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The Assassin and the Underworld by Sarah J. Maas
When the King of the Assassins gives Celaena Sardothien a special assignment that will help fight slavery in the kingdom, she jumps at the chance to strike a blow against an evil practice. The misson is a dark and deadly affair which takes Celaena from the rooftops of the city to the bottom of the sewer--and she doesn't like what she finds there... -
Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
The shadows have risen, and the line is law.All Bree wanted was to uncover the truth behind her mother’s death. So she infiltrated the Legendborn Order, a secret society descended from King Arthur’s knights—only to discover her own ancestral power. Now, Bree has become someone new:A Medium. A Bloodcrafter. A Scion.But the ancient war between demons and the Order is rising to a deadly peak... -
City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare
In this dazzling and long-awaited conclusion to the acclaimed Mortal Instruments series, Clary and her friends fight the greatest evil they have ever faced: Clary's own brother. Sebastian Morgenstern is on the move, systematically turning Shadowhunter against Shadowhunter... -
The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
Step back in time with the Shadowhunters with this collectible paperback boxed set of the #1 New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy.Passion. Power. Secrets. Enchantment... -
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The Assassin and the Desert by Sarah J. Maas
The Silent Assassins of the Red Desert aren’t much for conversation, and Celaena Sardothien wouldn’t have it any other way. She’s not there to chatter, she’s there to hone her craft as the world’s most feared killer for hire. When the quiet is shattered by forces who want to destroy the Silent Assassins, Celaena must find a way to stop them, or she’ll be lucky to leave the desert alive... -
Sentinel by Jennifer L. Armentrout
It's a beautiful day for a war. As the mortal world slowly slips into chaos of the godly kind, Alexandria Andros must overcome a stunning defeat that has left her shaken and in doubt of their ability to end this war once and for all. And with all the obstacles between Alex and her happily-ever-after with the swoonworthy Aiden St...Categorized as:
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Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has at last found safety with the Shadowhunters. But that safety proves fleeting when rogue forces in the Clave plot to see her protector, Charlotte, replaced as head of the Institute... -
Unspoken by C.C. Hunter
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsUnspoken truths will be revealed—and they will change everything—in this dazzling final chapter of the Shadow Falls: After Dark trilogy!Della Tsang is facing the toughest fight of her life—and the most personal. In her new role as an elite paranormal investigator, she’s assigned a twenty-year-old murder case…and the accused killer is none other than her own father... -
Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead
They come first. My vision was growing dimmer, the blackness and ghosts closing in. I swore it was like I could hear Robert whispering in my ear: The world of the dead won't give you up a second time. Just before the light completely vanished, I saw Dimitri's face join Lissa's. I wanted to smile. I decided then that if the two people I loved most were safe, I could leave this world... -
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
It's springtime at St. Vladimir's Academy, and Rose Hathaway is this close to graduation. Since making her first Strigoi kills, Rose hasn't been feeling quite right. She's having dark thoughts, behaving erratically, and worst of all... might be seeing ghosts. As Rose questions her sanity, new complications arise... -
Through the Zombie Glass by Gena Showalter
Zombies stalk the night. Forget blood and brains. These monsters hunger for human souls. Sadly, they've got mine... Alice Bell has lost so much. Family. Friends. A home. She thought she had nothing else to give. She was wrong. After a new zombie attack, strange things begin to happen to her. Mirrors come to life, and the whispers of the dead assault her ears... -
Magic Tides & Magic Claims by Ilona Andrews, Hillary Huber
12 hours, 21 minutesThis bundle contains the following two long novellas:In Book #1, MAGIC TIDES, Kate, Curran and their son, Conlan have left Atlanta, vowing to keep a low profile, and are settling into a new city and new house…but some things never change! Magical mayhem is about to erupt when Kate undertakes the rescue of a kidnapped youth, while Curran guards the home front...Categorized as:
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City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters - never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death...Categorized as:
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Chase the Dark by Annette Marie
Piper Griffiths wants one thing in life: To become a Consul, a keeper of the peace between humans and daemons. There are three obstacles in her way. The first is Lyre. Incubus. Hotter than hell and with a wicked streak to match. His greatest mission in life is to get Piper into bed and otherwise annoy the crap out of her. The second is Ash. Draconian. Powerful. Dangerous... -
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A Shade of Doubt by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"Love. It's a flickering flame. So easily swayed by doubt..." Unwilling to even grant the two white witches a reception, Derek orders Mona to expel them from the island the moment he hears of their arrival. But will that be enough to rid themselves of their presence? Meanwhile, Rose and Caleb have met with an unexpected hurdle in returning to The Shade... -
The Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson
Fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices can get to know warlock Magnus Bane like never before in this collection of New York Times bestselling tales, in print for the first time with an exclusive new story and illustrated material... -
Deity by Jennifer L. Armentrout
"History is on repeat, and things didn't go so well the last time. " Alexandria isn't sure she's going to make it to her eighteenth birthday--to her Awakening. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her, and if the Council ever discovers what she did in the Catskills, she's a goner... and so is Aiden...Categorized as:
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Baubles and Ben by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA short story featuring Marlee & Ben from the SnowDancer pack. Timeline: Takes place around the same time as Allegiance of Honor.This story can be found on Nalini Singh's official website...Categorized as:
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The Vision by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe Vision is book 3 in the Fallen Star Series. Gemma thought she was trapped—that Stephan had finally won. But then time resets and she’s given another chance. The clock is ticking as Gemma tries to figure out how to change the vision that ends the world in ice. If she can, then maybe she can save the world from Stephan and give her and Alex a chance at a real future...Categorized as:
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Apollyon by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Fate isn’t something to mess with… and now, neither is Alex. Alex has always feared two things: losing herself in the Awakening and being placed on the Elixir. But love has always been stronger than Fate, and Aiden St. Delphi is willing to make war on the gods—and Alex herself—to bring her back...Categorized as:
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Three Dog Knight by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsI survived a job for royal vampires with my life and identity intact. That means I can return to my normal life as a knight, right?Wrong.When a group of werewolves goes berserk in our local pub, there’s a new threat in the city and the local pack hires me to find out what it is... -
Pushed by Corrine Jackson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShe didn't know how far she'd go--until she was pushed.Remy O'Malley was just learning to harness her uncanny healing power when she discovered the other, darker half of her bloodline. Now she lives trapped between two worlds, uneasy among her fellow Healers--and relentlessly hunted by the Protectors... -
New Year's Kisses by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA short story featuring juveniles from the SnowDancer & DarkRiver packs. Timeline: Takes place some time before Shield of Winter .This story can be found on Nalini Singh's official website...Categorized as:
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A Beautiful Evil by Kelly Keaton
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMyth and mayhem inhabit a richly reimagined New Orleans in this sequel to Darkness Becomes Her.After the epic graveyard battle at the end of Darkness Becomes Her, Ari and her friends know what they’re up against: Ari is facing the Medusa curse and is haunted by the image of what she will become...Categorized as:
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The Changelings by Elle Casey
WAR OF THE FAE is a 4-book, YA Contemporary Fantasy series, written for older teens and adults. Jayne Sparks, a potty-mouthed, rebellious seventeen-year-old and her best friend, shy and bookish Tony Green, have a pretty typical high school existence, until several seemingly unrelated incidents converge, causing a cascade of events that change their lives forever...Categorized as:
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Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMy name is Dieter Resnick. I was planning to turn eighteen in May, but I don't think I'm gonna make it. I've just been drafted into a war. And this war isn't usual. It's kinda sorta fought with spells. Six months ago today, I was my high school's valedictorian. Now I'm Elliot College's newest combat-certified mage, and one of the few to survive a Talmax raid...Categorized as:
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Blood-Kissed Sky by J.A. London
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThere's nowhere left to hide. I thought vampires were our enemies - they controlled our lives, isolated our cities, and demanded our blood - until I met Victor. With Victor taking over as the new Lord Valentine, things were supposed to get better. Instead, they're worse than ever. Day Walkers, a new breed of vampires who can walk in the sun, are terrorizing the city...Categorized as:
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The Wicked Within by Kelly Keaton
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAncient lore leads to present danger in the final book in the dark and sexy paranormal romance trilogy about a descendent of Medusa, set in a richly reimagined New Orleans. Her fate is not set in stone. Having temporarily defeated Athena, Ari races to break the gorgon curse that has plagued the women in her family for centuries...Categorized as:
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Pure by Jennifer L. Armentrout
There is need. And then there is Fate. Being destined to become some kind of supernatural electrical outlet isn't exactly awesome--especially when Alexandria's other half is everywhere she goes. Seth's in her training room, outside her classes, and keeps showing up in her bedroom--so not cool...Categorized as:
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Darkness Breaks by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKayla made her choice and now she has to live with it. She stays with the Day Takers, hiding in the city, staking vampires. But fighting vampires as a human is difficult. Sylas constantly pressures Kayla to choose the life of a Day Taker. But until Kayla knows what Monarch is planning, she can’t make her choice. Plus there’s Aiden. No matter how hard she tries, she can’t stop thinking about him... -
Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout
The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi pure bloods have godlike powers. Children of Hematoi and mortals--well, not so much. Half-bloods only have two options: become trained Sentinels who hunt and kill daimons or become servants in the homes of the pures... -
Zero Sight by B. Justin Shier
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMeet Dieter Resnick. Dieter is the sole child of an abusive single father, a perennial schoolyard brawler, and Ted Binion High's number one academic prospect. Dieter is terrified of staying poor. He has few friends and is absolutely obsessed with earning a college scholarship. He's also a latent mage--one of the few humans left that can bend the manaflows to their will... -
Compel by Penelope Fletcher
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsGrieving the death of her friend at the hand of dark magics, Rae is full of hate and vengeance. Tracking Devlin and his followers across demon territory, she is forced to turn to the local shifter pack for help. Tricked into rescuing the Pack Alpha’s daughters from the Temple, she learns there really is no place more dangerous than home.Breandan the fairy is done being patient... -
A Break of Day by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe greatly anticipated conclusion to Derek and Sofia's journey! Everything Sofia believed to be true has crumbled before her very eyes... In this explosive finale, secrets will be revealed, loyalties tested and trust broken... -
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Damned by Debbie Viguié
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThere is a fine line between love and sacrifice…. Antonio would do anything for his beloved fighting partner Jenn. He protects her, even suppresses his vampire cravings to be with her. Together, they defend humanity against the Cursed Ones. But tensions threaten to fracture their hunting team and his loyalty—his love—is called into question... -
Blacklisted by Gena Showalter
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAlien hunting can get a girl killed. It can also get her a date. High school senior Camille Robins and her best friend are determined to snag the attention of their crushes before graduation next month. Armed with red-hot outfits and killer hair, they sneak into the hottest nightclub in town -- which caters to the rich and famous, both human and alien... -
Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
How do you defy destiny? Helen Hamilton has spent her entire sixteen years trying to hide how different she is—no easy task on an island as small and sheltered as Nantucket. And it's getting harder. Nightmares of a desperate desert journey have Helen waking parched, only to find her sheets damaged by dirt and dust. At school she's haunted by hallucinations of three women weeping tears of blood...Categorized as:
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Die for Me by Amy Plum
In the City of Lights, two star-crossed lovers battle a fate that is destined to tear them apart again and again for eternity. When Kate Mercier's parents die in a tragic car accident, she leaves her life--and memories--behind to live with her grandparents in Paris. For Kate, the only way to survive her pain is escaping into the world of books and Parisian art. Until she meets Vincent... -
Living Violet by Jaime Reed
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBook 1 of The Cambion Chronicles He's persuasive, charming, and way too mysterious. And for Samara Marshall, her co-worker is everything she wants most--and everything she most fears. . . Samara Marshall is determined to make the summer before her senior year the best ever. Her plan: enjoy downtime with friends and work to save up cash for her dream car...Categorized as:
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Everbound by Brodi Ashton
Nikki Beckett could only watch as her boyfriend, Jack, sacrificed himself to save her, taking her place in the Tunnels of the Everneath for eternity — a debt that should’ve been hers. She’s living a borrowed life, and she doesn’t know what to do with the guilt. And every night Jack appears in her dreams, lost and confused and wasting away... -
Blood Match by Ginna Moran
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf Jewel's blood matches with a vampire, she loses her freedom as a donor and possibly her life. If not, her family dies. When the Blood Hunger Plague decimated humanity, Donor Life Corp inoculated humans against vampirism and stopped the extinction of the human race. To ensure civility, all adult humans are required to donate blood to vampires... -
Ice Study by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis is a short story about Yelena and Valek as they race to keep the powerful Ice Moon from a rogue magician... -
Midnight Fire by Melody Anne
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlternate cover edition for ASIN B00750JZAE Phoenix Light’s world collapses around her when her dad rushes in the house and switches on the television to see enemy soldiers are taking over their world. Luckily, her father knew an attack was imminent and he built a vast shelter in the mountains for their family, and thousands of others... -
Soulbound by Heather Brewer
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsTril is a world where Barrons and Healers are Bound to each other: Barrons fight and Healers cure their Barrons' wounds in the ongoing war with the evil Graplar King. Seventeen-year-old Kaya was born a Healer, but she wants to fight. In Tril, and at Shadow Academy, where she is sent to learn to heal, it is against Protocol for Healers to fight. So Kaya must learn in secret... -
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Cold Heir by Rachel Jonas
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCorina agreed to the blood bond she forged with the Dynasty’s princes. However, when a wicked outcast learns of the ritual’s power, asking permission before staking his claim isn’t a concern. This covenant is unbreakable, regardless of who engages. Corina’s aware that it will gain strength every day, and the biggest challenge will be keeping the raw emotions it evokes in perspective...Categorized as:
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Shattered Souls by Mary Lindsey
A thrilling debut story of death, love, destiny, and danger Lenzi hears voices and has visions - gravestones, floods, a boy with steel gray eyes. Her boyfriend, Zak, can't help, and everything keeps getting louder and more intense... -
Darkness Becomes Her by Kelly Keaton
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAri can't help feeling lost and alone. With teal eyes and freakish silver hair that can't be changed or destroyed, Ari has always stood out. And after growing up in foster care, she longs for some understanding of where she came from and who she is. Her search for answers uncovers just one message from her long dead mother: Run...Categorized as:
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I Love Him to Pieces by Evonne Tsang, Janina Görrissen
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCan love survive the zombie apocalypse? Maybe Dicey's first chance at a real relationship was dead from the start. She's the star of her high school baseball team, and Jack's the star of the science program. Her idea of a study session includes sleeping in the sun, and his idea of a good game involves dungeons and dice... -
Every Other Day by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsEvery other day, Kali D’Angelo is a normal sixteen-year-old girl. She goes to public high school. She argues with her father. She’s human. And then every day in between . . . she’s something else entirely... -
Dark Reign by Rachel Jonas
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFour blood-sucking princes. A beautiful anarchist. One dangerous mistake. To the vampires who dominate each quadrant of the Lydian Dynasty, I’m only known as “Blackbird”—a masked vigilante who, at nineteen, is already public enemy number one. To what’s left of humanity, I’ve been called a superhero, a title I neither welcome nor deserve...
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