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Dark Beauty by C.M. Owens
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe continuation of the Deadly Beauties Trilogy... Purgatory was opened for the dark ones to escape, but so much more crept out. Over twenty years later, the consequences are finally starting to appear. And the world full of deadly beauties finds even more deception and secrets to face. As an immortal, it's hard to have any new experiences after living for so long... -
Rebel Magic by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy Aunt Beverly is getting married.I should be happy for her. Right? But I’m not. Because I know this Derrick character is bad news. Call it my witchy instincts, but I’m convinced something is seriously off with the guy. So how do I prove it to my aunt?The pressure is on as I only have four days to figure it out before the wedding—yes, four days until Beverly says, “I do,” to that slimy bastard... -
Broken Magic by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEnergy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.Tristan Montague has had his ability to cast magic broken.When his confrontation with Edith and Verity leave him unable to access his magic, he must seek out another technique to regain his access.He must learn the Restoring Palm... -
Quintus by Kym Grosso, Wen Ross
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPowerful vampire, Quintus Tullius, returns to New Orleans after a demon attacks. Elusive and lethal, he conceals his true powers from all others, wielding his strength over the centuries as he sees fit. When he's healed by an attractive stranger, he quickly realizes her altruistic actions are driven by more than kindness, and she is not who she appears to be... -
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The Crone of Mystic Sparks by Iris Beaglehole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the tranquil embrace of the Clochar of the Veiled Sisterhood, Delia Spark finds the days flow with peace and tranquility, far from the familiar streets of Myrtlewood. Her sudden disappearance leaves the Crones in turmoil, sparking a fervent quest to find her. Amidst the search, Ingrid's ancestral ties to the Clochar raise further questions... -
Misplaced Magic by Jessica Dodge
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWorking as a journalist in the quiet corners of a Maine town, Ionna Bellmore receives an estate letter that unravels her reality. A mysterious grandmother, an inherited estate, and a journey to the enchanting landscapes of northern Wales await her. But what she uncovers there fractures her perception of her family, revealing a darkness lying just below the surface...Categorized as:
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Agnes' Answer by Terri Reid
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOver 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... -
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... -
Night of the Nymph by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSomething evil is calling to her. Is it the mysterious man who finds her in the woods, or something within the forest, itself?An ancient evil hidden among the trees... Crystal is driving across the state for a job interview when she feels a pressing need to stop her car and get out... -
You'll Know in Your Heart by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou'll Know In Your Heart The Gods Made Me Do It, book 7 (Can be read as standalone). Baby, youngest son of Poseidon had started to avoid going anywhere near his family. Between love-struck mates, and tiny children, more and more he was starting to feel as if he just didn't fit. Anywhere... -
Miss Mated: BBW Paranormal Shape Shifter Romance by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKasey Sanchez can't believe she's done the unthinkable--slept with a shifter. Oh, but he was so hot and sexy and his tongue...wow! But if he finds out who she really is, he won’t want to see her again. Living a secret life is taking a big toll on her sex life. Brannon Wolfrik knows Kasey is his mate. It's only a matter of time before he wiggles his way into her heart with charm and great sex... -
Evernight Unleashed by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the dramatic conclusion to the Ravenwood Coven series by NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan, this sleeping magical paranormal town knows that war can be a beginning…and an ending.Rowen Ravenwood is the final witch of her line—the only one standing in the way of Oriel, the dark necromancer who wants the core of the town’s magic for his own... -
Fighting for Her Dragon by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLibrarian's note: There is an Alternate Cover Edition for this edition of this book here.There Are No Coincidences….Given a fairy tale life by the clan of dragon shifters that rescued her as a little girl, Emma Sinclair long ago accepted she might never solve the mystery of her heritage. Of course, that was before she could feel the traitor’s pain, before she knew he was slipping away... -
Dark Dreams and Dead Things by Martina McAtee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSeventeen-year-old November Lonergan spent her whole life feeling like an outsider. She was right. She’s a reaper like her mother and like her two cousins, Kai and Tristin. The supernatural world believes the three teens are part of a prophecy to save them from an evil known as the Grove. Ember just wants to survive high school and fix the fallout from bringing back her friend... -
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Sinful Magic by Jennifer Lyon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe rouses the sleeping dragon...Wing Slayer Hunter Kieran "Key" DeMicca has always known he's a monster. Twisted magic saddled him with the spirit of a lethal dragon, and named him guardian of the deadly Dragon Tear. Humans and demons will do anything to get that Tear, including harm those Key loves so he remains alone... -
Rumpel's Prize by Marie Hall
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsImp, deceiver, villainous mastermind… Rumpelstiltskin’s been called all these names and more, and for the most part, they’re entirely true. But there is more to the brooding, blond haired Adonis than brokering deals for the devil. He’s hiding a terrible, hideous secret. One that threatens to fray the already delicate strands of his sanity and reason... -
A Shade of Kiev by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMy name is Kiev Novalic. I am a vampire, and a murderer.Having betrayed the trust of my own kind and that of the enemies I sold myself to, I have three days left to live. I stare at the girl in the cell opposite mine. Mona, she calls herself. A witch born without magic.She might be my key to freedom, but I should know to stay away. I should know: some scars are etched too deep to heal...Categorized as:
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Spirit Bear by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe never thought she would love again…and then he appeared in her life. Rescued alive, but not whole… Laura is a white wolf shifter far from home and out of her element. She’s been held prisoner for years by those who would use her power for their evil purposes, but she’s held strong against them and lived to tell the tale... -
Cupcake Kisses & Dragon Dreams by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe books in this epic saga can be read as stand-alone stories, or you can experience all the love, thrills and exploits of the whole series from beginning to end. It's up to you. ENJOY! A cup of Love, a teaspoon of Hope, and a pinch of Destiny makes every recipe perfect, however, broadcasting her True Love Spell all over the world has made Kalliope the sweetest treat in the bake shop... -
Wings of Lomay by Devri Walls
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWINGS OF LOMAY (SOLUS SERIES BOOK FOUR) BY DEVRI WALLS In defense of the small remaining group of rebels, Kiora has to cross lines she never thought she would, redefining herself and her understanding of what's right and wrong. Outnumbered and out of time, Kiora turns to the only two groups that can help-the Shifters and the Dragons... -
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... -
Dragon's True Mate by Riley Storm
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDragons are real. But what about her feelings for one?After losing her business, her husband, and her old life, Lilly Vickers is forced to move back in with her parents. She’s not looking for love, but instead is hoping to find a new passion that will provide her with the means to finally move out. A chance encounter with one of the dragon shifters of Five Peaks gives her an idea for a business...Categorized as:
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Dark Side by Zenina Masters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsElly’s exposure as a half-fey was a shock to all around her. Her attempts to hide her ears and the change in her reality were foiled by class bullies. The next thing she knew she was being whisked away to a private school that catered exclusively to the half-breeds left behind by fey who travelled in the human world... -
Wicked Bite by Megan Montero
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll power lay with the House of Shade…The only kind of monsters I’d ever seen were the ones who drank too much at my bar. Chaos was a nightly occurrence I’d grown used to…and deep down I liked it. I lived in a city full of ghosts, magic, and the paranormal. A city with a haunted past. The darkness should have terrified me. But the only thing that scared the hell out of me…was love... -
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The Forgotten Goddess by Rebekah Sinclair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Library of Alexandria has been lost. The truth of history has been hidden from us. The God of War rules the earth, and we desperately need a savior.Rhea has always known she was different but never imagined that her secrets would lead her down a path of danger and adventure... -
Protector by Christine Pope
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCaitlin McAllister has been keeping a secret. While her clan suffers for lack of a seer, she’s been hiding her gift of second sight—hiding and running away from a destiny she does not want and has done her best to escape... -
Claiming His Fire by Ellis Leigh
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA shifter with a secret that could destroy his world…A witch without a coven to keep her grounded…A fated destiny they’ll have to fight to begin.Shadow of the Feral Breed earned his road name by being a sneaky combatant—quite fitting considering he’s been hiding the truth about his heritage for decades... -
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... -
Alpha Bear by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA man with a plan… John is the Alpha bear of Grizzly Cove, a town built to his own design, made up mostly of bear shifters. He brought them all together, so it’s on him when the community comes under attack. A woman of power… Ursula is more than she appears, and when her secret comes out, she’s afraid the shifters aren’t going to take it well, but John surprises her... -
Hunted by Steve McHugh
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCursed by witches centuries ago, Remy Roax was content with living his long life as a half-man/half-fox. But when he learned he had had undiscovered powers, he had no choice but to learn how to use them... -
Bobcat by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan Bob Redstone help a shifter woman hiding from her past, face the demons that shadowed her youth, or will they both fall while trying to prevent disaster?On a mission far from home, he finds a sweet vulnerable lady...Bob is a cougar shifter, one of the elite Redstone Alphas. On a mission for his Clan, he meets a fragile young woman, and finds himself drawn to her as never before... -
A Slash of Savagery by R.E. Butler
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook Eight in the Wiccan-Were-Bear SeriesNatural Wiccan Arissa Kensington takes a job at the vampire club, Fang, in an attempt to help protect the vampires’ mates who are being targeted by anti-vampire fanatics. She expects to perform protection spells and help out around the coven’s office, but she never expects to meet her mate or that he will have flashing purple eyes and double fangs... -
Slade by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe fate of all shifters rests on Slade’s broad shoulders, but all he can think about is her.Slade is a mystery. A warrior and spy who serves two masters - those in the human world and the Lords of the Were. They've sent him to Nevada to track a brutal murderer before the existence of all shifters is revealed to a world not ready to know... -
Prophecy: Caelestis and Aurorea by Felicity Heaton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn a world of darkness and danger, Prophecy will fight to her limit to save the vampire she loves and stop a terrible evil from unleashing Hell on earth... -
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Tarnished by Amber Lynn Natusch
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSean has a reputation for brutality, and it is well-deserved. Centuries of inflicting pain and punishment on anything and everything he deemed worthy slowly stole whatever light had been in him when he was born. His angelic nature fell victim to the god of war within him, just as Ares had intended.After an enigmatic encounter, a vision of Ruby comes to Sean and changes all of that... -
Moon's Flower by Marie Hall
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOnce upon a time, long, long ago a flower fairy looked up to the sky and dared to fall in love with the Man in the Moon…This is a very special and hidden story of Kingdom. WARNING: May contain treachery, happily ever afters, betrayals, and laughter… though not necessarily in that order... -
Pitchin' a Hissy Fit by Kimbra Swain
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAll's fair in war and gravy...As Grace and Levi make final preparations for war, more truths and surprises shake their resolve. Loyalties divide and priorities shift as the battle begins. Grace makes tough decisions for her family, her people, and the human world.While attacking Brockton's stronghold in the Winter Palace, the veil weakens and the Wild Hunt is unleashed... -
Her Dragon's Treasure by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook 29 in the Dragon Guard series. The books in this epic saga can be read as stand-alone stories, or you can experience all the love, thrills and exploits of the whole series from beginning to end. It's up to you. Decades trapped at the bottom of the sea... -
Love's Goddess (Poppy's Potions, #3) by H.P. Mallory, J.R. Rain
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRoses are red,violets are blue,demons are dangerous,but love is too.It’s almost Valentine’s Day, so love should be in the air, right?Except it’s not—by a long-shot... -
Witches of the Deep by C.N. Crawford, Carlos Quevedo
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFiona and her friends are on the run from the ruthless witch-hunters, seeking refuge in the werewolf city of Dogtown. But sadly for Fiona, no sanctuary awaits them there. Plagued by its inhabitants and her own twisted past, Fiona is searching for one thing: a way out. Her only hope is to complete a series of grueling tasks set forth by a gorgeous—but terrifying—sea-demon...Categorized as:
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Pain Seeker by D.N. Hoxa
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBetrayed.Defeated.Chained.I used to be a sister, a friend, a ruler of the elflands that belonged to my family’s House. Now, I am a prisoner of the fae, my kind’s sworn enemy since the beginning of time. They put chains around me, thinking they can keep me from breaking free and taking their lives. They can’t.The only reason I stay is because I no longer need a life... -
Lone Wolf by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s a holy woman. He’s a holy terror. Josh is a werewolf who suddenly has extra, unexpected, and totally untrained powers. He’s not happy about it - or about the evil jackasses who keep attacking him, trying to steal his magic. Forced to seek help, Josh is sent to an unexpected ally for training... -
Broken Wolf by Stacy Claflin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe wolf essence stone-finding it could free werewolves from the curse of the moon. Or it could kill them all. Victoria has burned with "the fever" to find the stone since hearing about it. Hundreds of werewolves before her have died in the quest. That legacy doesn't deter her, though. She's willing to risk anything to find the stone and break the curse that forces them to shift every full moon... -
Cravings by Bryce Evans
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZoey Malone has it all. Her best friend is now her sister in law, and her partner in a new and thriving business, she’s treated like a princess by the members of her pack, and she’s found the man she wants to give her heart to in Kayden Lynn, Alpha of the Panther Pride... -
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Meta Marshal Service 2 by B.N. Miles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to the Meta Marshal Service. Jared thought he craved an ordinary life. Clock in, do paperwork, clock out. He gave up magic, joined the Meta Marshal Service, and just wanted to be left alone... -
Snow the Vampire Slayer by Rebekah R. Ganiere
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Snow Gwyn is tired of playing "mother" to her seven Vampire Slaying brothers. For the past two years, she's yearned to be out there fighting at their side as they hunt for bloodsuckers in the black of night. Snow is as good a fighter as any man, but she wasn't called to be a Slayer. A mere formality in her book... -
Feathers, Fur and Fey by Zenina Masters
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaki has lived and tried to love, over and over again. As a griffin, she is privy to the memories of all the griffins who have come before. Every moment of their lives until they died in defense of others. The story is always the same. When she is called back to the Crossroads for the third time, she has only a flicker of hope that this will be the charm... -
Phoenix Rising by Lisa C. Morgan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaggie Henning has lived the last ten of her 16 years surrounded by the constant reminders of her father’s crime, but never knowing the truth behind it. One letter. One last visit to the psychiatric hospital. Just one night, and Maggie’s world changes forever. She is the last of an ancient race of protectors to a world filled with the creatures of myths, legends, and nightmares... -
Claiming His Desire by Ellis Leigh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA shifter waiting to end it all...A woman living her life surrounded by death...A destiny few could survive.Book six in the Feral Breed seriesJameson craves death. Former president of the Four Corners Feral Breed den, he's abandoned his post and left behind his brothers to escape the worst day of his life... -
Stolen by the Dragon by Riley Storm
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsto do is focus on her. His dragon is roaring wildly and he doesn’t know how much longer he can resist its call. Anna Sturgis has trained all her adult life at Winterspell Academy. She’s ready to face any of the usual paranormal threats. Werewolves, vampires, Faeries, she’s prepared for them all. What she can’t fight is the sizzling attraction she feels to one dragon shifter in particular...
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