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Sweep of the Heart by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsFrom the New York Times #1 bestselling author, Ilona Andrews, comes a fun and action-packed new adventure in the Innkeeper Chronicles! We invite you to relax, enjoy yourself, and above all, remember the one rule all visitors must obey: the humans must never know.Life is busier than ever for Innkeeper, Dina DeMille and Sean Evans... -
He Who Fights With Monsters 7 by Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsJason arrives at a kingdom in peril and he's surprised to discover that it's not his job to save it.With the authorities fulfilling their responsibilities (for once), he looks forward to some quiet time to rest and recuperate.The locals might not find ceaseless monster onslaughts and an inter-dimensional invasion relaxing, but Jason has had a rough few years... -
Horseman by Shayne Silvers
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsABANDON ALL HOPE, THE FIFTH HORSEMAN SHALL RIDE... Nate Temple is on the hunt to right a wrong. Mordred – King Arthur's son – has escaped from Hell. And it's all Nate's fault.Pro-Tip: Don't let escapees rob the dreaded Nine Souls on their way out of Hell's Gates. It makes the escapee just an itsy-bitsy bit stronger.But what are the Nine Souls? And what does St... -
Final Fury by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWelcome to Chipping Cheddar where supernaturals are hidden in plain sight.I foolishly believed this day would never come, that life in charming Chipping Cheddar would always be pleasant and somewhat predictable—but all good things must come to an end.And it seems the dormant portal is no exception... -
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Storm Forged by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsMoving into a rundown Victorian house with a vampire living in the basement isn’t as bad as I thought, but things go from weird to weirder when a badly injured gnome collapses in my back yard.The surprising part? It’s my friend Nin’s long-lost grandfather.Since he’s unconscious, we can’t figure out who’s chasing him, or where he’s been all these years, but if we can’t help him, he’ll die... -
Born of Silence by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsDeath Stalks Them All... Kere is the second most infamous member of the shadow organization known as Sentella. An explosive engineer who strikes terror into the hearts of the League, the bounty on his head is truly staggering. No one knows his true identity.The daughter of a traitor, Zarya Starska grew up hard on the back streets of hell- her family hunted to the brink of extinction... -
Savage by Shayne Silvers
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsBoys want attention. Men want respect. Legends just don’t care…Nate Temple is finally taking some time off to appreciate the finer things in life…like his new Valkyrie, Kára. But their weeks of romance come to a swift end and lethal end when assassins invade the sanctity of Chateau Falco... -
Forged Bonds by Daniel Schinhofen
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSean and his Bonded settled in Hearthglen to learn, train, and grow. Taking on an apprentice, setting up his shop, and Bonding both Chastity and Andrea to him, Sean felt like he would finally be able to learn about this world and try his hand at new things...Categorized as:
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Ascension Day by Vanessa Nelson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCaught in the middle of two powerful forces, can Thea find a way to survive?The Archon has ordered a day of celebration to mark her ascension to power. While most people in the city are looking forward to a day off and an excuse to drink and eat too much, Thea and the rest of the city's Watch are on high alert... -
Anghellic by Shayne Silvers
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsCallie Penrose has taken over Castle Dracula all for herself, finally feeling like she has time to take a breath and relax. Until she learns that her new real estate acquisition comes with a few unsavory job perks, Nate Temple has been abducted, and Darling and Dear—the mysterious Armorers of the Apocalypse—have been hiding much more than even she suspected... -
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 4 Volume 9 by Miya Kazuki
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRozemyne is busy studying for her next year at the Royal Academy and working toward the installation of the new High Priest, but beneath the surface, her heart swirls in turmoil. A decree from the king requires Ferdinand to leave Ehrenfest, and as their final days together draw near, she must face losing her greatest pillar of support since she first entered the temple... -
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 1 by Miya Kazuki
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEhrenfest’s first winter without Ferdinand is colder and more oppressive than usual. A surprise betrayal within the former Veronica faction makes the purge even more urgent, and the few who know about Georgine’s destructive goals compare her to the Goddess of Chaos.Meanwhile, Rozemyne throws herself into her third year at the Royal Academy, trying to stave off the loneliness eating away at her... -
Into Hell by Brenda K. Davies
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRiver, When I find myself face to face with Lucifer, I realize that what he wants from me could destroy Hell and the world. There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for those I love, but I’m not sure I can do what is necessary to stop Lucifer’s plans… even if I’m the only one who can. Kobal, As the battle for Hell rages, the line between enemies and allies blurs... -
Grimalkins Don't Purr by Kim McDougall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKyra Greene is out of this world—literally. Jacoby, her fire dervish has been lost in the Nether for weeks. Only Kyra can save him, but not without help from her estranged father. The problem is, Daddy is dead. His spirit now rests in a Life Tree whose roots pierce the veil between worlds. Join Kyra on a new adventure with her band of misfit creatures... -
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Dark Horse by Shayne Silvers
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRage, rage against the dying of the lightIn the stygian darkness beneath his ancestral mausoleum, Nate sets out to explore the shadowed history of his infamous Temple ancestors.And to brutally destroy a poisonous weed threatening to strangle his family tree.Aiden Maxon, Nate’s half-brother, is on the warpath, committed and capable of killing everything and everyone Nate loves and holds dear... -
The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 69 ratingsMagnus Chase, a once-homeless teen, is a resident of the Hotel Valhalla and one of Odin's chosen warriors. As the son of Frey, the god of summer, fertility, and health, Magnus isn't naturally inclined to fighting... -
Gray Dawn by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBlack Hat Bureau, Book 10In this tenth and final installment of The Black Hat Bureau series, Rue races the clock to find her little moth girl before it’s too late. As much as she wants to believe that Clay will protect Colby, he isn’t himself when he’s under the director’s thrall. And the director would toss a loinnir back like a shot of pure magic if he got his hands on her... -
My Savior by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAmelia has dreamt of her mate since she was a little girl. All her life visions of a golden prince have warmed her heart and promised a fairy-tale future. She longs for the day when they will finally be together. When the fateful day arrives and she meets Darian for the first time, she is nearly destroyed by his unequivocal rejection... -
The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 69 ratings"Magnus Chase, you nearly started Ragnarok. What are you going to do next?"It's been six weeks since Magnus and his friends returned from defeating Fenris Wolf and the fire giants. Magnus has adjusted to life at the Hotel Valhalla—as much as a once-homeless and previously alive kid can... -
Chosen by Vanessa Nelson
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDemons on the loose. Ritual murders. An ancient vampire breathing down her neck.Some days Max just doesn't know where to start. The problems facing her city are piling up, and there seems no end or solution in sight.Max's job used to be dealing with supernatural creatures... -
Painting the Blues in Gretna Green by Linzi Day
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMy powers are growing, and my tolerance is low. My second week in my new role as the Gretna Green Recorder is making the first week look relaxing.I have quite the to-do list.✅ Fix a thousand-year-old injustice that threatens the future of the Pictish royal family and their realm? Check.✅ Test my new Knight Adjutant candidates? Check... -
Angel's Flight by Ella Summers
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe old saying is true. Knowledge really is power, especially when angels and gods play the game. The original Immortals, masters of magic, once reigned over every world in the known universe—until they suddenly vanished. The gods and demons have been fighting over the remains of their fractured empire ever since... -
Badge of Honor by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Epilogues: Part IHadley has worked her butt off to earn her title as Potentate of Atlanta. All that’s left for her is the gauntlet. A show of prowess for the citizens of Atlanta. A taste of what their new POA can do. She’s ready to dazzle them and bring home the prize.Until an old friend gets kidnapped. The price of his freedom? Her flunking the gauntlet... -
Paladin of the Spirit by Marvin Knight
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the depths of Hell, Darren grew strong. Now he's ready to return as he prepares to face down the man who killed his mother.The world thinks Darren is dead. Now is the perfect time for him to build his strength and prepare to wage war on the heavens themselves. To prepare to attack the heavens, he will destroy the hells... -
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Devil’s Blood by Shayne Silvers
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe greatest trick the First Vampire ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't exist.Before the now-infamous Count Dracula ever tasted his first drop of blood, Sorin Ambrogio owned the night. Humanity fearfully called him the Devil... -
Hunted by Vanessa Nelson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUnsolved murders, supernatural creatures and civil unrest. Just another day.Problems keep piling up around Max. No sooner has she dealt with one set of supernatural creatures, than she's called to the city's mortuary to an unusual death. The city's most senior spiritual leader is also trying to get hold of her. On top of that, Bryce cancelled their date and hasn't been seen for days... -
Invasion by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe Hunter was not trained to admit defeat.With the title of Chosen secured, Shanti and Cayan must look to the next steps in ripping back their freedom from the most deadly tyrant in the land. Unfortunately, they aren't the only ones with an agenda.Without mental power to defend themselves, the Westwood Lands are trapped within their own walls... -
My Healer by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFun loving wolf-shifter Colton Albright’s usual concern…his next meal, has been replaced by haunted dreams. The nightly visions of the sad, anxious face of his mate have this jovial jokester withdrawing from his fellow Alpha Unit members.Rheia Bradley is a dedicated professional that lives to help others, but has long forgotten how to help herself... -
Instinctual by Auryn Hadley
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsEVERY MAN WANTS HER. MANY WANT TO KILL HER.Good luck to them….In the second beautifully-crafted paranormal romance of this reverse harem epic fantasy series, author Auryn Hadley explores Sal’s gently-morphing relationship to the Black Blades—her comarades-in-arms and lovers (although very little is gentle about their mating)... -
Seeing Red in Gretna Green by Linzi Day
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHave you ever agreed to something and, when the time came, wondered what planet your mouth had been on when it accepted the invitation?Welcome to my freaking world.A warning from a Fae seer didn’t help Tilly and me get into the right mood for our break in Prince Dai ap Modron’s ‘lovely mountain home’ for the St. David’s Day festival... -
Moonshine by Shayne Silvers, Cameron O'Connell
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWitches and werewolves and rednecks, oh my!After surviving one Hell of a journey, Quinn MacKenna - black magic arms dealer turned demigoddess - was really looking forward to spending some quality time with friends. And maybe a beer. Unfortunately time is the only thing Quinn doesn’t have, and all her friends are either missing, in hiding, or imprisoned - including her favorite bartender... -
Lead Heart by Jane Washington
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAn alternative cover edition of this ASIN can be found here.“The paint dripped off me like a liquid coat and I inhaled the toxic fumes, sucking the undiluted scent into my lungs. My pupils dilated as I sank into the vision of a pain so absolute, it went beyond pain. It should have rendered me unconscious, it should have affected my ability, it felt like it should have killed me... -
Beast Master by Shayne Silvers
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsNate's To-Do List: De-pants Ganesh. Shut down a Monster Circus. Rescue a Chimera. And host Friendsgiving for his guests - an Angel, Achilles, and Death, just to name a few... Easy-Peasy... The Beast Master has come to town, and he's kidnapping shifter kids for his show.But the Queens of Fae also want a little deep-fried wizard for the holidays... -
Proof of Life by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsHadley owes a wicked fae seven beating hearts, Boaz and Addie are coming for a visit, and her city is going up in magical flames.Betrayal and heartbreak. Chocolate and sentient shadows.Just another night in Atlanta... -
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Midlife Magic Hunter by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWould you like an extra helping of hot flashes to go with that midlife crisis? Yeah, I thought not. And yet, here we are. Burning down buildings.You know, dating in your forties should be easier. Should be. But it really isn’t. My first date in I don’t-know-how-long is broken up by my ex-husband. I mean, he’s dead, but still.Then a cryptic note from a voodoo queen... -
Midlife Soul Hunter by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsYou’d think I’d already been in hell, married to my ex. But just this one time, you’d be wrong.Surprise, surprise, the Dark Council has been plotting to force my hand. They know that I love Crash. Yes, I said the L word.And they know I’d do anything to bring him back from hell—even though it means it puts both our souls into great danger. And puts my knees into running mode. (Cue the Advil... -
House of Royale by Jaymin Eve
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAvalon has always felt different and alone. The ocean, along with the friends she’s made under the water, is the only constant in her life. She comforts herself with the notion that alone is at least safe. There’s no one to hide her extraordinary abilities from, to hide her dreams of living beneath the crashing waves forever. Then Xander comes for her, reluctantly, judging by his snarly attitude... -
Wicked Webs: Black Widow's Revenge by Raven Kennedy, Coralee June
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’m possessed. Deadly. Raised as a vampire, I’m no stranger to blood. But when power-hungry supes force a ritual on me, I become something else entirely: The Black Widow. At first, my only companion is the spider that lives within me. She makes me strong, and I revel in that power, but it’s fueled with the need to feed. Unfortunately, carnal cannibalism isn’t exactly trending... -
Forged by Vanessa Nelson
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBlood may be thicker than water, but not all families are meant to stay together.Struggling to maintain her independence, and the life she has fought so hard to build, Max finally learns the truth about her own origins and her family.Max has no time to absorb the shocking news... -
The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 74 ratingsMagnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when his mother told him to run, he has lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, staying one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.One day, Magnus learns that someone else is trying to track him down—his uncle Randolph, a man his mother had always warned him about...
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