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Hellmouth & Hot Flashes by Brenda Trim
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsHot flashes? They're nothing when you have a Hellmouth to create...Demons are overrunning my hometown of Camden, but they're messing with the wrong peri-menopausal witch. After twenty years with my ex, delivering supernatural smack-downs is my pleasure.But my to-do list is growing and I've more to tackle than just these demons. A ghoul needs my help, and I still have Objects of Power to locate...Categorized as:
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Southern Dreams by Amy Boyles
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAs Pepper's wedding day quickly approaches, the entire town is excited to celebrate the big event. But when one witch is overlooked as a wedding guest, she takes her anger out on the town--cursing them. Now people's nightmares are coming to life--literally. The consequences are potentially devastating... -
Southern Magic Wedding by Amy Boyles
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt’s Pepper's and Axel’s wedding day. Finally, the big day has arrived and the entire town is ready to celebrate. And Pepper is ready, too. She can’t wait to start her new life. The only problem is that suddenly Axel has ex-girlfriends oozing out of the woodwork. Worse, when a spell is cast on Axel the day before the wedding, his future with Pepper becomes murky. Pepper is shattered... -
Wicche Hunt by Seana Kelly
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI’m Arwyn Cassandra Corey, the Sea Wicche of Monterey. Want a psychic reading? Sure. I can do that. In the market for art? I have all your painting, photography, glass blowing, and ceramic needs covered in my newly remodeled art gallery by the sea. Need help solving a grisly cold case? Unfortunately, I can probably help with that too... -
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Southern Karma by Amy Boyles
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt’s Pepper Dunn’s first Halloween in magical Magnolia Cove, Alabama. She can’t wait to experience all her home has to offer—haunted houses, real ghosts, great fried food. And for one night, regular folks are invited to enter this town of witches.But when Rufus Mayes appears, Halloween looks to go haywire. But Rufus vows not to bother Pepper. Instead, he needs her... -
Honeysuckle Haunting by Amy Boyles
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJust when Blissful Breneaux is getting used to her new life in ghost-filled Haunted, Alabama, a stranger enters town with the promise of solving a thirty-year old murder. When that stranger winds up dead, Blissful is thrust in a murder mystery that threatens to destroy the happiness she's created. Her friend Alice becomes suspect number one...Categorized as:
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The Reclamation by Ivy Asher
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThe last place I ever wanted to be was in the middle of someone else’s war. Too bad fate doesn’t give a fuck.When I first woke up in the land of the gryphons, I had one goal...getting back home.I was so focused on figuring out how to leave, that I got myself exiled from The Hidden, captured by The Avowed, and managed to claim not one, but three mates... -
The Blood by Z.W. Taylor
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt took one bite to change her life forever. Now Charlotte has found herself in the middle of a war that has been brewing for longer than anyone could have imagined. And it's all in the blood...Join them as they race against time to try and solve the mystery that could destroy or deliver them from this horrible bloody mess... -
Torment by Kristie Cook
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe’ll torment her soul until she breaks…and humanity until it falls. When the Daemoni expose their existence to the human race, all Hell breaks loose. Literally. Not only do they walk the world freely, attacking at will, but they’ve infiltrated the highest levels of power in the human world... -
Southern Omens by Amy Boyles
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPepper in her first trimester...and what a trimester it is!All of Magnolia Cove is buzzing when soothsayers arrive to offer blessings to Pepper's and Axel's unborn child. But when one of the soothsayers foresees death, the celebration quickly turns sour.Don't worry because there is a solution... -
Moon Elder by J.R. Rain, Matthew S. Cox
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTHE #1 AMAZON BESTSELLING SERIES • Vampire private eye Samantha Moon is back and on the hunt for the Elder Gods in this electrifying paranormal mystery.Wealthy, reclusive families seldom hire private investigators for ordinary jobs.So when a woman from such a family asks Samantha Moon to locate her missing brother, the vampire detective suspects all is not quite as it seems...Categorized as:
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Ravenous Beasts by Lauretta Hignett
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe clock is ticking, and it seems like everyone wants a piece of me. Alaar wants me to be the savior of the universe. The werewolf Alpha of Ironclaw is obsessed, and has sunk to horrifying new depths to get his paws on me. Poor Sarah, the poltergeist, has had a breakdown, and I'm the only one who can stop her from razing Castlemaine to the ground.Even Dwayne is driving me insane...Categorized as:
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Portals of Infinity: Bridge of Sighs by John Van Stry
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe things William was forced to do in order to win his god Feliogustus's war against Par of the Two Rivers pantheon are still weighing heavily on his mind. Being a Godslayer is by no means an easy job, though with time Will knows that the nightmares will pass and his own regrets will fade...Categorized as:
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Breaking Bat by Erin Johnson
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA curse stole one witch’s powers, but gave her the ability to speak with animals. Now she helps a hunky police officer and his sassy, lie-detecting canine solve paranormal mysteries... -
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Peony Dreadful by Nancy Warren
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWitches, Murder and Flowers make quite the bouquetPeony Bellefleur runs Bewitching Blooms, the charming flower shop in a picture-perfect Cotswold village in England. Her flowers seem to make the sick improve, wedding days happier, and birthdays more special because she infuses her bouquets with a little magic.Peony’s a witch in a village that seems too perfect to be true. Probably because it is... -
A Trial of the Heart by J.E. Larson
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe trials begin.Skylar arrives in the Inner Kingdom, but the danger of the trials is only half the battle she will have to face. The courts of the High Fae are as treacherous as they are mysterious to a foreign outsider. Skylar will have to navigate obstacles in the trials, along with the politics and mind games of the other fae creatures living in the Inner Kingdom... -
West by Stacey Marie Brown
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSexy, alluring, ruthless, and oh so complicated.West Moseley is known as the "charming" Dark Dweller. With his cheeky grin and southern drawl, he can charm anyone, especially women. And does.But after being held prisoner and tortured by the cruel Seelie Queen, West's past comes back to haunt him... -
Eagle Eye by Alyssa Day
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen Jack—the tiger shifter turned PI—gets a visit from an old friend ……the friend is hiding a dangerous secret.What happens when a cunning rogue tries to steal a treasure—and Jack's girlfriend, too?Tess is enchanted by a mysterious eagle that keeps visiting her at her pawnshop. But eagles aren't the only thing endangered when a criminal mastermind decides to make Dead End his home...Categorized as:
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Pig Little Lies by Erin Johnson
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn elixir party gone sour. An expired entrepreneur. Can a cursed shifter discover what’s in love potion number crime? After confessing her dark secret, Jolene is left devastated when her cop-crush, Peter, ghosts her. But when a popular potion maker drinks her last draught, Jolene and Peter are forced to team up to find the butcher behind the brew... -
Magic Misled by Keri Arthur
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHer husband might be dead, but her problems are far from over...Lizzie Grace had hoped that Clayton’s death would bring some normality back into her life. But not only does her father remain intent on interfering now that he knows she can manipulate wild magic, but the High Witch Council has sent in an investigator to uncover her part in Clayton’s murder...Categorized as:
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Ace of Shades by Deborah Wilde
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGehenna isn’t on Google Maps and there’s no Angel Annihilation for Dummies. To Miriam Feldman, list lover extraordinaire, this is an irritating oversight.It’s fine. She’s got this mission under control. Sure, her instructions are vague, and her team is trigger-happy, but she’s got plenty of motivation to carry them to victory...Categorized as:
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Nightsoul by McKenzie Hunter
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWho would have thought that a mysterious and powerful man who chose to go by the name Mephisto would be more than meets the eye? I did! And yet I still wasn’t prepared for what I discovered about him.He’s a wildcard. But with so many people wanting me dead, I need all the friends I can get.My life is quickly becoming a cornucopia of crap, and I don’t need any more enemies or any more trouble...Categorized as:
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A Dragon's Fate by Heather Renee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn war, there are never any winners.DawsynTrusting family should be easy, but with an entire realm at risk of destruction, the task isn’t that simple.We only have days to find the solution we need to end Knox once and for all. And when the path leads us back to Earth, we have no idea what to expect...Categorized as:
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The Girl Who Cried Captive by Heather Hildenbrand, Bam Shepherd
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRomy thought that being kidnapped by a pack of douchebag werewolves was the worst thing that could happen to her. Turns out she's the worst thing that could've happened to them.Romy isn't going to let a little something like getting kidnapped get her down. She's determined to turn the tables on her captors... -
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Siren's Battle by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNow Alpha of the Chicago werewolves and the first female one in North America, Seraphine Thomas has more on her plate than she can handle or wants to. Engle had to go, and while she’s glad the threat to everyone in the city—both humans and paranormals—is dead and gone, now there is a huge mess to clean up...Categorized as:
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A Name Like Karma by G. Bailey
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy name is Karma...and yes, it’s my job too. Since I was eighteen, I have used my powers to deliver karma to those in need like all of my other family do. Only they are much better at it. I deliver much needed karma to both good and bad humans, but mainly the bad as it’s more fun... -
Savor by Alyssa Rose Ivy
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsJared is Vera's perfect man—until he opens his mouth. An incredible body and set of wings can only go so far when everything he says seems designed to make her mad. Still, she can't deny her intense attraction or the fact that he is the closest thing she has to a friend...Categorized as:
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Apple of My Eye by Alyssa Day
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA detective who turns into a tiger. A pawn shop owner who can see how you'll die. The criminals never had a chance. If you enjoyed Sookie Stackhouse and True Blood, you’ll love Tess Callahan and the Tiger’s Eye mysteries. Tess and sexy shapeshifter Jack solve mysteries with supernatural flair, and the laughs fly as fast as the clues...Categorized as:
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Spell Hunter by Amy Boyles
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMidlife ain't no joke...On paper, Georgia Nocturne has everything—a great job and a beautiful family.But at forty-five, Georgia’s career is going nowhere and her family only pays attention to her when they need to be fed.Frustrated with her humdrum life and the way her body is rapidly sagging and shifting as if it has a mind of its own, Georgia decides things must change...Categorized as:
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Fated Crown by Eva Chase
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAre some bonds meant to be broken?I thought I'd lost everything when the vicious fae murdered my family and stole me away. I've made a life with more love than I could have imagined in these dangerous, magical lands. But it turns out I left something behind in the human world.My heart longs to make up for the time I've lost—but it also can't let go of the four fae men I adore... -
Shifting Loyalties by Patti Larsen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWeregirl Unbound I have news about Charlotte, Sunny sent. Instant perk. Is she okay? Where is she? The feeling from the vampire queen wasn’t positive. I don’t know, she sent. Not in detail. But what I’ve found out worries me. I was on my feet, already reaching for my coat. I’ll be right there. Because, no matter my boy troubles, my crazy life, I would drop everything in a heartbeat... -
Enforcer by Patti Larsen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDifficult Choices Erica Plower’s eyes widened as she set her cup aside, glancing sideways at Mom. The former second of my coven, now my representative on Council, wasn’t exactly on my side. “The law is clear, Syd,” she said, blonde hair, once a cute bob, now grown out to rival my mother’s long, black locks. “And you’ve broken it... -
Delivered to My Koalas by Mazzy J. March
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe problem with being half wolf shifter? No one wants to be my mate.Humans stay away from me. Some say I’m weird, and others keep their distance for unknown reasons. Shifters don’t like me because I’m half human and haven’t shifted. Hell, I might never shift.I’m stuck.My sister found her mate through Mail-Order Mating, and I’m curious about it...Categorized as:
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The Girl Who Cried War by Heather Hildenbrand, Bam Shepherd
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsRomy’s no stranger to a good old fashioned Instawar, but fighting behind her phone’s screen is a far cry from the real thing. Sure, Romy may have accidentally on purpose inserted herself in the middle of a werewolf war. And yeah, she’s kinda being hunted by an insane werebro with an axe to grind, but Romy isn’t going to let that stop her from living her best life... -
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Vampish: The Hunt by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMove over Buffy, there’s a new slayer in town…And I’m going to hunt down every bloodsucker until I find the bastard that murdered my parents.After spending three years as a recruit training to kill wayward vampires, it’s finally graduation day. Now I’ll be leading an elite team, assembled by the Royal vampire queen herself.Everything is going according to plan until I meet him...Categorized as:
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Winter Moon by J.R. Rain, Matthew S. Cox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA trickster god, a famous sword, and the mother of all storms.All while looking for a werewolf on the run..Categorized as:
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Wicked Moon by J.R. Rain, Matthew S. Cox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSamantha Moon is back and doing what she does best: solving crime, finding killers, and helping those who can't help themselves...For years, Samantha Moon has wanted to be normal. It seemed an impossible dream—right up until it happened.Well, sorta happened; after all, normality is a relative thing for a vampire detective.With the final defeat of Elizabeth, Sam's world was rocked again...Categorized as:
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Eclipsed Heart by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThis is Callie's second story...Categorized as:
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The Dying: Episode 4 by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEpisode 4 of Sarra Cannon's New Adult Paranormal Romance serial. Start with episode 1, The Demon, for FREE! When Franki first walked through the doors of Venom, she never imagined the dangers hidden inside. Least of all her growing attraction to the club’s owner, the sexy and mysterious Rend... -
Happy Howling Holidays - Shifters in Love: Romance Collection by Harmony Raines, Alisa Woods
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWho cares if it’s cold outside? Curl up with this collection of hot shifters, sure to warm up the coldest winter nights! Spend this holiday season in the company of wolves and bears—And let’s not forget those super HOT dragons! There’s something for everyone in this wonderful collection, from your favorite from NY Times and USA Today bestselling paranormal romance authors... -
Fierce Enchantment by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Dante's Circle Novel Humans aren't as alone as they choose to believe. Every human possesses a trait of supernatural that lays dormant within their genetic make-up. Centuries of diluting and breeding have allowed humans to think they are alone and untouched by magic... -
Blink of an Eye by Alyssa Day
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA detective who turns into a tiger. A pawn shop owner who can see how you'll die. The criminals never had a chance. If you enjoyed Sookie Stackhouse and True Blood, you’ll love Tess Callahan and the Tiger’s Eye mysteries. Tess and sexy shapeshifter Jack solve mysteries with supernatural flair, and the laughs fly as fast as the clues...Categorized as:
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Destiny Disgraced by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Talon Pack continues with a new twist to the Packs and a revelation no one was prepared for. Mitchell Brentwood is aware that others think he’s the harsh taskmaster Beta trying to keep his Pack alive, but they only see what he wants them to know... -
Dark Wolf by Kimber White
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA standalone full length romance novel of sexy, shifter werewolves! Luke Tully has a dark side. He’s spent a decade under the control of a powerful, ruthless Alpha who made him do things that would have broken lesser men. Though he found the strength to break free, he knows he can never live under pack rule again...Categorized as:
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Wolf Mated by Heather Renee
Facing fate just might be a death sentence.CaitWith a deadline set by the Supernatural Council, I have less than a month to figure out how to remain out of their grasp. Being their magical slave isn’t part of my plan.As the clock keeps ticking, I focus on Roman and the growing bond between us... -
Storm by Alyssa Rose Ivy
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsUnderneath our greatest flaws lie our greatest strengths. Jared barely has time to process the revelation that his mother is a witch before his life is once again turned upside down. He wakes up in a time and place he thought he had left behind with no clue how to get out. When Vera shows up the stakes are even higher... -
Wizard Unleashed by Jamie McFarlane
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsModern day wizard, Felix Slade, has long guarded his deepest secret even from those closest to him. Each time Felix uses magic under pressure, he's barely able to hold on. It's as if there's a dark part of him that wants to get loose and he's afraid that if he ever lets go, there will be no turning back. To make matters worse, there's a growing part of him that wants to do just that...Categorized as:
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Royal Mate by Eva Chase
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsLove bound us together... but fate has other plans.Just when a happily ever after with my Seelie men was within reach, the Heart of the Mists tied me to one of the foreboding winter arch-lords. I can't escape the connection between us. The enemy can speak from right within my soul.I'm not willing to give up on my happiness that easily, but I can't let the realms descend into all-out war... -
The Doorway: Episode 6 by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFranki has been through hell since the day she walked into Venom, but she wouldn’t trade her experience for the world. And she’s not about to become someone’s blood sacrifice now. Not when things are looking up for her and Rend... -
Captured by Eve Bale
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWe defeated fate. Mack chose me. But instead of celebrating, I’m grieving his loss… Nothing could’ve prepared me for this new nightmare.All my life I’ve wanted answers about the mother I never knew. A woman my father hid everything about from me. Now I’m about to get what I wanted, but it’s cost me Mack...
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