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Archangel's Heart by Nalini Singh
New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh takes us into a dangerous and exhilarating world where a deadly, beautiful archangel and his once-mortal consort are caught in a fury of twisted darkness… One of the most vicious archangels in the world has disappeared. No one knows if Lijuan is dead or has chosen to Sleep the long sleep of an immortal... -
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The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison
To save the lives of her friends, Rachel did the unthinkable: she willingly trafficked in forbidden demon magic. And now her sins are coming home to haunt her... -
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![Archangel's War by Nalini Singh]()
Archangel's War by Nalini Singh
Wings of silver. Wings of blue. Mortal heart. Broken dreams. Shatter. Shatter. Shatter. A sundering. A grave. I see the end. I see. . . The world is in chaos as the power surge of the Cascade rises to a devastating crescendo. In furiously resisting its attempts to turn Elena into a vessel for Raphael’s power, Elena and her archangel are irrevocably changed. . -
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The Magnus Archives: Season 5 by Johnathan Sims
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Magnus Archives is a horror audiobook written by Jonathan Sims, directed by Alexander J. Newall and distributed by Rusty Quill. Sims narrates the stories in-character as the main character, Jonathan Sims, the newly-appointed head archivist of the fictional Magnus Institute; an institution based in London centred on research into the paranormal... -
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![Circle of the Moon by Faith Hunter]()
Circle of the Moon by Faith Hunter
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsSet in the same world as Faith Hunter's New York Times bestselling Jane Yellowrock novels, the fourth Soulwood novel stars Nell Ingram, who channels her power from the earth.Nell can draw magic from the land around her, and lately she's been using it to help the Psy-Law Enforcement Division, which solves paranormal crimes... -
![Flame in the Dark by Faith Hunter]()
Flame in the Dark by Faith Hunter
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsSet in the same world as Faith Hunter’s New York Times bestselling Jane Yellowrock novels, the third, thrilling Soulwood novel stars Nell Ingram, who draws her powers from deep within the earth.Nell Ingram has always known she was different. Since she was a child, she’s been able to feel and channel ancient powers from deep within the earth... -
![Dark Possession/Dark Curse by Christine Feehan, Phil Gigante]()
Dark Possession/Dark Curse by Christine Feehan, Phil Gigante
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsDark Possession:Manolito De La Cruz knew he was dangerously close to turning into a vampire. The last thing he expected after being called back to his Carpathian homeland by Prince Mikhail was to catch the scent of his destined lifemate in MaryAnn Delaney. A dedicated counselor for battered women, MaryAnn has a fulfilling life with no room for someone like Manolito... -
![For a Few Demons More by Kim Harrison]()
For a Few Demons More by Kim Harrison
Despite dating one vampire and living with another, Rachel Morgan has stayed ahead of trouble until now. A serial killer stalks the Hollows, claims victims across society, and ignites a vicious Inderland gang war. Rachel hides an ancient artifact that could stop the killer or start a battle to the death among supernatural races of Cincinnati. Every action has its price... -
![Quicksilver by Dannika Dark]()
Quicksilver by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIn the world of crime fighting, Raven has learned that formal affairs are a necessary evil. So when Keystone receives an invitation to a winter ball, she tries to make the best of it. The most powerful elites in Cognito are attending—a perfect opportunity to network and have a few drinks. But when a guest hijacks the party in a violent display of dark power, chaos ensues...Categorized as:
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![Eternal by Jaymin Eve, Everly Frost]()
Eternal by Jaymin Eve, Everly Frost
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsDemons don't belong in the light.I played a game of deception, and my world was torn apart.Now my pack, my family, and the ruthless demon who has claimed my heart could pay with their lives.To save them, I must walk a treacherous path between hope and destruction—a path that leads me out of the shadows and into the light.Where betrayal waits.With every move I make, my enemies close in... -
![Shadows and Gold by Elizabeth Hunter]()
Shadows and Gold by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFailing grades. Misleading wind vampires. And a fortune in forgotten gold. Traveling to the most remote region of China certainly wasn’t what Ben Vecchio had in mind for his summer vacation, but when Tenzin suggested a quick trip, he could hardly turn down a chance to keep her out of trouble and practice the Mandarin he still struggled with in class... -
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Hunted by Vanessa Nelson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsUnsolved murders, supernatural creatures and civil unrest. Just another day.Problems keep piling up around Max. No sooner has she dealt with one set of supernatural creatures, than she's called to the city's mortuary to an unusual death. The city's most senior spiritual leader is also trying to get hold of her. On top of that, Bryce cancelled their date and hasn't been seen for days... -
![Bishop's Flight: A Paranormal Mystery Romance by Elizabeth Hunter]()
Bishop's Flight: A Paranormal Mystery Romance by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe sins of the past will burn you.Four nights. Three days. The human son of two powerful vampires has been taken from his home, and if Carwyn and Brigid can’t find him, the delicate balance of power in an immortal haven might just go up in flames. Las Vegas holds a special appeal in the immortal world... -
![Called by Vanessa Nelson]()
Called by Vanessa Nelson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsIn a city full of rising tension, with people going missing or turning up dead, can Max resist the call to help?When Max tries to intervene to prevent an assault and it goes horribly wrong, she wants nothing more than to keep her head down and get on with her job. She does not want to answer calls for help, not even from Bryce, the Order warrior who seems willing to give her a second chance... -
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![Dark Destiny by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Destiny by Christine Feehan
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 36 ratings"There is always a price to pay."So Darius warned her when she accepted a position with his traveling troupe. And gazing mesmerized at the merciless slash of his mouth, the implacable resolve on his face, the soulless emptiness of his black eyes, Tempest was afraid to ask what it was.She had always been different, apart from others... -
![Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures vol 1 by Laurell K. Hamilton]()
Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures vol 1 by Laurell K. Hamilton
New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton brings Anita Blake to the world of graphic novels. Anita Blake lives in a world where vampires, zombies and werewolves have been declared legal citizens of the United States. Anita Blake is an "animator" - a profession that involves raising the dead for mourning relatives... -
![The Chosen by Dannika Dark]()
The Chosen by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 17 ratings"Fear is your enemy's feast."The gripping third installment of the Black Arrowhead series.Robyn is desperately searching for a pack, but the odds are stacked against her. Shifters don't accept humans, especially ones with a watchdog. Her fate takes a wild turn when she hitches a ride with a band of rogues who are vying for a spot in a newly formed pack... -
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Unshaken by Dreia Wells
I was supposed to be a Light Guardian.My whole life was mapped out and I was going to proudly follow my ancestor's footsteps. So why did the Angels reject me? I trained for years to become one of the Elite in the Angels fight against the forces of evil. When the time came for me to attend Caelum Academy, my invitation never came... -
![Stealing Phoenix by Joss Stirling]()
Stealing Phoenix by Joss Stirling
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsPhoenix belongs to the Community, a gang of thieves with paranormal powers. Yves Benedict, an American student visiting London, is her mark. But Yves turns out to be more than just a target. He is her destiny. Her soulmate. The Community owns Phoenix's past and it wants her future too. Can Phoenix save the boy she loves . . -
![Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep]()
Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep
The hotly anticipated ninth novel in the hugely popular Elemental Assassin series finds Gin Blanco on a dangerous mission to rescue a friend. When a terror from the past threatens Gin’s friend and body-disposer, Sophia, Gin will stop at nothing to protect her, even if it means walking straight into a killer’s trap... -
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Dark Storm by Christine Feehan
Return to the seductive world of Christine Feehan's New York Times bestselling Carpathian novels as roiling passions collide in a perfect storm of dangerous desire that only a precious few can hope to outrun . . . Awakening after all this time in a world of absolute darkness and oppressive heat, Dax wonders in how many ways the world above must have changed...Categorized as:
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![Walking in the Dark by Donna Augustine]()
Walking in the Dark by Donna Augustine
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSome people find power in the light. Others are meant to walk in the dark. Ollie Wit left it all behind: a new home, friends who saw her as something more than a fragile shadow walker and a budding relationship with Kane. She did it all in an effort to shield Asher, who should’ve never been able to escape the Shadowlands... -
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Envy by J.R. Ward
A man and a woman tread the lines of danger, desire, and deliverance in the new novel of the Fallen Angels from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. As the son of a serial killer, homicide detective Thomas "Veck" DelVecchio, Jr., grew up in the shadow of evil... -
![Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan, Marjorie M. Liu]()
Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan, Marjorie M. Liu
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsDARK DREAM Christine Feehan She’s known him since she was fifteen. Every night, he is with her: his face, his voice. Tonight, Sara Marten will meet the man who is both angel and demon, salvation and temptation: Falcon—the Carpathian, the banished hero. Tonight, Sara will meet the dark-eyed destroyer destined to be her mate. A DREAM OF STONE & SHADOW Marjorie M... -
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![Night Blade by J.C. Daniels]()
Night Blade by J.C. Daniels
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsKit Colbana is always biting off more than she can chew. She has a knack for finding trouble. This time, though, trouble finds her. Someone from her past drops a case into her lap that she just can’t refuse...literally. People on the Council are dying left and right and she’s been requested to investigate the deaths. The number one suspect? Her lover, Damon... -
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Broken Blade by J.C. Daniels
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsKit Colbana: assassin, thief, investigator extraordinaire. Now broken. She always expected her past to catch up with her but never like this. Haunted by nightmares and stripped of her identity, she’s retreated to Wolf Haven, the no-man’s land where she found refuge years before. But while she might want to hide away from the rest of the world, the rest of the world isn’t taking the hint... -
![Dark Symphony by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Symphony by Christine Feehan
Blinded and scarred in a terrible accident, Antoinetta Scarletti made music that thrilled the world with its beauty and passion. Descended from a long line of psychics, Antoinetta has learned to rely on her other senses to “see” the world around her, but nothing could have prepared her for Byron. He came to her, drawn by her music, and became her secret obsession... -
![Midnight Shadows by Emerson Knight, McKenzie Hunter]()
Midnight Shadows by Emerson Knight, McKenzie Hunter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI’m losing control.Past choices are coming back to haunt me, and an old curse threatens to drive me from the pack.Sky is the only person who can help me with the curse. To do so, she’ll have to perform forbidden magic that will draw the attention of the witches. They’ve been vying for a reason to kill Sky, and performing forbidden magic will give them one... -
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Off the Grid by Faith Hunter, Kristine Hvam
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 17 ratings2 hr 23 minsIn Off the Grid, Jane goes on what looks like a simple mission for the Knoxville blood-master—finding a missing Mithran. Her search leads Jane to a young woman named Nell, a woman with a scarred past and a strange power, a woman who may hold the key to saving the missing vampire, if Jane can convince her to assist... -
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Air Bound by Christine Feehan
The sisters of Sea Haven, bound by the heart and the magical power of the elements, return in this soul-stirring new novel from Christine Feehan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Spirit Bound... For as far back as she can remember, Airiana Ridell has always been aware of her extraordinary gift...Categorized as:
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Destiny by K.N. Banet
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThis fight has always been my destiny.In a previous life, I had run from it, and that choice was the death of me. That mistake went down in history, becoming a story that haunted my people for centuries.I won’t run this time. I’ve regrouped, collected my allies, and sheltered my people. Now, I go hunting. I can’t rest until my people are safe. I can’t stop until the ones we lost are avenged... -
![Silver Staked by Shannon Mayer, D.G. Swank]()
Silver Staked by Shannon Mayer, D.G. Swank
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFrom NYT & USAT bestselling authors Shannon Mayer and D.G. Swank comes a new vision of supernatural suspense. Only these two authors could deliver two such complex heroines and their undaunted courage in a tale of unexpected twists of fate. Escape into the city that never sleeps and where nightmares live in the darkness with "Silver Staked".My name is Leah, and I am a Cazador... -
![Closer by Dannika Dark]()
Closer by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsKane never believed in things like fate or karma. Not until the night he took a life. Within the human world is a secret society of immortals and gifted supernaturals. Kane is one of them—a Sensor who experiences emotional energy through touch. But despite his good looks and easy-going personality, Kane lives a solitary life. Unlike other Sensors, he is unnaturally hypersensitive...Categorized as:
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![Irregulars by Nicole Kimberling, Josh Lanyon]()
Irregulars by Nicole Kimberling, Josh Lanyon
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 18 ratings"NATO's Irregulars Affairs Division is a secret organization operating in thousands of cities around the globe. Its agents police relations between the earthly realm and those beyond this world, protecting us from terrible dangers as well as enthralling temptations... -
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![The Stone Warriors: Dragan by D.B. Reynolds]()
The Stone Warriors: Dragan by D.B. Reynolds
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDragan Fiachna, heir to the curse of royal blood, a horror hiding behind a beautiful face . . . you shall remain locked in stone until a maiden, untested and pure, shall find grace in your beast and safety in your nightmare.Dragan Fiachna, born to a life of loneliness, cast into stone by a sorcerer’s curse and imprisoned forever in darkness... -
![Darkness Unveiled by McKenzie Hunter, Emerson Knight]()
Darkness Unveiled by McKenzie Hunter, Emerson Knight
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen Sky decided not to join our pack, I thought that would be the end of our dealings with the enigmatic wolf. But she’s pulled back into pack business when Sky’s the first one on the scene of a murder attempt of one of our pack members.At first, I mark it off as a coincidence but I'm proven wrong... -
![Kissed by the Dark by Donna Augustine]()
Kissed by the Dark by Donna Augustine
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsLife with Kane is wonderful, right up until it’s not. People like me, Shadow Walkers, who know that monsters are real and nightmares don’t only happen when you’re sleeping, are always waiting for the worst. But no one believes me when I tell them disaster is looming, not even Kane, the man who has seen more than I can imagine. When the worst does happen, I’m not prepared... -
![Night Tremors by Richard Amos]()
Night Tremors by Richard Amos
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAs soon as the universe offers you something good, it really likes to throw you a curveball. You know, for balance.Man, when were things going to calm down?Ha! Wishful thinking at its finest.After one of our many enemies makes a life-shattering move against us, Tae and I are running for our lives again. The witches are hot on our heels, adding to our myriad of problems... -
![Masters of Death by Olivie Blake]()
Masters of Death by Olivie Blake
This book is about a real estate agent—only the real estate agent is a vampire, and the house she has to sell is haunted, and the ghost haunting the house has been murdered, and he has no idea how he died. This book is also about a medium, and though this particular medium is definitely a shameless fraud, he isn’t entirely without his uses—seeing as he’s actually the godson of Death... -
![The Salted Sceptre by Helen Harper]()
The Salted Sceptre by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAll my dreams are coming true. But some nightmares continue to lurk in the shadows.I should be celebrating. Hell, I should be the happiest elf in the world. Unfortunately, I can’t revel in my successes when there’s a foul fiend who is relentlessly trying to lure me to his side... -
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Lassiter by J.R. Ward
Destiny, duty and desire clash in this epic new novel in J. R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series… Lassiter, the fallen angel, is too good at the savior business. In his new role overseeing the fates of all vampires, he’s influenced outcomes he shouldn’t have- so the Creator is calling him home. But the angel has a reason to stay in Caldwell...Categorized as:
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![Even Vampires Get the Blues by Katie MacAlister]()
Even Vampires Get the Blues by Katie MacAlister
Paen Scott is a Dark One: a vampire without a soul. And his mother is about to lose hers too if Paen can’t repay a debt to a demon by finding a relic known as the Jilin God in five days. Half-elf Samantha Cosse may have gotten kicked out of the Order of Diviners, but she’s still good at finding things, which is why she just opened her own private investigation agency... -
![Fluid by Jordan Castillo Price]()
Fluid by Jordan Castillo Price
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIt's been a couple of decades since Wild Bill has been able to savor the bite of an ice-cold, freshly tapped keg. Twenty-odd years since the shivery pucker of a cheap, boxed wine has assaulted his palate. But that doesn't mean Bill's forgotten how to party... -
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Swarm by Jordan Castillo Price
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEnigmatic guys are hot. Michael is of the opinion, though, that Wild Bill manages to take it to an entirely new level. For some time, Michael has suspected that Bill has done more than just dabble in art. As with every other piece of his personal history, Bill plays his cards close to his chest... -
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![Rajmund by D.B. Reynolds]()
Rajmund by D.B. Reynolds
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsRAJMUND GREGOR is a vampire . . . and the undisputed Master of New York City. He bows to no one but his Sire, Krystof, who is the Vampire Lord for the entire Northeastern U.S. Based in Buffalo, NY, Krystof is an old vampire—-too old, it would seem, because he’s slowly losing his mind. Summoned back to Buffalo by his Sire, Rajmund finds his master out of touch and rapidly weakening... -
![Anne Rice's The Tale of the Body Thief (A Graphic Novel) by Faye Perozich, Travis Moore]()
Anne Rice's The Tale of the Body Thief (A Graphic Novel) by Faye Perozich, Travis Moore
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsThe vampire Lestat, bestselling author Anne Rice's chilling creation, is back...in a graphic novel adaptation of The Tale of the Body Thief, part of the bloodsoaked Vampire Chronicles. Immortalised on screen by Tom Cruise in Interview With a Vampire, Lestat is the decadent, corrupt night dweller with a craving for human blood and the ethics of a snake... -
![In the Blood by Adrian Phoenix]()
In the Blood by Adrian Phoenix
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIn the bestselling tradition of Laurell K. Hamilton and Patricia Briggs, this thrilling follow-up to the critically acclaimed fantasy debut "A Rush of Wings" is a satisfying and pulse-pounding read, guaranteed to please fans of dark fantasy. DANTE LIVES Vampire. Rock star. Begotten son of the fallen angel Lucien... -
![Bare Bones by Debra Dunbar]()
Bare Bones by Debra Dunbar
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSkinned bodies are turning up in broom closets and garages, but when these bodies are identified, the ‘victims’ are found to be very much alive... -
![Ghosted by Karina Halle]()
Ghosted by Karina Halle
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGhosted is an all-new EIT novella told from Dex's POV. It should be read after Dust to Dust (after Veiled, preferably) and before Came Back Haunted.It's available in the All the Love in the World anthology on Amazon, as well as by itself in paperback, and at Nook, iBooks and Kobo... -
![Back from the Undead by D.D. Barant]()
Back from the Undead by D.D. Barant
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAnother work day, another case for the Bloodhound Files. But this time, Jace is truly stumped: How is she, a mere human, supposed to penetrate the dark heart of a child-trafficking ring of pire orphans—one that turns out to be part of a blood-farm operation, in the crime-ridden border city of Vancouver, British Columbia?Jace is in over her head...
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