Books like 'Breathless'
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My Solace by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFor thousands of years Oron Vi’Eirson has lived each day trying to keep the pain and devastation caused by his family from hurting his precious baby brother. But despite his best efforts his past has come back to haunt him, placing not only Darian and Amelia in harm’s way, but also his newly found mate. Isabelle Campbell, or as she likes to be called, Izzy, is a mess. She knows this... -
Mage Assassins & Other Misfits by Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen
The weirdness level of my life has reached an all-time high. Which is saying something, considering I started out as a psychic conman and somehow ended up as a MagiPol agent. And not just any agent. Lately, I’ve been Captain Blythe’s right-hand man and most trusted confidant.Yeah, I know. Super weird... -
Building From Ashes by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFor 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... -
You Light Up My Midlife Crisis by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMidlife is definitely a journey. The road has massive potholes.And the crisis… it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Being forty is supposed to be freaking fabulous not fatal. Taking on a daunting new job minus the description isn’t the smartest move I’ve ever made, even if it was to save a friend. Hopefully, it doesn’t turn out to be the stupidest… or deadliest... -
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Dead Weight by G.P. Robbins
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...Categorized as:
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A Dangerous Witch by Debora Geary
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt's the end of an era. This is the final release in the world of A Modern Witch. If you haven't met my witches yet, this is not the book you want to read . Go find A Modern Witch and begin where it all started. I figure the final book doesn't need much introduction. Take one last journey with your favorite witches as an oversized marble calls another member of Witch Central on a journey.. -
An Unlikely Witch by Debora Geary
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA toddler and a snowman. Everyone in Witch Central knows about Jamie Sullivan's precog vision. The one he saw when he first laid eyes on the woman who would one day be his wife. Now Nat and Jamie have it all. A fiery, adorable daughter, the kind of marriage that lasts to forever and beyond, and deep roots in the love, antics, and magic of Witch Central's leading family... -
Witches in Flight by Debora Geary
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsGhosts from Lizard's past--and the man who wants to be her future. The empty places in Elsie's soul--and the temptations of raspberry-laced courage. Walk once more with Jennie's students as they come to the end of their WitchLight journeys. Ah--just read it. You know you want to :-)... -
Witches Under Way by Debora Geary
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLizard and Elsie are under way, but the WitchLight journey isn't an easy one. There are bumps and obstacles inside their own hearts. There are meddling witches, helpful knitters, and a fearsome duo with water pistols. And there is the greatest challenge of all... the one they will pick for each other... -
Lottery King by Eric Vall
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... -
Darkness, Kindled by Samantha Young
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAri Johnson wishes adjusting to living with her boyfriend was her only source of excitement and anxiety. She wishes a lot of things. But then wishing was what got her here in the first place. Ari chose to be a Guild Hunter. She wanted to hunt dangerous Jinn and destroy them before they could harm innocent people... -
The Faerie War by Rachel Morgan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDriven by action, suspense, and a strong heroine, this deliciously detailed, bestselling YA fantasy will keep you turning the pages right up until the epic conclusion... Violet Fairdale is in big trouble. Her home is gone, her beloved forest lies in ruins, the guy she gave her heart to has deserted her—and she doesn’t remember any of it... -
The Witch's Secret Love by Deanna Chase
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLily Easton is a witch who makes a living writing satire for an advice column in Befana Bay’s weekly newspaper. Although she pretends to be jaded in love, it turns out, she’s a romantic at heart. It’s just too bad that she’s fallen for Braxton Kirkwood, a man who’s sworn off love. Frustrated by her lack of love prospects, Lily throws herself into work... -
Reaching Retribution by Kaitlyn Hoyt
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsScorching secrets, descending darkness, and a chance to reach retribution. It seems as if everything Ryanne does results badly for her or those around her. Her last attempt to save someone’s life ended up killing her. Now stuck in limbo with no idea how to get back to her body, Ryanne is in desperate need of some guidance... -
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Winter Fire by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA beautiful, fire witchling with a dangerous secret- A race to save the Light from permanent Darkness- A threat that awakens an ancient evil- If Beck, the Master of Light, has learned anything, it’s never to trust a pretty girl – or more specifically, his own judgment relating to those of the opposite sex. Girls have been a source of trouble for him, but he’s working to right those wrongs... -
The Underworld by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe time has come for Gabriel to claim his underworld. Accompanied by the deceptive Dark One, he risks everything to find his mate and take his place as the deity Death. Between him and the only woman he’s ever loved: a handful of rebelling death dealers, the deity Karma and the Dark One’s mate, a human-turned-demon who holds his soul in the palm of her hand... -
Trickster King by Susan Copperfield
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPatrick Laycal loves his family above all else, but he needs time off work from ruling over stubborn Texans. Rather than rest and relax, Pat does what he does best, sowing the seeds of chaos and progress wherever he goes... -
Witches on Parole by Debora Geary
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsTwo pendants. Two students. And it’s entirely possible they didn’t volunteer. World-famous (and now retired) photographer Jenvieve Adams has a debt to repay—and a soft spot for witches who have lost their way. Or so she thinks, until they actually show up... -
Storm Called by Susan Copperfield
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn the Royal States of America, magic rules all, but life—and love—always finds a way. Latent horse empath. Dishwasher. Closet chef. Future king. When food poisoning sweeps through Dallas, Patrick Laycal doesn't expect a princess to show up at his door asking for his help. Her one, simple request dumps him in the middle of a Royal mess—one that could cost him far more than just his life... -
Grace of Day by S.L. Naeole
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGrace's senior year is almost over and it's ending in a way she's never imagined. Her best friend is by her side, her boyfriend is now her fiance, and her life is moving forward. But good things never last... -
A Guiding Light by Susan Copperfield
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here and here.In the Royal States of America, magic rules all, but life—and love—always finds a way. Once upon a time, Adam had been betrothed to North Dakota’s heir, and she’d been his everything, his reason for living...Categorized as:
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Shadows Before the Sun by Kelly Gay
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe electrifying sequel to the acclaimed urban fantasies The Better Part of Darkness, The Darkest Edge of Dawn, and The Hour of Dust and Ashes! After filling out mountains of paperwork, Detective Charlie Madigan sets out for a death-defying trip into heavenly Elysia to rescue her partner Hank and bring the siren home... -
Crest by Emma Raveling
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIllusion. Power. Identity. Tensions are reaching a fever pitch everywhere Kendra Irisavie turns. Darkness settles over elementals as a new threat stirs suspicions of a betrayal from within. Details of recent events spread through Haverleau, prompting doubts over Irisavie leadership. The mysterious Selkie Kingdom finally opens its doors, but the gesture only fans the flames of division... -
Brewing Trouble by Christine Gael
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter barely escaping the business end of the hangman’s noose, Cricket Hawthorne wants nothing more than to forget it all...Maude the magical typewriter, Zoe’s stolen cauldron, Patrick the betrayer, and definitely the witch-hating, robe-wearing cult who tried to end her. Unfortunately, pressing the reboot button isn’t an option... -
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Madly and the Jackal by Michelle Leighton
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHow deep does love run? Deeper than the ocean? Deeper than memory? Deeper than magic? Following their plan to save Atlas, Madly and Jackson return the spirit of Wolfhardt to his prison beneath the sea. But even the best laid plans couldn’t account for the surprises they find. This time, Lore aren’t their only challenges...Categorized as:
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Lottery King 3 by Eric Vall
I’m still reeling from becoming wildly rich and having a more powerful reign than anyone in the world.And now I’ve got two incredibly gorgeous lovers and a honeymoon to enjoy.Life just keeps getting better and better.Still, being King of the Eternal Realm means my work is never done. Even in the most remote and exotic corners of the world, the rarest paranormal species need my help... -
Freak Show by Trina M. Lee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlexa’s arrival in Sin City is greeted with a warning: leave town or be forced out. The return of her lover, Arys, has the Vegas vampires on edge. The Wicked Kiss Las Vegas location has changed in his absence. Werewolf death fights and vampire performance art takes it to a whole new level of crazy. The new club owner, Jenner, shares Arys’s bloodline and a few bad memories... -
Deadly Forecast by Victoria Laurie
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs her wedding day approaches, Abby Cooper has a disturbing premonition of her fiancé’s murder. Her husband-to-be, FBI agent Dutch Rivers, has been assigned to a suicide bombing case, and Abby’s spirit guides warn her of imminent danger. Abby vows to do everything in her power to keep Dutch safe and get him to the altar... -
Second Chance Magic by Michelle M. Pillow
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSecrets broke her heart... and have now come back from the grave to haunt her.So far, Lorna Addams’s forties are not what she expected. After a very public embarrassment, she finds it difficult to trust her judgment when it comes to new friendships and dating... -
Blue Dragon by Kylie Chan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMartial arts, magic, demons and science The forces of Hell are poised to strike . . . When Emmas relatives come to visit her, they are totally freaked out by what they learn . . . Emmas beloved, John Chen, is a 3,000-year-old Chinese god. Not only that, John is becoming weaker by the day... -
Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronovitch
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsBODY AND SOUL The song. That’s what London constable and sorcerer’s apprentice Peter Grant first notices when he examines the corpse of Cyrus Wilkins, part-time jazz drummer and full-time accountant, who dropped dead of a heart attack while playing a gig at Soho’s 606 Club... -
Charmed by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife or Death? Not many people would choose death. But what if death chooses you? What if death doesn’t mean the end of your life, but the beginning? For a Death Escort, death is life. Death is your paycheck. Death is your job. And Charming is the best Escort the Grim Reaper has ever had. But when you piss off the Reaper, being the best doesn’t matter... -
The Singer by Elizabeth Hunter
When you've lost everything you love, how do you fight the darkness? Ava left Istanbul with a new identity, new name, and new magic she could barely control. Laid low by Malachi's sacrifice, she searches for help from the fabled Irina... -
Fallen Angel of Mine by John Corwin
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTHINGS JUST GOT REALER. Justin has just barely caught his breath after surviving an encounter with the most notorious assassin in the Overworld, hellhounds, and his father's demon spawn relatives, when the universe throws him another curve ball... -
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Betrayal by Amber Garr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife as a mermaid can be suffocating. Eviana Dumahl has returned home as a clan leader, an orphan, and a heartbroken teenage girl. Her parents are dead and her boyfriend, Brendan, has decided that he needs some time away. While battling her inner turmoil, Eviana is forced into the war that Lucian Sutherland has incited amongst her own kind... -
Arise by Amber Garr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith power comes the responsibility to accept its consequences. After the betrayal of those closest to her, Eviana Dumahl struggles to cope with her new reality. Kidnapped, broken, and confused, she is forced to engage in a war that will alter merfolk politics forever. With her estranged father leading the charge, Eviana has no choice but to stand by his side... -
Soul Stalker by Laura Kreitzer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeing the Illuminator is not all happiness and light, especially when everyone thinks you are dead. When Gabriella decides to finally let her angels know that she is alive, Joseph and an unexpected friend help her. The Darkness Illuminator is not as in control of her power as she believes, which makes for a very comedic and endearing relationship that blooms between the three... -
Frogs and Kisses by Shanna Swendson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe weather is getting cold, but the frog population in New York is on the rise, thanks to a magical mafia that has a unique method for getting their enemies out of the way. When wizard Owen Palmer at Magic, Spells, and Illusions, Inc... -
Bellewether by Susanna Kearsley
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSome houses seem to want to hold their secrets. It’s 1759 and the world is at war, pulling the North American colonies of Britain and France into the conflict. The times are complicated, as are the loyalties of many New York merchants who have secretly been trading with the French for years, defying Britain’s colonial laws in a game growing ever more treacherous... -
Deathwish by Rob Thurman
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn a nightmarish new york city, life is there for the taking... Half-human Cal Leandros and his brother, Niko, are barely getting by with their preternatural detective agency when the vampire Seamus hires them. He's being followed, and he wants to know by whom. But the Leandros brothers have to do more than they had planned when Seamus turns up dead (or un-undead)... -
Savvy by Ingrid Law
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsA vibrant new voice . . . a modern classic. For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a "savvy" -a special supernatural power that strikes when they turn thirteen. Grandpa Bomba moves mountains, her older brothers create hurricanes and spark electricity . . . and now it's the eve of Mibs's big day... -
Rogan’s POV #1 by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA snippet from Burn for Me, told through Rogan's perspective. Timeline: Takes place during chapter 4... -
The Gatekeeper's Challenge by Eva Pohler
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThanatos and Therese's love story continues in the second book of this young adult fantasy series by USA Today bestselling author Eva Pohler. Ten agonizing months have gone by since Therese faced off against her parents’ murderer at Mount Olympus, and she suspects Thanatos’s absence is meant to send her a message: go on with your life... -
Bird Song by S.L. Naeole
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsGrace Shelley's life has changed a lot these past four months. She's lost her best friend Graham, fallen in love with Death himself, Robert Bellegarde, made a new best friend in Stacy Kim, a spunky girl who clashes with Graham at every turn, and battled a rogue angel named Samael to death. And all before her eighteenth birthday. And now she faces the biggest challenge in her life: Hormones... -
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Unbroken by Rachel Caine
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFor millennia, Cassiel was a powerful Djinn--until she was exiled to live among mortals. Now the threat of an apocalypse looms, and Cassiel is in danger of losing everything she has come to hold dear... As the world begins to fall apart around her, Cassiel finds herself fighting those she once called her own: the Djinn... -
Cornerstone by Misty Provencher
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNalena Maxwell has been branded ‘The Waste’ at her new school, due to her mom's obsessive paper hoarding. Nalena desperately wants something to change in her life, but when she receives a sign (and it's the wrong dang one) inviting her into a mysterious, ancient community, too much changes... -
Protector of the Flight by Robin D. Owens
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIf horses could fly…then Calli Torcher might ride again. But a devastating accident left her in such pain she thought the chimes and chanting in her ears were a hallucination…until she found herself transported to another world, and met the Lladranans who had Summoned her... -
Unseen by Rachel Caine
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter Cassiel and Warden Luis Rocha rescue an adept child from a maniacal Djinn, they realize two things: the girl is already manifesting an incredible amount of power, and her kidnapping was not an isolated incident. This Djinn—aided by her devoted followers—is capturing children all over the world, and indoctrinating them so she can use their strength for herself... -
ReVamped by J.F. Lewis
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsREVIVED. REFRESHED.AND READY FOR REVENGE. Eric has lost his strip club, his Mustang, and even Marilyn, the elderly love of his (mortal) life. Even his body was obliterated. In short, they almost got him. But when you're a vampire, "almost" is a very important word... -
Keepers of the Flame by Robin D. Owens
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTwo sisters born to serve… The sorcerers of Lladrana have already Summoned three women to help fight the evil attacking their world. Yet their fourth Summoning brings the unexpected�twin sisters. And ones with strong ties to Earth. Both have a special gift to heal...
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