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Immortal Fire by Annette Marie
Once, Emi believed the heavenly gods were righteous and wise, while the earthly yokai spirits were bloodthirsty and evil. But with a traitorous deity poised to destroy her world, and the yokai standing as humanity's only defense, the lies of her upbringing have toppled to reveal a far more terrifying reality. ...Categorized as:
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![Dark Tempest by Annette Marie]()
Dark Tempest by Annette Marie
Emi has dedicated her life to becoming the perfect vessel for the goddess Amaterasu, but the insidious betrayal of another deity has changed everything. Now Amaterasu has charged Emi with an urgent mission: to find and free the earthly gods before mankind is brought to its knees beneath divine tyranny. At her side is Shiro, the mysterious fox spirit... -
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![The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik]()
The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik
The specter of graduation looms large as Naomi Novik’s trilogy continues in the sequel to A Deadly Education. In Wisdom, Shelter. That’s the official motto of the Scholomance. I suppose you could even argue that it’s true—only the wisdom is hard to come by, so the shelter’s rather scant... -
![The Assassin and the Underworld by Sarah J. Maas]()
The Assassin and the Underworld by Sarah J. Maas
When the King of the Assassins gives Celaena Sardothien a special assignment that will help fight slavery in the kingdom, she jumps at the chance to strike a blow against an evil practice. The misson is a dark and deadly affair which takes Celaena from the rooftops of the city to the bottom of the sewer--and she doesn't like what she finds there. -
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![The Assassin and the Desert by Sarah J. Maas]()
The Assassin and the Desert by Sarah J. Maas
The Silent Assassins of the Red Desert aren’t much for conversation, and Celaena Sardothien wouldn’t have it any other way. She’s not there to chatter, she’s there to hone her craft as the world’s most feared killer for hire. When the quiet is shattered by forces who want to destroy the Silent Assassins, Celaena must find a way to stop them, or she’ll be lucky to leave the desert alive. -
![Two Witches and a Whiskey by Annette Marie]()
Two Witches and a Whiskey by Annette Marie
Three months ago, I landed a job as a bartender. But not at a bar—at a guild. Yeah, the magic kind. I'm not a badass mage like my three smokin' hot best friends. I'm not a sorcerer or an alchemist, or even a wussy witch. I'm just a human, slinging drinks like a pro and keeping my non-magical nose out of mythic business. Seriously, I know my limits... -
![Elemental Origins: The Complete Series by A.L. Knorr]()
Elemental Origins: The Complete Series by A.L. Knorr
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBorn of Water. My mother is a creature of the deep; a siren, a mermaid, and because her daughter is human, she can never go home. A mysterious shipwreck could unlock ancient powers… or send her to a watery grave. Targa MacAuley feels more at home on dry land than in the watery realm of her mermaid ancestors... -
![The Beginning: Born at Midnight and Awake at Dawn by C.C. Hunter]()
The Beginning: Born at Midnight and Awake at Dawn by C.C. Hunter
“Kylie’s journey of self-discovery and friendship is so full of honesty, it’s impossible not to fall in love with her and Shadow Falls…and with two sexy males vying for her attention, the romance is scorching. This book has me begging for more, and I love, love, love it! ” – Verb Vixen. Now available together for the first time, don’t miss books one and two in C. C... -
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Veiled Threat by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsIntegrity Taylor has regained possession of her ancestral lands - and inherited a whole host of new problems. The spectre of what really happened to her parents is casting a shadow over everything while Fomori demons are being sighted up and down the Highlands... -
![How to Dance an Undead Waltz by Hailey Edwards]()
How to Dance an Undead Waltz by Hailey Edwards
Keep a spot open on your dance card. This is one ball you don't want to miss. Grier is nursing a broken heart after Boaz announced his engagement to another woman, but life goes on. Or it would if vampire assassins would stop taking pot shots at her every time she leaves Woolworth House... -
![Tiger's Voyage by Colleen Houck]()
Tiger's Voyage by Colleen Houck
The third book in the blockbuster Tiger's Curse series is now available in paper! With a head-to-head battle against the villainous Lokesh behind her, Kelsey confronts a new heartbreak: after his ordeal, her beloved Ren suffers from amnesia and no longer knows who she ! is...Categorized as:
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![Druid Vices and a Vodka by Annette Marie]()
Druid Vices and a Vodka by Annette Marie
I've said it before, but sometimes I'm a bad person. I cheated on my twelfth grade math final, I've run countless yellow lights, and I gossip about how hot my kickass best friends are. (Good thing my job as a guild bartender doesn't require moral perfection. ). But there's bad, and then there's bad. And I'm not sure which applies to a certain dark druid/wanted criminal/reluctant friend of mine... -
![Blood Games by Chloe Neill]()
Blood Games by Chloe Neill
While Merit didn’t choose to become a vampire or Sentinel of Cadogan House, she vowed to fight for her House and its Master, and she’s managed to forge strong alliances with powerful supernaturals across Chicago. But even though Merit has had wild adventures, this may be her deadliest yet. .. A killer is stalking Chicago, preying on humans and leaving his victims with magical souvenirs...Categorized as:
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![Crown of Moonlight by K.M. Shea]()
Crown of Moonlight by K.M. Shea
I thought becoming Queen of the Night Court and marrying the deadliest fae assassin in the supernatural community were the biggest dangers I’d ever face. Hah! Once I meet the fae monarchs of the other local Courts, I realize the good times are only just beginning! They hate my guts and don’t even bother to use their fae tricks to hide their disgust of me and my human blood...Categorized as:
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![Fated by K.M. Shea]()
Fated by K.M. Shea
I thought I hated not fitting in. Turns out I hate having a target on my back even more. Someone wants me taken out. To accomplish that, they leaked the secret of my magic to all the Packs in the Midwest. Now, almost every Alpha in the region has traveled to my hometown in hopes of convincing me to join their Pack. And some of them don’t seem to think I should have a choice...Categorized as:
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![Forever by Chanda Hahn]()
Forever by Chanda Hahn
With the Godmother Guild destroyed by Teague's army, Mina finds herself without the guidance of her Fae godmother. Alone and confused, she must lean on her friends for support. The dark prince threatens their very existence with a show of power on the human plane that has everyone running for their lives... -
![Hex of the Witch by Heather G. Harris]()
Hex of the Witch by Heather G. Harris
It’s not paranoia when they are really out to get you…. I’m Amber, potion and rune mistress and all round witch extraordinaire. I’ve spent half my life building my career and I finally feel like greatness is within my grasp. I’ve been working on a special potion, a potion that could change everything for witches and wizards everywhere...Categorized as:
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![Chosen at Nightfall by C.C. Hunter]()
Chosen at Nightfall by C.C. Hunter
Kylie Galen's life hasn't been the same since her world was turned upside-down in Born at Midnight, Shadow Falls #1, and now an epic conclusion to her journey—not to mention a tough choice between two guys! —is brewing in Chosen at Nightfall:. When Kylie Galen left Shadow Falls, she thought it was the hardest decision of her life... -
![Moment of Truth by Hailey Edwards]()
Moment of Truth by Hailey Edwards
Witches are marching down the streets, shifters are prowling the night, and portals to Faerie are popping up all over downtown. Hadley has one chance to save Atlanta, but it means trusting her dark side to get it done. The city will survive. She'll see to that. But will her soul? -
![Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors by Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen]()
Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors by Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen
My name is Kit Morris, and welcome to my warped life. Picture the scene: Me, an average guy with psychic powers—not that my abilities are in any way average—just trying to scrape by in a harsh world. So maybe I've conned a few people, but did I really deserve to be thrown in MPD jail alongside magic-wielding serial killers? According to Agent Lienna Shen, one-hundred-percent yes...Categorized as:
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![The Queen's Crown by K.M. Shea]()
The Queen's Crown by K.M. Shea
Since the day I was crowned Queen of the Night Court, someone has been trying to kill me. Yay, me! Finding my would-be-killer has been last on my to do list for a long time—which should tell you what a dumpster fire my life has been. But I can’t ignore it anymore. Whoever is plotting against me is getting serious. If I don’t do something soon I might not survive their next attempt...Categorized as:
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![The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 2 by Kore Yamazaki]()
The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 2 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsGreat power comes at a price. .. Chise Hatori's life has recently undergone shocking change. As a sleigh beggy--a person capable of generating and wielding tremendous magical power--she has transformed from an unwanted child to a magician's apprentice who has been introduced to fae royalty. But Chise's newly discovered abilities also mean a cruel fate awaits her. -
![The King's Queen by K.M. Shea]()
The King's Queen by K.M. Shea
When the elven king of death released me even though my existence is a threat to his kingdom, I took the opportunity to run. There is just one problem… I also fell in love with him. Nothing like a little doomed love to add a dash of intrigue to life, right? Unfortunately, that’s not even the worst of it... -
![Sweet Murder by Tegan Maher]()
Sweet Murder by Tegan Maher
Librarian note: An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here. What's a witch to do when the meanest man in the county drops dead in his coleslaw during her shift at the local barbecue joint? Noelle does what any good Southern girl would do: she flicks a wrist to clean up the mess, then thanks the stars for doing the world a favor. But that's just the beginning...Categorized as:
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![Consequence by Shelly Crane]()
Consequence by Shelly Crane
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsSignificance Novella. Maggie and Caleb are married, leaders of their people, parents to their children, and happier than they ever dreamed, even with the visions they saw of it to prove it so. The council is still rebelling against Maggie’s changes, but this time it’s different. It’s almost as if something…or someone is behind them, pulling the strings and making decisions for them... -
![The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 9 by Kore Yamazaki]()
The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 9 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsElias hoped to break the deadly draconic curse that weighs upon Chise -- but his methods have created a rift between them. Now Chise prepares to make a gamble of her own: What could she possibly hope to gain from a bargain with Cartaphilus? It is a time of curses cast and forks in the road. Will the paths of master and apprentice soon diverge. .. ? -
![Dealing in Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
Dealing in Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMagic. Is. Real. Leira and Correk have been to hell and back together. How much more can they handle? Enough to save the world, with a little help from everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed troll. Dealing Magic hits the ground running with Leira and Correk scrambling to get out ahead of the corporations and their plots to exploit magic... -
![Morgana and Oz, Vol. 2 by Miyuli]()
Morgana and Oz, Vol. 2 by Miyuli
This stunning series by debut author Miyuli, perfect for fans of both fantasy and romance, explores what happens when a struggling witch meets an angsty vampire—either love or war. This stunning series by debut author Miyuli, perfect for fans of both fantasy and romance, explores what happens when a struggling witch meets an angsty vampire—either love or war...Categorized as:
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![Death Game by Kelly St. Clare]()
Death Game by Kelly St. Clare
The king commands at 3:30 a. m. I’ve screwed up big time. Now, I’m facing the damning consequences. The walls are closing in as I balance duty to grandmother’s memory with my impossible feelings for Kyros. Then there’s the freakin’ human-vampire hybrid thing to deal with. The problem is, I’m no longer willing to lose the person I’ve gambled against from the start...Categorized as:
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![Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews]()
Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews
Nevada Frida Baylor and Connor Ander Rogan cordially invite you to join their wedding celebration. Summoning, weather manipulation, and other magical activities strictly forbidden. Catalina Baylor is looking forward to wearing her maid of honor dress and watching her older sister walk down the aisle...Categorized as:
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![Outbreak by Annabel Chase]()
Outbreak by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThis year will either make me or break me…. My professors worry that I'm sliding down a slippery slope, but I know I'm still on the path of redemption. I've worked too hard for too long, and I have no intention of letting down my family. When Bryn disappears during a routine field trip, though, I must put my need to succeed on hold... -
![Secrets of the Sword II by Lindsay Buroker]()
Secrets of the Sword II by Lindsay Buroker
For ten years, I’ve been using a magical sword that I won in battle to ruthlessly slay enemies, break evil artifacts, and open stubborn pickle jars, but I don’t know much about it. That’s about to change. Thanks to the fact that I’m dating a powerful dragon, I can get a ride to the dwarven home world, and we’re going to research the sword's roots... -
![Rebel Faerie by Rachel Morgan]()
Rebel Faerie by Rachel Morgan
The fae world's biggest secret has been revealed . .. Having escaped an Unseelie prince and a world of shadows, Emerson and Calla are now hunted by the Guild of Guardians. On the run, constantly trying to remain one step ahead, they must figure out how to find and rescue everyone the Guild has taken from them... -
![A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik]()
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
The first book of the Scholomance trilogy is the story of an unwilling dark sorceress who is destined to rewrite the rules of magic. I decided that Orion Lake needed to die after the second time he saved my life. Everyone loves Orion Lake. Everyone else, that is. Far as I’m concerned, he can keep his flashy combat magic to himself. I’m not joining his pack of adoring fans... -
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![The Unbound by V.E. Schwab]()
The Unbound by V.E. Schwab
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsImagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books. Each body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures that only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive. Last summer, Mackenzie Bishop, a Keeper tasked with stopping violent Histories from escaping the Archive, almost lost her life to one...Categorized as:
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![Rebel Faerie: Creepy Hollow Series, Book 9 by Rachel Morgan]()
Rebel Faerie: Creepy Hollow Series, Book 9 by Rachel Morgan
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe fae world's biggest secret has been revealed. .. . Having escaped an Unseelie prince and a world of shadows, Emerson and Calla are now hunted by the Guild of Guardians. On the run, constantly trying to remain one step ahead, they must figure out how to find and rescue everyone the Guild has taken from them... -
![Rapture by Quinn Loftis]()
Rapture by Quinn Loftis
Triktapic, the deadly dark elf assassin, has been restored by the Forest Lords to his rightful place as king of the Elven realm. Now, he must face his former comrades as he attempts to stop Lorsan, king of the dark elves, from enslaving the human race. Lorsan has already begun distributing Rapture, the irresistible drink that destroys those who unknowingly become addicted to it... -
![Wings of the Wicked by Courtney Allison Moulton]()
Wings of the Wicked by Courtney Allison Moulton
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsLife as the Preliator is harder than Ellie ever imagined. Balancing real life with the responsibility of being Heaven’s warrior is a challenge for Ellie. Her relationship with Will has become all business, though they both long for each other. And now that the secret of who she really is has come out, so have Hell’s strongest reapers... -
![Shadow Faerie by Rachel Morgan]()
Shadow Faerie by Rachel Morgan
Enter the dazzling and deadly world of Unseelie royalty in the penultimate Creepy Hollow book! Emerson Clarke thought magic might solve all her problems. Turns out, magic only made her life more complicated. Her sick mother is in a worse position than before, and Em just made a risky deal with an Unseelie prince: he will heal her mother if Em agrees to the ultimate alliance—marriage... -
![The Iron Legends by Julie Kagawa]()
The Iron Legends by Julie Kagawa
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsSummer, Winter, Iron. Together at last. Dangerous faeries. Heartbreaking romance. Thrilling action and limitless adventure. The world of the fey has never been so powerful. This collection includes three novellas set in the world of The Iron Fey plus the expanded Guide to the Nevernever and exclusive information about Julie Kagawa's unforgettable world of Faery. Winter's Passage... -
![Shadow Falls: The Next Chapter: Taken at Dusk and Whispers at Moonrise by C.C. Hunter]()
Shadow Falls: The Next Chapter: Taken at Dusk and Whispers at Moonrise by C.C. Hunter
Now available together for the first time, don’t miss books three and four in C. C. Hunter’s spectacular Shadow Falls series! Even at a camp for supernatural teens, Kylie Galen has never been normal, and the more she discovers about her true identity, the more she wants to know... -
![Saved at Sunrise by C.C. Hunter]()
Saved at Sunrise by C.C. Hunter
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsNestled deep in the woods, Shadow Falls is a secret camp where teens with supernatural powers learn to harness their abilities and live in the normal world. But Shadow Falls is facing a problem that could finally expose them to the rest of the world. Humans are showing up dead, and rogue vampires may be to blame...Categorized as:
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![Out for Blood by Alyxandra Harvey]()
Out for Blood by Alyxandra Harvey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsHunter Wild is the youngest in a long line of elite vampire hunters, a legacy that is both a blessing and a curse at the secret Helios-Ra Academy, where she excels at just about everything...Categorized as:
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![The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 11 by Kore Yamazaki]()
The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 11 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsChise Hatori ha solo quindici anni ma ha già perso tutto: non ha più una famiglia né speranze per il futuro. Un giorno, però, le compare davanti un misterioso mago che le offre un'allettante opportunità di riscatto: diventare sua discepola e futura sposa. .. Chise sta frequentando il College come uditrice... -
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![An Iron Fey Valentine by Julie Kagawa]()
An Iron Fey Valentine by Julie Kagawa
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAN IRON FEY VALENTINE is a story of pure, unfiltered fluff that Julie Kagawa wrote just for fun, but also a thank you to her readers and fans for all their support and encouragement over the years. -
![The Ferocious Force by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle]()
The Ferocious Force by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Mortals have never been more at risk. Adler Sinclair wants them gone, once and for all. However, there’s a long list of things Liv Beaufont won’t allow to happen. First, mortals can’t die. Secondly, the brainwashing has to stop. And thirdly, the person who killed her family is going to pay. Badly. The stakes have never been higher... -
![Blood Moon by Alyxandra Harvey]()
Blood Moon by Alyxandra Harvey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhen the vampire tribes convene for the rare Blood Moon ceremonies, Solange Drake is plunged into a battle with her feral nature. The Drake brothers have been raised knowing that they had to protect their younger sister at all cost. But forbidden magic and a mysterious stranger have put them all in terrible danger...Categorized as:
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![Iron's Prophecy by Julie Kagawa]()
Iron's Prophecy by Julie Kagawa
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsMeghan Chase is finally getting used to being the Iron Queen, ruler of the Iron Fey. Her life may be strange, but with former Winter prince Ash by her side at last, she wouldn’t have it any other way... -
![The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 13 by Kore Yamazaki]()
The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 13 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsChise and her classmates at the College are forging new bonds and friendships, but while they look to the future, the past still has a powerful grip on the older generation -- and the futures some of those elder alchemists are working toward aren't bright ones. Oblivious to the things taking place in the shadows, Chise and her friends head for the Scottish highlands on a training trip. . -
![Blood Feud by Alyxandra Harvey]()
Blood Feud by Alyxandra Harvey
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsIt's been centuries since Isabeau St. Croix barely survived the French Revolution. Now she's made her way back to the living and she must face the ultimate test by confronting the evil British lord who left her for dead the day she turned into a vampire. That's if she can control her affection for Logan Drake, a vampire whose bite is as sweet as the revenge she seeks...Categorized as:
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