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The Marked and the Broken by Ivy Asher
My name is Vinna, and my magic is an asshole. I mean, what else would you call it when it does whatever it wants, whenever it wants? Now I have Enoch and his coven looking at me like I’m the one, and a bunch of pissed off Chosen. I have no answers and no time to deal with this shit... -
Gravity by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsWhen a choice is made, it will forever alter the course of our destiny. It cannot be undone, for fate is a river changing direction and carving away the bed of our hearts like everlasting fractures. A difficult past has left Silver broken, but she is learning to trust again through Logan Cross, a Chitah who has convinced her that a dangerous man can change... -
Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Collection: Books 6-10 by Laurell K. Hamilton
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA collection of books 6-10 in Laurell K. Hamilton's New York Times bestselling Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series... -
Recovering the Siren by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTwo questions have been on everyone’s mind since Division Chief Seraphine Thomas went missing on her way home from NYC: Who abducted her? How do we get her back? The answer to the first is layered, the repercussions of it no one can fully foresee. The second answer is probably a given considering how kickass Sera is... -
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Provoked Wolf by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsDivision Chief Seraphine Thomas got the greatest gift and kicked in the teeth all by the same person she never thought she’d see again. This time she might truly hit her limit of what she can handle, but unlike for most of her life, she isn’t alone to weather the raging storm. Plus, it’s amusing when she’s not the only one freaking out and others lose it as well... -
Her Guardian Series Box Set by G. Bailey
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWolf. Vampire. Witch. Angel. What happens when you’re destined for all four?When Winter started university with her best friend Alex, she didn’t expect to find herself in the middle of a supernatural war. Who knew saving a stray wolf could earn you the alliance of the pack... -
Reaching Answers by Erin R. Flynn
My name is Tamsin Vale… And I’m no longer the last fairy. I found someone else finally and brought them out of the darkness.A huge part of me wishes I hadn’t. The answers he had weren’t ones I wanted. I can’t trust him, and I don’t think he’s going to be any real help with the serious trouble we’re in.Plus, he’s poking the men in my life and they aren’t handling it well... -
Happily Undead In Dark River by Grace McGinty
There was no wake-up call quite like almost exsanguinating your main love interest while being compelled by your unhinged Maker. No longer hanging onto her past as Mika McKellen, human, Raine was determined to take her new life and live it at one hundred percent. She was no longer an unwilling victim...Categorized as:
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Healthy Progress by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and things are going well. No, really! I know that sounds crazy after I broke down and couldn’t tell what was a dream or reality. But I have help. I asked for help which is hard for me. I have someone I can trust to get help from.All of that is progress for my life. Sad, but true.It was a setback on a better path and those will happen... -
Found and Forged by Ivy Asher
My name is Vinna, and it all started with a routine fight in the middle of nowhere Nevada that ended up changing everything. I found… Family. My Chosen. Power. Vengeance. Now I find myself in the middle of nowhere Russia, my destiny within walking distance, and I have no idea what I’ll find. Will I be welcomed? Feared? Despised? We’re about to find out... -
Wavering Aftermath by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and I’m about to do something smart… Or something really, really stupid. I give it a 50/50 chance, but keeping quiet on what’s going on with me has bitten me in the arse too many times for me not to admit it.And since my mother’s journal isn’t helping and is heartbreaking to read, it’s time to trust the people who say they care about me... -
What The Hex by C.M. Stunich
My demon ex has me trapped in a devil’s bargain.My mother is dying, and I need the help of my soulmates to save her: all four of my soulmates. That means I’ll have to rescue the half-witch, Hex Sorciere, from his evil coven before the clock runs out on Mom’s curse... -
Witch Undecided by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsNo one said being bound to three dire wolf shifters and a possessive malevolent spirit was going to be easy.Fighting all the emotions that come with the connections is even harder.Thank goodness for my spot on the Elites team... -
Queen of Diamonds by Mark Henwick
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA wild ride of Special Ops attacks, unwinnable werewolf challenges, terrifying magical powers, insane Athanate politics and the discovery of a fanatic, anti-paranormal cult. Amber has to race from the Mexican desert to the swamps of Louisiana to battle past mutant shifters, and make ill-considered alliances with old enemies to take on an evil witch queen... -
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Disrespected Chief by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDivision Chief Seraphine Thomas is tired of the men in her world making her life so much more difficult. From Brian getting promoted and bringing Murray into her life to Murray treating her like he’s her boss and she has to play along to set him up because of what Director Galvin wants. Then there’s Enzo’s plans and new crazy all the way up to the damn president...Categorized as:
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Slay by Laurell K. Hamilton
Evil continues to terrorize vampire hunter Anita Blake and all those she loves in this gripping new novel by New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton. The wedding of necromancer Anita Blake to Jean-Claude, the vampire king of America hits the next daunting challenge: her family. And with the malicious force that casts a shadow on St... -
Magical Temptations by Jaliza A. Burwell
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsDr. Laila Porter has successfully kept Cyril Shanton alive. Now it's time to learn that when a dragon wants something, they get it, and Shanton wants Laila. The dragon has uncovered an old cave system, and he needs Laila's expertise to get through the dangerous traps safely because he wants what the traps protect... -
Lingering Threats by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and… I’m stressed. Shocker, I know, but being a college senior at the top supe university is hard. Well, now that the curriculum is what I need and challenging.And I’m also the ruler of a whole world including two realms that have been warring for thousands of years that I’m trying to bring together. I also have five mates... -
License to Kill by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBeing the mate of Jake Thomas isn’t what Karma expected. He wants to keep her safe. She wants to find out the truth behind the kidnapping of baby Annabelle Greenwich, the case that had resulted in their marriage. The truth can only be found in murky waters, and with a betrayer in their midsts, Karma is forced to choose between the man she loves and justice...Categorized as:
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Shattered Alpha by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsDivision Chief Seraphine Thomas made a lot of waves in already choppy waters, but progress was also made for paranormals. Some people seemed to realize they were on the same side of the real monsters and changed their tune. Others stepped up to show their support instead of staying quiet...Categorized as:
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The King's Bargain by J.A. Stowe
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsWhat if your bargain with a king is a deal with the devil?I knew accepting that Aegis case could only mean trouble.After her attack on the Colosseum, Valeria launched a campaign of cruelty on Draqaar. With every death, her army grows, and I’m the only one that can turn the tide of battle. I’m the only one that can break the daeva curse...Categorized as:
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Witch Unbound by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDeath’s grip is strong, but my will is stronger.Revelations, loss and chaos loom. But like always, I’m not about to let any of that keep me down.I’m a woman of action who believes in solutions, except the losses that challenge me now may not have quick fixes.I’ll have to give up more to regain what is lost.Make new promises to keep the people I love... -
Karma by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsan alternate cover edition can be found hereKarma Johnson has spent her entire adult life working to become a member of FBI's Child Abduction Rapid Deployment team. She's earned her transfer to CARD, but when she's caught up in the kidnapping of an infant from a festival, she learns what it's like to be the victim...Categorized as:
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A Crown of Blood and Bone by Sloane Murphy
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsNot all monsters are what they seem."You're a Hunter, Remy."Those four words changed my life.One minute, I'm human, engaged, and ready to start my life.Then my twenty-first birthday rocks round, bringing with it the biggest god damn shock of my life.I'm a Hunter.Nephillim.Monsters are real, And this isn't my first life... -
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Witch Unmade by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSometimes you miss things that are staring you in the faceEverything has led to this. All the threads are finally coming together, and the pieces of the puzzle are slotting into place... -
Prose and Cons by Steffanie Holmes
Morrie’s been arrested on suspicion of murder. Mina knows the Napoleon of Crime is innocent, but how can she prove her favorite con-artist is being stitched-up? Being the spider in the center of a vast criminal web has left Morrie in hot water. His list of enemies is long… too long for Mina and her men to unravel... -
Magical Seclusion by Jaliza A. Burwell
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDr. Laila Porter is ready to jump into her relationship with her men. They butted into her life, made their intentions known, and she’s more than willing to take them up on it. As they find a balance in their budding relationship, emotions run high, and Laila questions if it’ll last... -
Perfect Nature by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOnce feared Assassin.Rare omega werewolf.Newly discovered Queen of the light elves.All these identities come together to create the perfect storm of vengeance.With a magical contract in place, I bet my life and those of my men on the destruction of the United Senate and the Dark Ring... -
Hidden by Night by Jada Storm, Emma Stark
My name is Ace Bisset, and after a lifetime of proving magic doesn’t exist, I’m learning how to be a witch.If you’d told me a few months ago that I’d be burning sage and staking vampires, I would have laughed in your face. And yet here I am, casting spells and brewing potions while I relentlessly search for a way to lift the curse that binds my four lovers to the night... -
Savage Hope by K.C. Kean
In this life, blood doesn’t just sustain you, it defines you.At ten years old, one drop changed my whole world, and not just because I lost my freedom, my parents, and my memories all in one night. My life is now bound to another. My blood kin, whose cursed fate is dependent upon my own.After being held captive for over a decade to protect someone I’ve never met, I’m now thrown into a new world...Categorized as:
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Game Night by Katie May
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFirst eliminations.First kisses.First attack.What could go wrong?For this group date, I’ll be a participant in a life-sized board game night with some of the contestants I don’t know as well.Will sparks fly? Or will we succumb to the horrors of the games?Combine that with an escape room solo date with a surly cupid, and new secrets will be revealed...Categorized as:
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The Witch's Daughter by Laken Cane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn book seven of the Rune Alexander series, Rune meets new allies, enters a bizarre and vaguely familiar world, and realizes all over again that she can never really trust anyone. Except, maybe, the one she lost... Sucked into Skyll by the echoes of Wormwood, she must complete a very important task in order to return to the world in which she belongs... -
First Dates by Katie May
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWe've been through the introductions...Now, the men have one chance to prove themselves or face elimination.I've chosen a small group of men for my first group date, and one terrifying lumberjack tree for my solo date. But Kyler is more determined than ever to make this the weirdest, strangest season ever of Supernaturalette. Nothing on this show is as it seems, including the men...Categorized as:
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Layering Resentment by Erin R. Flynn
My name is Tamsin Vale and I’m pissed.I’m confused.And I’m scared. I’d be an idiot if I wasn’t scared when demons suddenly made a move and someone I love almost died. I’m pissed they did it, confused why now… But I’m also pissed that no one seems to hear me that Cluym messed up and they’re upset with me instead.Classic...Categorized as:
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Exes by Katie May
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKidnapping, exes, and murder...oh my!It’s becoming clear to me that I bit off way more than I can chew with this show. Not only do I have twenty men vying for my hand, but I also have to deal with vindictive exes, a sadistic cult, and a murderer... -
Wicked Prince by Anya J. Cosgrove
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNever make a deal with a Fae. You'll end up on your knees...I didn't listen. I made a deal with the Fae prince that plagues Dark Falls with his sinful presence. Cole Desirys now thinks he owns me, his psycho best friend hates me, and I loathe myself for the foolish promise I made...Categorized as:
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Hate Awakened by Charlene Hartnady
Imagine her shock when Claire wins the shifter lottery! It’s the first one ever to be held and she’s never won anything before in her entire life. She can’t believe it. She’s going to meet a shifter in real life. For years, Claire has saved newspaper clippings, anything she can find on shifters. It’s a dream come true. A whole day on shifter territory. The big day arrives... -
Befouled Healers by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsToo many people are joining the side of evil that it’s getting more difficult to protect her coven and the people she cares about. And Soraya Devil is tired of it. Along with too many saying they’re on the side of “right” behaving almost as badly as the demons...Categorized as:
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Flock of Nightmares by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe ripples of the attack against Soraya Devil keep growing, and after finding the powerful enchanters of her coven were affected and had to be cleansed, she’s at her limit. While the main culprits have been caught and interrogated, the secrets to that magic still elude her, and that means a threat against the people she loves and protects.And Soraya isn’t going to let that stand... -
Not A Ghost by Auryn Hadley
From enemies to lovers, their only hope is to work together. But will this unexpected union cause more problems than it solves?Running to Iowa in search of a safe place, Dahlia is supposed to be focused on building an army. Instead, she's grieving. It's hard to worry about battle plans when the love of her life is gone. But with the help of one old friend and one new one, things are happening... -
Brazen Indulgences by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNothing makes people more vulnerable than having to open up. And for someone like Jasmine Stewart who has so much hidden, it’s terrifying to have people know her secrets.Especially when people generally don’t react well to learning them.But life goes on, and when you have people who truly love you, they won’t let the darkness eat you and help you get back on your feet...Categorized as:
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Bound By Chance by K.D. Fraser
Secrets are being kept, but does the truth really set you free?Until my early twenties, my life had been one tragic event after another. Which is why I was content with the mundane life I had with my fiance, Todd.That is until two insanely hot strangers showed up, and told me he had been lying to me for the last ten years.Oh... -
The Night Firm by Karpov Kinrade
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA standalone paranormal romance. The complete trilogy with bonus content!From USA Today bestselling author Karpov Kinrade, experience a fantasy romance that will suck you in and leave you wanting more!I’ve been offered a job at the Night Firm.To work for four of the hottest men I’ve ever met.Correction. Four of the hottest vampires I’ve ever met.They don’t tell me what I’ll be doing... -
Introductions by Katie May
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen I’m selected to be the Supernaturalette, I think it’s finally my time to find love.But apparently? This is a special season of the show.Supernaturalette: Fuck Up Edition.Twenty-five men are competing for my hand in marriage. Twenty-five broken, eccentric men.Everything from a man-eating tree to a vegetarian wendigo to a garden gnome... -
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Witch Unexpected by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn ancient war, a tenuous truce, a delicate balance.Sounds ominous right?It is.The tri-pack collective has existed for centuries—three dire wolf packs bound to the most powerful coven in the world through a single witch born under the thirteenth sign of the zodiac.Through this covenant they keep an ancient threat unlike any other at bay...Categorized as:
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Savage Possessed by September Stone
One simple mission. A dangerous mage. A dark deception that could spell disaster. Mother Nature always gets what she wants, and Sophie must locate the great mage Elowen before Mother’s patience runs out. Guided by sensual but tormented Valor, Sophie, Carrigan, Hagan, and Jonas venture into the sacred wood to seek an audience with the mage... -
Succubus Unchained (Paranormal Prison) by Heather Long
I’d become a damn vampire after all.I never wanted or asked for this. What began as a one-night stand earned me a stint in prison, the attention of a shadow demon and rescue by three devastating—to my system—males along with the declaration that I was their foretold something...Yeah.No.To win this war and regain my freedom I had to give up part of who I am and become something other... -
The Nine by C.M. Stunich, Tate James
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTricky, like a fox. As a kitsune--a fox shifter--I have to be to survive. Sometimes it seems like the whole world wants me dead. Ironic, considering that’s my job--to kill people. Thea Hunt, professional assassin at your service. But that’s not my only vice. I’m also attracted to the darkest denizens of the supernatural world, the men I should run from instead of fall for... -
To Hell and Back by Harper A. Brooks, Mila Young
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey were trying to get back to Hell... But Hell showed up at our door.None of us expected a visit from the devil himself, but after Lucifer comes a-knocking, we know things are about to heat up fast.According to the demons, the only way to protect me is to bind us all together. Forever. Something I’m not sure I’m even willing to do...Categorized as:
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Magitek by B.R. Kingsolver
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsMy name is Danica James. I'm a cop with the Arcane Division.I'm also a magitek. For most humans, demons, and Fae, magik and technology are totally incompatible. But some mages are able to manipulate mechanical and electrical devices.Hunter James was my grandfather, and a magitek. He wanted to end humanity's cycle of war, but instead he broke the world...
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