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The Hanged Man by K.D. Edwards
The last member of a murdered House tries to protect his ward from forced marriage to a monster while uncovering clues to his own tortured past. The Tarot Sequence imagines a modern-day Atlantis off the coast of Massachusetts, governed by powerful Courts based on the traditional Tarot deck... -
![The Holy Road by Ginn Hale]()
The Holy Road by Ginn Hale
Once, John Toffler's concerns were limited to wringing rent out of his mysterious roommate, Kyle, and measuring the growth rate of moss for his graduate studies. Then one morning he opened a letter intended for Kyle and his ordinary, modern life vanished... -
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![Enemies & Shadows by Ginn Hale]()
Enemies & Shadows by Ginn Hale
Book seven. When John opens a letter addressed to his missing roommate, Kyle, he expects to find a house key, but instead he is swept into a strange realm of magic, mysticism, revolutionaries and assassins. Though he struggles to escape, John is drawn steadily closer to a fate he share with Kyle—to wake the destroyer god, the Rifter, and shatter a world... -
![His Holy Bones by Ginn Hale]()
His Holy Bones by Ginn Hale
When John opens a letter addressed to his missing roommate, Kyle, he expects to find a house key, but instead he is swept into a strange realm of magic, mysticism, revolutionaries and assassins. Though he struggles to escape, John is drawn steadily closer to a fate he share with Kyle—to wake the destroyer god, the Rifter, and shatter a world... -
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![The Silent City by Ginn Hale]()
The Silent City by Ginn Hale
When John opens a letter addressed to his missing roommate, Kyle, he expects to find a house key, but instead he is swept into a strange realm of magic, mysticism, revolutionaries and assassins. Though he struggles to escape, John is drawn steadily closer to a fate he share with Kyle—to wake the destroyer god, the Rifter, and shatter a world... -
![The Iron Temple by Ginn Hale]()
The Iron Temple by Ginn Hale
When John opens a letter addressed to his missing roommate, Kyle, he expects to find a house key, but instead he is swept into a strange realm of magic, mysticism, revolutionaries and assassins. Though he struggles to escape, John is drawn steadily closer to a fate he share with Kyle—to wake the destroyer god, the Rifter, and shatter a world...Categorized as:
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![Witches' Blood by Ginn Hale]()
Witches' Blood by Ginn Hale
Volume Four. After using a key intended for his roommate, John Tofflerand his two closest friends—Laurie and Bill—are thrown into theharsh world of Basawar. John and his friends survive the winterwilderness with the aid of a rebellious young priest, Ravishan, andeventually join Basawar society in the city of Amura’taye... -
![Broken Fortress by Ginn Hale]()
Broken Fortress by Ginn Hale
The Rifter: Volume SixWhen he was ordained as the Kahlil of the Payshmura Church,Ushiri Ravishan left behind his name and home. In the foreignworld of Nayeshi, he watched over the destroyer incarnation ofthe god Parfir, though the young man—John Toffler—had no ideaof his own deadly potential.Only once in ten years does Kahlil desert his duty... -
![Black Blades by Ginn Hale]()
Black Blades by Ginn Hale
Volume Three. Once Kahlil had been entrusted with a holy duty: to watchover the Rifter and protect him in the world of Nayeshi until theIssusha’im Oracles decided whether to summon the destroyergod or kill him while he remained a mortal in Nayeshi. ButKahlil failed his duty, slipping away to rescue his sister froma fire and in that moment allowing the Rifter to cross into theworld of Basawar...Categorized as:
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Bro and the Beast 1 by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy
When musclebound frat bro Brad gets run off the road by a reckless driver, he thinks it's game over. When he wakes up inside his twin brother's favorite corny shifter romance novel, he realizes the real game is just beginning...Categorized as:
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![Fluke and the Frontier Farce by Sam Burns]()
Fluke and the Frontier Farce by Sam Burns
It’s been a long year for Sage and his friends, and all of Junction, California, and it’s not over yet.Freddie's school of magic is still a mystery, and figuring it out would be enough work, but the investigation leads them to the mysterious coded notes of Junction’s long-dead first magical artist, and then to the last place any of them ever expected to end up: the nineteenth century...Categorized as:
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Bro and the Beast 2 by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy
This is what Brad gets for finally "sinking his teeth into a book," like his nerdy brother is always hounding him to. He definitely wasn't expecting the book to sink its teeth into him.With the newfound knowledge that he can get pregnant as an omega, Brad's urgency to get back to his world of touchdowns and keg stands is intensifying by the minute...Categorized as:
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Bro and the Beast 4 by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy
Finally reunited with Raul, but now separated from his twin brother, Devon, Brad has learned the hard way that magic is far from an exact science.Not that his grades in actual science were all that stellar to begin with... -
![Taming of a Wolf by C.J. Ravenna]()
Taming of a Wolf by C.J. Ravenna
JamieCould a grumpy Viking werewolf be the missing piece my broken family needs?Between being a single parent to my little brother and running my late grandma's bookshop, I've got no time for anyone else. I need a guy who will prioritize my brother like I do. If I can't find someone like that, I'd rather be alone forever...Categorized as:
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![Servants of the Crossed Arrows by Ginn Hale]()
Servants of the Crossed Arrows by Ginn Hale
John hatches a desperate plan that lands him in the middle of a battle while Kahlil takes on a final mission... When John opens a letter addressed to his missing room-mate, Kyle, he expects to find a house key, but instead he is swept into a strange realm of magic, mysticism, revolutionaries and assassins... -
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Bro and the Beast 5 by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy
This is the fifth and final serial installment of an mpreg series following Brad, a quintessential frat bro and Raul, the brooding werewolf love interest he never asked for--and, in typical '80s alpha male hero fashion, is never gonna give him up...Categorized as:
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![和宿敌结婚当天一起重生了 Reborn with an Old Enemy on the Day of our Marriage by 林知落]()
和宿敌结婚当天一起重生了 Reborn with an Old Enemy on the Day of our Marriage by 林知落
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLin Qian and Zheng PingQing, two people who have wanted to kill each other for many years, fell in love. After a lot of ups and downs, they finally married.But they didn’t expect to get reborn together on the day of their wedding.Back to the year when their feud was at its most intense.The friends around them also saw each other as enemies... -
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Vampire With Benefits by E.J. Russell
A match between a vampire and shifter could be deadly—but this broken beaver doesn’t give a dam.Silent film actor Casimir Moreau had imagined that life as a vampire would be freewheeling and glamorous. Instead, he’s plunged into a restrictive society whose rules he runs afoul of at every turn... -
![A Dagger of Twisted Starlight by Max Walker]()
A Dagger of Twisted Starlight by Max Walker
Xavier BlackthorneAs a bodyguard, I’ve protected all kinds of people, but I never expected my next client to be the Vice President’s son.Blake King is all awkward smiles and high walls, but from the moment I meet him, I’m hooked. Keeping him safe should be my top priority, but getting closer to him is quickly becoming my second... -
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Winter Oranges by Marie Sexton
Jason Walker is a child star turned teen heartthrob turned reluctant B-movie regular who’s sick of his failing career. So he gives up Hollywood for northern Idaho, far away from the press, the drama of L.A., and the best friend he’s secretly been in love with for years.There’s only one problem with his new life: a strange young man only he can see is haunting his guesthouse... -
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The Witch and His Crow by Ben Alderson
'Rule them. Win. Become Grand High.' My name is Hector Briar, and I live for revenge. It's been eighteen years since Witch Hunters murdered my parents, and still the night haunts me. A part of me died that night, when six-year-old me was forced to listen to their brutal murder. Since then, I've gone from prey to predator... -
![The Pill Bugs of Time by Angel Martinez]()
The Pill Bugs of Time by Angel Martinez
Vikash Soren, the perfect police officer except for his odd paranormal ability, never seems to lose his temper. Always serene and competent, he’s taken on the role of mediator in a squad room full of misfits. But on the inside, he’s a mess. Unable to tell his police partner that he loves him, Vikash struggles silently, terrified of losing Kyle Monroe as a lover, partner, and friend... -
![Their Crowned Mate by River Ramsey]()
Their Crowned Mate by River Ramsey
They know. My former pack, my traitorous father, the alphas who rejected me… and most importantly, the three men I love.I never thought I’d have my pregnancy announced onstage during a fake mating ceremony. I also kind of thought I’d at least know who the father of my baby is, but with the fae emperor trying to break into our world, me and my guys have even bigger problems to solve...Categorized as:
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![Do-over (Time Is Eternity) by Amy Lane]()
Do-over (Time Is Eternity) by Amy Lane
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEngall is supposed to hit a party and hook up with his longtime crush, Chandler—at least that’s what Engall’s unlikely guardian angel keeps telling him. But the more Dagiel tries to fix the situation, the weirder it gets. How many do-overs will it take to make Engall’s life right?A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2012 Daily Dose package "Time Is Eternity"... -
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![Fourth and Long (Time Is Eternity) by Chris Scully]()
Fourth and Long (Time Is Eternity) by Chris Scully
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's approaching forty, alone, and in a dead-end job. Eric Somers's life has been defined by a single unfortunate decision made decades ago, when he turned his back on shy outcast Jake Lockwood, afraid of his feelings for the boy and what they meant. The tragic consequences of Jake's isolation have haunted Eric ever since... -
![Yes by Brad Boney]()
Yes by Brad Boney
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if youth wasn't wasted on the young? On the eve of his fortieth birthday, Ian Parker is looking for a reboot. He may be the proud owner of a trendy coffee shop in Austin called La Tazza Magica, but his love life has been MIA for years... -
![Timeslip (Time Is Eternity) by Clare London]()
Timeslip (Time Is Eternity) by Clare London
Kevin knows his crush on his gorgeous but impossibly aloof boss, Marcus, isn't going anywhere. But it’s actually Marcus who brings them together when he appears mysteriously one night in Kevin’s bedroom. Marcus acts very differently outside work, feeding Kevin’s romantic hopes—until they’re back in the office and Marcus has no recollection of their tryst…... -
![Places In Time (Time Is Eternity) by Cardeno C.]()
Places In Time (Time Is Eternity) by Cardeno C.
Rated: 3.73 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsActor Ethan Baker was voted the "Sexiest Man Alive" two times, but that doesn't stop his girlfriend from breaking up with him. As he has for years, Ethan turns to Jude Harrison, his best friend and the one "forever" person in his life...Categorized as:
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![Heart of a Wolf by C.J. Ravenna]()
Heart of a Wolf by C.J. Ravenna
How to get over a breakup:1: Go to Iceland2: Get sent back in time3: Get abducted by a hot, moody Viking werewolfThe tour guides sure didn’t prepare me for this…KieranAfter my boyfriend cheats, my best friend spirits me away to Reykjavik for a scenic getaway. I think this may be just the escape I need to get over the jerk... -
![Château d'Eternité by Ariel Tachna]()
Château d'Eternité by Ariel Tachna
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis edition is no longer available.When Russ Peterson accepts an invitation to an all-expense paid vacation at a resort castle in southern France, the last thing he expects is to learn he has the power to travel through time. As a historian, it’s a dream come true, offering the chance to find answers to all the great mysteries of the past... -
![The Shattered Gates by Ginn Hale]()
The Shattered Gates by Ginn Hale
From the author of Wicked Gentlemen and The Cadeleonian Series comes a new, four-volume novel. When John opens a letter addressed to his missing roommate, Kyle, he expects to find a house key, but instead he is swept into a strange realm of magic, mysticism, revolutionaries and assassins... -
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Juneau by Calliope Stewart
Boston, 1915. Juneau Wilde is the youngest child of the illustrious Wilde family. Despite her omega designation, she is an adventurous troublemaker that spends her days driving her widowed mother crazy. Juneau constantly bucks against the constraints of society, wanting to live the kind of life that the heroines in her favorite novels live...Categorized as:
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![Judgment (Time Is Eternity) by Mary Calmes]()
Judgment (Time Is Eternity) by Mary Calmes
Rated: 3.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJeritt Troy is a Scourge, a guardian tasked with patrolling cracks in time and righting the unspoken wrongs in history. His next task is a killer-not just for him, but for his husband and partner, Frost Ramsey, because Jeritt's not just tracking a bad guy; he's tracking his previous partner-his best friend... -
![The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang]()
The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang
“What if I told you that the feeling we call love is actually the feeling of metaphysical recognition, when your soul remembers someone from a previous life?”In the year 4 BCE, an ambitious courtier is called upon to seduce the young emperor — but quickly discovers they are both ruled by blood, sex and intrigue...Categorized as:
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