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The Mask Falling by Samantha Shannon
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsDreamwalker Paige Mahoney has eluded death again. Snatched from the jaws of captivity and consigned to a safe house in the Scion Citadel of Paris, she finds herself caught between those factions that seek Scion's downfall and those who would kill to protect the Rephaim's puppet empire.The mysterious Domino Program has plans for Paige, but she has ambitions of her own in this new citadel...Categorized as:
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![Kelpies Don't Fly by Kim McDougall]()
Kelpies Don't Fly by Kim McDougall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCritter wrangler rule #15: Always look a gift horse in the mouth. And if it has sharp teeth, never, never get on its back.For ten years, Kyra Greene thought she was the only Valkyrie this side of the rainbow bridge. Until she gets a stunning message from her cousin, Gunora, asking for bail money.But facing the ghosts of her past isn’t on Kyra’s to-do list... -
![Green Mage by J.S. Kennedy]()
Green Mage by J.S. Kennedy
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsYou’re only paranoid if nobody’s out to get you.Mackenzie’s paranoia hasn’t ebbed, if anything, it’s only gotten worse, and it’s starting to wear thin on her family. Add in a new familiar, and her sister’s sudden rebellion, and tempers ignite.As a hunter for Catch and Release, Mackenzie doesn’t choose her assignments, they are chosen for her... -
![Curran POV Collection by Gordon Andrews]()
Curran POV Collection by Gordon Andrews
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsCollection of Curran POVs in chronological order... -
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![Jacked Cat Jive by Rhys Ford]()
Jacked Cat Jive by Rhys Ford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStalker Kai Gracen knew his human upbringing would eventually clash with his elfin heritage, but not so soon. Between Ryder, a pain-in-his-neck Sidhe Lord coaxing him to join San Diego’s Southern Rise Court, and picking up bounties for SoCalGov, he has more than enough to deal with... -
![Chameleon's Challenge by B.R. Kingsolver]()
Chameleon's Challenge by B.R. Kingsolver
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLibby's chameleon mutation has led to a lucrative career as a thief and assassin. She normally doesn't worry about the comfort of corporate executives, but when she stumbles onto the grisly murder of a rich man's mistress, it gets her attention.The murder leads Libby to believe her best friend's life is in danger, and she vows to protect her... -
![Dervishes Don't Dance by Kim McDougall]()
Dervishes Don't Dance by Kim McDougall
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Guardian is dead. Fae are missing. And someone has let a golem loose in town. Ride along with Kyra Greene, the only pest controller qualified to deal with the strange and wonderful creatures that come out the shadows when magic flares.Dervishes Don’t Dance is the second book in the Valkyrie Bestiary series... -
![Hunted Nightmare: Ascension by L.M. Adams]()
Hunted Nightmare: Ascension by L.M. Adams
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI am Jaevia Knightley, Jae for short, a daemon, a mutt, a mix breed, half succubus, half vampire and my world is dying. I am part of a great organization, the Kindred, our only charge, to police the other supernaturals of the worlds. In a twisted turn of fate, it is the Kindred that now need to be policed and saved... -
![Kate's Origin (Curran POV #6) by Ilona Andrews, Gordon Andrews]()
Kate's Origin (Curran POV #6) by Ilona Andrews, Gordon Andrews
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPublished in Small Magics, and part of Curran's POV.This is the story Jim tells Curran about Kate’s Daddy... -
![Steel & Stone Companion Collection by Annette Marie]()
Steel & Stone Companion Collection by Annette Marie
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSteel & Stone Companion Collection — 12 new stories from the Steel & Stone series, narrated by Ash and Lyre From her first fateful glimpse of the Sahar Stone to the explosive battle in Asphodel, Piper fought with Ash and Lyre beside her. A draconian and an incubus—an unlikely friendship of two skilled warriors, deadly in very different ways, both hiding dark secrets and dangerous pasts... -
![How Long 'til Black Future Month? by N.K. Jemisin]()
How Long 'til Black Future Month? by N.K. Jemisin
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsIn these stories, Jemisin sharply examines modern society, infusing magic into the mundane, and drawing deft parallels in the fantasy realms of her imagination. Dragons and hateful spirits haunt the flooded city of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In a parallel universe, a utopian society watches our world, trying to learn from our mistakes...Categorized as:
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![Sword and Pen by Rachel Caine]()
Sword and Pen by Rachel Caine
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWith the future of the Great Library in doubt, the unforgettable characters from Ink and Bone must decide if it's worth saving in this thrilling adventure in the New York Times bestselling series.The corrupt leadership of the Great Library has fallen. But with the Archivist plotting his return to power, and the Library under siege from outside empires and kingdoms, its future is uncertain... -
![The Darkest Star by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
The Darkest Star by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWhen seventeen-year-old Evie Dasher is caught up in a raid at a notorious club known as one of the few places where humans and the surviving Luxen can mingle freely, she meets Luc, an unnaturally beautiful guy she initially assumes is a Luxen...but he is in fact something much more powerful... -
![Sins of Eden by S.M. Reine]()
Sins of Eden by S.M. Reine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere have always been three gods. Always.Until Elise Kavanagh murdered them.A demon named Belphegor has entered the Origin and become a new god, triggering genesis: the death and rebirth of the entire universe. He wants Elise to join him in Eden for the end of all things, but only once she’s watched everyone she cares about die painfully under his heel... -
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![Night Shift Dragons by Rachel Aaron]()
Night Shift Dragons by Rachel Aaron
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThey say family always sticks together, but when you’re your dad’s only lifeline and the whole world—humans, dragons, and gods—wants you dead, “family bonding” takes on a whole new meaning.My name is Opal Yong-ae, and I’m in way over my head. I thought getting rid of my dad’s bad luck curse would put things back to normal. Instead, I’m stuck playing caretaker to the Great Dragon of Korea... -
![Naked Dinner (Curran POV #7) by Ilona Andrews, Gordon Andrews]()
Naked Dinner (Curran POV #7) by Ilona Andrews, Gordon Andrews
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPublished in Small Magics, and included in Curran's POV.This POV takes place between Magic Strikes and Magic Bleeds and is explaining why Curran missed the Naked Dinner with Kate... -
![Magic Bites - Fernando's (Curran POV #2) by Ilona Andrews, Gordon Andrews]()
Magic Bites - Fernando's (Curran POV #2) by Ilona Andrews, Gordon Andrews
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPublished in Small Magics and included in Curran's POV.During Magic Bites, Curran sees Kate and Crest in Fernando's... -
![One Good Dragon Deserves Another by Rachel Aaron]()
One Good Dragon Deserves Another by Rachel Aaron
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAfter barely escaping the machinations of his terrifying mother, two all knowing seers, and countless bloodthirsty siblings, the last thing Julius wants to see is another dragon...Categorized as:
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![Smoke and Iron by Rachel Caine]()
Smoke and Iron by Rachel Caine
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFor the US hardback, see ISBN13: 9780451489210.To save the Great Library, the unforgettable characters from Ink and Bone, Paper and Fire, and Ash and Quill put themselves in danger in the next thrilling adventure in the New York Times bestselling series.The opening moves of a deadly game have begun...Categorized as:
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![The Kartoss Gambit by Vasily Mahanenko]()
The Kartoss Gambit by Vasily Mahanenko
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA product of the latest technologies, Barliona is a virtual world brimming with fun and entertainment. The government has become the guarantor for the in-game currency, allowing its free circulation. As a result, the population floods Barliona in pursuit of easy money.It doesn't take long for the game developers to discover a source of free labor: real-world prison convicts... -
![Survival Quest by Vasily Mahanenko, Василий Маханенко]()
Survival Quest by Vasily Mahanenko, Василий Маханенко
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBarliona: a virtual world jam-packed with monsters, battles-and, predictably, players. Millions of them come to Barliona, looking forward to the things they can't get in real life: elves and magic, dragons and princesses, and unforgettable combat. The game has become so popular that players now choose to spend months online without returning home... -
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Forgiven by Jana Oliver
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsRiley has made a bargain with Heaven, and now they've come to collect.Lucifer's finest are ruling the streets and it seems that Armageddon might be even closer than Riley imagined. But with her soul and her heart in play it's all she can do to keep herself alive, let alone save the world... -
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Malakai by Faith Gibson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's a larger than life MMA fighter. She's a quiet paralegal. The world they live in is under attack. Will they survive long enough to get their HEA?Malakai Palamo is the seventh son of a seventh son. He left his Samoan island home in search of his mate. Almost one hundred years later, he faintly catches her scent. Kai doesn’t give up until he finds her... -
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No Good Dragon Goes Unpunished by Rachel Aaron
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWhen Julius overthrew his mother and took control of his clan, he thought he was doing right by everyone. But sharing power isn’t part of any proper dragon’s vocabulary, and with one seat still open on the new ruling Council, all of Heartstriker is ready to do whatever it takes to get their claws on it, including killing the Nice Dragon who got them into this mess in the first place...Categorized as:
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![Stars Above by Marissa Meyer]()
Stars Above by Marissa Meyer
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 64 ratingsThe universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds stories—and secrets—that are wondrous, vicious, and romantic... -
![Smoke, Vampires, and Mirrors by Dima Zales, Anna Zaires]()
Smoke, Vampires, and Mirrors by Dima Zales, Anna Zaires
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe epic conclusion of Sasha Urban's story!I found my family, I found my heart, I found myself.But it’s not over.No matter how many allies I have, there's no escaping destiny.The end of the world is coming, and I'm the only one who can stop it... -
![Cold Flame by Susan Copperfield]()
Cold Flame by Susan Copperfield
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLeaving behind her royal life should have solved most problems for Rachel of New York. While wandering the Royal States buys her peace for a while, her sister’s suicide drags her back into the cutthroat world she’d left behind. The RPS hunting her down to deal with her sister’s body is bad enough, but one nameless bachelor at a wedding in Illinois changes everything. Again... -
![Prophecy of Magic by Dima Zales]()
Prophecy of Magic by Dima Zales
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFind my long-lost birth parents? Check.Kiss the man I've been crushing on for years? Check.Finally kick back and enjoy my happy ending? Yeah, no such luck.With literal demons out to kill me and my loved ones in trouble, I'm starting to wonder if I'll make it out of this one alive..Categorized as:
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![Aurora's Angel by Emily Noon]()
Aurora's Angel by Emily Noon
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJoined in a battle for survival, a broken-winged angel and a shapeshifter huntress with a bloody past form a bond that may change their world. Alone since her father’s murder, Aurora has spent years hunting his killers. Battle-weary she’s ready to start over where no one knows who or what she is – she just has one last mission...Categorized as:
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The Brownstone Effect by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen you want an Angel, call God. When you want someone to kick ass… Call a Brownstone. Alison and her team are looking to expand Brownstone Security. Good timing, too, as it sounds like something is brewing. An unexpected phone call sends Alison to D.C. where she meets up with an old friend. Danger follows this Brownstone, but it isn’t prepared for her counter. Attacks on multiple fronts...Categorized as:
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Jasper by Faith Gibson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJasper Jenkins was a solitary Gargoyle, feeling like he didn’t truly belong to a clan, until he moved to New Atlanta and joined the Stone Society. Now that he’s finally settling in, his past has reared its evil Gargoyle head and is targeting those around him, including the quirky M.E.’s assistant who happens to be his mate. Trevor McKenzie’s life is no stranger to heartache and loneliness... -
![With a Golden Sword by Rachel Aaron]()
With a Golden Sword by Rachel Aaron
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStanding up to Victor was only the beginning. Three weeks ago, Lola put her soul on the line to save her sister and stop an abusive blood mage from making himself a god. But while she managed to derail the worst of Victor’s plans, the rest of the world still sees her old master as the hero... -
![On Her Own by Judith Berens, Martha Carr]()
On Her Own by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat’s the harm in taking a break from protecting the city for one date? Alison is about to find out… Bounty hunter license in hand and attitude in place, Alison is ready to house-train the city’s malevolent magicals. But even a Brownstone needs a little downtime! Cleansing Seattle of the Eastern Union’s threat was hard business... -
![Hot Wolf in the City by Honey Phillips]()
Hot Wolf in the City by Honey Phillips
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWorking 9-to-5 has never been this wild!Desperate for a fresh start, Julie jumps at a chance to work for the boss of TalkToMe, the country’s fastest growing social network. The job's location, the enigmatic Monster Island, only adds to its appeal - she won’t be tempted to make another foolish mistake... -
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![The Zephyr by Wendi L. Wilson, Heather Costa]()
The Zephyr by Wendi L. Wilson, Heather Costa
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings6 timmar 8 minuterSometimes, the thing you should fear the most is yourself.December Thorne’s life had never been better. Oberon Academy was her home, its students and faculty, her family. With her best friend Shaela and her boyfriend Easton by her side, she felt like nothing could bring her down. Except for one thing—the loss of her mentor... -
![Queen Me by Amber Lynn Natusch]()
Queen Me by Amber Lynn Natusch
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBeing a lowly human in a supernatural world, I should have jumped at the chance to be one of them—to possess the magic necessary to fit in. But when a rogue fae corners me in an alley and tells me I have some crazy power he needs to exact his revenge on the House that betrayed him, I had to seriously question that life goal... -
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Legacy Fulfilled by Laurel Night
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJust when I thought this quest couldn’t end soon enough…Yet another surprise sends us sprinting further north in a desperate search for a cure.We’re running out of time, and the life of my mate—let alone the entire world—rests in the balance.Because now we know the legacy isn’t just about the Alpha Queen... -
![The Family Business by Judith Berens, Martha Carr]()
The Family Business by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Bitch is Back Alison’s powers are restored, and her magic is sizzling Dark Wizards gather in Seattle for a meeting. Alison isn't about to let them set up business in her town.Her friends have her back, even if one of them may be a traitor. A dark wizard escapes the raid... -
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The Magic by Donna Augustine
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor as long as I’ve lived, Dark Walkers have been hunting Plaguers, seeking them for their magic. But there’s one Plaguer they want most of all. Me. Since the fall of civilization, the human race has been barely surviving. Another outbreak of the Bloody Death could be our final straw and there’s only one way to ensure that doesn't happen. I need to kill the leader of the Dark Walkers... -
![The Dark Princess by Judith Berens, Martha Carr]()
The Dark Princess by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen a Power Broker is threatened, she knows who to call… a Brownstone. Alison and her team have to travel across the world to protect Abigail Wilson, CEO of Aeternum, as she negotiates for mining rights of a mysterious crystal. Drysi Jones comes along for the ride. The simple escort mission turns deadly. They aren’t the only ones interested in the crystal’s power. Dark wizards attack… again... -
![Temper by Xander Boyce]()
Temper by Xander Boyce
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA haven for humanity. Factions forming and fracturing. The seeds of a new empire.Drew and his team are racing to create a system-recognized ‘Habitat’. To make this happen, they must conquer more nodes, deal with an antagonistic superior officer, and possibly worst of all: their own fear.Freeing the troll’s sacrificial captives was only the beginning...Categorized as:
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![The Electric Heir by Victoria Lee]()
The Electric Heir by Victoria Lee
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn the sequel to The Fever King, Noam Álvaro seeks to end tyranny before he becomes a tyrant himself.Six months after Noam Álvaro helped overthrow the despotic government of Carolinia, the Atlantians have gained citizenship, and Lehrer is chancellor... -
![The Song Rising by Samantha Shannon]()
The Song Rising by Samantha Shannon
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThe hotly anticipated third book in the bestselling Bone Season series – a ground-breaking, dystopian fantasy of extraordinary imaginationFollowing a bloody battle against foes on every side, Paige Mahoney has risen to the dangerous position of Underqueen, ruling over London's criminal population...Categorized as:
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![Part-Time Gods by Rachel Aaron]()
Part-Time Gods by Rachel Aaron
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsLife in the magical mess of the Detroit Free Zone is never easy. When you’re laboring under the curse of a certain prideful, overbearing dragon, it can be down right impossible.My name is Opal Yong-ae, and I’m a Cleaner. At least, I used to be. Thanks to the supernatural bad luck that turns everything I do against me, these days I’m more of a walking disaster... -
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![Split Second by Kasie West]()
Split Second by Kasie West
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsLife can change in a split second.Addie hardly recognizes her life since her parents divorced. Her boyfriend used her. Her best friend betrayed her. She can’t believe this is the future she chose. On top of that, her ability is acting up. She’s always been able to Search the future when presented with a choice. Now she can manipulate and slow down time, too... but not without a price...Categorized as:
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![Magic Graves by Jeaniene Frost, Ilona Andrews]()
Magic Graves by Jeaniene Frost, Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsNew York Times bestselling authors Jeaniene Frost and Ilona Andrews bring you two short stories of paranormal. Jeaniene Frost's story, One for the Money, features vampires Cat and Bones trying to protect a spoiled heiress with a price on her head and an undead hitman on her trail. Previously published in Death's Excellent Vacation... -
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Burn by Keri Arthur
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill a woman with no memory be the salvation of her people… or the means of their final destruction? Nara Velez wakes in a prison pod with no idea how she got there. She quickly learns that things have drastically changed during the time she can’t remember—and not just with her situation. The Mareritt—an ancient enemy—now control most of Arleeon and treat her people little better than slaves... -
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History by C.L. Lynch
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSequel to the award-winning Chemistry. Foul-mouthed, plus-sized Stella Blunt is back, and so is her undead admirer, Howie Mullins. On the surface, Howie seems to have it all - eternal life, the ability to sense brain waves, and the love of his perfect woman. But there's a dark side to being a half-zombie, and it's starting to catch up to him... -
![The Gift of Light by Jen Gentry]()
The Gift of Light by Jen Gentry
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is an ACE of ASIN:B0095BJQH8 The Gift of LightEmily and her Aunt Gemma are two very special women. They see into the spiritual realm and commune with angels. With this exciting tale, reminiscent of the great Frank Peretti’s This Present Darkness, debut author Gentry portrays in realistic terms the angelic and demonic creatures who inhabit our world, and why... -
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Unawakened by R.J. Blain, Trillian Anderson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUpon discovering the unawakened are a primary source of sustenance for dae without a bonded human, Alexa must come to terms with her status as Rob’s lover and provider. To complicate matters, Kenneth and his dae are convinced she belongs only to them. Unless she can rise up from her station and become a player in the games the dae play, she will remain a pawn and a victim...
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