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Divide & Conquer by Madeleine Urban, Abigail Roux
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsBaltimore, Maryland, is a city in alarming distress. Rising violence is fanning the flames of public outrage, and all law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are catching blame. Thus the FBI’s latest ideas to improve public relations: a municipal softball league and workshops for community leaders... -
![Traitor's Moon by Lynn Flewelling]()
Traitor's Moon by Lynn Flewelling
The war between Pleminar and Skala continues. There are growing rumors that Skala's ancient ally, Mycena, is about to join with the wealthier Pleminar, cutting Skala off from all trade routes. Now Alec and Seregil are sent on their most daring mission yet: convince the people of Aurenen, who exiled Seregil years ago, to join Skala and end the war...Categorized as:
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![Of Sunlight and Stardust by Riley Hart, Christina Lee]()
Of Sunlight and Stardust by Riley Hart, Christina Lee
After the death of his wife, Tanner Rowe takes a step toward making her dying wish come true and buys the house with the dilapidated barn she’d been inexplicably drawn to in the picturesque Upper Peninsula. But after a year, he still can’t get past his grief long enough to make the repairs he’d promised. Recently out of prison, Cole Lachlan has little to his name...Categorized as:
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![The Iron Temple by Ginn Hale]()
The Iron Temple by Ginn Hale
When John opens a letter addressed to his missing roommate, Kyle, he expects to find a house key, but instead he is swept into a strange realm of magic, mysticism, revolutionaries and assassins. Though he struggles to escape, John is drawn steadily closer to a fate he share with Kyle—to wake the destroyer god, the Rifter, and shatter a world.Categorized as:
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![Into the Lyons Den by Sandrine Gasq-Dion]()
Into the Lyons Den by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsFBI Special Agent Devin Lyons and Russian mob boss/FBI ally Andrei Panchenko have been at each others' throats for years. Literally. They've had their hands around the other's throat lots of times. When Andrei barely escapes a bold attempt on his life, government big shot James Jacobs decides to put Devin in charge of Andrei's safety...Categorized as:
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![The Nik of Time by Sandrine Gasq-Dion]()
The Nik of Time by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsColin Greystone has loved one man since he understood what love was: Nikolai Markov. But Nikolai is too young and Colin makes himself stay away. By the time he decides to declare his feelings, Nikolai has earned quite the reputation as a playboy and a badass...Categorized as:
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![Eternal Luck (Ghostly Guardians) by Louisa Masters]()
Eternal Luck (Ghostly Guardians) by Louisa Masters
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLuck brought us together… but can it last forever? I was working a dead-end job and living with too many roommates when I met Carlos. That meeting was our first stroke of luck, changing both our lives and tying us together. I’ll never regret it, but after eight amazing years, I’m starting to think he does... -
![Fish in a Barrel by Amy Lane]()
Fish in a Barrel by Amy Lane
Jackson and Ellery face their toughest case yet—against the criminal justice system itself. Jackson Rivers and Ellery Cramer have worked difficult jobs before, but usually it’s getting the facts that’s the problem. For their newest client, the trouble isn’t finding the truth—it’s corruption at the highest levels of the justice system... -
![Beneath the Indigo Sky by Rayne Hawthorne, D.W. Michaels]()
Beneath the Indigo Sky by Rayne Hawthorne, D.W. Michaels
Namid. I may not know where I come from, or who I am, but I’ve done my best to build a life for myself. I know a handful of people in town, I have a nice place to live, and I enjoy my job. I look just like everyone else. But I don’t feel like everyone else, because I feel…everything. The emotions of others get tangled with my own as they race through my heart and sink into my soul...Categorized as:
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Dead Man's Chest by Pandora Pine
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne phone call can change everything. Sick of snow and ice, psychic Tennyson Grimm jumps at the chance to head to Florida for a little fun in the sun. While sitting on the beach, his phone rings with a call from prison inmate River Ramsey who has a startling “You don’t know me, but I’m your brother... -
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Ghost in the Box by Pandora Pine
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA killer is on the loose in Salem who not only wants to take your life, but your soul as well…Psychic Copeland Forbes anonymously receives a locked wooden box with an unknown spirit trapped inside. Attached to the chest is a cryptic May you get what you truly deserve... -
![At Year's End by Sandrine Gasq-Dion, Jennifer 'Jenjo' Jacobson]()
At Year's End by Sandrine Gasq-Dion, Jennifer 'Jenjo' Jacobson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBook 2 (This book contains characters from the Assassin-shifter books and is not meant to be read as a standalone). Warning: This book contains scenes of homosexuality, crude language and violence. Ever since he set eyes on Jaxon Salvatore at Camp Pride, 16-year-old Elijah Newman knew who he'd be spending the rest of his life with. The tough guy, on the other hand, was not getting that message... -
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Linus by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNever sleigh never. Linus is having a Christ-massive problem. His cousins have all found their fated mates and their sprite magic is making beautiful things happen in the small town of Mistletoe Falls they call home. His magic? Well, it’s making a fa-la-la-la-lasting impression…and not in a good way. No need to Claus a scene! When Colby’s best friend runs away to Mistletoe Falls, Colby follows... -
![Oberon by Macy Blake]()
Oberon by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSanta Paws is coming to town. When Dr. Miles Lane purchases Paws and Claus, a veterinary clinic in the quirky town of Mistletoe Falls, he doesn’t quite know what he’s in for. The small town offers a fresh start for Miles, his seven year old daughter, Holly, and their rambunctious Saint Bernard... -
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![Forbidden by Sandrine Gasq-Dion]()
Forbidden by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJesse Salvatore has had it. He's the youngest of three brothers -- and the only one born without the werewolf gene. Because he's human, his brothers, Jaxon and Justice, treat him like he's helpless. They constantly battle deadly rogue wolves and won't let him anywhere near the fight. When he meets Noah King, he knows he's found his soulmate in the werewolf and soldier...Categorized as:
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Dead Wood by Pandora Pine
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter the harrowing events aboard the ghost train, Detective Ronan O’Mara is excited to reach the Double D Ranch in Deadwood, South Dakota. He plans to immerse himself in the old west by learning to ride horses, panning for gold and attending a rodeo. It’s the perfect mix of rest and relaxation he so desperately needs... -
![Dying for Death: The Stuntman and the Scribe by Holly Roberds]()
Dying for Death: The Stuntman and the Scribe by Holly Roberds
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI was meant to keep order, not fall in love with a reckless vampire who could tear my world apart. As the newly appointed God of the Dead, I can’t afford even a hint of weakness as a man or a god. Las Vegas belongs to the Egyptian gods now, and I’m the one holding the balance between my power-hungry brethren. Any crack in my authority could ignite open war, dragging chaos down the Strip... -
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Dead For Teacher by Pandora Pine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn 1968, three school children were allegedly poisoned to death by their teacher, Marie Fairbanks. A week later, Ms. Fairbanks was murdered, and the cops marked it off as a justifiable homicide. Case closed. No further investigation needed. Now, Detective Ronan O’Mara’s daughter has encountered the spirits of those dead children and Everly’s determined to help them rest in peace... -
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Operation Magma by Annabella Stone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTaylor *Trace* Reeves has served in various branches of the military, and in multiple human wars over his life time which spans millennia. Once the faithful hound of Fionn Mac Cumhaill, Trace continues to protect the innocent and fight the wars of man. He will continue to keep his presence a secret from humans, even the ones he calls brothers... -
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Bound by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIngolf von Dirchs is all that remains of the royal house of Kria. The bastard son of the dead Kaiser, he barely escapes the winter palace before it is overtaken by the armies of Salhara, Kria's oldest and bitterest enemy... -
![Don't Let Go by Harper Fox]()
Don't Let Go by Harper Fox
What’s haunting Lee Tyack? He’s moved in with Gideon Frayne, and they’re both loving their new lives. But the shadow is still there – a voice from hell that torments clairvoyant Lee, and which even the pragmatic copper Gideon can hear. Gideon’s determined to protect his lover. But after a serious injury on duty, Gideon finds out the hard way that he needs protection too...Categorized as:
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Downtime by Tamara Allen
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsOn assignment in London, FBI Agent Morgan Nash finds himself moments away from a bullet through the heart when the case he's working goes awry. But fate has other plans, he discovers when he wakes in a world far removed from his own... -
![Broken Bonds by Sandrine Gasq-Dion]()
Broken Bonds by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFor years, Jackson Murphy and Jonas Brooks have been dancing around each other in a waltz of uncertainty and longing. One unexpected kiss meant to comfort rattles the two alphas, but neither is willing to make the first move. Now, their meddling packs are conniving to force the two alphas to see what they truly share — a bond of love...Categorized as:
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Blaze by Wolf Specter, Angel Knots
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA dragon who doesn’t know how to love…. Fate hasn't been kind to Ivan, but he doesn’t blame her. He's spent the last couple of centuries doing terrible things to the humans who live in the Eastern European territory once claimed by his sire, Nikolai. .. which makes him the last person with any right to expect kindness from something as fickle as fate... -
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![Murder Without Magic by Ripley Hayes]()
Murder Without Magic by Ripley Hayes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPeter and Lorne have taken the plunge: moved in together in a little house by the sea. Peter has his dream job, and Lorne has his dream kitchen, and so what if things go bump in the night next door? they can ignore it. The ghost with a violent streak isn’t so easy to ignore. Nor is the dead body in next door’s garden... -
![Equinox by Eli Easton, R.J. Scott]()
Equinox by Eli Easton, R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe tranquility of Prophet is shattered when a local trail rider is killed and whispers of wolf packs and murder spread like wildfire. Three months after the murder of Mike Bressett, the sleepy town of Prophet faces another tragedy—the death of Billy Odette, a well-liked Makah man who ran trail rides for the tourists... -
![To Find Him and Love Him Again, Volume 1 by Harper Fox]()
To Find Him and Love Him Again, Volume 1 by Harper Fox
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratings(Author’s note and warning: this is Volume One of Two in this tenth Tyack & Frayne story, and does have a cliffhanger end! Volume Two is available to pre-order from Amazon now with a release date of August 2020. ). “Lee Tyack-Frayne’s summer of love – what a time he’d picked for it, with the rest of the world melting down in hate! ”... -
![The Archer's Heart by Astrid Amara]()
The Archer's Heart by Astrid Amara
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIn the ancient kingdom of Marhavad, noblemen dominate the lower castes, wielding mystic weapons, known as shartas, against any who oppose them. For generations the rule of Marhavad’s kings has been absolute. But now the line of succession is divided, and whispers of revolution are heard in even the royal palace. Keshan Adaru, an outspoken man of unearthly charms, welcomes these changes... -
![Grand Adventures by John Amory, J.E. Birk]()
Grand Adventures by John Amory, J.E. Birk
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOn September 1, 2011, TJ Klune wrote, ". .. it's not about the ending, it's about the journey. .. " in a review of Eric Arvin's Woke Up in a Strange Place. With those words, two men began a journey of love and invited us to ride along. TJ and Eric have shared so much with us: their wonderful books, their smiles, their humor, their lives, and their inspiring devotion to each other... -
![Cards on the Table by Josh Lanyon]()
Cards on the Table by Josh Lanyon
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsan alternate cover edition can be found here. You're future lies in the Cards. .. Fifty years ago, a glamorous Hollywood party ended in murder—the only clue a bloody Tarot card. Timothy McShay is not the first journalist to dig into the details of what really happened that long-ago summer's night, and he's not deterred by the grim fate of his predecessor. Tim has a book to write... -
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Betrayed by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsKind, beautiful warlock Chance Christianson has spent a year trying to heal from the pain of losing his boyfriend to a random attack of violence. He has found a home with firefighters Locke Renfro and Logan MacLeod and has slowly put his life back together. Even more wondrous, he has fallen in love again - this time with gorgeous werewolf Logan. If only Logan would look at him that way. .. -
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Heartstrings by Eressë
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen all else comes to naught, a steadfast heart is the only thing that stands between hope and despair. Scions of the most powerful House in Ylandre, Ashrian Mithani and Eiren Sarvan were more than just cousins. Lovers of long standing, theirs was a bond that would have been the envy of all were it not for one glaring flaw—Ashrian’s inability to commit himself wholeheartedly to Eiren... -
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Walk a Mile by Sarah Madison
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSequel to Unspeakable Words. Six months after starting their hunt for a serial killer who is still at large, FBI agents Jerry Lee Parker and John Flynn are partners in every sense. But Jerry has serious doubts about their relationship and whether they would even be together if not for the way Flynn changed after touching a mysterious artifact in a museum... -
![Ghostly Dilemma by E.M. Leya]()
Ghostly Dilemma by E.M. Leya
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes it's the little cases. Not every minute of being a detective is spent solving huge murder cases. Sometimes it's the little ones that take up Detective Young's life, like the seventy-year-old cold case that suddenly fell into his lap or figuring out if a death was suicide or murder. Lance spends most of his time working cases that no one hears about... -
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![No Friends in Abergwyn by Ripley Hayes]()
No Friends in Abergwyn by Ripley Hayes
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAbergwyn seemed a lot more exciting with Lorne. And that was before the camper van convoy arrived. Peter Tudor was coming to terms with his quiet life as a district nurse when a bunch of strangers turn up to visit his maybe-boyfriend Lorne Stewart. They bring a mysterious package, secrets and jealousy from the past, and magic that even sceptical Peter can't ignore... -
![My Life is not a Horror Movie, Derek by DiscontentedWinter]()
My Life is not a Horror Movie, Derek by DiscontentedWinter
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSterek. Stiles keeps dreaming of people in robes with knives. With chanting. In Latin. And he mentioned the knives, right? That can't be good. Words:38992 complete. -
![Dead Man's Quill by Jordan Castillo Price]()
Dead Man's Quill by Jordan Castillo Price
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIt’s all fun and games until someone loses a hand. Dixon has been dying to introduce Yuri to Uncle Fonzo, the Hand of his family, and now he’ll finally get that chance. All they need to do is meet him at a traveling carnival with an unused piece of Spellcraft. Easy peasy, right? Not even a little. And even worse, they might encounter a clown... -
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Midnight by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLord Devlin White, Duke of Winterbourne, is the last in a long line of powerful witches who assist the Demon Lord of London in keeping control of the Nightwalkers living amongst normal men. With all but one of his siblings gone to the new American colonies, his proud family line all but ended, Devlin is kept from gloom and despair only by unusual ward, Midnight... -
![Santa's Secrets by K.C. Wells, Meredith Russell]()
Santa's Secrets by K.C. Wells, Meredith Russell
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAnthony has a secret. One Christmas Eve when he was twelve, he found Santa laying presents under the tree. He never told a soul. And the following year he snuck out of bed to see if he could repeat the event. Every Christmas Eve for more than forty years, he and Santa have met, only now, they’re friends. But although Anthony is ageing, Santa hasn’t changed since that first night...Categorized as:
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![The Bastard Prince by Megan Derr]()
The Bastard Prince by Megan Derr
Reyes O'Bannon lives a fairly quiet life, despite his role as the King's secretary. His days are filled with appointments, paperwork, and avoiding the romantic attentions of Kinnaird, the Duke of Keyes; attentions that become harder to ignore with each passing day. . -
![Burning Bright by Megan Derr]()
Burning Bright by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNine gods ruled the world until the ultimate betrayal resulted in their destruction. Now, the world is dying, and only by restoring the Lost Gods can it be saved. In the land of Pozhar, the people fear the return of Zhar Ptitsa, the god of souls and rebirth who nearly destroyed them nine hundred years ago in a terrible rage... -
![Ghostly Death by E.M. Leya]()
Ghostly Death by E.M. Leya
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen teenagers start dying around town, it's up to Detective Angus Young to figure out if the cases are connected and who would want them dead. Lance is one of the city's medical examiners and has a talent he doesn't share with many people — he sees ghosts. Helping his boyfriend figure out who wants these kids dead just became his number one job... -
![The Ghost on My Couch by L.A. Gilbert]()
The Ghost on My Couch by L.A. Gilbert
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsAlex Tanner is a male nurse who divides his time between his job and his television schedule. His idea of the perfect partner, like so many other people’s, is a tall, dark, and handsome man. Preferably alive and breathing... -
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Entry Shock by Mia West
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShark shifter Mackey doesn’t need a rescue partner, especially one as reckless and hot as this new shark. Trick’s just begging for discipline, and Mackey’s willing to break him down. But doing so could threaten his own carefully constructed defenses. +Shark shifter Ian Mackey works alone...Categorized as:
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![Ghostly Hostage by E.M. Leya]()
Ghostly Hostage by E.M. Leya
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBack from vacation, Lance is ready to dive back into work—that is, until the morgue employees are taken hostage on his first day back. Held at gunpoint was not how he thought he'd spend his day. With their lives on the line, Lance and the others have no choice but to follow orders and perform the autopsy that's been demanded. Angus never dreamed he'd be the one worrying about Lance being killed... -
![The Bodyguard Book 2 by X. Aratare]()
The Bodyguard Book 2 by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Artifact is a gay detective romance series from Raythe Reign. The books contain a sexy bodyguard, his determined young client, an ancient golden sarcophagus, and unsolved mysteries in both their pasts. .. Dane Gareis thought that he would be broken forever - unable to be touched by any man after surviving a terrible assault... -
![The Haunting of Lockton by Jaclyn Osborn]()
The Haunting of Lockton by Jaclyn Osborn
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIvy Grove was a ghost hunter gold mine. At least, that’s what Skyler and his twin brother believe when traveling to the sleepy little town for their ghost hunting web series. Their goal? Investigate the notoriously haunted Lockton Asylum. Paxton doesn’t like people. Well, living ones. His ghost best friend—and housemate—is the only one he lets down his guard with... -
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In the Nick of Time by Elle Keaton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHave you always thought you were special? Perennially unemployed loner Nick Sedgewick applies to an online job opening with that exact phrase and expects nothing to come of it. It was likely a no-so-funny prank after all. If Doug 'Deadeye' Swanson wanted a new work partner he'd hire one himself. He's perfectly happy on his own and if he plays his cards right he might retire in a few years... -
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Just Desserts by Mary Calmes
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBoone Walton has tried hard to create some distance between himself and his past. He's invested in his new life, his New Orleans art gallery, and his friendship with Scott Wren. Things finally seem to be settling down to normal, and Boone couldn't be happier. Chef Scott Wren wants much more than normal with Boone... -
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Chaos by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNine gods ruled the world, until the ultimate betrayal resulted in their destruction. Now, the world is dying and only by restoring the Lost Gods can it be saved. Sealed off from the world for nine hundred years, Schatten is a country of darkness and mystery. The power of Teufel, Shadow of the Lost Licht, keeps the rest of the world out, and his deadly Sentinels keep the people of Schatten in...
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