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Surviving Plagues by Erin R. Flynn
My name is Tamsin Vale. I’m the last known fairy and I haven’t gotten busted on that yet. I passed my midterms, which seemed like an impossibility a few months ago given I didn’t finish high school and I’m working on that at the same time. But with a lot of hard work and the support of people I’ve helped and new friends, I’m building a life I didn’t think I could ever have... -
![The Magic of Destiny by Britt Andrews]()
The Magic of Destiny by Britt Andrews
𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲. I’ve been hearing that word a lot lately and my opinion on the whole thing hasn’t mattered one bit. No, the stars have their plans and I’ve been consulted about it a whopping zero times. Finally. I finally had all of my mates together. Yeah, that lasted an impressive two seconds and now one of them is gone... -
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![Found and Forged by Ivy Asher]()
Found and Forged by Ivy Asher
My name is Vinna, and it all started with a routine fight in the middle of nowhere Nevada that ended up changing everything. I found…. Family. My Chosen. Power. Vengeance. Now I find myself in the middle of nowhere Russia, my destiny within walking distance, and I have no idea what I’ll find. Will I be welcomed? Feared? Despised? We’re about to find out... -
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Her Guardian Series Box Set by G. Bailey
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWolf. Vampire. Witch. Angel. What happens when you’re destined for all four? When Winter started university with her best friend Alex, she didn’t expect to find herself in the middle of a supernatural war. Who knew saving a stray wolf could earn you the alliance of the pack... -
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![Healthy Progress by Erin R. Flynn]()
Healthy Progress by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and things are going well. No, really! I know that sounds crazy after I broke down and couldn’t tell what was a dream or reality. But I have help. I asked for help which is hard for me. I have someone I can trust to get help from. All of that is progress for my life. Sad, but true. It was a setback on a better path and those will happen... -
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Claiming Hope by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSo you guys remember the naked man in the alley? Now he’s my mate along with one of his friends. I might also have my eyes on the other two as well because why not? Oh yeah forgot to mention, turns out I’m a werewolf, hence the mating thing. Not only that but I’m the only Alpha Female in existence, which makes sense why that asshole of a fake fiance wanted to keep me for himself... -
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Winter's Promise by G. Bailey
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWar is coming. The prophecy is coming true. When the world is close to falling and all those she loves are in danger, what can Winter do to save everyone? Winter finally has the answers to who she is but everything else in her life is in question... -
![Reaching Answers by Erin R. Flynn]()
Reaching Answers by Erin R. Flynn
My name is Tamsin Vale… And I’m no longer the last fairy. I found someone else finally and brought them out of the darkness. A huge part of me wishes I hadn’t. The answers he had weren’t ones I wanted. I can’t trust him, and I don’t think he’s going to be any real help with the serious trouble we’re in. Plus, he’s poking the men in my life and they aren’t handling it well... -
![Gravity by Dannika Dark]()
Gravity by Dannika Dark
When a choice is made, it will forever alter the course of our destiny. It cannot be undone, for fate is a river changing direction and carving away the bed of our hearts like everlasting fractures. A difficult past has left Silver broken, but she is learning to trust again through Logan Cross, a Chitah who has convinced her that a dangerous man can change...Categorized as:
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![The King's Bargain by J.A. Stowe]()
The King's Bargain by J.A. Stowe
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhat if your bargain with a king is a deal with the devil? I knew accepting that Aegis case could only mean trouble. After her attack on the Colosseum, Valeria launched a campaign of cruelty on Draqaar. With every death, her army grows, and I’m the only one that can turn the tide of battle. I’m the only one that can break the daeva curse... -
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Adjusting Course by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and… Uuuuggghhhh! I’m so tired of saying the same things over and over again without enough changing. I get the dirty councils out of the way, and new villains pop up in the form of fairy elders and ancients. I get them handled and the commanders are the problem. I smack them into line and the nobles are my issue... -
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The Lure of the Devil by Auryn Hadley
There's something to be said for being bad. Mostly, that it feels very, very good. Angels keep screwing everything up. For millennia, the battle between Heaven and Hell has raged unchecked. The souls of humans unknowingly fuel it. That means it's up to us, the worst definition of evil, to save Earth. The problem is that I still can't quite understand why that makes us bad... -
![Royals of Villain Academy: Books 5 - 8 by Eva Chase]()
Royals of Villain Academy: Books 5 - 8 by Eva Chase
A brewing magical war. Four impossible loves. Can we conjure a happy ending? I was starting to think I knew what I was dealing with at the university best known as Villain Academy. I’d come to believe that by owning my role as the last remaining Bloodstone, I could change this place for the better. Then a series of shocking revelations turns everything I believed on its head...Categorized as:
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Reaper Undone by Debbie Cassidy
Sunshine, rainbows and unicorns? Yeah something's gotta give. Kick her while she’s down seems to be the motto when it comes to my life. But this time I’m clawing back. Hard. After the uncertainty and the heartache, I deserve a reprieve, and I’m damn well going to get it. My own personal Happy Ever After. But what they don’t tell you in the fairy tales is that happily ever after comes with a price... -
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![Reaper Unleashed by Debbie Cassidy]()
Reaper Unleashed by Debbie Cassidy
Sometimes the mantles we shun are the only ones that can keep us safe. A hidden threat has risen and it’s up to me to stop it. But time isn’t on my side. While war hovers on the horizon in the Underealm, I’m pulled into a pack issue I didn’t see coming. Blood will be shed. Lives will be lost. I just hope my loved ones aren’t amongst the casualties... -
![Frenetic by T.S. Snow]()
Frenetic by T.S. Snow
Being a Magical Engineer is easy. You know what’s not easy? Trying to help stop a coup against one of the Arcane families. Or fighting against a bloodthirsty rebellion. As if that wasn’t bad enough, I’m kind of juggling five men who are too good looking for their own good,. And who hate each other. The only thing they have in common? They want me. Bast might be okay with the harem life,... -
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The Rowan by Stella Brie
For over three hundred years, Arden's very existence has been hidden. Until one night, when the latest assassination attempt fails and the third Killian blade makes its appearance. A powerful witch with little knowledge of her heritage, Arden's first step on the path of destiny is The Abbey. A place of sanctuary and power, it's a haven in a sea of unknowns and where she hopes to find an ally... -
![A Shifter's Choice by Debbie Cassidy]()
A Shifter's Choice by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThey say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I’m hoping that isn’t the case for me. I’m the spawn of darkness, and the news has spread, making me a target for forces designed to protect this world. I can’t be a danger to the people I love. I need to fight. I need to master the power inside me and prove I’m not the monster they believe me to be... -
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Shadow Weaver by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThey say, there’s no rest for the wicked. In that case I must be pure evil. When Hyde said the cadets would be getting Fast Tracked, he wasn’t joking. It’s hard staying on top of the shadow cadet duties, but I’m not one to shy from a challenge. However, just when I think I’ve got a hold on my abilities and found my niche at the Academy, the principal throws a curveball my way... -
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Arcane Mage Omnibus 1-3 by T.S. Snow
This omnibus contains books 1-3 of the Arcane Mage Series and an extended epilogue. Blurb for book 1:Battle Mage or Magical Engineer? Easy choice, right? Engineer. Obviously. I'm Charisma Carter, tech genius and nerd extraordinaire. I actually used to be Charisma Silverstorm, member of one of the six elite Arcane Families,... -
![The Dark Rises by Stella Brie]()
The Dark Rises by Stella Brie
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNo longer Queen of the Light Fae, Meri seeks safe haven in The Abbey with Cormal and the mysterious Madoc. Even with her trust shaken by Lord Lorn, Meri decides to take a leap of faith with the dark Fae who’s saved her life so many times and claim him as her friend... -
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Demon Wrath by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOne kiss can change everything. Satan’s killer found a way past my defences and into my heart. He stole something valuable from me and that theft could cost me something even dearer. I’ll have to race against time to stop him, and if I fail then our whole world could fall. I can’t let that happen. Not on my watch... -
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Defending Hope by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI am alone…. I can’t feel my mates through our mate bond— even my wolf is lost, tucked away somewhere deep inside me. The new world my seven mates and I created on Kursar is now shattered, maybe gone forever. I don’t know if they are even dead or alive. .. I’m not even sure if I’m truly alive. I am sedated. Captured and again imprisoned by Vadik and Faulk...Categorized as:
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![Erratic by T.S. Snow]()
Erratic by T.S. Snow
The plan was supposed to be simple:. Graduate as a Magical Engineer? Check. Get people to finally acknowledge my amazing tech skills? Check. .. Though it was a little more than I bargained for. Find that special someone who wants me for me? Check. .. times a lot. Avoid the Arcane Heirs at all costs? Erh. . -
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![Defending Nightmares by M. Sinclair]()
Defending Nightmares by M. Sinclair
I crave my nightmares. I crave the shadows. I don’t want the light if it doesn’t include them…. The human terror organization MAM has come to our doorstep—we just don’t know what they want... -
![Death In Her Eyes by Erin Bedford]()
Death In Her Eyes by Erin Bedford
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSince she was four, Elle’s life has been nothing but pain and death, so it’s not surprising she ended up jaded. When Elle’s absentee father kidnaps her from her own mother’s funeral, Elle is forcefully enrolled into Fallen Academy, a school for nephilim like herself. Mind readers, seers, and elementals? Finally, Elle is with other freaks like herself... -
![Arbor Falls: The Complete Series by Maya Nicole]()
Arbor Falls: The Complete Series by Maya Nicole
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe Complete Series omnibus contains Wolf Forgotten, Wolf Forsaken, Wolf Forged, Wolf Forever . My world shattered the day my parents didn’t show up to my graduation. Grieving and lost, I discover my adoption certificate hidden in a drawer, unearthing a secret no one wanted me to know. Needing answers, I move to Arbor Falls to find out who abandoned me over two decades ago... -
![Layering Resentment by Erin R. Flynn]()
Layering Resentment by Erin R. Flynn
My name is Tamsin Vale and I’m pissed. I’m confused. And I’m scared. I’d be an idiot if I wasn’t scared when demons suddenly made a move and someone I love almost died. I’m pissed they did it, confused why now… But I’m also pissed that no one seems to hear me that Cluym messed up and they’re upset with me instead. Classic...Categorized as:
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Firestorm by C. Marie
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsMy affinity is unlike anyone else’s. It acts on impulse and intuition, not my command. After the death of our parents, my older brother and I have created a simple life for ourselves, running our small café. But when an unnatural storm threatens our livelihood, my affinity does what it always does – reacts without my order... -
![Pack Obsidian Gold by C.M. Stunich]()
Pack Obsidian Gold by C.M. Stunich
A werewolf pack is only as strong as its weakest link and ours … ours is a traitor. The only people I can trust now are my mates, the seven alpha males I call my own. Allies and enemies wear the same skins: witches, demons, faeries, vampires … werewolves. It's impossible to tell what's hiding beneath the carefully crafted facades, the sinful slashes of smiling lips... -
![Wandering Star by Willow Hadley]()
Wandering Star by Willow Hadley
Cricket Kendall has learned a lot about herself in the month leading up to her long-awaited eighteenth birthday. Not only is she more powerful than she ever imagined she’d be, she’s also discovered she’s an alpha and most likely soulmates with three hot-ass werewolves. And now, her birthday is finally here... -
![The Devil’s Vengeance by Kira Roman]()
The Devil’s Vengeance by Kira Roman
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI thought I had nothing to lose. I was wrong. I’ll fight until my last breath to save those I love, but I’m not alone in this anymore. Adjusting to this new life is difficult. Trying to find those responsible for what happened to Anika and Kora is slow-going and infuriating. Luckily I have my Familiars, my Lust Demon, a naughty Vampire, and a grumpy Wrath Demon to help me... -
![Wish for Me: Book 1 by Yumoyori Wilson]()
Wish for Me: Book 1 by Yumoyori Wilson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA life of despair, a heart-crippling desire, and a desperate wish to belong. My life was perfect. Successful career underway, supportive family by my side, a comfortable lifestyle, and my hot, hunky fiancé I assumed would become my life partner. But then in the span of twenty-four hours, betrayal, rejection, and heartbreak made my world crash down around me... -
![Moonlit Jade by Elle Lee]()
Moonlit Jade by Elle Lee
What happens when an introvert becomes the center of attention of three hot men? Freak-outs, head injuries, and lots of ice cream. I’m Jade, a fox shifter and I had a plan. I was going to finish my graduate degree in archeology and find a job in my hometown of Moonlit Falls. Then I hit a road bump when the artifacts start to go missing and now these guys are claiming to be my mates... -
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![Duality by Becca Fogg]()
Duality by Becca Fogg
Jex thought she was an average, post-college girl—until she crippled a drunk and nearly incinerated a gas station. When her elemental powers manifest, she’s torn from her placid life and shoved into the war between good and evil... -
![Delivered to My Koalas by Mazzy J. March]()
Delivered to My Koalas by Mazzy J. March
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe problem with being half wolf shifter? No one wants to be my mate. Humans stay away from me. Some say I’m weird, and others keep their distance for unknown reasons. Shifters don’t like me because I’m half human and haven’t shifted. Hell, I might never shift. I’m stuck. My sister found her mate through Mail-Order Mating, and I’m curious about it...Categorized as:
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![Wicked Prince by Anya J. Cosgrove]()
Wicked Prince by Anya J. Cosgrove
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNever make a deal with a Fae. You'll end up on your knees. .. I didn't listen. I made a deal with the Fae prince that plagues Dark Falls with his sinful presence. Cole Desirys now thinks he owns me, his psycho best friend hates me, and I loathe myself for the foolish promise I made... -
![The Hunter's Curse by D.D. Chance, Jennifer Chance]()
The Hunter's Curse by D.D. Chance, Jennifer Chance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt the academy, the fight just keeps getting hotter…. Before I came to Boston, I fought monsters all alone. Now I’m enrolled in a super elite monster hunting academy, am this close to finding my real family, and I’m dating the brilliantly sexy spellcaster Tyler. I should be deliriously happy, right? Not exactly... -
![Rescuing Air by Elizabeth Knight]()
Rescuing Air by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Dark Lord has gone too far. It’s time to end these games. Just when they thought they might have a chance to enjoy what's left of their summer, now Jay’s mother is in danger, taken to be used against us. Pushed and pulled in every direction and still trying to pick up the pieces after the latest betrayal, Lailah and her remaining Knights struggle to make headway on stopping the Dark Lord...Categorized as:
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![Liberating Water by Elizabeth Knight]()
Liberating Water by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Elementi Knights have survived their first encounter with the Dark Lord, and one of his members of the Dark Army. They are now coming to the realization they are the only thing standing in the way of the dangers that are unraveling around them. The Day-Brite serum is missing and the Dark Lord is using it to build his army whose purpose is still unknown...Categorized as:
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![Wings of Dragca by G. Bailey]()
Wings of Dragca by G. Bailey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDeath or the throne? Queen or survivor? Isola and her dragon guards are shaken after the events that forced them into hiding in Dragca Academy. With the queen of the supernaturals on earth offering Isola, and what is left of her people, a permanent home. .. will Isola leave Dragca to save the dragon she loves? Or will the last dragon Ice queen rise. . -
![Obtaining Hope by Elizabeth Knight]()
Obtaining Hope by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe time has come to end this. No longer will I hide away locked in my own sorrow. Instead, I will channel that pain into righteous fury. Once again I’m reconnected with my mates, and with new allies who have been dealt the same ruthless hand as me— finally have the army I need. The call has been sent out for those who want their pound of flesh to come together...Categorized as:
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![Promising Changes by Erin R. Flynn]()
Promising Changes by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and… Things are getting better. They’re not all better. That’s not possible in the weeks since I made the deal with all fairies. A little better. I have hope we might not completely self-destruct, so that’s better than where we were over the summer at least. And I think fairies are starting to see me as a person more... -
![Chasing Princes by Erin Bedford]()
Chasing Princes by Erin Bedford
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWho would you save? The Fae and human world are merging at a rapid pace, leaving Kat two options; crash with the rest of them or ride it out and claim her place. With both of Kat's knights out of the picture, it's up to her to face new dangers and defeat old enemies... -
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![Phoenix Rise by Ellie Horn]()
Phoenix Rise by Ellie Horn
My past has been lost to me—until now. .. And the three men I love teeter on the edge of an abyss. .. The only way through is to call upon the beast inside me—and let it loose. .. PHOENIX RISE completes the Warrior Hearts Academy Phoenix trilogy—a dark, slow-burn, paranormal/fantasy romance where the strong female main character has many love interests that she doesn’t have to choose between... -
![Fae Unchained by Elle Middaugh, Ann Denton]()
Fae Unchained by Elle Middaugh, Ann Denton
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe mages abandoned me in this brutal war. They just made the biggest mistake of their lives. As a rogue princess and ex-chief enforcer, I know all their magic tricks. And now that I’m mated not just to a wolf shifter, but his bear shifter best friend, I’ve got two good reasons to fight for the opposite side. But the Mage Council is used to winning, and they’ll stop at nothing to ensure we lose... -
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Daemon Grudge by Stacey Brutger
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen the gods vanished, daemons took over protecting humans from the things that go bump in the night. .. until daemons decide they deserve more. Orphaned young and raised by the military, Octavia only knows the world of duty and honor...Categorized as:
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![Charismatic by T.S. Snow]()
Charismatic by T.S. Snow
Life as a Magical Enginner has never been quite as I expected it would,. but the truth is, I wouldn't change it for the world. Sure, there have been a lot of obstacles,. My apartment was blown up, I've been kidnapped,. My psycho cousin even tried to have me killed. And now, my parents are forcing me to marry someone they picked. However, I also met some pretty amazing people,...Categorized as:
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![The Fallen by Grace McGinty]()
The Fallen by Grace McGinty
Hope had always been different. The child that should never have been. A fragile creature who’s empathy made her universally loved by those who knew her. An anomalous mixture of both humanity and the Divine, she walked the line between human and something more...
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