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Love Springs Eternal by S.J. Himes
Apprenticed to the infamous Necromancer of Boston, Daniel Macavoy has seen a lot of upheaval in his life since that fateful day. Rescued from an abusive father and the monster he was once enslaved by, Daniel has struggled with every trauma that scarred his heart and mind.Yet with the love and support of his found family, Daniel has become stronger than he ever imagined...Categorized as:
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![Shroom for Improvement by Jemma Croft]()
Shroom for Improvement by Jemma Croft
Mushroom fae Claude Stinkhorn leads an extraordinarily boring life. He works as a conductor on Remy’s underground railway, lives alone in a windowless, basement apartment, and occasionally enjoys a moderately priced chai latte. He’s never been happier.After the death of his absentee father, Claude inherits a house. But it’s no ordinary house... -
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![Lover at Last by J.R. Ward]()
Lover at Last by J.R. Ward
Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his life is not complete. Even as the prospect of having a family of his own seems to be within reach, he is empty on the inside, his heart given to another... -
![Mack's Perfectly Ghastly Homecoming by A.J. Sherwood]()
Mack's Perfectly Ghastly Homecoming by A.J. Sherwood
Mack’s over the moon to not only have Brandon but to finally be done with all their training. With the official FBI stamp of approval, they are ready to start ghost busting. The very last place he wants to be sent to is his hometown of Opelousas, Louisiana, however. But a child is being terrorized, and when he discovers it’s his favorite cousin, all reluctance is forgotten... -
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![Patience by Lark Taylor]()
Patience by Lark Taylor
I paid the ultimate price when I took the gamble to save my mate’s soul.FerryFerryman. The Grim Reaper. La Muerte. La Pelona. Shinigami. Charon.I’ve been called many names over the millennia, all thanks to my role in Hell.Ferrying dead souls over the river Styx.But few know the demon behind the legend, how I came to be here, or the freedom I sacrificed to save the man I love... -
![A Mage's Guide to Wicky by A.J. Sherwood]()
A Mage's Guide to Wicky by A.J. Sherwood
Wicky’s never been magically stalked before. He kinda likes it, to be honest. For some reason, it’s upsetting everyone else though... -
![The Dragon Experiment by Louisa Masters]()
The Dragon Experiment by Louisa Masters
Who knew sleeping around could save the entire species? I’m a simple dragon. Give me knowledge, give me research, give me rings for my hoard, and give me athletic men who want to get sweaty between the sheets… or anywhere else. Those things make me happy. Other things… well, who cares about those? Turns out, I should have cared. Or at least paid attention... -
![Breath by A.J. Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake]()
Breath by A.J. Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake
A Mage’s List for Freedom:1. Escape his evil, controlling clan.2. Get a job. 3. Work magic on HIS terms.4. Avoid all dragons.Tori was doing great until sexy dragon Baldewin interfered.Between the little gifts, constant protection, and the steadfast confidence from the overgrown lizard, Tori wonders if maybe that last step needs revising. He has no chance to consider it...Categorized as:
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![Gray by Jaclyn Osborn]()
Gray by Jaclyn Osborn
Monsters. Fighting. And naps. Cursed with the deadly sin Sloth, Gray helps protect mankind, all while taking nap breaks. His sleepy world shifts when he saves a man from a demon attack.Mason Hawk, former sharp shooter turned hunter. After his eyes are opened to the supernatural in the worst possible way, he dedicates his life to hunting monsters... -
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Zachary by Louisa Masters
A dragon with endless secrets meets a demon with nothing to hide…I’m the easygoing one. The fun one. The rare member of my family who gets along with anyone. Except there’s a chance I may have got off on the wrong foot with our new dragon liaison, Ronan. In my defense, he rubs everyone the wrong way... -
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FANGS, Volume 2 by Billy Balibally
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"What kind of guy is unlucky enough to get bitten... and survive?"As the sole survivor of a vampire attack, En wakes up to find that his hair has gone white as snow... and, worse, that he's developed a craving of his own for blood.Fortunately, the vampire health and welfare organization FANGS is there to help with the transition, and the handsome Ichii steps up as his guardian and mentor... -
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Alan's Utterly Accidental Dream-Cute by Katie Griffin, A.J. Sherwood
What happens when a Havili researcher meets a psychic dreamwalker? A dreamy meet-cute, that’s what. (In more ways than one... -
![Sorcerers Always Satisfy by Louisa Masters]()
Sorcerers Always Satisfy by Louisa Masters
Just because I enjoy planning and researching doesn’t mean I’m not the most dangerous badass mothercracker around.The world sees me as boring, dependable David. And I like it that way. I know things and I’m organized. Plus, I’ve seen firsthand the harm a chaotic life can inflict, and I’d rather have my lists and be called dull... -
![Beyond the Storm by Jaclyn Osborn]()
Beyond the Storm by Jaclyn Osborn
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsParties, laughter, and heart-melting romance. The war might be over, but the fun is just beginning... -
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![Fluke and the Fantastic Finale by Sam Burns]()
Fluke and the Fantastic Finale by Sam Burns
For centuries, the Believer cult has preyed on arcane mages from their place in the shadows. Now, for better or worse, Sage has taken arcane magic public, and all eyes are on him. While he’s not comfortable in the spotlight, neither is the cult that wants him dead.But the Believers aren’t quite ready to give up yet... -
![SPECTR: Volume 2 by Jordan L. Hawk]()
SPECTR: Volume 2 by Jordan L. Hawk
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom best-selling author Jordan L... -
![Seeker of Truth by Jordan L. Hawk]()
Seeker of Truth by Jordan L. Hawk
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFederal agent John Starkweather’s parents are dead. Or at least—the people he remembered as his parents. With his very identity in question, John must look elsewhere for answers.The now-defunct Center for Loving Redemption may provide the clues he needs. But as John’s true memories begin to resurface, the answers prove worse than he ever imagined... -
![I Kid You Not by Macy Blake]()
I Kid You Not by Macy Blake
Zachary Perry is willing to do whatever it takes to win the heart of his mysterious, gruff, and oh-so-gorgeous forest ranger neighbor, even if it means transforming his very bookish, nerdy self into someone (gulp!) outdoorsy so he can fit into Roan’s world... -
![Shadow's Embrace by M.A. Church]()
Shadow's Embrace by M.A. Church
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKage: Am I still a monster? Very much so. Am I loved? Absolutely. Will I burn it all down to protect my mate? You better believe it. Hunters have come to San DeLain once again, and they’re targeting humans and paranormals for their sick experiments. Many have gone missing. Some for many, many years... -
![Someone to Hold Me by Lisa Oliver]()
Someone to Hold Me by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSomeone to Hold Me. The Gods Made Me Do It #6 (Can be read as a standalone) Hades, Lord of the Underworld, has spent years searching the world for his Fated Mate. He's watched his brother and nephews find their "light" and yet he can't find his. On the verge of giving up hope, Hades attends his brother Poseidon's wedding; so outside his comfort zone, but his discomfort proves worth it... -
![How Not to Date a Griffin by Lana Kole]()
How Not to Date a Griffin by Lana Kole
Your ride is arriving soon...Nolan Whittier never expected to find a griffin on a rideshare app.He certainly didn’t expect to get the ride of his life, either.One perfect night. That's all it was supposed to be.But when fate draws Nolan and Reid together again, there’s more between them than their insatiable chemistry... -
![Ruins by A.J. Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake]()
Ruins by A.J. Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake
Samuel has one goal in life: fix his broken core.What does he not want? A bossy, overprotective, possessive, teasing dragon sticking his nose in business that is not his.Even if he is sexy. And supports Samuel on his quest to find the lost Sousa Mage Clan.Utterly beside the point. He does not need a dragon boyfriend.(Un)fortunately, Dimitri disagrees...Categorized as:
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![Omega from the Beach by Amy Bellows]()
Omega from the Beach by Amy Bellows
Seahorse has been given a second chance at life. But there’s a catch: he can't create any new memories with the people he loves. Every morning at sunrise, they forget he came back to life.When Orca, his mate, starts experiencing side effects from the daily memory loss, Seahorse knows he has to leave him behind. Otherwise, Orca could lose his sanity.But Orca doesn't want to let Seahorse go...Categorized as:
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![Sloth and other Delights by T.J. Nichols]()
Sloth and other Delights by T.J. Nichols
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNegotiations with the LA vampires have failed.Having survived the attempted razing of their enclave by the dragons, the vampires are now holding Jordan’s sister hostage and are demanding a unicorn for her safe return. There’s only one problem.Unicorns aren’t animals. They are wild magic best left alone.Jordan holds the media responsible for Katie’s capture... -
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![Dangerous by Charlie Cochet, Macy Blake]()
Dangerous by Charlie Cochet, Macy Blake
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNew Paranormal Romance from Bestselling MM Authors Charlie Cochet and Macy Blake.A grumpy lion shifter duke with secrets, a sassy human who knows nothing of the shifter world, and a fiery arrangement neither of them expected.Cormac Donegan, Duke of Everard, is all too familiar with the perils of his shifter world, especially as a Dahlia, one of the dragon king’s elite spies... -
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Justice by Lark Taylor
SebastianBlood. Torture. Murder. They’ve been my only companions for centuries. I haven’t needed or wanted anything else.Until I see Matty smile. Then something in me, something that’s been dormant for centuries, begins to reawaken.Matty doesn’t belong in my world. He’s loving, innocent, and full of joy...Categorized as:
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![The Forgotten Dead by Jordan L. Hawk]()
The Forgotten Dead by Jordan L. Hawk
Parapsychologist Dr. Nigel Taylor doesn’t work with psychic mediums. Until, that is, a round of budget cuts threatens his job and an eccentric old woman offers him a great deal of grant money. The only catch: he must investigate a haunted house with a man she believes to have a true gift... -
![Nox by Stella Rainbow]()
Nox by Stella Rainbow
The fearless Keeper of the Chasm. An ex-warlock recovering from death. An evil rising from the flames.NoxWhen my idea of sneaking into the Burning Chasm for a recon mission was shot down by everyone, including the King of Otherworld, I probably should've listened... -
![Devoted by Lark Taylor]()
Devoted by Lark Taylor
Fate always has a plan.Even if you don’t agree with it.EzekielStarting that online game was my attempt to find happiness. Something to fill my life other than the demands of Heaven and the rest of my unit.I didn’t expect to find Sam.Even with screens between us, Sam makes me feel more alive than I have done in millennia... -
![The Professor's Dragon by Louisa Masters]()
The Professor's Dragon by Louisa Masters
It was love at first sight… with my professor. What’s a dragon to do?For two years, I’ve been pining over Professor Sarris. I knew the moment I saw him that we were meant for each other, but it’s not to be. For one thing, I was his student, and he’s the most ethical man I know. For another, he has no idea I’m actually a four-thousand-year-old dragon from another dimension...Categorized as:
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![Priest by Kiki Clark, E.M. Lindsey]()
Priest by Kiki Clark, E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere’s a fine line between lust and love…Feeding on the pleasure of other creatures might sound like the perfect life, but Priest knows the truth. The bottomless hunger and the never-ending need for more will eventually drive him to the brink of madness.It’s the fate of all Incubi... -
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Connor by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you’re a fae born in the shifter realm, the last thing you expect is to discover your mate is fae, sent from the fae realm just for you. Connor Romano loves his family. Born to a vampire father and a fae mother, he’s spent his entire life witnessing firsthand the level his father would go to protect his mother, him, and their fae sister... -
![A Demon for Midwinter by K.L. Noone]()
A Demon for Midwinter by K.L. Noone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKris Starr used to be famous. Rock and roll. Sold-out shows. Literal magic. Empathic talents and screaming fans. But he has a problem or two. He's having a hard time writing new music. It's Midwinter, which means he's surrounded by depressing holiday cheer. And he's in love with Justin, his manager, who has a talent for rescuing almost- or once-famous bands .. -
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Ghostridden by E.J. Russell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen ghostwriter Maz Amani inherits a house from an uncle he’s never heard of, he offers heartfelt thanks to the universe, packs up his car, his cat, and his skepticism about mysterious uncles leaving all their worldly goods to unknown nephews, and high-tails it to a small town halfway to the Oregon coast.Anything would be better than week after week of couch surfing his way around Portland... -
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![The Vampire King's Gift by X. Aratare]()
The Vampire King's Gift by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery Vampire Bloodline has a gift. Eyros Vampires can read and control minds. Kaly Vampires can raise the dead and command your very soul. Wyvern Vampires can teleport from one reality to another. And on it goes. But King Daemon has all of their gifts, plus one more. The Vampires call it Armageddon. No one knows what it is... -
![Frost by Jaclyn Osborn]()
Frost by Jaclyn Osborn
The first time I met Jack Frost, I was eight years old and lost in the snowy woods.He took my hand and leapt into the air, soaring high above the treetops. Carrying me to safety. He disappeared afterward, leaving me with nothing but a memory.Nineteen years later, I’ve convinced myself Jack was only a dream... -
![In Plain Sight by K.C. Wells]()
In Plain Sight by K.C. Wells
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDetective Gary Mitchell and psychic Dan Porter are now investigating cold cases that are literally falling from the sky—a headless body in 2006 and a carpenter who fell from a roof two years ago.The first case leads them into dangerous territory. The second feels like a dead end... -
![Omega's Rescue by Aiden Bates, Jill Haven]()
Omega's Rescue by Aiden Bates, Jill Haven
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe wants to keep me safe. He doesn't realize it's too late for that. The police stopped searching for my kidnapped brother after the trail went cold. I didn’t. I’m going to find him. My brother - he’s all I’ve got left. Until I met the dragons. Well… just one dragon, in particular. Being with a dragon means accepting danger. But this rescue attempt? It’s not just dangerous. It’s lethal... -
![Flame by Louisa Masters]()
Flame by Louisa Masters
“I didn’t actually accuse the guy of being an arsonist.” My job is to put out fires, so the people who set them on purpose make me mad. There’s one arsonist we’ve been after for years, but finding him is harder than you’d think... -
![Raiden by Jaclyn Osborn]()
Raiden by Jaclyn Osborn
More. A word Raiden knows very well.Cursed with the deadly sin of Gluttony, his voracious appetite is legendary. Nothing is ever enough to fill the emptiness inside him. Until he meets the one man who satiates that hunger. But with the war between angels and demons escalating, it’s not exactly the best time to fall in love.Then again, fate never follows the rules... -
![Zane by Stella Rainbow]()
Zane by Stella Rainbow
A badass soul collector. A haunted soul. An evil haunting them all.ZaneWhen I launched the knife to stop the warlock aiding the enemy's escape, it took me a moment too long to realize the man I'd killed was my mate.When I met Wren again in Otherworld and he thanked me for killing him, I realized how deep his pain ran...Categorized as:
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![Struck by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown]()
Struck by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAn MM Mpreg Romance Team: A.L.P.H.A.:Six battle-hardened alphas with one goal—to save any omega in peril. David Dempsey, the younger omega brother of Team ALPHA’s crazy twin duo, has gone missing after a camping trip with some human friends... -
![How to Summon a Boyfriend by Aja Foxx]()
How to Summon a Boyfriend by Aja Foxx
Herby I needed a boyfriend to keep my father from marrying me off to a man handpicked by him. What better way to get one than to summon a demon? When I found a book of shadows in my grandfather's attic, I knew I'd found the answer, but something went wrong. Instead of summoning a demon, I ended up in hell. What was I supposed to do now? Hades Judging souls was boring... -
![Hell on Earth by Macy Blake]()
Hell on Earth by Macy Blake
Protector. Boogeyman. Hellhound. Meshaq has been called it all. As alpha of the hellhounds, his goddess has tasked him with protecting the secrets of the supernatural world. He’s the police of other creatures and the enforcer of the goddess’s rules...Categorized as:
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![Death Enraptured by Richard Amos, Cooper North]()
Death Enraptured by Richard Amos, Cooper North
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFollow my heart and make a mess...That’s putting it mildly.My life has really taken a complicated turn here in Oakthorne. I keep hoping some fairy godmother will show up and offer me a nice bit of time reversal. Not too much, just enough to ease this pain.Yeah. Right.Anyway, as much as there’s hurt, there’s also Death... -
![Drop Dead Demon by B. Ripley]()
Drop Dead Demon by B. Ripley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRothFrom the moment I first saw Brady, I knew he was my mate. He thought I was just his imaginary friend and I let him believe that because at his side, I felt more complete than I ever had before. I didn’t mean to ever leave him, but I didn’t have much of a choice... -
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Wolf Found by Sam Burns
An omega searching for a safe haven.The alpha he thought long in his past.Graham Allen has always thought he was happy with a life of service to the Martingale pack. Not many people pay attention to him, but the alpha allows him to spend all his time in the kitchen he loves. When his old friend Hannah walks back into his life in desperate need of help, Graham knows he can’t turn to his pack... -
![Magic Burning by Kaje Harper]()
Magic Burning by Kaje Harper
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlanI haven't been out with a guy in the last two years. Partly because I'm a gay elementary-school teacher in a fairly small, conservative town. Partly because I'm a sorcerer, and dating ordinary humans only leads to trouble. Sleeping with one though? That's doable, so when my birdbrained familiar Sunny lines up a tall, muscular firefighter for me, I'm not going to say no. Just once, though... -
![The Seduction of James Gray by Colette Rivera]()
The Seduction of James Gray by Colette Rivera
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMystery, temptation, and risking it all.James Gray lives a life free of complications. Even in Moonlight Falls, a town known for supernatural activity, he stays away from the more sinister magical arts, preferring the simple work of a magical electrician. Sebastian Storm is a man James hasn’t thought about in years until he hears Sebastian inherited the haunted house north of town... -
![Wolf Hunt by T.J. Nichols]()
Wolf Hunt by T.J. Nichols
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo save his pack, he’ll need to be caught. But can he be saved?Taylor Walsh is a snake shifter with a reputation for doing what it takes to get the job done. This time it means catching the hunters before they take any more shifters. When the perfect bait appears, all he has to do is convince Justin Brook to play the part.There are only three Justin isn’t an agent; he’s a lawyer...
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