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Cursed by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe final installment in the Legacy of Magic series!Matti Puletasi has defeated her enemies, rescued her parents, fallen in love with the elf of her dreams, and even started thinking of having children...Categorized as:
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Night's Reckoning by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDarkness comes for everyone, and some fates are inescapable.For over a thousand years, the legendary sword Laylat al Hisab—the Night’s Reckoning—has been lost in the waters of the East China Sea. Forged as a peace offering between two ancient vampires, the sword has eluded treasure hunters, human and immortal alike.But in time, even the deep gives up its secrets... -
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Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 68 ratingsRowan has gone rogue, and has taken it upon himself to put the Scythedom through a trial by fire. Literally. In the year since Winter Conclave, he has gone off-grid, and has been striking out against corrupt scythes—not only in MidMerica, but across the entire continent. He is a dark folk hero now—“Scythe Lucifer”—a vigilante taking down corrupt scythes in flames...Categorized as:
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Paladin's Kiss by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt’s the vampire wedding of the century… and maybe the end of an empire.The upper echelons of immortal society have gathered in New Orleans, all of them curious to witness the joining of Gavin Wallace, the immortal business mogul, to the human woman who captured his heart... -
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![Scythe by Neal Shusterman]()
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 76 ratingsThou shalt kill.A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery. Humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now scythes are the only ones who can end life—and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control.Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe—a role that neither wants...Categorized as:
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![The Devil and the Dancer by Elizabeth Hunter]()
The Devil and the Dancer by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes falling is the safest step to take. Chloe Reardon has a problem, and his name is Gavin Wallace. Okay, Gavin isn’t exactly a problem, unless you consider a highly attractive wind vampire with dubious intentions a problem. Especially if that vampire is your boss. With an affinity for kilts and excellent taste in music... -
![Unholy Trifecta X The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA: Common Sense Deserts Once Again by A.J. Sherwood]()
Unholy Trifecta X The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA: Common Sense Deserts Once Again by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRemi steals something she shouldn't. Oops?In her defense, Ivan thought it was a good idea... -
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A Stone-Kissed Sea by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn immortal wanderer. A brilliant scientist. A centuries-old menace written in blood. Lucien Thrax, son of the earth and child of the ancients, is a healer of immense power. But years of work on a deadly vampire virus have not led to a cure, nor have they softened the wall he built around his heart... -
![Ravenous Beasts by Lauretta Hignett]()
Ravenous Beasts by Lauretta Hignett
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe clock is ticking, and it seems like everyone wants a piece of me. Alaar wants me to be the savior of the universe. The werewolf Alpha of Ironclaw is obsessed, and has sunk to horrifying new depths to get his paws on me. Poor Sarah, the poltergeist, has had a breakdown, and I'm the only one who can stop her from razing Castlemaine to the ground.Even Dwayne is driving me insane...Categorized as:
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![Year of the Chameleon 3 by Shannon Mayer]()
Year of the Chameleon 3 by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsYou Don’t Choose the Academy. The Academy Chooses You.Broken, bruised, and battered beyond anything else, I’ve survived what I shouldn’t have. But my day isn’t done yet. We finally have the key to stopping Frost—literally. Even if we don’t know how to use it... -
![Cursed Vampire by Brogan Thomas]()
Cursed Vampire by Brogan Thomas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHalf unicorn, half bloodsucker, all trouble. When her secret gets out, can this feisty teenager survive? Tru Dennison’s life feels like a sick joke. Barely coping with the loss of her adoptive grandad, the seventeen-year-old can’t believe it when her no-good uncle kicks her to the curb...Categorized as:
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![Secrets of the Sword I by Lindsay Buroker]()
Secrets of the Sword I by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAfter helping my steady dragon Zav with his family problems, I thought life would get back to normal. As normal as it can be when you’re a hit woman responsible for hunting down bad guys.That was before a strange artifact showed up in a bog and turned my ancient dwarven sword into a magical beacon. Now my enemies can sense it from hundreds of miles away...Categorized as:
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![Chameleon's Challenge by B.R. Kingsolver]()
Chameleon's Challenge by B.R. Kingsolver
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLibby's chameleon mutation has led to a lucrative career as a thief and assassin. She normally doesn't worry about the comfort of corporate executives, but when she stumbles onto the grisly murder of a rich man's mistress, it gets her attention.The murder leads Libby to believe her best friend's life is in danger, and she vows to protect her...Categorized as:
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Equites by T.M. Nielsen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEquites, Book 4 in the Heku Series, starts off with the beginnings of a war. Damon and Emily are still fighting while the Equites defends itself against attacks from both the Valle and the Encala. An accident sends Emily to the hospital, and the tension with the Valle becomes more explosive.Emily suspects the heku have a secret, and will go to any measure to find out what it is... -
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![Proditor by T.M. Nielsen]()
Proditor by T.M. Nielsen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter thousands of years of war, the peace agreement arranged by Emily forces the factions to work together to destroy a new threat. Tensions between Exavior and the Equites grow and Emily becomes a prime target. Chevalier struggles to come to terms with the friendships Emily has with the enemy factions... -
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Eternity of Vengeance by T.M. Nielsen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings*~*~* Major Update! 2/8/2011. Please re-download (free). New storyline begins at Chapter "Buried" ~*~*~*~Emily continues her quest to seek revenge for the death of her Cavalry, much to the dismay of the Equites and Encala Faction... -
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Ferus by T.M. Nielsen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFerus, Book 6 in the Heku Series, continues to follow the Ferus Organization, a heku alignment that is struggling to become the 4th heku faction.With the newly renewed tension between the factions growing even more violent, Emily struggles with the loss of past friendships... -
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Ancients and Old Ones by T.M. Nielsen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEmily begins to recover from her long captivity with Salazar, but a drastic setback threatens not only her, but the lives of the Equites Council. Chevalier struggles with Emily’s renewed friendship with the Encala, when they offer her a companion in a time of need.Learn more about the relationships between the Old Ones and the original heku, the Ancients... -
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Harley Merlin and the Mortal Pact by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe Goddess of Discord finally rules the world…Without magic, Harley knows the odds of defeating Katherine are stacked against them. Yet a sliver of hope survives in the pages of her parents’ Grimoire. The final, mind-boggling spell entails making a deal with a Child of Chaos. But what must be offered in return?Finch wants to be the one who ends Katherine... -
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Canes of Divergence by Breeana Puttroff
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo months ago, Zander Cunningham's life was perfect. College acceptances were rolling in, and Quinn Robbins was his. Until she started acting strange all the time, and then one weekend mysteriously disappeared. His parents think he needs to let it go, to accept the explanation that she's studying with her family in Europe, but he just can't - something's not right... -
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Simon Says by Victoria Danann
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRosie Storm is about to get the chance to head up a new Black Swan unit, D.I.T. The Department of Interdimensional Trespass.Twenty years ago Sir Simon was a vampire hunter. He took three month's bereavement leave to go wild camping in the far north of Scotland following the death of his team leader. He expected solitude and fresh air to clear his mind and heart. He did not expect to fall in love... -
![Bonds of the Vampire King by Bella Klaus]()
Bonds of the Vampire King by Bella Klaus
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEnemies to the left of us, schemers to the right, and I'm stuck with the worst of them all.Kresnik has gone too far. Not content with taking over the world, he has to drive a wedge between Valentine and me. Neither will any of our enemies attempts to drive us apart.We're going to will this war, defeat those who stand against us, or die trying.This time, I'm fighting fire with blood...Categorized as:
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![Encala by T.M. Nielsen]()
Encala by T.M. Nielsen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChevalier continues to rule the Equites Faction as Elder, while Emily begins training another group of the cavalry. The Encala strengthen their drive to gain sole control of the last remaining Winchester, forcing the Equites to tighten their grip on Emily and Allen. The Encala's attacks increase as Emily befriends a strange heku, enraging Chevalier and the Equites Council... -
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Blood Deep by Lindsay J. Pryor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBad can feel good, Jessie. Bad can feel as good as it can get.The tattoos covering Eden Reece’s arm tell the tale of a con with an appetite for danger. Even so, arriving at The Circus – the criminal heart of Blackthorn – and demanding an audience with the notorious Pummel, is the sign of a death wish.Jessie knows that Eden is trouble. Serious trouble... -
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![Vicious Creatures by Lauretta Hignett]()
Vicious Creatures by Lauretta Hignett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI've been asleep for the past ten years.The horror of waking up from the best dream ever and remembering you’re a monster is indescribable. My soul is screaming for mercy, for forgiveness, for redemption… but I know I’ll never get it. I’m going to Hell for everything I’ve done.The only thing I can do now is take as many monsters with me as I can.My list is almost complete...Categorized as:
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![The Shadow Weave by Annette Marie]()
The Shadow Weave by Annette Marie
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsClio might be a nymph living in exile among humans. And she might possess the rare ability to mimic any magic she sees. And she might have just seriously ticked off the most powerful family of spell weavers in the Underworld.But she is not in love with an incubus.Lyre is the rebellious black sheep of said weaver family, and he's the only reason she survived her recent Underworld "vacation...Categorized as:
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Shattered Pack by Aileen Erin
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Aileen ErinMeredith Molloney never thought she’d find a mate, let alone someone like Donovan Murry—one of the most powerful Alpha werewolves alive. Now that she’s no longer cursed and the evil Luciana Alvarez has been taken care of, she thinks life will finally settle down. Boy, she has never been so wrong... -
![Chameleon Uncovered by B.R. Kingsolver]()
Chameleon Uncovered by B.R. Kingsolver
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe dark sequel to the best-selling Chameleon Assassin.Libby has a chance to build a legitimate reputation when she’s hired by one of the world’s most prestigious museums to bolster their security. The gig is in Chicago, where her heartthrob lives, so she hopes for a little romance.She's on a first-name basis with larceny, mayhem, and death, but Libby's not used to being on the receiving end...Categorized as:
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Water Viper by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDuring Starfall, magic flooded the Earth and destroyed most technology while humans developed strange new powers. As the scion of a male-dominated clan, Jesse should have risen to become a hero.She chose to become a woman instead, ruining her hopes for the future. To forget about her life as an assassin, she heads to the dying coasts of Florida...Categorized as:
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House of Ravens by Karpov Kinrade
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUSA TODAY bestselling author Karpov Kinrade defied genre convention with Court of Nightfall. Now, they continue the epic saga of Scarlett Night, a rebel torn between two identities, in House of Ravens. **Includes bonus novella, Night of Nyx You think you know the path to victory? Then tell me how you'll win...Categorized as:
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Annihilate by Jaymin Eve, Leia Stone
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThere are two things Charlie Bennett despises: bullies and vampires. Which in her experience, is really the same thing.After their battle with the Quorum, she's left with no other option. The vampire's rule must end.But when more shocking secrets are uncovered Charlie wonders if she'll be alive long enough to follow through with her plan...Categorized as:
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![Well of Magic by B.R. Kingsolver]()
Well of Magic by B.R. Kingsolver
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsI never expected to see a mage battle on national TV. When the ley lines—the orderly rivers of magical energy that circle the globe—went wild, chaos ensued. Magic hid in the shadows for hundreds of years, but then a secret order took control of one of the world's largest religions. Their goal is to rule the world, and the first step is to control the ley lines and magic users...Categorized as:
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![The Black God by Lizzy Ford]()
The Black God by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJonny Rodriquez ascended to his position as the Black God mere days after learning he was a Natural, a human with supernatural abilities. He gave up all thoughts of a normal life, as well as his humanity, to lead the ongoing struggle between the vampires he commands and the Guardians – the immortals charged with protecting humans... -
![Death Match by Annabel Chase, A. Blythe]()
Death Match by Annabel Chase, A. Blythe
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAlternate cover for this ASIN can be found here. Losing the games can mean losing your life... Alyse Winters, former covert supernatural agent, is laying low while she investigates who muzzled her magic and why. Faced with upsetting news about her handler and Ghuls behaving strangely, Alyse has her work cut out for her... -
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![Dire Destiny of Ours by John Corwin]()
Dire Destiny of Ours by John Corwin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTHE END IS NIGH The last battle with Daelissa took a tremendous toll on the resistance. Elyssa is hanging onto life with the help of a preservation spell and Daelissa has new elite troops ready to conquer Eden. Justin realizes the only way to save the woman he loves and his home realm is to travel to Seraphina and ask the Darklings for help...Categorized as:
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Quicksilver Dragon by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey don’t know the first thing about being dragons. But they need to learn fast… City planner Lindsay never expected to find a dying dragon on her local beach. (She was just trying to pick up some litter!) And she really never expected its final breath to change her life forever… and make her a killer’s next target. But it’s the best thing to ever happen to her...Categorized as:
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Raven Series: The Complete Collection by J.L. Weil
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis box set includes all 3 novels of the bestselling Raven Series. With more than 200+ five-star reviews, this series topped the teen paranormal romance charts for months. Find out why readers say "If you love the romance of Twilight and Mortal Instruments, you'll fall in love with White Raven... -
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The Sylph by Wendi L. Wilson, Heather Costa
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings5 timmar 14 minuterSometimes, the ones closest to you are the ones you should fear the most.After surviving another face-off with Queen Sebille and discovering the truth about her past, December Thorne’s life has changed dramatically. With everyone now knowing and accepting what she truly is, and her new relationship with her mentor, her life takes a turn for the better... -
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Graves by Laurann Dohner
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGraves is a judge, jury and executioner for the Werewolf packs. Not everyone is suited for the job, but a tragedy in his youth changed him into the man he is today, feared by…well…everyone. So when he completes a job for a nearby pack, and the alpha gifts him with a servant, Graves is shocked...Categorized as:
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Vengeance by Erica Stevens
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDriven by a burning need for vengeance, William sets out in search of the man who ended his mortal life. Determined to kill Kane, no matter what the cost, he travels deeper into the mountains to find him. What he’s not expecting is to discover Tempest.Forced to flee her sheltered mountain town in search of help, Tempest has no idea what to expect from the world outside her valley... -
![Redeeming Angel by J.L. Weil]()
Redeeming Angel by J.L. Weil
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe war between Hell and Earth is about to commence. But first, Chase must save the girl he loves. Hell should have killed Chase Winters when it had the chance. Now, it’s too late. He is coming for them—all of them. And he won’t stop until he gets what he wants. Angel. Chase will be damned before he lets Hell take the only thing that matters in his life... -
![Legacy Fulfilled by Laurel Night]()
Legacy Fulfilled by Laurel Night
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJust when I thought this quest couldn’t end soon enough…Yet another surprise sends us sprinting further north in a desperate search for a cure.We’re running out of time, and the life of my mate—let alone the entire world—rests in the balance.Because now we know the legacy isn’t just about the Alpha Queen... -
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Hour of Darkness by Lara Adrian
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBorn and raised as an assassin in the notorious Hunter program, Breed vampire Cain has since put his specialized skills to use as a mercenary willing to clean up any problem for a price. Or so he thought. After a job in Las Vegas strains even his dubious code of honor, Cain pulls up stakes and lands in Miami for a much-needed break...Categorized as:
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![Trial by Magic by Linsey Hall]()
Trial by Magic by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMy secret is out.You know that saying, to hell in a hand basket? That’s where my life is headed. Three days ago, the Vampire Court learned about my forbidden FireSoul magic. It’s basically a death sentence. Except they’ve made me a deal. I have to pass a series of trials, designed to test my magic and my loyalty. If I survive, I become an ally of the Court, which would be awesome... -
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Snared by Jennifer Estep
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIf you don’t know Gin “the Spider” Blanco, you don’t know dangerous female heroines.Irony 101—The Spider herself snared in someone else’s web… Another week, another few clues trickling in about the Circle, the mysterious group that supposedly runs the city’s underworld...Categorized as:
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Last Strand by Jennifer Estep
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsEvery bloody thread has been leading to this . . .I’ve battled a lot of bad guys in my time, both as Gin Blanco and as the notorious assassin the Spider. But I’ve never faced off against anyone quite as powerful and deadly as the dastardly leader of the Circle secret society...Categorized as:
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![Widow's Web by Jennifer Estep]()
Widow's Web by Jennifer Estep
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsI used to murder people for money, but these days it’s more of a survival technique.Once an assassin, always an assassin. So much for being plain old Gin Blanco. With every lowlife in Ashland gunning for me, I don’t need another problem, but a new one has come to town...Categorized as:
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![Dragon Hunted by Haley Ryan]()
Dragon Hunted by Haley Ryan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat's worse than a fae prince with murder on his mind?How about a family reunion...But with dragons.The good news is, I survived the murderous fae prince. I also found my aunt and embraced my inner dragon. Everything should be going great, right? If only. My aunt has disappeared again, there's no news from my friends at the Fae Court, and now there's a gargoyle terrorizing my customers...Categorized as:
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Riven by Dean Murray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLibrarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00DNLJG58.Adri is the happiest she's ever been, but a noose is slowly tightening around the entire pack...Categorized as:
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![The Other Side by Mary E. Twomey]()
The Other Side by Mary E. Twomey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith the joy of leaving Undraland behind, the anticipation of returning back to the Other Side, where Lucy is most familiar, has everyone in high spirits. Soon she realizes that there will be no white picket fence, no home, and no life until the final portal to the Land of Be is destroyed...Categorized as:
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