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Heroes & Hitmen by C.J. Primer
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIt’s a tale as old as time. Boy meets girl, their families broker a deal for them to be mated, and right before it can all go according to plan, girl meets someone else. Except in this instance, that someone else is a hitman who works for her father, and he becomes a complete stalker who refuses to take no for an answer. Sounds romantic, right? If only that were the case... -
Reader and Raelynx by Sharon Shinn
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsIn this novel of secret sorceries and forbidden desires, the mystic Cammon must put aside his personal feelings for Princess Amalie while he reads the souls of her suitors for any potential threats. But Cammon is unable to read Amalie, and he begins to suspect that she herself possesses magic powers-a revelation which would put her life in danger, and throw the kingdom into chaos. -
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Jerrik by Janice M. Whiteaker
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSpirit is fine. Living a life she didn't chose, keeping secrets she never wanted, on a mountain covered in darkness. But everything's fine. She can handle it all. Including the deputy making her life harder than it has to be. In more ways than one. ****. Jerrik used to be good at his job. That was before he had to fight something he couldn't see...Categorized as:
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Snapped Strings by M. Sinclair
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI was going to give him a performance he’d never forget. With our plans set to travel to the Demonic realm, my thoughts turn to the torture I endured while imprisoned in Broken House, and I find myself fearing that the experience will be a trip down nightmare lane. What I find instead is a complex, beautiful realm that in a matter of days draws out of me a determination and strength to defend it... -
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Reign of Cinders and Glass by Linsey Hall, Veronica Douglas
In a world ruled by immortals, her only hope may lie in the heart of their darkest prince. When my sister Belle goes missing, I venture deep into the cursed woods to find her. Ruthless vampires rule over our kingdom, and I’m terrified she’s been murdered like so many others. As I’m searching, I’m caught by the worst immortal of them Prince Cassius, dark Lord of the Bloodvale...Categorized as:
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Oracle by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsKoios, AKA the Oracle, is a man with a mission: hunt down and destroy the manticore who’s been tormenting his pack. There’s only one thing standing in his way…a giant, stubborn bear named Ben Jerrick. -
Midlife Christmas Magic by Aline Ash
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan the season of goodwill thaw Nelson’s ice cold heart and lead him to the love he thought he didn’t deserve? Loretta. A year ago, Loretta left her teaching career to cover her father's medical bills and became a live-in tutor for Orrin, a charming boy. The arrangement felt like a dream come true, despite having to deal with Orrin's father, an intense and affluent bear-shifter...Categorized as:
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Midlife Wolf's Pack by Aline Ash
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn Greenacre's embrace, shadows fade, secrets unfold, and hearts dare to hope again. .. Stephanie. After the sour sting of a failed marriage, romance is the last thing on Steph Walker's mind. Her compass now firmly points towards her four children, dedicating herself entirely to their laughter and dreams...Categorized as:
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Midlife Bear Protector by Aline Ash
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen their bond defies clan rules and unravels hidden secrets, can Elowen and Clay build a love strong enough to protect their family? Clay. Clay, a seasoned fighter with a dark past, bears the scars of his time in the cage. As a devoted father to his half-human daughter, he's struggled to find peace in both the human world and his shifter clan...Categorized as:
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Dark Moon Defender by Sharon Shinn
The third Novel of the Twelve Houses from the national bestselling author. In this story of hidden magic and forbidden love, the King's Rider Justin befriends Ellynor, a young novice at a convent-only to discover that she is a mystic being manipulated by the fanatical Daughters of the Pale Moon into hunting down and killing other mystics.Categorized as:
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Mourner For Hire by Caitlin Moss
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA romantic comedy about death, forgotten pasts, and unfinished business. Vada Daughtry is a professional mourner. For a fee, she’ll cry at your funeral, whisper invented memories, and spin tales of heartbreak. It’s a job that keeps her moving—and keeps her past buried. But when a wrong turn leads her to a roadside bar and a mojito-soaked night with bartender Dominic Dunne, something shifts...Categorized as:
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Blood Bond by Heather Hildenbrand
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHybrids. If I had to choose one word to sum up all of my problems, this would be it. Without hybrids, I wouldn’t have to watch my best friend slowly becoming a monster. Without hybrids, I could let go of the mentality “hunt or be hunted. ” CHAS wouldn’t be scouring the Earth, intent on slaughtering and using Alex to do it...Categorized as:
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The Dragon Prince's Betrayal by Elva Birch
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA final battle. A betrayal. And a bond that can't be broken. The capture of Alaska's greatest enemy should mean an end to hostilities, a peaceful Renewal, and a restoration of the Compact's balance of power and magic in the Small Kingdoms... -
Apple Pies and Other Amends by ToEatAPeach
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsFandom: Harry Potter. Relationship: Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger. --------------------------------------------------. Sometimes you're sad. Sometimes you need dessert. And sometimes, it's a little of both. Runner-Up of the Winter 2017 Dramione Fanfiction Awards, "Best Epic-Sized Fic. ".Categorized as:
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A Heart On A Sleeve by Kelli Cooke
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOlive Bowman has a penchant for discovering old stories as long as they aren't her own. When a position opens in a place where fall leaves decorate the ground with whimsy and a witchy past lurks around every corner, she can’t say no to the job opportunity or the chance to live close to her best friend...Categorized as:
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The Sookie Stackhouse novels III by Charlaine Harris
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Lian / Roch by Alexandra Ivy, Laura Wright
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLIAN. The Hunter:. Lian isn’t a happy puma. He’s a lethal Hunter who should be out fighting the enemy, not babysitting a human scholar. Still, he’ll do whatever necessary to rid the world of the evil goddess, Shakpi. And there’s the bonus of spending a few hours away from his family of Nurturers who have been smothering him with love... -
The Forget-Me-Not Library by Heather Webber
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA detour. A chance encounter. Two women who alter the pages of each other’s story. Juliet Nightingale is lucky to be alive. Months after a freak accident involving lightning, she’s fully recovered but is left feeling that something is missing from her life. Something big... -
For The Love Of Her Dragon by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKyra St. Croix is a strong, feisty, independent woman who is not afraid to tell speak her mind. An incredibly powerful white witch born of the High Priestess and a human father, she hasn’t let a little thing like lack of height stop her from having the life she knows she deserves... -
Destined for Time by Stacie Simpson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn erotic romance with a paranormal twist. .. One night of forbidden passion will never be forgotten - or forgiven. Prophetic visions, conspiring enemies, and epic battles are nothing unusual at the Myths and Legends Casino Resort where dreams and nightmares come to life and nothing is outside the realm of possibilities... -
Savage Love by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen I entered this competition, I never thought there would be so much at stake. Not only is my poor little battered heart on the line, but so is my life. As the dreaded family visits continue, more devastating secrets are revealed. And one changes everything. I’m only just recovering from the shock when it’s time for another elimination, and this one proves to be the hardest of all...Categorized as:
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Unexpected Mate by Delta James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOpposites attract - that’s what they say. I never believed it until the night he found me. They call him the Finder. A ruthless and brutal apex predator, he has spent most of his life alone in the caves, never believing in or needing a fated mate. .. until now. The night he scented her in his woods, he knew she was his, so he took her...Categorized as:
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Moon Thrall by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Donna Grant gives readers a double dose of the Louisiana bayous in the second book of her searing LaRue series (connected to the bestselling Chiasson series) filled with suspense, voodoo, and romance. HER QUEST FOR THE TRUTH. Skye Parrish is living her dream...Categorized as:
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Spark: A Curvy Girl + Shapeshifter Romance by Ophelia Sexton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Bearpaw Springs Resort is haunted by a vengeful ghost. .. or so local legends would have it. When a series of supernatural events terrorize the hotel's staff and guests and injure one of Sophie Markidis's shifter friends, the painfully shy, curvy Mythtrust News intern is compelled to investigate...Categorized as:
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Dragon Mates: The Falk Clan Complete Series by C.D. Gorri
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA little intro to The Falk Clan Tales…. These are my stories surrounding four Dragon Shifter brothers and how they find their one true mates! Each brother's chest is marked with his rose, the magical link to his heart and his magic. They each have a matching gemstone to go with it. In The Dragon's Valentine we meet the eldest Falk brother, Callius... -
The Angel of Paragon by Genevieve Jack
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn angel called. A devil answered. Princess Charlotte is the sole heir to the throne of Paragon. But twenty-five years after she helped vanquish Empress Eleanor, her parents still treat her like a child—and it doesn’t help that her sunny angel disposition makes her easy to overlook...Categorized as:
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Elegy for a Lost Star by Elizabeth Haydon
Elegy for a Lost Star sets the stage for a major turning point in the Symphony of Ages series. The dragon Anwyn--who has lain for three years in deathlike sleep in a grave of rock and black coal is freed by the cataclysm that concluded Requiem for the Sun...Categorized as:
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Charred Hope by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSkylar struggles to save both the shifters and the slayers, but falls prey to the mastermind behind the disappearances of both. With a price on her head and her allies dwindling, she will survive only if she trusts Chace once more. She loves her dragon but fears the man inside will betray her again... -
Healed by Fire by Catherine Banks
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“The dark approaches. Fire will consume and restore, happiness and pain must be experienced collectively. Death for three will be the end. ”. Her memory taken and her whereabouts unknown Artemis is taken in by a coven of witches who give her the name Chandra... -
My Pucking Family: A Werewolf Hockey Romance Book 2 by Izzy Elliott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll Leera Adams wanted was a normal college experience. You know, the meet new people, make a friend, get her degree, and maybe even if she had time, meet a guy. But little did she know, she would discover things about herself and her past that she never in a million years would have seen coming. Roman Razboinic’s world has been knocked off its axis yet again, but in the best possible way... -
Her Dragon's Fire by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHer brilliant blues eyes and luscious curves have haunted his every thought for over six years. The guilt of his younger brother’s death a weight around his heart, keeping him from claiming the one the Universe has made for him and him alone... -
Unfinished Business by Cara Calloway
A fifty-year-old mystery meets a one-hundred-year storm in a cataclysmic, heart-wrenching clash. Winona's life has been nothing but storms, and she's an expert at running... -
A Bead of Blood by R.E. Butler
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsVampire Sabrina Chalice has spent the last few decades righting wrongs within the vampire community as a Hunter. When she stops a vampire-run, illegal were-animal fighting ring, she finds herself head over fangs for a were-bear named Griegs. One hot moment leads to a connection that neither anticipated, and the solitary Hunter finds herself in a bear den, surrounded by love and acceptance... -
Burn by Penelope Fletcher
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSomething deadly lurks beneath the surface of Marina's skin, a wildness, a magickal creature born from fire and ice. After crossing dimensions to the fiery land of dragons, where not only is she a princess, but descendant from one of the most powerful dragons in existence, Marina has chosen to enter the tournamnet Aver to win the Frost Wreath... -
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Flukes by Nichole Chase
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMeena has a secret guarded closely by her family—a secret as dangerous as the sea and buried just as deep. When court-appointed community-service workers are assigned to Flukes, the family-owned animal sanctuary, everyone is on high alert. It doesn’t help that Meena finds herself attracted to sexy-as-sin Blake Weathering, one of the new workers... -
ZE, Volume 3 by Yuki Shimizu
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen a kotodama-sama dies, his or her kami-sama – a healer made of living paper – typically chooses to die as well, returning to a blank state as “hakushi. ” But when Himi’s master passes away, a deep sense of obligation forces him to choose another path. Instead, Himi becomes kami-sama for his master’s estranged son, Genma... -
Malevolence by Devyn Dawson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Phelan Pack has found out the vampires are planning on outing the supernatural world to humans. Pru and Dolly are in Paris to recover from the loss of their alpha and mate. Pru and her new bodyguard Gus are finding Paris is full of vampires and obstacles that are unexpected. Abel has grown into a man and facing decisions that will change the future for packs around the world...Categorized as:
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The Alpha Wolf’s Pregnant Bride by Kayla Wolf
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe used to bully me for my plus-size body, shattering me forever. I was the kid with the braces, the geek he tortured with his derogatory comments. He’s the Alpha now, and I’m forced to return to the small town of my youth. But if I’d known he’d take my virginity and knock me up, I would have stayed away…. He’s the bully of my past, the nightmare that never stopped coming...Categorized as:
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Wild Bear's White-Hot Romance by Amelia Wilson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis fiery girl is really starting to irritate him but don’t worry because this shifter knows how to fight fires. TABITHA. She doesn’t put up with anyone’s crap. Even if that anyone is a firefighter! A sexy firefighter. A very sexy firefighter. It doesn’t matter. She has a job to do. And he’s just going to have to get out of her way. A very, very, very sexy firefighter, though. RORY... -
Redeeming the Lost by Elizabeth Kerner
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe prophecies are coming true and the ancient race of the Kantri-or true dragons-have come back to the world of Men. It was through the actions of Young Lanen Kaelar that the Kantri were reminded of the larger world. It was bravery (and a mad belief in the old tales) that caused the young woman to start a perilous journey to find the great dragons of legend... -
Queen of Fire by D.N. Hoxa
When we summoned the Ether, we thought we were saving the world. We thought we were ending the reign of dragons, freeing the people of power-hungry Azarius kings and queens once and for all. Turns out, none of us had any idea what the reign of dragons truly means. Secrets finally come to light...Categorized as:
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Caressed by a Crimson Moon by Amanda J. Greene
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsConsumed by madness and tormented by dark memories of blood and death, Hadrian Lucretius, King of the Validus Clan, has returned after living in self-imposed exile for nearly three hundred and fifty years. To maintain peace with the vampires, Eva Maldonado is offered as a sacrifice to the crazed vampire king by her father, the alpha of the Silveria Shifter Pack... -
Prince of Fire by Linda Winstead Jones
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe firstborn children of the Fyne witches have finally come into their own, each with a special gift. .. Despite the prophesies, Keelia, Queen of the Anwyn, would never let a wild Caradon, a man who can shape-shift into a mountain cat, touch her... -
My Magic Mate by Caryn Moya Block
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBrencis Solovyov, a Siberian lycanthrope, isn’t looking for a mate. When he visits the local metaphysical store, he is repulsed by the owner’s purple hair and combat boots. And when she gives him a potion that accidently poisons him, he fears for his life. The fact that she is his mate can only be a trick of destiny. After she claims to be a witch, he knows she is truly crazy... -
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LOBOS: Big Bend Wolves by Teresa Gabelman, Victoria Danann
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSometimes running away takes you straight to the thing you're running from. ". .. an explosive and dangerous triangle. You will be swept up in this fantastically written story of anger, loss, love and triumph. “... -
The Selkie by Rosanna Leo
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis was supposed to be her year. However, after losing her job and discovering her fiancé cheating, Maggie Collins has her doubts. When her grandmother dies, she hits rock bottom. Maggie travels to her grandmother’s home in Orkney, Scotland to sort through her gran’s things, only to discover the old woman has left her a seal pelt as her inheritance. She also learns that others are after the pelt...Categorized as:
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Stone Angel by Christina Dodd, Audrey Shaw
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAmanda Reed has been given an ultimatum: risk her life as a madman's spy or her young sister will live out her life frozen in stone, a decorative statue in a wizard's cold mansion. To free her sister, Amanda needs help, help only one man can provide. .. the man who betrayed her and broke her heart. Handsome scoundrel Liam Gallagher is an orphan. .. and one of the Others... -
Surrounded by Secrets by Mandy Harbin
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLillian Caldwell has eyes on the hottie with the body, Jack Woods, one of the men who bought her family land and now new boss. She has big plans for Jack, including the getting-him-horizontal variety, and she always gets what she wants. Jack is the family hard ass who’s trying to make amends...Categorized as:
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Seas of Crimson Silk by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA dragon can be loyal forever, if you tame her first. But Sigrid would sooner be dead than tamed. Dragon shifter Sigrid of Wildewyn has spent her life in a cage, quite literally. Whether she's hidden from her own people, or masked so they cannot see her face, she's dedicated her life to her country and king...Categorized as:
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My Cruel Billionaire by Laura Olsen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI got pregnant, dumped and fired. .. . .. by my ruthless billionaire boss. I thought I could delete him from my life and move on. And yet I still see him every time I look at my son. Our son. Five years later Michael Wallace returns into my life and turns everything upside down. He is still ten years older than me, infinitely richer than me and insanely hot...
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