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Claire Beckett and the Transfer of Power
Molly Chase - 2021
And I can see runes around dead bodies. Life would be perfect if I didn’t have to deal with the werewolf mayor and finding out that my mother lied to me about her ties to this place.Bodies are dropping throughout the city, similar to a group of cold cases I’ve found. The killer’s ready to kill again and if history has anything to do with it, he’ll continue to hunt until he’s had his revenge.But the more we keep digging, connections to both me and my partner amp up the need to find this killer and get him behind bars before the city begins to panic.
Siren's Throne (Royal Storm of Atlantis Book 2)
Sedona Ashe - 2021
Being the somewhat-good guy is exhausting sometimes.The Ancients’ world is under attack. And the lips delivering this unexpected news to me are evenmore unexpected. They belong to Lokene––the charming and mischievous young man I fell inlove with before my beloved Atlantis sank into the sea. The Ancients have sent him to requestmy aid because he’s my mate, and they think I will listen to him.Did I mention Lokene is an Ancient? Oh, and he has the ability to give me legs—and take themaway—at will. I swear he’s enjoying this. If I could train my great white shark, Sheba, I’d beteaching her to nip his butt.Look, these new legs are great, but I need to save the world right now… not be distracted by thethought of all the fun times this body and my five mates could have together. On top of that, I’mstill on a seek and destroy mission in the human world for those under the soul-destroying powerof the Lure.As if I didn’t have enough on my plate, miners continue to destroy the ocean. Their actions aretaking them closer and closer to the heart of Atlantis, and if the humans find it, the power theycould unleash would rip the world apart. I’m hoping that Eason, Storm, Kye, and Fynn can helpme stop them before it’s too late.Last, but certainly not least, the floor of the ocean is angry, preparing to lash out. I’m not suremy wind and water abilities are strong enough to stop it from destroying entire cities andclaiming countless lives.Let’s hope I hear the call again soon. I really need to relieve some stress.All these sexy mates are distracting… but I have two worlds to save.And legs. I have legs now too.This paranormal reverse harem (why choose) romance is for 18+ readers. It contains steamycontent and darker plot elements and themes (she likes to kill people, much to her mates’ horror).This is not your typical bubbly mermaid tale! It’s full of sexy scenes, humor, a coffee-addicted andslightly feral siren, and totally ripped guys you will want to sink your fangs into! It will have a HEA…eventually!
Bloody Hell
Theophilus Monroe - 2020
She's a witch. And she's heartless... literally.Mercy died twice. Once when she became a vampire. Again, when her own father had her heart cut out of her chest. But Mercy’s guide in the Craft had other ideas. The essence of her heart, now bound to her brother's soul, revived the vampire witch. But the Order of the Morning Dawn will stop at nothing to eliminate her. An organization devoted to two tasks-burning witches and vanquishing vampires-will literally go to hell and back in an effort to liberate Mercy's brother's soul and end Mercy’s vampiric life. If Mercy wants to live she must go to hell herself and capture her brother’s soul before the Order can get to him. Will Mercy survive, or will the Order finally eliminate one of the most notorious vampires in existence? Bloody Hell is the first book in Theophilus Monroe's Legacy of a Vampire Witch series. These vampires don’t sparkle. If Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles ever met the Mayfair witches you might end up with a character like Monroe's Mercy Brown. She is a ruthless, badass, snarky anti-hero straight out of your worst nightmares. But you will want to root for her nonetheless! Bloody Hell will take you from the time she was turned in the 1890s through the present day. Readers of Monroe's Voodoo Legacy will get a glimpse of her role in that series-from her own perspective-while being taken on a new action packed adventure and dark urban fantasy story that is wholly Mercy's own.
Little Feather
Dianne Harman - 2020
She rushed home to Little Feather, Oklahoma, hoping to quickly find her mother so she could return to her life in the big city.But once Miranda begins to search for her, she finds there is much more to Little Feather and her mother than she originally thought. First, the city is an oasis for supernatural creatures, and secondly, her mother was the Paranormal Investigator who kept them all in line.As a P.I., it was her mother's job to make sure the paranormal creatures stayed out of view from humans and didn't commit any crimes. But now that she's gone that’s changing.Miranda finds herself caught up in a world she never knew existed. She needs to find her mother before paranormal things get out of hand in Little Feather, and two very attractive men are willing to help her.
An Unfamiliar Guest
E.C. Murray - 2020
Murray's suspense brings together two estranged college roommates on a lush island in Washington state. The friends, a mysterious widow and a frustrated mother of teenagers, slowly reconcile only to discover nothing is as it seems. Secrets are revealed, a man is shot, and shocking lies surface in a saga that leads from New England to Washington state to La Serena, Chile. An Unfamiliar Guest is a story of friendship, mystery, and intrigue with twists that will astonish even the most astute reader.
Dramatic Paws
Corrine Winters - 2020
But when someone starts targeting her customers with death, all signs point to her. Luckily, Ember has a few aces up her sleeve. See, she’s not just a small business owner. She’s a witch.Too bad you don’t need magic to see the whole town start to talk, suggesting she killed her problem customers.It’s not like the victims were pillars or society or anything. One was a boyfriend-stealing bully. The others were just as bad.Who had the motive? Seems everyone had reasons to hate them. And plenty of people in this sleepy little town had things to hide.It’s up to Ember, her bat shifter bestie, the ghost of her ancestor, and Kali, her cat familiar who quotes Sun Tzu’s Art of War to piece it all together.They better hurry. Because right now, all roads lead to Ember as the murderer. And sure, Sheriff Jamison might be giving her the benefit of the doubt, but he’s only going to tolerate her butting around in his investigation for so long.Can his hazel eyes get lost in hers long enough so she can uncover the clues?
Merlyn Academy Book One
Sophia Stone - 2020
An orphan, dumped into the foster care system and bullied throughout school, I tried to keep my head down until I was old enough to leave. That was the plan. At least it was, until I found out I was from one of the most prestigious magical families, the Castles, and I was to attend Merlyn Academy for Witches and Wizards. As a Castle, I am able to master all four magical elements. This makes me exceptional. As a Castle, I am also part of a notorious family who died in pursuit of power. This makes me dangerous. While everyone else treats me with suspicion, it is only my roommate, Elenore, the guy who saved me from some bullies, Harry, and the four Knight brothers, who are brave enough to befriend me. I only have three goals while at the academy; to find out who I am, learn to control my powers and to not fall in love with five guys. What could possibly go wrong? Book Two: Pre-order is now live!
Hot Flush
Rosy Fenwicke - 2017
Just a few days earlier she’d discovered that Alison, her mousy receptionist at Sage Consulting, had been working as a loan shark on the side. And now Alison, her husband and those thick-necked men in the cheap suits wanted the money back. When a desperate Jane had come to Euphemia, of course she had to help. After all, wasn’t this what she was supposed to do? Euphemia had waited more than twenty years to find out if the story in the mysterious letter she’d received on her thirtieth birthday was true. So when at 53 her first hot flush triggered a genetic switch and gave her unexpected powers, she felt more than ready to save Jane and deal to Alison. But what had seemed simple suddenly became complicated when Alison produced a gun.
The Witches of Wormwood Mysteries: Books 1 - 5
Ruby Loren - 2019
Lee. Not many people move to Wormwood. The witches aren’t welcoming. The fortunetellers are frauds. And the recent murder is only going to make things worse. Hazel Salem just wanted a story for her magazine. Instead, she finds herself at the centre of an investigation that’s about to turn into a witch hunt. If someone doesn’t solve this murder - and fast - it will be out of the cauldron and into the fire for Wormwood’s witches. If you love talking cats, smart mysteries, and snarky humour, you’ll love this series. Pick up these page-turning witch mysteries today!
Dragon Fated
River King - 2020
Except the dragon doesn’t exactly want my help. He figures a half-fae like me isn't up to the challenge.But I figure his sexy ass needs someone who can look at things a bit differently. Someone who doesn't play the politics game.Someone who can't be bought.Because this job isn't for the faint of heart. One wrong step, and we might both be killed. And trust me, it's effing hard to kill a half-fae who doesn't want to die.An urban fantasy for fans of K.F. Breene, Shannon Mayer, and Linsey Hall!
A Witchy Boxed Set
D.S. Butler - 2017
A Witchy Boxed Set contains the first two books in the Harper Grant Series: A Witchy Business and A Witchy Mystery. A Witchy Business The small town of Abbott Cove holds a secret… It’s home to the Grant family of witches! Harper Grant is happy working at Archie’s Diner as she tries her best to avoid the attentions of the town’s gossips. However, when a body turns up during Abbott Cove’s annual festival, she begins to understand her family isn’t the only one hiding secrets. With the help of the new swoon-worthy police officer, Joe McGrady, Harper finds herself on the trail of the perpetrator. Will Harper uncover the killer’s identity before it’s too late? A Witchy Mystery Harper Grant is trying to get out of attending yoga classes with her sister, when she makes a gruesome discovery. Grandma Grant is intent on causing her usual mischief, and the townsfolk of Abbott Cove cause Harper no end of trouble as she tries to help the most difficult ghost she has ever had to deal with. With the help of police officer, Joe McGrady, Harper finds herself on the trail of the perpetrator. Will Harper uncover the killer’s identity before anyone else is murdered?
The Gifts
Patria Dunn-Rowe - 2011
Her parents have practically disowned her, stripping all financial help and communication away. Then, there is this feeling, this color -as she calls it- that has begun to take over her body. She doesn't know how to control it, and the more it happens, the worse it gets. Gideon's bedroom, Gideon's apartment, Gideon had saved her, nursing her wounds. Nephilim was the word he used, but not quite, he cautioned as he told her a story -a story that explained what was happening to her, and why he now stood before her seemingly, an angel. She'd never asked for this to happen to her, and didn't want the chaos that seemed to follow her everywhere now. Not only was the media looking for her, but someone else wanted the gifts they possessed, at any cost.
Academy of Lost Souls (Battle for the Half-Blood Princess #1)
K.N. Lee - 2019
Lessons include Faery Magic, Divination, and Defense Against Dark Magic. Mages, the fae, and Starseeds are all that can put the world back together after the gods sent earth back to the Dark Ages.But, the world could go to complete chaos for all Skylar cares, because those who dragged her to the academy kicking and screaming are the same ones who killed her parents, and a Starseed like her never forgets.Not even when the wickedly-handsome prince who dragged her to the academy is revealed to be her soulmate.And, definitely not when an evil witch orchestrates a vicious scheme to destroy her.
Prepare for your next dystopian obsession as New York Times bestselling author K.N. Lee brings you along on an upper YA adventure mashup through a post-apocalyptic earth full of magic, danger, romance, and enchanting creatures that'll leave you begging for more.
5 STARS "I found myself swept away into this world and vividness of the characters and setting."--Amazon ReviewerScroll up and grab your copy today!Reading Order:Academy of Lost SoulsAcademy of Darkness
Rejected Mate's Second Chance (Banished Bears)
J.S. Striker - 2021
Reckless
Susan Kiernan-Lewis - 2014
She's able to tell the story behind any object simply by touch. It’s a gift that comes in handy when her only brother, a detective with the Atlanta Major Crimes Division, is murdered. Determined to find his killer, Mia reaches out to the one person in Atlanta she believes can help her—Dave’s ex-partner, Jack Burton. Unfortunately, Burton is also the prime suspect. Together, Mia and Jack create a partnership that breaks all the rules, skirts every law, and lobs as many sparks and landmines at each other as if they were adversaries–which half the time they are—all while attempting to ignore their undeniable mutual attraction. Can two people so different—one intuitive and inexperienced, the other cynical and by-the-book—work together to solve the murder? And can they do it before the killer turns his attention to Mia?