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Familiar Beginnings by Alice Winters
Smart men quit while they’re ahead—they lay low and hope disaster blows on by them. Not me. Especially when disaster seems to follow me and my soulmate Havoc, a demon I bound to me three hundred years ago with my magic.The dark mage Geoff is back from the dead and creating chaos by devouring the hearts of people with magical abilities, giving him overwhelming power as his followers grow... -
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Stone Sentinel by Jex Lane
As a gargoyle, Jet would prefer to spend his days sitting on the corner of a building, but when Samantha insists that Krampus is going to ruin Christmas, the two of them set off on an adventure to stop the creature. At least that’s the plan... -
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![The Dragon's Betrothed, Vol. 2 by Meguru Hinohara]()
The Dragon's Betrothed, Vol. 2 by Meguru Hinohara
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA country sojourn turns into a forced marriage to a dragon god for troubled writer Chiharu!Troubled writer Chiharu Izunome reluctantly returns to his rural hometown, hoping some R & R will refresh his creative juices. Instead of finding respite, he’s quickly entangled by an old promise to wed a local god! Troubled writer Chiharu Izunome is betrothed to Rin, the local water dragon god... -
![Embracing Winter by Jocelynn Drake]()
Embracing Winter by Jocelynn Drake
Winter Varik believes in only one thing—protecting his family.Even from himself.For nearly 200 years, he’s kept a dangerous secret from his brothers.But Winter might have found his salvation in the form of a sexy witch named Fox.Too bad this same witch was named in a prophecy foretelling the destruction of the Variks... -
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![The Dragon's Betrothed, Vol. 1 by Meguru Hinohara, 日ノ原 巡]()
The Dragon's Betrothed, Vol. 1 by Meguru Hinohara, 日ノ原 巡
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA country sojourn turns into a forced marriage to a dragon god for troubled writer Chiharu!Troubled writer Chiharu Izunome reluctantly returns to his rural hometown, hoping some R & R will refresh his creative juices... -
![FANGS, Volume 2 by Billy Balibally]()
FANGS, Volume 2 by Billy Balibally
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"What kind of guy is unlucky enough to get bitten... and survive?"As the sole survivor of a vampire attack, En wakes up to find that his hair has gone white as snow... and, worse, that he's developed a craving of his own for blood.Fortunately, the vampire health and welfare organization FANGS is there to help with the transition, and the handsome Ichii steps up as his guardian and mentor... -
![SOS Hotel: Friendly Sanctuary for the Fiendishly Fabulous by Adam Vex, Ariana Nash]()
SOS Hotel: Friendly Sanctuary for the Fiendishly Fabulous by Adam Vex, Ariana Nash
Book 2. Friendly Sanctuary for the Fiendishly Fabulous *Days since last murder: 0It’s been two weeks since the SOS Hotel opened, and everything is going . . .great.Apart from the detective who’s dead set on accusing Zee of murder, the leaking pipes, a psycho sorcerer stalker, a shadowbeast in the attic, and . . . did I mention Lord Reynard has a wife? Yeah, he didn’t mention it either... -
![Beyond the Storm by Jaclyn Osborn]()
Beyond the Storm by Jaclyn Osborn
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsParties, laughter, and heart-melting romance. The war might be over, but the fun is just beginning... -
![Malicious Midpoint by Alice Winters]()
Malicious Midpoint by Alice Winters
Nothing can go wrong with being in love with a demon and having a dragon familiar whose idea of a fun time is watching me plummet to the ground, right? Now that things have settled down, I’m hoping to finally get some peace and quiet to spend with Havoc... -
![SPECTR: Volume 2 by Jordan L. Hawk]()
SPECTR: Volume 2 by Jordan L. Hawk
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom best-selling author Jordan L... -
![Seeker of Truth by Jordan L. Hawk]()
Seeker of Truth by Jordan L. Hawk
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFederal agent John Starkweather’s parents are dead. Or at least—the people he remembered as his parents. With his very identity in question, John must look elsewhere for answers.The now-defunct Center for Loving Redemption may provide the clues he needs. But as John’s true memories begin to resurface, the answers prove worse than he ever imagined... -
![I Kid You Not by Macy Blake]()
I Kid You Not by Macy Blake
Zachary Perry is willing to do whatever it takes to win the heart of his mysterious, gruff, and oh-so-gorgeous forest ranger neighbor, even if it means transforming his very bookish, nerdy self into someone (gulp!) outdoorsy so he can fit into Roan’s world... -
![Shadow's Embrace by M.A. Church]()
Shadow's Embrace by M.A. Church
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKage: Am I still a monster? Very much so. Am I loved? Absolutely. Will I burn it all down to protect my mate? You better believe it. Hunters have come to San DeLain once again, and they’re targeting humans and paranormals for their sick experiments. Many have gone missing. Some for many, many years... -
![How the Necromancer in the Gold Vest Saved My Life: Disaster #4 by Jocelynn Drake]()
How the Necromancer in the Gold Vest Saved My Life: Disaster #4 by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDisaster #4: Who Woke the Dead?Something has escaped from the underworld!Sky would like to point out that this is NOT his fault.But, yes, something has escaped, and it has all the dead crawling out of their graves.Naturally, the humans are freaking out.Except for the sexy one living across the street.Nolan is ready to jump into the fray and help Sky round up the underworld fugitive... -
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![Someone to Hold Me by Lisa Oliver]()
Someone to Hold Me by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSomeone to Hold Me. The Gods Made Me Do It #6 (Can be read as a standalone) Hades, Lord of the Underworld, has spent years searching the world for his Fated Mate. He's watched his brother and nephews find their "light" and yet he can't find his. On the verge of giving up hope, Hades attends his brother Poseidon's wedding; so outside his comfort zone, but his discomfort proves worth it... -
![Sidhe by Amanda Meuwissen]()
Sidhe by Amanda Meuwissen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNathan Grier returns from the Veil a changed man. The consequences of his time with Malak, the dark sidhe king, and the deal made to free him may be more than he can bear. The weakening of the Veil and new enemies foretell of a greater battle still ahead... -
![Kelvin #5: MM Fated Mates by J.P. Sayle, Lisa Oliver]()
Kelvin #5: MM Fated Mates by J.P. Sayle, Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBook Five: Paranormal Gay Romance / Two Alphas / Fated Mates / Brothers Security Team / High angst / Surprise Reveal / High Steam / Lots of Tentacles/ Mpreg.Fated mates find themselves drawn into a web of lies and deceit... -
![Cosmo and the King by Macy Blake]()
Cosmo and the King by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen Cosmo learns the faun king is in the human realm, he panics. See, Silenus happens to be his fiance... and he's never told any of his friends in the human realm that he ran away on his wedding day, leaving his king at the alter. Silenus made a deal with the devil--the queen of the fae--when he learned the human realm was going to be closed, keeping him separated from his mate and betrothed... -
![Mocker of Ravens by Jordan L. Hawk]()
Mocker of Ravens by Jordan L. Hawk
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCaleb has spent the last six months adjusting to life possessed by the vampire spirit Gray. Unfortunately, after the events of Fort Sumter, the other agents of SPECTR view him more as a ticking time bomb than a co-worker. The one bright spot is Caleb and Gray’s boyfriend, federal exorcist John Starkweather. But John has problems of his own... -
![This Is Not the Dog You're Looking For by A.J. Sherwood]()
This Is Not the Dog You're Looking For by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDunham goes missing, the werewolf pack loses their cool, and Ross is far too sleep-deprived for this nonsense... -
![Wizards Gone Wild by A.J. Sherwood]()
Wizards Gone Wild by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRoss is no wilting damsel in distress, waiting to be rescued—though he won't lie: the idea of Glenn as a white knight does things to him—and therefore he has plans on how to escape. It’s a good thing Glenn does show up because there are...complications along the way... -
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Forsaken Fae: Book Three by R.A. Steffan
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSome people just want to watch the world burn.Unfortunately, those people seem to be in charge right now.Trapped at the mercy of a corrupt Fae Court, Len and Albigard must overcome their harshest challenges yet in order to stop the Wild Hunt and retrieve their friends' lost souls.Albigard's father seeks to use his estranged son as a weapon against their enemies, the demons... -
![Drinker of Blood by Jordan L. Hawk]()
Drinker of Blood by Jordan L. Hawk
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn outbreak of demon attacks across Charleston has worn SPECTR agent John Starkweather to the bone. Now a new threat faces his team: a demon with bullet—and bite—proof skin, which can’t be stopped by ordinary means. John’s only solace comes in the form of his lovers: Caleb Jansen and the vampire spirit Gray. Caleb and Gray have their own problems, however... -
![Priest by Kiki Clark, E.M. Lindsey]()
Priest by Kiki Clark, E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere’s a fine line between lust and love…Feeding on the pleasure of other creatures might sound like the perfect life, but Priest knows the truth. The bottomless hunger and the never-ending need for more will eventually drive him to the brink of madness.It’s the fate of all Incubi... -
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![Fated Mates and How to Seduce Them by A.J. Sherwood]()
Fated Mates and How to Seduce Them by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter Ian Moore steps in to save resident playboy and vampire André Castor from a spiked drink, he expects life to go back to normal. Why, he doesn’t know, but that assumption seems reasonable, right?Only André doesn’t want it to go back to normal. He’s found a cute, trustworthy human, which is an anomaly in his world... -
![Come, My Minion, Leave Your Master Alone by A.J. Sherwood]()
Come, My Minion, Leave Your Master Alone by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRoss has lost count of how many first date attempts he and Glenn have made. Death has been promised to the next clan-mate who interrupts them, but you can't kill Mom. Though she just might kill Ross.It's a good thing Glenn is cute... -
![A Demon for Midwinter by K.L. Noone]()
A Demon for Midwinter by K.L. Noone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKris Starr used to be famous. Rock and roll. Sold-out shows. Literal magic. Empathic talents and screaming fans. But he has a problem or two. He's having a hard time writing new music. It's Midwinter, which means he's surrounded by depressing holiday cheer. And he's in love with Justin, his manager, who has a talent for rescuing almost- or once-famous bands .. -
![Shaker of Earth by Jordan L. Hawk]()
Shaker of Earth by Jordan L. Hawk
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCharleston is reeling beneath the onslaught of demons unleashed by the vampire spirit Drugoy and his human host Yuri. Alone and drained almost to the point of death, Gray and Caleb must make their way across a city gone mad in hopes of putting an end to Yuri and Dru. But the other drakul isn’t the only enemy they have to worry about... -
![Dark Harvest by Nazri Noor]()
Dark Harvest by Nazri Noor
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDustin Graves has three days to live.The darkling mage has found himself in the company of scoundrels. Maybe that's what Dustin deserves: a werewolf, a vampire, and a talking sword for teammates, and a rogue sorcerer as his mentor and master.But a doomsday cult has surfaced. Twelve mutilated bodies are found drowned in blood and in wine... -
![An Enemy Dragon by Aiden Bates, Jill Haven]()
An Enemy Dragon by Aiden Bates, Jill Haven
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDragons are scum. I know this. So why does this one make me feel so good? I know I should be proud to be a Templar. My daddy was one, and my granddaddy, too. And I am proud, don’t get me wrong. Of course I want to be part of ridding the earth of dragons before they can hurt anyone else. It’s just that the money doesn’t hurt, either... -
![The Witch's Seal by Michele Notaro]()
The Witch's Seal by Michele Notaro
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAilin~ The demon gate needs to be sealed, at least from higher level demons. I may be the most powerful witch in the world right now, but I know I can’t do it alone. No one wants to help and risk their lives for the greater good, not that I can blame them, really. It kills me to ask my boyfriend, Emrys, but I suck it up because his magic is nearly as powerful as my own... -
![How the Necromancer in the Gold Vest Saved My Life: Disaster #2 by Jocelynn Drake]()
How the Necromancer in the Gold Vest Saved My Life: Disaster #2 by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDisaster #2: Pet ProblemsNolan has been keeping a secret. In his defense, he wasn't sure if he could trust Sky at first. And then, well...his life got pretty crazy for a while. He might have just forgotten. But that secret has come calling and it's about to take a big bite out of Nolan. Of course, there's no way Sky's going to let anyone hurt his neighbor, friend, and possibly one-day baby daddy... -
![Midsummer Days by Megan Derr]()
Midsummer Days by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the town of Midsummer's Night, the only thing out of place is normalcy... Midsummer Moon - A homeless werewolf travels to the town of Midsummer's Night, following a rumor that a doctor there has developed a cure for the lycanthropy that has always been the bane of his existence. But the cure he discovers is the very thing he ever expected to find.. -
![The After Show by A.J. Sherwood]()
The After Show by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSmith, his soul shattered after suffering a crushing personal loss, is left to fight for the survival of his son and the new colony on a planet that’s far more dangerous than anyone expected.WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award - Best Science Fiction Series~~~“This sensational book is a breathtaking page-turner with an enthralling storyline that rivals a Star Trek episode... -
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![Cosmic Cardio by Charity Parkerson]()
Cosmic Cardio by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCosmos feels like he’s just found himself. Then a young vamp rips everything away from him. Now he must get his revenge. In his twenties, Cosmos fluttered around, doing every odd job imaginable. Only recently has he discovered his passion: fitness. He’s started his spin class, Cosmic Cardio, and—for the first time—everything in his life feels complete. Until one bite at a club ruins everything... -
![The Vulnerable Human by Stella Rainbow]()
The Vulnerable Human by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA protective gargoyle who works as a bodyguard. A human chef in need of protection. A stalker that brings them together.VoWhen my instincts reacted after overhearing a panicked phone call, all I could do was follow the human home and watch over him. Discovering he had a cute little daughter and someone was stalking him, I couldn't stop myself from offering my bodyguard services to him... -
![The Awakening by Karla Nikole]()
The Awakening by Karla Nikole
How does lust turn into love? Slowly. And it might hurt.Contrary to popular belief, we don’t like feeding from humans because they taste like dirt. But I date them. They’re excellent for that.Vampires are demanding, arrogant and too focused on mating. I realize this sounds odd, considering I’m a vampire, but I like to explore. I need my freedom... -
![The Vampire Black Prince by B.A. Stretke]()
The Vampire Black Prince by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Black Prince, Edward is one of the most feared vampires to have ever lived. He’s gone by many names, but all tell the story of his dark and fearsome ways. He’s an ancient vampire who cut his teeth in the chaos of medieval warfare. A tragedy sent him into the blackest of magic and power, searching for vengeance at any cost... -
![The Seduction of James Gray by Colette Rivera]()
The Seduction of James Gray by Colette Rivera
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMystery, temptation, and risking it all.James Gray lives a life free of complications. Even in Moonlight Falls, a town known for supernatural activity, he stays away from the more sinister magical arts, preferring the simple work of a magical electrician. Sebastian Storm is a man James hasn’t thought about in years until he hears Sebastian inherited the haunted house north of town... -
![A Dream of Stone & Shadow by Marjorie M. Liu]()
A Dream of Stone & Shadow by Marjorie M. Liu
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPreviously published in the print anthology Dark Dreamers. There are those who do terrible things in this world, and others who simply watch. As a gargoyle, sworn to protect the weak, Charlie can do neither. He has been imprisoned by a witch, and his only release will come at his own destruction—or through the help of clairvoyant Aggie Durand... -
![Deceiver of Minds by Jordan L. Hawk]()
Deceiver of Minds by Jordan L. Hawk
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJohn Starkweather is reeling from the discovery that SPECTR, the agency to which he’s dedicated his life, experimented on him as a child. As his true memories continue to return, he has but one purpose: to find the other victims... -
![Blasphemy! by T.J. Klune]()
Blasphemy! by T.J. Klune
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBlasphemy!Or,When he sees Satan stuck in a rut, God provides a little divine intervention, suggesting the Devil get back to basics.Taking God's advice, Satan answers a summons to a crossroad on Earth, hellbent on brokering a deal in exchange for the soul of the human who summoned him... -
![Cosmic Spells and Vampire Lairs by Mia Monroe]()
Cosmic Spells and Vampire Lairs by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAre we destined to be star-crossed lovers or is Fate on our side?My friends are finding mates while I’m stuck with a sexy but silent vampire. Sure, Pietro is everything a boy could want- handsome, strong, brooding, and possessive. It’s just that with my gift, I’m well aware that he’s not the one fate has in store for me. He couldn’t be. For one thing, his mercury is always in retrograde... -
![Dance Only for Me by Megan Derr]()
Dance Only for Me by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsJackie Black is a cowboy and sorcerer and proud of both. He spends his days breaking curses and locating items of interest for other abnormals. His pride and joy are the alchemy-enhanced pistols at his hips. The love of his life is Roman, a businessman and witch. Tired of living several states apart, Jackie decides to surprise Roman by moving closer... -
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![Fangs and Lullabies by Kallysten]()
Fangs and Lullabies by Kallysten
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA child’s birth. His first teeth and first steps. School friends and bullies, recess, school plays and science projects. A girl, a crush and a broken heart. These childhood experiences are shared by countless little boys from different horizons. And yet… Jacob is anything but average... -
![All the World's an Undead Stage by Angel Martinez]()
All the World's an Undead Stage by Angel Martinez
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANGEL MARTINEZ Book six in the Offbeat Crimes series ‘Old actors never die’ shouldn’t be literally true. Carrington Loveless III, skim-blood vampire and senior officer of Philly’s paranormal police department, has long suspected that someone’s targeting his squad. The increasingly bizarre and dangerous entities invading their city can’t be a coincidence... -
![January Blues by Jax Stuart]()
January Blues by Jax Stuart
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhile practically human in a coven of powerful witches, Cody has still picked up an enemy. After an assassination attempt fails spectacularly, his rival summons a demon to get rid of him.Contracted to ruin Cody's life, Toth tries everything within the rules to break the perpetually cheerful man. Nothing he does seems to work, and he is pressed to try something else: seduce Cody... -
![Shadowing the Light by Miranda Turner]()
Shadowing the Light by Miranda Turner
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Everybody has their own agenda. Everybody.” Hunted for the unique blood that runs through his veins, half-angel, half-demon Gabriel Sinclair lives without expectations. On the run from forces on both sides of an ancient conflict, he searches for strength and peace in a world which only seeks to use him... -
![Simeon's Beloved: Old Mission Coven Vol. 1 by B.A. Stretke]()
Simeon's Beloved: Old Mission Coven Vol. 1 by B.A. Stretke
A Story in the Bay Harbor Paranormal The Old Mission Peninsula Vampire CovenHunter Rose was looking forward to getting away. The Cabot Wine Experience hosted by the Old Mission Winery and Indigo Hotel was the highlight of his year, no matter what his father and brother thought of non-California wineries... -
![Cursed is the Worst by E.J. Russell]()
Cursed is the Worst by E.J. Russell
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAn awkward swan shifter walks into a barre… …after he’s already walked into the door, two people on the street, and a rack full of tiny pink tutus...
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