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Vampish: The Hunt


G.K. DeRosa - 2022
    Now I’ll be leading an elite team, assembled by the Royal vampire queen herself.Everything is going according to plan until I meet him. He might be charming, witty, and sexy, but he’s everything I hate—a vampire.My enemy.Our connection is undeniable, but I refuse to submit.My whole life I’d been trained to hate fangers but teaming up with him might be the only way to get my revenge and save the humans from the rebel vampires after the queen’s throne.And more than that, he might be the key to bringing back something I thought I’d lost forever.*** This is an upper YA/NA crossover with schmexy, sinful vampires and is best suited for ages 17+. Be warned this is a slow burn enemies-to-lovers romance, and the steaminess factor does increase through the course of the series! ♥*** Vampish is set within the world of Azar, along with (in reading order) Hitched, Darkblood Academy, Royally Hitched, Darkblood Prison, and Wolfish but it's not necessary to read the other series first to enjoy this one.

Demon Marked


Sara Snow - 2021
    If she tries to resist, she’ll be eliminated. Admittedly, I didn’t expect to feel so drawn to her. There is something about this woman that stirs feelings inside of me that I haven’t felt in a long time. But I can’t focus on that. I have a mission, and I need her to hear me out. Joining others who can help keep her safe is her only option.It must be her choice, but I pray she’ll come with me—not only for her own sake, but for everyone else’s. Because if the demons ever get ahold of Georgia and her powers…I’m not sure the rest of the world will survive.Demon Marked is the 1st book in the Venandi Chronicles new adult urban fantasy series. If you like "City of Bones", then you'll love Sara Snow's Demon Marked.Buy Demon Marked today.

Caledonia Fae Box 1


India Drummond - 2016
    Readers have left hundreds of Five Star Reviews for the Caledonia Fae series. This set contains nearly 900 pages of India Drummond's bestselling fantasy series. SAVE ~25% off the price of buying them individually. BOOK 1: BLOOD FAERIE Unjustly sentenced to death, Eilidh ran--away from faerie lands, to the streets of Perth, Scotland. Just as she has grown accustomed to exile, local police discover a mutilated body outside the abandoned church where she lives. Recognising the murder as the work of one of her own kind, Eilidh must choose: flee, or learn to tap into the forbidden magic that cost her everything. BOOK 2: AZURI FAE A faerie prince disappears in the borderlands, and his father enlists the help of outcast Eilidh and her bonded druid, Quinton Munro. Tantalised with hints of a lost and ancient magic, they learn that time is working against them every step of the way. Is the prince’s disappearance related to the vanishing of an entire Scottish village? Faced with deception, assassination attempts, and a mad queen who would sacrifice her own child to keep a dreaded secret, Eilidh struggles with an impossible situation. Her people demand she commit treason and betray the man she loves. Will she do what duty requires, or throw away the chance to reunite the kingdom in exchange for the life she hadn't dared hope for? BOOK 3: ENEMY OF THE FAE With a young, inexperienced monarch on the Caledonian throne and traitorous plots implicating those nearest Queen Eilidh, unrest is rife in the kingdom. She must sift through the intrigues and lies to survive, all while trying to discover which of her trusted companions hates her enough to commit mass murder. Pressures threaten to overcome the young ruler, and to protect Quinton Munro, her bonded druid, she must send him away. His journey becomes a mission when he stumbles on an ancient truth that will shake the foundations of the entire faerie realm. Confronted by infinite danger and the promise of limitless power, Munro faces the most difficult choices of his life. Will he hide the truth to preserve stability in the faerie kingdoms or embrace the promise of his true druid heritage? One friend will die because of that truth, one friend’s betrayal will cause irreparable scars, and the once tightly-knit band of druids will learn that not all magic is benevolent.

The Accidental Witch


Gemma Perfect - 2019
    There, I was struck by an ancient power which invested me as the head witch of all supernatural creatures. By accident. Fun side note: the mantle was supposed to be granted to my crush, Fletcher, who... guess what... also happens to be a witch. Thanks to Macaroon, I really stepped in it this time. As freaked as I am, the coven is in a complete tizzy. Fearing a magical upheaval in the supernatural community, they warn that no one can learn of this catastrophic secret. But when I’m overcome by a devastating vision, I discover a far more sinister darkness closing in.  Partnering with the coven, can we find a way to transfer the magic to Fletcher? Or will the chaos of rebellion bring the supernatural community to its knees?  Fans of young adult fantasy that leave readers gasping for more will love The Accidental Witch by Gemma Perfect!

Resting Witch Face


Maya Daniels - 2021
    Without magic, I wielded a resting witch face and a smart mouth, but neither will save me on the next full moon. Having the last name Byrne could only get me so far. I was doomed.In my panic, I broke into the coven’s library, hoping to find a simple spell any idiot could do. Instead, I blew up half the building, destroyed the majority of the ancient texts, and ended up half naked in the office of the high priest. I thought that was bad.My stupidity unlocked the seals blocking my magic, and now I’m being hunted by every jerk in the supernatural world. With a price on my head, there’s only one option left if I am to survive:Learn everything I can from the cursed book that caused my downfall. Learn... or die trying.My name is Hazel Byrne. I am a witch.And I’m totally screwed.

The Hunter's Mate


thepsycho_nextdoor - 2014
    She’s the strongest of all the strongest. She can kill you with her bare hands. She’s well known yet at the same time unknown.She’s still seventeen yet she can scare a group of grown man. She’s disguised as mute so no one can acknowledge her presence.She’s Satan’s Assassin. The hunter who were feared by all.And when Diana Brooklyn was sent to another mission to a town ruled by werewolves, the least she was expecting was…A mate.Not to mention an Alpha.

The Company of Shadows


Lisa Olsen - 2013
    His neighbor Cady accidentally comes between the hunter and his quarry, a demon, stalking women in San Francisco. This isn't the scaly, fire and brimstone type demon, but the seductive, stalker type that can jump into any body, feeding off of fear or sexual energy. He can tap into your psyche to become the perfect man - and he's set his sights on Cady. Gutsy, vivacious (if a little pushy) heroine with more curiosity than sense sometimes - check. Sexy demon who can seduce with a single look - check. Secretive neighbor who pushes Cady away with one hand while pulling her into his mess with the other - check. Put together, creates a recipe for one thrilling read. I especially enjoyed Ethan's brand of polite rejection and his sometimes bewildered responses when Cady insinuates herself into his life. Her ties to the demon were an interesting twist as well, and I can't help but wonder what lies in store for them in the future.Product DescriptionCady Garrett can't help but be shaken when next door neighbor, Ethan, shows up in the nick of time to save her from a ruthless killer, spouting mumbo jumbo. Even more disturbed when the killer slits his own throat to escape Ethan after a vicious struggle. Curiously, Ethan insists on leaving before the dead killer returns, even though he can barely stand on his feet. Nursing him back to health, Cady is drawn into a world of half truths and mysteries, where shadows hide more than the seedy underbelly of San Francisco's Tenderloin district. She has become the obsession of a darker power, and no one, not even Ethan, can keep her safe from his twisted desires.

A Nighttime of Forever


Matthew S. Cox - 2018
    At eighteen, she's eager for a taste of independence, moving out of state to attend college. A change of scenery is extra-needed due to a bad breakup with her boyfriend, Scott. However, soon after escaping the body cooler, she makes two startling realizations: vampires are real, and she is one. There's nothing quite like an untimely death to ruin plans. California's sunny beaches aren't the best place for vampires to chill, and worse, not only does she wind up stuck in Seattle, she's still living (figuratively) with her parents. They take the news surprisingly well―after all, it's better than burying her―even helping move her bedroom to the basement. A disinterested sire, distraught friends, nosy Men in Black, and awestruck younger siblings complicate her adjustment to the new normal of being an immortal still subject to her parents' rules. Undeath has its perks, but it also brings enemies. Without a copy of 'Fangs for Dummies, ' Sarah's left scrambling for answers when one such new enemy attacks her siblings and friends. If she can't figure out how to vampire, her attempt to spare her family the grief of losing her may wind up killing them.

Weird Theology


Alex Raizman - 2018
    How it happens is still up in the air.Every god has a nanoverse, but only one will give its wielder the ability to end the world. After years of searching, it has finally been found, with the power to kick start the apocalypse.They never thought to look in a gift store's box of Knick-knacks. Ryan Smith didn't expect anything interesting to happen to him. He was a boring guy. The only remotely interesting thing about him was the man in a suit that no one else could see. Always watching, always taking notes. Ryan didn't know it meant he was one of the candidates to find the last nanoverse. Now that he has it, he has the power of a god, and it’s up to Ryan to try and save humanity, even though he can’t save the world. At least things have stopped being boring.Now Ryan finds himself in a fast paced adventure, caught in the power struggle between gods as he is forced to battle for his life against forces he can barely comprehend as gods try to stop him from fulfilling his duty. Foremost among them is Enki, a villain so terrible he...wants to save the world.A high octane battle between good and evil ensues, where the heroes’ best hope is a kinder, gentler Armageddon.

The Last Pendragon


Aurora Dawn - 2018
    A kingdom that’s hers for the taking. And five warriors who will do anything to serve their queen. With a milestone birthday looming, newly single Carrie isn’t looking forward to the not so secret surprise party she has coming up, especially since her ex is going to be there with his brand new fiancé. But, when a strange chance encounter with the hottest man she’s ever seen sends her spiraling into a world she only thought existed in fables, Carrie soon finds that her life and identity is nothing like she imagined. Waking up in Camelot, Carrie finds herself surrounded by five-count ‘em five- smoking hot men, all sworn to stay by her side. They tell her that she’s the daughter of King Arthur and, as such, rightful queen of Camelot. But, with a dark queen already sitting on her throne, Carrie and her gaggle of supernatural protectors must embark on a journey that will bring them closer to death-and closer to her- then any of them ever imagined. With a loyal knight, a tattooed sorcerer, an immortal with a shocking connection to her, and a pair of twin dragon shifters who do everything together at her side, Carrie must find the strength to become the ruler she never thought she’d have to be…or lose everything in the process.A Reverse Harem Arthurian Fantasy

Dragon Mates Box Set


J.K. Harper - 2017
    HarperDark, dangerous dragon shifters who just need true love...Dazzled"I could NOT put it down. This is one sexy mesmerizing love story.""OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I absolutely loved it. Everything about it was amazing especially the chemistry between Sebastian and Lacey."Dark dragon shifter Sebastian must find his family's stolen legacies, or he will die. Curvy human Lacey is his fated mate--but only if she can unlock his shattered heart in time.Thrilled"A water dragon that can also fly, sign me up! Kai is my new book boyfriend!""The story was well-plotted out, superb and extremely entertaining." -Night Owl Reviews, 5-star Top PickDevastating loss destroyed the heart and powers of gorgeous water dragon shifter Kai. Sexy daredevil Gabi is his mate--but she has a dangerous secret that might mean his total destruction.Burned"The perfect level of heat with a nail biting ending, I couldn't put it down.""I love Teagan and Ash! ... They are each carrying scars, Teagan's on the inside and Ash's on the outside. ... I loved seeing them open up to each other."Beauty & the beast...with dragons! Fate brought scarred dragon shifter Ash and nerdy girl Teagan together, but their love may be a double-edged sword...

A Pretty Beach Christmas


Polly Babbington - 2020
    The delightfully romantic story continues as the town dresses up for Christmas and reels us in for all the festive feels. We follow along with the journey of Juliette Sparkles, resident midwife, who after a horrid divorce and a few years of ups and downs, suddenly has a very nice piece of luck come her way and she moves to Seapocket Lane.There’s the Pretty Beach Christmas Dance, all the weird and wonderful Pretty Beach Christmas traditions and, well, there may just be an ever-so handsome new resident in town. Will Juliette surprise not only herself, but all the locals in Pretty Beach and get everything she’s dreamt of this Christmas or will she end up back to square one?

Blood and Magic


Melissa Sercia - 2018
    Dhampir. Undead. Cursed. With supernatural powers and an insatiable need for blood, her existence is cursed. When Gray awakens from a three-year spell induced coma, she not only discovers her lover as the one responsible, but that he has joined with a dangerous organization known as the Consilium to help them create a new breed of hybrid demons. Humans and Witches are being taken against their will, and fear is growing throughout the covens.Gray never had a choice—forced to become a monster, the Dhampir. Yet after four hundred years, she still yearns for her humanity, like a long-lost echo from another life. She cannot allow the Consilium to do this to anyone else. With a renewed lust for vengeance, and a target on her back, Gray must use the one thing she swore never to in order to stop them—blood magic.Armed with a magical pirate ship, an immortal monk, and a flower plucked from the Underworld, Gray will stop at nothing to start a war. Yet in her quest to track down her enemies, she uncovers a dark family secret that threatens to destroy the last shred of humanity she has left."Melissa Sercia packs a punch with her debut novel with its rich world building and unique interpretation of gothic literature. It’s a must read if you’re looking for a fresh take on gothic fantasy.” – Science Fiction Author, Samantha Huewagen ★★★★★ AUTHOR INTERVIEW Q: Why do you write? A: When I was a kid, reading was a way for me to escape into magical worlds. I was about twelve years old when I first started writing and making up my own stories. It made me feel like I had a connection to the literary greats. Like I was in some sort of secret magical club. Today, I write to try and capture that magic in hopes to inspire writers and readers alike. To take my readers on a journey. An adventure. An escape. I write to breathe life into characters, to transport readers to fantasy settings, and to hopefully make people believe in magic again. Q: What books do you write? A: I write Fantasy and Science Fiction and all of its sub-genres. My current series, Blood and Darkness, is adult Urban Fantasy. I love playing with the real world and spinning it on its head, adding magical elements and creatures to it, and creating worlds within worlds. I keep a very long notebook of story ideas filled with everything from Portal Fantasy, Steampunk, and High Fantasy to Dystopian, Hard Sci-Fi, and Space Opera. BLOOD AND DARKNESS BLOOD AND MAGIC (book 1) FLESH AND BONE (book 2) GODS AND DEMONS (book 3) Q: Why should readers pick up your books? A: Blood and Darkness is a fast paced, page turning Urban Fantasy series. If you are a fan of Gothic settings, sexual tension, ancient prophecies, dark magic, and deep rooted mythology, then you will love this series. Ultimately, Blood and Darkness is about love and betrayal, revenge and redemption, and all-out war. From the first page of Blood and Magic to the last, you will not be able to put this series down. These characters will haunt you, their stories will stay with you, and they will leave you wanting more.

A Pocketful of Stars


Margaret Ball - 2018
    CIA Case Officer Bradislav Lensky doesn't care what it is, as long as she can help track down a smuggling ring and the terrorists in their safe house in Austin. The other magicians nearby don't agree, and don't care for new rivals either! Now Thalia and the rest of her misfit crew are in a race against time, terrorists, common sense, grackles, and their graduate advisor to save the day!