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When Evil Comes To Play by B.L. Brunnemer
My name is Alexis, though everyone calls me Lexie. I’m a Necromancer. I see the dead, talk to them, and help them move on. Well, I used to. Now, with the Veil closed, I’m the only way for a soul to cross over. It’s wearing me out, and according to my doctor, it’s going to killing me. I don’t know how to tell the guys... -
Gilded Wings by Cameo Renae
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAs the final battle draws near, Emma finds herself bound under an unbreakable oath. She must seal the bond with Ethon before her transformation, or risk her life and the lives of those she truly loves. Who she wants is no longer an option.Lucian has unleashed troops of evil beasts from the Underworld, making it impossible for Emma to leave the protective barrier of Alaine’s home...Categorized as:
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The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 01 (The Rising of the Shield Hero (Light Novel) #1) by Aneko Yusagi
Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed... -
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol. 1 by Rifujin na Magonote
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAt long last, the original light novels for the fan-favorite isekai hit!An unemployed otaku has just reached the lowest point in his life. He wants nothing more than the ability to start over, but just as he thinks it may be possible…he gets hit by a truck and dies! Shockingly, he finds himself reborn into an infant’s body in a strange new world of swords and magic... -
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My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 2 by Satoru Yamaguchi
After hitting her head on a rock, Katarina Claes regains the memories of her past life, and realizes that she's been reincarnated into the world the otome game she'd been playing... -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Manga, Vol. 3 by Satoru Yamaguchi, Nami Hidaka
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFalsely Accused!Katarina Claes, reborn into her favorite dating sim, has finally met and befriended Maria Campbell, the heroine of the game, in the hopes of avoiding exile or death. But when Maria disappears, it's up to Katarina to figure out who's behind it... -
Heartfire by Lisa Cassidy
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHow far will she go to save those she loves? In the epic conclusion to the Mage Chronicles series, Alyx Egalion and her friends must find a way to defeat the most powerful mage alive before he destroys everything they hold dear. Shakar’s influence is spreading, his darkness descending on Rionn and Tregaya like a shroud. The Mage Council is cowering in Carhall... -
Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 6 by QuinRose, Soumei Hoshino
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsLibrarian's Note: This volume was cancelled due to Tokyopop closing its North American manga operations.Librarian's Note #2: This series was republished in its entirety in June 2012 by Yen Press, in three omnibus editions.A clever retelling of the Alice in Wonderland tale - manga-style! Sadness looms over Alice after Ace shows how life is treated in Wonderland... -
Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 2 by QuinRose, Soumei Hoshino
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe hilarious —and dangerous— tale of Alice's adventures in the wonderful wonderland continues!As Alice grows accustomed to life in Wonderland, she begins to understand the inner workings of this mysterious world. Everyone desires to get close to her, and Alice's life lights up with little moments of happiness. But she soon discovers the truth behind all the bliss... and wasted lives... -
Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 1 by QuinRose, Soumei Hoshino
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsKidnapped by a handsome man with rabbit ears, Alice Liddell finds herself abandoned in an odd place called Wonderland and thrust into a "game," the rules of which she has yet to learn. Alice, ever the plucky tomboy, sets off to explore and get the lay of this strange land, intent on finding her rude kidnapper and giving him a piece of her mind (and her fist)... -
Celestia: Year Three by Yumoyori Wilson, Avery Phoenix
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA magical discovery leads to a path of hope, but will the Darkness be stronger than Light?Celestia Rainbow never expected to find out the truth about her birth or the role she now plays in the crisis going on throughout the dimensions.Forsaken are getting stronger and are attacking hunters and huntresses across the dimensions out of their desire for immense power... -
Darkmage by Lisa Cassidy
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn old enemy is on the hunt… Almost two years have passed since Alyx Egalion was first sent to DarkSkull Hall to become a mage. Now a half-trained mage apprentice, Alyx wields a depth of magic that scares even the corrupt Mage Council. Summoned abruptly home, Alyx and her friends find themselves unprepared for the changes that have occurred in Rionn during their absence... -
Celestia by Yumoyori Wilson, Avery Phoenix
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsNot everything you see with your eyes is true, but magic can reveal all that's hidden. Celestia Rainbow and her team of misfits thought they had seen it all. But as they enter a new world filled with mystery and suspense, they are unsure what their future holds at Aslan Academy, School for Hunters and Huntresses... -
Alice in the Country of Clover: Cheshire Cat Waltz Vol. 1 by QuinRose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 23 ratings... -
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Taliath by Lisa Cassidy
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIf you could be part of the magic, would you? Return to the thrilling young adult fantasy world of The Mage Chronicles... Driven to find the truth behind her mother’s death, Alyx Egalion has returned to DarkSkull Hall and reunited with her friends. The lies that bound her past have broken open, and she’s determined to embrace the magic that burns inside her... -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Manga, Vol. 2 by Satoru Yamaguchi, Nami Hidaka
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMagic School’s in SessionUnexpectedly reincarnated into the setting of her favorite video game, Katarina swiftly realized that she was the villain of the story–doomed to death or exile, no matter what future came to pass! Armed with that knowledge, she’s done everything she can (with maybe a few blunders along the way) to try and change her fate... -
My Next Life as a Villainess by Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAfter hitting her head particularly hard one day, Duke Claes' daughter, Katarina, suddenly recalls all the memories of her past life: that of a teenage Japanese girl. Just before her untimely death, this girl recalls playing an otome game.. -
Villains Are Destined to Die (Villains Are Destined to Die (Novel) #1-5) by Gyeoeul Gwon, 권겨을
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThis game’s got me obsessed! It’s like it’s taken over my life... wait—HARD MODE ACTIVATED. No-no-no-no-no! It has literally taken me and thrown me into the part of Penelope Eckhart... -
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 03 (The Rising of the Shield Hero (Light Novel) #3) by Aneko Yusagi
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsNaofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed... -
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Light Novels, Vol. 1 by Fujino Omori
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn Orario, fearless adventurers band together in search of fame and fortune within the monstrous underground labyrinth known as Dungeon.But while riches and renown are incentive enough for most, Bell Cranel, would-be hero extraordinaire, has bigger plans.He wants to pick up girls.Is it wrong to face the perils of Dungeon alone, in a single-member guild blessed by a failed goddess? Maybe... -
The Warrior Queen by Emily R. King
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn the final volume of The Hundredth Queen Series, Kalinda will risk everything to save the man she loves. Kalinda has brought peace to the Tarachand Empire, at least for now. Bhutas no longer need to hide their gifts. The last of the rebels have been banished. And Prince Ashwin is set to take over as rajah. But for Kalinda, this all came at a great loss. Her childhood home. Her best friend... -
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Chapter 2: A Week at the Mansion, Vol. 2 by Makoto Fugetsu, Tappei Nagatsuki
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSubaru thought his life would be peaceful now, but now he's died again and doesn't know why! Subaru tries everything he can to avoid repeating that fate, but nothing seems to work... -
A Storm of Mist and Thunder by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat would you be prepared to face in order to win? Ambushers? An invading army? Your own inner demons?Deep in the mountains, the Oncoming Storm finally finds the other Storm Casters. However, learning to control her powers turns out to be more difficult than she expected. In order to improve, she needs someone to train her but that comes at a cost... -
Basil by K. Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn this quirky reverse harem romance, I, a curvy biomedical engineer, find myself at the center of an unexpected world of passion and danger. After reluctantly joining a dating app, I unknowingly step into a supernatural realm. When one disastrous date turns me into a vampire, I'm faced with an ironic dilemma – I'm a vegan... -
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My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 10 by Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI was already surprised when I found out that I had been reincarnated in the world of Fortune Lover, the otome game that I was playing right before dying, but things just got shocking when I realized that I had become Katarina Claes, the main antagonist! I tried my best to avoid all of the game's bad ends, and somehow succeeded.. -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Vol. 9 by Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfter reincarnating as the villainess of an otome game, Katarina Claes successfully staved off all the Catastrophic Bad Ends the game held in store for her... -
Fierce Angels: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance by May Dawson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI used to be Ellis Landon. Ordinary at best. Unloved. Unwanted. And literally haunted. But now I’m Ryker’s Firestarter. I’m Jacob’s Princess. I’m Levi’s Crazy/Dangerous/Pretty Girl. Pursued by demons and by the Company that would imprison us to unlock the secrets of the Far, we have to find the Fourth. The last member of my harem. Together, we’ll be a force to be reckoned with... -
The Looking-Glass Curse: The Complete Series by Eva Chase
Dive through the looking-glass into a land that’s lush, exhilarating… and deadly.When I tumbled into Wonderland, I only wanted to escape the epic mess my life had become. I'm not sure I can trust anything in this bizarre, intoxicating place. But the three enticing men I’ve just met might need me even more than anyone back home ever has—and somehow I feel like I belong in this strange world... -
When Hell Freezes Over by Harper A. Brooks, Mila Young
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThere are enemies everywhere… But none as deadly as the one lurking inside me.Vampire gangs, Lucifer rising, hellhounds on the loose, and an unruly shadow creature hell-bent on taking control… And no, that’s not the beginning of a bad joke. It’s a nightmare.And it’s my life.To get to Hell and stop the coming war, we need to find the last three relics and open the gates... -
Kiss of the Rose Princess, Vol. 2 by Aya Shouoto
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsFearing her absent father will return and discover her rose choker missing, Anise commands her knights to do a search for the necklace. Before they can set out, new transfer student Haruto Kisugi appears. Anise and he were friends back when she was living in Osaka, but her four knights—especially Kaede—do not trust him... -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 6 by Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAfter being reincarnated as the villainess of an otome game, Katarina has now successfully cleared not only the end of the game's storyline, but also graduation from the Academy of Magic, without meeting any Catastrophic Bad Ends!...Or so she thought! Get ready for.. -
Manicures and Mayhem: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance by Mila Young, Kim Faulks
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWelcome to Beautiful Beasts Academy, where the only thing more dangerous than the haunted grounds are the students themselves.Life as the daughter of the city’s most prominent Vampire was tough enough.Bodyguards with fangs.Paparazzi everywhere I turn.Dates with an overbearing Demon.I hated it all. So when the opportunity to attend Academy reared its head, I jumped at the chance... -
Descend by G. Bailey
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWelcome to Angel Academy. The only way to be accepted is to die. My name is Kaitlyn Lightson, and I can see ghosts. Despite my weird ability, that no one but my best friend knows about, my life is pretty normal. In a few months, I will be at university and far away from my small ghost town I've lived my whole life in. But one deadly car accident changed everything... -
Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches Vol. 5 by Miki Yoshikawa, 吉河美希
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA HOT DATE: There's going to be a fire in the old school building and it's up to Yamada to stop it! Guided by Sarushima's precognition ability, Yamada and the gang set out to alter the future... -
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Viking Academy by S.T. Bende
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBOOK 1 IN THE BRAND NEW SERIES FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR S.T. BENDE Erik held me until my shoulders stopped shaking--whether it was a minute or an hour, I couldn't tell. The only things I knew for sure were: (1) I was trapped a thousand years in the past, with little hope of ever going home... -
Court of Dragons and Twilight by G. Bailey
One queen for Ayiolyn.Five dragons to protect her...are they enough to stop the gods? Full description coming soon.This is a full-length enemy-to-lovers fantasy romance with dragon shifters, a badass heroine, and possessive alpha males. Perfect for fans of spicy fantasy whychoose? romance. This is book five and the final book... -
Favored by C.L. Stone
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFROM USA TODAY AND PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR C L STONE: In a world where ghosts, magic, and dragons exist, one desperate girl faces a dangerous competition to become one of the Favored. Kuni is a country built on honor. But honor is never easy to maintain when the kingdom is filled with corruption, and enemies are threatening war at the borders...Categorized as:
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My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Vol. 5 by Nami Hidaka, Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHaving survived the graduation party, the final event in the dating sim Fortune Lover, Katarina has successfully avoided exile and death! To her great relief, every potential courtship with the game's heroine, Maria, has ended platonically... -
The Realm by Leigh Walker
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe wants to make me his queen. The problem? I’m an heiress. And he’s…a beast.I mean he is really a beast, a werewolf to be precise. I’m the first to admit that I’m born to be royalty, but this wasn’t exactly how I’d pictured it!Rhys is about to be crowned king of the Realm, and he wants me to rule by his side. He said if I refuse, he’ll have the prince “gift” me to him... -
Exposed by Crystal North
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEverything is about to be exposed.The four men in my complicated life are saying so.Everywhere I go on campus, girls seem to be dropping like flies and no one seems to notice. Worse, I can hear the thoughts of their attackers, and they seem to be hunting for someone. For me... -
The Demon Academy: The Complete Collection by G. Bailey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis academy is like no other . . . My name is Lexi Cameron, and until three weeks ago, I thought I was human. It was all a lie. I’m a demon, and I’m signed up to attend The Demon Academy. I soon find out it’s the darkest, cruelest school around, and not many survive a full year, let alone three. Welcome to DA, where unless you are a high demon, you can expect to be treated like trash... -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 8 by Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKatarina was reincarnated as the villainess of an otome game. Now that the game's events are long over, all she wants to do is live a peaceful life working at the Magical Ministry with her friends... -
Broken Destiny by Serena Lindahl
Enter a world in which a sentient library is guarded by the very last sphinx - an orphan who has been permanently disabled by villains intent on stealing her power... -
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Chapter 2: A Week at the Mansion, Vol. 3 by Makoto Fugetsu, Tappei Nagatsuki
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThanks to his "Return by Death" ability and a little help from Beatrice, Subaru gets to the morning of the fifth day alive... -
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Black as Midnight by Mary Martel
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBlack as Midnight is the next full-length novel in the Ariel Kimber series. Ariel Kimber has finally settled into her life. Not only does she have a safe place to call home, one she actually loves living at, but she’s got the best roommate a girl could ask for. Oh, and he comes with an adorable little black cat as well. And that’s not all that’s looking bright and shiny in Ariel’s life... -
The Rogue Queen by Emily R. King
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsDespite the odds, Kalinda has survived it all: Marriage to a tyrant. Tournaments to the death. The forbidden power to rule fire. The icy touch of a demon. That same demon now disguises itself as Rajah Tarek, Kalinda’s late husband and a man who has never stopped haunting her. Upon taking control of the palace and the army, the demon brands Kalinda and her companions as traitors to the empire... -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 3 by Satoru Yamaguchi, 山口 悟
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter being reborn as the villainess of an otome game, Katarina has done everything in her power to avoid the Bad Ends awaiting her at the end of the school year. Now, she has successfully finished the events of the game without being exiled or killed! Not only that, but she has made a close group of friends in the process... -
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 5 by Satoru Yamaguchi
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter being reincarnated as the "villainess" from the otome game Fortune Lover, Katarina expected to meet doom in the form of one of many Catastrophic Bad Ends. She managed to avoid them all, but her engagement with Prince Jeord still looms over her head. In this short story volume, a bitter rival appears to interfere with said engagement, and Nicol is looking for.. -
Shadow Promise by Fiona Starr
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy enemies’ strength comes from working in the shadows. I am about to drag them into the light. The hits just keep coming. I’ve managed to survive my first semester at Stormwood Academy. Now we’re on break preparing for the new term, which for most people means fun vacations and sleeping in. But for me and the guys, we’re in hiding... -
Conquered By Magic by Lexie Scott
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy heart is split in two. I left two of my mates to do what I know is right, so why does it feel so wrong?The Council went too far, and I have to act. They went after people I love, and I refuse to let them get away with it. They took enough from me already.Going after them means putting myself at risk, and my mates. Whatever I do affects them, but doing nothing isn't an option...
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