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When Evil Comes To Play by B.L. Brunnemer
My name is Alexis, though everyone calls me Lexie. I’m a Necromancer. I see the dead, talk to them, and help them move on. Well, I used to. Now, with the Veil closed, I’m the only way for a soul to cross over. It’s wearing me out, and according to my doctor, it’s going to killing me. I don’t know how to tell the guys... -
![Pain by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve]()
Pain by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve
Willa Knight: The saviour of both worlds, or the destruction of everything? Sometimes history lies, and the tales of Minatsol and Topia are no different. Since the birth of Topia, Staviti has woven a web of deceit around the truth of Creation, striving only to maintain his power while destroying anything that gets in his way... -
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![Hidden in Smoke by Harper Wylde, Quinn Arthurs]()
Hidden in Smoke by Harper Wylde, Quinn Arthurs
My nightmares have started closing in. Now I’m just trying to survive them. When my past comes back to haunt me, I find myself relying on the men I’ve come to care so much about. With their help, and the help of my best friend, I’m trying to navigate the threats—old and new. When I’m summoned to go before the Council, I have no idea what to expect... -
![The Lost Elemental by Tessa Hale]()
The Lost Elemental by Tessa Hale
It was supposed to be simple. Graduate, get a job to keep my mom from drowning in mountains of medical debt, and maybe score a scholarship to a decent college.All of that changed in a single breath. Because it turns out I’m not human. And I just knocked out the power on an entire city block.In a split second, all of my carefully-laid plans go up in smoke... -
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![Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 1 by QuinRose, Soumei Hoshino]()
Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 1 by QuinRose, Soumei Hoshino
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsKidnapped by a handsome man with rabbit ears, Alice Liddell finds herself abandoned in an odd place called Wonderland and thrust into a "game," the rules of which she has yet to learn. Alice, ever the plucky tomboy, sets off to explore and get the lay of this strange land, intent on finding her rude kidnapper and giving him a piece of her mind (and her fist)... -
![Celestia by Yumoyori Wilson, Avery Phoenix]()
Celestia by Yumoyori Wilson, Avery Phoenix
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsNot everything you see with your eyes is true, but magic can reveal all that's hidden. Celestia Rainbow and her team of misfits thought they had seen it all. But as they enter a new world filled with mystery and suspense, they are unsure what their future holds at Aslan Academy, School for Hunters and Huntresses... -
![Alice in the Country of Clover: Cheshire Cat Waltz Vol. 1 by QuinRose]()
Alice in the Country of Clover: Cheshire Cat Waltz Vol. 1 by QuinRose
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![The Looking-Glass Curse: The Complete Series by Eva Chase]()
The Looking-Glass Curse: The Complete Series by Eva Chase
Dive through the looking-glass into a land that’s lush, exhilarating… and deadly.When I tumbled into Wonderland, I only wanted to escape the epic mess my life had become. I'm not sure I can trust anything in this bizarre, intoxicating place. But the three enticing men I’ve just met might need me even more than anyone back home ever has—and somehow I feel like I belong in this strange world... -
![The Warrior Queen by Emily R. King]()
The Warrior Queen by Emily R. King
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn the final volume of The Hundredth Queen Series, Kalinda will risk everything to save the man she loves. Kalinda has brought peace to the Tarachand Empire, at least for now. Bhutas no longer need to hide their gifts. The last of the rebels have been banished. And Prince Ashwin is set to take over as rajah. But for Kalinda, this all came at a great loss. Her childhood home. Her best friend... -
![A Court of Broken Promises by Bella Leigh Michaels]()
A Court of Broken Promises by Bella Leigh Michaels
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Kingdom of Adaria series begins with this slow-burn, why-choose, fantasy romance that promises to take you on a journey of growth, discovery, and intense love that will leave you on the edge of your seat!Kaia lived a life of privilege—until her father’s execution left her fleeing a vindictive king and council... -
![When Hell Freezes Over by Harper A. Brooks, Mila Young]()
When Hell Freezes Over by Harper A. Brooks, Mila Young
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere are enemies everywhere… But none as deadly as the one lurking inside me.Vampire gangs, Lucifer rising, hellhounds on the loose, and an unruly shadow creature hell-bent on taking control… And no, that’s not the beginning of a bad joke. It’s a nightmare.And it’s my life.To get to Hell and stop the coming war, we need to find the last three relics and open the gates... -
![A Storm of Blood and Swords by Marion Blackwood]()
A Storm of Blood and Swords by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat is more important to you?Wealth? Peace? Freedom?With her powers finally under control, the Oncoming Storm returns to Pernula. But not everything is as she left it. There is a new King of the Underworld and he is out for blood. And submission. The Oncoming Storm has no intention of bending the knee to anyone but she is still reluctant to enter yet another power struggle... -
![A Storm of Mist and Thunder by Marion Blackwood]()
A Storm of Mist and Thunder by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat would you be prepared to face in order to win? Ambushers? An invading army? Your own inner demons?Deep in the mountains, the Oncoming Storm finally finds the other Storm Casters. However, learning to control her powers turns out to be more difficult than she expected. In order to improve, she needs someone to train her but that comes at a cost... -
![Reflections of Me: Year Two by Yumoyori Wilson, Avery Phoenix]()
Reflections of Me: Year Two by Yumoyori Wilson, Avery Phoenix
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSurviving my first semester at Brighten Magic Academy wasn't as simple as I thought it would be... -
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![Trial of Three by Alex Lidell]()
Trial of Three by Alex Lidell
Four cords of power. Three trials. Two soul-crushing secrets. For Lera, training has never been so hard. With the males’ power roaring in her veins and River’s cold demand that she master the magic before the third trial, something has to give. Worse still, River is keeping something from her. Something about his past and Lunos’s future. For River and Coal, the past must stay buried...Categorized as:
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![Wicked by Adaline Winters]()
Wicked by Adaline Winters
A cursed maiden. Four unruly knights. A chance meeting that will entwine their destinies. Daphne Stone lives with her sister on the outskirts of the precious Hallows, where all the shiny and blessed fairy-tale folk live.Every annus, Prince Charming searches the realm for his fated Cinderella. Without fail, he finds her, beds her, and moves on to his next conquest...Categorized as:
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Basil by K. Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn this quirky reverse harem romance, I, a curvy biomedical engineer, find myself at the center of an unexpected world of passion and danger. After reluctantly joining a dating app, I unknowingly step into a supernatural realm. When one disastrous date turns me into a vampire, I'm faced with an ironic dilemma – I'm a vegan... -
![CELESTIA : Year Four by Avery Phoenix]()
CELESTIA : Year Four by Avery Phoenix
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Darkness is always portrayed as evil, but what if the Darkness simply wants to be accepted like any other element? To be...good and save humans and shifters alike? Celestia Rainbow goes from the lands of the living to another realm far darker and more depressing than she'd ever imagined... -
![The Looking-Glass Curse: The Complete Series by Eva Chase]()
The Looking-Glass Curse: The Complete Series by Eva Chase
Dive through the looking-glass into a land that’s lush, exhilarating… and deadly.When I tumbled into Wonderland, I only wanted to escape the epic mess my life had become. I'm not sure I can trust anything in this bizarre, intoxicating place. But the three enticing men I’ve just met might need me even more than anyone back home ever has—and somehow I feel like I belong in this strange world... -
![Tempting Raven: A Vampire Why Choose Romantasy Novel by Jessica Sorensen]()
Tempting Raven: A Vampire Why Choose Romantasy Novel by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsI was an ordinary vampire until Fate selected me as the new vampire queen. And Fate has a twisted sense of humor because it declared my sworn enemy, Rhyland Midnitegale, as the king.I'm not thrilled about the ruling, but if I don't step up to my title, the chaos, rebellions, and murders taking over the vampire world will only worsen... -
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Court of Dragons and Twilight by G. Bailey
One queen for Ayiolyn.Five dragons to protect her...are they enough to stop the gods? Full description coming soon.This is a full-length enemy-to-lovers fantasy romance with dragon shifters, a badass heroine, and possessive alpha males. Perfect for fans of spicy fantasy whychoose? romance. This is book five and the final book...Categorized as:
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![The Realm by Leigh Walker]()
The Realm by Leigh Walker
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe wants to make me his queen. The problem? I’m an heiress. And he’s…a beast.I mean he is really a beast, a werewolf to be precise. I’m the first to admit that I’m born to be royalty, but this wasn’t exactly how I’d pictured it!Rhys is about to be crowned king of the Realm, and he wants me to rule by his side. He said if I refuse, he’ll have the prince “gift” me to him... -
![The Rogue Queen by Emily R. King]()
The Rogue Queen by Emily R. King
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsDespite the odds, Kalinda has survived it all: Marriage to a tyrant. Tournaments to the death. The forbidden power to rule fire. The icy touch of a demon. That same demon now disguises itself as Rajah Tarek, Kalinda’s late husband and a man who has never stopped haunting her. Upon taking control of the palace and the army, the demon brands Kalinda and her companions as traitors to the empire... -
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Descend by G. Bailey
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWelcome to Angel Academy. The only way to be accepted is to die. My name is Kaitlyn Lightson, and I can see ghosts. Despite my weird ability, that no one but my best friend knows about, my life is pretty normal. In a few months, I will be at university and far away from my small ghost town I've lived my whole life in. But one deadly car accident changed everything... -
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![Fae Games by Sofia Daniel]()
Fae Games by Sofia Daniel
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsEverybody Wants Me Dead… Including My Fated MatesIt was supposed to be simple. Endure this trial and stay alive until I lose, but fate has other ideas.I’ve got a target on my back in more ways than one. If my mates aren’t trying to get me executed, they’re sneaking me into corners for illicit trysts.I will resist...Categorized as:
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![Shadow Promise by Fiona Starr]()
Shadow Promise by Fiona Starr
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy enemies’ strength comes from working in the shadows. I am about to drag them into the light. The hits just keep coming. I’ve managed to survive my first semester at Stormwood Academy. Now we’re on break preparing for the new term, which for most people means fun vacations and sleeping in. But for me and the guys, we’re in hiding... -
![Conquered By Magic by Lexie Scott]()
Conquered By Magic by Lexie Scott
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy heart is split in two. I left two of my mates to do what I know is right, so why does it feel so wrong?The Council went too far, and I have to act. They went after people I love, and I refuse to let them get away with it. They took enough from me already.Going after them means putting myself at risk, and my mates. Whatever I do affects them, but doing nothing isn't an option... -
![The Challenge by Kristin Coley]()
The Challenge by Kristin Coley
Jess Carter wasn't looking for a place to belong when she arrived in Banks, Idaho. It was supposed to be a temporary spot to finish out her last year of high school and bond with her dad. Meeting Dom changed everything.Now, the Pack needs her. Dom needs her. And she's figuring out she needs them if they plan to survive what's coming... -
![The Crescent Spell by Zoe Abrams]()
The Crescent Spell by Zoe Abrams
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIf magic doesn’t exist in Islar, then why do I find myself suddenly bound to it?I should know better than to be starry eyed over the mysterious dark haired man that appears in my shop. The moonlit spell he casts throws me into a world I never knew was possible, turning my careful, normal life into a chaotic mess...Categorized as:
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![Forbbiden Love by Willa Hart]()
Forbbiden Love by Willa Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI must run.My Wolveskin mate keeps me under constant guard to protect me, but that doesn’t mean I have to accept that protection. Not when the fate of my sister, my best friend, and my two other mates remains a mystery. Are they imprisoned? Are they dead? As much as it pains me to leave the king of the Wolveskin behind, I must go north to learn the fates of those I love... -
![Hell in a Handbasket by Harper A. Brooks, Mila Young]()
Hell in a Handbasket by Harper A. Brooks, Mila Young
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsSee no evil. Hear no evil. Speak no evil. Sleep with no evil… If only it were that easy.Between being kidnapped by a psycho dragon-shifter, influenced by ancient relics, and fighting for my freedom, I’d say my hands are full. But really, my troubles have just begun.Cain, Dorian, and Elias are wickedly dangerous, scorching hot, and all too tempting. They’re devils in disguise. Literally... -
![La Corda d'Oro, Volume 1 by Yuki Kure]()
La Corda d'Oro, Volume 1 by Yuki Kure
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsEvery few years, the prestigious Seisho Academy holds a prominent musical competition, and only the very best students at the Academy are allowed to participate. Though all are eligible to apply, only students from the music department actually make it to the competition...until now... -
![Bane of Dragons by Clara Hartley]()
Bane of Dragons by Clara Hartley
I'm surrounded by dragons, and they're all afraid of me. At the age of nine, I mistakenly touched someone else, giving him excruciating pain. Through that awful experience, I found out that a graze of my fingertips could torment any being with dragon blood. Because I was surrounded by them in my kingdom, my ability labelled me as cursed. And with that, my family lost everything... -
![Serendipity's Daughter by Katherine Davis]()
Serendipity's Daughter by Katherine Davis
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the new author, Katherine Davis, read the first book of the brand new Child of Fate series, Serendipity's Daughter.Life for Kismet Jones has never been easy... -
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![Secret Princess by Rachel Angel]()
Secret Princess by Rachel Angel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy name is Tempest Ryan, and I am the first student without Royal blood, admitted to the elite prestigious Kingsbury Prep Academy, an academy just for royals on a scholarship.When I first entered Kingsbury Prep, the Black Envelope was invoked on me by the Student Body's head, Crown Princes Kaz, Orion, and Hunter - three of the most popular, hottest, but arrogant and cruel boys at Kingsbury... -
![Reject: A Why Choose Paranormal Romance by Jarica James]()
Reject: A Why Choose Paranormal Romance by Jarica James
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDon’t trust the stone statues… At least that’s what the voices said.Harlow Devoe has spent her entire life thinking the voices in her head made her an abomination. Her grandmother ensured that she knew she’d never amount to anything more than the reject she’d become.Until she winds up in Darkhaven Institute, a place for people like her. Each diagnosis makes the residents of Darkhaven unique...Categorized as:
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![Hidden Power by Fiona Starr]()
Hidden Power by Fiona Starr
A shifter, three sexy mages, and an Elemental with magic thought to be extinct… what could possibly go wrong? I was born the day my parents died—talk about luck. I grew up bouncing around the foster system, never knowing when the rug would be pulled out from under me. Now, I’m twenty-two and while I’m free of the dangers of my childhood, life still isn’t easy... -
![A Dark Eternity by Nissa Leder]()
A Dark Eternity by Nissa Leder
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNow ruler of the Sidhe, Scarlett must learn how to be the queen her people need.Since absorbing the power of The Life Tree, everything has changed. Scarlett is queen of a realm, until a few weeks ago, she didn’t even know existed and has more magic than she ever thought possible...Categorized as:
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![Alpha Claimed by Alice Wilde]()
Alpha Claimed by Alice Wilde
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLove can make monsters of us all, but can it save us from those monsters too?In the days following the Mating Games, all I've come to know is chaos, confusion ... and pain.I've been kidnapped and tortured by those who I once thought loved me, and I don't know how I'll escape with my life ... or the lives of those I love... -
![A Cursed Reign by Nissa Leder]()
A Cursed Reign by Nissa Leder
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe fate of the Otherworld is in her hands. After rescuing Raith from the Darkland, Scarlett must deal with the aftermath of the ritual Ankou performed. Visions plague her as the darkness inside her grows. When Kaelem learns of a weapon that can kill Ankou, he and Scarlett must go on a quest to the mortal realm to find the man with the answers they seek... -
![Wishing For Them by Ellabee Andrews]()
Wishing For Them by Ellabee Andrews
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs a fairy living in a small town, my goals are pretty simple: go to the community college, own a coffee shop, and live my life drama-free. But all that changes when my name is chosen to receive a full scholarship to Aradia, the most prestigious supernatural academy in the world. On a dare, I had entered, never expecting to be chosen, yet here I am... -
![Dark Magic University by Jenna Edon]()
Dark Magic University by Jenna Edon
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA half blood, three sexy protectors, and a death that will ignite a supernatural war.I never fit in at high school and now I know why. As it turns out, I'm not quite human. My guidance counselor recognizes something in me--power--and enrolls me at Marcovian University where I can master my gift.I finally feel as though I belong even though I'm only a half blood by their estimation... -
![Seven Devils and a Rose by Alexia Praks, Alexia X.]()
Seven Devils and a Rose by Alexia Praks, Alexia X.
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne 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... -
![Queen of Dark and Light by Nissa Leder]()
Queen of Dark and Light by Nissa Leder
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter the events of the last battle, how will Scarlett find a way to win the war? And in the midst of all the darkness, will anyone find the key to her... -
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![Divinos Academy: Lost: Book One by Kelly Wightman, Jessica L. Lee]()
Divinos Academy: Lost: Book One by Kelly Wightman, Jessica L. Lee
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratings*Please note this is a republished title and it's original publication was under the title of "The Princess of Etharia". We have revamped the covers and changed the title but the story hasn't changed.* They think they can break me, scare me away. But they’ve never seen power like mine or met a girl like me... -
![The New Girl by Scarlett Haven]()
The New Girl by Scarlett Haven
Rated: 3.76 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI’m just trying to survive Shifter Academy. Meeting four gorgeous men wasn’t part of the plan. I’ve been locked away my whole life, because my alpha thinks that I’m an embarrassment. I’m the runt of my panther pride—not good enough, not strong enough, and different than everybody else. Then I get the letter. Shifter Academy says that my enrollment is mandatory... -
![Playing with Hellfire by Harper A. Brooks, Mila Young]()
Playing with Hellfire by Harper A. Brooks, Mila Young
The devils aren't in the details.They're in my bed...When my warlock foster father trades me to demons for his outstanding debts, I find myself in Hell on Earth. I’m thrust into a supernatural underground crime ring I can’t get out of, eternally bound in a contract I never made.Three hot-as-hell demons stand in between me and my freedom.A tattooed, brutish Hellhound shifter... -
![Very Bad Wizards by C.M. Stunich]()
Very Bad Wizards by C.M. Stunich
Rated: 3.72 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMy little dog, Toto, just shifted into a man. A gorgeous, chiseled beast of a man. That was about thirty seconds before the storm hit and he clutched me against his naked body while wild winds raged all around us. Yeah, we're seriously not in fucking Kansas anymore. There are male witches with toothy smiles, a man with a tin arm, and some wizards... -
![Fight by Rowen Black]()
Fight by Rowen Black
Rated: 3.76 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsComing back to the school was not something I was looking forward to. With my secret still hanging over me and the impending visit from King Blaine shadowing me every day, the stress is taking hold of me.What I don’t expect is for the unexpected arrival of a swordsman, which forces me to throw caution to the wind and fight to protect him...Categorized as:
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![Ravage by Lacey Carter Andersen]()
Ravage by Lacey Carter Andersen
Rated: 3.72 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA Paranormal Reverse Harem Romance Series I am bound to the dark... and the dark is bound to me.No one can know what I am. But this secret I carry, it isn't an easy one to hide. It burns within me. It changes me each and every day, making the line between me and the ghosts I love smaller and smaller.Yet no secret can remain hidden forever.The day my brother dies changes everything...
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