmate of the pirate they call Hook, making her question everything she ever thought she knew...Categorized as:
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![Northern Salvation by Tonya Burrows]()
Northern Salvation by Tonya Burrows
He must rescue the man whose secrets could destroy his life. Dr. Damian Hunter sold his soul to escape the icy grip of his hometown in Alaska. In the Lower 48, he built an empire as a TV veterinarian, leaving behind his life as the forgotten youngest son of the town drunk...Categorized as:
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![The Dragon Prince's Betrayal by Elva Birch]()
The Dragon Prince's Betrayal by Elva Birch
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA final battle. A betrayal. And a bond that can't be broken. The capture of Alaska's greatest enemy should mean an end to hostilities, a peaceful Renewal, and a restoration of the Compact's balance of power and magic in the Small Kingdoms... -
![A Seduction Of Death by B.M. Clemton]()
A Seduction Of Death by B.M. Clemton
Human. Umbra Hunter. Demon. Everything we know is about to change. We've tried so hard to keep the Devil at bay, remove the Seniorem's corruption, and restore its true purpose. But with the betrayal and deception of a trusted brother and friend, I fear all our efforts will be wasted. The Devil is on our doorstep, and he wants what he can’t have... -
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![Inferno by Amara Rae]()
Inferno by Amara Rae
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA witch with the gift of fire. A berserker bred in brutality. An immortal world on the brink. Willow. I’ll do anything to protect my coven… even if it costs my life. We have far too many enemies, including among our own kind, because our fathers weren’t human. Witches aren’t supposed to mate other immortals. As a coven of hybrids, we have to work twice as hard to survive...Categorized as:
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![History and Haunts by Minerva Howe]()
History and Haunts by Minerva Howe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSecret Springs historical society manager Hank Vargas has two passions: history and hauntings. By day he's a mild-mannered historian. By night he hunts ghosts in old buildings and antique hotels...Categorized as:
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![The Lethal Touch: Codename: Rana: Apex Tactical Book 4 by Candice M. Wright]()
The Lethal Touch: Codename: Rana: Apex Tactical Book 4 by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBorn to a man of faith who let his vision for the future twist his mind,. I learned to stay in the shadows, collecting the kids that ended up in this godforsaken place with me. They’re the lost ones, and I’m their Wendy. The forgotten one, the dud, the failure. My only use now is as a future breeder to the cause. But they’ve taken enough, and I’ll be damned if I let them take more... -
![Bear Ex Next Door by Roxie Ray]()
Bear Ex Next Door by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy new neighbor is irresistible, but he’s already broken my heart once. .. Being a fashion model had its perks until stalkers and a nasty tabloid scandal forced me to return to my hometown of Lily Valley. When I thought things couldn't get any worse, I meet my new neighbor—my old high school sweetheart. Steff used to be my brother’s best friend before he shattered my heart into a million pieces...Categorized as:
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![Apple Pies and Other Amends by ToEatAPeach]()
Apple Pies and Other Amends by ToEatAPeach
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsFandom: Harry Potter. Relationship: Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger. --------------------------------------------------. Sometimes you're sad. Sometimes you need dessert. And sometimes, it's a little of both. Runner-Up of the Winter 2017 Dramione Fanfiction Awards, "Best Epic-Sized Fic. ".Categorized as:
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![The Escape Plan (Only Magic in the Building) by Katie Bailey]()
The Escape Plan (Only Magic in the Building) by Katie Bailey
When there’s no escaping the plans life has for you…. Beckett McCarthy’s beloved Gran always taught him to find magic in mundane, everyday things. But since she died, he no longer feels any magic. In fact, he feels nothing at all. So, when he has an opportunity to spend a summer abroad in Serendipity Springs, he’s expecting little more than a change in scenery...Categorized as:
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Bound by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIngolf von Dirchs is all that remains of the royal house of Kria. The bastard son of the dead Kaiser, he barely escapes the winter palace before it is overtaken by the armies of Salhara, Kria's oldest and bitterest enemy... -
![A Heart On A Sleeve by Kelli Cooke]()
A Heart On A Sleeve by Kelli Cooke
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOlive Bowman has a penchant for discovering old stories as long as they aren't her own. When a position opens in a place where fall leaves decorate the ground with whimsy and a witchy past lurks around every corner, she can’t say no to the job opportunity or the chance to live close to her best friend...Categorized as:
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![One More Wish by Lindsey Lanza]()
One More Wish by Lindsey Lanza
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAlways be careful what you wish for. Maya Bloom has a secret. For as long as she can remember, all her wishes have come true. One quick plea to the universe, and whatever she wants is hers. The they always backfire. Which is why Maya is done wishing. Well, until her wedding day when she’s in desperate need of the truth...Categorized as:
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![Blue Willow by Ki Stephens]()
Blue Willow by Ki Stephens
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsComing home was never part of the plan. Leaving again might be even harder. When Elsie Hart returns to Blue Willow for the first time in eight years, it’s only to settle her grandmother’s estate—not to rekindle old memories or untangle the magic she’s worked hard to forget. But the inn she once loved is more stubborn than it looks. So is the man who’s been keeping it alive...Categorized as:
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![Unexpected Mate by Delta James]()
Unexpected Mate by Delta James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOpposites attract - that’s what they say. I never believed it until the night he found me. They call him the Finder. A ruthless and brutal apex predator, he has spent most of his life alone in the caves, never believing in or needing a fated mate. .. until now. The night he scented her in his woods, he knew she was his, so he took her...Categorized as:
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![The Angel of Paragon by Genevieve Jack]()
The Angel of Paragon by Genevieve Jack
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn angel called. A devil answered. Princess Charlotte is the sole heir to the throne of Paragon. But twenty-five years after she helped vanquish Empress Eleanor, her parents still treat her like a child—and it doesn’t help that her sunny angel disposition makes her easy to overlook...Categorized as:
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![Eldon by Macy Blake]()
Eldon by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsYule be sorry. Eldon doesn’t care what Tatum William Bixby the third thinks, he absolutely will not allow the Snowda Shoppe to become some corporate monstrosity. Mistletoe Falls is Eldon’s home, his life’s work, and some stuck-up, irritating, rich grinch will not ruin their small town spirit—no matter how gorgeous and intriguing Eldon finds the annoying newcomer. Baby it’s cold outside... -
![Mystical Warrior by Janet Chapman]()
Mystical Warrior by Janet Chapman
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAn eleventh-century lass with a stubborn streak unleashes the red-hot hero inside her modern lover in bestselling author Janet Chapman’s irresistible new Midnight Bay adventure. Trace Huntsman’s peaceful life has headed to hell in a hand-basket ever since stunningly beautiful Fiona Gregor moved into the vacant apartment above his house... -
![Touch of Temptation by Rhyannon Byrd]()
Touch of Temptation by Rhyannon Byrd
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsKellan Scott, the Lycan shape-shifter, has vowed to redeem his playboy past…even allowing himself to be captured by his enemies to save a woman he's never met. Once imprisoned, stealing into Chloe Harcourt's cell is the easy part—withstanding her irresistible beauty is next to impossible... -
![The Tinder Chronicles: Complete 3-Volume Series by Alexa Land]()
The Tinder Chronicles: Complete 3-Volume Series by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTinder’s world is black and white, good and evil clearly defined. The young vampire hunter was taught to hate his enemy with a passion, and hating them is easy since they killed his entire family. His attraction to Bane, a gorgeous, mysterious vampire, contradicts everything Tinder believes in, but the heat between them is undeniable... -
![Berta's Choice by Laura Jo Phillips]()
Berta's Choice by Laura Jo Phillips
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA 37,000 Word Novella of the Soul-Linked Saga:. When she was just twenty years old, Berta Simms had her life stolen from her... -
![Shake Off The Ghosts by Miranda Newfield]()
Shake Off The Ghosts by Miranda Newfield
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWANTED:. Housesitter for Cavendish House, an expansive medieval manor in the Highlands of Scotland. Must love country living and have maintenance skills. Decent pay for right applicant. Sounds spectacular, doesn't it? Sadly, what the ad should've said was -. WANTED:. Idiot willing to live in abject misery for two months in the middle of nowhere Scotland...Categorized as:
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![Sate the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy]()
Sate the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRyshi—half-jinn, half-imp—is the only male who has ever managed to slip through the minotaur labyrinth and lived to tell the tale. He wasn’t so lucky when it came to stealing prized vampire artifacts. Caught and imprisoned, he now has a chance at freedom if he can rescue the gargoyle Levet from that same labyrinth...Categorized as:
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![Satan's Valentine by Isla Stelmark]()
Satan's Valentine by Isla Stelmark
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey warn you not to make a deal with the devil, but I clearly wasn’t listening. It’s just one date. One fake date. On Valentine’s Day. How difficult could being Satan’s Valentine really be? Damian Edgerton has it all. His penthouse apartment in the city, his thriving business, the authority, respect, and fear of the people he works with and who works for him. Settling down isn’t his style... -
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![Unfinished Business by Cara Calloway]()
Unfinished Business by Cara Calloway
A fifty-year-old mystery meets a one-hundred-year storm in a cataclysmic, heart-wrenching clash. Winona's life has been nothing but storms, and she's an expert at running... -
![Ten out of Ten by Morriganmercy]()
Ten out of Ten by Morriganmercy
"On a scale of one to ten, how comfortable would you say you are with me physically? " she asked. "Zero. ". Hermione's lips pursed in annoyance because she really should have seen that coming. How charming that the extent of his arseholery could still surprise her. In which Hermione is determined to find a loophole to free her from a forced marriage with Draco Malfoy... -
![Misfortune and Mr. Right (Only Magic in the Building) by Savannah Scott]()
Misfortune and Mr. Right (Only Magic in the Building) by Savannah Scott
When your nemesis is your next-door neighbor, falling for him is not part of the plan … but fate may have other ideas. Olivia Pennington has spent her whole life competing with Logan Alexander—and losing. From spelling bees to science fairs, he’s always been one step ahead, snagging the trophies, titles, accolades, and now … he’s after the promotion she desperately wanted... -
![SPIRITWARRIOR by Jamie Begley]()
SPIRITWARRIOR by Jamie Begley
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsJody had been born a warrior. Entrusted to protect his family at all costs, he fought hard and played even harder. He followed the rules Silas had set over the family in order to protect their gifts, but Jody didn’t consider it breaking the rules to have a little fun when he was away from the mountain... -
![Jinni's Wish by Marie Hall]()
Jinni's Wish by Marie Hall
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA long, long time ago there lived a man. A Jinni, who had one wish. To know love. But the woman he thought he knew betrayed him and the love he thought they shared. Tortured for his crimes, he was cast out of Kingdom, stripped of all his powers, left to langour in pain and solitude, until eventually he becomes nothing but a ghost. .. Paz Lopez is an artist with a dream...Categorized as:
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![In Despair by Megan Derr]()
In Despair by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPrince Telmé Guldbrandsen has been groomed since childhood to become a Prince of the Blood and Commander of the Legion. He will be the youngest person to ever take the Blooding—if he can behave long enough to prove he can be trusted with the responsibility... -
![ZE, Volume 3 by Yuki Shimizu]()
ZE, Volume 3 by Yuki Shimizu
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen a kotodama-sama dies, his or her kami-sama – a healer made of living paper – typically chooses to die as well, returning to a blank state as “hakushi. ” But when Himi’s master passes away, a deep sense of obligation forces him to choose another path. Instead, Himi becomes kami-sama for his master’s estranged son, Genma... -
![Believe It or Knot by Belle Kent]()
Believe It or Knot by Belle Kent
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI was cursed never to find my mate. Now, the only one who may be able to help me is my sworn enemy. For years, Sebastian Cavanaugh has been a thorn in my side. He thinks I’m a petty town gossip with nothing better to do than make his life miserable...Categorized as:
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![Meet Your Match by Morriganmercy]()
Meet Your Match by Morriganmercy
After the war, Draco Malfoy seeks refuge from infamy in the Muggle world. A friendly Muggle couple takes him under their wing, but there’s a problem: they are intent on setting him up with their best friend, Hermione Granger. Or, in which the Muggle friends Hermione Granger undoubtedly would have had will not take no for an answer.Categorized as:
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![Season of the Witch by Sophie H. Morgan]()
Season of the Witch by Sophie H. Morgan
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was a passion neither could forget—until he did. Tia Hightower isn’t sure how she went from being a powerful witch to fake dating her ex at a winter house party. For eight years, she has refused to speak Henry Pearlmatter's name unless it has been to curse it...Categorized as:
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![Kiss of the Betrayer by Boone Brux]()
Kiss of the Betrayer by Boone Brux
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor fifteen years Luc Le Daun has blamed himself for the death of the woman he loved. His secret guilt has led him into a life of danger, risking all and committing to none. Killing Luc Le Daun has been all Jade Kendell has thought about for years. But when her plan goes awry and she’s brought into the Bringers’ fold, her own dark secret threatens to be revealed... -
![The Dark God's Bride Trilogy, #3 by Dahlia L. Summers]()
The Dark God's Bride Trilogy, #3 by Dahlia L. Summers
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNote: New cover/author name edition for ASIN# B00D96E5HQ. “If you die without my permission, I will drag you back from the Realm of the Dead. ”. Once again imprisoned in an elaborate trap, Summit spends three years trying to break free. When he returns to the mortal world, he finds that Amara is holding secrets from him...Categorized as:
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![Monster Roommate by Amanda Aggie]()
Monster Roommate by Amanda Aggie
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA witty heroine and a sexy, alpha-hole hero. I'm Nora and in my entire afterlife, I never expected to be roommates with a possessive, cocky, sexy-as-sin vampire. Since I've been dead, no one has been able to see me, but that changed the second he stepped through the front door of my internal prison--aka my old house from before I flew the coop...Categorized as:
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![Happily Ever Haunted by Ellie Hall]()
Happily Ever Haunted by Ellie Hall
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI fell in love with a ghost. Yes, from my past, and I just can’t seem to forget about him. They say it’s bad luck for a black cat to cross your path—one has been tailing me for days—but it didn’t start there. Years ago, I was trapped in a railcar for twenty-four hours. Also, I accidentally shattered two mirrors and got struck by lightning once...Categorized as:
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![With Pride by Megan Derr]()
With Pride by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen his sister falls ill, Kristof is ordered to assume a duty never meant for him: become the Duke of Stehlmore and marry a notorious Prince of the Blood. It is one of the oldest honors and duties undertaken by his family, but Kristof feels only resentment that he must leave behind all he knows to serve an arrogant half-demon...Categorized as:
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![Bonded Nightmare by E.M. Rinaldi]()
Bonded Nightmare by E.M. Rinaldi
She can run but she can't hide. .. As the last unbonded nightmare in existence, Eryn Montalli has been hunted her entire life for the mere potential of her magick. She's only ever wanted a quiet life tending to the hurt and sick animals that seek her out. Those dreams go to absolute shit with four little words. .. They found your bond...Categorized as:
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