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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 3 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
Shoot Down the SunThe 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... -
Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 4 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
FATES ALIGNED, BODIES INTERTWINEDThe Venerable 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... -
How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 3 by A.J. Sherwood
What’s Tan to do when he has to reclaim a holy sword he can’t touch? Call upon his White Knight to save him.What’s Devan to do when he learns the sword was stolen in order to defeat Tan? Save the poor fools from utter annihilation.Tan is not amused by this quest line. Devan can’t stop laughing...Categorized as:
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How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 2 by A.J. Sherwood
What’s Devan to do when badly injured? Call on Tan, of course.What’s Tan to do against the creature who dared touch his knight? Destroy it utterly.A Necromancer, eight skelebabies, a dark sorceress, and a horrified knight as backup are not as helpful as one would think...Categorized as:
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How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 1 by A.J. Sherwood
What’s a white knight to do when his princess wants to sacrifice a town to barbarians? Go to the famous Black Sorcerer of Grimslock for help, apparently. What’s a black sorcerer to do when the white knight comes to him for help? Keep him, naturally. Devan does not approve of this payment plan. Tan does...Categorized as:
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How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu, and Profit: Bone 1 by A.J. Sherwood
Sentient dragon skull acquired! Do you wish to find rest of body? (yes) (no) Yes! No, but why? We get half of his hoard~ We leave tomorrow... -
Running on Air by Eleventy7
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDraco Malfoy has been missing for three years. Harry is assigned the cold case and finds himself slowly falling in love with the memories he collects... -
Luck of the Devil by Lark Taylor
One demon. One angel. A relationship that’s failed so many times. Could it really be just one human they’ve been missing?DagonFor centuries, Dimitri and I have tried to make it work. Each time we’ve been torn apart by our dominant natures, neither of us willing to back down. A hundred years ago, I thought he’d betrayed me in the worst possible way...Categorized as:
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The Crimson Spell, Volume 2 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA curse is a difficult thing to break. Vald, prince of Alsvieth upon taking up arms to defend his country was beset with a curse that transforms him into a ravenous cannibalistic beast... -
Edge of the Wild by Lauren Gilley
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 16 ratings“Your lordship.” It’s a title Oliver will have to get used to: in just a few short months, he’s gone from the bastard son of a dead duke’s equally-dead brother, plain Oliver Meacham, to Lord Oliver, the royal consort of King Erik of Aeretoll... -
Crimson Spell, Vol. 3 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPrince Vald continues his journey with the sorcerer Halvi, seeking a means to break the curse that causes him to transform into a demon at night. But enemies looking to take the power of Vald’s cursed sword for themselves bewitch Halvi in an attempt to make him fight the young prince! Forced to the brink, Halvi makes a crucial choice.Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences... -
Only the Brave by Solmussa
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsRegulus Black is angry. He wants revenge. He wants to watch the world burn for all it's done to him. He also wants to make out with James Potter, but that's a secret he'll take to the grave. Vengeance is more important than... whatever it is that chokes him when he lays eyes on Potter.James Potter is confused, because Regulus Black is, all of a sudden, hot... -
The Crimson Spell, Volume 1 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe curse of the magical crimson sword has turned Prince Bald into a monster... To break the spell, he sets out on a journey with the sexy and gorgeous magician, Havi. Bald has no idea that when he turns into a beast at night, Havi uses his unique talents to pacify his beastly appetite... The luscious journey of Bald and Havi begins... -
Prince of Agony by Tavia Lark
The price of Kazia’s power is pain.Prince Kazia Dire isn’t nice. Being nice lets people close. Letting people close risks revealing Kazia’s greatest secret—the power that condemns him to a lifetime of abuse.Until opportunity appears in the form of a captive enemy mage.Following a dragon across the border lands Lucien Vaire in chains, and matters only get worse from there...Categorized as:
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The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter Vol. 1 by Kazuki Irodori, Yatsuki Wakatsu
Once upon a time, in the not too distant past, a holy maiden was summoned. Not just any holy maiden—one hailing from modern Japan. But this story is not her story. This is the tale of the humble accountant, Kondou, who accompanied her and his trials and woes as he accounts in a new world... But no tale is complete without a love interest... -
Zachary by Louisa Masters, Joel Leslie
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... -
Lovesick Titans by Amanda Meuwissen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNot even a Titan can always stand up to a God.Malcom Cho is in over his head, wrapped up in a love affair with his superhero nemesis Zeus, who most people in Olympus City only know as Detective Danny Grant... -
The Queen's Starfire Throne by Hailey Turner
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEvery road must come to an end.THE DEAD. Facing a war where revenants outnumber the living, Caris Rourke must confront a future written in the stars, one she wants no part of. In order to outmaneuver the enemy, Caris must learn to trust her instincts, no matter where they lead, whether into the heart of danger or into the arms of Nathaniel, a dead man walking she should not trust, much less love... -
Crimson Spell, Vol. 4 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe key to discovering the secret behind Vald's cursed sword is somewhere in the empire of Zenedoura. With information obtained from Limris - new companion and former Consul of the Empire - Prince Vald decides to head there to see what he can find... -
Sword & Thistle by S.L. Rowland
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWith age comes wisdom. For a seasoned adventurer, it also comes with back pain.Taking quests, exploring ruins, and camping under the stars. For Dobbin Thornhill, there’s no better life than that of an adventurer. Especially with a reputation like his.His current task? Acquiring the elusive dragonfire mushroom for one of Eastborne’s secret societies... -
A Beginner’s Guide to the Care and Feeding of Demons by Shannon Mae
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBeelbufo has lived a comfortable life as a pet frog for two decades, enjoying pets, human food, and horror movie nights with his favorite human, Gabe. But when Gabe and Az fall head over heels in love, they decide Beel needs a companion too. Little does Beel know that the charming pet shop owner, Jon, is about to become his unsuspecting caretaker... -
Charming Her Monsters by Yve Vale
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook 2 in the Bewitching Monsters Series! The big, bad monsters under the bed have come out to play. When the hot guys from the bar reveal their hidden monsters, I’m stunned and intrigued.Now I know the supernatural world from my paranormal romance novels is real, I naturally make a list of things to experience… For research.Yet, it’s finding out I’m a witch that rattles my grasp on reality...Categorized as:
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Wild Warrior by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBaer Manning What happens when Baer spills his big secret about monsters and magic to a total stranger? Chaos. In Baer’s defense, he really thought Wiley was a lost brother. This case of mistaken identity forces the cute artist to stay at the plantation house for his own protection while they search for a way to take down a witch. Wiley Stuart He never should have gotten in Baer’s Jeep... -
Devil May Care by Lark Taylor
One life-altering kiss sets our whole world on fire.HarlowI’ll tell you what isn’t on my agenda for this century: finding my fated mate only to have him reject me.In fact, having a mate and tying myself down for eternity isn’t even a blip on my radar. But the moment I meet Bailey, there’s no denying he’s meant to be mine. Everything about the gentle Welsh giant calls to me, consuming my thoughts...Categorized as:
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Crimson Spell, Vol. 5 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOn his quest to find the one behind the curse on his sword, Vald manages to sneak into the empire's capital. His target is the greatest sorcerer in Zenedoura - Asterdol. However, in the midst of his search, Vald is captured by servants of the emperor... -
Under His Enemy by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen alpha shifter Orion accepts a mission that takes him behind enemy lines he expects to find hate. He never expects to find a mate. Crow Brownstone's family has known much loss from the hands of shifters. It is that loss that compels Crow's father to create the Protectors of the Pure, an organization committed to protecting humans against shifters. Being a Protector comes with sacrifice...Categorized as:
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It Was All Just a Game by write_me227, We-have-problems
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFandom: Harry PotterRelationships: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, Pansy Parkinson/Blaise Zabini, Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley--------------------------------------------------When Draco comes up with an idea to mess with Harry during the Triwizard Tournament, will he be the one who will get burned in the... -
Seducing the Sorcerer by Lee Welch
Homeless and jobless, Fenn Todd has nearly run out of hope. All he has left is his longing for horses and the strength of his own two hands. But when he’s cheated into accepting a very ugly sackcloth horse, he’s catapulted into a world of magic, politics and desire. Fenn’s invited to stay at the black tower, home of the most terrifying man in the realm: Morgrim, the court sorcerer...Categorized as:
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A Beginner’s Guide to Revenge, Chaos, and Other Absurd Escapades by Shannon Mae
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsArioch:Arioch loves his job; creating chaos and encouraging revenge is fun, and if he pranks a few demons, angels, and humans along the way, all the better... -
Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace, S O Callahan
Roger not only had to prove himself to the Council, he also had to prove himself to Wyndham Wrenwhistle.Fae and humans alike are returning to London for the Season, but the excitement is marred by the growing poverty rate among humans with low magical scores.Tenacious Roger Barnes proposes a new rubric for testing magic to the Council, hoping to resolve the predicament for his fellow humans...Categorized as:
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Stitches by Amanda Meuwissen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCreated by the alchemist Braxton, Levi was “born” fully grown and spends his early days learning about the monster-filled kingdom he calls home.Even though he is just a construct pieced together from cloned parts, Levi longs to fit in with his mythical neighbors, but more than that, he wishes he could say two words to the Shadow King without stuttering... -
Must Love Demons by Meghan Maslow
You’d think being magically tethered to the hottest warden in all Verona wouldn’t be a hardship.You’d be wrong.Incubus Nico Azertiran has his dream job as a cherub-in-training. It’s the perfect position for a lust demon who’s more interested in happily-ever-afters than one-night stands. Or it would be, if he didn’t keep screwing it up...Categorized as:
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The White Road by Lynn Flewelling
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsDissolute nobles, master spies, and the unlikeliest of heroes, Alec and Seregil have survived exile, treachery, and black magic. But the road that lies ahead is the most hazardous they’ve ever traveled. For with enemies on all sides, they must walk a narrow path between good and evil where one misstep might be their last...Categorized as:
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Demon Arms by Sadie Sins
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWylie Doe has screwed himself once again with the help of his freakish demon arms. Sentenced to an academy for out of control paranormal boys, he finds himself surrounded by shifters, sorcerers, and halflings while facing an identity crisis. He has a dragon inside him that's in love with a sorcerer he's only just met... -
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Bare Your Teeth by Twoony
A century ago, fae and mortal worlds collided and brought about a terrifying question; what if there are more worlds waiting to be found?When a cursed fae seeks to cause another collision with a dark plane, mortals and fae battle together to stop the destruction of their realms. A draft begins and William Vandervult, at the young age of sixteen, goes to war...Categorized as:
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The Legendary Master’s Wife by Yin Ya, 尹琊
After an explosion, You XiaoMo finds that he is now a probationary disciple of the TianXin sect. However, he is one with dubious potential, so just when he starts to adapt to his new circumstances, he receives a piece of bad news. If he is unable to produce the required result after half a year to become an official disciple of the TianXin sect, he would be driven out of the sect... -
The River Prince by Sheena Jolie, S.J. Himes
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom bestselling author SJ Himes writing as Sheena Jolie comes the long-awaited new book in the Realms of Love Series! The countries of Eistrea and Hellebore were once one land, torn asunder by a brutal war... -
The Sorcerer's Thief by Lee Colgin
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe ThiefCricket thought he'd stolen the ultimate a rare coin rumored to possess magical powers. But when an alluring sorcerer upends his world in a moonlit alley, Cricket discovers the coin is more powerful than he’d ever imagined.And he’ll risk his life to keep it... -
The Tinder Chronicles: Complete 3-Volume Series by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTinder’s world is black and white, good and evil clearly defined. The young vampire hunter was taught to hate his enemy with a passion, and hating them is easy since they killed his entire family. His attraction to Bane, a gorgeous, mysterious vampire, contradicts everything Tinder believes in, but the heat between them is undeniable... -
Chaos by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNine gods ruled the world, until the ultimate betrayal resulted in their destruction. Now, the world is dying and only by restoring the Lost Gods can it be saved. Sealed off from the world for nine hundred years, Schatten is a country of darkness and mystery. The power of Teufel, Shadow of the Lost Licht, keeps the rest of the world out, and his deadly Sentinels keep the people of Schatten in... -
The Dragon Prince's Necromancer by Amy Sumida
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDeath walks beside me.Two weeks ago, I was hired by the Dragon Prince of Zaru to help his brother, the King, deal with their dead. Not that there is an abundance of corpses in their kingdom, but those who die aren't staying in their graves. As a necromancer, I'm one of the few people on Serai who can put the dead to rest and discover why they are rising. As a Raltven, I'm particularly good at it... -
Concealed Magic by Liam Kingsley, Jill Haven
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMages almost destroyed my pack … how can one be my mate? Dean fought in the war between my pack and his mage clan … and now the wolf inside of me wants to claim him. I can’t bind myself to a man who was once my people’s enemy. Regardless of the pull between us, I know that fate must be wrong... -
A Shield of Fate and Ruin by Nicole Bailey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the world is at war.No one is safe.Not even the gods.Apollo would hide with Hyacinth and hold him until the sun burned out.But that is not their destiny.When Ares arrives announcing a turn of the tides and war thundering towards Niria, Apollo and Hyacinth take on a journey to save everyone from Zeus’ wrath.But when things don’t go as planned, they might destroy themselves instead... -
Changeling by Lee Colgin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDominus, an incubus who runs a brothel called The Twig and Berries, has become bored with his life and his customers.Sebastian, a changeling fairy swapped at birth for a human infant, has just learned his true heritage. Reeling with the knowledge, and unsafe among humans, he lets a vampire guide him north through Hungary to a place where he can meet others of his kind... -
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Yours Everlasting by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvrard . . .Rhys . . .Evander . . .Evander has gone by many names in the last thousand years. He’s lived almost as many lives, using his immortality and his unique shapeshifting abilities to become anyone and anything. His goal was simple: to eradicate the malevolent magic threatening all humankind.After finally succeeding, Evander feels he’s earned a justifiable and peaceful retirement...Categorized as:
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Grounds for Divorce by Tepre
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFandom: Harry PotterRelationships: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, Also briefly:, Harry Potter/Original Female Character(s), Harry Potter/Original Male Character(s), Draco Malfoy/Original Male Character(s)--------------------------------------------------Malfoy finds a coin. Harry finds a letter.A story about histories, a story about families. A story about a lemon tree somewhere in Upper Egypt... -
Heir to Dreams and Darkness by Ben Alderson
Lightning raced over my skin as we touched. It cascaded through the room, sparking every candle to life. I would not let death and ruin take him from me. I was not ready for this to end. The demon Lilyth has returned. With an army of shadows at her back, she claims all magic as her own, threatening to drain all light and life from the world... -
The Flowered Blade by Taylor Hubbard
Crown Prince Silvyr Quilen is the family disappointment. His father, High King Keryth Quilen of Athowen, wanted a son to follow in his image of an elven warlord who rules with no regard for those around him and will do anything to maintain his power. However, the king finds Silvyr's desire to spend his days in the flowers and libraries to be pathetic and useless... -
Don't Judge A Prince By His Undergarments by Lisa Oliver
The only goal Prince Syrius Fortune of Rosenhip had during his twin sister's "meet the suitors" ball, was to stay quiet and out of the way. His sister's event had been in the planning for five years, and he and his loving father had already agreed trying to seek a wedding contract for himself was not a good idea...Categorized as:
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Dirty Angel by Barbara Elsborg, Jo Raven
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDying Sucks Particularly when you discover there really is a hell. Aden thinks there’s no way he can avoid going down, but when an angel and demon can’t agree over his fate, Aden is given one more month to gain redemption. He doubts he can find a way to become a better man in so short a time. But it’s worth a try, right? Living sucks Particularly when you can’t shake free of an obsessive ex...
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