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The Rogue Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsMagic has never felt so good.My memory is back.Magic rages through my veins, singing the song of revenge. And it tastes better than Riah’s lips on mine.I will find my way home no matter what Prince Thorne throws at me. I don’t care Riah has to say. It’s too late for apologies. We’re beyond explanations. His words are empty and mean nothing. He betrayed me... -
Liam by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMy name is Liam, and I was an FBI agent, until I stepped into the world of Rylee Adamson. Now, I’m a Guardian, a wolf shifter whose very design is to protect those around him at any cost. The battle against Orion is done, the demons banished. In their wake, there are so many innocents who have lost their lives, their families, and their way. Three of them our now ours to raise—the ogre triplets... -
Destroyer by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 29 ratings“My name is Larkspur, and I am an Elemental.”My people use the power of the earth to sustain life and defy our enemies. I should be at my father's side as a royal princess. But as a half-breed, bastard child, that isn't going to happen... -
Rylee by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMy name is Rylee and I was a Tracker.The final battle is over and The Blood of the Lost was spilled. In the aftermath, the humans still have mysteries they call upon me for. Except I can no longer Track, and my new abilities terrify me. A salvage is offered to me, and with it a chance to redeem myself. A missing girl, her brother desperate to find her... -
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The Aether Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMy magic, my rules.I’m the Aether Witch.And I’m done playing this game. We’re running blind toward a target we can’t see. Everything I love is on the line. My magic. My family. My Coven. Tennessee. I’ll lose it all at the strike of midnight on Samhain if I don’t put the pieces of this puzzle together.Salem’s Prophecy says the fate of the world lies on mine and my twin’s hands... -
The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare
The Shadowhunters—touched by angels and charged with protecting innocents—battle demons and other evil in the bestselling Mortal Instruments series. City of Bones When Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder. Much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with odd markings... -
Queen Of Sins: A Vampire King Paranormal Romance by Stephanie Hudson
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI should have felt it coming.I should have been prepared for saying goodbye.But then why would I when I had no reason not to trust him.When I had no reason to doubt his words.But now I was left only doubting my own.For surely Lucius would come for me?Surely, he would realise his mistakes... -
A Game of Risk by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWith TRUTH comes risk.With LOVE comes sacrifice.. -
A Bridge of Stars by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTHE EXPLOSIVE FINALE OF BEN AND RIVER'S SERIES!!!Buy now!*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler... -
Angels Twice Descending by Cassandra Clare, Robin Wasserman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsSimon’s journey to become a Shadowhunter nears its end as his Ascension ceremony draws closer. One of ten adventures in Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy.Simon’s Ascension ceremony draws near in this brilliant conclusion to Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy... -
A Hero of Realms by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter the oracle's prediction of Ben's fate, what options does the Novak have left? Will he attempt to fight his destiny? Can such a battle even be won? Jeramiah still lurks in The Shade like a shadow... -
An End of Night by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe thrilling finale of Rose & Caleb's series! Thanks to Mona's discovery, the residents of The Shade finally understand their enemies' ultimate weakness. But this knowledge will soon be worthless if they lose the race against the black witches. Starting out on what seems like an impossible journey, the Novaks and their closest companions must solve the mystery that is Magnus.. -
The Vampire and the Case of the Baleful Banshee by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsI thought I was finally getting the hang of being a paranormal policewoman, but when one of the gemstones powering the barrier around the town is stolen, I’m as terrified as the average Joe. Of course, there’s nothing average about the Joes in this town. It’s chock full of mythical creatures, and some of them think the barrier is a waste of time... -
13 by Kelley Armstrong
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsThe exciting, page-turning LAST episode of Kelley Armstrong's acclaimed, bestselling Women of the Otherworld series!Savannah Levine, a young witch of remarkable power and a dangerous pedigree, staggers away from a bomb blast in New Orleans, glad that she's managed to rescue her half-brother Bryce from the supernatural revolutionaries who'd held him captive... -
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Elemental Witch by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsMy name is Pamela, and I am the strongest witch the world has ever seen. Only I’m not just a witch, I’m an elemental, and that truth makes me a target and a threat. The elementals of this world are done hiding in the shadows. And there is a faction of them who want to rule our world. They want to put the humans beneath their heels, and they want all the power to themselves... -
The Other Realm by Heather G. Harris
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI can tell when you’re lying. Every. Single. Time.I’m Jinx. As a private investigator, being a walking, talking lie detector is a useful skill – but let’s face it, it’s not normal. You’d think it would make my job way too easy, but even with my weird skills, I still haven’t been able to track down my parent’s killers... -
Awakening of the Pack by Heather G. Harris
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsI am seizing the patriarchy by the balls, and I’m going to give it a vasectomy. I may have been crowned Queen, but it rapidly becomes clear that the title doesn’t come with an iota of respect: in fact, it’s a death sentence. My enemies have handed me a crown and now they’re sitting back to see how long I can keep it. Challenges will be coming thick and fast, and I need to be prepared... -
A Soldier of Shadows by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 27 ratings"His time will come..."The vision Benjamin had of himself as an infant could hold the answers he desperately seeks. Answers about his past. Answers that are key to solving his dilemma in the present. But perhaps he should stop to consider, that not all answers are welcome...Book your ticket back to The Shade... -
Southern Potions by Amy Boyles
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOne member of Pepper's family has been turned into a toad. Can she save them? It’s New Year’s and Pepper Dunn is ready to celebrate. She’s been hard at work creating a potion for the annual Potion-Making Contest. All she must do is present her creation. Pepper’s plans go awry when a sorceress claims she can turn a witch into a toad—all she needs is a volunteer... -
A Fall of Secrets by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsReady for the PENULTIMATE book in Rose and Caleb's story? "A timeless barrier has been broken. Things will never be the same for the human world again..." A new dawn has risen over The Shade. No longer one of weakness, but of strength. Desperate, the black witches are on a blood hunt more pernicious than ever before. Now it's no longer the island's inhabitants who are in jeopardy... -
Dead Wrong by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsLorelei Clay has spent a lifetime keeping her secret. Now that Kane has discovered it, the prince of hell has cut her off but she has no idea why. Not only has he disappeared from her life, he's also disappeared from Fairhaven, and his vampire assistant refuses to divulge his whereabouts.When a series of attacks threatens the town, Lorelei is thrust back into the magical spotlight... -
A Wind of Change by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA new hero will rise...From the ruins of the final battle, a new hero has emerged. A hero who will take The Shade into unchartered territories. Who will usher in a new world order, in which no predator may ever be safe again. And who will experience and learn to love, like no man has ever done before...Book your ticket back to The Shade... -
A Flight of Souls by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsExpect the unexpected... The PENULTIMATE BOOK in Ben and River's story as we move toward the enthralling finale in Book 24. Don't miss it! BUY NOW... -
A Dawn of Strength by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe people of The Shade are no strangers to storms. But the army of black witches racing toward their shores now is a cyclone unlike any the island has weathered before.Either victory or defeat awaits the Novaks at the end of the night...A new dawn is breaking over The Shade. Will you be there to see it?Book your ticket back... -
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Rule of Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThere are some on our planet who believe you can't handle the truth, so the truth has been hidden for millennia. The only problem is the truth is coming back… Early. And Magic is Real.Leira Berens is still in search of the powerful Oriceran necklace as the mystery surrounding Rhazdon continues to unfold... -
Wounded by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 27 ratings"My name is Rylee and I am a Tracker." When children go missing, and the Humans have no leads, I'm the one they call. I am their last hope in bringing home the lost ones. I salvage what they cannot. The clock is ticking and I can feel the weight of the final battle with the demon hordes looming over my head. The puzzle pieces are becoming clearer, but the casualty list is growing... -
Windburn by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsMy name is Larkspur, and I am an Elemental.My people use the power of the earth to sustain life and defy our enemies. I should be at my father's side as a royal princess. But as a half-breed, bastard child, that isn't going to happen. The King is missing and his mind is cracked. It is up to me to find him before the Rim is taken over by the bloodthirsty heir to the throne... -
A Vial of Life by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsPlunge deeper into The Shade with A Vial of Life this holiday season.. The blue vial gifted by Arron may have granted Ben a reprieve from the Elders, but what is to become of him now?What caused his companion to betray him so viciously?What actually happened on Derek and Sofia's mission with the dragons? Find out these answers and much, much more in A Vial of Life.. -
Rootbound by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsMy name is Larkspur, and I am an Elemental.My people use the power of the earth to sustain life and defy our enemies. I am the half-breed bastard child of a king. I was not meant to survive the trials cast my way. Yet, here I stand. The world has deteriorated in the years I was banished. The Elemental families are rife with deception, violence, and madness more than ever before... -
Devotion by Kristie Cook
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsNew Adult Paranormal Romance by Kristie Cook ** Mature Content ** Recommended for ages 16+ due to sexual situations and language Third installment of the bestselling, award-winning Soul Savers Series When secrets and betrayals abound, where will her devotion lie? With powerful abilities gained from the Ang'dora and Tristan back by her side, Alexis thinks she's ready for the next... -
Louis by Jaymin Eve
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTrapped in the demon world, Louis, one of the most powerful sorcerers in existence, will find himself struggling with the darkness that has seeped into his soul. His family is determined to save him, but they have no idea what the demons have unleashed. And when a sorcerer of his strength loses control, there's a chance that no one will survive the fallout... -
Alpha Unleashed by Aileen Erin
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTessa McCaide has had it up to here with supernaturals. As the only half witch/half alpha werewolf around, she’s the obvious choice for ambassador to the humans when the magical communities seek to escape the shadows for good. But coming out isn’t as easy as sending a press release... -
The Angel Island by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe journey to Avalon is full of trials, and not everyone who ventures there is welcome. After escaping the bunker where she was held captive by demons, Raven’s finally safe with Noah, the wolf shifter she imprinted upon. And they saved all the other prisoners in the process. Their next destination? The mythical island of Avalon... -
A Shade of Dragon 3 by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe SCORCHING FINALE of Nell and Theon's trilogy releases 5 February 2016! Return to The Hearthlands one last time.. -
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Pale Kings and Princes by Cassandra Clare, Robin Wasserman
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsSimon has an encounter with Downworlders and is reprimanded for not following the rules for Academy students interacting with Downworlders. A story within a story: Andrew Blackthorn, while a student at the Academy, becomes enthralled by a faerie and has two children with her: Mark and Helen... -
A Charge of Allies by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsReunite with the Shadians amidst some unexpected twists and turns, in the action-packed Book 7 of Season 7: A Charge of Allies!Buy now!*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler... -
Darkblood by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 21 ratings"The next stage of our journey stretched out before us, menacingly beautiful, glittering with the light of a hundred thousand souls..." The Immortal Plane's capital is as dazzling as it is lethal. Without the security of a safe house or their Hive allies, Lyra, Dorian and their team must find sanctuary wherever they can - even if it comes from unexpected quarters.. -
The Vampire and the Case of the Perilous Poltergeist by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThis academy’s secrets could get you killed – if the poltergeist doesn’t get you first… I thought going back to school would be fun. After all, we’re adults now – no angst-ridden teen dramas here – and we’re all law-enforcement recruits training to become State Troopers. Surely we’ll work together like professionals, right? Wrong.One of my fellow recruits has it in for me... -
Pack of Lies by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsHadley is losing time, and her shadow refuses to shed light on the gaps in her memory. How can she protect her city if she can't remember where she goes or what she does when she ought to be asleep? Her grim history appears to be stuck on repeat, and the only way forward might be a scythe through her back... -
Demon Magic by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsDel Bellator’s simple life of treasure hunting and demon slaying ended the moment she learned she was a Guardian between the Underworld and Earth. The only problem? She has no idea what that means and no control over the magic that could help her... -
A Snare of Vengeance by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsReady for the breath-stealing PENULTIMATE book of Season 7? Reunite with the Shadians in A Snare of Vengeance.. -
A Jungle of Rogues by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPressed for time and desperate for a solution to avoid a most literal end of the world, the Shadians must get smarter, fast. Their opponent is unlike any they have ever faced before, and will stop at nothing until the universe, and every creature inhabiting it, succumbs to his devastating regime... -
A Spell of Time by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTick tock. Tick tock..." Derek and Sofia return in the 10th book of A Shade of Vampire series! Time is slipping through the Novaks' fingers like sand. The only witch with the power to save them is already within their reach. But how does one fix what one doesn't know exists? Prepare for a wild ride back to The Shade.. -
A City of Lies by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLies will crumble.Truth will unfold...Reunite with the Shadians in A City of Lies!Buy now... -
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A Shield of Glass by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"For now, however, we ran..."The exhilarating PENULTIMATE book of Season 6!Shadians, prepare for war.. -
Recruiter by Renée Jaggér, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsJulie is officially an OPMA Recruitment Agent, and there’s a Bigfoot problem in the Big Apple.The pressure is on for Julie and Taylor to get their next recruit and prove that a human has what it takes to make it in the paranormal world.Their assignment takes them to the Midwest and…beyond, and Julie finds herself drawn into vampire drama thanks to her growing friendship with Malcolm Nox... -
A Tip of Balance by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"Whatever came after tonight, it was going to be a harrowingly bumpy ride..."Reunite with the Shadians in the action-packed 48th book of the series: A Tip of Balance... -
A Tangle of Hearts by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHearts will tangle,romance will ignite.. -
The Angel Gift by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsEveryone is separated, and no one is safe.Raven Danvers didn’t think her life could get any crazier since the night a demon attacked her in an alley and abducted her mom. She was wrong. Because now that same demon has abducted her too. He’s thrown her into a secret bunker with a group of humans who have unique abilities that make them “gifted... -
Phantom Magic by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsDel Bellator has screwed up. Big time. She’s failed to defeat her enemies the Shadows and has been forced to open a portal between Hell and Earth. Now, demons are flowing onto Earth as fast as lava down a volcano. And the effects are going to be just as deadly.With the help of her friends and her boyfriend, the powerful Warden of the Underworld, Del must find the portal and close it...
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