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Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 4 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
FATES ALIGNED, BODIES INTERTWINED. The Venerable of Empty Words, a monster that feeds off the fears of the fortunate, is hunting Xie Lian’s friend, the Wind Master Shi Qingxuan. Knowing that his abysmal luck inoculates him from the creature’s power, Xie Lian doesn’t hesitate to throw himself into harm’s way—to Hua Cheng’s horror and panic... -
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Running on Air by Eleventy7
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDraco Malfoy has been missing for three years. Harry is assigned the cold case and finds himself slowly falling in love with the memories he collects. -
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![How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu, and Profit: Bone 1 by A.J. Sherwood]()
How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu, and Profit: Bone 1 by A.J. Sherwood
Sentient dragon skull acquired! Do you wish to find rest of body? (yes) (no). Yes! No, but why? We get half of his hoard~. We leave tomorrow... -
![The Crimson Spell, Volume 2 by Ayano Yamane]()
The Crimson Spell, Volume 2 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA curse is a difficult thing to break. Vald, prince of Alsvieth upon taking up arms to defend his country was beset with a curse that transforms him into a ravenous cannibalistic beast. -
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![Only the Brave by Solmussa]()
Only the Brave by Solmussa
Regulus Black is angry. He wants revenge. He wants to watch the world burn for all it's done to him. He also wants to make out with James Potter, but that's a secret he'll take to the grave. Vengeance is more important than. .. whatever it is that chokes him when he lays eyes on Potter. James Potter is confused, because Regulus Black is, all of a sudden, hot... -
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Crimson Spell, Vol. 3 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsPrince Vald continues his journey with the sorcerer Halvi, seeking a means to break the curse that causes him to transform into a demon at night. But enemies looking to take the power of Vald’s cursed sword for themselves bewitch Halvi in an attempt to make him fight the young prince! Forced to the brink, Halvi makes a crucial choice. Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences. -
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The Crimson Spell, Volume 1 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe curse of the magical crimson sword has turned Prince Bald into a monster. .. To break the spell, he sets out on a journey with the sexy and gorgeous magician, Havi. Bald has no idea that when he turns into a beast at night, Havi uses his unique talents to pacify his beastly appetite. .. The luscious journey of Bald and Havi begins. -
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Away Childish Things by lettered
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFandom: Harry Potter. Relationship: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter. --------------------------------------------------. Harry gets de-aged. Malfoy has to help him. Words: 153881. -
![My Demon Neighbor by Stella Rainbow]()
My Demon Neighbor by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDemons made great neighbors. I'd know, I had one. .. Pythor might've started off teaching me how to defend myself, but he soon became my friend, and the only man I felt safe around. The more time we spent together, the less I feared leaving the home I'd spent the last few months hiding in, especially when I knew he was just across the street... -
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The Queen's Starfire Throne by Hailey Turner
Every road must come to an end. THE DEAD. Facing a war where revenants outnumber the living, Caris Rourke must confront a future written in the stars, one she wants no part of. In order to outmaneuver the enemy, Caris must learn to trust her instincts, no matter where they lead, whether into the heart of danger or into the arms of Nathaniel, a dead man walking she should not trust, much less love...Categorized as:
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![A Dream of Flame and Shadow by Eliza Eveland]()
A Dream of Flame and Shadow by Eliza Eveland
A blacksmith unable to forge a future. Every time Nevahn closes his eyes, he is haunted by nightmares of fire and blood. Though he’ll take any distraction he can find, his favorite is his daily work at the forge, where he is the master of fire. But he’s been an apprentice too long, and his nightmares are holding him back... -
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astra inclinant by Eleventy7
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"The stars incline us, they do not bind us. " For Harry, it's something he learned long ago on the battlefield. But for his son, James, it will be a painful lesson in the form of a friendship with a boy named Scorpius Malfoy. -
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ENNEAD Vol. 6 [Mature Hardcover] by Mojito
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDEATH’S EDGE. Horus and Seth’s third battle rages on amidst a sandstorm. Seth is in his element until Horus holds Anubis at sword’s point and pleads with the god of war to give up on winning. Will Seth forget the competition in exchange for his son’s life? -
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Crimson Spell, Vol. 4 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe key to discovering the secret behind Vald's cursed sword is somewhere in the empire of Zenedoura. With information obtained from Limris - new companion and former Consul of the Empire - Prince Vald decides to head there to see what he can find... -
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Warwick by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan a sweet omega and a grumpy hellhound possibly be perfect for one another? Will Warwick’s overly protective nature be too much for Cecil or be exactly what he needs? Warwick Ashwood is by far the largest of the hellhounds in his pack: in both human and beast form. That coupled with his less than inviting nature has most people avoiding him if at all possible... -
![My Demon Assistant by Stella Rainbow]()
My Demon Assistant by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDemons made great assistants. I'd know, I had one. .. When I first met my new assistant, I thought he was a little strange, but ultimately a good employee. He was on-time everyday, brought me homemade cookies, and did his work diligently. While he had a tendency to get his phrases and words mixed up, he was ultimately a good assistant... -
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Return of the Witch by Deanna Chase
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree years ago, budding rockstar Levi Kelley broke up with the love of his life. He knew a long-distance relationship would be hard, but he didn’t know it would break him. As a teen, he’d been thrown out then exploited for his unusual witch abilities, so the one thing he couldn’t handle was the crushing feeling of abandonment... -
![Ghost Friends Forever by Pandora Pine]()
Ghost Friends Forever by Pandora Pine
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if your imaginary friend wasn’t so imaginary after all? Detective Jude Byrne, sick of working alleged cases of infidelity, takes on client Sam Jones, a man looking to reconnect with his first love. As the search for Greta begins, Jude realizes Sam might be the reason his lost love has fallen off the grid... -
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Ghost in the Box by Pandora Pine
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA killer is on the loose in Salem who not only wants to take your life, but your soul as well…Psychic Copeland Forbes anonymously receives a locked wooden box with an unknown spirit trapped inside. Attached to the chest is a cryptic May you get what you truly deserve... -
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An Archer's Redemption by Casey Morales
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is the conclusion of the Of Crowns & Quills series, the adventures of Declan, Ayden, Jess & Keelan. Anticipated release in early 2025. Stay tuned for details . . . -
![Raven in Midwinter by Mary Calmes]()
Raven in Midwinter by Mary Calmes
Sometimes the most frightening thing is not the wind howling through the trees…but what’s lurking there. Xander Corey is certain that what his husband, Lorne MacBain, the chief of police in their little town of Osprey, is seeing outside their kitchen window is nothing to worry about. It’s concerning that whenever Xander looks, there’s nothing there, but really, it could be anything... -
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Prophesy Book III: His Righteousness by A.E. Via
Chaos is inevitable when fate pairs the executioner of evil with a man of righteousness. In all the years that Adres Cavalerie has inhabited the earth, he never thought he would discover his connection to the Prophesy within the Volkov Alphas stronghold. As the oldest living vampire, Adres was also the strongest immortal of his time with abilities that surpassed comprehension... -
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Crimson Spell, Vol. 5 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOn his quest to find the one behind the curse on his sword, Vald manages to sneak into the empire's capital. His target is the greatest sorcerer in Zenedoura - Asterdol. However, in the midst of his search, Vald is captured by servants of the emperor... -
![Validate: The Final Book in the Magic Users of Greenford Trilogy by Lisa Oliver]()
Validate: The Final Book in the Magic Users of Greenford Trilogy by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“The next time someone knocks at the front door, would you just do the doggy thing and bite them? Please? ”. Stefan de Marco and Lucifer Fireborn are back for this third installment of The Magic Users of Greenford trilogy. You’d have thought things would’ve quietened down by now. But no... -
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Death of Gods by Scarlett Dawn, Katherine Rhodes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCruel. Criminal. Cunning. The bestselling VAMPIRE CROWN series continues with Death of Gods. Twisted characters and unfolding schemes fill this next installment with unbeatable darkness. Life is war. The Spine’s broken on S’Kir and there’ll be no reunification of the Druids and Vampires... -
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The Last Seer by Davidson King
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLearning he’s the last seer should make Bashiri feel special, unique. In this case, it’s the most terrifying and heartbreaking realization ever. Bashiri spends his days loving his animals, running his own meditation studio, and knowing his kind are hunted while hiding in plain sight. He also spends a lot of time avoiding a certain grumpy vampire who rejected him one too many times... -
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Sebastian by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMagical balls of energy, brioche bread, and mangoes. Sebastian never thought those three things would lead him to his One. Can he charm his way into Drew’s heart? Sebastian Ainsworth left his life behind in Spain to join the Paranormal Council enforcers when Master Edison reached out in need of warlocks for their extra abilities... -
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You Are My Sunshine by E. Broom
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDr Justice Jackson is grumpy, having turned his back on magic and his deranged family years ago. He enjoys his work but is having a struggle, as most of his patients prefer witch potions over scientifically proven medicine. But now his secret is out. He is descended from a dark line of witches, a secret he’d promised himself he would never reveal... -
![Their Trials by Avah Larke]()
Their Trials by Avah Larke
Apparently, life isn’t going to get any easier for Rhowyn. With the trials starting, Rhowyn must find a way to use what she’s got, which isn’t much except determination, survival instincts, and her MMA training to somehow make it through to the end without dying. She must learn to rely on her consorts, a concept that’s new to the independent girl that has only ever relied on herself... -
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Sweetheart by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLevi. He left behind his clutch, his parents, and siblings for the chance of finding his mate. The person who was meant to be just for him. The perfect match promised by the fates for the chosen ones. Finding his mate nearly brought Levi to his knees with happiness. Mason, a park ranger, was everything he could have ever wanted as a partner. As his boy... -
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It Was All Just a Game by write_me227, We-have-problems
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFandom: Harry Potter. Relationships: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, Pansy Parkinson/Blaise Zabini, Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley. --------------------------------------------------. When Draco comes up with an idea to mess with Harry during the Triwizard Tournament, will he be the one who will get burned in the end? -
![Master of Restless Shadows: Book One by Ginn Hale]()
Master of Restless Shadows: Book One by Ginn Hale
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFreshly graduated Master Physician Narsi Lif-Tahm has left his home in Anacleto and journeyed to the imposing royal capitol of Cieloalta intent upon keeping the youthful oath he made to a troubled writer. But in the decade since Narsi gave his pledge, Atreau Vediya, has grown from an anonymous delinquent to a man renowned for penning bawdy operas and engaging in scandalous affairs... -
![The Dragon Prince's Necromancer by Amy Sumida]()
The Dragon Prince's Necromancer by Amy Sumida
Death walks beside me. Two weeks ago, I was hired by the Dragon Prince of Zaru to help his brother, the King, deal with their dead. Not that there is an abundance of corpses in their kingdom, but those who die aren't staying in their graves. As a necromancer, I'm one of the few people on Serai who can put the dead to rest and discover why they are rising. As a Raltven, I'm particularly good at it... -
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The Necromancer's Smile 2: A Family Affair by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Necromancer's Smile - Book 2 - A Family Affair. (This is not a standalone). Necromancer Sy York and former Detective, Alpha wolf Dakar Rhodes are slowly learning to merge their lives together as true mates. With the steadfast Brock and loyal Brad, as well as Connor and Clive all sharing the estate with them, for the first time in his life, Sy feels as though he has a family around him... -
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![The Vampire's Club: Book 7 by X. Aratare]()
The Vampire's Club: Book 7 by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLucas Daniels is a vampire. .. and a witch. Can he use his newfound powers to help Konstantin “the Wolf” Volk, the dangerous and mysterious Nomad, and the witch, Gaia, to stop the destruction of all vampires by the coven leader Rachel? If Lucas does, he’ll have to convince the Nomad that he is not a threat to Konstantin... -
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Resistance by Amy Rae Durreson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHow do you rebuild a broken nation? Iskandir doesn’t know, but as resistance leader turned peacetime governor, he’s trying his best, even though he believes his best will never be good enough. But things are about to get a lot worse in Tiallat. First, the rats begin to die. Next, humans begin to sicken too... -
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Firebug by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsUnlocked Mates Book 7. Adam. Adam is beyond thrilled at finding his mate. Living in the Hell realm will take some getting used to but at least he has friends close by. His big mate is perfect, Adam loves his minions, but Hell is missing color, laughter, and love, and Adam can’t let that stand... -
![Canyon's Choice: Timber Valley Wolf Pack Book 6 by Taylor Rylan]()
Canyon's Choice: Timber Valley Wolf Pack Book 6 by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if in order to accept the one fated for you, you had to give up everything else you ever wanted? Canyon has spent his entire adult life wanting what any other alpha wants: a mate and family. He’s watched every one of his siblings find theirs, and just when he thinks it’s finally his turn, the Fates get things wrong. Thomas knows not everything works out as planned... -
![Satan's little helpers: An Unlocked Mates Special Edition by Athena Steller]()
Satan's little helpers: An Unlocked Mates Special Edition by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDear Satan. Those two words are some of the sweetest that Lucifer has ever read. From December first to December twenty-fifth Lucifer dedicates everything to the happiest time of the year. With a snowstorm raging out his window, his fireplace roaring and warm, and a hot cocoa in his hand, Lucifer is enjoying his favorite month when a portal opens in his office. Gage and Cary are desperate... -
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Grey is the New Black by E. Broom
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“We use cupcakes to stop the vicious killer flying puppies? ” Sion asks, trying not to laugh. “Any particular flavour? ”. Saladin Edenwood is a true dark witch from one of the original lines, but he doesn’t want to use his magic for evil. He gets to decide how he uses his magic, not his family or his magic... -
![The Complete Chaos of Foxes Trilogy: A Scavenger Story by Emma Dean]()
The Complete Chaos of Foxes Trilogy: A Scavenger Story by Emma Dean
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat should you do when you're outfoxed? Kenzie is the only non-witch in her family. When her younger sister's powers end up stripped from her, Kenzie promises to find a way to get them back - after all she has a very specific set of skills after trying to make up for not having any powers of her own... -
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Wrath: Wolves of Resurrection Road by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsControl. Obsession. Alpha. Mateo’s soulmate may be out there, but Mateo has no intention of finding him. Being bound to Mateo would be a punishment. He doesn’t have the charm or patience of his pack mates and he refuses to let fate force a person to be with him. As the mission to save the world continues, his once small pack is growing and Mateo can see there is no place for him and his disdain... -
![Grounds for Divorce by Tepre]()
Grounds for Divorce by Tepre
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFandom: Harry Potter. Relationships: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, Also briefly:, Harry Potter/Original Female Character(s), Harry Potter/Original Male Character(s), Draco Malfoy/Original Male Character(s). --------------------------------------------------. Malfoy finds a coin. Harry finds a letter. A story about histories, a story about families. A story about a lemon tree somewhere in Upper Egypt... -
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Deadly Arrogance by MJ May
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNecromancer Erasmus Boone’s life is on hold—every shadow suspect, every trip outside his warded home a gamble. Afraid of bringing more attention to already wary necromancers, Erasmus has stopped hunting for his own kind. Unwilling to place an even larger target on his back, Erasmus has even delayed his own wedding... -
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![Oracles Always Win by Lori Ames]()
Oracles Always Win by Lori Ames
Jake believes he is absolutely and completely ordinary… But what if he isn’t? Jake is absolutely, completely ordinary, even if he has a weird painting affliction. Painting is relaxing, right? It helps. It’s a form of art therapy. Even if his is the sub-conscious kind of painting. The middle-of-the-night, paint-while-you-sleep kind. The kind that makes him puke every single time it happens. Okay... -
![A Marriage of Necessity: Two Princes this time by Lisa Oliver]()
A Marriage of Necessity: Two Princes this time by Lisa Oliver
A Marriage of Necessity - Jasper and Avalon. I owe my mother everything. Jasper, the youngest Prince from Lowenthorp, had one driving need - to get away from the castle. After being abducted, abused, and having lost an eye, Jasper believed his only chance of keeping his Mother safe was to be as far away from her as possible... -
![Magic, Demons, and the Hunter by J.P. Sayle]()
Magic, Demons, and the Hunter by J.P. Sayle
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThree men, destined to be together. Two believe their third is dead. The third doesn’t even know his mates exist. Mondo suffers from a five-year-old hole in his memory and recurrent dreams of two men. On a mission to Salem to determine if demons are murdering humans, his life becomes complicated when the two men are no longer in his head but a reality. Pierre is struggling... -
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Tea and No Sympathy by Who La Hoop
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt's Potter's fault, of course, that Draco finds himself trapped in the same twenty-four-hour period, repeating itself over and over again. It's been nearly a year since the unpleasant business at Hogwarts, and Draco's getting on with his life quite nicely, thank you, until Harry sodding Potter steps in and ruins it all, just like always. At first, though, the time loop seems liberating... -
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Fractured Fang: Alpha by Jena Wade, Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsStart your own pack, they said. It will be easy, they said. It was not. Alpha Wilder’s life has never been sunshine and roses, but he refused to let that keep him down. When he and his two closest friends couldn’t find a pack to call their own, they decided to forge one of their own... -
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Lovelorn by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“It’s one thing to know that I’m a knight in King Adriel’s court, but it’s another thing to know what that really means. ”. I’ve had one successful mission that I managed to complete by the skin of my… well, let’s just say that I wouldn’t have been able to do it without Raphael’s help...
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