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Vampire Academy Box Set by Richelle Mead
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsVampire Academy Lissa Dragomir is a Moroi princess: a mortal vampire with an unbreakable bond to the earth's magic. She must be protected at all times from Strigoi; the fiercest and most dangerous vampires--the ones who never die. The powerful blend of human and vampire blood that flows through Rose Hathaway, Lissa's best friend, makes her a Dhampir... -
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Magical Midlife Meeting by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsIt's time for a magical battle Jessie isn't sure she's prepared for. Elliot Graves has been a thorn in Jessie's side since before she agreed to take the house magic. He has constantly brought the fight to her doorstep.Not this time.With the help of Austin's shifters, the Ivy house crew will meet Elliot Graves in one of the most dangerous places imaginable - his home turf...Categorized as:
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Magical Midlife Love by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThe fourth book in the Wall Street Journal bestselling Leveling Up series.The Ivy House team is shaping up, but there are still holes to be filled, and a magical summons outstanding. Jessie needs a teacher. Someone who can fit in with the whacky Ivy House crew. And that was going just fine...until she gets a request to host a powerful, neighboring mage. A teacher isn't going to be enough...Categorized as:
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Ever After by Kim Harrison
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsThe ever after, the demonic realm that parallels the human world, is shrinking. If it disappears completely, so does all magic. It's up to witch-turned-daywalking-demon Rachel Morgan to avert catastrophe and keep life from changing... for the worse.While saving the world is important, it isn't Rachel's only motivation...Categorized as:
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The Bone Scroll by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsFinding it could cost them everything. Wielding it could mean their end.It’s a secret lost in time, a myth among immortals, a relic of such power that vampires around the world have quietly harbored the hope that it doesn’t really exist.It’s a mystery that Tenzin and Ben cannot resist... -
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Pearl Sky by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was a friendly visit until a priceless artifact was stolen. Now Ben and Tenzin are up to their necks in secrets that can kill.It’s not just any holiday season in the immortal world. Elder Zhang’s oldest servant is reaching the century mark and Ben and Tenzin are ready to celebrate, but no sooner do they land on Penglai Island than a mystery falls in their path... -
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Refuge by Karen Lynch
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsTo keep the people she loved safe, Sara left everything she knew behind. She soon learns this new world is nothing like her old one, and she struggles to make a place for herself among the Mohiri. But it soon becomes apparent to Sara and to everyone one around her that she is not your typical warrior...Categorized as:
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![Born to Be Badger by Shelly Laurenston]()
Born to Be Badger by Shelly Laurenston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the Honey Badger Chronicles, nothing gets between a honey badger and her prey. And no one spins a bolder, snarkier shape-shifter love story than New York Times bestselling author Shelly Laurenston . . .Emily “Tock” Meyerson-Jackson is on a mission to rid the world of shifters trafficking humans for hunting and cash... -
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Destiny of the Witch by Heather G. Harris
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen the going gets tough, the tough brew potions I made a potion to fix my mum’s broken mind but only time will tell if it will succeed – or if it will fail like all my previous attempts. As her condition worsens, I’m doing everything I can to save her, but when there’s an attack at the Other circus my priorities have to shift... -
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Resurgence of the Pack by Heather G. Harris
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Queen of Werewolves Never Bows—She Hunts. Being Queen of the British Werewolves means I’m not one to back down, especially when my friend Emory is facing trial on spurious charges. I stormed in, certain that my impassioned speech would help save the king of the dragon shifters – but darker forces prevailed.The Domini, a sinister secret society, is pulling strings from the darkness... -
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Only the Devout by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsIzzy Sage should be on top of the world but the revenant threat has her watching her back. Things only get worse when an oddball cult looking for a door to another world show up on Belle Isle and start circling the parking lot while demanding entrance to the other side... -
![The Witch with No Name by Kim Harrison]()
The Witch with No Name by Kim Harrison
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsAt long last... The final book in the New York Times bestselling Hollows series by Kim Harrison!Rachel Morgan's come a long way from the clutzy runner of Dead Witch Walking. She's faced vampires and werewolves, banshees, witches, and soul-eating demons. She's crossed worlds, channeled gods, and accepted her place as a day-walking demon...Categorized as:
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Imitation and Alchemy by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAll Ben Vecchio wanted was a quiet summer before his last semester of university. Was that too much to ask? All Tenzin wanted was a cache of priceless medieval coins that had been missing for several hundred years. And some company. Phrases like “never again” don’t mean much when you’ve been a vampire for several thousand years... -
![Wisteria Warned by Angela Pepper]()
Wisteria Warned by Angela Pepper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsZara Riddle is another year older, and busier than ever. She's a powerful witch, a skilled librarian, and the World's Best Mom - according to her coffee mug. It's no wonder the town's detective keeps seeking her help. If you want something done, ask a busy person!Zara partners again with Detective Bentley to investigate a call about a missing person... -
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Midnight Labyrinth by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsHe's one human caught in a tangled maze of theft, politics, magic, and blood. In other words, it's just another night.Benjamin Vecchio escaped a chaotic childhood and grew to adulthood under the protection and training of one of the Elemental world's most feared vampire assassins. He's traveled the world and battled immortal enemies.But everyone has to go home sometime... -
![The Dancer and the Dark by Elizabeth Hunter]()
The Dancer and the Dark by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA single wrong step could mean their end.Gavin Wallace has a problem, and her name is Chloe Reardon.For years, Gavin and Chloe have built a life together, skirting the vampire world as much as possible. Chloe has continued dancing, and Gavin has continued building a business empire.But for a vampire in love with a mortal, nothing about the future is certain... -
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Unsuspecting Trouble by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Father Time is depending on you to save his butt, you don’t ask questions.Thankfully Paris Beaufont has had her questions answered.She finally knows who she is.More importantly, she knows what happened to her parents and who is after her.But that’s only the beginning…To save Papa Creola, her parents and pretty much love itself, that’s going to take a lot of work... -
![A Most Excellent Midlife Crisis by Robyn Peterman]()
A Most Excellent Midlife Crisis by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA Paranormal Women's Fiction with a bit of class, and a lot of sass, for anyone who feels like age is just a number!Midlife's a bumpy journey. The ride is a freaking rollercoaster. The crisis is real.With my life back to normal--normal being a very relative word--one would think I'd catch a break.One would be very wrong... -
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Fate Interrupted by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsShe had her life all planned out; fate had other ideas.How did an accomplished Southern businesswoman, wife, and mother end up living on California’s Central Coast, working for a stubborn wine-maker, newly divorced, and wrestling with sudden psychic powers?Megan Carpenter asks herself that same question nearly every day... -
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Fate Interrupted by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsShe had her life all planned out; fate had other ideas.How did an accomplished Southern businesswoman, wife, and mother end up living on California’s Central Coast, working for a stubborn wine-maker, newly divorced, and wrestling with sudden psychic powers?Megan Carpenter asks herself that same question nearly every day... -
![Rage and Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
Rage and Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsDangerous secrets and forbidden desires lead to shocking consequences…Half-angel Trinity and her bonded gargoyle protector, Zayne, have been working with demons to stop the apocalypse while avoiding falling in love. The Harbinger is coming…but who or what is it? All of humankind may fall if Trinity and Zayne can’t win the race against time as dark forces gather...Categorized as:
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Wrath of the Dragon King by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWar has come to the dragon sanctuaries of the world and nowhere is the danger more intense than at Wyrmroost. After a humiliating defeat at the hands of Kendra and Seth, Celebrant, King of Dragons, prepares to unleash his fury and take control of his native preserve. Armed with information from a new ally Ronodin, the dark unicorn, Celebrant seeks a legendary talisman the dominion stone...Categorized as:
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Hex of the Witch by Heather G. Harris
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s not paranoia when they are really out to get you…I’m Amber, potion and rune mistress and all round witch extraordinaire. I’ve spent half my life building my career and I finally feel like greatness is within my grasp. I’ve been working on a special potion, a potion that could change everything for witches and wizards everywhere... -
![The Independent Fairy by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle]()
The Independent Fairy by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNot all who want love, want it for the right reasons.Some just want power.However, Paris Beaufont won’t allow bullies to ruin love for selfish reasons.Even if she doesn’t want romance for herself.Paris’ heart is being healed, but that’s just the beginning.There’s so much more of her story to unravel.And with it, there are many layers to the Fairy Godmother Agency to understand...Categorized as:
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![The Shatterproof Magician by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle]()
The Shatterproof Magician by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove is on the rise, but not everyone is happy about it.Some stand to gain when hate reigns.The fairy godmothers are challenged in new ways when social media breaks up lovers all over the world.To overcome this new challenge, Happily Ever After College is going to have to do something drastic…They will need to evolve. And fast...Categorized as:
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Tormented by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSienna Nealon is a woman with powers far beyond those of a normal human. As head of the unit in charge of policing others with abilities like hers, she has fought more battles than even she can count. But after a case gone bad, Sienna ends up suspended from her job, cooling her heels on Bayscape Island, a picturesque town in southern Lake Superior, seeking a peace that she finds illusive... -
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Sleeper by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Neil’s past catches up to him, Kelsey must choose between her new family and an old love…With tensions rising between the Council and demonkind, Kelsey finds herself investigating a series of murders that threaten the fragile truce between them. If she can’t stop these killings soon, they could ignite a fire sure to burn the supernatural world down... -
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Addict by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn order to destroy a legendary monster and save the royal family, Kelsey must make a deal with a devil…When Kelsey Owens returns home to Dallas, she is a changed woman. After months of training with Marcus Vorenus , she has more control over her abilities. She’s ready to start her new job, even if it means dealing with the King of All Vampire and his partner, Devinshea Quinn... -
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Shadows and Gold by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe first novella in the Elemental Legacy series:SHADOWS AND GOLDFailing grades. Misleading wind vampires. And a fortune in forgotten gold... -
![Succubus Soccer Mom by Jacquelyn Faye]()
Succubus Soccer Mom by Jacquelyn Faye
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsYou know that bitch from hell everybody talks about? That's me. I mean that literally. I was born in the seventh circle of Hell to two demons of noble lineage. Know what that means? Squat. My brimstone birth certificate and five bucks might get me a cup of coffee from Starbucks. The minute I was born, they handed me off to a wet nurse, sent me to earth, and left me to fend for myself... -
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Meanwhile, Back in Deadwood by Ann Charles
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMeanwhile, Back in Deadwood … the mystery and mayhem continue. Between the butchered body parts, creepy killers, dogged detectives, ghoulish ghosts, and ever-present TV cameras, Violet Parker’s purple boots are itching to skedaddle.But there is no escaping another murder investigation or her new deadly reputation. Not even if both risk the lives of those she loves most... -
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Hunting Fiends for the Ill-Equipped by Annette Marie
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsI thought I understood power.My parents taught me that magic attracts equal danger, and everything I've seen since becoming a demon contractor confirms it. I've witnessed how power twists and corrupts--and I've tasted power no human should wield.I thought I knew greed.Ambition and avarice drove my family into hiding. My parents died for someone else's greed...Categorized as:
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![Revolution: 4 by Randi Cooley Wilson]()
Revolution: 4 by Randi Cooley Wilson
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA King RisesA Fate SealsRealms FallEve Collins has set in motion a chain of events that could destroy everything she’s ever loved. Surrounded by dangerous creatures, dark worlds, and the struggle to become who she was meant to be, Eve must complete her ascension and accept her destiny.War has begun. Losing is not an option... -
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Forever by Chanda Hahn
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWith the Godmother Guild destroyed by Teague's army, Mina finds herself without the guidance of her Fae godmother. Alone and confused, she must lean on her friends for support. The dark prince threatens their very existence with a show of power on the human plane that has everyone running for their lives...Categorized as:
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![License to Kill by R.J. Blain]()
License to Kill by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing the mate of Jake Thomas isn’t what Karma expected. He wants to keep her safe. She wants to find out the truth behind the kidnapping of baby Annabelle Greenwich, the case that had resulted in their marriage. The truth can only be found in murky waters, and with a betrayer in their midsts, Karma is forced to choose between the man she loves and justice... -
![101 Ways to Die by R.J. Blain]()
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... -
![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...Categorized as:
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![Runaway Fate by Elizabeth Hunter]()
Runaway Fate by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIt's paranormal women's fiction for lovers of magic, mayhem, and a solid afternoon nap (when they can squeeze one in.)Katherine wasn't looking for anything extraordinary in her life. She had a job she loved, a husband she adored, and a home in the beautiful seaside town of Moonstone Cove... -
![Outtakes from the Grave by Jeaniene Frost]()
Outtakes from the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsCat and Bones fans, sink your teeth into this new outtakes compilation from New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost!Indulge your love of paranormal super couple Cat and Bones with this ultimate “director’s cut” collection of deleted scenes and alternate versions from the first four novels in the Night Huntress series, complete with author commentary on each selection... -
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Stone Cold Touch by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 54 ratingsThis is a previously published cover edition of ASIN B00IPDVGKW. Alternate cover editions for this ASIN can be found here and here.Every touch has its priceLayla Shaw is trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life—no easy task for a seventeen-year-old who’s pretty sure things can’t get worse...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Way of the Wolf by Lindsay Buroker]()
Way of the Wolf by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsYou can only escape your destiny for so long…It’s been more than twenty years since tragedy prompted Luna Valens to walk away from her pack.Scarred by her past, she’s done her best to lead a normal human life. Thanks to a potion that suppresses her magic, nobody around her has a clue that she’s a werewolf... -
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Magic Forged by K.M. Shea
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsI'm one scrappy wizard. As someone with barely a flicker of magic, I've spent my life being mocked and surviving fights with bullies. But when my parents die in an accident, and I find myself responsible for our whole wizard house and family, I know my usual tactics aren't going to cut it...Categorized as:
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![Grave Destiny by Kalayna Price]()
Grave Destiny by Kalayna Price
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsGrave witch Alex Craft can speak to the dead, and that makes her a dangerous enemy for anyone with something to hide. . . .Alex is still trying to come to terms with her changing powers and her growing ties to Faerie when a case she’d rather avoid falls right into her lap. A fae prince desperately needs Alex to investigate a politically sensitive murder...Categorized as:
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![Duncan by D.B. Reynolds]()
Duncan by D.B. Reynolds
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWashington, D.C. … capital of an empire. Powerful. Exhilarating. Corrupt. And in the shadows … vampires far older than the nation itself.A power unto himself, Duncan has served at Raphael’s side for a hundred and fifty years. But long laid plans have finally borne fruit, and the time has come for Duncan to leave Raphael and tackle the greatest challenge of his life... -
![Dawn's Envoy by T.A. White]()
Dawn's Envoy by T.A. White
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA favor owed, a hunt like no other. A courier for the shadow world no more, Aileen’s former protection is gone. Alone but still defiant, she survives one night at a time. Sure, working a dead-end job isn’t part of every young vampire’s dreams, but it pays the bills... -
![Glow by Darynda Jones]()
Glow by Darynda Jones
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGlow is the sultry short story, Shimmer, as told through the eyes of Reyes Farrow. It is available on the author's website for free... -
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Fate Succumbs by Tammy Blackwell
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHaving narrowly escaped an unjust death sentence, Scout Donovan is on the run. But the more she discovers about the Alpha Pack and herself, the more she realizes she can’t run forever. Destiny is propelling her towards an unavoidable battle... -
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Mercenary by Jennifer Blackstream
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPolitical intrigue is for wizards.Shade has never agreed with her old mentor’s advice more than she does now. But if unraveling a political conspiracy is her only chance to escape the past month of magical boot camp and goblin-sparring, interspersed with seductive attempts by her sidhe master to make their relationship permanent, then so be it... -
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One Corpse Open Slay by Dakota Cassidy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Marshmallow Hollow, Maine, a holiday mystery, where it's all Christmas all the time and murder is hung by the chimney with care...Halliday Valentine here! It’s a week before Christmas, and my quaint holiday town, Marshmallow Hollow, is chock-a-block with seasonal activities. Some less fun than others…like the ice sculpting competition my bestie, Stiles, has talked me into...
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