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All Quiet On the Witchy Front by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe Winchester witches are at it again. Get ready for mayhem. Full blurb coming soon! -
The Grim Reaper Gaffe by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsCharlie Rhodes has fought witches, ghosts, chupacabras, and killer clowns. Now she must face her final enemy. The battle with Sybil is finally here, and it will happen in Detroit. .. .where the grim reapers rule all. It's going to be a bumpy ride. -
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A Savage Spell by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAssassins, magic, and mayhem. As the boogeyman to the underworld, Nix isn't afraid of dying. Yet this time, it's not about dying. It's about escaping with her mind intact. I thought I'd finally stepped away from the madness of the underworld, away from the Abnormals, away from all those who would do me and those I love harm. The world though had different plans... -
Sinister Séance by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwenty years ago teenager Bree Watson had the world at her fingertips. The only thing she was worried about was which Grimlock brother she had the biggest crush on. Then, in a moment of confusion while playing with a Ouija board, she disappeared. Nobody knew what happened to her. Her parents were cleared of suspicion. The girls with her that night didn’t have any answers. She was just gone... -
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Hex Education by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMardi Gras is in full swing, which means the French Quarter is bustling with activity and overflowing with people. Ofelia Archer has her hands full and doesn’t need anything extra on her plate. Then the unthinkable happens. When two people seek her out, tell her trouble is coming for her, and then kill themselves, she’s thrown... -
Gold Dragon by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsNow that Trip’s siblings are safely back in the capital, he would like it if life got back to normal. As normal as possible for a half-dragon army officer learning to use his magical powers when he isn’t busy piloting with Wolf Squadron. But trouble keeps popping up, and the capital isn’t the safe haven Trip had hoped... -
House of Whispers by J.L. Bryan
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe luxurious Lathrop Grand Hotel is a Savannah institution that has entertained guests for more than a century and a half, offering some of the finest accommodations in the city. Famously haunted, the hotel draws tourists from around the world eager to encounter its numerous ghosts... -
Life's a Witch by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsLife's a witch . .. and then you die. Bay Winchester is living the witch part – literally. She’s hoping to avoid the dying part. The Winchester world is full of trouble when great-aunt Willa and cousin Rosemary come to town. It’s clear they’re up to something, but no one can figure out what. Aunt Tillie is loading for bear... -
Last Witch Attempt by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsBay Winchester thinks the only thing on her to-do list is a memory spell to make Aunt Tillie’s archnemesis forget all the bad things that have happened to her in recent months. When the spell almost backfires thanks to an error on Aunt Tillie’s part, things almost spiral out of control and she’s annoyed... -
Sinister Snack Attack by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsStormy Morgan should be on top of the world. She’s engaged, about to move into her dreamhouse, and her magic is stabilizing. In fact, she’s becoming one heckuva witch. Too bad trouble keeps finding her. This time it comes in the form of a gang of kids who appear to be stealing cars from various townsfolk. It’s become a big enough issue that everybody in town is becoming unnerved, paranoid even... -
Dating with a Vengeance Demon by Lauretta Hignett
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsA mysterious supernatural assassin is loose in D. C. – a man made of marble, hell-bent on murdering the most popular senator the country has seen in years... -
Wicked Brew by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThistle Winchester is at her witchy wit’s end. Great-Aunt Tillie is selling wine at the curb of The Overlook – like it’s a lemonade stand – and her mother and aunts are about to burn someone at the stake. Unfortunately, it’s up to her and cousin Bay to put out the fire. When the two cousins take a stand, they’re interrupted by the arrival of an injured and dazed little girl... -
Long Shadows by Jodi Taylor
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe third novel in the gripping supernatural thriller series from international bestselling author Jodi Taylor, perfect for fans of Sarah Painter, Genevieve Cogman and Ben Aaronovitch. 'I don't know who I am. I don't know what I am. '. The identity of Elizabeth Cage has always been a mystery. Even she doesn't know who she is. But someone has suspicions. Someone has played the long game... -
The Graveyard Shift by Darynda Jones
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsGuarding a precocious five-year-old who is half-human, half-god, and 100% destined to save the world is no easy feat. Garrett Swopes was the ultimate skeptic until he met a certain hellion and her husband. They vanished after stopping a catastrophic event and left him, a mere mortal, in charge of protecting their gift to mankind... -
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Last Impressions by A.J. Aalto
When an FBI Internal Affairs investigation lands the Preternatural Crimes Unit in a bureaucratic spank-fest, it feels like the perfect time for Marnie Baranuik to skip town and lend her expertise to a bear-sized Canadian cop who doesn’t want her help with his case, his love life, or his car stereo... -
The Blade's Memory by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe king is missing. A secret organization is hunting sorcerers. The enemy has powerful new weapons to deploy, and the capital is more vulnerable than it's ever been. Worst of all, at least in Ridge Zirkander's view, someone put that jackass Colonel Therrik in charge of the flier battalion... -
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... -
Run for Your Midlife by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLately, my life has been a big, fat, hairy midlife crisis. I could really go for a boring day or three. Apparently, there’s no rest for the over-forty crowd. Yes, I have fabulous friends. Yes, I have a beautiful baby. Yes, the ghosts are coming back home. Yes, I’m in love with the Grim Reaper... -
Down Among the Dead Men by Craig Schaefer
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDaniel Faust’s last heist ended with a betrayal, a bullet in his heart, and a plunge from a lonely back-country bridge. Now he’s on life support, and the occult relic keeping him tethered to this world is counting down the last seconds to midnight. That’s the good news. The bad news is, he just woke up in hell... -
The Ghost and the Bride by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsFamily and friends gather at Marlow House for Ian and Lily’s wedding. When an unexpected guest shows up Danielle tries to figure out who he arrived with and why. Did I mention the unexpected guest is a ghost? -
Dark Light by Jodi Taylor
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe second novel in the gripping supernatural thriller series from international bestselling author Jodi Taylor. Betrayed, terrified and alone, Elizabeth Cage has fled her home. With no plan and no friends, she arrives at the picturesque village of Greyston and finds herself involved in an ages-old ceremony that will end in death... -
Trouble Play by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis desert oasis has gone to the dogs, and Vista de Lirio is about to get bloody. (Not the dogs though. The dogs are fine. ). Comedian Evy Lane thought she’d done it all, but taking on the role of mistress of ceremonies for the Desert Fancy Dog Show may be her most challenging gig yet... -
Don't Let it Snow in Deadwood by Ann Charles
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratings"I laughed (a lot), cried (a little), and wanted to stab a certain family member. This story brings all the feels! -
The Ghost of Second Chances by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhen Clint Marlow's partner in crime is found murdered in the basement of Marlow House, Clint is the likely suspect. The only problem, Clint is dead. But that doesn't matter to the FBI agents investigating the case. Clint looks alive to them. Meanwhile, Danielle’s housemate Walt is coming to terms with his new reality, which is complicated with the FBI underfoot... -
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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... -
The Ghost and the Baby by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhile the residents on Beach Drive prepare for the welcomed arrival of a new baby, they are blindsided by the newest resident’s plans to close down Marlow House. No one is prepared for the deadly secrets the new neighbor unwittingly conceals. Walt knows more than he realizes. If he can just remember. -
Alterant by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Dianna Love
In this explosive new world of betrayals and shaky alliances, the only Alterant not incarcerated faces an impossible task -- recapture three dangerous, escaped creatures before they slaughter more humans . . . or her. The way Evalle Kincaid sees it, saving mankind from total destruction should have cleared her name... -
The Ghost Who Lied by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIan has lived across the street from Marlow House for over a year and has no idea Walt Marlow is his neighbor. All that is about to change. (Did I mention—Walt Marlow is a ghost. ). -
Mirror Obscure by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIs this desert oasis a shelter or a trap? Dr. Vivian Wei is juggling multiple life changing events when her aging mother witnesses a violent death on the thirteenth tee. The only problem? There doesn’t seem to be a crime to go along with the witness. As an empath, Vivian knows her mother is telling the truth, but feelings don’t prove a murder... -
I See You by Meghan Ciana Doidge
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsOver a year and a half had passed since Jade Godfrey, aka the dowser, fixed my mother’s necklace, since I’d thwarted the vision of the death of love, and since I’d made a deal with a devil and acquired a demigod for a mentor. I still didn’t understand or control my power, my magic, but it had been a great year. A year of rest. A year of love and light. But now the reprieve was over... -
The Ghost and the Mystery Writer by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA killer strikes under Frederickport Pier. Before dawn the next morning, Marlow House’s celebrity guest, mystery author Hillary Hemingway, is busy writing about the crime for her upcoming novel—including details that only the real killer would know. Coincidence? If so, it isn’t the first time. -
Destiny by P.T. Michelle
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen destiny is on the line, will love be enough to light the way? In order to save Ethan, Nara gets pulled deeper into his dark world, where everything she thought she knew about Ethan and herself turns on its head... -
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... -
The Ghost Who Dream Hopped by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsOfficer Brian Henderson knows there is something just not right about Walt Marlow, and he’s determined to find out what it is. Meanwhile, Beverly’s dead husband visits Danielle in a dream hop, telling her about his wife’s part in his death. Can Danielle convince Brian to stop worrying about Walt and be a little more concerned about his new girlfriend, Beverly? -
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Lady of Madness & Moonlight by Annie Anderson
A former Rogue being presented to the Fates. What could go wrong? When I was offered a seat on the Ethereal Council, no one said anything about meeting the actual Fates. But on the day of my presentation, not only do I offend the three women who control every single thread of life, but an Angel's thread is cut short, and no one knows how... -
A Familiar Hex by Rosemary A. Johns
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWelcome to Oxford’s Magic Kitten Shelter for Familiars! My name’s Astra, and since arriving in the quaint magical village of Witch Hollow in Oxford with my demon kitten familiar, Satan, I’ve faced murders, curses, and even cold coffee. But today is my scariest challenge yet: a visit from my fierce grandma... -
Forever Wilde by Jenn Stark
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAlternate cover edition of ASIN B01N02I70Q. Nothing lasts forever. .. if you're lucky. Life has never been smoother for Tarot-reading artifact hunter Sara Wilde. With a worldwide criminal organization at her beck and call, she can finally secure the safety of the youngest and most vulnerable members of the psychic community... -
The Ghost Who Wasn't by Bobbi Holmes
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen a local heiress goes missing, Danielle discovers it’s not always possible to distinguish the living from the dead. To complicate matters, it seems Danielle is not the only one who communicates with spirits. Her new guest claims to hear Walt. But, something’s not quite right with Marlow House’s newest medium. Danielle must move quickly before her best friend joins the spirit world. -
A Witch’s Demons by N.E. Conneely
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFor months Michelle has known another demon would come after her. What she doesn’t know is that it’s already stalking her friends, hunting her colleagues. Instead, her attention has been focused on learning all she can about witch clans, the engagement ring on her finger, and why Elron won’t set a wedding date. Elron has a secret, one he’s afraid could ruin his relationship with Michelle... -
Hidden Goddess by Marina Finlayson
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTalk about out of the frying pan and into the fire. Jake, the man of Lexi’s dreams, is trapped in the underworld. Only Hades can free him, but Hades is missing, presumably a captive of the shadow shapers. Lexi wants nothing more than to free both of them, but the shadow shapers have hidden their tracks well... -
Bone Driven by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe bayou is burning, the battle is just beginning - and Luce Boudreau is smack in the middle of no-man's land . . . Life as a cop in Canton Town, Mississippi, is never dull - particularly when hiding deep within you is a demon bent on the apocalypse... -
Ghost Market by Angela Roquet
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSoul-searching is a dirty business. In the wake of a thwarted war, Lana Harvey is more than ready for an extended vacation on the new houseboat she shares with the Lord of the Flies, but when the leaderless rebels begin poaching souls and selling them on the Ghost Market, Lana is tasked with heading up a new reaper unit to stop them... -
The Ghost Who Loved Diamonds by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsEverything is right on track for Danielle as she prepares for the grand opening of her bed and breakfast. All that changes when her cousin, Cheryl, shows up to claim her share of the inheritance—housemate Lily figures out there is a ghost in the house—and the million dollar necklace goes missing... -
Charmed to Death by Gretchen Galway
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOn the eve of the winter solstice, reckless witches invite demons into the enchanted town of Silverpool. Can Alma find a human murderer amid the magical mayhem? Alma is a witch with an Incurable Inability to kill. That can be inconvenient in a world of demons, Shadow magic, and murder. Luckily Alma has discovered she has unusual, remarkable talents of her own. And they’re getting stronger... -
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Murder by Magic by Gretchen Galway
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI should’ve known the birthday party for a 113-year-old witch wasn’t going to be all cake and games. Especially with so many other witches around—and that scary magic wand. I’d been desperate for a vacation from the rain on the California coast. But instead of snow and cocoa in a cozy mountain cabin, I got… a dead body. And the murder weapon wasn’t a candlestick in the billiard room... -
Second Chance Spirit by Carrie Pulkinen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe'll give her his heart. .. if the ghost doesn't take it first. Trent Austin is a successful, big-city lawyer. The last thing he needs is the burden of a run-down house in the suburbs. But when his crazy uncle dies and leaves his estate to Trent, he soon learns he's inherited a lot more than a Victorian mansion... -
Shadows and Souls by Ashley Beasley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere’s a vicious creature stalking the streets of St. Louis, and it seems intent on ripping the denizens of the magical community to shreds. Now Eve must figure out how to find a creature that doesn’t leave a trace…. After spending months recovering from a violent fight with a Fae creature, necromancer Eve Williams is ready to get back to work... -
Black Is Back : Quentin Black World by J.C. Andrijeski
From USA TODAY bestselling author, another adventure with Quentin Black and Miri Fox - a book in the Quentin Black World. Paranormal Mystery Romance. "He is the guardian. He will protect his saint, no matter what it takes. .. ". Black and Miri get thrown into the middle of a high-profile murder case when one of Miri's ex-clients becomes the next victim... -
A Spell to Die For by Gretchen Galway
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt all started with a demon in a big-box store. .. Reluctant witch investigator Alma Bellrose has exorcised demons and unmasked killers. But now she has a far more terrifying challenge ahead — a witch wedding... -
The Elemental’s Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings***INCLUDES A BONUS CHAPTER***. Elemental Earth Magic. Intergalactic Consequences. Maggie Parker holds the compass and her magic can change everything - but time is running out. Maggie’s still searching for answers...
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