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Gillette Park by Gerri Hill, Nicol Zanzarella
Gillette Park, a sleepy town nestled in the Rocky Mountains, harbors a secret. Twenty-three years ago, a young girl went missing. Three days later her body was found lodged beneath the footbridge over Gillette Creek. The murder shook the town but they soon found it was only the beginning. A serial killer hides among them—a serial killer who strikes twice, sometimes three times a year... -
The Prince's Poisoned Vow by Hailey Turner
Every country is built on revolution. THE WARDEN. Soren is a nameless, stateless man, tasked with keeping watch over Maricol’s borders. He isn’t meant for politics, only dealing with the dead. His past was buried in the poison fields, but after a fateful encounter with a prince, Soren comes to realize he can’t keep what magic burns inside him hidden forever. THE PRINCE... -
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Taming Her Mate by Ariel Marie
Will the love of her witch be enough to heal her wolf? Kardia Marway was sent to Howling Valley to live a peaceful life. As the granddaughter of a councilman, her life would always be in the spotlight and dangerous. She would be free to live as she wanted in her new town with her little secret. Kardia couldn’t shift. Her wolf refused to make an appearance... -
Sylver and Gold by Michelle Larkin
Boston Homicide Detective Reid Sylver closes every case that comes her way. Her secret? She can talk to the dead. Reid’s perfect record has earned her the freedom to work with the only partner she can tolerate: a scarred one-eyed mastiff called Mugshot. Then the new boss saddles her with rookie London Gold... -
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Will It Hurt? by Lily X.
A wytch prone to chaos. A grieving, murderous vampyre. When hate turns to heat, can they work together to bring a loved one back from the dead? -. A wytch and a vampyre walk into a bar—except they don’t. It’s a cafe. And they almost kill each other first. But snap judgments never last... -
The Mystic Marriage by Heather Rose Jones
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAntuniet Chazillen lost everything the night her brother was executed. In exile, she swore that treason would not be the final chapter of the Chazillen legacy in Alpennia’s history. A long- hidden book of alchemical secrets provides the first hope of success, but her return to the capital is haunted by an enemy who wants those secrets for himself. Jeanne, Vicomtesse de Cherdillac is bored... -
A Cursed Legacy by Kaye Draper
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMy family is dead and gone. But they left their grimoire behind. Now it's my job to free the powerful magical beings trapped in the pages. I might just find a whole new family…if they don't kill me first... -
A Treat for Halloween Tricksters by R.J. Nolan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHalloween has always been Jess McKenna’s favorite holiday. She jumps at the chance to guide a group of foster children through a community haunted house—never suspecting that her partner Kim will provide her with a trick and treat of her own. This short story, “A Treat for Halloween Tricksters,” takes place after the events in the novel "L. A. Metro. "... -
EC Book 3 by Elle Mae
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsElle Mae’s long-awaited third Blood Royale novel cranks up the heat with sharper tension, wilder twists, and the intoxicating throuple who refuse to let each other go. Vesper. I didn’t know what was worse. Getting kidnapped by the vampire council or being forced to serve a random vampire family. No, wait, it was my bonded going off and getting married while I could do nothing about it... -
A Pinch of Salt by Nita Round
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA survivor with no memory and a warrior looking for her path unite against the pirate horde. Two hundred soldiers walk into the burning sands of Gypta, but only a handful make it out. When Magda Stoner wakes in an infirmary halfway across the world, she discovers her memories of the desert are gone... -
I'm in Love with the Villainess Vol. 3 by Aonoshimo, Inori
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRae and Claire are about to face off in a heated battle to join the Academy Knights! The selection test will see Rae, a dual-caster with knowledge from her previous life, try to hold her own against Claire, a preeminent fire user. Who will come out on top? -
Hollow Empire by Sam Hawke
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMoving from poison and treachery to war and witchcraft, Sam Hawke's Poison Wars continue with Hollow Empire, a fabulous epic fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Robin Hobb, Naomi Novik, and Scott Lynch. Poison was only the beginning. .. . The deadly siege of Silasta woke the ancient spirits, and now the city-state must find its place in this new world of magic... -
A Touch of Truth by Nita Round
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree women. One bloody mystery, and a prophesy that transcends time. People have gone missing and no one knows where they've gone. The only clue left behind is blood, lots of blood, and a single silver brooch. Magda Stoner, captain of the airship Verity, has questions, and the Order for which she works has no answers to give... -
Longing for You by Jenny Frame
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAlexis Villiers's best friend, the Principe of the Debrek clan, is newly bonded to Amelia, and Alexis hasn’t felt so alone for centuries. No longer her leader’s closest confidante, Alexis has to face the ever growing longing she has for the Debrek housekeeper, Katie Brekman. Katie is enjoying her new role as head housekeeper for the Debreks... -
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Sealed with a Bite by Ariel Marie
A wolf shifter. A witch. The mating call is too strong to resist. Will they act on what was destined to be? Adelina Ransome was tired of being alone. She longed for the day fate would present her mate to her. Addy was prepared to do what she must to find the one person meant for her. But before she put her plan in place, fate handed her a gift in the form of a midnight-haired, curvy witch... -
Like Pizza and Beer by Elle Parker
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDino Martini Mysteries, #1 Working for his ex and his boyfriend, Dino’s past and present cross. Dino is caught off guard when his ex shows up out of the blue asking for help. His current lover, Seth, is pushing him to find dirt on his sister’s boyfriend... -
A Monarch's Fall by J.K. Jeffrey
The kingdom is splintering, and every power is hungry for the same prize — Percy Flores. Torn from Selene’s side and trapped in the power games of those who would use her, Percy uncovers the truth of her bloodline. But knowledge comes at a cost, and every secret makes her a target. Meanwhile, Selene Borealis is being pushed toward the throne and away from the woman she would burn the world for... -
Spellbound by Ophelia Silk
Jane Paris is everything a young woman should be: polite, charming, and obedient, with a glowing reputation and a good man all but begging for her hand in marriage. If she has any doubts about her role in life, they’re easy to push down. But when she takes a fateful shortcut through the woods, her idyllic life is threatened by an attack from the fabled beasts who stalk the trees... -
A Fellowship of Games & Fables by J. Penner
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom cold rivalry to hot cocoa and warm hearts. Jez, a grumpy Fennex, wants nothing to do with the cold, snow or bustling winter games descending on the charming town of Adenashire. She’d rather curl up for a nap. But a drunken boast lands her smack in the middle of the festivities and, even worse, fake dating her friend, Taenya, a woodland elf... -
Shadow of the Knife by Jane Fletcher
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMilitia rookie Ellen Mittal is well aware that the world cannot be reduced to simple questions of black and white, but she has no idea of just how complex and dangerous her life is about to become. The most vicious gang in the Homelands, led by the infamous Butcher, is extending its operations to Roadsend... -
In the Shadow of Darkness by Nicole Stiling
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne seemingly ordinary evening, Angeline Vallencourt is ripped from life as she knows it and thrust into a world she doesn’t understand. As a newly turned vampire, the only one she can turn to for help is the vampire who becomes her worst nightmare. Megan Denham is in the wrong place at the wrong time... -
Spirit of the Law by Carsen Taite
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe first time Summer Byrne met hard-nosed prosecutor Owen Lassiter, Summer was the jury forewoman who delivered the verdict that ruined Owen’s winning streak... -
The Dance Tree by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 31 ratings"An intriguing, haunting novel pulsing with raw, beautiful emotion. Kiran Millwood-Hargrave effortlessly intertwines the stories of women tenderly and sympathetically, creating a novel in which female courage and resilience shines brightly against a brilliantly evoked backdrop of claustrophobic horror. "--Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne... -
The Sea by K.L. Hughes
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLiterature professor Louise Richards has a secret. She isn’t human. Her evergreen body harbors a weathered soul, jaded and no longer thriving. That is, until fascinating student Nicole Stark walks into her classroom and awakens something within. Nicole is different and alluring in ways Louise can’t quite put her finger on... -
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Half to Death by Robin Alexander
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSloan Hawkins cheated death when she slipped from its icy grip. It wasn't until then she realized that she'd only lived half a life in more ways than one. She now accepts that to truly live life to its fullest she must bring down the walls she had built to protect herself. Sloan is ready to let go and love, but finds herself behind a new wall not of her own making... -
The Awakening by Yvonne Heidt
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSunny Skye, a psychic medium, is the head investigator and founder of Sisters of Spirits, a paranormal society dedicated to helping others understand what they can’t see. She is excellent at finding ghosts but finds it difficult to cope in the real world. When she meets Jordan, she is instantly attracted and completely unnerved by the personal demons she carries around with her... -
Thief of Hearts by Elora Bishop, Bridget Essex
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnly love can set her free…. Envy is a lucky lady with a secret vice: she’s (arguably) one of the best thieves in the kingdom–something her current employer, the queen herself, has no knowledge of. When one of her more audacious gambles gets her caught, Envy thinks her luck’s run out. The queen banishes her to Bran Tower, a haunted, forgotten prison of no escape... -
Cage the Darlings by Elora Bishop
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOnly a blackbird girl can set her free. .. Envy is a lucky lady with a secret vice: she's one of the best thieves in the kingdom--something her current employer, the king himself, has no knowledge of. When one of her more audacious gambles gets her caught, Envy thinks her luck's run out. Infuriated, the king banishes her to Bran Tower, a haunted, forgotten prison of no escape... -
Under the Harvest Moon by Robin Hale
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLaurel Pearson is ready for adventure. The sort of adventure that means finding your people and discovering yourself and — well, it turns out that her adventure mostly looks like a studio apartment in a new city, a job at a quirky little bookshop, and humiliating herself in front of the most gorgeous woman she’s ever seen. Typical. But Laurel can’t shake the feeling that there’s more going on... -
Whoreiffying by Piper C.J.
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe talks to the dead. They talk dirty. Lennie Pendrake runs a haunted museum in Salem, offering seances for a price. When she unlocks a cursed chest, she frees Cora Winters—a silver-tongued ghost with a talent for possession, an insatiable desire for pleasure, and a taste for the living... -
Alex Hope by AJ Estelliam
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratings‘All I could really see were her eyes…and they were exquisite. They were a bright, crystal clear green-yet one had a fleck of brown in it. Her eyes were extraordinary and they were smiling at me warmly. ’. When Alex Hope wakes from a car accident, she is a changed woman. Suddenly able to hear the thoughts of everyone around her, she struggles to cope... -
A Nest of Magic by Kate Moseman
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere once was a town where nothing ever happened—until, one day, it did. Corinthia, the librarian of Shadow Ridge, doesn’t fall for mysterious strangers. She doesn’t go for long walks in the woods. And she most certainly does not believe in magic. She has her books, her rescued hound, and her Cabinet of Chocolate—everything she needs for a cozy evening alone, thank you very much... -
Raised by Wolves by Bridget Essex
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMeet Becca Swift! She's got the most overbearing family in the world—because she was raised by wolves. Literally. Becca is a werewolf, and she is part of a loud and crazy, up-in-your-business pack. In her day-to-day life, she tries to keep the fact that she's a werewolf a secret. .. But then along comes Loren... -
Stormsong by C.L. Polk
After spinning an enthralling world in Witchmark, praised as a "can't-miss debut" by Booklist, and as "thoroughly charming and deftly paced" by the New York Times, C. L. Polk continues the story in Stormsong. Magical cabals, otherworldly avengers, and impossible love affairs conspire to create a book that refuses to be put down... -
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Sequestered Hearts by Erin Dutton
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLesbian romance. A popular artist suddenly goes into seclusion; a reluctant reporter wants to know why; and a heart locked away yearns to be set free. Sometimes the greatest test of love is the willingness to take a chance when there are no guarantees. At the peak of her career, painter Cori Saxton's life changes irrevocably... -
Soul to Keep by Rebekah Weatherspoon
With every commitment comes sacrifice …. College junior Jill Babineux knows where her priorities lie. Between a full course load, her blood pledge to feed a certain vampire, and all the community service hours she’s got to log with her sisters in Alpha Beta Omega Sorority, the last thing on her mind is finding love, especially with an immortal... -
Exalted by Anna Dorn
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsEmily Forrest runs the hottest astrology account on Instagram, @Exalted, but astrology is on the outs, and her finances are dwindling. Emily doesn't even really believe in astrology, despite her gift for deciphering the moons and signs, until she comes across a birth-chart that could potentially change her mind. Beau Rubidoux’s chart has all the planets in their right places—it is exalted... -
A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love by Ann Rose
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this slightly spooky paranormal romance, will two women finally break their curse and get the happily ever after they’ve fought for? Each year, when no one is paying attention, The Dead of Night Halloween store appears in a new location with its giant sign and great low prices. No one sees them setting up or tearing down—one day it’s just there and then, two days after Halloween, it’s gone... -
The Balance of Fates by RAQUEL RAELYNN
FAMILY OR LOVE? When her grandmother falls ill, Lucia Dol'Auclair has to leave her sheltered life and travel to Eirini Academy of Mystics to compete in the Triune. In three events, she will compete against vampires and werewolves to take her grandmother's place as the guardian vessel of a destructive celestial of magic and prove her worth as heir to her royal coven... -
Dark Dreamer by Jennifer Fulton
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBest selling horror author Rowe Devlin has had two flops in a row and keeps falling in love with straight women. Seeking inspiration and a fresh start, she abandons life in Manhattan for an old Victorian house in Maine. But Dark Harbor Cottage is a far cry from the tranquil writing environment she envisioned. For a start, the place is haunted, and the ghost is none too friendly... -
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Spy: An Original Jane Bond Parody by Mabel Maney
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes the Best Bond for a Job is a Jane . .. Jane Bond. "What's the story on Bond? ". "Your man is a homicidal depressive paranoiac," the doctor reported. "I know that. I want to know what's wrong with him! And be straight with me, man. No medical mumbo jumbo. ". "He's lost his nerve. " N. had suspected as much. After a long while spent staring at the jagged skyline of London, N... -
Dark Dreamer by Jennifer Fulton
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBest selling horror author Rowe Devlin has had two flops in a row and keeps falling in love with straight women. Seeking inspiration and a fresh start, she abandons life in Manhattan for an old Victorian house in Maine. But Dark Harbor Cottage is a far cry from the tranquil writing environment she envisioned. For a start, the place is haunted, and the ghost is none too friendly... -
The Lioness Claims a Mate by Leona McNeely, Rebel Carter
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaris left the Cliffwater Clan of wolf shifters as soon as she was able, and has lived among humans ever since... -
Persephone's Replacement: A Trouble In Hades Prequel by Arizona Tape
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEntering the Underworld to become the next Persephone was all part of Penelope's plan, but even she wasn't prepared for what she'd find there. Between the overcrowded docks, a sad Cerberus, and an ineffective Hades, she soon realises she may have bitten off more than she can chew... -
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The Bookshop and the Barbarian by Morgan Stang
Explore its many rooms, pick something nice off the shelf, and have a little read by the fire at the Cozy Quill Bookshop. Running from strife in her homeland, Maribella Waters becomes the new owner of the fabled Cozy Quill. After finding squatters on her property, she employs Asteria Helsdottir, a giant, barbarian warrior woman more accustomed to swinging an axe than opening a book... -
The Witch Sea by Sarah Diemer
Rated: 3.72 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe witch Meriel has spent her entire life in the lighthouse on tiny Bound Island. Upon the distant shore prowls an ancient sea god kept captive by a generations-old spell, a spell that Meriel alone must protect. Meriel's life has been lonely and unchanging--until the arrival of Nor. Nor's shape is that of a woman, but her heart belongs to the sea... -
InSEXts Vol. 1: Chrysalis by Marguerite Bennett
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCollecting the first seven issues of the hit series INSEXTS, from writer Marguerite Bennett and artist Ariela Kristantina. At the dusk of a century, a pair of vengeful Victorian vixens discover a horrifying power that transforms them into rich and strange new creatures... -
Spellfire by Agatha Willow
Rated: 3.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLuna graduated from Grimoire Academy and never looked back — until she gets a call about her beloved former Professor Herringbone, who left Luna her prized spellbook collection. Luna is forced to return to the place she thought she’d left behind for good. Amelia is the last witch Luna wants to see... -
Witchbound: Book One by Sable Cross
Rated: 3.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA forbidden book…. A forbidden spell. .. A forbidden love…. Strawberry has always struggled for recognition, among her magical superiors, hindered by her unconventional talents and her family’s disgraced legacy... -
The Bone Way by Holly J. Underhill
Rated: 3.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTeagan’s wife, Cressidae, is missing. She has left for the Shadow Realm, a kingdom of the dead filled with untold nightmares—and the only place that can save Teagan from a lethal poison that’s killing her slowly. It is ruled by a princess said to make powerful deals with those brave enough to find her, and Cressidae has gone to bargain for Teagan’s life...
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