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Bitter Discord by K.N. Banet
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI try not to look for trouble, though it always finds me.Now I’m asking for it.I’m going to host a gathering of werecats to discuss the recent changes in our small world, changes I brought about for the most part. I told Hasan I would handle this and I am going to, even if he doesn’t believe in me.For this to work, I need to be vigilant... -
![A Throne of Fire by Bella Forrest]()
A Throne of Fire by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe heart-pounding PENULTIMATE BOOK in "Season 5" as we move toward the grand finale in Book 41.. -
![School of Magical Arts: Complete Novella Series by Chandelle LaVaun]()
School of Magical Arts: Complete Novella Series by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe School of Magical New York City Campus bundle set includes all four novellas in the series that is a companion to The Elemental Magic and The Academy Magic Series. This bundle set of novellas is intended to be read after The Fallen Witch.Teach magic, they said. It’ll be fun, they said.Yeah, well, they’re dirty rotten liars...Categorized as:
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![A Shield of Glass by Bella Forrest]()
A Shield of Glass by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"For now, however, we ran..."The exhilarating PENULTIMATE book of Season 6! Shadians, prepare for war.. -
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![A Clash of Storms by Bella Forrest]()
A Clash of Storms by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe electrifying GRAND FINALE of Season 6!Pre-order... -
![A Snare of Vengeance by Bella Forrest]()
A Snare of Vengeance by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsReady for the breath-stealing PENULTIMATE book of Season 7? Reunite with the Shadians in A Snare of Vengeance.. -
![A Battle of Souls by Bella Forrest]()
A Battle of Souls by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"There would be blood..." The dazzling GRAND FINALE of Season 7! Order now... -
![A Ride of Peril by Bella Forrest]()
A Ride of Peril by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPrepare for a breathtaking ride.. -
![A Passage of Threats by Bella Forrest]()
A Passage of Threats by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"I had to do my Novak lineage proud..."Continue the electrifying journey in A Passage of Threats... -
![A Tangle of Hearts by Bella Forrest]()
A Tangle of Hearts by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHearts will tangle,romance will ignite.. -
![A Tide of War by Bella Forrest]()
A Tide of War by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Novaks await you in the EPIC conclusion of Season... -
![A Rip of Realms by Bella Forrest]()
A Rip of Realms by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsREALMS WILL RIP.FAMILIES WILL UNITE.. -
![A Power of Old by Bella Forrest]()
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![An Empire of Stones by Bella Forrest]()
An Empire of Stones by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSOME STONES SHOULD BE LEFT UNTURNED.. -
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![A Tip of Balance by Bella Forrest]()
A Tip of Balance by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"Whatever came after tonight, it was going to be a harrowingly bumpy ride..."Reunite with the Shadians in the action-packed 48th book of the series: A Tip of Balance... -
![A Land of Perfects by Bella Forrest]()
A Land of Perfects by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"However, the solution was clear: survive and get out..." Continue the Shadians' heartracing new adventure in A Land of Perfects, Book 2 of Season 8... -
![A League of Exiles by Bella Forrest]()
A League of Exiles by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"We'd been deceived and betrayed - and the punishment for that was going to be swift, unforgiving, and, this time, final.They'd been spared once... We had no intention of making that mistake again."Reunite with the Shadians in A League of Exiles, the pulse-pounding Book 6 of Season 7!Pre-order now... -
![A House of Mysteries by Bella Forrest]()
A House of Mysteries by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFall deeper into the journey as mysteries begin to unravel...Return to the lives of the Novaks... -
![A Gift of Three by Bella Forrest]()
A Gift of Three by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Gift of Three marks the beginning of Season 6, where you will return to The Shade and reunite with your favorite characters (and meet some awesome new ones) in a brand new pulse-pounding adventure!Fresh romances, nail-biting suspense, and a mystery waiting to be unraveled...Your Shade family awaits you... -
![A Meet of Tribes by Bella Forrest]()
A Meet of Tribes by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsContinue the heart-pounding journey in A Meet of Tribes... Romance and danger await... -
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Invaders by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe thrilling PENULTIMATE book of Navan and Riley's journey (as we move toward the grand finale in Book... -
![Witching Whispers by Kim Richardson]()
Witching Whispers by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGet ready for this laugh out loud adventure and find out what's brewing next with the Davenport witches!Don't miss the next book in The Witches of Hollow Cove series. If you like fast-paced urban fantasy adventure with a kick-butt heroine and plenty of action, suspense, and humor, you’ll love Witching Whispers... -
![Stargazers by Bella Forrest]()
Stargazers by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"The Stargazers might have been the stuff of mythology, but they were the only ones who could end this madness. If they were really out there, we were going to find them.. -
![A Citadel of Captives by Bella Forrest]()
A Citadel of Captives by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Billions of planets. Trillions of flickers of life. All depending on us." Return to the world of GASP as the team face their greatest challenge yet.. -
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![A Plague of Deceit by Bella Forrest]()
A Plague of Deceit by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"That’s what Shadians did. When a door closed, we found a window. And if a window was shut, we made a hole in the wall..." Continue the journey... -
![A Rylee Adamson Omnibus, #1-3 by Shannon Mayer]()
A Rylee Adamson Omnibus, #1-3 by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis omnibus edition contains the first three Rylee Adamson novels; Priceless, Immune and Raising Innocence. PRICELESS (#1) “My name is Rylee and I am a Tracker.”When children go missing, and the Humans have no leads, I’m the one they call. I am their last hope in bringing home the lost ones. I salvage what they cannot. I’m on the FBI’s wanted list... -
![A Call of Vampires by Bella Forrest]()
A Call of Vampires by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBella Forrest makes a return to her vampiric roots in A Call of Vampires, the beginning of an exciting BRAND NEW season and storyline!Reunite with the Shadians in Book 1 of Season 7... -
![A Voyage of Founders by Bella Forrest]()
A Voyage of Founders by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWelcome to Book 1 of Season 8, the beginning of a brand new story... The Shade's sixth hundredth year is approaching, and the island's younger generations have organized the perfect celebration for The Shade's founders... -
![Tears of the Moon by Quinn Loftis]()
Tears of the Moon by Quinn Loftis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTears of the Moon Synopsis Grey Wolves Book 11 The Romanian Grey Wolves have been kicked, beaten, and stomped--assailed from every side. Yet, every time evil thinks it’s gotten the upper hand, the wolves come roaring back to protect their own. No darkness can stand against them, especially when they fight united with their supernatural allies...Categorized as:
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![Mystic Madness by Kim Richardson]()
Mystic Madness by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll I wanted to do was sit back and relax with a certain, hot, very, very hot, panty-melting hot—wereape. But, instead, I’m busy trying to find the queen of hell.Have I found her? Not yet. And I’m running out of places to look. I know it’s only a matter of time before she does something stupid—like obliterate an entire town because they dressed better than her because that’s who she is... -
![Rage by Charlene Hartnady]()
Rage by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRage is the fourth book in a series about monsters of all kinds. If you enjoy fated mates, forbidden romance, sassy heroines, and swoon-worthy beast kings who are almost untamable, then this is the series for you.There are stories circling about a lone wolf in a town called Cherokee Hills. Talk of a creature who walks on two legs…a werewolf. I decide to go and investigate this for myself... -
![A Web of Lies by Bella Forrest]()
A Web of Lies by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLies run deep in this mysterious new world.. -
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Allies by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"I wanted to snatch the compass and run, but the pawnbroker was watching me..." Continue Navan and Riley's thrilling adventure in Allies, where friendships and relationships will be put to the test... and the queens may be closer to their prized elixir than ever before.. -
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Night World: The Ultimate Fan Guide by Annette Pollert, L.J. Smith
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsA companion guide to the New York Times bestselling Night World series from the author of The Vampire Diaries!You loved the Night World series... -
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![Venturers by Bella Forrest]()
Venturers by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"Now, it was time for revenge..." Reunite with Riley and Navan in Venturers, the thrilling fourth book of the bestselling Hotbloods series. Buckle up, because it's going to be a wild ride.. -
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The Demon Accords Compendium, Volume III by John Conroe
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom the Demon Accords universe come six stories that delve behind the curtains. How does the FBI respond to a potential werewolf attack in an awakened world? What is it like to grow up witch? Wolf pack management 101... -
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Loved Up by A.A. Albright
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor the Wayfair Witches, the romantic season is beginning. Unfortunately, it’s beginning with a murder.When Nancy Berry is killed during spring celebrations, the reason seems clear to her coven leader. Will Berry believes that Nancy was killed as a threat, to force him to vote the right way in an upcoming election.But Wanda thinks there’s a far more fiendish reason for Nancy’s murder... -
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Swotting Up by A.A. Albright
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCollege isn’t quite as much fun as Wanda Wayfair had hoped. But when a dead body turns up in the library, it seems like her crime-solving life might be calling her back. There’s more at risk, though, than finding the killer. Wanda and the gang also need to track down a Bad, Bad Book – quite possibly the worst book of all. But as more murders take place, it seems like time might be running out... -
![Acting Up by A.A. Albright]()
Acting Up by A.A. Albright
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWanda Wayfair does not believe in prophecies… There’s a murderer on the set of Be My Witch, and Wanda is afraid that all the wrong people are being killed. Because in the vision she saw, Mandy Parker was the one who died. With the help of the victims’ familiars, Wanda races to solve the case... -
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A Little Bit Vampy by A.A. Albright
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe battle is on … Aisling and her friends have been trying to find the leader of Vlad’s Boys for a long time. Now, they finally know the truth behind the vampire gang. Unfortunately, they also know that Vlad’s Boys have a new, unknown source of power to rely on, and beating them seems like an impossible task. But there are other troubling things happening in Riddler’s Edge... -
![Beachside Burglary by Tegan Maher]()
Beachside Burglary by Tegan Maher
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife's a beach, at least until a king's crown goes missing.Destiny's been trying to hunt down a thief for a couple of weeks, but up 'til now, it's been all small potatoes - sometimes literally. Since she's certain it's a local and suspects there's a method to the thievery, she's tried to keep it on the down-low in order to flush the petty criminal out... -
![Wicked Hunt by Megan Montero]()
Wicked Hunt by Megan Montero
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo take him down, I’d use all of my power…I know exactly who Dario Malback is. I know everything about him. I know all of his dirty secrets and his evil deeds. He is more of a monster than my father ever was...because Dario just likes it.He needs to go down for what he did. He needs to pay for his crimes and I’ve dreamt of this day for a long time...Categorized as:
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![A Shade of Kiev 2 by Bella Forrest]()
A Shade of Kiev 2 by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere is much about my past that I have never revealed to anyone.Nobody knows that, before I lost myself, I was a physician's apprentice.I have witnessed countless human illnesses.But I have lived for centuries and never come across a vampire being sick with anything other than his own darkness.Until today.I'm staring at my blood on the floor and a raging migraine is taking hold of me... -
![A Mate for Lance by Charlene Hartnady]()
A Mate for Lance by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsVampire Novel Human women required. Must be enthusiastic about interactions with vampires. Must be willing to undergo a stringent medical exam. Must be prepared to sign a contractual agreement which would include a nondisclosure clause. Limited positions available… Lance has been to hell and back. Literally. Dying hurts. It hurts like a bitch on steroids... -
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Hell's Belle by Alex Fox
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen badass bounty hunter Rebel Weston finds herself facing down an Arch Demon, practically daring him to fight, she has to wonder how the hell she got here.It all started when she agreed to do a tracking gig for the Vampire Master of New Orleans. It was supposed to be simple: find a missing telepathic mage, earn a bundle of cash, and walk away.But nothing's simple in The Big Easy...Categorized as:
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![Lucky Witches by A.A. Albright]()
Lucky Witches by A.A. Albright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust because Detective Quinn is on holiday does not mean that the rest of Riddler’s Edge gets to take a break. And it definitely doesn’t mean that Aisling misses him. But even if she did miss him – ever so slightly, mind you – she has far more urgent things to worry about... -
![Dead Push by Tim O'Rourke]()
Dead Push by Tim O'Rourke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen two enemies push back together!“…Most of them just sit as if waiting for someone to join them on their impending journey. Others are rushing for their train as if late for some important meeting. They can’t wait to board one of those trains below ground... -
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Dark Angel by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLucian, the first of the fallen archdemons, is a cosmic douche. And he's looking for me. Swell.Without the mark of an archangel, I have no protection against his dark gift. He wants to use me as his puppet, but I'm no one's puppet.The archdemon is up to something. I can feel it. Something really big and equally evil. And he'll stop at nothing until he gets what he wants... -
![Mystik Warrior by Brenda Trim, Tami Julka]()
Mystik Warrior by Brenda Trim, Tami Julka
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter suffering a century of torture and humiliation, Jace still bears the scars that have left his heart closed to love and acceptance. He escapes the prison walls only to realize he's mystically bound to his tormentor. Believing he doesn’t deserve a Fated Mate, he keeps his distance from females... -
![Tainted Blood by Joann I. Martin-Sowles]()
Tainted Blood by Joann I. Martin-Sowles
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLaney’s story continues in Book 3—Tainted BloodVampires, Werewolves, and…Angels? Oh, my!Laney’s life is suddenly tangled by deceit and, as she tries to pull her past, present and future together, she finds herself and her friends fighting for their lives...
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