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Blood Heir (Kate Daniels World) by Ilona Andrews
An all-new novel set in the Kate Daniels World and featuring Julie Lennart-Olsen, Kate and Curran's ward. Atlanta was always a dangerous city. Now, as waves of magic and technology compete for supremacy, it’s a place caught in a slow apocalypse, where monsters spawn among the crumbling skyscrapers and supernatural factions struggle for power and survival... -
![Wild Embrace by Nalini Singh]()
Wild Embrace by Nalini Singh
The “alpha author of paranormal romance”* presents a stunningly sensual collection of four all-new Psy-Changeling novellas, in which taboos are broken, boundaries are crossed, and instincts prove irresistible... Echo of Silence In a deep-sea station, Tazia Nerif has found her life’s work as an engineer, keeping things running smoothly... -
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![Siren's Call by Jayne Castle]()
Siren's Call by Jayne Castle
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsIn the mysterious world of Harmony, there are places filled with unexplored marvels. But Rainshadow Island isn’t about to give up its secrets… In the alien catacombs of Rainshadow, there are creatures whose compelling songs lure the unwary to their death. That’s why Rafe Coppersmith, hired to clear out the catacombs for exploration, needs a music talent... -
![Dukes Are Forever by Bec McMaster]()
Dukes Are Forever by Bec McMaster
A compromising situation forced him into marriage. But has his wife been working for the enemy all along? In a steam-fuelled world where vampires once ruled the aristocracy, a dangerous conspiracy threatens to topple the queen, and the Duke of Malloryn knows his nemesis has finally returned to enact his plans of revenge... -
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![Hot Wolf in the City by Honey Phillips]()
Hot Wolf in the City by Honey Phillips
Working 9-to-5 has never been this wild!Desperate for a fresh start, Julie jumps at a chance to work for the boss of TalkToMe, the country’s fastest growing social network. The job's location, the enigmatic Monster Island, only adds to its appeal - she won’t be tempted to make another foolish mistake... -
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The Turn by Kim Harrison
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsKim Harrison returns to her beloved Hollows series with The Turn, the official prequel to the series that will introduce fans and readers to a whole new side of Rachel Morgan's world as they've never seen it before! Can science save us when all else fails? Trisk and her hated rival, Kalamack, have the same goal: save their species from extinction...Categorized as:
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![How To Marry A Werewolf by Gail Carriger]()
How To Marry A Werewolf by Gail Carriger
Guilty of an indiscretion? Time to marry a werewolf. WEREWOLVES The monsters left Faith ruined in the eyes of society, so now they’re her only option. Rejected by her family, Faith crosses the Atlantic, looking for a marriage of convenience and revenge. But things are done differently in London. Werewolves are civilized. At least they pretend to be... -
![Reluctant Psychic by Dima Zales]()
Reluctant Psychic by Dima Zales
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLife as a seer is not all it’s cracked up to be. Especially when you’re unemployed, and your former boss blacklists you everywhere.Or when a legendary Russian witch calls in a favor owed, demanding the unthinkable.When danger threatens everyone around me, there’s only one man I can turn to—and he may not be what he seems...Categorized as:
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![The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrelyn Sparks
He's Out of Control Dougal Kincaid has something to prove. After being injured in a battle with the Malcontents, he's ready for active duty protecting unsuspecting mortals from these villainous vampires who want to rule the world. But first he has to get control of himself . . -
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Lion and the Falcon by Eve Langlais
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWhat’s a poor feline to do when trouble strikes from every direction? Find a pillow and a patch of sunlight for a relaxing nap, or realize that sometimes a lion needs to make new rules and show a stubborn falcon he’s more than just a handsome kitty? Avian Soaring Security has transferred Clarice to the Furry United Coalition so she can help track some escaped psycho patients...Categorized as:
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![Romancing the Werewolf by Gail Carriger]()
Romancing the Werewolf by Gail Carriger
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWerewolf in trouble... Biffy, newly minted Alpha of the London Pack, is not having a good Christmas. His Beta abandoned him, his werewolves object to his curtain choices, and someone keeps leaving babies on his doorstep. Professor Randolph Lyall returns home to London after twenty years abroad, afraid of what he might find...Categorized as:
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Red Phoenix by Kylie Chan
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe intrigue deepens as the demon threat closes around mortals and gods alike... When Emma Donahoe took the position of nanny to John Chen's daughter Simone, she never expected to be caring for the child of a Chinese god, and she didn't expect that demons would want him dead. Nor has moving from nanny to partner in his heavenly realm made Emma's life any easier... -
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Croc and the Fox by Eve Langlais
Warning: An ornery croc discovers he does have a pulse when a hot to trot fox decides to latch on, and never let go. Tongue in cheek humor, sizzling moments and a tiny, evil villain await. A career military man, Viktor lives for the next mission – and his collection of weapons -- but a raid on an experimental lab makes him an unwilling protector, mostly because he can’t peel Renee off... -
![Bunny Misfit by Eve Langlais]()
Bunny Misfit by Eve Langlais
Being a bunny in a family of wolves leads to Claire running away from home. But when her BFF needs someone to investigate a possible lead on her missing parents, Claire hops to the rescue. My name is Claire, and I am a bunny shifter who happened to be born in a pack of wolf shifters. Which, needless to say, didn't go over well... -
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![The Girl Who Sees by Dima Zales]()
The Girl Who Sees by Dima Zales
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsI'm an illusionist, not a psychic.Going on TV is supposed to advance my career, but things go wrong.Like vampires and zombies kind of wrong.My name is Sasha Urban, and this is how I learned what I am... -
![Soulless by Gail Carriger]()
Soulless by Gail Carriger
Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. Second, she's a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she was rudely attacked by a vampire, breaking all standards of social etiquette...Categorized as:
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![Shadowlight by Lynn Viehl]()
Shadowlight by Lynn Viehl
With just one touch, Jessa Bellamy can see anyone’s darkest secrets, thanks to whoever tampered with her genes. What she doesn’t know is that a biotech company has discovered her talent and intends to kill her and harvest her priceless DNA... Gaven Matthias is forced to abduct Jessa himself so he can protect her, but Jessa has a hard time believing the one man whose secrets she can’t read... -
![Owl and the Japanese Circus by Kristi Charish]()
Owl and the Japanese Circus by Kristi Charish
Rated: 3.64 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFans of Kim Harrison, Jim Butcher, and Linda Hamilton will flock to the kick-ass world of Owl, a modern-day “Indiana Jane” who reluctantly navigates the hidden supernatural world. Ex-archaeology grad student turned international antiquities thief, Alix—better known now as Owl—has one rule. No supernatural jobs. Ever. Until she crosses paths with Mr...Categorized as:
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The Devil and the Deep: Horror Stories of the Sea by Ellen Datlow
Rated: 3.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt’s only water, so why should we fear large bodies of it, such as the sea or the ocean? However, when you’re all alone, you realize how scary a place it can be. In Devil and the Deep, award-winning editor Ellen Datlow shares an original anthology of horror that covers the depths of the deep blue sea... -
![The Leopard King by Ann Aguirre]()
The Leopard King by Ann Aguirre
Proud. Imperious. Impassioned. Until three years ago, those words applied to Dominic Asher, the leader of Ash Valley. His family has ruled the feline branch of the Animari for hundreds of years, guiding the pride through perilous times. Unspeakable loss drove him into seclusion, a feral beast nobody can tame. Now he’s wrecked, a leopard king in exile, and he wants nothing more than to die... -
![Hello, Gorgeous! by MaryJanice Davidson]()
Hello, Gorgeous! by MaryJanice Davidson
Rated: 3.54 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsOne minute I'm out with my sorority sisters; the next there's a terrible accident (beyond my friend Stacey's outfit) and I'm waking up in some weird clinic transformed into a human cyborg - with a mission: to stop evil and stuff. Uh, hello? I've got a beauty salon to run. Granted, it is cool to run faster than a Ford Mustang when I need to, even if it's totally hard on my shoes... -
![The Guest With Claws by Ella Maven]()
The Guest With Claws by Ella Maven
I’ve never met him before… so why do I feel as if I’ve known him all my life?Scoring a job at the exclusive and secretive Hotel Castle Verna is exactly what I need to pay off my debt and avoid a punishment I might not survive. The guests are a little eccentric, but they are great tippers... -
![City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte]()
City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte
Rated: 3.42 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsCosmically fast-paced and wildly imaginative, this debut novel is a perfect potion of magic and suspense Once a city of enormous wealth and culture, Prague was home to emperors, alchemists, astronomers, and, as it’s whispered, hell portals... -
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![Magic Stars by Ilona Andrews]()
Magic Stars by Ilona Andrews
From award-winning author, Ilona Andrews, an original novella, set in the New York Times #1 bestselling Kate Daniels World and featuring fan-favorites, Derek, and Curran and Kate’s very independent ward, Julie. Scarred, solitary Derek Gaunt has separated from his Pack, and is truly a lone wolf. With no family he answers to no one; but is fiercely loyal to a chosen few...Categorized as:
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![Smoke & Mirrors by Charlie Cochet]()
Smoke & Mirrors by Charlie Cochet
Life for Dexter J. Daley has never been easy, but he’s always found a way to pick himself back up with a smile on his face. Taken from his home and the arms of Sloane Brodie, his boyfriend and THIRDS partner, Dex finds himself in a situation as mysterious and lethal as the Therian interrogating him. Dex learns what he’s secretly believed all along: his parents’ death wasn’t an accident... -
![Blood & Thunder by Charlie Cochet]()
Blood & Thunder by Charlie Cochet
When a series of bombs go off in a Therian youth center, injuring members of THIRDS Team Destructive Delta and causing a rift between agents Dexter J. Daley and Sloane Brodie, peace seems unattainable. Especially when a new and frightening group, the Order of Adrasteia, appears to always be a step ahead...Categorized as:
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![Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost]()
Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Lately, life has been unnaturally calm for vampires Cat Crawfield and her husband Bones. They should have known better than to relax their guard, because a shocking revelation sends them back into action to stop an all-out war… A rogue CIA agent is involved in horrifying secret activities that threaten to raise tensions between humans and the undead to dangerous heights... -
![Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop]()
Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop
For centuries, the Others and humans have lived side by side in uneasy peace. But when humankind oversteps its bounds, the Others will have to decide how much humanity they’re willing to tolerate—both within themselves and within their community..Categorized as:
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![Last Dragon Standing by Rachel Aaron]()
Last Dragon Standing by Rachel Aaron
Dear Reader, There is no way to write a blurb for this final book without spoiling all of the others. Suffice it to say, mysteries resolve, dragons war, pigeons abound, and Julius must risk himself in ways he never dreamed possible as Bob’s grand plan finally comes to fruition. But the Great Seer of the Heartstrikers isn’t the only one whose schemes are nearing completion...Categorized as:
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