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Quest of Stone by Stephanie Hudson
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen taking this journey into the past,I never expected to find what I did.It wasn’t only the time-period the Fates got wrong,It was the husband I found there waiting for me. A man of regal yet deadly grace,And one that wanted to possess me.To make me his in every way possible.But that was going to be a problem,Especially when I had a mission to complete... -
![Broken Skies by Veronica Douglas, Linsey Hall]()
Broken Skies by Veronica Douglas, Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI must risk everything.I’ve become what I feared most, and a demon is hunting me for my power. He’s opened a portal to the underworld, and I’m the last piece in his puzzle. If he captures me, he’ll use my magic to desolate the world.The only person who can help me is Damian Malek, a cursed angel. He’s sexy, powerful, and ruthless, and we can’t seem to stay apart... -
![The Fire Witch by Chandelle LaVaun]()
The Fire Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy magic burns inside me...Not all soulmates are created equal. Some of them are relieved to find each other. Some build a relationship nice and slow. And for some of them it’s that all consuming, love-at-first-sight kind of magic, like my twin sister Tegan and her other half, Tennessee... -
![Fashionably Fooled by Robyn Peterman]()
Fashionably Fooled by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA day in the life of the Devil should be exhilarating—lying, stealing, cheating at poker and finally beating Mr. Rogers… Life should be wonderful. Right? Wrong. The love of my dastardly immortal life is eating everything that isn’t nailed down and tried to behead me over a chocolate croissant. While I take chocolate croissants very seriously, I do believe decapitation is somewhat harsh... -
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![A Most Excellent Midlife Crisis by Robyn Peterman]()
A Most Excellent Midlife Crisis by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.41 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 bumpy journey. The ride is a freaking rollercoaster. The crisis is real.With my life back to normal--normal being a very relative word--one would think I'd catch a break.One would be very wrong... -
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Devil Days in Deadwood by Ann Charles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsViolet Parker knows better than to play with devils. They always cheat, especially when lives are at stake. Deadwood’s charming, troublemaking, and soul-sucking devils are no different, and they’re biting at her heels.But the clock is ticking and Violet has no choice—she must risk her life to save her treasured Aunt Zoe... -
![Never Say Sever in Deadwood by Ann Charles]()
Never Say Sever in Deadwood by Ann Charles
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAll Violet Parker wants is a day off. Better yet, just a “normal” day. But things never go as planned, especially in Deadwood.Someone—or rather something—broke into the local taxidermy shop and took bites out of the critter displays before racing off into the dark. But this is no random crime and Violet knows it... -
![Flame of Mind by Milly Taiden]()
Flame of Mind by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrielle Hudson is having a bad day. The airline lost all four of her suitcases. All of her creations for an important fashion show are now lost to the red tape of conveyer-belt hell. Her luck just might change with the help of her meddling best friend and a substantial business loan. And let’s not forget her best friend’s billionaire brother, who is as sexy as he is arrogant... -
![The Last by Lynnie Purcell]()
The Last by Lynnie Purcell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe war between Lorian and Darian has ended, but Clare's fight has just begun. She is determined to stop Marcus. With Daniel and the rest of the Saints at her side, Clare searches for answers and starts the fight to bring Marcus down for good. But are they enough to stop the growing storm? The Last is the fourth and final book of The Watchers Series... -
![Rattling the Heat in Deadwood by Ann Charles]()
Rattling the Heat in Deadwood by Ann Charles
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA scrappy, hot-blooded woman can only take so much! Violet Parker is on fire… or rather under fire yet again. New evidence has fanned the embers of a cold murder case, and her alibi is smoldering at the corners. While battling a dogged detective determined to pin the murder on her, Violet scrambles to find the real killer... -
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Grave Decisions by Ivy Asher, Raven Kennedy
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMy name is Medley Bell, and if you had told me this time last week that I was demon, then I’d have said you were nuttier than a squirrel turd.Of course, that was before I started seeing the strangest things. I’ve always been a little off, but it took stumbling into a backwater bar to understand how different I really am... -
![Dark Beginnings by Gena Showalter]()
Dark Beginnings by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis title includes three new stories, Lords of the Underworld, from "New York Times" bestselling author Gena Showalter. "The Darkest Fire" - He is the guardian of Hell, more monster than man. She is the goddess of oppression, more angel than woman. Together they will enter the flames to battle a horde of demon lords - and discover a passion unlike any other.. -
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Risk by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWHEN A GAME OF CHANCE BECOMES A FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL. Simon Hunt is a masterful Mage when it comes to knives, solving puzzles, and women. But when a Mageri Councilman asks for a personal favor, his skills are put to the test. He reluctantly accepts the impossible job of training a young Learner who is beyond anyone’s help. She’s beautiful, cunning, and disabled... -
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Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Collection 11-15 by Laurell K. Hamilton
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe #1 New York Times bestselling author who "just keeps getting better and better" (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) presents five novels in her sensational supernatural series featuring Anita Blake, federal marshal and vampire hunter... -
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![Darkblood Prison: Demon Double-Agent by G.K. DeRosa]()
Darkblood Prison: Demon Double-Agent by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo one said prison would be easy…But I never expected my dime sentence would lead me to uncover dark family secrets, a warlord who wants me dead, hidden powers or a blood bond with an infuriatingly gorgeous dragon shifter.As it turns out, I may not be the soul-sucking demon everyone thought I was. The dark lord of the Underworld orchestrated my murderous bender and now I have to discover why... -
![Guild Hunter Novels 1-4 by Nalini Singh]()
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... -
![101 Ways to Die by R.J. Blain]()
101 Ways to Die by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOfficer McMarin of the NYPD is in for the ride of her life when the Chief Quinns storm into her station, promote her to the rank of detective, and relocate her to Manhattan. Saddled with the dubious honor of being Chief Bailey Quinn’s primary rider is only the beginning of her woes.Her first case delves into the dark waters of the many ways in which a person can die... -
![Rival Demons by Sarra Cannon]()
Rival Demons by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAn alternate cover edition can be found here.After narrowly escaping death at the hand of the Order of Shadows, Harper finds herself thrust into the strange and beautiful world of the shadow demons. But crossing through the portal doesn't mean she is safe. The Order of Shadows is determined to bring her home and transfer the Prima line to the Harris family... -
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Dragon Blood by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA Race Against Time There’s no rest for the wicked. Or for demon slayers. I’m both, so things have been busy. The sort of busy where I spend all my time trying not to get killed or discovered for what I really am—a Dragon Blood with the deadly power to create new magic... -
![The Staff and the Blade by Elizabeth Hunter]()
The Staff and the Blade by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsLovers. Warriors. Enemies. Legends. Damien and Sari. Their union became pivotal in Irin history. But to understand their ending, you must go back to the beginning. A young singer and a hardened warrior meet and mate, but their life is torn apart by violence, betrayal, and grief. Yet no matter how much pain and anger stain their lives, bonds in the Irin race cannot be abandoned... -
![Strayed by Amber Lynn Natusch]()
Strayed by Amber Lynn Natusch
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsReunited at last, Ruby and Scarlet have tried to mend their fractured relationship. But Scarlet’s unwillingness to share what she did during her three week expedition has Ruby frustrated and Sean seething. When Ruby starts to remember events she never witnessed, it becomes clear that Scarlet’s days of secrecy were far more nefarious than she let on... -
![The Saints by Lynnie Purcell]()
The Saints by Lynnie Purcell
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter the devastating conclusion of 'The Seekers, ' Clare finds herself trapped in a prison. With no way out, uncertain if Daniel is alive or dead, she fights to stay sane and maintain her hope. Her only ally her dwindling hope, Clare fights for survival and searches for a way to end the war once and for all... -
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![A Crown of Shadows and Secrets by Sloane Murphy]()
A Crown of Shadows and Secrets by Sloane Murphy
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne thing I’ve learnt since I became a Hunter…Anyone can betray you.Its exactly why I find myself travelling to a place I never thought I’d go.The Shadow Realm.Demons hide in every shadow and around every corner,But here in the darkness I discover even more surprises.Things I never thought possible... -
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![Curse of Night by Emily Goodwin]()
Curse of Night by Emily Goodwin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen one door closes, another door opens. Or in my case, kill one monster and another comes knocking. It’s nothing new, since someone has had it out for me my whole life. I’ve learned to not only live with but expect the constant peril.Demons attack? Must be Monday. Send hexes my way? Just another Tuesday night... -
![Death Is My Frenemy by Katarina E. Tonks]()
Death Is My Frenemy by Katarina E. Tonks
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDear Reader,It hadn't hit me right away, many things, but especially the fact that I was about to turn twenty years old. It was as if it was just yesterday that I was learning how to make a peanut butter sandwich, tie my shoes, and draw endlessly with fat crayons--which I thoroughly believed to be a masterpiece... -
![The Darkness by L.A. Banks]()
The Darkness by L.A. Banks
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAfter the battle at Masada, the Neteru team returns to San Diego believing forty-thousand demons had been eradicated and that Lilith's spawn has been killed. But somehow the treacherous little creature got away. Just as had been prophesized at the dawn of the Armageddon, the anti-Christ has been born and will soon rise to power... -
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Night Magic by Jennifer Lyon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s a siren he can’t resist…Phoenix Torq is the devilishly handsome bad boy of the Wing Slayer Hunters. Tormented by a mysterious singing in his head, he tracks the compelling voice and discovers his soul mirror witch and his ultimate salvation. Awesome, except that she’s already engaged—to a demon... -
![When He’s Torn by Suzanne Wright]()
When He’s Torn by Suzanne Wright
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt has been said that Bailey Bryant lives with her middle finger up in the air. She can agree with that. But there’s one thing she fails to be breezy about: her unrelenting attraction to fellow enforcer Deke Hammond. Broad, inked, and ruggedly masculine, the grumpy cat shifter could attract a stone. He’s also currently riddled with touch-hunger and much crankier than usual... -
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Dire Blood by S.M. Reine
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsElise Kavanagh died while killing the mother of all demons, and her fight should be over. But nothing is ever that easy where the Godslayer is concerned. Elise has been resurrected--and she came back as a demon.Now the most powerful witch in the world, James Faulkner, has been dragged to Hell and accused of violating an ancient treaty. The punishment is eternity in Hellfire... -
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Snowball's Chance in Hell by Harper A. Brooks, Mila Young
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFour demons for Christmas? It pays to be naughty.Being the Queen of Hell has its perks... Like having four sexy demon lovers at your beck and call, and the power of the underworld at your fingertips.It has its downsides too, like everyone trying to kill you for your throne. And that includes Krampus... -
![The Hunter by Lynnie Purcell]()
The Hunter by Lynnie Purcell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSomething inhuman is haunting King's Cross; Clare's friends are being chased by unknown Watchers; an angel falls through Clare's roof; and, worse, Clare is plagued by visions of darkness. Clare and Daniel must face these dangers and more, as a threat unlike any they have faced circles the future.Clare and Daniel are back for more adventures in the first book of The Guardian Series... -
![Caged in Bone by S.M. Reine]()
Caged in Bone by S.M. Reine
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAbel Wilder, werewolf Alpha, has gone missing, leaving his mate and the pack in a panic. His captor magicked his scent out of the sanctuary so that his mate can’t track him down. Only one witch can cast a spell that powerful.James Faulkner has finally crossed a line that Elise Kavanagh can’t ignore... -
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Ember by Liz Schulte
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHolden told Olivia it was only a matter of time before Hell came for them. After all, one doesn’t just walk away from the life he lived unscathed, but the longer Hell waited, the more Olivia let down her guard. She believed maybe happily ever after was possible—he knew it wasn’t. But when Baker shows up beaten and bloody on their doorstep with a message, all hope evaporates... -
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Nightingale by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll across Scotland, the resistance movement is growing in both strength and numbers. For the first time in five generations, the Mages are afraid - and it’s all because of one woman.But Mairi knows where the real power lies and that it is the Mages who maintain control of the country. She has become the poster girl for the resistance and her magic is growing stronger by the day... -
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Unleash by Felicity Heaton
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA powerful vampire lost deep in his bloodlust, Snow is a savage animal, mindless with rage and a thirst for violence, and trapped with no hope of awakening from an endless nightmare… until a song draws him up from the abyss, restoring his sanity but leaving him haunted by the sweet feminine scent of lilies and snow, and fragmented familiar lyrics... -
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Kellen's Tempting Mate by Elle Boon
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA NOT SO NAÏVE SHE-WOLF: Laikyn O’Neil has loved Kellen for years. Thinking to prove her love, she sets out to learn how to be a good submissive, only to find herself needing a savior. THE RELUCTANT ALPHA: When Kellen Styles finds Laikyn in the last place he expected, he rides to her rescue, but then can’t stop his dominant needs from taking over... -
![Fighting Darius by Nicole Riddley]()
Fighting Darius by Nicole Riddley
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI still remember the first moment our eyes met, something happened. Those icy blue eyes. I couldn't take my eyes off him. I could feel the magnetic pull and we're both helpless against it. Our eyes constantly met across the room. He would always be the first to pull away.He's so powerful though, so charismatic. He's a lycan, I'm just a regular werewolf. I couldn't stop thinking about him... -
![Consequences by Liz Schulte]()
Consequences by Liz Schulte
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the final installment of the Guardian Trilogy, hope is born, alliances change, and the fate of a world is held in the hands of two people. Forced to face the wrath of either Heaven or Hell, Olivia and Holden must choose a side before a war begins and tears their lives apart forever... -
![Darkyn's Mate by Lizzy Ford]()
Darkyn's Mate by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCaught between Fate and the Dark One ...Stuck in Hell, human-Deidre struggles to hold onto her hope that she can change the course of events that landed her as the mate of Darkyn, the Dark One. The chances of her leaving Hell plummet when the Dark One takes a drastic step to ensure he never loses his latest possession and blood binds her in an ancient rite from the time-before-time... -
![The Other Half of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost]()
The Other Half of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Night Huntress series comes a thrilling new look at the iconic origin story of Cat and Bones, as experienced by Bones…from the other half of the grave... -
![Damnation Marked by S.M. Reine]()
Damnation Marked by S.M. Reine
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere's something in the earth deep below Elise Kavanagh's territory. A shadow is falling upon local demons to devour their flesh and harvest their souls. And it's coming for Elise next.The Union has an easy way out. They want to send Elise into hiding again with her former partner, James Faulkner... -
![Bitter Demons by Sarra Cannon]()
Bitter Demons by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis is an alternate cover edition for B004PGNNI6 So far, life in Peachville has been tough for Harper Madison. She's survived attacks on her life, learned how to control her magic, and met the most gorgeous boy — who also happens to be a demon. After her latest stunt at Brighton Hospital, the Order of Shadows is determined to tighten their control on her life... -
![Drowning In The Dark by Pippa DaCosta]()
Drowning In The Dark by Pippa DaCosta
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 20 ratings“I wasn’t demon enough to defeat my brother before. Things have changed.”As the veil begins to fall, and the demons bleed through onto the streets of Boston, Muse knows the battle is lost before it’s even begun. To make matters worse, Adam and the Institute have captured Akil at a time when the city has never needed him more... -
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![Ten Lows A-Leaping by Debra Dunbar]()
Ten Lows A-Leaping by Debra Dunbar
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeatrix has to work on Christmas Day... -
![On Wicked Ground by Sharon Kay]()
On Wicked Ground by Sharon Kay
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe lost memories of a thief...The first twelve years of Alina's life are a black void. An accomplished thief, she uses her cloaking ability to pick pockets as well as stage elaborate heists. Digging deeper into her past sets off a chain of events that puts her, and the family she has just discovered, in the sights of their worst enemy....and the scarred heart of a guardian.. -
![Savior by Jennifer Malone Wright]()
Savior by Jennifer Malone Wright
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis edition of Savior is formerly known as The Birth of Jaiden. It has been re-edited and changes have been made but it has in no way changed the story. A few scenes and some details have been added or taken away. Alexander Lucas is a man of faith, casino owner and vampire. He should be living the Reno high life of riches and immortality... -
![The Revelation by L.L. Frost]()
The Revelation by L.L. Frost
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith a bakery to run and imps who need a new home, the last thing Adie needs right now is for her demons of destruction to rear the bullheaded side once again and decide they know what’s best for her. Just when Adie thinks she’s found a balance with them, and possibly something deeper, she’s reminded why she resisted them in the first place... -
![Protected in Darkness by Nicole Edwards]()
Protected in Darkness by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeaven refers to them as Misplaced Halos. Humans don’t even know they exist. This faction of celestial warriors was sent here under the cover of darkness to protect humanity from Lucifer’s demons. In return for their servitude, these warriors expect only one thing: the eternal love they were promised, what angels refer to as an amsouelot... -
![Made In Hell by Celia Kyle, Lauren Creed]()
Made In Hell by Celia Kyle, Lauren Creed
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m Caith Morningstar: bar owner, leather wearer, shoe worshipper, werewolf, Orlando’s resident ass kicker and… Satan’s niece. For the love of all that is unholy, I really thought the demons of the world were smarter than to screw with me. But they’re doing it. Again. Catatonic people are being found across the city, all of them members of a new cult...
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