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Stone Sentinel by Jex Lane
As a gargoyle, Jet would prefer to spend his days sitting on the corner of a building, but when Samantha insists that Krampus is going to ruin Christmas, the two of them set off on an adventure to stop the creature. At least that’s the plan... -
Unholy Trifecta X The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA: Common Sense Deserts Once Again by A.J. Sherwood
Remi steals something she shouldn't. Oops?In her defense, Ivan thought it was a good idea... -
Chosen by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTheodore (Theo) BaileySpending so much of his childhood in foster care, Theo doesn’t know much about his shifter side. The one thing he does know is that he should never reveal his secret. Attending his first year of college is supposed to be a new start for him but Theo isn’t connecting with the other students and finds the coursework difficult. Then there are the bullies... -
Nugget by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStrykerOne of the best hackers in the world, Stryker knows how to get what he wants and get away. Getting kidnapped and imprisoned by a coven of evil witches was a complication he hadn’t prepared for... -
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Someone Save My Midlife Tonight by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again… Whoever said life begins at forty must have been heavily medicated, drunk, or delusional.Three funerals without the deceased present? Crisis.One wedding run by drag queens with questionable taste in music? Semi-crisis, but doable.Dead showing up on my porch who have already crossed over? Colossal sh*tshow.This is what forty looks like for me... -
Gathering Mage by Michael Taggart
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJason is getting ready to have the adventure of his life!He and Sandy are heading to the Gathering, which is a conference where the Heads of the Households of the supernatural world network, talk about problems and solutions facing the Houses, and learn a few things.Jason is going just to support Sandy, and figures he’ll have a mildly interesting time and be home soon... -
Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu (Novel) Vol. 1 (Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu (Novel) #1) by Fei Tian Ye Xiang, Ruthie (kkcoocool)
In this thrilling high fantasy adventure set in ancient China, a naive young man must join hands with an unlucky general to protect the mortal world from evil spirits... -
Stand On It by Jan Stryvant
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsOnce again, Sean's home has been attacked by one of the Councils, only this time they've committed what they hoped would be an overwhelming force. While Sean and his family win the fight, Sean has been seriously wounded and taken out of action. For Roxy and the others, saving Sean's life has become the priority, but there are still things that must be done to secure their victory... -
Tournament Mage by Michael Taggart
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfter all of their adventures, the crew of House Louisville was ready to sit back and take it easy. But a surprise visitor informed them they owed millions of pearls to the Bank.He was willing to take them all as indentured servants for the Bank and let them work decades to pay off their debt. That would mean splitting up the House, though, and nobody was willing to let that happen... -
Buried Mage by Michael Taggart
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Gathering only lasted for seven days, but it ended up being a lot more of an adventure than Jason had expected. Now it’s time to head home, and Jason is excited to sleep in his own bed and hang out with John, Tyler, and Annabeth again.Jason learned a lot, and he’s eager to put that knowledge to use... -
The Dawn Chorus by Samantha Shannon
A novella that bridges the third and fourth instalments of Samantha Shannon's internationally bestselling Bone Season series.Paige Mahoney and Arcturus Mesarthim have arrived in the Scion Citadel of Paris. Exhausted by her efforts against Scion, Paige has no choice but to remain in hiding, away from the revolution she started, so she can heal and come to terms with her mental and physical scars...Categorized as:
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Shifting Nature by Jae
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFaith and Tala’s fake relationship turns real, but can their love survive the secrets they’ve been keeping? Find out in the gripping conclusion to Jae’s paranormal lesbian romance.After a carefully staged fake relationship brought them together, fox-shifter Tala and human Faith are no longer enemies... -
Storm Warrior by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHale AndersonThe Air Weaver.He was the freaking Air Weaver. Not exactly what he expected when he got kidnapped by the pestilents, but Hale’s good rolling with the punches.He can take a little time away from his pursuit of a doctorate in astrophysics to save the world.Except that the final spell is poised to kill all the Weavers and their last hope lies with him finding his soul mate... -
Hunter's Descent by Alice Winters
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLakeSnagging the hunter was the easy part. Now I have to prove to him that a life filled with chaos, the most amazing fish ever, and delightful me is so much better than normal—trust me, he isn’t too hard to convince.But when a group of insolent chimeras laughably think they can target my one true love, they have another thing coming for them—likely death... -
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Heart of Iron by C.M. Alongi
Supernatural meets Two Broke Girls in the start of a new urban fantasy series, based off of the TikTok series CaFae Latte.Jennifer Charles (JC) has sort of figured out their life. They're two months out of prison, clean, and sober, and just got a job at a CaFae Latte, owned by the mysterious and powerful fairy who goes by Violet... -
Brick and Brass by Jennifer Cody
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOf course waking up from a coma wouldn’t come easy for me; thankfully I have friends willing to fuck me back to life. Once I’m on my feet again, playing catch up on the trafficking case makes me want to eviscerate someone. I hate that I’ve lost precious time hunting down Dominus, but I’m awake now and ready for action... -
Snow: The White Crow by Erik Schubach
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen people are in need of location or rescue outside of the walled cities in a werewolf infested world. Gretta Snow, Recovery Specialist and Wolf Hunter, is the woman to call. Her ability with weapons and combat are just as formidable as Her magics and supernatural connection to nature... -
Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu (Novel) Vol. 1 (Special Edition) (Legend of Exorcism (Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu (Novel) #1) by Fei Tian Ye Xiang
In the mystical Taihang Mountains, where magic flows and powerful yao roam, Hongjun has grown up sheltered from the human world. A half-yao himself, he’s never had reason to leave—until the mountain’s ruler sends him on a dangerous mission: hide his true nature and join the Great Tang Department of Demonic Exorcism in Chang’an... -
Our Monsters by Jemma Topaz
Rosemary Dulahan, answering a strange job posting, arrives in Monstertown – a place inhabited by magical beings from another world.Navigating the politics of sphinxes, lamias, and secrets, she must learn how to get along with her non-human coworkers and maybe romance a few monster girls along the way... -
Joined by Mel Todd
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDearly beloved, we are gathered here….Weddings are never easy. But a wedding for your best friend has it's own certain brand of joy. Jo and Sable are getting married and I'm going to be their Person of Honor.Easy, right?Between defending my dissertation, dealing with wedding plans gone wild, freaking out brides, and my own miss givings, it's going to take a miracle to get us all to the altar... -
Shadow's Embrace by M.A. Church
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKage: Am I still a monster? Very much so. Am I loved? Absolutely. Will I burn it all down to protect my mate? You better believe it. Hunters have come to San DeLain once again, and they’re targeting humans and paranormals for their sick experiments. Many have gone missing. Some for many, many years... -
Demon Gate Series Vol. 4: Chaos, Fear and Fate by Nicholas Bella
This is the epic series finale, be prepared for it to be explosive. When King Adriel failed to prevent the rising of his demonic half-brother, Katashneil, from hell, he unleashed death and destruction on earth. For the demon of pure chaos delights in his quest to bring his brother, Adriel, to his knees in defeat... -
The Cat Proposed by Dentō Hayane
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMatoi Souta is an overworked office worker tired of his life. Then, on his way home from a long day of work one day, he decides to watch a traditional Japanese play. But something strange happens. He could have sworn he saw one of the actors has cat ears.It turns out that the man is actually a bakeneko — a shapeshifting cat from Japanese folklore... -
Ella: Cinders and Ash by Erik Schubach
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDrawn to Seattle by the pull of black magics, Ella brings her wrath. A trail of blood and violence left in her wake. By chance, Parker Devareau, meets Ella while rushing home to get behind the safety of her Full Moon Bars on a full moon night. Parker can see, hear and feel things that no ordinary person can... -
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Rose: Briar's Thorn by Erik Schubach
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHer touch is death... her love is worse. For as long as she can remember, Rose has been a monster. Cursed by a man who would one day become one of the most feared creatures on the earth, one of the future Alpha werewolves. Alister Marcus. For hundreds of years she has roamed the earth, living apart from humanity, watching from afar... -
Hold my Reins by T.J. Nichols
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCan a human man capture a kelpie’s heart?Assassin Lynck Whitehorse fled the monster realm and has built himself a good life in the human realm, teaching violin and serving coffees. He’s used to the stares and the comments about his ears and hooves, and the hook-ups that only want to experiment, but going home is impossible because of the chain around his neck... -
House of Igarashi: part 2 by Crea Reitan
I’ve always been a part of the world of monsters. Storms thrive on the energy of other storms. In many ways, all monsters are perfect storms. That’s why they’re hunted. Content with a life of work and friends, I somehow find myself falling for the eleven gorgeous storms of House Igarashi... -
Gloombringer by Sam Burns
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFor decades, the four families who rule the Summerlands have been locked at an impasse. No one is fighting, but neither has anyone been speaking.We don’t have time for that anymore.Mount Slate, the volcano that sits in the middle of the Summerlands, is threatening to erupt, and only the four family heads working together can avert disaster... -
Moth Manager by Luna Cantrip
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's a bird, it's a plane, no wait, it's true love.Pontius Pleasant is a Mothman who's never been lucky in love, so he has no idea what to do when he meets his fated-mate.Piper Hamilton is recently single and looking for a quick hookup. But things are quick to get a lot more complicated when the Mothman of her dreams turns out to be a bit obsessed...Categorized as:
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Jump Up by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWatch out for the Assassin’s Claws… Nash Moreno is a paid killer, just like his four brothers. It’s the family business—they fight together, they die together. Whether they’re working as a group or alone, they are a tight unit who protect their own. A live transmission from a rebel group known as OPEN EYES is intercepted before it can be broadcast around the world... -
Kick Back by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWatch out for the Assassin’s Claws…Dearil Moreno is a paid killer, just like his four brothers. It’s the family business—they fight together, they die together. Whether they’re working as a group or alone, they are a tight unit who protect their own... -
The Vampire King's Gift by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery Vampire Bloodline has a gift. Eyros Vampires can read and control minds. Kaly Vampires can raise the dead and command your very soul. Wyvern Vampires can teleport from one reality to another. And on it goes. But King Daemon has all of their gifts, plus one more. The Vampires call it Armageddon. No one knows what it is... -
Bread by the Grim (Ghostlight Falls) by Dakota Cockaday
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrim is a loner, not because he wants to be, but because he has a secret. By day, he's a mild-mannered monster running a bakery-cafe in the small town of Ghostlight Falls, but after midnight he's something else... something that needs to be contained. When an accident forces him to hire a new morning baker, he has no idea he's hiring the woman of his dreams... -
The Hood of Locksley by Erik Schubach
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHer faith, unshakable… and her aim is true. The legends of fairytales descend upon Issaquah, Washington from Seattle in response to the report of lemon activity. They find themselves under attack by an archer with uncanny aim and unnatural speed and agility. The group’s beta wolf, Amanda Danes, finds herself in pursuit of a legend. Robyn of Locksley. The fabled Robin Hood of Nottingham... -
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Let Down Your Hair by Erik Schubach
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe Avatars in Seattle stumble upon the journals of past Avatars, and Parker starts reading the story of Rapunzel in her own words. After spending half her life imprisoned by the dark witch, Dame Gothel, Rapunzel has vowed to hunt her down so that she can cause no more harm to the innocents of the world. In her hunt, she stumbles upon the most unlikely of companions... -
Hair of Gold - Just Right by Erik Schubach
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe world has not been kind to Katiana, Goldilocks, as the werewolves robbed her of her family when she was young. She was spared a similar fate by three bears who came to her aid and fought off the wolves. Kat finds herself in a strange new world after the loss of her family, but finds happiness again with her new family… her new brothers... -
Brandywine Investigations: Family Matters by Angel Martinez
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWith his career firmly established and his reputation as a successful PI growing, Hades should have the perfect life with his human lover, his faithful ferryman, his dogs and the parts of his family still speaking to him. But murder and chaos are never far away for death lords as his nephew Dionysus and his oldest friend Charon are drawn into the maelstrom... -
Lich Reaper's Lament by Jessamyn Kingley
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRipped apart by life, Lich Reaper Grymington Daray is drowning in sorrow. Each day, he strives to find the people responsible for killing his best friend, and he wishes his own existence had more meaning. The last thing on Grymington’s mind is finding the other half of his soul. While a loving family surrounds him, the coldness growing in his heart keeps him separated from joy... -
Nox: Lords of Otherworld, Book 3 by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe fearless Keeper of the Chasm. An ex-warlock recovering from death. An evil rising from the flames.NoxWhen my idea of sneaking into the Burning Chasm for a recon mission was shot down by everyone, including the King of Otherworld, I probably should've listened... -
Zane: Lords of Otherworld, Book 2 by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA badass soul collector. A haunted soul. An evil haunting them all.ZaneWhen I launched the knife to stop the warlock aiding the enemy's escape, it took me a moment too long to realize the man I'd killed was my mate.When I met Wren again in Otherworld and he thanked me for killing him, I realized my hasty action had turned out to be his salvation... -
Cosmic Spells and Vampire Lairs by Mia Monroe
Are we destined to be star-crossed lovers or is Fate on our side?My friends are finding mates while I’m stuck with a sexy but silent vampire. Sure, Pietro is everything a boy could want- handsome, strong, brooding, and possessive. It’s just that with my gift, I’m well aware that he’s not the one fate has in store for me. He couldn’t be. For one thing, his mercury is always in retrograde... -
The Kraken's Mate by Jennifer Cody
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSoren:I might die down here, but dang. What a way to go.It was just supposed to be a test dive. I'd take the submersible down to the bottom of the Atlantic and then straight back up. If I got to see some cool ocean life, well, that's why we were live-streaming the dive.I didn't expect to see the most incredible thing ever. Who expects to get abducted by a kraken? Not me, but wow, he's...um...hot... -
Checkmate by Kian Rhodes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLevi Objectively, Zade was a great catch. He was funny, good-hearted, gentle, affectionate, and very, very attractive – everything that Lee said he was. But he was still an Alpha. So, in other words, he was absolutely not for me. "It's just that I don't want to be claimed. I don't want to belong to an Alpha." Zade frowned at me. "But you're an Omega... -
Trolls by Erik Schubach
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvangeline Kane is thrust into a world and a role she never asked for. She finds herself questioning her sanity as she finds herself bound to a bridge as its Troll when the previous champion died in her arms... -
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Wildfire by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWilder Pratt has given up trying to get his life together. Passed up for a promotion, left by his long-term boyfriend, nothing in his life seems to work how he planned. Wilder is just treading water . . . right up until the moment he trips over a dead student outside his office with a golden would-be murderer standing over the body... -
Manticore Park by Quenby Olson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Mrs. Rachel MacGinley arrives at Llewellyn Park, it is with little more than the clothes on her back and a wall around her heart. Falling prey to her affections has harmed her in the past, and she is determined not to let it happen again.But at the first sight of Mr... -
Cursed by Erik Schubach
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhile out celebrating her twenty first birthday, Angelina Drake finds herself immersed in a curse that goes back generations, to the time when the first Djinn terrorized the world. She has to fight for her life and her friends when an old evil comes knocking. The wishes of the people around her just complicates the situation as she can hear them all, spoken or not... -
The Orc Who Hated Christmas by Gigi Rivers
A grumpy orc who hates Christmas. A Christmas-obsessed pixie. Can these opposites find love together? Graal is an orc who hates Christmas. Every year, he spends the day alone in his crappy rented room, haunted by memories of a family who never loved him. He just wishes Christmas and everyone who celebrates it would leave him alone.Cas is a pixie who loves Christmas... -
Imaginary Lover: Beyond the Realm by Morgan Brice
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“There’s no time. Remember your imaginary lover....”Cory Caldwell woke up by the side of the road with no memory of how he got there. He pieces together who he is but has no idea what happened to him.Dark visions haunt him—flashes of blood, magic, and a brutal fight. Scorching dreams of a faceless lover offer no clues... -
Silent Partner: Fox Hollow Zodiac Novel 3 by Morgan Brice
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA psychic moose shifter. A handsome guy who is psychically silent. The chance for a fresh start, and a threat from the past that might get in the way.Brandon Davis is a psychic and a moose shifter. He makes his living as a wilderness guide in Fox Hollow, NY—a town that is a haven for misfit shifters and psychics...
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