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My Big Fat Witch Wedding by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe big day is finally here. Bay and Landon’s wedding day has arrived. Unfortunately, a tragedy stands in the way of their happily ever after, and it comes in the form of reports of an armed gunman at the local high school. Bay, ghosts at her side, braves the scene to save the kids … and uncovers something horrific. She. The boy with the gun says he needs to find her... -
![Love Bites Extra Hard by Lola Glass]()
Love Bites Extra Hard by Lola Glass
I gave myself to the dragon king, prepared to become his mate to protect my sisters. But that's not why he wanted me. He just needs my help breaking a prisoner in his cell, to keep his people safe. And he doesn't want me to risk my life to do it. When it becomes clear that's the only way? I take it upon myself to make it happen, and almost get myself killed. That's when the truth comes...Categorized as:
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![Freaky Crush by Amanda M. Lee]()
Freaky Crush by Amanda M. Lee
Poet Parker is living a new reality now that she knows what she is. Unfortunately for her, she still doesn’t know what she can do … and she doesn’t think she’s going to figure it out in Little Rock, Arkansas. Since her uncle Sidney is in tow, Poet is hopeful for a quiet week. Little Rock has never been a hotbed of activity. Quiet isn’t what she gets, however... -
![The Prince's Bargain by K.M. Shea]()
The Prince's Bargain by K.M. Shea
When Prince Arvel was declared the heir to the throne, he was ignorant of all the forthcoming unpleasantness the title would bring him. Nobles who used to ignore him now seek to manipulate and control him. Even worse, his attendance is mandatory at every social function and party. Every. Party... -
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![The Wendigo Whoop-De-Doo by Amanda M. Lee]()
The Wendigo Whoop-De-Doo by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCharlie Rhodes has the one thing she always wanted but was afraid to admit. The parents who gave her up for adoption are back in her life, but the transition from orphan to adult child isn’t going to be an easy one. Before she can commit to the process, however, a new job pops up for the Legacy Foundation and she’s whisked away to upstate Washington... -
![Savage Hunger by Milly Taiden]()
Savage Hunger by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIsaline Primrose doesn’t let anyone cut the line at her mom’s bakery, no matter how tall or sexy he his. His custom suit, expensive haircut, and deep brown eyes are making her want things. Very dirty things. It’s totally fine to look even if he is a bossy jerk... -
![A Good Soul by Tricia O'Malley]()
A Good Soul by Tricia O'Malley
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the sixth book in this much-loved series, Tricia O'Malley whisks you away to magickal Siren Island where a mermaid discovers that sometimes love comes around twice. Irma’s life has been defined by tragedy – one which the legends of Siren Island will never let her forget. Because of this, she’s learned that taking a chance on love isn’t worth the high cost that comes with it... -
![The Witches Catalogue of Wanderlust Essentials : A Cozy Fantasy Adventure with Hints of Romance by Ciara Blume]()
The Witches Catalogue of Wanderlust Essentials : A Cozy Fantasy Adventure with Hints of Romance by Ciara Blume
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA delightfully cozy fantasy with found family, enchanted artifacts and a touch of romance? It's about time! 🦋🔮💎Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Practical Magic, and Legends and Lattes. 💎🔮🦋. Zani, a vampire-slaying, relic-hunting witch whose satchel is always packed for adventure, faces her most mortifying mishap losing a dangerously enchanted artifact... -
![Patterns in the Dark by Lindsay Buroker]()
Patterns in the Dark by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsEveryone knows dragons have been extinct for over a thousand years. Everyone is wrong. At least one dragon remains, and military scientists from the Cofah Empire are experimenting with its blood, using the magical substance to power deadly new weapons that could be used to bring the world to its knees... -
![The Bloody Ruin Asylum & Taproom by Seana Kelly]()
The Bloody Ruin Asylum & Taproom by Seana Kelly
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI’m Sam, the werewolf book nerd owner of The Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore & Bar. My husband, Master vampire Clive, has been asked to go to Budapest to interview for a position in the Guild, a council of thirteen vampires who advise the world’s Masters. The competition for the recently vacated spot is fierce...Categorized as:
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![Research with Rivals by Jillian Witt]()
Research with Rivals by Jillian Witt
When Evelyn accidentally binds herself to her academic rival, she desperately searches for the remedy in centuries-old magic before the sparks between them burn. Half-fae Evelyn Knowles is hiding a big secret: her shifter form. Abandoned by her fae father, she has no one to teach her about the change. She’s a little concerned when she determines the animal she turns into is---well--mythical... -
![Loved by Light by Terry Bolryder]()
Loved by Light by Terry Bolryder
A down on her luck human gets the break of a lifetime when a prince of light comes to the rescue. .. Things haven't been the same for light prince Ian ever since a fateful trip to his world showed him everything he knew was a lie. But when a mission to protect a new beacon on Earth puts him face to face with perhaps the unluckiest woman alive, he feels a pull to her unlike anything before... -
![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... -
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Acolyte by Stephanie Fisher
How far is too far when it comes to love? In a matter of moments, everything Taly ever thought she knew came crashing down around her. Her mother's spells were broken, her powers unleashed. She's no longer mortal but fey, and every day serves as a reminder that her entire life has been a lie. To make matters worse, Taly has been captured and imprisoned by a woman claiming to be the Time Queen... -
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![Hellhounds and Angel Cakes by Zoe Chant]()
Hellhounds and Angel Cakes by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s supposed to be a rough, tough, terrifying hellhound. That's hard when you're covered in chihuahuas. Henry’s used to everyone being afraid of him – being a hellhound has that effect on people. What he’s not used to is having every animal within a four-mile radius suddenly wanting to be his best friend. Pigeons roosting on your annoying, but mostly harmless... -
![My Soul For A Donut by Layla Pine]()
My Soul For A Donut by Layla Pine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe owns her soul … but she’s stealing his heart. Satan Junior Lucifer, reluctant Crown Prince of Hell, has a lot on his shoulders. In the face of a soul famine, his father the King has tasked him with finding a way to lure more souls to Hell...Categorized as:
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God Touched by Alessa Thorn
"I want to start by saying none of this was my fault. ". Imogen Ironwood owes the God of the Dead two life debts…and Arawan isn't the kind of god to let a debt go uncollected. 'God Touched' is book two of the new spin-off series in the best-selling 'Fae Universe,' featuring everyone's favorite supernatural hunting family, the Ironwoods. This series is perfect for fans of K...Categorized as:
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Beer & Broomsticks by T.M. Cromer
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe third installment of the Unlucky Charms series. When the Enemy at the Gate is welcomed by the Keeper of the Sword, all that is lost shall be restored…. Bridget O'Malley has a hate/hate relationship with the neighbor next door. In their youth, he'd promised her the moon and stars, but in shocking move, he betrayed her... -
![Glamour & Gumballs by Lola Glass]()
Glamour & Gumballs by Lola Glass
I'm being forced to play in the world's worst reality game show,. Survival of the Mated. . In the end, I'll have to choose which one of the three hot, gigantic fae finalists I'm going marry. I knew this was coming, but that doesn't make it any easier. Neither does the rain that won't stop falling. Or the fact that one of the guys on the island, Rhett, doesn't want to be here any more than I do... -
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Dragon on Top by G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsTry a little dragon tenderness. I am Glheanna the Decimator. I am a warrior. A soldier. I know no fear. No pain. No mercy. I do, however, know acute embarrassment! How could I not after getting dumped by a bastard dragon in front of my own troops? So I tuck tail and return to my cave, drowning my sorrows in ale—as is my family’s way... -
![Witching You Mistletoe and Mayhem by Jenna Collett]()
Witching You Mistletoe and Mayhem by Jenna Collett
Two magical rivals. One marriage of inconvenience. And an enchanted key that could erase everything. Valerie Spellman believes in holiday miracles—twinkle lights, true love, and the occasional glitter bomb to get the job done. But all the festive magic ends at the feet of Grant Delaney...Categorized as:
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![Oh, My Dragon by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Oh, My Dragon by Lani Lynn Vale
The reclusive Ian barely participates in life, only doing so when his powers demand that he use them or pay the consequences. It seems that there’s not a single person on this planet who doesn’t want something from him, but the pain and suffering of others is nearly unbearable at times, leaving him no choice but to act... -
![The Trials of Ophelia by Nicole Platania]()
The Trials of Ophelia by Nicole Platania
The Angels are calling, and so her hunt begins. After the devastation on Daminius, Ophelia threw herself into restoration to cope with her losses. Two months later, answers to an ancient curse still evade her, a queen threatens her life, and war rages in the southern mountains. Despite her scars and the loved ones lost, Ophelia knows she must move forward for her people... -
![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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![Only Pretty Betas by Rosemary A. Johns]()
Only Pretty Betas by Rosemary A. Johns
When the witches throw me to the wolves…. …they don’t mean the cute-as-a-button kind. The shifters are hot, deadly, and our enemies for centuries. Luckily, I’m Crimson, the last Wolf Charmer with the badass magical power to control the gorgeous werewolves. Except, my powers have been bound, and I’m at their mercy. It’s make or break time in the savage kingdoms behind the wall...Categorized as:
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![A Traitor Sister by Day Leitao]()
A Traitor Sister by Day Leitao
Hearts will mend and break while a moving castle heads towards an abyss. Free of her master’s manipulations, Astra’s ready to embrace her powers and learn about her origin—until her fae prince is caught in a dark magic prison. Her only hope is to unearth long lost secrets and use magic more powerful than she’s ever dreamed...Categorized as:
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![Haunted by Love by Keri Lane]()
Haunted by Love by Keri Lane
Fate and circumstance won’t stop bringing me, Phee Carter-Wright, a paranormal influencer, and Darwin Chen, a paranormal debunker, together. Everywhere I turn, there’s Darwin with that half-quirk smile and a million sarcastic snipes at my job. It’s absolutely infuriating. What’s even more infuriating, though, is the fact that we can’t keep our hands off each other...Categorized as:
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![Cupcakes and Kisses by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
Cupcakes and Kisses by Jennifer L. Armentrout
From Jennifer L. Armentrout on JLAnders:. "Since today is Poppy's birthday, I have a special bonus scene for you. Cupcakes and Kisses. Enjoy! Special note: If you're not familiar with the Blood and Ash world, please read the series first and also be up to date on the series. This contains spoilers from the TWOTQ. This is also an adult series and bonus scene. .. .". -
![Rebels and Psychos by Leigh Kelsey]()
Rebels and Psychos by Leigh Kelsey
If a secret wolf society thinks they can take me down, they’ve got another thing coming. There’s a reason they call me Graves. The steamy, crazy Rebels and Psychos series is now in one collection. It’s not my fault I’m a psychopath... -
![How to Slay a Dragon by Mallory Dunlin]()
How to Slay a Dragon by Mallory Dunlin
The job should have been simple. Get in, slay the dragon, and end the hunting season with plenty of gold. But what you don't know can definitely hurt you. Hui-Seun expects a simple hunt and a clean kill. Instead she finds an angry, ancient half-dragon bent on conquering her home... -
![To Trap A Temptress by Jane Cousins]()
To Trap A Temptress by Jane Cousins
What Nell needs is a man - a completely shocking, ridiculously inappropriate, insanely unsuitable, ludicrously improper man. Considered too vanilla in a world full of flavours, Doctor Nell Montgomery’s dating life is a barren waste land with few prospects on the horizon. Tired of being labelled the nice girl, she’s decided she needs a life make-over stat... -
![The Brush of Black Wings by Grace Draven]()
The Brush of Black Wings by Grace Draven
During a foray into the woods of Neith, Martise stumbles upon a ruined temple and reawakens not only a power she thought lost, but also something far more malevolent. An ancient darkness, imprisoned in an eternal cage, sees a chance at freedom in a woman once held in bondage... -
![Books & Broadswords, Volume One by Jessie Mihalik]()
Books & Broadswords, Volume One by Jessie Mihalik
This novella-length volume includes two romantic fantasy stories set in a shared world, each with a guaranteed happily ever after, plus a new bonus epilogue. Books & Broadswords. The only thing Feora likes more than stealing the king’s gold is using it to buy books...Categorized as:
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![Cooking Up a Demon (Ghostlight Falls) by Sabrina Cross]()
Cooking Up a Demon (Ghostlight Falls) by Sabrina Cross
Bea thought all she had to worry about when she moved to Ghostlight Falls was the cold, wet weather and getting her Nonna’s bookstore up and running. Instead she finds herself accidentally summoning a demon at every turn. An annoyingly sexy demon who insists on helping her, despite her protests. Now, more than just soup is cooking up between Bea and the Demon...Categorized as:
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![흑막 용을 키우게 되었다 1 [Heugmag Yong-eul Kiuge Dweeossda 1] (I Raised A Black Dragon (Novel) #1) by Dalseul, 달슬]()
흑막 용을 키우게 되었다 1 [Heugmag Yong-eul Kiuge Dweeossda 1] (I Raised A Black Dragon (Novel) #1) by Dalseul, 달슬
빙의한 몸이 하필이면 전과 15범의 악녀다. 용두사망 원작에 끼기도 싫고, 이번 생은 가늘고 길게만 살고 싶어 떠나 주기로 했다. 악녀는 그간의 악행들을 깊이 통감하고 반성하며 시골로 내려갑니다! 모두 행복하세요! …그랬는데.Categorized as:
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![The Barbarian King's Assassin by Eve Langlais]()
The Barbarian King's Assassin by Eve Langlais
Tragedy forged her, but love tempered her steely heart. There aren’t many choices for a child arrested and charged with murder. When a mysterious stranger asks an imprisoned Ilyana to be his apprentice, she accepts. Fast forward a few decades and she’s an expert in her field, an assassin for hire with special skills, and an uncanny affinity for weapons... -
![Sink or Swim by D.J. Russo]()
Sink or Swim by D.J. Russo
Some secrets can cost you your life…. It was supposed to be a routine job, like any other. Deliver the package, wipe his hands clean, head back to headquarters and receive his pay. But when Nick learns the terrible secret that’s been keeping the mafia flush with cash, he abandons all rational thought and abandons the only family he’s ever known... -
![Cursed by Gina LaManna]()
Cursed by Gina LaManna
Allie Wells is many Doctor. Runaway bride. Fae. Except for two huge. She doesn’t believe in magic. The Fae were killed off centuries ago. Alessia “Allie” Wells is a woman of science. She doesn’t believe in things like werewolves and vampires, sparkly or otherwise... -
![Eve and Her Evil Stepbrothers: Why Choose Paranormal Romance by Zoe Marsh]()
Eve and Her Evil Stepbrothers: Why Choose Paranormal Romance by Zoe Marsh
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEve's new stepbrothers are the worst. Arrogant, gorgeous and rich, they invade her home town, her house, and her whole life. The five of them bring more trouble than any one girl could handle. That's because they're warlocks. Good thing Eve has a secret weapon to use against their magic. The Westing brothers have no use for Eve, but they mess with her relentlessly... -
![Meow, Baby by Ripley Proserpina, Rebecca Royce]()
Meow, Baby by Ripley Proserpina, Rebecca Royce
Something witchy this way comes. .. Set in the Wards and Wands Universe, Ripley Proserpina and Rebecca Royce offer up a witchy love story sure to melt your hearts. When a strong willed woman takes in three stray cats she has no idea they are the Addington Brothers, her neighbors who have been torturing her for years and are now cursed to walk on four feet... -
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Monster Roommate by Amanda Aggie
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA witty heroine and a sexy, alpha-hole hero. I'm Nora and in my entire afterlife, I never expected to be roommates with a possessive, cocky, sexy-as-sin vampire. Since I've been dead, no one has been able to see me, but that changed the second he stepped through the front door of my internal prison--aka my old house from before I flew the coop...Categorized as:
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![A Killer Crescent Valentine by Leigh Kelsey]()
A Killer Crescent Valentine by Leigh Kelsey
A killer just made Blake Hall, home of Rebel "Graves" Falcon, their hunting grounds. And they're picking off residents one by one. The killer is either ballsy or just plain dumb, because with Rebel - the notorious hitlady - determined to find them, they're a hundred percent dead. No one messes with Rebel's family of criminal weirdos and lives to tell the tale... -
![How Not to Woo Your Human Warrior by Laura Winter]()
How Not to Woo Your Human Warrior by Laura Winter
Eyes forward, sword up, heart true. Kalypso has a long list of things to be angry about, starting and ending with a spiky purple demon who reluctantly rescued her and five other women from the Dreadmoor. Trapped in the demon realm, Ozirax is the final barrier standing between her and her sister, so she’ll play nice for now... -
![Wicked by D.D. Prince]()
Wicked by D.D. Prince
Wolf shifter Riley Savage thought his fated mate was lost in the river almost seven years ago. But when it’s revealed that not only is she alive, but also she’s a witch who’s been hiding from him, fury doesn’t begin to describe how Riley feels. He’s determined to get answers and hits nothing but dead ends. And then she shows up in Arcana Falls... -
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![The Underachiever's Guide to Love and Saving the World by Sloane Brooks]()
The Underachiever's Guide to Love and Saving the World by Sloane Brooks
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Hating Game. meets Legends & Lattes in this captivating and hilarious fantasy rom-com with a twist about two enemies who must work together to return to their reality. Courtney’s only goal in life is to have no goals...Categorized as:
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![Oh My God, They Were Roommates by LovesBitca8]()
Oh My God, They Were Roommates by LovesBitca8
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“ I'm not going anywhere, Granger. " He gave her a smile that crept up his pointed features. "I am living in my court-ordered exile in my court-ordered flat. You're the one choosing to live here. ". "I'm not leaving, Malfoy. " She planted her hands on her hips and her feet on the floor. He tilted his wine glass back, his long throat swallowing every last drop as he glared at her... -
![My Secretly Hot Husband, Vol. 1 (남편이 미모를 숨김 [Nampyeon-i Mimoreul Sumgim] (Comic) #1) by Gabi Nam, Jungyeon]()
My Secretly Hot Husband, Vol. 1 (남편이 미모를 숨김 [Nampyeon-i Mimoreul Sumgim] (Comic) #1) by Gabi Nam, Jungyeon
Letitia was reborn into another world after her untimely death, but that was only the start of her hardships. A series of tragic events forces her to work like a servant at her uncle’s house, until he sends her off to marry the infamous “Monster Lord” Erden Halstead. But once she arrives at her new home, Letitia’s fear is quickly replaced by a whole slew of questions... -
![Cookies & Claws by Fleur DeVillainy]()
Cookies & Claws by Fleur DeVillainy
From the author of Spellbound Scones and Sky of Thorns comes a spicy, forced proximity, lumberjack polar bear shifter romance. When witch Hazel Tolbert moves to a snow-dusted mountain town the week before Christmas, all she wants is a cozy holiday season filled with lights, cocoa, and most importantly; the perfect Christmas tree. Too bad the whole town is sold out... -
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Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord Act 1 (Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord (Novel) #1) by Satori Tanabata
Yumiella Dolkness is your run-of-the-mill villainess in an otome RPG—except for the fact that she’s also secretly the overpowered hidden boss. But Yumiella wasn’t always Yumiella, you see. In her past life, she was nothing more than an introverted college student and devout gamer... -
![Sex Ed by MrBenzedrine89]()
Sex Ed by MrBenzedrine89
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHermione Granger comes to Hogwarts to teach a much needed Biology curriculum to the students. Draco Malfoy, the Potions teacher, doesn't approve of the sex ed. A bet ensues. Who will come out victorious?
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