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Three Sisters Island collection by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsDance Upon the Air: When Nell Channing arrives on charming Three Sisters Island, she believes that she's finally found refuge from her abusive husband - and from the terrifying life she fled so desperately eight months ago . . . But even in this quiet, peaceful place, Nell never feels entirely at ease... -
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Cold Foot Curse by T.S. Joyce
Six long years ago, Jess Heichman had her entire life planned out. She had a good job, and was in a steady Crew, and she was newly Promised to a high-ranking shifter who had made a deal with her. In return for her loyalty, he was to keep her safe from the curse that had plagued her family for generations...Categorized as:
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![Sea Storm by Christine Feehan]()
Sea Storm by Christine Feehan
In one trade package together for the first time-two stories of the Drake Sisters from the #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon. This two-in-one package from the #1 New York Times bestselling Drake Sisters series includes:. Magic in the Wind... -
![Romancing the Orc by Krista Luna]()
Romancing the Orc by Krista Luna
Don’t judge a book by its cover model, unless he’s an orc with abs of steel and a pierced…. After the makeover of the century, I walk onstage in too-high heels… and trip in front of thousands of people! I’m saved from becoming a face-plant meme by Brokk, who catches me in a romantic dip that makes my tummy flutter. Which it so totally shouldn’t... -
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![In Good Time by Tricia O'Malley]()
In Good Time by Tricia O'Malley
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIt’s time to remove her crown. Aurora was raised to lead, with the expectation that she will one day become ruler of the Mer of Triste Island. There’s just one problem. Nobody’s bothered to ask Aurora if she wants to be queen. Chafing at the confines of her role, Aurora risks everything for a chance at a new life...Categorized as:
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![Heart2Heart: A Paranormal Charity Anthology (Collection), Volume 7 by Macy Blake, Grae Bryan]()
Heart2Heart: A Paranormal Charity Anthology (Collection), Volume 7 by Macy Blake, Grae Bryan
Once upon a time, a bunch of authors wondered… what would happen if Heart2Heart, the mystical matchmaking app adored across the supernatural world, brought in an absolute legend to help them find true love? This Valentine’s Day, the sunshiny necromancer, the lonely vampire, and the nonbinary dragon will put their trust in H2H and a certain cheeky cherub of romance... -
![Whiskey & Witches by T.M. Cromer]()
Whiskey & Witches by T.M. Cromer
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the golden Son sacrifices for the shunned One, only then can the curse be undone. .. Carrick O'Malley lost his wife in a tragic accident and is dealing with his heartbroken, mute son... -
![Evernight Unleashed by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Evernight Unleashed by Carrie Ann Ryan
In the dramatic conclusion to the Ravenwood Coven series by NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan, this sleeping magical paranormal town knows that war can be a beginning…and an ending. Rowen Ravenwood is the final witch of her line—the only one standing in the way of Oriel, the dark necromancer who wants the core of the town’s magic for his own... -
![Reign of Ice by L.P. Dover]()
Reign of Ice by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo courts to four is what needs to be … to save the land so shall we see. The scroll has been found and now the fae know how to defeat the dark sorcerer, to end his evil existence in the Land of the Fae. However, the only thing standing in the way is the one bond that must be formed; the one that will empower all four courts together and make them invincible... -
![The Donovan Legacy by Nora Roberts]()
The Donovan Legacy by Nora Roberts
In two tales of the Donovan family, Anastasia Donovan is afraid to reveal her true self to her intriguing new neighbor, Boone Sawyer, while Rowan Murray is fascinated by her enigmatic neighbor, Liam Donovan. - She has published 101 New York Times bestsellers as of 2003, 29 of them reaching #1... -
![Talon/Xavier by Alexandra Ivy, Laura Wright]()
Talon/Xavier by Alexandra Ivy, Laura Wright
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsNew Year. New Species. Welcome to the Wildlands. TALON. After the tragic death of his parents when Talon was young, he’s dedicated his life to protecting the Pantera. To the strikingly gorgeous man, loyalty and honor mean everything. So it’s no surprise that he’s determined to treat Isi Rousseau as the enemy... -
![A Hunger So Wild by Sylvia Day]()
A Hunger So Wild by Sylvia Day
Elijah Reynolds is the most dominant of lycans, a rare Alpha whose skill on the hunt is surpassed only by his primal sexuality. Vashti is the second most powerful vampire in the world, a lethal beauty with a path of devastation in her wake. They are enemies consumed with a fierce desire...Categorized as:
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![The Magic Circle by Nora Roberts]()
The Magic Circle by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDiscover the magical secrets of the Donovan family in these two reader-favorite tales! Captivated. When filmmaker Nash Kirkland reaches out to real-life witch Morgana Donovan to use her as a research subject for his next film, Morgana humors the skeptical writer. She allows him to make foolish assumptions about magic, but quickly grows tired of his close-minded ideas on the modern witch... -
![The Evanescence by Jessica Sorensen]()
The Evanescence by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBook two in the Fallen Souls Series. My name is Gemma Lucas and everything in my life is falling apart. Lost Souls are roaming the world, possessing people and the fey have made it their mission to torture the innocent. Death and suffering is becoming a way of life and no matter what I do, things keep tearing Alex and me apart... -
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Hook's Pan by Marie Hall
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsTrishelle Page has known pain in her life, but instead of it making her weak, she's stronger. Confident. That is until the day a fairy kidnaps her during her staring role in Peter Pan's play and tells her not only do fairy tales exist, but that she's the soulmate of the pirate they call Hook, making her question everything she ever thought she knew...Categorized as:
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![Bayon / Jean-Baptiste by Alexandra Ivy, Laura Wright]()
Bayon / Jean-Baptiste by Alexandra Ivy, Laura Wright
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe fight continues in the Wildlands. Facing extinction, the Pantera have been given a miracle. A child. The first one in over fifty years. But even as they prepare to celebrate, the enemy strikes, putting at risk the fragile female who carries the hope of their people. BAYON... -
![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... -
![The Escape Plan (Only Magic in the Building) by Katie Bailey]()
The Escape Plan (Only Magic in the Building) by Katie Bailey
When there’s no escaping the plans life has for you…. Beckett McCarthy’s beloved Gran always taught him to find magic in mundane, everyday things. But since she died, he no longer feels any magic. In fact, he feels nothing at all. So, when he has an opportunity to spend a summer abroad in Serendipity Springs, he’s expecting little more than a change in scenery... -
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Released Souls by Karice Bolton
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTriss and Logan’s love is becoming stronger by the day as they harness the powers between them, but will that make them blind to the evil they’re facing? After uncovering startling information about her family, Triss is determined to right the wrongs of her ancestors... -
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Bewitch by Felicity Heaton
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA vampire with a past stained with blood and a soul tainted with darkness, he is perfect in his self-control, never surrendering to his darkest desires. Now a beautiful witch in the shadowy fae underworld threatens to reawaken long denied hungers and tempts him with carnal pleasure... -
![Taken by the Shadow Prince by Alexa Ashe]()
Taken by the Shadow Prince by Alexa Ashe
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI heard the warnings—never trust a demon—yet here I am, ready to risk it all. I’ve always been the quiet one, determined to uphold my independence and protect my heart. Then I meet Armin, a devious yet captivating demon prince, who offers help. His gorgeous face, muscular body and powerful aura are enticing, but something dangerous lurks beneath the surface... -
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Finding Valor by Charlotte Abel
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook 3 of The Channie Series. Josh awakes with no recollection of the previous six months of his life, including his relationship with Channie. Not only is it hard for him to believe that he's married and his wife was kidnapped, but accepting that he is a mage and prophecies of the Book of the Dead are almost impossible... -
![The Mage's Daughter by Lynn Kurland]()
The Mage's Daughter by Lynn Kurland
In the kingdom of Neroche, nightmarish creatures have been unleashed as weapons in a war of evil. Morgan the mercenary, daughter of a treacherous black mage, must fight against them-as well as for her very life. Miach of Neroche would risk his own life to save Morgan's, but he must do so at the peril of the realm, forcing dangerous choices in the deadliest of quests. -
![Princess of the Sword by Lynn Kurland]()
Princess of the Sword by Lynn Kurland
The stirring conclusion to the "superb romantic fantasy trilogy"( Midwest Book Review ) from the USA Today bestselling author of The Mage's Daughter . Born out of "a fantasy world. . -
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![Enchanted by Nora Roberts]()
Enchanted by Nora Roberts
Lovely, guileless Rowan Murray felt drawn to brooding Liam Donovan with a power she'd never imagined possible. And his breathtaking kisses convinced her he felt the same. But she soon realized her darkly enigmatic neighbor was as elusive as the mysterious wolf she'd seen lurking about her cabin. Liam was tormented by indecision. He understood he had no right to love Rowan, knowing what lay ahead... -
![Morgan's Fate by Dana Marie Bell]()
Morgan's Fate by Dana Marie Bell
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHis Fate is finally in front of him…and he’s never letting go. Morgan and Magnus Grimm return from their search for Skuld, Norn of the Future, only to find that she’s been living under their noses this whole time... -
![Frost by Kathryn James]()
Frost by Kathryn James
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLast time Nell went into the mist she rescued her sister. This time she’ll have to go farther than the Elven forest, farther than the frozen wastes beyond and onto a lake of primal ice so treacherous she’ll be lucky to return at all. It’s the New Year, Woodbridge School is closed and the country is snowed in... -
![Stolen: An Outlaw Wolves Prequel Novella by Anastasia Wilde]()
Stolen: An Outlaw Wolves Prequel Novella by Anastasia Wilde
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTwo outlaw wolves. Two sets of fated mates. Two agonizing choices. One happily-ever-after…. Hawk Romero, undercover wolf shifter operative, risked everything to help Ariana De León escape from her brother Rico’s South American cartel. Now Rico is bringing an army of mercenaries to get his stolen sister back—and destroy the small town where she and Hawk are hiding, near his base at Outlaw Ridge...Categorized as:
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![Kiss the Crystal Sun by Penelope King]()
Kiss the Crystal Sun by Penelope King
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook #2 in the magical Spellbound series. With Nicholas gone and Justin fighting for his soul, Calista attempts to get back to a normal life. But when Ana reveals a shocking secret about the family's past, and Callie discovers the most important truths in her life are lies, she is faced with a devastating choice. .. One that will change everything. -
![The Tarot Cafe, #3 by Sang-Sun Park]()
The Tarot Cafe, #3 by Sang-Sun Park
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA sultan who has fallen in love with a young slave. .. A poor student who drives away a lake fairy over doubt and jealousy. .. A dragon that seeks to avenge the death of a dear friend. .. These are just a few of the supernatural beings that Pamela, owner of The Tarot Café, welcomes through the doors of her mysterious establishment... -
![Dreamspinner by Lynn Kurland]()
Dreamspinner by Lynn Kurland
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Lynn Kurland’s enthralling Nine Kingdoms saga brings together a weaver’s apprentice and the son of a mage, both fighting to save the Nine Kingdoms from peril. Aisling of Bruadair has lived a provincial life, heedless of the evil creeping over her land... -
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Fairy Lies by E.D. Baker
Stolen from her home, half-human, half-fairy Tamisin wakes in the dark, in a sack, Shrunk to a minuscule size with warrior fairies staring down at her. Is it going to help things that her mother is the Fairy Queen? Is her boy-friend, the half-goblin Jak, going to rescue her? Or can she find a way to Rescue Herself? Luckily, Tamisin is a very resourceful Fairy Princess. .. E. D... -
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The Mage by Jean Johnson
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThis is the final book in the acclaimed series of "cursed brothers, fated mates, prophecies. .. destiny and magic. "(Robin D. Owens). New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz hails Jean Johnson's writing as "fabulously fresh, thoroughly romantic, and wildly entertaining. " Now, Johnson returns for the final book in the series of eight brothers destined to fulfill a strange prophecy... -
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Hungry, Hungry, Hoodoo by Liz Schulte
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne simple revelation about her past turns Selene Warren’s life upside down. Determined not to let her elf half ruin her future, she fights for the love she’s found at Cheney’s side, despite her increasing doubts about the bond they share. However, when her studio burns down, a new enemy emerges and threatens the lives of those she holds most dear... -
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![Pickup Styx by Liz Schulte]()
Pickup Styx by Liz Schulte
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSelene and Cheney are almost to happily ever after. Just one small promise stands in their way. The spirits make a request Selene can’t refuse without forfeiting her soul, but to fulfill their desire, she will have to sacrifice her life. Traveling to a world beyond the reach of the living, Selene has to dig deep within herself to find a way back home... -
![Prince of Swords by Linda Winstead Jones]()
Prince of Swords by Linda Winstead Jones
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn the last installment of the Children of the Sun trilogy, a shackled virgin must choose between the monster she knows and a sexy stranger who could spell doom-or help her fulfill the Prophecy of the Firstborn. -
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Spellweaver by Lynn Kurland
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe New York Times bestselling author returns to the Nine Kingdoms for another spellbinding story of magical romance. Ruith had long managed to ignore the magic in his veins, until aiding Sarah with her ill-fated quest forced him into places where his heritage was impossible to deny... -
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York by Susan A. Bliler
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhat must it take for a devoted Skin Walker Sentry to find his angel? York McDonnough is willing to sacrifice everything for a mate he doesn’t have. While his fellow Walkers fear the idea of being tied to one female for life, York longs for it. Dejected and heart sick, he accepts a retrieval mission that takes him far from home and brings him face to face with his long-awaited fate...Categorized as:
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Rory's Mate by J.S. Scott
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsCallie Marks never knew that when she had caught the bouquet at her best friend’s wedding…she would also meet her destiny in the same place. Rory Hale was the nicest, sweetest man she had ever met. He was also the most unattainable. Gorgeous, rich and smart, Rory would never be interested in her. He wouldn’t go for a plump, boring woman that was a chef and suffered from the rejections of her past... -
![The Goblin Wood by Hilari Bell]()
The Goblin Wood by Hilari Bell
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsIt began with the chiming of the tiny copper bell on the mantel, warning them someone was passing the ward stone her mother had placed on the path to their house . .. One terrible day, Makenna, a young hedgewitch, witnesses her mother's murder at the hands of their own neighbors. Striken with grief and rage, Makenna flees the village that has been her home... -
![Wicked Whispers by Nina Bangs]()
Wicked Whispers by Nina Bangs
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author Nina Bangs welcomes you back to the Castle of Dark Dreams, a place of otherworldly secrets and sensual men with the power to fulfill your most private fantasies. All Ivy had ever wanted was a safe, secure life with no drama. Now she was working in an adult theme park where visitors came to role-play their wildest imaginings... -
![Destiny United by Leia Shaw]()
Destiny United by Leia Shaw
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsErin Bolton knows her former foster sister is a sorceress and a witch, but she wants nothing to do with that world. The day before her twenty-first birthday, a terrifying vampire, Marcelo, steals her from the predictability of her secluded life and drags her into the middle of a dangerous war between supernaturals... -
![Chance's Game by Eve Langlais]()
Chance's Game by Eve Langlais
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn a world where magic is common, Breanna is among the rarest of her kind and highly sought after – by all the wrong men. With a roll of his dice, in steps the God of Chance, who sets her up on a quest to free the Realm from a powerful spell. There’s just one problem. Chance expects her to team up with a wizard – who is also a devilish rake... -
![Feudlings in Sight by Wendy Knight]()
Feudlings in Sight by Wendy Knight
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBoys of war suck at romance. Charity Delyle has lived in the shadow of her Prodigy cousin and his powerful Guard since the day she was born. And she doesn’t mind—really. Except that being in Hunter’s shadow means that he can’t see her. And she’d like that to change. Hunter has one purpose in life: Protect the Prodigy, or die trying... -
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![Stone of Destiny by Laura Howard]()
Stone of Destiny by Laura Howard
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAllison thought it was crazy enough when she found out her father, Liam, wasn't entirely human. But now she has to join his magical allies to unravel his former mistress's plans. Aoife wants to keep Allison's parents apart forever. Despite Allison's efforts to keep Ethan, the only guy she's ever cared about, out of this supernatural mess, fate keeps throwing him back into the mix... -
![The Queen's Knight, Volume 2 by Kim Kang-Won]()
The Queen's Knight, Volume 2 by Kim Kang-Won
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratings*Creator of the top-selling series I. N. V. U. *Kim Kang Won is not only a top creator among girl titles, she also drew quite a sizeable crowd at the 2003 Comic Con Now that Yuna is Queen of Phantasma, the dashing knight Rieno doesn't want her to go back to her home. Yuna's heart is torn between returning to Germany and moving forward with her new life as queen. She attempts to leave. . -
![Jasmine's Enchanted Genie by Ava Ross]()
Jasmine's Enchanted Genie by Ava Ross
Once Upon A Time . .. a coven of romance authors cast a spell on your favorite fairy tales. You've met the Monsters Between the Sheets in Screaming Woods, now meet the enchanted townsfolk in neighboring Fable Forest, where love and magic collide. Thieves and witches and creatures that fly. Wolves and demons and bears . . -
![The Queen's Knight, Volume 3 by Kim Kang-Won]()
The Queen's Knight, Volume 3 by Kim Kang-Won
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*Creator of the top-selling series I. N. V. U. *Kim Kang Won is not only a top creator among girl titles, she also drew quite a sizeable crowd at the 2003 Comic Con Yuna is angry with Rieno after eavesdropping on his decision to send her away from his castle. .. but that doesn't stop her from receiving his "dreamy" kiss... -
![The Moon Witch by Linda Winstead Jones]()
The Moon Witch by Linda Winstead Jones
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWith The Sun Witch , Linda Winstead Jones invited readers into the world of the Fyne sisters, three witches coming to terms with their sorcery. Now, one must decide how far she is willing to go to stay true to herself...Categorized as:
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![Raven Dexter, Paranormal Midwife by Viola Grace]()
Raven Dexter, Paranormal Midwife by Viola Grace
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRaven was off to a good start as a midwife until an elf demanded she attend a royal goblin's birth. It was downhill from there. Raven Dexter chose to pursue midwifery the moment she helped a teen friend deliver her baby. Fed up with unconcerned physicians, she studied until she could open her small practice in a moderately sized town...
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