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The Magic of Destiny by Britt Andrews
𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲. I’ve been hearing that word a lot lately and my opinion on the whole thing hasn’t mattered one bit. No, the stars have their plans and I’ve been consulted about it a whopping zero times. Finally. I finally had all of my mates together. Yeah, that lasted an impressive two seconds and now one of them is gone...Categorized as:
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![Healthy Progress by Erin R. Flynn]()
Healthy Progress by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and things are going well. No, really! I know that sounds crazy after I broke down and couldn’t tell what was a dream or reality. But I have help. I asked for help which is hard for me. I have someone I can trust to get help from. All of that is progress for my life. Sad, but true. It was a setback on a better path and those will happen... -
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![As Wicked As They Come by Emma Dean]()
As Wicked As They Come by Emma Dean
"We can only hide for so long, sister, before we either become nothing, or choose to rejoin the living. ". Mika Marshall is back at the University of Morgana. It is her first fall semester, her first Homecoming and Samhain on Morgana’s Island. So much is the same her first day and yet. .. so much is different... -
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Knight Revelations by B.M. Clemton
I'm sorry, Dani. Those three words echo through my mind and tug at the broken strings of my heart. Bonds, magic, and lies seem to make up my world right now as it crashes around me. All I wanted was a normal life, to go to college and try to put the shadows of my past behind me. Instead, my world has been turned upside down, and my bright future at Black Veil University is suddenly looking dim...Categorized as:
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![Claiming Hope by Elizabeth Knight]()
Claiming Hope by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSo you guys remember the naked man in the alley? Now he’s my mate along with one of his friends. I might also have my eyes on the other two as well because why not? Oh yeah forgot to mention, turns out I’m a werewolf, hence the mating thing. Not only that but I’m the only Alpha Female in existence, which makes sense why that asshole of a fake fiance wanted to keep me for himself...Categorized as:
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![Balanced Trajectory by Erin R. Flynn]()
Balanced Trajectory by Erin R. Flynn
I completely forgot about the blurb until this moment, so well, there's not a blurb yet. Go ahead, laugh, I deserve it. Hope it gives you a chuckle if you needed one. Much love from Vader and I and I'll post one soon. .. Sometime after I write it.Categorized as:
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![Recovering the Siren by Erin R. Flynn]()
Recovering the Siren by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTwo questions have been on everyone’s mind since Division Chief Seraphine Thomas went missing on her way home from NYC:. Who abducted her? How do we get her back? The answer to the first is layered, the repercussions of it no one can fully foresee. The second answer is probably a given considering how kickass Sera is... -
![Kings of Moonlight by Eva Chase]()
Kings of Moonlight by Eva Chase
My power could unite the summer fae. .. or tear them utterly apart. The truth is out. The whole Seelie realm now knows that the cure for their full moon curse lies in my blood. I thought the gamble of revealing that secret would put only my safety on the line. But when one of the arch-lords sets his sights on me, it soon becomes clear there's so much more at stake...Categorized as:
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![Adjusting Course by Erin R. Flynn]()
Adjusting Course by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and… Uuuuggghhhh! I’m so tired of saying the same things over and over again without enough changing. I get the dirty councils out of the way, and new villains pop up in the form of fairy elders and ancients. I get them handled and the commanders are the problem. I smack them into line and the nobles are my issue... -
![Growing Alpha by Erin R. Flynn]()
Growing Alpha by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDivision Chief Seraphine Thomas knows that progress isn’t made without sacrifices. Their side has lost people, and the cost to her own life is sometimes too high. But now that the political climate for supes shifts widely back the wrong way, everyone is scrambling to secure the protections supes desperately need. It’s simply impossible to play a fair game when the other side cheats... -
![Necessary Respite by Erin R. Flynn]()
Necessary Respite by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and I’m finally putting myself first. If people won’t listen to me, are so determined to force me to be what they want, then I’m done working with them. I am a person, not something the people of Faerie own or all other supes can use and abuse. So I pulled the emergency brake and it’s time for a reset... -
![The Lure of the Devil by Auryn Hadley]()
The Lure of the Devil by Auryn Hadley
There's something to be said for being bad. Mostly, that it feels very, very good. Angels keep screwing everything up. For millennia, the battle between Heaven and Hell has raged unchecked. The souls of humans unknowingly fuel it. That means it's up to us, the worst definition of evil, to save Earth. The problem is that I still can't quite understand why that makes us bad... -
![The Rowan by Stella Brie]()
The Rowan by Stella Brie
For over three hundred years, Arden's very existence has been hidden. Until one night, when the latest assassination attempt fails and the third Killian blade makes its appearance. A powerful witch with little knowledge of her heritage, Arden's first step on the path of destiny is The Abbey. A place of sanctuary and power, it's a haven in a sea of unknowns and where she hopes to find an ally... -
![A Shifter's Choice by Debbie Cassidy]()
A Shifter's Choice by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThey say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I’m hoping that isn’t the case for me. I’m the spawn of darkness, and the news has spread, making me a target for forces designed to protect this world. I can’t be a danger to the people I love. I need to fight. I need to master the power inside me and prove I’m not the monster they believe me to be... -
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![The Dark Rises by Stella Brie]()
The Dark Rises by Stella Brie
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNo longer Queen of the Light Fae, Meri seeks safe haven in The Abbey with Cormal and the mysterious Madoc. Even with her trust shaken by Lord Lorn, Meri decides to take a leap of faith with the dark Fae who’s saved her life so many times and claim him as her friend... -
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Perfect Nature by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOnce feared Assassin. Rare omega werewolf. Newly discovered Queen of the light elves. All these identities come together to create the perfect storm of vengeance. With a magical contract in place, I bet my life and those of my men on the destruction of the United Senate and the Dark Ring...Categorized as:
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Crime and Punishment by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsShe broke the rules. Now he sets the consequences. Lera crossed the line when she disobeyed River’s orders and went over the Academy wall. Now River wants Lera gone—and Coal is just the officer to make her quit. For Coal, disciplining a wayward cadet is a matter of routine—--but he may be in over his head with this fiery student...Categorized as:
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Thief by Sadie Moss
Someone at this school is keeping a secret. Someone is stealing what doesn’t belong to them. And we might all be in danger…. I’m still recovering from the chaos of the Trials, but there’s no time to fall behind. Strange things are afoot at the Academy of Unpredictable Magic, and somehow, I’ve found myself in the middle of it all again... -
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Demon Wrath by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOne kiss can change everything. Satan’s killer found a way past my defences and into my heart. He stole something valuable from me and that theft could cost me something even dearer. I’ll have to race against time to stop him, and if I fail then our whole world could fall. I can’t let that happen. Not on my watch... -
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Defending Hope by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI am alone…. I can’t feel my mates through our mate bond— even my wolf is lost, tucked away somewhere deep inside me. The new world my seven mates and I created on Kursar is now shattered, maybe gone forever. I don’t know if they are even dead or alive. .. I’m not even sure if I’m truly alive. I am sedated. Captured and again imprisoned by Vadik and Faulk...Categorized as:
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Defending Nightmares by M. Sinclair
I crave my nightmares. I crave the shadows. I don’t want the light if it doesn’t include them…. The human terror organization MAM has come to our doorstep—we just don’t know what they want...Categorized as:
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![Death In Her Eyes by Erin Bedford]()
Death In Her Eyes by Erin Bedford
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSince she was four, Elle’s life has been nothing but pain and death, so it’s not surprising she ended up jaded. When Elle’s absentee father kidnaps her from her own mother’s funeral, Elle is forcefully enrolled into Fallen Academy, a school for nephilim like herself. Mind readers, seers, and elementals? Finally, Elle is with other freaks like herself... -
![Pack Obsidian Gold by C.M. Stunich]()
Pack Obsidian Gold by C.M. Stunich
A werewolf pack is only as strong as its weakest link and ours … ours is a traitor. The only people I can trust now are my mates, the seven alpha males I call my own. Allies and enemies wear the same skins: witches, demons, faeries, vampires … werewolves. It's impossible to tell what's hiding beneath the carefully crafted facades, the sinful slashes of smiling lips... -
![Wandering Star by Willow Hadley]()
Wandering Star by Willow Hadley
Cricket Kendall has learned a lot about herself in the month leading up to her long-awaited eighteenth birthday. Not only is she more powerful than she ever imagined she’d be, she’s also discovered she’s an alpha and most likely soulmates with three hot-ass werewolves. And now, her birthday is finally here...Categorized as:
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![Moonlit Jade by Elle Lee]()
Moonlit Jade by Elle Lee
What happens when an introvert becomes the center of attention of three hot men? Freak-outs, head injuries, and lots of ice cream. I’m Jade, a fox shifter and I had a plan. I was going to finish my graduate degree in archeology and find a job in my hometown of Moonlit Falls. Then I hit a road bump when the artifacts start to go missing and now these guys are claiming to be my mates... -
![Lotus by Nikki Jacks]()
Lotus by Nikki Jacks
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsGroomed to be the perfect southern princess, I wanted more from life than my parents’ gilded cage. Silver Springs was my chance to start over - free and independent - and avoid the plans my intended had for me. Opening my ice cream shop was a dream come true! But the last thing I expected was three tempting, distracting men that I can’t stop thinking about and love worth waiting for... -
![Jumbled Positions by Erin R. Flynn]()
Jumbled Positions by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBeing the boss is never easy no matter the support system you have in place. Being the boss when people’s lives are on the line is not something even superheroes can do without a break. Especially when they’re your people. But Jasmine Stewart has. Everyone is worried and scared about what comes next since the news of the demons organizing went public... -
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Iris by Aspen Black
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIris owns Floriography Flower Shop! Want roses for your favorite gal or guy? Need fresh lavender to place next to your bed? What about more exotic plants from far away? FFS has what you’re looking for! Iris finds herself in the possession of something that brings together a strange combination of mates. It doesn’t mean she knows what to do with them... -
![Wings of Dragca by G. Bailey]()
Wings of Dragca by G. Bailey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDeath or the throne? Queen or survivor? Isola and her dragon guards are shaken after the events that forced them into hiding in Dragca Academy. With the queen of the supernaturals on earth offering Isola, and what is left of her people, a permanent home. .. will Isola leave Dragca to save the dragon she loves? Or will the last dragon Ice queen rise. . -
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The Ambush by L.L. Frost
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWithin arms reach of her bakery and the protection it offers, Adie’s attacked! How will she escape when her opponent is so much more powerful? And what will happen when her guys smell another demon on her? Will the trust her word when she can’t tell them the truth? Join Adie on her (mis)adventures towards achieving a quasi-normal life among humans. -
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Obtaining Hope by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe time has come to end this. No longer will I hide away locked in my own sorrow. Instead, I will channel that pain into righteous fury. Once again I’m reconnected with my mates, and with new allies who have been dealt the same ruthless hand as me— finally have the army I need. The call has been sent out for those who want their pound of flesh to come together...Categorized as:
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![Promising Changes by Erin R. Flynn]()
Promising Changes by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and… Things are getting better. They’re not all better. That’s not possible in the weeks since I made the deal with all fairies. A little better. I have hope we might not completely self-destruct, so that’s better than where we were over the summer at least. And I think fairies are starting to see me as a person more... -
![Witch Unbound by Debbie Cassidy]()
Witch Unbound by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDeath’s grip is strong, but my will is stronger. Revelations, loss and chaos loom. But like always, I’m not about to let any of that keep me down. I’m a woman of action who believes in solutions, except the losses that challenge me now may not have quick fixes. I’ll have to give up more to regain what is lost. Make new promises to keep the people I love... -
![Chasing Princes by Erin Bedford]()
Chasing Princes by Erin Bedford
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWho would you save? The Fae and human world are merging at a rapid pace, leaving Kat two options; crash with the rest of them or ride it out and claim her place. With both of Kat's knights out of the picture, it's up to her to face new dangers and defeat old enemies... -
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![Magic Chase by Sadie Moss]()
Magic Chase by Sadie Moss
This thing isn’t over yet…. I spent an entire semester trying to get back to the Dull World, but now that I’m here, I realize it’s not that simple. I can’t just go back to the way things were. For one thing, I left my heart with three gorgeous, incredible men, and I miss them so much it hurts. For another thing, Roxie didn’t swap places with me on purpose this time. Someone took her... -
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Magic Gambit by Sadie Moss
Okay, so things have gotten a little bit crazy around here. The good news is, we know what we’re up against now. The bad news? I don’t know if we stand a chance. Magic Gambit is the final book in the Hidden World Academy series, a medium-burn reverse harem story intended for ages 18+, featuring a sassy human who's a little out of her depth and the three men who win her heart. -
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Haunt Sweet Home by Jarica James
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFor the Spirit Vlog team, home is wherever the haunts take them. But when they visit Lincoln’s family to recover from their ordeal at Realms of Discovery, they can’t resist the allure of small-town charm... -
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Hunt by Sadie Moss
My whole world is on shaky ground. I've only got one more year at Griffin Academy, but it's a little hard to focus on school after the bomb that was dropped on my personal life. On top of that, whoever has been targeting Unpredictables is only stepping up their game. If we don't find out who it is and stop them, there'll be no academy left... -
![Fae Unchained by Elle Middaugh, Ann Denton]()
Fae Unchained by Elle Middaugh, Ann Denton
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe mages abandoned me in this brutal war. They just made the biggest mistake of their lives. As a rogue princess and ex-chief enforcer, I know all their magic tricks. And now that I’m mated not just to a wolf shifter, but his bear shifter best friend, I’ve got two good reasons to fight for the opposite side. But the Mage Council is used to winning, and they’ll stop at nothing to ensure we lose... -
![The Fallen by Grace McGinty]()
The Fallen by Grace McGinty
Hope had always been different. The child that should never have been. A fragile creature who’s empathy made her universally loved by those who knew her. An anomalous mixture of both humanity and the Divine, she walked the line between human and something more...Categorized as:
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Taming Fire by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRavaged by their last encounter with The Dark Lord, Lailah struggles through the mental and physical scars that threaten to tie them to the past. So when an opportunity presents itself, Lailah and her knights jump at the chance. America - the land of hopes and dreams - is the perfect background for a summer away from the drama... -
![Guardians of the Assassins by Stacey Brutger]()
Guardians of the Assassins by Stacey Brutger
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWAR THREATENS THE PARANORMAL COMMUNITY. IF THE ASSASSINS CAN’T PREVENT THE LOOMING BATTLE, SUPERNATURALS WILL CEASE TO EXIST. Morgan and her mates don’t even have time to settle into their new home before the local wolf pack demands she turn herself over to the alphas. If she refuses, they vow to destroy everything she holds dear... -
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Anarchy by Jaymin Eve, Leia Stone
Did Charlie Bennett ever tell you that vampires are evil spawn? Well they are! She's had just about enough of them and when the unthinkable happens, she decides it might just be time to use her blood as a weapon against them. It's time for a little anarchy. *Recommended reading age 17+ due to language.Categorized as:
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![No Rest for the Wicked by Emma Dean]()
No Rest for the Wicked by Emma Dean
A raven assassin will be her greatest ally, or her worst enemy. Mika knew the Council of Paranormals would suspect her, which is why they assigned a raven to 'guard' her. But there is a 'we' behind the killer and she has no idea if that they are still out there, or worse, still on the island of Morgana waiting for the right opportunity to strike again...Categorized as:
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![The Unwanted Challenge by Colette Rhodes]()
The Unwanted Challenge by Colette Rhodes
Things I have learned since arriving in Avalon:. 1. I am a fae. 2. I am an empath. 3. I am collecting hot AF fae boyfriends like they're going out of style. 4. My two dads are both kind of jerks. After twenty years as a not-quite-human, wondering where I belong, I've finally found my place among the fae in Avalon and my dads want to take it away...Categorized as:
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![Beyond the Shadows by Amber Lynn Natusch]()
Beyond the Shadows by Amber Lynn Natusch
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAnother day, another problem for Piper Jones and her eclectic mix of allies. And so far, her crew of vampire enforcers, werewolves, and her warlock mentor have come through it all unscathed. But when a rogue assassin starts killing off Knox’s pack, she’s got more to worry about than the faint blue scar on her chest and her failing powers... -
![Spells of Breath & Blade by Sarah Piper]()
Spells of Breath & Blade by Sarah Piper
I spent my whole life believing magick was a curse—and that I didn't have enough of it to worry about, anyway. Turns out I was wrong on both counts. I'm so much more than a magick-blessed Academy student. I'm an Arcana Witch, bound to a sacred order whose sole duty is to protect magick—and one another—at all costs. Thankfully, I'm not alone... -
![Ransomed to the World by Stacey Brutger]()
Ransomed to the World by Stacey Brutger
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTHE ONLY WAY TO SURVIVE HELL IS TO BE STRONG ENOUGH TO WALK OUT THE OTHER SIDE. Annora risked everything to save her mates, exposing her deepest secrets, and now she must face the consequences when her past catches up with her. To protect her mates, she makes a deal with the devil himself. The only problem—it could cost her soul... -
![Mark of Stars by Tessa Hale]()
Mark of Stars by Tessa Hale
All Rowan wanted was a normal senior year. To fade into the background of her classmates. Instead, her entire world has been turned upside down. Words she never thought she would utter are now a part of her everyday life. Shifters. Powers. Bonds. Comfort comes from the five fated mates who would do anything to protect her...Categorized as:
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