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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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Recovering the Siren by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 20 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... -
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... -
Necessary Respite by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 23 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... -
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Healthy Progress by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 24 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... -
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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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... -
Dinosaurs, Dilemmas & Albert Einswine by Sedona Ashe
Albert Einswine ate my blurb ..Categorized as:
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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... -
Knight Forsaken by B.M. Clemton
Betrayal. Chaos. Love. I came to Black Veil for a new start. A chance to find myself again, and maybe learn how to control my unruly magic.Instead, I've somehow bonded myself to three amazing men, found out I'm mated to my childhood best friend, and my magic grows more unstable by the day. Danger lurks around every corner and death lingers in the air... -
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... -
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... -
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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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... -
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A Shifter's Choice by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThey say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I’m hoping that isn’t the case for meI’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... -
Witch Unbound by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 15 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... -
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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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... -
Defending Hope by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 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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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... -
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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Wish for Me: Book 1 by Yumoyori Wilson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA life of despair, a heart-crippling desire, and a desperate wish to belong. My life was perfect. Successful career underway, supportive family by my side, a comfortable lifestyle, and my hot, hunky fiancé I assumed would become my life partner. But then in the span of twenty-four hours, betrayal, rejection, and heartbreak made my world crash down around me... -
Crime and Punishment by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 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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Supernatural Outlaw by Avery Song, Veronica Agnus
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt seems my destiny is to break out of one prison, only to jump right into another. Then again, who would have thought Dubai would have a luxurious jail for supernaturals? For me, former human Cassandra Thorn, it's been a difficult few months... -
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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... -
Wings of Dragca by G. Bailey
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 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.. -
Obtaining Hope by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 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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The Unwanted Challenge by Colette Rhodes
Things I have learned since arriving in Avalon:1. I am a fae2. I am an empath3. I am collecting hot AF fae boyfriends like they're going out of style4. My two dads are both kind of jerksAfter 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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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
A Crown of Blood and Bone by Sloane Murphy, Sarah Puckett
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA hunter reborn. Four Immortal Alphas. What could go wrong? "You're a Hunter, Remy." Those four words changed my life. One minute, I'm human, engaged, and ready to start my life. Then my 21st birthday rocks round, bringing with it the biggest god damn shock of my life. I'm a Hunter. Nephillim. Monsters are real. And this isn't my first life... -
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Daemon Grudge by Stacey Brutger
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen the gods vanished, daemons took over protecting humans from the things that go bump in the night... until daemons decide they deserve more.Orphaned young and raised by the military, Octavia only knows the world of duty and honor...Categorized as:
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Promising Changes by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 19 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... -
New Nebraska Lessons by Cara B. King
She’s the only human on campus. Four paranormal guys all want a taste. But now a killer might beat them to it.When Cecilia moves to New Nebraska, she must brush shoulders with the dangerous paranormals forcibly relocated there. Taking a job at the college she attends to support her ailing mother, she figures keeping her head down will be easy... -
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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Eirwen by Jewels Arthur
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPrincesses are meant to be chaste and Queens are meant to provide heirs.Thanks, but no thanks. I want lose my virtue. Have my cherry popped. Get bedded. Bump uglies. Whatever it is you humans call it. So I flee with my unicorn to Silver Springs, a magical town where nothing is as it seems.There, a dark elf shows up to kill me. An incubus wants to devour me... -
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... -
Iris by Aspen Black
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 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... -
Lotus by Nikki Jacks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 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... -
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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Nephilim the Awakening by Elizabeth Blackthorne
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 20 ratings*Jetzt eine vollständige Serie* Als ich meinem Ex sagte, er solle zur Hölle fahren, woher hätte ich wissen sollen, dass er tatsächlich von dort kommt?Jetzt ist er zurück in meinem Leben, und die Anziehung zwischen uns ist so überwältigend wie eh und je... -
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Catalyst by Alba Lockwood
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAfter my human death, I found a new and purrfect life as the feline familiar to a witch. But my safe haven is about to crumble.Winnie, my witch, is performing more spells, draining both our magic reserves and acting suspiciously as she works on a secret project.Since curiosity kills cats, I escape into the arms of Charlie: the handsome and grumpy hacker next-door that I want, but can never have... -
Ransomed to the World by Stacey Brutger
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 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
Book two in the Shifting Fate series by Tessa Hale...Categorized as:
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Alpha Wolf by Rune Hunt
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI live a normal, boring life.Work. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. The only joy I get is the brief rushes of adrenaline that only come when I’m on my motorcycle.All that changes when five strangers walk through the door of the diner I work at. The connection between us is instantaneous and undeniable. That is until they tell me I’m their Alpha – the first female Alpha in over a thousand years...Categorized as:
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High Fae Academy: Year Three by Kaylin Peyerk
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe end of the war is coming, and I'll be leading the charge. Now all I have to do is choose my mate...Categorized as:
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Heaven's Most Wanted by Erin Bedford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJane's life had never been ordinary. Why should it start now? When she found out she could make the angels she saw become corporeal, there was no way she could stop at just one, not when she could have all of them. It's hard to juggle three angels in her life and in her bed, but between her wits and their powers, Jane's detective agency has never done better...
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