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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 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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Exile's Valor by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsThis stand-alone novel in the Valdemar series continues the story of prickly weapons-master Alberich. Once a heroic Captain in the army of Karse, a kingdom at war with Valdemar, Alberich becomes one of Valdemar's Heralds. Despite prejudice against him, he becomes the personal protector of young Queen Selenay. But can he protect her from the dangers of her own heart? -
Endless Flight by A.C. Cobble
Endless flight continues the epic saga of Benjamin Ashwood. This classic swords and sorcery tale is inspired by Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time and Tolkien's The Hobbit. If you liked them, you will love Benjamin Ashwood. As Ben flees from powerful forces, the course of political alliances and a war hinge on information he and a friend possess... -
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The Duskfire Dragon's Mate by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe fated mate of her dreams… is her grumpy ex-boss. The moment she met Corin Blackburn, Maya Flores’s life fell apart. The man who should have been her soulmate rejected her. Lost and alone, she ran away to Hideaway Cove, where she built a new life for herself and her dragon shifter son. And left Corin Blackburn behind. For good. Or so she thought... -
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... -
Serving the Fae by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWill Lily be able to forgive Liam and form an alliance? She must bring all of the crystals back to faerie and restore the lands. But Liam is hiding a secret and so are the elders. If Lily can reveal the text in her mothers journal, she may just find the key to saving everything, including her heart. -
Until the End of Ever by May Sage
In the old days, they outright murdered people…things like me. Now they simply seek to control us. The Council of Elders has determined every aspect of my life from my first breath. What I’d study, my job, who I’d eventually marry. That was all their decision. But when I woke up covered in runes designed to enslave me, I stopped submitting to the will of others...Categorized as:
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Ash Burned by Alessa Thorn
A widowed dragon father. A witch in exile. Four matchmaking sons. One missing sister…Sometimes the best love stories start with the worst first impressions. Cosimo Greatdrakes has lived in emotional solitude since his wife's death, burying his grief and dragon beneath duty to his sons... -
To Enthrall the Demon Lord by Nadine Mutas
Warning: Contains a hero who’s Tall, Dark, and Possessive, and may melt your heart as well as your reading device. Handle with care and a bucket of ice water nearby. And maybe some tissues. His hunger for power knows no bounds…until she binds his heart. To keep an ill-fated bargain, witch Maeve MacKenna surrenders herself to the scheming Demon Lord Arawn... -
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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Demons and Darkness by Meredith Hart
The second Demon War has begun, and no one is safe. Vethe and Lyria stand outside the gates of Ocrus Sheau, a mysterious kingdom where all wildmages are forced into slavery, hoping to unearth information that could help Prince Kyalam in his struggle against the Citadel without ending up in chains... -
A Promise of Blood by R.A. Sandpiper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOLD FATES AWAKEN. DEADLY PASSIONS MEET DEADLIER DEALS. Suri survived the fallout of Queen Lera’s ceremony, but now finds herself deep in unfamiliar territory—the City of the Damned. The City’s deadly ruler, Kol, believes she's the key to breaking the curse upon the desert wasteland. Suri just wants to save her brother and forge her own destiny away from the growing temptations of Kol’s court... -
Crown of Olympus by Kate Asher
Thirteen powerful champions. Twelve deadly trials. One golden crown. And a prophecy that could ruin them all. For the second time in history, the throne of Olympus sits empty. With only one way to appease godly egos and negate a civil war, a brutal tournament is announced. The champions are chosen. The arenas are set. Olympus is waiting. Nyssa is Death's daughter...Categorized as:
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Call of Night by Emily Goodwin
True love never dies. Not even when those around me are trying to kill it. With vampire bounty hunters still out for me, having the Grand Coven accuse me of treason against witches is the last thing I need. No one should tell me who I can and cannot love... -
Apple Pies and Other Amends by ToEatAPeach
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsFandom: Harry Potter. Relationship: Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger. --------------------------------------------------. Sometimes you're sad. Sometimes you need dessert. And sometimes, it's a little of both. Runner-Up of the Winter 2017 Dramione Fanfiction Awards, "Best Epic-Sized Fic. ".Categorized as:
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Smoke and Mistletoe by A.J. Macey
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat do you do when your life finally calms? Celebrate. .. Over the last few months, life at Redwood Supernatural University has been busy, overwhelming, and sometimes downright terrifying, but it’s finally winter break. With two and a half weeks of downtime, I'll get the time I've desperately wanted to just hang out with friends, family, and my boyfriends... -
Fortuna Academy Box Set Books 1-4 by J.B. Trepagnier
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Complete Fortuna Academy Series, Available in one boxed set. Hayley Killoran was not ready to find out she was the daughter of Lucifer and a powerful witch. Lucifer was not ready for one of his brothers to stage a hostile takeover of Hell. Hell was not ready for Hayley. Fortuna Academy is an adult reverse harem Academy series with one snarky female and five fated mates. -
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. ... -
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... -
King of Coins by Amy Kuivalainen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings'King of Coins' is the fourth book in a new fated mates series based in a fantasy Venice and packed with shifters, sorcerers, and sizzling romance. Arkon, the Grand Sorcerer of Venice, grapples with two unyielding duty and the enigmatic Wolf Mage. Unfortunately, he can’t escape either while the war with the Varangians continues to tear Europe apart...Categorized as:
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How Nina Got Her Fang Back by Dakota Cassidy
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s been a while since Nina Statleon—ex-coffin lover, current chicken wing lover—lost her vampire mojo during a particularly brutal OOPS case. Her friends Wanda and Marty are worried. Nina clearly hasn’t dealt with the emotional fallout caused by losing one’s immortality. She’s got issues. Big issues. And it’s time to call in the Big Gun—Paranormal Psychologist January Malone... -
The Vampire's Bewitching Bride by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes dire circumstances call for drastic action. But fake dating a vampire? Really? However, that’s the first piece of 'sagely wisdom' vampire hunter Aralyn receives from her Uncle Burt when she arrives in Wishing Moon Bay. Maybe this ‘Lonely Tavern’ he seems so fond of has turned him into even more of a romantic than he was before – it does have a reputation, after all... -
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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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... -
Forbidden Bond by Fiona Starr
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThey’re the ones in power, so why are they are so afraid of me? Newly minted magic user? Check. Hot-as-hell boyfriends who want only me? Check. A fresh start after surviving a murderous attack? Yeah, about that…. They said choosing a life at Stormwood Academy wouldn’t be easy. But nobody mentioned it would make me a target... -
A Twist of the Blade by S.M. Gaither
Mercenary. Survivor. Queen. Who is Casia Greythorne? Still reeling from an unimaginable loss and the revelation of an identity she isn’t sure she wants to embrace, Casia has one plan: Try to control something. Something like the strange magic awakening inside of her...Categorized as:
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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... -
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... -
Midnight Rose by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnly the strong serve. The Dread choose their priestess. I choose his death. They think I'm a delicate priestess, trained to serve the Moon Gods. Every priestess knows her duty. Serve. Remain Obedient. Learn the old ways. Prepare for the order to kill. When the largest of all the Dread chooses me to be his priestess, I am told my journey has only just begun... -
Wind and Warrior by Meredith Hart
The adventure continues in the third book of the complete Flame & Blade series, a steamy enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance for fans of From Blood and Ash and ACOTAR! Lady Anette Scarvian has spent her entire life inside her family’s decaying estate hiding her wildmage powers and waiting for her chance to see the world...Categorized as:
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Wolf Pack Protectors Box Set by Liv Brywood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWolf Pack Protectors Books 1-3: The Complete Series. Three tall, dark, and dangerously sexy alpha werewolves protect the BBW women they love. This complete, three book paranormal romance series is full of passion, fated mates, and suspense. Secret Seduction... -
The Elementalist by Meredith Hart
Vethe and Lyria stand outside the gates of Ocrus Sheau, a mysterious kingdom where all wildmages are forced into slavery, hoping to unearth information that could help Prince Kyalam in his struggle against the Citadel without ending up in chains. Entering the kingdom depends on an invitation from the dangerous God-King, but escaping will prove even more treacherous... -
A Reaper Is Forever by Karla Doyle
A cozy, steamy paranormal romance with a bewitching seer, an alluring reaper, and a happily ever after. SHAY. One seer is born in the Winterlock coven in each generation. The elders call it a gift, but if I could return or exchange it, I would. Witches born with the ability to see the future don’t possess other magic, and my precognitive skill isn’t exactly in demand... -
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Captive Heart by Anna Windsor
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHot, wet, and bothered. As the world’s only fully trained water Sybil, Andy Myles is too busy battling New York’s demonic population and coping with personal tragedy to trust her broken heart to the wrong man... -
Winter of the Wicked by J.L. Vampa
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSome witches cast spells. Others sacrifice everything. A Sister forced to do the unthinkable. A kingdom on the brink. A quartet of witches intent on altering History. For centuries, Sister Winter’s life has been dictated by a Grimoire—the Book her Sister Autumn just destroyed... -
The Lethal Deception by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEver since the High Elves landed on the coast, they have insisted that they are solely there to establish diplomatic relations, but the underlying threat of their presence has been felt throughout the lands. Danger lurks around every corner, and all it would take is one spark to ignite a war... -
A Crossover Adventure by Tijan
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat happens when Caden and Summer get a camper and take an adventure? When they run into Shay and Kennedy Coleman? Well, they meet a half angel, a mostly demonic demon, and. .. mermaids? Get ready for one crossover adventure from Anti-Stepbrother, Hate To Love You, and Evil not to be missed! Two bonus short stories from Evil included. -
Blood Slumber: A Spicy Fantasy Romance Novella by Vela Roth
Her revenge depends on waking her enemy from his hundred-year sleep. .. Former princess Celandine is plotting to bring down the men who stole her throne. She needs help from someone even more dangerous: the immortal who battled her ancestors. With his fangs and dark magic, he can destroy her present-day enemies, and then she'll double cross the ancient creature to complete her victory...Categorized as:
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King of Prey World Limited Edition Box Set Books 1-5: Plus Bonus Story Sacred Places by Mandy M. Roth
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsParanormal Bird Shifter Romance. Limited Time Box Set! Books 1-5 Plus Bonus Story Sacred Places. Contains:. King of Prey. A View to a Kill. Master of the Hunt. Rise of the King. Prince of Pleasure. And the bonus story: Sacred Places Druid Book One. King of Prey... -
Sacrifice by Nina K. Westra
Novikke thought there was no such thing as a night elf with honor. .. until she met Aruna. After Aruna helps Novikke escape her imprisonment at a night elf outpost, they retreat into the depths of the night elves’ forest. Novikke is relieved beyond measure. Aruna finally came to her aid. She begins to think she might be able to trust him, that he might really care for her... -
Hunted by Wolves and Shadow by Jo Holloway
*He's a monster in need of redemption. *She's the granddaughter of a witch, out for revenge. *Their paths might lead to each other. .. but a wolf and a witch were never meant to be. Emi has visited Grandma’s cottage often before, but this time the Mist is thicker, the beasts are too close . . . And the handsome stranger who answers her frantic knock is definitely NOT her Grandma Ruby...Categorized as:
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To Wear a Demon Crown by Madeleine Eliot
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Bad Magic by Sherilee Gray
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBeing publicly rejected by her mate isn't the worst thing that has happened to Sutton Ellis. Fate brought her and Jagger together when he saved her from a sadistic witch then guarded her until she recovered—but the gruff, stern hellhound insisted he didn't care what the fates wanted and left her for Hell... -
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Devil's Curse by S.A. Bayne, Stephanie Rowe
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIn this delightful paranormal romance romp by New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Rowe writing as SA Bayne, the fate of the world is at risk when Satan's top soul-snatcher falls for the conflicted assassin sent to kill her boss. Becca is so done being Satan's favorite minion. If she doesn't escape soon, she'll be trapped forever... -
Prince of Fire by Linda Winstead Jones
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe firstborn children of the Fyne witches have finally come into their own, each with a special gift. .. Despite the prophesies, Keelia, Queen of the Anwyn, would never let a wild Caradon, a man who can shape-shift into a mountain cat, touch her... -
An Incarnation of Shadow and Light by S.A. Christianson
Four magicians abuse their magic to gain power in a corrupt Victorian inspired world. In the Kingdom of Verchiél only a handful of people known as Incarnate can use magic. Equally feared and respected, they are revered as saints and indulged like gods. But the sudden deaths of Verchiél’s rulers unleashes a power struggle between four Incarnate, each seeking power to fulfil their own desires...Categorized as:
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Things Worth Knowing by Femmequixotic, noeon
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFandom: Harry Potter. Relationships: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, past Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley. --------------------------------------------------. After the Battle, Harry thinks he's left Hogwarts for good, but Minerva insists that all students return for an Eighth Year if they wish to sit for NEWTs in the spring, and Harry needs those NEWTs to go into the Aurors...Categorized as:
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Bonded Nightmare by E.M. Rinaldi
She can run but she can't hide. .. As the last unbonded nightmare in existence, Eryn Montalli has been hunted her entire life for the mere potential of her magick. She's only ever wanted a quiet life tending to the hurt and sick animals that seek her out. Those dreams go to absolute shit with four little words. .. They found your bond...Categorized as:
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Shannon in Sombra by Sarah Spade
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFor anyone who misses seeing Malphas and Shannon together, who wants to learn about their baby or see what life is like during their mating years after the first book. .. this one is for you...
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