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Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 8 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, 墨香铜臭
A BATTLE FOR FREEDOM, A LOVE FOR THE AGES. White No-Face's mask is off, and the final conflict has begun. Deep in the ancient caverns and lava flows of Mount Tonglu, Xie Lian must face the one whose hatred has plagued him for centuries--but this time, he won't have to do it alone... -
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A Wish Upon the Stars by T.J. Klune
Sequel to The Consumption of Magic. Nearly a year ago, blinded by grief and betrayal, Sam of Wilds made a desperate decision to follow the Great White into the Dark Woods. Now, he emerges to a world changed. The City of Lockes is a prison. The King has been locked away in the dungeons. The Kingdom of Verania has fallen, and the Dark wizard Myrin sits on the throne... -
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![The Consumption of Magic by T.J. Klune]()
The Consumption of Magic by T.J. Klune
Sam of Wilds faced the Dark wizard Myrin and lived to tell the tale. Granted, the battle left him scarred, but things could be a hell of a lot worse. It’s not until he reunites with Morgan of Shadows and Randall that he realizes just how much worse things could be. Because the scars have meaning and hint at Myrin’s true plans for Sam and the Kingdom of Verania... -
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Running on Air by Eleventy7
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 24 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. -
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The Crimson Spell, Volume 2 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 26 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. -
![How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu, and Profit: Bone 3 by Cait Wade, A.J. Sherwood]()
How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu, and Profit: Bone 3 by Cait Wade, A.J. Sherwood
Do you wish to deploy the necromancer to fight? (YES) (no). The leg bone’s connected to the ~ leg bone. The leg bone’s connected to the ~... -
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Only the Brave by Solmussa
Regulus 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... -
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Crimson Spell, Vol. 3 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 25 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. -
![How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu and Profit : Bone 2 by A.J. Sherwood, Cait Wade]()
How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu and Profit : Bone 2 by A.J. Sherwood, Cait Wade
Ribs located! Penalty activated if you refuse. Proceed with quest? (YES) (no). But the ribs are in the middle of a barbarian village. Historically speaking, fireball would fix–. Charred bone. No. Time to do this the hard way... -
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A Beginner's Guide to Sea Monsters, Messenger Angels, and Other Management Mishaps by Shannon Mae
Gabriel:. Gabriel is the Divine Herald, the messenger of the Lord, the Angel of Revelation… and he's currently losing ground to social media... -
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Love Is Magic by Grae Bryan, Kai Butler
Love Is Magic! Fifteen authors, fifteen chances to fall in love this holiday season…. In this enchanting, out-of-this-world MM paranormal and urban fantasy collection, you’ll find unexpected demons, gallant vampires, pining alphas, shifty ravens, magic galore, and so much more, with a satisfying happy ending to every love story. Read original, exclusive stories by:. Grae Bryan. Kai Butler... -
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My Demon Neighbor by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDemons made great neighbors. I'd know, I had one. .. Pythor might've started off teaching me how to defend myself, but he soon became my friend, and the only man I felt safe around. The more time we spent together, the less I feared leaving the home I'd spent the last few months hiding in, especially when I knew he was just across the street... -
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The Remarried Empress, Vol. 8 by Alphatart
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“나비에가 편지를 읽고, 모든 게 오해였다는 걸 깨닫는다면…. ”. 나비에를 놓지 못한 소비에슈, 그의 이기적인 선택. 소비에슈는 라스타에게 이혼을 약속했던 말을 나비에가 들었단 기사를 보고 남들의 눈을 피해 나비에게 편지를 보낸다. 하지만 나비에에게서 별다른 답장이 오지 않고, 자신과 주먹다짐까지 한 카프멘 대공을 서왕국으로 불렀다는 소식에 소비에슈는 나비에와 직접 만나기 위해 결혼식을 서두르고 청첩장을 보낸다. 트로비 공작가를 방문하기 위해서라도 하인리와 함께 초대에 응한 나비에. 한때는 황후로서 거닐던 동대제국에서 가장 피하고 싶었던 소비에슈와 마주하는데……. Episodes 100-115. -
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astra inclinant by Eleventy7
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"The stars incline us, they do not bind us. " For Harry, it's something he learned long ago on the battlefield. But for his son, James, it will be a painful lesson in the form of a friendship with a boy named Scorpius Malfoy. -
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Crimson Spell, Vol. 4 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 22 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... -
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Arthur by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNothing can keep fated Ones apart, not even distance. Especially not when you’re the son of the created warlock. Arthur was ready to find his forever mate—his one and only other half. He was the firstborn of the created warlock and knew he had big shoes to fill... -
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Eternal Luck (Ghostly Guardians) by Louisa Masters
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLuck brought us together… but can it last forever? I was working a dead-end job and living with too many roommates when I met Carlos. That meeting was our first stroke of luck, changing both our lives and tying us together. I’ll never regret it, but after eight amazing years, I’m starting to think he does... -
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Alphas Never Hide by Lori Ames
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe wolf who refuses to be Alpha. Hayden Walker might be trapped in Willow Lake by guilt and duty, but he’s no one’s alpha. It doesn’t matter how many times people call him Alpha, with a capital A like it’s his name, he just isn’t—just ask his last pack. They had no problem rejecting him to follow his traitorous brother, Robbie, twelve years ago... -
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Warwick by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan a sweet omega and a grumpy hellhound possibly be perfect for one another? Will Warwick’s overly protective nature be too much for Cecil or be exactly what he needs? Warwick Ashwood is by far the largest of the hellhounds in his pack: in both human and beast form. That coupled with his less than inviting nature has most people avoiding him if at all possible... -
![My Demon Assistant by Stella Rainbow]()
My Demon Assistant by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDemons made great assistants. I'd know, I had one. .. When I first met my new assistant, I thought he was a little strange, but ultimately a good employee. He was on-time everyday, brought me homemade cookies, and did his work diligently. While he had a tendency to get his phrases and words mixed up, he was ultimately a good assistant... -
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Castiel by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThey were supposed to be colleagues. Fate had other plans for them. Dr. Castiel Bennett has been alone a very long time. The oldest son of one of an original eight, he’s seen a lot in his long life. As a gargoyle, he doesn’t mind living a solitary life, but he knows it would be so much better with his fated mate by his side... -
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Draco Malfoy and the Heir of Slytherin by starbrigid
Draco Malfoy never asked for a second chance, nor did he particularly want one... -
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Monster and the Beast, Vol. 3 by renji
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter the world conspired to separate Cavo and Liam before there burgeoning romance could really begin, the two are left to wander the world separately, desperately hoping for a reunion. But when Liam is feeling lonely without Cavo's touch, will he stay true the sweet, innocent Cavo or find solace in another man. .. ?! -
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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... -
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![The Grim Adventures of Death & Chan by Vawn Cassidy]()
The Grim Adventures of Death & Chan by Vawn Cassidy
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCRAWSHANKS GUIDE TO THE RECENTLY DEPARTED. A Dead Serious Companion Novella. (STANDARD PAPERBACK EDITION). **This book is a website exclusive edition and can only be found at vawncassidystore)... -
![The Guild of the Cowry Catchers, Book 5: Shores Beyond the World by Abigail Hilton]()
The Guild of the Cowry Catchers, Book 5: Shores Beyond the World by Abigail Hilton
They did a terrible thing. They’ve returned to make it right. The price will be high. **ILLUSTRATED VERSION**. Chaos is sweeping the islands of Wefrivain—slave revolts, attacks on temples, and questions about the true nature of the wyvern gods. The catalyst is a single book called The Guild of the Cowry Catchers. The authors are a band of pirates... -
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The Guild of the Cowry Catchers, Book 4: Out of the Ashes by Abigail Hilton
A forbidden book. A pirate prince. An idea whose time has come. **ILLUSTRATED VERSION**. Gerard and Silveo have made peace with their pasts. .. or so they think. They've joined the pirates they once hunted and are prepared to leave Wefrivain in quest for a new life. However, an unexpected cry for help brings them unwillingly back into home waters... -
![Validate: The Final Book in the Magic Users of Greenford Trilogy by Lisa Oliver]()
Validate: The Final Book in the Magic Users of Greenford Trilogy by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“The next time someone knocks at the front door, would you just do the doggy thing and bite them? Please? ”. Stefan de Marco and Lucifer Fireborn are back for this third installment of The Magic Users of Greenford trilogy. You’d have thought things would’ve quietened down by now. But no... -
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Cupcake: Unlocked Mates Book 9 by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLogan. Being kicked out of my pride, I wandered around the country until Axel found my malnourished lion side and invited me into his home. I’ve found family, brotherhood, and happiness here. Now as paramormals are starting to find mates once more, it’s been amazing to see my brothers find their perfect matches. I want a mate too! So badly... -
![The Psychic and The Vampire: Ant and Viktor's Story by Lisa Oliver]()
The Psychic and The Vampire: Ant and Viktor's Story by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDoctor Anthony Channon, commonly known as Ant, had a stalker. Fortunately, with his abilities as a level twelve mage he knew the man didn't mean him any harm. Unfortunately, other people didn't feel so kindly toward Ant as he went about his business as a psychic police consultant, and after an errant bullet, Ant finally comes face to face with his stalker and learns one life-changing truth... -
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Sunshine: Unlocked mates Book 11 by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSunshine: Unlocked Mates Book 11. Hudson. Moving back to his town of birth, Hudson Moore couldn’t be happier. He has an amazing job with the fire department, the house he shares with his brother is the perfect fixer upper, and he already has a new best friend. Everything is perfectly in place. Hudson knows that this is where he is supposed to be... -
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Recovery by Amy Rae Durreson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRaif has always believed in honour and duty. When he is asked to travel to the distant north to wake the dragon Arden from his centuries’ long sleep, he embraces the opportunity. But Arden is not what Raif was expecting: whimsical, mischievous and charming, he frustrates and flusters Raif at every turn. When danger draws them to the lagoon city of Aliann, Raif’s troubles deepen... -
![Cooking With Magic by Lisa Oliver]()
Cooking With Magic by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“I would never hurt you… Please don’t flinch like that. You need to come with me, that’s all, and for that I need to touch you. ”Hellhound Faron wasn’t expecting anything when he went to his local diner for a meal before heading home. He might have privately hoped that he could catch sight of his favorite chef, Patrick, but the food was worth eating anyway... -
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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 Potter. Relationships: 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 end? -
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The Abjurer by Tobias Begley
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEvan Tailor needs to kill an Archmage. If he can survive a party first. With the Silver Queen calling in her debt, Archmage Roark's oaths binding him into assistance and silence, and new classes pulling at Evan from all sides, this year is not turning out to be the peaceful and prosperous introduction to abjuration magic that Evan had hoped for... -
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Stefan by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat happens when the confirmed bachelor literally falls head over heels for his beloved? Stefan Santos was finally content with his life in the beloved gem coven. He loved being able to tend bar and meet all kinds of new and fascinating people. Despite the fact that all of his fellow coven members were happily mated and starting families, Stefan had no desire to follow suit... -
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Bound by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIngolf von Dirchs is all that remains of the royal house of Kria. The bastard son of the dead Kaiser, he barely escapes the winter palace before it is overtaken by the armies of Salhara, Kria's oldest and bitterest enemy... -
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Stitches by Amanda Meuwissen
Created 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... -
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Demon by Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDemon Callan Ambrose wants a soulmate more than anything but is sure he’ll never find his. One of his brothers is mated and soulmates are rare, so the odds are against him. Then he takes a job protecting Lonnie Russell, a creative writing professor who is quirky, and sweet, and just…perfect. But someone is terrorizing Lonnie with threatening notes... -
![The Hidden God of Open Doors by Tavia Lark]()
The Hidden God of Open Doors by Tavia Lark
Forget finding his perfect match. Rune is just desperate to talk to someone. Rune is lonely, immortal, and trapped in a mysterious prison. Objects appear and disappear as the decades pass, and his only companions are the books and television. He hasn’t spoken to a real, live person in over two hundred years. Until one day a phone appears, with a magical dating app already installed... -
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Winterheart by Goddamnhella
Avengers Fan Fiction: Loki/Tony Stark. For his crimes, Loki’s punishment began in a lonely and endless winter. For Tony’s sacrifice, his imprisonment began with a rescue. A story of ugliness and beauty, inside and out, and learning what the word ‘monster’ really means. Words: 144515 Complete. Art by Artmetica. -
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The Necromancer's Smile 2: A Family Affair by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Necromancer's Smile - Book 2 - A Family Affair. (This is not a standalone). Necromancer Sy York and former Detective, Alpha wolf Dakar Rhodes are slowly learning to merge their lives together as true mates. With the steadfast Brock and loyal Brad, as well as Connor and Clive all sharing the estate with them, for the first time in his life, Sy feels as though he has a family around him... -
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Fire Wings by Jena Wade
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRule number 1 of internet Never send pictures first. I’m known as “the dragon who almost exposed us all” thanks to some less than spectacular choices in my youth. The fact that I even have my new job as Flight Trainer for Fire Wing Academy is more of a second chance than I ever thought I’d get. I refuse to mess it up… that is until I do... -
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Firebug by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsUnlocked Mates Book 7. Adam. Adam is beyond thrilled at finding his mate. Living in the Hell realm will take some getting used to but at least he has friends close by. His big mate is perfect, Adam loves his minions, but Hell is missing color, laughter, and love, and Adam can’t let that stand... -
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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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Ashes and Grave by Aiden Bates, Jill Haven
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWho’s the dragon going to call for a ghost problem? Me. I don’t normally deal with nasty ghosts, but when Nix needs help, I’m the only one qualified. His dragons are under attack, and it’s up to me to stop it. But Nix isn’t making it easy. He seems determined to hate me because I’m a necromancer, and he wants nothing to do with the attraction smoldering between us... -
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Saving Choice by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFind your mate and choose your fate. After a lifetime of struggling to exist within an Unseelie Fae community that doesn’t accept him, Tyler of the Wartroot Grove Clan is near death when a portal unexpectedly opens in his path. He falls into the human realm, only to hear his… heartsong? Fated mates are not only real, but he has one? Here? He’s confused, certain he must have died and crossed over... -
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Wanting the Im-PAW-sible by J.D. Light
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen did Drew Lane grow up? As the oldest of the leap children, Harper Long was the designated babysitter growing up, which is why he is struggling so much with the fact that the youngest of the group is a grown man now. Like really grown. Like how does he even find supportive underwear with all that? Unrequited crushes are rough... -
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Wishes and Research by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPaxton. Bugs. Well, beetles, but it doesn’t matter because they keep disappearing. Poof. Insects, bugs, or just creepy crawlies, Paxton doesn’t care what they’re called because they’re the most fascinating creatures he’s ever seen, and as an entomologist, that’s saying a lot. But since he’s currently in the most frustrating town he’s ever seen, there might be a connection. Fraser. Bugs...
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