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Magical Midlife Battle by K.F. Breene
The eighth book in the Wall Street Journal Bestselling series. It has all come down to this. The battle to save Kingsley's pack, and Austin's place of birth, is upon them. They have their team, they have their supplies, and they have a very nerve-wracking secret weapon that Edgar devised. They aren't even close to ready. If they lose this battle, every shifter in the world will be in jeopardy... -
Battle With Fire by K.F. Breene
The final book in the Wall Street Journal bestselling Demon Days, Vampire Nights Series! With Lucifer wanting revenge and the elves desperate to hold onto their power, a battle is inevitable. The question is, which side will Reagan choose? The elves have treated her and her friends badly. Lucifer held her captive... -
Mentored in Fire by K.F. Breene
After a life of hiding and laying low so as not to end up trapped in the Underwold, that's exactly where Reagan finds herself. It could be worse, though. She could've had a hostile father as her jailor instead of a man eager to teach her magic. She might've been trapped with someone other than the steadfast Druid... -
Revealed in Fire (Demon Days & Vampire Nights) by K.F. Breene
The DDVN World story continues, largely told from Reagan's point of view, but including all major players.Reagan's trip down to the underworld was never going to remain a mystery. And now Lucifer is actively looking for the woman and her vampire cohort that raised hell in his domaine... -
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Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh
Nalini Singh, the New York Times bestselling “alpha author of paranormal romance” (Booklist) returns to an immortal world of violent passion and lethal power…on the brink of a deadly archangelic war. Angels are falling from the sky in New York, struck down by a vicious, unknown force. Vampires are dying impossibly of disease...Categorized as:
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Emperor's Throne by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThree against one is not the best odds in any fight. But does she dare gamble on making an enemy into an ally? The final installment in the USAT and WSJ bestselling epic urban fantasy that readers have been waiting for! There might be no rest for the wicked, but there’s no rest for the exhausted either... -
Wyvern's Lair by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe odds are stacked against her as she faces her greatest challenge yet… But that's nothing new in her world. The fifth in the plot twisting, heart pounding, magic-riddled, USA Today bestselling Desert Cursed series. I thought I had the next steps in my journey plotted out... -
My Eternal Light by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsKincaid Bayberry has been serving with the Eta unit since coming of age and only recently feels like he’s a true warrior. With Kendrick’s help, his magic seems to be cooperating for once, and he’s making a difference. But, with a mate on the way and so much at stake, he knows that even a single mistake could result in tragedy, which has skyrocketed his anxiety... -
Roots Of Rage by Stephanie Hudson
The plan had sounded simple,Step into Hell and save a Tree.That was all I had needed to do.However, that plan was becoming more complicated by the minute and that list was growing eternally bigger.Like killing demonic Queens,Removing Claiming HexesOutrunning hungry beastsAnd mainly, trying not to piss off Vampire boyfriends, any more than being constantly kidnapped down in Hell is likely to do... -
Den of Thieves by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn a world where supernaturals and humans are separated by walls, there is magic to be magicked and quests that still need questing. Yes, quest as a verb.I, Zamira “Reckless” Wilson, thought I had done my part. With a little help from those I love, we stopped the bad guys from mucking up our side of the wall. We won the battle and were left standing on this side of the dirt... -
Happy Ever Afterlife, Part 2 by Stephanie Hudson
This is book 12 in the Afterlife saga. The end of days might be over for our newlyweds, but the dark nights are closing in and what lies waiting in the shadows is what even nightmares are afraid of. Because the King of Hell is back and now he has a new bride to keep hidden from the world below…a world that shows no mercy, right along with one of their rulers... -
The Rose Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA Coven Old Magic Stand-Alone NovelHis magic lurks in the shadows…I feel his eyes on my back with every step I take. He’s following me. Chasing me. There’s nowhere for me to go, nowhere to hide that he won’t find me. He moves in smoke and shadows. He is the darkness. He tracks my every move like a predator with gold glowing eyes in the night... -
Rift in the Soul by Faith Hunter
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsNell Ingram and her team face a dire, supernatural evil in this newest thrilling paranormal procedural in the New York Times bestselling Soulwood series. Nell Ingram draws her powers from deep in the earth, and uses them to help Psy-LED, the Psychometric Law Enforcement Division, which solves paranormal crimes... -
Heartless by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsDespite the spoils of a solid relationship and an idyllic life at Keystone, Raven is itching for the thrill of another big case. Things begin to heat up when a dangerous assignment falls in her lap.Searching for the mastermind behind an illegal fighting ring is no easy feat, but as the weeks roll by, Raven's undercover job begins to take an unexpected emotional toll... -
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Lord of Chaos by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBook 7 in this exciting new world. If you like dragons and egotistical, super-sexy demigods, then this is the series for you.RageShe appears one day. Naked. Alone. Asking for my help. I try to turn her away, but the infuriating woman won’t listen. I reluctantly offer her a place to stay for the night. I’m happy to find her gone by morning... -
The Black Dagger Brotherhood: An Insider's Guide by J.R. Ward
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward delivers a behind-the-scenes look at her “to die for”( Publishers Weekly) Black Dagger Brotherhood series—and a brand-new short story starring Zsadist and Bella.This is a book no Black Dagger Brotherhood fan should miss—an insider’s guide that will seduce readers as powerfully as the sexy band of Brothers and the world they live in... -
Spellcasting with a Chance of Spirits by Mandy M. Roth
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsI can see and hear the dead. I can also talk to animals. As a natural-born witch and medium, I can do a lot of odd things. In most people's eyes, that makes me a loon. I like to think of it as being unique and eccentric. Plus, now that destiny has brought me back to the town I was born in, I'm not all that different from the supernatural residents of Grimm Cove... -
Crown of Magic by T.J. Green
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPassions run deep at Beltane - too deep.With the Beltane Festival approaching, the preparations in White Haven are in full swing, but when emotions soar out of control, the witches suspect more than just high spirits... -
I See Us by Meghan Ciana Doidge
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAn alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.Here be an oracle. Despair all ye who seek her. Magic will have its cake and eat it too. Okay, well. So I was mixing metaphors. I was new to the gig. But as far as I could tell, there were three kinds of people. Those who wanted confirmation that they’d chosen the correct path. Those who wanted to deny there was any sort of destiny at all... -
Lawyer Dragon's Surrogate by Brittany White
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen his ancient enemy returns, a dragon shifter’s quest to have a child is threatened.The Surrogate MotherAs a young child, my shifter clan was torn apart.Alone, I wandered the streets of a nearby village off the coast of IrelandUntil an ancient vampire found me.He took me in, and raised me, but I was never a part of their dark world... -
Lord of Death by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBook 9 in this exciting new world. If you like dragons and egotistical, super-sexy demigods, then this is the series for you.I am Death, and this is my story…No cheating! Contains hot alpha males and therefore strong sexual themes/language... -
The Mageri Series Box Set by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAfter Zoe Merrick is transformed into an immortal, she is faced with finding her place in an unfamiliar world. But she is not alone. Zoe must learn to trust the new men in her life that are friends, protectors, and companions. But only one will be her lover. STERLING Zoë Merrick lived an ordinary life until late one night, she was brutally attacked and left for dead... -
Dragon Typhoon by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA dragon shifter series set in the same world as the bestselling Bride Hunt booksTyphoon doesn’t have a mate. It’s not for lack of trying, or interest. He just hasn’t found the right person yet. He’s pretty sure that it will happen in good time. The problem he faces is that he is desperate to have a baby. It’s all he can think about. He’s seen his friends pair up and have whelps... -
The Wolf vs Santa by Lauretta Hignett
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Little Christmas MysteryThis year, Santa’s on the naughty list.It’s two days before Christmas, and the kids of the Hidden City have suddenly gone on a crime spree after writing their letters to Santa. Has the jolly red guy turned evil?Or is it… the other guy?Join Daphne, our wolfy sleuth, and Dwayne, the Lord of Chaos, as they solve the mystery of the Hidden City Evil Santa...Categorized as:
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My Gifts at Christmas by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAs the holidays approach Caspian has resigned himself to the fact that life in the City of Eternal Night is just one meaningless day after another. When his older brother, Magnus, asks him to greet a scientist working on improving the quality of their blood resources, he is surprised to hear that the man is a shifter. Once they meet he is shocked they are mates... -
Living Nightmare by Shannon K. Butcher
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsView our feature on Shannon Butcher’s Living Nightmare. For nine years, the Sentinel Nika has had one goal-to save her younger sister from the Synestryn who hold her captive. Now, the psychic bond Nika forged with her sibling on that terrible night is fading, and time is running out. But the one man who can unlock the power inside her may be the greatest danger to her...Categorized as:
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Lord of Rain by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBook 5 in this exciting new world. If you like dragons and egotistical, super-sexy demigods, then this is the series for you.BoltI am the son of a god.Not just any god, but the mighty Zeus.I take after my father in many ways. I am powerful and astute. I can be ruthless when I need to be. You have to be driven and relentless when you run an empire... -
Lord of Destiny by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBook 6 in this exciting new world. If you like dragons and egotistical, super-sexy demigods, then this is the series for you.I’m the son of a god.The other half of a coin.Where my identical twin brother, Jarrod, can see the past. I can see into the future.An awesome ability. I’m lucky, right? Nope, I think I’m cursed... -
Spellbound by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFULL LENGTH NOVEL“We all are both heroes and villains in our own story.” Niko is caught in a powerful spell that was cast from the very book he sought to protect. Trapped between life and death, his chances of returning look grim. Gem is determined to set things right... -
Lord of Tears by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook 8 in this exciting new world. If you like dragons and egotistical, super-sexy demigods, then this is the series for you.I am Trident, son of Poseidon and this is my story…No cheating! Contains hot alpha males and therefore, strong sexual themes/language... -
Hope Awakened by Charlene Hartnady
All of his Feral brothers are falling over themselves to meet human women. They want to mate and procreate as a matter of urgency.Not him!There are more important things for Reece to worry about right now. Like keeping the queen safe from harm. She’s heavy with clutch. The chicks are to be born soon. The future of his people is at stake. The Fallen are circling like vultures... -
Purpose by Kristie Cook
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsNew Adult Paranormal Romance by bestselling author Kristie Cook ** Mature Content ** Recommended for ages 16+ due to sexual situations and language The story that began with Promise continues in Book 2 of the Soul Savers Series. Defending souls is her purpose...but can she save her own? Lost in despair, Alexis teeters on the edge of an abyss, her lifeline of hope fraying into a thin thread... -
Whiskey and Hellfire by Emma Dean
A demon, or a demon witch?Jessica James may not be a demon at all, but something else entirely.Lucifer has never come across a bloodline that was so mysterious and protected - even from the devil who owns blood rights to the James line.Jessica James is more interested in her future than her past though - and that is why she seeks out the notorious witch, Morgan Faye... -
Lord of Hell by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsBook 2 in this exciting new world. If you like dragons and egotistical, super-sexy demigods, then this is the series for you. I hate my father. At least, I want to. He is an evil bastard. I should hate him. You see, he’s Hades. God of the Underworld. I am his son. I find I desperately want his approval and, at the same time, don’t want to be anything like him. It’s a screwed-up place to be in... -
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Dragon Whelps by Charlene Hartnady
A full length novel set in the same world as the Bride Hunt books Shale is blindsided by a pregnant female who claims the baby she is carrying is his. It is a distinct possibility, although he can't be sure, right then, if she is telling the truth. There are a couple of things this female doesn't know. Firstly, if he is the father, it is twins. Secondly, the infants won't be human... -
Caged Magic by Jennifer Lyon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRisa Faden is a witch whose ultrapowerful shield magic is slowly breaking her mind. But when her beloved goddaughter is snatched by a demon, she’ll risk anything to rescue the baby—including lying to the handsome, intriguing stranger who has the power to help her keep her sanity, save the child…and steal her heart... -
Doctor Dragon by Charlene Hartnady
A dragon shifter series set in the same world as the Bride Hunt books Since the death of his mate – a death he is responsible for – Druze has dedicated his life to finding a cure for the fertility problems surrounding species females. For years, he’s worked day and night to qualify as a healer. There is still so much for him to learn... -
Wolves of Gypsum Creek: (A Wolf Shifter Box Set) by Serena Meadows
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe tiny town of Gypsum Creek is home to a high number of brooding, sexy-as-sin men that disappear with each full moon. The heroes in this boxset of steamy, standalone stories will get your heart racing…and tongue wagging. But you’d better watch out. The howling has started, and no lady is safe when the wolves of Gypsum Creek go on the hunt... -
Slave Dragon by Charlene Hartnady
A dragon shifter series set in the same world as the Bride Hunt books Take one female in heat and a testosterone-filled dragon. Then cage them together. What do you get? A raging need and a ton of frustration. When Earth Prince, Sand, is captured by a fearsome enemy and thrown into a cage with a human female about to go into her heat, he knows he’s in deep trouble... -
Dragon Avalanche by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA dragon shifter series set in the same world as the bestselling Bride Hunt booksAvalanche finds himself in the deep, dark recesses of the earth. It’s nothing like he ever imagined it would be. All he needs to do is to survive long enough to win the prize.No cheating! Contains mature themes/language... -
Soul Savers Box Set by Kristie Cook
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew Adult Paranormal Romance Series by bestselling author Kristie Cook ** Mature Content ** Recommended for ages 16+ due to sexual situations and language First three books of the award-winning Soul Savers Series, plus discover how the Amadis began in the bonus prequel, Genesis! Book 1 – Promise When Alexis Ames is attacked by creatures that can't be real, she decides it's time she learns... -
Phoenix’s Refrain by Ella Summers
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThere are forces greater than gods or demons at work here.Leda Pandora, the Angel of Chaos, isn’t like other angels. She fights dirty, in ways totally unbecoming of a soldier in the Legion of Angels. She cracks jokes at the other angels, even when she should really keep her mouth shut. And she stubbornly insists on doing the right thing, even if it’s totally against the rules... -
A Mate for Titan by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsStandalone Vampire Novel Have you ever wanted to date a vampire? Human women required. Must be enthusiastic about interactions with vampires. Must be willing to undergo a stringent medical exam. Must be prepared to sign a contractual agreement which would include a nondisclosure clause. Limited positions available… Titan is one of the strongest Vampire warriors on the team... -
The Devil's Huntress by Emma Dean
Thanks to Jesse James, Lucifer owns her.Jessica James knew she wasn’t normal when her mother dropped her off on a ranch with the infamous Doc Holliday who was supposed to be long dead. All she was told was that she needed to train for the day her mother came back so she could fulfill her destiny.Too bad Jess wants nothing to do with destiny...Categorized as:
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Blood Broken: A gripping vampire fantasy romance by Lindsay J. Pryor
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings‘Our love could save us both. Or it could destroy everything.’ Leila McKay is both blessed and cursed. Her potent serryn powers are growing stronger, but they come with a heavy price. And to prove her love for vampire leader Caleb , she needs to bring his murdered brother Jake back to life... -
Firefighter Dragon's Demi-God Daughter by Brittany White
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dragon shifter and the daughter of a demi-God must work together to save the world from a monstrous threat.The Demi-God’s Daughter I carry the blood of the Gods.I have never known a life without duty. At an early age, I learned that even the Gods could be killed. My father was a soldier, and a demi-God.He was the son of Ares, the God of War. But that did not keep him safe... -
Midlife Bachelor Wolf by Brittany White
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPanther Shifter Hiding from Love, Wolf Shifter Looking for Love…Can a Secret Crush Turn into True Love?The Panther BartenderI was once in love,But then love was betrayed.And I am afraid to try again. I reluctantly entered a contest and won--A romantic vacation for two with a wolf shifter I barely knewTo a resort and spa in the shifter world:A world completely different from my own... -
Condemned by Charlene Hartnady, BE Brouillard
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCondemned is the second book in a trilogy filled with fun and adventure. It ends on a major cliffhanger!! Take care that the heroine will end up having more than one love interest. Her partners can shift into demon form, so there might be some monster action – please don’t read this book if you are put off by this sort of thing... -
Touched by a Dragon - Paranormal Fairy Tale Romance by Alisa Woods
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook Six of the bestselling Fallen Immortals series **START with KISS OF A DRAGON (Book 1)** Falling in love was never in the cards for Leonidas. An angry witch made sure of that—if he loses his heart, he loses his life. But the treaty guaranteeing peace will die with him, unless he wins the True Love of a woman and she bears him a dragonling... -
Loved by a Dragon by Alisa Woods
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook Seven of the bestselling Fallen Immortals series **START with KISS OF A DRAGON (Book 1)** LEKSANDER I am a Dragon Prince of the House of Smoke… and I am in love with the wrong woman. I never meant to fall for an angeling. And I wasn’t supposed to have the duty of fulfilling a ten-thousand-year-old treaty to protect humanity...
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