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Sucker Punch by Kristen Painter
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNewly appointed vampire governor of New Jersey, Belladonna Barrone is fast discovering that life as a vampire isn’t much easier than life as a mobster’s wife. But that experience certainly taught her some things about how to handle the problems that come with being governor. That is until a friend is kidnapped by the fae and his life put in danger, all because of her actions... -
Midlife Magic Hunter by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWould you like an extra helping of hot flashes to go with that midlife crisis? Yeah, I thought not. And yet, here we are. Burning down buildings.You know, dating in your forties should be easier. Should be. But it really isn’t. My first date in I don’t-know-how-long is broken up by my ex-husband. I mean, he’s dead, but still.Then a cryptic note from a voodoo queen... -
Follow the Crumbs by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThere’s a prominent threat on the block… and he might just be sharing Stormy Morgan’s roof.She’s a new witch but she has a big problem… and it talks. Her new roommate Krankle may look cute but he’s a huge pain in her posterior. He’s also hiding something. Before she can focus on that, however, the unthinkable happens.On the highway leading out of town, three vehicles are involved in an accident... -
Tiger's Eye by Barbra Annino
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsStacy Justice is looking forward to a lazy summer of hot dogs and beer; swims in the lake with her Great Dane, Thor; and hanging with her rekindled old flame, Chance. But when she gets a creepy anonymous call hinting that her father’s “accidental” death fourteen years ago was actually a murder, she’s too unsettled to relax... -
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All Spell Breaks Loose by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWelcome to Spellbound, where paranormal is the new normal. The big day is quickly approaching for Emma Hart. The best laid plans go awry, however, when a potion causes her to lose important memories. Without Emma's crucial memories, the coven worries that their hard work to undo the curse on Spellbound will remain at a standstill... -
Mint Condition by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOnce upon a time, Mia Thorne loved birthdays. Then she turned forty and the urge to celebrate ceased. Now that she’s reinvented herself in Newberry, she thinks it might be time to dust off the candles again. Unfortunately, a dead body and a stolen coin disrupt her festive plans... -
Stolen Sorcery & Other Misadventures by Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhat’s a hardworking MagiPol agent need to do to get a little R&R? Between Agent Söze, the treacherous Internal Affairs tyrant who’s taken over my precinct, and the super illegal sorcery my partner Lienna was hiding in said precinct—which is now missing—my usual routine of busting magical criminals has fallen apart in favor of hectic damage control... -
Badge of Honor by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Epilogues: Part IHadley has worked her butt off to earn her title as Potentate of Atlanta. All that’s left for her is the gauntlet. A show of prowess for the citizens of Atlanta. A taste of what their new POA can do. She’s ready to dazzle them and bring home the prize.Until an old friend gets kidnapped. The price of his freedom? Her flunking the gauntlet... -
Gray Witch by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsFamous monsters are resurrecting across Mississippi, each one recreating their own gruesome deaths through new victims. Every time Rue pins down one horror legend, another appears with its own bloodthirsty agenda. The summoners raising these vengeful spirits save their best for last, a cruel gift that shatters Rue. But she’s not the only one whose heart gets broken... -
Hemlocked and Loaded by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWelcome to Spellbound, where paranormal is the new normal. Emma Hart has a lot on her paranormal plate--a wedding to plan, a trespasser to defend, and a longstanding curse to break. When a pixie dies under mysterious circumstances, her endless list of Things To Do grows even longer... -
A Touch of Magic by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWelcome to Spellbound, where paranormal is the new normal. Changes are afoot for Emma Hart now that her secret is out and her love life has taken a dramatic turn. Will life suddenly be a bed of roses for the plucky heroine or will she get pricked by the thorns? A Touch of Magic is the seventh book in the Spellbound paranormal cozy mystery series... -
A Drop in the Potion by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWelcome to Spellbound, where paranormal is the new normal. A new discovery by the remedial witches offers the chance to obtain a key ingredient for a spell that *may* bring an end to the curse on the long-suffering town. Naturally, Emma is the first to volunteer for the task--oblivious to the potential danger she faces... -
The Faerie Prince by Rachel Morgan
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsPacked with spine-tingling intrigue and swoonworthy romance, the plot thickens in this YA fantasy from Amazon bestselling author, Rachel Morgan... Guardian trainee Violet Fairdale is just weeks away from one of the most important occasions of her life: graduation... -
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... -
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Run for Your Midlife by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsLately, my life has been a big, fat, hairy midlife crisis. I could really go for a boring day or three.Apparently, there’s no rest for the over-forty crowd.Yes, I have fabulous friends.Yes, I have a beautiful baby.Yes, the ghosts are coming back home.Yes, I’m in love with the Grim Reaper... -
Wrong Side of Forty by Jana Deleon
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFor many, midlife is the beginning. It was a day like any other day for Marina Trahan…until she caught her husband in bed with another woman. Before that eye-opening wake-up call, Marina would have described her life as average or uneventful, maybe even boring. But now, chaos and confusion reign supreme... -
More than a Little Warped by Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAs a conman-turned-MPD-Agent, I'm fairly new to the whole "upholder of justice" thing, but even for me, there are some lines you just don't cross. Agent Söze of the MPD's Internal Affairs department, on other hand, seems determined to slime his way across every ethical line in existence like an over-sized eel on a power trip... -
The Ghost of Second Chances by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Clint Marlow's partner in crime is found murdered in the basement of Marlow House, Clint is the likely suspect. The only problem, Clint is dead. But that doesn't matter to the FBI agents investigating the case. Clint looks alive to them. Meanwhile, Danielle’s housemate Walt is coming to terms with his new reality, which is complicated with the FBI underfoot... -
Trouble Play by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis desert oasis has gone to the dogs, and Vista de Lirio is about to get bloody.(Not the dogs though. The dogs are fine.)Comedian Evy Lane thought she’d done it all, but taking on the role of mistress of ceremonies for the Desert Fancy Dog Show may be her most challenging gig yet... -
Grave War by Kalayna Price
Grave witch Alex Craft is getting pulled back into deadly fae politics in Grave War. Grave witch Alex Craft has forged an uneasy truce with the world of Faerie, but she's still been trying to maintain at least some semblance of a normal life in the human world... -
The Ghost and the Baby by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhile the residents on Beach Drive prepare for the welcomed arrival of a new baby, they are blindsided by the newest resident’s plans to close down Marlow House.No one is prepared for the deadly secrets the new neighbor unwittingly conceals.Walt knows more than he realizes. If he can just remember... -
Republic by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter the notorious outlaws Amaranthe and Sicarius helped overthrow the corrupt faction controlling the empire and brought in a great war hero to lead the nation to prosperity, they finally earned their pardons--and some time off. A tropical vacation cruising around in a private submarine? Perfect. But their trip is interrupted by a summons from the new president: they're needed back at home... -
Fable by Chanda Hahn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBook 3 in the UnEnchanted Series. All that glitters is not gold. When something precious is stolen from sixteen-year-old Mina Grime, she will do anything in her power to get it back, even if it means traveling to the dangerous Fae plane and battling one of the strongest fairy-tale villains yet...Categorized as:
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Skullduggery by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOkay. I’ll admit I’ve got problems. But surrender is word wholly absent from my vocabulary.My grasp on magic is shaky at best and my dependence on spider’s silk is a battle I’m still fighting. But while my heritage and my health might be problematic, I’m certainly not going to roll over and give up.Not me. Not ever... -
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The Ghost and the Bride by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFamily and friends gather at Marlow House for Ian and Lily’s wedding.When an unexpected guest shows up Danielle tries to figure out who he arrived with and why... -
Lover's Knot by Karen Chance
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne of the most powerful vampires in existence has gone missing, which is fine with Dorina Basarab. As a dhampir, a half human, half vampire hybrid, her job is killing vampires, not saving them. But then the man sent to find the missing vampire also goes missing, and he happens to be her lover, Louis-Cesare... -
The Ghost Who Dream Hopped by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOfficer Brian Henderson knows there is something just not right about Walt Marlow, and he’s determined to find out what it is. Meanwhile, Beverly’s dead husband visits Danielle in a dream hop, telling her about his wife’s part in his death... -
Champagne, Misfits, and Other Shady Magic by Meghan Ciana Doidge
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI had everything I’d ever wanted — a successful business with a second bakery in the works, a sexy fiance who I adored, and good friends who loved to laugh almost as much as I did.So of course it couldn’t possibly last.Unfortunately, this time the trouble was homegrown in Vancouver, threatening my own backyard and those who were under my protection — whether they wanted to be or not... -
Small Miracles by Olivia Atwater
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA little bit of sin is good for the soul.Gadriel, the fallen angel of petty temptations, has a bit of a gambling debt. Fortunately, her angelic bookie is happy to let her pay off her debts by doing what she does best: All Gadriel has to do is tempt miserably sinless mortal Holly Harker to do a few nice things for herself... -
The Ghost Who Lied by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIan has lived across the street from Marlow House for over a year and has no idea Walt Marlow is his neighbor.All that is about to change.(Did I mention—Walt Marlow is a ghost... -
The Wood Wife by Terri Windling
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLeaving behind her fashionable West Coast life, Maggie Black comes to the Southwestern desert to pursue her passion and her dream. Her mentor, the acclaimed poet Davis Cooper, has mysteriously died in the canyons east of Tucson, bequeathing her his estate and the mystery of his life-- and death...Categorized as:
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Best Wishes by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIf wishes were horses, beggars would ride. Saffron Sawyer is on her own. She’s no longer part of the Office of Faery Godmothers - in fact, she’s no longer part of anything, even if her magic is stronger now than she could have ever dreamed possible. Thwarted at every turn and stalked by monsters in the streets, her life feels like it's falling apart. But Saffron isn’t going to give up hope... -
Crumbs and Misdemeanors by Nancy Warren
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBread is supposed to be the staff of life—not a murder weapon.Every baker has their weak spot. For Poppy it’s bread. So, when The Great British Baking Contest hits bread week, she’s as fragile as an overbaked croissant. Just when she needs to keep all her focus on flour, water, yeast and salt, another ingredient enters the mix. Death... -
As You Wish by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’s a dirty job when you’re a faery godmother … but someone’s got to do it. Saffron Sawyer’s world is spinning out of control in more ways than one. Her newly acquired pooch, Pumpkin, hates her guts and it’s highly possible that the trolls are reneging on their promise of temporary peace... -
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Over the Moon by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDell has persuaded the Bloodless army to fight alongside her pack in Butler, but she still has to get there. Halfway home, the rift detonates, blasting out a magic surge that sweeps across the globe, frying electronics and spells alike. Leaving her with no way to get home except on her own two--or four--feet... -
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... -
Rituals by Kelley Armstrong
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe fifth book and the exciting conclusion to bestselling author Kelley Armstrong's "impossible-to-put-down" Cainsville series, in which she mixes hard-hitting crime writing with phenomenal world-building to create a brand of fiction all her own.Olivia Jones must make a choice. Caught between two rival supernatural forces, Liv was granted a brief period in which to make her decision... -
Wuthering Frights by H.P. Mallory
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA father she never knew existed, An impossible decision that had to be made, A lie she must keep to herself at all costs, And the realization that every choice she makes has consequences. Fairy and law enforcement agent, Dulcie O'Neil, has just discovered that her father is the Head of the Netherworld, and a double-dealing, illegal potions importer. Worse yet, she's now working for him... -
Rough Justice by Kelley Armstrong, Xavière Daumarie
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMallt-y-Nos. Matilda of the Hunt. The lone woman who rides with the Wild Hunt, tasked with finding killers who've escaped justice and letting the hounds reap their souls. For Olivia Taylor-Jones, Matilda isn't just a legendary figure from Welsh lore. She is Olivia's past, and her future, one she's finally embraced.Having accepted her role as Matilda, Olivia must now lead her first Hunt... -
Raven Calls by C.E. Murphy
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSomething wicked this way comes… Suddenly, being bitten by a werewolf is the least of Joanne Walker’s problems. Her personal life in turmoil, her job as a cop over, she’s been called to Ireland by the magic within her. And though Joanne’s skills have grown by leaps and bounds, Ireland’s magic is old and very powerful… In fact, this is a case of unfinished business... -
Magical New Beginnings by Brenda Trim
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen life goes sideways, embracing the adventure is the fastest way to set things right.One day I was just a widow facing the prospect of an empty nest, living a life that was anything but enchanted. The next, I had discovered my magical roots, and my rightful place as the Guardian of the portal between the Faery and Earth.There was shock. And there was fear... -
Always Be My Banshee by Molly Harper, Amanda Ronconi
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe latest Mystic Bayou novel from Audie Award-nominated author Molly Harper will have you swooning with passion and wailing with laughter! Cordelia Canton is on a top-secret assignment: travel to Mystic Bayou and use her powers as a touch-know psychic to learn more about the mysterious artifact that's been pulled from the rift site... -
The Book of Dreams by O.R. Melling
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn a landscape of Canadian myth and magic, the fairy tale continues... The gateways between Faerie and the Earthworld have been destroyed by the Enemy. The only hope of ever bridging the two worlds again lies with Dana, a troubled teenager now living in Toronto. In a dream, Dana is told by her fairy mother, Edane, that the key to restoring the gateways is in The Book of Dreams... -
Wish List by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsYou don’t have to be mad to work at the Office of Faery Godmothers. But you do have to be magic. Saffron Sawyer is a faery on a mission. She may no longer have the same rose-tinted spectacles about her job as she once did, but she’s still determined to be the best faery godmother that there is... -
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Betrayals by Kelley Armstrong
When Olivia's life exploded--after she found out she was not the adopted child of a privileged Chicago family but of a notorious pair of convicted serial killers--she found a refuge in the secluded but oddly welcoming town of Cainsville, Illinois... -
Widdershins by Charles de Lint
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWhile bitter conflict rages between the magical North American "animal people" and the more newly-arrived fairy folk, the long-awaited romance between Jilly Coppercorn and Geordie Riddell begins to blossom... -
Cast in Sorrow by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTHE END OF HER JOURNEY IS ONLY THE BEGINNING... The Barrani would be happy to see her die. So Kaylin Neya is a bit surprised by her safe arrival in the West March. Especially when enemies new and old surround her and those she would call friends are equally dangerous... And then the real trouble starts... -
Dark Nebula by W.J. May
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNothing is as it seems anymore. Leery from the horrifying incident at the end of her first year at Guilder Boarding School, Rae Kerrigan is determined to learn more about her new tattoo. Her expectations are high, an easy senior year and a happy reunion with Devon, the boy she's not supposed to date. All hopes of happiness turn into shattered dreams the moment she steps back on campus... -
Cast in Silence by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsDon't ask. Don't tell. Stay alive. A member of the elite Hawk force that protects the City of Elantra, Kaylin Neya has sacrificed much to earn the respect of the winged Aerians and immortal Barrani she works alongside. But the mean streets she escaped as a child aren't the ones she's vowed to give her life guarding... -
The Summer King by O.R. Melling
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsSequel to the critically-acclaimed "The Hunter's Moon" This second book in a series "shimmering with magic, myth, and romance" ("Booklist"), follows sixteen-year-old Laurel as she tries to understand the cause of her twin sister's mysterious death. Honor believed in Faerie, a parallel land of mischievous immortals. Laurel doesn't...
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