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Shine by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsIn the short span of a year, Silver has gone from becoming a Mage to discovering the truth about her unique genetics. Logan Cross went from her mortal enemy to her immortal lover, but a threat is fast approaching like an inevitable storm. Attacks are underway against the Mageri and one man is behind it—an elusive foe who is an unstoppable force...Categorized as:
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A Pack For Christmas by Jillian West
Three years ago, Everly Chastain headed home for Christmas with the pack she thought would be her future. By New Year's Day she headed back to New York alone. Within a year, her younger sister was bonded and pregnant."Family comes first." That's what her family said, and Everly took it to heart. She shook off the pain and plastered on fake smiles to keep the peace...Categorized as:
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Newly Undead In Dark River by Grace McGinty
Welcome to Dark River. Population 0. When Mika McKellen woke up in a stormwater drain while backpacking around Canada, she knew that her mother was right. If you made bad choices, you would end up dead in a ditch. But when she stumbled into Dark River, even her mother could never have dreamed up the residents of this small town in the middle of nowhere, Alberta... -
The Monster's Mate by Jillian West
Life as a single mom to a kid that’s an entirely different species isn’t easy, but Charity is chugging along, doing the best she can. Keeping up with a precocious dragon shifter and working at The Monster’s Den account for all her free time. And she’s mostly okay with that, if a little lonely... -
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Hateful Prince by K. Loraine, Meg Anne
I would scorch the earth for the woman I love. Being a dragon had always been my legacy. But not one I wanted anything to do with. After losing control the first time I shifted, I’d been exiled off to Blackwood, left to rot in the shame of my crimes. I was meant to be a hero. A protector. The defender of my fae homeland. Instead I became the scary story they told their children at night... -
Don't Bait Me by Jackie May
Now that Nora has been outed as an underworlder, all she wants to do is lay low, figure out how to hide her fey heritage and decide if she wants to date any of the men in her life. Unfortunately, fate has other plans. Just one week after the werewolf fiasco, Terrance is nearly killed by an unknown attacker. He's not the only victim...Categorized as:
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Klutz: Phoenix Revenge by Sedona Ashe
Imp accidently set my incredibly witty and ridiculously sarcastic blurb on fire.New blurb coming soon!Please note (spoilers ahead)-This book ends on a cliffhanger. To make up for that, there are some super spicy scenes with Ryls and her mates that you won't want to miss! There are also several fight scenes where people are unalived...Categorized as:
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Heartless Souls by K.C. Kean
I once had everything until it all disappeared.Years later, I’m on the cusp of finally filling in the missing pieces, only for them to barge into my life at the worst possible moment. It only takes one glimpse to realize I’m not the only one who’s changed.Alexi, Talon, and Malik.Gone are the boys I once knew. Gone are my saviors from across the road...Categorized as:
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A Single Thread of Hope by Grace McGinty
There were a bunch of lessons a girl could learn from the story of Snow White. Some were valid in the real world, others… not so much.For instance, no matter how often I sang Taylor Swift off-key, birds and forest animals weren’t ever coming to clean my apartment.You could live with seven men and not end up in a free-for-all festival of fluids... -
Loving My Pack by Lane Whitt
As the craziest year of her life comes to a close, Kitten finds herself on the brink of a new journey. Motherhood. That’s right, there’s new life coming to the Ivaskov pack. Since meeting her mates, Kitten’s world has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs and everything in between... -
A Surrender Of Hope by B.M. Clemton
Four Demon Princes. Three Betrayals. Two Realms. One moment… One decision… One life saved. Not many people get a second chance at life, and if I hope to survive, I’ll need to learn how to navigate the world in which I’ve found myself. Lennox, Creed, Valen, and Razar not only turned my life upside down, they completely altered my reality and plan for a future I didn’t know could exist... -
Knight Resolution by B.M. Clemton
And they all lived happily ever after… or did they? It’s been ten years since my family finally broke free of the man who had us under his thumb… ten years since we defeated Dante. My life is all I could ever hope for. In addition to my six husbands who I love and adore, I also have the family we fought tirelessly to create. Everything looks perfect, and for me and my guys, it really is...Categorized as:
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Whispered Warnings - Part One Book 2 by Nikita Parmenter
I’ve got some explaining to do, I know that. I mean, I’d have questions if I were in their position, too. The problem is I don’t have any answers for them, and I seem to be unable to keep things to myself when I’m around them, which means I, of course, shared, and now they’re panicking about how many times I’ve died. Silly men. It’s not like it’s a big deal or anything. Oh wait, it is... -
Courting Darkness by Katie May, Quinn Arthurs
My whole life has been characterized by fighting. Fighting my family. And fighting for my life. Trust me—the first one is completely voluntary, and a lot of fun. The second? Not so much. To say my family dynamic is weird is the understatement of the century. I held my first sword when I was only five years old, and I learned how to dispose of a body before I turned ten...Categorized as:
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Balanced Trajectory by Erin R. Flynn
I completely forgot about the blurb until this moment, so well, there's not a blurb yet. Go ahead, laugh, I deserve it. Hope it gives you a chuckle if you needed one. Much love from Vader and I and I'll post one soon... Sometime after I write it... -
Burning Embers by Katie May
The only way to survive the flames is to become one with them. Since my parents died when I was young, I’ve been bounced from foster home to foster home. Some have been great. Others…not so much.My social worker, Amanda, assures me that this new home will be my final one.New house. New school. New life... -
Hectic by T.S. Snow
I thought getting my diploma as a Magical Engineer would be the answer to all my problems,I couldn't have been more wrong... -
Gypsy Blood by Kristy Cunning
I'm not all that special, really. Or uncommon. I'm sure there are a lot of girls with old gypsy blood who see the dead, have killer cults hunting their family, and turn into something that gets scary when they panic. Yep. Completely unoriginal, if I do say so myself. Move along. Nothing to see here. Nope. I'm just an ordinary girl. I wish people would believe that... -
Blood of Dragons by Olivia Ash
As the dragon vessel, pretty much everyone wants me either locked up or dead. The magic I possess—the magic I’m quickly mastering —it can destroy whole cities. Start wars. Change the tides of a battle. Dragon families are run like the mob—and all seven dragon Bosses want to meet me. Oh joy. But out of the shadows comes a new threat—a fighter who reminds me of my mentor... -
Knight Ascending by B.M. Clemton
My name is Danica Knight and I have a secret… a life changing, whisper worthy secret that will more than likely get me killed. Trust no one. Is the singular phrase my mother had whispered to me when she abandoned me in a small hospital at the young age of eight. It was the only memory I could remember before I came to live with my Aunt and Uncles here in the largest wolf pack in North America...Categorized as:
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Deathly Delinquency by Eva Chase
When psychos fall...A whole family of monsters has menaced my home for far too long. And in the battle to take them down, one of resurrected gangsters I love may have lost his life all over again.Am I pissed off? Understatement of the century.But my men have already survived one set of murders. I made it out of the looney bin and rescued my sister. We've proven we don't back down..Categorized as:
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Cricket by Willow Hadley
Witches come of age when they turn eighteen—the age where they reach the full potential of their power and magical abilities.Cricket Kendall's birthday is a little more than a month away. She's just moved to Emery Ridge, Colorado for her senior year of high school in the hopes her eccentric aunt Aurora might help her learn all she needs to know about becoming a full-fledged witch...Categorized as:
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Of Lavender and Ash by K.R. Rainbolt
What would you do to live?The Eternium Ball grows ever closer, and with it, comes old foes that threaten to shatter the already strained bond of the Vivas Crypt. Now, I'm left stumbling with a whole new set of problems, each more complex than the last...Categorized as:
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Grave Misconduct by Eva Chase
Psycho is as psycho does...As if falling for the ghosts of four murdered gangsters wasn't crazy enough, it turns out we've got a real live supervillain on our hands. One with mysterious powers that reach way farther than we could have imagined.And that villain has torn my sister away from me.I'll stop at nothing to bring her back and see my men get the vengeance they deserve...Categorized as:
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Spark of Fate by Tessa Hale
It was supposed to be a fresh start. A completely blank slate in a place where no one knew about the tragedy that ripped her family apart six months ago. A tragedy Rowan can’t help but blame herself for. Now the only thing she wants is to blend in. To escape the house that has become more like a prison. Her new school is her only hope. Somewhere she can pretend she’s just like everyone else... -
Threat by Sadie Moss
I have four boyfriends. Four official boyfriends. Go me. I may be a bit of a chicken when it comes to emotional stuff, but I finally laid it all on the line and told my men what I wanted. That I wanted them. Now that things are going so well in my personal life, I'm hoping to spend the semester at Griffin Academy enjoying my last bit of time with the guys before they graduate. So..Categorized as:
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Chaotic by T.S. Snow
Battle Mage or Magical Engineer?Easy choice, right?Engineer. Obviously.I'm Charisma Carter, tech genius and nerd extraordinaire.I actually used to be Charisma Silverstorm, member of one of the six elite Arcane Families, until my family shunned me when I turned 18 because my magic wasn't strong enough... -
Knight Forsaken by B.M. Clemton
Betrayal. Chaos. Love. I came to Black Veil for a new start. A chance to find myself again, and maybe learn how to control my unruly magic.Instead, I've somehow bonded myself to three amazing men, found out I'm mated to my childhood best friend, and my magic grows more unstable by the day. Danger lurks around every corner and death lingers in the air...Categorized as:
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Twinning and Sinning: From Mutts to Mates by Vera Foxx
Twinning and Sinning: From Mutts to Mates♥This book can be read as a stand-alone but is part of the Under the Moon series. This is considered an epic-novel, long romance, and adventure of a new world.♥◆◆◆Seraphina Rinaldi is the third child of the infamous Italian mafia leader, Dario Rinaldi...Categorized as:
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Thief by Sadie Moss
Someone at this school is keeping a secret.Someone is stealing what doesn’t belong to them.And we might all be in danger… I’m still recovering from the chaos of the Trials, but there’s no time to fall behind. Strange things are afoot at the Academy of Unpredictable Magic, and somehow, I’ve found myself in the middle of it all again... -
Heat & Deceit by Rory Miles
Everything I am is a lie.To the world, I’m Carmine the beta barista, not Nova the omega who’s being hunted by her old pack.I live my life by one rule: Blend in and be forgotten.Then I meet my three rich bosses. For some reason they take an interest in me and it’s impossible to avoid them since we work together.To make matters worse, they’re searching for the perfect omega to protect and cherish...Categorized as:
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Hunted by Erica Woods
The only way to escape is to die. For eighteen years I’ve suffered at the hands of the Hunters. For eighteen years they’ve done their best to break me, to tear me open and unleash the terrifying monster that lives within. Until the day they go too far. When a desperate escape leads to another brush with death, I’m forced to place my trust in the hands of four formidable strangers... -
Cross to Bear by Sam Hall
When your boyfriend is a dud, but his brother and his pack are your perfect match…“You’re our fated mate,” Bjorn tells me. It’s every woman’s fantasy, isn’t it? To hear a big, tattooed bear shifter tell you that you’re the only one for him and his sleuth. So why aren’t I falling all over myself to accept the bond? Sounds great, but I’m not ready to be anyone’s girlfriend, mate, anything...Categorized as:
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Deceived by the Gargoyles by Lillian Lark
A curvy librarian looking to start a family, a clan of gargoyles, and the deception that starts it all.My family has always found me lacking. From the way I dress, how I look, to the type of magic I have. My family name is full of pomp and prestige, and I want nothing to do with it.I’m a witch that knows how to set a goal and I have one in mind. I want a real family. Dating is a travesty...Categorized as:
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Arcane Mage Omnibus 1-3 by T.S. Snow
This omnibus contains books 1-3 of the Arcane Mage Series and an extended epilogue. Blurb for book 1:Battle Mage or Magical Engineer?Easy choice, right?Engineer. Obviously.I'm Charisma Carter, tech genius and nerd extraordinaire... -
Greed by Katie May
For hundreds of years, Nightmares have ruled the world. Descended from the Seven Deadly Sins, these supernatural creatures have enslaved and tortured the human race. I have lived my entire life fighting back against the monsters that have plagued this world. A deadly assassin and a member of the resistance, I only have one motto: kill or be killed...Categorized as:
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Gifted Academy: Omnibus Collection: Books 1 - 4 by Michelle Hercules
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNowhere is safe when the gods are wicked. Since the beginning of times, there have always been two Norms and Idols. But never have the scales been so unbalanced as they are today. I’m a Norm, which means, I grew up in fear of the Idols and their godly powers. And now, I’m going to be surrounded by them, day and night...Categorized as:
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Born of Embers by Harper Wylde, Quinn Arthurs
I always knew I was different. I’d thought it had to be hidden - to stay a secret. I didn’t know my secret would become the key to my survival. Turning eighteen and getting accepted into college brings me everything I need to escape from the nightmares of my past but I never could have imagined my nightmares - and dreams - were just beginning... -
Jinxed by Yve Vale
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsNo one has seen magic like mine. Ever.That makes me dangerous and a target.The mysterious mage abducting and draining supernaturals has tasted my unique power.Now, he’ll stop at nothing to steal my life force, too.Yet, he isn’t the only one who wants to use me for my new abilities.While I learn to control my magic, I must also carefully navigate my increasingly complicated love life...Categorized as:
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Damaged Princess by Jillian West
Anastasia Androff came to The Omega Exchange with an agenda. It wasn't her plan, but she found herself a pawn in the games of powerful men.It's going to take someone like Viktor Nikolov, an alpha Daddy Dom with a penchant for spanking and solving dangerous problems to flip the chessboard...Categorized as:
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Wandering Star by Willow Hadley
Cricket Kendall has learned a lot about herself in the month leading up to her long-awaited eighteenth birthday. Not only is she more powerful than she ever imagined she’d be, she’s also discovered she’s an alpha and most likely soulmates with three hot-ass werewolves.And now, her birthday is finally here...Categorized as:
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Magic Chase by Sadie Moss
This thing isn’t over yet… I spent an entire semester trying to get back to the Dull World, but now that I’m here, I realize it’s not that simple. I can’t just go back to the way things were. For one thing, I left my heart with three gorgeous, incredible men, and I miss them so much it hurts. For another thing, Roxie didn’t swap places with me on purpose this time. Someone took her... -
Magic Gambit by Sadie Moss
Okay, so things have gotten a little bit crazy around here.The good news is, we know what we’re up against now.The bad news? I don’t know if we stand a chance.Magic Gambit is the final book in the Hidden World Academy series, a medium-burn reverse harem story intended for ages 18+, featuring a sassy human who's a little out of her depth and the three men who win her heart... -
Undone by May Dawson
Dean McCauley has been replaced by a new dean—one far more dangerous to shifters and witches alike. He’ll try to break my men, and I might not even be there to fight him. My mother is locked away in one of the cells, ranting and raving about witches invading the shifter academy… And she’s named me. To clear my name, I’ll have to track down my father...Categorized as:
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TBR: Dead But Well Read by Sedona Ashe
I always thought I’d die crushed under the weight of my TBR pile, but my death was a plot twist I didn’t see coming. Save your sympathy! Now that I’m dead, I’m living my best freaking life. I’m free to read books for hours on end without worrying about food, rent, or, well, any interruptions.I might finally be able to get through my TBR list… maybe...Categorized as:
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Sinister Wizardry by Eva Chase
Do I want to spend my summer with my vicious classmates at Bloodstone University—better known as Villain Academy? No, thank you. But I've got to find a way to tackle my enemies before they try to destroy me again, and the trail to potential answers starts there. I've had it with taking the high road, though. Come at me, and you'd better believe I'll hit you back just as hard...Categorized as:
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Royals of Villain Academy: Books 5 - 8 by Eva Chase
A brewing magical war. Four impossible loves. Can we conjure a happy ending?I was starting to think I knew what I was dealing with at the university best known as Villain Academy. I’d come to believe that by owning my role as the last remaining Bloodstone, I could change this place for the better. Then a series of shocking revelations turns everything I believed on its head... -
Soothing Nightmares by M. Sinclair
I didn’t fear my nightmares. I loved them... and they loved me.I had never been afraid of the dark. Abandoned on the front step of ISS, I’d spent my entire life thriving in the realm of darkness that most humans avoided.I was a woman living among monsters...Categorized as:
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Criminal Spirits by Eva Chase
Not the only psychos in town...Falling for the ghosts of murdered gangsters who were your imaginary friends once upon a time? I'll admit it's a little unusual. But they're back and totally real, and it's hard to argue with their admittedly obsessive level of devotion.Unfortunately, their violent dedication isn't enough to bring down the powerful man who hurt my little sister...Categorized as:
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The Fallen: The Complete Novel by Grace McGinty
Hope had always been different. The child that should never have been. A fragile creature who’s empathy made her universally loved by those who knew her. An anomalous mixture of both humanity and the Divine, she walked the line between human and something more...Categorized as:
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