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A Witch’s Revenge by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsYe screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass.Growing up with five older brothers taught me how to take a hit. Lucky for me because the hits I take as a druid make me yearn for the good old days of sucker-punches, rope burn, and steamroller.There’s no turning back and honestly—I wouldn’t if I could...Categorized as:
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![A Sacred Grove by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle]()
A Sacred Grove by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Ye screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass.My outlook on life isn’t complicated—any day that passes when nobody tries to kill me or someone I love gets put into the ‘good day’ column. Simple, right?Lately, good days have been hard to come by...Categorized as:
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![A Broken Vow by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle]()
A Broken Vow by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWhen life rushes at you from all sides, you widen your stance to keep from getting toppled over—you brace yourself.But no matter how well you prepare, some things you just don’t see coming.Assuming my role as the druid representative for the Lakeshore Guild of Empowered Ones is both an honor and a curse... -
![A Destiny Unlocked by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle]()
A Destiny Unlocked by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsYe screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass.Being bonded to a dragon means longevity of life… and that means I’ll outlive my family and the people I love. I would never have chosen that... -
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![A Family Oath by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle]()
A Family Oath by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Ye screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass.Since being marked as the heir apparent I’ve been stabbed, kidnapped, black-listed, tortured, targeted, and accused of being the cause of pretty much every magical mishap that’s hit the streets of Toronto.To some, I’m a nuisance, to others a curiosity, and others still—a problem to be eliminated.Whatevs, haters gotta hate...Categorized as:
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![What a Dragon Should Know by G.A. Aiken]()
What a Dragon Should Know by G.A. Aiken
Only 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... -
![Dead Weight by Annabel Chase]()
Dead Weight by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsLorelei Clay is determined to put down roots in the small town of Fairhaven no matter what the universe throws at her. After all, she’s invested her entire savings in the rundown monstrosity known as the Castle—and she’s on the verge of investing her heart in a certain prince of hell, if he can overcome his literal internal demon.Lorelei and Kane aren’t the only ones haunted by their histories...Categorized as:
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![Remnants of Filth: Yuwu (Novel) Vol. 5 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, st]()
Remnants of Filth: Yuwu (Novel) Vol. 5 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, st
A LIFETIME TOGETHERNow that Mo Xi has uncovered the truth after eight long years, he and Gu Mang finally have a chance to clear away the lies of the past. Both know the moments they share are destined to be fleeting. Despite his efforts to remain lucid, Gu Mang's memories from the Time Mirror continue to slip away, and dark magic eats at his mind... -
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Gossip and Gorgons by Tilly Wallace
One look could turn you to stone... The newly married Lord and Lady Wycliff are cordially invited to a house party--to be mocked and ridiculed as entertainment. Wycliff insists on attending to discuss business with the host, while Hannah longs to hide in the library with its rare volumes on the Fae... -
![Vanity and Vampyres by Tilly Wallace]()
Vanity and Vampyres by Tilly Wallace
Being a reveller is such a drain… Someone is supping upon young noblemen and it’s up to Hannah and Wycliff to investigate. If only they could agree on how the men are being drained of their life’s blood... -
![Awakened by Linsey Hall]()
Awakened by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 28 ratings'm going back to hell, and Hades awaits...Two weeks ago, I escaped Hades fortress. He might not admit it, but we’re on opposite sides of a war. He wants to spread eternal darkness; I want to stop him.To succeed, I must master my magic before it destroys me. But Hades still thinks he can seduce me to the dark side...Categorized as:
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![The Distressing Damsel by Shelly Laurenston, G.A. Aiken]()
The Distressing Damsel by Shelly Laurenston, G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsCan a powerless witch find happiness with an arrogant, impatient dragon? If the dragon has his way, she sure as hell will. Book 2 in the award-winning Dragon Kin series! Talaith's life has never been easy. A goddess has forced her into servitude. Her husband despises her. And all those in her tiny village fear her... -
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Captured by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe god of hell wants me to be his queen.I’ve screwed up. Big time. A day ago, I mistakenly released the evil Titan Chronos onto the Earth. He’s spreading devastation in his pursuit of ultimate power, and it’s all my fault.The only way to stop him is to fulfil an ancient prophecy and unite with Hades. Problem is, Hades plans to rule in Chronos’ place, spreading the underworld to earth...Categorized as:
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Devilish Mate by Elizabeth Briggs
The devil has been my fated mate for all of time. But can I forgive him for what he's done?Lucifer and Eve. Hades and Persephone. Lucas and Hannah.We’re dark and light. Wrong and right. Day and night. I’ve lived a hundred lives, and in each one he finds me and claims me—and then I die. Violently. Usually in his arms. We’re inevitable…and cursed. Until now...Categorized as:
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![The Heretic Royal by G.A. Aiken]()
The Heretic Royal by G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsIn this riveting, feminist tale perfect for fans of Katee Robert and Nalini Singh, two sisters battle for a single throne, warring factions take up arms, a land is divided, and uncertain allies become very certain lovers. With subtle commentary on today’s political polarization, this riveting epic celebrates strong female characters and champions the underdog with diverse, expert world building... -
![Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts]()
Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts
With one vampire determined to rule the earth, the Circle of Six prepares to battle for their lives—and their hearts... Blair Murphy has always worked alone. Destined to be a demon hunter in a world that doesn't believe in such things, she lives for the kill. But now, she finds herself the warrior in a circle of six, chosen by the goddess Morrigan to defeat the vampire Lilith and her minions... -
![The Taming of the Wolf by Lydia Dare]()
The Taming of the Wolf by Lydia Dare
He could never lose control... Dashiel Thorpe, Earl of Brimsworth, has spent his life fighting the wolf within him. But when the full moon rises, Dash is helpless. A chance encounter with Caitrin Macleod on a moonlit night inadvertently binds the two together irrevocably, and Dash's impulsiveness plunges them both into a nightmare. She never saw him coming..Categorized as:
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The All Souls Real-Time Reading Companion (The All Souls Trilogy ) by Deborah Harkness
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA richly illustrated real-time reading guide that brings to life the world created by Deborah Harkness in A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night, retracing the events of the bestselling novels with illuminating behind-the-scenes details A world of witches, vampires, and daemons. A manuscript that holds the secrets of their past and the key to their future... -
![Galvanism and Ghouls by Tilly Wallace]()
Galvanism and Ghouls by Tilly Wallace
Together beyond death... A new unnatural horror is about to rattle Hannah Miles' quiet existence, and it's not the short-tempered viscount prowling the hallways. Someone is creating a monster by stitching together pieces of different people. When a limb makes an escape attempt, Viscount Wycliff is called to investigate... -
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Bring the Heat by G.A. Aiken
HE SAYS . . . I, Aidan the Divine, am . . . well, divine. My name was given to me by the Dragon Queen herself! I’m a delight! Cheerful. Charming. And a mighty warrior who is extremely handsome, with a very large and well-hidden hoard of gold. I am also royal-born, despite the fact that most in my family are horrendous beings who don’t deserve to live...Categorized as:
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![The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken]()
The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken
Aiken's fifth book in her "New York Times"-bestselling Dragon Kin series is a wicked and witty tale of one fearless and outspoken heroine teamed up with an incorrigible barbarian.... I was raised for battle. And as the first daughter of a warrior family, I've earned my reputation the hard way... -
![Golden Eagle by Lauren Gilley]()
Golden Eagle by Lauren Gilley
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn 1942, Chekist Captain Nikita Baskin led his elite group of Soviet Secret Police into the wilds of Siberia on a mission to retrieve a “volunteer.” Sasha Kashnikov, Tomsk University student and trapper’s son, became a werewolf, an intended weapon against the Nazis. But in truth, he was meant to be the Familiar of the vampire Rasputin... -
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Everbound by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo live in the light, they hunt in the dark…The power of Helena’s magic has made her a target for the Coven. She wanted no part in the war of the witches, but it’s out of her hands now. She has to make a stand--and she does that by helping the Hunters and their allies against their common enemy. And now, the witch who ripped Helena’s future apart is coming... -
![The Forgotten Goddess by Rebekah Sinclair]()
The Forgotten Goddess by Rebekah Sinclair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Library of Alexandria has been lost. The truth of history has been hidden from us. The God of War rules the earth, and we desperately need a savior.Rhea has always known she was different but never imagined that her secrets would lead her down a path of danger and adventure...Categorized as:
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![Fated Goddess by Nikki Kardnov, Cadence Price]()
Fated Goddess by Nikki Kardnov, Cadence Price
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe mortal world isn’t so bad, except it’s lacking in one thing: the sinfully-sexy Haven Knightfall, the victor of the God Games (thanks to me!), Prince of Hades House and my sworn enemy.I’m trying not to miss his stupid handsome face or the way he fights me one minute and kisses me the next...Categorized as:
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Destiny by Maggie Shayne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsShe is Nidaba—a immortal High Witch so ancient, so legendary, that for thousands of years she has been the ultimate prize, relentlessly pursued by Dark Witches. She has eluded all who would kill her… until a mother’s grief makes her reckless and she is captured by a madman. After endless physical and mental torment, she escapes, but her captivity has damaged her spirit as well as her body... -
![Play the Demon by Stacia Stark]()
Play the Demon by Stacia Stark
What do you do when the demon you’re reluctantly obsessed with knows your deepest darkest secret?Every. Excruciating. Detail. If you’re smart, you push him away and bury yourself in work. Except that Vas isn’t the kind of guy who’ll allow me to hide from my feelings for long. Even if he did return from the underworld… different.Meanwhile, I’ve been ignoring all my instincts to hide my tech magic...Categorized as:
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![The Siren and the Deep Blue Sea by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
The Siren and the Deep Blue Sea by Kerrelyn Sparks
Four sisters have become queens, rulers of all that Aerthlan's two moons embrace. The last sister will forge her own path . . . Signs and SealsRaised on the magic-seeped Isle of Moon, Maeve is used to unusual powers--and the way they fuel the politics of her world. But when she discovers an ability to shape-shift at will, she knows who she wants to share it with first... -
![Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts]()
Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts
Number-one New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts delivers an extraordinary new trilogy—an epic tale that breaks down the boundaries between reality and the otherworldly, while forging together the passions of the men and women caught in a battle for the fate of humanity .. -
![Hessians and Hellhounds by Tilly Wallace]()
Hessians and Hellhounds by Tilly Wallace
Fire erases all… even the undead.... One of London’s most recognisable Afflicted is erased from the earth in a fiery way. Whispers spread that a hellhound prowls the streets, snatching the lost souls who have escaped the afterworld... -
![The Gathering by Jennifer Ashley]()
The Gathering by Jennifer Ashley
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsCreated at the dawn of time to protect humanity, the ancient warriors have been nearly forgotten, though magic lives on--in vampires, werewolves, the Celtic Sidhe, and other beings. But now one of their own has turned rogue, and the world is again in desperate need of the IMMORTALS. He was known as "the crazy one...Categorized as:
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![The Dragonian's Witch by Meg Xuemei X]()
The Dragonian's Witch by Meg Xuemei X
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe abducts me to find his fated mate, unaware that I am she. I am Freyja, the First Witch. I was born with a cruel curse: anyone I touch with my bare skin will die an agonizing death. That is, until a formidable, drop-dead gorgeous Dragonian prince invades my forest home. The prince’s lust burns hot and bright for me, yet he resists, wanting his destined witch more...Categorized as:
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![The Broken Elf King by Leia Stone]()
The Broken Elf King by Leia Stone
I never should have taken that loan but my aunt needed the meds and they were too expensive for me to afford by myself. Now I’ve been sold to slavery and the Nightfall Queen’s guards have found out I’m not entirely human.I guess I’m lucky they didn’t kill me.The next thing I know I’m transferred to the Elf King’s castle to find out that he has bought me...Categorized as:
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![Winter of the Wicked: The Sisters Solstice Book II by J.L. Vampa]()
Winter of the Wicked: The Sisters Solstice Book II by J.L. Vampa
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSome witches cast spells. Others sacrifice everything.A Sister forced to do the unthinkable. A kingdom on the brink. A quartet of witches intent on altering History. For centuries, Sister Winter’s life has been dictated by a Grimoire—the Book her Sister Autumn just destroyed...Categorized as:
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![This Cruel Blood by Everly Frost]()
This Cruel Blood by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*Includes an exclusive life after scene for Tessa and Tristan. I am a vampire with a thirst for revenge.Relentless. Fearless. Or so I thought...I swore I'd never be pulled back into my old life. I swore I was done... with him.Aiden Brand. A pyromancer with hands of fire and a heart like ice.Then he shows up asking for my help...Categorized as:
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![The Redeeming by Jennifer Ashley]()
The Redeeming by Jennifer Ashley
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsFor centuries they have walked among us--vampires, shape-shifters, the Celtic Sidhe, demons, and other magical beings. Their battle to reign supreme is constant, but one force holds them in check, a race of powerful warriors known as the IMMORTALS He is going to take her. And it won't be gentle. After all, the last 700 years of torture and captivity haven't been gentle on Tain... -
![Tall, Dark and Wolfish by Lydia Dare]()
Tall, Dark and Wolfish by Lydia Dare
In Lydia Dare's debut trilogy, Regency England has gone to the wolves! He's lost the most important part of himself... Lord Benjamin Westfield is a powerful werewolf—until one full moon when he doesn't change. His life now shattered, he rushes off to Scotland in search of the healer who can restore his inner beast, only to find she's not at all what he expected.. -
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The Hexed by Heather Graham
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA place of history, secrets...and witchcraft. Devin Lyle has recently returned to the Salem area, but her timing couldn't be worse. Soon after she moved into the eighteenth-century cabin she inherited from her great-aunt Mina—her "crazy" great-aunt, who spoke to the dead—a woman was murdered nearby... -
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Infernal by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA dark god rises...As a librarian in the most gorgeous library in the world, I'm living my book nerd dreams. The hallowed halls are my haven, until the specter of a dark god begins to haunt my days and nights.When he kidnaps me, the lethally beautiful god gains a name: Hades. That should make me Persephone, but I’m no goddess...Categorized as:
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![Golden Hood by Annabel Chase]()
Golden Hood by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI’m just your friendly neighborhood Robin Hood. Ever since my coven was destroyed, I spend my days in The Wild stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, along with my merry band of werewolves and a grumpy wizard. The people protect my identity in exchange for my good deeds...Categorized as:
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![Hades Descendants by Nikki Kardnov, Cadence Price]()
Hades Descendants by Nikki Kardnov, Cadence Price
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBeware, Olympus, because this dark horse might be your downfall...Every year, the immortals of Mt. Olympus assemble for a brutal series of games. Welcome to The Trials, where the offspring of the gods must compete for their immortality.There's only one rule: Winner takes all.I’m just Ana, an orphan, a cast-off...Categorized as:
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![Yours For Eternity by Hannah Howell, Alexandra Ivy]()
Yours For Eternity by Hannah Howell, Alexandra Ivy
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsHannah Howell - Highland Blood (MacNachton Vampire #7 When Adeline Dunbar finds an abandoned baby on her doorstep, she sets out to find his clan. Attacked by a group of demon hunters, Adeline tries to flee her rescuer, vampire Lachann MacNachton. But escaping Lachann proves useless - as does denying the primal hunger he stirs deep within her.. -
![Blaze of Secrets by Jessie Donovan]()
Blaze of Secrets by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKiarra Melini overhears the dangerous secrets of her blood and decides that if Feiru elemental magic is to survive, she needs to die. However, before she can finish the deed, a strange yet determined man shows up in her cell, throws her over his shoulder, and carries her right out of the prison for elemental magic users... -
![Making Midlife Magic by Heloise Hull]()
Making Midlife Magic by Heloise Hull
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA new Paranormal Women’s Fiction adventure for those who believe that finding your true self late in life is a blessing, not a curse—even if it turns out you may actually be cursed.After finding my soon-to-be ex-husband together with my soon-to-be ex-assistant, I realize his “for better or for worse” didn’t include my forties... -
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![Hades Is Mine by Mila Young]()
Hades Is Mine by Mila Young
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe much anticipated book in the Gods and Monsters series... He was fallen… but to Elyse, Hades would always be a hero. Even if he didn’t see it himself... -
![The Automaton's Wife by Vered Ehsani]()
The Automaton's Wife by Vered Ehsani
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBeatrice Knight has enough to contend with: a zebra is dead on her lawn, her horse is possessed and a gentleman has arrived with the temerity to propose to her. To top it off, her dead husband Gideon has absconded with an automaton, threatening to return for his wife. The wife in question however soon has other issues, for a killer has moved into town with a nasty habit of carving up the victims... -
![The Paramedic's Hunter by Jamie Davis]()
The Paramedic's Hunter by Jamie Davis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsParanormal paramedic Dean Flynn doesn't know he's being hunted by demons. Demon hunter Jaz Errington hunts the creatures he heals? In this case opposites do not attract.When paramedic and hunter are thrown together on a quest to rescue a kidnapped angel, who also happens to be Dean's missing girlfriend, sparks fly... -
![Raven of the Inner Palace Vol. 3 by Kouko Shirakawa]()
Raven of the Inner Palace Vol. 3 by Kouko Shirakawa
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA tale of dark magic and court intrigue in a setting inspired by historical China–now an anime!Deep within the palace’s walls lives the secluded and mysterious Raven Consort. Some say she is an old woman, while others claim she is young and beautiful. What all stories agree upon is that she has the power to exorcise spirits, lay fatal curses, and find lost objects—for a price... -
![Bedeviled by Nicole McKeon]()
Bedeviled by Nicole McKeon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMonsters couldn’t have chosen a worse time to invade New London. Lady Gwen is busy with headstrong teenagers, a confusing love triangle, and a sister who refuses to speak to her. She has no time for vampires and werewolves. ButWorse, no one will believe her warnings about the impending faerie invasion… not even the fae refugees hiding in the city... -
![Miss Amelia's List by Mercedes Lackey]()
Miss Amelia's List by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe seventeenth novel in the magical alternate history Elemental Masters series follows Amelia Stonehold and Serena Meleva as they navigate property acquisition, marriage proposals, and other ancient horrors in Regency England, but with the help of elemental magicThe year is 1815, and an American, Miss Amelia Stonehold, has arrived in the Devon town of Axminster, accompanied by her "cousin"...
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