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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 4 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
History stands poised to repeat itself as Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji are besieged by walking corpses atop the Burial Mounds. It is here fate offers them a second chance to protect their loved ones and unmask the true instigator of this grisly onslaught... -
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 2 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
HAUNTED BY SIN. Following the trail of a dismembered corpse, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji arrive at the gates of Yi City: an old, abandoned town shrouded in mist and restless spirits. A fiendish foe awaits them in the shadows, heralding a tale of heartbreak and tragedy... -
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![Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 4 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, ZeldaCW]()
Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 4 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, ZeldaCW
FATES ALIGNED, BODIES INTERTWINED. The Reverend of Empty Words, a monster that feeds off the fears of the fortunate, is hunting Xie Lian’s friend, the Wind Master Shi Qingxuan. Knowing that his abysmal luck inoculates him from the creature’s power, Xie Lian doesn’t hesitate to throw himself into harm’s way—to Hua Cheng’s horror and panic... -
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Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 7 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
LIFETIMES OF CRUELTY, CENTURIES OF DEVOTION. The Kiln is open, and White No-Face is back to his full power. The past eight hundred years have not blunted his hatred nor his obsession with Xie Lian—he aims to break Xie Lian down to nothing, even if all of humanity and the heavens themselves are collateral damage. This time, however, Xie Lian will not face him alone... -
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsShoot Down the Sun. The bloody war against the We Clan once led Wei Wuxian to seek power in demonic cultivation, and the dark acts he committed drove a wedge between him and Lan Wangji. Now, those old sins come back to haunt him as his reincarnated identity is revealed to the cultivation world... -
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 1 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsWei Wuxian was once one of the most outstanding men of his generation, a talented and clever young cultivator who harnessed martial arts, knowledge, and spirituality into powerful abilities. But when the horrors of war led him to seek a new power through demonic cultivation, the world's respect for his skills turned to fear, and his eventual death was celebrated throughout the land... -
![Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! 05 by Yuu Toyota]()
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! 05 by Yuu Toyota
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt's complicated: A thirty-year-old virgin gets more than he bargained for when his newfound magical power reveals he's the object of his male coworker's affections! Ever since Adachi and Kurosawa officially became an item, they’ve been exploring their couplehood with both trepidation and excitement... -
![The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 10 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou]()
The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 10 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTHE MARTYR'S PATH. After his failed attempt to kill Hua Binan, Chu Wanning remains at Wushan Palace, held captive once again by Taxian-jun. The opening of the Space-Time Gate of Life and Death has irrevocably changed and merged the two universes, plunging both realms into chaos... -
![Desperate Measures by Jan Stryvant]()
Desperate Measures by Jan Stryvant
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThings are starting to heat up for Sean and for some of his allies as well. The Sacramento Vestibulum council is starting to act in ways that no one had anticipated, and the Gradatim national council is by no means standing idly by either... -
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Nugget by Athena Steller
Rated: 0.00 of 5 stars · 0 ratingsStryker. One of the best hackers in the world, Stryker knows how to get what he wants and get away. Getting kidnapped and imprisoned by a coven of evil witches was a complication he hadn’t prepared for... -
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Jade Shards by Fonda Lee
Fonda Lee returns to the acclaimed Green Bone Saga with four prequel short stories that delve into the personal histories of the Kaul and Ayt families. The Witch and Her Friend. Before she was the ruthless leader of the Mountain clan, Ayt Mada was an orphan without friends at school except for Aun Ure, a teenage girl feared and renowned as an assassin but yearning for a simpler life...Categorized as:
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Gathering Mage by Michael Taggart
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJason is getting ready to have the adventure of his life! He and Sandy are heading to the Gathering, which is a conference where the Heads of the Households of the supernatural world network, talk about problems and solutions facing the Houses, and learn a few things. Jason is going just to support Sandy, and figures he’ll have a mildly interesting time and be home soon... -
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Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! 04 by Yuu Toyota, 豐田悠
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsGifted (cursed? ) at the age of 30 with the ability to read the mind of whomever he touches (even the coworker with the hots for him! ), virginal businessman-turned-wizard Adachi is taking his first tentative steps into love! After being wooed within an inch of his life by the tenacious Kurosawa, Adachi is at last on board with his feelings for his handsome, kind colleague and has come around to... -
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All Hallows' Magic by T.J. Green
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAs Samhain approaches, worlds collide. A Shifter family arrives in White Haven, one of them close to death. Avery offers them sanctuary, only to find their pursuers are close behind, intent on retribution. In an effort to help them, Avery and Alex are dragged into a fight they didn’t want but must see through. As if that weren't enough trouble, strange signs begin to appear at Old Haven Church... -
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Rand by Silvia Shaw
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn epic story of magic, heroism, love, and treachery, Rand is a magical world ruled by an imperial line of Queens. Three hundred years ago, its most powerful talisman, a medallion called the Circle of Sheda, was taken through the portal and lost. When Dr... -
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Tournament Mage by Michael Taggart
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfter all of their adventures, the crew of House Louisville was ready to sit back and take it easy. But a surprise visitor informed them they owed millions of pearls to the Bank. He was willing to take them all as indentured servants for the Bank and let them work decades to pay off their debt. That would mean splitting up the House, though, and nobody was willing to let that happen... -
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Buried Mage by Michael Taggart
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Gathering only lasted for seven days, but it ended up being a lot more of an adventure than Jason had expected. Now it’s time to head home, and Jason is excited to sleep in his own bed and hang out with John, Tyler, and Annabeth again. Jason learned a lot, and he’s eager to put that knowledge to use... -
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Loveless, Volume 06 by Yun Kouga, Christine Boylan
When 12-year-old Ritsuka discovers a message from his brother Seimei that he was murdered, Ritsuka joins forces with Soubi to find Seimei's killer and uncover the truth. -
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Loveless, Volume 08 by Yun Kouga, Christine Boylan
How can you find happiness when your very name is Loveless? Seimei is back with a vengeance, and it's Beloved vs... -
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Loveless, Volume 07 by Yun Kouga, Christine Boylan
When 12-year-old Ritsuka discovers a message from his brother Seimei that he was murdered, Ritsuka joins forces with Soubi to find Seimei's killer and uncover the truth. -
![Storm Warrior by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott]()
Storm Warrior by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHale Anderson. The Air Weaver. He was the freaking Air Weaver. Not exactly what he expected when he got kidnapped by the pestilents, but Hale’s good rolling with the punches. He can take a little time away from his pursuit of a doctorate in astrophysics to save the world. Except that the final spell is poised to kill all the Weavers and their last hope lies with him finding his soul mate... -
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The Last Soul Among Wolves by Melissa Caruso
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Last Soul Among Wolves is the dazzling second instalment in Melissa Caruso's bestselling Echo Archives series, a whip-smart fantasy adventure packed with murder, mystery and mind-bending magic. All Kembral Thorne wants is to finish her maternity leave in peace... -
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Two Thousand Blades by Jocelynn Drake
There’s no escape from a dragon’s hoard. Xiang thought his biggest problem was going to be defeating the fae. Nope. Right now, it's escaping this dragon's hoard. The dragon, who tried to eat his clanmate, grabbed Xiang instead, and now Xiang is trapped. And he’s not the only one who needs to escape the dragon’s lair... -
![The Shadow Isle by Katharine Kerr]()
The Shadow Isle by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe wild Northlands hold many secrets, among them the mysterious island of Haen Marn, the mountain settlements of Dwarveholt, and the fortified city of Cerr Cawnen. All three communities-and the alliance of humans, elves, and dwarves-are threatened by the religious fanaticism of the Horsekin...Categorized as:
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Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse
The interwoven destinies of the people of Meridian will finally be determined in this stunning conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse’s Between Earth and Sky trilogy. Even the sea cannot stay calm before the storm. —Teek saying. Serapio, avatar of the Crow God Reborn and the newly crowned Carrion King, rules Tova...Categorized as:
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Joined by Mel Todd
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDearly beloved, we are gathered here…. Weddings are never easy. But a wedding for your best friend has it's own certain brand of joy. Jo and Sable are getting married and I'm going to be their Person of Honor. Easy, right? Between defending my dissertation, dealing with wedding plans gone wild, freaking out brides, and my own miss givings, it's going to take a miracle to get us all to the altar... -
![Moonlight Phoenixes by Alexa Piper]()
Moonlight Phoenixes by Alexa Piper
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratings"You know, I… this is going to sound insensitive, but I'm glad you got murdered, that day on the subway. I can't imagine my life without you. I don't want to. I'm really badly in love with you. ". Amory has burned for his Soyer, and now, Amory is no longer what he was, no longer human. He has come to embrace both his change and the overprotective Soyer... -
![The Enchanter's New Kids by Michele Notaro]()
The Enchanter's New Kids by Michele Notaro
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when an enchanter and a witch adopt a few kids? I’ll tell you what: chaos… chaos and absolute mayhem. I finally got my way, I finally convinced my viramore—my soulmate—to adopt with me, but I have to admit that it isn’t exactly going as planned... -
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The Little Shop of Curiosities Cursed Object 1 The Music Box - Part 1. by Vawn Cassidy
The Music Box - Part 1. Despite being raised and well loved by his two adoptive fathers Harrison Ames has always felt alone. As an incredibly powerful witch he’s never come across anyone else who can do the things he can... -
![Copper Coins: Tong Qian Kan Shi (Novel) Vol. 1 (Copper Coins: Tong Qian Kan Shi (Novel) #1) by Mu Su Li]()
Copper Coins: Tong Qian Kan Shi (Novel) Vol. 1 (Copper Coins: Tong Qian Kan Shi (Novel) #1) by Mu Su Li
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this historical fantasy danmei, a monk with amnesia and two raggedy paper dolls inhabited by a dragon and a ghost embark on a journey to reclaim their former glory. But can they endure each other long enough to find what they seek? Under the blue glow of dawn, Xue Xian—former dragon and current paper doll—is mere moments away from being kidnapped and exorcized... -
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Gloombringer by Sam Burns
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFor decades, the four families who rule the Summerlands have been locked at an impasse. No one is fighting, but neither has anyone been speaking. We don’t have time for that anymore. Mount Slate, the volcano that sits in the middle of the Summerlands, is threatening to erupt, and only the four family heads working together can avert disaster... -
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Messager by Faith Kean
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 9 ratings« Il n’y a pas de hasard. Il n’y a que ce qu’on déclenche ou pas. ». Après avoir déserté le palais de Ferin le soir de ses noces, Ren se tourne à présent vers un avenir incertain. Guidé par Hosgard, le jeune homme part en quête de réponses et au-devant de nouveaux mystères... -
![Balthazar: Warlocks of Amherst Book Two by Taylor Rylan, Jay Aheer]()
Balthazar: Warlocks of Amherst Book Two by Taylor Rylan, Jay Aheer
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEven broken warlocks have a One, right? Balthazar knows he shouldn’t feel guilty for wanting what his friend has: a One and child. He adores their little boy and is happy to be an honorary uncle, but he wants his own. Amherst Coven has been blessed with fated mates recently, and Balthazar yearns to be the next to find his match. Grant is a warlock without powers, and he was okay with that... -
![Fables Retold by Rhys Lawless, Sam Burns]()
Fables Retold by Rhys Lawless, Sam Burns
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTales as old as time…reimagined. What if your favorite fairy tales…kicked some serious, urban fantasy ass? Fueled by magic, steam, and scorching men, this MM romance anthology has just the thrill you’re looking for. 6 paranormal and urban fantasy authors. 6 fairy tales retold in modern day. 6 gorgeous couples to fall in love with. Over 1,200 pages... -
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![If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It by E. Broom]()
If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It by E. Broom
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNix Washington’s first taste of magic is when he’s been kidnapped and wakes up strapped to a stone table so a dark wizard can sacrifice him to steal his magic. And isn’t that a hoot when he discovers that he’s descended from a long line of original light witches? What isn’t funny is the demon sent after his little sister, nor is the dark witch’s intent on killing Nix... -
![The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark]()
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe Dead Cat Tail Assassins are not cats. Nor do they have tails. But they are most assuredly dead. Nebula and Alex Award winner P. Djèlí Clark introduces a brand new world and a fantastical city full of gods and assassins. 2024. Eveen the Eviscerator is skilled, discreet, professional, and here for your most pressing needs in the ancient city of Tal Abisi... -
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Point of Dreams by Melissa Scott, Lisa A. Barnett
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe play’s the thing to catch the attention of Astreiant…especially when it includes murder, mystery and magic. It’s ghost-tide in the city and the dead walk the streets, haunting those who meant something to them in life. The theaters of Point of Dreams have a hit season on their hands and Adjunct Point Nicolas Rathe and former mercenary Philip Eslingen have a murder on theirs... -
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Point of Sighs by Melissa Scott
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAutumn downpours soak the city of Astreiant and cast a gloomy pall over its streets, while storms at sea have delayed merchant ships bearing important cargoes from distant lands. For Philip Eslingen, whose stars are bad for water, the season adds damp misery to the complications of organizing the new and controversial City Guard... -
![Last But Not Lease by Jordan Castillo Price]()
Last But Not Lease by Jordan Castillo Price
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLocation, Location, Location! Yuri knew his idyllic beachfront cabin wouldn’t last forever—but he wasn’t expecting to come home to an eviction notice. And with Uncle Fonzo back in town, Dixon’s attic apartment is getting crowded. Unfortunately, real estate in Pinyin Bay is surprisingly scarce... -
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Wildfire by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWilder Pratt has given up trying to get his life together. Passed up for a promotion, left by his long-term boyfriend, nothing in his life seems to work how he planned. Wilder is just treading water . . . right up until the moment he trips over a dead student outside his office with a golden would-be murderer standing over the body... -
![Witches of Honeysuckle House by Liz Parker]()
Witches of Honeysuckle House by Liz Parker
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHaunted by a curse that kills someone close to their family every thirteen years, two sisters must come together to break the spell and save that which they hold most dear. This enchanting novel explores the fraught lines between family and the secrets they keep, perfect for fans of Ava Morgyn and Heather Webber... -
![Imaginary Lover: Beyond the Realm by Morgan Brice]()
Imaginary Lover: Beyond the Realm by Morgan Brice
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“There’s no time. Remember your imaginary lover. .. .”. Cory Caldwell woke up by the side of the road with no memory of how he got there. He pieces together who he is but has no idea what happened to him. Dark visions haunt him—flashes of blood, magic, and a brutal fight. Scorching dreams of a faceless lover offer no clues... -
![How Not to Kill a Hellhound by Shannon Mae]()
How Not to Kill a Hellhound by Shannon Mae
Sebbie. Life’s pretty good. I love my job, I feed the crows in my yard, and I have some awesome friends. Sure, I was kidnapped by a cult recently, but my friends rescued me, so no harm done. And, okay, people do tend to die around me, but I work in a hospital. That’s normal… right? Death isn’t scary anyway—it’s just another beginning. Unfortunately, most guys I date don’t see it that way... -
![Enchanted Ink by Robin Lynn]()
Enchanted Ink by Robin Lynn
From beloved romance author, Robin Lynn, comes a hotly-anticipated, fantastical adventure in art, life, and love that you won’t want to miss... -
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![Under a Spell by Andy Gallo]()
Under a Spell by Andy Gallo
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLeothius Hollen arrives in Presque Isle, Maine, home of the dragon rulers, to investigate the murder of the mage ambassador. The last thing he expects is to run into the sexy as sin guy who stood him up when he was in gryphon territory. No, that’s not true, the really last thing he expects is the guy is actually King Gundhram... -
![A Heart of Winter by Sam Burns]()
A Heart of Winter by Sam Burns
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA cold bed never bothered Johannes . . . Until now. Johannes is a three-hundred year old witch with a big problem. After twenty years together, the man he thought he’d spend the rest of his life with lashed out at him and walked away. Now, thanks to the emotional disaster, the powers he’s had a firm grip on since puberty are out of control, causing snowstorms wherever he goes... -
![Bitter Gold Hearts by Glen Cook]()
Bitter Gold Hearts by Glen Cook
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Stormwarden's children have been kidnapped and Garrett, P. I. is on the case. But caught between the bewitching beauty of a half-elf and the fearsome power of a horde of ogres, Garrett has to think twice before sacrificing all for a fortune in gold-after all, even in this enchanted land, he's only human. -
![Los Nefilim by T. Frohock]()
Los Nefilim by T. Frohock
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThree brilliant novellas. One fantastic story. Collected together for the first time, T. Frohock’s three novellas—In Midnight’s Silence, Without Light or Guide, and The Second Death—brings to life the world of Los Nefilim, Spanish Nephilim that possess the power to harness music and light in the supernatural war between the angels and daimons... -
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Blood of Mystery by Mark Anthony
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom an acclaimed new master of fantasy fiction comes Book Four in the continuing saga of magic, adventure, courage, and fate on parallel worlds–mystical Eldh and modern Earth. Blood of Mystery. A twist of time has left Runebreaker Travis Wilder and three of his otherworldly friends stranded on 1880s Earth in a lawless Colorado mining town... -
![Fairs' Point by Melissa Scott]()
Fairs' Point by Melissa Scott
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDuring Dog Moon, the chief entertainment in the great city of Astreiant, for nobles and commons alike, is the basket-terrier races at New Fair. This year, with spectacularly bad timing, the massive and suspicious bankruptcy of a young nobleman has convulsed the city, leading to suicides, widespread loss of employment, and inconvenient new laws around the universal practice of betting on the races...
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