Books like 'Rising Light'
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Rebel Magic by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy Aunt Beverly is getting married.I should be happy for her. Right? But I’m not. Because I know this Derrick character is bad news. Call it my witchy instincts, but I’m convinced something is seriously off with the guy. So how do I prove it to my aunt?The pressure is on as I only have four days to figure it out before the wedding—yes, four days until Beverly says, “I do,” to that slimy bastard... -
![Walking The Razor by Orlando A. Sanchez]()
Walking The Razor by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe brightest light casts the darkest shadow.Would you kill to save a life?In order to save those closest to him, Tristan has stepped closer to darkness.In order to save Tristan, Simon must do the impossible.When Monty uses blood magic, he enters a schism—which puts him, and everyone close to him, in mortal danger... -
![Like a Fine Magical Wine (Midlife Witchery, #6) by Brenda Trim]()
Like a Fine Magical Wine (Midlife Witchery, #6) by Brenda Trim
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter a harrowing visit to the Underworld, I finally shifted into my Phoenix. Flying doesn't stop Fate from insisting that I fight for my life, though. All of these brushes with death are for the birds.Catching the local murderer red-handed should have put a stop to the constant danger I'm in... -
![Archmage by Orlando A. Sanchez]()
Archmage by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Monty and Simon emerged from Hell, they did so possessing the first of the five arcane runes—Mu.Divided between the two of them, the rune is the only way to stand against and defeat a Keeper of the Arcana.Keeper Gault has only one purpose the obliteration of Montague and Strong. After his second, Tellus, failed to capture the rune, Gault finds himself forced to take extreme measures... -
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![Broken Magic by Orlando A. Sanchez]()
Broken Magic by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEnergy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.Tristan Montague has had his ability to cast magic broken.When his confrontation with Edith and Verity leave him unable to access his magic, he must seek out another technique to regain his access.He must learn the Restoring Palm... -
![Lost Runes by Orlando A. Sanchez]()
Lost Runes by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat some call lost, others call hidden..By returning to the foundations of the magical sects, Monty and Simon must locate one of the main sources of magic.The lost runes.There’s only one problem. The runes were never lost—they were hidden, kept away from mages and humanity because of the mind-numbing destructive power they contain.The Keepers of Arcana, who hid them, want them to remain that way... -
![Blood Lessons by Orlando A. Sanchez]()
Blood Lessons by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe hardest lessons are taught in blood..The power unleashed during the Ascendance, lingers.After defeating the Revenant, Monty realizes Simon’s blood has been poisoned—tainted.Simon is slowly transforming. His body is harnessing dark magic in ways thought unimaginable.Now, Monty is faced with the hardest choice... -
![The Demon Accords Compendium, Volume III by John Conroe]()
The Demon Accords Compendium, Volume III by John Conroe
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom the Demon Accords universe come six stories that delve behind the curtains. How does the FBI respond to a potential werewolf attack in an awakened world? What is it like to grow up witch? Wolf pack management 101... -
![Blood Rule by Orlando A. Sanchez]()
Blood Rule by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe will teach them the meaning of fear—it will be the last thing they learn.Michiko Nakatomi, an ancient vampire and leader of the Dark Council, is missing. After giving up control of the blood blades—weapons designed to destroy supernaturals—the Dark Council challenged Michiko’s leadership…and her right to exist... -
![The Last Call by Patti Larsen]()
The Last Call by Patti Larsen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMommy DearestMy stomach churned, turned over. Settled. Damn it, everything made me feel nauseated these days. I was lucky not to have had a pukey pregnancy at the outset, but I was more than making up for it the last month or so.You’re eating too much meat, Shaylee sent.No, my demon growled, she’s not eating enough.You need to drink more water, sent my vampire.Water. Nice of her to remind me... -
![Hell's Belle by Alex Fox]()
Hell's Belle by Alex Fox
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen badass bounty hunter Rebel Weston finds herself facing down an Arch Demon, practically daring him to fight, she has to wonder how the hell she got here.It all started when she agreed to do a tracking gig for the Vampire Master of New Orleans. It was supposed to be simple: find a missing telepathic mage, earn a bundle of cash, and walk away.But nothing's simple in The Big Easy...Categorized as:
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![Unspeakable Magic by Iris Beaglehole]()
Unspeakable Magic by Iris Beaglehole
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs the winter solstice approaches in Myrtlewood, the Yuletide festivities are in underway, but the cheer is overshadowed by mysterious winter deaths.Athena and Rosemary must embark on a perilous journey to the Underworld. Along the way, they uncover clues about a prophecy and encounter allies and adversaries in the dreamrealm...Categorized as:
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![A Fistful of Demons by Lily Harper Hart]()
A Fistful of Demons by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHannah Hickok is slipping into her new life as owner of Casper Creek – a cosplay western town – and newly-minted witch. She thinks she has everything under control … until demons come calling.At first, she’s not even certain what she’s dealing with...Categorized as:
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![Deceiving Darkness by Sarra Cannon]()
Deceiving Darkness by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn this war, trust is a dangerous game... The Order’s plan to wipe out the Resistance in one massive set of coordinated attacks has Harper on edge, because news of the planned assault comes from the most unlikely source. The ruby priestess, Magda Thorn... -
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![Smoke Show by Alex Fox]()
Smoke Show by Alex Fox
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRebel's bringing Dragons to a Gun FightWhen the leaders of the world's most powerful supernatural society descend on New Orleans, they're gunning for Rebel Weston. She's got a top-secret list of all the major magical bloodlines around the globe stuck in her head, and they'll stop at nothing to get it...Categorized as:
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Honorless by Alex Steele, Stephanie Foxe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFate or Free Will? After the devastating attack on Moira, the magical community is in crisis. They were supposed to be safe. Untouchable. But the impossible happened. The Mage’s Guild is using the tragedy as an insidious opportunity to gain more power, and there may be no one left to stand in their way. At least, no one Blackwell is willing to trust... -
![The Magekiller by Orlando A. Sanchez]()
The Magekiller by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDead bodies are a problem. Dead mages are an invitation…to war. When dead mages appear in the city streets, Ronin must track down the killer. Disavowed from Division 13 and hunted by Tigris, Ronin faces overwhelming odds as the body count keeps rising... -
![The Long Lost by Patti Larsen]()
The Long Lost by Patti Larsen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Dumont Witch“That talk you promised me?” I hated myself for throwing it in Quaid’s face, but I couldn’t help myself, couldn’t. I’d waited for this moment, for him, we’d been through so much together it just wasn’t fair.Wasn’t.“Things are complicated now.” Quaid looked away from me, hands clenching. “I just wanted to let you know I was okay. That I found my family. And to tell you I’m happy... -
![Gatekeeper by Patti Larsen]()
Gatekeeper by Patti Larsen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Call of the SidheThe Gate awaits me, shining splendor glowing in the pale light. I look up, see the moon hanging over me, full and bloated, speaking a promise of freedom.The otherworld portal begins to hum a welcome as I move closer, calling me... -
![Flesh and Blood by Patti Larsen]()
Flesh and Blood by Patti Larsen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDemon BoyThe smoke began to clear, the bubble of family magic collapsing to let it out. I choked on the taint of it, terror rising as I understood why it tasted so foul, felt like death. Blood magic. Dad lay across the pentagram, one outstretched hand marked with a thick line of red, a pool of it spreading around his flesh. No. Way... -
![Full Circle by Patti Larsen]()
Full Circle by Patti Larsen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Enforcers ComethThe moment my hand touched the handle, I felt Quaid enter the back yard, just like always. But if it wasn’t him on the other side of the kitchen door, who was? I pulled it open on reflex, still smiling, to find three black robed Enforcers looming in the darkness.They didn’t wait for me to stand aside but muscled their way in... -
![Divided Heart by Patti Larsen]()
Divided Heart by Patti Larsen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCollege BoundI grunted from the weight of the suitcase as I heaved it out of the back of the van. What had I packed again? I didn't remember it being this heavy when I loaded it into the twin's car only seven hours ago.Seven long and painful hours... -
![All the Pretty Witches by Lily Harper Hart]()
All the Pretty Witches by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHannah Hickok was looking for adventure when she inherited Casper Creek from her grandmother.She got more than she was bargaining for.Now she’s grappling with two ancient sister witches, both of whom are inhabiting the bodies of others, and a war is brewing... -
![Rise of the Gryphon by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Dianna Love]()
Rise of the Gryphon by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Dianna Love
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn the fourth novel of the bestselling Belador paranormal series, Evalle Kincaid must turn her back on the Beladors to protect those she loves, and the world, from annihilation... -
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![Scarred Warrior by Brenda Trim, Tami Julka]()
Scarred Warrior by Brenda Trim, Tami Julka
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLibrarian Note: This is the updated cover for ASIN B01B2I624GBeing a Dark Warrior and protecting others has been the only focus in Gerrick Haele’s life for centuries, until he receives the shock of his life when one of the females he rescues from the archdemon’s clutches ignites an arousal that hints at her being his Fated Mate... -
![Excantation by Honor Raconteur]()
Excantation by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing an adult is the dumbest thing I have ever done.Our Heroine: still me. A sleep-deprived me, which, considering I’m a murder and ten cups of coffee away from showing my displeasure to the world, and there’re clans to save, is not a good combination...Categorized as:
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![How To Be A Badass Witch: Book Three by Michael Anderle]()
How To Be A Badass Witch: Book Three by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIs it possible to be too successful?Kera is getting better at the witch stuff, and much too good at curtailing gang activities.She knows that’s the case because every gang in her area is after her now, egged on by the Startup.Plus, the reporters are about to break the big story, and the publishers of How to be a Badass Witch are on her trail... -
![A Radical Act of Free Magic by H.G. Parry]()
A Radical Act of Free Magic by H.G. Parry
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA tale of revolution and wonder in a world not quite like our own, A Radical Act of Free Magic is the conclusion to this genre-defying series of magic, war, and the struggle for freedom in the early modern world.The Concord has been broken, and a war of magic engulfs the world...Categorized as:
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![L'armée des âmes by Cassandra O'Donnell]()
L'armée des âmes by Cassandra O'Donnell
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAh les joies de la famille... les flambées de vampires, les batailles sanglantes, les coups de fouet, les séances de torture ludiques, les joyeux exorcismes... tous ces petits bonheurs simples me reviennent à l’esprit depuis que grand-mère et les Vikaris m’ont retrouvée et ont débarqué en ville dans l’intention évidente de me liquider.. -
![Demon Child by Patti Larsen]()
Demon Child by Patti Larsen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNow that the rift between Syd and her demon is growing wider, becoming normal is finally a real possibility. But Syd is having second thoughts. A vampire kidnaps her little sister, and her school life is falling apart around her. Syd finally understands the value of what she has, but it may be too late. The demon inside her has her own agenda and will no longer be ignored... -
![The Doorway: Episode 6 by Sarra Cannon]()
The Doorway: Episode 6 by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFranki has been through hell since the day she walked into Venom, but she wouldn’t trade her experience for the world. And she’s not about to become someone’s blood sacrifice now. Not when things are looking up for her and Rend... -
![The Devil: Episode 5 by Sarra Cannon]()
The Devil: Episode 5 by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEpisode 5 of Sarra Cannon’s New Adult Paranormal Romance serial. The longest and most surprising episode yet!! The entrance to Venom is in flames and Franki has no idea who survived and who didn't. She doesn’t have time to think, though, as her own life is in danger. Lyla takes her to a safehouse Rend set up for emergencies, but right now, nowhere is safe for Franki... -
![Imagineer by Honor Raconteur]()
Imagineer by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsImagination has no limit… Our Heroine: Me. And boy, are we all in trouble. A seventeen-year-old with a love of fantasy and unmanageable hair? Hardly anyone’s idea of the knight in shining armor. I went about life with no idea the world around me was not as it seemed, until one dark night I saw glimpses of things I knew shouldn’t exist...Categorized as:
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![Black Soul, White Heart by Hailey Edwards]()
Black Soul, White Heart by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsVonda Winterbourne is, sadly, a lady. Much to her regret. And her parents expect her to act like one. That includes marrying a nice white witch who can provide her safety, companionship, and all the comforts one could desire in their gilded cage.Hiram Nádasdy is no gentleman. He’s a black witch with a reputation that strikes terror in the hearts of his enemies. But not in the girl... -
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![Darkness Rising by E.M. Knight]()
Darkness Rising by E.M. Knight
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings~THE VAMPIRE GIFT 4: DARKNESS RISING~A dark power is rising. It will sweep through the vampire covens and leave none untouched.Those of The Haven face a dire choice:Rebellion, or unity.Resistance, or strength.Shifting alliances threaten everything the Sorens have built. Betrayals lurk in the dark... -
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The Awakening by James E. Wisher
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNothing has gone right for Conryu Koda since learning he’s a wizard. On his first day at The North American Alliance’s Arcane Academy he’s greeted by protestors and pelted with tomatoes. On the second day he nearly dies in a magical ritual. It’s all downhill from there... -
![Sister of the Moon: Von Siegeln und Knochen by Marah Woolf]()
Sister of the Moon: Von Siegeln und Knochen by Marah Woolf
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratings„Wir sind, was wir tun.“Vianne hat den Angriff der Dämonen überlebt, aber nun sind sie und ihre Schwestern Gefangene am Hof des Hochkönigs von Kerys. Er will sie zwingen, ihm schwarzmagische Artefakte zu beschaffen, die ihm unbegrenzte Macht verleihen. Macht, die er gegen die gesamte Menschheit einsetzen wird.Um einen Ausweg zu finden, bleiben Vianne nur wenige Wochen... -
![Southwest Nights by Kal Aaron, Michael Anderle]()
Southwest Nights by Kal Aaron, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFive years ago, everyone knew sorcery and magic were nothing but myths. One spectacular incident proved them wrong. Now men and women of power flaunt their supernatural abilities openly, using them for both good and evil.Sorceress Lyssa likes her reality TV and strawberry ice cream, but her day job of hunting down rogues and criminals doesn’t leave her much time for either...Categorized as:
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![Blood of the Covenant by Alex Steele]()
Blood of the Covenant by Alex Steele
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLogan Blackwell does not work well with others, but if he hopes to defeat this new threat, he’s going to have to learn…or more cities will burn.A warlock hell-bent on offering up the major cities of the world as a sacrifice to a god of destruction is more than he can stop alone.Will justice prevail over anarchy? Find out in Blood of the Covenant...Categorized as:
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![Aftermath by Orlando A. Sanchez]()
Aftermath by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnter a new adventure set in the Montague & Strong World! Creatures are roaming the nights of the city and only nulls can face them. Meet Ursula Bjorn, werebear and Director of the Decons and Magical Nulls-Elite Division.When buildings and structures are being destroyed in her city, Ursula thinks it’s the work of Montague & Strong—the local duo of demolition... -
![Familiar Shadows by Taki Drake]()
Familiar Shadows by Taki Drake
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome days are just BAD. A couple of thousand feet in the air, hanging from eagle talons and bleeding out. Just a typical bad day for a rebellious cat. Meet Dascha, a perfect example of contrariness and smarts. This young Russian Blue is not interested in following the family business, at all! But a moment of inattention leads to danger and pain, and she is left with some hard decisions to make... -
![Shadow of the Ghoul by Devin Hanson]()
Shadow of the Ghoul by Devin Hanson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlex Ascher is back! There's a new threat roaming the streets of Los Angeles. Before now, ghouls have stayed out of America, but now one is hunting Alex. Having a homicidal, unkillable djinn after you is bad enough, but nothing in Alex's life is ever so simple. Satanists, a possessed computer programmer, and haunted junk in the garage is just the beginning. Alex is not alone though... -
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Meta Marshal Service 2 by B.N. Miles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to the Meta Marshal Service. Jared thought he craved an ordinary life. Clock in, do paperwork, clock out. He gave up magic, joined the Meta Marshal Service, and just wanted to be left alone... -
![Demon Marked by Samantha Britt]()
Demon Marked by Samantha Britt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey say keep your friends close and your enemies closer… but my enemies might be a little too close for comfort.My first semester at Shadowguard Academy has not gone how I expected... -
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![Inheritance by Heather Hildenbrand]()
Inheritance by Heather Hildenbrand
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou either use magic or it uses you...Sam has regained her memory-and with it, the Knowing. There is magic inside her; strong, powerful and old as the Earth, it is more than enough to heal the sick werewolves. If only she could figure out how to use it. Alex Channing has finally done something selfless and walked away. For the first time ever, his reasons are not about his own interests... -
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惡魔高校D×D 14 進路輔導的魔法師 by 石踏 一榮
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings...Categorized as:
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![Crown of Darkness by J.L. Weil]()
Crown of Darkness by J.L. Weil
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen the struggle between love and vengeance becomes a deadly battleground, is there any hope for salvation? Lexi Winters’ world is falling apart. Damaged. Scarred. And Vengeful. Retaliation consumes her heart. Night and day, all she can think about is exacting her retribution for Colin’s death, the boy she once loved. Her guilt and resentment fuel her choices to hunt. Fate has other plans... -
![Me and You and a Ghost Named Boo by Selene Charles]()
Me and You and a Ghost Named Boo by Selene Charles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy name is Scarlett Smith. And I’m a vampire who was raised by a pack of wolves. Little crazy, I know. But let’s not get hung up on semantics here. Because I’ve got a story to tell. There’s something inside of me. A darkness. And she’s really starting to make herself known, think Harley Quinn on ’roids and you might get the picture... -
![Midnight Gardens by Ellen Dugan]()
Midnight Gardens by Ellen Dugan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDaughters Of Midnight, an enchanting new series by Ellen Dugan Book One: Midnight Gardens The beating heart of any garden is magick... Drusilla Midnight, a successful children’s book author, returns home to the sleepy little riverside village of Ames Crossing, Illinois... -
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Witch Hunt by Patti Larsen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTeen witch Sydlynn Hayle finally did it. Despite the fact she's a social outcast, Syd finally made friends. Even the captain of the football team wants to be her boyfriend. When an ancient power is freed to ravage her new town, Syd does her best to help her family fight. Too bad the mysterious Chosen of the Light don't see things her way. Their interference could lead to her family's destruction...
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