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Night's Reckoning by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDarkness comes for everyone, and some fates are inescapable.For over a thousand years, the legendary sword Laylat al Hisab—the Night’s Reckoning—has been lost in the waters of the East China Sea. Forged as a peace offering between two ancient vampires, the sword has eluded treasure hunters, human and immortal alike.But in time, even the deep gives up its secrets... -
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Disney's The Little Mermaid (A Little Golden Book) by Michael Teitelbaum
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsMore than anything else, Princess Ariel longs to visit the world of humans... -
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Walt Disney Aladdin by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA retelling of the adventures of Aladdin, who, with the aid of a genie from a magic lamp, fights an evil sorcerer and wins the hand of a beautiful princess... -
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Queen's Own by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThis is the 3 in 1 book of the Queen's Own trilogy. It contains Arrows of the Queen, Arrow's Flight, and Arrow's Fall. These books were only released originally as paperbacks... -
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Vital by Jamie Magee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWillow’s journey continues in VITAL, the fourth book in the INSIGHT series. Combating a crumbling family life, a circle of suddenly inconsiderate friends who seem determined to anger her, and a plethora of emotional trials too numerous to withstand, Willow feels overwhelmed. She has pushed herself beyond her own limits and in so doing has closed her mind. Dreams are no longer coming to her...Categorized as:
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![Fated to Her Alpha Protector by Roxie Ray]()
Fated to Her Alpha Protector by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy fated mate has promised to protect me. But can he protect me from myself…Since discovering I’m not human and come from an ancient line of royal wolves, things have gone from bad to worse.I’ve had to do battle with the wolfhiding inside me, and I’m the only one who can stop the royals from ending shifter existence... -
![East of the Sun & West of the Moon by Mercer Mayer]()
East of the Sun & West of the Moon by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"Mayer's telling is an interweaving of plot elements from the original Scandinavian fairy tale with inventions of his own and details from The Frog Prince. The spellbound frog is whisked off to the trolls' castle and the ungrateful lass loses her chance to marry a handsome prince until she creates a happy ending, having atoned for her mistake".--Publishers Weekly. Full color... -
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Blakeshire by Jamie Magee
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDrake desires one thing—to claim the only woman he has ever loved, but doing so places her life, her immortal soul in unavoidable danger. In order to protect her, he must go against his very nature and openly seek a bond with another. That heart-rending decision will undeniably place them both in mortal danger. For the power lies within two souls made of one...Categorized as:
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The Darkest Night by Emma V. Leech
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe War has begun. Prince Corin and Prince Laen, united against the Light Fae, are battling their way to the capital, Aos Sï, where Corin will claim the Kingdom for his own. The Fae Lands plead for a new leader, someone to save it and its people, from tyranny at the hands of King Auberren. But has Corin waited too long .. -
![All Good Magic Comes to an End by Brenda Trim, Tia Didmon]()
All Good Magic Comes to an End by Brenda Trim, Tia Didmon
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the shadows of Ravenholde, the things you can't see will kill you.With the infection ravaging our mystical town and no antidote in sight, tensions between the Shadow Council members are at an all-time high...Categorized as:
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![Rewriting Justice: The Complete D.C. Series: Justice Served Cold, Vengeance Served Hot, Bounty Hunter Inc, Beware The Hunter by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
Rewriting Justice: The Complete D.C. Series: Justice Served Cold, Vengeance Served Hot, Bounty Hunter Inc, Beware The Hunter by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis exciting boxed set is filled with the entire Rewriting Justice series! All 4 books in one set. Here's your chance to get the complete D.C. Series starring Leira Berens and her swearing troll. Justice Served Leira Berens has split with the Feds and has gone out on her own to save her corner of the world. Magic is on the loose and the werewolves, Elves and Witches are causing trouble... -
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Cinderella by Walt Disney Company, Ron Dias
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe most beloved princess movie of all time—Disney's Cinderella—is retold in the classic Little Golden Book format. It's perfect for Disney Princess fans ages 2-5... -
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Eternity Shifters: Paranormal Romance Collection by Lola Gabriel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDevour the complete Eternity Shifters paranormal romance series with seven full-length novels.Wolf’s Reign: A friends-to-lovers wolf shifter romance.I’m thrown into the world of the magical elite, and the only person that feels safe is Aron. He’s powerful, hot as hell, and he awakens parts of my soul that I didn’t know existed.Dragon’s Human: A single mom dragon shifter romance...Categorized as:
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The Sleeping Beauty by Trina Schart Hyman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe story of the beautiful princess who sleeps for a hundred years has captured the imaginations of children for an even longer period of time... -
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![Cinderella by Anthea Bell, Charles Perrault]()
Cinderella by Anthea Bell, Charles Perrault
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"Illustrations featuring mix of styles in both clothing and architecture set the story in an imaginary yet vaguely familiar landscape, lit by a dreamlike haze. The smoothly told story contains the familiar details and a happy ending in which Cinderella forgives her stepfamily." - The Horn Book Club -"This satisfying tale never grows old... -
![Return of the Guardian-King by Karen Hancock]()
Return of the Guardian-King by Karen Hancock
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe powerful finale to the Christy Award-winning novels in the LEGENDS OF THE GUARDIAN-KING series Believed dead by all but the handful of supporters who rescued him from his Mataian enemies, Abramm Kalladorne has fled his homeland to the high mountains of northern Chesedh... -
![East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, Jørgen Moe]()
East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, Jørgen Moe
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEast of the Sun and West of the Moon is the romantic story of a bewitched prince and the determined lassie who loves him. It has everything a classic epic tale should have: rags and riches, hags and heroism, magic and mystery, a curse and a quest, wicked trolls, a shape-shifting bear, and finally, a happy ending. Kate Greenaway Medalist P.J... -
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Enter The Lair by Tia Didmon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen the huntress becomes the prey… Sarah Marksmen doesn’t miss. As a Park Ranger, she is tasked with hunting down the cougar responsible for multiple attacks and kills. She expects the cold welcome of the Cascade family when she arrives on their land. She doesn’t expect the blistering heat she experiences with Devon Cascade. As dark forces converge to annihilate everything she holds dear... -
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Linus at Large by Mary E. Twomey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith Linus by her side, what could go wrong? Struggling to keep up with the Merry Band of Thieves is hard enough without factoring in all the different ways things could go wrong when Lucy attempts to unearth her long lost brother. Lucy Kincaid is about to find out how low Undraland can drag her as she tries to break the laplanding bond with Jamie... -
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Which Witch is Willing? by Cynthia St. Aubin, Cindy Stark
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the pens of four USA Today Bestselling authors, a brand-new Witches of Port Townsend...So the world is ending…Tierra: Having bested the Devil by springing Death out of Hell, Tierra now isn’t so sure she wants to keep him. He bonded her to him, turning her immortal without even asking. For an earth witch who embraces the changing seasons, this is a nightmare...Categorized as:
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![Savage Exile: A Shifting Destinies Lion Shifter Romance by Cecilia Lane]()
Savage Exile: A Shifting Destinies Lion Shifter Romance by Cecilia Lane
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe can't save himself, but he'll save her...Rhys is a disaster: too violent for his old pride, and more accustomed to using his fists instead of his words. He's managed to carve out a place among the Crowley lions, but his temper still rides him hard. The only balm is Sage, a shattered woman with a core of fire. He wants to bring it out of her... -
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Hunter by Cheree Alsop
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHunter, the sixth book of the Silver Series, is about Dray, a werewolf who feels trapped and alone in his small farming town. He struggles to find his place and fit in despite his differences, then Dray’s world is shaken when a cute girl shows up the same time as a vengeful wild werewolf pack...Categorized as:
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Her True Alpha Mate by Emilia Hartley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEver since her Alpha helped her tame her panther and explore her creativity, Monica has been sure her destiny lies with him. He doesn’t notice her, though, and when she tries to trick the shifter matchmaker, Nessa, into setting them up, Monica finds herself with a different alpha entirely...Categorized as:
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![Single Daddy Bear Next Door: Thornberg Ranch by Harmony Raines]()
Single Daddy Bear Next Door: Thornberg Ranch by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCamille moved to Bear Creek to start a new life. NOT a new relationship.So when her neighbor opens the door wearing nothing, but a towel slung around his hips, and the cutest baby in his arms, she knows she is not going to fall for him…Who is she kidding? Ezra is everything she could want in a man. But she is determined not to fall for the single daddy next door... -
![Second Chance Bear by Harmony Raines]()
Second Chance Bear by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsJoanna never expected to be left alone to raise her two adopted children. However, when her cheating husband ran off with another woman, that’s exactly what happened... -
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Witness by Jamie Magee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsForgetting who you are is hard, but not as hard as remembering. Remembering that you have no idea how to face your demons, how to save the lost.Charlie is at a sacred threshold.The ‘glass box’, as she calls it, is slowly falling. Her childhood has ended. The moment she has yearned for, the moment where she can go and do anything, anything at all without seeking permission is now...Categorized as:
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![The Selkie Sorceress by Sophie Moss]()
The Selkie Sorceress by Sophie Moss
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAmerican detective Sam Holt has a knack for finding people who shouldn't be found. When his last case almost killed an innocent woman, he swore off detective work forever. But when that same woman asks him for one last investigation--to find her husband's long lost mother--Sam cannot refuse... -
![Longbourn: Dragon Entail by Maria Grace]()
Longbourn: Dragon Entail by Maria Grace
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA dragon's imagination is very rapid. It jumps from separation to anxiety, and anxiety to wreaking havoc. Fitzwilliam Darcy finds caring for a baby dragon more of a fraught guardianship than anticipated... -
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Shadow Castle by Marian Cockrell
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the middle of a deep forest is an enchanted valley and a castle where only shadows live, shadows of kings and queens who have waited for hundreds of years for the spell cast upon them to be broken... -
![Il prezzo della vittoria by Diana Gabaldon]()
Il prezzo della vittoria by Diana Gabaldon
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBrianna e Roger sono tornati nel futuro con i loro bambini e si sono trasferiti a Lallybroch, terra di Jamie, l'affascinante scozzese di cui si è innamorata Claire, madre di Brianna. Qui scoprono alcune lettere scritte duecento anni prima da Claire e Jamie e vengono così a sapere che entrambi sono scampati all'incendio che aveva spinto Brianna ad attraversare il cerchio di pietre...Categorized as:
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![Beyond the Night by Alexandra Bracken]()
Beyond the Night by Alexandra Bracken
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings'A RIVETING EMOTIONAL READ THAT KEPT ME ON THE EDGE!'- Melissa Marr, author of the bestselling Wicked Lovely series, on The Darkest Minds The government-run 'rehabilitation camps' have been shut down, but kids with Psi powers are anything but free... -
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Passione oltre il tempo by Diana Gabaldon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJamie e Claire, naufragati sulle coste delle Colonie Americane, avevano deciso di lasciarsi alle spalle la Scozia e la sua triste realtà di carestia e miseria per tentare di ricostruirsi una vita nel Nuovo Mondo, dove sperano di trovare finalmente la pace. Certo, la Rivoluzione americana è imminente, ma forse quel remoto rifugio di montagna sfuggirà ai clamori della guerra...Categorized as:
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![Chasing Ebony by Tessa Stone]()
Chasing Ebony by Tessa Stone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA young teacher's life is turned upside down when Fate brings her face-to-face with the massive bear shifter she's destined to be with forever. TristianAs a bear shifter, I never expected to find my fated mate in a radical human bar, but one whiff of her sweet vanilla scent and I knew she was mine... -
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Return To The Bear by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn the thrilling third book in the Bear Valley Shifters saga, Joanna is trying to survive in a clan of battle-hardened bear shifters, where the alpha wants her for his own.When Brody Bannister, Benson Riker's most trusted councilman, accuses her clan of holding Hannah Michaels hostage in their camp, Joanna must decide where her loyalty lies... -
![Snow White by Paul Heins, Jacob Grimm]()
Snow White by Paul Heins, Jacob Grimm
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsSpared by her would-be executioner, Snow White finds a home with seven kindly dwarfs, but the hateful queen who wants her dead will stop at nothing to be the most beautiful woman in the land. A poisoned apple seems to send Snow White to her death, but true love brings her back, and good once again prevails... -
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Rapunzel by Paul O. Zelinsky, Jacob Grimm
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTrapped in a tower with no door, Rapunzel is allowed to see no one but the sorceress who has imprisoned her-until the day a young prince hears her singing to the forest birds. . . . The timeless tale of Rapunzel is vividly and magnificently brought to life through Paul O. Zelinsky's powerful sense of narrative and his stunning oil paintings... -
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Walt Disney's Cinderella (A Little Golden Book Classic) by Jane Werner
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe original Little Golden Book from the 1940s featuring Walt Disney’s Cinderella is back! This enchanting fairy tale is beautifully rendered with vintage artwork bringing Cinderella and her cruel stepsisters to life... -
![Carabosse and the Spindle Spell by Sylvia Mercedes]()
Carabosse and the Spindle Spell by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShy but magically talented, Princess Carabosse only wants to help her people as they face the looming threat of the Warlock King and his daughter, Aurora. Aurora was gifted from infancy with fairy blessings that make her the most lethal magic-user the world has seen in centuries . . . and she wants Cara’s kingdom...Categorized as:
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![Taming the Wild Cougar by Terry Spear]()
Taming the Wild Cougar by Terry Spear
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCougar shifter, Dr. Kate Parker, is planning her annual camping vacation alone this year. She runs into trouble before she even starts her trip in the form of one wounded, hot cougar, undercover cop—or so he says... -
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Gifts of the Goddess: Telepathic Clans #1-5 by B.R. Kingsolver
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Telepathic Clans Saga, complete 5-book series, uncut and unabridged in one volume. Over 1300 print pages. The Succubus Gift Succubus Unleashed Broken Dolls Succubus Rising Succubus Ascendant Warning: The characters in this book are sex-positive feminists. ------------------------- The Succubus Gift, Book 1 of the Telepathic Clans Saga...Categorized as:
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Rourk by Julia Crane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRourk Kavanagh is an elite elfin warrior, and a member of a human Special Forces team. During a routine mission in Afghanistan, he crosses paths with a dark supernatural creature—a d'jinn. His world gets turned upside down when the unthinkable happens: Keegan, his one true love, is kidnapped by an evil d'jinn. The d'jinn is seeking revenge for the death of his brother at Rourk's hands...Categorized as:
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![I am Midnight by Samantha Young]()
I am Midnight by Samantha Young
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI Am Midnight, the action-packed, darkly romantic young adult paranormal trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young. From the sands of ancient Egypt an evil arose, and in its wake the warriors who hunt it…Eden Winslow is no ordinary girl. She was born into a life she never wanted, and to a fate she’s fighting against.Noah Valois is an Ankh...Categorized as:
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![30,000 B.C. Chronicles: Tuscany by Matthew Thayer, Darko Tomic]()
30,000 B.C. Chronicles: Tuscany by Matthew Thayer, Darko Tomic
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLeaving a trail of carnage as he preaches his warped brand of religion to a growing Cro-Magnon army, empire builder Lorenzo Martinelli takes his campaign into the boot of pre-historic Italy. The madman’s modern shipmates face many challenges as they attempt to stop him before he disrupts the future of mankind. Tuscany is the second book in the 30,000 B.C... -
![The Fuchsia Lakes by Michelle Dare]()
The Fuchsia Lakes by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt starts with a request.Reaching out to the Azure family is difficult, but I’m not sure what else to do. My kingdom is under threat from a traitor. One of my lakes is dying and with it, the magic. I’m alone ruling this land with no family to help.When Elliott arrives to offer his assistance instead of his brother, it throws me off balance... -
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Land of Ashes by Stacey Marie Brown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen there is nothing remaining in your soul, there is nothing left that can be taken away.Ash has always been the rock, the one everyone turns to. That was before devastation took everything from him, leaving his soul dead on the ground, along with his heart.Not able to face his sorrow, he drowns himself in alcohol, sex, and drugs... -
![Borderlands by Skye Melki-Wegner]()
Borderlands by Skye Melki-Wegner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe action-packed adventure continues in the second book of the Chasing the Valley trilogy! Danika and her crew of escaped refugees are seeking the safety of the Magnetic Valley - and trying to evade Sharr Morrigan, the king's most lethal hunter. But the borderlands they must cross to reach the Valley are smugglers' territory: lawless, wild and steeped in ancient magic... -
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Disney Aladdin by Elizabeth Rudnick
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA beloved classic comes to life for a new generation in the Walt Disney Studios live action Aladdin film, and this thrilling novelization invites fans to revisit Aladdin's tale in the pages over and over again... -
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Suspicious Mate by Delta James
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRunning was instinctual. Hiding is necessary. Falling in love? Out of the question. A forced mating turned ugly leaves Sara waking up in a hospital alone. Determined to take her life back, Sara, with the help of the Shadow Sisters, makes her escape and assumes a new identity – Sienna Carpenter...
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