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Bonus Keefe Story by Shannon Messenger
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis short story told from Keefe's point of view was originally included in the Barnes & Noble exclusive edition of Nightfall... -
![A Witch’s Revenge by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle]()
A Witch’s Revenge by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsYe screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass.Growing up with five older brothers taught me how to take a hit. Lucky for me because the hits I take as a druid make me yearn for the good old days of sucker-punches, rope burn, and steamroller.There’s no turning back and honestly—I wouldn’t if I could... -
![A Destiny Unlocked by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle]()
A Destiny Unlocked by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsYe screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass.Being bonded to a dragon means longevity of life… and that means I’ll outlive my family and the people I love. I would never have chosen that... -
![A Dragon's Dare by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle]()
A Dragon's Dare by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLife is a balance—at least that’s what I’m told by people smarter than me.Try as I might to spend quality time with Sloan, family, friends, and companion animals my magnet of mayhem often has other ideas.Adulting is hard.So when I move an adolescent dragon into my backyard why don’t I anticipate the craziness that will ensue?Maybe Sloan’s right and I am ridiculous.I like to think I’m an optimist... -
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![A God’s Mistake by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle]()
A God’s Mistake by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWe all make mistakes, but for most of us we die and they’re forgotten—not so if you’re immortal.For gods and immortals, grudges live forever.One moment of poor judgment, a lack of understanding, or simply being oblivious to what’s going on around you can elevate you to the top of someone’s to-do list.Be careful who you piss off... -
![Harry Potter: the Creature Vault by Jody Revenson]()
Harry Potter: the Creature Vault by Jody Revenson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDementors and House-elves, merpeople and Chinese Fireball Dragons—these are just a few of the magical creatures and frightening monsters populating J. K. Rowling's wizarding world. Harry Potter: The Creature Vault is a fascinating look at how this menagerie was brought to life for the blockbuster Harry Potter film series... -
![The Dragon King by I.T. Lucas]()
The Dragon King by I.T. Lucas
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTo save his beloved kingdom from a devastating war, the Crown Prince of Trieste makes a deal with a witch that costs him half of his humanity and dooms him to an eternity of loneliness.Now king, he’s a fearsome cobalt-winged dragon by day and a short-tempered monarch by night... -
![Pegasus and the New Olympians by Kate O'Hearn]()
Pegasus and the New Olympians by Kate O'Hearn
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhen reports reach Olympus of a Pegasus 'double' sighted on Earth, suspicions are aroused. Emily and Pegasus must fly back to her world where they discover a sinister conspiracy that will pit Olympian against human in a war involving friends and enemies on either side... -
![Harry Potter Schoolbooks Box Set: Two Classic Books from the Library of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry by J.K. Rowling]()
Harry Potter Schoolbooks Box Set: Two Classic Books from the Library of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry by J.K. Rowling
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThere is an alternate cover edition for this ISBN13 here.Fans of Harry Potter will love the chance to really get inside the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Now, straight from the Hogwarts School Library, come two textbooks used by Harry and all his fellow wizards-in-training. Written by J. K... -
![Wrath of the Dragon King by Brandon Mull]()
Wrath of the Dragon King by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWar has come to the dragon sanctuaries of the world and nowhere is the danger more intense than at Wyrmroost. After a humiliating defeat at the hands of Kendra and Seth, Celebrant, King of Dragons, prepares to unleash his fury and take control of his native preserve. Armed with information from a new ally Ronodin, the dark unicorn, Celebrant seeks a legendary talisman the dominion stone... -
![Oh, Come All Ye Dragons by Kim McDougall]()
Oh, Come All Ye Dragons by Kim McDougall
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Inbetween is full of magic, monsters and marauders. But it’s also full of booty, if you know where to look. And Between the Green Reclamation Services knows just where to find those resources that are so scarce and valuable in the post- Flood-War era. But when dragons nest on a valuable copper reclamation site, who do they call? Kyra Greene. No pest too large or too small... -
![Stoneskin Dragon by Zoe Chant]()
Stoneskin Dragon by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe has days to live.Dragon shifter Reive is dying. After a fight with a gargoyle to save his clan, his poisoned body is painfully turning to stone. His only hope: an ancient book that promises a cure.And the librarian who can help him find it.She's a monster.All her life Jess has feared and hated her gargoyle shifter form. She would give anything to be fully human.Now she might have a way... -
![Dragon Oracle by Ava Richardson]()
Dragon Oracle by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Rebellion has several battle victories under its belt, but although Desiree Black is credited for the war’s turn, she still has one goal—freeing her parents from the Spirit King’s grip. The problem is that the magic clouding her parents’ allegiance is all-powerful, and no record exists of a successful attempt to break the Mind Trap... -
![House Party in Gretna Green by Linzi Day]()
House Party in Gretna Green by Linzi Day
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTHIS NOVELLA IS INTENDED TO BE READ AFTER BOOK 3 OF THE MIDLIFE RECORDER SERIES.After completing all the bondings in Ties that Bond, Niki finds herself with a few days respite before her departure for the Red Celt realm to stay with Prince Dai.But her plans take an unexpected turn when she discovers that Dola's 1400th birthday is just around the corner—this Sunday, to be exact... -
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![The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod Journal by Heather Brewer, Z Brewer]()
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod Journal by Heather Brewer, Z Brewer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt long last, a journal inspired by Heather Brewer's New York Times bestselling series The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod. This iconic journal features quotes from all five books in the series as well as exclusive new secrets in Elysian Code for readers to decipher with an enclosed key. Perfect for veteran minions and new fans alike... -
![Awakening Infinity by Meghan Ciana Doidge]()
Awakening Infinity by Meghan Ciana Doidge
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe plan was to hop a train to Oslo, hang out at a coffee shop, and connect my personal archive, Infinity, to the Internet. Yes, completely disregarding the well-established fact that magic and technology didn’t mix. At all.I was also hoping to browse as many bookstores as I could before my younger brother’s patience ran out... -
![Cast in Wisdom by Michelle Sagara]()
Cast in Wisdom by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSOMETHING IS WAKINGThe fiefs that exist at the heart of the city of Elantra are home to sentient Towers that guard the world against the incursion of Shadow. But between the fiefs exists the gray world of the border zone. In it, geography changes between one passage across a border and the next. The rules of magic are different there—and yet somehow familiar to Kaylin Neya... -
![The Air Omen by Megan Linski, Alicia Rades]()
The Air Omen by Megan Linski, Alicia Rades
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFire and Water fight back. Sophia The battle for Orenda Academy has begun. The Elders have spoken, and the tribe is divided. The only way to reverse what’s happened is to take a stand. We’ve started a smuggling operation to help students escape the castle, but it could cost us our lives. The prophecy is about to come true, and we’re desperate to change the course of this war...Categorized as:
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![Cast in Conflict by Michelle Sagara]()
Cast in Conflict by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsKeep your friends close, and your enemis closerA Dragon and ten Barrani wouldn’t be anyone’s ideal roommates if a person wants peace and tranquility at home. The residue of three Draco-Barrani wars can make things pretty awkward—on a good day. Kaylin Neya has run out of good days.In the upheaval surrounding the Academia, the Tower in the fief of Candallar is now without its lord... -
![Sealed by Fire by Quinn Loftis]()
Sealed by Fire by Quinn Loftis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHell is easy to get into but almost impossible to escape. Tara Thompson is an elementalist, given the powers of the earth when her parents were murdered... -
![Treasured by the Dragon by Jessie Donovan]()
Treasured by the Dragon by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIf someone had told Dawn Chadwick that she’d be attending a play put on by children on a dragon-shifter’s land a year ago, she would’ve said they were mad. However, her daughter Daisy has slowly worn Dawn down about her prejudices and she ends up volunteering to help with the play. She’s to assist an eccentric dragonman with the special effects... -
![Transforming Snowridge by Jessie Donovan]()
Transforming Snowridge by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRhydian Griffiths is the leader of Clan Snowridge in the North of Wales. Not only does he lead his clan, but he also takes care of an orphaned boy on his own. The deadline for any remaining family to collect him expires and Rhydian decides to adopt the boy himself. However, hours later, a human female shows up at his clan's gate, claiming she's the boy's aunt... -
![The Soul Sacrifice by Megan Linski, Alicia Rades]()
The Soul Sacrifice by Megan Linski, Alicia Rades
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFire and Water make the ultimate sacrifice.SophiaThe final battle has arrived. We’re prepared to face the Elders, but we can’t do it without the Azaimperiai. The ancient artifact will summon the ancestors to fight beside us. It’s our only hope at winning this war.But first, we must find the Familiars the Elders stole— before they can slaughter them and kill our people... -
![The White Thread by K.B. Hoyle]()
The White Thread by K.B. Hoyle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarcy Pennington spent her freshman year agonizing over the sacrifice of her dear friend Yahto Veli, the nark who gave himself to the Oracle to set her free. But when she returns to Alitheia determined to rescue him, she soon comes to realize there's much more at stake than just the fate of her friend. Alitheia is in turmoil, and a new riddle from the Oracle hangs over their heads... -
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![Oltre le catene dell'orgoglio by Amabile Giusti]()
Oltre le catene dell'orgoglio by Amabile Giusti
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSopravvissuta allo scontro all’ultimo sangue con il suo nemico mortale, Odyssea si è ormai ambientata nella cittadina nascosta oltre il Bosco di Confine. Dopo anni di peregrinazioni ha finalmente una casa e una famiglia... -
![Deja Blue by Julie Cassar]()
Deja Blue by Julie Cassar
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRuby's back with her fairy friends and this time, she stumbles upon some of the mysteries of the Water Court. Now, being pursued by an unknown force, Ruby's fairy friends step in to protect her. However, trouble seems to follow Ruby around every corner and even her fairy guardians need to call in reinforcements.. -
![Dragon Deep by Ava Richardson]()
Dragon Deep by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo achieve victory, Dez must risk everything they’ve fought for—and everyone she loves.The defeat of the Spirit King’s armies revealed his true plan to overthrow the Creator Goddess and claim her power. But the Spirit King isn’t about to go down without a fight. Now, with forces depleted from their successful campaign, Desiree Black will lead a weary Rebellion company into the Ancient Deeps... -
![The Dragon Seller by F.G. Ferrario]()
The Dragon Seller by F.G. Ferrario
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs the Drought of the Century hits the United States, legendary creatures appear on Earth: Dragons. Like one of the famous commercials says: “Thanks to advancements in genetic engineering, Dragons are finally out of myth, and in your local pet stores!” From playful Outbacks to unpredictable Jade Tangs, these little dragons usually don't burn much, they love fruit and don't molest young virgins...Categorized as:
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![Queen of Legacy by Veronica Shade, Leigh Anderson]()
Queen of Legacy by Veronica Shade, Leigh Anderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSaving the Soule Coven starts with saving one statue from the academy – but its walls are impenetrable, and Madison is being hunted.After a painful betrayal and a frightening encounter with her pursuers, Madison’s at a dead end... -
![The Elemental War by Megan Linski, Alicia Rades]()
The Elemental War by Megan Linski, Alicia Rades
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFire and Water join the rebellion. Sophia We’ve found all four pieces of the prophecy, but it’s already too late. The prophecy has come true, and we’ve been forced to flee our home. The Elders are hunting us down, and there’s nowhere to run. But we can’t just abandon our people. Returning to Kinpago proves more difficult than we thought, but this time, we’re coming back with an army... -
![Tales of Christmas Villains by D.C. Gomez, Jamie Dalton]()
Tales of Christmas Villains by D.C. Gomez, Jamie Dalton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRuined holiday plans and stolen gifts are only the beginning in this collection of villains gone wild for the holidays!Tales of Christmas Villains brings together the most mischievous batch of scrooges, thieves, and humbugs out to wreak havoc on the Christmas cheer... -
![Seducing the Dragon: Part 2 by Jessie Donovan]()
Seducing the Dragon: Part 2 by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPART TWO Evie Marshall discovers she has three days to convince Bram to trust her or he won’t take her as his mate. Unable to forget their steamy kiss, she’s determined to prove her usefulness not only for her safety, but also for another chance to kiss the sexy dragonman and become part of his clan. Bram’s dragon wants Evie, but refuses to say why... -
![Seducing the Dragon: Part 3 by Jessie Donovan]()
Seducing the Dragon: Part 3 by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhile Evie attempts to behave in the manner of a clan leader's mate during the special dinner in Finn's honor, news of another attack ruins the evening. Now Bram and Evie must work together to not only stop the dragon hunters from hurting anyone else, but to also control Bram's dragon. Without his leadership, the clan will be doomed... -
![Shards of Glass: A Novel by Michelle Sagara]()
Shards of Glass: A Novel by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIgnite your imagination with this immersive fantasy read!"This magical thrill-ride is a treat." —Publishers Weekly on Cast in Wisdom The Academia, once an elite proving ground for the rulers of the world, has been frozen for centuries. Now its strange slumber has ended, and a new Chancellor, an orange-eyed dragon, has reopened its lecture halls and readied its dorms... -
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![The Emperor's Wolves by Michelle Sagara]()
The Emperor's Wolves by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSet in the bestselling world of The Chronicles of Elantra, THE EMPEROR'S WOLVES is a prequel spin-off based on a fan-favorite character, and broadens the beloved fantasy world with another action-packed tale of intrigue and magic.As an orphan scrounging in the lawless slums, young Severn Handred didn't have the luxury of believing in anything beyond his own survival...Categorized as:
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![River Run Wolf by Harmony Raines]()
River Run Wolf by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter startling revelations about her family history, Sage travels to the River Run Mountains to help restore an ancient water source to the River Wolf Lands. It’s the least she can do, since her ancestors were indirectly responsible for the devastation caused to the River Wolf Clan by a malicious dragon centuries ago. What she doesn’t expect is to find is her mate... -
![WarMage: Dragon Rider by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
WarMage: Dragon Rider by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRaven and Leander have discovered the source of all magic and it’s changing the dragons of Lomberdoon.Not even William Moss knows how to train magical dragons.Can he trust that Raven will know what to do?But the Consortium has secrets they need to keep, adding a dangerous wrinkle... -
![Pegasus Summer by Zoe Chant, Helen Kestrel]()
Pegasus Summer by Zoe Chant, Helen Kestrel
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe's the only human counselor at a summer camp for shifters...Paige isn’t looking forward to spending her summer trying to wrangle kids who can turn into animals. But no matter her own feelings, family comes first. This job is the only way she can afford to send her little brother Archie back to camp this year - and now, more than ever, he has to get better control of his bear... -
![Shell Game by Ridley Pearson]()
Shell Game by Ridley Pearson
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAs the Disney Fantasy joins the cruise fleet, a special treat is in store for guests aboard its inaugural sail from Cape Canaveral to Los Angeles: the Disney Host Interactive teenage guides will be part of the Fantasy crew.Finn, Maybeck, Charlene, Willa, and Philby are to attend the cruise as celebrity guests, and to perform a ribbon cutting for the DHI server to go live... -
![Project Elfhome by Wen Spencer]()
Project Elfhome by Wen Spencer
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsStories exploring the fascinating realm of Elfhome, a world where modern day Pittsburgh has collided with the kingdom of the Elves. A special entry in the the best-selling Romantic Times Sapphire award winning Elfhome series... -
![Enoch's Ghost by Bryan Davis]()
Enoch's Ghost by Bryan Davis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWalter, Ashley, and Karen ride the dragon Thigocia in search of her son, Gabriel, and her long-lost mate, Makaidos. When Walter and Ashley find an army of giants hibernating in the depths of the earth, they meet a mysterious girl named Sapphira Adi who claims to be thousands of years old. Sapphira reveals a sinister plot, conceived centuries ago by Morgan Le Faye and the devil himself... -
![Raven Dexter, Paranormal Midwife by Viola Grace]()
Raven Dexter, Paranormal Midwife by Viola Grace
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRaven Dexter chose to pursue midwifery the moment she helped a teen friend deliver her baby. Fed up with unconcerned physicians, she studied until she could open her small practice in a moderately sized town. Her practice was slowly growing until the night a strange man demanded she come with her to attend a birth... -
![Witch Fugitive by Judith Berens, Martha Carr]()
Witch Fugitive by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA powerful artifact is in play. Magic backfires with grim results. It’s anything but a calm, quiet semester at the School of Necessary Magic. Dangerous magical criminals are near and Homeland Security puts the school on alert... -
![Uninspired Muse by R.L. Naquin]()
Uninspired Muse by R.L. Naquin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWynter Greene has finally hit her groove. She’s back at work in the Muse department and doing a fantastic job. Her newly reunited family gives her a sense of belonging and self-confidence she’s never had before. And she hasn’t annihilated any romantic relationships in quite a while—mostly because she’s avoided them... -
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![Hunted by the Dragon by Michelle M. Pillow]()
Hunted by the Dragon by Michelle M. Pillow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNew York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Bounty hunter by trade, dragon-shifter by birth, Seanan came to Earth in search of a mate. Two years later, he finds himself crossing paths with a woman he suspects may be exactly what he's been looking for--too bad the frustrating female is the reason he's stranded on Earth in the first place... -
![Chaos by Taylor Longford]()
Chaos by Taylor Longford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThink you know about gargoyles? Think again. The beautiful winged race disappeared eight hundred years ago. Now they're back. Trapped in a harpy's lair, Chaos must choose between his freedom and the life of an innocent young girl. To save the girl, he must agree to a lifetime of captivity at the end of a monster's leash, a bleak existence that would crush his wild spirit and impetuous nature... -
![Dragon Prince by Michelle M. Pillow]()
Dragon Prince by Michelle M. Pillow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrier’s fiery passion for Salena might be everything his dragon ever wanted but loving her might just lead to the destruction of everything he’s trying to save. From NY Times & USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Michelle M... -
![Crown of Dragons by Nina Walker]()
Crown of Dragons by Nina Walker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe normal world is an illusion. Separated from other realms by a thin layer of powerful magic, humans are protected from the fae and dragons, the ghosts and warlocks, and an unfurling evil. Khali Elliot is a princess —of sorts. She wasn’t born royal and yet she’s destined to become queen... -
![Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Identity by Lydia Sherrer]()
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Identity by Lydia Sherrer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIdentity is a choice. Who will you choose to be? Lily is in trouble. Deep, deep trouble. Alone and without her magic, she doesn’t know where she is or how she got there. All she wants is to go home and be left in peace. But what part of her will she have to sacrifice to get there? Sebastian is doomed. Spent, wrecked, devastated... -
![The Ice Diamond Cuff by Alison Pensy]()
The Ice Diamond Cuff by Alison Pensy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAcross the land, wedding bells ring out their joyous announcement. But, when a wedding gift is discovered to possess a dark and sinister secret, the damage has already been done.As the dust settles, Faedra is thrust into a different role. One she is not ready for. The only hope she has of defeating a deadly force that threatens her new home, is to pull her allies together...
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