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Dark Territory by A.C. Cobble
After uncovering the existence of an ancient, secret organization, Ben must track down its whereabouts to enlist help in a battle for the fate of humanity. He goes behind enemy lines and faces certain danger. He must convince the powerful elites that the looming threat to Alcott is real. If the opposing factions do not put aside their differences and join forces, the fate of mankind may be sealed... -
![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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![Unbound by Erica Stevens]()
Unbound by Erica Stevens
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen they are attacked on their way back to the palace, Aria realizes she must do whatever is necessary to put an end to the threat looking to destroy all those she loves. Separated from Braith, she focuses on gathering new troops to fight against the powerful threat growing stronger with every passing day... -
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The Chaos Queen by Aubrey Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI found my brother. .. But I wish I hadn't. ---. Alvyrians are sick. They're dying. But they're not my people, and this isn't my world. All I wanted was to find my twin so we could go home--to where we belong. But I've also made new friends, new enemies, and I'm finding my powers to raise the dead are as much a part of me as my own mind and soul...Categorized as:
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![Broken by Erica Stevens, Leslie Mitchell]()
Broken by Erica Stevens, Leslie Mitchell
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 11 ratings*****The pre-order price will only be available for a limited time after release. Though this book is a standalone novel, it is highly recommended that it NOT be read without reading the other books in The Captive Series first as it does contain some spoilers. This book is set in the past but it is not meant to be a historical novel. *****... -
![Mate Hunt: Books 5-7 by Lola Glass]()
Mate Hunt: Books 5-7 by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAll it took was one look to end my life. .. Because one look is all it takes to trigger a werewolf's mate hunt. And when a wolf is hunting, he doesn't stop until his mate either dies or becomes a wolf too. Now I'm trapped in some guy's house, he's stuck in his wolf form, and there's no way out for either of us. Life as I knew it is over, but my fight to survive is only beginning... -
![By Blood Oath Bound by Kenley Davidson]()
By Blood Oath Bound by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBetter to die than to swear a blood oath to a clanless night elf… Sky has had enough of being used for her magic. She’s been betrayed one too many times, and now she wants nothing more than to be left alone. But fate won’t let her hide for long. Something evil is stalking the residents of her village, and they think she’s just the person to stop it... -
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The Second Sanctum by A.N. Horton
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Victor. She never would have bowed. Dante can’t help but think the words. Even as he stands in the city of gods, surrounded by faces of legend, he can’t stop seeing her falling through that endless void, mentally shouting that one word up at him so viciously he knows it’s forever branded upon his soul. Betrayal. The Fallen... -
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Brightless by Teshelle Combs
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor lovers of fated mates, plot twists, shadow and light magic, and curses that need to be shattered. The world is drowning in perpetual darkness, and a dark-heart named Struggle has been working himself to death to care for his family. But when a terrifying turn of events shatters his reality, he is sent to find the only one who can break the curse and save them all... -
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The Adventures of Grave 2 by G.S. D'Moore
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat kind of superpowered supervillain robs a bank? After technically being dead for twenty-six years, Marcus might be an old dog with some old-school ideas, but he’s got some new tricks up his sleeve. Now that he’s learned all about the modern world and his new abilities, he’s ready to make his move. Thanks to the women he lured to the dark side, he’s going to start things off with a bang... -
![A Witch's Requital by Raven Steele, Ava Mason]()
A Witch's Requital by Raven Steele, Ava Mason
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“The Devil's at our door. Let's give him a warm welcome, shall we ladies? ”. Still reeling over Roma’s betrayal, Lynx must also come to terms with the contents of her mother’s journal. Not only was her mother pretending to be someone else, but she also reveals the identity of Lynx’s father—a revelation that changes Lynx’s life in ways she could’ve never imagined... -
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Vengeance by Erica Stevens
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDriven by a burning need for vengeance, William sets out in search of the man who ended his mortal life. Determined to kill Kane, no matter what the cost, he travels deeper into the mountains to find him. What he’s not expecting is to discover Tempest. Forced to flee her sheltered mountain town in search of help, Tempest has no idea what to expect from the world outside her valley... -
![The Path of the Storm by James Maxwell]()
The Path of the Storm by James Maxwell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsTwo years have passed since the war, yet without essence the Empire's economy has collapsed. Trade is at a standstill, famine sets in, and, with no food and no essence, the people begin to riot. In the midst of the growing unrest, Miro struggles to balance his life with Amber against his resolve to keep threats to the Empire at bay... -
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The Study of Magic by Maria V. Snyder
Frankly, I think death is the best cure for stupidity. As Chief of Ixia’s Security, Valek’s work is never done. After rescuing Commander Ambrose with, Yelena, his heartmate’s, help and seeing her off to Sitia, Valek discovers the nefarious scheme to overthrow their country is far more complex and far reaching than anyone could have guessed...Categorized as:
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![Magic Rune Academy 2 by Landon Scott, Adam Sage]()
Magic Rune Academy 2 by Landon Scott, Adam Sage
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLess than a year ago, I was just a nobody from Maine, oblivious to my true destiny. Everything changed the day I stumbled into a magic shop and discovered my connection to rune. Now, as I enter my second year at Magic Rune Academy, I’m set to begin my Quester internship alongside five extraordinary women. Our mission takes us into the Forest of Dreams, a place teeming with mystery and danger... -
![Catch & Hold by Claudy Conn]()
Catch & Hold by Claudy Conn
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRadzia MacDaun’s mission of vengeance has turned into a rescue operation… but will she need to be rescued, too? When Gaiscioch killed her father, Radzia—Z to her friends—vowed to take the Seelie traitor down as painfully as possible. Plans for revenge were put on hold, however, when Gaiscioch abducted her housekeeper and friend, and Z had no choice but to dive into the pit to save her... -
![Rejecting the Future Moon Goddess by Alana Dyer]()
Rejecting the Future Moon Goddess by Alana Dyer
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSoulless - werewolves who have turned rogue with no humanity left, giving in to their beastly urges. Rejection - an act in which your soulmate rejects the mate bond, causing immense pain to the rejected. Moon Goddess - the deity that created the werewolf race whom her creation worship. Omega - The lowest ranked wolf in the pack sometimes treated as nothing more than a slave or an object... -
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The Chaos Ruined by Aubrey Winters
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSecrets unravelled. Powers revealed. Who can I trust, and who's telling the truth? --. I'm realizing things aren't always what they seem. .. Especially when my magic is revealed to be more than I could have ever imagined. The king says he protects people. The books say he united the kingdoms... -
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The Hidden Relic by James Maxwell
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe second book in the epic Evermen Saga. With the fate of their homeland still in jeopardy, siblings Ella and Miro must face the Primate’s evil as he discovers a new technique: a way to extract essence from human blood. The Primate has been temporarily defeated, but his home was once inhabited by the Evermen, and their ancient secrets still remain there... -
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Bellona by Alessa Thorn
There's one mortal who the goddess of war would burn the world for. .. and someone was just dumb enough to put a bounty on his head. Bellona, the Roman goddess of war, lives in secrecy among mortals, concealing her divine identity while offering her services as a skilled protector and mercenary... -
![Emperor of Ruin by Django Wexler]()
Emperor of Ruin by Django Wexler
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsTwo siblings divided by magic and revolution must finally join forces and rally the people to take down the Twilight Order once and for all in the final book of this brilliantly imagined epic fantasy trilogy. . The last surviving Chosen, Ashok has finally risen up and taken control of The Twilight Order. He promises equality and prosperity, but Gyre and Maya know the truth... -
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Hexed and Vexed: A Paranormal Romance by Rebecca Royce
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe worst witch in school, Ava Blakely is the girl no one forgets—she’s a Blakely, she’s a potion maker, and her fiancé left her at the altar the year before. When Enforcers whisk her away from her sister’s wedding, she finds herself in the company of Lawson Abramowitz—the hottest, nicest witch she’s ever met. Weirder still—he seems interested in her. ... -
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The Fire Soul by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe Court of Fire has always been a difficult place to navigate, and with the High Elves plotting in the shadows, it becomes even more dangerous. Securing allies and sabotaging enemies is at the heart of Kenna's mission when she tries to wrest back control of the situation. But it is not an easy task... -
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The Last Stand by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsKenna's desperate gamble did not turn out the way she had expected, leaving her and her friends to face High Commander Anron alone. Against his legion, they are outnumbered and outmatched. Not to mention that their courts have been taken over and most of the magic-wielding elves in their lands are still kept in shackles... -
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![Magic Rune Academy 3 by Landon Scott, Adam Sage]()
Magic Rune Academy 3 by Landon Scott, Adam Sage
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Questing Games have begun—and this year, glory isn’t the only thing on the line. After a harrowing journey through the Forest of Dreams, Nate returns to Magic Rune Academy only to find that downtime is a luxury of the past. Between brutal training sessions and an unforgiving class schedule, the pressure is higher than ever... -
![The City of New Aphros by L.B. Benson]()
The City of New Aphros by L.B. Benson
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWarning: The City of New Aphros is the second book in the Andromeda's Account series and this description may include spoilers for book one, The Bartered Soul. After eight years in hiding as a prostitute, former priestess Andromeda never thought she would find love... -
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Storm by Ellie Horn
Love doesn’t recognize barriers. Neither do alphas. The last thing Jessie was looking for was a relationship. She wasn’t looking to get kidnapped by a werewolf either—but here she is, locked in a windowless room. By chance, a rescue comes her way by means of a handsome horse trainer with a to-die-for butt, mysterious powers—and a damaged soul that calls to her...Categorized as:
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![Sven the Collector by Denali Day]()
Sven the Collector by Denali Day
If they don’t kill each other, the forest will. Willful and daring, Lady Colette dreams of finding true love with a man who can handle her wild nature without dominating her. Those dreams come crashing down when her doting father decides it’s high time she settle down and marry a weakling lord who could never inspire her passion... -
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The Wicked Betrayal by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter the events surrounding the Dagger of Orias, Kenna believes that her circumstances could not possibly get any worse. But fortune is a cruel mistress. Unexpected betrayal throws her life into turmoil, and while she is still trying to recover from the shock, she also has to somehow come up with a plan to save her life. The idea is simple. And dangerous beyond belief... -
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Charred Hope by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSkylar struggles to save both the shifters and the slayers, but falls prey to the mastermind behind the disappearances of both. With a price on her head and her allies dwindling, she will survive only if she trusts Chace once more. She loves her dragon but fears the man inside will betray her again... -
![The Beautiful Liar by Marion Blackwood]()
The Beautiful Liar by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfter her showdown with Mordren Darkbringer, Kenna's life has gotten even more complicated and dangerous. It certainly doesn't help that the tenuous peace between the courts is threatened by an upcoming tournament in the Court of Fire. Old rivalries between the elven princes flare up as a result of it, and anyone who gets too close risks getting burned... -
![Silver Diamond, Volume 4: Granting Purpose by Shiho Sugiura]()
Silver Diamond, Volume 4: Granting Purpose by Shiho Sugiura
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRakan makes the bold decision to return to the other world with Chigusa and the others. But what awaits them is a world without light or green, a world that is beginning its end. To top it off, as soon as they arrive, Rakan is immediately mistaken for the Prince and attacked by a strange group of people. Who are they, and what do they want? -
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Mountain Charm by Sydney Logan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“True love and sweet whispers,. Till death do us part;. Send someone to love. My Appalachian heart. ”. At the age of thirteen, Angelina Clark followed in the footsteps of her ancestors by casting an Appalachian love spell, which promised she would find her true love... -
![Tempt Me When the Sun Goes Down by Lisa Olsen]()
Tempt Me When the Sun Goes Down by Lisa Olsen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“There are times when you should respond to a crisis with dignity and a level head. This was not one of those times. ”. Whether it stems from love or a sense of responsibility, Anja will do whatever it takes to break the curse and set Rob free, but the price might prove too high... -
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![Fate and Fury by Emily Colin]()
Fate and Fury by Emily Colin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Break me like your promises. .. ". Katerina Ivanova is the most powerful Dimi in Iriska. She uses her command over the four elements alongside Niko, her blood-bonded Shadow, to guard the portals to the Underworld and protect their realm from demonic invasion... -
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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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Realm of Shadows and Flame by B.L. Talley
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThrone of Glass and Red Queen meets It Ends With Us in a tantalizing new world of gods and fae. Realm of Shadows and Flame brings a new twist to mythology you’ve never seen before and will leave you begging for more. Myths of the Sun and the Moon have circulated for millennia throughout Albionne. They were the stories Renata Orion was raised on... -
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Reign of Ash by Meg Anne
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“You will damn us all. ”. Kiri Helena Solene thought her trial was over. She was wrong. Prophesied to be the strongest of her kind, Helena is still coming to terms with the depth of her power and what it means to rule. Unfortunately, there’s little time to learn. “Without the tether you will fracture. ”. As her soul mate, Von is Helena’s balance. Too bad he’s missing... -
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Faery Lands Forlorn by Dave Duncan
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsInos, the late king's daughter, had been kidnapped through the magic casement even as the Impish legions overrunning her tiny kingdom were storming the castle tower. Now she was a prisoner in a desert land ruled by a dockside whore with a talent for magic and a passion for politics. She little dreamed that the loyal stableboy Rap had jumped through the casement after her... -
![To Keep an Emerald Rose by Elayna R. Gallea]()
To Keep an Emerald Rose by Elayna R. Gallea
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe’s a dragon shifter on a mission. He’s a witch with a secret. Fate has drawn them together. Octavia Ashbloom just wants one thing in to be accepted by her village. It shouldn’t be too much to ask, but unfortunately for her, they’re still holding a grudge from that one time she accidentally started a war. It’s been fifty-five years, but dragon shifters have long memories... -
![The Desperate Gamble by Marion Blackwood]()
The Desperate Gamble by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA crucial mission forces Kenna and her allies into a highly unpredictable and dangerous environment. In order to save their home, they will have to navigate a culture they do not understand and trust people who have no reason to help them. But without assistance, they will never succeed. Thrust into a desperate plot, Kenna and her friends will have to rely on each other more than ever... -
![Sacrifice of the Brave King by Eliza Raine, Rose Wilson]()
Sacrifice of the Brave King by Eliza Raine, Rose Wilson
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Poseidon Trials have never been more deadly, and it’s not just my life at stake. Poseidon, my sister, and the whole realm of Aquarius are just as likely to die as I am if we don’t stop Atlas. But the revelations coming my way are so much worse than anything the insane Titan can throw at me... -
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Wild Bond by Laurie Ford
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA thief who becomes a dragon rider…. After surviving two years in the castle dungeons for a crime she didn’t exactly commit, a stroke of luck allows Corrine Darrow a second chance at freedom. During the Bonding Celebrations—the one time each year when wild dragons find their riders—Rin is given the opportunity to petition her case... -
![Chaos Kings: The Lost Queen Duet by N. Owens]()
Chaos Kings: The Lost Queen Duet by N. Owens
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAzzie-. Running from my past isn’t easy. Always looking behind my back. I’m a freak. I didn’t mean to hurt him, but he pushed me too far. It was self-defense, I swear. I just don’t know what I did, so I ran and have been running ever since, until Ash Valley. Something told me I had to be here. Now that I am, my whole world is unraveling. These things shouldn’t be possible but, here we are... -
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![Courage by Carrie Butler]()
Courage by Carrie Butler
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRena Collins never thought she'd long for the past--back when affection from Wallace, her freakishly strong boyfriend, was the most dangerous aspect of her life. But now that the human-altering organization known as ERA has gone on the offensive, nothing is safe. Her bloodline is exposed, her relationships torn apart, and just when it seems like things can't get any worse, ERA ups the ante... -
![Oubliette by Megg Jensen]()
Oubliette by Megg Jensen
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsReychel thought she was finally free. She was wrong. Everyone saw her gift of prophecy as a blessing, but her gift is uncontrollable. No one alive can teach her to manipulate her unique gift and the answers she needs lie buried within a madman’s journals. She’s thrust in the midst of a brewing war and the only uniting factor for her people is their belief in the Prophet... -
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Unleashed Witch by Letty Frame
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Your magicae has fully awakened, Elzora. ”. With my magicae unleashed, I should be in the perfect position to harness the powers of a soul witch. My primordium is stronger than ever, and at Necos’s castle, I’m finally safe—free to explore the true depths of my abilities without fear of exposure. But not everything is as it seems within these walls... -
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Wicked Believer by Kait Ballenger
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAuthor Kait Ballenger whips up a spicy sequel to Original Sinner, a no-holds-barred dark romance where the devil and his queen-to-be explore the bounds of kink, even as they stand on the brink of war. I wasn’t always immortal. And I’m not sure I’ll ever get the hang of it. Not like Lucifer, a. k. a. Pride... -
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Severed by Megg Jensen
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook Three: Cloud Prophet Trilogy. Reychel knows her gift of prophecy will lead to madness and now she is at her most vulnerable. The enemy army will attempt to sever her from everything she's ever known: her homeland, her friends, Mark, and her gift. Even at her weakest, she refuses to give up on her desire to end the war between the Malborn and the Serenians... -
![InkBorn by Kenna Bardot, Tove Madigan]()
InkBorn by Kenna Bardot, Tove Madigan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI thought limping through a year at InkHaven as an unprepared, unmagical noob would be the hardest thing I ever did. I was wrong. Returning to InkHaven after a summer spent in domestic bliss is a kick to the teeth, especially when I have to leave two of my men behind to do so. But that’s nothing compared to what the Academy has in store for me in the coming year...
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