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  • Lottery King 4 by Eric Vall

    Lottery King 4 by Eric Vall

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 7 ratings
    I’m really getting in the swing of ruling over the entire paranormal world. My wives and lovers are growing closer than ever, too, and more women are lining up at my door in the hopes of earning a place beside me.But there’s always more secrets to uncover about this strange and magical side of reality...
  • Lottery King 5 by Eric Vall

    Lottery King 5 by Eric Vall

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 7 ratings
    It seems corruption has managed to weasel its way into the Eternal Realm for who knows how long, but I’m determined to uphold my duty to my kingdom.Even if I have to travel to the very depths of the oceans, I will root out this evil and restore peace and justice among my subjects...
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  • Lottery King 2 by Eric Vall

    Lottery King 2 by Eric Vall

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 9 ratings
    I don’t think I’ll ever get used to being king of the entire paranormal world. I’ve got more money than I know what to do with, the nicest cars around, and women of all species vying for my attention.But I’ve also got radical uprisings to deal with in the farthest corners of the world...
  • Lottery King 6 by Eric Vall

    Lottery King 6 by Eric Vall

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 5 ratings
    Ever since I won the lottery and became king of the entire paranormal world, my life has been filled with luxury, riches, and lavish weddings to my many wives. But it certainly isn’t all parties and exotic honeymoons. An ancient, evil magic seems to have rooted itself deep in the Eternal Realm, and my subjects are being held captive by an unheard-of force...
  • MythOS by Kelly McCullough

    MythOS by Kelly McCullough

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    In the 21st century, magic has advanced with the times and gone digital. But when Ravirn-a computer savvy sorcerer-is thrown into a parallel world where magic runs on a different operating system, he'll need mad skills to get out alive...
  • Infernal Father of Mine by John Corwin

    Infernal Father of Mine by John Corwin

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    EVERYBODY HAS DADDY ISSUES Justin's reunion with his father starts with a punch to the face and their capture by Exorcists, a cult branch of the Templars supposedly disbanded centuries ago. The Exorcists banish Justin and his father, David, to the Gloom. Fighting to escape exile, Justin discovers everything he knows about his father is a lie...
  • Codespell by Kelly McCullough

    Codespell by Kelly McCullough

    Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    The universe needs a reboot... In the twenty-first century magic has gone digital, and Ravirn, a direct descendant of one of the three Fates, is a talented sorcerer and computer hacker extraordinaire. So when Necessity, the sentient computer that runs the universe, catches a virus that crashes most of the magical Internet, Ravirn is tasked with fixing it...
  • Cursed by Benedict Jacka

    Cursed by Benedict Jacka

    Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    Benedict Jacka's acclaimed Alex Verus series continues with Cursed. Since his second sight made him infamous for defeating powerful dark mages, Alex has been keeping his head down. But now he's discovered the resurgence of a forbidden ritual. Someone is harvesting the life-force of magical creatures—destroying them in the process. And draining humans is next on the agenda...
  • Unfallen Dead by Mark Del Franco

    Unfallen Dead by Mark Del Franco

    Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    For a century since the Convergence of Faerie and modern reality, the Ways between this world and the next have been closed. But now signs point to the chance that the veil may lift again. Connor Grey has enough problems with a vengeful Queen of Faerie and the return of his old Guild partner. Add an occult string of murders, and it?s another case that just may kill him...
  • Unperfect Souls by Mark Del Franco

    Unperfect Souls by Mark Del Franco

    Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    In the Boston neighborhood known as the Weird, a decapitated body floats out of the sewer, and former Guild investigator Connor Grey uncovers a conspiracy that may bring down the city's most powerful elite. As the violence escalates, Connor is determined to stop it-with help from one of the most dangerous beings of Faerie. Even if it means unleashing the darkness that burns within him...
  • Uncertain Allies by Mark Del Franco

    Uncertain Allies by Mark Del Franco

    Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    View our feature on Mark Del Franco's Uncertain Allies. After a night of riots and fires, the Boston neighborhood known as the Weird is in ruins. And when a body is found drained of its essence, ex-Guild investigator Connor Grey is drawn into the case against his will. And he has reason to be wary...
  • Gil's All Fright Diner by A. Lee Martinez

    Gil's All Fright Diner by A. Lee Martinez

    Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars
    · 21 ratings
    Bloodier than Fried Green Tomatoes!Funnier than The Texas Chainsaw Massacre!Welcome to Gil's All Night Diner, where zombie attacks are a regular occurrence and you never know what might be lurking in the freezer. . . .Duke and Earl are just passing through Rockwood county in their pick-up truck when they stop at the diner for a quick bite to eat...
  • The Business of Death by Trent Jamieson

    The Business of Death by Trent Jamieson

    Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Steven de Selby has a hangover. Bright lights, loud noise, and lots of exercise are the last thing he wants. But that's exactly what he gets when someone starts shooting at him. Steven is no stranger to death - Mr. D's his boss after all - but when a dead girl saves him from sharing her fate, he finds himself on the wrong end of the barrel...
  • Dead Matter by Anton Strout

    Dead Matter by Anton Strout

    Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Shaking up the spirits of Manhattan The spirit populace of Manhattan doesn't appreciate its well-deserved RIP being disturbed, and Department of Extraordinary Affairs Agent Simon Canderous is sent in to do damage control...
  • Death Most Definite by Trent Jamieson

    Death Most Definite by Trent Jamieson

    Rated: 3.51 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Steven de Selby has a hangover. Bright lights, loud noise, and lots of exercise are the last thing he wants. But that's exactly what he gets when someone starts shooting at him. Steven is no stranger to death-Mr. D's his boss after all-but when a dead girl saves him from sharing her fate, he finds himself on the wrong end of the barrel...
  • Brooklyn Knight by C.J. Henderson

    Brooklyn Knight by C.J. Henderson

    Rated: 3.00 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Professor Piers Knight is an esteemed curator at the Brooklyn Museum and is regarded by many on the staff as a revered institution of his own if not an outright curiosity. Knight’s portfolio includes lost civilizations; arcane cultures, languages, and belief; and more than a little bit of the history of magic and mysticism...
  • Blood Rites by Quinn Loftis

    Blood Rites by Quinn Loftis

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · 31 ratings
    With the challenge complete and the corrupt Alpha of Coldspring defeated Fane is now free to complete the mate bond with Jacque and perform the Blood Rites. Although the challenge is done, the affects are far reaching. Once it is known that Vasile, one of the strongest Alphas in the world is in America, specifically Coldspring, TX, there is one Alpha who cannot over look the significance of this...
  • Illusion by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Illusion by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    Be careful what you wish for…You just might get it.Nick Gautier is tired of his destiny. He doesn’t want to be the son of a demon who’s fated to end the world. Nor does he want to see another demon or other preternatural creature who wants to kill or enslave him. He just wants to be normal and have normal problems like everyone else.But normality isn’t all it’s cracked up to be...
  • Nothing but Shadows by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan

    Nothing but Shadows by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan

    Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars
    · 28 ratings
    Simon learns about James Herondale’s time at Shadowhunter Academy. One of ten adventures in Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy.It’s hard to be a Shadowhunter when you’ve got demonic powers. Simon learns about the school-time struggles of half-warlock James Herondale in this prelude to The Last Hours. This standalone e-only short story follows the adventures of Simon Lewis...
  • Glow by Darynda Jones

    Glow by Darynda Jones

    Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars
    · 20 ratings
    Glow is the sultry short story, Shimmer, as told through the eyes of Reyes Farrow. It is available on the author's website for free...
  • Leopard's Scar by Christine Feehan

    Leopard's Scar by Christine Feehan

    Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Animal attraction takes over in this exhilarating Leopard novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan.The moment Meiling sees Gedeon she knows he's a leopard shifter--just as she knows she can't trust him. Meiling doesn't take chances, life has taught her better than that...
  • Inferno by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Inferno by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    The heat is on, and a new threat to humanity has risen…Nick has his driver’s license and he’s not afraid to use it. But turning sixteen isn’t what he thought it would be. While other boys his age are worried about prom dates and applying for college, Nick is neck deep in enemies out to stop him from living another day...
  • Howl For It by Shelly Laurenston, Cynthia Eden

    Howl For It by Shelly Laurenston, Cynthia Eden

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · 32 ratings
    They hunger for your pleasure. They growl for your touch. And in these sizzling stories by New York Times bestselling author Shelly Laurenston and Cynthia Eden, these sexy wolf shapeshifters are lust at first bite. . . "Like A Wolf With A Bone" by Shelly Laurenston Quiet little Darla Lewis couldn't be happier when the most-feared member of the South's rowdiest pack kidnaps her...
  • Building From Ashes by Elizabeth Hunter

    Building From Ashes by Elizabeth Hunter

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 22 ratings
    For a thousand years, powerful earth vampire Carwyn ap Bryn has served others. God. His family. His friends. But tragedy and loss disrupt his peaceful existence, causing him to question everything he has committed his eternity to. Brigid Connor has known about vampires since they rescued her from a painful childhood...
  • Dead Weight by G.P. Robbins

    Dead Weight by G.P. Robbins

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 8 ratings
    Newly promoted Detective Jace Smithson has his hands full with solving the murders of ten men and the kidnapping of a unicorn capable of producing diamonds. On the surface, the crime appears to be a classic tale of greed and violence, but digging deeper reveals something sinister has come to Cauldron City...
  • Instinct by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Instinct by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 21 ratings
    Zombies, demons, vampires, shapeshifters— another day in the life of Nick Gautier– and those are just his friends. But now that he’s accepted the demon that lives inside him, he must learn to control it and temper the very emotions that threaten the lives of everyone he cares for. Something that’s hard to do while trying to stay off the menus of those who want his head on a platter...
  • Lottery King by Eric Vall

    Lottery King by Eric Vall

    Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 11 ratings
    I never imagined I’d win this big playing the lottery.Then I bought a ticket that would change my life forever, and it’s not only riches I’m rolling in now.I’ve won the right to rule as king of the entire paranormal world that’s been hidden right before my eyes...
  • Twelfth Grade Kills by Heather Brewer

    Twelfth Grade Kills by Heather Brewer

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 29 ratings
    It all comes down to this. Vlad’s running out of time. The Elysian Council has given him weeks to live, and that’s if the Slayer Society doesn’t kill him – along with all the citizens of Bathory – first...
  • And With Madness Comes the Light by Karina Halle

    And With Madness Comes the Light by Karina Halle

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings
    The Man. The Mystery. The Madness. Dex Foray has never been anyone’s fool – until he missed his chance for happiness with Perry Palomino. Broken and alone, Dex has no choice but to rise from the ashes Perry left behind and find his own path to redemption. But nothing in Dex’s life has ever come easily, especially when there’s a dark madness waiting in the wings...
  • Saving Supervillains by Bruce Sentar

    Saving Supervillains by Bruce Sentar

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 15 ratings
    A former villain is living a quiet life, hidden among the masses. Miles has one big secret: he might just be the most powerful super in existence.Those days are behind him. But when a wounded young lady unable to control her superpower needs his help, she shatters his boring life, pulling him into the one place he least expected to be—the Bureau of Superheroes...
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