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Lore Olympus: Volume Seven by Rachel Smythe
Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story! An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, Lore Olympus is a modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone... -
The Riddle by Alison Croggon
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsA young woman embraces her power — and her destiny — as the thrilling quest begun in THE NAMING continues! Maerad is a girl with a tragic and bitter past, but her powers grow stronger by the day. Now she and her mentor, Cadvan, hunted by both the Light and the Dark, must unravel the Riddle of the Treesong before their fractured kingdom erupts in chaos...Categorized as:
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Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 1 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi wants to work off her debt to the Tenjin-ya inn, but she only has one day to find a position and none of the managers are willing to hire a human! If she can just get someone to see past her family background, Aoi is certain she can prove her worth! -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 2 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi’s having no luck finding a job at the Tenjin-ya inn, but a chance encounter with the tengu Matsuba might give her another option! Her home cooking and kind manner impress Matsuba, and when he finds out why she’s in Kakuriyo, he offers to welcome her into his family as a daughter-in-law to pay off her debt! Can the still unemployed Aoi afford to turn down such a generous offer? -
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Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 3 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi wasn’t the only orphan her grandfather Shiro took in. Before she went to live with him, he rescued the spider demons Akatsuki and Suzuran and put them to work as unpaid servants! Now Aoi is questioning everything she thought she knew about her upbringing. What was Shiro up to? And more importantly, does that make the spider demons family? ! -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 5 by Waco Ioka
Aoi has hopes that her time in Kakuriyo will mean more than just toiling to repay her grandfather’s debt—she has a personal mission to find the yokai who kept her from starving when her mother abandoned her. Yet all she has to go on is the memory of a simple white-faced mask... -
Sora's Quest by T.L. Shreffler
This book is permanently free on Amazon, BN. com, Apple, Kobo and more! Sora Fallcrest always dreamed of adventure, but as a member of the nobility, she learned the ways of a Lady instead. Now seventeen, she is expected to choose a husband and marry. She plots to run away, but just as she is stepping out the door, she runs into a mysterious man--and is kidnapped... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 6 by Waco Ioka
Aoi has been asked to cater an anniversary dinner for a royal couple, and she’s overjoyed at what this will mean for her restaurant. She and Ginji head to the Eastern Lands to do some grocery shopping at a fancy imported food market... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 4 by Waco Ioka, Waco Ioka
Aoi is finally ready to open her restaurant on the grounds of the Tenjin-ya inn, but not everyone is as excited about it as she is. Some of the chefs of the main restaurant are doing everything they can to destroy her business before it even has a chance to start! Aoi is determined to keep going, but her detractors are deadly serious about stopping her. -
Forged in Cursed Flames by Shari L. Tapscott, Jake Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLady Clover’s life suddenly takes a turn for the worse when she’s framed for necromancy by Princess Camellia. She and the princess both know she’s not a dark magic user, but little good that does Clover when Camellia disappears... -
The Lightning Conjurer: The Complete Series Collection by Rachel Rener
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsContains the complete Lightning Conjurer series:. Book I: THE AWAKENING. Book II: THE ENLIGHTNING. Book III: THE CHRISTENING. Book IV: THE RECKONING. Synopses (includes spoilers in sequel descriptions):. THE AWAKENING. Three years ago, Aspen (as she calls herself), woke up in an abandoned cabin without a single memory... -
The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 14 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUNUSUAL SUSPECTS First Lucy was attacked during the College camping trip. Then professor Simeon was caught unawares on the College campus itself. As the victim count begins to rise, it comes to light that a forbidden tome, thought safely stored in the archives, has been stolen–a tome that Elias once glanced through– The Testament of Carnamagos... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 7 by Waco Ioka
After the chaos of being kidnapped and falling ill, Aoi is enjoying the chance to relax and create new recipes for Yūgao's menu. As usual, the ayakashi of Tenjin-ya love everything she makes and their enthusiasm is invigorating. But nothing is simple in Kakuriyo, and even a day off comes with strange encounters and odd new information. -
Synodic by Kristin Travis
Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Outlander, and The Serpent and the Wings of Night. Keira Copeland has no idea how narrowly she escapes death each night. While she sleeps, she unknowingly astral projects to another world, garnering the attention of the monsters that live there. But as her presence stirs the enchanting yet dying realm of Luneth, the hunt for her life has just begun... -
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Seduced by Darkness by Karpov Kinrade
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDrake Davis has had and lost more para-powers than most people could ever dream of. But that's nothing compared to the changes he's experiencing as a Nephilim—a being part human and part angel with a lust for blood. He'll do anything to protect his wife and child from whatever darkness is hunting them, but can he protect them from the new darkness growing within? The Seduced Saga... -
The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 15 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAs the College continues its desperate search for The Testament of Carnamagos, the danger has grown so dire that the Vice-Chancellor has decided to put the College in lockdown until Christmas. Through their shared plight, Chise and her classmates come to know more about each other. Thanks to their experiences in the Abandoned Hall, they all begin to change, whether they like it or not... -
Fatal Charm by Linda Joy Singleton
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIn this vivid fifth volume of The Seer series, Sabine Rose is reunited with her ill grandmother Nona and her friends at Sheridan Valley. But the excitement of curing Nona-and discovering love with someone new-doesn't outweigh the burden of her father's dark secret: a daughter no one but Sabine knows about. Riddled with curiosity, Sabine uses astral projection to spy on her half sister Jade... -
Conjured by Chelsea Bellingeri
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter the disastrous fallout on Halloween and the tragic events that followed in the Hazel Cove Cemetery, Alexandria is left picking up the pieces of her broken life. Peter is adjusting. James hates her. Grandma Claudia is gone. Emma is incoherent. Victor went rogue. And Gamma still wants her dead. If that wasn't enough to deal with, two burning questions are driving Alex insane... -
The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 17 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDoing Things by the Book. The reflection of a false god has manifested. Is it the Testament? Or is it still Philomela? The conglomeration that they’ve become seeks to leave the College, making for the banquet hall where the College faculty celebrates. Chise and Elias burst into a tense situation, and find themselves having to face off against both sides. -
The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 16 by Kore Yamazaki
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBreaking Point. The stolen grimoire was thought long gone, but it turns out it’s still hidden within the College. But why leave the stolen goods so close to the scene of the crime? The College alchemists are left scratching their heads in confusion. Meanwhile, weeks stuck in lockdown leave tempers short, and minor misunderstandings lead to major doubts... -
Witch Ball by Linda Joy Singleton
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSabine is finally starting to feel accepted at her new high school. She's friends with the popular girls and even has a cute boyfriend. But Sabine also has a dark secret-she's psychic, and was forced to leave her old school after she accurately predicted the death of a football player... -
Endre by S.T. Bende
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFeatured in USA Today. RE-RELEASING JULY 17, 2014. Sometimes, finding your destiny means doing the exact opposite of what The Fates have planned. Winning the heart of an immortal assassin was a dream come true for Kristia Tostenson. Now she’s knee deep in wedding plans, goddess lessons, and stolen kisses... -
Antebellum Awakening by Katie Cross
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNever underestimate the power of a volatile witch. Still reeling in the wake of her mother’s death, sixteen-year-old Bianca Monroe is forced to move to Chatham Castle. Not even the sudden appearance of ancient dragons in haunted Letum Wood nor her two best friends can distract her from the strength of her deep, dark rage... -
Courting Magic by Stephanie Burgis
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn Kat Stephenson's Regency England, magic is even more shocking than a stolen kiss. But now that she's eighteen, it's time for wild and magical Kat to be introduced to high society by her older sisters, whether she likes it or not. .. and to finally have a romance of her own! Of course, her true love is hopelessly ineligible... -
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Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches Vol. 11 by Miki Yoshikawa, 吉河美希
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMASTER OF CEREMONIES With the secrets of the past relationship between President Yamazaki, Leona Miyamura, and Rika Saionji brought to light, Yamada finally has everything in place to begin the ceremony that will restore his friends’ memories... -
Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches, Vol. 8 by Miki Yoshikawa, 吉河美希
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Race To Remember. The race to find the seventh witch--and decide the next student council president--is coming to a close, and everyone has something to lose. Yamada and the rest of the Supernatural Studies Club must use body-switching trickery to outwit Tamaki's invisibility power if they want to win... -
The Avant-Guards, Vol. 2 by Carly Usdin
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe Avant-Guards have been on a roll, but when they hit the end of their winning-streak, will these new friendships survive? As The Avant-Guards struggle to move forward, they’ll soon learn just what it means to truly be a team - on the court and, most importantly, off the court... -
Last Dance by Linda Joy Singleton
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSabine can't wait to show off her new boyfriend at the upcoming school dance, but she's also worried about her grandmother, Nona, who's suffering from a fatal hereditary illness. The only cure lies within a remedy book, lost long ago. Determined to save Nona, Sabine goes to Pine City to visit a distant relative who may have clues... -
The Secret Trinity: Ignite by Jenna Bernel
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIf time heals all wounds, then Aria Darwin’s clock has stopped. No amount of magic elixir can repair a broken heart. In the aftermath of untruths and tainted love, Aria is unsure if she will ever recover to see the light of her destiny. Now living in the enchanted city of Draíochta, along with her two best friends, Aria struggles to find her place in the Kingdom... -
Sword Play by Linda Joy Singleton
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 25 ratings"Help her," insists the spirit of Kip, the jock from her old school who died in a car accident. But his cryptic message is the last thing on Sabine's mind as she packs up to move back home. She's not happy about leaving her friends, her boyfriend, and Nona who's gravely ill, but won't dare challenge her mother's orders... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 8 by Midori Yuma, Laruha
Aoi is excited about her chance to finally try the famous Tenjin-ya kaiseki meal and stay the night in one of the inn’s lavish rooms. But unexpected guests throw the staff into an uproar and send Aoi and the hot springs manager fleeing into the night. What mystery has arrived at the Demon’s Gate while the Ōdanna is away? ! -
Ominous by Kate Brian
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter the shocking revelations made in the Private prequel, The Book of Spells , Noelle and Reed know they are descendants of the original Billings Girls, and their legacy includes a mysterious coven of witches... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 9 by Waco Ioka
Faced with the choice of being married to a strange spirit or being made into dinner, Aoi decides to create a third option for herself! Aoi Tsubaki inherited her grandfather’s ability to see spirits—and his massive debt to them! Now she’s been kidnapped and taken to Kakuriyo, the spirit world, to make good on his bill. Her marry the head of the inn her grandfather trashed, or get eaten by demons...Categorized as:
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The Right Kind of Magic by Jamie Bennett
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe took the tiny paper with the writing and put it in the locket, then she closed it and clasped the silver chain around my neck. “That paper has the name of someone who will be very important to you when you’re a grown-up lady. It’s the name of the man that you’ll marry someday…”. Nealy Duncan isn’t interested in folklore and superstitions—or in marriage, for that matter... -
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The Waterless Sea by Kate Constable
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe sequel to the critically aclaimed THE SINGER OF ALL SONGS draws readers even deeper into the magical world of Tremaris--and presents a temptation that Calwyn may not be able to overcome. .. The second novel in the captivating Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy follows Calwyn and her friends to the desolate Merithuran Empire... -
The Silver Prince by Lyndsey Hall
*See all of the books in the Once Upon a Prince Series HERE. *. A soldier who conjures shadows. A princess cursed to dance. A mystery none can solve. The people of the Silver Isle are brutes. Savages who live in darkness for half the year. They are not to be trusted, or so Princess Isadora has been raised to believe. As Crown Princess of the Golden Isle, she is the shining light of her kingdom... -
The Avant-Guards Vol. 2 (The Avant-Guards (collected editions) #2) by Carly Usdin, Noah Hayes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Avant-Guards have been on a roll, but when they hit the end of their winning-streak, will these new friendships survive? As The Avant-Guards struggle to move forward, they’ll soon learn just what it means to truly be a team - on the court and, most importantly, off the court... -
The Wild Swans by K.M. Shea
Elise is no hero. She would rather balance the castle’s expense accounts than become her country’s champion. But she doesn’t have a choice since her step-mother, a wicked witch, cursed the seven princes of Arcainia, Elise’s foster-brothers, and transformed them into swans. To free her foster-brothers Elise agrees to knit seven shirts made of stinging nettles...Categorized as:
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Magician's Muse by Linda Joy Singleton
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Final Book in Linda Joy Singleton's Popular Paranormal Series, The Seer. A whisper, too soft to swirl wispy candle smoke, carried across time, beyond life and death—and was heard. "Our bargain is sealed. My secrets will be yours-when the girl dies. "... -
Awakened by Lauren Dane
New York Times bestselling author Lauren Dane welcomes you back to Diablo Lake, Tennessee: a town founded by witches, governed by werewolves and brimming full of secrets. It’s autumn in Diablo Lake and the town is buzzing with preparations for Halloween, Samhain, Collins Hill Days, and the wedding of the newly elected mayor and her wolf shifter fiancé... -
Fury of the Phoenix by Cindy Pon
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Gods have abandoned Ai Ling. Her mysterious power haunts her day and night, and she leaves home—with just the moon as her guide—overwhelmed by her memories and visions and an unbearable sense of dread. For Ai Ling knows that Chen Yong is vulnerable to corrupt enchantments from the under-world...Categorized as:
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A Demon's Desire by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEmma crossed paths with a black witch in an ill-fated love triangle that ended in Emma fleeing and the death of the man they both loved. Two years later, the witch is seeking revenge and strikes against Emma’s family. Emma turns to the only person who can help her: a man rumored to be half-demon with the power to control the shadows... -
Yamada-Kun and the Seven Witches, Vol. 13 by Miki Yoshikawa, 吉河美希
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfter helping new witch Kanno control her powers, Yamada and the student council are on the lookout for the next generation of witches. Punk second-year students, Sid and Nancy, get in Yamada's way, but there's more to them than meets the eye... -
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Orphaned Kit Tyler knows, as she gazes for the first time at the cold, bleak shores of Connecticut Colony, that her new home will never be like the shimmering Caribbean island she left behind. In her relatives' stern Puritan community, she feels like a tropical bird that has flown to the wrong part of the world, a bird that is now caged and lonely... -
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In the Fading Light by Tara Brown
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSeparated by a curse but bound by love. In the fading light of the night, their eyes meet where their lips cannot. It is a single second that sustains their love. From the moment her eyes met his, Estelle Dumont was captivated. Her heart would always be his. But Edmond Lamont's heart wasn't entirely hers. He had been in love once before, tricked by the fair beauty of an Encantado named Lisle... -
Mermaid Melody: Pichi Pichi Pitch, Vol. 05 by Pink Hanamori
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA NEW MERMAID, A NEW VILLAIN, A NEW ADVENTURE! Lucia Nanami and her fellow mermaid princesses have saved the seven seas from Gackto, the madman who tried to rule the oceans with an iron fist. During the battle, Lucia discovered that Kaito, her true love, is actually a prince–and he now knows that Lucia is the mermaid who saved him years ago... -
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 10 by Waco Ioka, Laruha
Two of Aoi’s new friends have been acting strangely ever since the guests from their rival inn Orio-ya arrived at Tenjin-ya. With the Ōdanna’s support, Aoi decides some gentle meddling is in order. But while her good intentions seem helpful at first, she ends up biting off way more trouble than she can chew!Categorized as:
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Everlasting by Elizabeth Chandler
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIvy should be ecstatic that her formerly-dead boyfriend Tristan is back on earth with her, but the life of a fallen angel is never easy. Tristan has been cast down in the body of a murderer, and the police are after him. Now, there's only one way that he and Ivy can be together: they must clear him of the murder... -
Thorne by Charlotte McConaghy
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn enthralling romantic fantasy about finding true love against all odds, Thorne is the second book in the Chronicles of Kaya series. Lovers in Kaya have always died together, bonded in death as in life. But a cure for the bond has sent rumours like wildfire through the land... -
Kiss of Darkness by Brandon Alexander, Constance M. Burge
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the shadow of the tower. We lovers two entwine,. Bringing beat to breath and life to power. And forging your soul to mine! Something changed Prue Halliwell on New Year's Eve, when a stranger gave her the most passionate kiss of her life. Now Prue feels driven to kiss every man she meets. At first, Piper and Phoebe think the new Prue is fun...
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