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Bitter Discord by K.N. Banet
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI try not to look for trouble, though it always finds me.Now I’m asking for it.I’m going to host a gathering of werecats to discuss the recent changes in our small world, changes I brought about for the most part. I told Hasan I would handle this and I am going to, even if he doesn’t believe in me.For this to work, I need to be vigilant... -
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Archangel's Resurrection by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNew York Times Bestselling author Nalini Singh takes us into the dangerous, haunting world of archangels…and a love that is legend.For thousands of years, the passion between Alexander, Archangel of Persia, and Zanaya, Queen of the Nile, burned furious and bright, seemingly without end. But to be an archangel is to be bound to power violent and demanding... -
![Quest of Stone by Stephanie Hudson]()
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... -
![War Angel Contingent by S.J. West]()
War Angel Contingent by S.J. West
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Jules Grace comes face to face with the physical embodiment of Hell itself, she sees a reflection of her own tortured soul. As a bounty hunter on the planet Sierra, Jules knows tracking down the most elusive and powerful creature in the universe will set her up for life and possibly quell her own inner demons for a while with the distraction of the hunt... -
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![Between Worlds by S.J. West]()
Between Worlds by S.J. West
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs both Cal and Liana journey down the long and winding road between adolescence and adulthood, each of them faces difficult challenges that most children never have to cope with. For most of Liana’s life, she’s viewed her Aunt Helena as a lonely soul in need of at least one person in the universe to care about her... -
![The Blood Curse Bonus Epilogue by Annette Marie]()
The Blood Curse Bonus Epilogue by Annette Marie
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFive years after the events of The Blood Curse (Spell Weaver #3), catch up with Lyre and Clio in this exclusive extended epilogue.The Blood Curse Bonus Epilogue is available for free exclusively to members of Annette Marie’s mailing list... -
![Blood Bond: 13 by Helen Hardt]()
Blood Bond: 13 by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsErin Hamilton follows Dante Gabriel back into hell—the underground compound where he was held for a decade—to confront the woman who held him captive. Finally unmasked, she seems to hold Dante under her influence. Erin has faith in Dante’s strength and determination, though, especially when the mysterious Vampyre Texts reveal their first secret... -
![Cashmere Curses (Wanda's Witchery, #1) by J.R. Rain, H.P. Mallory]()
Cashmere Curses (Wanda's Witchery, #1) by J.R. Rain, H.P. Mallory
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTime to walk softly and carry a big stake…I had it all.A powerful coven. A charming Victorian mansion. A sexy car. A couture closet. Credit cards up the wazoo, and an endearing familiar.Actually, scratch that, Hellcat would never be described as ‘endearing’. More like: the bane of my existence.So, I almost had it all.Then a vampire came along and ruined it when he turned me into a Blood Witch... -
![Blood Bond: 6 by Helen Hardt]()
Blood Bond: 6 by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDante Gabriel needs Erin Hamilton’s blood. The hunger is all-consuming, but flashbacks of his time in captivity, as well as his quest for answers, leave him questioning everything. With the help of his cousin, his father’s ghost, and a Shakespeare-quoting voodoo priestess, he’s determined to decode the book his grandfather claims will lead him only to darkness... -
![City of Bones: The Little Book of Quotes by Cassandra Clare]()
City of Bones: The Little Book of Quotes by Cassandra Clare
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA hardcover book with quotes from the script of the City of Bones movie... -
![One Night at the Refuge by Nalini Singh]()
One Night at the Refuge by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA little glimpse into the past, when two of our favorite dangerous angels were just beginning to grow into their wings.Guild Hunter Short story featured in the April Newsletter... -
![Lost in Prophecy by S.M. Reine]()
Lost in Prophecy by S.M. Reine
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsElise Kavanagh is too busy liberating slaves in the City of Dis to worry about what’s happening on Earth. She hasn’t even noticed that more than three thousand people have gone missing—not until an anonymous client hires her organization, The Hunting Club, to rescue them. The man asking for help doesn’t seem to exist... -
![Owed A Night by Viola Grace]()
Owed A Night by Viola Grace
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKeeping her nephew safe is her focus, and she applies to an orc clan for protection. The price is set at one night.Jennel is looking to settle down, and Redbird City is the place for it. She and her nephew, Corit, are looking for a place they can be safe from hostile orc clans and a decades-old vision... -
![Enduring by S.J. West]()
Enduring by S.J. West
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhile Anna and Malcolm welcome the latest additions to their family, complications arise that threaten to end their newfound happiness. Not only does Anna have to contend with the possibility of losing the Cirrus throne to Catherine Amador, but she also has to worry over Helena’s next act of vengeance against her and those she loves... -
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![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... -
![The Keeper by Lynnie Purcell]()
The Keeper by Lynnie Purcell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsClare has woken up in the desert with no memory of her past and no true direction, beyond the impulse to walk west. She has never been more lost.With no clue about the darkness circling her, Clare is on a direct path with Odette... -
![Sweet Devotion : Mae and Tristan's Story by S.J. West]()
Sweet Devotion : Mae and Tristan's Story by S.J. West
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen she was a little girl, Mae Cole met someone who left a permanent imprint on her soul and changed her life forever. Several years have passed since Mae last saw Tristan, but not even time has been able to diminish the special connection they first shared. During her Thanksgiving break from college, a force for pure evil unexpectedly reintroduces Tristan back into Mae’s world... -
![Vestige by Liz Schulte]()
Vestige by Liz Schulte
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOlivia and Holden always beat the odds. Destined to be apart, there was nothing they wanted or fought for more than simply to be together. But no matter how great their love, the hurt they've caused each other may be more than they can bear... -
![Heart Broken Wolf Shifter by Brittany White]()
Heart Broken Wolf Shifter by Brittany White
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI Came to Snow Haven Looking for a Lost Child and Found Love.After being dumped at the altar by my long-time fiancé, I joined my bear clan’s security team and dedicated my life to protecting my clan and my family.My nephew was kidnapped, and the only clue left was a note that sent me to Snow Haven, Alaska. This tiny little town was quaint and full of friendly shifters, witches, and humans... -
![Requiem by Sophia Stafford]()
Requiem by Sophia Stafford
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook 3 Lilliah was gone, dead. And he had been the one to kill her. The Devil had made him his puppet, forcing him to do the unthinkable. Now Azrael was left with the devastation and a world crumbling around him. With Lucifer’s army getting stronger, now wasn’t the time to mourn. Now was the time to fight. He’d once again go up against Lucifer, this time finishing what Lilliah started... -
![Guardians: Short Stories by Lola St. Vil]()
Guardians: Short Stories by Lola St. Vil
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings(THIS BOOK HAS SPOILERS, SO IT IS BEST READ AFTER BOOK 1 (The Girl))Please note this is a book of short stories about the Guardians and their lives before the mission. This book is 20k words long and has nine short stories including *Julian's Core*Rio's secret crush*Julian & Femi's first meeting*The days & nights of Tony-Toneand more.. -
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Flesh and Stone by R.L. King
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDINNER IS SERVEDWhen mage Alastair Stone’s fiancée dumps him for loving magic too much and her not enough, he never sees it coming. Craving a change, Stone picks a big one: moving halfway around the world to teach Occult Studies at Stanford. He expects to pick up where he left off, resuming a quiet life of study and putting the past behind him... -
![Skin by Charlene Hartnady]()
Skin by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlthough this book can be read as a standalone, it would be best enjoyed as a part of the series. (Adult Content) Demon Chasers… Protectors of humanity. Sworn to uphold the peace. Oath bound to keep the existence of demons a secret. Demon Chaser Gaby has lost her demon. It's left her vulnerable and afraid. Thankfully, a delectable demon wolf is there to save her... -
![Family Ties (Crossroads Chronicles, # 1) by B.R. Kingsolver]()
Family Ties (Crossroads Chronicles, # 1) by B.R. Kingsolver
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen a man came into my shop in the Great Marketplace at the Crossroads of the Worlds and tried to kill me, it completely ruined my day. Not only did I have to clean up the blood, but disposing of his body made me late to meet my friends for drinks. A nagging little detail kept bugging me, though. As he died, he said he was hired by my mother’s family—people I hadn’t seen for more than a decade... -
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Linked by Heather Bowhay
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLeading a double life as an Amethyst and a Dentelle is difficult, loving two men is tragic, but for Lexi Adams, planning her own death is totally insane. After narrowly escaping the Ray-Pacs in Amethyst, Lexi and Jason are now headed to the safe haven on Towhead Island. Heart-broken, she understands why a Guardian-Amethyst relationship is forbidden, but that won’t stop her from trying... -
![Death Wish by Angela Roquet]()
Death Wish by Angela Roquet
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLana Harvey’s been through hell and back. As a reaper, it’s all part of the job, but the afterlife has been more turbulent than usual. The Second War of Eternity is underway, and the streets of Limbo City are heavy with the scent of carnage and betrayal. With the recent death of a dear friend, a lover-turned-spy, and temperamental gods breathing down her neck, Lana’s days seem numbered... -
![Ascension by Kelley Armstrong]()
Ascension by Kelley Armstrong
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNo longer available online - now inMen of the... -
![Conquer the Dark by L.A. Banks]()
Conquer the Dark by L.A. Banks
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe rapidly approaching battle between Dark and Light threatens to destroy mankind in this action-packed new series from New York Times bestselling author L.A. Banks... -
![Shield Maiden by Charley Case, Martha Carr]()
Shield Maiden by Charley Case, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery time a shot rings out a Valkyrie earns her wings. Mila is earning hers the hard way hunting down the monsters that have taken her sister.It was supposed to be a simple scouting mission.But the trail is leading her to an unexpected discovery... -
![Baleful Betrayal by John Corwin]()
Baleful Betrayal by John Corwin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPAYBACK IS HELL After the crystoid incident nearly destroyed all magic in Eden and killed a dear friend, Justin Slade wants payback. That means invading the angel realm, Seraphina, and squashing the usurper, Cephus, like a bug. Unfortunately, another crystoid in Seraphina is preventing the Alabaster Arch from opening a portal into the realm... -
![Shades of Deceit by Heather Renee]()
Shades of Deceit by Heather Renee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe need for vengeance can chase away everything... even those she loves most.Taya's worst fears are coming true as Liam's grief begins to consume him. Watching him slip away, she teeters on the edge of being a patient mate and a desperate woman. With an uncertain future, one misstep could be the end of their new love... -
![Abyss by Laura Kreitzer]()
Abyss by Laura Kreitzer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGabriella is falling to pieces. The aftermath of the Soul Stalker’s death weighs heavily on her shoulders. Andrew tries everything he can to help her fight off the new demon inside her, the one who wants to cause chaos and commit murder. When symbols begin to ink her skin they realize there is something greater going on in Gabriella’s soul. A war... -
![Torn by L.P. Swalheim]()
Torn by L.P. Swalheim
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA year has passed since seven-teen-year-old Ariel Sullivan suffered the deaths of two of the most important people in her lives. As she grapples with discovering what role she plays in the coming Armageddon, a new love enters her life. One with the power to change her very soul... -
![Crazy For You by Stephanie Feagan]()
Crazy For You by Stephanie Feagan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is an ACE for ISBN13:9781940431055 Crazy For You~~ She's dying to love him. ~~ After the tragic death of her twin, British concert pianist Euri begins channeling a stranger in America, an otherworldly guy who leads an extraordinary life and shares her deep love of music. She hears him play, listens to his thoughts, knows his loneliness, and understands his yearning for love and acceptance... -
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![Northern Lights by Debra Dunbar]()
Northern Lights by Debra Dunbar
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRaphael is an Angel of Order. . . sort of. His affinity for chaos makes him the perfect choice to investigate the trespass in Alaska of supernatural creatures not seen in eons. But the locals in Juneau have been keeping a secret for thousands of years –the disgraceful offspring of an angel and a demon... -
![Far From Center by Debra Dunbar]()
Far From Center by Debra Dunbar
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe archangel Gabriel has a score to settle. Rebellion has destroyed Aaru, and the angel that started it all is still on the loose. Gabriel go to any lengths to make the rebel pay for his crimes, but, what the he didn’t bank on was being magically deprived of his powers and having to partner with a human and two demons.Assuming a physical form opens an angel to sensation in all its tempting glory... -
![Siła niższa by Marta Kisiel]()
Siła niższa by Marta Kisiel
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSzanuj anioła swego, bo możesz dostać gorszego!Kontynuacja kultowego Dożywocia. Wymęczony codzienną rutyną, za to oswojony z niecodziennymi zjawiskami Konrad Romańczuk odkrywa, że nie jest jedynym posiadaczem anioła stróża, a dwie takie istoty pod jednym dachem to dopiero początek kłopotów... -
![Taken by Karice Bolton]()
Taken by Karice Bolton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Watchers NovellaAna and Athen are enjoying the quiet life as a couple with only the minor dark demon infraction to rectify. Cyril and Arie are enjoying the newfound simplicity too. Things are perfect – too perfect.They soon realize that something far more sinister is taking place in their world, and they must do their best to stop the evil from spreading... -
![Ventura Hellway by Debra Dunbar]()
Ventura Hellway by Debra Dunbar
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeware the devils who promise miracles.When an old flame asks Eden to help find his younger brother, she initially refuses. Searching for Anton will put her smack in the middle of the Disciples—as well as on the radar of the demon who might own her soul. But a sense of obligation (plus the promised payout), overrides her instincts for self-preservation, and Eden takes the job... -
![Dożywocie by Marta Kisiel]()
Dożywocie by Marta Kisiel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLichotka. Dom nad rozlewiskiem to przy niej komórka na graty.Gotycka rozpusta budowlana, spełniony sen szalonego stolarza, a w środku: zasmarkany anioł stróż, tajemniczy Krakers z tiramisu na dokładkę, jakieś tragiczne widmo i utopce w łazience. Jeszcze nigdy w życiu Konrad Romańczuk nie czuł się równie bezradny.Dramatis personae:Konrad Romańczuk - "Dożywotni" w Lichotce... -
![Beyond by Mary Ting]()
Beyond by Mary Ting
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTorn between the past she can't remember and a future she isn’t ready for, Claudia feels at a loss. With unanswered questions, she is certain there is more to her past than just being a venator. Finding the missing pieces in her life won’t be easy because duty calls. When mysterious dark shadows get released, an apocalypse sets in motion. The venators and the alkins must work together once again... -
![Revelation by A.J. Messenger]()
Revelation by A.J. Messenger
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe "must-read romance" series featured in USA TODAYIt all started with Guardian: Declan Jane was just trying to make it through senior year in San Mar when a mysterious and attractive new student, Alexander Ronin, arrived. Despite all the girls vying for his attention, Declan was the one he was drawn to .. -
![Defying Fate by S.M. Reine]()
Defying Fate by S.M. Reine
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsElise Kavanagh has exorcised demons, slain gods, and come back from the dead. And she's done it all with the help of James Faulkner: a powerful witch, and the only person Elise has ever loved or trusted.But now the worst has happened. The Treaty protecting humanity from war between angels and demons has fallen. Elise has been taken by her greatest enemy and imprisoned in madness... -
![Rogue by Debra Dunbar]()
Rogue by Debra Dunbar
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSabrina had a hot sexy night with a bear shifter during her wolf pack's annual barbeque—then never heard from him again. When her Alpha sends her to Ketchikan to track down a murderous rogue, she's surprised to find herself partnered with Karl—the same bear shifter that has been fueling her fantasies for the last year... -
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![Eden Forest by Aoife Marie Sheridan]()
Eden Forest by Aoife Marie Sheridan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSarajane Anderson is your regular twenty one year old. With family, friends and a normal job. She also happens to be the only person who can save Saskia, a world parallel to earth.When Sarajane is taken to Saskia, she could never have imagined the reality of the world she steps into, a world where magical abilities are in everyone's possession... -
![Nightmare by Chelsea M. Cameron]()
Nightmare by Chelsea M. Cameron
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAva-Claire Sullivan's first mistake was becoming vampire Peter Mackintire's personal blood bank. Her second mistake was falling in love with him. Now it's Ava's job to make sure he never loves her in return. A pact Peter made nearly a hundred years ago means loving someone will kill him... -
![The Helm of Darkness by Kim Richardson]()
The Helm of Darkness by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAgainst all odds, Alexa survives the pagan god Hades’ clutches and returns to Horizon—but at a steep cost. Part of her soul is missing, and with that, a darkness brews inside her. When the Legion pairs her with a new petty officer, Milo, a mysterious angel who seems as annoyed as she is to be teamed together, they head to New York City on a lead and things quickly move from bad to worse... -
![A Monster's Death by Raven Steele]()
A Monster's Death by Raven Steele
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLibrarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here."The city doesn't need another hero. It needs a monster."I have lived beneath the streets all my life while a growing evil overtook the city I loved.I’ve watched the people suffer, smelled their fear, and heard their cries for mercy.All while they lived under the control of the ruthless man who murdered my parents... -
![To Kill a Unicorn by John Corwin]()
To Kill a Unicorn by John Corwin
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe gods are dead. The fae rule Gaia.Cain used to kill for the fae. The only human to become a member of the Oblivion Guard, he killed one time too many and had enough. Leaving it all behind wasn't as easy as turning in a resignation. But the fae had trained him well and soon it was they who bargained for him to leave Feary and live in exile in Gaia... -
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Soul Stalker by Laura Kreitzer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeing the Illuminator is not all happiness and light, especially when everyone thinks you are dead. When Gabriella decides to finally let her angels know that she is alive, Joseph and an unexpected friend help her. The Darkness Illuminator is not as in control of her power as she believes, which makes for a very comedic and endearing relationship that blooms between the three...
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