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The Rogue Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMagic has never felt so good.My memory is back.Magic rages through my veins, singing the song of revenge. And it tastes better than Riah’s lips on mine.I will find my way home no matter what Prince Thorne throws at me. I don’t care Riah has to say. It’s too late for apologies. We’re beyond explanations. His words are empty and mean nothing. He betrayed me... -
The Dragon Queen by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe final battle is here.Prepare yourself for a mind-bending adventure full of magic, romance, and twists you’ll never see coming.Gemma and her soulmate Ethan have remembered the true past they shared together. So everything in her life should be perfect. Right?Wrong. Gemma’s worst nightmare has come true. Her twin sister Mira has gone dark and joined forces with Lilith and the demons... -
Iniquity by Amy A. Bartol
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsI gasp as my body curls toward Brennus like a flower to the sun, for the pleasure of it. He holds me close to him. His nose grazes the length of my neck. He breathes me in. I feel the roar and rush of my heartbeat. I’m his toy; his energy streams into me. He winds the invisible key in my back and the euphoria ratchets and coils inside of me: tick...tick...tick.. -
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Supernatural Academy: Year Two by Jaymin Eve
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsYear Two at the Academy! The year of purple. Maddison James learned a lot about life last year. Only important stuff, of course. Like how to breathe under water, how to turn an arrow into a weapon, and how to fall in love.Asher Locke. The one who stole her heart. The one who showed her the truth of her past and ... hopefully her future.Now it's just time for them to live happily ever after... -
Den of Sorrows by Quinn Loftis, KKeeton Designs
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Romanian and Serbian Canis lupus rest in an uneasy peace. One of their own, Sally Miklos, the young and powerful gypsy healer, aids Perizada in her quest to defeat Volcan, a long forgotten nightmare returned to our world. These two packs watch as their brothers across the world, wolves from Spain, Ireland, and America, join their own forces in the battle against the evil dark fae... -
Premonition by Amy A. Bartol
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe USA Today Bestselling Premonition Series is now available in a single volume. In this mesmerizing adventure, steeped in drama and fraught with heartbreak and humor, 17-year-old college freshman Evie Claremont is plagued by nightmarish premonitions of destruction. Discovering she’s not entirely human, fellow student Reed Wellington is torn between killing her and protecting her... -
Lies in Blood by A.M. Hudson
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBook Four of Dark Secrets (start with books 1, 2 then 3) The ashes of a dark past fall away, and a new sun rises in place—bringing light to a nation once thought lost to ancient secrets. All that has been done in pursuit of vengeance will be undone for peace, and an age-old agreement will finally be met... -
Supernatural Academy: Year Three by Jaymin Eve
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsYear Three at the Academy. The year of Aqua. Maddison has been fighting the gods from the first moment she found out they existed. Those arrogant and power hungry deities have a plan ... a plan that includes destroying everything she holds dear, and she fears that one day soon, they're going to succeed... -
The Pentagram Child: Part 2 by Stephanie Hudson
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAs Keira and Draven reunite, it is but a bitter sweet moment as it is time they must put their loyalty on the line in the ultimate test of trust in order to seek the truth. But making it through the gates of Hell and back in one piece isn’t something they can expect or take lightly. As for one of our destined lovers, a fight for the other’s survival is something they will have to face alone... -
The Dragon Realm by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsExperience the thrilling second book in The Dragon Twins series—a spell-binding adventure full of magic, romance, and twists you'll never see coming!After killing the dark supernatural who could sense their rare elemental abilities, twin sisters Gemma and Mira are no longer being tracked every time they use their magic. But they can’t let their guard down yet... -
The Other Realm by Heather G. Harris
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI can tell when you’re lying. Every. Single. Time.I’m Jinx. As a private investigator, being a walking, talking lie detector is a useful skill – but let’s face it, it’s not normal. You’d think it would make my job way too easy, but even with my weird skills, I still haven’t been able to track down my parent’s killers... -
Hellion by Karen Lynch
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsJordan Shaw is one of the Mohiri’s best young warriors. Fearless and bold, she’s passionate about completing every job and living life to the fullest, even if that means breaking all the rules.When Jordan encounters a demon believed to have been killed off centuries ago, her discovery sends ripples up to the highest levels of the Mohiri... -
The Aether Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMy magic, my rules.I’m the Aether Witch.And I’m done playing this game. We’re running blind toward a target we can’t see. Everything I love is on the line. My magic. My family. My Coven. Tennessee. I’ll lose it all at the strike of midnight on Samhain if I don’t put the pieces of this puzzle together.Salem’s Prophecy says the fate of the world lies on mine and my twin’s hands... -
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Fated by Karen Lynch
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsChristian Kent has many labels – warrior, protector, friend, lover – but the one label he never wanted was mate. In his lifetime, the only girl he has ever loved, was the one he couldn’t have. He left her to protect her heart, but his own will always belong to her.As a girl, the one person she believed would never hurt her broke her heart... -
Steel & Stone Companion Collection (Steel & Stone) by Annette Marie
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSteel & Stone Companion Collection — 12 new stories from the Steel & Stone series, narrated by Ash and Lyre From her first fateful glimpse of the Sahar Stone to the explosive battle in Asphodel, Piper fought with Ash and Lyre beside her. A draconian and an incubus—an unlikely friendship of two skilled warriors, deadly in very different ways, both hiding dark secrets and dangerous pasts... -
Angels Twice Descending by Cassandra Clare
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSimon’s journey to become a Shadowhunter nears its end as his Ascension ceremony draws closer. One of ten adventures in Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy.Simon’s Ascension ceremony draws near in this brilliant conclusion to Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy... -
Devotion by Kristie Cook
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNew Adult Paranormal Romance by Kristie Cook ** Mature Content ** Recommended for ages 16+ due to sexual situations and language Third installment of the bestselling, award-winning Soul Savers Series When secrets and betrayals abound, where will her devotion lie? With powerful abilities gained from the Ang'dora and Tristan back by her side, Alexis thinks she's ready for the next... -
The Mortal Instruments, the Complete Collection : City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels; City of Lost Souls; City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAll six books in the #1 New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series, now available in a collectible hardcover boxed set.Enter the secret world of the Shadowhunters with this handsomely packaged boxed set that includes City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass, City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls, and City of Heavenly Fire... -
Emerald Darkness by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThis is an alternate cover edition for B00XGKCS2E Killing a priestess in the most evil organization of witches in the world has its consequences.Harper Brighton is standing on the precipice of a great and terrible war... -
After Midnight by Sarra Cannon
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the outside, Becca Goldberg looks like any normal freshman girl at Tulane, but she’s been keeping a terrible secret. She’s really Allison Moore—a young witch from Peachville hiding out from an evil coven of witches known as the Order of Shadows. She thinks she is safe until an unexpected accident occurs. Now, she only has until midnight on Halloween until her identity is discovered... -
Fallen Academy: Year Three by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIt will take every ounce of strength and training Brielle has to survive year three. Meanwhile, Lincoln will also be fighting his own battle for survival. Each of them worlds apart... -
Haven by Karen Lynch
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThings are going well for Roland Greene. High school is behind him, he has a sweet new ride, a good job, and he’s making plans for his future. At eighteen, he’s one of the strongest werewolves in his pack, and he already has more vampire kills than most wolves have in a lifetime. Life is good. Almost.It’s time for the annual pack gathering... -
The Immortals Boxed Set by Alyson Noel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTrue love never dies in Alyson Noel's extraordinary paranormal series featuring Immortal teens. The books follow Ever Bloom and Damen Auguste’s epic romance as they travel through eternity to be together forever. These two soul mates are thwarted at every turn by jealous rivals, evil ex-girlfriends, enemies at school and even their own weaknesses... -
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Restraint by Randi Cooley Wilson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA FORBIDDEN LOVE WILL BECOME DEEPER. A LOYALTY WILL BE TESTED. AND ONLY DARKNESS WILL REMAIN. One revelation changed everything, turning Eve Collin’s world upside down. Now, she’s left to struggle with her identity and allegiance... -
Prophecies by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThere are three things I’ve learned in my time at Darkblood—I mean Darkhen Academy: Always make sure a demon is dead before walking away from the body. All magic comes with a price. Nothing stays buried for long—not secrets, not feelings and definitely not dark lords. Just when I thought my struggles with Luxora were finally over, the dark lord decides to rise from the ashes... -
The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 4 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Claudia Campos
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe... -
Revolution by Randi Cooley Wilson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA King Rises. A Fate Seals. Realms Fall. Eve 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... -
Pale Kings and Princes by Cassandra Clare, Robin Wasserman
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSimon has an encounter with Downworlders and is reprimanded for not following the rules for Academy students interacting with Downworlders. A story within a story: Andrew Blackthorn, while a student at the Academy, becomes enthralled by a faerie and has two children with her: Mark and Helen... -
Alpha Unleashed by Aileen Erin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTessa McCaide has had it up to here with supernaturals. As the only half witch/half alpha werewolf around, she’s the obvious choice for ambassador to the humans when the magical communities seek to escape the shadows for good. But coming out isn’t as easy as sending a press release... -
Reap the Shadows by Annette Marie
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 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... -
Supernatural Academy: Year One by Jaymin Eve
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsMaddison James is about to discover some truths about the world. Firstly … supernaturals exist. WTF? Secondly … she is one, even though no one seems to know exactly what kind. Double WTF. Thirdly … she’s about to go back to school. Well, things just got a little more interesting. The Supernatural Academy is where shifters, vampires, magic users, and fey are educated... -
The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 2 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Claudia Campos
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe... -
Dead Wrong by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsLorelei Clay has spent a lifetime keeping her secret. Now that Kane has discovered it, the prince of hell has cut her off but she has no idea why. Not only has he disappeared from her life, he's also disappeared from Fairhaven, and his vampire assistant refuses to divulge his whereabouts.When a series of attacks threatens the town, Lorelei is thrust back into the magical spotlight... -
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The Summer King Bundle: The Prince / The King / The Queen by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes The Summer King Bundle… THE PRINCEShe’s everything he wants….Cold. Heartless. Deadly. Whispers of his name alone bring fear to fae and mortals alike. The Prince. There is nothing in the mortal world more dangerous than him... -
The Blood Curse Bonus Epilogue by Annette Marie
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFive years after the events of The Blood Curse (Spell Weaver #3), catch up with Lyre and Clio in this exclusive extended epilogue.The Blood Curse Bonus Epilogue is available for free exclusively to members of Annette Marie’s mailing list... -
The Air Omen by Megan Linski, Alicia Rades
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFire and Water fight back. Sophia The battle for Orenda Academy has begun. The Elders have spoken, and the tribe is divided. The only way to reverse what’s happened is to take a stand. We’ve started a smuggling operation to help students escape the castle, but it could cost us our lives. The prophecy is about to come true, and we’re desperate to change the course of this war... -
The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 3 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Claudia Campos
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe... -
Recruiter by Renée Jaggér, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJulie is officially an OPMA Recruitment Agent, and there’s a Bigfoot problem in the Big Apple.The pressure is on for Julie and Taylor to get their next recruit and prove that a human has what it takes to make it in the paranormal world.Their assignment takes them to the Midwest and…beyond, and Julie finds herself drawn into vampire drama thanks to her growing friendship with Malcolm Nox... -
Jinxed by Rachel Rener
I keep telling myself things could be worse.Okay, so my mom's been harboring some hefty family secrets. Big deal.And, yeah, maybe there are still two or three teensy details about Zayn that I don't know – his backstory, his private life, or his real name, for starters.Oh, and let's not forget that there's a bloodthirsty, power-hungry, magical mob boss who's due to appear at any moment. No biggie... -
The Blood Curse by Annette Marie
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe Spell Weaver trilogy concludes in the third installment, THE BLOOD CURSE. When Clio conned her way into the Underworld, her job was to steal magic that could protect her homeland. Instead, she escaped with the rebel son of a notorious spell weaver family.And in the process, she exposed his most calamitous spell, putting her people—and all magic—in peril... -
Fallen Academy: Year Three and a Half by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 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... -
Louis by Jaymin Eve
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTrapped in the demon world, Louis, one of the most powerful sorcerers in existence, will find himself struggling with the darkness that has seeped into his soul. His family is determined to save him, but they have no idea what the demons have unleashed. And when a sorcerer of his strength loses control, there's a chance that no one will survive the fallout... -
The Angel Trap by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsBe careful who you trust, or you might walk into a trap.After putting her neck on the line to save Noah and Sage’s lives, Raven is on the brink of death. The only thing that might save her? Vampire blood.The problem is, no one’s supposed to know that vampire blood can heal humans. Anyone who finds out will be silenced. Which means Sage and Noah need to take Raven to a vampire they can trust... -
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Infinite Magic by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThings aren’t looking great for Cass Clereaux. For one, her greatest fear has come true. She’s stuck in the Prison for Magical Miscreants while her nemesis, Victor Orriodor, is out in the world, putting the last pieces of his plan into place. He’s wreaking havoc, all while she’s stuck in a stone box, awaiting likely execution... -
Bitter of Tongue by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWhen Simon is kidnapped by the fey, he’s amazed to find a friend in former Shadowhunter Mark Blackthorn. One of ten adventures in Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy.After Simon is kidnapped by faeries (why is he always kidnapped?), he uncovers rumors of a secret weapon Sebastian left behind for the faerie queen... -
The Angel Secret by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWelcome to Avalon Academy—where supernaturals train, and only the strong survive.After a long journey across the country, Raven has finally made it to the hidden island of Avalon. But she can’t rest yet. Because she still needs to enter the Angel Trials, become a Nephilim, and save her mom from the greater demon holding her hostage.She knew the Angel Trials were going to be hard... -
Mateborne by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLet the hunt for the cure begin…I never thought I’d lose so much when I first set foot in Moon Valley, but I refuse to believe it was all in vain. I won’t stop until Tyrien is punished, the curse is broken, and my mate is free.With the Alpha Trials in full swing, I need to stay focused on what’s really at stake... -
Feed the Flames by Annette Marie
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn this short story addition to the Steel & Stone series, discover the fate of Seiya and Lyre following the conclusion of Yield the Night (Steel & Stone #3).Seiya wants nothing more than to disappear with her brother, safe from all the enemies that would tear them apart. But now she, along with Lyre, has been taken prisoner... -
Raging Rival Hearts by Olivia Wildenstein
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRaging Rival Hearts is a spinoff told from Lily's point of view.Hunters are the enemy. That was what we faeries were always told.Breaking my engagement to the man I had loved my entire life was a dangerous move, one that got me expelled from the faerie isle. I’d known the risks, though...
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