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The Frozen Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy magic runs ice cold.I am Judgement.I’ve gone from human to witch…to now Coven member. It’s amazing, awesome, and entirely overwhelming. I’m scared out of my mind right now. I shouldn’t be, I know that. I finally have real magic. I have elemental magic. I have ice at my fingertips and its the deadliest weapon I’ve ever seen.But now I can’t run from Joseph... -
![Summer Reign by John Conroe, James Patrick Cronin]()
Summer Reign by John Conroe, James Patrick Cronin
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFaced with writing college papers, prepping for tests, and teaching testy witches, Declan O'Carroll has enough on his plate. Not to mention the magical withdrawal of leaving his very own magical kingdom behind on Fairie. But when he and his friends are attacked from creatures out of folklore and fable it seems the Queens of Summer and Winter aren't done with him yet... -
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Gray Days by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBlack Hat Bureau, Book 9The Black Hat compound is rubble on the ocean floor, the director hasn’t been seen since the explosion that demolished his life’s work, and old enemies have decided it’s open season on the remaining agents. Oh. And Arden has decided now is a great time for a surprise visit to force a confrontation with Rue... -
![The Rose Witch by Chandelle LaVaun]()
The Rose Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Coven Old Magic Stand-Alone NovelHis magic lurks in the shadows…I feel his eyes on my back with every step I take. He’s following me. Chasing me. There’s nowhere for me to go, nowhere to hide that he won’t find me. He moves in smoke and shadows. He is the darkness. He tracks my every move like a predator with gold glowing eyes in the night... -
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![Sacred Wrath by Kristie Cook]()
Sacred Wrath by Kristie Cook
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe world is on the brink of war, the enemy have increased their attacks on humans, and my team and I have been assigned the mission of building the Angels’ army on Earth. However, the unthinkable happens, and my biggest fear comes true. Nothing will stop me from recovering what is mine. Except everything and everyone tries. Suspicious humans have set traps to ensnare the supernatural... -
![Unholy Torment by Kristie Cook]()
Unholy Torment by Kristie Cook
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey’re gone. I’m still trying to process that fact, but I can’t. Although I have nowhere near enough life or leadership experience, I have to serve my purpose and lead the Angels’ army to war. But for every step we take, Lucas trumps it as he orchestrates the beginnings of World War III... -
![Cursed Witch by Brogan Thomas]()
Cursed Witch by Brogan Thomas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHer conjury was out of reach. But when she’s flooded with strength, can she survive becoming a target? Tuesday Larson thought she’d settled for normal. A disappointment to her mother for never taking well to magic, she deliberately put distance between her family and any witchery. But the supernatural destroys her barriers when a group of mercenaries tears through her home looking for blood...Categorized as:
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![Dead Witches Tell No Tales (The Hollows, #3-4) by Kim Harrison]()
Dead Witches Tell No Tales (The Hollows, #3-4) by Kim Harrison
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEven in the Holllows - Cincinnati's home to all supernatural folk - vampires and werewolves can make strange bedfellows. Just ask Rachel Morgan, private investigator and witch. First her never-do-well boyfriend disappears into the night. Then the hunky protege of vampire crimelord Piscary starts eyeing her curves... not to mention her throat... -
![Dark Power by Kristie Cook]()
Dark Power by Kristie Cook
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Amadis are preparing for war. So what are my orders? Return to Florida to relax and regenerate my powers. Puh-lease. Yes, I’m pretty drained after the last several months, but still. Fortunately, I don’t have a chance to become bored. My task list grows quickly—establish a new safe house, learn the art of conversion, find my AWOL protector, help a desperate fan, and protect my son... -
![Midnight Mage by Chandelle LaVaun, Megan Montero]()
Midnight Mage by Chandelle LaVaun, Megan Montero
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe put a spell on me...Or at least he must have, because none of this makes any sense. None of this can be real. I’m not a mage with magical powers…I’m just me. Ellie Sutton. Your average, everyday seventeen-year-old high school human student. My biggest concerns are bullies, failed exams, and missing the express subway twice in one day... -
![Cassie Palmer series 1-4 by Karen Chance]()
Cassie Palmer series 1-4 by Karen Chance
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsClairvoyant Cassandra Palmer's magical powers are a mixed blessing-she may be able to contact spirits but sometimes this can be a whole lot more trouble than it's worth. Battling with vampires, feys and mages who all seek supremacy, Cassie must use her powers wisely in order to save herself - and the world... -
![Chaos Pact by Kelly St. Clare]()
Chaos Pact by Kelly St. Clare
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey say lightning doesn’t strike the same place twice. They are damn liars because I’m losing count of the impossibilities in my life.It turns out my presence in The Buried Knolls could mean the death of everyone around me. If the cold reactions of Wild and the quad are anything to go by, then the coven can never discover what I am... -
![Rebel Reborn by Sarah Piper]()
Rebel Reborn by Sarah Piper
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen darkness descends, who will survive the Battle for Blackmoon Bay?The fight at the cemetery was hard-won. But from the enemy’s perspective, the cemetery was just a minor outpost.Blackmoon Bay is ground zero for their entire operation, and it’s no longer simply the home we’re desperate to reclaim. It’s the spark that will eventually set the whole world on fire.If we fail, we will all die... -
![Divine Hunter by C.N. Crawford]()
Divine Hunter by C.N. Crawford
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAll’s fair in love and magic. Rosalind is preparing for all-out war with Drew, who wields gods-magic with terrifying skill. But now Rosalind is learning to harness gods-magic, too. When she next encounters her cousin, she wants to destroy him completely. Unfortunately for her, Drew launches a surprise attack on the vampire city... -
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![Strange Fate by L.J. Smith]()
Strange Fate by L.J. Smith
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSarah Strange is a normal teenager with annoying siblings and a crush on two boys, Mal and Kierlan, who happen to be her best friends. But Sarah also has visions of a place where dragons darken the sky and feast on humans. When Sarah confides in Mal and Kierlan about her visions, she discovers her friends are not who they seem. They are part of the Night World... -
![Whispers of Fate (The Fae Chronicles) by Amelia Hutchins]()
Whispers of Fate (The Fae Chronicles) by Amelia Hutchins
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom WSJ and USAT Bestselling Author Amelia Hutchins comes a story of betrayal and hope.Old acquaintances are gathering as events unravel and unmask new obstacles in war-torn Faery.Kahleena assumed the Fates had offered her a glimpse into her destiny. She expected the events to unfold as they had in her vision... -
![Autumn's Bane by Yasmine Galenorn]()
Autumn's Bane by Yasmine Galenorn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Father of Dragons has returned to the world and all hell is breaking loose. A group of vrykolakas is running loose, threatening to spread plague through Seattle. A shadow dragon has his sights set on destroying the Wild Hunt. And in the midst of the chaos, Ember’s facing a major decision brought on by a twist in her status with the Queen of Dark Fae... -
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Blight by Claire Farrell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs the blight spreads, destroying the land, Cara’s new subjects turn on her, and Brendan and Drake are no longer there to help her. The Darksiders thought she’d be pliable, or maybe even a miracle-worker, and it’s not as easy to scrub away Sadler’s influence as she thought... -
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Requiem by S.J. West
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the final installment of the Vampire Conclave series, Sarah delves further into her family’s dark and stormy past, unlocking a disturbing truth surrounding her ancestor, Thallan Moonshade. With the help of an unexpected ally, Sarah comes across a secret so shocking from Thallan’s life that it makes her even more determined to thwart his malevolent plans... -
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Sacrifice by Claire Farrell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings~The final book in the Chaos Series.~ As a king’s life hangs in the balance, alliances are made then broken. Only trickery can help Cara protect those she cares about, but when her enemies show their true face, she realises the truth: every distraction feeds Chaos. Cara’s not the only one searching for a legendary treasure, not the only one reaching for power... -
![Shadow Web by Yasmine Galenorn]()
Shadow Web by Yasmine Galenorn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe holidays are here, and this year, they’re deadly…It’s my first Thanksgiving back in Moonshadow Bay, and everything is hunky-dory until the Witches Guild assigns me a research project for the upcoming Winter Solstice Festival. Not only do I melt down my computer, but I download a demon who ends up stuck in my house...Categorized as:
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![Rowan's Responsibility by Terri Reid]()
Rowan's Responsibility by Terri Reid
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOver one hundred years ago, a group of witches, escaping a second wave of Witch Trials made their way from New England to Whitewater, Wisconsin, known as Second Salem. Others, seeking knowledge in spiritualism and the occult, also made their way to the city and, through their ignorance, unleashed an evil entity poised to destroy the city... -
![Dark Nightingale by Luanne Bennett]()
Dark Nightingale by Luanne Bennett
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree vampires walk into a tattoo shop… Some people would welcome their long-lost family. But when your father is a ruthless, ancient vampire, it’s best to run in the opposite direction. Emmaline is a demure witch with a heart of gold. She’s also more powerful than all of Blackthorn Grove’s witches combined... -
![The Vampires' Fae: The Complete Series by Sadie Moss]()
The Vampires' Fae: The Complete Series by Sadie Moss
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA complete reverse harem series in one binge-able box set! Book One: Saved by BloodThey found me nearly dead. To save me, they had to turn me…When I moved to New York after a bad divorce, I planned to re-invent myself… I just had no idea the ‘new me’ would be a vampire.Or that the three (yes, three!) vampires who turned me would be the hottest, most frustrating men I’d ever met... -
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![Suffering of a Witch by Suza Kates]()
Suffering of a Witch by Suza Kates
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSHE WON'T GIVE UP Kylie Worthington is in love with a man who doesn't return the sentiment. She's thrown away her pride and all attempts at pretense, yet Quinn St. Germaine still pushes her away. With the arrival of her trial, she will go where Fate dictates and is destined to fall in love. At least she'll finally find the man she was meant for. Whether she likes it or not... -
![Midnight Shadows by Emerson Knight, McKenzie Hunter]()
Midnight Shadows by Emerson Knight, McKenzie Hunter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m losing control.Past choices are coming back to haunt me, and an old curse threatens to drive me from the pack.Sky is the only person who can help me with the curse. To do so, she’ll have to perform forbidden magic that will draw the attention of the witches. They’ve been vying for a reason to kill Sky, and performing forbidden magic will give them one... -
![Elemental Flame by Phaedra Weldon]()
Elemental Flame by Phaedra Weldon
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"I love you, Sam. I will always love you." When Elemental Witch Samantha Hawthorne discovers her lover, Crwys Holliard, is missing, she vows to find him. With the help of her friends and an Alpha Werewolf who just won't take no for an answer, Sam follows clues that point them in the direction of the realm of Faerie, a place Sam swore she would never return to... -
![Released Souls by Karice Bolton]()
Released Souls by Karice Bolton
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTriss and Logan’s love is becoming stronger by the day as they harness the powers between them, but will that make them blind to the evil they’re facing?After uncovering startling information about her family, Triss is determined to right the wrongs of her ancestors... -
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Mercy by Wendy Saunders
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMercy is a sleepy town in Massachusetts. According to the locals it was founded as a safe haven by the survivors of the Salem witch trials... -
![Path of the Bear by Jarica James]()
Path of the Bear by Jarica James
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLennox thought life would be easier when she started Obsidian Cove Supernatural Academy. All she has to do is learn about who she is, make new friends, and spend time with her sexy boyfriends, right? This is her chance at a new life. Of course, nothing is ever that simple...Categorized as:
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![The Vampire War by Michelle Madow]()
The Vampire War by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFind the Holy Grail. Win the war. Save the world.A lot has changed for Annika since being kidnapped by vampires to become a blood slave in their hidden kingdom of the Vale. Not only has she learned she’s a Nephilim—a race that’s supposedly extinct—but she’s found herself on a dangerous quest for the Holy Grail... -
![The All Souls Real-Time Reading Companion by Deborah Harkness]()
The All Souls Real-Time Reading Companion by Deborah Harkness
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA richly illustrated real-time reading guide that brings to life the world created by Deborah Harkness in A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night, retracing the events of the bestselling novels with illuminating behind-the-scenes details A world of witches, vampires, and daemons. A manuscript that holds the secrets of their past and the key to their future... -
![The Vampire Trick by Michelle Madow]()
The Vampire Trick by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn a kingdom full of secrets, no one can be trusted.Annika’s life was flipped upside down when she was kidnapped by vampires to become a blood slave in their hidden kingdom of the Vale. Now, the powerful witch Geneva has disguised her as a vampire princess, and Annika’s living in the palace to compete for Prince Jacen’s hand in marriage. But her quest to become his bride is just a facade... -
![Conjuring by Amanda M. Lee]()
Conjuring by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSophomore year is here and Zoe Lake has a new outlook on life: No more drama, no more angst, and no more near-death experiences. After a lazy summer, where the only thing to get her blood pumping was resident lothario werewolf Aric Winters, Zoe returns to Covenant College with three new roommates and a few old distractions... -
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![Darkness Shatters by Susan Illene]()
Darkness Shatters by Susan Illene
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWinter has come to Alaska and it’s about to be joined by death.Since moving to Fairbanks, Melena Sanders has watched too many of her friends die because she couldn’t react fast enough. When a mysterious illness comes along targeting only supernatural races she’s determined to stop it. But as the death toll climbs she realizes finding a cure is more complicated than she thought... -
![Ransom by R.K. Ryals]()
Ransom by R.K. Ryals
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsVengeance is the path of the Damned. It is not a path taken lightly. For a Naphil, it could mean ransoming his soul.~Bezaliel~Dayton Blainey is caught between two worlds: Heaven and Hell. Bound to a Demon she's beginning to care about, she is thrown into an adventure she may not survive. But she will try... -
![Zombie's Bite by Karen Chance]()
Zombie's Bite by Karen Chance
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen Dorina Basarab, half human, half vampire, assassin-for-hire, hits New Orleans, she thinks it's for a typical job: take out a mad master vamp before he can wreak havoc on the city. But when the elusive master suddenly shows up at her hotel, things get complicated, especially when Dory realizes that the murder he has in mind is his own! And that the Big Easy is about to get a whole lot harder... -
![Vampire Princess Rising by Jami Brumfield]()
Vampire Princess Rising by Jami Brumfield
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSavannah Winters went from homecoming queen to vampire princess in one terrifying night. Now she must find a way to survive the dark world she lives without letting the anger and depression overwhelm and destroy her. Maintaining a balance between her supernatural identity and human cover is more difficult then she could ever imagine... -
![Fury Awakened by Yasmine Galenorn]()
Fury Awakened by Yasmine Galenorn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy name is Kaeleen Donovan. I’m a Theosian—a minor goddess. They call me Fury. By day, I run the Crossroads Cleaning Company, and I also read fortunes and cast hexes at Dream Wardens, a magical consulting shop. But by night, I'm oath-bound to Hecate, goddess of the Crossroads... -
![Usurper by Claire Farrell]()
Usurper by Claire Farrell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s been a year since Cara returned to the human realm with her daughter, and the fae have come knocking again. The game of kings is still being played, power is the ultimate prize, and Scarlet is an asset every court wishes to acquire... -
![The Hidden Court by Dominique Kristine, Vivienne Savage]()
The Hidden Court by Dominique Kristine, Vivienne Savage
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMagic school. Hot shifters. Hidden dangers. Was your college this fun? Skylar’s only dream since childhood has been to become a sentinel, a supernatural agent trained to fight paranormal threats. Unfortunately, it’s a role assigned to non-fae only, and she’s doomed to a life of babysitting privileged mortals... -
![Addicted to His Blood by Brea Alepoú]()
Addicted to His Blood by Brea Alepoú
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt one point blood was all they had.Being a witch in Multicity is hard enough. It’s a vampire run territory but Finnely enjoys his days there… until his ex, freaking prince of the vampires, moves there.There has been a change in the world recently. Power struggles abound in the supernatural community and peace is fragile at best... -
![Mark of the Psychic by Jarica James]()
Mark of the Psychic by Jarica James
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGetting invited to appear before the High Regency is an honor... unless you’re Lennox Kova, a rare supernatural hybrid who’s gained a healthy distrust of those in power. Lennie and her team have learned the hard way that great power and great responsibility also come with a great chance of being dangerously corrupt... -
![Beyond the Veil by Nicole R. Taylor]()
Beyond the Veil by Nicole R. Taylor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Collection of Urban Fantasy Adventures Beyond the veil lies a world of magic, mystery, and adventure! From author Nicole R. Taylor comes five full length novels, each a first in a series... -
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![Cast in Hellfire by S.M. Reine]()
Cast in Hellfire by S.M. Reine
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMarion Garin is the teenage daughter of Metaraon, the former Voice of God. Now she's also the steward of the Winter Court, which has been in anarchy since a revolution five years earlier. Problem: Marion still doesn't remember anything that happened before two weeks ago. Seth Wilder has a lead on her memories. Whoever stole them and sold Marion's essence to a demon lord in Sheol... -
![Darkness Unveiled by McKenzie Hunter, Emerson Knight]()
Darkness Unveiled by McKenzie Hunter, Emerson Knight
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Sky decided not to join our pack, I thought that would be the end of our dealings with the enigmatic wolf. But she’s pulled back into pack business when Sky’s the first one on the scene of a murder attempt of one of our pack members.At first, I mark it off as a coincidence but I'm proven wrong... -
![Legacy Academy Year Four by M. Guida]()
Legacy Academy Year Four by M. Guida
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m supposed to be starting my fourth year of school, but Legacy’s in deep trouble.Ryker has taken everything from me, and I want revenge.The Defenders are scattered. Lucien’s missing.And I am alone.My heart’s broken, but I’m not defeated.I have to rely on my training and on my dragon to gather back the Defenders and find Lucien.A final showdown is coming between me and Ryker... -
![One Girl in All the World by Kendare Blake]()
One Girl in All the World by Kendare Blake
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNew York Times best-selling author Kendare Blake takes us back to the demon capital of the world in this highly anticipated sequel to In Every Generation, set in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Frankie Rosenberg is coming to terms with the fact that she’s the newest slayer, but that doesn’t mean she has it all figured out just yet... -
![Companion Pieces by Melissa F. Olson]()
Companion Pieces by Melissa F. Olson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStories from the Old World and BeyondFrom California to Colorado, the Old World is filled with complicated women, volatile creatures, and nulls with attitude. This unmissable collection includes the stories that run in between and alongside the Old World novels, allowing readers to catch up with favorite characters and find clues about the future of this bestselling series... -
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Witchcraft by Emma Mills
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJess is no ordinary vampire. Protected by the Manchester vampire clan, and initiated by her family’s east coast American coven, she is sought after by every dark witch and warring vampire faction. Jess must fight if she wants to keep hold of her friends, her sanity and finally her existence...
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