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Vengeful Magic by T.J. Green
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen lost treasure is discovered, supernatural creatures unleash violence across Cornwall.Midsummer is approaching and Avery, Alex, and the White Haven witches, are making plans to celebrate Litha, but everything stops when paranormal activities cause havoc.Smuggler's gold is found that dates back centuries, and a strange chain of events is set in motion; Newton needs magical help... -
Crossroads Magic by T.J. Green
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen myths become real, danger stalks White Haven.The Crossroads Circus has a reputation for bringing myths to life, but it also seems that where the circus goes, death follows. When the circus sets up on the castle grounds, Newton asks Avery and the witches to investigate.This proves trickier than they expected when an unexpected encounter finds Avery bound to a power she can't control... -
My Magical Life to Live (Midlife Witchery, #4) by Brenda Trim
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere's no magic in any realm that can fix this mess. I've just got to dig in and get to work.One day I'm fighting beside my best friends in the Fae realm, and the next I can't light a candle without burning down my house.I always thought witches weren't supposed to have hot flashes unless we were cursed.But then the day came when I discovered that I'm cursed... -
Heroes by Ednah Walters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHeroes are not born. They rise out of love and duty. What if you have to choose? Eirik wants nothing more than to show Celestia—the Witch who pulled him out of the darkness—that his feelings for her are real, but his parents expect him to avenge a wrong done to his family. To make matters worse, Celestia is moving on and is already dating another guy... -
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Magical Yule Tidings (Midlife Witchery #7) by Brenda Trim
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI've mastered my magic, faced down demons, and killed an evil Fae king. There isn't much I can't do. Except tell my kids I'm a powerful witch-Fae hybrid.My kids return home to Pymm's Pondside for the holidays. Before I can tell them about my magic, a pixie, and a mermaid blow my cover. Their shock is expected, but not their anger... -
Magic Unleashed by T.J. Green
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 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... -
Souls by Ednah Walters
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe unforgettable story of CORA and ECHO from Grimnirs continues in the International bestselling RUNES series. The CLEAN VERSION will be available on release day Eighteen-year-old Cora Jemison knows what it’s like to date a soul reaper. There are no Friday night movies, no school dances, and no stolen kisses between classes... -
Magic Unbound by T.J. Green
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs the secrets of White Haven are uncovered, the witches are in more danger than ever.Avery and the other witches are now being hunted, and they know someone is betraying them.The question is, who?Not only do they have to defend themselves against the powerful Favershams, but they also have the mysterious DI Newton to contend with... -
Trapped Wishes: A Genie and Her Goon by B. Love
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGenevieve “Genie” Yates has been trapped inside of her lamp for two-hundred years because a previous master, Quenton, was in love with her and she didn’t feel the same way. Anger, hurt, shame, and embarrassment caused Quenton to trap Genie and toss her out into the sea. Genie has been cursed to have every man that she encounters to fall in love with her, but she is never able to return that love... -
Code Yellow in Gretna Green by Linzi Day
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn Gateway terminology, a "Code Yellow" signifies a missing person. King Troels plans to hide in Yggdrasil, the sacred Viking Tree, so the Recorder cannot summon him. But forty-one years of suppressed fury is about to burst out of Niki McKnight after the Vikings' treatment of Rollo... -
The Bone Bearer by Lani Wendt Young
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe thrilling, breathlessly anticipated conclusion to The Telesa Series.Leila's selfless act at the closing of 'When Water Burns,' unleashed the demonic fury of Pele the Fire Goddess and now Daniel must fight an epic battle to free the one he loves. Unlikely allies come to his aid as a group of troubled elementals try to overcome their differences and work as a team to save their friend... -
Assassin's Maze by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan love survive? When Hunter Cassidy exposed the true identity of the underground's brutal leader, she also uncovered the devastating truth about her own life. With her time running out, Hunter must ally herself with her mortal enemy—the only woman with the power to destroy Hunter and everything she loves, including Slade Baines... -
Bound by Tears - Sweet Edition by Piper Davenport
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings***This is the SWEET version of Bound by Tears, edited to be suitable for a younger audience***Jesska Shane has suffered a devastating loss, and now pushes away those who love her the most.Kaspar Baldursson is in search of answers concerning his brother’s sudden disappearance... -
Bound by Song by Tracey Jane Jackson, Piper Davenport
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMaximilian MacMillan is brooding, mysterious, and drop-dead gorgeous. He's also the lead singer of the most popular and successful band in the world. His ability to weave a fantasy in lyrics offers him anything he desires. When he meets his mate backstage at one of his concerts, he expects she will fall into his arms and thank him for being hers. She doesn’t... -
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Brine and Bone by Kate Stradling
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTWO WORLDS COLLIDE Magdalena of Ondile adores the crown prince of Corenden, but she'd sooner die than admit it. Ejected from the royal court, she spends her days at a sage's seminary, where her sparkling memories and destructive empathy magic prey upon her. Until the ocean rips her charming prince into its depths... -
When Water Burns by Lani Wendt Young
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Maybe you’re not meant to manipulate fire the way I do. Maybe sparks are all you’re ever going to make.”He snarled, “Or maybe you just need to be a better teacher and give me more.” Before I could reply, he grabbed my hand, twisted and pulled me into a restraining lock. Body pressed against my back, he held me in a chokehold. I struggled. Kicked. Fought. Pain knifed me as I tried to free myself... -
Witches by Ednah Walters
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Norns think they’ve won,but it’s hard to control a teenager,let alone a powerful one… Raine Cooper’s life should be perfect. She’s an Immortal Seeress, most likely to be elected Prom Queen, and envied by the girls at Kayville High for dating the dreamy quarterback, Torin St. James. Instead, she’s haunted by the smug facial expressions the Norns’ wore during their last meeting... -
Life Reader by K.M. Shea
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Fifteen-year-old Raven Wishmore, a member of a secret society devoted to protecting magic, is charged with finding a priceless cauldron hidden in the infamous Saint Cloud Library, she thought her most difficult task would be keeping up her disguise as a gum snapping, skirt wearing flake-of-a-girl... -
Assassin's Mask by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIs love worth fighting for? When Hunter Cassidy revealed her true power to Slade Baines during a fight for their lives, everything she wanted was ripped away from her. Now, with her heart in pieces, Hunter is left only with her determination to find and destroy the deadly weapon that led her to infiltrate the Assassin's Legion in the first place... -
Jinxed by Rachel Rener
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI keep telling myself things could be worse.Okay, so my mom's been harboring some hefty family secrets. Big deal.And, yeah, maybe there are still two or three teensy details about Zayn that I don't know – his backstory, his private life, or his real name, for starters.Oh, and let's not forget that there's a bloodthirsty, power-hungry, magical mob boss who's due to appear at any moment. No biggie... -
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Grimnirs by Ednah Walters, Stephanie Terry
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsStraight out of the psych ward, Cora just wants her life to be normal. She doesn't want to see souls or the reapers collecting them. The guy she's loved from a distance for years moves away without saying good-bye. So yes, she's nursing a serious heartbreak. It's no wonder love is the last thing on her mind when Echo storms into her life. The chemistry between them is mind blowing... -
Stone Song by Tricia O'Malley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom New York Times Bestselling author, Tricia O’Malley, comes a riveting new magickal romance set in modern day Dublin. Clare MacBride has her life in exactly the order she wants it. In a year, she’ll have finished her geology dissertation, though she’s no closer to figuring out the answer to one question that plagues her... -
Achilles: Soul of Her King by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook 3 in the Kings of the Blood series. The books can be read as stand-alone stories, but it is advisable to read them in order to get the most enjoyment from the series. A scream in the night. A panicked call for help. There’s no time to think. The rules be damned. A fate worse than death. Buried alive…lost…alone… A centuries old secret her only hope. May the gods be on her side... -
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Bound by Sight by Piper Davenport, Piper Davenport
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings18+ for language and sexual situations... Andi Rivers has had a hard life. She's working on putting the pieces back together after a failed marriage that nearly broke her. Returning to the one place she'd rather forget, Andi finds that an old flame could reignite a fire she never knew was burning... -
Rapunzel and the Griffin Prince: An Adult Fairytale Romance by Vivienne Savage
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUndertake a magical journey in Vivienne Savage's new romantic fantasy series loosely based on the lore of multiple fairy tales. Meet strong heroines supported by a cast of sexy heroes, intriguing friends, and devious villains. As always, the story is predominant with an intimate scene or two -- or even an innocence-claiming reformed manwhore... -
Peppermint by Cali Mann
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy men are trapped in the underworld and all I've got is a pair of ice skates and a letter. Hi! I'm Peppermint.Yes, my Mom did name me after her favorite candy flavor. She was young, a single mom, and there wasn't anyone to guide her. I shouldn't blame her . . .And I'm a cardinal shifer.No, I don't turn into a priest. Cardinal is a red bird native to North and South America... -
Wolf of Ashes by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis dark crown will be mine.My mother was imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit. She was locked away in darkness, never to see light again. I was born into that darkness, that perpetual night. I learned to survive without sunlight and to thrive on the scraps that were thrown to me.All because someone didn't want me to claim my birthright.Now I'm free. And I'm coming for what's mine... -
Ragnarok by C. Gockel
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLoki vowed Asgard would burn. Bohdi Patel, latest incarnation of Chaos, wants nothing to do with Loki’s psychotic oath... -
Nokken by Mary E. Twomey
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLucy Kincaid wanted a simple life with a white picket fence, but once Jens took her to Undraland, she knew that wouldn't be in the cards. Learning to maneuver the landmines of laplanding with her boyfriend’s best friend is more than Lucy bargained for. Prince Jamie has access to Lucy’s every thought, making it impossible to have a moment to herself, or run away from her problems... -
Elf Shot by Alessa Thorn
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Norns have decreed that the only way to stop Ragnarok is if Layla Ironwood stands with the elves. It’s a shame a certain elf prince ruined the one chance he had with her.‘Elf Shot’ is book three of the new spin-off series in the best-selling 'Fae Universe,' featuring everyone's favorite supernatural hunting family, the Ironwoods.Layla Ironwood has a destiny whether she wants one or not... -
Fates by C. Gockel
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Leader Who Rules Chaos, Rules the Realms… Two years ago Loki, God of Mischief and Chaos, destroyed a large chunk of Chicago’s financial district and then vanished into thin air. He still has not been found. Odin, ruler of the Nine Realms, is desperate. To find Loki, he sends his son Thor on a dangerous quest to consult the all-seeing Norns. But Thor needs humanity’s help.. -
Bound by Secrets - Sweet Edition by Piper Davenport
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings***This is the SWEET version of Bound by Secrets, edited to be suitable for a younger audience***Brodie Gunnach has endured a horrific childhood, along with his brothers and sister within the Cauld Ane royal family. When he meets his mate, he is alarmed to learn she is only fourteen and they cannot be bound for another eleven years... -
Demons by Ednah Walters
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEirik Baldurson—son of Baldur, God of Light—failed living as a Mortal. He lost the girl of his dreams and nearly got his friends killed. Now, he's gone to the underworld to meet the mother he’s never known. Torn between his duty to her and the man he used to be, Eirik struggles to find himself, until a witch appears in his world... -
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Assassin's Magic by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIs love worth the danger?When Hunter Cassidy plans to infiltrate the Assassin's Legion, posing as an assassin-in-training, she is prepared to encounter danger every step of the way. What she doesn't expect is the ruggedly handsome and relentlessly fierce trainee, Slade Baines. It's hard enough that Hunter is the first female to be accepted to train with the Master Assassin himself... -
Chaos by C. Gockel
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this final installment of the Cera story arc, the noose around Loki’s neck is tightening. Gerðr, the frost giantess, wants him dead; Cera, the World Seed, wants his head—literally and figuratively; the FBI wants him in Guantanamo; and an old friend from Asgard wants to bring him home...whether Loki likes it or not. Things can’t get any worse, but when Loki’s involved, it’s certain they will... -
Assassin's Menace by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNever step between an assassin and his prey...Nobody would suspect curvy, blonde bookworm Grace Kennedy of being a cold-blooded killer. She just wants to keep her head down and escape the violent secrets of her past.But when Grace unwittingly gets between an assassin and his target, she becomes prey to Boston's most ferocious legion of killers... -
Immortals by Ednah Walters
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNothing can stop Raine Cooper when she wants something...Raine finally knows that her gorgeous neighbor, Torin St. James, is a legend straight out of Norse mythology, and that her feelings for him are strong. Torin is crazy about Raine too, breaking the one rule he lives by: Never fall for a mortal... -
Fury Frayed by Melissa Haag
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMegan’s temper lands her in Girderon Academy, an exclusive school founded in a town of misfit supernatural creatures. It’s the one place she should be able to fit in, but she can’t. Instead, she itches to punch the smug sheriff in his face, pull the hair from a pack of territorial blondes, and kiss the smile off the shy boy’s face... -
Fern Valley by T.L. Haddix
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRachel Campbell is doing just fine on her own. The forty-seven-year-old divorced single mother of a nearly grown teenager, she's also a shape shifter. She isn't opposed to the idea of love, but she isn't looking for it, either. But then state trooper Lee Harrison moves in across the street... -
Zarina and the Djinn by Vivienne Savage
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZarina has sacrificed years caring for her alcoholic father. While she works, he pawns her deceased mother's belongings and gambles away the family income. Her greatest dream is to leave the city behind, but loyalty to her father and brother keeps her at home. Then one night, she meets a kind stranger, a mysterious traveler whose eyes burn golden beneath the moonlight... -
The HOOK by Jenny Hickman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTomorrow isn’t promised, no matter how immortal you think you are. In the aftermath of Vivienne’s capture, she discovers she's destined to become one of the forgetful P.A.N. The devastating diagnosis leaves her questioning her relationships—and her place in Neverland. While on her second recruitment mission, she ignores a cardinal rule, and one of her fellow P.A.N... -
Kathy by T.L. Haddix
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWomen's Fiction Romance Life changed forever for Kathy Browning one tragic, fateful day in 1960 when her husband murdered their children, another man, and himself in front of her. Three years later, she's battling serious depression, still trying to pick up enough shattered pieces of what's left to continue living... -
Winged Solution by Roxanne Witherell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBurn me once, shame on you. Burn me twice ... shame on me.Braelynn Summers had one experience with a shifter and it left her in a coma for three weeks, waking up a sex crazed freak. After three years of living in pain she does the one thing she never expected to do, give in and look to a shifter to satisfy her intense sexual urges.Time is running out for Ronan Styles... -
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Under the Strawberry Moon by Melanie Karsak
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUnder the strawberry moon, the gods of Asgard whisper to me.Balder murmurs love.Bragi blesses my voice.Sif gifts me with beauty.But these blessings go wasted in the sleepy village of Dalr where I am simply Svafa, the jarl’s daughter. A völva tells me I am destined to marry a hero, that my child’s name will become legendary. How I’m supposed to achieve this enormous fate is beyond me... -
A Deal for a Kiss by Willow Winters
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNothing could hide her from me. The darkness is everywhere and it moves about in the mortal realm…. And then there’s her. Bright and so easily seen. Mine. She calls to me like I prayed to the Gods she would. I should feel guilt for what I’m going to do. What I must do.She doesn’t remember, but I do. She belongs to me.I will claim her and bring her to the underworld as mine... -
Goldilocks and the Bear by Vivienne Savage
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLady Victoria hungers for excitement, but how can she find it while cloistered in her cousin's castle? Encouraged to journey north to pursue an adventure of her own, an abandoned lodge seems as fine a place as any to stop for rest. Ramsay is a shifter without a mate... -
Ember by Mindy Hayes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne decision changed her life forever. One choice could seal her fate for eternity. By accepting her destiny, Calliope entered the enchanting world of Faylinn. What she wasn’t prepared for were all the compromises she would be forced to make. After being thrown into her duties as queen, it’s clear she must pick her battles wisely or risk loosing the respect of her kingdom... -
Good Vampires Go to Heaven by Sandra Hill
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author SANDRA HILL continues her sexy deadly angels series with a good demon who might finally get his vangel wings…WHEN HE WAS BAD . . .Two-thousand-year-old vampire demon Zeb is supposed to spend eternity turning mortal sinners into bad guy Lucipires like himself. That way, they can grow their numbers and fight the vampire angels known as Vangels... -
Jailer to the Death God by Rebecca F. Kenney
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Standalone Dark Rulers Romance Vale has lost everything to the plague--friends, servants, and almost the entire royal family. Newly crowned as queen of a dying nation, she determines to stop the tide of grief by summoning and ensnaring Arawn, the Death God himself. But Arawn is none too happy at the human queen's attempt to control him, and he's determined to teach her a lesson...
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