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The Heart's Blood Arrow by Kai Butler
An old nemesis is out for blood…Parker Ferro’s life would be easier if his enemies stayed gone. When the man responsible for the death of Parker’s mother breaks out of prison, Parker finds himself in the crosshairs of the Bureau of Paranormal Threats when he tracks the criminal down... -
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Aleron by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAleron Eastaughffe is a billionaire griffin who knows what he wants…Namely, a gorgeous city penthouse, a life of luxury, and the respect and admiration of his peers-–all the things he’s come to expect as one of the Eastaughffes... -
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![A Gilded Iron Blade by Kai Butler]()
A Gilded Iron Blade by Kai Butler
Saving the city was supposed to be the hard part...Parker Ferro can’t catch a break. After saving San Amaro from destruction for the second time and reconciling with his boyfriend, his current plans are to relax on his couch until his ears stop ringing.Unfortunately, the thousand realms he just saved have a way of yanking him back into service and the dead have come back to haunt him... -
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Raiden by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCan a sweet omega wolf tame the beast of a gargoyle? Will he accept all that his mate has to offer and need? Raiden Mason is the serious twin. He’s gone through life watching and observing, and when his ability is needed by the council, he is only too happy to do his duty... -
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![Dead & Buried by T.K. Eldridge]()
Dead & Buried by T.K. Eldridge
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDetectives Kennedy and Donovan were partners for years. Then one of them died. And yet, they're still partners. Kennedy has to solve Donovan's death while his partner's ghost helps him. Sort of... -
![How the Necromancer in the Gold Vest Saved My Life: Disaster #4 by Jocelynn Drake]()
How the Necromancer in the Gold Vest Saved My Life: Disaster #4 by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDisaster #4: Who Woke the Dead?Something has escaped from the underworld!Sky would like to point out that this is NOT his fault.But, yes, something has escaped, and it has all the dead crawling out of their graves.Naturally, the humans are freaking out.Except for the sexy one living across the street.Nolan is ready to jump into the fray and help Sky round up the underworld fugitive... -
![No Souls On The River by M. Kato]()
No Souls On The River by M. Kato
Homicide detective Hayashi Teruo and his partner, Miyazaki Shinji are juggling their personal and work lives, trying to keep their relationship a secret from their colleagues at the Tōkyō MPD.In the supernatural realm, the souls of the dead are disappearing from the Sanzu River, before they have reached the end of their journey in the afterlife... -
![Someone to Hold Me by Lisa Oliver]()
Someone to Hold Me by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSomeone to Hold Me. The Gods Made Me Do It #6 (Can be read as a standalone) Hades, Lord of the Underworld, has spent years searching the world for his Fated Mate. He's watched his brother and nephews find their "light" and yet he can't find his. On the verge of giving up hope, Hades attends his brother Poseidon's wedding; so outside his comfort zone, but his discomfort proves worth it... -
![Psycop Partners by Jordan Castillo Price]()
Psycop Partners by Jordan Castillo Price
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFeaturing two PsyCop novels, Among the Living and Criss Cross, this volume will leave you on the edge of you seat, wanting more! In Among the Living, Victor is a PsyCop, also known as a member of the Paranormal Investigation team. He's not popular with the living, as most people consider him a little odd, but the ghosts of violent crimes can't wait to tell him all about their deaths... -
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Point Blank by Morgan Brice
Sexy psychic Simon Kincaide and skeptical homicide detective Vic D’Amato are getting married--if the ghost of a murderous magician doesn’t get them first!Simon and Vic’s wedding is just a few weeks away, and they’re hoping for a little peace and quiet to wrap up work before their honeymoon, but nothing ever goes that smoothly... -
![Sloth and other Delights by T.J. Nichols]()
Sloth and other Delights by T.J. Nichols
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNegotiations with the LA vampires have failed.Having survived the attempted razing of their enclave by the dragons, the vampires are now holding Jordan’s sister hostage and are demanding a unicorn for her safe return. There’s only one problem.Unicorns aren’t animals. They are wild magic best left alone.Jordan holds the media responsible for Katie’s capture... -
![In Plain Sight by K.C. Wells]()
In Plain Sight by K.C. Wells
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDetective Gary Mitchell and psychic Dan Porter are now investigating cold cases that are literally falling from the sky—a headless body in 2006 and a carpenter who fell from a roof two years ago.The first case leads them into dangerous territory. The second feels like a dead end... -
![Truth or Dare by Ariana Nash]()
Truth or Dare by Ariana Nash
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAmerica. The land of the free. Unless you're a latent.Kage is missing. Alexander Kempthorne would prefer he stay that way. Life at the new-look Kempthorne & Co agency is difficult enough without adding a missing American to the mix. But John "Dom" Domenici won't abandon someone who was once their friend, even if Kage is technically an enemy... -
![Mist and Marrow by Mary Calmes]()
Mist and Marrow by Mary Calmes
Linden Van Doren is in a strange position. He’s an emancipated omega holding down two jobs, so he should be out from under anyone’s thumb but in reality, there are still weird lupine rules to follow. For instance, if an alpha wants to court him, he’s not allowed to say no... -
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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... -
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This Is Not the Dog You're Looking For by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDunham goes missing, the werewolf pack loses their cool, and Ross is far too sleep-deprived for this nonsense... -
![Dim Sum Asylum by Rhys Ford]()
Dim Sum Asylum by Rhys Ford
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratings* Novel-length expansion of original short story found in Charmed & Dangerous anthology. * Welcome to Dim Sum Asylum: a San Francisco where it’s a ho-hum kind of case when a cop has to chase down an enchanted two-foot-tall shrine god statue with an impressive Fu Manchu mustache that's running around Chinatown, trolling sex magic and chaos in its wake... -
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Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben, Vol. 3 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, BOKI
Secrets and LiesIn the wake of their intoxicated tryst, He Yu's relationship with his erstwhile physician Xie Qingcheng is more fraught than ever. One taste has left He Yu addicted, and not even his pride can stop him from coming back for more; yet the taciturn Xie Qingcheng is determined to ward off his advances at all costs... -
![I Buried a Witch by Josh Lanyon]()
I Buried a Witch by Josh Lanyon
Something old, something new, something borrowed…something blacker than the darkest night. Cosmo Saville adores his new husband but his little white lies—and some very black magic—are about to bring their fairytale romance to an end... -
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Freefall by Andrea Speed
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn a world where a werecat virus has changed society, Roan McKichan, a born infected and ex-cop, works as a private detective trying to solve crimes involving other infecteds. Conceived bearing the lion strain of the virus, Roan is the only fully functioning virus child in the country—maybe in the world. But that doesn’t mean he’s okay... -
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Wizards Gone Wild by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRoss is no wilting damsel in distress, waiting to be rescued—though he won't lie: the idea of Glenn as a white knight does things to him—and therefore he has plans on how to escape. It’s a good thing Glenn does show up because there are...complications along the way... -
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Cold Light of Day by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsReaper. Fang. Caine…An alias for each life lived.Government operative turned assassin, Wolf, had lived in the shadows until a secret cabal forced him into the light. The last thing Wolf needed was a confrontation with what—and who—he’d left behind. Now there’s no going back.Agent. Torturer. Killer…An identity fueled by pain... -
![Loose Ends by Morgan Brice]()
Loose Ends by Morgan Brice
Cold cases, old enemies, ex-lovers, and vengeful spirits are making life dangerous for psychic medium Simon Kincaide and his boyfriend, homicide detective Vic D’Amato. The ghosts of Myrtle Beach are restless, trapped by love, secrets, scandals, and spells, keeping Simon busy protecting the living from the unhappy dead... -
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Come, My Minion, Leave Your Master Alone by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRoss has lost count of how many first date attempts he and Glenn have made. Death has been promised to the next clan-mate who interrupts them, but you can't kill Mom. Though she just might kill Ross.It's a good thing Glenn is cute... -
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![Letters to Aleksanta by Jessamyn Kingley]()
Letters to Aleksanta by Jessamyn Kingley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere are presents to wrap, cookies to decorate, and a tree to trim! The Draconis High Court of D’Vaire is about to have their largest holiday celebration, and as they prepare for their first-ever Secret Santa, much to Aleksander’s surprise, he’s given the role of Santa himself... -
![Signs and Wonders by Morgan Brice]()
Signs and Wonders by Morgan Brice
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a coven of dark warlocks killed Seth Tanner’s brother, Seth became a man driven by vengeance, sworn to stop the cycle of ritual killings, willing to die for the cause. He never expected to fall head over heels in love with the witches’ next intended victim... -
![Blink by Morgan Brice, John Solo]()
Blink by Morgan Brice, John Solo
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGhosts always remember. Mobsters never forget.Erik Mitchell helped Interpol bust cartels, oligarchs, and spoiled billionaires for art fraud. As an undercover cop, Ben Nolan helped bring down a Newark crime family. Now Erik and Ben have started over in Cape May, leaving their danger-filled jobs behind them, excited about a fresh start and their new relationship... -
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Phoenix Spy by T.J. Nichols
Many deaths ago phoenix shifter Dalmon Vecker created the Coven, and once again he is running it instead of being king, or heir, or any of the other roles he has played to safeguard the secrets he and his brothers keep. Now the Coven is under threat as some want to expose shifters to humans... -
![An Enemy Dragon by Aiden Bates, Jill Haven]()
An Enemy Dragon by Aiden Bates, Jill Haven
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDragons are scum. I know this. So why does this one make me feel so good? I know I should be proud to be a Templar. My daddy was one, and my granddaddy, too. And I am proud, don’t get me wrong. Of course I want to be part of ridding the earth of dragons before they can hurt anyone else. It’s just that the money doesn’t hurt, either... -
![Flame and Ash by Morgan Brice]()
Flame and Ash by Morgan Brice
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWitchbane Novel #4. One hundred years ago, a sheriff’s posse killed dark warlock Rhyfel Gremory, but his witch-disciples escaped, and their magic made them nearly immortal... -
![Bell, Book and Scandal by Josh Lanyon]()
Bell, Book and Scandal by Josh Lanyon
Black Magic. Blackmail. Little Black Books. Must a witch break his vows to save his marriage?Cosmo Saville loves that his husband has finally accepted his witchy ways. And in return, his promise to stay out of police business guarantees them a happily ever after... -
![Shadows & Dreams by Alexis Hall]()
Shadows & Dreams by Alexis Hall
Second rule in this line of business: be careful who you kill. My name’s Kate Kane. And right now, I don’t know which is more dangerous: my job, or my girlfriend. My job makes me the go-to girl for every supernatural mystery in London. My girlfriend’s an eight-hundred-year-old vampire prince. Honestly, I think it’s probably a tie. A few weeks ago, I was hired for a simple missing person case... -
![Hero by Kiki Burrelli]()
Hero by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMercenaries. Outcasts. Alphas.Knox knows all the five of them have left now is each other. That, and the driving desire to find who had slaughtered their pack and make that person pay.But investigating a tragedy with only rubble as evidence requires money and time. Knox can find one and use it to buy the other... -
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Derivation by Lyn Gala
Darren and Kavon have committed to each other, but magical rules are changing and that tests the strength of their bond. The death of a prominent Egyptian shaman and the shadowy remains of O'Brien's conspiracy to kill adepts and steal their magic also pressure the new couple... -
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![Into the Wind by Shira Anthony, C. (Cody) Kennedy]()
Into the Wind by Shira Anthony, C. (Cody) Kennedy
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMermen of Ea: Book Two Since learning of his merman shifter heritage, Taren has begun building a life with Ian Dunaidh among the mainland Ea. But memories of his past life still haunt him, and as the threat of war with the hostile island merfolk looms ever closer, Taren fears he will lose Ian the same way he lost his beloved centuries before... -
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Darkness by Eden Winters
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDarkness follows Lieutenant Morrisey James.As an Atlanta PD detective, Morrisey understands the worst atrocities the city has to offer—or believes he does. His recent cases present something a killer who unleashes unbridled terror in victims before moving in for the kill. Morrisey has an edge, though, the terrifying ability to gain flashes of insight from each victim... -
![A Haunting at Midwinter by Kai Butler]()
A Haunting at Midwinter by Kai Butler
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA paranormal PI. A cop who doesn’t believe in ghosts. And one very pissed off poltergeist. What a way to ring in the New Year.Parker Ferro is San Amaro’s top magical private investigator. It helps that he’s the only supernatural investigator in the city... -
![The Spy's Familiar by T.J. Nichols]()
The Spy's Familiar by T.J. Nichols
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCaptured by a witch as a teen and rescued by the Coven, Orion ‘Tooth’ Templeton vowed he’d make the witch pay. As a Coven agent, he works to ensure no other shifter suffers the way he did.Now he’s been given the most important mission of his life. Not only will he have the chance to bring down the Shadow Board, but he’ll also exact his revenge... -
![Last But Not Lease by Jordan Castillo Price]()
Last But Not Lease by Jordan Castillo Price
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLocation, Location, Location! Yuri knew his idyllic beachfront cabin wouldn’t last forever—but he wasn’t expecting to come home to an eviction notice. And with Uncle Fonzo back in town, Dixon’s attic apartment is getting crowded. Unfortunately, real estate in Pinyin Bay is surprisingly scarce... -
![Wildfire by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes]()
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... -
![Present Tense by Jordan Castillo Price]()
Present Tense by Jordan Castillo Price
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChristmas is a festive time of year, one filled with food, family and tradition—Dixon Penn’s ideal holiday. Too bad Spellcrafters don’t celebrate Christmas.Dixon’s parents have always been strict about their no-present rule, reluctant to entrap anyone in an “endless cycle of reciprocal obligation... -
![The Vulnerable Human by Stella Rainbow]()
The Vulnerable Human by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA protective gargoyle who works as a bodyguard. A human chef in need of protection. A stalker that brings them together.VoWhen my instincts reacted after overhearing a panicked phone call, all I could do was follow the human home and watch over him. Discovering he had a cute little daughter and someone was stalking him, I couldn't stop myself from offering my bodyguard services to him... -
![The Elusive Griffin by Stella Rainbow]()
The Elusive Griffin by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn incubus dad working hard to be his best self for his son. A griffin librarian who doesn't trust incubi after getting his heart broken. An unlikely situation that brings them together.MemphisMoving to Mistvale was the best decision I could've made for myself and my son Neel. I loved having the Mistvale clan to depend on, and Neel was flourishing... -
![Mayor May Not by Jordan Castillo Price]()
Mayor May Not by Jordan Castillo Price
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUncle Fonzo has always been cagey about what his duties as Hand of the Penn family actually entail. Dixon figures they mainly involve playing poker with other middle-aged Scriveners, while Yuri suspects there are semi-legal dealings under the poker table as well.Whatever his typical responsibilities might be, Fonzo’s got his hands full with a new grandchild on the way... -
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![Lone Wolf by Aja Foxx, Ciena Foxx]()
Lone Wolf by Aja Foxx, Ciena Foxx
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRetired Sheriff Dan Miller thought life was pretty good until he was attacked by a man bent on using him against the Wilde Wolf Pack. When he's made into a shifter to save his life, he discovers that the world he knew as a human was nothing compared to that of a wolf. He just can't seem to figure out how to shift.Lion shifter Sean is running for his life...Categorized as:
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Wolf Hunt by T.J. Nichols
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo save his pack, he’ll need to be caught. But can he be saved?Taylor Walsh is a snake shifter with a reputation for doing what it takes to get the job done. This time it means catching the hunters before they take any more shifters. When the perfect bait appears, all he has to do is convince Justin Brook to play the part.There are only three Justin isn’t an agent; he’s a lawyer... -
![Broken Warrior by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott]()
Broken Warrior by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsClay GreenA brotherhood? Monsters? Goddesses? Magic?The world has become a strange place.After a life on the run, Clay Green is rescued by a crazy old lady with a shotgun and an even crazier story about monsters, goddesses, and a secret brotherhood.Gifted with the power of the earth, Clay must locate his missing “brothers” before invading monsters can destroy everything... -
![The Wolf's Secret by Claire Cullen]()
The Wolf's Secret by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen is a wolf not just a wolf? When he has magic running through his veins. Fleeing Samhain Pack to protect them from his berserker nature, Barrett is alone in the wilds—and lost to himself. Until he tracks a most interesting prey and finds himself face to face with a mage. But Evan is not just a mage, he’s something their pack desperately needs—a healer... -
![Like a House on Fire by A.M. Rose]()
Like a House on Fire by A.M. Rose
Right, so … let’s see how he got himself in this mess.An estranged family member left him a house. Which is great. The house looks like it’s a soft breeze away from crumbling. Less great. The house is cursed and now Morgan is trapped inside it. Anything BUT great.Cursebreaker, please! And make him hot. Morgan’s been through a lot.Herbs? Check. Fire? Check... -
![Dance Only for Me by Megan Derr]()
Dance Only for Me by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsJackie Black is a cowboy and sorcerer and proud of both. He spends his days breaking curses and locating items of interest for other abnormals. His pride and joy are the alchemy-enhanced pistols at his hips. The love of his life is Roman, a businessman and witch. Tired of living several states apart, Jackie decides to surprise Roman by moving closer...
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