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Cast in Eternity by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsDead men tell no talesWhen Corporal Kaylin Neya is assigned front desk duty—a task hated by every Hawk—the only thing she can look forward to besides an endless stream of complaints is visits from a dotty old woman. She always brings baked goods along with information passed on by her friends…who happen to be ghosts no one else can see...Categorized as:
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![Scorched by Magic by Jasmine Walt]()
Scorched by Magic by Jasmine Walt
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe seventh book in this action-packed, wildly original fantasy series by New York Times Bestselling Author Jasmine Walt. Home from their travels at last, Sunaya and Iannis are confronted with a threat against which even their strongest magic is largely helpless...Categorized as:
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![Jade Shards by Fonda Lee]()
Jade Shards by Fonda Lee
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFonda Lee returns to the acclaimed Green Bone Saga with four prequel short stories that delve into the personal histories of the Kaul and Ayt families. The Witch and Her Friend. Before she was the ruthless leader of the Mountain clan, Ayt Mada was an orphan without friends at school except for Aun Ure, a teenage girl feared and renowned as an assassin but yearning for a simpler life... -
![All Hallows' Magic by T.J. Green]()
All Hallows' Magic by T.J. Green
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAs Samhain approaches, worlds collide.A Shifter family arrives in White Haven, one of them close to death. Avery offers them sanctuary, only to find their pursuers are close behind, intent on retribution. In an effort to help them, Avery and Alex are dragged into a fight they didn’t want but must see through.As if that weren't enough trouble, strange signs begin to appear at Old Haven Church... -
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![Rand by Silvia Shaw]()
Rand by Silvia Shaw
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn epic story of magic, heroism, love, and treachery, Rand is a magical world ruled by an imperial line of Queens. Three hundred years ago, its most powerful talisman, a medallion called the Circle of Sheda, was taken through the portal and lost. When Dr... -
![Chase the Shadows by Everly Frost]()
Chase the Shadows by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe dragons only let me out to hunt.But this time, I’m hunting angels.My need for vengeance drove me into danger. I sought redemption for my past, determined to put an end to the conflict between the angels and dragons.Instead, I ignited a spark.Now, the angels are summoning their strongest warriors, and the dragons are preparing for war...Categorized as:
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![The Distressing Damsel by Shelly Laurenston, G.A. Aiken]()
The Distressing Damsel by Shelly Laurenston, G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsCan a powerless witch find happiness with an arrogant, impatient dragon? If the dragon has his way, she sure as hell will. Book 2 in the award-winning Dragon Kin series! Talaith's life has never been easy. A goddess has forced her into servitude. Her husband despises her. And all those in her tiny village fear her...Categorized as:
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![Family Ties by B.R. Kingsolver]()
Family Ties by B.R. Kingsolver
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhen a man came into my shop in the Great Marketplace at the Crossroads of the Worlds and tried to kill me, it completely ruined my day. Not only did I have to clean up the blood, but disposing of his body made me late to meet my friends for drinks. A nagging little detail kept bugging me, though. As he died, he said he was hired by my mother’s family—people I hadn’t seen for more than a decade... -
![Yvette's Haven by Tina Folsom]()
Yvette's Haven by Tina Folsom
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe Scanguards Vampires series - over 1 Million copies sold worldwide! After being kidnapped by a vampire hunter, vampire bodyguard Yvette's first instinct is to kill the bastard. But before she gets the chance, she realizes that he was double-crossed by the witch he was working for and now is in as much danger as she is...Categorized as:
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![Daughter of Destiny by Rebecca Parcha]()
Daughter of Destiny by Rebecca Parcha
"Fourth wing but with vampires!""It’s a unique fantasy world, that has vampire and dragons as I’ve never seen in any other fantasy series. The FMC and MMC are just… chef’s kiss! I need more Tate and Aether like I need air!""Absolutely phenomenal! The ending was so shocking and beautifully done... -
![Drowning In The Dark by Pippa DaCosta]()
Drowning In The Dark by Pippa DaCosta
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“I wasn’t demon enough to defeat my brother before. Things have changed.” As the veil begins to fall and the demons bleed through onto the streets of Boston, Muse knows the battle is lost before it’s even begun. To make matters worse, Adam and the Institute have captured Akil at a time when the city has never needed him more... -
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Code Red by Amy Sumida
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSome women fear the fire. Some women simply become it. Ever since her parents were murdered and their home burned down with her inside it, Amara has been afraid of fire. Now, she'll face the flames again, this time in the form of a supernatural terrorist. A supervillain with the power to burn. But the fire-starter isn't the only one Spectra has to worry about...Categorized as:
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![Phoenix’s Refrain by Ella Summers]()
Phoenix’s Refrain by Ella Summers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere are forces greater than gods or demons at work here.Leda Pandora, the Angel of Chaos, isn’t like other angels. She fights dirty, in ways totally unbecoming of a soldier in the Legion of Angels. She cracks jokes at the other angels, even when she should really keep her mouth shut. And she stubbornly insists on doing the right thing, even if it’s totally against the rules... -
![The Shadow Isle by Katharine Kerr]()
The Shadow Isle by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe wild Northlands hold many secrets, among them the mysterious island of Haen Marn, the mountain settlements of Dwarveholt, and the fortified city of Cerr Cawnen. All three communities-and the alliance of humans, elves, and dwarves-are threatened by the religious fanaticism of the Horsekin...Categorized as:
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![Nightingale by Helen Harper]()
Nightingale by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAll across Scotland, the resistance movement is growing in both strength and numbers. For the first time in five generations, the Mages are afraid - and it’s all because of one woman.But Mairi knows where the real power lies and that it is the Mages who maintain control of the country. She has become the poster girl for the resistance and her magic is growing stronger by the day... -
![Eagle's Flame by K.L. King]()
Eagle's Flame by K.L. King
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDr. Maeve "Mac" MacInnis is a physician working at the only hospital in Grey Lake, New Hampshire. She has made a pleasant, but lonely home for herself in the quaint shifter village with her chihuahua Lucy and her blind pug Linus. Her life is uneventful until she is forced to kill the traitorous Officer Cal Harris to save May Jensen's life...Categorized as:
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![Crown of Lies: The Demon Detective by Annika West]()
Crown of Lies: The Demon Detective by Annika West
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIf he learns who I am, he'll kill me. Half-demons don't belong in angel territory. But I'm kind of an expert at staying hidden and running my quiet magical business from my sister's cafe.So, imagine my surprise when an archangel tracks me down and offers me a new job... -
![Secret of the Broken King by Eliza Raine]()
Secret of the Broken King by Eliza Raine
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’m Poseidon’s secret bride, cast out of Aquarius and told never to return.I don’t recall our wedding vows saying anything about me obeying him though...I’m supposed to be the last of my kind, all-powerful and marked by prophecy for greatness. But, something, somewhere, must have gone wrong because I have no power or greatness. Just a flare for theft and a quick mouth that gets me in trouble... -
![Amethysts & Alchemy by Rachel Rener]()
Amethysts & Alchemy by Rachel Rener
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI used to eat rocks as a child.The family doctor diagnosed me with pica, dooming me to years of intensive therapy and extensive dentistry work...Categorized as:
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![Miss Mayhem by Alex Fox]()
Miss Mayhem by Alex Fox
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNo one comes looking for me.I go looking for them.Rebel has survived the dragons, but in so doing, she's managed to awaken an evil so intensely powerful, it will take multiple supernatural powerhouses to take it down.When she and Hensley go to Texas to inform Kai Warcloud of some difficult news, the trip does not go as planned...Categorized as:
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![Styx & Stoned by Boone Brux]()
Styx & Stoned by Boone Brux
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLas Vegas! All expenses paid! Normally, a trip like that would be a dream come true for a widowed, mother of three, who just happens to be grim reaper. Here’s the thing though, situations rarely work out as I imagine they should. And usually not in my favor. This time isn’t any different... -
![The Fixer: The Supernatural Syndicate by Amelia Hutchins]()
The Fixer: The Supernatural Syndicate by Amelia Hutchins
Scandal meets True Blood.Chevelle Reed had no idea her life was about to be turned upside when she strolled into the women’s artillery dining room. Nothing prepared her for Raithe Dravyn. He was known for his savagery and brutal response to anyone who opposed him or his syndicate. When he offered her the job of a lifetime, Chevelle turned it down...Categorized as:
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![The Descent Series Complete Collection by S.M. Reine]()
The Descent Series Complete Collection by S.M. Reine
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDESTINED TO BE A WEAPON. Elise Kavanagh is good at one thing: killing demons, angels, and gods. For years, she was the death that supernatural creatures feared. More myth than woman, she walked the Earth as the embodiment of vengeance. DENYING HER DESTINY. Elise wants to retire with with the man who has long protected her body and mind... -
![City of Betrayal by Claudie Arseneault]()
City of Betrayal by Claudie Arseneault
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn Isandor Novel The whole city is searching for Hasryan—some for revenge and justice, others to save their friends. Yet no one knows where to find him except Lord Arathiel Brasten, who vanished 130 years ago only to magically return. Lord Diel Dathirii’s struggle to free his city from the neighbouring imperialistic enclave is far from over... -
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![To Kiss A Wolf by Heather Hildenbrand]()
To Kiss A Wolf by Heather Hildenbrand
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBetrayal is a wound that never heals.I lost my fated mate, the man who sets my heart racing with only a glance, due to one stupid mistake. Now, injured, weak, and drowning in my own guilt, I’m scrambling for a plan to get him back. But I know I can't rescue Levi on my own... -
![Hexes Go Well with Tequila by LeAnna Ehrsam]()
Hexes Go Well with Tequila by LeAnna Ehrsam
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the moment Ursula Cambridge, a 38-year-old woman from the Midwest, realizes she's become invisible in her life and relationship, she and her Irish Wolfhound, Casper get a magical invitation to live in The Lost Souls House in Salem, Massachusetts... -
![Magic Strikes - Midnight Games by Ilona Andrews]()
Magic Strikes - Midnight Games by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratings4th Curran's POV, takes place during Magic StrikesFeatured in Small Magics...Categorized as:
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![The High Priestess by Erin Mc Luckie Moya]()
The High Priestess by Erin Mc Luckie Moya
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDisowned from her family, shunned from her history and the next in line to quell a war she has no knowledge about, Marie takes on a series of foes as she explores the muddy waters of history, discovering that witches and demons have far more in common than she is comfortable with...Categorized as:
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![Darkest Before Dawn by Pippa DaCosta]()
Darkest Before Dawn by Pippa DaCosta
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“It’s too late to save myself, but I’ll save her, even if it kills me.” When Akil leaves a nine year old half-blood girl on Muse’s doorstep, it’s not long before the demons come hunting, but this time Muse isn’t the target. The Institute, Muse’s immortal brother, and the Princes of Hell, all want a piece of the little half-blood...Categorized as:
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![Dark Lies by Veronica Douglas]()
Dark Lies by Veronica Douglas
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMy nightmare’s not over. It’s just beginning.I killed the sorcerer that turned my life into a living hell, but instead of getting better, my world is falling apart. New threats lurk in every shadow, and I still don’t have the answers I need.The cops want me to betray the pack, the pack wants me to betray my family, and servants of a dark god are hunting me for my blood...Categorized as:
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![Midnight Waters by Rosie Wylor-Owen]()
Midnight Waters by Rosie Wylor-Owen
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“In my family, when someone is born, another will die.”A symbiotic curse has plagued the Arrowood and Everhart households for generations. When a new baby is born, a member of the ancient clans die. Only a truce between the warring families can break the deadly hex once and for all.Upon hearing her cousin is in labour, Maeve Arrowood hurries home to find out which one of them will be next...Categorized as:
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![Feel My Power by Debbie Cassidy]()
Feel My Power by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe bite of winter is as cruel as it's blade.Winter rules because of me, but the other courts aren't about to accept our victory without a fight. They want a rematch. They want a replay, and this time they want to watch. My hands are stained with blood, my heart is filled with darkness but there's no backing away from the precipice. Not if I hope to save the people I love... -
![Midnight Shadows by Laken Cane]()
Midnight Shadows by Laken Cane
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen a powerful vampire approaches me with an irresistible offer, I know I'm doing a very bad thing by accepting it.I accept it anyway.And now?Well, now he owns me. I don't make deals with vampires. I hunt them.But the life of someone I love depends on that terrible decision, and I go willingly into the darkness to save him.I can only hope that darkness doesn't devour me... -
![Conquer the Kingdom by Jennifer Estep]()
Conquer the Kingdom by Jennifer Estep
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMagic reigns, plots abound, and a new love might not conquer all, in this must-read finale to the epic Gargoyle Queen trilogy by international bestselling author Jennifer Estep.Time is running out for crown princess Gemma Ripley. Despite being a cunning spy and a powerful mind magier, Gemma hasn’t been able to track down the most dangerous enemy her kingdom of Andvari has ever seen... -
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![The Doomed Prince by Leigh Kelsey, Lysandra Glass]()
The Doomed Prince by Leigh Kelsey, Lysandra Glass
For fantasy romance fans obsessed with Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and Raven Kennedy. You’ll love this snarky, spicy enemies to lovers series.Hate him. Hunt him. But never let him break your heart. Return to Letta and Kier's world of magic, enemies, and intrigue in the second A Feud So Dark and Lovely book... -
![The Night Collection by R.S. Black]()
The Night Collection by R.S. Black
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis volume includes the first 2 books of The Night (completed) series.Book 1: Crimson NightWelcome one and all to Carnival Diabolique ... or what I affectionately like to call it ... the Carnival of the Damned. My name is Pandora, and though my face might not look familiar to you, you do know me. I'm a Nephilim. What does that mean? I'm half demon, what's my other name? Lust... -
![Bitter Gold Hearts by Glen Cook]()
Bitter Gold Hearts by Glen Cook
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Stormwarden's children have been kidnapped and Garrett, P.I. is on the case. But caught between the bewitching beauty of a half-elf and the fearsome power of a horde of ogres, Garrett has to think twice before sacrificing all for a fortune in gold-after all, even in this enchanted land, he's only human... -
![Wayward Souls by Devon Monk]()
Wayward Souls by Devon Monk
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBetrayals and secrets, devils and saviors, fae folk and foul, and a magic stronger than even the gods can tame…Lovers Lula and Brogan Gauge have dealt with magic, monsters, and gods for eighty years. Bound to travel the lonely roads of Route 66, Brogan’s a spirit with no chance of leaving the earthly realm while Lula, neither human nor monster, is only half-alive... -
![Taunt by Claire Farrell, Lynn O'Dell]()
Taunt by Claire Farrell, Lynn O'Dell
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBook one in the Ava Delaney series - Thirst - is now free. Ava needs to forget all about the vampires, but they won’t leave her alone. Between her failing business, angry landlord, disloyal friends, and vampire stalkers, life is starting to feel pretty stressful... -
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Driving Rain by Sierra Dean
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCheating death twice in a week should at least merit a vacation. Too bad for Tallulah Corentine the rainy season is in full swing and her boss, the storm god Seth, has no intention of letting her rest. When a little girl bearing the mark of Seth is found dead at a Seattle marina, Tallulah worries it might be the work of her childhood flame Prescott, the right hand man to death herself... -
![Immortal Magic by D.N. Hoxa]()
Immortal Magic by D.N. Hoxa
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe New York Shade is completely invisible to humans, because humans can't see magic. That's how it was supposed to be. But when a powerful spell is unleashed outside of the Shade, nobody knows where it came from or who made it. Nobody except Damian Reed...Categorized as:
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![The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark]()
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Dead Cat Tail Assassins are not cats.Nor do they have tails.But they are most assuredly dead.Nebula and Alex Award winner P. Djèlí Clark introduces a brand new world and a fantastical city full of gods and assassins. 2024.Eveen the Eviscerator is skilled, discreet, professional, and here for your most pressing needs in the ancient city of Tal Abisi... -
![The Castellan by Megan Derr]()
The Castellan by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYears ago, Bedros was the right hand lackey to a cruel prince who became a crueler king. He's not proud of the role he played in that cruelty, but those days are well behind him. All he wants now is to take care of Castle Rehm, and enjoy the peace and quiet that comes from being a despised outcast...Categorized as:
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![Of Heists and Hexes by S.L. Prater]()
Of Heists and Hexes by S.L. Prater
“I can’t tell if you’re about to kiss me or arrest me …”Sheriff Nottingham should not be enjoying his pursuit of the witch Robin Hood. It’s supposed to be a job: catch the thief, bring her to justice, pursue the next criminal. But the longer their game of cat and mouse goes on, the more he never wants it to end...Categorized as:
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![Heart Stings by Jennifer Estep]()
Heart Stings by Jennifer Estep
Heart stings can be the most dangerous wounds of all . . .Lorelei Parker has had plenty of “heart stings” in her life—moments that are both happy and sad. With her grandmother’s recent marriage, Lorelei has had far more good times than bad lately... -
![A Curse of Blood & Stone by K.A. Tucker]()
A Curse of Blood & Stone by K.A. Tucker
From internationally bestselling author K.A. Tucker comes the second novel in her Fate and Flame series, an adult fantasy story that should be read in series order.“I do not know how to love you and be a good king to my people.”From jewelry thief to interloper to queen-in-waiting, Romeria flees Cirilea a traitor to all... -
![The Oathbound by Mercedes Lackey]()
The Oathbound by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsThe first book in the Vows and Honor trilogy unites swordmaster and sorceress in a quest for revenge in this thrilling epic fantasyShe was Tarma. Born to the Clan of the Hawk of the nomadic Shin’a’in people, she saw her entire clan slain by brigands. Vowing blood revenge upon the murderers, she became one of the sword-sworn, the most elite of all warriors... -
![The Tainted City by Courtney Schafer]()
The Tainted City by Courtney Schafer
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDev is a desperate man. After narrowly surviving a smuggling job gone wrong, he’s now a prisoner of the Alathian Council, held hostage to ensure his friend Kiran - former apprentice to one of the most ruthless mages alive - does their bidding.But Kiran isn’t Dev’s only concern...Categorized as:
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![The Fool and the Sparrow by Dana Fox]()
The Fool and the Sparrow by Dana Fox
Spy.Fixer.Assassin.Sparrow.As the top operative for a global shadow government known as the Order, Thea has served and protected the elite 1%. Her life changes suddenly when she escapes the Order with damning evidence of the group’s existence. Now she is on the run for her life, looking for a way to expose what she’s stolen...Categorized as:
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![A Curse Awakened: A Weird Girls Novella by Cecy Robson]()
A Curse Awakened: A Weird Girls Novella by Cecy Robson
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"Robson proves once again that she is a master storyteller. . . Fans of the series will gobble this up and be eager to dive back in.” - Caffeinated Book Reviewer Discover Cecy Robson’s sensational Weird Girls series—or return to where the magic first began—with this eBook original prequel novella about four sisters coming to grips with their unique supernatural powers...Categorized as:
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