Books like 'The Ruby Circle'
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Immortal Fire by Annette Marie
Once, Emi believed the heavenly gods were righteous and wise, while the earthly yokai spirits were bloodthirsty and evil. But with a traitorous deity poised to destroy her world, and the yokai standing as humanity's only defense, the lies of her upbringing have toppled to reveal a far more terrifying reality... -
Fruits Basket, Vol. 23 by Natsuki Takaya
The Fruits Baskets series has transformed the publishing landscape, introducing thousands of readers to manga. This volume marks the finale of the #1 bestselling manga series... -
Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 1 by Julietta Suzuki
Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity...Categorized as:
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Hunting Fiends for the Ill-Equipped by Annette Marie
I thought I understood power.My parents taught me that magic attracts equal danger, and everything I've seen since becoming a demon contractor confirms it. I've witnessed how power twists and corrupts--and I've tasted power no human should wield.I thought I knew greed.Ambition and avarice drove my family into hiding. My parents died for someone else's greed... -
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Two Witches and a Whiskey by Annette Marie
Three months ago, I landed a job as a bartender. But not at a bar—at a guild. Yeah, the magic kind.I'm not a badass mage like my three smokin' hot best friends. I'm not a sorcerer or an alchemist, or even a wussy witch. I'm just a human, slinging drinks like a pro and keeping my non-magical nose out of mythic business. Seriously, I know my limits... -
The Fiery Heart by Richelle Mead
Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets - and human lives. In The Indigo Spell, Sydney was torn between the Alchemist way of life and what her heart and gut were telling her to do... -
Rogue by Karen Lynch
Sara Grey is done hiding and done being afraid. The Master thinks he has her running scared, but she’s taking matters into her own hands and taking her life back. With the help of her friends, she sets out to find the one person who can answer her questions about her past, and who may be able to lead them to the Master... -
My Salvation by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsPriest Vi’Aerdan wants nothing more than for his mate to be safe, but nightmares plague him with images of her being torn to shreds. Despite consulting Meryn, his anxiety persists. He remembers the helplessness associated with his failure to help his unit brothers when they were trapped in the caves of Noctem Falls... -
Silver Shadows by Richelle Mead
Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives. In The Fiery Heart, Sydney risked everything to follow her gut, walking a dangerous line to keep her feelings hidden from the Alchemists... -
Lost Talismans and a Tequila by Annette Marie
You know that squirmy sensation in your gut when you have no idea what you're doing and you're about to screw everything up?Yeah, that feeling.I thought I was a good judge of character, but recent events proved me very wrong. Now, in a brilliant demonstration of my newfound caution, I'm putting all my faith in a demon—a demon who's tried to kill me before... -
Blood Rites by Jim Butcher
For Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, there have been worse assignments than going undercover on the set of an adult film. Dodging flaming monkey poo, for instance. Or going toe-to-leaf with a walking plant monster. Still, there is something more troubling than usual about his newest case... -
Damned Souls and a Sangria by Annette Marie
Once upon a time, I was your average spunky redhead with the lamest employment history ever, a shaky relationship with my only family member, and no idea what I was doing with my life.Now, I'm a pseudo mythic with the best bartending job in the world, the most amazing (and hot) best friends I never knew I needed, and a guild of misfit magic-users who've become my extended family... -
Illusion by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsBe careful what you wish for…You just might get it.Nick Gautier is tired of his destiny. He doesn’t want to be the son of a demon who’s fated to end the world. Nor does he want to see another demon or other preternatural creature who wants to kill or enslave him. He just wants to be normal and have normal problems like everyone else.But normality isn’t all it’s cracked up to be... -
The Struggle by Jennifer L. Armentrout
A bloody path has been chosen… The war against the Titans continues, and they remain determined to wreak havoc on the world, but Seth has become something all gods fear. Now the most dangerous, most absolute power no longer resides in those who have been freed from their tombs. The Great War fought by the few is coming… All may doubt and fear what Seth has become... -
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Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews
Nevada Frida Baylor and Connor Ander Rogan cordially invite you to join their wedding celebration. Summoning, weather manipulation, and other magical activities strictly forbidden.Catalina Baylor is looking forward to wearing her maid of honor dress and watching her older sister walk down the aisle... -
The Prophecy by Jennifer L. Armentrout
History is on repeat… Seth never thought he’d have a future. But now he’s on the brink of having it all with Josie: A tomorrow. A family. A forever. And all that's standing between him and that forever is the Titans. If he helps Josie entomb them -- without killing them, a nearly impossible task for him -- everything he could ever want will be in reach... -
The Whispering Skull by Jonathan Stroud
In the six months since Anthony, Lucy, and George survived a night in the most haunted house in England, Lockwood & Co. hasn't made much progress. Quill Kipps and his team of Fittes agents keep swooping in on Lockwood's investigations... -
Druid Vices and a Vodka by Annette Marie
I've said it before, but sometimes I'm a bad person. I cheated on my twelfth grade math final, I've run countless yellow lights, and I gossip about how hot my kickass best friends are. (Good thing my job as a guild bartender doesn't require moral perfection.)But there's bad, and then there's bad. And I'm not sure which applies to a certain dark druid/wanted criminal/reluctant friend of mine... -
Between Homes by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsG'day. I'm Pet. Not, not Pet--I am a pet. Well, I was a pet: I used to belong to two fae and a stroppy vampire. Now I'm homeless. I mean, I was always technically homeless, but this time it's different... -
Blade Bound by Chloe Neill
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsThe thrilling final installment of Chloe Neill’s New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series sees a sinister sorcery advancing across Chicago, and it may usher in the fall of Cadogan House… Since the night of her brutal attack and unwilling transformation to vampire, Merit’s stood as Sentinel and protector of Chicago’s Cadogan House... -
Stone Cold Touch by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Every touch has its price Layla Shaw is trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life—no easy task for a seventeen-year-old who’s pretty sure things can’t get worse. Her impossibly gorgeous best friend, Zayne, is forever off-limits thanks to the mysterious powers of her soul-stealing kiss. The Warden clan that has always protected her is suddenly keeping dangerous secrets... -
Every Last Breath by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Some loves will last ’til your dying breath Every choice has consequences—but seventeen-year-old Layla faces tougher choices than most. Light or darkness. Wickedly sexy demon prince Roth, or Zayne, the gorgeous, protective Warden she never thought could be hers. Hardest of all, Layla has to decide which side of herself to trust. Layla has a new problem, too... -
How to Dance an Undead Waltz by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsKeep a spot open on your dance card. This is one ball you don't want to miss. Grier is nursing a broken heart after Boaz announced his engagement to another woman, but life goes on. Or it would if vampire assassins would stop taking pot shots at her every time she leaves Woolworth House... -
United by K.M. Shea
A wolf is attacking the humans of Timber Ridge and changing them into werewolves—against their will.The change process is extremely dangerous and involves bloodshed. It isn’t something that happens by accident, which can only mean one thing.Someone is doing this on purpose... -
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Finch Merlin and the Blood Tie by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWelcome to Finch Merlin and the BLOOD TIE.Pre-order now.*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts... -
The King's Captive by K.M. Shea
I can turn into a housecat.It’s a fun magic, except in a world filled with vampires and werewolves, it doesn’t exactly make me a powerhouse. Instead, the supernatural community has classified me as an outcast, which means one thing: Picking on me is open season all day, every day... -
Angels Twice Descending by Cassandra Clare, Robin Wasserman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsSimon’s journey to become a Shadowhunter nears its end as his Ascension ceremony draws closer. One of ten adventures in Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy.Simon’s Ascension ceremony draws near in this brilliant conclusion to Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy... -
Hexed by Kevin Hearne
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 60 ratingsIn the second novel in the New York Times bestselling Iron Druid Chronicles, two thousand-year-old Druid Atticus O’Sullivan faces off against witches, Bacchants, and a ravenous fallen angel.“A page-turning and often laugh-out-loud-funny caper through a mix of the modern and the mythic... -
Instinct by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsZombies, demons, vampires, shapeshifters— another day in the life of Nick Gautier– and those are just his friends. But now that he’s accepted the demon that lives inside him, he must learn to control it and temper the very emotions that threaten the lives of everyone he cares for. Something that’s hard to do while trying to stay off the menus of those who want his head on a platter... -
Crown of Moonlight by K.M. Shea
I thought becoming Queen of the Night Court and marrying the deadliest fae assassin in the supernatural community were the biggest dangers I’d ever face. Hah!Once I meet the fae monarchs of the other local Courts, I realize the good times are only just beginning! They hate my guts and don’t even bother to use their fae tricks to hide their disgust of me and my human blood... -
Ascension of the Pack by Heather G. Harris
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFull blurb to follow!Don't miss this werewolf shifter series if you like humour, heart and a strong heroine with a slow burn, loyal-beta fade-to-black romance.Written in British English... -
Tricked by Kevin Hearne
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsDruid Atticus O’Sullivan hasn’t stayed alive for more than two millennia without a fair bit of Celtic cunning. So when vengeful thunder gods come Norse by Southwest looking for payback, Atticus, with a little help from the Navajo trickster god Coyote, lets them think that they’ve chopped up his body in the Arizona desert... -
The Queen's Crown by K.M. Shea
Since the day I was crowned Queen of the Night Court, someone has been trying to kill me. Yay, me!Finding my would-be-killer has been last on my to do list for a long time—which should tell you what a dumpster fire my life has been. But I can’t ignore it anymore. Whoever is plotting against me is getting serious. If I don’t do something soon I might not survive their next attempt... -
Sweet Murder by Tegan Maher
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsLibrarian note: An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.What's a witch to do when the meanest man in the county drops dead in his coleslaw during her shift at the local barbecue joint? Noelle does what any good Southern girl would do: she flicks a wrist to clean up the mess, then thanks the stars for doing the world a favor. But that's just the beginning... -
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Warden by Montana Ash
Max is a Warden, a sacred being burdened with the task of ensuring nature continues to thrive. Wardens are revered and to be afforded the respect of their stations at all times for they are passive beings, in constant danger from dark forces. Every warden has their own paladins, ancient knights born to protect, obey and serve... -
Infamous by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsThe world has fallen in love with Nick Gautier and the Dark-Hunters.Now Nick’s saga continues in the next eagerly anticipated volume...Go to school. Get good grades. Stay out of trouble. That’s the mandate for most kids. But Nick Gautier isn’t the average teenager. He’s a boy with a destiny not even he fully understands... -
Resurgence of the Pack by Heather G. Harris
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe Queen of Werewolves Never Bows—She Hunts. Being Queen of the British Werewolves means I’m not one to back down, especially when my friend Emory is facing trial on spurious charges. I stormed in, certain that my impassioned speech would help save the king of the dragon shifters – but darker forces prevailed.The Domini, a sinister secret society, is pulling strings from the darkness... -
Night of Cake & Puppets by Laini Taylor
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsIn Night of Cake & Puppets , Taylor brings to life a night only hinted at in the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy—the magical first date of fan-favorites Zuzana and Mik. Told in alternating perspectives, it’s the perfect love story for fans of the series and new readers alike. Petite though she may be, Zuzana is not known for timidity...Categorized as:
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The Course of True Love [and First Dates] by Cassandra Clare
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsMagnus Bane and Alec Lightwood might fall in love—but first they have a first date. When Magnus Bane, warlock, meets Alec Lightwood, Shadowhunter, sparks fly. And what happens on their first date lights a flame.. -
Inferno by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsThe heat is on, and a new threat to humanity has risen…Nick has his driver’s license and he’s not afraid to use it. But turning sixteen isn’t what he thought it would be. While other boys his age are worried about prom dates and applying for college, Nick is neck deep in enemies out to stop him from living another day... -
Shattered by Kevin Hearne
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsAcclaimed author Kevin Hearne makes his hardcover debut with the new novel in his epic urban fantasy series starring the unforgettable Atticus O’Sullivan. For nearly two thousand years, only one Druid has walked the Earth—Atticus O’Sullivan, the Iron Druid, whose sharp wit and sharp sword have kept him alive as he’s been pursued by a pantheon of hostile deities. Now he’s got company... -
Between Walls by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsDon't get too close to humans.That's rule number one. Well, it is if you're an emotionally constipated fae lord. As far as I'm concerned, the vampire could do a better job of keeping his distance, but he's never been that good at following the rules.G'day. I'm Pet. Schrödinger's Pet, these days; depends who's asking... -
Dark Arts and a Daiquiri by Annette Marie
When I found myself facing down the scariest black-magic felon in the city, practically daring him to abduct me, I had to wonder exactly how I ended up here.It all started when I accidentally landed a job as a bartender--but not at a bar. At a guild, populated by mages, sorcerers, alchemists, witches, and psychics... -
Rule of Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThere are some on our planet who believe you can't handle the truth, so the truth has been hidden for millennia. The only problem is the truth is coming back… Early. And Magic is Real.Leira Berens is still in search of the powerful Oriceran necklace as the mystery surrounding Rhazdon continues to unfold... -
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The Alchemist and an Amaretto by Annette Marie
As a guild bartender, I can handle pretty much anything—mages, sorcerers, witches, the occasional demon. But show me anything family-related and I'd rather run for the hills. It doesn't even have to be my family.So I have no idea why I thought spending the holidays with Aaron's mom and pop was a good idea.Meeting his famous parents is already terrifying enough, but I've got a bigger problem... -
Hammered by Kevin Hearne
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 52 ratingsIn the third novel in the New York Times bestselling Iron Druid Chronicles, two-thousand year-old Druid Atticus O’Sullivan must take down the Norse god of thunder himself.“A page-turning and often laugh-out-loud-funny caper through a mix of the modern and the mythic... -
Staked by Kevin Hearne
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsWhen a druid has lived for two thousand years like Atticus, he's bound to run afoul of a few vampires. Make that legions of them. Even his former friend and legal counsel turned out to be a bloodsucking backstabber. Now the toothy troublemakers - led by power-mad Theophilus - have become a huge problem requiring a solution. It's time to make a stand... -
City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters - never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death... -
Recruiter by Renée Jaggér, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 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... -
Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors by Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen
My name is Kit Morris, and welcome to my warped life.Picture the scene: Me, an average guy with psychic powers—not that my abilities are in any way average—just trying to scrape by in a harsh world. So maybe I've conned a few people, but did I really deserve to be thrown in MPD jail alongside magic-wielding serial killers?According to Agent Lienna Shen, one-hundred-percent yes...
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