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  • Reptile Dysfunction: Harmony Glen by Alana Khan

    Reptile Dysfunction: Harmony Glen by Alana Khan

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 5 ratings
    His head snakes aren't the only thing twitching with interest over her. Turns out, "reptile dysfunction" isn't permanent when the right woman knows exactly how to handle a Gorgon. SLOANE. I returned to Harmony Glen to care for my injured mom, not to obsess over a grumpy Gorgon whose snakes have better game than most humans...
  • Sugar Spells by J.M. Grosvalet

    Sugar Spells by J.M. Grosvalet

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 7 ratings
    Laugh-out-loud silly, witchy, and a little bit sweet — Sugar Spells is a gothic cozy fantasy about curses, croissants, and the kind of rivals-to-lovers chaos you can only find in a magical town. In the quaint, witchy town of Mistwood Hills, Maude’s apothecary thrives on tradition, routine, and a fierce resistance to change...
    Categorized as:
    m-f  magic  humor  fantasy  length-medium  open-door
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  • A Pirate's Dream, Kingdom Book 11 by Marie Hall

    A Pirate's Dream, Kingdom Book 11 by Marie Hall

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Nimue, daughter of Hook, is desperate to prove to her parents that she’s just as brave and as much of a pirate as they are. So when she serendipitously spies the hidden isle, she knows what she must do...
  • Wielder’s Might by Melissa Mitchell

    Wielder’s Might by Melissa Mitchell

    Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 5 ratings
    Every witch needs a wielder. Mina and Rixon have arrived in Rockfall only to find an unexpected surprise—one that threatens to expose Rixon’s identity. Left with an ultimatum, Mina must make safe the pass connecting Raeria to Carth. What they discover brings more questions than answers...
  • Warrior by Annie Lucas

    Warrior by Annie Lucas

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Things could be worse. One minute, I was hiking through the Appalachian wilderness with my friends from the Outlander Tuesday Night Book Club. One bright light later, and I’m hundreds of feet below ground, tasked with taking care of the miners in this labyrinth of tunnels—slaves just like me. Except they’re not like me, they’re children… alien children...
  • The Secrets of Jane: Reborn by Charlotte Mallory

    The Secrets of Jane: Reborn by Charlotte Mallory

    Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 16 ratings
    "No one will hurt her without suffering. Not anymore. Not with me in her shadow. " -- Soren. . .. I’m being hunted. The pursuer is more terrifying than I ever imagined. Those in my life want to keep me safe; alive. But I’m capable in my own right, and I will do anything to protect them. Once Soren discovers my plan that’s concocted by a witch we all detest. .. he will despise it...
  • The Tales of Arcana Fortune by Hafsa.A. Jawad

    The Tales of Arcana Fortune by Hafsa.A. Jawad

    Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 23 ratings
    Seven nights, Seven tales. Young healer Serena Rose has always dreamed of fairytales, but the chances of finding true love living alone in the a cottage by the wood are… slim...
  • Son of the Dragon by T.S. Joyce

    Son of the Dragon by T.S. Joyce

    Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 31 ratings
    Deep in a high security shifter prison dwells the most dangerous shifter in the world. Vyr Daye is the Red Dragon, alpha to the Sons of Beasts Crew, loner, watcher, fire-breather…and he’s also completely misunderstood. The media has dragged him through the mud, his reputation is shot, and his own father helped to put him in prison for a one-year sentence...
  • Magic Bleeds - Awake by Ilona Andrews, Gordon Andrews

    Magic Bleeds - Awake by Ilona Andrews, Gordon Andrews

    Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 60 ratings
    Published in Small Magics and included in Curran's POV. Infuriated by Kate’s treatment at the hands of the Pack, the Beast Lord demands an explanation. When words fail, claws and fangs must do the talking.
  • Vampire Academy Collection by Richelle Mead

    Vampire Academy Collection by Richelle Mead

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 59 ratings
    Tear into the utterly addictive Vampire Academy series this holiday season! Now you can have the first three novels in the New York Times bestselling series in a special edition box set! Find out where it all began for Guardian Rose Hathaway and her bloodthirsty best friend Lissa in Vampire Academy, watch all the delicious drama unfold in Frostbite, and fall in love with Shadow Kiss - for the...
  • Midlife Soul Hunter by Shannon Mayer

    Midlife Soul Hunter by Shannon Mayer

    Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 31 ratings
    You’d think I’d already been in hell, married to my ex. But just this one time, you’d be wrong. Surprise, surprise, the Dark Council has been plotting to force my hand. They know that I love Crash. Yes, I said the L word. And they know I’d do anything to bring him back from hell—even though it means it puts both our souls into great danger. And puts my knees into running mode. (Cue the Advil. )...
  • Sid by Teresa Gabelman

    Sid by Teresa Gabelman

    Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 32 ratings
    Renowned for his playboy lifestyle and wisecrack remarks, Sid Sinclair knows he is the last pick for the lead investigator of human/half-breed trafficking. Never one to play by the rules, Sid takes his new position seriously, but not without driving the leader of the VC Council and fellow Warrior’s crazy. A human with a special gift, Lana Fitzpatrick’s life is complicated...
  • The Path of Ascension 6 by C. Mantis

    The Path of Ascension 6 by C. Mantis

    Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars
    · 28 ratings
    Don't miss Book 6 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia. About the This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia...
    Categorized as:
    magic  m-f  fantasy  fae  paranormal  audiobook
  • Disciple of War by Michael G. Manning

    Disciple of War by Michael G. Manning

    Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    War looms on the horizon but Selene’s training as a wizard must begin, even though her age makes success nearly unattainable. Will searches for a solution, but their only hope may be a dangerous bargain with the king. The fate of two nations lies on Will’s shoulders and the future is paved with violence. With few options, he needs the aid of uncertain allies and dubious friends...
  • Dragons and Demons by Kel Kade

    Dragons and Demons by Kel Kade

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 30 ratings
    Every kingdom Rezkin touches has shattered, and the turbulence in his homeland is spreading across the Souelian. From the shards of kingdoms past, he begins to forge a new empire. But there is a price to pay for power, and the balance has come due...
  • The Path of Ascension 4 by C. Mantis

    The Path of Ascension 4 by C. Mantis

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 32 ratings
    After participating in the Empire's vassal war, Matt, Liz, and Aster now have a fire nipping after their heels. Or rather, their new manager, Luna. And she demands their best at all times, or she will drive them off The Path of Ascension...
    Categorized as:
    magic  m-f  fantasy  paranormal  audiobook
  • From Far Away, Vol. 10 by Kyoko Hikawa

    From Far Away, Vol. 10 by Kyoko Hikawa

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings
    After a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko find herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world. Noriko and Izark are hiding out in the quiet rural region of Aibisk...
  • Dark Beginnings by Gena Showalter

    Dark Beginnings by Gena Showalter

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 28 ratings
    This title includes three new stories, Lords of the Underworld, from "New York Times" bestselling author Gena Showalter. "The Darkest Fire" - He is the guardian of Hell, more monster than man. She is the goddess of oppression, more angel than woman. Together they will enter the flames to battle a horde of demon lords - and discover a passion unlike any other. .
  • Lock by Terry Bolryder

    Lock by Terry Bolryder

    Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    Wicked smile. Wicked secrets. Ready to protect her at all costs. .. Tasha liked Club Crimson at first. Hot guys, sexy music, and new friends all around. But when the shock of a lifetime leads to her waking up and staring into the mysterious eyes of the club's co-owner, Lock, she might just have to revise her opinion...
  • From Far Away, Vol. 11 by Kyoko Hikawa, Yuko Sawada

    From Far Away, Vol. 11 by Kyoko Hikawa, Yuko Sawada

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 19 ratings
    After a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko finds herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world...
  • Savage Hunger by Milly Taiden

    Savage Hunger by Milly Taiden

    Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Isaline Primrose doesn’t let anyone cut the line at her mom’s bakery, no matter how tall or sexy he his. His custom suit, expensive haircut, and deep brown eyes are making her want things. Very dirty things. It’s totally fine to look even if he is a bossy jerk...
  • Darkness, Kindled by Samantha Young

    Darkness, Kindled by Samantha Young

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    Ari Johnson wishes adjusting to living with her boyfriend was her only source of excitement and anxiety. She wishes a lot of things. But then wishing was what got her here in the first place. Ari chose to be a Guild Hunter. She wanted to hunt dangerous Jinn and destroy them before they could harm innocent people...
  • Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 05 by Rei Tōma

    Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 05 by Rei Tōma

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    Princess Nakaba of Senan and Prince Caesar of Belquat only married each other for the sake of peace between their two warring countries, and no one expected there to be love between the unlikely couple...
  • Grim Justice by Nikki Landis

    Grim Justice by Nikki Landis

    Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    There's a peace that can only be found on the other side of war. I've waited nearly two decades for justice. And I'm finally close enough to get revenge. The bad blood between me and Razr goes way back to the day his father, Scar, murdered my old pres, Keys. I took out Scar and then Razr's brother, Acid. They paid for their crimes. I won't rest until Razr meets the Reaper and faces judgment...
    Categorized as:
    demons  m-f  bikers  paranormal  mafia  fantasy
  • From Far Away, Vol. 13 by Kyoko Hikawa

    From Far Away, Vol. 13 by Kyoko Hikawa

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 19 ratings
    After a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko finds herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world...
  • Demon World Boba Shop: Vol. 5 by R.C. Joshua

    Demon World Boba Shop: Vol. 5 by R.C. Joshua

    Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Arthur has one more journey to make. With Coldbrook settled down, he’s sent by the town to the capital of the Demon World to present and explain their new inventions in front of the largest audience Arthur has ever seen...
  • Black Bird, Vol. 8 by Kanoko Sakurakouji

    Black Bird, Vol. 8 by Kanoko Sakurakouji

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 31 ratings
    He loves her blood, but does her love her? ! Reads R to L (Japanese Style) T+ audience. There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend...
  • Stained by Apryl Baker

    Stained by Apryl Baker

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    I Am Death. I Am Darkness. I Am Creation. These are the simple truths Emma Rose Crane, AKA Mattie Hathaway, has run from for the last two years, but the situation she finds herself in will not let her flee her past anymore. It’s barreling toward her at the speed of a bullet. Mattie finds herself back in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the trial of Dan’s mother...
    Categorized as:
    m-f  demons  paranormal  horror  fantasy  length-medium
  • Rogue Wolf by Terry Bolryder

    Rogue Wolf by Terry Bolryder

    Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Save a horse, ride a rogue wolf…. Reno has been running from his past for a long time. As a powerful alpha tied to the notorious ruling family of the wolves, he wants nothing more than to lay low and never be found. Even if he still dreams of the woman he was forced to leave behind for her own safety...
    Categorized as:
    demons  m-f  paranormal  fantasy  shapeshifters
  • Phoenix’s Refrain by Ella Summers

    Phoenix’s Refrain by Ella Summers

    Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    There 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...
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