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Secrets From the Grave by B.L. Brunnemer
My name is Alexis, though everyone calls me Lexie. I’m a Necromancer. We’re rare enough that I’ve never met another in my life, until Claire came home to tell me she found one. In New Orleans... -
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Consequences: Opal & Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 31 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.OpalAfter everything, I’m no longer the same Katy. I’m different…and I’m not sure what that will mean in the end... -
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![When The Dead Have It Easy by B.L. Brunnemer]()
When The Dead Have It Easy by B.L. Brunnemer
My name is Alexis, Lexie to most everyone. And I’m a Necromancer. It’s not as much fun as it sounds but that’s not the problem this time. I haven’t seen anyone but Miles in the last month since New Orleans. Talking on the phone? Yeah. Well, except for Zeke. A few text messages was all I’ve gotten. Until now. We’re going on the guys’ yearly climbing and camping trip... -
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![Dragon's Ground by Shannon Mayer]()
Dragon's Ground by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWe survived the land of the Witch’s Reign, that much is true. But our arrival home is far from welcome. My idiot brother has taken it upon himself to ride off in search of a mythical healer, someone who might help him walk again. Assuming she doesn’t eat him first. Because she’s a dragon and happens to reside in the deepest reaches of the Dragon’s Ground. Like I said, idiot... -
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Midnight Labyrinth by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsHe's one human caught in a tangled maze of theft, politics, magic, and blood. In other words, it's just another night.Benjamin Vecchio escaped a chaotic childhood and grew to adulthood under the protection and training of one of the Elemental world's most feared vampire assassins. He's traveled the world and battled immortal enemies.But everyone has to go home sometime...Categorized as:
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![The Aether Witch by Chandelle LaVaun]()
The Aether Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMy magic, my rules.I’m the Aether Witch.And I’m done playing this game. We’re running blind toward a target we can’t see. Everything I love is on the line. My magic. My family. My Coven. Tennessee. I’ll lose it all at the strike of midnight on Samhain if I don’t put the pieces of this puzzle together.Salem’s Prophecy says the fate of the world lies on mine and my twin’s hands... -
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Supernatural Academy: Year Three by Jaymin Eve
Year Three at the Academy. The year of Aqua. Maddison has been fighting the gods from the first moment she found out they existed. Those arrogant and power hungry deities have a plan ... a plan that includes destroying everything she holds dear, and she fears that one day soon, they're going to succeed... -
![The Immortals Boxed Set by Alyson Noel]()
The Immortals Boxed Set by Alyson Noel
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsTrue love never dies in Alyson Noel's extraordinary paranormal series featuring Immortal teens. The books follow Ever Bloom and Damen Auguste’s epic romance as they travel through eternity to be together forever. These two soul mates are thwarted at every turn by jealous rivals, evil ex-girlfriends, enemies at school and even their own weaknesses... -
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Supernatural Academy: Year Two by Jaymin Eve
Year Two at the Academy! The year of purple. Maddison James learned a lot about life last year. Only important stuff, of course. Like how to breathe under water, how to turn an arrow into a weapon, and how to fall in love.Asher Locke. The one who stole her heart. The one who showed her the truth of her past and ... hopefully her future.Now it's just time for them to live happily ever after... -
![Moment of Truth by Hailey Edwards]()
Moment of Truth by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWitches are marching down the streets, shifters are prowling the night, and portals to Faerie are popping up all over downtown.Hadley has one chance to save Atlanta, but it means trusting her dark side to get it done.The city will survive. She'll see to that... -
![A Chase of Prey by Bella Forrest]()
A Chase of Prey by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 30 ratings"We need to discover what the twins have. Before it's too late." With a black witch hard on their heels, Caleb and Rose embark on a race against time to escape the heart of the Amazon and make it back to The Shade. Little do they know how much more hangs in the balance than their own survival.. -
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After the Bridge by Cassandra Clare
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsShort Story about Tessa, Jem and what happened after that meeting at Blackfriar's Bridge at the Epilogue of Clockwork Princess... -
![Harley Merlin and the Broken Spell by Bella Forrest]()
Harley Merlin and the Broken Spell by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsMagic always comes at a price.Harley is a ticking time bomb, ready to detonate with uncontrollable magic. The only solution? Find the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, make some risky deals, and balance the Light and Darkness within her—before she’s torn apart, atom by atom.If only she didn’t have a million other problems standing in her way... -
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Lies in Blood by A.M. Hudson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsBook Four of Dark Secrets (start with books 1, 2 then 3) The ashes of a dark past fall away, and a new sun rises in place—bringing light to a nation once thought lost to ancient secrets. All that has been done in pursuit of vengeance will be undone for peace, and an age-old agreement will finally be met...Categorized as:
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![Jewel of Darkness by Quinn Loftis]()
Jewel of Darkness by Quinn Loftis
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsDalton Black never thought he'd find his true mate. His dark past convinced him that he could never be worthy of one, but the Great Luna did not agree. She saw fit to give him a gypsy healer, the purest of heart among their kind. And now that he's finally found her, she slips through his grasp and into the hands of Volcan, a corrupt high fae driven mad by his own need for power... -
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Shadow Kiss: Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDimitri's life was never meant to be his own. It had always been promised the protection of the Moroi. He lived his life for them, but for the first time ever, he feels the desire to share his life with another. Resenting the cards he's been given and slowly watching his Roza lose herself to the impending darkness, has he already lost what matters most? 3rd in the DPOV series...Categorized as:
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The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 2 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Claudia Campos
In the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe... -
![A Shade of Novak by Bella Forrest]()
A Shade of Novak by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsI never could have imagined that Derek and I would willingly turn back into vampires.But there are some things in life that you just can't predict. Like the strange human disappearances that had started happening on the coasts surrounding us... -
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Waging War by April White
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWar is being waged against the Descendants and Saira Elian is desperate to stop the Mongers’ savage bid for power… Saira’s search for kidnapped mixed-bloods draws her into the Mongers’ stronghold, revealing the horrible truth behind the irresistible Monger ring and the vile plan to cleanse Family bloodlines … permanently... -
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[Un]bidden by Melissa Haag
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsI left home because I didn’t want to end up in a cage like a lab rat. Hitching rides, begging for cash, and sleeping on the ground got old fast. That was the only reason I braved an overgrown path to a group of buildings. I’d hoped to find a bed and a decent night’s sleep. However, what I found was a place overrun by werewolves... -
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Echoes: Part One of Echoes & Silence by A.M. Hudson, John Adriaan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCompleted Series! #1 Amazon bestselling series! The second-last book!One death will lead to a new life, another will uncover a secret, and the many will tear out hearts. There will be war, there will be peace, and among it all the truth will surface and bury all the secrets forever. Continue the epic journey of love's fight for survival in Part One of Echoes & Silence... -
![Revenge of The Gods by Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve]()
Revenge of The Gods by Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAfter losing Cronus, Maisey had to make a choice; lay broken on the floor and sink into depression, or charge into the underworld and get her man back. Not one to sit around, she and Hyperion waltz into Thanatos‘s office and demand the god of Death give them safe passage through the seven levels of the underworld to retrieve her love. It seemed like a good idea at the time.. -
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The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 3 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Claudia Campos
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe... -
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![Being Alpha by Aileen Erin]()
Being Alpha by Aileen Erin
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Aileen ErinFor the first time since Tessa met Dastien, life is quiet. The evil witch, Luciana, is six glorious feet under, St. Ailbe's is closed due to human trespassers, and people are finally getting used to the fact that supernaturals exist in the world. It seems like the perfect time for a honeymoon... -
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The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 4 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Claudia Campos
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIn the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe... -
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Raging Rival Hearts by Olivia Wildenstein
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsRaging Rival Hearts is a spinoff told from Lily's point of view.Hunters are the enemy. That was what we faeries were always told.Breaking my engagement to the man I had loved my entire life was a dangerous move, one that got me expelled from the faerie isle. I’d known the risks, though... -
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To the Bloody End by Rachel Aaron
The epic conclusion to the DFZ Changeling trilogy! No Victor lasts forever.Victor thought he won when he became the Hero. He thought he won when he took over the DFZ. He thought he’d made himself untouchable.He’s wrong.Lola isn’t the sad little monster she used to be. She has a plan, she has allies, she has more magic than she ever dreamed possible... -
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Queen of Lies by Kel Carpenter
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMy second year at Daizlei didn’t kill me. It did something so much worse.It killed her.And the world will never be the same because of it.Anastasia thought she could own me. The Supernatural thought they could control me. They didn’t realize the darkness they courted until the walls of Daizlei came crushing down around us.I always thought of myself as hard. Unbreakable. Unbeatable... -
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Call Sign: Cupid by M. Guida, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsChelby Duncan never knew who her parents were, or why they gave her up.Knowing when people belong together is what she's best at doing, but her success at fixing people up isn’t exactly career-worthy. Chelby’s foster father is a retired general who is running for Senate, so joining the army is the natural direction for her to take when she turns eighteen... -
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Vampire Academy Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDimitri's training prepared him to be a Guardian. Known for his skill in the field, fate leads him to an unexpected position. He becomes the personal guard for a young Princess, and the mentor for her best friend: a strong-willed wild girl...Categorized as:
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The Dragon Kings: Boxset 2 by Kimberly Loth
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s been 22 years since the dragon king shifters defeated the White Witch.A new threat has emerged in Europe.An evil queen rules the hidden dragons with an iron fist and few have escaped.The escapees visit Obsidian and ask for his help overthrowing her...Categorized as:
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![How to Rattle an Undead Couple by Hailey Edwards]()
How to Rattle an Undead Couple by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsBring on the cakes, balloons, cakes, gifts, cakes, and…well…cakes. It’s time for Grier’s baby shower!Grier is ready to smile for the cameras, rip open the presents, and finally taste that lemon chiffon cake, but it’s just not meant to be. The Grande Dame is MIA, which turns the big event into an even bigger search party. And that delicious cake? It’s going right back in the fridge... -
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Eight Souls by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsAn Academy like no other for a girl with a destiny that no one could handle...Caelum.Home to 'freaks' the world over.Haven to children declared insane by humans, but whose beautiful minds contain the souls of seven creatures.In the human world, they're sick. Ill. Labeled schizophrenics at best, deviants at worst.At Caelum?They're normal... -
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![Scion of Midnight by Kel Carpenter]()
Scion of Midnight by Kel Carpenter
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsSelena Foster has slain both monsters and men alike, but will she come out on top when the only opponent left standing is herself? After months of training to hone her ability and self-control, Selena’s life is thrown into disarray when a war she never expected looms on the horizon... -
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Last Stand by Rachel E. Carter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsHe’s the Black Mage and she’s the traitor to the Crown. Ryiah’s world was shattered the night she discovered King Blayne’s nefarious plans. Now, she has to betray the one she loves most in order to save the realm from war...Categorized as:
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The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 1 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Sherrilyn Kenyon
In the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe... -
![The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 3 by Cassandra Clare, Cassandra Jean]()
The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 3 by Cassandra Clare, Cassandra Jean
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe third installment of the graphic novel adaptation of Cassandra Clare's bestselling The Mortal Instruments!With the truth about her family brought to light, Clary just wants to find a way to return to as normal a life as possible... -
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To Ashes and Dust by Luna Laurier
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA dark secret, a terrible prophecy, and a dangerous bargain.An unsettling energy has settled over the city of Johnstown. When the darkling’s behavior suddenly changes and immortal families start disappearing from their homes—Cassie and Damien are called to a meeting with The Council of the Kyrios, to discuss how they intend to bring an end to Melantha and her darkling brood... -
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Poison Sun by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDive into the second book of USA Today bestselling author Michelle Madow’s Vampire Bride series, where secrets run deep, and light gives way to darkness.After a shocking betrayal, Amber Benson was forced to do the unthinkable: drink a potion that will bring shadow souls—the dark forces trying to take over the city—straight to her. If that wasn’t bad enough, the potion is eating away her sun magic...Categorized as:
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Fallen Academy: Year Three by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsIt will take every ounce of strength and training Brielle has to survive year three. Meanwhile, Lincoln will also be fighting his own battle for survival. Each of them worlds apart... -
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Fallen Academy: Year Three and a Half by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhen Brielle was taken by the prince of darkness, a large part of me died inside. How can I move on? How can I accept that she's gone? I can't. After searching every possible way to bring her back, I finally accept that she may be gone... forever. If that's the case, then I can't stay in Angel City any longer... -
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Song of Kai by Karpov Kinrade
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsI am the Princess of Ravens, but soon I shall be Queen. I am the keeper of the songs for my people, but soon I must sing the song of the dead for my brother. I am the one the world looks to, but I am also what they fear. They just don't know it yet. My enemies play a dangerous game. And soon they will regret their dance with the Raven... -
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The Dark-Hunters: Infinity, Vol. 2 by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA manga adaptation of Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Chronicles of Nick series, a prequel to the immensely popular Dark-Hunter novels. A young, streetwise Nick Gautier meets Dark-Hunter Kyrian of Thrace, who shows Nick a world of vampires, demons, and zombies far more dangerous than the mean streets of New Orleans... -
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![Bloody Kiss, Vol. 02 by Kazuko Furumiya]()
Bloody Kiss, Vol. 02 by Kazuko Furumiya
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsKiyo is a struggling student who strives to become a laywer and clear her father's name. When she inherits a mansion from her late grandmother, Kiyo thinks she's finally hit a streak of good luck. But she soon finds out that the mansion is already inhabited by a couple of vampires, including the handsome Kuroboshi, who seems to have his eyes set on Kiyo for his new vampire bride.. -
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Fairy Balloons by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA short story in the October 2016 newsletter... -
![The Elemental War by Megan Linski, Alicia Rades]()
The Elemental War by Megan Linski, Alicia Rades
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFire and Water join the rebellion. Sophia We’ve found all four pieces of the prophecy, but it’s already too late. The prophecy has come true, and we’ve been forced to flee our home. The Elders are hunting us down, and there’s nowhere to run. But we can’t just abandon our people... -
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Forty Deaths Till Us Part by Tia Didmon
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA king. A queen. A blood witch. When I summon a new magic to save my life, even those I trust begin to fear me. But a new friend reassures me that my unusual power has surfaced for a reason.Our investigation into the Blood Witch unearths startling revelations and the final page of the prophecy leaves me with doubts about my future with the clan... -
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The Divide by E.J. Mellow
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMolly finally uncovers the truth about the strange dreams that plagued her sanity for weeks. Now destined to accept a clandestine role, Molly must find the strength and courage buried deep to push forward and succeed... -
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Blazing Sun by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGifted with magic from the sun goddess, forced to marry the vampire king, and destined to kill the demon she can’t get out of her mind. In only a few weeks, Amber Benson’s gone from being a normal nineteen-year-old to the powerful supernatural queen of a vampire kingdom. She’s learned how to lead, how to fight, and most surprisingly… how to love.Now, the future of the city depends on her...Categorized as:
vampires new adult paranormal fantasy witches ancient times young adult urban fantasy
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