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Sin & Salvation by K.F. Breene
Valens has noticed his two missing employees. It won't be long before he knows who is responsible. It won't be long before he claims his vengeance. The race is on. Kieran and Lexi must scrape together an army worthy of taking on the Demigod of San Francisco before he destroys them all. But Valens isn't Lexi's only problem...Categorized as:
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Sin & Spirit by K.F. Breene
Kieran has stepped up to take his place as the ruler of magical San Francisco. As his girlfriend, that unfortunately means I'm under the magnifying glass. Everything I do is noticed, from how I act to how I style my hair. Most notably, of course, is how little I know about my magic. The Hades Demigods want me on their team, and they don’t plan to ask nicely. Kieran and I are both under fire...Categorized as:
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![Sin & Magic by K.F. Breene]()
Sin & Magic by K.F. Breene
I've agreed to work for a Demigod. My job? Find the spirit of his mother and release her before his vengeful father finds out and kills us all. Have I lost my mind? Thankfully, I don't have to do it alone. Kieran has brought in help: a Necromancer who loves to flirt with danger. Bria can help me find the clues to free Kieran's mom... -
![The Rose Witch by Chandelle LaVaun]()
The Rose Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA Coven Old Magic Stand-Alone Novel. His magic lurks in the shadows…. I feel his eyes on my back with every step I take. He’s following me. Chasing me. There’s nowhere for me to go, nowhere to hide that he won’t find me. He moves in smoke and shadows. He is the darkness. He tracks my every move like a predator with gold glowing eyes in the night... -
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![Defiance by Shelly Crane]()
Defiance by Shelly Crane
In the third installment of the Significance series, we begin with Maggie and Caleb in the clutches of a new enemy; the Virtuoso council. Not only do they have to deal with the consequences of taking the lives of the Watsons and the council attempting to take Maggie away to keep their precious Visionary safe, but they must deal with Marla as well... -
![The Two Kings by Stephanie Hudson]()
The Two Kings by Stephanie Hudson
After facing her nightmares head on, Keira soon finds her troubles have only just begun and if she thought mortals were dangerous then being hunted by the world’s most powerful beings will spin her further into a web of supernatural destruction. Keira can’t help seeing the handsome man before her, she can’t help the dreams that consume her and neither can she stop him from wanting her...Categorized as:
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The Complete Bargainer Series Set by Laura Thalassa
From TikTok sensation Laura Thalassa comes her fan-favorite Bargainer series, a steamy dark fantasy romance between a siren and the "bargainer" she owes countless favors to. Rhapsodic. For the last seven years, siren Callypso Lillis has been wearing a bracelet of black beads up her wrist, magical IOUs for favors she once received. Only death or repayment will fulfill her obligations... -
![Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison]()
Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison
In the latest Novel of the Elder Races, two mates find themselves on different paths, torn between their duty to the Wyr and the passion that binds them…. Before she met Dragos, half-human/half-Wyr Pia Giovanni was alone and on the run. Now she’s mated, pregnant and heading south to repair the Wyrs’ frayed relationship with the Elves... -
![Tall, Dark & Hungry by Lynsay Sands]()
Tall, Dark & Hungry by Lynsay Sands
It bites: New York hotels cost an arm and a leg, and Terri has flown from England to help plan her cousin’s wedding. The new in-laws offered lodging. But they’re a weird bunch -- and it isn’t just that they’re Canadian! There is the sometimes-chipper-sometimes-silent Lucern, and the wacky stage-actor Vincent: she can’t imagine Broadway casting a hungrier singing-and-dancing Dracula...Categorized as:
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![Hidden by Fate by Shannon Mayer]()
Hidden by Fate by Shannon Mayer
A prophecy foretold of a journey across the seas that would solve all my problems. But now I'm stuck between an old flame who wants to rekindle what we had, and a jealous vampire who would take the other's head if permitted... -
![Dark Sentinel by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Sentinel by Christine Feehan
In an explosive novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan, a human woman ignites the desire of her Carpathian lifemate--and of an ancient vampire with a score to settle. After the devastating loss of her entire family, Lorraine Peters heads to the woods searching for peace of mind and anything to quell the anger in her soul...Categorized as:
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![Vicious Little Vows by Sara C. Roethle]()
Vicious Little Vows by Sara C. Roethle
Magical conduit star? Check. Two boyfriends plus two more yet to be labeled relationships? Check. Ancient celestial wanting to kill my mother and probably me too…. Yeah, that’s kind of where it went all wrong. I might have finally figured out my magic, to an extent, but nothing could have prepared me for half the city turning against us...Categorized as:
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![Fall of Night by Lara Adrian]()
Fall of Night by Lara Adrian
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsBreed warrior Micah is one of the Order’s best, his reputation for cold justice and lethal skill rivaled only by that of his formidable father, Tegan. So, when a mission Micah’s leading in an off-limits area called the Deadlands goes terribly wrong, leaving him the sole survivor of an apparent Atlantean attack, he won’t rest until he has answers. .. and vengeance for his fallen team... -
![Runaway by Susan Copperfield]()
Runaway by Susan Copperfield
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsUpon His Royal Highness of California becoming His Royal Majesty of New York, Cassandra Ferran descends into a living nightmare. Thanks to a mass exodus of aides, it falls on her shoulders to rein in the new heir’s life while navigating through a Royal mess of a transition...Categorized as:
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![My Orc Boss by Veronika Kane]()
My Orc Boss by Veronika Kane
My grumpy new employee acts like this is the last place he wants to be…so why does he watch me as if I’m the most important thing in the world? It’s finally happening! After years of scrimping and saving, I have finally launched my landscaping business from the back of my garden shop...Categorized as:
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![Fate Awakened by Amanda Nichole]()
Fate Awakened by Amanda Nichole
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMissing something? Tell me…What is her life worth? Cain. I failed her. I need to fix this. The only reason she is caught up in this mess is because of my pack, my enemies, my secrets I’ll stop at nothing to keep them from destroying the only thing that matters to me. My Mate. What I fear most is that my betrayal will be too much, and she’ll never forgive me. Bri. I thought he was different...Categorized as:
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![Grace by Cebelius]()
Grace by Cebelius
Would YOU love a monster girl? Grace Daytau is a gargoyle with a fresh lease on life. After turning state's evidence gets her witness protection at a university campus, she's determined to play it straight. There's just one problem: she hasn't been to school in almost twenty years! If she can't make the grade Daytau will revoke her witpro scholarship, leaving her at the mercy of the syndicates...Categorized as:
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Dorian by Nalini Singh
A changeling who can never shift lives a life of quiet frustration—until he learns how to let his leopard come out and play . . . Timeline:. Takes place right after Hostage to Pleasure. This story can be found in the short story anthology Wild Embrace.Categorized as:
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![Tiger by the Tail by Rhea Fox]()
Tiger by the Tail by Rhea Fox
Kat is capable and has her shit together, or so she has everybody believe. When her boss assigns her to a new project—the biggest one yet—she's determined to prove herself. What she didn't expect was a client who not only needs a new online shop but also a place to stay...Categorized as:
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![Accidentally Vacationed with an Incubus by Belle Blakley]()
Accidentally Vacationed with an Incubus by Belle Blakley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen 27-year-old Jen is released from prison, she returns to her childhood home, hoping to rebuild her life before next year’s Samhain summoning. But things aren’t quite as she left them. Her home—once her safe haven—has been turned into a novelty vacation rental and is currently occupied by a maddeningly gorgeous incubus who refuses to leave... -
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Superbia by Colette Rhodes
Astrid is the kind of Hunter that all Hunters aspire to be. Lethal. Focused. Ambidextrous. In contrast to her disgraced sister, Astrid has done everything right. And now, she’s coming to realize that everything she’s ever known is wrong. Soren wants to be the kind of Shade that all Shades aspire to be. Brave. Decisive. Powerful... -
![The Lady is a Vamp by Lynsay Sands]()
The Lady is a Vamp by Lynsay Sands
"New York Times" bestselling author Lynsay Sands, one of paranormal romance's original superstars, delivers a scorching and delightful story of a mortal man on a mission--and the Vamp who is his only hope. One late night leads to. .. Kidnapped When Jeanne Louise Argeneau left work, she never thought she'd end up tied down by a good-looking mortal...Categorized as:
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![Kidnapped by the Vampire by C.C. Wood]()
Kidnapped by the Vampire by C.C. Wood
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen my great-aunt died, she left me her home and business in Devil Springs. The last thing I expected when I came to sell them was to meet an actual vampire–who happened to be the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen. Or that he would kidnap me. At first, I was desperate to escape but, the longer I was the vampire’s hostage, the less he seemed like a villain...Categorized as:
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![The Stone Curse by Debbie Cassidy]()
The Stone Curse by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsGargoyles are meant to be unbreakable, but even stone shatters if you apply the right amount of pressure. The devastating attack on the cadets has the academy in lockdown. With betrayal coming from within our ranks, my circle of trust grows smaller. Everything is about to change. -
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![The Wolf's Heir by Anna McIlwraith]()
The Wolf's Heir by Anna McIlwraith
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA desperate king, a dying princess, and an orphaned boy who won’t speak of the horror that claimed his pack. Of all the shapechanger races Emma’s met so far, the wolves are the most loyal — and the least tame...Categorized as:
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![Declaration of Courtship by Nalini Singh]()
Declaration of Courtship by Nalini Singh
A PSY/CHANGELING NOVELLA. New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to her explosive Psy/Changeling world as predatory desire becomes a sensual game of control. .. A dominant changeling wolf, SnowDancer lieutenant Cooper is not known for his patience...Categorized as:
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![A Tale Of Two Dragons by G.A. Aiken]()
A Tale Of Two Dragons by G.A. Aiken
Braith of the Darkness likes going through life unnoticed. Not an easy task for a She-dragon of royal descent. But the evil plots of her father are turning her quiet, boring life upside down, and she has now become the enemy of the most vicious queen her kind has ever known. But for once, Braith won't have to fight alone...Categorized as:
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![Manticore Madness by Maggie Mayhem]()
Manticore Madness by Maggie Mayhem
A creature of nightmares, and I’m his next obsession. When my brother steals a treasure from a dragon’s precious hoard, I find myself facing down the monster sent to retrieve the locket. Mateo gives me three days to produce the stolen goods, or he’ll lock me in the dungeon and throw away the key. The catch? He’s not letting me out of his sight...Categorized as:
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![Magic on Main Street: The Complete Trilogy by K. M. Shea]()
Magic on Main Street: The Complete Trilogy by K. M. Shea
By night, they fight in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. By day, they are friendly next-door neighbors. Neither of them know that their alter egos are archenemies. I’ve spent my life training in the family business of slaying vampires, but I’m tired of all the death. I want to prove we slayers can help society, not just break it... -
![Marcus: Grizzly Guardians by Kat Baxter]()
Marcus: Grizzly Guardians by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’ve never believed in fated mates. It’s not common among bear shifters, so I never gave it much thought. I do know one thing for sure, humans and bears do not mix. So when voluptuous and sassy Aspen Reeves moves to my small town, I do everything I can to ignore the pull I feel towards her. My bear is certain she belongs to us...Categorized as:
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Full Color by Vinni George
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsQuin Hunter likes the quiet life. He runs his gallery, forges famous art, and operates a fence where black market buyers get fakes and the real pieces get returned to their rightful owners. Nice and simple. He doesn’t do field work...Categorized as:
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![Howling Eve (Ragoru Romances) by SJ Sanders]()
Howling Eve (Ragoru Romances) by SJ Sanders
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA Halloween seasonal short story in the Ragoru Universe following the events of Ragoru. A widow, alone without any surviving family left, Eve has little in the world except her family’s orchard in their little misty valley tucked away from the regular routes of travel... -
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Kohl by Abigail Kelly
The holiday season has arrived — and so has the kohl. Nelly Ortega has been an outcast most of her life. A witch with a highly in-demand and finicky ability, she’s spent decades forging her own path in an overcrowded world. Her new job feels like the perfect end to a long search for home, but the tiny orcish community she’s been transferred to isn’t exactly open to strangers...Categorized as:
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![The Alpha's Quest by Reece Barden]()
The Alpha's Quest by Reece Barden
Ethan leaves the only home he's ever known on a mission to find those responsible for attacking Grey Ridge, and to find a mate of his own. Guilt consumes him over the near death of his friend's mate. He won't return as beta until he's proven he can protect his pack. Nothing will distract him from his quest for justice, including finding his fated mate. No matter how much it hurts...Categorized as:
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![Mated to the Dragon by Ava Ross]()
Mated to the Dragon by Ava Ross
Kidnapped by a gorgeous dragon shifter, I’m not sure if I should run or give in to his demands. Five years ago, I spent a mind-shattering night with a mysterious man. He took off without sharing his name, and I couldn’t find him to tell him he left more than just me behind. Now I devote my time to work and our son, Asher. I’m not interested in romance, and I’m never falling in love again... -
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Taming The Fire by Charlene Hartnady
The dragons on Draig Island are not your run-of-the-mill kind. They’re something else entirely…. I’m incredibly lucky. I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth. My father is one of the wealthiest men in the world, and I stand to inherit everything one day. At least, that’s what I tell people, but it isn’t exactly true. The reality is that my life is not my own... -
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Sealed in Sin by Juliette Cross
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSometimes sin looks an awful lot like heaven. One demon prince may be festering in the bowels of the soul eater Cocytus, but Genevieve’s troubles are far from over. Prince Bamal, demon lord of New York City, still wants her. But this time, he wants her alive, to control her inherent power as a Vessel of Light...Categorized as:
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![Moth Manager by Luna Cantrip]()
Moth Manager by Luna Cantrip
It's a bird, it's a plane, no wait, it's true love. Pontius Pleasant is a Mothman who's never been lucky in love, so he has no idea what to do when he meets his fated-mate. Piper Hamilton is recently single and looking for a quick hookup. But things are quick to get a lot more complicated when the Mothman of her dreams turns out to be a bit obsessed...Categorized as:
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![The Kraken's Mate by Jennifer Cody]()
The Kraken's Mate by Jennifer Cody
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSoren:. I might die down here, but dang. What a way to go. It was just supposed to be a test dive. I'd take the submersible down to the bottom of the Atlantic and then straight back up. If I got to see some cool ocean life, well, that's why we were live-streaming the dive. I didn't expect to see the most incredible thing ever. Who expects to get abducted by a kraken? Not me, but wow, he's. .. um... -
![Orc's Maiden by Ava Ross]()
Orc's Maiden by Ava Ross
I’m determined to control my own life—until I meet a gruff orc who makes me dream about a future by his side. Alwen: A year ago, one of the males in my village hurt me. When he tried to do it a second time, I took care of that problem—permanently. Then I’m selected for the annual Monster Mate Hunt where two village women must enter the forest to be claimed as an orc’s bride... -
![Full Color by Vinni George, Declan Winters]()
Full Color by Vinni George, Declan Winters
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsQuin Hunter likes the quiet life. He runs his gallery, forges famous art, and operates a fence where black market buyers get fakes and the real pieces get returned to their rightful owners. Nice and simple. He doesn't do field work...Categorized as:
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Sin by Faith Gibson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSinclair Stone is the leader of the Stone Society's West Coast Clan. He is the King’s brother and also his right hand. Over the centuries, Sin has shared his bed with males and females alike. He has loved human women, even taking a few as wives, thinking he would never find a mate. Watching his brothers find their mates is bittersweet until Sin is knocked to his knees. Literally... -
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Bonded Beyond Belief by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCREW. I’ve never been the lovestruck male waiting around for the hand that fate has dealt to bring me my mate. That doesn’t mean I didn’t want to find the other half of my soul because I did. The more years that have passed, while I witness more of my packmates finding their mates, loneliness has become a bitter pill to swallow...Categorized as:
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![Psync 2 by Zile Elliven]()
Psync 2 by Zile Elliven
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsEverything was finally going Eli’s way. Anxiety? Tolerable. Being a creep magnet? Sorted. Soulmate? Acquired. Vengeful god hellbent on ruining their lives? …. Okay, so maybe Eli hadn’t solved that one yet. He shouldn’t have been surprised when Helios finally made his play, but now Eli has more problems in his lap than he ever thought he could manage...Categorized as:
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![Chosen by Lucifer by Callie Rose]()
Chosen by Lucifer by Callie Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy new billionaire boss is hot as sin. He also happens to be the devil himself. And there’s only one thing he wants…. Me. I never meant to get caught stealing a priceless artifact from Lucas Hale, Los Angeles’s most notorious playboy billionaire. And I definitely never expected him to offer me a job as a way to pay off my debt... -
![To Trust a Wolf by Charlotte Vane]()
To Trust a Wolf by Charlotte Vane
When April McVie escapes from the rogue wolf pack that held her against her will, she knows they won’t give up until they track her down. Humans can’t protect her, but maybe other wolves can. She flees to Harmony Ridge, Tennessee, the rumored home of a wolf pack she has never met, and begs sanctuary from their alpha. Maybe every wolf is as violent as those she escaped...Categorized as:
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![Dad Bod: Vampire by Kat Baxter]()
Dad Bod: Vampire by Kat Baxter
This is the story of how I, Rosie Breit, intrepid assistant to eccentric, reclusive, hotel mogul, Hudson Wells, finally met face to face. Turns out, the stories aren't true. They're worse. He isn't agoraphobic. He's a cranky vampire staying out of the spotlight. So why did I practically beg him to bite me? ! There is no real happy ending when one of you is immortal... -
![A Love Untamed by Pamela Palmer]()
A Love Untamed by Pamela Palmer
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe newest member of the elite Feral Warriors brotherhood, Fox is eager to prove himself on the frontlines of battle against the Daemons. When paired with the legendary Ilina warrior, Melisande, he expects the fierce beauty to quickly fall under the spell of his quite considerable charm. Instead, he finds himself spellbound by a woman who's his match in every way... -
![Love Lies by Cynthia St. Aubin]()
Love Lies by Cynthia St. Aubin
It’s bad enough that the world’s most powerful vampires are following gallery assistant Hanna Harvey like a cloud of undead mosquitos. But finding one of their heads in the trunk of her Mustang? There’s not enough cheese in the world to unsee that...Categorized as:
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![Bossed by the Orc by Saam King]()
Bossed by the Orc by Saam King
The damsel in distress is supposed to fall for prince charming, not the monster in her fairy tale…right? Cleaning offices was far from Penelope’s dream job. But dreams don’t pay the bills, and if she wanted to save her family’s home, she needed money fast. Her grumpy, annoyingly sexy orc boss didn’t factor into her plans at all. Or so she kept telling herself…...Categorized as:
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