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The Last Akon by Lola StVil
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn impossible mission. A dangerous love triangle. And an evil determined to destroy them all.. -
Broken by S.J. West
At the tender age of seven, Jess Riley’s parents were ripped out of her life by the Tear, a ripple of white light in the sky which randomly transports people from Earth to alternate realities and distant planets once a year... -
Sweet Peril by Wendy Higgins
Anna Whitt, the daughter of a guardian angel and a demon, promised herself she’d never do the work of her father—polluting souls. She’d been naive to make such a vow. She’d been naive about a lot of things. Haunted by demon whisperers, Anna does whatever she can to survive, even if it means embracing her dark side and earning an unwanted reputation as her school’s party girl... -
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Hunted by Ednah Walters
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBran and Lil may have escaped an attempt to lure Lil to the dark side, and recovered the contracts damned people signed with Bran when he was a soul collector, but someone forgot to tell them that no one switches sides or cancels contracts without consequences... -
No Way Home by Annette Dashofy
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA relaxing trail ride turns tragic when Paramedic and Deputy Coroner Zoe Chambers discovers the body of a popular county commissioner in her Pennsylvania woods. Inconsistencies surround the horrible accident, but before she can investigate further, she's pried away by a plea for help from her best friend, whose son has been deemed a person of interest in a homicide over a thousand miles away... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 2 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi’s having no luck finding a job at the Tenjin-ya inn, but a chance encounter with the tengu Matsuba might give her another option! Her home cooking and kind manner impress Matsuba, and when he finds out why she’s in Kakuriyo, he offers to welcome her into his family as a daughter-in-law to pay off her debt! Can the still unemployed Aoi afford to turn down such a generous... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 5 by Waco Ioka
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAoi has hopes that her time in Kakuriyo will mean more than just toiling to repay her grandfather’s debt—she has a personal mission to find the yokai who kept her from starving when her mother abandoned her. Yet all she has to go on is the memory of a simple white-faced mask... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 1 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi wants to work off her debt to the Tenjin-ya inn, but she only has one day to find a position and none of the managers are willing to hire a human! If she can just get someone to see past her family background, Aoi is certain she can prove her... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 3 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi wasn’t the only orphan her grandfather Shiro took in. Before she went to live with him, he rescued the spider demons Akatsuki and Suzuran and put them to work as unpaid servants! Now Aoi is questioning everything she thought she knew about her upbringing... -
Blessed by S.J. West
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsLilly and Brand embark on a mission to unveil the enigmatic figure behind the series of life-threatening incidents that have plagued Lilly throughout her life. For whatever reason, this person believes she’s a threat to the very sanctity of Heaven... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 4 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi is finally ready to open her restaurant on the grounds of the Tenjin-ya inn, but not everyone is as excited about it as she is. Some of the chefs of the main restaurant are doing everything they can to destroy her business before it even has a chance to start! Aoi is determined to keep going, but her detractors are deadly serious about stopping her... -
Dark Halo by Shannon Dittemore
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne halo brought sight to Brielle. Another offers sweet relief from what she sees. Brielle can't help but see the Celestial realm. Even without the halo, it's everywhere she looks. And with the heavens above Stratus ravaged by war, Brielle wishes for another gift, any gift. Because Jake is gone... -
Broken Wings by Shannon Dittemore
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGiant angels with metal wings and visible song. A blind demon restored from the pit of darkness. And a girl who has never felt more broken. Brielle sees the world as it really is: a place where the Celestial exists side by side with human reality. But in the aftermath of a supernatural showdown, her life begins to crumble. Her boyfriend, Jake, is keeping something from her—something important... -
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His Choice by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs the youngest son of Lucifer, Fawkes has long since known what paths his future could take. He could follow his father’s footsteps, stealing the souls of humans and slowly lose his own, or starve himself and wither away until he finds his true half and forms a bond that can not only save his life, but his soul. Leslie Masterson’s life has been one torment after another... -
Loving Angel by J.L. Weil
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsLoving Angel isn’t easy. Actually it is downright exhausting, but somehow she weaseled her way into my life. She has become my everything—my reason for existing—my reason for breathing. I love the ever-loving crap out of Angel Eyes. There is nothing I wouldn’t endure for her—even college. College. Ugh... -
St. ♥ Dragon Girl, Vol. 1 by Natsumi Matsumoto
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMomoka Sendou (nicknamed "Dragon Girl") and Ryuga Kou are childhood friends. Momoka is a martial artist, and Ryuga is a Chinese magic master who banishes demons. In order to increase his power, Ryuga calls on the spirit of a dragon to possess him, but the spirit enters Momoka instead... -
A Demon's Desire by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEmma crossed paths with a black witch in an ill-fated love triangle that ended in Emma fleeing and the death of the man they both loved. Two years later, the witch is seeking revenge and strikes against Emma’s family. Emma turns to the only person who can help her: a man rumored to be half-demon with the power to control the shadows... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 7 by Waco Ioka
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter the chaos of being kidnapped and falling ill, Aoi is enjoying the chance to relax and create new recipes for Yūgao's menu. As usual, the ayakashi of Tenjin-ya love everything she makes and their enthusiasm is invigorating. But nothing is simple in Kakuriyo, and even a day off comes with strange encounters and odd new information... -
Saint Dragon Girl, Vol. 02 by Natsumi Matsumoto
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsR to L (Japanese Style)Momoka Sendou (nicknamed "Dragon Girl") and Ryuga Kou are childhood friends. Momoka is a martial artist, and Ryuga is a Chinese magic master who banishes demons. In order to increase his power, Ryuga calls on the spirit of a dragon to possess him, but the spirit enters Momoka instead... -
Saint Dragon Girl, Vol. 03 by Natsumi Matsumoto
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn action-packed romantic comedy!Momoka Sendou (nicknamed "Dragon Girl") and Ryuga Kou are childhood friends. Momoka is a martial artist, and Ryuga is a Chinese magic master who banishes demons. In order to increase his power, Ryuga calls on the spirit of a dragon to possess him, but the spirit enters Momoka instead... -
Saint Dragon Girl, Vol. 05 by Natsumi Matsumoto
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn action-packed romantic comedy!Momoka Sendou (nicknamed "Dragon Girl") and Ryuga Kou are childhood friends. Momoka is a martial artist, and Ryuga is a Chinese magic master who banishes demons. In order to increase his power, Ryuga calls on the spirit of a dragon to possess him, but the spirit enters Momoka instead... -
Saint Dragon Girl, Vol. 06 by Natsumi Matsumoto
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn action-packed romantic comedy!R to L (Japanese Style). An action-packed romantic comedy! A demon who uses nightmares to steal the life force of humans invades the dreams of Momoka's father... -
St. ♥ Dragon Girl, Vol. 4 by Natsumi Matsumoto
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMomoka's dragon takes on the form of a beautiful man and warns Ryuga and Momoka of dangers facing the Kou family... -
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Arata: The Legend, Vol. 05 by Yuu Watase
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style) T audience. In a mythical world where humans and gods coexist, a ceremony marking the new governing princess is about to occur for the first time in 60 years. Only a girl from the Hime Clan may take this position, but the lack of females born to this family means that a boy called Arata must pose for the role... -
After the Fall by L.G. Castillo
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere’s a Spanish proverb that says, “From the thorn and the pain, a flower is born.” Naomi Duran never really understood what that meant until she became an archangel. Finally reunited with the love of her life, Naomi thought she had everlasting love and happiness in Heaven. Even with the rebellious Lash by her side, she learns that life as an archangel isn’t easy... -
Demons by Heather Frost
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKate's life is far from normal. She can see Auras, her boyfriend is immortal, and her powers make her a target. But now that the Demon Lord is hunting her, things are about to go from dangerous to truly deadly. Packed with action, mind-blowing plot twists, and characters you can't get enough of, this is a fast-paced, heart-pounding read from cover to cover... -
The Demon Prince of Momochi House, Vol. 15 by Aya Shouoto
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHimari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate which exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. Aoi’s ayakashi power is limitless, so Momochi House will never allow him to leave. Aoi starts to fight Nue, Momochi House’s protector, who urges him to discard his humanity... -
The Demon Prince of Momochi House, Vol. 14 by Aya Shouoto
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHimari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate which exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. Aoi has been kidnapped by Kasha. In order to save him, Himari takes Hakka and barges into Kasha’s mansion in the spiritual realm... -
The Demon Prince of Momochi House, Vol. 13 by Aya Shouoto
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHimari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate which exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. Aoi’s and Himari’s shikigami restraint rings release after Aoi reveals his true feelings for her. Kasha appears and shoots Himari, and she sees her own corpse... -
Legions by Karice Bolton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAs the magical holiday season is disrupted with an afternoon of horror, it becomes apparent that the Legions have begun their uprising around the globe, and Ana does her best to stay strong even though her world has been shattered. It is up to Ana to find the strength within and not fall prey to the dark side as she begins her chase to reclaim what’s rightfully hers... -
Touch by Melissa Haag
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA touch. That’s all it takes for Tessa to know her future with a boy. Her mom tells her she needs to choose her best option before she turns seventeen. Problem is, she sees all her ‘options’ dying before they turn thirty. That may have worked for the last fourteen generations of women in her family tree, but she can’t choose and condemn someone to an early grave... -
The Girl Who Heard Demons by Janette Rallison, C.J. Hill
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShy Adelle Hansen hears demons, but she’s determined to make friends at her new high school by keeping her ability secret.When she overhears supernatural voices celebrating the impending death of the school quarterback, Levi Anderson, she knows she has to do something to prevent it... -
The Demon Prince of Momochi House, Vol. 16 by Aya Shouoto
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHimari Momochi inherits a mysterious house that comes with its own gorgeous demon guardian.On her sixteenth birthday, orphan Himari Momochi inherits her ancestral estate that she’s never seen. Momochi House exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms, and Himari is meant to act as guardian between the two worlds... -
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Dating for Demons by Serena Robar
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s hard to save the day when everyone wants you dead. Colby Blanchard is having a rough time. It’s hard enough being the half-blood vampire Protector. Add to it a sorority house full of Undead sisters that constantly need defending… and an onslaught of full-blood vampire attacks... -
Fury of the Phoenix by Cindy Pon
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Gods have abandoned Ai Ling. Her mysterious power haunts her day and night, and she leaves home—with just the moon as her guide—overwhelmed by her memories and visions and an unbearable sense of dread. For Ai Ling knows that Chen Yong is vulnerable to corrupt enchantments from the under-world...Categorized as:
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Soulmates by Elizabeth Chandler
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA love beyond life...a danger beyond doubt. In a romantic and suspenseful collection of the New York Times bestselling trilogy, love's unbreakable bonds are put to the test. When her boyfriend, Tristan, died, Ivy thought she'd lost everything, even her faith in angels... -
Everlasting by Elizabeth Chandler
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsIvy should be ecstatic that her formerly-dead boyfriend Tristan is back on earth with her, but the life of a fallen angel is never easy. Tristan has been cast down in the body of a murderer, and the police are after him. Now, there's only one way that he and Ivy can be together: they must clear him of the murder... -
Never Let You Fall by Michele G. Miller
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOrphaned at 7, with no memory of her past or the family she lost, 17 year old Skye Martin is tired of being alone and afraid. After a hard night of partying, Skye wakes up alone in an unfamiliar hotel. All she can remember is the deep voice of her rescuer and his promise: “I am safe... -
Dark World by Danielle Q. Lee
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA beautiful monster. That’s what Scarlet Prince became after she was damned to a nocturnal world crawling with sphinxes, gargoyles, and necromancers. If only she’d heeded the warnings of the local legend, none of this would have happened... -
Heavenly by A.M. Evanston
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne angry angel a misstep away from being demoted. One fiery redhead who's well-known for making trouble. What could possibly go wrong? When Chloe Molloy starts seeing a blond-haired, grey-eyed man that nobody else can, she's sure she's going nuts... -
Roses and Bones: Myths, Tales, and Secrets by Francesca Lia Block
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when a girl finds herself at the crossroads between worlds—where the angels and ghosts, gods and demons, and beauties and beasts of myth are real? What does she do and who does she become? Roses and Bones captures the best Francesca Lia Block has to offer: extravagantly imaginative tales, dark landscapes, fierce poetry, and storytelling that is nothing short of magical...Categorized as:
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Warrior by Ellen Oh
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFirst an outcast, now a hero. But her fight rages on. Kira, the yellow-eyed demon slayer who fiercely protected her kingdom—and the crown prince—has been proclaimed the Dragon Musado of the prophecy. With the defeated the evil shaman. But it wasn’t enough. Hansong is in chaos... -
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Angel Eyes by Shannon Dittemore
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsOnce you’ve seen, you can’t unsee. Everything changes when you’ve looked at the world through . . . ANGEL EYES Brielle’s a ballerina who went to the city to chase her dreams and found tragedy instead. She’s come home to shabby little Stratus, Oregon, to live with her grief and her guilt . . . and the incredible, numbing cold she can’t seem to shake. Jake’s the new guy at school... -
The Power of Love by Elizabeth Chandler
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA love beyond life...a danger beyond doubt. In a romantic and suspenseful collection of the New York Times bestselling trilogy, love's unbreakable bonds are put to the test. When her boyfriend, Tristan, died, Ivy thought she'd lost everything, even her faith in angels... -
My Soul to Keep by Melissa Solis
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSeventeen year old Brennen Hale has been called a miracle, very fortunate and most frequently– lucky. The only problem is she doesn't believe in luck. To say she has had a rough life is an understatement, the fact is, that as much as her guardian angel wants to see her live, a faction of demons wants her dead even more. Brennen starts her senior year with the intent of keeping a low profile... -
Welcome to Hell by Demelza Carlton
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"Good morning. Welcome to HELL."Mel hates job interviews - and this one's shaping up to be the interview from Hell.From the grumpy receptionist to the disturbingly demonic interview panel and the sleazy CEO, it seems landing her first job is the least of Mel's worries... -
Everafter by Elizabeth Chandler
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe sweeping saga of Ivy and Tristan comes to a breathtaking conclusion in this final book of the all-new arc in the New York Times bestselling Kissed by an Angel series. It seems the odds are forever against Ivy and her fallen angel... -
My Soul Keeper by Ker Dukey
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy Soul Keeper blurb: What if your entire reality changed on you one day? You wake up and your family and friends aren't who you thought they were. You look around, and the world isn't what you thought it was. You don't even recognize yourself. You and your reality are a complete mystery to you. Simone's life was about to undergo that disturbing journey. Love, lust, death, betrayal...Categorized as:
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