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Revealed in Fire by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe DDVN World story continues, largely told from Reagan's point of view, but including all major players.Reagan's trip down to the underworld was never going to remain a mystery. And now Lucifer is actively looking for the woman and her vampire cohort that raised hell in his domaine... -
![It's a Matter of Midlife and Death by Robyn Peterman]()
It's a Matter of Midlife and Death by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMidlife is madness—magical, messy and one freaking crisis after another.With a new job I didn’t apply for and an extended family I didn’t know I had—midlife has become somewhat problematic. Gluing ghosts back together is easy compared to my new celestial occupation.The Grim Reaper wants to put a ring on it. Tim wants to be a father... -
![My Salvation by Alanea Alder]()
My Salvation by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPriest Vi’Aerdan wants nothing more than for his mate to be safe, but nightmares plague him with images of her being torn to shreds. Despite consulting Meryn, his anxiety persists. He remembers the helplessness associated with his failure to help his unit brothers when they were trapped in the caves of Noctem Falls... -
![Wild Side by Shayne Silvers]()
Wild Side by Shayne Silvers
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTo become a Godkiller you have to awaken the monster inside you… Almost a year has passed since Nate’s ex-fiancée woke up a Greek god intent on world domination and war. The problem? He doesn’t know which god. And the promised war hasn’t started yet... -
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![You Light Up My Midlife Crisis by Robyn Peterman]()
You Light Up My Midlife Crisis by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMidlife is definitely a journey. The road has massive potholes.And the crisis… it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Being forty is supposed to be freaking fabulous not fatal. Taking on a daunting new job minus the description isn’t the smartest move I’ve ever made, even if it was to save a friend. Hopefully, it doesn’t turn out to be the stupidest… or deadliest... -
![It's A Hard-Knock Midlife by Robyn Peterman]()
It's A Hard-Knock Midlife by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMidlife is supposed to be messy, but this is a full-on catastrophic crisis.Just when I thought life might be getting back to normal—normal being a relative word—I couldn’t have been more wrong.Marriage proposal from the Grim Reaper? Yes.Beautiful healthy baby? Yes.Friends and family safe? Yes.Ghost of my worst enemy sitting on my front porch? OMG. Yep... -
![The Facts of Midlife by Robyn Peterman]()
The Facts of Midlife by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMidlife is sheer madness, and the facts of midlife are not taught in school. Unfortunately, some lessons are hellishly hard to learn.I thought I had it figured out. I was wrong.Proving I’m the Angel of Mercy is turning into a sh*tshow of epic proportions.Not too long ago, I was a forty-year-old gal with a stable and boring life ahead of me. Now? Not so much... -
![Tales from the Gas Station: Volume Two by Jack Townsend]()
Tales from the Gas Station: Volume Two by Jack Townsend
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNightshift clerk and high-functioning insomniac Jack is back to work, trying his best to keep out of trouble. But when his chain-smoking coworker discovers a mysterious radio signal revealing the guarded secrets of their town, Jack will learn that an annoying new dayshift manager is far from the worst of his problems... -
![Fashionably Dead in Diapers by Robyn Peterman]()
Fashionably Dead in Diapers by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAnd I thought being half Vampyre/half Demon was hard…That’s nothing compared to being a mother. Sweet baby Moses in a boob tube, there aren’t any books on raising True Immortals so let me give you a few tips…~Make a map of every closet and bathroom in your home if you enjoy having sex. Sleep deprivation can cause confusion and a map will help if you only have seven minutes and thirty-one seconds... -
![Whose Midlife Crisis Is It Anyway? by Robyn Peterman]()
Whose Midlife Crisis Is It Anyway? by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA Paranormal Women's Fiction with a bit of class, and a lot of sass, for anyone who feels like age is just a number!Midlife's a journey. Enjoy the ride. Crisis included.Never knew that life after death was far more dangerous than real life.Never in my forty years did I think my new normal would be gluing body parts back onto ghosts and hosting a houseful of dead squatters... -
![My Midlife Crisis, My Rules by Robyn Peterman]()
My Midlife Crisis, My Rules by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMy midlife crisis. My rules. And if it doesn’t put me six feet under, I plan to live it up in style—possibly for the rest of eternity…After a Luke Skywalker/Darth Vader moment, I discovered I do indeed have a father. He comes with a hell of a lot of baggage, but I’ve decided to keep him. Not only do I have a father, I have a kickass new sister, a ghostly family, and super powers to boot... -
![Fashionably Dead Down Under by Robyn Peterman]()
Fashionably Dead Down Under by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWelcome to Hell.Literally.The Hell where the Prince of Darkness is hotter than Hades, Hell Hounds smell like brownies and the Seven Deadly Sins are addicted to Facebook... Not to mention the soundtrack in the Underworld is Journey. For real... -
![Murder Mittens by R.J. Blain]()
Murder Mittens by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBecoming a bounty hunter and taking on the call sign of Murder Mittens wasn’t Harri’s brightest move, but what’s a lynx to do with millions of debt while working a customer service gig? The scars deforming her face won’t remove themselves, and she’ll bag and tag every criminal in the United States to get rid of them if necessary... -
![SOS Hotel: Great Service from Top to Bottom by Adam Vex, Ariana Nash]()
SOS Hotel: Great Service from Top to Bottom by Adam Vex, Ariana Nash
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSomething is wrong with Tom Collins. More wrong than usual.Tom’s being nice.I should have known trouble was right around the corner. One attempted murder later, and Reynard is forced to disarm Tom (literally).No bartender, means no bar. Zee is grumpy and avoiding me, and the hotel’s measly profits are dwindling by the day.Things are not going well... -
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![Hell On Heels by Robyn Peterman]()
Hell On Heels by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWhere does a Demon go when she gets deported from Hell?Kentucky. Eden, Kentucky to be more specific—where nothing is exactly as it seems. My name is Dixie. I’m a Demon—a lousy Demon. I’m a twenty-one year old virgin and I have a battery operated boyfriend. My magic is iffy at best and downright dangerous at worst. Leaving Hell to represent my race is not high on my list of things to do... -
![As The Underworld Turns by Robyn Peterman]()
As The Underworld Turns by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat does a forty-year-old former child star do when she finds out she’s a Demon?A sitcom, of course.Age is just a number unless you’re an actress of a certain age trying to make a comeback in La La Land. Back in the day, I was the child star of the hit show Camp Bites. Today, I’m still living it down... -
![All The Write Moves by Robyn Peterman]()
All The Write Moves by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGoing to Hell has never been on my bucket list… until now.The fact that I can speak that sentence without laughing or losing my mind is absurd. However, my life has veered into a very tricky tale that rivals any of my books.The villain has been banished. I’ve written her right into an infernal doom... -
![Undeading Bells by Drew Hayes]()
Undeading Bells by Drew Hayes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter surviving countless perils and dangers, including an examination by the Blood Council, Fred is preparing to take on his most important adventure to date: marrying Krystal. That is, if he can get everything handled in time. Visiting Boarback, hiring new staff, clearing out his schedule for a honeymoon; there’s no shortage of tasks to check off before the big day arrives... -
![A Beginner’s Guide to the Care and Feeding of Demons by Shannon Mae]()
A Beginner’s Guide to the Care and Feeding of Demons by Shannon Mae
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeelbufo has lived a comfortable life as a pet frog for two decades, enjoying pets, human food, and horror movie nights with his favorite human, Gabe. But when Gabe and Az fall head over heels in love, they decide Beel needs a companion too. Little does Beel know that the charming pet shop owner, Jon, is about to become his unsuspecting caretaker... -
![Bloody Acquisitions by Drew Hayes]()
Bloody Acquisitions by Drew Hayes
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe third book in Drew's outrageously adventurous and satirical series, including THE UTTERLY UNINTERESTING AND UNADVENTUROUS TALES OF FRED, THE VAMPIRE ACCOUNTANT (Book 1) and UNDEATH & TAXES (Book 2).With a thriving parahuman accounting practice, a steady relationship, and a circle of trusted friends, Fred’s undead life has become more enjoyable than his normal one ever was... -
![Sexiest Vampire Alive by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
Sexiest Vampire Alive by Kerrelyn Sparks
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsHe was both a vampire and a playboy . . . and impossible to resist.The secret is out . . . Vampires do exist!When a video reveals to the world that vampires live among us, it's up to "young" vamp Gregori Holstein, VP of Marketing, to persuade the U.S. government to declare the video a hoax... -
![Ecstasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter]()
Ecstasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsGrowing up poor on New Chicago’s meanest streets, Ava Sans had two options: be the predator or be the prey. No contest. Now, working for Alien Investigation and Removal, she’s been ordered to capture the biggest, baddest warrior of all—a vampire too beautiful to be real, with the ability to manipulate time... -
![Hammered by Kevin Hearne]()
Hammered by Kevin Hearne
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 53 ratingsThor, the Norse god of thunder, is worse than a blowhard and a bully—he’s ruined countless lives and killed scores of innocents. After centuries, Viking vampire Leif Helgarson is ready to get his vengeance, and he’s asked his friend Atticus O’Sullivan, the last of the Druids, to help take down this Norse nightmare... -
![Whatever for Hire by R.J. Blain]()
Whatever for Hire by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWarning: This novel contains excessive humor, action, excitement, adventure, magic, romance, and bodies. Proceed with caution. Fetching a cat out of a tree should’ve been a quick, easy fifty bucks in Kanika’s pocket. Instead, following one stray thought, the devil pays her a visit and leaves her with a debt to repay... -
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![Silver Clouds Dirty Sky by Orlando A. Sanchez]()
Silver Clouds Dirty Sky by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsLondon Bridge is falling...but it's not their fault...mostly. Montague and Strong have left the building-in fact, they’ve left the continent. When a teleportation circle sends them to London, The Penumbra Consortium-and older, darker version of the Dark Council requests Montague & Strong look into the murder of the leading demonologist, Mage Nigel Warrenton... -
![Hexed by Kevin Hearne]()
Hexed by Kevin Hearne
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 55 ratingsAtticus O’Sullivan, last of the Druids, doesn’t care much for witches. Still, he’s about to make nice with the local coven by signing a mutually beneficial nonaggression treaty—when suddenly the witch population in modern-day Tempe, Arizona, quadruples overnight. And the new girls are not just bad, they’re badasses with a dark history on the German side of World War II... -
![Working for Bigfoot by Jim Butcher]()
Working for Bigfoot by Jim Butcher
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 33 ratings"B is for Bigfoot" takes place between Fool Moon and Grave Peril. "I Was a Teenage Bigfoot" takes place circa Deadbeat. "Bigfoot on Campus" takes place between Turn Coat and Changes.Chicago wizard-for-hire Harry Dresden is used to mysterious clients with long hair and legs up to here... -
![Trapped by Kevin Hearne]()
Trapped by Kevin Hearne
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsAfter twelve years of secret training, Atticus O’Sullivan is finally ready to bind his apprentice, Granuaile, to the earth and double the number of Druids in the world. But on the eve of the ritual, the world that thought he was dead abruptly discovers that he’s still alive, and they would much rather he return to the grave... -
![Demons in Disguise by A. Kirk, E. Kirk]()
Demons in Disguise by A. Kirk, E. Kirk
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIt's the Gotta Have Book 3 in the Bestselling Divinicus Nex Chronicles! Continuing the action-packed Divinicus Nex Chronicles, Aurora and fan-favorite hotties The Hex Boys are back with more mystery, non-stop action, romance and laugh-out-loud humor that makes this thrilling series irresistible. Come along for the ride where.. -
![Monster Hunter Alpha by Larry Correia]()
Monster Hunter Alpha by Larry Correia
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 37 ratings#3 in the break-out, best-selling Monster Hunter series. Earl Harbinger, head of Monster Hunter International, faces down an old nemesis -- a very nasty former KGB werewolf who is working to create a new, unstoppable breed. Dirty Harry meets Twilight. #3 in the break-out series and a follow-up to Monster Hunter International and Monster Hunter Vendetta... -
![Shadow Duel by Brad Magnarella]()
Shadow Duel by Brad Magnarella
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeware the shadow of many faces, but fear the master of many places…It’s Monday morning, and I’ve recovered a strange glyph-covered chest from a landfill. By Monday afternoon, someone’s stolen it from my warded loft.Before I can suss out who, why, and most importantly, how, I’m neck-deep with the NYPD on a murder case... -
![Undeath and Taxes by Drew Hayes]()
Undeath and Taxes by Drew Hayes
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe sequel to the Amazon bestseller THE UTTERLY UNINTERESTING AND UNADVENTUROUS TALES OF FRED, THE VAMPIRE ACCOUNTANT. After discovering just how filled with magic, intrigue, and adventure the parahuman world of being an Undead American can be, Fredrick Frankford Fletcher did exactly what was expected--he became a certified parahuman accountant... -
![Tricked by Kevin Hearne]()
Tricked by Kevin Hearne
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsDruid Atticus O’Sullivan hasn’t stayed alive for more than two millennia without a fair bit of Celtic cunning. So when vengeful thunder gods come Norse by Southwest looking for payback, Atticus, with a little help from the Navajo trickster god Coyote, lets them think that they’ve chopped up his body in the Arizona desert... -
![Drop Dead Demons by A. Kirk, E. Kirk]()
Drop Dead Demons by A. Kirk, E. Kirk
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe Boys Are Back In Town! And as HEXTRAORDINARILY SEXY AS EVER! - It's the exciting Sequel to DEMONS AT DEADNIGHT! Continuing the thrill-ride adventures of Aurora and the Super Sexy HEXY KNIGHTS! -------------------------Survival. It's an on-going battle.GOING ON A TREASURE HUNT...Aurora Lahey finally knows why supernatural slayers salivate to slaughter her, but how to stop them? Not so much... -
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![Black Luck by Brad Magnarella]()
Black Luck by Brad Magnarella
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings’Cause sometimes luck ain’t enoughIn the year since the Whisperer’s attack, I’ve been busting my hump to become my best wizard, like my father. Now I’m ready for a test.When a dark mage starts planting infernal bags around New York City, I get my wish. Like time bombs, the bags detonate without warning, spawning demonic beings that rip the souls of innocents from their bodies... -
![Cross Your Heart by Michele Bardsley]()
Cross Your Heart by Michele Bardsley
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEven vampires can be afraid of ghosts... After the death of her husband-and her dreams of motherhood-Elizabeth Bretton returned to the family estate in Broken Heart, Oklahoma. Little did she know she would also give up her life as the Silverstone heiress... -
![My Unfair Godmother by Janette Rallison]()
My Unfair Godmother by Janette Rallison
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTansy Miller has always felt that her divorced father has never had enough time for her. But mistakenly getting caught on the wrong side of the law wasn't exactly how she wanted to get his attention. Enter Chrysanthemum "Chrissy" Everstar, Tansy's fairy in shining, er, high heels. Chrissy is only a fair godmother, of course, so Tansy's three wishes don't exactly go according to plan... -
![The Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer]()
The Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsArtemis’s mother has contracted a deadly disease—and the only cure lies in the brain fluid of African lemurs. Unfortunately, Artemis himself was responsible for making the lemurs extinct five years ago. Now he must enlist the aid of his fairy friends to travel back in time and save them. Not only that, but he must face his deadliest foe yet... his younger self... -
![Vampires Need Not...Apply? by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff]()
Vampires Need Not...Apply? by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThis is book 4 in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Accidentally Yours paranormal romance series. Meet Dr. Antonio Acero. Heir to Spain's wealthiest family, world-renowned physicist, and dedicated bachelor. While on vacation in southern Mexico, Antonio discovers an ancient Mayan tablet... -
![The Stranger by Max Frei]()
The Stranger by Max Frei
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe millions-selling fantasy epic of the new Russian literary icon-a freeloading freebooter who finds a new home in a magical world Max Frei's novels have been a literary sensation in Russia since their debut in 1996, and have swept the fantasy world over. Presented here in English for the first time, The Stranger will strike a chord with readers of all stripes... -
![Druid Bond by Brad Magnarella]()
Druid Bond by Brad Magnarella
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen the deal you need isn't the one you want To protect Vega and her son from the demon-vampire Arnaud, I’ve secured spots for them in a powerful safehouse. The price? Pledging my services to the Upholders, a group searching for stolen loved ones.My new teammates are a young minister, a snarky half-fae, a hulking mermaid, and a druid with major control issues... -
![The Deadliest Bite by Jennifer Rardin]()
The Deadliest Bite by Jennifer Rardin
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsI have two choices. Carve Brude's name into Hell's bile-encrusted gates. Or lose my soul.After an assassination attempt on Vayl, I find myself pulled into a tangled web that takes the gang to Romania... -
![No Kitten Around by R.J. Blain]()
No Kitten Around by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWarning: This novel contains excessive humor, action, excitement, adventure, magic, romance, and bodies. Proceed with caution. The last thing Reed Matthews needs in his life is a kitten, but when an orphaned tabby suckers him into becoming her caretaker, he’s in for the ride of his life... -
![Night Rune by Brad Magnarella]()
Night Rune by Brad Magnarella
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhere to turn when all roads lead to ruin? Last night I barely escaped 1776 New York City – now I have to go back. My teammates are trapped in a time catch. Worse, the demon master Malphas is building a gateway there, one that could trigger a full-blown apocalypse. But returning will require new allies: a crabby goblin, a fae princess and former lover, and the demon-vampire Arnaud... -
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![Something Rotten by Jasper Fforde]()
Something Rotten by Jasper Fforde
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsDetective Thursday Next has had her fill of her responsibilities as the Bellman in Jurisfiction. Packing up her son, Friday, Thursday returns to Swindon accompanied by none other than the dithering Danish prince Hamlet...Categorized as:
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![A Tale of Two Demon Slayers by Angie Fox]()
A Tale of Two Demon Slayers by Angie Fox
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLast month, I was a single preschool teacher whose greatest thrill consisted of color-coding my lesson plans. That was before I learned I was a slayer. Now, it's up to me to face curse-hurling imps, vengeful demons, and any other supernatural uglies that crop up. And, to top it off, a hunk of a shape-shifting griffin has invited me to Greece to meet his family.But it's not all sun, sand, and ouzo... -
![Accidentally...Evil? by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff]()
Accidentally...Evil? by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBacklum Chaam, the God of Male Virility, wasn't always such a bad guy. Before his heart turned black and his biggest goal in life became destroying mankind, he was just like any god. Compassionate, loyal, and dedicated. So where did it all go wrong? Sometimes broken hearts don't heal...Word count: 35,000... -
![Third Eye by Felicia Day]()
Third Eye by Felicia Day
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOnce upon a time, in the magical land of San Francisco, there lived a not-so-ordinary girl named Laurel Pettigrew. She was supposed to be the Chosen One. The plan was simple: she would vanquish the great evil Tybus in an epic battle. But destiny had other ideas, and Laurel's performance in the whole heroics department was a colossal flop... -
![Sun God Seeks…Surrogate? by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff]()
Sun God Seeks…Surrogate? by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA Deal from HeavenLiving in New York City, Penelope Trudeau has seen a lot of weird stuff-but nothing like the insane redhead who accosts her with a wild proposition. Penelope will get a million dollars if she has a baby with the strange woman's brother. With her mother dying from a mysterious disease, Penelope can use the money... -
![Everlasting Bad Boys by Shelly Laurenston, Cynthia Eden]()
Everlasting Bad Boys by Shelly Laurenston, Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThey're who you call when you want pleasure that lasts . . . CAN'T GET ENOUGH Shelly Laurenston Renowned for his fighting prowess, Ailean the Wicked has a new conquest in mind--the gorgeous dragoness Shalin the Innocent. While he's saving her from her enemies, he plans to prove that even in human form a bad-boy dragon can show a girl a good time that's truly off the scale . .
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