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Twinned Shadow
Candice Bundy - 2020
All my awful family cares about is what I wear. Funerals suck.A Foothold In Two Different Worlds, And No Safety In Either…I, Becka Rowan, live in a time of uneasy peace. A fragile truce stands between humans, shifters, and the fae-touched—those who turn inward to their Houses for loyalty and protection and live in isolation from the outside world.For an ungifted like me, that’s impossible to do.Born of the fae but not blessed with their powers, I’ve grown up as an outcast within the human world. Humans don’t trust people like me with fae heritage, and the fae don’t bother with the ungifted. I said screw it and embraced college, determined to make my own fate.Just when I thought I could start a prestigious internship and continue my quest to address interspecies conflict, someone murdered my twin sister, an adept illusionist and heir to our family lineage.So, I’m going back home to say goodbye. Back to House Rowan. I take a deep breath, knowing after a short few days I’ll return to the city, free again from the melodrama of the House I was raised in.There’s just one hitch in my plan—Quinn, a fae-touched member of the Enforcer’s Guild assigned to investigate the killing. Quinn doesn’t let the typical fae prejudices against the ungifted prevent him from staying close to me. Uncomfortably close. Besides, he needs my help to figure out what happened to my sister. How can I refuse?---If you like urban fantasy romance filled with fae, shifters, and humans with mysteries, complex world building, and unique twists, you’ll love The Shadow Series.Perfect for fans of BR Kingsolver, Lily Archer, Michael Anderle, Ilona Andrews, C.N. Crawford, Kelly St. Clare, Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve, K. M. Shea, Martha Carr, Willow Winters, Annette Marie, Deborah Wilde, and KF Breene.
Burned by Magic
Jasmine Walt - 2015
No one outside the mage families are allowed to have magic, and anyone born with it must agree to have it stripped from them to avoid execution. Sunaya Baine, a shifter-mage hybrid, has managed to keep her unruly magic under wraps for the last twenty-four years. But while chasing down a shifter-hunting serial killer, she accidentally loses control of her magic in front of witnesses, drawing the attention of the dangerous and enigmatic Chief Mage. Locked up in the Chief Mage’s castle and reduced to little more than a lab rat, Sunaya resists his attempts to analyze and control her at every turn. But she soon realizes that to regain her freedom and catch the killer, she must overcome her hatred of mages and win the most powerful mage in the city to her side.
Bartered to the Fae Lord
Rylee Winters - 2019
But now things have just fallen to a whole new level of crappiness even she couldn’t imagine! Her dead-beat father has struck a bargain with a Fae lord and offered her up as his bride to save his own worthless skin. Unfortunately, she discovers once a deal is struck with one of the immortal folk, there’s no way out… Callum, the mysterious Fae lord, comes for her personally, spiriting her away to his cold, wintry realm. She’s given no choice but to marry him and remain his captive. But Elise isn’t about to give up––she’s concocting a plan to escape. Only she’s in danger of losing herself heart, body and soul, to this brooding, chiselled, Fae warrior before she can realize her plan. Meanwhile, war is brewing in the Kingdom, and Callum has been ordered to ready the army of troops in his garrison to march for battle. There are enemies in the shadows and conspiracies happening behind closed doors, and he and Elise will find themselves caught in the crossfire. Will Elise be able to find out Callum is her fated mate before war erupts around them and tears them apart? Or will she abandon him in his greatest moment of need, when she’s unexpectedly given a chance to return home? *Bartered to the Fae Lord is a standalone steamy paranormal romance with a HEA. Each book in the Fated Mates series will feature a different couple with a complete story.*
Prince of Ash and Shadow
K.A. Erickson - 2022
Keeping my feet planted firmly on the wrong side of the law is what’s kept me safe. Hidden. I heal whoever walks through my door, and they pay me in something far more valuable than gold. That strategy worked for years—until a princeling with an attitude problem finds me. A soul for a soul.Prince Rayden Darkbringer claims that he was sent by my former best friend—that she knew I could help him. When I refuse, he offers me a deal: save his life, and he’ll do whatever it takes to keep me safe from the man I’m running from.A man that happens to be his older brother. A death for a death.The problem? The only way to save Rayden is to bind our souls together—permanently. With the bond forcing us to remain together and enemies at our heels, we soon find ourselves embroiled in Court politics and an assassination plot that spans the entirety of Faerie. Somehow, we must survive long enough to depose his brother and reclaim Rayden’s throne.But Rayden isn’t the only one with a dark past and hidden powers, and the real question isn’t whether we can survive in the wake of his brother’s deceit. It’s if we can survive each other.PRINCE OF ASH AND SHADOW is a sexy New Adult fantasy novel that will appeal to fans of a fast-paced plot, the reluctant-allies-to-lovers trope, and snarky heroines. Come for the brooding prince, stay for the flirty werewolf—and the hilarious gnome.
The Witch Born to Ignite
Tanya Milne - 2019
A growing evil. To save her family, she'll have to embrace her magical destiny…Seventeen-year-old Eva hopes she can find a normal life at her new school. But when a mysterious book reveals she and her brother are powerful witches with an ill-fated destiny, she's angry at her parents and terrified for her future. And the one boy who seems able to comfort her may be the last person she can trust.With the tyrant mayor going to extreme lengths to crack down on witchcraft, Eva is forbidden to practice magic. But when his evil spreads into her family, Eva may have no choice but to unleash her powers laced with darkness.Can Eva protect her loved ones without sacrificing herself?The Witch Born to Ignite is the first book in the spellbinding Inferno YA witch fantasy series. If you like forbidden magic, simmering chemistry, and page-turning paranormals, then you'll love Tanya Milne's compelling supernatural tale.
Dark Court: Fire Fae (The Complete Series)
Sophie Davis - 2020
He’s the sexy heir to the Caster throne. This won’t end well.For the Fae, the Night of Four Moons is a sign of bad luck yet to come. Young Maybrie Hawkins thought it was just a silly superstition. Then the vampires came for her and the rare fire magic she wields.Once captive in the domed Kingdom of Hawaii, Brie serves to entertain the royal court of Casters. When she becomes a renowned champion in the fight pits, the Casters chant her name instead of scorning her. But most of the Fae aren’t so lucky, which is why their rebellion needs Brie.When she joins the uprising, her mission is anything but easy: get close to Prince Kai to find out how much the Casters know. The heir to the Throne of Winter is known for being a fiercely handsome playboy. Alluring and arrogant, Prince Kai is the epitome of Caster superiority. To collect intelligence for the Fae, Brie must swallow her disdain for the royal.If Brie fails in her mission, it will mean the end of the revolution, and the Fae will never be free. But if she succeeds, can Brie avoid falling for his infamous charm?
Quicksilver
Claudy Conn - 2012
She wants to continue pretending she’s just human … only human, like her mother, like her friends. But she isn’t human.Heartbreak and betrayal send her off rushing to Scotland, to a familiar haven where she has spent so many summers with her father, but she soon discovers that everything has changed.From the moment she meets Quinn MacValdane, shock waves travel through him to her and back again, wrapping them in a tide of passion she had never dreamt possible. But if they are to have a future together, she must confront who and what she is, for she will need to call on the powers within her as she becomes embroiled in an adventure that will alter her life forever.The time for pretending is over.
Dark Summer
Lizzy Ford - 2012
In her mind, there’s no point in getting too friendly with anyone. That is, until she notices Decker, the boy who will become the Master of Night and Fire on his eighteenth birthday.When she learns that this special school has attracted others with magic in their blood, she is hopeful that this time around, things may be different. Besides, she can’t deny her interest in Decker, and when he rescues her one night from the dark forests of the Rocky Mountains, their connection is instant.Yet a relationship with Decker may prove to be Summer’s downfall, forcing her to choose between Light and Dark, life and death, love – and their souls.One choice. One soul. One price.
The Lost Heir
C.Y. Jones - 2019
Queen of my private school, and now let's add fairy princess to the mix. Crazy Right? When the new hottie in town tells me that I’m his soul bound mate, that I’m in danger, and he’s taking me back to the other side of the veil, my first instinct is to tell him he’s insane. Until I can’t deny the truth any longer. A series of events has turned my life upside down, and my so called bound mate, may or may not have my best interest at heart. He says he's the prince of another land, but I’m Winter DelaCorte, Queen of LA, and I bow to no one. Recommended for age 18+
Boundary Crossed
Melissa F. Olson - 2015
So when two vampires try to kidnap the baby, it quickly turns into a fight to the death—Lex’s death, that is.She wakes up to two shocking discoveries: she has miraculously survived the fight, and baby Charlie is a “null,” gifted with the ability to weaken supernatural forces...and a target for creatures who want to control that power. Determined to guarantee her niece’s safety, Lex makes a deal with the local vampires. She sets out with the mysterious—and undead—“fixer” Quinn to track down whoever’s responsible for the kidnapping, sharpening her newfound magic skills along the way. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous her powers become.Boundary Crossed is a dark, thrilling journey into a world where the line between living and dead isn’t nearly as solid as it appears...
Stone Heart
Ariel Marie - 2018
Earth was in danger. Gargoyles, a winged humanoid race of warriors, had spent thousands of years ensuring the survival of the planet. Rhodack Gahnoth, leader of Clan Gahnoth, demanded his gargoyles defend the realm against a new threat. Sending his most trusted warrior to investigate the unexplainable, he was left speechless when the warrior returned with a little wisp of a female with golden hair by the name of Rina Smith. Her powers were the strongest of any being, and something was hunting her down. To make matters worse, she was under a powerful spell, believed herself to be human, and she was Rhodack’s mate. Once the spell was removed, Rina’s true identity was revealed, and no one was more shocked than her. She would need a crash course in the world of paranormal to bring her up to speed. One thing she didn’t need help with was her attraction to the tall, brooding gargoyle. He didn’t hide the fact he wanted her. Her hesitance was met with his persistence. What Rhodack wanted, he claimed. Because of who she was, a war that had no place on Earth would spill into the realm. It would be up to Rhodack and his gargoyles to meet this new enemy head-on. Rhodack vowed to protect Rina, but as fate would have it, she wouldn’t need his protection after all—he would need hers.
Valkyrie Cursed (The Rogue Valkyrie, #1)
Rosie Wylor-Owen - 2021
But after releasing a tomb full of rabid vampires, Rowan is still breathing. Her survival means one thing: somehow, she is immune.When witches are slaughtered in their homes, Rowan discovers the vampires are hell-bent on killing the descendants of those who imprisoned them. And every drop of blood spilled is on her hands.Forced to team up with the mysterious vampire Nate Hallewell, Rowan must find and stop the rogue vampires before they kill every witch in south east England.Fans of The Vampire Diaries and A Discovery of Witches will love this gritty, action-packed adventure by USA Today Bestselling Author, Rosie Wylor-Owen.Buy Valkyrie Cursed to start this magical series today!
Fated by Starlight
Krista Street - 2021
I’ll be an excellent supernatural ambassador if I can survive three months of high-intensity training. I expected it to be rough and sweaty, but I didn’t expect my commander to wear a face from the past.Wyatt’s my former teenage crush, and he’s even more delicious than before. But as my superior he’s forbidden fruit, so I can’t let his distracting presence deter me. No matter how much I yearn for a taste.WyattSquad Commander. Pureblooded werewolf. Alpha.My responsibilities weigh on me daily, and I’m more crushed than ever under that weight. Because my new recruit isn’t the shy, awkward girl I once knew. Avery’s become a luscious temptation that duty demands I resist.One glorious night under the stars, my willpower slips, but no matter how much I want her, I can’t let it happen again. So I reject her, and I’m prepared for her hatred until a rare celestial event changes everything.Now fate demands that I choose between Avery and duty. Little do I know, that decision is only the beginning…* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Fated by Starlight
is book one in a rejected mates four-book paranormal wolf shifter romance series filled with fur, fangs, and magic!If you enjoy passionate romance, strong-willed females, and alpha males who will fight to any lengths to claim their mate (no matter the rejections!), then Fated by Starlight is for you.Book one – Fated by StarlightBook two – Born by MoonlightBook three – Hunted by FirelightBook four – Kissed by ShadowlightThis book ends on a cliffhanger, is intended for readers aged 18+, and is perfect for fans of K.F. Breene, Jeaniene Frost, Bella Klaus, Jaymin Eve, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and Patricia Briggs.
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First Project
Jennifer Rose McMahon - 2019
Keeping the strange Mystic Academy a secret within her prep school was the second. Competing against the strongest student, Dom, a stunning boy with a dark secret, was the unexpected twist.FIRST PROJECT: Explore Hell's Gates.Brynn must learn how to use her psychic gifts in time to uncover the mystery of a local urban legend. The town woods behind her school is where children become lost with no memory of where they'd gone, and its tales of burned witches smother the town in shame.Can this ancient myth be debunked, while fighting the maddening distraction of Dom, in time for the project deadline? Or will the sinister truth hidden within legend awaken, creating unhinged chaos within the academy?
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Hidden
M. Lathan - 2012
She’d settle for stopping the voices in her head, intrusive visions of the future, and better odds of making it to her seventeenth birthday.That’s the thing about pretending to be human in a world where magic used to exist – at any moment, her cover could be blown and she’ll be burned to death like the rest of the witches.Everything changes when she loses control of her powers and flees the orphanage she grew up in. She desperately wants to be invisible but finds her face plastered on every news channel as humans panic over the possible resurgence of her kind. And now the hunters won’t give up until they find her.Making friends for the first time in her life and falling in love with one of them drives her to discover why she is unlike any being she’s ever met – human or otherwise. The dangerous powers inside of her that would repel Nathan, her new, handsome reason for living, are priceless to some. The locked up forever kind of priceless. And to others, they are too dangerous to allow her to live.Let’s hope she can stay hidden.