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The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 62 ratingsAn enchanting novel about fate, second chances, and hope, lost and found, by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Last of the Moon Girls.Soline Roussel is well schooled in the business of happy endings. For generations her family has kept an exclusive bridal salon in Paris, where magic is worked with needle and thread... -
Witches of the Deep by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsHali Waverly thought she’d seen the worst the world had to offer. Then her boyfriend Gray Hunter’s parents arrived on her beach. Now the horror truly begins.Hali has a big problem…and that’s not including the skeletons that are taking over the beach thanks to an errant spell.Nobody knows who cast the spell, or more importantly why, but Hali is determined to find out... -
Long, Hot, Witchy Summer by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsLife couldn’t be going much better for Hadley Hunter. She’s living the dream on Moonstone Bay with her boyfriend Galen Blackwood, plotting her next move as a witch for hire, and basically basking in happiness.That all changes when a summer afternoon on the beach turns into a nightmare, an odd creature from the depths of the ocean surfacing and attacking Hadley on the beach... -
New Ghosts, Old Tricks by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHarper Harlow-Monroe has everything she’s ever wanted. She has a husband she loves, a best friend who is only irritating fifty percent of the time, and a daughter who refuses to be “normal.” So, basically, she has it all.Then the unthinkable happens. During an afternoon picnic with her husband and daughter, Harper’s yard is flooded with ghosts … right as five bodies float by on the river... -
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Hex Type Thing by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsHadley Hunter is feeling on top of the world.She’s embracing her new home on Moonstone Bay and coming into her own as a witch. Her boyfriend Galen Blackwood, who happens to be sheriff, is even involving her in his investigations.Unfortunately, the peace on Moonstone Bay is about to be threatened... -
Chilled to the Crone by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsScout Randall has a big new enemy that just happens to be wearing a familiar face.Full description coming soon... -
Witching With Sharks by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOne of the biggest trivia competitions in the world is coming to Paradise Lodge, and Hali Waverly is expecting an influx of guests. What she’s not prepared for is murder.When a body drops on the resort’s beach, however, she finds herself knee-deep in the investigation along with her new boyfriend Gray Hunter. Unfortunately for her, there are a few too many suspects for her comfort level... -
Grease the Wheel by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsStormy Morgan is a witch with too much attitude, an old love fueling new fires in her soul, and a talking cat who keeps threatening to give her an ulcer. She’s got a full plate. Things get even busier in her life when a body drops outside her boyfriend Hunter Ryan’s house … and the death looks like more than a standard murder... -
G.A. Aiken Dragon Bundle: The Dragon Who Loved Me, What a Dragon Should Know, Last Dragon Standing & How to Drive a Dragon Crazy by G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOnly for those I love would I traipse into the merciless Northlands to risk life, limb, and my exquisite beauty. But do they appreciate it? Do they say, "Gwenvael the Handsome, you are the best among us--the most loved of all dragons?" No! For centuries my family has refused to acknowledge my magnificence as well as my innate humility... -
The Avowed by Ivy Asher
Just when I think things are starting to look up...I manage to get myself kidnapped. All I want to do is figure out how the hell to get home. But instead, I’ve been shot out of the sky, netted, half drowned, and now I’ve been taken to Kestrel City, home of the Avowed. The Hidden claim the Avowed are the enemy, but I’m about to learn nothing is ever just black and white... -
Her First Taste of Fire by Kristen Painter
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShadowvale isn’t your typical small town America. The sun never shines, the gates decide who enters, magic abounds, and every resident bears some kind of curse.Most people think Nasha Black lives in Shadowvale because that’s where her father, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, lives. But Nasha has another reason for staying in Shadowvale and it’s not just the bakery she owns and operates... -
Southern Witching by Amy Boyles
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe happiest day of Dylan's life has finally arrived...her wedding day! All of Silver Springs is ready for a celebration to remember. But things get off to a rocky start when Grandma Hazel calls down a flock of eagles that try to eat the wedding doves. Then Dylan sees Roman before the ceremony. Things couldn't get any worse, could they? Never ask a question you don't want answered... -
Kidnapping of a Myth by Nicole Scarano
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 22 ratings“Wendy Darling, I have your brothers. You’ll never see them again. They’re in Neverland now.”Isobel ‘Bel’ Emerson finds her life disrupted once again when Eamon Stone receives a disturbing phone call from an old friend’s daughter. Her family is in danger, but she can’t call the police. Eamon is the only person she can turn to, and he agrees to help under one condition. Bel comes with him... -
Sweet Thanksgiving by J.A. Whiting
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is book 21 in the Sweet Cove paranormal cozy mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J.A. Whiting.A cozy mystery with recipes.It is November in the seaside town of Sweet Cove, Massachusetts and Ellie and Jack 's wedding is fast approaching. But first, there's a mystery to solve.A well-known author and celebrity chef is in town for book signings when something unexpected happens... -
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Carve My Pumpkin by Chandelle LaVaun, Megan Montero
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGive ‘em pumpkin to talk about… The perfect job is only two weeks away. Two. Short. Weeks. All I have to do is survive the trial period for this new position and the future I’ve always wanted will be my reality. Once it’s mine, I’ll travel the world helping my fellow supernaturals blend into the human world and craft the lives they dreamed of. And in turn…maybe I’ll find myself... -
Witches Behaving Badly by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWitches, wereapes, and pregnancy cravings… What could possibly go wrong?Just when I think I’m getting the hang of this whole “married to a wereape” thing, life throws me a curveball in the form of pregnancy. And let me tell you, pregnancy and magic do not mix well. My cravings are bizarre, my magic is on the fritz, and I’m pretty sure I accidentally hexed the toaster. Twice... -
The Ghost and the Christmas Spirit by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J McIntyre
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt’s once again Christmastime at Marlow House and the mediums of Beach Drive have all decided to stay in Frederickport for the holiday. Surprises await for them when the true Spirit of Christmas comes for a visit... -
Reader and Raelynx by Sharon Shinn
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsIn this novel of secret sorceries and forbidden desires, the mystic Cammon must put aside his personal feelings for Princess Amalie while he reads the souls of her suitors for any potential threats. But Cammon is unable to read Amalie, and he begins to suspect that she herself possesses magic powers-a revelation which would put her life in danger, and throw the kingdom into chaos... -
The Ghost Who Stayed Home by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLeft alone at Marlow House with Sadie and Max, Walt expects Danielle and Lily to return by the end of the week. When they don’t, he begins to wonder what happened to them. The ghost of Marlow House doesn’t scare six-year-old Evan MacDonald. When the child sneaks into the house in the middle of the night, seeking Walt’s help, the resident spirit learns something has happened to Danielle and Lily... -
11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsGROUNDHOG DAY meets FLIPPED in this tale of a girl stuck in her birthday. It's Amanda's 11th birthday and she is super excited -- after all, 11 is so different from 10. But from the start, everything goes wrong. The worst part of it all is that she and her best friend, Leo, with whom she's shared every birthday, are on the outs and this will be the first birthday they haven't shared together... -
The Ghost and Little Marie by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe family of Adam Nichols show up in Frederickport when Marie ends up in a nursing home with a broken hip. Yet unlike Adam, who is trying to get his grandmother home, the new arrivals are more concerned with selling off her assets and keeping her in the questionable facility... -
The Ghost Who Was Says I Do by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Valentine’s Day Wedding at Marlow House? Love is in the air—along with secrets—some are deadlier than others... -
Fried Green Witch by Amy Boyles
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCan Dylan free her family from jail? Southern witch Dylan Apel seems to have her life figured out. Plan wedding to her boyfriend--check. Make dresses--check. Deal with crazy pregnant ladies--not so much. Life's going great until Dylan and her sister Sera become entangled in a baby shower murder... -
Stories of the Raksura, Volume 2: The Dead City & The Dark Earth Below by Martha Wells
Moon, Jade, and other favorites from the Indigo Cloud Court return with two new novellas from Martha Wells.Martha Wells continues to enthusiastically ignore genre conventions in her exploration of the fascinating world of the Raksura...Categorized as:
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The Prison of Buried Hopes by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the fifth instalment of this epic fantasy series, a journey south brings together nine eclectic friends and leads them ever closer to answers – and danger. On their journey south to Freedland, Josie, Dane and their friends sense that someone is following them. Hiding in the twin cities of Merrin Fahl seems like their best course of action – until they’re recognized by strangers... -
Howls and Hallows by Melanie Karsak
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsYou're invited to the All Hallows Ball.*Werewolves prohibited.Busy tracking down thieving werewolves in London, Clemeny is surprised when Edwin asks her to lead a new case in the Fenlands of east England.The Cabell family is haunted by a curse. Something in the misty moors surrounding Cabell Manor has come howling just days before the exclusive All Hallows Ball. How gauche... -
The Shattered Vigil by Patrick W. Carr
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAward-Winner Carr Delivers Latest in Fantasy SagaVictory over the dark forces during the feast of Bas-solas should have guaranteed safety for the continent. Instead, Willet and the rest of the Vigil discover they've been outsmarted by those seeking to unleash the evil that inhabits the Darkwater... -
The Ghost from the Sea by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen a shipwreck washes up on a beach across from Marlow House, Frederickport residents wonder what happened to the ship’s crew. Danielle discovers the ship brought a stowaway—a spirit with ties to Frederickport that go back to the 1920s—when Walt, Marlow House’s resident ghost, was still alive... -
The Ghost of Christmas Secrets by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIt’s hard to know who to trust when you’re worth billions. Christmas brings uninvited family members to Marlow House, vying for Chris Glandon’s favor. One of them may have already killed for it... -
Sassing Her Dragon (Sassy Ever After Universe) by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSassy beyond compare, with a fiery temper, a smart mouth and the determination to let nothing stand in her way, Olivia Kilbride had been a force to be reckoned since the day of her birth… but all the planning in the world can’t beat dumb luck …or your mate coming back from the dead... -
Infinity Chronicles: box set books 1-4 by Albany Walker
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsComplete Series of the Infinity Chronicles Books 1-4 With Bonus POV's from each guy. Book 1 New town, new school. Same story. I’m Laura, I’ve spent most of my life crisscrossing the county yielding to the whims of my transient mother. We’ve never stayed in one place long enough to call it home, and I don’t have any hope of that changing... -
Fatal Fortune by Leighann Dobbs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA cryptic note leads the Blackmoore sisters to a haunted island in the Atlantic Ocean. Many have looked for the treasures reported to be buried there by pirates decades ago, but precious few treasures have been found. And certainly not the powerful energy-infused jewel the Blackmoores are looking for... -
When Fortune Knocks by J.A. Whiting
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis book 7 in the Claire Rollins Mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J A Whiting. On a warm April evening in Boston, Claire Rollins and her boyfriend, Detective Ian Fuller, are walking the Corgis when they a hear a woman’s scream. When they enter the historic Granary burial ground, Claire and Ian discover a dead woman on the ground at the back of the cemetery... -
The Fortune Teller by J.A. Whiting
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is book 9 in the Claire Rollins mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J.A. Whiting. It is September and Claire, Nicole, and Robby have just begun shooting the new cooking show for their local television station. Each episode showcases a location around Massachusetts and highlights a recipe related to the location... -
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Purrfectly Bound by C.D. Gorri
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLance is a single guard in the Maverick Pride, but this Tiger’s about to lose his stripes!Lance Jacosa has spent his youth working his way through the females of Maverick Point, but something is wrong, and the young stud has lost his mojo.It’s a good thing Gerri Wilder is down for a visit and she’s brought a friend with her... -
Craving the Kraken by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHis monster is hidden deep inside. Hers is on the outside for everyone to see.Carol Zhang is a shark shifter who can’t hide her animal side. Her eerie eyes and sharp teeth make her an outcast even among other shifters. Only her fated mate could see through her terrifying exterior to the shy, lonely woman underneath. She’s been waiting to meet him her whole life.And then she does... -
Itching for Justice by Addison Moore
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn innkeeper who reads minds. An ornery detective. And a trail of bodies. Cider Cove is the premier destination for murder.***Includes RECIPEMy name is Bizzy Baker, and I can read minds—not every mind, not every time but most of the time and believe me when I say it’s not all it’s cracked up to be... -
Raining Cats and Killers by Addison Moore, Bellamy Bloom
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn innkeeper who reads minds. An ornery detective. And a trail of bodies. Cider Cove is the premier destination for murder.***Includes RECIPEMy name is Bizzy Baker, and I can read minds—not every mind, not every time but most of the time and believe me when I say it’s not all it’s cracked up to be... -
A Winter Tail of Woe by Addison Moore, Bellamy Bloom
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy name is Bizzy Baker, and I can read minds—not every mind, not every time but most of the time and believe me when I say it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. It’s a snowy winter in Cider Cove and a show called Mayhem, Baking, and Murder is taping an episode at the inn with me as the guest host... -
The Ghost and the Halloween Haunt by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J McIntyre
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTurning the one-time seaside B & B into a Halloween haunted house for a local fundraiser seems like a good idea. After all, Eva and Marie’s ghosts are willing to help. However, the two spirit friends of Marlow House are not the only ghosts to stop by... -
Purrfectly Caught: A Maverick Pride Tale by C.D. Gorri
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKylie is determined to stay alone to keep her new Pride safe, but what’s a Tigress to do when her mate won’t take no for an answer?Kisses By Kylie has taken the world of e-commerce by storm and Kylie has never been so busy. After travelling under a dark cloud from her small South Carolina Pride to Maverick Point, New Jersey, she finally has friends, a home, and a Pride of her own... -
Mabel 1 by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMabel Matthias agreed to be married off to benefit her family because it was the duty of a noble daughter. Raised as a doll to be obedient and do exactly what the men of her family, and later her husband, tell her, she endures the humiliation of her husband already having a mistress who lives in their house.And it only gets worse from there... -
Red Captive by Charlene Hartnady
The dragons on Mistveil Island are not your run-of-the-mill kind. They’re something else entirely… I am stolen away in the middle of the night by a bunch of thugs. It’s clear to me that they are shifters. Their tattoos have the telltale red which makes my blood run cold. Reds! One thing is for sure, I’m in a world of trouble... -
The Ghost and the Silver Scream by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHollywood descends on Marlow House in preproduction for the movie adaptation of Walt’s bestselling novel, Moon Runners. Hoping for inspiration, they found death instead. There's a murderer loose, and as the body count increases, secrets are revealed—and it starts to get a little crowded with all these new ghosts hanging around... -
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Midlife Hotspots by Lia Davis, L.A. Boruff
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAntique store owner and ostracized paranormal hunter, Blair Braden lives a quiet small-town life, running her antique shop and minding her business.The hunter guild gave her the boot thirty years ago when they discovered she was pregnant with a half-shifter baby. Since then, the wolf pack her daughter belongs to has become her extended family, complete with fur, fangs, and claws... -
A Dangerous Ruse by Tilly Wallace
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHer opponents have her cornered, unless Sera makes an unexpected move… Seraphina continues to pick at the secrets entangling her. Then, during a ball, she spots a piece of enchanted jewellery eerily similar to the bracelet she once wore. But before she can find out about its origins, its owner is murdered. At least this time no one is blaming Sera... -
Shifting and Shenanigans by Elizabeth Pantley
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 16 ratings2022 Cozy Mystery Tribe Awards - BOOK OF THE YEAR finalist!THIS IS NO ORDINARY BOOK CLUB!Paige and her adventurous Aunt Glo inherit a country inn from eccentric GeeGee. Finally! They can get into the secret room in the basement that GeeGee kept locked! They discover it’s a wonderful library filled to the brim with mystery books... -
Ascendant King by Kai Butler
His life is in my hands, but my heart is in his. Miles Castillo has the one thing his mother never did: time. As he gathers new members to his pack and help in his war against House Bartlett, he can’t help but wish that Cade was more than a reluctant ally. But the ice prince has made his position clear and nothing Miles can do will change the history that divides them... -
The Ghost of Halloween Past by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSpending Halloween in a haunted house is nothing out of the ordinary for Danielle and Lily. After all, Marlow House Bed & Breakfast has its own full-time ghost. But there is another haunted house in Frederickport, Oregon. Yet, its ghost only shows up on Halloween... -
Fighting For Her Dragon by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThere Are No Coincidences…. Given a fairy tale life by the clan of dragon shifters that rescued her as a little girl, Emma Sinclair long ago accepted she might never solve the mystery of her heritage. Of course, that was before she could feel the traitor’s pain, before she knew he was slipping away. And before the unthinkable happened… he called to her in the language of his kin...
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