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The Rogue Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsMagic has never felt so good.My memory is back.Magic rages through my veins, singing the song of revenge. And it tastes better than Riah’s lips on mine.I will find my way home no matter what Prince Thorne throws at me. I don’t care Riah has to say. It’s too late for apologies. We’re beyond explanations. His words are empty and mean nothing. He betrayed me... -
The Dragon Queen by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe final battle is here.Prepare yourself for a mind-bending adventure full of magic, romance, and twists you’ll never see coming.Gemma and her soulmate Ethan have remembered the true past they shared together. So everything in her life should be perfect. Right?Wrong. Gemma’s worst nightmare has come true. Her twin sister Mira has gone dark and joined forces with Lilith and the demons... -
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The Aether Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMy magic, my rules.I’m the Aether Witch.And I’m done playing this game. We’re running blind toward a target we can’t see. Everything I love is on the line. My magic. My family. My Coven. Tennessee. I’ll lose it all at the strike of midnight on Samhain if I don’t put the pieces of this puzzle together.Salem’s Prophecy says the fate of the world lies on mine and my twin’s hands... -
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Hazards in the Hidden City by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsYe screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass.A wedding on an enchanted island of magic. A guest list of gods, immortals, shifters, dragons, and druids. And a sentient city waking after centuries…What could go wrong?When Fiona’s magnet for mayhem weighs in on her special day, there’s no escaping the fallout…or the island... -
The Dragon Realm by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsExperience the thrilling second book in The Dragon Twins series—a spell-binding adventure full of magic, romance, and twists you'll never see coming!After killing the dark supernatural who could sense their rare elemental abilities, twin sisters Gemma and Mira are no longer being tracked every time they use their magic. But they can’t let their guard down yet... -
Iniquity by Amy A. Bartol
I gasp as my body curls toward Brennus like a flower to the sun, for the pleasure of it. He holds me close to him. His nose grazes the length of my neck. He breathes me in. I feel the roar and rush of my heartbeat. I’m his toy; his energy streams into me. He winds the invisible key in my back and the euphoria ratchets and coils inside of me: tick...tick...tick.. -
Supernatural Academy: Year Three by Jaymin Eve
Year Three at the Academy. The year of Aqua. Maddison has been fighting the gods from the first moment she found out they existed. Those arrogant and power hungry deities have a plan ... a plan that includes destroying everything she holds dear, and she fears that one day soon, they're going to succeed... -
The Immortals Boxed Set by Alyson Noel
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsTrue love never dies in Alyson Noel's extraordinary paranormal series featuring Immortal teens. The books follow Ever Bloom and Damen Auguste’s epic romance as they travel through eternity to be together forever. These two soul mates are thwarted at every turn by jealous rivals, evil ex-girlfriends, enemies at school and even their own weaknesses... -
Haven by Karen Lynch
Things are going well for Roland Greene. High school is behind him, he has a sweet new ride, a good job, and he’s making plans for his future. At eighteen, he’s one of the strongest werewolves in his pack, and he already has more vampire kills than most wolves have in a lifetime. Life is good. Almost.It’s time for the annual pack gathering... -
Emerald Darkness by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThis is an alternate cover edition for B00XGKCS2E Killing a priestess in the most evil organization of witches in the world has its consequences.Harper Brighton is standing on the precipice of a great and terrible war... -
The Other Realm by Heather G. Harris
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI can tell when you’re lying. Every. Single. Time.I’m Jinx. As a private investigator, being a walking, talking lie detector is a useful skill – but let’s face it, it’s not normal. You’d think it would make my job way too easy, but even with my weird skills, I still haven’t been able to track down my parent’s killers... -
Supernatural Academy: Year Two by Jaymin Eve
Year Two at the Academy! The year of purple. Maddison James learned a lot about life last year. Only important stuff, of course. Like how to breathe under water, how to turn an arrow into a weapon, and how to fall in love.Asher Locke. The one who stole her heart. The one who showed her the truth of her past and ... hopefully her future.Now it's just time for them to live happily ever after... -
Fated by Karen Lynch
Christian Kent has many labels – warrior, protector, friend, lover – but the one label he never wanted was mate. In his lifetime, the only girl he has ever loved, was the one he couldn’t have. He left her to protect her heart, but his own will always belong to her.As a girl, the one person she believed would never hurt her broke her heart... -
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Alpha Unleashed by Aileen Erin
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTessa McCaide has had it up to here with supernaturals. As the only half witch/half alpha werewolf around, she’s the obvious choice for ambassador to the humans when the magical communities seek to escape the shadows for good. But coming out isn’t as easy as sending a press release... -
The Summer King Bundle: The Prince / The King / The Queen by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes The Summer King Bundle… THE PRINCEShe’s everything he wants….Cold. Heartless. Deadly. Whispers of his name alone bring fear to fae and mortals alike. The Prince. There is nothing in the mortal world more dangerous than him...Categorized as:
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Restraint by Randi Cooley Wilson
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA FORBIDDEN LOVE WILL BECOME DEEPER. A LOYALTY WILL BE TESTED. AND ONLY DARKNESS WILL REMAIN. One revelation changed everything, turning Eve Collin’s world upside down. Now, she’s left to struggle with her identity and allegiance... -
The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 4 by Cassandra Clare
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTHE FOURTH INSTALLMENT OF THE GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION OF CASSANDRA CLARE'S BESTSELLING THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS!Maia and Simon are kidnapped, and Jace knows exactly who took them. It's time to face the terror known as Valentine to stop him from slaughtering the Downworlders and activating the Soul-Sword... -
Devotion by Kristie Cook
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsNew Adult Paranormal Romance by Kristie Cook ** Mature Content ** Recommended for ages 16+ due to sexual situations and language Third installment of the bestselling, award-winning Soul Savers Series When secrets and betrayals abound, where will her devotion lie? With powerful abilities gained from the Ang'dora and Tristan back by her side, Alexis thinks she's ready for the next... -
Prophecies by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThere are three things I’ve learned in my time at Darkblood—I mean Darkhen Academy: Always make sure a demon is dead before walking away from the body. All magic comes with a price. Nothing stays buried for long—not secrets, not feelings and definitely not dark lords. Just when I thought my struggles with Luxora were finally over, the dark lord decides to rise from the ashes... -
Pale Kings and Princes by Cassandra Clare, Robin Wasserman
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsSimon has an encounter with Downworlders and is reprimanded for not following the rules for Academy students interacting with Downworlders. A story within a story: Andrew Blackthorn, while a student at the Academy, becomes enthralled by a faerie and has two children with her: Mark and Helen... -
Prophecies by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThere are three things I've learned in my time at Darkblood-I mean Darkhen Academy: Always make sure a demon is dead before walking away from the body.All magic comes with a price.Nothing stays buried for long-not secrets, not feelings and definitely not dark lords.Just when I thought my struggles with Luxora were finally over, the dark lord decides to rise from the ashes... -
Lies in Blood by A.M. Hudson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsBook Four of Dark Secrets (start with books 1, 2 then 3) The ashes of a dark past fall away, and a new sun rises in place—bringing light to a nation once thought lost to ancient secrets. All that has been done in pursuit of vengeance will be undone for peace, and an age-old agreement will finally be met...Categorized as:
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Darkblood by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 21 ratings"The next stage of our journey stretched out before us, menacingly beautiful, glittering with the light of a hundred thousand souls..." The Immortal Plane's capital is as dazzling as it is lethal. Without the security of a safe house or their Hive allies, Lyra, Dorian and their team must find sanctuary wherever they can - even if it comes from unexpected quarters.. -
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Demons by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsI barely survived my first year at Darkhen Academy, and now with Ryder gone and my heart shattered I’m not sure I’ll outlive the second. But I have to, right? Because Luxora and her evil minions aren’t waiting around for me to get over my broken heart. With increased attacks in the human world, the supe slayer squad must ride on! Then there’s my father... -
BBQ with a Side of No Apologies by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’s hard to live a quiet life when you’ve left a trail of beatdowns and men in walls, but sometimes that’s the only way to achieve peace.James isn’t happy when the head of a Mafia family comes into his restaurant and demands his help. The reputation of James Brownstone is supposed to keep peace in the L.A. underworld, but a few new arrivals didn’t get the memo... -
The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 5 by Cassandra Clare, Cassandra Jean
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTHE FIFTH INSTALLMENT OF THE GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION OF CASSANDRA CLARE'S BESTSELLING THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS!On a mission to save her mom, Clary prepares to leave for Idris, the homeland of the Shadowhunters. Sure, Jace is adamantly against the idea and Magnus refuses to help, but Clary now has powers of her own... -
BBQ and STFU by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere is one thing you do not do… go after Brownstone’s family.Powerful entities on Oriceran listen to prophecy and fear a threat to their home world.That isn’t the only threat they should worry about... -
Infinite Magic by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThings aren’t looking great for Cass Clereaux. For one, her greatest fear has come true. She’s stuck in the Prison for Magical Miscreants while her nemesis, Victor Orriodor, is out in the world, putting the last pieces of his plan into place. He’s wreaking havoc, all while she’s stuck in a stone box, awaiting likely execution... -
A Tangle of Hearts by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHearts will tangle,romance will ignite.. -
Bitter of Tongue by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsWhen Simon is kidnapped by the fey, he’s amazed to find a friend in former Shadowhunter Mark Blackthorn. One of ten adventures in Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy.After Simon is kidnapped by faeries (why is he always kidnapped?), he uncovers rumors of a secret weapon Sebastian left behind for the faerie queen... -
Road Trip: BBQ and a Brawl by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBarbecue is life. Everything else is just details...AGAIN! Things are going a little too well for Brownstone as he sticks around the house, and Shay is getting agitated. Can a bounty hunter be happy when he has nothing to do? James goes on a road trip expecting to just eat some barbeque. Unfortunately, trouble is waiting when he arrives... -
Revolution by Randi Cooley Wilson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA King Rises. A Fate Seals. Realms Fall. Eve Collins has set in motion a chain of events that could destroy everything she’s ever loved. Surrounded by dangerous creatures, dark worlds, and the struggle to become who she was meant to be, Eve must complete her ascension and accept her destiny. War has begun. Losing is not an option... -
The Fiery Trial by Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsEmma Carstairs and Julian Blackthorn become parabatai. Simon and Clary both act as their witnesses, so they can see what a parabatai bond forming looks like as they want to become parabatai as soon as Simon graduates — and because Emma asked Clary... -
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Jewel of Darkness by Quinn Loftis
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsDalton Black never thought he'd find his true mate. His dark past convinced him that he could never be worthy of one, but the Great Luna did not agree. She saw fit to give him a gypsy healer, the purest of heart among their kind. And now that he's finally found her, she slips through his grasp and into the hands of Volcan, a corrupt high fae driven mad by his own need for power... -
Broken Star by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe forgot their love. She remembers every betrayal.But they’re bound by magic—and a prophecy that could destroy them both.Sapphire Hayes never planned to fall for Prince Riven Draevor of the Winter Court.Not after he gave up his love for her.Not after he made her beg to survive.Not after the god of love struck her with a cursed arrow that turned heartbreak into agony... -
Witch's Kurse by Glenn Bullion
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsJack Kursed has changed. Still ageless and unable to die, he’s found something worth living for. A wonderful daughter, beautiful girlfriend, and some magic to help take the stress off his curse. Hatred for the mortals no longer clouds his thoughts. He’s traded in his dark ways to help his daughter with her homework, sit on the couch with his girlfriend...Categorized as:
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Through Blood, Through Fire by Cassandra Clare, Robin Wasserman
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsJem Carstairs and Tessa Gray are finally united after waiting over a century to be together, but they become aware a dark threat is looming over a child of the Shadow Market: a lost Herondale, from a line of Herondales who have used the Market to hide from their fellow Nephilim. Now is the time for the lost Herondale to be discovered. Jem and Tessa have to find him before his enemies can... -
Recruited by Renée Jaggér, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFlushed with the signing bonus to end all signing bonuses, Julie has one more recruit in mind.Herself.Despite Lillie’s bequeathment giving her options she had never imagined she’d have, Julie knows it’s time to move on.The assassination attempts on the heirs keep coming, and completing her military training puts Julie in the position to do more to protect the people she cares about... -
Recruiter by Renée Jaggér, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJulie is officially an OPMA Recruitment Agent, and there’s a Bigfoot problem in the Big Apple.The pressure is on for Julie and Taylor to get their next recruit and prove that a human has what it takes to make it in the paranormal world.Their assignment takes them to the Midwest and…beyond, and Julie finds herself drawn into vampire drama thanks to her growing friendship with Malcolm Nox... -
Bloodline Secrecy by Lan Chan
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA wraith from supernatural legend walks into a shifter banquet and tries to kill the alpha. Of course I'm the idiot who gets in the way and cops the blame. I am still Alessia Hastings. My world is still insane.It's semester two at Bloodline Academy and these are the things I know:1. They still can't figure out what's wrong with my magic. At least they've ruled out I'm not a demon.2... -
The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 3 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Claudia Campos
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe... -
Darktide by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsContinue the journey in DARKTIDE.Pre-order now. *Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts... -
Being Alpha by Aileen Erin
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Aileen ErinFor the first time since Tessa met Dastien, life is quiet. The evil witch, Luciana, is six glorious feet under, St. Ailbe's is closed due to human trespassers, and people are finally getting used to the fact that supernaturals exist in the world. It seems like the perfect time for a honeymoon... -
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Mateborne by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsLet the hunt for the cure begin…I never thought I’d lose so much when I first set foot in Moon Valley, but I refuse to believe it was all in vain. I won’t stop until Tyrien is punished, the curse is broken, and my mate is free.With the Alpha Trials in full swing, I need to stay focused on what’s really at stake... -
A Shade of Vampire 77: A Fate of Time by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFinally armed with a complete Thieron, Taeral has had to make a desperate choice. But with Death nowhere to be found, he can no longer rely on her to end this.That responsibility rests on his shoulders now... as it was always meant to, in the end.Pre-order your copy of Season 9's thrilling finale... -
A Veil of Dark by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat lies beneath the Aeternae's veil?Continue the seat-gripping journey in Book 3 of Season 10.Pre-order now... -
A Bringer of Night by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Who had the Elders been before the Night Bringer came?"Continue the journey in Book 4 of Season 10. Pre-order now... -
A Circle of Nine by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeath's final Reaper must be found. Unending is the key to setting her free...Continue the journey... -
A Memory of Time by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Unending's time has come...Pre-order now...
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