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The Close by Maggie M. Lily
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe final installment in the Building the Circle series starts with a kiss.Sure, premonitions of the end of the world haunt the Time Walker. Someone has it out for the Mistress Life. Pandemonium and Lady Earth are homeless. The arrival of Love and Fear's babies is imminent. There's a wedding to plan and parents to be wooed.But, book six starts with a kiss and an ancient heartbreak... -
Doggone Mess by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsfrom the book's foreword: "While Doggone Mess’s beginning was written before Plaidypus, there are important reasons for why I didn’t renumber the series and insert Doggone Mess before Plaidypus. Doggone Mess’s events after Plaidypus require Plaidypus to truly make sense."Originally a novella in the anthology Dirty Deeds published in Jan, 2021, this edition has been expanded into a full novel... -
My Magical Life to Live (Midlife Witchery, #4) by Brenda Trim
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere's no magic in any realm that can fix this mess. I've just got to dig in and get to work.One day I'm fighting beside my best friends in the Fae realm, and the next I can't light a candle without burning down my house.I always thought witches weren't supposed to have hot flashes unless we were cursed.But then the day came when I discovered that I'm cursed... -
Wild Scottish Gold by Tricia O'Malley
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsShe was forged in heat, and he was the hammer that struck too close to her heart.Kaia Bissett came to Scotland for a fresh start. No entanglements. No mistakes. No mixing business with pleasure. But one impulsive, scorching night with a stranger shatters that promise—especially when the stranger turns out to be Thane Blackwood. Her new landlord, and apparently, her biggest rival... -
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A Celtic Witch by Debora Geary
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsCassidy Farrell is a world-class Celtic fiddler. And if she has her way, that's exactly who she'll stay.Except that's not what the rocks have in mind. Or a certain fetching spell. Or the truth working its way free in her own heart... -
Bad Blood Wolf by Anastasia Wilde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBy day, Jasmin Wildacre is an out-of-work chef who spends half her time cooking for her crew, and the other half trying to keep them from killing each other. But by night, she’s the Demon Queen of the Amazon, the star attraction of an illegal cage fighting club... -
Bad Blood Alpha by Anastasia Wilde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFlynn, lion alpha of the Bad Blood Crew, has had enough of fated mates. Every time one of his crew falls in love, a crap-ton of trouble rains down behind them. Besides, he’s…Flynn. Dominant. Uncompromising. Grumpy. Tactless. Hell, he likes things his way. The last thing he needs is a female who expects him to trip over his paws trying to make her happy... -
Bad Blood Panther by Anastasia Wilde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’ll always find you, Jenny. Jenny Castile can’t forget the chilling words of Alton Raines, alpha of the Broken Hill panther clan—the man who wants to take her baby son from her and raise him to be a killer. Her last hope is to track down her old friend Alex Fierro, now Xander of the infamous Bad Blood Crew. They’re the only monsters badass enough—and crazy enough—to protect her and Brandon... -
A Witch of a Time by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Winchester witches are all about love and family – and, well, snark and sarcasm – and no one knows that better than the family members themselves, plus the people who love them. Follow Clove, Thistle, Landon, Winnie and Aunt Tillie as they share their lives – and innermost thoughts – through a series of short novellas that take you from the present, to the past, and then back again... -
Magical Yule Tidings (Midlife Witchery #7) by Brenda Trim
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI've mastered my magic, faced down demons, and killed an evil Fae king. There isn't much I can't do. Except tell my kids I'm a powerful witch-Fae hybrid.My kids return home to Pymm's Pondside for the holidays. Before I can tell them about my magic, a pixie, and a mermaid blow my cover. Their shock is expected, but not their anger... -
You Can't Fight A Prophecy, Susan: Welcome To Midlife Magic: Book Four by Lauretta Hignett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA handsome stranger appears on Susan's doorstep, bringing some devastating news. War is coming. It is inevitable.But first, Susan is going to have to fight some battles far closer to home. Bonds will be tested, some will be broken... -
Plaidypus by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter a close encounter of the hotspot kind, Nadine’s paws are full figuring out how to feed her thirsty vampire of a brother, trying to convince the CDC she actually can be a shapeshifter infected with the lycanthropy virus, and dodging the pack of crazy women out for her blood—or her brother’s body.She’s not sure if they want her or her brother, but she doesn’t want to find out... -
Heart of the Witch by Deanna Chase
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWelcome to Keating Hollow, the enchanted village where love, cupcakes, and magic collide. There are only three things that were ever important to Noel Townsend—love, family, and magic. Two out of three aren’t bad. She’s blessed with a large close-knit family and her magic has never been stronger... -
The Faerie Mates by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the Faerie Games, it’s kill or be killed. And I’m going to survive, no matter what the cost. Who will win the next Emperor of the Villa competition? Will I tell Julian that we’re soulmates? And most importantly—will Julian, Cassia, and I defeat Octavia and make it out of the Games alive? I’ll do whatever’s necessary to survive... -
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An Iron Fey Valentine by Julie Kagawa
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAN IRON FEY VALENTINE is a story of pure, unfiltered fluff that Julie Kagawa wrote just for fun, but also a thank you to her readers and fans for all their support and encouragement over the years... -
Your Broom or Mine? by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s a Tree Sprite to do when she’s stumped?Get to the root of the problem, of course.Only I wood get stuck in a tree with the Warlock I love camped out next to it mea-culpa-ing for being a turdwaffle for the last decade.What should I do about it?Umm… stay in the tree and enjoy the show... -
A Witchmas Carol by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsChristmas is here but the Winchester witches aren’t exactly teeming with good cheer. Well, they are, but it’s not the sort of Christmas cheer Aunt Tillie wants waiting for her under this year’s tree. When Aunt Tillie finds out her great-nieces want to separate for Christmas Day – forgoing the family’s annual tradition – she decides to teach them a little lesson... -
Strength Enduring by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the penultimate novel of the Talon Pack series from NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan, an Enforcer must make the ultimate choice when it comes to a human woman with a secret she doesn't know she holds.Kameron Brentwood has only one thing on his mind: defeating the enemy. He doesn't have time for a human woman who sets his teeth on edge and makes his wolf prowl... -
Fergus's Hurricane by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEven aged Scotch cannot compare to the sweetest wine when it comes to your beloved. Fergus McGregor doesn’t like change. It was difficult enough leaving behind the pub that had been in his family for centuries... -
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Kindred by Lydia Sherrer
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBound by blood, duty, and magic. Which will win?Lily Singer’s allies and family are determined to hold John Faust accountable for his actions, but doing so may create more problems than it solves. From political intrigue to international alliances, Lily, Sebastian, and Sir Kipling must venture out into the larger wizard community and survive the first Wizard Convocation held in almost a century... -
Life Reader by K.M. Shea
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Fifteen-year-old Raven Wishmore, a member of a secret society devoted to protecting magic, is charged with finding a priceless cauldron hidden in the infamous Saint Cloud Library, she thought her most difficult task would be keeping up her disguise as a gum snapping, skirt wearing flake-of-a-girl... -
Bad Blood Bear by Anastasia Wilde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLissa Ramsey left home when she was sixteen, escaping her abusive stepfather. She found refuge with a backwoods Bear God cult that seemed harmless—until its new leader, Brother Damien, forced her into a terrifying ritual that unleashed something dangerous and bloodthirsty inside her... -
The Enforcers: Kane by Anastasia Wilde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNever trust your heart. Kane Colton, Enforcer of the Silverlake pack, has lived by those words for ten years—ever since Selina Douglass captured him in a sick mating bond that led him down a dark path and turned him into a monster. Now he only cares about three things: protecting his packmates, watching his blood brother’s back, and keeping his wolf’s bloodlust under control... -
For the Good of All by Nicky Charles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsElijah Stone – a man committed to justice; his heart is as hard as his body. Held prisoner for years, he returns home to tie up loose ends only to find a psychedelic witch capturing his attention. When a rescue mission to Central America spins out of control, he’s forced to make a difficult decision. Every action has its own consequences... -
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Scorching Secrets by Kaitlyn Hoyt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA magical prophecy, a dangerous journey, and scorching secrets.Surviving one battle was hard enough for Ryanne, but that was just the beginning. There are so many unknowns ahead of her and the path she is on is riddled with obstacles that she has to overcome if she wants to come out alive... -
The Center by Maggie M. Lily
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat happens when the Walker finally catches up to the Mistress? Things go boom.All his life, Sam Trellis has been... different. He doesn't sleep. He can't eat. And, he sees glimpses of the future.While he's tolerated his differences well - and made billions off his psychic tendencies - he has questions.It's time for some answers... -
Jinxed by Rachel Rener
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI keep telling myself things could be worse.Okay, so my mom's been harboring some hefty family secrets. Big deal.And, yeah, maybe there are still two or three teensy details about Zayn that I don't know – his backstory, his private life, or his real name, for starters.Oh, and let's not forget that there's a bloodthirsty, power-hungry, magical mob boss who's due to appear at any moment. No biggie... -
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Crave by Deborah Wilde
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat doesn’t kill you ... seriously messes with your love life.Nava is happily settling into her new relationship and life is all giddy joy and stolen kisses. Except when it’s assassins. Talk about a mood killer... -
Witchy Tales by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLook out Hemlock Cove, Aunt Tillie is on a rampage. What else is new, right? She’s determined to move her wine business to the next level, and she needs twenty-four hours of peace and quiet to do it. There’s only one thing standing in her way. Well, make that a whole family of obstacles … and one ticked-off FBI agent... -
Unspeakable Magic by Iris Beaglehole
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs the winter solstice approaches in Myrtlewood, the Yuletide festivities are in underway, but the cheer is overshadowed by mysterious winter deaths.Athena and Rosemary must embark on a perilous journey to the Underworld. Along the way, they uncover clues about a prophecy and encounter allies and adversaries in the dreamrealm... -
A Different Witch by Debora Geary
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWitch Central welcomes everyone. Or does it?Twenty months ago, Jamie and Lauren crashed a coven meeting in Chicago - a visit they barely remember. For Beth Landler, it was the moment that fractured her circle and awakened her need for an entirely different kind of magic.The kind only found in Witch Central. If she can dig up the courage to go... -
The Lady and the Wish by J.M. Stengl
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGillian set her heart on marrying a prince. Lady Gillian Montmorency is determined to win Prince Fidelio’s heart, but her plans are crashing around her ears. First, Fidelio’s older cousin with a beard like a bird’s nest proposes to her. Next, intimidating Prince Max insists she will be his next trophy.Worst of all, her parents reveal a financial scandal... -
Water Witch: A Dustin Walker Anthology and Other Tales by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Dustin Walker’s witchcraft awakens, he discovers he harbors a leviathan, one that could destroy him—and his family—should he fail to learn how to control his powers. Dustin Walker first appeared in the Witch & Wolf standalone novel, Beneath a Blood Moon, and is featured in the majority of stories in this anthology... -
The Iron Legends by Julie Kagawa
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsSummer, Winter, Iron.Together at last.Dangerous faeries. Heartbreaking romance. Thrilling action and limitless adventure. The world of the fey has never been so powerful. This collection includes three novellas set in the world of The Iron Fey plus the expanded Guide to the Nevernever and exclusive information about Julie Kagawa's unforgettable world of Faery... -
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Claused by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBear shifter Kain, who also happens to be a lawyer, has just met his mate. There’s just one problem, she’s crazy. Like, two sandwiches short of a picnic crazy. Why? Because his mate, a wonderfully curvy woman, named Marraine Le Fey, thinks someone has stolen her magic wand. That’s right. Her. Magic. Wand... -
Toughest Deal by Alessa Thorn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe occult group Aurora is closing in on the Edgeworths, and they are going to need Altun, the Sorceress of Istanbul, to help them if they are going to stay alive. 'Toughest Deal' is the third book in 'Mercenaries and Magic,' a fast-paced, contemporary fantasy series full of morally gray characters, found family, passionate romance, and dark humor... -
The Forgotten Mountain by Heather Lyons
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter years spent in Wonderland, Alice Reeve learned the impossible was quite possible after all. She thought she left such fantastical realities behind when she finally returned to England. Now Alice has become a member of the clandestine Collectors’ Society, and the impossible has found her again in the form of an elusive villain set on erasing entire worlds... -
Which Witch is Which? by Cynthia St. Aubin, Cindy Stark
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFour identical sisters are prophesied to hold the fate of the entire world in their powerful hands.Meet the Witches of Port Townsend...Moira. A water witch, Moira has always been a healer, but the one soul she can't mend is her own... -
Grantham by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey’ve been betrayed by loved ones before. Together, they learn to forgive.Since leaving his birth coven, Grantham has found his home with Master Edison’s warlocks. Though the Amherst Coven has been blessed by the Fates and its members are finding their fated ones, will he find that perfect One that belongs with him?Theodore is on the run with an omega that isn’t his mate... -
Tis the Season by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne of several Bewitched and Bewildered short stories released by the Author on her website... -
Sharpest Edge by Alessa Thorn
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAlternate cover edition of ASIN B09P1LVDHPKon and Athena's revenge on the shady organisation Aurora has painted targets on all of their backs. Now the Edgeworth's dark and bloody past is catching up with them, and there's no way to escape unscathed.. -
Thoth by Alessa Thorn
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThoth, the god of magic, has one year to find out what happened to the missing Anubis. The last thing he needs is a rogue sorceress tearing up Alexandria and distracting him with her devastating smile...THOTH is the second book in the new series ‘Gods of the Duat’ that centers around the Egyptian gods of war, magic and the dead... -
Dirty Deeds: An Urban Fantasy Collection by Faith Hunter, Diana Pharaoh Francis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen the going gets tough, the tough get their hands dirty. Join NY Times Bestselling author Faith Hunter, USA Today Bestselling author R.J. Blain, and National Bestselling authors Diana Pharaoh Francis and Devon Monk on a wild romp where the damsels bring the distress and what can go wrong will go wrong... -
My Kind of Town by Shelly Laurenston
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEmma Luchessi may be a witch from Long Island but she is used to her life being quiet. Some may even say boring. She doesn’t mind boring. Boring is safe. Calm. Peaceful. Like beige. One doesn’t get into trouble with beige. But a wrong turn off a southern highway is about to turn Emma’s beige life into everything but boring... -
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The 10th Kingdom by Kathryn Wesley, Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRomance, deceit, heroism, lies, adventure, and true love -- just another day in the Big Apple? No way. Welcome to THE 10TH KINGDOM. Suppose you were on your way to work. Not a great job, just one that pays the bills. And suddenly, you are in the middle of a fantastic adventure and running for your life. You don't believe it could happen? Well, it could, and in THE 10TH KINGDOM, it does...Categorized as:
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The Hidden Library by Heather Lyons
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSometimes, the rabbit hole is deeper than expected . . .Alice Reeve and Finn Van Brunt have tumbled into a life of secrets. Some secrets they share, such as their employment by the clandestine organization known as The Collectors’ Society. Other secrets they carry within them, fighting to keep buried the things that could change everything they think they know... -
Wednesday by Victoria Danann
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe book's message: save the planet, find true love, trust in what you believe, have fun and make your own Happy Hours!New York Times bestselling author, Victoria Danann, adds some warlock wizardry to the captivating witch series. Wednesday's not just a witch. She's a modern woman who doesn't like being told what to do... -
Eros by Carly Spade
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsElani Stewart hasn't believed in "true love" or fairy tale endings since her parents' divorce.It's one of the reasons she developed her dating service "E-romantic",a scientific algorithm based process that matches one person to their most compatible partners... -
Mate of the Dragon by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA witch and a dragon, bonded together by fate, yet destined to be apart because neither can learn to let the other into their lives, or their hearts. Dòmhnall, Dragon Lord of Spellholm and the greatest dragon to ever live, is unable to trust Tara the witch. And with good reason, or so he thinks... -
The Hound of the Burgervilles by E.J. Russell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis case is really going to the dogs… After I try a little off-the-books interrogation to locate my selkie almost-boyfriend’s nearly-ex-husband (don’t ask, it’s complicated), I’m in the doghouse again with my bosses, who bust me back to surveillance. Ugh...
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