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The Vampire and the Case of the Secretive Siren by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare
The Vampire and the Case of the Secretive Siren. Sex, drugs and siren songs. Ok, so not much sex is going on. The closest I've gotten to some action is a date with Stan which ended in disaster. But with all the eye-candy walking around this small town, including the sexy vampire leader, Connor, I'm definitely re-thinking my 'no dating' rule...Categorized as:
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The Killer Clown Calamity by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsCharlie Rhodes’ life is in turmoil. Her relationship with her boyfriend Jack is going well but Casey, the newest member of the Legacy Foundation, has dropped a bombshell and Charlie feels as if things are spinning out of control. While waiting for DNA results to prove (or disprove, for that matter) Casey’s identity, the team gets called out on a weird case... -
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Southern Bred and Dead by Angie Fox
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA haunted church. A ghastly death. Can Verity clear up the case before she’s buried way over her head? Verity Long would really like a day off. Between uncovering the culprit who capped her gangster ghost housemate and dodging the bomb her boyfriend just dropped on their relationship, her spiritual calling has gotten complicated... -
Devious Minds by Colleen Helme, Wendy Tremont King
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsListening Length: 9 hours and 6 minutes. It’s been almost a year since a near-fatal gunshot wound left Shelby Nichols with the ability to read minds. In that time she’s faced one problem after another. She’s been shot at, framed for murder, and targeted by a serial killer, just to name a few... -
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Magic & Misdeeds by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWelcome to Starry Hollow, where spells were made to be broken. When a gaming tournament comes to Starry Hollow, everyone is thrilled with the influx of tourists--until a player ends up dead... -
Magic & Mythos by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWelcome to Starry Hollow, where spells were made to be broken. Big changes are afoot for Ember Rose. The descendant of the One True Witch is grappling with the fallout from a recent decision regarding Sheriff Nash and Alec, while also navigating new witchy waters with her daughter, Marley... -
From Were to Eternity by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSt. Pete Beach is getting weird. Between warlocks, shark shifters, and wolf packs going to war, Hali Waverly and Gray Hunter have their hands full. Things get even worse when shifters with ties to Gray’s pack start attacking people on the beach. What’s even weirder is that when the duo step in during a frothing melee, the shifters drop dead before they can be questioned... -
Magic & Mystery by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWelcome to Starry Hollow, where spells were made to be broken. Ember Rose, descendant of the One True Witch and New Jersey transplant, is settling into her new life in Starry Hollow, along with her precocious daughter. It doesn't take long before Ember finds herself smack dab in the middle of another mystery... -
Playing With Fury by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWelcome to Chipping Cheddar, where supernaturals are hidden in plain sight. .. . .. Well, maybe not all supernaturals. I tend to avoid using my fury traits, but when I reluctantly use my power of invisibility and then can't undo it, I don't know whether the gods are punishing me--or someone else is. At first my condition isn't so bad... -
Southern Magic Christmas by Amy Boyles
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt’s Christmas in Magnolia Cove and Pepper Dunn is ready. She’s making her list and checking it twice. Giant snowmen? Check. Magical snow? Check. Murder? Check. Wait—what? Axel’s parents are visiting for the holiday and Pepper wants things to go smoothly. But when his mom insults the town Scrooge things turn rocky fast. Worse, when the town Scrooge is murdered, fingers quickly point to Axel’s mom... -
The Belial Origins by R.D. Brady
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsRevelations, death and destiny. The three forces have Delaney McPhearson's life for the last two years. But the greatest revelation is yet to come . . . and the greatest sacrifice. A powerful relic was hidden eons ago to protect mankind. If it’s uncovered, our world will change forever. But the Fallen are on its trail. And they’re not the only ones...Categorized as:
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Maze of Souls by J.L. Bryan
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIt's October, and down at newly opened Pine Hollow Farm, the ghosts are running wild! . This “genuine” old-time family farm offers a big heap of fun fall activities. You can drink cider fresh from the orchard, enter a pumpkin-carving contest, and explore the five-acre corn maze... -
Lucky Charm by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWelcome to Spellbound, where paranormal is the new normal. New witch Emma Hart is at her wit’s end and, this time, it’s not the result of her vampire ghost roommate, her snarky owl, or her feelings for a certain fallen angel. Key members of Spellbound society are acting like children and it’s wreaking havoc on the town’s regulation-happy infrastructure... -
Rattling the Heat in Deadwood by Ann Charles, C.S. Kunkle
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA scrappy, hot-blooded woman can only take so much! Violet Parker is on fire… or rather under fire yet again. New evidence has fanned the embers of a cold murder case, and her alibi is smoldering at the corners. While battling a dogged detective determined to pin the murder on her, Violet scrambles to find the real killer...Categorized as:
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Southern Fortunes by Amy Boyles
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWhen Pepper teaches a class at the Southern School of Magic, she expects a run of the mill experience. But when a gaggle of mean teachers invades her classroom, Pepper is on high alert. These women are nasty and they make no bones about disliking Pepper... -
Sophie and the Odd Ones by Gwen DeMarco
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSophie Feegle needs a break. Rent is due on her crappy apartment and she's halfway through her last loaf of bread. Sophie doesn't have big ambitions. She only wants a job that will keep her landlord off her back, enough extra cash for whiskey at the neighborhood bar and a bit of free time to hang out with the naughty old lady next door... -
The Big Fang Theory by Erin Johnson
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWelcome to the Darkmoon Night Market, where the magic and mystery are electric. Cursed witch Jolene’s only remaining power is the ability to speak to animals. When a baker drops dead during a royal competition, she teams up with her cute cop boyfriend and his sassy, lie-sniffing canine to serve up the killer... -
Delectable Magic by Iris Beaglehole
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsRosemary Thorn is finally about to achieve her dream of opening a chocolate shop in the magical village of Myrtlewood. .. In the lead-up to the Lughnasa festival, trouble is brewing in Bermuda. .. Rosemary has her hands full with the launch of her much anticipated magical chocolate shop... -
Vampire Chronicles: Interview with the Vampire, The Vampire Lestat, The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice, Robert O'Keefe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsThe ornate, casket-like packaging and neogothic graphic design of this immortal trilogy is eerily enticing on its own. But just lift the lid, slide the first tape from its ghostly sleeve, and you'll soon embrace the hypnotic realm of the undead. Book 1, Interview with the Vampire, opens with the seductive purr of F... -
Chameleon's Death Dance by B.R. Kingsolver
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsEven a chameleon can be a target. Libby makes her money as a thief and an assassin, but a girl has to have a cover. To her surprise, her business installing security systems in 23rd century Toronto is taking off, as is her romance with Wil—North America’s top cop. Then an insurance company hires her to recover a fortune in stolen art and jewelry... -
Recovering the Siren by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTwo questions have been on everyone’s mind since Division Chief Seraphine Thomas went missing on her way home from NYC:. Who abducted her? How do we get her back? The answer to the first is layered, the repercussions of it no one can fully foresee. The second answer is probably a given considering how kickass Sera is... -
Miss Frost Says I Do by Kristen Painter
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWelcome to the North Pole, the town where Christmas is everyone’s job. Jayne Frost is a lot of things. Winter elf, Jack Frost's daughter, Santa Claus's niece, heir to the Winter Throne and soon to be newlywed. Now that she and fiancé Sinclair (and their cats, Spider and Sugar) have moved back to the North Pole, they’re firmly entrenched in planning their wedding... -
Lies Sleeping by Ben Aaronovitch
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsThe seventh book of the bestselling Rivers of London series returns to the adventures of Peter Grant, detective and apprentice wizard, as he solves magical crimes in the city of London. The Faceless Man, wanted for multiple counts of murder, fraud, and crimes against humanity, has been unmasked and is on the run... -
Demon Hunt by Annabel Chase, A. Blythe
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAlternate cover for this ASIN can be found here. The hunt is on. .. Former supernatural covert agent Alyse Winters is determined to identify the party responsible for her handler's death. Unfortunately, local problems continue to sidetrack her when humans start committing crimes while under a spell and a link to her past shows up in need of help. . -
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Moon Angel by J.R. Rain
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsVampire private eye Samantha Moon must save her telepathic daughter from the Devil. When Tammy is tricked into a pact with the Evil One, he invades her mind, pulling every secret from it. .. Except the one he wants most. Sam vows to destroy the Devil, but she's going to need some help. .. a lot of help. The odds of success are slim to none until an unexpected ally appears. .Categorized as:
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Disrespected Chief by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDivision Chief Seraphine Thomas is tired of the men in her world making her life so much more difficult. From Brian getting promoted and bringing Murray into her life to Murray treating her like he’s her boss and she has to play along to set him up because of what Director Galvin wants. Then there’s Enzo’s plans and new crazy all the way up to the damn president... -
Moon Elder by J.R. Rain, Matthew S. Cox
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTHE #1 AMAZON BESTSELLING SERIES • Vampire private eye Samantha Moon is back and on the hunt for the Elder Gods in this electrifying paranormal mystery. Wealthy, reclusive families seldom hire private investigators for ordinary jobs. So when a woman from such a family asks Samantha Moon to locate her missing brother, the vampire detective suspects all is not quite as it seems...Categorized as:
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A Witch's Concern by N.E. Conneely
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsMichelle has been figuring out what her life is like now that the demon has been killed, and Sylvia and Varro are dead. Even the clans of witches trying to attract her to their way of life have backed off and given her a chance to grieve. Her relationship with Elron is stronger than ever, but there are things left unsaid... -
Devils' Line, Vol. 8 by Ryo Hanada
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAnzai wakes up to find himself in the devil treatment floor of a hospital. While Anzai was unconscious he dreamt of his childhood at ONLO, and may have recalled a blocked memory involving both a young Kikuhara and his real father. As a result of the incident on the roof, the brass at the MPD have insisted that Tsukasa and Anzai be temporarily separated... -
Zombie's Bite by Karen Chance
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWhen Dorina Basarab, half human, half vampire, assassin-for-hire, hits New Orleans, she thinks it's for a typical job: take out a mad master vamp before he can wreak havoc on the city. But when the elusive master suddenly shows up at her hotel, things get complicated, especially when Dory realizes that the murder he has in mind is his own! And that the Big Easy is about to get a whole lot harder. -
Moon Shadow by J.R. Rain
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTen years ago, federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire. Now in MOON SHADOW, private investigator Samantha Moon is asked to look into a mysterious sighting at Lake Elsinore...Categorized as:
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Rebel Vampire by Brogan Thomas, Poppy Royana
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThey warned her to be more careful. If she’d listened, she wouldn’t be staring down the ultimate betrayal. Tru Dennison won’t be burned again. Still reeling from her angel mentor breaking her heart, the half-vampire, half-unicorn shifter greets everyone with suspicion... -
Death Raiser by J.C. McKenzie
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNecromancy is a gift that keeps on giving…. …and my powers always deliver death. I may have narrowly escaped death during my last case with the Victoria Police Department, but now it appears another serial killer has stepped forward to fill the murderous void. This time, the dead aren’t talking. And while the souls are silent, the vampires won’t shut up... -
Dead as a Doornail by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBeauty is skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone. And doesn’t our Sheriff Kenni Lowry know that? Well, she knows a lot of things. Lucy Lowell takes great pride in writing negative reviews in the local newspaper for anything that does not go her way. When Lucy is found dead, it appears to be from natural causes...Categorized as:
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The Belial Children by R.D. Brady
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAll children should be safe from harm . . . Someone didn't get the message. ___________________________________________________. Life has not calmed down for Delaney McPhearson now that she has become the ring bearer. For the last few months, she, Henry Chandler, and Jake Rogan have been finding the camps of the teenage potentials left behind by Amar...Categorized as:
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Barbecue & Brooms by Bella Falls
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsMagic and mystery are only part of the Southern Charms of Honeysuckle Hollow…. With Charleston's council poised to take over Honeysuckle Hollow, the town and all of its people must band together to prove they don’t need to be absorbed into the big city magical district... -
The Belial Ring by R.D. Brady
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsASIN moved from less recent edition. This time it's not her choice to fight. .. It's her destiny. In the last two years, Professor Delaney McPhearson has uncovered two Atlantis sites. Now, though, life has calmed down and all she wants to do is enjoy the peace with her love, Jake Rogan and those she cares about. But Atlantis is not done with her yet...Categorized as:
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Moon Master by J.R. Rain, Matthew S. Cox
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAt long last, Samantha Moon has learned the truth behind her vampire sire and why he turned her. But with that knowledge comes a revelation about an ancient evil that preys upon innocent young witches. Turns out, Sam has a unique connection to the fiend, but it might not be enough to help her find the monster... -
A Shifter's Rage by Raven Steele, Ava Mason
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"I never go to bed angry. I stay awake and plot my revenge. ". Imprisoned for killing Silas, Briar's only chance of surviving is to rely on her roommates and Luke, the sexy shifter she loves to hate. But getting free won't solve her problems. She still has to kill Dominic, the pack Alpha who murdered her entire family... -
Grimoires, Spas & Chocolate Straws by Erin Johnson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSandy slaughter. An enchanting suspect. Can a magical baker protect her friends from a dangerous paradise? Stranded on Badlands Island, Imogen Banks is driving herself crazy looking for her brother. So when the spell-casting baker's friends suggest they escape for a luxurious dragon spa treatment, she doesn't need a second invitation... -
Six Feet Under by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsToo many cooks in the kitchen spoil the broth. And let me tell you, this broth is in trouble. Get ready for a Southern showdown. The residents of Cottonwood, Kentucky are sent into a tizzy when the Culinary Channel comes to town to film an episode of Southern Home Cookin’ with celebrity chef Frank Von Lee. Especially Sheriff Kenni Lowry... -
Bat Wings, Rings & Apron Strings by Erin Johnson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA delicious wedding. A sour and supernatural curse. Will this baker's next bite be her last? With her wedding to Hank fast approaching, Imogen Banks has come a long way from the magical contest that brought her to Bijou Mer. But when conspirators seek to sabotage the witch's big day, she fears her latest recipe for happiness will end in disaster... -
The Belial Library by R.D. Brady
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsASIN moved from less recent edition. An ancient cache of knowledge. .. With a modern day strike team after it. Delaney McPhearson is back in the second edge of your seat novel in the best-selling Belial Series. Over decades, evidence of an incredible treasure, hidden in the forests of Ecuador, had been gathered by a Roman Catholic priest...Categorized as:
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Southern Fried by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIn the South, it's better when the food is fried and the secrets kept buried. .. After the dead body of a beloved Cottonwood resident is found tangled up in an electric fence, Sheriff Kenni Lowry has a hunch that somethin' ain't right... -
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Vampire Wake by Tim O'Rourke
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAprès s’être échappée de Ragged Cove et avoir été suspendue de la force publique, Kiera est engagée par la mystérieuse Lady Hunt pour protéger sa fille de 16 ans d’un étranger qui, selon elle, se cache dans la lande. Mais Kiera découvre rapidement que c’est elle-même qui aura besoin de protection... -
Black Arts, Tarts & Gypsy Carts by Erin Johnson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA carnival bakery booth. A deadly magic show. Is it the perfect recipe for murder or a clever sleight of hand? Palace pastry chef Imogen is struggling to control her newfound magic and her potent feelings for the prince. So when the carnival rolls into the kingdom, she jumps at the chance to run the royal bakery booth... -
Devils' Line Vol. 10 by Ryo Hanada
Anzai travels to Obihiro to learn the circumstances surrounding his birth as part of the Hybrid Plan, and the reason why Midori chose Tamaki for a partner. Tsukasa is also at ONL to read academic journals on devils, and both she and Anzai are notified that the "no contact" order is rescinded... -
Eagle Eye by Alyssa Day
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen Jack—the tiger shifter turned PI—gets a visit from an old friend …. …the friend is hiding a dangerous secret. What happens when a cunning rogue tries to steal a treasure—and Jack's girlfriend, too? Tess is enchanted by a mysterious eagle that keeps visiting her at her pawnshop. But eagles aren't the only thing endangered when a criminal mastermind decides to make Dead End his home...Categorized as:
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The Darkest Kiss by eri Arthur Keri Arthur
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsDanger turns her on. Desire turns her dangerous…. Riley Jenson hunts evildoers—and does it with a style all her own... -
The Gravedigger’s Son by Darynda Jones
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe job should have been easy. Get in. Assess the situation. Get out. But for veteran tracker Quentin Rutherford, things get sticky when the girl he’s loved since puberty shows up, conducting her own investigation into the strange occurrences of the small, New Mexico town...
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