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  • Twisted Gems by C.M. Owens

    Twisted Gems by C.M. Owens

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Book 4 of the Coveted Saga Nothing was as it was supposed to be, and I was sick of everyone saying I'd die. My heart had been ripped out; I'd been stepped on; and I'd been underestimated for much too long. It was time to prove to everyone I was stronger than I looked. It was time to fight. I just didn't know if I could survive Tallis and the future that kept being promised to me...
  • Image by Jamie Magee

    Image by Jamie Magee

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    There is an ominous darkness, one that that is so dense and mind numbing that you can feel the chills race across your skin as the energy of the hatred behind it hovers near you. They thought that it was over…that he was dead….they never imagined that he was more powerful dead than he ever was alive...
  • Return by A.J. Messenger

    Return by A.J. Messenger

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    The "must-read romance" series featured in USA TODAY When Declan first fell for Alexander at San Mar High, she knew it was an attraction like no other. That was how it all began in Guardian, the first book in the popular Guardian Series, and readers were captivated by Declan and Alexander's story and the deadly obstacles they had to overcome for love...
  • Reaching Retribution by Kaitlyn Hoyt

    Reaching Retribution by Kaitlyn Hoyt

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Scorching secrets, descending darkness, and a chance to reach retribution.It seems as if everything Ryanne does results badly for her or those around her. Her last attempt to save someone’s life ended up killing her. Now stuck in limbo with no idea how to get back to her body, Ryanne is in desperate need of some guidance...
  • Sabotage by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Sabotage by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    The world of the Dark-Hunters is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. It’s dark. It’s gritty. It’s dangerous…And it’s a whole lot of unexpected action and snarky comebacks.My name is Nick Gautier and I was born to end the world.Or so I thought.For years, I believed my destiny was beyond my control. But the Fates love to play with folks and I seem to be their favorite punchline...
  • Vampire Academy Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256

    Vampire Academy Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Dimitri's training prepared him to be a Guardian. Known for his skill in the field, fate leads him to an unexpected position. He becomes the personal guard for a young Princess, and the mentor for her best friend: a strong-willed wild girl...
  • The Serpentine Butterfly by Addison Moore

    The Serpentine Butterfly by Addison Moore

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I thought he’d be here to love me forever. I thought he’d stand right by my side. He’d never leave me. Never betray me. I thought I could trust him—until death do us part. Skyla Messenger’s life is changing, alliances are shifting, the Nephilim regrouping, her family expanding...
  • Catalpa's Curse by Terri Reid

    Catalpa's Curse by Terri Reid

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Over one hundred years ago, a group of witches, escaping a second wave of Witch Trials made their way from New England to Whitewater, Wisconsin, known as Second Salem. Others, seeking knowledge in spiritualism and the occult, also made their way to the city and, through their ignorance, unleashed an evil entity poised to destroy the city...
  • Celestra Forever After by Addison Moore

    Celestra Forever After by Addison Moore

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    From New York Times Bestseller Addison Moore comes a story of a girl who leads the most powerful angelic faction of them all and her fight to hang onto both her power and the true love she has been destined for all along. 18 year-old Skyla Messenger has it all. She's the overseer of all 5 angelic factions, a freshman at Host University, and she has the boy of her dreams by her side...
  • A Matter of Forever by Heather Lyons

    A Matter of Forever by Heather Lyons

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    It all comes down to this . . .Chloe Lilywhite has struggled for years to find her footing in a series of dangerous and demanding worlds. Creator, first tier Council member, and one of the most powerful Magicals in existence, she was little more than one of Fate’s pawns. But now, Chloe is back home and ready to call the shots. She knows what she wants and who she wants to be...
  • Love Beyond Belief by Bethany Claire

    Love Beyond Belief by Bethany Claire

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    USA TODAY Bestselling Author Bethany Claire continues her Morna's Legacy Series beautifully with Love Beyond Belief The best surprises are the ones you never see coming. All Sydney Pearce needs is some time away from the stress and chaos of running her own restaurant. Maybe then she’ll be able to remember why it was such a dream come true to open the place...
  • Roots of Insight by Breeana Puttroff

    Roots of Insight by Breeana Puttroff

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Quinn Robbins has just returned from spending ten days in Eirentheos, a world she had never known existed. Trying to settle back into her familiar life and establish a relationship with her new boyfriend, Zander, is more of a challenge than she ever dreamed it would be...
  • Prophecy by Laury Falter

    Prophecy by Laury Falter

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    The enthralling conclusion of Jameson and Jocelyn's forbidden love... Jameson's love knows no end, it shows no fear, and it won't accept defeat. It is for these reasons that Jameson has infiltrated the ministry in search of Jocelyn, the woman he cannot live without. While locked inside their enemies headquarters, he witnesses the stark reality of their desperate situation..
  • Lost by M. Lathan

    Lost by M. Lathan

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Three months ago, Christine Grant found herself, love, and impossible friends, while losing the memories of the biggest piece of her past. Now, her powers are spinning out of control and must be tamed by the woman who saved the world, the same woman Christine is predicted to kill in less than a month. Wanting to punish catty orphans was just the beginning...
  • Elysian by Addison Moore

    Elysian by Addison Moore

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    From the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Addison Moore: Skyla Messenger is in the arms of death. While Skyla awaits the verdict of the Faction War, she makes some troubling discoveries. Covenants that were sealed in the past come back to haunt her, and she must make hard decisions that will effect all those around her. From the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author, Addison Moore..
  • Cursed by Joann I. Martin-Sowles

    Cursed by Joann I. Martin-Sowles

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Cursed - The Brookehaven Vampires, book 4. Leaving it all behind, Laney and Oliver are looking forward to getting away from the troubles of “Treeville,” and finally beginning their forever. Unfortunately, Laney’s guardian angel and Oliver’s twin have other plans in mind...
  • The Coven's Secret by Alicia Rades

    The Coven's Secret by Alicia Rades

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Love is a curse when you’re a witch.NadineI thought witches were myth—until I moved to a secret town protected by magic. Turns out I’m a witch, and my powers will awaken on my nineteenth birthday.I’m sent to a magic academy, where I’ll learn about the coven and prepare to meet our goddess. It’s there that I meet Lucas, a sexy warlock with an attitude...
  • Rule by Kimberly Stedronsky Adams

    Rule by Kimberly Stedronsky Adams

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Since Eva's birth, Will has done everything in his power to protect her from harm. Icepond, burning slowly from the overwhelming power of two suns, must turn to its king for survival. Eva has known of the prophecy all of her life and understands the decision she must face...
  • Bear Meets Girl by Catherine Vale

    Bear Meets Girl by Catherine Vale

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A BBW Paranormal Shapeshifter Werebear RomanceSan Fran would be a great place to visit if it weren't for the damn shifters... The locals may not realize it, but they live amongst a growing community of supernaturals...
  • Bell of Eternity: A Celtic Legends Novel by Martina Boone

    Bell of Eternity: A Celtic Legends Novel by Martina Boone

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A timeless, modern romance in a magical castle in Cornwall, filled with food, memorable characters, and small town warmth, heart, and intrigue--perfect for fans of Poldark, Susanna Kearsley, Sarah Addison Allen, Nora Roberts, and Debbie Macomber. Emma Larsen put her life on hold after the accident that left her famous mother paralyzed and cost a man his life...
  • Undeniably Fated by Shelly Crane

    Undeniably Fated by Shelly Crane

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Ember’s life has been a series of events leading her to just one fated moment. The one moment she’s waited for her entire life, when she can finally find the one she’s supposed to be with and feel his touch buzz along her skin. But when tragedy comes, there’s no one to blame and no one to save her—not even her significant.Or maybe the impossible will become possible...
  • Angel and the Geek by Laurie Roma

    Angel and the Geek by Laurie Roma

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Tech and magic don’t mix. Neither should a sexy angel and a geeky witch…Devon Hart is a misfit who has never really fit into the magical community. Being blessed with a rare type of magic should be exciting, but for her, it has been nothing but trouble. She can’t complain too much, though...
  • The Forest Witch Lies by Amber Nicole

    The Forest Witch Lies by Amber Nicole

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    An explosion takes everything from me. It should have been my ending, but it was only the beginning.A prophecy, a curse, and secrets are just the start.Alistar Academy was supposed to be a normal college right?Maybe for others but certainly not for me.Thrown into a world of mystery with lies hidden beneath the glamour.I find myself discovering satanic rituals, kidnappings, and bloodlines...
  • Faint Hearted by Leia Stone, Julie Hall

    Faint Hearted by Leia Stone, Julie Hall

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    An inter-connected romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. MaasWith the curse that’s plagued their lands for the last two millennia running out of control, the task now falls to the Fall Court princess, Aribella, to stop it from spreading further...
  • A Forbidden Temptation by Donna Grant

    A Forbidden Temptation by Donna Grant

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Salute! As one of the youngest men ever to have the title of general in ancient Rome's great army, fame and fortune were my bedmates. I was chosen by the Fae for my mastery of any weapon. Though the Shields like to claim they are stronger because of my skills, I know I am only alive today because the Fae found me before my demons could put an end to my life...
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    magic  paranormal  time-travel  adult  audiobook  book  demons  fae
  • Entrapped by Casey Odell

    Entrapped by Casey Odell

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Claire finally has a clue to her mother’s whereabouts, and she won’t let anything stand in her way this time. Not even the Syndicate, the fact that it could be a trap to lure her out of hiding, or the seemingly insurmountable mission she is currently tasked with: to find the other Star Children while she still can...
    Categorized as:
    magic  paranormal  book  epic  fae  fiction  supernatural  young-adult
  • A Dark Seduction by Donna Grant

    A Dark Seduction by Donna Grant

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Dear Friend,Most would give all they had to be raised in the Realm of the Fae. I had no choice. I was too young to remember anything of my own realm, save for snatches of memories that could be no more than my imagination. But if it hadn’t been for the Fae who found me wandering between realms after mine was destroyed, I would be dead now...
    Categorized as:
    magic  paranormal  time-travel  adult  audiobook  book  demons  fae
  • Dawn of Ash by Rebecca Ethington

    Dawn of Ash by Rebecca Ethington

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Underneath the deep red barrier Edmund has placed over the city, Prague is in ruins… Vilỳ hide in the darkened alleys, waiting to attack anyone who passes, while Edmund’s men roam the blood-soaked streets, scouring every crumbling building in a mad attempt to flush out Ilyan and his men. Among the danger, Ilyan and Joclyn are trapped, unable to leave the city...
  • Lord of the Vampires: 4-in-1 Bundle by Gena Showalter

    Lord of the Vampires: 4-in-1 Bundle by Gena Showalter

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Lord of the Vampires Royal House of Shadows #1Once upon a time…the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden. To save their children, the queen scattered them to safety and the king filled them with vengeance.Only a magical timepiece connects the four royal heirs…and time is running out...
  • Initiation by Apryl Baker

    Initiation by Apryl Baker

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Clementine Townes is running from a nightmare no one should ever have to endure, a horror of glowing eyes, unspeakable violation…and death.Her father only ever asked one thing of her—that she attend his alma mater, Appalachia University, fondly known as Wolfpack U. With nothing left to lose, she decides to honor her father the only way she knows how...
  • First by Alyssa Rose Ivy

    First by Alyssa Rose Ivy

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Levi POV NovellaLevi's got it all. He's a paranormal prince with more money and power than he knows what to do with, but something is missing—a mate. He only has until college graduation to find her.Allie's perfect but she wants nothing to do with him...
  • The Ascended by Tiffany King

    The Ascended by Tiffany King

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    The Ascended is book 3 in The Saving Angels TrilogyOther YA books by Tiffany King:Forgotten Souls (The Saving Angels book 2)The Ascended (The Saving Angels book 3)Wishing For Someday SoonForever ChangedUnlikely AlliesJordyn: A Daemon Hunter Novel book 1Jordyn and the Caverns of Gloom: A Daemon Hunter Novel book 2New Adult books by Tiffany KingNo Attachments: A Woodfalls Girls...
  • First & Forever by Alyssa Rose Ivy

    First & Forever by Alyssa Rose Ivy

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Ever wonder what Levi was thinking in FLIGHT? Find out in the two Levi POV novellas FIRST & FOREVER. This combined edition includes both FIRST (previously released) and FOREVER, a brand new novella.This edition also includes the bonus short story: The Royal Wedding.FIRSTLevi's got it all...
  • House of War and Bone by Leia Stone

    House of War and Bone by Leia Stone

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Fallon thought that living her entire life cursed to feel pain every time she was touched was the worst thing that could ever happen to her.She was wrong.The worst thing would be to find a handsome guy who could touch her, and then accidentally trap him in the Realm of Eternity. Not only does Fallon lose Ariyon, but she swaps powers with him...
    Categorized as:
    magic  paranormal  romance  fantasy  young-adult  demons  dark  fiction
  • A Matter of Truth by Heather Lyons

    A Matter of Truth by Heather Lyons

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Not long ago, Chloe Lilywhite seemingly had it all: a prized spot on the Magicals’ Council as lead Creator, a loving fiancé and Connection, and a wealth of good friends. But the poised young woman she projected was nothing more than a façade. Her parents all but disowned her. Power plays and accusations of murder within the Council rocked her confidence...
  • The Time Of Kings: A Dominic & Keira Duet by Stephanie Hudson

    The Time Of Kings: A Dominic & Keira Duet by Stephanie Hudson

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    There is nothing quite like the love you have for your children. You would follow them to the ends of the Earth if they needed you. Evidently, you would also follow them back in time. Back hundreds of years, to a place where my husband ruled a very different kingdom. One where kidnapping and keeping me as his captive went hand in hand with making me his wife...
  • Coven by Lacey Weatherford

    Coven by Lacey Weatherford

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    “Prepare to be DAZZLED as Lacey Weatherford returns to her paranormal romance roots with Coven, the first book in her brand new Of Witches And Demons series. This might just be my absolute FAVORITE from Lacey, captivating my heart from start to finish in what can only be described as a swoonfest of EPIC proportions...
  • Rush by Kimberly Stedronsky Adams

    Rush by Kimberly Stedronsky Adams

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Logan Rush had everything that he had ever wanted until the day his world was shaken by an ancient prophecy. Now, with the painful coordinates etched into his arm and nightmares convincing him to kill the girl that he loves, he struggles to redeem his immortal, evil soul. Violet settles into his heart when he least expects her, giving him purpose and a reason to love again...
  • Violet Blood by Sophia Stafford

    Violet Blood by Sophia Stafford

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    “Magic could be your saviour, or your destruction. The choice is yours.” Being knocked down by a stranger after stealing a dress was not how most discovered they were a Witch, but it was how Jaycen Reece found out. Now she was moving across the country to attend a school for others like her, leaving her mother alone to chase a man that was never coming back...
  • The Claim by Leigh Walker

    The Claim by Leigh Walker

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The thrilling conclusion to the Vampire Kingdom trilogy! Victoria Edwards has been reunited with her mother and sister in the Vampire Kingdom. But the reunion isn't a happy one--her family is shocked that she's about to marry Prince Dominic Allard, the handsome vampire royal. Trapped between loyalties, Victoria struggles to find her footing while managing to stay alive in the treacherous kingdom...
  • Invincible by DelSheree Gladden

    Invincible by DelSheree Gladden

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Mason is not imaginary. He's not a ghost, either. And he's definitely not a hallucination. Mason is the one Aerling capable of saving an entire world. He thought he was going home, but surviving Sentinel attacks and making it back to the Aerling world is only the beginning of Mason’s fight to protect the ones he loves...
  • Secrets of Graves and Gold by Eva Chase

    Secrets of Graves and Gold by Eva Chase

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Will my magic save the realm... or drive me into madness?In the wake of an uprising of illicit sorcery, my men and I find ourselves on the run—determined to clear our names by protecting the kingdom.But to face off against the psychopaths who want to remake our country into a realm of chaos and brutality, I'll need to tap into my wild magic...
  • Black Blood by Melissa Pearl

    Black Blood by Melissa Pearl

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Gemma's parents have put enough rules around her relationship with Harrison that she feels like she's living on parole. But she wins one battle—a summer job working for Harrison's step-father. It is the perfect chance to spend the steamy, hot Florida days with her boyfriend...
  • Bonded by H.K. Savage

    Bonded by H.K. Savage

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The bad guys are licking their wounds leaving Claire and James to enjoy what promises to be a merry Christmas. Only a traitor among them sends Stephen and Claire into enemy hands.Past lovers, obligations and rivalries compete, all the while the bond between Claire and James grows and Claire is pulled further toward the vampire side...
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    magic  paranormal  university  book  epic  family  fiction  horror
  • Courage by Carrie Butler

    Courage by Carrie Butler

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Courage (Mark of Nexus #2) is a New Adult paranormal romance that features four unique points-of-view. The novel is best enjoyed after Strength (Mark of Nexus #1).♥ ♥ ♥Making a deal with the bad guys wasn’t the highlight of Rena Collins’ semester, but hey, it saved her boyfriend...
  • eternal faith by Chrissy Peebles

    eternal faith by Chrissy Peebles

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Sarah Larker is dying.And there’s nothing modern medicine or science can do to help her predicament. Sarah knows Victor has been desperately searching for a cure without success. Without a cure, she will never be able to carry her precious baby to full term. She is desperate to give her son a chance at life, but every day is a struggle to live...
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    magic  paranormal  time-travel  adult  book  fae  fiction  supernatural
  • Eternal Bloom by Chrissy Peebles

    Eternal Bloom by Chrissy Peebles

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Sarah Larker's world is crashing down all around her. She has a wonderful Immortal husband and a beautiful son on the way. But sadly, she is slowly dying. Victor desperately hunts for an answer to save her life. With everything on the line, they decide to trust an enemy who promises them a life-saving cure - an eternal bloom mentioned in myths and sacred books...
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    magic  paranormal  time-travel  adult  audiobook  book  fae  fiction
  • Charred Hope by Lizzy Ford

    Charred Hope by Lizzy Ford

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Skylar struggles to save both the shifters and the slayers, but falls prey to the mastermind behind the disappearances of both. With a price on her head and her allies dwindling, she will survive only if she trusts Chace once more. She loves her dragon but fears the man inside will betray her again...
  • Dragon Storm by Bianca D'Arc

    Dragon Storm by Bianca D'Arc

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Their love will span the ages…and two very different worlds. Caught in a magical storm and deposited in modern-day Oregon, twin dragon princes Darius and Connor are looking for a way home. Instead, they find something most unexpected—their mate. The one woman who holds both their hearts in the palm of her healing hand—along with secrets about her origins that link their shared destinies...
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