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Winter Moon by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Weston pack waited until the last minute to prepare for Christmas. Spirits are low, and now they're in a scramble when a freak snowstorm knocks out the power. Despite bickering among packmates and the threat of rogues, the family is determined to make this a memorable Christmas. But when an important family member goes missing, the pack is galvanized into action... -
![The Darkest Assassin by Gena Showalter]()
The Darkest Assassin by Gena Showalter
Fox is a demon-possessed immortal with many talents. --Ability to open portals—check --Power to kill the most dangerous Sent Ones—check --Scare away any man who might want to date her—mate Now, the keeper of Distrust has been marked for death, a winged assassin with rainbow-colored eyes tracking her every move, determined to avenge the males she accidentally decimated...Categorized as:
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![The Seeker by Elizabeth Hunter]()
The Seeker by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe’s a scribe looking for answers. If only a cagey—and frustratingly attractive—singer will let him help. Summoned to the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, Rhys of Glast, Irin archivist and scribe of Istanbul, must convince a legendary Irina singer to trust him. His success could shift the balance of power all over the Irin world and give singers an important key to their past... -
![Eden's Enforcer by Stephanie Hudson]()
Eden's Enforcer by Stephanie Hudson
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI was just a data analyst.I paid my taxes on time.I used to feed a cat that wasn’t my own and bake cookies for the office.I was a good girl... -
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![Lightning Dragon by Charlene Hartnady]()
Lightning Dragon by Charlene Hartnady
Dragon Shifter Novel The last thing Tamara expected was to be snatched away by a winged beast. This hadn’t been part of the brief. Was this normal hunt behavior? Surely not. Tamara had a really bad feeling about this. Once the feeling settled in the pit of her stomach, it wouldn’t let go... -
![The Bold and the Banished by Robyn Peterman]()
The Bold and the Banished by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy motto—Let’s get this party started. My goal—staying alive.Recently, I was given my own sitcom and my forties were looking fabulous. My dreams were finally coming true—were being the operative word.Of course, just when I think I might have a grip on my newly discovered Demon status, it all goes to Hell. Literally... -
![Neon Drops by M. Sinclair]()
Neon Drops by M. Sinclair
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'd made the choice to survive Broken House. I'd chosen to live instead of taking the very obvious way out. At this point in my life, I shouldn't have been surprised that somehow living was more difficult than my previous ventures to find a way to die. I mean at least I had my men. Three kings. Three sexy, dominant shifters... -
![Dragon King by Charlene Hartnady]()
Dragon King by Charlene Hartnady
Blaze has loved and lost before. He’s been down that slippery path before and never wants to go there again. Especially not with a human. It’s a great pity that he has no choice. The problem is that he’s the Fire King, ruler of all four kingdoms. Blaze is expected to have heirs, and the sooner the better... -
![Shattered Curse by Jen L. Grey]()
Shattered Curse by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFate is the cruel mistress who crumbled my entire world.Hidden truths have surfaced, and I'm forced to question some of the people closest to me. Instead of turning into the shadow form of a demon, I'm a wolf shifter with the same dark fur as my enemies... -
![The Locust Job by Craig Schaefer]()
The Locust Job by Craig Schaefer
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe first story ever told left a scar on the skin of the universe, with its characters doomed to an endless cycle of reincarnation and death. Trapped by his enemies, Daniel Faust — magician, mobster, and newly-minted knight of hell — has been cast in the role of the eternal Thief. Now the story is dead-set on writing his final chapter, the one that ends with a knife in his back... -
![Doomsday Magic by Linsey Hall]()
Doomsday Magic by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWe've all been cursed... Against all odds, I’ve rescued my friends from the evil Roman Fates. We should all be celebrating, but there’s a big problem. Every single one of them has been tattooed with a curse that will make them slaves to an ancient evil if they step outside the castle grounds. Because I’m the Druid Dragon God, I’m linked to the Fates... -
![Ruthless Moon by Jen L. Grey]()
Ruthless Moon by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith my fated mate at my side, we face the final showdown for survival. The attacks on wolf shifter packs continue to rage on. Humans will stop at nothing to see us wiped out. And those we once trusted continue to help them. Deception is our game now. We must use all our resources to rescue the captive packs. Before it’s too late... -
![Crest by Emma Raveling]()
Crest by Emma Raveling
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIllusion. Power. Identity. Tensions are reaching a fever pitch everywhere Kendra Irisavie turns. Darkness settles over elementals as a new threat stirs suspicions of a betrayal from within. Details of recent events spread through Haverleau, prompting doubts over Irisavie leadership. The mysterious Selkie Kingdom finally opens its doors, but the gesture only fans the flames of division... -
![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... -
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![Spellbound by Dannika Dark]()
Spellbound by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFULL LENGTH NOVEL“We all are both heroes and villains in our own story.” Niko is caught in a powerful spell that was cast from the very book he sought to protect. Trapped between life and death, his chances of returning look grim. Gem is determined to set things right... -
![Paradise Damned by S.M. Reine]()
Paradise Damned by S.M. Reine
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe final book in The Descent Series. Elise Kavanagh is being held captive without weapons or allies. The only way out of the garden is to kill God Himself. James Faulkner's son has been taken by Metaraon, but James is caught in Limbo and helpless to save him. An army of half-angel, half-demon hybrids is converging on the gates of Heaven, where the Union prepares for a final battle... -
![Ties That Bind by Pippa DaCosta]()
Ties That Bind by Pippa DaCosta
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“I am fire. I am destruction. I will be their nightmare.” The veil fell. Demons are here. Muse knows she can stop the slaughter, but to do so, she must return to the battle-scarred streets of Boston and face the cold, hard, truth. Her old life is ashes. Her love, turned to dust. But all is not lost; a spark of hope remains. A spark from which an inferno can blaze... -
![The Soul Defenders by D.G. Swank]()
The Soul Defenders by D.G. Swank
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJust when I start to accept my new role as a demon slayer, a fresh threat arises. People are disappearing, and Piper is sure a sinister, otherworldly force is at play. Add to that ghosts who show up out of thin air, warning her of a danger she won’t be able to outrun, and a freaking bevy of supernatural creatures hiding in the background, and Piper suddenly has her hands full... -
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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... -
![The Darkest Facts (Lords of the Underworld) by Gena Showalter]()
The Darkest Facts (Lords of the Underworld) by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsI, Cronus, King of the Titans, powerful warrior god, defender of the people, hereby command you to read and enjoy this Lords of the Underwold guide. I am not mentioned nearly enough, but that is neither here nor there... -
![Lords of the Underworld Collection 1: The Darkest Night / The Darkest Kiss / The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter]()
Lords of the Underworld Collection 1: The Darkest Night / The Darkest Kiss / The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey dared to open Pandora's Box, and now must carry an eternal curse. New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter's incredible Lords of the Underworld series begins in a remote fortress in Budapest, where six immortal warriors, each more dangerously seductive than the last, are bound by an ancient curse none has been able to break... -
![The Taken by Elicia Hyder]()
The Taken by Elicia Hyder
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsSloan Jordan's days are numbered. She has 139 to be exact. In that time, there's a lot to do - a missing friend to find, a wedding to plan, and her own murder plot to overthrow. When a lead takes the crew back to Chicago, the truth they uncover is more shocking than they ever imagined - to fight the enemies of the present, they must first face the demons from the past... -
![Guild Hunter Novels 1-4 by Nalini Singh]()
Guild Hunter Novels 1-4 by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAngels rule, vampires serve, and passions ignite in the first four novels of the Guild Hunter series by New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh... -
![Charger by Teresa Gabelman]()
Charger by Teresa Gabelman
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCharger O’Neil knows nothing but chaos. As a Dark Guardian dealing with the underworld, mayhem is to be expected. Not only is it part of the job but also his life. With his team falling apart, Charger has an important decision to make. Stay or get out while he still can. Staying means he’ll bring down the one person he’s ever cared about but walking away means he could lose her forever... -
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![The Sacrifice by Elicia Hyder]()
The Sacrifice by Elicia Hyder
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"Hello, Praea." There's only one being on Earth who calls Sloan Jordan by that name--her biological mother, a demon named Kasyade. So why did she answer Sloan's best friend's phone? When Sloan reaches Adrianne Marx's apartment to investigate, all she finds is a half-written list of things to do before Sloan's wedding: 1. Order booze for the reception. 2... -
![The Shadow Queen by Sloane Murphy, Jeannie Sheneman]()
The Shadow Queen by Sloane Murphy, Jeannie Sheneman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnce upon a time, there was a princess who lived amongst the shadows and monsters… Pampered and coddled, Morganna didn’t know any different, until her father took the person who mattered most away from her.The brutal lesson taught her the truth. Nothing in her world is given. If you want it, you have to take it... -
![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... -
![Magic Revealed by Misha McKenzie]()
Magic Revealed by Misha McKenzie
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBorn into an already-powerful family, Gideon Marquand is a special kind of witch. The most recent in a long line of super-witches, he is the first in over two hundred years to emerge possessing unlimited stores of magic. He is hunted—driven into hiding until the day when he can finally reclaim his rightful place among his family... -
![Unspoken by Amber Lynn Natusch]()
Unspoken by Amber Lynn Natusch
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe hunters become the hunted… With the Underworld still in chaos, Hades, King of the Dead, can’t return home. His traitorous wife, Persephone, remains on the loose—and she’s not the only one. Many of the souls that Khara unwittingly released from the Oudeis have not been accounted for, including former gods, and neither have some of her father’s minions... -
![Brimstone Nightmares by Kel Carpenter]()
Brimstone Nightmares by Kel Carpenter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAs with everything else in my life, the descent into Hell was not so simple. When I jumped into the portal I expected to find the Sins on the other side. I expected to find my people—demons—waiting and ready. What I found were flames and fire and ash. The apocalypse hadn’t waited for me. It had already begun... -
![The Rhyn Trilogy: Second Edition by Lizzy Ford]()
The Rhyn Trilogy: Second Edition by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNew adult paranormal. The life of nineteen-year-old Katie rarely goes the way she wants. Just when she believes things can’t get much worse, a baby immortal claiming to be her son and death’s personal assistant appear on her doorstep. Everyone around her begins to insist she’s someone she’s not, while demons, deities and immortals threaten to tear her life – and sanity – apart... -
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The Underworld by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe time has come for Gabriel to claim his underworld. Accompanied by the deceptive Dark One, he risks everything to find his mate and take his place as the deity Death. Between him and the only woman he’s ever loved: a handful of rebelling death dealers, the deity Karma and the Dark One’s mate, a human-turned-demon who holds his soul in the palm of her hand... -
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Defying Fate by S.M. Reine
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsElise Kavanagh has exorcised demons, slain gods, and come back from the dead. And she's done it all with the help of James Faulkner: a powerful witch, and the only person Elise has ever loved or trusted. But now the worst has happened. The Treaty protecting humanity from war between angels and demons has fallen. Elise has been taken by her greatest enemy and imprisoned in madness... -
![Sacrifice of a Witch by Suza Kates]()
Sacrifice of a Witch by Suza Kates
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe Waits No More Anna St. Germaine has finally entered her long-awaited trial, and the task set for her is clear. A once-banished demon has been planning his resurrection for centuries. All she has to do...is kill him. The countdown has begun, and her coven is more prepared than ever. But while Anna may be psychic, she knows the future is never certain... -
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![Demon Slayer by Linsey Hall]()
Demon Slayer by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGot a demon that needs killing? I’m your girl. On paper, I’m a Blood Sorceress. I can whip up the spells of your dreams. It’s a legal occupation--barely--but mostly a cover. My real job is protecting my city from the monsters of the Dark Realms. I’m the resident demon slayer, and occasionally those suckers escape. Then it’s up to me... -
![The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Crave by Deborah Wilde]()
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Crave by Deborah Wilde
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat doesn’t kill you ... seriously messes with your love life. Nava is happily settling into her new relationship and life is all giddy joy and stolen kisses. Except when it’s assassins. Talk about a mood killer... -
![The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Need by Deborah Wilde]()
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Need by Deborah Wilde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLess Hopelessly Devoted, more Worse Things I Could Do. Nava is hot on the heels of a demonic serial killer and finally working with her brother. The assignment should be a dream come true, not a nightmarish power struggle made worse by her twin's refusal to believe there's corruption within the Brotherhood... -
![A Demon's Wrath: Part 2 by Sarra Cannon]()
A Demon's Wrath: Part 2 by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPart 2 of Jackson's heartbreaking story of love and loss. Approximately 40,000 words (130 pages)Jackson pours memories of his past into a special stone as he prepares to ask Harper a very important question.Read this series from the beginning!1. Beautiful Demons2. Inner Demons3. Bitter Demons4. Shadow Demons5. Rival Demons6... -
![The 13th Prophecy by H.M. Ward]()
The 13th Prophecy by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe time has come for Ivy to face her dark fate. There are no other options--she must destroy Kreterus. Failure to destroy him will result in the annihilation of the world we know and Ivy being doomed to reside in the Underworld for eternity.DEMON KISSED SERIES ORDER: #1. Demon Kissed #2. Cursed #3. Torn #4. Satan's Stone #5... -
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Raven's Instinct by Elva Birch
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRavens love shiny things... but sometimes that gets them into trouble... -
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Wolf Soldier by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThis is the third book in the She-Shifters of Hell’s Corner series. This series is a spin-off of the Bears of Burden series, although each book can be read as a standalone. Wolf shifter Holt Monroe has a big decision to make... -
![Cage Me by Aidy Award]()
Cage Me by Aidy Award
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA flying dragon and a mermaid can fall in love, but first he has to convince her to return from hell. Cage Gylden is one lucky son of a dragon. He should have died when his soul shard was stolen, but his mate saved his life. Too bad he's never met her...and she's in hell... -
![Inferno by Liz Schulte]()
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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Imp Series Books 1-3 by Debra Dunbar
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratings*A DEMON BOUND* Samantha Martin is an imp, enjoying an extended vacation from Hel. All she wants to do is drink beer by the pool, play mischievous pranks on the humans, and get her hot neighbor in the sack. It’s a relaxing break from her infernal home as long as she manages to avoid the angels, who won’t hesitate to execute her on sight... -
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![Divided Heart by Patti Larsen]()
Divided Heart by Patti Larsen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCollege Bound I grunted from the weight of the suitcase as I heaved it out of the back of the van. What had I packed again? I didn't remember it being this heavy when I loaded it into the twin's car only seven hours ago. Seven long and painful hours... -
![The Seven Series Boxed Set: Books 1-3 by Dannika Dark]()
The Seven Series Boxed Set: Books 1-3 by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree full-length novels (almost 1000 pages) by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Three riveting tales of romance spun together into one story arc. Austin, Texas, is thick with Shifters, unbeknownst to the human population. The Weston pack is comprised of six brothers: an alpha, biker, rock star, bartender, bad boy, and even a card shark... -
![Crossbreed 1-3 by Dannika Dark]()
Crossbreed 1-3 by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree full-length novels (Over 950 pages!) USA TODAY BESTSELLING SERIES After years of living as a rogue, carrying out her own brand of vigilante justice, Raven Black is offered a job with Keystone—a covert organization that hunts outlaws for the right price. Half-Vampire, half-Mage, Raven has a lot to offer... -
![Having the Time of My Midlife by Robyn Peterman]()
Having the Time of My Midlife by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMidlife is madness and the crisis is expensive… to my sanity.Just when I think everything is calming down, it ramps back up to eleven. On what should be one of the happiest and most romantic days of my life, the unthinkable happens.The ghosts I’d so kindly guided into the Light showed up on my front porch, including my dead husband... -
![Happy Howling Holidays - Shifters in Love: Romance Collection by Harmony Raines, Alisa Woods]()
Happy Howling Holidays - Shifters in Love: Romance Collection by Harmony Raines, Alisa Woods
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWho cares if it’s cold outside? Curl up with this collection of hot shifters, sure to warm up the coldest winter nights! Spend this holiday season in the company of wolves and bears—And let’s not forget those super HOT dragons! There’s something for everyone in this wonderful collection, from your favorite from NY Times and USA Today bestselling paranormal romance authors... -
![Magic Lost by Misha McKenzie]()
Magic Lost by Misha McKenzie
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAmber Marquand has always loved being a hereditary witch. So when Quinn Harrison, the man she’s given her heart to, betrays her and steals her powers, she’ll stop at nothing to find him. Along the way, a dark plot set in motion decades before comes to light, and Amber soon realizes that he, like her, is a victim of this evil ploy...
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