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Night's Reckoning by Elizabeth Hunter
Darkness comes for everyone, and some fates are inescapable. For over a thousand years, the legendary sword Laylat al Hisab—the Night’s Reckoning—has been lost in the waters of the East China Sea. Forged as a peace offering between two ancient vampires, the sword has eluded treasure hunters, human and immortal alike. But in time, even the deep gives up its secrets... -
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Freaky Mage by Amanda M. Lee
The members of Mystic Caravan have Georgia on their minds as they land in Savannah … and immediately find trouble. In a city full of ghosts, Poet Parker expects a few magical things to happen, but when an evil cult sacrifices a young woman on the beach next to their camp, things take a turn nobody was expecting. Thankfully, she’s not alone for this fight... -
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![Omens and Artifacts by Elizabeth Hunter]()
Omens and Artifacts by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn the elemental world, reputation is everything, but gaining it can get you killed. Setting up shop as an antiquities hunter means nothing if you don't have clients. Benjamin Vecchio, nephew of a famed vampire assassin, is the subject of widespread speculation, but so far that speculation hasn't translated into work. What Ben needs is a job. A big job. A profitable job. A legendary job... -
![Freaky Fangs by Amanda M. Lee]()
Freaky Fangs by Amanda M. Lee
Mystic Caravan Circus is in flux. Things are shifting in the organization, new faces are joining the fray, and manager Poet Parker isn’t certain how to deal with it. Unfortunately for her, she doesn’t have time to figure it out. Kentucky is on the horizon, and a roadside accident that claims a family has caught Poet’s attention... -
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![Drake Sisters Novels 1-6 by Christine Feehan]()
Drake Sisters Novels 1-6 by Christine Feehan
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThere is currently no description available for this title at this time. -
![Shadow Hunt by Melissa F. Olson]()
Shadow Hunt by Melissa F. Olson
For years now, Scarlett Bernard has counted on two things: her ability to nullify magic, and Shadow, the bargest who guards Scarlett with her life. But after a sudden revelation turns Scarlett’s world upside down, she panics and leaves town without warning, leaving Shadow with her partner, Jesse. In the chaos that follows, the bargest is stolen—and Jesse nearly dies from a brutal psychic assault... -
![Dragon Her Heels by R.J. Blain]()
Dragon Her Heels by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCrystal Culling never should have moved to Lake Hancock. Her real estate agent had warned her: the property on the end of Fox Hunt Drive was cursed, and if the Dragon of Crystal Lakes ever roused from his slumber, she’d be the first to be sacrificed to his appetite... -
![Redemption by Sherrilyn Kenyon]()
Redemption by Sherrilyn Kenyon
In Redemption, demigod Seth and Were-Hunter/Dream-Hunter Lydia. will see if light can shine through the darkness. .. With new plot and storyline details, the bonus scene should only be read after finishing The Guardian. Bonus Short story available for free on Kenyon's website. It is available in print in Dark Bites. -
![Into the Dark by Gena Showalter]()
Into the Dark by Gena Showalter
Three otherworldly tales from the master of paranormal romance and a brand-new Lords of the Underworld bonus guide! The Darkest Fire a Lords of the Underworld prequel. Geryon is the guardian of hell, more monster than man. Kadence is the goddess of Oppression, more angel than woman... -
![Blood Gamble by Melissa F. Olson]()
Blood Gamble by Melissa F. Olson
If there is one city that Scarlett Bernard hates, it’s Las Vegas. But when the cardinal vampire of Los Angeles convinces her to go investigate a new vampire-themed stage show, Scarlett quickly finds herself shoulder-deep in sequins, slot machines, and Old World intrigue. The show’s creators are vampire celebrities Arthur and Lucy Holmwood, who once inspired characters from the original Dracula... -
![Immortal World by Lauretta Hignett]()
Immortal World by Lauretta Hignett
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsImogen's got some answers about her origins, and a promise from Rafael that he'll help to cure her immortality. But there's a few brand-new problems standing in her way. .. A vicious pack of disenfranchised Alphas are on their way to Backman's shifter school, coming to try and reclaim what they think is rightfully theirs... -
![Mile High with a Vampire by Lynsay Sands]()
Mile High with a Vampire by Lynsay Sands
In the latest Argeneau novel from New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands, an immortal and her mortal pilot are on the run from hungry vampires. .. and discover they’re life mates along the way. Jet Lassiter likes being a pilot for Argeneau Inc. Perks included travelling to exotic locations and meeting interesting people, even if they are the blood-sucking kind... -
![Formidable Magic by Iris Beaglehole]()
Formidable Magic by Iris Beaglehole
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAs the leaves fall and the fog thickens, the town of Myrtlewood prepares for the annual Samhain festival. But this year, something is different. The chill in the air is not just from the frost, but from a deeper magic, an ancient magic that has lain dormant for years. Rosemary Thorn and her daughter Athena both sense that something is amiss... -
![The Crone of Solstice Flames by Iris Beaglehole]()
The Crone of Solstice Flames by Iris Beaglehole
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsDelia's discovery of her magic and its link with the legendary Myrtlewood Crones has thrown her already tumultuous life into further disarray. After unlocking the first stage of their ancient powers, she and the other crones—Ingrid, Marjie, and Agatha—find themselves enshrouded in the elusive shield of invisibility... -
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![Hunter's Trail by Melissa F. Olson]()
Hunter's Trail by Melissa F. Olson
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsActions have consequences—a lesson Scarlett Bernard is learning the hard way. As a “null,” Scarlett has always been able to negate the powers of the supernatural beings that surround her. But now her reckless decision to permanently change Eli from a werewolf to a human has left the Los Angeles werewolf pack in shambles, and upset the balance of power among the city’s supernatural factions... -
![Elena's School of Horror by Nalini Singh]()
Elena's School of Horror by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsShort story from authors July Newsletter. Part of the Guild Hunter Series. -
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Beginnings by Kelley Armstrong
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsBook One: Bitten Where it all began. Elena is leading the normal life she has always dreamed of, including a stable job as a journalist and a nice apartment shared with her boyfriend. As the lone female werewolf in existence, only her secret midnight prowls and her occasional inhuman cravings set her apart. An erotically charged thriller, Bitten will awaken the voracious appetite of every reader...Categorized as:
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![The Midnight Breed Series Companion by Lara Adrian]()
The Midnight Breed Series Companion by Lara Adrian
Part human, part otherworldly, the Breed has lived among humankind in secret for thousands of years . . . and now fans of the popular, best-selling Midnight Breed Series can delve deeper than ever before into this hidden, seductive race of vampires and the dark, thrilling universe they inhabit... -
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Game of Witches by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter dealing with Rifts and demons, I thought I’d get a few days off. But I was wrong. Guests avoid The Twilight Hotel like the plague after the teeny-weeny demon invasion. To keep the hotel from financial ruin, management decides to host a Casino Week to get things going again. Sounds great. There’s just one problem. People in our paranormal community turn up dead... -
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Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day
A warrior scarred. .. A descendant of Diana. .. When two worlds collide. .. Atlantis is unmasked. Alexios survived two years of unspeakable torture at the hands of a vampire goddess. Now he's been ordered to team up with a beautiful warrior and take on the most dangerous mission of his life: to retrieve the Vampire's Bane...Categorized as:
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License to Kill by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBeing the mate of Jake Thomas isn’t what Karma expected. He wants to keep her safe. She wants to find out the truth behind the kidnapping of baby Annabelle Greenwich, the case that had resulted in their marriage. The truth can only be found in murky waters, and with a betrayer in their midsts, Karma is forced to choose between the man she loves and justice... -
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After the Bite by Lynsay Sands
The Argeneaus are back! Immortal Enforcer Valerian just wants to relax. His last assignment had been more grueling than he'd care to admit, and golf has always helped him unwind. If golf course owner Natalie thinks it's a little odd for him to tee off at sunset every evening, she's keeping it to herself. The single mom is sexy as hell, and her little daughter Mia only adds to his delight... -
![Forget Me Not by Belinda Boring]()
Forget Me Not by Belinda Boring
Only a fool would think they could steal from a werewolf. .. Anticipating a quiet night alone with the man she loves, Darcy’s world is sent into a spin with the arrival of someone from the past - Mason’s. She is further shocked by the intruder’s claim she may not even be the true mate of the Mystic Wolves Alpha...Categorized as:
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The Darkest Kiss by eri Arthur Keri Arthur
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsDanger turns her on. Desire turns her dangerous…. Riley Jenson hunts evildoers—and does it with a style all her own... -
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![Vampire in Atlantis by Alyssa Day]()
Vampire in Atlantis by Alyssa Day
The most unexpected of all allies to Poseidon's warriors has proven to be the fiercest-Daniel, a vampire and Night Guild mage. But even the strongest alliance can be destroyed when a vampire's oath crosses paths with a maiden's quest, and an eleven-thousand-year-old desire is reborn... -
![Testing Fate by Belinda Boring]()
Testing Fate by Belinda Boring
Nothing burns as bright as the flames of the refiner’s fire. Moments after hearing the Council sentence her enemy to life imprisonment for attempted murder and illegal use of magic, Darcy is whisked away by the Fates - accused of tampering with destiny. The cherished dream she shared with Mason has been called into question, placing doubt about whether they are actually true mates...Categorized as:
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![Guardian of Darkness by Lara Adrian]()
Guardian of Darkness by Lara Adrian
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHunters. The most lethal Breed vampires in existence--and Razor's deadly skills are the sharpest of all. But when a free-spirited beauty finds herself in the crosshairs of a shocking conspiracy that threatens the very existence of the Breed, the former assassin is the only one who can protect her... -
![Dirty Deeds 2 by Diana Pharaoh Francis, Faith Hunter]()
Dirty Deeds 2 by Diana Pharaoh Francis, Faith Hunter
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen the going gets tough, the tough get their hands dirty. Join NY Times bestselling authors Faith Hunter and Jennifer Estep along with USA Today bestselling authors R. J. Blain, Diana Pharaoh Francis, and Devon Monk on a brand-new romp through magical worlds where the damsels bring the distress, what can go wrong will go wrong, and nothing is as it seems... -
![Lord of Life by Charlene Hartnady]()
Lord of Life by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI never knew how much I relied on my power until it was gone. Stolen from me. I made a stupid mistake. I spent the night with a woman who was a stranger to me. One-night stands are generally not my thing. I am sure she was the one who took what was mine. My power. There is no other logical explanation. Now I can’t find her. Every lead goes up in smoke. It’s like she never existed... -
![Claimed in Shadows by Lara Adrian]()
Claimed in Shadows by Lara Adrian
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIn this pulse-pounding new Midnight Breed vampire romance novel from New York Times and #1 international bestselling author Lara Adrian, passion explodes between a daywalking member of the Order and a fiery female warrior whose shadowy past will test the bonds of both duty and desire. As the son of a formidable Breed warrior, Aric Chase has been devoted to the Order all his life... -
![Second Chances by Sherrilyn Kenyon]()
Second Chances by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Set in the Dark-Hunter universe. Originally included in the. Dark-Hunter Collectible Booklet and Dark Hunter Companion. This is the short story that was given away with Unleash the Night about Acheron and his brother Styxx. It can be found in Acheron and Dark Bites. -
![Five Mornings by Elizabeth Hunter]()
Five Mornings by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOne morning can change everything. Five mornings can change a life. Friends. Lovers. Enemies. Allies. Alex McCann and Teodora ‘Ted’ Vasquez never had a simple relationship. But you couldn’t call it a boring one, either. Five mornings in their past shape who they will become to each other. To their families. And to the mysterious town they call home...Categorized as:
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![Wild Fire by Christine Feehan]()
Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
The heat of passion—and danger—rises like jungle fire in this novel of the Leopard people by #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan…. Called on a dangerous assignment, leopard shifter Conner Vega returns to the Panama rainforest of his homeland, looking every bit the civilized male... -
![An Unexpected Guest by Nalini Singh]()
An Unexpected Guest by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShort story that features in the December 2016 newsletter complementing the Guild Hunter series. -
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![Betrayed by D.B. Reynolds]()
Betrayed by D.B. Reynolds
Love, the ache in your heart when you meet the one. It can take you to soaring heights; and it can leave you bleeding in the wreckage. Loyalty, the thing which binds a Vampire Lord to his children for eternity . .. unless it rots from within, birthing hatred. Betrayal, it comes in many forms and from many sources . .. love . .. loyalty . .. betrayal... -
![Primal Desires by Susan Sizemore]()
Primal Desires by Susan Sizemore
Enter a world of dark, irresistible passions, where a powerful vampire finds the one woman who can satisfy his every hunger. .. . In Las Vegas, Jason Cage is known as "The Beast Master. " But his onstage feats of magic are nothing compared to the abilities he keeps hidden from human eyes. Jason is Prime of his vampire family, and once used his telepathic skills to tame wild werewolves... -
![Homecoming by Patricia Briggs, David Lawrence]()
Homecoming by Patricia Briggs, David Lawrence
Mercy Thompson is a walker, a magical being with the power to transform into a coyote. She lives on the fine line dividing the everyday world from a darker dimension, observing the supernatural community while standing apart. When Mercy travels to the Tri-Cities of Washington for a job interview, she quickly finds herself smack-dab in the middle of a gang war between rival packs of werewolves... -
![Artistic Vision by Dana Marie Bell]()
Artistic Vision by Dana Marie Bell
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAkane Russo, part dragon, part Seer and one of Robin’s top Blades, has been given a job to do, and damn it she’s going to do it. The Malmaynes are up to their old tricks, and the Dunne family still has no plans to accommodate them. She’s been tasked with keeping Shane Dunne safe from the Malmaynes and their kidnapping ways... -
![A SEAL in Wolf's Clothing by Terry Spear]()
A SEAL in Wolf's Clothing by Terry Spear
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMeara Greymere is in charge of the cabin rentals on the rugged Oregon coastline, so her brother and his mate could take a delayed honeymoon. But while Hunter is away, the she-wolf intends to play—she just has to convince the right alpha male to rent one of the cabins, and she’ll take it from there...Categorized as:
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![Dead in Dixie by Charlaine Harris]()
Dead in Dixie by Charlaine Harris
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsDead Until Dark: Louisiana cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse can read minds, which makes people. .. uncomfortable. Then along comes Bill-and Sookie can't hear a word he's thinking. That's because Bill is a vampire who runs with other undead. So when one of her coworkers is killed, Sookie fears she's next. .. . Living Dead in Dallas: First, Sookie finds a body in her car...Categorized as:
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![Hour of Darkness by Lara Adrian]()
Hour of Darkness by Lara Adrian
Born and raised as an assassin in the notorious Hunter program, Breed vampire Cain has since put his specialized skills to use as a mercenary willing to clean up any problem for a price. Or so he thought. After a job in Las Vegas strains even his dubious code of honor, Cain pulls up stakes and lands in Miami for a much-needed break...Categorized as:
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![Betsy the Vampire Queen by MaryJanice Davidson]()
Betsy the Vampire Queen by MaryJanice Davidson
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's been a helluva year. First I lose my job. Then, I'm in a car accident. Next, I'm waking up dressed in clothes I wouldn't be caught dead in (pink polyester and cheap shoes courtesy of my evil stepmother). But guess what? I am dead and what really bites is that I can't seem to stay dead. Every night, I wake up with a horrible craving. Not chocolate—mom would approve of that... -
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Nice Girls Don’t Sign a Lease Without a Wedding Ring by Molly Harper
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsNice Girls Don’t Sign a Lease Without a Wedding RingOK, you asked for more Jane, so I offer you a little bite of the Nice Girls universe. There will be other short stories posted here in the future. And I might possibly participate in an anthology featuring Half-Moon Hollow's cast of weirdos. Enjoy! -
![A Very Vampy Christmas by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
A Very Vampy Christmas by Kerrelyn Sparks
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsMaggie O'Brien is thrilled when she lands a starring role on the Digital Vampire Network's hottest soap opera, As the Vampire Turns. Doesn't hurt that her leading man is Don Orlando de Corazon, the greatest lover in the vampire world! But who is Don Orlando really? Nobody knows, not even Don Orlando...Categorized as:
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![Lover Beware by Christine Feehan, Katherine Sutcliffe]()
Lover Beware by Christine Feehan, Katherine Sutcliffe
BE WARNED--. four of today's most popular authors push passion and intrigue to the limit in four thrilling original stories. .. In a sleepy costal town. .. Early retirement turns deadly for a defense expert--until a beautiful woman steps between him and his assassins. .. Among women of the night. . -
![Fang Chronicles: Ivan by D'Elen McClain]()
Fang Chronicles: Ivan by D'Elen McClain
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe loss of Ivan’s mate, Alba, left him broken and turned his inner beast inside out. With the war between the wolves and enemy cats, who killed his mate, all but over his anger has no focus. His new clan consists of two vampires, three cats, and his lone wolf. Talya ran from her clan after losing a challenge against her friend for the love of Dmitri, the vampire leader of the bear clan... -
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Blooded Blade by J.C. Daniels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKit Colbana—half breed, assassin, thief, jack of all trades. Master. of none. Or so she'd always been led to believe. Over the past few years, Kit Colbana has dispatched some of the worst. threats the non-human races could have imagined. Pandora—a mother of. monsters. Puck, a father of nightmares. Jude, a vampire who nearly drove. Kit to the brink of insanity...Categorized as:
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Fat Cat by Rachel Vincent
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOff a two-lane highway outside of a southern Tennessee town you’ve probably never heard of stands a hole-in-the-wall establishment called the Fat Cat Bar and Grille. Drinks are served by a woman named Charley, who seems to hear things a little too well and see things a little too clearly. She might listen to your life story, but she won’t tell you a single word of hers... -
![A Bite Before Dying by E.A. Price]()
A Bite Before Dying by E.A. Price
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsVampires and shifters don’t mate. It’s impossible, deadly even. Vampires and humans can. Vampires and witches – no problem! But vampires and shifters are incompatible. Unfortunately, the remorseless sabre-tooth tiger shifter trying to woo her doesn’t seem to have got the message...Categorized as:
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![Man of My Dreams by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Maggie Shayne]()
Man of My Dreams by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Maggie Shayne
Magic of the Night. .. Every woman dreams about meeting the perfect man--the one whose power will spark her fiery passion and make her tremble with desire. Now, in this spellbinding collection, today's hottest authors present four devastatingly handsome heroes who can possess a woman's heart and satisfy her late-night yearnings...
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