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Sweep of the Heart by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsFrom the New York Times #1 bestselling author, Ilona Andrews, comes a fun and action-packed new adventure in the Innkeeper Chronicles! We invite you to relax, enjoy yourself, and above all, remember the one rule all visitors must obey: the humans must never know.Life is busier than ever for Innkeeper, Dina DeMille and Sean Evans... -
![Final Fury by Annabel Chase]()
Final Fury by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWelcome to Chipping Cheddar where supernaturals are hidden in plain sight.I foolishly believed this day would never come, that life in charming Chipping Cheddar would always be pleasant and somewhat predictable—but all good things must come to an end.And it seems the dormant portal is no exception...Categorized as:
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![The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan]()
The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 69 ratingsMagnus Chase, a once-homeless teen, is a resident of the Hotel Valhalla and one of Odin's chosen warriors. As the son of Frey, the god of summer, fertility, and health, Magnus isn't naturally inclined to fighting...Categorized as:
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![My Savior by Alanea Alder]()
My Savior by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAmelia has dreamt of her mate since she was a little girl. All her life visions of a golden prince have warmed her heart and promised a fairy-tale future. She longs for the day when they will finally be together. When the fateful day arrives and she meets Darian for the first time, she is nearly destroyed by his unequivocal rejection...Categorized as:
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![The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan]()
The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 69 ratings"Magnus Chase, you nearly started Ragnarok. What are you going to do next?"It's been six weeks since Magnus and his friends returned from defeating Fenris Wolf and the fire giants. Magnus has adjusted to life at the Hotel Valhalla—as much as a once-homeless and previously alive kid can...Categorized as:
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![Hunted by Vanessa Nelson]()
Hunted by Vanessa Nelson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUnsolved murders, supernatural creatures and civil unrest. Just another day.Problems keep piling up around Max. No sooner has she dealt with one set of supernatural creatures, than she's called to the city's mortuary to an unusual death. The city's most senior spiritual leader is also trying to get hold of her. On top of that, Bryce cancelled their date and hasn't been seen for days... -
![My Healer by Alanea Alder]()
My Healer by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFun loving wolf-shifter Colton Albright’s usual concern…his next meal, has been replaced by haunted dreams. The nightly visions of the sad, anxious face of his mate have this jovial jokester withdrawing from his fellow Alpha Unit members.Rheia Bradley is a dedicated professional that lives to help others, but has long forgotten how to help herself...Categorized as:
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![Seeing Red in Gretna Green by Linzi Day]()
Seeing Red in Gretna Green by Linzi Day
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHave you ever agreed to something and, when the time came, wondered what planet your mouth had been on when it accepted the invitation?Welcome to my freaking world.A warning from a Fae seer didn’t help Tilly and me get into the right mood for our break in Prince Dai ap Modron’s ‘lovely mountain home’ for the St. David’s Day festival... -
![Proof of Life by Hailey Edwards]()
Proof of Life by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsHadley owes a wicked fae seven beating hearts, Boaz and Addie are coming for a visit, and her city is going up in magical flames.Betrayal and heartbreak. Chocolate and sentient shadows.Just another night in Atlanta...Categorized as:
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![Midlife Magic Hunter by Shannon Mayer]()
Midlife Magic Hunter by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWould you like an extra helping of hot flashes to go with that midlife crisis? Yeah, I thought not. And yet, here we are. Burning down buildings.You know, dating in your forties should be easier. Should be. But it really isn’t. My first date in I don’t-know-how-long is broken up by my ex-husband. I mean, he’s dead, but still.Then a cryptic note from a voodoo queen... -
![Midlife Soul Hunter by Shannon Mayer]()
Midlife Soul Hunter by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsYou’d think I’d already been in hell, married to my ex. But just this one time, you’d be wrong.Surprise, surprise, the Dark Council has been plotting to force my hand. They know that I love Crash. Yes, I said the L word.And they know I’d do anything to bring him back from hell—even though it means it puts both our souls into great danger. And puts my knees into running mode. (Cue the Advil... -
![Reap the Shadows by Annette Marie]()
Reap the Shadows by Annette Marie
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsPiper is feeling a bit overwhelmed. With Seiya and Lyre missing, Ash recovering from near fatal injuries, and the Gaians picking fights with daemons all over the city, a girl can’t help but think she might be in over her head. And this time, she’s on her own... -
![Change of Heart by Hailey Edwards]()
Change of Heart by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen a lethal drug targeting paranormal citizens is unleashed on the streets of Atlanta, Hadley hits the clubs to pin down the dealer. The party is just getting started when a mysterious fae with his own agenda offers her a taste of power she can’t refuse if she wants to purge the evil from her city...Categorized as:
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![Glass Faerie by Rachel Morgan]()
Glass Faerie by Rachel Morgan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.Emerson Clarke: Sarcastic. Independent. Possibly losing her mind.Because that’s the only explanation for why she occasionally sees things that aren’t there, right? But one night, an impossible power erupts from her, and Em realizes the truth is crazier than she ever thought: she isn’t losing her mind; she’s magical...Categorized as:
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![Seduce the Darkness by Gena Showalter]()
Seduce the Darkness by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsSHE HAS A BODY MADE FOR TEMPTATION...AND A KISS TO DIE FOR.The war between otherworlders and humans changed Earth beyond recognition. It also saved Bride McKells's life. Before, the gorgeous vampire was a target for every fanatic with a stake and a crucifix. Now, she's free to roam the streets -- and desperate to find others of her kind. One man claims to have the answers she seeks... -
![With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent]()
With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsWhat does it mean when your school is voted the most dangerous in America? It's time to kick some hellion butt...After not really surviving her junior year (does "undead" count as survival?), Kaylee Cavanaugh has vowed to take back her school from the hellions causing all the trouble... -
![Pack of Lies by Hailey Edwards]()
Pack of Lies by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHadley is losing time, and her shadow refuses to shed light on the gaps in her memory. How can she protect her city if she can't remember where she goes or what she does when she ought to be asleep? Her grim history appears to be stuck on repeat, and the only way forward might be a scythe through her back...Categorized as:
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![How to Survive an Undead Honeymoon by Hailey Edwards]()
How to Survive an Undead Honeymoon by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Epilogues: Part IINothing says romance like spending a long weekend at a haunted inn famed for sending its guests to the ER with scratches, bites, and fractures. Or so Linus thinks when he books a trip for Grier and himself to Oliphant House. As far as honeymoons go, the choice is nontraditional, but then, so is his bride...Categorized as:
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![Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent]()
Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsI died on a Thursday— killed by a monster intent on stealing my soul.The good news? He didn't get it.The bad news? Turns out not even death will get you out of high school…Covering up her own murder was one thing, but faking life is much harder than Kaylee Cavanaugh expected... -
![How to Kiss an Undead Bride by Hailey Edwards]()
How to Kiss an Undead Bride by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Epilogues: Part IGroom? Check.Dress? Check.Cake? Check.More cake? Double Check.Even more cake? Triple check.(Seriously, who left Lethe alone with Grier's credit card?)Anything that can go wrong has,but all the deposits have been paid, and the menus are set. Mostly. There's always room for more cake, right? All that's left is for Grier and Linus to exchange vows and set off on their honeymoon...Categorized as:
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![Blood Wyne by Yasmine Galenorn]()
Blood Wyne by Yasmine Galenorn
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWe're the D'Artigo sisters: half-human, half-Fae, we're sexy, we're savvy and we just turned in our badges to the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. My sister Camille is a wicked good witch. Delilah's a werecat and blossoming Death Maiden. And as for me? I'm Menolly, acrobat extraordinaire turned vampire...Categorized as:
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![The Elemental Ruins by Sam Burns]()
The Elemental Ruins by Sam Burns
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat do you do the day after the world doesn’t end?If you’re River Keyes (yeah, me), you try to figure out how you’re going to live without the internet. Because we might have kept two worlds from being destroyed, but now I’m trapped in a place with no electricity, no takeout, and no phoning home... -
![Stolen Magic by D.N. Hoxa]()
Stolen Magic by D.N. Hoxa
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe New York Shade is home to all kinds of supernaturals. It is a safe haven for all of us and it makes no exceptions. Until I did something to piss it off and now it doesn't like me. Bad smells at every turn, empty bags of food on my face, and you can forget all about shortcuts. I don't even know what I did wrong, but that's about to become the least of my problems...Categorized as:
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![Angel Fury by Ella Summers]()
Angel Fury by Ella Summers
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCadence Lightbringer, daughter of a legendary archangel, has always known her gods-endowed magic comes with a price. As an angel in the Legion of Angels, she lives where the Legion commands her to live, trains how the Legion tells her to train, and marries whom the Legion instructs her to marry. Somehow it all sounded simpler in her head... -
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![Nothing Ventured by Macy Blake]()
Nothing Ventured by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSawyer Smith is woefully unprepared for the dangers that come with being part of the supernatural world. As a magical null, he is human and vulnerable, even with the powerful, sexy guardians who have claimed him as their own. When a simple visit turns deadly, Sawyer’s mates take action and whisk him away to the clan of rich and powerful griffins...Categorized as:
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![The Hot Zone by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz]()
The Hot Zone by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe world of Harmony has its wonders, one of them being Rainshadow Island. Just beneath its surface, a maze of catacombs hides a dangerous secret...… Halloween—with its tricks and treats—is a dust bunny’s dream come true. Just ask Lyle, Sedona Snow’s faithful sidekick. But for Sedona, it’s a nightmare...Categorized as:
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![Siren's Call by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz]()
Siren's Call by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn the mysterious world of Harmony, there are places filled with unexplored marvels. But Rainshadow Island isn’t about to give up its secrets…In the alien catacombs of Rainshadow, there are creatures whose compelling songs lure the unwary to their death. That’s why Rafe Coppersmith, hired to clear out the catacombs for exploration, needs a music talent...Categorized as:
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![Dark Light by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz]()
Dark Light by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsReporter Sierra McIntyre's stories on Crystal City's ghost hunters—and their mysterious guild—have earned her tabloid a bit of respect. It helps that she has her incredible intuition to fall back on. Especially when she interviews Ghost Hunter Guild Boss John Fontana about the disappearances of retired, homeless hunters...Categorized as:
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![Illusion Town by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz]()
Illusion Town by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA new adventure begins on Harmony… With its opulent casinos and hotels, the desert city of Illusion Town is totally unique -- and will take you on a thrill ride you’ll never forget.Hannah West isn’t the first woman to wake up in Illusion Town married to a man she barely knows, but she has no memory of the ceremony at all. For that matter, neither does Elias Coppersmith, her new husband... -
![Obsidian Prey by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz]()
Obsidian Prey by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe world of Harmony has its own special glow, thanks to the aliens who left behind powerful amber and twisting underground catacombs. Sparks fly, senses are rezzed, and passion can take you by surprise...Three months ago, amber tuner and independent prospector Lyra Dore made the find of the decade in an underground rain forest: amethyst ruins... -
![Ghost Hunter by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz]()
Ghost Hunter by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsRETURN TO THE "FASCINATING"* WORLD OF HARMONY...Where deadly energy ghosts lurk in the ruins of an ancient alien civilization. Where dust bunnies prove to be loyal pets. And where a ghost hunter will discover that a woman's heart is the most dangerous adversary of all...Local Guild boss and powerful ghost-hunter Cooper Boone is everything botanist Elly St... -
![After Glow by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz]()
After Glow by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLife is complicated for Lydia Smith. She's working at that tacky, third-rate museum, Shrimpton's House of Ancient Horrors, trying to salvage her career in para-archaeology - and dating the most dangerous man in town. Just when she thinks she might be getting things under control, she stumbles over a dead body and discovers that her lover has a secret past that could get him killed...Categorized as:
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![Orchid by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz]()
Orchid by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author JAYNE CASTLEThe wildly popular alter ego of bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz creates "delectably entertaining paranormal romantic suspense" (Booklist) in the "unique, synergistic world of St. Helens (Library Journal), the not-so-distant space colony where hearts and minds are gloriously in sync!A top psychic for exclusive Psynergy Inc... -
![Iron's Prophecy by Julie Kagawa]()
Iron's Prophecy by Julie Kagawa
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMeghan Chase is finally getting used to being the Iron Queen, ruler of the Iron Fey. Her life may be strange, but with former Winter prince Ash by her side at last, she wouldn’t have it any other way... -
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![Smash & Grab by Maz Maddox]()
Smash & Grab by Maz Maddox
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMy standard issued lab badge reads 'Simon' but it really should say 'unexciting nerd with no social life'Don't get me wrong -- I love what I do with a passion, but it doesn't leave a lot of time for much else.Especially romance.While chipping away at my work, I'm suddenly the person between hired cartel muscle and the fossil that will define my career.Which isn't the most insane part of the story... -
![The Devil Inside by Jane Hinchey]()
The Devil Inside by Jane Hinchey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGod is missing…And Heaven is dying.And if that weren’t bad enough, I'm in a showdown with my brothers. I don’t care if they’re family—they pissed off the wrong sister. Those Arch Angels are going to pay the price for getting my lover, Levi Forrester dragged into another dimension by a vicious soul stealer.Retrieving Levi won’t be easy, but I’m Hellbent on taking back what’s mine... -
![Elemental Power by Rachel Morgan]()
Elemental Power by Rachel Morgan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFamily secrets, powerful magic, a slow-burn romance ... Ridley Kayne has discovered she’s not alone.There are others with magic just like hers. Those who are also hunted by the Shadow Society.Elementals.With Archer’s help, Ridley sets out to find the other elementals living in Lumina City...Categorized as:
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![Silver Master by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz]()
Silver Master by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFleeing a lurid scandal, matchmaker Celinda Ingram arrived in Cadence City desperate for a new start. Known for her strong para-resonator abilities, she is able to match up clients by reading their psi waves. It's this talent that sets her body tingling when security specialist Davis Oakes shows up at her office... -
![Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom the brilliant imagination of Kerrelyn Sparks comes a bold new fantasy romance series in which passion and magic collide. Behold the Embraced…Gwennore has a talent. An Elf able to track down the cause of an illness and heal it, she’s a valuable asset to her people...Categorized as:
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![Angel Fever by Ella Summers]()
Angel Fever by Ella Summers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCadence Lightbringer has everything. The prestige and power that comes with being the Angel of Storm Castle. Her archangel husband and soulmate, Damiel Dragonsire, Master Interrogator in the Legion of Angels. And their son Nero, a miracle of magic, the first and only child of two angels.But the Legion’s mission to exterminate dark magic brings trouble to Cadence’s door... -
![Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank]()
Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAmong the Shadow dwellers, Trace holds power that some as willing to kill for. Without a stranger's aid, one rival would surely have succeeded, but Trace's brush with death is less surprising to him than his reaction to the beautiful, fragile human who heals him... -
![The Lost Prince by Julie Kagawa]()
The Lost Prince by Julie Kagawa
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsDon’t look at Them.Never let Them knowyou can see Them.That is Ethan Chase’s unbreakable rule. Until the fey he avoids at all costs—including his reputation—begin to disappear, and Ethan is attacked. Now he must change the rules to protect his family. To save a girl he never thought he’d dare to fall for.Ethan thought he had protected himself from his older sister’s world—the land of Faery... -
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The Beast of Talesend by Kyle Robert Shultz
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis is an alternate cover edition of ASINB01NBVJF02. Fairy tales aren’t real. Private detective Nick Beasley knows that. This is 1922 E.A. (Ever After), an age of big cities, automobiles, and airships. Nobody in the Afterlands believes in magic and monsters anymore. Especially not Nick, who’s made a name for himself in the city of Talesend by debunking fraudulent “magical” phenomena... -
![Straight to Hell by Jane Hinchey]()
Straight to Hell by Jane Hinchey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEverything you think you know is about to change. My name is Lucifer. You can call me Lucy – I’m also known as the Devil and Satan, though why my idiot brothers came up with those nick names is beyond me. I’m a Guardian Angel and I run Hell. Yup, I’m the CEO. Hell is easy. Hell runs like a well-oiled machine... -
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![The Golden Yarn by Cornelia Funke]()
The Golden Yarn by Cornelia Funke
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsJacob Reckless continues to travel the portal in his father's abandoned study. His name has continued to be famous on the other side of the mirror, as a finder of enchanted items and buried secrets. His family and friends, from his brother, Will to the shape-shifting vixen, Fox, are on a collision course as the two worlds become connected... -
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Bloodrage by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsMack begins her training at the mages' academy in the hope that, by complying, the stasis spell will be lifted from her old friend, Mrs. Alcoon. However, once there, she finds herself surrounded by unfriendly adults and petulant teenagers, the majority of whom seem determined to see her fail.Feeling attacked on all fronts, Mack finds it harder and harder to keep a rein on her temper...Categorized as:
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![After Dark by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz]()
After Dark by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLife is tough these days for Lydia Smith, licensed para-archaeologist. Seriously stressed-out from a nasty incident in an alien tomb, she is obliged to work part-time in Shrimpton’s House of Ancient Horrors, a very low-budget museum. She has a plan to get her career back on track, but it isn’t going well. Stuff keeps happening... -
![I Am the Wild by Karpov Kinrade]()
I Am the Wild by Karpov Kinrade
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Karpov Kinrade comes a new vampire romance that will suck you in and leave you wanting more. I’ve been offered a job at the Night Firm. To work for four of the hottest men I have ever met. They don’t tell me what I’ll be doing. They don’t tell me where I’ll be working. Simply that I am their only candidate... -
![Chasing Rabbits by Erin Bedford]()
Chasing Rabbits by Erin Bedford
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn alternate cover edition exists here.Alice was wrong – Wonderland wasn’t so wonderful after all.Kat never expected to be back in her hometown, but when house sitting turns into a mad rabbit chase, Kat finds herself with a whole new set of problems... -
![Perchance to Dream by Lisa Mantchev]()
Perchance to Dream by Lisa Mantchev
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAct Two, Scene One Growing up in the enchanted Thèâtre Illuminata, Beatrice Shakespeare Smith learned everything about every play ever written. She knew the Players and their parts, but she didn't know that she, too, had magic. Now, she is the Mistress of Revels, the Teller of Tales, and is determined to follow her stars. She is ready for the outside world...Categorized as:
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