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  • A Witch For Mr. Frost by Deanna Chase

    A Witch For Mr. Frost by Deanna Chase

    Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Payton McCabe finally has her dream job in a town she loves. Christmas Grove is not only magical, but it has the small-town charm she’s always craved. Love isn’t on her radar. In fact, she’s never wanted to get married. So, when she agrees to pretend to be a rock star’s wife for a weekend, she figures she’ll do her part to help him out and then it’ll be over, right? Wrong...
  • The Legacy of Lucy Harte: A poignant, life-affirming novel that will make you laugh and cry by Emma Heatherington

    The Legacy of Lucy Harte: A poignant, life-affirming novel that will make you laugh and cry by Emma Heatherington

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    ‘Sometimes time is all we have with the people we love the most. I ask you to slow down in life. To take your time, but don’t waste it….’ Maggie O'Hara knows better than most that life can change in a heartbeat. Eighteen years ago she was given the most precious gift- a second-hand heart, and a second chance at life...
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  • The Color of a Promise by Julianne MacLean

    The Color of a Promise by Julianne MacLean

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    From USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean comes the next instalment in her popular Color of Heaven Series, where people are affected by real life magic and miracles that change everything they once believed about life and love. Having spent a lifetime in competition with his older brother Aaron—who always seemed to get the girl—Jack Peterson leaves the U.S...
  • The Loft: Memory House Collection by Bette Lee Crosby

    The Loft: Memory House Collection by Bette Lee Crosby

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    50 YEARS OF MEMORIES ARE HIDDEN IN THE WALLS OF THE LOFT… Annie only needs to find one… the one that will save Oliver’s life. On the day of their wedding, Annie saw nothing but happiness ahead, but when an accident calls her back to Memory House, her world is changed forever...
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    magic  fantasy  contemporary  length-short
  • The Fortune Cafe (A Tangerine Street Romance) by Julie Wright, Melanie Jacobson

    The Fortune Cafe (A Tangerine Street Romance) by Julie Wright, Melanie Jacobson

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Welcome to Tangerine Street Tangerine Street is a must-see tourist stop with a colorful mix of one-of-a-kind boutiques, unique restaurants, eclectic museums, quaint bookstores, and exclusive bed-and-breakfasts...
  • Embers at Galdrilene by A.D. Trosper

    Embers at Galdrilene by A.D. Trosper

    Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Librarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition of ASIN B0080R4LPK *** Finalist in the Readers Favorite Reviews and Book Award Contest*** “A ray of light, a stain of shadow, shall endure to breathe life and death into the future” The war between the Guardians and the Shadow Riders ended in total devastation. The final battle killed all the dragons and left nothing but fields of ash...
    Categorized as:
    magic  contemporary  fantasy  length-long
  • The Last Present by Wendy Mass

    The Last Present by Wendy Mass

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    Don't miss the latest entry in the incredible Willow Falls series by Wendy Mass! Amanda and Leo have a history with birthdays. Now their friend's little sister, Grace, has fallen into a strange frozen state on her birthday, and Amanda and Leo must travel in time in order to fix whatever's wrong. As they journey back to each of Grace's birthdays, they start seeing all sorts of patterns . .
  • Oath Breaker by Michelle Paver

    Oath Breaker by Michelle Paver

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 37 ratings
    A thrilling story about friendship, loyalty, and revenge When he was outcast, Torak was the hunted one. Nine moons later he becomes the hunter when he vows to avenge the killing of one of his closest friends. Racked by guilt and grief, he follows the killer into the Deep Forest, where the World Spirit stalks the hidden valleys as a tall man with the antlers of a stag...
  • Outcast by Michelle Paver

    Outcast by Michelle Paver

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 36 ratings
    A thrilling story of friendship, survival, and the need to belong. For two moons Torak has hidden a terrible secret—and now it is revealed. He bears the mark of the Soul-Eater, and must pay the price. Cast out from the clans, he is alone and on the run: cut off from his best friend, Renn, and his beloved pack-brother, Wolf...
  • The First Confessor by Terry Goodkind

    The First Confessor by Terry Goodkind

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 40 ratings
    From #1 New York Times bestselling author Terry Goodkind comes The First Confessor, the prequel to the Sword of Truth, for the first time hardcover In a time before legends had yet been born... Married to the powerful leader of her people, safe among those gifted with great ability, Magda Searus is protected from a distant world descending into war...
  • When Water Burns by Lani Wendt Young

    When Water Burns by Lani Wendt Young

    Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    "Maybe you're not meant to manipulate fire the way I do. Maybe sparks are all you're ever going to make." He snarled, "Or maybe you just need to be a better teacher and give me more." Before I could reply, he grabbed my hand, twisted and pulled me into a restraining lock. Body pressed against my back, he held me in a chokehold. I struggled. Kicked. Fought. Pain knifed me as I tried to free myself...
  • 13 Gifts by Wendy Mass

    13 Gifts by Wendy Mass

    Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars
    · 38 ratings
    Wendy Mass turns to another magical birthday: 13! When Tara, a self-proclaimed shrinking violet, steals the school mascot, a goat, in order to make some friends with the popular crowd and gets caught, she gets herself in a heap of trouble...
  • Trickster King by Susan Copperfield

    Trickster King by Susan Copperfield

    Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Patrick Laycal loves his family above all else, but he needs time off work from ruling over stubborn Texans. Rather than rest and relax, Pat does what he does best, sowing the seeds of chaos and progress wherever he goes...
  • Riddle-Master by Patricia A. McKillip

    Riddle-Master by Patricia A. McKillip

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 34 ratings
    For over twenty years, Patricia A. McKillip has captured the hearts and imaginations of thousands of readers. And although her renowned Riddle-Master trilogy-- The Riddle-Master of Hed, Heir of Sea and Fire , and Harpist in the Wind --has been long out of print, it is considered her most enduring and beloved work...
  • The Legend of Holly Claus by Brittney Ryan, Laurel Long

    The Legend of Holly Claus by Brittney Ryan, Laurel Long

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 22 ratings
    Santa Claus is the King of Forever, Land of the Immortals. When one special boy writes to Santa asking what no other child has ever asked -- what he wants for Christmas -- a miracle occurs: Santa and his wife are blessed with a daughter. But the birth of Holly Claus also brings about a terrible curse -- from an evil soul named Herrikhan...
  • Reaching Retribution by Kaitlyn Hoyt

    Reaching Retribution by Kaitlyn Hoyt

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Scorching secrets, descending darkness, and a chance to reach retribution. It seems as if everything Ryanne does results badly for her or those around her. Her last attempt to save someone’s life ended up killing her. Now stuck in limbo with no idea how to get back to her body, Ryanne is in desperate need of some guidance...
  • Moon's Flower by Marie Hall

    Moon's Flower by Marie Hall

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    Overview Once upon a time, long, long ago a flower fairy looked to the sky and dared to fall in love with The Man in the Moon… Or so goes the tale that Danika weaves for the gathered fae children. Tonight is the night to learn a hidden tale of Kingdom. A story long forgotten, remembered by few. A tale of treachery, of love, betrayal and woe... but there's more to the story than meets the eye...
  • Ambrosia Shore by Christie Anderson

    Ambrosia Shore by Christie Anderson

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Sadie never dreamed she would see the world of Ambrosia with her own two eyes, just like Rayne never believed he would have the chance to share it with her. Finally, they can be together without any lies, without hiding who they are, in a world that shines brighter than Sadie could ever imagine. There’s only one problem...
  • The Aether by T.M. Cromer

    The Aether by T.M. Cromer

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    In a world where magic and the mundane coexist, Damian Dethridge, known as the Aether, possesses the power to manipulate and redistribute magical energies. From a young age, he’s been responsible for maintaining balance among the witch community. However, his extraordinary abilities attract unsavory characters, working to destroy his family from within...
  • Midnight Howl by Clare Hutton

    Midnight Howl by Clare Hutton

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings
    Poison Apple Books: Thrilling. Bone-chilling. These books have bite!Marisol and her mom move from the city to rural Montana for a few months, and stay with family friends and their twin children, Jack and Hailey. Marisol loves looking at the stars so far away from city lights, but she feels creeped out by the woods right by their house...
  • Charming and the Cherry Blossom by L.J. Evans

    Charming and the Cherry Blossom by L.J. Evans

    Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Today was a fairy tale… I inherited a fortune from a dad I never knew,And a thoroughly charming guy asked me out.Unfortunately, my fairy tale could disappear in ninety days... Because there’s an impossible task to complete,And a greedy cousin plotting against me.Plus, I’m not your typical fairy tale princess...
  • Fortune of the Witch by Deanna Chase

    Fortune of the Witch by Deanna Chase

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Medium Harlow Thane has given up her life as a celebrity paranormal investigator. After her life was turned upside down by a devious and illusive ghost, all she wants is to settle down in Keating Hollow, running the new pub in town. Unfortunately for her, no matter how much she wants to give up ghost hunting, the ghosts won’t quit her. Neither will her ex Cash Moses...
  • Craving the Kraken by Zoe Chant

    Craving the Kraken by Zoe Chant

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    His monster is hidden deep inside. Hers is on the outside for everyone to see.Carol Zhang is a shark shifter who can’t hide her animal side. Her eerie eyes and sharp teeth make her an outcast even among other shifters. Only her fated mate could see through her terrifying exterior to the shy, lonely woman underneath. She’s been waiting to meet him her whole life.And then she does...
  • Grace of Day by S.L. Naeole

    Grace of Day by S.L. Naeole

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 25 ratings
    Grace's senior year is almost over and it's ending in a way she's never imagined. Her best friend is by her side, her boyfriend is now her fiance, and her life is moving forward. But good things never last...
  • DragonFire by Donita K. Paul

    DragonFire by Donita K. Paul

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 33 ratings
    Three years of strife have passed since Kale and Bardon freed Paladin's knights. Now, fiery dragons scorch their beautiful countryside as an evil husband-and-wife wizard duo battle one another for supremacy. The people of Amara just want to be left alone, hoping the conflict with disappear...
  • A Beautiful Curse by Kenley Davidson

    A Beautiful Curse by Kenley Davidson

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    Follow your heart…But you might just end up snacking on flies.When a bumbling fairy godfather gifts a humble woodcutter’s fourth child with extraordinary beauty, she spends the next eighteen years trying to hide it—behind a book. Now, Elisette is ready to follow her dreams and become a scholar, but her admirers keep getting in the way of her ambitions...
  • Emily Windsnap and the Siren's Secret by Liz Kessler

    Emily Windsnap and the Siren's Secret by Liz Kessler

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 30 ratings
    Follow the siren call to Emily's magical new adventure! Can the spunky half-mer girl pass Neptune's test--and help humans and merpeople get along? Emily Windsnap is finally enjoying a swimmingly peaceful life on Allpoints Island, hanging out with her mermaid BFF, Shona, and her new friend Aaron (half-merperson like herself )...
  • Rogue Wave by Christie Anderson

    Rogue Wave by Christie Anderson

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    After five months of blissful pretending, Sadie and Rayne are practically the couple of the year. At least, according to Sadie's friends at school they are. But she knows the truth. Their feelings are just an illusion. Now, with graduation and college right around the corner, Sadie realizes she can't put off the inevitable any longer. She has to make a choice...
  • The Head of the Saint by Socorro Acioli

    The Head of the Saint by Socorro Acioli

    Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    After walking for days across the harsh Brazilian landscape only to be rejected by his last living relative, Samuel finds his options for survival are dwindling fast - until he comes to the hollow head of a statue, perfect for a boy to crawl into and hide..
  • Shell Game by Ridley Pearson

    Shell Game by Ridley Pearson

    Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    As the Disney Fantasy joins the cruise fleet, a special treat is in store for guests aboard its inaugural sail from Cape Canaveral to Los Angeles: the Disney Host Interactive teenage guides will be part of the Fantasy crew. Finn, Maybeck, Charlene, Willa, and Philby are to attend the cruise as celebrity guests, and to perform a ribbon cutting for the DHI server to go live...
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