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Irish Born by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThree sisters are bound by the timeless beauty of Ireland in #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts’ Irish Born trilogy. Born in Fire. The eldest Concannon sister, Maggie is a reclusive, stubborn, and free-spirited glassmaker—with a heart worth winning…. Born in Ice. A lover of hearth and home, Brianna Concannon is a practical and nurturing innkeeper—whose heart is an open door…... -
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Witch on Probation by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTrouble follows me like a curse. Which, to be fair, is kind of accurate. I thought Gallows Gate couldn’t get any worse after the missing-teen fiasco. Turns out, it can. The Council’s breathing down my neck, dark magic is leaking through the cracks in the veil, and every supernatural creep in town seems to want a piece of me. Lucky me... -
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![Finding Closure by Erin R. Flynn]()
Finding Closure by Erin R. Flynn
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![A Duet of Sword and Song by Lisa Cassidy]()
A Duet of Sword and Song by Lisa Cassidy
The time of the Shadowhawk was gone. Now he needed to be more. In the space of a night Cuinn Acondor lost his crown and almost his life. Devastated by Talyn’s disappearance, he’s on the run, fleeing from Armun and Shadow hunters who want to destroy everything he stands for. But he won’t give up. Together with the resurgent Wolves, he begins preparing to take back what Azrilan stole from them... -
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![Troubled Student by Erin R. Flynn]()
Troubled Student by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMy name is Bevin Millen—yes, Millen! I was able to separate from my family. Legally, at least. Father doesn’t listen to anyone and will never give up since he can’t bear to lose. In this case, he lost me, and unfortunately he’s still deluded into thinking I’m an asset he owned... -
![Gingerbread and Ghosts by Agatha Frost]()
Gingerbread and Ghosts by Agatha Frost
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsChristmas falls on Peridale, but that does not mean café-owner and part-time sleuth, Julia South, can sit back and enjoy the festivities. When the opening night of the annual Christmas play ends with Julia's elderly gran, Dot, fatally shooting a man in front of the whole village, Julia's world is turned upside down... -
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The Ghost and the Twins by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J McIntyre
Rated: 4.82 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhile the mediums of Beach Drive prepare for the anticipated arrival of the twins, their world is disrupted when a new police chief comes to the Frederickport Police Department, Brian’s ex-wife returns to town, and the antics of Marie’s ghost just might get Heather sent to prison. Return to Frederickport, Oregon, in the 33rd Book in the Haunting Daniele series. -
![A Tomb with a View by Maggie March]()
A Tomb with a View by Maggie March
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe sees dead people. He is dead people. And their canine companion has a few secrets of her own. Together, they're Lockwood Cove's most dysfunctional detective trio! Most roommates squabble over dirty dishes and unpaid bills. Anna McGuffin wishes that were her biggest problem... -
![Amateur Goddess by Erin R Flynn]()
Amateur Goddess by Erin R Flynn
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMy name is Bevin Millen and I’m doing my best to survive the waters I’m swimming… Being CEO of a successful magical company hidden from the rest of the world. A college student who has never had a conventional education before or friends and has had to hide her magic from her psychotic family... -
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Flowering Inferno by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDid someone manifest murder or was it simply a tragic glamping accident? Spring has arrived in the charming riverside town of Newberry, along with the thorn in Mia’s side—her formidable mother is in town to attend a manifestation retreat at a nearby glamping site... -
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Vibing Unity by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and I’m about to get married. Wow, I never thought I’d ever really say that. Seriously. And apparently, I’m not allowed to elope, so there will be a wedding that keeps growing in size no matter how many times I yell or threaten people. I swear, if something goes wrong, this will be the only one I have, and there will be some men who will angrily lay the smack down... -
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The Ghost and the Church Lady by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen autumn arrives in Frederickport, it brings surprises--some welcomed. Meanwhile, the residents of Beach Drive learn there are some things more frightening than ghosts. -
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Tequila Shots & Valentine Knots by Tricia O'Malley
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsValentine’s Day has arrived in Tequila Key and Miss Elva, the resident Voodoo Priestess, has been asked to concoct a love potion for a couple that needs some extra spice in their marriage. When her pirate ghost, Rafe, sees the potion and thinks it is for Miss Elva – all hell breaks loose. Get swept along on a fun Valentine's Day story in quaint Tequila Key. -
![The Ghost and the Poltergeist by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre]()
The Ghost and the Poltergeist by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Ghost and the PoltergeistBook 34 in the paranormal cozy mystery seriesHaunting DanielleLiving in a haunted house is nothing new to Danielle. In fact, she’s rather fond of the ghosts who visit Marlow House. But after she brings home the twins, unexplained paranormal activities in the nursery perplex not just her, but the ghosts who frequently visit Marlow House. -
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![Redefined Sister by Erin R Flynn]()
Redefined Sister by Erin R Flynn
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy name is Bevin Millen… And the shit has hit the fan. AGAIN. I’m really tired of that being my life, but I don’t see that changing anytime soon. The only thing I can change is how I respond to it. How I handle the drama and my ability to process it all. How I adapt and survive so that one day I can thrive in this messed up world… And that starts with drawing a line in the sand... -
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Elantris [Dramatized Adaptation] by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe city of the gods. Elantris once stood as the symbol of all that is beautiful. A sprawling metropolis of unrivaled grandeur, it was a symbol of power and strength, built to be as imposing as it was magnificent. The only thing more glorious than the city itself was its inhabitants, Godlike beings, with silvery skin and hair of the purest, flowing white... -
![The Ghost and the Birthday Boy by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre]()
The Ghost and the Birthday Boy by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsLily and Ian’s families come to Frederickport to celebrate Connor’s first Birthday. Bringing the in-laws together is not always easy, especially when uninvited guests from the spirit realm show up. -
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Evidence of a Folktale by Nicole Scarano
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLights, Camera, What Big Teeth You Have…. After her brush with death on a frozen mountain and an upsetting conversation with her boyfriend Eamon Stone, Detective Isobel ‘Bel’ Emerson is desperate for her life to return to some semblance of normalcy... -
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The Ghost and the Wedding Crasher by Bobbi Holmes, Bobbi Holmes
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWith two weddings on Beach Drive, Danielle’s plan to temporarily close Marlow House Bed and Breakfast is put on hold. Not everyone showing up on Marlow House’s doorstep is a welcome wedding guest. Nor is everyone from the living world. Return to Marlow House in Book 32, The Ghost and the Wedding Crasher. -
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Redemption by Randi Cooley Wilson
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFor Eve Collins, darkness has descended after her love vanished into the night sky. A new protector has been appointed, one who challenges everything she’s believed to be true. In this third installment of The Revelation Series, Eve will become aware of dangers and worlds that exist only in her nightmares, and bloodline secrets that will trigger a centuries old war... -
![The Lore of the Evermen by James Maxwell]()
The Lore of the Evermen by James Maxwell
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe Lord of the Night is coming. The future of civilization is at stake. Miro, high lord of Altura, is in the Imperial capital to prepare the Empire for the onslaught. He knows his homeland lies directly in the enemy's path but struggles to form the alliances he needs. As the high lords bicker, Ella seeks the help of the newly crowned emperor, Killian... -
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The Fates of Yoran by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen the Fates attack Yoran, the Chain Breaker must fight back. After establishing an uneasy truce with the constables, Gavin has settled in Yoran to offer protection to his friends and the remaining magical element in the city. When a job reveals a dangerous new threat in the city, Gavin must take action. This time the target isn’t Gavin, but the city itself... -
![Criminology of a Character by Nicole Scarano]()
Criminology of a Character by Nicole Scarano
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhat on earth is a homicide detective supposed to do with two unexpected weeks off? While on their first romantic vacation, Detective Isobel 'Bel' Emerson & Eamon Stone accidentally uncover a black market operation. Agent Jameson Barry and the FBI rush to their aid, but during the raid, Bel finds an inconsequential piece of evidence that the FBI dismisses as trash... -
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Aura of Night by Heather Graham
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTrue evil never dies. It only waits in the dark. All book editor Megan Law wants is to bury the memory of her brutal kidnapping and move on with her life. So when her publisher asks her to spin her hellish experience into the next bestseller, Megan agrees only because it might help keep other women safe... -
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![Voice of Fear by Heather Graham]()
Voice of Fear by Heather Graham
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA killer is looking to silence them, once and for all. FBI agent Jordan Wallace is close to cracking the human trafficking case she’s been working, when she does the one thing she should never do: let her guard down. The botched undercover mission is semisalvaged by the last-minute appearance of criminal psychologist Patrick Law, but Jordan can’t imagine making a worse first impression... -
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Purrfectly Bound by C.D. Gorri
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLance is a single guard in the Maverick Pride, but this Tiger’s about to lose his stripes! Lance Jacosa has spent his youth working his way through the females of Maverick Point, but something is wrong, and the young stud has lost his mojo. It’s a good thing Gerri Wilder is down for a visit and she’s brought a friend with her... -
![Purrfectly Caught: A Maverick Pride Tale by C.D. Gorri]()
Purrfectly Caught: A Maverick Pride Tale by C.D. Gorri
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKylie is determined to stay alone to keep her new Pride safe, but what’s a Tigress to do when her mate won’t take no for an answer? Kisses By Kylie has taken the world of e-commerce by storm and Kylie has never been so busy. After travelling under a dark cloud from her small South Carolina Pride to Maverick Point, New Jersey, she finally has friends, a home, and a Pride of her own... -
![The Hitwoman Under Pressure by J.B. Lynn]()
The Hitwoman Under Pressure by J.B. Lynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMaggie Lee's dedication to her family knows no limits. Even though her life is in chaos, she'll take any chance to repair her fractured family. All she has do is:. Get out of the loony bin. Eliminate the killer who’s hunting her sister. Make sure her family doesn’t go off the rails (yup, this one’s the toughest)... -
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Forged in Blood by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBefore Shanti was the most wanted woman in the land, she had yet to master her sword and the potent Gift with which she was both blessed and cursed. But the threat won't rest, and her people may pay the price. This story is also found in Legends: Fifteen Tales of Sword and Sorcery Anthology. You can also get a copy by signing up for K. F. Breene's newsletter. -
![The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Woods, Evie Gaughan]()
The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Woods, Evie Gaughan
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsEdie is … not in Paris? Edie Lane left everything behind in Ireland for a once-in-a-lifetime job at a bakery in Paris. Except, thanks to a mistranslation, the bakery is not in Paris, and neither is Edie. The tiny town of Compiègne, complete with its local bakery on the Rue de Paris, holds many secrets... -
![After All the Wreckage by L.J. Evans]()
After All the Wreckage by L.J. Evans
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if the future is already written? GAGEWhen Rory Marlowe Bishop walks out of my past and into my bar, I realize she’s not just a kid anymore. Now she’s hell on wheels and a special kind of temptation. But I can’t afford the distraction, not with the responsibility I’ve inherited... -
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Witching Hour by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMystic Hallows Harem. Box Set, Episodes 6 & 7. Ep. 6: Tangled Threads. Ep. 7: Familiar Deceit. AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is a romance about a snarky, stubborn witch who doesn't have to choose between multiple love interests to find her HEA. Not suitable for anyone under 18. Contains dark themes, violence, paranormal elements, a little humor, and a handful of sinful immortals... -
![Caresses Between the Sand by Aleera Anaya Ceres]()
Caresses Between the Sand by Aleera Anaya Ceres
The secrets of the kingdom are finally unravelling, and now that Maisie knows the truth of why Kappur and Thalassar are at war, she will do everything she can to make it right. Starting with finding out where the missing royal is. To do that, she’ll need to retrace Princess Odele’s every move, and she knows she can’t do it alone. Not with the queen monitoring her every move... -
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The First Chill Of Autumn by W.R. Gingell
Llassar is an occupied country– but nobody seems to know it. Fae began to filter slowly into the land shortly after the birth of the crown princess, Dion ferch Alawn, supposedly fleeing a dark threat in Faery known as the Guardians. But that was fifteen years ago, and now there isn’t a town in Llassar that isn’t populated by or under the control of the fae... -
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![Shake Off The Ghosts by Miranda Newfield]()
Shake Off The Ghosts by Miranda Newfield
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWANTED:. Housesitter for Cavendish House, an expansive medieval manor in the Highlands of Scotland. Must love country living and have maintenance skills. Decent pay for right applicant. Sounds spectacular, doesn't it? Sadly, what the ad should've said was -. WANTED:. Idiot willing to live in abject misery for two months in the middle of nowhere Scotland...Categorized as:
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![The Glass Butterfly by A.G. Howard]()
The Glass Butterfly by A.G. Howard
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor close to a decade, twenty-five-year-old Felicity Lonsdale has masqueraded as a dowager almost twice her age--selling caterpillars to butterfly consortiums--enabling her to hide an ill-fated past while raising her late brother's daughters. Together, the three live on an isolated Irish estate bequeathed by a dying earl... -
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Macabre Magic by L.H. Cosway
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIncluded in Shiver: 13 Sexy Tales of Humor and Horror. When you’re married to an illusionist, you never know what surprise is around the corner. Matilda believes she doesn’t scare easily. Horror films make her laugh rather than jump in terror. Jay begs to differ. With just the right magic trick, he thinks he can give his wife a scare for Halloween, so the two make a bet... -
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Get Witch Quick by Daisy Prescott
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAfter falling for tall, dark and brooding Andrew Wildes, Madison Bradbury’s life goes from boring college parties to fighting off curses and dark magic with the help of Salem’s most powerful witches and a pair of ghosts... -
![The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files: Special Edition Fantasy Bundle, Books 1 thru 5 by Craig Halloran]()
The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files: Special Edition Fantasy Bundle, Books 1 thru 5 by Craig Halloran
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFans of the shows like the X-Files, Castle and Supernatural loves this series, perhaps you will as well . .. Book 1 Smoke Rising. The unexpected begins . .. Agent Sidney Shaw is one of the FBI’s finest. Tough as nails with a calculating mind, she thought she was ready for anything. Enter John Smoke. His spirited arrest methods landed him hard time in prison...Categorized as:
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![Beauty and Deceit: A Beauty and the Beast Faerie Tale Retelling by Carol Beth Anderson]()
Beauty and Deceit: A Beauty and the Beast Faerie Tale Retelling by Carol Beth Anderson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBEAUTY AND THE BEAST meets THE BACHELOR / THE SELECTION . Aeryn is hungry, perpetually exhausted, and short on hope. Ever since her merchant father lost everything to pirates, the twenty-two-year-old has worked endlessly to meet the needs of her impoverished family. But it's never enough... -
![Slay in Character by Lynn Cahoon]()
Slay in Character by Lynn Cahoon
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsStaying in character can be murder when Cat Latimer and the members of her writers’ retreat head for a ghost town . . . Cat and the members of her writers’ retreat have just arrived in Outlaw, Colorado, an “Old West” tourist town complete with inhabitants dressed up as famous figures from history... -
![The Secret Language of Stones: A Novel by M.J. Rose]()
The Secret Language of Stones: A Novel by M.J. Rose
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAs World War I rages and the Romanov dynasty reaches its sudden, brutal end, a young jewelry maker discovers love, passion, and her own healing powers in this rich and romantic ghost story, the perfect follow-up to M. J. Rose’s “brilliantly crafted” ( Providence Journal ) novel The Witch of Painted Sorrows. Nestled within Paris’s historic Palais Royal is a jewelry store unlike any other... -
![Read Herring Hunt (Mystery Bookshop Book 2) by V.M. Burns]()
Read Herring Hunt (Mystery Bookshop Book 2) by V.M. Burns
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMystery bookstore owner Samantha Washington is about to find out it's not so easy to play Monday morning quarterback when it comes to murder. . . To the town of North Harbor, Michigan, MISU quarterback Dawson Alexander is a local hero. To Samantha Washington, owner of the Market Street Mysteries Bookstore, Dawson is more than a tenant—he’s like an adopted son... -
![The Quiet Stillness of Empty Houses by L.V. Russell]()
The Quiet Stillness of Empty Houses by L.V. Russell
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTheodora Corvus can hear the whispers of her crumbling family home. She can hear the whispers of Kingsward Manor, her place of employment. She sees the watchers by the lake, black-eyed and waiting. But Broken Oak is silent. Broken Oak is empty... -
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![Last Kiss Under the Mistletoe by Melanie A. Smith]()
Last Kiss Under the Mistletoe by Melanie A. Smith
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN ROMANCE FICTION AWARDS 2021 FINALIST IN PARANORMAL ROMANCE. 2021 COLORADO ROMANCE WRITERS BEVERLY CONTEST FINALIST. From award-winning and international best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes a steamy holiday murder-mystery romance with a psychic twist. Holidays should be filled with cheer…... -
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Remembered by E.D. Brady
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsENTER THE WORLD OF VISTIRA IN THE FIRST PART OF THE NEW ADULT, ROMANTIC FANTASY SERIES. Emily's past is a mystery. Left abandoned on the steps of a police precinct as a young girl, she is unaware of the love she left behind in another world. When she seeks hypnotherapy to deal with haunting dreams of a handsome stranger, she is thrown into memories of being kidnapped and almost murdered...Categorized as:
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![Wicked, Cruel Things: The Realm of Kahnan by Emma Lynn Ellis]()
Wicked, Cruel Things: The Realm of Kahnan by Emma Lynn Ellis
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe village hidden in the forest has always been peaceful. That is, until one night when all of its inhabitants are mysteriously burned to ash. Gwyndolin is forced to seek refuge in a remote cabin by the sea, with a strange man. When a chance encounter has her questioning everything she knows, she is forced to travel North to the forbidden mountains... -
![The Third Wife of Faraday House by B.R. Myers]()
The Third Wife of Faraday House by B.R. Myers
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Edgar Award–winning author of A Dreadful Splendor blends mystery and spooky thrills with friendship and romance in this delicious love letter to Gothic fiction, featuring two brides who must band together to unravel the ghostly secrets at the heart of a crumbling island manor. 'Til death do us part. . -
![One Greedy Fool by A.S. Oren]()
One Greedy Fool by A.S. Oren
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSincerity "Hope" Johnson has goals. Eat. Find a safe place to sleep. Never rely on the kindness of others. It's lead her down an interesting path in life. Currently, she works as an assistant to a Private Investigator. All the training, and the little pay. But that's just one of the sacrifices of learning the trade... -
![Fear No Evil by Debbie Johnson]()
Fear No Evil by Debbie Johnson
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWANT THE PERFECT HALLOWEEN READ? The dead don't like to be ignored…. Jayne McCartney, Liverpool's only female private eye, is soon to get a crash course in this and other ghost-related facts. Until now she’s kept her snooping firmly to the dodgy, sometimes dangerous – but definitely human – Liverpool underworld. But that all changes when an elderly couple approach her with a terrifying story…...
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