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Salt & Stone by Victoria Scott
How far would you go to survive? In FIRE & FLOOD, Tella Holloway faced a dangerous trek through the jungle and a terrifying march across the desert, all to remain a Contender in the Brimstone Bleed for a chance at obtaining the Cure for her brother... -
Marked by K.A. Gandy
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDemy has been on the run since she was thirteen years old. Mysterious men in black cloaks have been chasing her, and so far she's evaded them. Something, though, has changed since she turned eighteen. Their attempts to capture her have gotten closer and closer, until she's only got one option left: turning herself over to the NLC, for the compulsory marriage program... -
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The Complete Lost Children Series: Books 1-6 by Krista Street
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOver 1500 pages of romance, action, thrills, and mysterious twists you won't see coming! This box set includes all six books in the Lost Children Series by USA TODAY bestselling author Krista Street that reviewers have called, "the perfect mix of romance, mystery, action, and fantasy! "... -
World After by Lindsey Pogue, Lindsey Fairleigh
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA princess with a secret. An outlaw on a mission. A kingdom on the brink of collapse. .. The Ending Series was just the beginning. Three centuries later, this is their legacy. Princess Delphinia knows her mother, the queen of the Corvo kingdom, is up to no good. Del can feel it in her bones, and she's determined to uncover the truth... -
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I'm a Wolf, but My Boss is a Sheep! Vol. 4 by Shino Shimizu
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSHEEP OUTTA LUCK. Apparently Oogami’s not the only one who has a rival in love--new hire Kamiya has a crush on the resident wolfman! Not only does Mitsuji now face competition, but Mikado has no desire to break off his own pursuit. As Oogami and Mitsuji try to clear the air between them, other people continue to try to get in the way of their relationship... -
The Quarterback's Secret by Daniel Elijah Sanderfer
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChevy Durham is the big man on campus, the star quarterback of the football team. He's the guy every boy wants to be like and every girl wants to be with. There's just one problem. .. he's gay. Nobody knows except James, a cute emo boy who Chevy meets on the first day of senior year... -
Different by Alycia Linwood
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEighteen-year-old Moira, an air elemental, never thought that waking up with an unusual blue fire on her arm would turn her life upside down. Determined to figure out why she has an element she shouldn’t have, her parents take her to a secluded island to keep her safe from anyone who might want to experiment on her. There she meets Noah, a boy who seems to know a lot about her elements...Categorized as:
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The Crown the Fae Forgot by Eden Beck, Analeigh Ford
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNowhere is safe for the next heir to the kingdom. Aurra may have escaped the lord of the Wildness, but it’s only a matter of time before Icarus makes his next move. She grew too close the dark fae, and now she has to suffer the consequences. If only the bond they shared was the one broken by the Oracle... -
Winter's End by Jean-Claude Mourlevat
Rated: 3.76 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn a gripping dystopian novel, four teenagers risk impossible odds to fight against tyranny in a world of dangerous choices — and reemerging hope. Escape. Milena, Bartolomeo, Helen, and Milos have left their prison-like boarding schools far behind, but their futures remain in peril... -
Consequences: Opal & Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsNow available together for the first time, don't miss Opal and Origin, the third and fourth books in Jennifer L. Armentrout's bestselling Lux series. Also includes bonus content exclusive to the print edition! "A thrilling ride from start to finish," says RT Book Reviews. Opal. After everything, I’m no longer the same Katy. I’m different…and I’m not sure what that will mean in the end...Categorized as:
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The Mask Falling by Samantha Shannon
Dreamwalker Paige Mahoney has eluded death again. Snatched from the jaws of captivity and consigned to a safe house in the Scion Citadel of Paris, she finds herself caught between those factions that seek Scion's downfall and those who would kill to protect the Rephaim's puppet empire. The mysterious Domino Program has plans for Paige, but she has ambitions of her own in this new citadel...Categorized as:
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Plague of the Shattered by E.E. Holmes
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhen a spirit Shatters, no one is safe. .. Once every five years, the Northern Clans of the Durupinen gather at Fairhaven Hall. There at the ancient castle, surrounded by the very spirits they are bound to protect and serve, the clans settle disputes and shape the laws that govern the Gateways to the spirit world. For the first time, Jess and Hannah Ballard have to represent their clan... -
Soul of the Sentinel by E.E. Holmes
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA mysterious mark, an ancient spirit, and a message from beyond the Aether… After uncovering and destroying a Necromancer plot to take over Skye Príosún, Jess and Finn are united at last and longing to move on with their life together. But the Durupinen world has other plans... -
Prey by Hannah McBride
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsThat was then…. After escaping her birth pack, being kidnapped, and nearly dying on the mountain, Skye has found a home in Blackwater. Surrounded by friends and family, and her mate, she's ready for her final semester at Granite Peak Academy to be a lot quieter, and a lot more uneventful, than last year. …this is now...Categorized as:
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The Wedding by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 34 ratings"This is the never before seen "real" wedding between Daemon and Kat from the Lux Series. This should not be read unless you have read the Lux series. ". Found on Wattpad here.Categorized as:
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Flightless Afternoon by Vanessa Nelson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWith one of their own dead, the ruling elite want answers. The unthinkable has happened. One of the Ageless has been killed, their body left in a public space, displayed for all to see. The Archon is furious and threatens to burn the entire city, unless the person responsible is found and turned over to her for justice. Thea March is called on to investigate again... -
Veiled Threat by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsIntegrity Taylor has regained possession of her ancestral lands - and inherited a whole host of new problems. The spectre of what really happened to her parents is casting a shadow over everything while Fomori demons are being sighted up and down the Highlands...Categorized as:
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Into the Hollow by Karina Halle
Perry Palomino has fought her demons – and won – but the battle is far from over. She’s now left broken and on her own, leaving behind her life and family in Portland to focus on giving Dex Foray – and the Experiment in Terror show – a second chance. But their past mistakes continue to tease and test their relationship, as does the wild and desolate terrain of the Canadian Rockies... -
Maximum Ride, Vol. 3 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsNarrowly surviving their encounter with Erasers in New York City, the flock is following up a lead on their pasts in Washington, D. C. But what they find waiting for them is. .. a home? ! How will the flock adjust to a real school - one that doesn't involve mad scientists and genetic freaks? -
Burn by Paula Weston
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSuddenly, Gaby remembers everything. For a year she believe she was a backpacker chilling out in Pandanus Beach. Working at the library. Getting over the accident that killed her twin brother. Then Rafa came to find her and Gaby discovered her true identity as Gabe: one of the Rephaim. Over a hundred years old...Categorized as:
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Eye for an Eye by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Harriken have decided James Brownstone needs to die. So, they put out a hit on him valued at $500,000. Shay is working her way back to California from a raid on artifacts in Asia, but she could be too late to help. With all of Los Angeles and Southern California's hitmen trying to take out Brownstone, even the cops are sitting this one out. Until they don't... -
Greywaren by Maggie Stiefvater
This is the story of the Lynch family. Niall and Mór escaped their homeland for a new start, and lost themselves in what they found. Declan has grown up as the responsible son, the responsible brother--only to find there is no way for him to keep his family safe. Ronan has always lived on the edge between dreams and waking. .. but now that edge is gone, and he is falling...Categorized as:
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Fantasy of Flight by Kelly St. Clare
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsMy veil is gone and I need it back. Stuck in the lethal Outer Rings of Glacium, I must fight to survive while keeping my true identity the gravest of secrets. Only then can I continue the search for Prince Kedrick's murderer and navigate my way back to King Jovan's castle. No one can discover I'm the Tatuma of Osolis - the princess of their enemy world. .Categorized as:
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Karma Is a Bitch by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe Council Is Dead. Long Live the New Council. How do you have a Council of one? Brownstone is working to get back into a rhythm, but the last remaining Council member is seeking Brownstone. Shay has jobs to do, but can she leave Brownstone alone without him dying? Can Lt... -
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One Epic Ring by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 17 ratings“But you haven’t taken brain damage. I don’t want to have to take the time to get to know you again. The first time was exhausting enough. .. ”. Brownstone accepts a simple job and pisses off the most dangerous criminal in LA. Shay is approached by a powerful billionaire, one who knows her past. Now, Brownstone is ready to provide a beat down, but Shay is asking him for help... -
When Angels Cry by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAll James wanted was to get some barbeque in Vegas. The Red-Eyes Killer decided to start his spree at the wrong time in the wrong town with the wrong little girl. Trey comes to Vegas in search of a relative he hasn't seen in seven years. Could the City of Sin be bringing together some good out of tragedy? Las Vegas PD isn't prepared to fight high-level bounties like Los Angeles could... -
She Is the Widow Maker by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe dark elves have come back to Earth. They want to find the half-Drow named Alison, and to get to Alison, they need to find James Brownstone. The Oriceran Consul doesn't want the Drow to mess up the fragile relationship between Oriceran and Earth. But he can only warn the obstinate Drow so many times. The professor needs a package picked up in Washington State and returned safely to him... -
Horde by Ann Aguirre
The epic conclusion to the USA Today bestselling trilogy. The horde is coming. Salvation is surrounded, monsters at the gates, and this time, they're not going away. When Deuce, Fade, Stalker and Tegan set out, the odds are against them. But the odds have been stacked against Deuce from the moment she was born. She might not be a Huntress anymore, but she doesn't run... -
Shadow of the Ring by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJames achieved something epic with his proposal. Now it is Shay’s turn. In planning the wedding, the tomb raider soon finds she sympathizes with what James had to go through. How does someone top something so special? The world’s mightiest class-six bounty hunter believes he’s conquered his amulet... -
Rejected by Heaven by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBrownstone now has a young lady to support, what is he going to do? He requests a special Oriceran artifact the Professor is willing to trade, for a price. ** AMAZON Top 100 Best Selling Author **. Shay is willing to help, so long as everyone understands her help is not free. Brownstone will do whatever it takes to help Allison, and while he is at it? The orphanage that helped him is insolvent...
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