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Wild Scottish Fortune by Tricia O'Malley
Can an artisan builder with a haunted past learn to break down her own walls? Orla Clarke is a master builder with a secret—she can see ghosts. Tasked with building Common Gin’s newest distillery in Loren Brae, Orla faces more than just architectural challenges... -
![New Ghosts, Old Tricks by Lily Harper Hart]()
New Ghosts, Old Tricks by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHarper Harlow-Monroe has everything she’s ever wanted. She has a husband she loves, a best friend who is only irritating fifty percent of the time, and a daughter who refuses to be “normal. ” So, basically, she has it all. Then the unthinkable happens. During an afternoon picnic with her husband and daughter, Harper’s yard is flooded with ghosts … right as five bodies float by on the river... -
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![Charms & Witchdemeanors by Amanda M. Lee]()
Charms & Witchdemeanors by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsTillie Winchester’s past is about to come back to haunt her, and what she sees as fun and games someone else sees as a recipe for murder. When a local woman is poisoned at Hemlock Cove’s senior center, Aunt Tillie is the prime suspect. Bay, Thistle and Clove don’t believe their great-aunt is guilty – although Thistle is fine if the police want to haul her away for a long weekend... -
![Romancing the Orc by Krista Luna]()
Romancing the Orc by Krista Luna
Don’t judge a book by its cover model, unless he’s an orc with abs of steel and a pierced…. After the makeover of the century, I walk onstage in too-high heels… and trip in front of thousands of people! I’m saved from becoming a face-plant meme by Brokk, who catches me in a romantic dip that makes my tummy flutter. Which it so totally shouldn’t... -
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![Held by Heat by Terry Bolryder]()
Held by Heat by Terry Bolryder
When a fire prince falls for a woman he can’t have, the whole world may just go up in flames…. Flynn, a notorious fire fae who always has some hungry princess on his tail, doesn’t think love exists. At least, not for him... -
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Cocktails & Cauldrons by T.M. Cromer
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAt the pinnacle of a successful career, reclusive artist Eoin O’Malley is forced to put his life on hold to deal with the return of his family’s ancient magic. He must learn to control his new influx of power or risk hurting those he loves. In need of someone he can trust to run his business, he rushes to hire quiet, capable Brenna when she’s disowned by her overbearing aunt... -
![Staked in the Midlife by Lia Davis, L.A. Boruff]()
Staked in the Midlife by Lia Davis, L.A. Boruff
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsVampire. Bounty Hunter. Middle-aged babe. Maybe? Now that Hailey is solidly settled in Philadelphia and her new vampire life, she's setting roots, tracking down criminals, and taking names. Things have happened so fast starting the moment she moved into her new home. But she's not one to sit on her duff and let life pass her by. Even an undead life. With her best friend, new friends, and her Mr... -
![Tequila for Two by Tricia O'Malley]()
Tequila for Two by Tricia O'Malley
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsLibrarian Note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B016HDC0L0. The original cover edition is here. There’s always one in the bunch. The one who takes things a little too seriously – a little too far. The fanatic, if you will. When a radical Pagan group blows into Tequila Key to celebrate the autumnal equinox, Althea Rose’s psychic senses start tingling... -
![There's Something About Magic by Lily Harper Hart]()
There's Something About Magic by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe day Ivy Morgan-Harker has been dreading is here and the woman she helped send to prison is back in Shadow Lake…and she’s not acting like herself. Ava Moffett returns to town just in time to be swept up in the death of a local woman, who had no ties to the area before recently taking over the hardware shop with her husband... -
![A Girlfriend for Mr. Snoozerton by Lia Davis, L.A. Boruff]()
A Girlfriend for Mr. Snoozerton by Lia Davis, L.A. Boruff
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAva doesn't mind raising the dead. It's all a part of being a necromancer. And people keep telling he she's one of the strongest ones to ever live, but she doesn't believe it. Except she can also heal people, living or dead, which is unheard of. And now, her cat, Mr. Snoozerton, has brought home a girlfriend. A dead girlfriend... -
![Wishing for a Werewolf by Krista Luna]()
Wishing for a Werewolf by Krista Luna
One cozy fall festival + one magical mishap = one grumpy werewolf who’s now stuck with me… forever? When I whisper my three secret desires to the wishing well, I never expect my magic to kick in and screw up epically! With one coin toss, I’m bound to Rune, the hunky werewolf who makes wishes at the same time...Categorized as:
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![Wicked Graves: An Ivy Morgan and Maddie Graves Mystery (Maddie Graves Mystery) by Lily Harper Hart]()
Wicked Graves: An Ivy Morgan and Maddie Graves Mystery (Maddie Graves Mystery) by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMaddie Graves-Winters should be preparing for the biggest day of her life – she’s going to become a mother in three months after all – but that’s impossible without the right crib. That means an outing to nearby Shadow Lake with her husband Nick, which turns into a nightmare she wasn’t expecting when a local author is struck in the middle of the road and left for dead... -
![Game of Thorns: A Village Flower Shop Paranormal Cozy Mystery by Nancy Warren]()
Game of Thorns: A Village Flower Shop Paranormal Cozy Mystery by Nancy Warren
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRoses are beautiful but beware the thorns…When eight strangers turn up at a beautiful hotel in the Cotswolds in England for a weekend of flower arranging, they’re thinking of making their own arrangements for dinner parties, gifts and even weddings. But even as the rose’s blooms hide its sharp thorns, so the relaxing weekend hides dark forces. Jealousy, fear, and hatred lurk beneath the surface... -
![Whiskey & Witches by T.M. Cromer]()
Whiskey & Witches by T.M. Cromer
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the golden Son sacrifices for the shunned One, only then can the curse be undone. .. Carrick O'Malley lost his wife in a tragic accident and is dealing with his heartbroken, mute son... -
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![Defended by Darkness by Terry Bolryder]()
Defended by Darkness by Terry Bolryder
One kiss is all it takes for the Commander of Darkness to know that he's found true love. Now he just needs to survive his new job. There isn't much that scares Tynan (Tanner) Shadeson. But now that the warrior prince of darkness has found his soul match in an overworked, frustrated human woman, he'll do whatever it takes to awaken her latent fae powers and protect her from all evil... -
![Tequila & Time by Ann Charles]()
Tequila & Time by Ann Charles
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTequila is a slippery devil . .. Tequila is a slivvery depil . .. Tequila issa slipperppery debil . .. depil . .. Recipe for drunken two best friends since childhood;Add four shots of tequila each;Sprinkle in a handful of secrets;Shake... -
![Bound to the Fae by Zoe Chant]()
Bound to the Fae by Zoe Chant
He swore to bow his head to no fae. But one human woman has the power to bring him to his knees. .. Every winged unicorn dreams of being Called by their fated rider — except Aodhan. For him, books hold far more appeal than prancing around as some knight’s soulbound war-steed. He's mastered magic, learned to shapeshift and surrounded himself with powerful protective wards. . -
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Bewitched by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDid you ever wonder how Sam Cornell and Clove Winchester hooked up? Here’s your chance to find out. Travel back in time (a few months, anyway) and witness the weird magic of the Winchester world from Sam’s perspective as he works on refurbishing the Dandridge lighthouse – and fights his feelings for a certain witchy wonder. Sam and Clove have chemistry, but suspicion is working against them... -
![Life Ghost On by Jane Hinchey]()
Life Ghost On by Jane Hinchey
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho knew a Bridal Expo could be so thrilling? Especially when you’re the bride-to-be with a meddling family and a flamboyant wedding planner named Seb. I thought everything was sorted for my upcoming nuptials with Kade Galloway, but Seb insisted on attending the expo. As soon as we entered Firefly Bay’s town hall, the noise was deafening, and the atmosphere was chaotic... -
![Landon Calling by Amanda M. Lee]()
Landon Calling by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLandon Michaels is one busy FBI agent. In addition to a special law enforcement gathering where he has an authoritarian presence, he’s in the midst of moving in with his girlfriend, Bay Winchester. It just so happens that the gathering – a conference where local police officers and agents can learn about new technology – is being hosted in his soon-to-be hometown of Hemlock Cove... -
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Moonlit Magic by T.M. Cromer
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe refuses to be drawn in by his seductive charm…. Liz Thorne has suppressed her impulsive nature for the last four years because her one reckless weekend ended in heartache. Now, the dangerous, sexy man who tempts her inner bad girl is back, and he’s trying his damnedest to bring the wild child out to play. He’s been unable to forget her…... -
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Beer & Broomsticks by T.M. Cromer
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe third installment of the Unlucky Charms series. When the Enemy at the Gate is welcomed by the Keeper of the Sword, all that is lost shall be restored…. Bridget O'Malley has a hate/hate relationship with the neighbor next door. In their youth, he'd promised her the moon and stars, but in shocking move, he betrayed her... -
![Way of the Witch by Kim Richardson]()
Way of the Witch by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNon-stop action and laugh out loud funny. Way of the Witch is perfect for fans of urban fantasy, mystery, slow-burn romance, and humor. Start the adventure today and escape into this world of magic, romance, and mystery! Full blurb coming soon! -
![Murder & The Money Pit by Renee George]()
Murder & The Money Pit by Renee George
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPit Bulls are Sweet . . . and that’s no mystery! (Previously published at The Money Pit by Book Boutiques 2017). Shifter Lily Mason and her pit bull Smooshie are once again on the trail of a murderer and this time close to home! Sometimes, trying to be part of the human world can be a real killer. . . Cougar-shifter Lily Mason is ready to put down roots in the human town of Moonrise, Missouri... -
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![Glamour & Gumballs by Lola Glass]()
Glamour & Gumballs by Lola Glass
I'm being forced to play in the world's worst reality game show,. Survival of the Mated. . In the end, I'll have to choose which one of the three hot, gigantic fae finalists I'm going marry. I knew this was coming, but that doesn't make it any easier. Neither does the rain that won't stop falling. Or the fact that one of the guys on the island, Rhett, doesn't want to be here any more than I do...Categorized as:
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![The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst]()
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
The Spellshop is a cottagecore cosy fantasy following a woman's unexpected journey through the low-stakes market of illegal spell-selling and the high-risk business of starting over . . . Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people, and as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she hasn’t had to... -
![Cold Flame by Ann Charles]()
Cold Flame by Ann Charles
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSome old flames won't stop smoldering . .. Zoe Parker knew better than to play with fire. Fireman Reid Martin sparked a flame in her that she couldn't put out. Will Zoe be able to escape with her heart before she gets burned? COLD FLAME is the third story in the "Deadwood Shorts" collection, set between the sixth and seventh books in the Deadwood Mystery Series. -
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Wicked Places by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDetective Jack Harker is going on vacation, and he wants his witchy new girlfriend Ivy Morgan to go with him. He just hasn’t asked her yet. When he finally gets up the courage, Ivy agrees to a weeklong camping trip with Jack’s former police academy friends and their wives... -
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Moonlit Diamond by Whimsy Nimsy
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHi, I’m Diamond! I am just your regular, pink-haired, candle maker who may or may not have been an ex-thief. A few months ago, my fuzzy bestie, Frank, and I packed up our shiz and moved to Moonlit Falls, putting our pasts behind us. Until this hunky cop is at my door asking me about stuff that has been stolen... -
![Her Gargoyle Protector by Sabrina Silvers]()
Her Gargoyle Protector by Sabrina Silvers
When Amber Lawson flees her abusive ex-boyfriend, she discovers the mysterious town of Beastly Falls—a place where humans and supernatural beings coexist, bound by a curse that only allows fated mates to enter. Welcomed by the quirky towns people, all eager to get to know her and oddly curious about her relationship status, she quickly finds a job as the night-time librarian... -
![Haunted Cookies: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery by Cindy Stark]()
Haunted Cookies: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery by Cindy Stark
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor Evie St. Claire, life in Honeysuckle Springs isn’t anything like she’d imagined. Sure, the old house is charming, and the smalltown lakeside community is picture perfect. But her kitty roommate Birdie is unpredictable, snarky, and demanding. When a ransom note shows up at Evie’s backdoor, she must come clean about her aunt’s stolen ashes... -
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A Witch of a Time by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Winchester witches are all about love and family – and, well, snark and sarcasm – and no one knows that better than the family members themselves, plus the people who love them. Follow Clove, Thistle, Landon, Winnie and Aunt Tillie as they share their lives – and innermost thoughts – through a series of short novellas that take you from the present, to the past, and then back again... -
![GRAVEYARD GIRL: part 2 of 6 by Stephanie Bond]()
GRAVEYARD GIRL: part 2 of 6 by Stephanie Bond
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn Amazon exclusive! In the romantic mystery GRAVEYARD GIRL, a city girl hiding out from a scandal agrees to house-sit an old home in a rural area where she thinks no one will know her to finish a project she hopes will repair her reputation... -
![GRAVEYARD GIRL: part 3 of 6 by Stephanie Bond]()
GRAVEYARD GIRL: part 3 of 6 by Stephanie Bond
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn Amazon exclusive! In the romantic mystery GRAVEYARD GIRL, a city girl hiding out from a scandal agrees to house-sit an old home in a rural area where she thinks no one will know her to finish a project she hopes will repair her reputation... -
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![GRAVEYARD GIRL: part 5 of 6 by Stephanie Bond]()
GRAVEYARD GIRL: part 5 of 6 by Stephanie Bond
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn Amazon exclusive! In the romantic mystery GRAVEYARD GIRL, a city girl hiding out from a scandal agrees to house-sit an old home in a rural area where she thinks no one will know her to finish a project she hopes will repair her reputation... -
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Magically Delicious by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat does a hungry, pregnant witch do when her whole freaking town goes on a no carb diet? I’ll tell you what. She goes on the sly and conjures up some anchovy-chocolate chunk cookies dipped in hot sauce—that’s what. Of course my cheating gets complicated when all of the magic in the world goes on the fritz... -
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Wicked Dreams by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDetective Jack Harker is living in his dreams – only they’re really nightmares. Ivy Morgan wants to help, especially since she’s become a frequent visitor in his subconscious – only she doesn’t know how. When a battered teenage girl shows up in Ivy’s greenhouse, the duo must put aside their misgivings and constant miscommunication so they can try and help... -
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Wicked Times by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDetective Jack Harker and Shadow Lake’s resident witch Ivy Morgan are finally on the right romantic track – and they’re officially going on their first date. While eating dinner in a neighboring town, a police officer is shot and killed on the street – and when the ballistics come back, Jack realizes his tortured past is still part of his tumultuous present... -
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Forever Together by Shelby Rhodes
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOctavius Evander here. I suppose you have come to see how it all ends. Well, ‘ends’, as in, we’ve reached the end of this part of my story. It wouldn’t be proper of me to move on until we finish it all off, right? As this is the last book in this series, I feel it is my duty, to end things with a bang! A glittery bang. By bang, I mean, a giant, super cool, Halloween party... -
![Folly of Incompetence by Shelby Rhodes]()
Folly of Incompetence by Shelby Rhodes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWelcome, welcome, it is I, Octavius Evander, Lead Detective and Owner of The Undead Detective Agency, here to say. .. we’re back! Now, before dropping some hints about what is to come in this amazing and very sparkly first volume, those who have no clue who I am. .. I’d suggest you go back and read the previous series that is graciously named after my Agency, otherwise. . -
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Spirits, Rock Stars and a Midnight Chocolate Bar by Deanna Chase
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s date night! And medium Pyper Rayne is finally getting some alone time with her oh-so-sexy new boyfriend, Julius. But when a representative from the Witches’ Council shows up during appetizers, the romance portion of the evening comes to a screeching halt. Julius is needed to deal with paranormal activity—on a cruise ship to the Caribbean... -
![Shake Your Green Thing by Raven Snow]()
Shake Your Green Thing by Raven Snow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the town of Waresville, things that go bump in the night are not only encouraged, they’re exploited. Haunted tours, magic shops, and a town history that is just strange enough to rake in the tourists are the only elements keeping this small town afloat. But with foot traffic dying and the mystical no longer mystifying like it once did, Waresville is dying... -
![Spirits, Beignets, and a Bayou Biker Gang by Deanna Chase]()
Spirits, Beignets, and a Bayou Biker Gang by Deanna Chase
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMedium Pyper Rayne and her witch boyfriend Julius are on an impromptu getaway in southern Louisiana. The quaint bayou town has everything: a Victorian inn, a famous brew pub, the best beignets this side of the Mississippi. Oh and an infamous bayou biker gang... -
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Unfettered by L.A. Boruff, Daphne Moore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCeridwen Gault: Mom of Teens, Teacher of School, Mage-In-Hiding. After staying as far away as inhumanely possible from the supernatural, Ceri finds herself unable to escape any longer when a death omen literally brings trouble to her door. Now, she and her children are exposed to the kin—magical beings who live disguised among humanity—and she has a supernatural chore list a mile long... -
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![A Familiar Bride by Rosemary A. Johns]()
A Familiar Bride by Rosemary A. Johns
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWelcome to Oxford’s Magic Kitten Shelter for Familiars! My name’s Astra, and I’m a witch who lives in the most paranormal village in England, Witch Hollow. This morning, all I want is to get married to the hot dragon shifter Sheriff of Oxford, Earl Sin, who lives next door. Instead, my dad is kidnapped, and the groom is thrown in jail. My big day turns into my big nightmare... -
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Stray Magic by Zile Elliven
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the author who eats plot bunnies for breakfast, comes another book that jumped the line and ruined hours of painstaking planning. The utterly unremarkable and forgettable assistant for the Boston chapter house is having the best/worst day ever, and it just keeps going! He's either getting a monster boyfriend or getting eaten by one, and neither of them is sure which one they want more... -
![Fruitcake and Familiars by Sierra Cross]()
Fruitcake and Familiars by Sierra Cross
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGranny Sage needs a winter miracle. Could Elliot’s big secret save her. .. or will it only kill his romance with Hazel? Deputy Elliot James is a walking—and flying—contradiction. A loner crow. An outlaw cop. A shifter who shows up to events on time and dressed appropriately, more or less. Hazel’s struggling to come to terms with Elliot’s complex double life... -
![Witches Get Stitches by Dakota Cassidy]()
Witches Get Stitches by Dakota Cassidy
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen last we met, good people, the biggest wish I’ve ever made came to fruition. It didn’t happen without some help—okay, a lot of help. Either way, let’s just say the deed was done. My outrageously handsome, smart, sometimes persnickety (read mostly persnickety) Spy Guy, Winterbottom, is finally here on earth with me, recuperating from his afterlife jaunt. And I couldn’t be happier…... -
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Relief Valve by J.L. Merrow
If you dig up the past, be prepared to get dirty. It hasn't been all smooth sailing since plumber Tom Paretski and P. I. Phil Morrison became connected at the heart, if not always at Tom's dodgy hip. Neither of their families has been shy about voicing their disapproval, which hasn't helped Tom's uneasy relationship with his prickly older sister, Cherry...Categorized as:
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![One Witch's Trash Panda Is Another Witch's Treasure by Annabel Chase]()
One Witch's Trash Panda Is Another Witch's Treasure by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMagic, mystery, and rabies take center stage in this short story that details how Ember Rose met her familiar. ** Please note: This short story previously appeared in the anthology entitled Seven Pets For Seven Witches. The anthology is no longer available. **...
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