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Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIlona Andrews invites you back to the #1 New York Times bestselling Kate Daniels series in this exciting new long novella featuring Kate, Curran and Conlan, some familiar faces, some new friends, and all the special brand of chaos they create!Kate, Curran and their son, Conlan have left Atlanta, vowing to keep a low profile, and are settling into a new city and new house…but some things never... -
Sweep of the Heart by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsFrom the New York Times #1 bestselling author, Ilona Andrews, comes a fun and action-packed new adventure in the Innkeeper Chronicles! We invite you to relax, enjoy yourself, and above all, remember the one rule all visitors must obey: the humans must never know.Life is busier than ever for Innkeeper, Dina DeMille and Sean Evans... -
Emperor's Throne by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThree against one is not the best odds in any fight. But does she dare gamble on making an enemy into an ally? The final installment in the USAT and WSJ bestselling epic urban fantasy that readers have been waiting for! There might be no rest for the wicked, but there’s no rest for the exhausted either... -
Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsNo matter how much the paranormal politics of Atlanta change, one thing always remains the same: if there’s trouble, Kate Daniels will be in the middle of it…As the mate of the Beast Lord, Curran, former mercenary Kate Daniels has more responsibilities than it seems possible to juggle... -
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Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 64 ratingsKate Daniels works for the Order of the Knights of Merciful Aid, officially as a liaison with the mercenary guild. Unofficially, she cleans up the paranormal problems no one else wants to handle—especially if they involve Atlanta’s shapeshifting community... -
Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 63 ratingsDrafted into working for the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels has more paranormal problems than she knows what to do with these days. And in Atlanta, where magic comes and goes like the tide, that’s saying a lot.But when Kate’s werewolf friend Derek is discovered nearly dead, she must confront her greatest challenge yet... -
Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsIn the latest Kate Daniels novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews, magic is coming and going in waves in post-Shift Atlanta—and each crest leaves danger in its wake…After breaking from life with the Pack, mercenary Kate Daniels and her mate—former Beast Lord Curran Lennart—are adjusting to a very different pace... -
Jinn's Dominion by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsIn this THIRD installment of Zamira's journey, she will be faced with losing her Pride, and her two closest friends as she fights her way into the Jinn's Dominion. There was nothing that could have prepared me for Dragon’s Ground. And I thought that nothing could be worse than what I faced there.Just my black cat bad luck, the world is set to prove me wrong...Categorized as:
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Called by Vanessa Nelson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn a city full of rising tension, with people going missing or turning up dead, can Max resist the call to help?When Max tries to intervene to prevent an assault and it goes horribly wrong, she wants nothing more than to keep her head down and get on with her job. She does not want to answer calls for help, not even from Bryce, the Order warrior who seems willing to give her a second chance... -
Sweep with Me by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsA charming, short novella in the Innkeeper Chronicles, from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Ilona Andrews. Thank you for joining us at Gertrude Hunt, the nicest Bed and Breakfast in Red Deer, Texas, during the Treaty Stay. As you know, we are honor-bound to accept all guests during this oldest of innkeeper holidays and we are expecting a dangerous guest. Or several. But have no fear... -
Magic Strikes - Hot Tub (Curran POV #5) by Ilona Andrews, Gordan Andrews
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPublished in Small Magics and included in Curran's POV... -
Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 59 ratingsPlagued by a war between magic and technology, Atlanta has never been so deadly. Good thing Kate Daniels is on the job.Kate Daniels may have quit the Order of Merciful Aid, but she’s still knee-deep in paranormal problems. Or she would be if she could get someone to hire her... -
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... -
Fallen Academy: Year Four by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsLucifer isn't happy about Brielle's escape from hell and he plans to make that known to the inhabitants of earth. Chaos has descended on Angel City and the Fallen Army needs to do everything they can to keep it from falling. Meanwhile, Brielle is training for the fight of a lifetime. She's ready to fulfill the prophecy. Lucy's going down...Categorized as:
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Magic Bleeds - Awake (Curran POV #9) by Ilona Andrews, Gordon Andrews
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPublished in Small Magics and included in Curran's POV.Infuriated by Kate’s treatment at the hands of the Pack, the Beast Lord demands an explanation. When words fail, claws and fangs must do the talking... -
Magic Gifts by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsIt isn’t often that Kate Daniels and the Beast Lord Curran get to take a break from protecting their pack and enjoy some time for themselves. So when Curran offers Kate a romantic dinner in town, there’s no way she’s going to pass.But their quiet night doesn’t stay quiet for long... -
Curran POV Collection by Gordon Andrews
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsCollection of Curran POVs in chronological order... -
Carnal (Exiled, #1) by Victoria Danann
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNO ONE EVER EXPECTS SOMEONE LIKE CARNAL.The angel, Kellareal, stopped the genocide of generations of hybrids, who had been bred for research and spent their entire lives imprisoned. Against orders, he spirited them away to a dimension where they would have freedom and purpose. In a vindictive fit, Rosie Storm asked Kellareal for a place to hide out... -
Royally Bitten by Lexi C. Foss
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOnce upon a time, humankind ruled the world while lycans and vampires lived in secret.This is no longer that time.RaeBlood Day--the culmination of my training. The day I find out my fate.I will not cry. I will not beg. I will remain calm.Emotions are for the weak, and I am not weak.My name is Rae and I will survive this.But I never expected him to call my name.. -
Moon Sworn by Keri Arthur
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsSome nights never end.Some desires never die. . . .She ventures where no one else dares—into realms of peril and pleasure. But will this next journey be her last?Shape-shifting werewolf and vampire Riley Jenson is through with death–causing it, solving it, surviving it. Her soul mate, Kye Murphy, is dead–and at Riley’s own hands... -
Angels' Flight by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsIn Angel’s Wolf a vampire becomes fascinated with the seductive angel who rules Louisiana. But all is not what it appears to be in her court. In Angels’ Judgment a hunter must track one of her own gone bad, while surviving the deadly tests placed in her way by the archangels themselves. Unexpected backup comes from a stranger who might just be the most lethal threat of all..Categorized as:
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Magic Bleeds [Dramatized Adaptation] by Ilona Andrews, Nora Sofyan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKate Daniels works for the Order of the Knights of Merciful Aid, officially as a liaison with the mercenary guild. Unofficially, she cleans up the paranormal problems no one else wants to handle—especially if they involve Atlanta’s shapeshifting community... -
Last Guard by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNYT bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to a world devastated by change in her award-winning Psy-Changeling Trinity series, where two people defined by their aloneness hold the fate of the Psy in their hands . . . Termed merciless by some, and a robotic sociopath by others, Payal Rao is the perfect Psy: cardinal telekinetic, CEO of a major conglomerate, beautiful—and emotionless... -
Dark Taste of Rapture by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter captivates with a dark, tantalizing world of humans, otherworlders, and a powerful AIR agent consumed by his desire for a woman he can never have. . . .With one caress, he can give unforgettable pleasure . . . or unending pain. . . .Hector Dean is shaved, tattooed, and totally ripped—and he has a deadly secret... -
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Magic Steals by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsIlona Andrews—#1 New York Times bestselling author of Magic Shifts—once again pulls readers into the dark and dangerous world of the Kate Daniels novels...Shapeshifting tigress Dali Harimau may be a powerful healer and magic user, but she’s far from what might be called “normal”...Categorized as:
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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... -
Guild Hunter Novels 1-4 by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAngels rule, vampires serve, and passions ignite in the first four novels of the Guild Hunter series by New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh... -
The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsIn Allison Sekemoto's world, there is one rule left: Blood calls to blood She has done the unthinkable: died so that she might continue to live. Cast out of Eden and separated from the boy she dared to love, Allie will follow the call of blood to save her creator, Kanin, from the psychotic vampire Sarren... -
Fallen Academy: Year Three by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsIt will take every ounce of strength and training Brielle has to survive year three. Meanwhile, Lincoln will also be fighting his own battle for survival. Each of them worlds apart... -
Mated to the Swamp Monster: Mated to the Monster by Honey Phillips
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Stay out of the swamp!”Every child in Cypress Landing has been warned about the terrifying monster lurking in the inky tangle of cypress and willow on the edge of town. But sometimes desperation leaves no other choice…When Rorie sees her vicious stepfather commit a horrifying crime, her only hope of escape lies through the forbidden swamp... -
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... -
Magic Stars by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsFrom award-winning author, Ilona Andrews, an original novella, set in the New York Times #1 bestselling Kate Daniels World and featuring fan-favorites, Derek, and Curran and Kate’s very independent ward, Julie. Scarred, solitary Derek Gaunt has separated from his Pack, and is truly a lone wolf. With no family he answers to no one; but is fiercely loyal to a chosen few... -
Seduce the Darkness by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsSHE HAS A BODY MADE FOR TEMPTATION...AND A KISS TO DIE FOR.The war between otherworlders and humans changed Earth beyond recognition. It also saved Bride McKells's life. Before, the gorgeous vampire was a target for every fanatic with a stake and a crucifix. Now, she's free to roam the streets -- and desperate to find others of her kind. One man claims to have the answers she seeks...Categorized as:
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The Wolf Vs The Warlock by Lauretta Hignett
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNothing ruins your day more than a bloated, stinking corpse on your doorstep.My natural optimism has taken a serious beating lately. I’ve been working my butt off, drafting a series of outreach programs to help the poor, lost supe kids of the Hidden City before they fall through the cracks in our society and end up in our Otherworld Child Protective system...Categorized as:
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Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsIn the darkness, demons come out to play…and someone must bring their sins to light.Part vampire, part werewolf, Riley Jenson knows what can happen when vamps don’t play well with others. But she’s never seen anything like this: a series of brutal murders surrounding the latest hot spot for vampire-human hookups—and the victims aren’t just killed, they’re beheaded... -
Dawn's Awakening by Lora Leigh
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAn erotic thrill ride about genetically altered Breeds with feline DNA-and the humans who arouse their lust. The runt of the lab she was created in, Dawn Daniels endured years of torture by her pride brother and the council soldiers. Finally freed from her torment, she's now a Breed Enforcer, in control of her own life... -
Three Dog Knight by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsI survived a job for royal vampires with my life and identity intact. That means I can return to my normal life as a knight, right?Wrong.When a group of werewolves goes berserk in our local pub, there’s a new threat in the city and the local pack hires me to find out what it is... -
Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsSome people have everything figured out—Andrea Nash is not one of those people.After being kicked out of the Order of the Knights of Merciful Aid, Andrea’s whole existence is in shambles. All she can do is to try to put herself back together, something made easier by working for Cutting Edge, a small investigative firm owned by her best friend Kate Daniels... -
Rising by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsInception meets War of the Worlds with a sassy female lead. My name is Kit Steele and I was ten years old when thousands of alien ships landed all over the world in the year 2020. We thought for sure that we'd be goners, about to be obliterated or terraformed out of existence. But when the ship doors opened, they were… empty. Maybe they were just communication vessels, we thought... -
Say Your Prayers by Crystal Ash, Kathryn Moon
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHell has taken over. And Earth’s last sanctuary doesn’t stand a chance.A young woman with horns was the last person Father Stavros expected to see approaching his gate, begging for sanctuary. As a man of God, he learned to never turn away someone in need, especially after Hell’s Rising. But the sinful cravings that follow him and his fellow priests are a whole new obstacle... -
Magic Mourns by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAtlanta is going to the dogs in this story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Kate Daniels series.Andrea Nash of the Order of Knights of Merciful Aid—with an assist from her partner, Kate Daniels—tries to figure out why the giant three-headed dog who guards the gates of Hades is sniffing around Atlanta... -
Black Ops Fae by C.N. Crawford
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDisguises are second nature at this point, and I'm used to keeping my powers concealed. But when a lethal angel starts coming after me, my cover is blown. In my escape, I’ve found an unlikely ally in Adonis—the dangerously seductive angel of death. With him by my side, I’m going undercover again... -
Naya’s Most Important Visitors by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA short story involving Naya, Sascha, Lucas and members of the DarkRiver pack. Timeline: Takes place some time during Kiss of Snow.This story can be found on Nalini Singh's official website... -
Dauntless by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratings*RE-RELEASE: “The Nevermore Trilogy” Anniversary Edition. Now a full length novel. Brand new scenes, additional points of view and 35K extra words all breathe new life into the first series ever published by USA Today Bestselling Author Shannon Mayer.* "My name is Mara, and I want desperately to become a mother... -
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Green Shadow by J.S. Kennedy
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwo paths, one fate.Lucan now knows who—and what— Mackenzie truly is. She is Terra, the supernatural boogieman whose tales of carnage are used by parents to bring wayward children in line. But she’s captive, and all his plans for the future are decimated… unless he can find her and bring her home. Mackenzie—thrust back into the nightmare of her childhood—learns the awful truth... -
Green Gryphon by J.S. Kennedy
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Dragon Protector asking Mackenzie for a favor—Maybe the sky truly has fallen.Mackenzie works for Catch and Release, a bounty-hunting guild, and she loves her job. She goes after the usual suspects: Rogue vampires, feral shifters, and crazed mages. Nightmare stuff... -
Magic Unchained by Meg Xuemei X
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI abandon all hope that my demigods will come for me.In Hell's Academy, it's either kill or be eaten. Demons turn violence into an art form, and they've marked me as their newest victim.A charismatic archdemon offers me a way out of the pit. His price? Spend one night with him and his three dukes. They don't want to conquer my heart, but they have every intention of riding my body...Categorized as:
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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
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... -
Wild Embrace by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsEcho of Silence In a deep-sea station, Tazia Nerif has found her life’s work as an engineer, keeping things running smoothly. But she wants nothing more than to break down the barrier of silence between her and her telekinetic Psy station commander . . . Dorian A changeling who can never shift lives a life of quiet frustration—until he learns how to let his leopard come out and play . .Categorized as:
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