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Blood Lessons by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe hardest lessons are taught in blood..The power unleashed during the Ascendance, lingers.After defeating the Revenant, Monty realizes Simon’s blood has been poisoned—tainted.Simon is slowly transforming. His body is harnessing dark magic in ways thought unimaginable.Now, Monty is faced with the hardest choice... -
Queen of Death by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m not who I thought I was.Something has awoken inside of me. Something ancient and powerful. It sings in my veins a song of glory and pain. I see memories of a life long ago, that couldn’t possibly be mine and yet they feel like coming home. Just when I think I’m losing my mind I find the prophecy of the reborn that speaks terrifying words I know in my heart are true.I have been reborn... -
The Cursed Academy Complete Series Boxset #1-6 by Holly Hook
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Complete Cursed Academy Series is now here as a single omnibus! Binge on six full academy novels for one low price! On sale this January. Giselle Bowman never thought she'd be descended from a Greek god...or a monster. Klutzes and small-town girls don't find out they're descended from the Greek gods. They don't get taken to Olympian Academy to learn to hone their godlike powers... -
Artemis the Loyal by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt's time for the annual Olympic Games, and the four goddessgirls are not happy! It's boys only--and the girls at MOA are not pleased. Led by Artemis, Athena, Persphone and Aphrodite, the ladies of Mount Olympus hatch a plan to get Zeus to open up the games to everyone... -
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The Stone Queen by Jovee Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMedusa. We all know the myth. A man-hating gorgon with snakes for hair and one nasty attitude. But is that really true? Did you know that once she was a beautiful maiden with wings of white and gold? That once she knew how to laugh, how to smile, that once she even knew the love of a man. A god the world knew as War, but that she simply knew as hers... -
Destroyer of Light by Rachel Alexander
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe marriage of Hades and Persephone blossoms and their mysterious grove in the world below thrives……while the sunlit world withers.Demeter holds out in Eleusis, pushing both mankind and the gods to frozen starvation in order to reclaim her daughter... -
The Day Of Darkness by Elisa S. Amore, Kiera Legend
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDetermined to restore order, Melany and her friends embark on a forbidden mission to find the Fates, coming face to face with a deadly new threat.After losing one of their own, they band together with others from the academy for a dangerous rescue, but they soon discover not everyone is an ally. Unfortunately, things go terribly wrong when Melany is labeled a murderer... -
How to See Faeries by Brian Froud, John Matthews
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsInternational bestselling artist Brian Froud and New York Times bestselling author John Matthews come together for the first time to create a spectacular interactive book that opens the doors to the enchanted world of Faerie... -
A Curse of Gems: A Retelling of Toads and Diamonds by Brittany Fichter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan she risk trusting a man if it means saving her sister? And what will she do when that reluctant trust begins changing into something more? Jaelle knows better than to trust men. Every girl in Terrefantome knows that. But when her plan to escape her oppressive kingdom with her sister goes awry, she finds herself with an unwanted gift and her sister in peril...Categorized as:
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The Deliverer by Linda Rios Brook
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAncient language expert Samantha Yale returns to translate a new batch of scrolls written by the fallen angel from Lucifer’s Flood. Samantha Yale has taken on a daunting translation project. A set of scrolls, delivered by a man she knows nothing about, tells a fascinating and frightening tale of what went on behind the scenes of biblical history... -
Ilyan by Rebecca Ethington
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen the man who would be known as Jan Kowalski was found outside the door to a Ukrainian hospital, everything about him was confusing. From the heart that beat inside his chest; the heart that was not his despite there being no evidence of surgery. From the way he never aged, even though he slipped in and out of coma’s for more than ten years... -
Born In Beauty by Melody Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSure, going to the Demigod Academy sounds fun when you’re the daughter of a Greek god, but let me tell you, I wasn’t expecting a love spell to infect the entire school.Now the hallways are filled with PDAs, the teachers are canceling classes to “work on curriculum,” and my new roommate, well… you get the idea.Still, it’s not all bad... -
Queen of Night by Katherine Macdonald
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA Hades and Persephone Retelling The courts divided. A heart broken. A lover lost. Reeling from the loss of Hades, Persephone grudgingly takes on the mantle of Queen of the Underworld, a role she struggles to fill... -
Moon Magic by Dion Fortune, Gareth Knight
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFirst published in 1938 and 1956, neither Sea Priestess nor Moon Magic have been out of print and are enduring favorites among readers of esoteric fiction. New packages will update these classic novels and introduce them to a new generation of readers... -
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Eden: Biblical Fiction of the World's First Family by Brennan S. McPherson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“You want me to tell of how I broke the world.”It’s the year 641 since humanity was formed in Eden, and after Eve passes away, Adam is the only man left on earth who remembers everything from the beginning of the world... -
Alessandra by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShort story #1 in a prequel miniseries for the “Omega Series” (launching in late 2015)Five-year-old Alessandra is obsessed with Disney movies, tea parties and just wants a real birthday party for once in her life. But normal kids don’t bring their toys to life for afternoon tea or see the colorful threads of magic and energy clinging to everything around them... -
A Bullet Ballet: Tales of the Gatekeepers Book 1 by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJericho Porter was done. Out. Retired.Porter had managed the impossible: retiring from the Gatekeepers…alive. Now, he was ready to slow down and live life on his terms. He was finally free.He was also mistaken.When Malkah Hafeez, an ex-lover and fellow Gatekeeper, calls in a favor, he knows he should refuse... -
Medusa by Rosie Hewlett
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGORGON. KILLER. MONSTER. VICTIM. SURVIVOR. PROTECTOR.You know her name, you know her story. Just not the right one.Within the depths of the Underworld the formidable snake-haired Gorgon has finally had enough. Tired of being eternally and unjustly brandished a villain, Medusa has found the courage to face her tragic past and speak out... -
Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTo hell with love, this goddess has other plans...Thousands of years ago, the gods told a lie: how Persephone was a pawn in the politics of other gods. How Hades kidnapped Persephone to be his bride. How her mother, Demeter, was so distraught she caused the Earth to start dying.The real story is much more interesting.Persephone wasn't taken to hell: she jumped... -
Aphrodite the Beauty by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWell-researched and true to the original myths, each volume in the Goddess Girls series addresses contemporary issues like friendships and relationships from a classically accurate—and entertaining—persepective.In Aphrodite the Beauty, Aphrodite, goddessgirl of love, must deal with jealousy after giving Athena a makeover...Categorized as:
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The Mermaid Handbook: An Alluring Treasury of Literature, Lore, Art, Recipes, and Projects by Carolyn Turgeon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnswer the enchanting siren call of the mermaid with this comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and intricately designed one-of-a-kind lifestyle compendium from the editor in chief of Faerie Magazine and author of The Faerie Handbook and globally published novel Mermaid, packed with lore, legends, facts and trivia, beautiful illustrations, and numerous step-by-step projects and recipes... -
Immortal Tyranny: A Judas Chronicles Novel by Aiden James, J.R. Rain
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKrontos Lazarevic may be the vilest sorcerer to ever live. He stands in the way of William Barrow (aka Judas Iscaritot) finishing his quest to reclaiming thirty pieces of silver paid to him to betray Jesus Christ.Forced to flee an underground fortress in Abingdon, Virginia, William and his companions end up in the quirky spiritual town of Sedona, Arizona...Categorized as:
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The Unicorn by Nancy Hathaway
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat is this elusive creature with a horn growing from its forehead? Who is this animal with the power to neutralize poison, a fatal attraction to maidens, and the mythic ability to enrich the cultures of Asia, Arabia, and Europe? Of all the legendary animals of art, folklore, and literature, the unicorn is the one with the greatest hold on our imaginations... -
A Warning About Swans by R.M. Romero
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSwan Lake meets The Last Unicorn by way of the Brothers Grimm in a dreamy, original fairytale in verse which transports readers to the Bavarian Alps.Bavaria. 1880. Hilde was dreamed into existence by the god Odin, and along with her five sisters, granted cloaks that transform them into swans... -
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God of Darkness by Aimee Carter
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDon’t miss this companion novella to the enthralling Goddess Test series, perfect for fans of the Covenant, Starcrossed and Mortal Instruments series, originally published in 2012 as part of The Goddess Legacy anthology!For millennia, we’ve caught only glimpses of the lives and loves of the gods and goddesses on Olympus... -
The Sea Priestess by Dion Fortune
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Sea Priestess is the highly acclaimed novel in which Dion Fortune introduces her most powerful fictional character, Vivien Le Fay Morgan a practicing initiate of the Hermetic Path... -
Starcrossed City by Josephine Angelini
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFree online fiction.A spin-off from Josephine Angelini’s irresistible Starcrossed series. Mysterious demi-goddess Daphne meets the totally hot Ajax for the first time in sultry NYC. This is where it all begins.Available to read at: http://www.josephineangelini.com/blog.. -
The Revolt of the Angels by Anatole France
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNobel Prize laureate Anatole France's The Revolt of the Angels, often considered his most profound novel, tells the story of Arcade, the guardian angel of Maurice d'Esparvieu, who falls in love and joins the revolutionary movement of angels. Originally published in 1914...Categorized as:
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The Lovestruck Goddess by Aimee Carter
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDon’t miss this companion novella to the enthralling Goddess Test series, perfect for fans of the Covenant, Starcrossed and Mortal Instruments series, originally published in 2012 as part of The Goddess Legacy anthology!For millennia, we’ve caught only glimpses of the lives and loves of the gods and goddesses on Olympus... -
God of Thieves by Aimee Carter
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDon’t miss this companion novella to the enthralling Goddess Test series, perfect for fans of the Covenant, Starcrossed and Mortal Instruments series, originally published in 2012 as part of The Goddess Legacy anthology!For millennia, we’ve caught only glimpses of the lives and loves of the gods and goddesses on Olympus... -
The Buddha and the Terrorist by Satish Kumar, Thomas Moore
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“A challenging story, beautifully written, most pertinent and relevant to our time.” —Deepak Chopra Not every book will change your life, but any book can. Not every discussion will make a difference, but a conversation can change the world... -
Goddess Secret by M.W. Muse
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLegacy only thought she had this goddess thing under control. Well, as much as any other chick could have given the crazy circumstances. But when she learns the truth about her abilities, she is forced to keep a secret so powerful that she and the people closest to her could get hurt if it falls into the wrong hands.Then there's Venus, the goddess Adin is bonded to... -
Gods and Fighting Men: The Story of the Tuatha De Danaan and the Fianna of Ireland by Lady Augusta Gregory
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLady Gregory tells about Ireland's gods and her fighting men from the old Irish sagas...Categorized as:
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Music Box by Anya Allyn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe final terrifying story of The Dark Carousel series. As the day of Cassie's marriage to the centuries-old spirit, Balthazar, grows chillingly close, she finds a secret way to the high tower. The shadowy inhabitant of the tower has haunted her mind since her first day at the castle. In the tower, Cassie makes a shocking discovery, after which nothing can be the same... -
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Mismatch by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShort story #2 in the Omega Beginnings Miniseries ...Mismatch hasn’t always been a statue standing guard over the Temple of Artemis. Once upon a time, thousands of years ago, he was a man who led a privileged life. Like the Greek monarchs before him, he fell victim to the family curse: he was turned to stone and forced to keep watch over the temple of a Greek god or goddess... -
Ties of Deception by Alice Ivinya
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn innocent goddess. A manipulative god. A deception that could destroy an empire.Purity, a goddess of life, has only one purpose: to be happy. The happier she is, the more blessings those around her receive. So she spends her days in luxury receiving gifts and adoration.And now she has even caught the eye of the empire's prince... -
Balanced Scales by Laura Greenwood
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA shipwreck leads to the thing mermaids most fear… When Mari loses her soul, she has to venture on to land to get it back. But it isn't just hers on the line, the rest of the soulless mer need saving too. With the help of her pet seal-turned-dog, Shelbie, a man she can barely see, and a human intent on helping her, Mari finds herself navigating the world of men for the first time... -
Claimed by Hades by Jessica Grayson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEveryone fears the God of the Underworld. Hades is a name only spoken of in scared and hushed whispers.My mother told me not to wander far from home, but I did not heed her warning.When one of the Olympians decides to pursue me, I’m forced to hide and take shelter in Hades' Temple.I never expected Hades to come to my aid, much less to Claim me... -
My Tattered Bonds by Courtney Cole
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIt is always darkest before the dawn. Harmonia has certainly found this to be true. She has faced more than any one person, goddess or mortal, should ever have to. She has lost her soul mate time after time, lies and deceit have surrounded her and in fact, she has even been misled about her very identity. Yet she has always emerged with strength and grace. But now she will face the unthinkable... -
Medusa, A Love Story by Sasha Summers
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt's said love can change a person. Medusa wasn't always a monster... Medusa is ruled by duty, to her Titan father and the Goddess Athena. She's no room for the tenderness her warrior guard, Ariston, stirs. When Olympus frees her from service, her heart leads her into the arms of the guard she loves... and curses her as the creature with serpent locks.Ariston goes to war with a full heart.. -
Hades Is Mine by Mila Young
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI am a Legend. Born to fight Death itself. Sworn to act as Zeus’ thunderbolt against the darkness.And now I’m mortal. Despite having Apollo, Poseidon, and Ares by my side I lost. I don’t have any second chances. Ares trained me to be a stronger warrior, Poseidon taught me to be the wisest leader, and Apollo showed me passion to be a glorious champion... -
Exile of Lucifer by D. Brian Shafer
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChronicles of the Host is a fantastic novel of the beginning of all things. Follow Lucifer's deceptive plans to rule over Earth and his inevitable fall from grace... -
Hades and Persephone - Keeper of Sins by Alannah Carbonneau
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor new adult and adult fantasy book lovers comes a new spicy gods romantasy packed with banter and chemistry featuring a reimagined tale of the ancient myth of Hades and Persephone. What if the myth of Hades and Persephone isn’t just myth? And what if there is more to the story? HadesThe story the world knows today is only a fraction of our truth. Mine and hers.I took her, yes... -
The Fall of Lucifer by Wendy Alec
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThree Archangels...Three Brothers...One turned renegadeA sweeping epic of origins and mysteries, the fall of Lucifer tells a tale older than the universe itself. Set in opulent palaces and frightening hell worlds, this is a timeless saga of doubt, of demons and angelic warriors, of obsessive love and treason, and of an ancient evil that knows no bounds... -
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Mercy Killer by T.S. Paul
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKilling people to make the world a safer place. That was Genevieve Vogel's take on life. Those that break her personal code of justice are doomed to an untimely death. She's a killer and a good one. Accidental death is her specialty. Working as a nurse she's seen the best and the worst of humanity and doesn't care for it. The paranormals of the world have more honor than humans do in her eyes... -
Where Darkness Bloomed by K.D. Stark
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWar rages above. Death stirs below. And the Fates are far from silent. As the Trojan War shatters kingdoms, a goddess and a queen stand on the cusp of legend.Persephone, goddess of spring, was meant to remain untouched by shadow. Hidden by her mother in an attempt to outwit the Fates, she has been raised far from Olympus and the world of men... -
Goddess of the Underworld by Aimee Carter
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDon’t miss this companion novella to the enthralling Goddess Test series, perfect for fans of the Covenant, Starcrossed and Mortal Instruments series, originally published in 2012 as part of The Goddess Legacy anthology!For millennia, we’ve caught only glimpses of the lives and loves of the gods and goddesses on Olympus... -
Mercury Begins by Robert Kroese
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTravel to ancient Troy with the irrepressible angel Mercury as he masterminds the most unnecessarily complicated sneak attack in history! Never read any of the Mercury books? Start here! Already read one or more of the books? Also OK! There's no wrong way to read this story, unless you're using a spatula and a bowl full of goose feathers...Categorized as:
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Reignited by Colleen Houck
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sibling rivalry.A forbidden romance.A spell that changes everything. In Heliopolis secrets abound and passions ignite as chaos rises.From the New York Times bestselling author of the Tiger’s Curse series and Reawakened comes a novella full of celestial marvel, passion, betrayal, and evil that will grow to reign over humanity forever... -
Rise Like a Goddess by April Canavan
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUnlucky might as well be her middle name. Getting fired on her twenty-fifth birthday was just simply par for the course as far as Evangeline Lewis was concerned. Orphaned with no idea who her family is, she's spent her whole life wanting to belong, to know who she is. Plagued by visions she can't help but try and change, Eva decides that it's time to find out everything she can...
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