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When to Fear the Living by B.L. Brunnemer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsHi, I’m Alexis Delaney. I’m your average 17-year-old girl. Except I can see the dead. And talk to the dead and help them move on. So..okay, I’m not your average 17-year-old girl. Right now, the Veil is shut off, and the Way is closed. Which means the dead can’t move on, so, they are camping out on my lawn... -
Whispers From The Dead by B.L. Brunnemer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTrigger warning: Flashback scenes. Hi, I’m Alexis Delaney. I’m your average 17-year-old girl. Except I can see the dead. And talk to the dead and help them move on. So… okay, I’m not your average 17-year-old girl. The Veil is still shut. Which means the dead can’t move on, not on their own. Through my Link to the Veil, I’ve been able to start helping souls to cross... -
Secrets From the Grave by B.L. Brunnemer
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMy name is Alexis, though everyone calls me Lexie. I’m a Necromancer. We’re rare enough that I’ve never met another in my life, until Claire came home to tell me she found one. In New Orleans... -
When Evil Comes To Play by B.L. Brunnemer
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsMy name is Alexis, though everyone calls me Lexie. I’m a Necromancer. I see the dead, talk to them, and help them move on. Well, I used to. Now, with the Veil closed, I’m the only way for a soul to cross over. It’s wearing me out, and according to my doctor, it’s going to killing me. I don’t know how to tell the guys... -
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When the Dead Come Home by B.L. Brunnemer
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsI’m Lexie Delaney, and I’m a necromancer. Which means, I can see the dead, talk to them, affect them. Not as fun as it sounds. Especially since the Veil closed and the dead have been stuck here. Things in town are getting tense. School is starting, and I’m already tired of our plan to keep our relationships quiet. Bodies keep showing up and no one has a clue as to why... -
Gypsy Rising by Kristy Cunning
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsSing, gypsies, sing of your lies... That old song plays in my head, as the world turns around me faster than it has ever turned. Monsters and mayhem. That's become my life. Fear and apprehension. That's become the normal for those around me. Dread and distraction. That's what has interrupted my own personal romance story with my mon-star quad. Vengeance and retribution... -
Gypsy Truths by Kristy Cunning
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAfter spending the vast majority of my life lonely, I came to this town to find answers about my mother, and instead, stumbled upon a secret society full of monsters I never knew existed outside of dark tales... -
Gypsy Freak by Kristy Cunning
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWhat's it like to be a monster in a town full of monsters, who don't know you're a monster? Complicated and a little scary, but doable. What's it like to be the girl who can't die...that everyone seems to always want to kill? Frustrating as hell... -
Hyper Lynx by Fiona Quinn
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf she fails, her whole team could be destroyed.Lexi “Lynx” Sabado is more than ready for her marriage with ex-SEAL Striker Rheas. But getting her happily ever after is fraught with hurdles when her psychic abilities start going haywire, giving her vague warnings of impending danger.As it turns out, identifying threats can be overwhelming when everything and everyone is the potential source... -
Deathtrap by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsUSA TODAY BESTSELLERThe explosive third installment in the Crossbreed Series by USA Today Bestselling author Dannika Dark. For Raven Black, hunting criminals is second nature. So is denial. It’s not easy moving forward with one foot stuck in the past... -
Devious Minds by Colleen Helme, Wendy Tremont King
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt’s been almost a year since a near-fatal gunshot wound left Shelby Nichols with the ability to read minds. In that time she’s faced one problem after another. She’s been shot at, framed for murder, and targeted by a serial killer, just to name a few. Now she’s trying to help her lawyer husband win a murder trial that will enable him to become a partner in his law firm... -
Delayed Departures by Terri Reid
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMary O'Reilly has absolutely no plans to meet with anyone on Black Friday as she sets up her office for the annual Christmas Walk that is to be held the following weekend in downtown Freeport. So, nearly eight months pregnant, she dresses for comfort-sweats, thick socks and a flannel shirt... -
Gypsy Moon by Kristy Cunning
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsImagine searching your whole life for answers, and then finally finding them. A part of you is excited to know the truth. Another part of you is damaged, because you realize why it was so hard to learn answers. Secrets aren't usually very pretty... -
Missing in Mudbug by Jana Deleon
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jana DeLeon, a new release in the bestselling Ghost-in-Law series! After an eventful first week on the job, Game Warden Jadyn St. James is happy the small bayou town of Mudbug, Louisiana, seems to have fallen back into its normal routine... -
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Chaos in Mudbug by Jana Deleon
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe sixth book in the New York Times bestselling Ghost-in-Law series. Jadyn St. James hopes that the two-week quiet period in Mudbug means things in the small bayou town are back to normal…whatever that is. But when a fisherman finds a sunken shrimp boat, and the boat captain is missing, Jadyn wonders if the damage to the boat was caused by a storm, or if something far more nefarious happened... -
Secret Hollows by Terri Reid
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe man smiled at Timmy. “That would be nice of you. Why don’t you lead the way?” Timmy moved past the man and started back up the hill. He heard the whoosh of something moving quickly through the air, but it hit him before he had time to react. He felt the impact against his head and his whole body flew sideways through the air... -
Thirty and a Half Excuses by Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLife in Henryetta, Arkansas is turned upside down with the arrival of a televangelist, but it’s the death of a little old lady on Rose’s street that catches her attention. The Henryetta police deem her death natural causes, but Rose suspects foul play and so does an unlikely supporter — the president of the Busy Body Club, her eighty-two year old neighbor Mildred... -
Resurrection in Mudbug by Jana Deleon, Johanna Parker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, Jana DeLeon, Resurrection in Mudbug, aka The Return of Helena Henry!Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the bayou…Jadyn St. James is excited to start her job as game warden in Mudbug, Louisiana, and hopes it is the beginning of a new and improved life... -
Relic by Fiona Quinn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDigging For The Truth Can Be DeadlyBrian is ex-special forces.He’s working for a security group that only hires the best of the best. His job is fueled by danger and adrenaline, and he loves every minute of it. At least he did up until this minute. When Sophia walks into their briefing room, Brian’s heart stops... -
Lead Heart by Jane Washington
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAn alternative cover edition of this ASIN can be found here.“The paint dripped off me like a liquid coat and I inhaled the toxic fumes, sucking the undiluted scent into my lungs. My pupils dilated as I sank into the vision of a pain so absolute, it went beyond pain. It should have rendered me unconscious, it should have affected my ability, it felt like it should have killed me...Categorized as:
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Dead Sky Morning by Karina Halle
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsWith the Experiment in Terror show finding some success, amateur ghost hunters Perry Palomino and Dex Foray embark on their most terrifying investigation yet. A tiny, fog-shrouded island in the rough strait between British Columbia and Washington State has held a dark secret for decades: It was a former leper colony where over forty souls were left to rot, die and bury each other... -
No Rest For Wicked by Persephone Steele
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPsychic.What a joke.The only thing I can be sure of these days are the three men who have somehow battered their way past my walls and forced me to, dare I say it, start feeling things.Well…them, and my trusty trash panda partners in crime. But they've always had my heart.I must have kissed their asses real good, because instead of wanting to kill me, I think they might actually kind of like me... -
A Portrait of Pain by Jane Washington
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 30 ratings“I had to understand that grief would be a constant in my life, and that it would be different every time it returned to me: the same face hidden beneath a brand new hat. I needed to say goodbye to this chapter of my life, to the grief that had clawed at me, to the threat that had stalked me through the shadows …”Seraph Black’s entire world has changed... -
Taken at Dusk by C.C. Hunter
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsStep into Shadow Falls, a camp for teens with supernatural powers. Here friendship thrives, love takes you by surprise, and our hearts possess the greatest magic of all.Kylie Galen wants the truth so badly she can taste it. The truth about who her real family is, the truth about which boy she's meant to be with--and the truth about what her emerging powers mean... -
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Fighting For Anna by Pamela Fagan Hutchins
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWINNER OF THE SILVER FALCHION AWARD Tightly plotted and fast-paced, this romantic head-scratcher dives into 80s pop culture, a reclusive religious community, and high stakes politics... -
Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a captivating love story filled with suspense and mystery.When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past... -
Darkness Exposed by Terri Reid
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJeannine appeared in the room across from Mary. Her face was streaked with tears and she was visibly trembling. “Mary, I remembered,” she cried. “I remembered and it was awful.”The time has finally come for Mary to investigate Jeannine’s murder... -
Terminal by Kathy Reichs, Brendan Reichs
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe thrilling finale to Kathy and Brendan Reichs’ New York Times bestselling VIRALS seriesThe Virals are back—but they’re not the only pack in town anymore. Terminal finds Tory Brennan—grandniece of the famous forensic anthropologist (star of the hit show Bones)—and the rest of the Morris Island gang tracking a pack of rogue Virals who call themselves the Trinity... -
Parks and Poltergeists by Jarica James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrozen drinks, afternoon delights, and not a spirit in sight.Freshly sun-kissed and finally recovered from their ordeal at Finley Lodge, Brea and her Ghost Dudes have been living the carefree vacation life.But the time has come for the gang to get back to ghost hunting, and what better way to do that than by visiting Realms of Discovery, an amusement park that has seen better days... -
The Marvelous Ms. Medium by Erin Huss
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy name is Zoe Lane, and I see dead people.I thought I was getting pretty good at this whole medium gig ... until today. Have you ever been kissing the man of your dreams when his dead ex-girlfriend appears?No?I have, and let me tell you it's a total mood killer.Her name is Vanessa Tobin, and she's a journalist with a passion for truth and justice and self-help books... -
A Humbug Holiday by London Lovett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's holiday time in Firefly Junction but not everything is sweet sugarplums and glittery tinsel.Sunni Taylor has been too busy to get into the holiday spirit, even with her mom coming to town for a visit. Her festive spirit gets a spark when Detective Brady Jackson asks her to attend the town's production of A Christmas Carol... -
Moonshine & Malice by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat was an accidental witch to do when fate sends a sexy witch on a motorcycle, only to find out he might be there to kill her?Zoey Mathers was adjusting to life as a witch- a real finger wiggling, magic casting, talk to spirits witch who was thrown into the middle of a war between good and evil... -
Murder on the Sugarland Express by Angie Fox
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsGhost hunter Verity Long is overdue for a little R&R (rest and romance) with her boyfriend, Ellis, and a vintage train trip through the Tennessee mountains seems like just the ticket. The Sugarland Express carries history and nostalgia in every compartment, and Verity is determined to enjoy it—without ghostly interference... -
Three Trials by Kristy Cunning
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsSo, I've checked off some life goals and added a few new ones to my list. Goal #5: Get out of hell's belly without letting my ungrateful charges die. Goal #6: Get a new name that's more badass. Goal #7: Stop wasting my breath on lectures and start annoying the quad hell squad every time they annoy me. Fight fire with fire. Ha! Another hell pun. Goal 8: Find out who the hell killed me... -
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Hoax by C.L. Stone
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSomeone tried to kill Kayli Winchester. That someone is going to pay. After going overboard and nearly drowning, Kayli regroups and joins Axel, Corey, Brandon, Marc, and Raven back on board the Lucienda. This time, she's brought reinforcements. Liam and Henry join the team in an all-out hunt for a killer. It can't be too hard; there's only so many places to hide on a cruise ship... -
Through the Zombie Glass by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsZombies stalk the night.Forget blood and brains. These monsters hunger for human souls.Sadly, they've got mine...Alice Bell has lost so much. Family. Friends. A home. She thought she had nothing else to give. She was wrong.After a new zombie attack, strange things begin to happen to her. Mirrors come to life, and the whispers of the dead assault her ears... -
una dolce scoperta by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 31 ratings#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts introduces you to the Montgomery brothers - Beckett, Ryder, and Owen - as they bring an intimate bed-and-breakfast to life in their hometown.Ryder is the hardest Montgomery brother to figure out - with a tough-as-nails outside and possibly nothing too soft underneath... -
Lowcountry Boneyard by Susan M. Boyer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhere is Kent Heyward? The twenty-three-year-old heiress from one of Charleston’s oldest families vanished a month ago. When her father hires private investigator Liz Talbot, Liz suspects the most difficult part of her job will be convincing the patriarch his daughter tired of his overbearing nature and left town. That’s what the Charleston Police Department believes... -
The Angel of Death by Elicia Hyder
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter stopping a serial killer and shutting down an interstate human trafficking ring, Sloan Jordan is ready for a break. But back at home in Asheville, her problems have only just begun. The supernatural world has taken an interest in her, and strange things are happening...Categorized as:
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Accessory by C.L. Stone, Megan Tusing
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsKayli Winchester is still recovering from her last adventure and is out hunting for her missing brother, Wil, when Ethan Murdock calls, asking for help. Billions of dollars have gone missing and Kayli is the perfect person to find them – as one of the few people Ethan trusts. Only one problem: The team is led by Blake Coaltar... -
Rumble on the Bayou by Jana Deleon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDeputy Dorie Berenger knew the day would go from bad to worse when she found a stoned alligator in the town drunk’s swimming pool. Then DEA agent Richard Starke shows up in Gator Bait, Louisiana, giving out orders and insults faster than you can cast a fishing line... -
Liar by C.L. Stone
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWorse than a thief, is a liar.Kayli Winchester can finally let go of her thieving past and for once walk on the right side of the law. She’s had enough of the hustle and is determined to become the good girl.But her brother, Wil, is still missing. On the hunt for him, she discovers something worse than a missing sibling: Marc, Raven, Axel, Corey and Brandon... -
Awakening the Witch by Christina Garner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA paranormal women's fiction novel with Gen X attitude and a heart of gold.Welcome to Hollywood Lakes, where the water is warm, the coffee is hot, and magic begins at midlife.Shay Atwater is a talent manager in Hollywood with a knack for making dreams come true. But somehow, she's never quite found her own... -
Her Day To Die by Sage RelleAnne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy brother? He’s dead. My first love? Dead.I am alone. Until I’m not.My first love, well he had three brothers, and for some reason they are hellbent on not leaving me alone. No matter where I go or what I do, there they are. Always watching in the shadows, waiting for something to happen, but what?I try my best to steer clear of them, but in doing so I stumble across a mystery... -
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Gypsy Blood by Kristy Cunning
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsI'm not all that special, really. Or uncommon. I'm sure there are a lot of girls with old gypsy blood who see the dead, have killer cults hunting their family, and turn into something that gets scary when they panic. Yep. Completely unoriginal, if I do say so myself. Move along. Nothing to see here. Nope. I'm just an ordinary girl. I wish people would believe that... -
Dead Wrong (A Cree Blue Psychic Eye Mystery) by Kate Allenton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPsychic Cree Blue’s identity is a secret, and her help in solving cold cases is strictly off the record. She isn’t known for her finesse, but she’s good at what she does. Her intuition and insight have never steered her wrong... -
Earth to Emily by Pamela Fagan Hutchins
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA pulse-pounding mystery—the second in the Emily series—from the best-selling and award-winning author of the Katie & Annalise novels. Paralegal and former rodeo queen Emily only wants two little things. The first is to adopt Betsy—the girl who has stolen her heart but could be deported to Mexico at any time... -
Rattlesnake Road by Amanda McKinney
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEveryone hits rock bottom, only the brave escape.Welcome to 1314 Rattlesnake Road.A quaint two-bedroom log cabin nestled deep in the woods of the small, southern town of Berry Springs—the perfect hideaway to escape your past.Tucked inside thick, mahogany walls lay mysterious letters, forgotten and untouched for decades... -
Missing You by Meg Cabot
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsGood-bye, Lightning GirlEver since a walk home on a particularly stormy day, Jessica Mastriani has had an ability like no other. She became known worldwide as Lightning Girl--a psychic who could find the location of anyone, dead or alive. Jess finally had no choice but to embrace her newfound talent, and ended up lending her skills to the U.S. government... -
Drop Dead Demons by A. Kirk, E. Kirk
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe Boys Are Back In Town! And as HEXTRAORDINARILY SEXY AS EVER! - It's the exciting Sequel to DEMONS AT DEADNIGHT! Continuing the thrill-ride adventures of Aurora and the Super Sexy HEXY KNIGHTS! -------------------------Survival. It's an on-going battle.GOING ON A TREASURE HUNT...Aurora Lahey finally knows why supernatural slayers salivate to slaughter her, but how to stop them? Not so much...Categorized as:
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