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Happy Ever Afterlife, Part 2 by Stephanie Hudson
This is book 12 in the Afterlife saga. The end of days might be over for our newlyweds, but the dark nights are closing in and what lies waiting in the shadows is what even nightmares are afraid of. Because the King of Hell is back and now he has a new bride to keep hidden from the world below…a world that shows no mercy, right along with one of their rulers... -
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Martyr's Promise by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhen Summer Mackenzie and her boyfriend disappear in the fog-shrouded forests of Northern California, it sets off more than one alarm. The sheriff’s department is looking for them, the state rangers are on their trail, and even private security companies have gotten involved...Categorized as:
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![Afterlife Saga Books 5-8 Box Set by Stephanie Hudson]()
Afterlife Saga Books 5-8 Box Set by Stephanie Hudson
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAfterlife Saga Box Set offers great savings and ease. This is the second box set in the epic story that is the Afterlife Saga includingThe Quartermoon and The Pentagram Child parts 1 and 2. -
![House of Whispers by J.L. Bryan]()
House of Whispers by J.L. Bryan
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe luxurious Lathrop Grand Hotel is a Savannah institution that has entertained guests for more than a century and a half, offering some of the finest accommodations in the city. Famously haunted, the hotel draws tourists from around the world eager to encounter its numerous ghosts... -
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Pearl Sky by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“If you want to make something new, my Benjamin, be wary of what you unmake in the process. ”. It’s not just any holiday season for Ben and Tenzin. Elder Zhang’s oldest servant is reaching the century mark and Ben and Tenzin arrive to honor him, but no sooner have they landed on Penglai Island than they’re confronted with the theft of a priceless artifact...Categorized as:
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![Paladin's Kiss by Elizabeth Hunter]()
Paladin's Kiss by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt’s the vampire wedding of the century… and maybe the end of an empire. The upper echelons of immortal society have gathered in New Orleans, all of them curious to witness the joining of Gavin Wallace, the immortal business mogul, to the human woman who captured his heart... -
![Dating with a Vengeance Demon by Lauretta Hignett]()
Dating with a Vengeance Demon by Lauretta Hignett
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsA mysterious supernatural assassin is loose in D. C. – a man made of marble, hell-bent on murdering the most popular senator the country has seen in years... -
![Rebirth of the Vampire King by Bella Klaus]()
Rebirth of the Vampire King by Bella Klaus
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDead bodies won’t stop mounting, but who’s counting? We lost our last battle, but I’m going to win the war—with or without Valentine. This new world has more obstacles than an assault course. Vengeful gods, vicious ambushes, and vampires with brooms where the sun doesn’t shine. When will I catch a break and get my happy ever after? Rebirth of the Vampire King is book six of the Blood Fire Saga. -
![Maze of Souls by J.L. Bryan]()
Maze of Souls by J.L. Bryan
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIt's October, and down at newly opened Pine Hollow Farm, the ghosts are running wild! . This “genuine” old-time family farm offers a big heap of fun fall activities. You can drink cider fresh from the orchard, enter a pumpkin-carving contest, and explore the five-acre corn maze... -
![Last Impressions by A.J. Aalto]()
Last Impressions by A.J. Aalto
When an FBI Internal Affairs investigation lands the Preternatural Crimes Unit in a bureaucratic spank-fest, it feels like the perfect time for Marnie Baranuik to skip town and lend her expertise to a bear-sized Canadian cop who doesn’t want her help with his case, his love life, or his car stereo... -
![Chameleon's Death Dance by B.R. Kingsolver]()
Chameleon's Death Dance by B.R. Kingsolver
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsEven a chameleon can be a target. Libby makes her money as a thief and an assassin, but a girl has to have a cover. To her surprise, her business installing security systems in 23rd century Toronto is taking off, as is her romance with Wil—North America’s top cop. Then an insurance company hires her to recover a fortune in stolen art and jewelry... -
![The Demon's Due by Deborah Wilde]()
The Demon's Due by Deborah Wilde
Rated: 0.00 of 5 stars · 0 ratingsAn Enemies-to-Lovers Urban Fantasy. Magic has a price, and Aviva’s running out of ways to pay. When an ancient healing ritual goes nuclear and vampires start short-circuiting, the supernatural world begins unraveling faster than you can say “apocalypse now. ” Aviva isn’t just investigating a disaster—she’s living in the blast zone...Categorized as:
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Dead by Day by Charlaine Harris
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![Spider's Trap by Jennifer Estep]()
Spider's Trap by Jennifer Estep
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe next thrilling book in Jennifer Estep’s New York Times and USA Today bestselling Elemental Assassin series—“an extraordinary series… One of the most intriguing heroines in the genre” (Romantic Times Book Reviews). Keep your friends close but your enemies within stabbing distance... -
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![Fashionably Felonious : Book Nineteen, The Hot Damned Series by Robyn Peterman]()
Fashionably Felonious : Book Nineteen, The Hot Damned Series by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust when I thought I’d get a vacation with the love of my undead life, my life blows up. Again. Sun and naughty fun is off the docket. Eliminating deadly Dhampirs is at the top of the to-do list. Crap... -
![Otherworld Nights by Kelley Armstrong]()
Otherworld Nights by Kelley Armstrong
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThis short story collection includes one brand-new tale, one story previously available only at Kelley Armstrong's website, and re-prints some hard-to-find stories from various anthologies as well as the entire novella Hidden . " Demonology " - Adam's mother discovers what he is. "Twilight" - a Cassandra & Aaron story from. Many Bloody Returns. "Stalked" - Clay & Elena's honeymoon story from... -
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Death Raiser by J.C. McKenzie
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNecromancy is a gift that keeps on giving…. …and my powers always deliver death. I may have narrowly escaped death during my last case with the Victoria Police Department, but now it appears another serial killer has stepped forward to fill the murderous void. This time, the dead aren’t talking. And while the souls are silent, the vampires won’t shut up... -
![No Ghouls Allowed by Victoria Laurie]()
No Ghouls Allowed by Victoria Laurie
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOn a trip to Georgia to see her father, M. J. Holliday finds herself trapped in a haunted mansion and discovers. .. THE SOUTH WILL RISE AGAIN—FROM THE DEAD. M. J. has had a distant relationship with her father since her mother died more than two decades ago. But when M. J... -
![I See You by Meghan Ciana Doidge]()
I See You by Meghan Ciana Doidge
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsOver a year and a half had passed since Jade Godfrey, aka the dowser, fixed my mother’s necklace, since I’d thwarted the vision of the death of love, and since I’d made a deal with a devil and acquired a demigod for a mentor. I still didn’t understand or control my power, my magic, but it had been a great year. A year of rest. A year of love and light. But now the reprieve was over... -
![A Vampire's Bane by Raven Steele, Ava Mason]()
A Vampire's Bane by Raven Steele, Ava Mason
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“The monster isn’t under my bed. It’s screaming inside my head. ”. Cursed by the Kiss of Eternal Night, Samira lives her life as an ancient and powerful vampire, guarding her emotions carefully. One slip up and the darkness inside her could send her on a rage-filled, bloodlust path of death and destruction. It’s happened once before, and it could easily happen again... -
![Lady of Madness & Moonlight by Annie Anderson]()
Lady of Madness & Moonlight by Annie Anderson
A former Rogue being presented to the Fates. What could go wrong? When I was offered a seat on the Ethereal Council, no one said anything about meeting the actual Fates. But on the day of my presentation, not only do I offend the three women who control every single thread of life, but an Angel's thread is cut short, and no one knows how... -
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Prince of Darkness by Rebecca Zanetti
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDark Protectors, Book #17. Unknown to humans, beyond daylight lies a world of intoxicating darkness where deadly creatures prowl with insatiable desires and unbelievable power: vampires, demons, witches, shifters. When vulnerable humans find themselves thrust into that realm, they’ll never be the same. . -
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Moon Matador by J.R. Rain
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe wait is over! The latest Samantha Moon novel is here! When the owner of an ancient bullfighting ring—a bullring that had been transplanted piece by piece from Madrid—calls on Sam to look into a family curse, the private detective is pretty sure things are about to get weird. She isn't wrong. .. Her investigation into the haunted stadium soon uncovers more questions than answers...Categorized as:
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![Unicorn Moon (Vampire for Hire (world) #33) by J.R. Rain]()
Unicorn Moon (Vampire for Hire (world) #33) by J.R. Rain
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe latest "Vampire for Hire" novel is here! Samantha Moon figured her daughter's birthday would be nice and normal, not usher in a magical apocalypse. Amid the frequent chaos in her life, Sam has learned to take comfort in the boring moments. She's one of the few people who doesn't mind a long day in the office... -
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![Caretaker by Laken Cane]()
Caretaker by Laken Cane
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSix months ago Angus Stark was sent to prison, and no one on the outside has seen him since. Denied the visitor passes that would get her into the prison, Trinity grows more desperate with each passing day, convinced something terrible is happening to him. She's not wrong. When the sentencing judge's wife goes missing, Captain Crawford brings Trinity in to help track the woman... -
![Wolves of Gypsum Creek: (A Wolf Shifter Box Set) by Serena Meadows]()
Wolves of Gypsum Creek: (A Wolf Shifter Box Set) by Serena Meadows
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe tiny town of Gypsum Creek is home to a high number of brooding, sexy-as-sin men that disappear with each full moon. The heroes in this boxset of steamy, standalone stories will get your heart racing…and tongue wagging. But you’d better watch out. The howling has started, and no lady is safe when the wolves of Gypsum Creek go on the hunt. Third Time a Charm... -
![Misfit Angel by Stephanie Foxe]()
Misfit Angel by Stephanie Foxe
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDemons are tricksters. Never forget that. Amber made it through the Trials and is trying to rebuild her life alongside her new pack. She just wants peace. But once you make a deal with a demon, peace is no longer an option. As the lines between good and evil become blurred, Amber will find herself facing an impossible choice and a terrible battle... -
![Succubus Unchained (Paranormal Prison) by Heather Long]()
Succubus Unchained (Paranormal Prison) by Heather Long
I’d become a damn vampire after all. I never wanted or asked for this. What began as a one-night stand earned me a stint in prison, the attention of a shadow demon and rescue by three devastating—to my system—males along with the declaration that I was their foretold something. .. Yeah. No. To win this war and regain my freedom I had to give up part of who I am and become something other... -
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Siren's Battle by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNow Alpha of the Chicago werewolves and the first female one in North America, Seraphine Thomas has more on her plate than she can handle or wants to. Engle had to go, and while she’s glad the threat to everyone in the city—both humans and paranormals—is dead and gone, now there is a huge mess to clean up...Categorized as:
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A Wedding Breakfast by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFree short story in Nalini Singh's Newsletter. Deleted scene from Archangel's Storm. This scene was deleted from an early draft of Archangel’s Storm. It has spoilers for previous books in the series, so if you haven’t yet read those, save this to read later. Also, please note that as this scene was deleted early on, it will no longer fit perfectly into the book’s timeline and/or series continuity... -
![Night Magick by Michelle M. Pillow]()
Night Magick by Michelle M. Pillow
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaura might be new to the supernatural town of Green Vallis, but this isn't her first dance with the devil. Half vampire, half human and full bar owner, Curtis Jefferson has spent a lifetime running from his vampiric ancestor. When the old nemesis finally catches up to him, it’s only by a freak accident that he’s not killed. But now the beautiful woman who saved his life has a target on her back... -
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Blood Catalyst by A.L. Kessler
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDeath threats, black magic, and vampire business is all just another day in the life of Abigail Collins. Abigail has her hands full with her first PIB case since she came back from leave. When the brother of a Cult member shows up dead, Liz requests Abby be put on the case. The cause of death? A missing heart... -
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Charmed to Death by Gretchen Galway
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOn the eve of the winter solstice, reckless witches invite demons into the enchanted town of Silverpool. Can Alma find a human murderer amid the magical mayhem? Alma is a witch with an Incurable Inability to kill. That can be inconvenient in a world of demons, Shadow magic, and murder. Luckily Alma has discovered she has unusual, remarkable talents of her own. And they’re getting stronger... -
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Inferno by Liz Schulte
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOlivia’s once-shining light now blazes with the fury of an avenging angel, leaving ruin in her wake. Gone are the days of soft hearts; endless compassion doesn't win wars with Hell. Without an anchor to his human self, the jinni side of Holden grows stronger every day... -
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![Second Chance Spirit by Carrie Pulkinen]()
Second Chance Spirit by Carrie Pulkinen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe'll give her his heart. .. if the ghost doesn't take it first. Trent Austin is a successful, big-city lawyer. The last thing he needs is the burden of a run-down house in the suburbs. But when his crazy uncle dies and leaves his estate to Trent, he soon learns he's inherited a lot more than a Victorian mansion... -
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A Haunting Touch by Ward Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNightmare on memory lane. I’m Darla. I’m a psychometrist. I can read thoughts and emotions left upon objects. Some people call my ability a “gift. ” Some people are idiots. You see, my ability isn’t providing easy answers when I try to learn who killed one of my inn’s guests, a developer about to cover a scenic meadow with condos. The dead developer created another problem... -
![Winter Moon by J.R. Rain, Matthew S. Cox]()
Winter Moon by J.R. Rain, Matthew S. Cox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA trickster god, a famous sword, and the mother of all storms. All while looking for a werewolf on the run. .. Just another day at the office for vampire private eye, Samantha Moon!Categorized as:
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![Wicked Moon by J.R. Rain, Matthew S. Cox]()
Wicked Moon by J.R. Rain, Matthew S. Cox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSamantha Moon is back and doing what she does best: solving crime, finding killers, and helping those who can't help themselves. .. For years, Samantha Moon has wanted to be normal. It seemed an impossible dream—right up until it happened. Well, sorta happened; after all, normality is a relative thing for a vampire detective. With the final defeat of Elizabeth, Sam's world was rocked again...Categorized as:
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![Brazen Indulgences by Erin R. Flynn]()
Brazen Indulgences by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNothing makes people more vulnerable than having to open up. And for someone like Jasmine Stewart who has so much hidden, it’s terrifying to have people know her secrets. Especially when people generally don’t react well to learning them. But life goes on, and when you have people who truly love you, they won’t let the darkness eat you and help you get back on your feet...Categorized as:
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![Sun Dance (Vampire for Hire (world) #32) by J.R. Rain]()
Sun Dance (Vampire for Hire (world) #32) by J.R. Rain
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsVampire private eye Samantha Moon confronts an enemy from her past in this riveting supernatural mystery from. USA Today. bestselling author, J. R. Rain. With unusual sunspot activity making headlines and alarming scientists, Samantha Moon gets a surreal visit from Josephine—a silver-haired woman who believes she’s the incarnation of the Moon. She has an urgent case for Sam... -
![In Black We Trust by J.C. Andrijeski]()
In Black We Trust by J.C. Andrijeski
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“This strike you as a particularly wise idea, brother? ” Manny asked under his breath. “Striking a deal with vampires? ”. Black gave him a look. “No. But all my other ideas were worse. ”. * *. A coup is underway. That coup threatens the entire United States––possibly the whole of the human race... -
![A Spell to Die For by Gretchen Galway]()
A Spell to Die For by Gretchen Galway
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt all started with a demon in a big-box store. .. Reluctant witch investigator Alma Bellrose has exorcised demons and unmasked killers. But now she has a far more terrifying challenge ahead — a witch wedding... -
![Devils' Line, Vol. 9 by Ryo Hanada]()
Devils' Line, Vol. 9 by Ryo Hanada
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAnzai, thanks to his reawakened memories from his childhood, is called in to the MPD to give a statement on Kikuhara. After the dissolution of F Squad, Jill struggles with a sense of being unmoored. Lee has gained a reputation as a bit of a devil-hero, but shadowy figures from his past start to catch up to him. And deep in the forest somewhere in Gunma Prefecture, Makimura opens his eyes. .. -
![Scorpion Trap by Pippa DaCosta]()
Scorpion Trap by Pippa DaCosta
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGiven a choice, I’d prefer never to return to Egypt. Isis doesn’t do choices. The old world is dead. Legend tells us the gods are myths. But some remain, like a noose around Ace Dante’s neck. And none are more dangerous than Isis. She demands the Soul Eater return to the land time forgot, break into a newly discovered tomb, and retrieve the skull from the sarcophagus inside... -
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![A Tale of Two Goblins by H.P. Mallory]()
A Tale of Two Goblins by H.P. Mallory
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsFrom New York Times And USA Today Bestselling Urban Fantasy Romance Author, HP Mallory, Comes The Dulcie O’Neil Series! “H. P. Mallory has a quick wit, a fresh voice, and a clever way with words. If you like Charlaine Harris, you’ll love H. P. Mallory! ” ~ Larissa Ione, New York Times Bestselling Urban Fantasy Author... -
![Cursed at Dawn by Heather Graham]()
Cursed at Dawn by Heather Graham
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDracula lives—and he’s hunting for his bride. Vampires may not walk among us, but FBI agents Della Hamilton and Mason Carter know real monsters exist. They’ve witnessed firsthand the worst humankind has to offer. They’re still catching their breaths after the apprehension of two such monstrous killers when they’re met with horrific news... -
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Cursed by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIvy's on her way to kick ass and save Collin from the horrors of the Underworld. Along the way she discovers that the truth won't set her free. Deep-seated deception leads Ivy closer to her destiny. But, being queen of the demons is not the destiny she wants. Ivy will have to overcome lust, power, love, and an ancient prophecy if she wants to survive. DEMON KISSED SERIES ORDER:. #1. Demon Kissed... -
![The Graveside Bar and Grill by Darynda Jones]()
The Graveside Bar and Grill by Darynda Jones
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen Donovan St. James’ precocious charge asks him—no questions asked—to tail the doctor who keeps their ragtag team patched up, he wants to refuse. Not because the saucy teen is getting too big for her britches, ordering him around like a mob boss, but because the woman stirs feelings in him he would rather not explore. However, when evil threatens the doc’s life, he realizes he has no choice... -
![Night Scourge by Pippa DaCosta]()
Night Scourge by Pippa DaCosta
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“You were raised among Dark Ones and each one wants a bite of you. ”. Adrift in a strange land and with the Night Station weakening, Lynher has never felt more alone. Guests are leaving. The Station platform is silent. And there’s nobody left to save. So when a member of the European resistance wanders in off the street, offering a new life outside the Station, Kensey can’t refuse. But Lynher can... -
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Bound By Hell by Erin Bedford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe second book in the hilarious action-packed urban fantasy series by USA Today Bestselling Author, Erin Bedford. In the City of Lost Angels, keep your friends close and your demons closer…. For a millennia Mary Wiles played the good guy. Stay on the path and all would be well...
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