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Returner's Defiance by Bruce Sentar
Five hundred years of fighting demons and humanity has been pushed to the brink of extinction. As the last bastion of the remaining humans is shattered, Bran Heros, the Wandering King, decides to enact a last ditch effort.He’s going to send his soul back in time to two years before the demon invasion comes to earth.This time when the demons first come he’s going to be waiting... -
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Head Down by Jan Stryvant
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThings are starting to look up for Sean, he has a safe place to stay, allies, way too many wolves and a couple of dangerously cute werefoxes around now as well. However the other Councils now know that he's serious, after the raid on Gradatim that left several important people dead... -
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![Vegas Rules by Jan Stryvant]()
Vegas Rules by Jan Stryvant
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFresh from his victory in Reno, Sean's now in Las Vegas to fulfill his promise to help the lycans there with their own slavery problems. Thankfully there aren't any mages councils in Las Vegas, the mob took care of that years ago. However, there are a number of casinos that are still very entrenched in the use of lycan slaves, not just as workers, but as entertainment, both public and private... -
![When It Falls by Jan Stryvant]()
When It Falls by Jan Stryvant
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAfter having their success against the Ascendants used by the Vestibulum as a cover for the mass murder of their old enemies, Sean has discovered that the Vesti's are far more ruthless and dangerous than the previous two councils he's fought... -
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![Stand On It by Jan Stryvant]()
Stand On It by Jan Stryvant
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsOnce again, Sean's home has been attacked by one of the Councils, only this time they've committed what they hoped would be an overwhelming force. While Sean and his family win the fight, Sean has been seriously wounded and taken out of action. For Roxy and the others, saving Sean's life has become the priority, but there are still things that must be done to secure their victory... -
![The Reclamation by Ivy Asher]()
The Reclamation by Ivy Asher
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThe last place I ever wanted to be was in the middle of someone else’s war. Too bad fate doesn’t give a fuck.When I first woke up in the land of the gryphons, I had one goal...getting back home.I was so focused on figuring out how to leave, that I got myself exiled from The Hidden, captured by The Avowed, and managed to claim not one, but three mates... -
![As Wicked As They Come by Emma Dean]()
As Wicked As They Come by Emma Dean
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"We can only hide for so long, sister, before we either become nothing, or choose to rejoin the living."Mika Marshall is back at the University of Morgana. It is her first fall semester, her first Homecoming and Samhain on Morgana’s Island. So much is the same her first day and yet...so much is different... -
![Destined Fire by Tessa Cole]()
Destined Fire by Tessa Cole
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsOne reckless move could cost her everything… It used to be easy to pass as human beat cop Essie Shaw. Lay low, don’t draw too much attention. Now I’m hiding in plain sight, working for the JP, praying my teammates won’t notice my non-human magical quirks and figure out I’m a nephilim... -
![Queen of Diamonds by Mark Henwick]()
Queen of Diamonds by Mark Henwick
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA wild ride of Special Ops attacks, unwinnable werewolf challenges, terrifying magical powers, insane Athanate politics and the discovery of a fanatic, anti-paranormal cult. Amber has to race from the Mexican desert to the swamps of Louisiana to battle past mutant shifters, and make ill-considered alliances with old enemies to take on an evil witch queen... -
![Growing Alpha by Erin R. Flynn]()
Growing Alpha by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDivision Chief Seraphine Thomas knows that progress isn’t made without sacrifices. Their side has lost people, and the cost to her own life is sometimes too high.But now that the political climate for supes shifts widely back the wrong way, everyone is scrambling to secure the protections supes desperately need. It’s simply impossible to play a fair game when the other side cheats... -
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![Magical Temptations by Jaliza A. Burwell]()
Magical Temptations by Jaliza A. Burwell
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsDr. Laila Porter has successfully kept Cyril Shanton alive. Now it's time to learn that when a dragon wants something, they get it, and Shanton wants Laila. The dragon has uncovered an old cave system, and he needs Laila's expertise to get through the dangerous traps safely because he wants what the traps protect... -
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Exile by Chase Kilgore
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe world changed the day the rifts happened. Trolls, elves, and other races from fantasy and myth emerged into a modern world, bringing magic with them. The world governments worked to segregate these new arrivals into refugee camps, which eventually became the nation of De’Vas. A nation of paranormals... -
![The Chosen One Universe Volume Two: An MM Paranormal Fantasy Shifters Series by Macy Blake]()
The Chosen One Universe Volume Two: An MM Paranormal Fantasy Shifters Series by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHave You Been Chosen?For the first time, Macy Blake’s two bestselling paranormal fantasy series are being published in a three-volume mega-verse box set!Each volume will feature three full-length MM novels with dragons, hellhounds, vampires and more, with never before published bonus material. All in reader-requested chronological order... -
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![Werepanther 7: Paranormal Hunter by Logan Jacobs]()
Werepanther 7: Paranormal Hunter by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThings have definitely changed since I discovered I was a werepather.I went from being nobody, broke college kid to the owner of a booming business practically overnight. And now my women and I are looking to expand my business and empire.But there’s still the problem of the Ancient Order of the Nile.They’ve tried to kill me several times already, and I think it’s time to repay the favor... -
![Demon Lord Academy: An Urban Fantasy Adventure by Shane Hammond]()
Demon Lord Academy: An Urban Fantasy Adventure by Shane Hammond
Have you ever felt like you were destined for greater things?My life was far from perfect, revolving around a dead-end school and caring for my sickly mother. It’s not until a chance encounter with a beautiful and mysterious blonde that I learn the truth about myself.You see, I’m not just an ordinary human. I’m a demon lord, potentially one of the strongest that’s ever lived... -
![Broken by Night by Jada Storm, Emma Stark]()
Broken by Night by Jada Storm, Emma Stark
My name is Ace Bisset, and I've finally embraced what it means to be a witch. But even with all my newfound power, I still haven't figured out how to break this damned curse. And that's a problem, because time is running out...Categorized as:
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![Zenith Academy 2: A Haremlit Fantasy Adventure by Cassius Lange]()
Zenith Academy 2: A Haremlit Fantasy Adventure by Cassius Lange
My first few weeks at Zenith Academy were hectic. I made friends, but also enemies, and got myself into a death duel. Our triumph from defeating the dungeon’s first floor boss was short-lived, however, as a rather grim notification popped up. What did it say? A colossal beast and its swarm of bloodthirsty monsters was headed our way. That was the bad news. The good? We had time to prepare... -
![Arbor Falls: The Complete Series by Maya Nicole]()
Arbor Falls: The Complete Series by Maya Nicole
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe Complete Series omnibus contains Wolf Forgotten, Wolf Forsaken, Wolf Forged, Wolf Forever .My world shattered the day my parents didn’t show up to my graduation.Grieving and lost, I discover my adoption certificate hidden in a drawer, unearthing a secret no one wanted me to know. Needing answers, I move to Arbor Falls to find out who abandoned me over two decades ago... -
![Legendary Rule: Book Two by Bruce Sentar]()
Legendary Rule: Book Two by Bruce Sentar
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBack in the game, Ajax, Missy, and Sky make it to the human capital of Tyren, only to find themselves on trial for the dead merchants.Putting them on trial, the King of Tyren has enough awareness to know that players are different than his townspeople. He tasks Ajax to forge a party and conquer a dungeon plaguing the catacombs.But first, Ajax needs to fill out his party... -
![Werepanther 3: Paranormal Hunter by Logan Jacobs]()
Werepanther 3: Paranormal Hunter by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA few weeks ago, I was just Carter Hatfield, a broke college student and history major.Now, I’m a werepanther, a hunter of all things paranormal.And I already have two major kills under my belt with Div, the previous owner of my establishment, and Orglan, the former Master of Waters in the Midwest... -
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Witch Unmade by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSometimes you miss things that are staring you in the faceEverything has led to this. All the threads are finally coming together, and the pieces of the puzzle are slotting into place... -
![Werepanther 2: Paranormal Hunter by Logan Jacobs]()
Werepanther 2: Paranormal Hunter by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy life has changed pretty radically in the last few weeks.I went from being an average history major in college to the owner of a nightclub with two sexy lovers who happen to be a Changeling fae and a succubus.Oh yeah, and I’m also a werepanther now.I’m the deadliest killing machine in the paranormal world, but that has painted a big fat target on my back... -
![Werepanther 6: Paranormal Hunter by Logan Jacobs]()
Werepanther 6: Paranormal Hunter by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere were lots of pros and cons to being a powerful werepather.Pros: I could kill any human or paranormal enemy that came my way, badass women threw themselves at my feet, and my lucrative lounge was raking in the dough.Cons: Every god and monster wants to see my head separated from my shoulders... -
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![Werepanther 9: Paranormal Hunter by Logan Jacobs]()
Werepanther 9: Paranormal Hunter by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve succeeded in killing Kek, the Egyptian God of Chaos, but now the god Khonsu is really on the warpath.I’m not strong enough in my current state, but my team came up with an idea.If I can defeat a demigod and take their power, I should be able to go toe to toe with Khonsu. Which works out perfectly, because I’ve been itching to fight the Handler again and take him out for good... -
![Wicked Little Things: A Reverse Harem Academy Series by Emma Dean]()
Wicked Little Things: A Reverse Harem Academy Series by Emma Dean
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe next book in Mika's saga... -
![The Dragon, the Lion, and Their Unicorn Omega by Lorelei M. Hart, Wendy Rathbone]()
The Dragon, the Lion, and Their Unicorn Omega by Lorelei M. Hart, Wendy Rathbone
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA dragon and a lion walk into a bar…really.Alpha dragon shifter George might not love helping to run his family’s empire, but he really has no choice. As the alpha son, it is his responsibility to keep the hoard growing. It’s the way of things. If only he had the courage to be more like his brother and break away just enough to find his happily ever after, too. Being responsible sucks... -
![I'm Just A Small Town Shifter 2 by G.S. D'Moore]()
I'm Just A Small Town Shifter 2 by G.S. D'Moore
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA lot has changed for Kirk Jensen. He wasn’t the slightly fat, fast-food slinging, new guy anymore. His whole existence changed that night he was attacked by a bear, and joined the ranks of Kodiak Island’s shifter community. He even managed to land his dream job on the island’s police force. But Kirk is so much more than just another werewolf shifter... -
![Demon Lord Academy 2: An Urban Fantasy Adventure by Shane Hammond]()
Demon Lord Academy 2: An Urban Fantasy Adventure by Shane Hammond
New year, new classes, and new threats . . . I had a great time during my chaotic first year at the academy, where I learned about my demonic powers and made a few gorgeous friends. My sophomore year is starting early, introducing me to new classes and new girls, including a quiet tomboy named Andie and an obsessive redhead named Emma.The girls aren’t the only ones on my radar though... -
![Legendary Rule: Book Three by Bruce Sentar]()
Legendary Rule: Book Three by Bruce Sentar
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAjax and the girls are off to the convention. Yet things are boiling under the surface.Sarah has some confessing to do. Meanwhile Ajax is faced with more and more things crossing between the real world and inside the game Legendary Rule. He's forced to confront the idea that the world of LR might be just as real as his own... -
![Legacy of Vanished Friends by Marvin Whiteknight]()
Legacy of Vanished Friends by Marvin Whiteknight
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Cultivating Gamelit Harem AdventureIn a city of flying mountains and magic palaces, a man must hunt for his lost friends and face the legacy they left behind.Theo's family is safe, but the Ten Thousand Worlds are still rife with both danger and opportunity. His old friends are missing, but now Theo's finally caught their trail... -
![Next to Nothing by Macy Blake]()
Next to Nothing by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA Gay Paranormal Harem Romance What do you get when you mix a dragon, a vampire, a griffin, a mage, and a human? Sawyer Smith’s life sounds like a punchline, but the mates he’s come to love are no joke. They’re fierce and wonderful, protecting him from the outside forces trying to destroy him... -
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The Alpha 6: Protect. Procreate. Prevail. by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIt looks like the wolves are on the prowl.Strange howls are echoing in the north, and the scent of a new pack is drifting closer to my territory. But things get complicated when a werewolf omega joins the mix.And her story brings up the ghosts of my family’s past.Something big is headed our way now, but an unexpected new power of mine just might turn this fight in our favor... -
![Tiger Lily by May Dawson]()
Tiger Lily by May Dawson
LilyIn one colossally bad day, my boss fires me so he can give my job to his nephew, I find my boyfriend cheating on me, and—when being human is just too painful—I accidentally shift and trash my own apartment. My inner cat is apparently offended by table lamps.Then my grandfather falls and breaks his arm, and I head back to Silver Springs to help him...Categorized as:
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![Unholy Trinity: The Complete Series by Crystal Ash]()
Unholy Trinity: The Complete Series by Crystal Ash
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsClaimed by demons. Branded a traitor by my own coven.It all started with Ash, Raum, and Sal. Three ridiculously hot men I’d never seen before. But they know exactly who I am, and all three of them lay claim to my body and soul.Later, I find out I’m a witch. And those three guys? Demons.But they’re not just demons, they’re mine. My unholy trinity. And they’ve waited lifetimes for me to return... -
![The Jackal Prince by Anna McIlwraith]()
The Jackal Prince by Anna McIlwraith
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA hidden stronghold in the heart of Egypt — a kingdom on the edge of ruin, ruled by fear and forgotten magic...Categorized as:
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![Stop at Nothing by Macy Blake]()
Stop at Nothing by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsSeries Finale With all of his mates assembled, Sawyer Smith should be ready for his own version of the end game. He must defeat the god of air and restore both of their broken magics to all of the realms. There’s only one problem: he still doesn’t know how to do it... -
![Crime and Punishment by Alex Lidell]()
Crime and Punishment by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShe broke the rules. Now he sets the consequences. Lera crossed the line when she disobeyed River’s orders and went over the Academy wall. Now River wants Lera gone—and Coal is just the officer to make her quit. For Coal, disciplining a wayward cadet is a matter of routine—--but he may be in over his head with this fiery student...Categorized as:
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![Country Mage 2 by Jack Bryce]()
Country Mage 2 by Jack Bryce
James is living the life he always wanted. He has his own rustic cabin in the countryside, peace, quiet, and some lovely companions to share his joy with.But there is much left to do! James will need to expand his cabin to make it more comfortable for his — ahem — lady friends... -
![Visionary X Starlight by Yumoyori Wilson]()
Visionary X Starlight by Yumoyori Wilson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBadass Princess meets Rookie Criminal Investigator… Two different worlds – one unique connection – a whole lot of madness. After being held prisoner most of her life, Makoto Heart is now free and currently staying in Realm Five, Minato. So, when her five knights surprise her with a trip to Realm Six, Earthala, she’s beyond excited to see what the hype is all about...Categorized as:
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![The Thirteenth Sign: The Complete Series by Debbie Cassidy]()
The Thirteenth Sign: The Complete Series by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAn ancient war, a tenuous truce, a delicate balance.Sounds ominous right?It is.The tri-pack collective has existed for centuries—three dire wolf packs bound to the most powerful coven in the world through a single witch born under the thirteenth sign of the zodiac.Through this covenant they keep an ancient threat unlike any other at bay... -
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Harvest of the Gods by Amy Sumida
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe first book in the Godhunter series split, Harvest of the Gods can be read alone or in conjunction with A Fey Harvest. Harvest of the Gods is set entirely in the God and Human Realms but if you wish, you may follow Vervain from Harvest of the Gods to A Fey Harvest by switching books whenever Vervain declares that she's off to the Faerie Realm and then switching back when she returns... -
![Storming Snow Falls by Jenn D. Young, Aspen Black]()
Storming Snow Falls by Jenn D. Young, Aspen Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSnow Falls, Montana.I’ve found myself in A town full of shifters. Shifters I never wanted to be around ever again. My blood sings being surrounded by my own kind.But they aren’t my kind.I’m a half breed who can’t shift.Useless.But I’ve proved everyone wrong. I’ll show them all I’m more than an abomination.Yet, a snarky Wolf and sexy as sin twin leopards insist I’m their mate... -
![The Forbidden Mate by Skye Wilson]()
The Forbidden Mate by Skye Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe competition for his heart is fierce. But he’s not playing fair…As the event coordinator for the Alpha Council, I never imagined getting stuck organizing a cutthroat competition for our pack’s beta wolf Garrett, but I guess that’s what I get for opening my big mouth. Now the pack thinks that marrying Garrett off will help ease the current tensions in our territory... -
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![Stalker by Letty Frame]()
Stalker by Letty Frame
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHealing is important to help you overcome grief. But it’s impossible to heal when there’s still a fight for survival.Lottie and her men went through a terrible ordeal, but they’re desperate to not let it tear them apart. Between Warren’s newfound powers, River’s lack of wolf, and Theo’s refusal to complete his bond with Lottie, things are tenuous at best... -
![Coven King 2 by Virgil Knightley, Edgar Riggs]()
Coven King 2 by Virgil Knightley, Edgar Riggs
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn need of a Fertility Witch, Logan and his coven make some big moves. But finding her might set off a chain reaction...Logan Morrison has taken to his new life well. Faster, stronger, smarter than ever before, he makes use of the unique suite of blessings that his bonds with the Inner Circle of his coven bestow upon him... -
![Courts and Cabals 4 by G.S. D'Moore]()
Courts and Cabals 4 by G.S. D'Moore
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCameron Dupree thought he had it all. His succubus girlfriend was out of jail. He was finally pulling in some serious money working for the Venetian Cabal, and he'd demonstrated his true power by completely dominating a Nosferatu of the rival Tikal Cabal. The poor, scared human who'd walked on tiptoes around the supernaturals of St. Vincent's Preparatory Academy was long gone... -
![Zenith Academy 1: A Haremlit Fantasy Adventure by Cassius Lange]()
Zenith Academy 1: A Haremlit Fantasy Adventure by Cassius Lange
My name is James, but my mom’s the only person that can call me that. To everyone else, I’m JD—a struggling artist, working my fingers to the bone for my shot with one of the big comic book companies. Oh, and I work nights, managing a dive called Judson’s Bar and Grill. I know, the dream life. Things were boring, disappointing, even. Until one faithful night, when everything changed... -
![I'm Just A Small Town Shifter by G.S. D'Moore]()
I'm Just A Small Town Shifter by G.S. D'Moore
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKirk Jensen always chased his dreams. He even left home and chased them across the country. He expected that hard work, training, and determination would make his dreams a reality. Afterall, people always said that if you worked hard, you could achieve your goals.He did not expect to be a short order cook working long shifts for minimum wage... -
![Witch Unexpected by Debbie Cassidy]()
Witch Unexpected by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn ancient war, a tenuous truce, a delicate balance.Sounds ominous right?It is.The tri-pack collective has existed for centuries—three dire wolf packs bound to the most powerful coven in the world through a single witch born under the thirteenth sign of the zodiac.Through this covenant they keep an ancient threat unlike any other at bay...
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