Books like 'Guardian'
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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... -
Roots Of Rage by Stephanie Hudson
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe plan had sounded simple,Step into Hell and save a Tree.That was all I had needed to do.However, that plan was becoming more complicated by the minute and that list was growing eternally bigger.Like killing demonic Queens,Removing Claiming HexesOutrunning hungry beastsAnd mainly, trying not to piss off Vampire boyfriends, any more than being constantly kidnapped down in Hell is likely to do... -
A Fall of Secrets by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratings"A timeless barrier has been broken. Things will never be the same for the human world again..."A new dawn has risen over The Shade. No longer one of weakness, but of strength. Desperate, the black witches are on a blood hunt more pernicious than ever before.Now it's no longer the island's inhabitants who are in jeopardy. It's the world around them... -
Daughter of Kaos by C.M. Owens
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJust when they think it's okay to be happy, fate's cruel sense of humor strikes again, stripping them of their right. Adisia and Devin find themselves in a place where they've never been before, and all of Adisia's crippling insecurities hit her harder than ever when her faith in the man she loves is lost... possibly gone forever... -
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The Seeker by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsHe’s a scribe looking for answers. If only a cagey—and frustratingly attractive—singer will let him help. Summoned to the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, Rhys of Glast, Irin archivist and scribe of Istanbul, must convince a legendary Irina singer to trust him. His success could shift the balance of power all over the Irin world and give singers an important key to their past... -
September Moon by Trina M. Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDeath is coming for Alexa O’Brien. Alexa must stop Shya from claiming Lilah’s vacant throne. If the demon succeeds all hell will break loose. Forming alliances is a challenge. The vampires hate her and the wolves don’t trust her. Rebellious vampire activity creates tension between Alexa and the FPA. It gets ugly when the covert government operation learns that Shya needs her as a sacrifice... -
The Last Akon by Lola St. Vil, Jennifer O' Donnell
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn impossible mission. A dangerous love triangle. And an evil determined to destroy them all... -
Image by Jamie Magee
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere is an ominous darkness, one that that is so dense and mind numbing that you can feel the chills race across your skin as the energy of the hatred behind it hovers near you. They thought that it was over…that he was dead….they never imagined that he was more powerful dead than he ever was alive... -
Apocalyptic by Trina M. Lee
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLight and dark. Good and evil. Life and death. Power joins the twin flames. A power that will destroy them. Alexa alone stands a shred of a chance at repairing the shattered fragments of a bond as old as time. Provided she and Arys don't kill each other first. This has been a long time coming... This gritty urban fantasy series is a walk to the dark and wild side... -
Oblivion by S.J. West
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJess and Mason begin their search for Faison and find themselves in a world where everything is turned upside down. Jess' relationship with Lucifer takes a turn she didn't expect which prompts God to give her a mission she's not sure she'll survive. This novel contains mild language and sexual situation. Intended for a mature audience... -
Ascension by S.J. West
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the finale of The Watcher Chronicles, Jess finally learns what Lucifer’s plans are for the world. The vessels discover what their destinies are and Jess must face the most difficult decision of her life... -
Dark Beginnings by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis title includes three new stories, Lords of the Underworld, from "New York Times" bestselling author Gena Showalter. "The Darkest Fire" - He is the guardian of Hell, more monster than man. She is the goddess of oppression, more angel than woman. Together they will enter the flames to battle a horde of demon lords - and discover a passion unlike any other.. -
The Silent by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThey are called kareshta, the silent ones.But the silent are waking.Kyra has lived her life in the shadow of a powerful Grigori brother. She’s ignored her own desires for the good of her family. But an unexpected request from Thailand sends her on a mission that could change her life and alter the fate of free Grigori all over the world... -
Reign of Night by Emily Goodwin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWe’ve all done things we regret in a moment of desperation, but declaring myself Queen of Night takes the cake, especially when I didn’t actually mean it. Sit on the Throne of Hell, commanding—and controlling—thousands of demons who have a bid going on my head? No thank you. I’ll pass. Except I’m not sure I can. Without a ruler, Hell has gone to, well, hell... -
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101 Ways to Die by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOfficer McMarin of the NYPD is in for the ride of her life when the Chief Quinns storm into her station, promote her to the rank of detective, and relocate her to Manhattan. Saddled with the dubious honor of being Chief Bailey Quinn’s primary rider is only the beginning of her woes.Her first case delves into the dark waters of the many ways in which a person can die... -
United Eden by Nicole Williams
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsLife's been many things for twenty year old Bryn Dawson, but one thing it's never been is easy. And it's only about to get harder... -
Call of Night by Emily Goodwin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTrue love never dies.Not even when those around me are trying to kill it. With vampire bounty hunters still out for me, having the Grand Coven accuse me of treason against witches is the last thing I need. No one should tell me who I can and cannot love... -
Darker by Trina M. Lee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlexa O’Brien is fighting a losing battle with the dark power growing inside her as she struggles to cope with the absence of her wolf mate, Shaz. There’s no time to feel sorry for herself. She must find a way to stop Lilah, a demon queen hell bent on forcing Alexa to willingly surrender her blood to break a centuries old curse. With her power bound, Lilah is ready to play dirty... -
Freak Show by Trina M. Lee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlexa’s arrival in Sin City is greeted with a warning: leave town or be forced out.The return of her lover, Arys, has the Vegas vampires on edge. The Wicked Kiss Las Vegas location has changed in his absence. Werewolf death fights and vampire performance art takes it to a whole new level of crazy. The new club owner, Jenner, shares Arys’s bloodline and a few bad memories... -
Reaching Retribution by Kaitlyn Hoyt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsScorching secrets, descending darkness, and a chance to reach retribution.It seems as if everything Ryanne does results badly for her or those around her. Her last attempt to save someone’s life ended up killing her. Now stuck in limbo with no idea how to get back to her body, Ryanne is in desperate need of some guidance...Categorized as:
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Redeemers by Tara Brown
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHappily Ever After... They say that if you don't have your happy ending, the story isn't over. They have no idea just how right they are. This story is only just beginning... And it begins with a bang. Aimee James, along with every dream and every person she has ever loved, has changed. Each of the people she loves is holding onto their humanity by a thread that gets thinner each day... -
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Curse of Night by Emily Goodwin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen one door closes, another door opens. Or in my case, kill one monster and another comes knocking. It’s nothing new, since someone has had it out for me my whole life. I’ve learned to not only live with but expect the constant peril.Demons attack? Must be Monday. Send hexes my way? Just another Tuesday night... -
Queen of Night by Emily Goodwin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHeaven wants to kill me. Hell wants me to rule. So what’s a girl to do when powerful forces on both sides are clambering to get their hands on me?Stay as far away from the cosmic drama as I possibly can.Though, for those who know me, they know it’s easier said than done. But I’ve promised to take a break, to lay low, to let someone else handle the demons for a while... -
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Death Wish by Trina M. Lee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSomebody wants Alexa O’Brien dead. A dangerous werewolf, she’s got a shady reputation due to the immense power and unbreakable bond she shares with vampire, Arys Knight. It’s a union that joins light to darkness and life to death. A bond that threatens to consume them both. As Alexa evades attempts on her life, she discovers the source of her power and the torment that lies ahead... -
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... -
Shadow Angel: Book One by Leia Stone, Julie Hall
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the moment I saw the shadows come to life, I knew my world would never be the same.Yesterday I was a teenager waiting tables in Manhattan, and today, monsters exist and I can see them... -
Fallen Academy: Year Three And A Half by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen Brielle was taken by the prince of darkness, a large part of me died inside. How can I move on? How can I accept that she's gone? I can't. After searching every possible way to bring her back, I finally accept that she may be gone... forever. If that's the case, then I can't stay in Angel City any longer... -
Suck It by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAll I want to do is tell the most powerful vampire in history to suck it.I thought I could trust my memories. I was wrong. A spell has made me forget who I am. But there are two things I do know: I'm the fated mate of the first and most powerful vampire, Drakon, and I'm the Daughter of the Arcane Order... -
On a Clear Winter Night by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA very special holiday short story for readers of the Irin Chronicles. Join Ava, Malachi, and their friends for Midwinter holidays in Prague. The Irin might not celebrate Christmas, but that doesn’t mean Ava has to give up on the holidays. With her children on the way, nothing will stop the newest Irina from celebrating with her growing family... -
Devastation by B.C. Burgess
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Mystic Series continues with Layla, Quin, and the Enemy . . -
Blood of Sirens by Bonnie Lamer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsXandra believes Sirens are creatures of myth. At least, she does until they escape from the prison that has held them for centuries and they come seeking revenge. Now, their magic is unstoppable. Even a Witch Fairy's magic isn't strong enough to stop the Sirens from singing their death call... -
Forget About Midnight by Trina M. Lee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlexa's struggle with the turn has sent her straight into the arms of the one man who feeds her madness: Kale Sinclair. Together they wreak havoc on the city and discover why they are so wrong for one another. When Alexa's sister, Agent Juliet O'Brien, gets busted covering up Alexa's kills, she's arrested by the government op she works for. They offer Alexa a deal... -
Alpha Erased by Aileen Erin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Aileen Erin Tessa—part witch, part werewolf, raised human and now the unofficial leader of a newly minted supernatural alliance—thinks nothing of her brother, Axel, texting her and Dastien to meet him. The location pin was in a weird spot, but maybe he’d found a magical anomaly there... -
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Embrace by Stacey Rourke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhether she likes it or not, eighteen year old Celeste Garrett has come to terms with being the Chosen One. She knew having a "normal life" would be tricky, between intense training sessions and epic demonic battles, but she didn't know at what cost it would come. That is, until a dear friend is harmed by the malicious forces hunting her... -
Retribution by B.C. Burgess
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLaylaEnduring brutal attacks and heartbreak, Layla Callaway's life would be unbearable if she didn't have a hero willing to fly to the ends of the earth to protect her. Their bond is stronger than ever, but so is the danger she faces.QuinQuin Kavanagh’s purpose has never been clearer... -
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... -
Her Demonic Angel by Felicity Heaton
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA demonic angel with a heart of ice, Veiron walks a dark path with vengeance on his mind. Nothing will sway him from his mission to destroy his master... until he risks his life to enter Hell once more to save a mortal female. The fiery beauty makes him burn with hungers he must battle and needs he cannot deny, tempting him to surrender body and soul to her... -
Deception by B.C. Burgess
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDeceptionA Magical Journey of Epic Romance LaylaLayla Callaway has found comfort in her new role as a coven member, and she’s declared her love for the heartthrob who led her home, but as beautiful as her life appears, it’s shadowed by the evil threatening to rip it away... -
Darkness Arisen by Stephanie Rowe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDarkness Hunts Him.Calydon warrior Ian Fitzgerald refuses to die. Cursed by black magic, he has stayed alive through sheer force of will and unyielding commitment to a mission he is sworn to complete. There is only one thing that can defeat him…and she has just found him. Desire Torments Her... -
The 13th Prophecy by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe time has come for Ivy to face her dark fate. There are no other options—she must destroy Kreterus. Failure to destroy him will result in the annihilation of the world we know and Ivy being doomed to reside in the Underworld for eternity... -
Savor by Alyssa Rose Ivy
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJared is Vera's perfect man—until he opens his mouth. An incredible body and set of wings can only go so far when everything he says seems designed to make her mad. Still, she can't deny her intense attraction or the fact that he is the closest thing she has to a friend... -
The Mephisto Kiss by Trinity Faegen, Stephanie Feagan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe eyes never lie. No one’s eyes are darker than Eryx. Not even the Devil’s.When Jax and Sasha first see Jordan Ellis, they know she is no ordinary teenager. She’s the daughter of the President after all, but she’s also Anabo – a descendant of Eve.What they don’t know is that Eryx plans to kidnap Jordan and force President Ellis to pledge his soul... -
Grace of Day by S.L. Naeole
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGrace's senior year is almost over and it's ending in a way she's never imagined. Her best friend is by her side, her boyfriend is now her fiance, and her life is moving forward.But good things never last... -
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Stay by Alyssa Rose Ivy
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNothing could possibly get worse. Everything and everyone that could be in jeopardy already is, and Jared knows that he is The Society's only hope. If he doesn't find a way to escape he fails everyone including Vera, the bear shifter he can't seem to get out of his head.Casey and Toby are in love... -
Cursed by Joann I. Martin-Sowles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCursed - The Brookehaven Vampires, book 4. Leaving it all behind, Laney and Oliver are looking forward to getting away from the troubles of “Treeville,” and finally beginning their forever. Unfortunately, Laney’s guardian angel and Oliver’s twin have other plans in mind... -
Curse of Shadows and Light by Penelope King
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook #3 in the Demonblood Series. A new town. New friends. And old enemies. It's time for the ultimate battle. Read the first book, "A Demon Made Me Do It" (it's free). Then read the second, "Fire with Fire"... -
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... -
The Last King of Faerie by Cassandra Clare
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCassandra Clare said that she will publish another trilogy in the Shadowhunters' world after the Dark Artifices and The TLH trilogy. It will have two main characters, Kit and Ty Blackthorn. More information to come...Cassandra Clare said about writing more books in the Shadowhunter World:My plan at the moment is to do five Shadowhunter series, total... -
A Bourbon Street Valentine by Deanna Chase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Deanna Chase--a short story from the Jade Calhoun world. It’s Valentine’s Day and magic’s in the air. Only Kat Hart never expected her handmade jewelry to be at the center of everything...
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