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Persuasion by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve
Willa Knight: Dweller? Bad-ass? Notorious pet to five magical beings? In Blesswood, there are rules, and someone is trying to teach her how to follow them. The only problem is Willa. Which shouldn’t be anything new, since she has been a problem since birth—something her pseudo-sister Emmy would agree on. So it definitely shouldn’t be new … but it is...Categorized as:
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![InuYasha, Vol. 1: Turning Back Time by Rumiko Takahashi]()
InuYasha, Vol. 1: Turning Back Time by Rumiko Takahashi
Transported back to Japan's feudal era, high school student Kagome accidentally releases the feral half-demon dog boy Inu-Yasha from his imprisonment for stealing the Jewel of Four Souls.Categorized as:
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![Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 4 by Mika Yamamori]()
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 4 by Mika Yamamori
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSummer vacation arrives with Fumi’s heart still in turmoil. Despite this, she accompanies Akatsuki and his editor Gorou on a trip to Kyoto―but when Gorou suddenly has to leave, Fumi winds up alone with the object of her affections! -
![Forged in Cursed Flames by Shari L. Tapscott, Jake Andrews]()
Forged in Cursed Flames by Shari L. Tapscott, Jake Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLady Clover’s life suddenly takes a turn for the worse when she’s framed for necromancy by Princess Camellia. She and the princess both know she’s not a dark magic user, but little good that does Clover when Camellia disappears... -
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![Sincerely, Secretary of Doom by Jennifer Kropf]()
Sincerely, Secretary of Doom by Jennifer Kropf
The High Court of the Coffee Bean returns with a sassy, wicked streak. Months after the deadly assassins-turned-baristas left the Four Corners of Ever behind for good, Doom comes knocking at Mor Trisencor's door. And it's wearing stilettos... -
![The First Night with the Duke Volume 1 by Hwang DoTol, Teava]()
The First Night with the Duke Volume 1 by Hwang DoTol, Teava
A handsome, selfish noble falls for a beautiful, kind commoner -- at least, that’s how the story’s supposed to go. When an average college student wakes up as Ripley, an extra in her favorite romance novel, she resolves to enjoy the luxuries of her character’s status while watching the novel's plot unfold from the sidelines. -
![Amber Goes Yeti by Mia Harlan]()
Amber Goes Yeti by Mia Harlan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI've been looking forward to the Jewels Cafe winter bash for months. But when the heat goes out right before guests arrive, the party of the year might just be a complete disaster! Can my mates and I find a way to turn up the heat? And will they ever look at me the same again after I shift into a big, hairy, grunting yeti? Amber Goes Yeti is a reverse harem short story starring Amber and her guys...Categorized as:
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![The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani]()
The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
The first kidnappings happened two hundred years before. Some years it was two boys taken, some years two girls, sometimes one of each. But if at first the choices seemed random, soon the pattern became clear. One was always beautiful and good, the child every parent wanted as their own. The other was homely and odd, an outcast from birth. An opposing pair, plucked from youth and spirited away...Categorized as:
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![Opal (Jewels Cafe) by Candace Wondrak]()
Opal (Jewels Cafe) by Candace Wondrak
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne spelled pumpkin spice latte. Three handsome but unfriendly neighbors. A town where the unexplained might just be magical…. When Opal moves to the town of Silver Springs, the last thing she expects is to be greeted by three ridiculously attractive men as her neighbors. Unfortunately, they’re kind of jerks... -
![A Familiar Problem by Sharon Karaa]()
A Familiar Problem by Sharon Karaa
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLet me give you a word of advice, be careful what you wish for. Trust me, I’m a demon, I know these things. So how did I end up being a familiar? It wasn't easy, I can tell you! Making it snow in Hell was just the start of it. And where did it get me? Earth, that's where, and I'll tell you now, compared to Hell, it's. . -
![The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy: Chap 1-63 by Caroline Above Story]()
The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy: Chap 1-63 by Caroline Above Story
(Sequel of Accidental Surrogate For Alpha. Can be read alone. ) Ariel was looking forward to her arranged marriage as the perfect princess, only to discover that she was being seen merely as a surrogate. Determined to escape the impending wedding, Ariel found herself with nowhere to turn. Her brothers helped her disguise as a boy, and she entered the mysterious and formidable Alpha Academy... -
![I'm a Wolf, but My Boss is a Sheep! Vol. 1 by Shino Shimizu, Hana Allen]()
I'm a Wolf, but My Boss is a Sheep! Vol. 1 by Shino Shimizu, Hana Allen
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOogami, a salaryman working for a bedding company, has a pretty standard routine. He does his work, keeps to himself, and hides his huge crush on his beautiful supervisor. Normally this does just fine for him, but when he's suddenly transferred to his secret crush's department, it's a blessing and a curse... -
![The Avant-Guards Vol. 2 (The Avant-Guards (collected editions) #2) by Carly Usdin, Noah Hayes]()
The Avant-Guards Vol. 2 (The Avant-Guards (collected editions) #2) by Carly Usdin, Noah Hayes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Avant-Guards have been on a roll, but when they hit the end of their winning-streak, will these new friendships survive? As The Avant-Guards struggle to move forward, they’ll soon learn just what it means to truly be a team - on the court and, most importantly, off the court... -
![Glow by Stacey Wallace Benefiel]()
Glow by Stacey Wallace Benefiel
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAll three books in the Zellie Wells trilogy, Glimpse, Glimmer and Glow, in one volume.Categorized as:
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![Tempest by C.L. Stone]()
Tempest by C.L. Stone
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKayli Winchester is on the run. Chased out of the hospital when Alice returns with a warning that she'll be coming for Kayli soon. Emergency protocol is initiated. Axel, Raven, Corey, Brandon, and Marc are preparing to run themselves. They need to separate from the Academy to protect everyone from the danger... -
![Glimmer by Stacey Wallace Benefiel]()
Glimmer by Stacey Wallace Benefiel
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsZellie Wells' life is changing. Her relationship with Avery is growing stronger every day, but their parents are still giving them ultimatums and trying to keep them apart. Her newly discovered powers have all but disappeared. Benjamin, another young Retroact, is back and has brought with him a painful shared vision and a troubled past...Categorized as:
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![Found (True Mates .5) by Olivia Arran]()
Found (True Mates .5) by Olivia Arran
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis short prequel is also published in Shifters in the Snow, a multi-author bundle. When Alpha Adam Colstone escapes to his winter cabin for some much needed solitude and relaxation, rescuing a voluptuous she-wolf from frostbite was definitely not part of his plan... -
![Her Majesty's Dog Vol. 1 by Mick Takeuchi]()
Her Majesty's Dog Vol. 1 by Mick Takeuchi
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAmane’s not like other girls. With her ice queen demeanor and naiveté, she’s become quite the misfit on campus. Even more unusual is her relationship with fellow transfer student Hyoue Inugami, the hottest guy in school... -
![Bearing Up in Wolf Rock by Carina Wilder]()
Bearing Up in Wolf Rock by Carina Wilder
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"I wouldn't kick him out of bed for eating salmon. ". Kyla Greene is frustrated after a popular reality show put her pack--and all shifters--on the map. Not only are the residents of Wolf Rock getting more attention than they ever wanted; it's not the nice kind. Enter Maddox, a half-Maori bear of a man...Categorized as:
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![Ocean's Secret by Demelza Carlton]()
Ocean's Secret by Demelza Carlton
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA steamy contemporary medical romance involving a sexy doctor, a naughty nurse, a midwife on a mission and a mysterious predator in Albany, Western Australia. Working as a student midwife in an Australian country hospital is never easy, but Belinda finds more trouble than most... -
![Some Like It Hot by Susan Andersen]()
Some Like It Hot by Susan Andersen
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 17 ratings"Wrong for each other" never felt more right…. Even a lifelong traveler like Harper Summerville has to admire the scenery in Razor Bay, Washington. There's the mountains. The evergreens. The water. And Max Bradshaw, the incredibly sexy deputy sheriff. Still, Harper's here only for the summer, working covertly for her family's foundation... -
![Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella]()
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella
Lara Lington has always had an overactive imagination, but suddenly that imagination seems to be in overdrive. Normal professional twenty-something young women don’t get visited by ghosts... -
![Seven Devils and a Rose by Alexia Praks, Alexia X.]()
Seven Devils and a Rose by Alexia Praks, Alexia X.
One girl. Magically transported to another realm. Seven hunky lords. A fantastical kingdom. What could go wrong? My name is Alfie. A university student. I’m nothing special. Just your average nineteen years old girl doing her best at life. Then that happens. The unexpected. The impossible. The magic. When I first set foot on St... -
![Wolf Fight: A Moretti Werewolf Novel by Marian Tee]()
Wolf Fight: A Moretti Werewolf Novel by Marian Tee
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Marian Tee. Calys Adelardi, the princess also known as "the human monster", may only be alpha if she can find a strong, kind warrior to champion her cause. She’s determined to marry for the good of her pack, but meeting a playboy werewolf prince makes Calys think twice about her noble priorities. His name is Alejandro Moretti...Categorized as:
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![Potions, Poisons, and Policies by Courtney Thorne]()
Potions, Poisons, and Policies by Courtney Thorne
At Forrestbriar Academy, Henri is focused on her studies and determined to steer clear of romance. But when someone attacks her campus with a widespread love potion, turning her fellow students into lovesick fools, Henri is forced to look for a solution...Categorized as:
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![Is This Real Life? by Bryan Lee O'Malley, Leslie Hung]()
Is This Real Life? by Bryan Lee O'Malley, Leslie Hung
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe biggest fashion disaster in comics is back! Fashion blogger Lottie Person just wants to live up to her flawless online persona—but why is real life so much harder? Collects SNOTGIRL #11-15. -
![Unbearable by W.H. Vega]()
Unbearable by W.H. Vega
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat’s a girl to do when she finds herself face to face with a ferocious bear in the middle of the forest? Gabby never should’ve stumbled off the beaten path but hind sight is…well. And no to mention—She. Hates. Bears. Thank god for Zane, a super sexy park ranger who just happens to be on patrol and comes to Gabby’s rescue...Categorized as:
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![A WIFE IN WAITING by Jessica Steele]()
A WIFE IN WAITING by Jessica Steele
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEverything comes to he who waits…. Josh Fereday, widowed and wary, has decided that she isn't marriage material. But now that her twin sister, Belvia, is happily wedded, Josy must get on with her own life. Dacre Banchereau is offering her an almost perfect solution�a place to stay and a job. But the catch is that Dacre is also proposing marriage…the one thing that Josy feels she can never accept...Categorized as:
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![Unexpected Shift by Sedona Ashe]()
Unexpected Shift by Sedona Ashe
They took everything from her. Now, her true nature will take over. When the time comes, will she be able to handle it? Tia’s life has always been sheltered. However, one night is enough to destroy everything she once knew. Suddenly, she has to run for her life and fight for her survival... -
![A Thoroughly Modern Princess by Wendy Markham]()
A Thoroughly Modern Princess by Wendy Markham
Rated: 3.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is an ACE of ASIN:B00L1AAIFA A Thoroughly Modern Princess. Love Can Be. A Royal Pain! A most impetuous princess, Her Highness, Emmaline of Verdunia, would have wed her suitable prince and been done with it -- if she hadn't been swept off her feet by Granger Lockwood IV, "America's Sexiest Single Man...Categorized as:
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![Our Last Summer by Jennifer Joyce]()
Our Last Summer by Jennifer Joyce
Rated: 3.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFour years ago, Elodie Parker left the village of Little Heaton where she’d lived for her entire life. She hasn’t been back since. Now, with her little sister’s wedding looming, she’s going home again. It should be a time for celebration, but there are things Elodie left behind she’s not ready to face. Not least the love of her life, Tomasz...Categorized as:
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![Dead Romantic by C.J. Skuse]()
Dead Romantic by C.J. Skuse
Rated: 3.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCamille wants to find the perfect boy, with an athlete's body and a poet's brain. But when she's mocked at a college party, she knows there isn't a boy alive who'll ever measure up. Enter Zoe, her brilliant but strange best friend, who takes biology homework to a whole new level. She can create Camille's dream boy, Frankenstein-stylee. But can she make him love her?Categorized as:
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![Brewing Up a Bad Boy by Katherine Garbera]()
Brewing Up a Bad Boy by Katherine Garbera
Rated: 3.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA tea shop owner good girl and a reformed microbrewer bad boy reunite in this wonderfully wicked love story. Sometimes the second sip is sweetest. In the cozy town of Birch Lake, tea shop owner Poppy Kitchener thought she’d left her mistakes, and her failed marriage, in the past...Categorized as:
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![Eat, and Love Yourself by Sweeney Boo, Lilian Klepakowsky]()
Eat, and Love Yourself by Sweeney Boo, Lilian Klepakowsky
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA story about Mindy, a woman living with an eating disorder who has to learn how to love herself again. In pursuit of the perfect body, Mindy buys the low-fat diet products and the glossy magazines which promise the secret to losing weight. One night, while perusing the aisles of the neighborhood convenience store for a midnight snack, she finds a new product... -
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![Mail Order Tiger Bride Wars by Dawn Steele]()
Mail Order Tiger Bride Wars by Dawn Steele
Rated: 3.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWILL I EVER GET MARRIED? That's the question plus-sized Ellen Moss has been asking herself lately. Maybe, in addition to her (over)weight, it's because she has a tendency to babble senselessly when she's nervous in front of a guy - which is all of the time. Or maybe it's because she's one-quarter tiger shifter, and nobody wants that muck in their genes...Categorized as:
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![Welcome to the School by the Sea by Jane Beaton, Jenny Colgan]()
Welcome to the School by the Sea by Jane Beaton, Jenny Colgan
Rated: 3.59 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThe first book of Jenny Colgan's delightful new four-part series, set at a charming English boarding school on the sea. Maggie went to the window and opened it wide, inhaling the lovely salt air off the sea...Categorized as:
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![Prada and Prejudice by Mandy Hubbard]()
Prada and Prejudice by Mandy Hubbard
Rated: 3.51 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTo impress the popular girls on a high school trip to London, klutzy Callie buys real Prada heels. But trying them on, she trips, conks her head, and wakes up in the year 1815! There Callie meets Emily, who takes her in, mistaking her for a long-lost friend. As she spends time with Emily's family, Callie warms to them - particularly to Emily's cousin Alex, a hottie and a duke, if a tad arrogant...Categorized as:
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![Better Together by Christine Riccio]()
Better Together by Christine Riccio
Freaky Friday meets The Parent Trap in this sparkling and heartfelt story about sisters, second chances, finding romance, and finding yourself. Jamie’s an aspiring standup comic in Los Angeles with a growing case of stage anxiety. Siri’s a stunning ballerina from New Jersey nursing a career-changing injury...
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