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Secrets From the Grave by B.L. Brunnemer
My name is Alexis, though everyone calls me Lexie. I’m a Necromancer. We’re rare enough that I’ve never met another in my life, until Claire came home to tell me she found one. In New Orleans... -
![The Aether Witch by Chandelle LaVaun]()
The Aether Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
My magic, my rules. I’m the Aether Witch. And I’m done playing this game. We’re running blind toward a target we can’t see. Everything I love is on the line. My magic. My family. My Coven. Tennessee. I’ll lose it all at the strike of midnight on Samhain if I don’t put the pieces of this puzzle together. Salem’s Prophecy says the fate of the world lies on mine and my twin’s hands... -
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![Dragon's Ground by Shannon Mayer]()
Dragon's Ground by Shannon Mayer
We survived the land of the Witch’s Reign, that much is true. But our arrival home is far from welcome. My idiot brother has taken it upon himself to ride off in search of a mythical healer, someone who might help him walk again. Assuming she doesn’t eat him first. Because she’s a dragon and happens to reside in the deepest reaches of the Dragon’s Ground. Like I said, idiot... -
![The Wedding by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
The Wedding by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 34 ratings"This is the never before seen "real" wedding between Daemon and Kat from the Lux Series. This should not be read unless you have read the Lux series. ". Found on Wattpad here. -
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![The Dragon Realm by Michelle Madow]()
The Dragon Realm by Michelle Madow
Experience the thrilling second book in The Dragon Twins series—a spell-binding adventure full of magic, romance, and twists you'll never see coming! After killing the dark supernatural who could sense their rare elemental abilities, twin sisters Gemma and Mira are no longer being tracked every time they use their magic. But they can’t let their guard down yet... -
![The Immortals Boxed Set by Alyson Noel]()
The Immortals Boxed Set by Alyson Noel
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsTrue love never dies in Alyson Noel's extraordinary paranormal series featuring Immortal teens. The books follow Ever Bloom and Damen Auguste’s epic romance as they travel through eternity to be together forever. These two soul mates are thwarted at every turn by jealous rivals, evil ex-girlfriends, enemies at school and even their own weaknesses... -
![After the Bridge by Cassandra Clare]()
After the Bridge by Cassandra Clare
Short Story about Tessa, Jem and what happened after that meeting at Blackfriar's Bridge at the Epilogue of Clockwork Princess. -
![Supernatural Academy: Year Two by Jaymin Eve]()
Supernatural Academy: Year Two by Jaymin Eve
Year Two at the Academy! The year of purple. Maddison James learned a lot about life last year. Only important stuff, of course. Like how to breathe under water, how to turn an arrow into a weapon, and how to fall in love. Asher Locke. The one who stole her heart. The one who showed her the truth of her past and . .. hopefully her future. Now it's just time for them to live happily ever after... -
![A Chase of Prey by Bella Forrest]()
A Chase of Prey by Bella Forrest
"We need to discover what the twins have. Before it's too late. ". With a black witch hard on their heels, Caleb and Rose embark on a race against time to escape the heart of the Amazon and make it back to The Shade. Little do they know how much more hangs in the balance than their own survival. .. -
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Night World by L.J. Smith
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAll nine books in L. J. Smith’s beloved Night World series are now available in a special collector’s boxed set! Vampires, werewolves, witches, shapeshifters—they live among us without our knowledge. The Night World is their secret society, a society with very strict rules. And falling in love breaks them all. In Night World, Poppy has been diagnosed with terminal cancer...Categorized as:
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Atlantis Series Bundle by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDiscover New York Times bestselling Gena Showalter's mythical world of immortals, magic and dark seduction in the Atlantis series! Now, you can download all five stories in this sexy, supernatural series in one convenient download. Bundle includes Heart of the Dragon, Jewel of Atlantis, The Nymph King, The Vampire's Bride and The Amazon's Curse...Categorized as:
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Lies in Blood by A.M. Hudson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsBook Four of Dark Secrets (start with books 1, 2 then 3). The ashes of a dark past fall away, and a new sun rises in place—bringing light to a nation once thought lost to ancient secrets. All that has been done in pursuit of vengeance will be undone for peace, and an age-old agreement will finally be met...Categorized as:
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Darkblood by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 21 ratings"The next stage of our journey stretched out before us, menacingly beautiful, glittering with the light of a hundred thousand souls. .. ". The Immortal Plane's capital is as dazzling as it is lethal. Without the security of a safe house or their Hive allies, Lyra, Dorian and their team must find sanctuary wherever they can - even if it comes from unexpected quarters. . -
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Nocturnal Magic by C.N. Crawford
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 26 ratings“Remember the darkness. Only the darkness will save you. ”. As part of a deal with the god of night, Ursula is sent to the Shadow Realm. There, she must live in the forbidding palace of an ancient night demon. Granted--he seems to hate her. But he's easy on the eyes, powerful as hell, and he's supposed to keep her safe... -
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Shimmer by Paula Weston
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsGaby thought her life couldn’t get more complicated. She’s almost used to the idea that she’s not the nineteen-year-old backpacker she thought she was. She can just about cope with being one of the Rephaim - a 140-year-old half-angel - whose memories have been stolen. She’s even coming to grips with the fact that Jude, the brother she’s mourned for a year, didn’t die at all...Categorized as:
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![A Shade of Novak by Bella Forrest]()
A Shade of Novak by Bella Forrest
I never could have imagined that Derek and I would willingly turn back into vampires. But there are some things in life that you just can't predict. Like the strange human disappearances that had started happening on the coasts surrounding us... -
![A Tangle of Hearts by Bella Forrest]()
A Tangle of Hearts by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHearts will tangle,. romance will ignite. .. Pre-order now! *Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts*. -
![Witch Court: The complete series by Megan Montero]()
Witch Court: The complete series by Megan Montero
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThis box set includes all five books in The Witch Court Series and is over 1,000 pages of magic, epic romance, adventure, and twists you'll never see coming! It’s time to claim my power…. All my life I’ve lived under lock and key, always following the strict rules my mother set for me. A week before my sixteenth birthday I sneak out of my house and discover why...Categorized as:
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![Jewel of Darkness by Quinn Loftis]()
Jewel of Darkness by Quinn Loftis
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsDalton Black never thought he'd find his true mate. His dark past convinced him that he could never be worthy of one, but the Great Luna did not agree. She saw fit to give him a gypsy healer, the purest of heart among their kind. And now that he's finally found her, she slips through his grasp and into the hands of Volcan, a corrupt high fae driven mad by his own need for power...Categorized as:
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![Broken Star by Michelle Madow]()
Broken Star by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe forgot their love. She remembers every betrayal. But they’re bound by magic—and a prophecy that could destroy them both. Sapphire Hayes never planned to fall for Prince Riven Draevor of the Winter Court. Not after he gave up his love for her. Not after he made her beg to survive. Not after the god of love struck her with a cursed arrow that turned heartbreak into agony... -
![Witch's Kurse by Glenn Bullion]()
Witch's Kurse by Glenn Bullion
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsJack Kursed has changed. Still ageless and unable to die, he’s found something worth living for. A wonderful daughter, beautiful girlfriend, and some magic to help take the stress off his curse. Hatred for the mortals no longer clouds his thoughts. He’s traded in his dark ways to help his daughter with her homework, sit on the couch with his girlfriend...Categorized as:
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![House of Ravens by Karpov Kinrade]()
House of Ravens by Karpov Kinrade
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsUSA TODAY bestselling author Karpov Kinrade defied genre convention with Court of Nightfall. Now, they continue the epic saga of Scarlett Night, a rebel torn between two identities, in House of Ravens. **Includes bonus novella, Night of Nyx You think you know the path to victory? Then tell me how you'll win...Categorized as:
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![Fallen Academy: Year Three by Leia Stone]()
Fallen Academy: Year Three by Leia Stone
Separated by darkness, bound by love. For Brielle, survival isn’t just a fight—it’s a promise she’s made to herself, to find her way back to Lincoln. Taken by the prince of darkness, Brielle faces an existence in the depths of his dominion that is meant to crush all hope. But hope is the one thing she refuses to lose...Categorized as:
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![Year of the Chameleon 2 by Shannon Mayer]()
Year of the Chameleon 2 by Shannon Mayer
You Don’t Choose The Academy. The Academy Chooses You. The Shadowkiller is back. And he is hunting me down like a dog in the streets of New York City using every tool and ally he has—including people I once trusted. I have never been so alone in my life, and yet if I turn to my friends that puts a target on their backs too. Which means I have to keep running...Categorized as:
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![[Un]bidden by Melissa Haag]()
[Un]bidden by Melissa Haag
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsI left home because I didn’t want to end up in a cage like a lab rat. Hitching rides, begging for cash, and sleeping on the ground got old fast. That was the only reason I braved an overgrown path to a group of buildings. I’d hoped to find a bed and a decent night’s sleep. However, what I found was a place overrun by werewolves... -
![Bloodline Secrecy by Lan Chan]()
Bloodline Secrecy by Lan Chan
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA wraith from supernatural legend walks into a shifter banquet and tries to kill the alpha. Of course I'm the idiot who gets in the way and cops the blame. I am still Alessia Hastings. My world is still insane. It's semester two at Bloodline Academy and these are the things I know:. 1. They still can't figure out what's wrong with my magic. At least they've ruled out I'm not a demon. 2... -
![The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 3 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Claudia Campos]()
The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 3 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Claudia Campos
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us. It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe... -
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Darktide by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsContinue the journey in DARKTIDE. Pre-order now. *Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts. *. -
![Wicked Lies by Megan Montero]()
Wicked Lies by Megan Montero
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy power doesn’t lie but everyone else does…. Ever since Beckett Dustwick walked into my life, I’ve only wanted one thing…him. To bad he doesn’t feel the same way. Our soulmate mark tells me we are destined to be together an important fact he lied about. But a broken heart won’t stop me from showing him exactly what I think. He may have started this game, but I will finish it...Categorized as:
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![Being Alpha by Aileen Erin]()
Being Alpha by Aileen Erin
From USA Today Bestselling Author Aileen Erin. For the first time since Tessa met Dastien, life is quiet. The evil witch, Luciana, is six glorious feet under, St. Ailbe's is closed due to human trespassers, and people are finally getting used to the fact that supernaturals exist in the world. It seems like the perfect time for a honeymoon... -
![Hidden by Kelley Armstrong, Angilram]()
Hidden by Kelley Armstrong, Angilram
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsHiking through the snow, holiday baking and playing board games by the fire – what’s not to love about an old-fashioned family Christmas? Werewolves Elena Michaels and Clayton Danvers want to give their four-year-old twins, Kate and Logan, something their parents never had: a nice, normal holiday... -
![A Shade of Vampire 77: A Fate of Time by Bella Forrest]()
A Shade of Vampire 77: A Fate of Time by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFinally armed with a complete Thieron, Taeral has had to make a desperate choice. But with Death nowhere to be found, he can no longer rely on her to end this. That responsibility rests on his shoulders now. .. as it was always meant to, in the end. Pre-order your copy of Season 9's thrilling finale. *Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts*. -
![A Veil of Dark by Bella Forrest]()
A Veil of Dark by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat lies beneath the Aeternae's veil? Continue the seat-gripping journey in Book 3 of Season 10. Pre-order now. *Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts*. -
![A Bringer of Night by Bella Forrest]()
A Bringer of Night by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Who had the Elders been before the Night Bringer came? ". Continue the journey in Book 4 of Season 10. Pre-order now. *Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts*. -
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![A Circle of Nine by Bella Forrest]()
A Circle of Nine by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeath's final Reaper must be found. Unending is the key to setting her free. .. Continue the journey. Pre-order now! *Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts*. -
![A Memory of Time by Bella Forrest]()
A Memory of Time by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Unending's time has come. .. Pre-order now. *Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts*. -
![Reign of Blood by Quinn Loftis]()
Reign of Blood by Quinn Loftis
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Because I created you for such a time as this. ”. The Great Luna’s words ring true for every member of the Romanian pack. Not only the wolves, but for all those who stand in defense of virtue, purity, and righteousness in a world plagued with monsters hell-bent on destroying every good in their path...Categorized as:
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![The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 4 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Claudia Campos]()
The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 4 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Claudia Campos
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIn the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us. It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe... -
![Queen of Lies by Kel Carpenter]()
Queen of Lies by Kel Carpenter
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMy second year at Daizlei didn’t kill me. It did something so much worse. It killed her. And the world will never be the same because of it. Anastasia thought she could own me. The Supernatural thought they could control me. They didn’t realize the darkness they courted until the walls of Daizlei came crushing down around us. I always thought of myself as hard. Unbreakable. Unbeatable... -
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New Moon: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 1 by Young Kim, Stephenie Meyer
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIn the first installment of New Moon, Bella and Edward find themselves facing new obstacles, including a devastating separation, the mysterious appearance of dangerous wolves roaming the forest in Forks, a terrifying threat of revenge from a female vampire and a deliciously sinister encounter with Italy's reigning royal family of vampires: the Volturi.Categorized as:
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![The Dragon Kings: Boxset 2 by Kimberly Loth]()
The Dragon Kings: Boxset 2 by Kimberly Loth
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s been 22 years since the dragon king shifters defeated the White Witch. A new threat has emerged in Europe. An evil queen rules the hidden dragons with an iron fist and few have escaped. The escapees visit Obsidian and ask for his help overthrowing her...Categorized as:
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Mage Shifter by Lucia Ashta
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsRina has lost her shifting mojo. Will her mage powers be enough to subdue Rage and Fury? Mage Shifter is the third book in an exciting new magic-filled urban fantasy, starring a girl with lots of moxie, fine brawny shifters, BFFs with questionable morals, and pygmy trolls in need of an attitude adjustment. -
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Shifter Syndicate by Avery Stone
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe ultimate punishment for protecting a Shadowborn is death. .. Plagued by the memories of my slain pack, I disappear into a shadowy survival, rejected by a universe that has never wanted or accepted me — Selene Bleu, one of the few surviving Shadowborns. As an orphaned pup, my life should have remained as it has been for the last fourteen years...Categorized as:
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![A Game of Death by Bella Forrest]()
A Game of Death by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a world where none fear death, life becomes a dangerous game. .. Welcome to Book 2 of Season 10. Pre-order now! *Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts*. -
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![After Midnight by Sarra Cannon]()
After Midnight by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the outside, Becca Goldberg looks like any normal freshman girl at Tulane, but she’s been keeping a terrible secret. She’s really Allison Moore—a young witch from Peachville hiding out from an evil coven of witches known as the Order of Shadows. She thinks she is safe until an unexpected accident occurs. Now, she only has until midnight on Halloween until her identity is discovered... -
![Dead Push by Tim O'Rourke]()
Dead Push by Tim O'Rourke
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen two enemies push back together! “…Most of them just sit as if waiting for someone to join them on their impending journey. Others are rushing for their train as if late for some important meeting. They can’t wait to board one of those trains below ground...Categorized as:
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Brayden's Return by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor the last several years, Brayden felt like an outcast amongst his friends. Since the day he saw a man shift into a wolf, he knew he no longer belonged in their circle. They were immersed in the paranormal world while he was away at college, living the life of an ordinary human. One night while he was walking home, he saw a dog in need of help. Turns out, it wasn’t a dog at all...Categorized as:
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![Fallen Academy: Year Three and a Half by Leia Stone]()
Fallen Academy: Year Three and a Half by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsWhen Brielle was taken by the prince of darkness, a large part of me died inside. How can I move on? How can I accept that she's gone? I can't. After searching every possible way to bring her back, I finally accept that she may be gone. .. forever. If that's the case, then I can't stay in Angel City any longer... -
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Darkblood Prison: Demon on a Dime by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWelcome to Darkblood Prison, where the worst criminals in the supernatural realm roam the murky corridors, A. K. A. my new home. According to my cellmate, there are three rules to survive the notorious prison:. Don’t mix with the other supes, stick to your own kind. Anything can be made into a weapon so get creative. Stay away from the infamous Triad, the three brothers who run the prison... -
![Song of Kai by Karpov Kinrade]()
Song of Kai by Karpov Kinrade
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsI am the Princess of Ravens, but soon I shall be Queen. I am the keeper of the songs for my people, but soon I must sing the song of the dead for my brother. I am the one the world looks to, but I am also what they fear. They just don't know it yet. My enemies play a dangerous game. And soon they will regret their dance with the Raven...
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