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The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang
A mother struggling to repress her violent past,A son struggling to grasp his violent future,A father blind to the danger that threatens them all... -
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Last Dragon Standing by G.A. Aiken
I know what they see when they look at me. The charming, soft-spoken dragoness bred from the most powerful of royal bloodlines. A disguise strong than any battle shield that allows me to keep all suitors at tail's length. A technique that's worked until him. Until Ragnar the Cunning, handsome barbarian warlord and warrior mage from the desolate Northlands...Categorized as:
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![The Heretic Royal by G.A. Aiken]()
The Heretic Royal by G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsIn this riveting, feminist tale perfect for fans of Katee Robert and Nalini Singh, two sisters battle for a single throne, warring factions take up arms, a land is divided, and uncertain allies become very certain lovers. With subtle commentary on today’s political polarization, this riveting epic celebrates strong female characters and champions the underdog with diverse, expert world building... -
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Black Soul, White Heart by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsVonda Winterbourne is, sadly, a lady. Much to her regret. And her parents expect her to act like one. That includes marrying a nice white witch who can provide her safety, companionship, and all the comforts one could desire in their gilded cage.Hiram Nádasdy is no gentleman. He’s a black witch with a reputation that strikes terror in the hearts of his enemies. But not in the girl... -
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![The Distressing Damsel by Shelly Laurenston, G.A. Aiken]()
The Distressing Damsel by Shelly Laurenston, G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsCan a powerless witch find happiness with an arrogant, impatient dragon? If the dragon has his way, she sure as hell will. Book 2 in the award-winning Dragon Kin series! Talaith's life has never been easy. A goddess has forced her into servitude. Her husband despises her. And all those in her tiny village fear her... -
![Lover's Knot by Karen Chance]()
Lover's Knot by Karen Chance
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsOne of the most powerful vampires in existence has gone missing, which is fine with Dorina Basarab. As a dhampir, a half human, half vampire hybrid, her job is killing vampires, not saving them. But then the man sent to find the missing vampire also goes missing, and he happens to be her lover, Louis-Cesare... -
![The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken]()
The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken
Aiken's fifth book in her "New York Times"-bestselling Dragon Kin series is a wicked and witty tale of one fearless and outspoken heroine teamed up with an incorrigible barbarian.... I was raised for battle. And as the first daughter of a warrior family, I've earned my reputation the hard way...Categorized as:
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![The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker]()
The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsChava is a golem, a woman made of clay, able to hear the thoughts and longings of the people around her and compelled by her nature to help them. Ahmad is a jinni, a perpetually restless and free-spirited creature of fire, imprisoned in the shape of a man... -
![The Shadow Isle by Katharine Kerr]()
The Shadow Isle by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe wild Northlands hold many secrets, among them the mysterious island of Haen Marn, the mountain settlements of Dwarveholt, and the fortified city of Cerr Cawnen. All three communities-and the alliance of humans, elves, and dwarves-are threatened by the religious fanaticism of the Horsekin...Categorized as:
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The All Souls Real-Time Reading Companion (The All Souls Trilogy ) by Deborah Harkness
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA richly illustrated real-time reading guide that brings to life the world created by Deborah Harkness in A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night, retracing the events of the bestselling novels with illuminating behind-the-scenes details A world of witches, vampires, and daemons. A manuscript that holds the secrets of their past and the key to their future... -
![A Matter of Secrets and Spies by Honor Raconteur]()
A Matter of Secrets and Spies by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHow many ways can a marriage proposal go wrong?One: the ring gets stolenTwo: a storm destroys the beachThree: a dead body, seriously?Four: A THEFT RING?!Come hell or highwater, he WILL propose before leaving this benighted island... -
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Heir Apparent by Vivian Vande Velde
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsIn the virtual reality game Heir Apparent, there are way too many ways to get killed--and Giannine seems to be finding them all. Which is a darn shame, because unless she can get the magic ring, locate the stolen treasure, answer the dwarf's dumb riddles, impress the head-chopping statue, charm the army of ghosts, fend off the barbarians, and defeat the man-eating dragon, she'll never win... -
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Everwylde by Donna Grant
Re-enter the world of New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant’s spellbinding Kindred series. To live in the light, they hunt in the dark…Strong-willed and cunning, Ravyn was taken in as a child by a group of witch Hunters who raised her to be the best of the best. When she receives word that the witch who murdered her mother and ripped apart her world is nearby, Ravyn begins her hunt...Categorized as:
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Everbound by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo live in the light, they hunt in the dark…The power of Helena’s magic has made her a target for the Coven. She wanted no part in the war of the witches, but it’s out of her hands now. She has to make a stand--and she does that by helping the Hunters and their allies against their common enemy. And now, the witch who ripped Helena’s future apart is coming... -
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![Wolf Who Rules by Wen Spencer]()
Wolf Who Rules by Wen Spencer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe popular fantasy novel Tinker introduced the inventor-heroine of the same name, who lives in a near-future Pittsburgh, which shares an interdimensional border with the land of the elves. In this sequel, Wolf Who Rules , the elven noble whose destiny is intertwined with Tinker, finds himself besieged from all sides... -
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Dark Victory by Brenda Joyce
Book 2 of The Rose Trilogy part of The Masters of Time series. Highland warriors sworn to protect Innocence through the ages…. Fierce and powerful, Guy Macleod is every inch a Highland warrior. Yet his future is uncertain... -
![A Subtle Dragon by E.B. Wheeler]()
A Subtle Dragon by E.B. Wheeler
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIt was a Tuesday the first time someone tried to kill Lady Amelia Chase.Lady Amelia is resigned to enjoying one last London Season before her family declares her hopeless and banishes her to the countryside. She doesn't expect to catch anyone's attention—and especially not that of a masked man intent on killing her... -
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City of Dawn by Kat Ross
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSeven keys and seven gates, forged by a god’s rebellious seventh son.They lead to the fabled City of Dawn.But is it a treasure trove… or a gilded prison?Hurled halfway across the world, Malach and Alexei must join forces to stop the body-snatching alchemist Balaur from stealing an elixir of immortality—assuming they don’t end up killing each other first... -
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Death Doesn't Bargain by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDeath Doesn’t Bargain is the second historical fantasy title in New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Deadman’s Cross series. Where Deadmen tell their tales, and every soul is damned or redeemed by the final choices they make. The Deadmen are back... But so are the demons who have broken free of their eternal prison and are bent on mankind's destruction... -
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By Leigh, Lora Mass Market Paperbound on 01-Dec-2009 by Angela Knight
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsGO BEYOND YOUR WILDEST FANTASIES. GO BEYOND YOUR MOST FORBIDDEN DREAMS. GO FARTHER THAN ANY WOMAN HAS EVER DARED TO GO...BEYOND THE DARKFour bestselling authors of paranormal romance and erotic thrills now take readers into a seductive midnight world of demons, mages, vampires, and knights, of queens with devilish secrets, and of devils with secret desires... -
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Golden Hood by Annabel Chase
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsI’m just your friendly neighborhood Robin Hood. Ever since my coven was destroyed, I spend my days in The Wild stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, along with my merry band of werewolves and a grumpy wizard. The people protect my identity in exchange for my good deeds... -
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Shifter's Wolf by Patricia Briggs
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIncludes Patricia Briggs' debut novel Masques and its sequel Wolfsbane—together in one volume. Before there was Mercy Thompson… In a world far removed from the Alpha and Omega werewolves… There was the shapeshifting mercenary Aralorn. Masques After an upbringing of proper behavior and oppressive expectations, Aralorn has fled her noble birthright for a life of adventure as a mercenary spy...Categorized as:
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![Yours For Eternity by Hannah Howell, Alexandra Ivy]()
Yours For Eternity by Hannah Howell, Alexandra Ivy
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsHannah Howell - Highland Blood (MacNachton Vampire #7 When Adeline Dunbar finds an abandoned baby on her doorstep, she sets out to find his clan. Attacked by a group of demon hunters, Adeline tries to flee her rescuer, vampire Lachann MacNachton. But escaping Lachann proves useless - as does denying the primal hunger he stirs deep within her.. -
![Bound by Memories by Kaje Harper]()
Bound by Memories by Kaje Harper
Christmastime brings out memories, and ghosts.Silas tracks down a poltergeist haunting a local tree farm. Darien hopes to convince Silas that despite experiences with demons and hells, Christmas can still be fun. Pip tries to catch his first rat. And Grim watches from a high vantage point and a position of moral superiority—he has holiday memories of his own, but cats know how to keep a secret... -
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![The Paramedic's Hunter by Jamie Davis]()
The Paramedic's Hunter by Jamie Davis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsParanormal paramedic Dean Flynn doesn't know he's being hunted by demons. Demon hunter Jaz Errington hunts the creatures he heals? In this case opposites do not attract.When paramedic and hunter are thrown together on a quest to rescue a kidnapped angel, who also happens to be Dean's missing girlfriend, sparks fly... -
![Tinker by Wen Spencer]()
Tinker by Wen Spencer
Inventor, girl genius Tinker lives in a near-future Pittsburgh which now exists mostly in the land of the elves. She runs her salvage business, pays her taxes, and tries to keep the local ambient level of magic down with gadgets of her own design. When a pack of wargs chase an Elven noble into her scrap yard, life as she knows it takes a serious detour... -
![Beyond the Dark by Angela Knight, Emma Holly]()
Beyond the Dark by Angela Knight, Emma Holly
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsA daring collection of never-before-published erotic desire from four of the hottest names in paranormal romance. Four of the most sizzling authors of paranormal romance take readers beyond their wildest fantasies, to a seductive midnight world of erotic suspense, demons, mages, vampires, and knights. A world of queens with devilish secrets, and of demons with secret desires... -
![Inferno's Kiss by Monica Burns]()
Inferno's Kiss by Monica Burns
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe laws of desire…Dante Condellaire, heir apparent to the Sicari Lords, knows that being a true leader means sacrifice. For Dante it was relinquishing all erotic pleasures. But he never expected his willpower to be tested so fiercely by Cleopatra Vorenus, expert assassin of the Order, and daughter of the man he is positioned to succeed... -
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The Bandalore by D.K. Girl
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings1885 London, England Silas Mercer died once. He'd rather not do it again.On his return to the world of the living, Silas finds himself in the hands of the mysterious Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. The Order has London society clamouring for their services, with tarot readings, seances and exorcisms among their arcane specialities. Now they seem intent on making Silas their newest recruit... -
![Knight Avenged by Coreene Callahan]()
Knight Avenged by Coreene Callahan
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlone in a world on the brink of war…two unlikely allies will discover a love greater than time. Exiled from her home, powerful oracle Cosmina Cordei holds the key to uniting those protecting mankind from evil... -
![His Orc Lady by Zoe Ashwood]()
His Orc Lady by Zoe Ashwood
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI’ve missed my one chance to find my fated mate… The moment I saw the captain, I knew. His scent unlocked a hidden part of me, a promise of a future filled with love and affection. But the Fates are cruel–they matched me to a human man who could never be mine, for his duty binds him to the southern lands while I must remain here, at the Black Bear Hill... -
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Hell On Earth by Melissa Haag
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dream so dark and deadly.I didn’t mean to wake the god of the underworld, and I never meant to lose my heart to him. Too bad good intentions aren’t enough to save innocent people. But maybe I’m not as innocent as I thought.With a flick of his powerful hand, Hades sent Ashlyn home. However, nothing’s the same as it was. She’s hunted... -
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A Draught of Ash and Wine by Kristin Jacques
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJohnathan Newman is a changed man, and he has the claws to prove it. Following their bloody confrontation in Cress Haven, Vic and Johnathan flee the town in search of answers. Johnathan’s human life has ended, but his journey has just begun... -
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The Tainted City by Courtney Schafer
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDev is a desperate man. After narrowly surviving a smuggling job gone wrong, he’s now a prisoner of the Alathian Council, held hostage to ensure his friend Kiran - former apprentice to one of the most ruthless mages alive - does their bidding.But Kiran isn’t Dev’s only concern...Categorized as:
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![Assassin's Heart by Monica Burns]()
Assassin's Heart by Monica Burns
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe truth of the soul. Lysander Condellaire never understood why he had telepathic andtelekinetic powers until the night his Praetorian father tortured him and left him for dead. Now, the half-angelic, half-demonic face he sees in the mirror is a reminder of the monster he must keep hidden or face expulsion from the order of assassins know as the Sicari... -
![Nightfall in the Garden of Deep Time by Tracy L. Higley]()
Nightfall in the Garden of Deep Time by Tracy L. Higley
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhat if you stumbled into a timeless party, in a secret garden only you could see?Kelsey Willoughby doesn’t have time to pursue her writing dreams. Imagination doesn’t pay the bills, and she’s busy saving her beautiful city bookshop from online competition, hotel developers, and the sneaking suspicion that nobody reads anymore.Not to mention all those voices telling her she doesn’t have talent... -
![Blood Sanctuary Part Two by Vela Roth]()
Blood Sanctuary Part Two by Vela Roth
When an ancient evil rises, can they save the peace talks and their love?Lio and Cassia spend their nights in each other’s arms, but sit on opposite sides of the negotiation table. Their clandestine partnership has brought his immortal kin and her fellow humans close to a treaty after generations of violence. Lives hang in the balance. Failure means war... -
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The Castellan by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsYears ago, Bedros was the right hand lackey to a cruel prince who became a crueler king. He's not proud of the role he played in that cruelty, but those days are well behind him. All he wants now is to take care of Castle Rehm, and enjoy the peace and quiet that comes from being a despised outcast...Categorized as:
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![Fire of the Dragon by Lori Dillon]()
Fire of the Dragon by Lori Dillon
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing sent back in time to the Middle Ages wouldn't be so bad if the knight in shining armor who comes to your rescue didn't swoop down in the form of a fire-breathing dragon. Unfortunately for Jill Donahue, that's just the way things have been going in her life lately... -
![Tomorrow by Damian Dibben]()
Tomorrow by Damian Dibben
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA wise old dog travels through the courts and battlefields of Europe and through the centuries in search of the master who granted him immortality Tomorrow tells the story of a 217-year-old dog and his search for his lost master... -
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Breathing Fire by R. K. Lilley
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsEvery head start has a price. . .Seven years ago, Jillian burned just about every bridge she ever had. Being a lifelong fugitive, she'd seen it as her only chance to get away clean, but it had taken its toll... -
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Eversong by Donna Grant
New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant “skillfully melds history and legend” (RT Book Reviews) in a brand new series – The Kindred.To live in the light, they hunt in the dark…Unparalleled in beauty and daring, Leoma has been raised with a single-minded focus—to wipe out corrupt witches... -
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Guardian of Honor by Robin D. Owens
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWith their magic boundaries falling and terrible monsters invading, the Marshalls of Lladrana must follow ancient tradition and summon a savior from the Exotique land... For Alexa Fitzwalter, the Marshall's call pulled the savvy lawyer into a realm where she barely understood the language, let alone the intricacies of politics and power...Categorized as:
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Embers in a Dark Frost by Kelly Keaton
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe Fire Breathers have come. The Underworld calls. A choice must be made… With her feared half blood and flame-colored hair, DEIRA D'ANU is a constant reminder of human betrayal and the war that claimed the light from Innis Fail. Now, darkness and frost creep across the land, strengthening the Lord of the Underworld. War is imminent—an allegiance with the Fire Breathers is vital... -
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![The Heartstone Thief by Pippa DaCosta]()
The Heartstone Thief by Pippa DaCosta
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCurtis Vance doesn't believe in magic. Magic doesn't put food in his belly, neither does it put a roof over his head. But thieving does. And he's good at it. The best, if his reputation is to be believed. Until a self-proclaimed sorceress comes looking for a thief. She's dressed like the night, speaks of monsters and myths, and she'll stop at nothing to get what she wants...Categorized as:
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![Cantarella, Volume 2 by Yu Higuri]()
Cantarella, Volume 2 by Yu Higuri
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFaced with the dark truth surrounding his accursed birth, Cesare is driven over the edge of sanity, straight into the arms of Hell... -
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Honeyed Words by J.A. Pitts
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSarah Beauhall is a blacksmith, has a night job as a props manager for a low-budget movie, and spends her free time fighting in a medieval re-enactment group. Her world falls apart when she discovers that dragons are real and live among us as shapeshifters; in fact, it is they who have been the secret masters of our world from time immemorial... -
![A Thousand Recipes for Revenge by Beth Cato]()
A Thousand Recipes for Revenge by Beth Cato
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA world on the brink of war and a mother and daughter on the run, in a thrilling novel of swashbuckling adventure, culinary magic, and just desserts.Adamantine “Ada” Garland has an empathic connection to food and wine, a magical perception of aromas, flavors, and ingredients... -
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My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison, Cyril Laumonier
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsFinding your one true love can be a Grimm experience! After her boyfriend dumps her for her older sister, sophomore Savannah Delano wishes she could find a true prince to take her to the prom. Enter Chrissy (Chrysanthemum) Everstar: Savannah’s gum-chewing, cell phone–carrying, high heel-wearing Fair Godmother...Categorized as:
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The Wages of Sin by Jenna Maclaine
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsDulcinea Craven descends from a long line of witches, and she has just inherited wild, untrained magical powers that she has no idea how to control. Now a ruthless vampire and an age-old demon are determined to enslave Cin and steal her power for their own. Her only hope is The Righteous, a band of warrior vampires who slay the rogue undead...
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