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Shine by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsIn the short span of a year, Silver has gone from becoming a Mage to discovering the truth about her unique genetics. Logan Cross went from her mortal enemy to her immortal lover, but a threat is fast approaching like an inevitable storm. Attacks are underway against the Mageri and one man is behind it—an elusive foe who is an unstoppable force... -
Incendiary by Amy A. Bartol
Cold, fine drops of rain fall softly on my cheeks as I emerge from the darkness of the ship's interior to the gray, overcast sky of the main deck. Pulling my dark pea coat tighter to my body, the wind lifts red tendrils of my hair. I walk slowly to the railing overlooking the water. I catch my first sight of the Irish coastline; its craggy landscape makes me shiver in dread... -
Indebted by Amy A. Bartol
I hang my head in sorrow for just a moment when I know I am truly alone. I feel like I’m going to my execution, just as he had said. Then I move forward again. I hop a fence of fieldstone and cross a field dotted with Queen Anne’s lace. Goose bumps rise on my arms as I pass the cluster of windmills that I have seen in a dream...Categorized as:
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The Price of Souls by Dakota Brown
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsHeaven and Hell are after us and I’m yearning for some hot gooey cheese, the smell of marinara, and the heat of my pizza ovens.It’s not safe for my employees if I show up at work, but laying low isn’t my style. When an archangel grabs my demon prince, I’m itching for a fight.As my magical powers evolve, I’m more than willing to go on the offensive, but that isn't what fate intends... -
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Happily Undead In Dark River by Grace McGinty
There was no wake-up call quite like almost exsanguinating your main love interest while being compelled by your unhinged Maker. No longer hanging onto her past as Mika McKellen, human, Raine was determined to take her new life and live it at one hundred percent. She was no longer an unwilling victim...Categorized as:
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Necessary Respite by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and I’m finally putting myself first. If people won’t listen to me, are so determined to force me to be what they want, then I’m done working with them. I am a person, not something the people of Faerie own or all other supes can use and abuse.So I pulled the emergency brake and it’s time for a reset... -
Impulse by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 38 ratings"You are the only female I desire, the only water that will quench my thirst, the only sun that will warm my skin, the only lips that were made for mine." Almost one year ago, a Mage attacked Silver and changed the course of her destiny. Immortals exist, and now she is one of them...Categorized as:
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Twisted Shadows by Nikita Parmenter
Farren and her men suddenly find themselves thrust into the next challenge in the Warrior Games, but it appears that the fae world has taken things into her own hands, throwing things their way that they hadn’t even thought to prepare for. It doesn’t help that she hasn’t deemed it necessary to fill them in on the finer details.Yet... -
The Hunt by Ivy Asher
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFight, win, advance my alpha’s agenda, and keep my family safe. Simple.Until my little sister is taken, and everything around me comes crashing down.Betrayed by the pack I swore fealty to, I cut ties and start hunting for Harlow on my own.Little did I know that my search would put me on a collision course with everything I’ve been running from...Categorized as:
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The Misery of Shadows by Sloane Murphy, Lily Wildhart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe Shadow Realm was not what I expected. With it came so many unexpected joys, but also, the worst kind of pain…Loss .Back in the Mortal Realm once more, our enemies make themselves known as I try not to drown in the seas of betrayal from the people I thought I could trust the most We’ve sacrificed too much and waited too long to let anything or anyone stop the plan I set in motion lifetimes ago... -
The Reaping of Envy by Sloane Murphy, Lily Wildhart
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter enduring countless trials, we made it through to the other side, or so I thought.Little did I know that the Fates would lead me right back to Avalon. That the very being I believed to be one of my greatest enemies would end up being one of my closest confidants.Every memory is imprinted into my very being.The moments of elation, the depths of despair, and the heart-wrenching losses... -
Twist by Dannika Dark
Months after moving to the mysterious city of Cognito, Silver is developing her gifts as a Mage and learning how to live under new laws. She is forced to give up her old life and live in secret among the humans. There is finally hope of leading an ordinary life . . . Until Logan Cross walks into it...Categorized as:
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License to Kill by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBeing the mate of Jake Thomas isn’t what Karma expected. He wants to keep her safe. She wants to find out the truth behind the kidnapping of baby Annabelle Greenwich, the case that had resulted in their marriage. The truth can only be found in murky waters, and with a betrayer in their midsts, Karma is forced to choose between the man she loves and justice...Categorized as:
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Slay by Laurell K. Hamilton
Evil continues to terrorize vampire hunter Anita Blake and all those she loves in this gripping new novel by New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton. The wedding of necromancer Anita Blake to Jean-Claude, the vampire king of America hits the next daunting challenge: her family. And with the malicious force that casts a shadow on St... -
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The Lost and the Chosen by Ivy Asher
My name is Vinna, and I’ve been keeping a lot of secrets. You would too if you'd experienced some of the weird shit I have: red-eyed monsters chasing me, markings on my body appearing out of nowhere, a strange power that crackles colorfully over my skin from time to time, and don't get me started on the weapons I can conjure up almost out of nowhere... -
Jinxed by Yve Vale
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsNo one has seen magic like mine. Ever.That makes me dangerous and a target.The mysterious mage abducting and draining supernaturals has tasted my unique power.Now, he’ll stop at nothing to steal my life force, too.Yet, he isn’t the only one who wants to use me for my new abilities.While I learn to control my magic, I must also carefully navigate my increasingly complicated love life... -
Bone Magic by Yasmine Galenorn
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsWe're the D'Artigo sisters: sexy, savvy operatives for the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. But being half-human, half-Fae short-circuits our talents at all the wrong times. My sister Delilah is a Were who turns into golden tabby when she's stressed. And Menolly's a vampire who's still trying to get the hang of being undead...Categorized as:
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Bite of Justice by R.L. Caulder
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBite of Justice is the fourth and final book in the Blood Oath series, which is set within the shared universe of Dark Imaginarium Academy. All series can be read independently, but characters have crossovers and it is highly encouraged to read all within the universe to understand the world in its entirety. This book has graphic violence and content that is intended for mature, adult audiences...Categorized as:
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The Witch's Daughter by Laken Cane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn book seven of the Rune Alexander series, Rune meets new allies, enters a bizarre and vaguely familiar world, and realizes all over again that she can never really trust anyone. Except, maybe, the one she lost... Sucked into Skyll by the echoes of Wormwood, she must complete a very important task in order to return to the world in which she belongs... -
Death In Her Eyes by Erin Bedford
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSince she was four, Elle’s life has been nothing but pain and death, so it’s not surprising she ended up jaded. When Elle’s absentee father kidnaps her from her own mother’s funeral, Elle is forcefully enrolled into Fallen Academy, a school for nephilim like herself. Mind readers, seers, and elementals? Finally, Elle is with other freaks like herself... -
A Cursed Embrace by Cecy Robson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsCelia Wird and her three sisters are just like other twenty-something girls—with one tiny exception: They are the products of a curse that backfired and gave each of them unique powers that made them, well, a little weird… After Celia Wird and her sisters help master vampire Misha save his family, their powers are exposed to the supernatural community of the Lake Tahoe region...Categorized as:
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Gifted Academy: Omnibus Collection: Books 1 - 4 by Michelle Hercules
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNowhere is safe when the gods are wicked. Since the beginning of times, there have always been two Norms and Idols. But never have the scales been so unbalanced as they are today. I’m a Norm, which means, I grew up in fear of the Idols and their godly powers. And now, I’m going to be surrounded by them, day and night... -
A Little Wicked by A.J. Merlin
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI’m paying bills, making powerful enemies, and collecting magical lovers. You know; everyday stuff. I’m just a tarot reader. Okay, not just. My birthright means I’m the best fortune teller you’ll ever meet. Too bad I never listen to my own advice. My name is Georgette; but only my mother gets to call me that. I’m the child of a witch and a wolf, and trust me, that union had consequences... -
Sinister Wizardry by Eva Chase
Do I want to spend my summer with my vicious classmates at Bloodstone University—better known as Villain Academy? No, thank you. But I've got to find a way to tackle my enemies before they try to destroy me again, and the trail to potential answers starts there. I've had it with taking the high road, though. Come at me, and you'd better believe I'll hit you back just as hard... -
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Demon's Touch by Dakota Brown
The only thing more dangerous than being a mage is other people knowing that you have supernatural abilities. And here I am, untrained, untried, and ripe for the picking. With the magical black market chasing my untrained powers, I'm running a race I can't win. The wolves who have added me to their pack are no match for the dark mages hunting me... -
Wandering Star by Willow Hadley
Cricket Kendall has learned a lot about herself in the month leading up to her long-awaited eighteenth birthday. Not only is she more powerful than she ever imagined she’d be, she’s also discovered she’s an alpha and most likely soulmates with three hot-ass werewolves.And now, her birthday is finally here...Categorized as:
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Chasing Princes by Erin Bedford
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWho would you save? The Fae and human world are merging at a rapid pace, leaving Kat two options; crash with the rest of them or ride it out and claim her place. With both of Kat's knights out of the picture, it's up to her to face new dangers and defeat old enemies... -
Magic Gambit by Sadie Moss
Okay, so things have gotten a little bit crazy around here.The good news is, we know what we’re up against now.The bad news? I don’t know if we stand a chance.Magic Gambit is the final book in the Hidden World Academy series, a medium-burn reverse harem story intended for ages 18+, featuring a sassy human who's a little out of her depth and the three men who win her heart... -
A Crown of Blood and Bone by Sloane Murphy, Sarah Puckett
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA hunter reborn. Four Immortal Alphas. What could go wrong? "You're a Hunter, Remy." Those four words changed my life. One minute, I'm human, engaged, and ready to start my life. Then my 21st birthday rocks round, bringing with it the biggest god damn shock of my life. I'm a Hunter. Nephillim. Monsters are real. And this isn't my first life...Categorized as:
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Blood Royal by Connie Suttle
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratings"Rene', what will you do if I kick his ass?" I jerked my head toward Tony. "Nothing, as long as you do not inflict permanent harm," Rene' smiled slightly. I got up to go after Tony, but Wlodek hauled me back. "We will not allow a brawl between our two youngest," he declared and settled me back in my seat... -
Royals of Villain Academy: Books 5 - 8 by Eva Chase
A brewing magical war. Four impossible loves. Can we conjure a happy ending?I was starting to think I knew what I was dealing with at the university best known as Villain Academy. I’d come to believe that by owning my role as the last remaining Bloodstone, I could change this place for the better. Then a series of shocking revelations turns everything I believed on its head...Categorized as:
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Blood Redemption by Connie Suttle
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratings"Radomir handled the meeting, because Gavin wanted to kill Norian Keef. Norian sat inside Gavin's office at the palace, nervously tapping a foot. That in itself irritated Gavin to the point of red-eyed, lengthy-fanged murder. Radomir worked to calm Norian while Gavin looked on, mentally considering the many, painful ways Norian might meet his end... -
Blood Rebellion by Connie Suttle
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 23 ratings"I believe you have visitors," Giff said, setting the coronet on its velvet stand. "I know." I rubbed my forehead where the pale line showed from wearing the gold band. "People waiting on me and I have hat lines." Lissa expected her life as Queen of Le-Ath Veronis to run smoothly. At least for a little while. Reality has a way of intruding on even the most idyllic of circumstances... -
Waiting for Mercy by Shannon Dermott
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhat do you do when you’ve been to hell and back, literally ? For Mercy, it meant the beginning of the end for everything. Love, Happiness, Life...Categorized as:
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Blood Domination by Connie Suttle
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 25 ratings"To whom are you taking her?" Merrill asked, uncharacteristically curious. "Dragon," Griffin grinned. I stared at Griffin, my mouth surely open in surprise. Dragon? There was somebody named Dragon? That didn't sound promising. Who named their kid Dragon? Xenides has witnessed Lissa's talents first-hand and now he is desperate to find her... -
My Fair Succubi by Jill Myles
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIT SUCKS TO BE HER. Living as a succubus has a bit of a learning curve, but with sexy fallen angel Noah to scratch her sensual Itch, Jackie Brighton is finally starting to feel ahead of the game. She almost doesn’t miss her gorgeous vampire master Zane—or his sinful, teasing mouth. She’s trying to convince herself of that, anyway... -
Vicious Arts by Eva Chase
The battle lines have been drawn. My fellow scions and I stand on one side, and the power-hungry barons on the other.The scheme they've put in motion could shatter both our community and the nonmagical world. Neither I nor the guys I love are willing to let that happen, but with the barons throwing both laws and parental bonds aside, we're short on options... -
Black Spring by Christina Henry
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA former Agent of death, Madeline Black now has everything to live for, most importantly, her unborn child. But Chicago has become ground zero in a struggle between ancient creatures, and only Maddy can stop the carnage… The mayor of Chicago has announced a plan to round up the city’s supernatural beings and put them in camps... -
Dragon Wytch by Yasmine Galenorn
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsWe're the D'Artigo sisters: savvy--and sexy--operatives for the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. But being half-human, half-Fae short-circuits our talents at all the wrong times. My sister Delilah shapeshifts into a tabby cat whenever she's stressed. Menolly's a vampire who's still getting the hang of being undead... -
Vile Sorcery by Eva Chase
In a month, I've gone from magicless to one of the most powerful dark mages in the world. You'd think that would make my life easier.But all that power is only potential until I learn how to wield it, and my enemies have a huge head start. While I'm picking up every skill I can, adversaries both within Villain Academy and beyond it are working to knock me down... -
Black City by Christina Henry
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFormer Agent of death Madeline Black may have been stripped of her wings—but she hasn’t lost her purpose… When Maddy finally killed her father, Azazel, she thought his depraved experiment died with him. But now Chicago has been infested with vampires immune to the effects of the sun, and the bloodbath is worse than she could have ever imagined... -
Blood Queen by Connie Suttle
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 26 ratings"Thousands of Copper Ra'Ak fought throughout Veshtul, killing many as they lashed out, or crushing others as they crawled along. Screaming Comesuli ran before them, desperate to escape the deadly creatures. In the distance, Dragon's roar sounded as he fought off one of the monsters... -
Horrid Charms by Eva Chase
With her enemies multiplying and a terrible accusation hanging over her head, Rory’s position in the magical world is more precarious than ever. Clearing her name and keeping her freedom may require trusting the people she’d never have wanted to turn to... -
Cursed By Destiny by Cecy Robson
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsCelia Wird and her three sisters are just like other 20-something girls—with one tiny exception: they're products of a backfired curse that has given each of them unique powers that make them, well, weird…... Celia’s a girl in trouble. Her heart is bound to Aric, but he is a pureblood were who must deny her or risk condemning his species to extinction. And that’s just her love life...Categorized as:
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Oathbreaker by Amy Sumida
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe Third Book in The Godhunter Series: Vervain Lavine needs a little time to figure things out. Things like how to control the multiple beasts and magics inside her. Or how to lead a Pride of werelions who act more like a bunch of frat boys than grown men... -
Black Heart by Christina Henry
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAs a former Agent of Death, Madeline Black is no stranger to witnessing violent ends. But being the one to cause them is an entirely different story… Despite her having saved Chicago from a vampire invasion, the Agency wants to get Maddy off their payroll—permanently. With the deadly Retrievers hot on her trail, she has no choice but to trust Nathaniel to port her to safety...Categorized as:
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Grave Secret by Sierra Dean
Sometimes a secret goes to the grave. Sometimes Secret puts you there. It’s been a hell of a year for Secret McQueen, and the last thing in the world she wants is to get caught up in werewolf drama. But when her former fiancé Lucas Rain shows up asking for her help, she knows there’s no easy way out...Categorized as:
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Keeping Secret by Sierra Dean
"Something old, something blue, something deadly...what else is new? " "Secret McQueen, Book 4" It's a nice day for a white wedding. At least that's what Secret McQueen is hoping for, with her poofy-princess-dress marriage to a werewolf king looming closer and closer by the day. But as ever, nothing can be that easy for a vampire/werewolf hybrid for whom someone still harbors a death wish...Categorized as:
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Finding the Fire Within by C.C. Masters
Anna may have found a place to belong in the Seaside Pack but she is starting to realize that the guys are more than just family to her. Now that she is overcoming her past and shedding the scars that years of abuse have left, she finds a whole new world opening up to her... -
Blood Wager by Connie Suttle
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 30 ratings"I agree to pay Sergio Velenci one million pounds if the female takes less than nine days to fully turn." Lissa's life as a vampire begins on the day her husband is removed from life support...Categorized as:
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