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Heart Starter by Michelle Hercules
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy plans were simple. Graduate from college, get a job, and not worry anymore if I can make next month’s rent.It turns out I might have a shot at getting drafted to play in the NFL, and nothing will distract me from that goal.I didn’t count on Sadie Clarkson wrecking my plans. Our first meeting was explosive, to say the least. Now I can’t stop thinking about her sassy attitude or sexy mouth... -
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Monday by E.L. Todd
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsI don’t believe in destiny. In fate. Or in soul mates. But I believe in Hawke. My life has never been whole since my parents left forever. I have my brother, someone I can barely tolerate most of the time, and I have my best friend, Marie. And I have myself. But when Hawke walks into my life, there’s an immediate connection...Categorized as:
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Foreign Affairs by Julie Johnson
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFALLING IN LOVE ABROAD IS A DREAM COME TRUE.WELL... IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE.After twenty years in the same small town, Faith Morrissey throws caution to the wind and books herself a one-way ticket to Europe. But her study abroad trip goes a bit sideways when she’s swept off her feet by a handsome stranger on the streets of Budapest.HE’S THE PERFECT GUY.CORRECTION: THE PERFECT SPY... -
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The King's Maiden by Elle Parker
Twenty-five thousand dollars to let some entitled, rich guy boss me around for a month?Sign. Me. Up.Most days, I did that for free and called it being female.But it turns out the rumors circulating campus are true.A secret society wants to pay me for their privilege.Life has thrown me nothing but lemons since I lost my father.Crippling student loans. Unpaid medical bills. Overdue rent...Categorized as:
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![Saving the Beast by Pru Schuyler]()
Saving the Beast by Pru Schuyler
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsContemporary fairytale retelling meets hockey romance Blair Adams's dreams are finally coming true– well, almost. Getting accepted into Happily Ever After University is like winning a golden ticket to guaranteed success if you manage to graduate. Having perfect grades isn't one of her problems; however, evading her narcissistic ex-boyfriend and having enough money to keep her enrolled are...Categorized as:
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Unbreakable by Abby Reynolds
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFrom Bestselling Author, Abby Reynolds. This is a stand alone novel. It is not a cliffhanger. And it is the first novel in the Forehead Kisses Series. Can there be too many pieces to piece back together? This is a question Keira faces every day. It’s impossible for her to go anywhere unaccompanied by her cousin, the only person who knows what happened on that horrific night a year ago... -
![Love at Frost Sight: A Holiday Novella by Torie Jean]()
Love at Frost Sight: A Holiday Novella by Torie Jean
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSeth is fine with the friend zone. Well, he would be okay with being gutted every time his best friend, & love of his life, Jenny, swooned at the star quarterback if it wasn’t a constant reminder that it should have been him.The big guy on campus. Pro scouts.The girl of his dreams looking his way.His identity. His future...Categorized as:
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Defiance by Shelly Crane
In the third installment of the Significance series, we begin with Maggie and Caleb in the clutches of a new enemy; the Virtuoso council. Not only do they have to deal with the consequences of taking the lives of the Watsons and the council attempting to take Maggie away to keep their precious Visionary safe, but they must deal with Marla as well...Categorized as:
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Independence by Shelly Crane
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 56 ratingsIn the fourth and final installment, Maggie and Caleb must tie up all the loose ends of their lives and make a way to be together completely on their own. With everything that happened with Bish and Maggie's father, she's almost reluctant to move on and move out. And now she must figure out all of this...stuff...with Haddock. But of course, nothing can stay simple for the Jacobsons... -
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Ghost Town by Rachel Caine
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 52 ratingsGet ready for "non-stop vampire action" (Darque Reviews) in the latest Morganville Vampire novel from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine. While developing a new system to maintain Morganville's defenses, student Claire Danvers discovers a way to amplify vampire mental powers... -
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Bite Club by Rachel Caine
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine is "a first-class storyteller" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris). After discovering that vampires populate her town, college student Claire Danvers knows that the undead just want to live their lives. But someone else wants them to get ready to rumble... -
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Davy Harwood in Transition by Tijan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe vampire nations sent their armies for her. They feared and sought to destroy her. The werewolves sent their own in the hopes to take her magic. One stood against them all to protect her. And in the midst of everything, as she watched her human life crumble to her feet, Davy grew as the Immortal every day. Her powers transitioned until she would save them all in the end... -
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Carpe Corpus by Rachel Caine
Read Rachel Caine's posts on the Penguin Blog In the small college town of Morganville, vampires and humans lived in (relative) peace-until all the rules got rewritten when the evil vampire Bishop arrived, looking for the lost book of vampire secrets. He's kept a death grip on the town ever since... -
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The Lost Soul by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSpin-off of the Fallen Star Series. My name is Gemma Lucas and my life is good. Alex and I eliminated the star and Stephan and the Death Walkers. Finally I can relax and focus on freeing my father from the Room of Forbidden. At least that’s what I thought. But things are never that easy. Just when I’ve put the past behind, Lost Souls cross over into the Real World... -
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![Fade Out by Rachel Caine]()
Fade Out by Rachel Caine
Without the evil vampire Bishop ruling over the town of Morganville, the resident vampires have made major concessions to the human population. With their newfound freedoms, Claire Danvers and her friends are almost starting to feel comfortable again… Now Claire can actually concentrate on her studies, and her friend Eve joins the local theatre company... -
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The Promise by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsMy name is Gemma Lucas and my life's a mess. Alex is gone, my dad's trapped in his own mind, and my mom's working for the dark side. Not to mention Nicholas refuses to quit haunting me. The world has also entered apocalyptic mode. Everyday more vampires, witches, and fey run the streets. Innocent people are dying. The Mark of Malefiscus is showing up everywhere...Categorized as:
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Ascension by S.J. West
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn the finale of The Watcher Chronicles, Jess finally learns what Lucifer’s plans are for humanity. Just when she found meaning in her life again, Jess is worried Lucifer and the princes of Hell will succeed in their diabolical scheme to snatch it all away from her. With Mason and the other vessels by her side, Jess must face the most difficult decision of her life... -
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Eyes of Ember by Rebecca Ethington
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsJoclyn is in hiding, hunted by the man she still desperately loves. Ryland is gone, his mind erased, no memory of Joclyn remains. But, Joclyn’s heart desperately begs her to hold out hope. While, in reality the black eyed monster that possesses him, attempts to kill her over and over. If it wasn’t for Ilyan, Joclyn would be dead by now. Ilyan...Categorized as:
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The Underworld by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 41 ratings**New Cover, Same Edition** Gemma thought her mind was gone, but she was wrong. And now she is left trying to figure out the truth to what Stephan is planning to do with her and the star, before it's too late. But finding out the truth is hard, especially since Gemma doesn't know who she can trust... -
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Scorched Treachery by Rebecca Ethington
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhile Joclyn is trapped in the tormenting hell of Cail’s mind, the battle around her only continues to grow and spread. * Edmund has infiltrated the underground hallways of Prague, guiding the massacre that would end the lives of the last of the great magical race. In her attempts to stop him, Wynifred has been captured and her magic restrained...Categorized as:
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Forgiven by S.J. West
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAs the holiday season approaches, so does the eagerly awaited wedding of Lilly and Brand. However, in the midst of planning her future with Brand, Lilly and her loyal companions continue their relentless quest to unearth Lucifer's sinister plans for her... -
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Reverence by Shelly Crane
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsA short, THREE CHAPTERS from Caleb's point of view from each of the first three books in the series given as a Thank You to fans. It is not necessary to read to continue on with the series. It also includes the first two chapters and a sneak peak of the last book, Independence, which has already released. THIS IS NOT A BOOK. I fell in love with her a little bit right there on the lawn...Categorized as:
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Beginnings by J.M. Sevilla
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHave you ever had an imaginary friend? I did, his name was Adam. I met him when I was seven. He was eight. He became my best friend. My only friend, for eight years. It was a bond that became something more. A decision separated us. I haven't given up. How could I? He's the only man I've ever loved...Categorized as:
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Reckoning by Laury Falter
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsReckoning - the third book in the bestselling Guardian Trilogy... With Maggie alone and on the run and with unknown forces conspiring against her, she is in more danger than ever before. As Eran struggles to protect her, Maggie unwittingly ignites the final battle between the Fallen Ones and Alterums, one that could separate her and Eran forever... -
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![Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine]()
Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine
The wait is over. dig into the feast... In the town of Morganville, vampires and humans live in relative peace. Student Claire Danvers has never been convinced, though, especially with the arrival of Mr. Bishop, an ancient, old-school vampire who cares nothing about harmony. What he wants from the town's living and its dead is unthinkably sinister... -
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More Than Jamie Baker by Kelly Oram
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsJamie Baker, the only girl in the world with superpowers, has now accepted who she is and learned to control her power. Not to mention she has the best boyfriend on the planet. Life is finally looking good. But the day she witnesses an accident and decides not to save the guy out of fear of being exposed, she realizes that simply being Jamie Baker isn't enough...Categorized as:
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Stay by Alyssa Rose Ivy
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsNothing could possibly get worse. Everything and everyone that could be in jeopardy already is, and Jared knows that he is The Society's only hope. If he doesn't find a way to escape he fails everyone including Vera, the bear shifter he can't seem to get out of his head. Casey and Toby are in love...Categorized as:
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United Eden by Nicole Williams
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsLife's been many things for twenty year old Bryn Dawson, but one thing it's never been is easy. And it's only about to get harder... -
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Tainted Blood by Joann I. Martin-Sowles
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLaney’s story continues in Book 3—Tainted Blood Vampires, Werewolves, and…Angels? Oh, my! Laney’s life is suddenly tangled by deceit and, as she tries to pull her past, present and future together, she finds herself and her friends fighting for their lives...Categorized as:
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![Bonded by Nicky Charles]()
Bonded by Nicky Charles
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsReno’s a tough Enforcer for Lycan Link who finds himself drawn to Brandi but duty rules his life. Brandi, just on the edge of starting her career as a Disaster Control officer, falls for Reno at first sight, but are they really meant to be? Is it love or lust and does it really even matter? Enforcers and DCs don't get along...unless fate forces them to. Bonded precedes The Mating...Categorized as:
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