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Night Pleasures/Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsIn Night Pleasures, Kyrian of Thrace---an immortal who protects humans from vampires---wakes up one morning handcuffed to the one thing that can scare him: a conservative woman in a button-down shirt. But Amanda Devereaux turns out to be his perfect partner for hunting down a deadly foe, and for helping him to regain his soul and learn that love doesn't have to bite...Categorized as:
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My Midlife Crisis, My Rules by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsMy midlife crisis. My rules. And if it doesn’t put me six feet under, I plan to live it up in style—possibly for the rest of eternity…After a Luke Skywalker/Darth Vader moment, I discovered I do indeed have a father. He comes with a hell of a lot of baggage, but I’ve decided to keep him. Not only do I have a father, I have a kickass new sister, a ghostly family, and super powers to boot... -
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![House of Whispers by J.L. Bryan]()
House of Whispers by J.L. Bryan
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe luxurious Lathrop Grand Hotel is a Savannah institution that has entertained guests for more than a century and a half, offering some of the finest accommodations in the city. Famously haunted, the hotel draws tourists from around the world eager to encounter its numerous ghosts... -
![You Light Up My Midlife Crisis by Robyn Peterman]()
You Light Up My Midlife Crisis by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsMidlife is definitely a journey. The road has massive potholes.And the crisis… it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Being forty is supposed to be freaking fabulous not fatal. Taking on a daunting new job minus the description isn’t the smartest move I’ve ever made, even if it was to save a friend. Hopefully, it doesn’t turn out to be the stupidest… or deadliest... -
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![Demons Forever by Sarra Cannon]()
Demons Forever by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHarper has come so far from her life as a foster child. She never imagined what her future would hold when she was first brought to the small town of Peachville. Since that day she’s faced great evil, found some of the answers she’s been looking for, and fallen deeply, madly in love. But her biggest challenge and her greatest lessons are still ahead of her... -
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Dark Beginnings by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThis title includes three new stories, Lords of the Underworld, from "New York Times" bestselling author Gena Showalter. "The Darkest Fire" - He is the guardian of Hell, more monster than man. She is the goddess of oppression, more angel than woman. Together they will enter the flames to battle a horde of demon lords - and discover a passion unlike any other.. -
![A Warrior Thanksgiving by Teresa Gabelman]()
A Warrior Thanksgiving by Teresa Gabelman
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe VC Warriors and the Dark Guardians are being forced to work as a team against the evil that is coming their way. Egos, pride, and personalities collide at times making for an explosive atmosphere. Nicole feels this and decides to take advantage of the situation…for the children of course...Categorized as:
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Of Fire and Storm by D.G. Swank, Shannon McManus
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBook two in the Piper Lancaster series in the Curse Keepers World.Just when Piper begins to accept her new role as demon slayer, a fresh threat rises. People are disappearing and Piper is sure a sinister, otherworldly force is at play... -
![Darkness, Kindled by Samantha Young]()
Darkness, Kindled by Samantha Young
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAri Johnson wishes adjusting to living with her boyfriend was her only source of excitement and anxiety. She wishes a lot of things. But then wishing was what got her here in the first place. Ari chose to be a Guild Hunter. She wanted to hunt dangerous Jinn and destroy them before they could harm innocent people... -
![Crest by Emma Raveling]()
Crest by Emma Raveling
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIllusion. Power. Identity. Tensions are reaching a fever pitch everywhere Kendra Irisavie turns. Darkness settles over elementals as a new threat stirs suspicions of a betrayal from within. Details of recent events spread through Haverleau, prompting doubts over Irisavie leadership. The mysterious Selkie Kingdom finally opens its doors, but the gesture only fans the flames of division... -
![Enraptured by Brenda K. Davies, Leslie Mitchell]()
Enraptured by Brenda K. Davies, Leslie Mitchell
With only one month left in college, Ian is busy enjoying what time he has left with his friends. Since reaching maturity, his life hasn’t been as carefree as it used to be, but he’s found a way to fight his growing destructive urges by losing himself in women. That is until Paige enters his life and falls half dead into his arms. Looking only to keep her safe, Ian flees with her... -
![Lords of the Underworld Collection 1: The Darkest Night / The Darkest Kiss / The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter]()
Lords of the Underworld Collection 1: The Darkest Night / The Darkest Kiss / The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey dared to open Pandora's Box, and now must carry an eternal curse. New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter's incredible Lords of the Underworld series begins in a remote fortress in Budapest, where six immortal warriors, each more dangerously seductive than the last, are bound by an ancient curse none has been able to break... -
![A Leaner Meaner Midlife by Robyn Peterman]()
A Leaner Meaner Midlife by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI want to live my life in peace for a little while as opposed to pieces. I don’t know who I have to bribe to catch a break, but I’m willing to pay the big bucks.Apparently, no one got the memo. Midlife is one messy ride.Fine. I’m off to Lexington, Kentucky to find a self-proclaimed dragon who sports a mullet, beer belly and delusions of Immortal grandeur. This time he’s gone too far... -
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Damnation Marked by S.M. Reine
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThere's something in the earth deep below Elise Kavanagh's territory. A shadow is falling upon local demons to devour their flesh and harvest their souls. And it's coming for Elise next. The Union has an easy way out. They want to send Elise into hiding again with her former partner, James Faulkner... -
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Genesis by Kristie Cook
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsDiscover how the Amadis began in this fascinating prequel to the award-winning Soul Savers Series! While the land of Ancient Greece is plagued with mortals' wars, twins Cassandra and Jordan have lived more than a lifetime as outcasts. When their dying father divulges a secret that's been buried in his soul, his children come to opposite conclusions, launching them down two very different paths... -
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Destiny by P.T. Michelle
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen destiny is on the line, will love be enough to light the way? In order to save Ethan, Nara gets pulled deeper into his dark world, where everything she thought she knew about Ethan and herself turns on its head... -
![The Darkest Facts (Lords of the Underworld) by Gena Showalter]()
The Darkest Facts (Lords of the Underworld) by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsI, Cronus, King of the Titans, powerful warrior god, defender of the people, hereby command you to read and enjoy this Lords of the Underwold guide. I am not mentioned nearly enough, but that is neither here nor there... -
![The Rebel Witch by Lexi Blake]()
The Rebel Witch by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKelsey Owens just wants to settle in with her gorgeous husbands, surrounding herself with her reclaimed family. Preparations should be made for the arrival of their new son. The world has other plans. War is brewing, powerful forces are lining up against everyone she loves, and her latest prisoner also happens to be her best friend in the world...Categorized as:
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The Underworld by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe time has come for Gabriel to claim his underworld. Accompanied by the deceptive Dark One, he risks everything to find his mate and take his place as the deity Death. Between him and the only woman he’s ever loved: a handful of rebelling death dealers, the deity Karma and the Dark One’s mate, a human-turned-demon who holds his soul in the palm of her hand... -
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Enforcer's Redemption by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAdam Jamenson has suffered through the worst loss known to man. The only reason he lives day-to-day is to ensure the safety of his Pack. As the Enforcer of the Redwood Pack, it is his job to protect all in his path, though he was unable to protect the ones he held dear. The war with the Centrals is heating up and Adam must try and grit through it in order to survive... -
![A Demon's Wrath: Part 2 by Sarra Cannon]()
A Demon's Wrath: Part 2 by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPart 2 of Jackson's heartbreaking story of love and loss. Approximately 40,000 words (130 pages)Jackson pours memories of his past into a special stone as he prepares to ask Harper a very important question.Read this series from the beginning!1. Beautiful Demons2. Inner Demons3. Bitter Demons4. Shadow Demons5. Rival Demons6... -
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Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank
At one with the darkness, the mysterious Shadowdwellers must live as far from light-loving humans as possible in order to survive. Yet one damaged human woman will tempt the man behind the Shadowdweller throne into a dangerous desire... Worlds Couldn't Keep Them Apart Among the Shadowdwellers, Trace holds power that some are willing to kill for...Categorized as:
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The 13th Prophecy by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe time has come for Ivy to face her dark fate. There are no other options--she must destroy Kreterus. Failure to destroy him will result in the annihilation of the world we know and Ivy being doomed to reside in the Underworld for eternity.DEMON KISSED SERIES ORDER: #1. Demon Kissed #2. Cursed #3. Torn #4. Satan's Stone #5... -
![Saving Grace by Christine Zolendz]()
Saving Grace by Christine Zolendz
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 51 ratingsAfter spending over 2,000 years being a lost soul looking for the angel I was forbidden to fall in love with, I finally found him. Lucky for me he has taken up residence inside the hot body of NYC’s local bad boy, tattooed rock star, Shane Maxton. Turns out, not only is he absolutely perfect, so is the whole Grace Taylor life that I’m stuck in. The only problem is Gabriel...Categorized as:
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![Drake of Tanith by Heather Killough-Walden]()
Drake of Tanith by Heather Killough-Walden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEons ago, the darkly handsome and infamous bounty hunter Drake of Tanith turned his back on his diabolical heritage in favor of freedom from the infernal influences of his kind. But now his indomitable father has delivered the worst kind of ultimatum: He must give up his soul and return to the life he left behind – or he must give up his love... -
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Satan's Stone by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA single stone can heal the Sapphire Serum that's poisoning Ivy Taylor and destroy the powerful demon who is hunting her—but she has to find it first. Forced into an alliance with her worst enemy, Ivy searches for Satan's Stone. But she learns that the cost of using the stone's power may be more than she can pay... -
![Night Vision by Yasmine Galenorn]()
Night Vision by Yasmine Galenorn
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsEons ago, vampires tried to turn the dark Fae in order to harness their magic, only to create a demonic enemy more powerful than they could have imagined. Now, even with Myst, the Queen of the Indigo Court, temporarily out of action, the new Queens of the Golden Wood find themselves facing incredible danger..Categorized as:
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Black Halo by S.L. Naeole
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhile nearly everyone else at Heath High is preparing for prom and graduation, Grace Shelley is coming to terms with the end of her relationship with Robert, the angel who saved her soul, her life, and then broke her heart. It's not easy, especially when she can't escape his thoughts. But Grace has other things to worry about... -
![The Wayhaven Chronicles: Book One by Mishka Jenkins]()
The Wayhaven Chronicles: Book One by Mishka Jenkins
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYour first case as a detective is forcing you to open your eyes to a world bigger than you thought. But maybe it's better to keep them closed. Knowing too much doesn’t help anyone sleep at night! Seems the supernatural didn’t get the memo that nothing exciting ever happens in the little town of Wayhaven... -
![The Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Three by Mishka Jenkins]()
The Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Three by Mishka Jenkins
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMad scientist vampires, supernatural carnivals! Can there be anything else?Well….As you settle into your new life working with Unit Bravo—and growing ever closer to one member in particular—life goes on. But so does the supernatural world... -
![Hell's Phoenix by Gracen Miller]()
Hell's Phoenix by Gracen Miller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings****First book in the series, Pandora's Box, is a MUST read or you will be terribly confused!!!!**** Hell’s become more than just a playground for the wicked… Going to Hell was supposed to save Madison, but knowing she’s dead because of his failure leaves Nix with only one thing to live for. Revenge. With Micah’s help he learns to use his Messianic power... -
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Waiting for Mercy by Shannon Dermott
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhat do you do when you’ve been to hell and back, literally ? For Mercy, it meant the beginning of the end for everything. Love, Happiness, Life... -
![Grave Matters by Jana Oliver, Mark Helwig]()
Grave Matters by Jana Oliver, Mark Helwig
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA Demon Trappers Novella A legendary Demon Trapper, Riley Blackthorne frequently battles with Hell’s minions. So when she travels to Scotland to meet up with her hunky boyfriend, and celebrate her eighteenth birthday, she’s thrilled at the chance to leave Atlanta and its troubles behind... -
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Rush of Darkness by Rhyannon Byrd
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDESTINED TO BE ENEMIES... Raine Spenser is on the brink. Held prisoner because of her abilities, Raine—a powerful psychic as well as vampire desperately needed a savior. But the last one she expected was the green-eyed soldier who’d once hunted her kind...Categorized as:
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![A Love Untamed by Pamela Palmer]()
A Love Untamed by Pamela Palmer
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe newest member of the elite Feral Warriors brotherhood, Fox is eager to prove himself on the frontlines of battle against the Daemons. When paired with the legendary Ilina warrior, Melisande, he expects the fierce beauty to quickly fall under the spell of his quite considerable charm. Instead, he finds himself spellbound by a woman who's his match in every way...Categorized as:
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Torn by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIvy's life is torn apart when her plan to save Collin goes horribly wrong. Having descended into the deepest pits of Hell, she risks everything to save him, but nothing could have prepared her for what she encounters. Weak and wounded, Ivy must overturn her dark destiny and face the possibility that she may lose true love forever. DEMON KISSED SERIES ORDER: #1. Demon Kissed #2. Cursed #3. Torn #4... -
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Midnight Moon by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLibrarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B0084CMINI. In the second exciting book in the Rise of the Dark Angel Series, Phoenix comes to terms with the fact that the world isn’t what she always believed it to be. Jayden, who she’s fallen in love with, is a Dark Angel. He fell from the light, and followed Vyco through the darkest of places... -
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Charade by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDying at the hands of a psycho was a shock. Having my life returned to me by an angel was incredible. Being named a Supernatural Treasure and being given Sam as my guard was pretty darn awesome. Acquiring a debt for it all - well, I should have seen it coming... -
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Cursed by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIvy's on her way to kick ass and save Collin from the horrors of the Underworld. Along the way she discovers that the truth won't set her free. Deep-seated deception leads Ivy closer to her destiny. But, being queen of the demons is not the destiny she wants. Ivy will have to overcome lust, power, love, and an ancient prophecy if she wants to survive.DEMON KISSED SERIES ORDER: #1. Demon Kissed #2... -
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The Witch's Seal by Michele Notaro
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAilin~ The demon gate needs to be sealed, at least from higher level demons. I may be the most powerful witch in the world right now, but I know I can’t do it alone. No one wants to help and risk their lives for the greater good, not that I can blame them, really. It kills me to ask my boyfriend, Emrys, but I suck it up because his magic is nearly as powerful as my own... -
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Blood Spells by Jessica Andersen
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMayan lore and modern science warn that 12/21/2012 will bring a global cataclysm. Dark forces stand poised to crush mankind. The only hope rests with a secret group of modern magic-wielders called the Nightkeepers. But as Patience White-Eagle and her husband, Brandt, team up as a mated warrior pair, they will face a deadly threat that will test their powers-and their love.. -
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Enthralled by Lora Leigh, Alyssa Day
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThey Have the Power To Hold You Spellbound, To Captivate Your Senses, and to Keep You Forever in Their Control. Forever enthralled... #1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh returns to her sensual world of the Breeds...as a spirited female Wolf Breed finally meets her match, and can no longer deny her mate - or the fierce desires of her own heart...Categorized as:
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![Midlife Wish by Nikki Kardnov]()
Midlife Wish by Nikki Kardnov
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen your life is a mess and you need a quick fix, what’s a woman to do? Strike a deal with a smoking hot djinn who might just be able to give you some new perspective on life...along with three wishes.A few months ago, Ashley Laurent’s husband said he wanted to take a break. With their passion fizzling and their marriage on life support, Ashley thought they’d just hit a midlife rough patch... -
![Mark of the Sylph by Rosalie Lario]()
Mark of the Sylph by Rosalie Lario
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHalf-demon Taeg is desperate to free his pregnant sister-in-law, who is spellbound to an indestructible book that will create an army of the undead. He is convinced that an ancient sword can destroy the book and the spell forever, but this relic has been hidden for a millennia by a powerful glamour... -
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![Tirade by Cambria Hebert]()
Tirade by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBetrayal burns. Death hurts and the clock ticks… Minutes and hours stretch into days. How long can Sam survive being confined in Hell? I have a plan… a plan with a lot of holes. I need someone who can make up for my weaknesses, someone who possesses the power that I lack. Riley is supposed to be off limits. He’s dangerous, he’s mean and he’s not to be trusted. But I do... -
![Fall From Grace by Christine Zolendz]()
Fall From Grace by Christine Zolendz
I'm finally home after struggling through my brother's illness and death. But, home is definitely a bit different. My best friend (the only person alive now that knows my secret) has a new boyfriend; and he has a friend. Shane Maxton: bad boy, tattooed rock god, eye candy extraordinaire...Categorized as:
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![Touch of the Angel by Rosalie Lario]()
Touch of the Angel by Rosalie Lario
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter months of no work, interdimensional bounty hunter Ronin Meyers jumps at the chance to locate an incubus who’s using succubi as murder weapons. Faced with deportation to hellish Infernum if he fails, Ronin will stop at nothing to take out the incubus and anyone else involved... -
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The Amazon's Curse by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsDon't miss this brand-new, eBook exclusive tale of Atlantis, Gena Showalter's mythical world of immortals, magic and dark seduction! Zane, a fierce vampire warrior, has been enslaved by the Amazons. Nola, a lovely Amazon soldier, has been cursed with invisibility. Now, these two stubborn enemies must overcome the pasts that haunt them and embrace a love that can set them free..Categorized as:
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![The Curse Breakers by Denise Grover Swank]()
The Curse Breakers by Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFor more than four hundred years, the Curse Keepers guarded the barrier between the human and spirit realms. All that changed the day Ellie Lancaster met Collin Dailey. Prophecy demanded they defend the world from evil?even as it ignited a passion that threatened to consume them both... -
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Rebel by Kristina Douglas
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Anne Stuart, writing as Kristina Douglas, delivers the fourth novel in the Fallen series—in a realm of fallen angels and ruthless demons, an eternal rebellion is brewing… A rebel angel who lives outside the world of the Fallen, Cain makes his own rules. Now he’s returned to make trouble, and he sets his sights on the unreliably psychic Martha...Categorized as:
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