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Bad Moon by Jodi Taylor
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsBOOK 4 IN THE GRIPPING SUPERNATURAL SERIES BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY'S. I will send the serpent. I always send the serpent. It's kind of my signature move. Things are not going well for Elizabeth Cage. It all started with the Christmas she can't quite remember. There's blood on her doorstep every morning. Something unpleasant is heading her way... -
The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts
The #1 New York Times-bestselling author Nora Roberts concludes her compelling Lost Bride trilogy as two women—one dead, one alive—prepare for a terrifying final showdown…. Long ago, Arthur Poole built a grand house overlooking the turbulent ocean, in a Maine village that bore his name. Today, Sonya MacTavish lives in that house—a manor that has been cursed for generations... -
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Magic Unleashed by T.J. Green
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsUnknown entities and the Daughters of Llyr. Trouble’s coming to White Haven. Avery and the White Haven witches have finally found their grimoires and defeated the Favershams, but their troubles are only just beginning. Something escaped from the spirit world when they battled beneath All Souls Church, and now it wants to stay, unleashing violence across Cornwall... -
Trouble Play by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis desert oasis has gone to the dogs, and Vista de Lirio is about to get bloody. (Not the dogs though. The dogs are fine. ). Comedian Evy Lane thought she’d done it all, but taking on the role of mistress of ceremonies for the Desert Fancy Dog Show may be her most challenging gig yet... -
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Deadly Forecast by Victoria Laurie
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAs her wedding day approaches, Abby Cooper has a disturbing premonition of her fiancé’s murder. Her husband-to-be, FBI agent Dutch Rivers, has been assigned to a suicide bombing case, and Abby’s spirit guides warn her of imminent danger. Abby vows to do everything in her power to keep Dutch safe and get him to the altar... -
Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: The First Death by Laurell K. Hamilton, Jonathon Green
Her fans have been asking for it - now, Laurell K. Hamilton delivers a look into Anita Blake's past! Written by Laurell K. Hamilton herself, along with Jonathon Green, The First Death takes place almost a year before the events being chronicled in Guilty Pleasures... -
Ghost of a Potion by Heather Blake
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIt’s Halloween in Hitching Post, Alabama, and potion shop owner Carly Bell Hartwell has an especially spooky customer to handle…With all the ghosts that haunt her at this time of year, Carly doesn’t exactly rush to celebrate Halloween. Even a costume ball organized by her boyfriend Dylan's mother, Patricia Davis Jackson, holds little allure... -
The Darkest Kiss by eri Arthur Keri Arthur
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsDanger turns her on. Desire turns her dangerous…. Riley Jenson hunts evildoers—and does it with a style all her own... -
Some Like It Witchy by Heather Blake
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWishcrafter Darcy Merriweather can charm desires into reality, but as the national bestselling Wishcraft mysteries continue, she won’t be able to magically avoid trouble when death holds an open house…. The Enchanted Village is abuzz when the old Tavistock house finally goes up for sale... -
The Haunted by J.A. Templeton
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAfter battling a malevolent ghost that held the spirit of her friend Ian MacKinnon bound to the land for two hundred years, sixteen-year-old reluctant psychic, Riley Williams, felt as if she was finally easing into her new life in Scotland. Or so she thought... -
The Departed by J.A. Templeton
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPsychic? Check. Haunted by a malevolent spirit who is making life a living hell? Check. In love with a smoking hot Scot, who is the reincarnation of the man creepy malevolent ghost murdered two centuries before? Check. Friends and family think you’re losing your mind? Check... -
Buried Secrets by Leighann Dobbs
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsEven the ghosts have secrets in Dead Water . .. . For Celeste Blackmoore and her sisters, locating a hundred year old buried treasure in the gold mining ghost town of Dead Water sounds like an easy job . .. until they find themselves facing threats from both sides of the grave... -
Bia's Blade by Keri Arthur
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsKeep your friends close and your enemies closer…. Bethany Aodhán is not only a reluctant relic hunter for Deva’s Fae Council, but also a major “chess piece” in the latest round of godly games. When a fallen storm goddess tasks her with finding Bia’s Blade—a godly weapon capable of bringing anyone under the control of its wielder—she knows danger will once again stalk her... -
Lord of Ravens by Amelia Faulkner, A.K. Faulkner
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHunter and prey. Which is which? Laurence Riley believed that he was nothing. He couldn’t have been further from the truth. Descended from Herne the Hunter, his own need to seek prey has long gone unfulfilled. Now it’s out of control. Something ancient is coming to take Quentin home: a creature of nightmare who feasts on the flesh of children. But Laurence has seen the real monster... -
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Give Up the Ghost by Juliet Blackwell
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Keeper of the Castle, San Francisco contractor and ghost whisperer Mel Turner must solve a murder mystery at a haunted mansion in the Pacific Heights. .. San Francisco millionaire Andrew Stirling wants to sell his Victorian mansion, but ghostly music, the squeaking of a long-disappeared weathervane, and an angry ghost keep running off potential buyers...Categorized as:
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The Book of Destiny by Melissa McShane
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe stunning conclusion to THE LAST ORACLE series! Helena has come far from the day she became custodian of Abernathy’s, the world’s only living oracle. Now, she faces her greatest challenge the oracle’s prediction that it, and she, will end. As monstrous invaders strike city after city, leaving death and destruction behind, the Wardens scramble to defend humanity... -
The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl 09 by Miyuki Tonogaya
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSparks fly between the handsome descendant of a snow spirit and the oblivious coworker he has a crush on! A romantic comedy in an office setting that takes coworkers to lovers to new heights within a winter wonderland of emotions! As winter melts into the warmth of spring, so too does the heart. . -
The Book of Harmony by Melissa McShane
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWith the Mercy’s attacks on the Wardens neutralized, Helena prepares for her upcoming wedding to Malcolm Campbell. But when Helena steps into the oracle’s space and finds herself somewhere unfamiliar, the mystery threatens to destroy the Wardens’ tentative peace. Having no explanation for the oracle’s strange behavior, Helena reaches out to a new ally she hopes can answer her questions... -
The Book of Betrayal by Melissa McShane
Helena Davies knows all about keeping secrets. Now her secrets will come to light. Helena’s encounter with a terrible creature whose kind are bent on destroying the world revealed a terrible truth: a cabal of rogue humans works with those monsters, intent on gaining power...Categorized as:
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Waysider by K.J. Sutton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf you go wandering through the dark, you’re going to find things you don’t like. When twenty-year-old Cass Ryan is pulled out of the Hudson River, she’s officially dead for four minutes. She doesn’t know anything about the boy who pushed her in. She doesn’t know why she’s been hallucinating since coming back... -
Rough Justice by Kelley Armstrong, Xavière Daumarie
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMallt-y-Nos. Matilda of the Hunt. The lone woman who rides with the Wild Hunt, tasked with finding killers who've escaped justice and letting the hounds reap their souls. For Olivia Taylor-Jones, Matilda isn't just a legendary figure from Welsh lore. She is Olivia's past, and her future, one she's finally embraced. Having accepted her role as Matilda, Olivia must now lead her first Hunt... -
The Book of Havoc by Melissa McShane
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWith a successful challenge to the Accords behind her, and her relationship with Malcolm Campbell made public, Helena Davies’ life seems perfect. Then the attacks begin. As the enemy magi known as the Mercy wreak havoc on Warden strongholds, Helena and the oracular bookstore Abernathy’s play their role in guiding the Wardens... -
All Hallows Night by Marie Hall
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSecrets and truths, lies and red herrings… which is which? That’s what Pandora’s trying to figure out. Ever since the death of her best, and probably only friend by her own hands, she’s not sure who to trust anymore. The Priest is dead. The Gray Man is… she’s not even sure what. Luc, well, Luc is Luc. The Order has sent her deep into the heart of Mexico to investigate a potential zombie uprising... -
Dark Nebula by W.J. May
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNothing is as it seems anymore. Leery from the horrifying incident at the end of her first year at Guilder Boarding School, Rae Kerrigan is determined to learn more about her new tattoo. Her expectations are high, an easy senior year and a happy reunion with Devon, the boy she's not supposed to date. All hopes of happiness turn into shattered dreams the moment she steps back on campus... -
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The Book of War by Melissa McShane
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHelena and the oracular bookstore Abernathy’s stopped an attack by the alien invaders’ human allies and destroyed their attempt at a second oracle, giving the Wardens much-needed victories. Now, after months of fighting a defensive war, the Wardens plan a direct assault on the enemy stronghold. But as the battle approaches, Abernathy’s has other plans... -
The Blood Alchemist by Becca Andre
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMaster alchemist Addie Daulton hasn’t always done the right thing. To atone for sins from her forgotten past, and earn back the respect of the people she loves, she decides to show the world that alchemy can be used for good. For healing. But she can’t do anything without a lab... -
Where There's a Witch by Madelyn Alt
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTaking a break from her job at Enchantments, Stony Mill's finest mystical antique shop, Maggie O'Neill visits a carnival where she senses some bad spirits. And when a construction worker is suspected of killing a young woman, it's up to Maggie and the N. I. G. H. T. S. ghosthunting team to uncover the dark spiritual energy leaking into their town before it spoils everyone's fun. -
The Mortal Bone by Marjorie M. Liu
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen the bond Maxine Kiss shares with the demons tattooed on her skin is deliberately severed, the demon hunter is left vulnerable and unprotected. For the first time in ten thousand years, the demons have a taste of freedom. And as the little demons grow more violent and unpredictable, Maxine starts to fear they will lose their minds without her... -
Raven by Stacey Rourke
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn infamous love, destined nevermore,. For death could not claim, the enchanting Lenore. Cursed by the malevolent spirit of the Headless Horseman, Ireland Crane ventures to Manhattan in search of a way to break her soul crushing bond. Instead, she discovers the lines between fact and fiction are blurring once more. Croaking ravens. Telltale hearts...Categorized as:
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Cauldron Borne by C.E. Murphy
Freshly-minted shaman Joanne Walker was enjoying a moment of quiet in her usually-chaotic life—right up until vengeful ghosts possessed her partner-in-solving-mystical-crime, Detective Billy Holliday. With Billy’s life and soul on the line, Joanne is called to put herself between her friends and the legendary Black Cauldron’s powers to waken the dead. .. . . -
Untrue Love by Amy Crook
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAlex Benedict is a student of magic in his third year at Hartbridge University with no clear direction for his studies. That is, until he puts himself in the middle of a criminal investigation by literally stepping in it... -
The Tarot Cafe, Vol. 4 by Park Sang-sun
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe spirit of Shandy visits Pamela's dreams in hopes of reconciling with his sister, Fay, before he leaves the earth forever. With a tragic past of betrayal, cruelty and eventual friendship, Shandy will do whatever it takes to make peace with the sister who is the cause of his unexpected death. -
Protecting Truth by Michelle Warren
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSeraphina’s keeping a secret from her Wandering team: she’s perfecting her fighting skills. But telling Sam and Bishop the truth would only alert them to her plan: to go back in time, save her mom, and finish what she started... -
Indelible by Lani Woodland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYara is beginning to understand just how much her life will change now that her Waker abilities have emerged. She has come to terms with the fact that seeing ghosts is part of her life, but she isn’t ready to let being a Waker dictate her choices. All she wants is a ghost-free senior year with her boyfriend, Brent, and her best friend, Cherie... -
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Rivers of Hell by Marina Finlayson
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRescuing a god? Check. Escaping to the underworld? Also check. But despite her successes, things aren’t going so well for Lexi and her friends—which is why they’re hiding out in the underworld. The god they rescued has been magically collared, unable to access his power. Worse still, Lexi’s best friend is similarly shackled, blocking her shape-shifting abilities... -
Taken by Charlotte Abel
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsBound by love and magic. Betrayed by those they trust. Not everyone survives. In this second installment of The Channie Series, Josh and Channie are tested physically and emotionally as the tough choices they are forced to make affect not only their future together but their very existence. The risks are high but the rewards are even higher... -
Home for the Haunting by Juliet Blackwell, Xe Sands
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSan Francisco contractor Mel Turner is leading a volunteer home renovation project, and while she expects lots of questions from her inexperienced crew, she can't help asking a few of her own—especially about the haunted house next door . . . the place local kids call the Murder House. But when volunteers discover a body while cleaning out a shed, questions pile up faster than discarded lumber... -
The Final Formula by Becca Andre
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsTo a master alchemist like Addie, impossible is just another word for challenge. When a fiery explosion destroys the Alchemica, the premier alchemy institute in the United States, she’s left with nothing. No home, no colleagues, and no memory. Learning what happened seems impossible, but she still has one strength, and in her opinion, it’s the only one she needs... -
Goddess Boot Camp by Tera Lynn Childs
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsSeventeen-year-old Phoebe has recently learned that she's a descendant of Nike (the goddess, not the shoe). Now, in order to learn to control her newfound - and very strong - powers, she's being forced to attend Goddess Boot Camp...Categorized as:
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Ink Witch by Lindsey Fairleigh, Lindsey Sparks
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe gods are gone. Her brother is missing. One retired assassin must confront her past to save his future…. Immortal Kat Dubois has traded in her sword for a flask. Hard drinking helps ease the grisly memories of her former an assassin of immortals... -
One Hex of a Wedding by Yasmine Galenorn
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWedding bells turn to sour notes for Emerald O'Brien. Her fiancé is wounded by gunfire, her ex-husband becomes the prime suspect, and her maid of honor is being stalked. Now it's up to Emerald to divine if the incidents are related. -
Secrets by Melinda Metz
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsRae Voight has a problem. Thoughts are running through her mind that aren't hers. Is she going crazy? Or could something else-something even stranger -- be going on? As Rae unravels the mystery of where these thoughts are coming from, she also unlocks terrifying secrets of her past, including the truth about her dead mother. But knowing the truth may not be a good thing for Rae... -
Blood on the Bayou by Stacey Jay
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe second book in a new urban fantasy series featuring mosquito-sized fairies with poisonous bites that drive humans insane. It's only been three weeks since Annabelle helped solve the murder of Grace Beauchamp, and in the process, she discovered a secret world of invisible, magic-working people who have decided she might have what it takes to join their ranks... -
Some Enchanted Éclair by Bailey Cates
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFLOUR POWER. When Hollywood invades Savannah’s historic district to film a Revolutionary War movie, magical baker Katie Lightfoot, and her witches’ coven, the Spellbook Club, take a break from casting spells for casting calls. One of the witches snags a part as an extra, while Katie’s firefighter boyfriend, Declan, acts as on-set security... -
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The Immortal City : The Magicians of Venice by Amy Kuivalainen
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsStep into an urban fantasy world where ancient mysteries and dark secrets lurk beneath the surface of Venice's lagoon. Perfect for fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon's 'Dream Hunter series and Deborah Harkness's 'A Discover of Witches,' or anyone who loves Atlantis myth, romance, and adventure. Dr... -
Dead & Buried by Leighann Dobbs
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsSummers in the seaside town of Noquit Maine are quiet and relaxing . .. unless you find a mysterious dead body, a hunky ex-boyfriend shows up and you start getting instructions from ghostly relatives. That's exactly what happens to Morgan Blackmoore... -
Mad Maudlin by Mercedes Lackey, Rosemary Edghill
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMary, Mary, Quite Contrary. —and Quite Deadly . . . Eric Banyon, better known as Bedlam's Bard, is finally about to graduate from Julliard and enter the Real World and so, with the help of a psychiatrist who specializes in the problems of magicians, he's finally coming to terms with his past... -
Witching Hour by L.H. Cosway
Something is rotten in Tribane city. The humans are descending into madness and Tegan is certain that the sorcerer Theodore has something to do with it. Oh yeah, and she’s the reason Ethan’s been exiled by the vampires... -
Succubus and the City by Sam Burns
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratings*Small-town succubus meets snow white and they prove that all you need really is love. *. All his life, Sebastian has wanted to live in New York. Now he's there, and it's . . . underwhelming. He has no family, friends, or even close acquaintances there, and a personal tragedy has left him feeling more isolated than ever before. Maybe he's a small-town succubus after all... -
Charmed & Deadly by Candace Havens
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBronwyn is back. .. but so is her evil ex-boyfriend. From the author of Charmed & Ready and Charmed & Dangerous . Bronwyn is used to making enemies-when you dedicate your life to ridding the world of evil magic dudes and dudettes, it can happen. So when she first realizes that an attempted hit on the Prime Minister was really for her, it's just "same spell, different day...
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