Bex's bookshelf: all en-US Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:44:24 -0700 60 Bex's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Her Soul To Keep (Creatures of the Night #1)]]> 45292318 He's a hunter. She's no man's prey.

Rookie detective Skylar Frost has been betrayed by her own mother. Skylar's soul now belongs to the devil, and there's only one way to get it back-- by taking down the dark Mage known only as the Philosopher.

He's the bane of her existence and the police force's too. The Philosopher has been releasing monsters into her small town, monsters who are draining humans of their lives and wreaking havoc on life as she knows it. And afterlife too.

With her soul on the line, she can't afford to make a mistake when it comes to taking down the dark mage, and yet, the sexy vampire shifter she meets in the cemetery swears she is about to do just that. Ash Ford is the enemy. She should be hunting him, not lusting after him and taking his advice. Skylar plans to use him to get what she wants, thinking she has Ash right where she wants him. But he has plans of his own. Dark, dead-sexy plans.

Ash promises her he knows exactly how to rid the town of the monsters and their evil creator-- and it involves a union between dark and light, his yang to her yin in more ways than one. She's tempted. After all, he's hot as hell and just as dangerous, exactly how she likes 'em. But can she trust a man keeping lethal secrets, when the price to regain her soul, just might be her humanity?

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Get swept up the hot paranormal romance novella fans of K.F. Breene, Selena Kitt, Charlene Harris and Christine Feehan will call their next favorite read.

Scroll up and one-click to start reading this sexy shifter / werewolf / vampire / hybrid short today!]]> 116 Jordyn LeFay 1775339475 Bex 0 kindle 3.25 2019 Her Soul To Keep (Creatures of the Night #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Waif In The Wilds: The Complete Series]]> 221410199 I've been asleep for the past ten years.

The horror of waking up from the best dream ever and remembering you’re a monster is indescribable. My soul is screaming for mercy, for forgiveness, for redemption� but I know I’ll never get it. I’m going to Hell for everything I’ve done.

The only thing I can do now is take as many monsters with me as I can.

My list is almost complete. There’s one more name to go, and it’s the hardest job I’ve ever done.

I’m on my way to Castlemaine � a bizarre little town hidden in between Wildwood Canyon and the Badlands of California.

Strange things lurk in Castlemaine. It’s the Bermuda Triangle of the United States � a place of weird old magic, odd people, and vicious creatures like me. Nobody ever wants to go there, because they might not ever come back. But I’ve got no choice.

I’m going to take out the man who taught me to kill.

Binge all four books in this bestselling Vicious CreaturesFractured GodsRavenous BeastsSavage Daemons
The Waif in the Wilds is a fun, fast-paced urban fantasy and paranormal suspense series, with a diverse cast including witches, werewolves and shifters, gods, vampires, fae, and many more fantastical beasts. Content note for violence/gore, mentions of SA and CSA, occasional foul language.]]> 1025 Lauretta Hignett Bex 0 4.70 The Waif In The Wilds: The Complete Series
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]]> <![CDATA[Killer Beauty (The Chaos Crew, #1)]]> 59312591 I'm the girl you'll never see coming.

Blink and you're dead, another target checked off my list.

But one night everything in my carefully ordered existence falls apart. A bloodbath and a car crash later, I find myself in the grasp of four gorgeous, intimidating men.

Are my captors cops like they claim or something far more sinister? They sure know how to bend the law. And seeing how skillfully they handle a gun or a knife, I can't help wondering what their hands would feel like all over me.

But I have vengeance to wreak, and no man, no matter how powerful, is going to keep me caged for long.

They think they've caught a wounded little mouse. How could they know they've brought a killer into their home?

I'll bide my time, learn all I can, and when I'm ready to strike...

They'll never know what hit them.

*Killer Beauty is the first in a new gritty contemporary romance series from bestselling author Eva Chase (writing as Eva Chance) and Harlow King. No major triggers, just hot murderously-inclined men, a deadly heroine out for revenge, and an enemies-to-lovers romance where the girl gets all the guys. Prepare for bloody chaos!*]]> 322 Eva Chance 1990338208 Bex 0 kindle, currently-reading 3.88 2021 Killer Beauty (The Chaos Crew, #1)
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]]> Trap (Terraway #8) 34892701 The promise of a peaceful life can be deadly trap.Sama is intent on claiming October for his own, and he has all of eternity to plot her abduction. When Danny goes off the rails, Team Terraway has their hands full trying to fend off a psychosis that’s set in deep.When an attack on the council sets everyone spinning, October learns she must draw clear lines to show Captain Finn where her loyalties lie. Duty can only be expected to drive a person so far, but love is what motivates October to run away from her shifter king and vampire mate. She won’t hesitate to lay down her life, if there’s a chance it might save them.If you love Bella Forrest, Cassandra Clare, and falling in love with the bad boy, you'll devour the "Terraway" series by Mary E. Twomey.Trap is book eight in the nine-part paranormal reaper romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.]]> 392 Mary E. Twomey Bex 0 4.35 Trap (Terraway #8)
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]]> Tease (Terraway #7) 34892699 The promise of a peaceful life can be such a tease.

When October struggles to keep her baby healthy, the Vandershot brothers move in � all except for Von, who is nowhere to be found. Every day that Sama tries to reach her in her dreams is another she’s driven slowly insane. October is determined to provide a good life for her daughter, despite the reaping that breaks her down a little more each day. When Terraway twists her body and her brain, the one person she wants to keep might just be the one who slips away forever.

Tease is book seven in the 9-part reverse harem paranormal romance series, written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey. ]]> 432 Mary E. Twomey Bex 0 4.37 Tease (Terraway #7)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking]]> 54369251
But Mona’s life is turned upside down when she finds a dead body on the bakery floor. An assassin is stalking the streets of Mona’s city, preying on magic folk, and it appears that Mona is his next target. And in an embattled city suddenly bereft of wizards, the assassin may be the least of Mona’s worries…]]> 306 T. Kingfisher 1614505241 Bex 0 audible, currently-reading 4.03 2020 A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking
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]]> <![CDATA[The Magic Eaters: The Complete Fantasy Trilogy Plus Prequel]]> 59475652 Get ready to devour The Magic Eaters: over 1500 pages of dystopian YA fantasy featuring dragons, romance, and a magical world like no other.

Blogger Sara R. Cleveland said, "The Frost Eater is hands down the best YA book I have read in a long time. Maybe ever."

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Book 1 Description:

A spoiled royal hungry for excitement. A young man who hates nobles. Can they foil a kidnapping before they fall prey to an enemy's deadly magic?

Seventeen-year-old Princess Nora Abrios is lonely and bored. Though she’s a frost eater who creates magical ice, she’d give anything for a chance to really cut loose. When a commoner’s flying antics capture her attention, she seizes the opportunity to partner up and escape her dreary palace duties.

Krey West’s girlfriend Zeisha disappeared weeks ago. He vowed to discover her fate. So when his unusual magic catches the eye of the privileged princess, he jumps at the chance to find his love by exploiting the monarchy he hates. But he’s surprised by his feisty new ally’s willingness to defy her family and dig deep into the nation’s darkest secrets�

As new evidence shocks Nora, she makes the fateful choice to flee the capital and join Krey in banishment. And when they uncover a sinister plot which runs darker than the disappearance of one girl, Krey resolves to do whatever it takes…even if he must face down a dragon.

Can Nora and Krey save Zeisha and expose a shadowy enemy, or will their prying spell their doom?

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The Magic Eaters is an enthralling dystopian YA fantasy trilogy, with a sci-fi/fantasy prequel. If you like funny and capricious heroines, smart and snarky heroes, romance subplots, and unique world-building, then you’ll adore Carol Beth Anderson’s fast-paced series.

Devour the dark magic of The Magic Eaters today!]]> 1678 Carol Beth Anderson Bex 0 4.56 The Magic Eaters: The Complete Fantasy Trilogy Plus Prequel
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]]> Temper (Terraway #6) 34431224
Being pregnant wasn’t in October’s plans, but being a pregnant virgin is just one more sacrifice along her journey. With Von gone and Captain Finn stepping up, reaping is the only thing October can do to take her mind off of things. Even her dream life starts to twist with a little too much darkness and begins to bleed into reality. October isn’t sure who she can trust, or how to protect herself and her baby from the Matruculan in her bed, the Kataw in her life, and the vampire in her heart.]]> 310 Mary E. Twomey Bex 0 4.36 Temper (Terraway #6)
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]]> Treat (Terraway #5) 34116743
With Team Terraway separated in too many directions, October doesn’t know who needs help the most. With Von being held as leverage, and half the group traipsing through cannibal territory to deliver the stone to Lumipad to save the Ekeks and Manas, October experiments with dangerous new methods of trying to communicate with the missing parties. When the rescue doesn’t go as planned, October finds herself inches from death, until she’s swept up in the arms of the one man she knows she shouldn’t trust.]]> 444 Mary E. Twomey Bex 0 4.36 Treat (Terraway #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Up in Fangs: Grissel Wells Paranormal Cozy Mystery Book 1 (Grissel Wells Paranormal Cozy Mysteries)]]> 208194492 When artifacts act up, it's time for a vampire with a knack for the dead.

Grissel Wells is more than a vampire; she's an essential member of the Paranormal Artifact Retrieval Team with the uncanny gift to chat with the dead, a secret known to only a select few. Her team's to secure mystical artifacts from the human world that are safer under their watchful eye. Yet, when their quest to retrieve a particularly troublesome object turns their world upside down, it becomes clear they're not just on a treasure hunt—they're in a race against chaos itself.

Grissel's home life is a web of complexity. A very pregnant sister, a father pushing her to change careers, and a stepmother with news that sends shockwaves through family dinner, it's a wonder she's not batty. Professionally, the waters are no less murky. Grissel is tasked with corralling her team's varied personalities, solving the enigma of the calamitous artifact, and dealing with the infuriatingly charming FBI agent, Ryan Stewart, whose path is intriguingly aligned with her own.

"Up in Fangs" invites you into a spirited romp where the magical and the everyday are knitted tightly together. Join Grissel on a quest not just to avert disaster, but to discover the unpredictable desires of her own heart and to build alliances in the most unexpected places. With laughter as prevalent as suspense, Grissel's story ties each solved mystery to the beginning of another. Delve into the mystical with Grissel—where adventure beckons, romance simmers, and laughter is never far from the supernatural fray.

This is just the beginning for Grissel and her team, with more adventures and mysteries waiting in the shadows.

Grab your copy today and step into a world where the line between the living and the paranormal is as thin as a vampire's fang.]]> 288 Beverly A. Rearick Bex 0 to-read 4.38 Up in Fangs: Grissel Wells Paranormal Cozy Mystery Book 1 (Grissel Wells Paranormal Cozy Mysteries)
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]]> Tempt (Terraway #4) 33542474 Escape can be a tempting offer.Running off with Captain Finn to deliver a portion of the stone to Silo seemed to October like the perfect way to get some breathing from her shifter king and vampire mate, but she soon learns how horrible life without them can be.Despite her best efforts to slip through Silo unnoticed, October soon finds herself swept up in a war against an army that turns out to be worse than her greatest nightmares. She is determined to hold her ground, until a budding friendship with the uncaring and violent Captain Finn turns her world upside-down.If you love Bella Forrest, Cassandra Clare, and falling in love with the bad boy, you'll devour the "Terraway" series by Mary E. Twomey.This is the fourth book in the 9-part paranormal reaper romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.]]> 348 Mary E. Twomey Bex 0 4.41 Tempt (Terraway #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Torture: A Vampire Romance (Terraway Book 3)]]> 33222836 The struggle to hold herself together is starting to take its toll.After days spent locked in King Geon’s dungeon, October’s afraid her sanity has reached the point of no return. With her vampire mate deranged beyond reason, and her shifter king permanently altered, October isn’t sure how she’ll be able to keep up with the famine that’s run rampant throughout Terraway. With too many souls to reap, October’s body starts to break down as she struggles to redeem the world that seems set on her destruction.If you love Bella Forrest, Cassandra Clare, and falling in love with the bad boy, you'll devour the "Terraway" series by Mary E. Twomey.This is the third book in the 9-part paranormal reaper romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.]]> 328 Mary E. Twomey Bex 0 4.37 Torture: A Vampire Romance (Terraway Book 3)
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]]> Tremble (Terraway #2) 33129087 When October Grace begins reaping souls, she doesn’t think life can get much worse. Mason and Von have their work cut out for them, trying to keep the council members from abducting October. Everyone wants to get their hands on the sagrado stone they need to heal their broken homelands. Now, with all the nations vying for their piece of the stone to heal their land, October doesn’t know who to trust. Her attraction to Mason proves problematic when a simple kiss from the shifter in love threatens to splinter apart the trust in their platonic threesome.After accidentally killing off an entire race in Terraway, October isn’t sure who the biggest monsters are � the ones trying to work her into an early grave, or the one she fears she’s becoming herself.If you love Bella Forrest, Cassandra Clare, and falling in love with the bad boy, you'll devour the "Terraway" series by Mary E. Twomey.This is book two in the nine-part paranormal reaper romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey. ]]> 362 Mary E. Twomey Bex 0 4.35 2016 Tremble (Terraway #2)
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]]> Taste (Terraway #1) 32797348
Just when correctional nurse October Grace has a handle on her stressful job and taking care of her mentally ill mother, a shapeshifting warrior and a half-vampire plunge her into a foreign land that’s on the brink of starvation. Now, with a ticking clock and a target on her back, October takes up the mantle of becoming one of the rare Omens who can bring hope to a dying world.
Mason and Von remain by her side to shield the national treasure while she sacrifices herself to reap the souls that will feed the nations of Terraway. As the death toll rises daily, October finds herself tangled up in a cutthroat world where fairytale creatures run wild� and every day is a new bloody battle.

Taste is book one in an 8-part fantasy romance series.]]> 382 Mary E. Twomey Bex 0 kindle 4.15 2016 Taste (Terraway #1)
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average rating: 4.15
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]]> <![CDATA[Witchy Reservations (Mystic Inn #1)]]> 57233925 There's nothing practical about magic—which is why I ditched my wand years ago.

Thirteen years, to be exact.

The day I left Silverlake.

Except now, a family emergency has called me back home, and quite frankly, I'd rather be anywhere but here.

But when my aunt raises her wand to cure a friend and he ends up dead, it becomes abundantly clear I'm not leaving anytime soon.

Welcome to Silverlake, a place where nothing is EVER as it seems... and where a witch can find, and lose, a lot more than herself.]]> 208 Stephanie Damore Bex 0 kindle 4.08 2020 Witchy Reservations (Mystic Inn #1)
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]]> Rhodie (Devil's Rose MC #1) 209061029
Rhodes ‘Rhodie� Paxon lives by a simple loyalty, strength, and protecting his MC brothers. But when Tuesday, a neurospicy vigilante, bursts into his life, she upends everything he thought he knew about himself and what he wanted from his life.

Joining forces to fight against a shared enemy, Rhodie and Tuesday navigate their blossoming relationship, Russian Mobsters, a blood thirsty grandfather, and a penis loving fish.

Rhodie - Devil’s Rose MC is a 200+page blend of humor, romance, and a touch of torture. For 18+ audiences due to spice and violence with a curvy heroine, an alpha male, and a guaranteed HEA.]]> 260 Cleo Browne 1067001409 Bex 0 kindle 4.35 Rhodie (Devil's Rose MC #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Art of Uncertainty: How to Navigate Chance, Ignorance, Risk and Luck]]> 213395504 From the UK’s ‘statistical national treasure�, a clever and data-driven guide to how we can live with risk and uncertainty


Life is uncertain. We are all the result of an unforeseen and unforeseeable sequence of small occurrences. But what underlies this fragile chain of events? Is it random or just complex? And what role does luck play in our lives?

David Spiegelhalter has spent his career crunching data in order to help understand uncertainty and assess the chances of what might happen. In The Art of Uncertainty, he gives readers a window onto how we can all do this better.

Uncertainty, he argues, is a relationship between the observer and an object in the outside world. He shows us how we can express it numerically, and then update our beliefs about the future in the face of constantly changing experience. In crystal-clear prose, he takes us through the principles of probability, a field that informs everything from annuities to pandemics and climate change, while also examining the limitations of statistical modelling and arguing we need to have the humility to admit our ignorance.

Drawing on a wide range of real-world examples, this is an essential guide to navigating uncertainty in a world that makes it inevitable.]]> 336 David Spiegelhalter 1324106115 Bex 0 to-read 3.74 The Art of Uncertainty: How to Navigate Chance, Ignorance, Risk and Luck
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]]> <![CDATA[Prison for Supernatural Offenders: Books 1-3]]> 61258492
Charlie’s at the Institute because of Ava-Marie, but he’s far from innocent. After losing his sight and growing up on the streets, he knows exactly how to outlast the gangs and fight clubs inside the prison. A bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks, he’s sworn that Ava is his worst enemy, and he’s seeking revenge now that she’s put him behind bars.

But at this prison, the inmates are the prey, and the Warden is keeping deadly secrets. To survive here, enemies find themselves becoming lovers� and villainy is set free.

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Prison for Supernatural Offenders: Books 1-3 includes the first three books in this seductive new adult fantasy series. Vampires, shifters, fae, witches, angels, and mermaids incite mayhem and battle for dominance in this haunting magical enemies-to-lovers romance, featuring a diverse cast and disabled main characters.]]> 1833 Megan Linski 1948704803 Bex 0 kindle 4.30 2020 Prison for Supernatural Offenders: Books 1-3
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]]> <![CDATA[The Complete Guidebook for the Crow Tarot]]> 46184293 315 M.J. Cullinane Bex 0 to-read 4.39 The Complete Guidebook for the Crow Tarot
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]]> <![CDATA[Lay the Ghost (The Nightwatch, #4)]]> 48999033 The shimmer man’s threats are coming to pass.

Question is, what the hell am I going to do about it?

A kick ass Urban Fantasy Adventure filled with fey, demons, vampires, gargoyles and golems.]]> 234 Debbie Cassidy Bex 0 4.35 2020 Lay the Ghost (The Nightwatch, #4)
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average rating: 4.35
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]]> <![CDATA[A Fine Day for a Hanging: The Real Ruth Ellis Story]]> 15955465 272 Carol Ann Lee 1780575262 Bex 0 to-read 3.94 2012 A Fine Day for a Hanging: The Real Ruth Ellis Story
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]]> <![CDATA[Ghost at the Feast (The Nightwatch #3)]]> 48655219 Yuletide is almost upon us. The season of cheer. My favourite time of year. It's a shame danger doesn’t take a vacation.

The shimmer man is back, and he’s making his presence known. The binding keeping me safe is still intact, but I don’t think that’s going to stop him.

Not this time.

A kick ass Urban Fantasy Adventure filled with fey, demons, vampires, gargoyles and golems.]]> 310 Debbie Cassidy Bex 0 4.36 2019 Ghost at the Feast (The Nightwatch #3)
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average rating: 4.36
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]]> <![CDATA[Give up the Ghost (The Nightwatch #2)]]> 49637140 They say not to judge a book by its cover. It's what's on the inside that counts. But what if what's on the inside could get you killed?

The secret is out. Welcome to the spot between a rock and a hard place.

A kick ass Urban Fantasy Adventure filled with fey, demons, vampires, gargoyles and golems.


]]> 262 Debbie Cassidy Bex 0 4.30 2019 Give up the Ghost (The Nightwatch #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Ghost of a Chance (The Nightwatch #1)]]> 51151737 They say the dead don’t speak. That’s a lie. They speak to Kat Justice, but most of the time, she chooses not to hear them.

I’m a Nightwatch agent, a nightblood charged with enforcing the supernatural laws. Humans can’t know the shit that goes bump in the night is real. It’s sweaty, tough work, with crappy pay, but I love it.

Things would be perfect if not for my secret.

Pureblood Nightbloods can’t see or hear the dead. The fact that I can exposes my mixed breeding. I’m not meant to exist, and if the council find out about my secret it’s the executioners block for me.

Keeping a lid on my ghost whisperer ability is a must.

So, when my gramps orders me to head to the arse end of nowhere, a nowhere that just happens to be the most haunted place on the bloody map, I’m a little confused.

This transfer doesn’t jive with trying to keep the ghost chat to a minimum.

But with my golem partner and gargoyle companion in tow, I’m sure I can figure out why I’ve been sent to this weird coastal town. I mean, they even have a ghost bar.

You’d think the local souls would be eager to chew my ear off, right? Wrong.

For the first time in forever, the dead aren’t talking.

Now I need to know why...

A kick ass Urban Fantasy Adventure filled with fey, demons, vampires, gargoyles and golems.]]> 250 Debbie Cassidy Bex 0 kindle 4.09 2019 A Ghost of a Chance (The Nightwatch #1)
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average rating: 4.09
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]]> <![CDATA[Crown of Roses (Ash and Roses, #2)]]> 211117618
In this highly anticipated sequel to Ash and Roses, the strength of more than one bond is put to the test.

QUINN has donned his father’s crown, and in doing so, opened himself up to yet another curse. After freeing himself from one monster, another has taken residence in his mind, poisoning his thoughts and calling for the destruction of Lunae� and the princess who holds his heart.

ABBY has returned to Lunae, but she has no intention of staying. After unraveling a dark secret, she flees her homeland as a new enemy grows stronger. If she’s to survive the war that’s brewing, Abby must learn to harness a power beyond her wildest dreams� or risk losing everyone she holds dear.

JADE has a curse of his own, and it’s one that’s linked him to Abby since she saved his life fifteen long years ago. When the truth of that day finally comes to light, Jade is forced to make an impossible choice that might just leave more than one heart broken.]]> 489 N.B. Snook 1738975452 Bex 0 to-read 4.19 Crown of Roses (Ash and Roses, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Ash and Roses (Ash and Roses, #1)]]> 196717361
Quinn is the rightful ruler of Rosewood, but he refuses the title in favour of another—monster. Only able to maintain his humanity for a few days each month, he spends most of his time deep within the forest, devouring everyone and everything that crosses his path. Until the beast within him spares not just a human girl... but his sworn enemy.

Abby is the oldest princess of Lunae—yet she will never sit the throne. A fact she’s perfectly fine with. After a lifetime of abuse, she flees the only home she’s ever known in search of freedom. That hope is shattered when she’s attacked by a vicious creature and soon finds herself the guest of a forest kingdom� and a prince who is anything but charming.

Ash and Roses is a Beauty and the Beast inspired enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance.]]> 290 N.B. Snook 1738975428 Bex 0 kindle 3.77 2023 Ash and Roses (Ash and Roses, #1)
author: N.B. Snook
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average rating: 3.77
book published: 2023
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]]> <![CDATA[Wicked Good Witches The Complete Series (Ruby Raine Complete Series Bundles Book 1)]]> 45838051 Only, I've been bitten by a werewolf so falling for a human is too dangerous. My younger brother's plans don't include being a witch—he wants a life without magic.
And our little sister can't even leave the house without having a panic attack and is not-so-secretly crushing on our longtime family ally, a vampire who's sworn off love altogether. So, no pressure or anything. And like we need more problems � the body of a dead tourist has been found and the murder linked to a beloved and deceased family member. We must now embark on a supernatural mission to prove their innocence� or their guilt. This is going to require a trip to the café for a serious amount of coffee and the latest in local gossip, plus a whole heck of a lot of wicked good magic� ** Wicked Good Witches includes doors wide open shenanigans and strong language!
(please see We Witches Three for the YA Edition of the Demon Isle Witches series for fade to black / closed door / sweeter romance). Volume 1: Wicked Moons (440 Pages / 119,000 Words)
Includes Original Books 1-3
Magic, Blood, and Bone
The Fallen Shifter
Mermaid Sisters Screaming Volume 2: Wicked Souls (459 Pages / 124,000 Words)
Includes Original Books 4-6
The Ghastly Soul, She Persisted
Trick or Treat? Surprise Me!
Red Sky at Night, Witches Burn Bright Volume 3: Wicked Truth (900 Pages / 244,000 Words)
Includes Original Books 7-10
Look for Me at Red Dawn Breaking
Night Moves the Vampire to Murder
Witch Unraveled, the Dark is Calling
Dead Witch Walking on Hollow Graves Volume 4: Wicked Destiny (546 Pages / 148,000 Words)
Includes Original Books 11-14
Total Eclipse of the Vampire's Heart
Guardians of The Demon Slayer
Sing a Song of Sixth Sense
Who Wants to Witch Forever?]]> 2182 Ruby Raine Bex 0 kindle 4.64 Wicked Good Witches The Complete Series (Ruby Raine Complete Series Bundles Book 1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Honest Courtesan: Veronica Franco, Citizen and Writer in Sixteenth-Century Venice (Women in Culture and Society)]]> 22263 cortigiana onesta—the honest courtesan who recast virtue as intellectual integrity and offered wit and refinement in return for patronage and a place in public life? Veronica Franco (1546�1591) was such a woman, a writer and citizen of Venice, whose published poems and familiar letters offer rich testimony to the complexity of the honest courtesan's position.

Margaret F. Rosenthal draws a compelling portrait of Veronica Franco in her cultural, social, and economic world. Rosenthal reveals in Franco's writing a passionate support of defenseless women, strong convictions about inequality, and, in the eroticized language of her epistolary verses, the seductive political nature of all poetic contests. It is Veronica Franco's insight into the power conflicts between men and women—and her awareness of the threat she posed to her male contemporaries—that makes her literary works and her dealings with Venetian intellectuals so pertinent today.

Combining the resources of biography, history, literary theory, and cultural criticism, this sophisticated interdisciplinary work presents an eloquent and often moving account of one woman's life as an act of self-creation and as a complex response to social forces and cultural conditions.

"A book . . . pleasurably redolent of Venice in the 16th-century. Rosenthal gives a vivid sense of a world of salons and coteries, of intricate networks of family and patronage, and of literary exchanges both intellectual and erotic."
—Helen Hackett, Times Higher Education Supplement

The Honest Courtesan is the basis for the film Dangerous Beauty (1998) directed by Marshall Herskovitz. (The film was re-titled The Honest Courtesan for release in the UK and Europe in 1999.)]]> 408 Margaret F. Rosenthal 0226728129 Bex 0 to-read 3.85 1992 The Honest Courtesan: Veronica Franco, Citizen and Writer in Sixteenth-Century Venice (Women in Culture and Society)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Sunfire King (Of Candlelight and Shadows, #2)]]> 57249137 A Stolen Bridegroom. A Determined Bride. A Love that will defy both Heaven and Hell.

Valera couldn’t have known the disaster that would fall when she betrayed her husband by looking at his face by candlelight. Now, it’s too late—he is taken from her to some faraway world. She doesn’t know where. She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t even know who kidnapped him.

But she will save him. No matter what.

Neither adventurous nor skilled with weapons like her younger sister, Valera nonetheless sets out on the adventure of a lifetime. An adventure that will take her journeying through worlds and confronting perils she is desperately unprepared to face . . . until at last she comes to the dark and twisted palace standing on the edge of Hell.

Is her love of Erolas strong enough to sustain her? Or will the final test prove too great?

Valera and Erolas’s love story comes to a stunning conclusion! Scroll up and one-click to read this romantic adventure today.]]> 470 Sylvia Mercedes Bex 0 3.86 2021 The Sunfire King (Of Candlelight and Shadows, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Moonfire Bride (Of Candlelight and Shadows, #1)]]> 56873346
For years, Valera has worked weary hours as a seamstress just to keep food on the table. She would give her all to protect her little sister from the cruelties of the world . . . and the tantalizing lure of the fae forest. One day, she fears, the fae will spirit her sister away, and how can Valera hope to stop them?

Then the fae come. Not for her sister . . . but for her.

Trapped in a magnificent palace far from her own world, Valera finds herself the unwilling bride of an enigmatic fae lord. He claims he won’t harm her and vows to return her home after a year and a day if she honors one rule: she must never see his face.

Determined to return to her sister at all costs, Valera struggles to unravel the mystery of her so-called husband. Why does he so desperately need a wife? And why her specifically? Torn between love, duty, and the unexpected freedom she finds in this strange new world, Valera must fight to find her place.

But will a burgeoning passion for the unseen figure in the shadows be her undoing?

The Moonfire Bride is book one of a two-part fae romance inspired by the myth of “Hades and Persephone� as well as “Eros and Psyche.”]]> 291 Sylvia Mercedes Bex 0 audible 3.46 2021 The Moonfire Bride (Of Candlelight and Shadows, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Prophecy Fulfilled (Prime Prophecy #3)]]> 54915491 Newly crowned Prime Alpha pair, Noah and Eden are preparing for the destiny they have been chosen for. When the final Precept appears, three words etched in stone that change everything, they know their fated connection is about to be tested as never before.

Because the need to conquer is exactly what the prophecy is asking for.

As packs splinter, as the Fae reveal their secrets, and as a new threat to the Glade seems unstoppable, Eden and Noah are about to discover the Prime Prophecy is even bigger than they imagined.

For the Prophecy will dictate the future of all - Were, Fae and human alike - by showing that the power of uniting is far greater than choosing to stand alone.

Don't miss this stunning finale to the award-winning and best-selling Prime Prophecy series.]]> 308 Tamar Sloan Bex 0 4.22 Prophecy Fulfilled (Prime Prophecy #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Prophecy Accepted (Prime Prophecy #2)]]> 54847800
However, Noah and Eden are about to discover that even a love prophesied through the ages must be founded on one thing.
As Noah carries the secret he’s too afraid to share, Eden desperately wishes for a destiny that’s already come to pass. But as the Prime Prophecy reveals itself so does the greed for what it promises. As tensions between the packs grow, as the existence of Weres is threatened to be exposed…as Eden finally learns the truth about her inexplicable gift with animals, the two will face their greatest challenge.

Because ultimately the Prime Prophecy will ask for the one thing they have yet to grasp hold of...

Faith.]]> 308 Tamar Sloan Bex 0 4.26 2017 Prophecy Accepted (Prime Prophecy #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Prophecy Awakened (Prime Prophecy, #1)]]> 54839440
Their connection is as inexplicable as it is undeniable. It's a connection that has Eden running and Noah burning to know more about this shy, wounded girl.

But it's also a connection that's destined to spark a prophecy that neither knew existed.

A prophecy others are willing to kill for.

As families fracture and struggle to realign, as their hearts connect and ignite, Eden learns to trust. But with love and life on the line, Eden must find the power to believe.]]> 380 Tamar Sloan Bex 0 kindle 4.16 2017 Prophecy Awakened (Prime Prophecy, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Glimmer of the Other (The Other Realm, #1)]]> 213015058 I can tell when you’re lying. Every. Single. Time.

I’m Jinx. As a private investigator, being a walking, talking lie detector is a useful skill � but let’s face it, it’s not normal. You’d think it would make my job way too easy, but even with my weird skills, I still haven’t been able to track down my parent’s killers.

When I’m hired to find a missing university student, I hope to find her propped up at a bar � yet my gut tells me there’s more to this case than a party girl gone wild. Firstly, she’s a bookish soul who’s as likely to go off the rails as Mother Theresa. Secondly, I’m not the only one on her trail; she’s also being tracked by the implacable and oh-so-sexy Inspector Stone.

Stone and I team up, and he shoves me into a realm where magic is real � a place where there are vampyrs and werewolves, dragons and trolls. And where my skills are more than just detecting lies�

Oh, and my dog? He’s a freaking hellhound who can manipulate the magical realms themselves.

I need to find the girl.

I need to discover who killed my parents.

And I need to find out more about the attractive but mysterious Zachary Stone…]]> 318 Heather G. Harris Bex 0 kindle 4.37 2021 Glimmer of the Other (The Other Realm, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Book of Life (All Souls, #3)]]> 16054217 The #1 New York Times bestselling series finale and sequel to A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night

Bringing the magic and suspense of the All Souls Trilogy to a deeply satisfying conclusion, this highly anticipated finale went straight to #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. In The Book of Life, Diana and Matthew time-travel back from Elizabethan London to make a dramatic return to the present—facing new crises and old enemies. At Matthew’s ancestral home, Sept-Tours, they reunite with the beloved cast of characters from A Discovery of Witches—with one significant exception. But the real threat to their future has yet to be revealed, and when it is, the search for Ashmole 782 and its missing pages takes on even more urgency.]]> 561 Deborah Harkness 0670025593 Bex 0 4.15 2014 The Book of Life (All Souls, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Bound by Ravens (Bound by Ravens, #1)]]> 214117262 Two rival thieves
One fated heist gone wrong
And a curse that threatens to steal more than their freedom

It was a simple job.

All I had to do was steal a ring from a mainland witch for the Thieves� Guild that owned me. Easy enough, right? The reward would bring me closer to earning my freedom. And stars above, I wanted off this floating luxury island.

But then he showed up, a cocky thief from a rival guild, and ruined all my plans.

Every. Single. One.

I lost the ring and my chance at freedom. But on the bright side, if we fail to retrieve three magical artifacts for the witch, I’ll be forever cursed to exist no more than fifteen feet from that unnaturally beautiful, arrogant elf. As an additional treat, we’ll be hunted down by our own guilds when this curse prevents us from returning. I honestly didn’t believe things could get worse. Until he offered a solution to our not-so-little problem—a bargain to save our lives.

I would laugh, except I didn’t realize there was anything left in my life to steal.


� BOUND BY RAVENS ✨is a humorous short novel and perfect for fans of:
- new adult romantasy
- rival thieves to lovers
- cozy-ish with high stakes
- witty banter
- Irish mythology and faerie tales
- heist adventure
- forced proximity
- who did this to you
- he falls first
- fated mates
- romcom fantasy vibes
- otters


PLEASE NOTE:
BOUND BY RAVENS was originally part of The Starry Kingdoms of the Fae multi-author novella collection and now a standalone in the A Bound by Ravens Novel series, along with THE NIGHT MARKET.

This story is not a novella but a 55,000 word short novel]]> 257 Jesikah Sundin 1954694199 Bex 0 to-read 3.92 Bound by Ravens (Bound by Ravens, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Night Market (Bound by Ravens, #2)]]> 214117009 A mortal seer enslaved by a traveling faerie market.
A Raven shifter forced into marriage to save his Caravan tribe.
And a future not even the cards could predict . . .

Some children dream of running away to join the Night Market. I did so to escape a nightmare.

Still, being forced into an overheated tent to read fortunes until sunrise has its trials—naturally. But when he visits me, I suffer for entirely different reasons.

Stars above, Rhylen Lonan is the most beautiful faerie I’ve ever known. A Raven shifter with long black hair, dark purple eyes, and magic that stirs my own. Each Night Market, in exchange for a generous slice of cake and a delicious morsel of gossip, I read him three cards. And before the gates open, he breaks my heart with the same question.

“Does my mate love me back?�

Every time, I'm taunted with visions of Rhylen in love . . . with her. His mate. Until tonight’s reading, that is, when Fate takes a sudden dark turn. I see a devastating fire. He will be forced to marry to save his tribe or face banishment. She will be hunted by other fae in a wedding game.

I do not see her face. I never have. Nor do I know her name.

But as Rhylen’s destiny continues to grip my Sight, I start to suspect it's me. That I have always been his forbidden future. And I don’t know what terrifies me most—that I might be his downfall or that he might be mine.


THE NIGHT MARKET is a new adult fae romantasy set in the Bound by Ravens world and perfect for fans
- mutual pining
- brother's best friend forbidden romance
- fated mates
- witty banter
- courting rituals
- touch her and die
- grumpy fox familiar
- pocket hedgehogs
- and magical comfort cake

Be sure to check out the prequel novella, BOUND BY RAVENS, part of the Starry Kingdoms of the Fae multi-author collection, now in Kindle Unlimited.]]> 547 Jesikah Sundin 1954694288 Bex 0 kindle 3.94 The Night Market (Bound by Ravens, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Shaped by Destiny (Beasts of Extinction #1)]]> 201971505 “You’re nothing.
Just a nobody that wasn’t wanted.�

Those words have played in my head since I was five years old.
Every night when I close my eyes, I relive that moment. The heat, the smoke, and the cruel smile on her face. For the longest time, I believed them. All I wanted was to find a place to belong, to be needed. But who could ever need me, a prey shifter? How can a rabbit be useful, especially when I lack elemental magic?

The guys saved me that night and every day since. They refused to let me feel useless, instead teaching me to be strong and use what I thought was a weakness to my advantage. With Lyle, Blair, Pike, and the twins, Sol and Storm, I found what I never thought was possible. People who wanted me, people who value me. They may be Alpha predators, but they make me feel like I belong.

I found a pack.

But nothing is forever, and one day I’ll have to watch them leave, to pick mates to spend their lives with. The thought haunts me, but I can’t let it rule my life.
I don’t want to be alone, not again...

Again?

Sometimes my thoughts are not my own. I feel like someone else lives inside of me, full of pain and while I don’t know the reason for the pain, I can feel it as if it is my own. Every day the feeling is stronger and with it comes chaos, my life has become a delicate balance and something inside of me can’t wait for it to snap.

Fear keeps me holding onto what I know. Whatever is inside of me is waiting to get out, but it’s dark and dangerous and I refuse to let those around me be hurt by it.

I’m just not sure I can hold it in much longer.


Shaped by Destiny is book one in the Beasts of Extinction Series and ends on a cliffhanger.
This is a full-length shifter romance that has some darker elements.
Please read the Trigger Warnings.]]> 305 Sara Hinds Bex 0 to-read 4.22 Shaped by Destiny (Beasts of Extinction #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Running From Nightmares: Roommates from Hell Book 1]]> 215949387 Aerilyn- The past has a way of catching up with you. Karma always comes back around.

People say that, but it’s a lie.

Growing up, I did everything my parents wanted me to. I got good grades, played every instrument, and attended every recital. I learned three languages and didn’t dare break the rules. I got into the best college and followed their plan.

I knew from a young age my life was not my own. I was merely an extension of them. A way to keep our money flowing and continue our family legacy. I didn’t need to marry for love. The thought never even crossed my mind, but I didn’t think they would hand me over to a monster.

In the end, all I have to show for it is my piece of shit car and the money I’ve saved in secret to get away from him. Anywhere is better than where I started, and I’m not picky if it means getting away.

It can’t get much worse� Right?

Kai- Being top side with my brothers was supposed to be an escape, but it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. I’d thought it would be a piece of cake, as the humans say. But I ate one measly human, and now I’m almost positive I’d prefer the wailing of the lost souls over Asta’s constant nagging.

How hard could it be to find another one? There are only a few Billion of them wandering around.

Did it have to be this one, though?

Running from Nightmares is book one in the Roommates from Hell Series. This series features multiple love interests and does end on a cliffhanger.]]> 301 Sara Hinds Bex 0 kindle 4.39 Running From Nightmares: Roommates from Hell Book 1
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]]> 'Salem's Lot 5413 Also contains: One For the Road, Jerusalem's Lot. For standalone novel see ISBN 9780450031069.

Stephen King's second novel, the classic vampire bestseller 'Salem's Lot, tells the story of evil in small-town America. For the first time in a major trade edition, this terrifying novel is accompanied by previously unpublished material from King's archive, two short stories, and eerie photographs that bring King's fictional darkness and evil to vivid life.

When Stephen King’s classic thriller 'Salem's Lot hit the stands in 1975, it thrilled and terrified millions of readers with tales of demonic evil in small-town America. Now, thirty years later and still scaring readers witless, 'Salem's Lot reemerges in a brilliant new edition, complete with photographs, fifty pages of deleted and alternate scenes, and two short stories related to the events of the novel.

While the original edition of 'Salem's Lot will forever be a premier horror classic, 'Salem's Lot: Illustrated Edition, with the inclusion of material from King’s archive, is destined to become a classic in its own right and a must-have for all Stephen King fans. In this edition, the hair-raising story of Jerusalem’s Lot, a small town in Maine whose inhabitants succumb to the evil allure of a new resident, is told as the author envisioned it, complete with fifty pages of alternate and deleted scenes. With a new introduction by the author, two short stories related to the events and residents of Jerusalem’s Lot, the lavishly creepy photographs of Jerry Uelsmann, and a stunning new page design, this edition brings the story to life in words and pictures as never before.

No library will be complete without this ideal collector’s item for any King aficionado, the definitive illustrated edition of the great 'Salem's Lot.]]> 594 Stephen King 0385516487 Bex 0 4.28 1975 'Salem's Lot
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]]> <![CDATA[Muddled in the Middle (Extra-Ordinary Midlife Mysteries, Prequel)]]> 202211208
Connie Keys is ready to move on. After decades spent catering to her family, the fifty-something widow has an empty nest and a new career pairing compatible residents with haunted houses. Happily putting the feather duster away forever, she spends her days chatting up ghosts � until her neglected vacuum cleaner sucks her attention back home with a cryptic warning of grave danger.

Almost certain the crop circles in the carpet are nothing more than her ghostly husband’s lame attempt to rekindle their relationship, she sets out to prove she doesn’t need help from anyone, especially him - alive or dead. But when a routine property inspection goes awry, the independent spirit-whisperer realizes she may need some supernatural back-up if she is to survive a malevolent poltergeist hell-bent on her demise.

Can she uncover the spooky specter’s secret before she finds herself reunited with her hubby on the other side?

Muddled in the Middle is the fast-paced prequel to the Extra-Ordinary Midlife Mysteries series. If you like heroines reinventing themselves, slightly scary mysteries, and a big dollop of humor, then you’ll love Lynn M. Stout’s spooky story.

Start reading Muddled in the Middle to say boo to boredom today!]]> 254 Lynn M. Stout Bex 0 kindle 3.97 Muddled in the Middle (Extra-Ordinary Midlife Mysteries, Prequel)
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]]> <![CDATA[Love & Heart Braking (Magical Dating Agency, #3)]]> 60544192
I swear. What did I ever do to deserve this crap?

Life is more twisted than a forest nymph’s vines, and in an ingenious or moronic move, I’m now working for the Twelve. Until this point they’ve seemed happy to kidnap and drain me, so safe to say this risk is bigger than an earth guardian’s... well, you know.

Protecting those I care about is imperative, yet a sexy detective in a long coat has a different agenda. Then Venus is sending signals that have me doubting 97.5 percent of my choices. Oh, a goblin, griffin, and fangless vampire are counting on me. And on top of all that, Soleil is parading around her true love with no idea that’s what he is. Someone pass me the avocado-covered chocolate, seriously.

The Twelve are up to something huge, something deadly, and I need to figure out what. Because everyone and everything I care about is slipping through my fingers. In my blood and bones I know there’s an answer. But if love is meant to save the day, then this gal is running out of time. And heart.]]> 434 Kelly St. Clare Bex 0 to-read 4.42 2022 Love & Heart Braking (Magical Dating Agency, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Art of Letting Go: Stop Overthinking, Stop Negative Spirals, and Find Emotional Freedom (The Path to Calm Book 13)]]> 166819698 Your mind should be your safe zone, not the noisiest place in the world. Restore your inner peace.
If you are always on edge and unable to relax, this book is for you. Choose the pace that you want to live life at - you DO have a choice.

Control your thoughts; control your life; control your happiness.
The Art of Letting Go is all about organizing the mess in your mind. It's about how to stop focusing on the past that is over, or the future that may never occur, and being present in the situations that you can actually have agency in. It's about how to rewire the anxious connections in your brain, and switch your mental programming and beliefs. It's about understanding that our brains are made for 10,000 BC, and that you can afford to let your guard down.

It's about trusting that things will be okay.

How to control your self-talk and transform your internal worldview.
Nick Trenton grew up in rural Illinois and is quite literally a farm boy. His best friend growing up was his trusty companion Leonard the dachshund. RIP Leonard. Eventually, he made it off the farm and obtained a BS in Economics, followed by an MA in Behavioral Psychology.

Psychologically-proven tips to get out of your mind and into your life.
-Practicing nonjudgment and observation over your emotions
-Untangling the toxic beliefs of urgency and danger in your brain
-How to use brain dumping in the most calming way possible
-Exercises for self-distancing and powerful psychological techniques
-Defeating your drive for perfection; finding a drive for excellent-ism

]]> 164 Nick Trenton Bex 0 audible, to-read 3.51 The Art of Letting Go: Stop Overthinking, Stop Negative Spirals, and Find Emotional Freedom (The Path to Calm Book 13)
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]]> Malice (Malice Duology, #1) 51530580 A princess isn’t supposed to fall for an evil sorceress. But in this darkly magical retelling of “Sleeping Beauty,� true love is more than a simple fairy tale.

Once upon a time, there was a wicked fairy who, in an act of vengeance, cursed a line of princesses to die. A curse that could only be broken by true love’s kiss.

You’ve heard this before, haven’t you? The handsome prince. The happily-ever-after.

Utter nonsense.

Let me tell you, no one in Briar actually cares about what happens to its princesses. Not the way they care about their jewels and elaborate parties and charm-granting elixirs. I thought I didn’t care, either.

Until I met her.

Princess Aurora. The last heir to Briar’s throne. Kind. Gracious. The future queen her realm needs. One who isn’t bothered that I am Alyce, the Dark Grace, abhorred and feared for the mysterious dark magic that runs in my veins. Humiliated and shamed by the same nobles who pay me to bottle hexes and then brand me a monster. Aurora says I should be proud of my gifts. That she . . . cares for me. Even though it was a power like mine that was responsible for her curse.

But with less than a year until that curse will kill her, any future I might see with Aurora is swiftly disintegrating—and she can’t stand to kiss yet another insipid prince. I want to help her. If my power began her curse, perhaps it’s what can lift it. Perhaps, together, we could forge a new world.

Nonsense again.

Because we all know how this story ends, don’t we? Aurora is the beautiful princess. And I�

I am the villain.]]> 470 Heather Walter 1984818651 Bex 0 audible, to-read 3.92 2021 Malice (Malice Duology, #1)
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name: Bex
average rating: 3.92
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]]> <![CDATA[Tango Trouble (A Magical Mane Mystery, #4)]]> 58303218
. . . Tango classes may be the key to heating things up.

It's been months since the mishap at the theater, and Ellie is still reeling.

Between exercising her magic and coming to terms with another family member disappearing from her life, Ellie wants nothing more than things to get back to normal.

Whatever that is.

When she comes across a body and a man standing over it holding a knife, the case looks pretty open and shut.

Until it doesn't.

With so many suspects, will Ellie be able to solve the crime? Or will a murderer go free?

Join Ellie, Penelope, Xander, and the whole Cliff Haven gang in the fourth book of the Magical Mane Mystery series.]]> 144 Stella Bixby Bex 0 kindle 4.52 2021 Tango Trouble (A Magical Mane Mystery, #4)
author: Stella Bixby
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average rating: 4.52
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]]> <![CDATA[Daughter of Earth (The Dryad Chronicles, #1)]]> 205669040 A woman desperate for a fresh start.
A guard searching for meaning to life beyond war.
A protector looking to seize a promised fate.
A call to destiny that will not be denied.

Melissa believed that her luck would change when she decided to clean up her life. But with her dream opportunity slipping through her fingertips once again; she finds herself praying to an empty room, hoping someone is listening.

The answering call of otherworldly beings takes her to a fantastical place with mythological creatures where she dances between a dream and a nightmare she can’t awaken from. As if learning to navigate a new planet isn’t enough, Melissa finds herself caught up in the attentions of a handsome elf. Even as she is whisked away into a whirlwind courtship, she can’t ignore that another set of eyes seems to be watching her from the dark.

With her unique group of dryads offering her protection and training, Melissa is beginning to feel like she can finally set down some roots of her own. Yet, she knows that she shouldn’t belong here. Can she survive the fear, suspicion, and monsters long enough to find a way home? Even if the price of returning requires the sacrifice of her heart?

The Dryad Chronicles is a Why Choose Fantasy Romance meaning that the heroine will end up with more than one love interest. This is book one in a series of five books. There is an older version of this story that was published in 3rd person.]]> 446 Callie Pey Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.32 Daughter of Earth (The Dryad Chronicles, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Spotlight Scandal (A Magical Mane Mystery, #3)]]> 57440289
Ellie Vanderwick has one singular line in the play—a line she can't bring herself to say. Pair that with her newfound magical ability and Ellie has her hands full.

But none of it matters when a visitor shows up claiming to know about Ellie's family. In exchange for helping the visitor solve a years-old murder, Ellie may find what she longs for more than anything in the world.

As long as she can stay alive.

Join Ellie, Penelope, Mona, and the rest of the gang in the third installment of the Magical Mane Mystery series!]]> 246 Stella Bixby Bex 0 kindle 4.45 2021 Spotlight Scandal (A Magical Mane Mystery, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Bowling Blunder (A Magical Mane Mystery, #2)]]> 57318307
After finding herself in a new town, discovering a body in her cornfield, and nearly being murdered, she would have been fine never investigating another crime.

When a friend invites her bowling, she thinks it’ll just be a fun night out with the girls.

Boy, was she wrong.

Now, someone else is dead and two of the suspects have asked Ellie to help clear their names . . . using her magic.

Will Ellie be able to harness the power of her magical color-changing hair? Or will she be left in the dark with a murderer roaming around?]]> 216 Stella Bixby Bex 0 kindle 4.58 2021 Bowling Blunder (A Magical Mane Mystery, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Downward Death (A Magical Mane Mystery, #1)]]> 56557984
Ellie Vanderwick's life is perfect. Sure, she doesn't have friends, family, or a steady job. But she does have her pet pig, Penelope, and her VW Microbus, Mona.

If only she could get her hair under control. Some might call it magic, Ellie just calls it annoying.

Mad, sad, happy, or scared—it always starts the same way: with a little tingle. That's when she knows her hair is about to go berserk. Whether it pulls itself into curls, turns bright purple, or goes completely limp is beyond her control.

But when she gets a letter from her newly departed grandmother telling her she inherited a farm, she knows it's time to get a handle on the hair situation. Especially, if she wants to find out why her mother left her at a fire station all those years ago.

Cliff Haven, Iowa is the perfect small town. Friendly people, warm smiles, and almost no crime.

Until Ellie shows up.

When she finds a dead body in her cornfield, the entire town seems to think she did it.

Will she be run out of town? Will her big hairy secret come out? Or will she be able to solve the crime and learn more about her family?

Meet Ellie in this first installment of the Magical Mane Mystery Series!]]> 232 Stella Bixby Bex 0 kindle 4.41 2021 Downward Death (A Magical Mane Mystery, #1)
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]]> Who Invited The Demon To Tea? 220155694
The force in question came after reading a seemingly whimsically innocent nursery rhyme I found from a book long forgotten from childhood. A demon, who I unknowingly helped jailbreak.

What else was I supposed to do when faced with a handsome demon, but invite him to tea? I didn’t anticipate the fast friendship that blossomed between us. When the demon asked for my help to break his contractual obligation, I couldn’t resist. Except I didn’t realize agreeing to be his fake girlfriend would blur the lines of pretend and reality.

His freedom is on the line � but so is my heart.



Friends to LoversFake DateAccidental SummoningHe falls firstThey have a not so meet cuteNote from the
If you love banter, FMC's who have ADHD, moments that will make you laugh out loud, and pull at your heart strings. Then you've found the right book.]]> 421 Marilu Moser Bex 1 didn-t-enjoy, didn-t-finish 4.12 Who Invited The Demon To Tea?
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]]> <![CDATA[Delivering Evil for Experts (The Guild Codex: Demonized, #4)]]> 55651067
But their killer is still on the loose, and he's stolen more than my parents' lives. Now, as he draws closer to his mysterious goals, he's poised to destroy what little I have left.

I promised to translate an ancient grimoire.

But it holds the secrets of my family—and the secret history of demon summoning. I fear its answers as much as I need them. Who was the foremother of Demonica…and who am I?

I promised to send my demon home.

But the way he watches me, the way he protects me, the way he touches me⁠—how can I cast him away forever? I swore I would do this for him, but can I? Should I?

But I promised—and I will keep my promises even if they cost me my heart, my soul, and my life.

--
More series in the Guild Codex world:
The Guild Codex: Spellbound
The Guild Codex: Warped
The Guild Codex: Unveiled]]> 381 Annette Marie 1988153514 Bex 0 4.42 2020 Delivering Evil for Experts (The Guild Codex: Demonized, #4)
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]]> The Female Eunuch 98532
When Germaine Greer's The Female Eunuch was first published it created a shock wave of recognition in women, one that could be felt around the world. It went on to become an international bestseller, translated into more than twelve languages, and a landmark in the history of the women's movement. Positing that sexual liberation is the key to women's liberation, Greer looks at the inherent and unalterable biological differences between men and women as well as at the profound psychological differences that result from social conditioning. Drawing on history, literature, biology, and popular culture, Greer's searing examination of women's oppression is a vital, passionately argued social commentary that is both an important historical record of where we've been and a shockingly relevant treatise on what still remains to be achieved.]]> 400 Germaine Greer 0374527628 Bex 0 to-read 3.72 1970 The Female Eunuch
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]]> The Walk (The Walk, #1) 7187395
What would you do if you lost everything—your job, your home, and the love of your life—all at the same time? When it happens to Seattle ad executive Alan Christoffersen, he’s tempted by his darkest thoughts. A bottle of pills in his hand and nothing left to live for, he plans to end his misery. Instead, he decides to take a walk. But not any ordinary walk. Taking with him only the barest of essentials, Al leaves behind all that he’s known and heads for the farthest point on his map: Key West, Florida. The people he encounters along the way, and the lessons they share with him, will save his life—and inspire yours.

Richard Paul Evans’s extraordinary New York Times bestsellers have made him one of the world’s most beloved storytellers. A life-changing journey, both physical and spiritual, The Walk is the first of an unforgettable series of books about one man’s search for hope.]]> 289 Richard Paul Evans 1439187312 Bex 0 to-read 4.16 2010 The Walk (The Walk, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The One and Only Ivan (The One and Only #1)]]> 11594337
Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he’s seen and about his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango or the sound of leaves with color and a well-placed line.

Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home—and his own art—through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it’s up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.

Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan’s unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope.]]> 304 Katherine Applegate 0061992259 Bex 0 to-read 4.25 2012 The One and Only Ivan (The One and Only #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Damned Souls and a Sangria (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #8)]]> 54404372 More series in the Guild Codex The Guild DemonizedThe Guild WarpedThe Guild Unveiled]]> 370 Annette Marie Bex 0 4.50 2020 Damned Souls and a Sangria (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #8)
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]]> The Pleasure of My Company 10867 The Pleasure of My Company is the chronicle of a modern-day neurotic yearning to break free.]]> 177 Steve Martin 0786888016 Bex 0 audible, to-read 3.80 2003 The Pleasure of My Company
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]]> <![CDATA[Lost Talismans and a Tequila (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #7)]]> 53442361
Yeah, that feeling.

I thought I was a good judge of character, but recent events proved me very wrong. Now, in a brilliant demonstration of my newfound caution, I'm putting all my faith in a demon—a demon who's tried to kill me before. The squirmy feeling is making sense, right?

Unfortunately, I don't have any other options. Ezra's time is almost up, which means I need answers and I need them fast. So it's time to toughen up, pack my gear, and find me one of the most illegal, reviled, and scarce mythics out there: a demon-mage summoner.

And all I have to do is follow a demon's instructions on where to look. How could that go wrong?

--
THE GUILD CODEX

Spellbound Series:
Three Mages and a Margarita (#1)
Dark Arts and a Daiquiri (#2)
Two Witches and a Whiskey (#3)
Demon Magic and a Martini (#4)
The Alchemist and an Amaretto (#5)
Druid Vices and a Vodka (#6)
Lost Talismans and a Tequila (#7)
Damned Souls and a Sangria (#8)

Demonized Series:
Taming Demons for Beginners (#1)
Slaying Monsters for the Feeble (#2)
Hunting Fiends for the Ill-Equipped (#3)
Delivering Evil for Experts (#4)]]> 344 Annette Marie 1988153492 Bex 0 4.31 2020 Lost Talismans and a Tequila (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #7)
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]]> <![CDATA[Hunting Fiends for the Ill-Equipped (The Guild Codex: Demonized, #3)]]> 52165111
My parents taught me that magic attracts equal danger, and everything I've seen since becoming a demon contractor confirms it. I've witnessed how power twists and corrupts--and I've tasted power no human should wield.

I thought I knew greed.

Ambition and avarice drove my family into hiding. My parents died for someone else's greed. I've never hunted anything in my life, but now I'm hunting their killer--with my demon's help.

I thought I'd seen evil.

But with each step closer to my parents' murderer, I'm uncovering a different sort of evil, piece by hidden piece. I've stumbled into an insidious web that silently, secretly ensnares everything it touches. My demon and I came as the hunters...

...but I think we might be the prey.

--
Author's Note: The Guild Codex includes two series, Demonized and Spellbound, which can be read and enjoyed all on their own; however, this book contains spoilers for Demon Magic and a Martini (Spellbound #4). If you were thinking about giving Spellbound a try, I recommend reading it first.

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THE GUILD CODEX

Demonized Series:
Taming Demons for Beginners (#1)
Slaying Monsters for the Feeble (#2)
Hunting Fiends for the Ill-Equipped (#3)

Spellbound Series:
Three Mages and a Margarita (#1)
Dark Arts and a Daiquiri (#2)
Two Witches and a Whiskey (#3)
Demon Magic and a Martini (#4)
The Alchemist and an Amaretto (#5)
Druid Vices and a Vodka (#6)]]> 336 Annette Marie 1988153425 Bex 0 4.40 2020 Hunting Fiends for the Ill-Equipped (The Guild Codex: Demonized, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Druid Vices and a Vodka (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #6)]]> 52292662
But there's bad, and then there's bad. And I'm not sure which applies to a certain dark druid/wanted criminal/reluctant friend of mine. His transgressions include black-magic dealings, kidnapping, and murder, and he's about to add "revenge-fueled killing spree" to his resume—if I don't stop him.

Should I stop him?

He and his nemesis are gearing up to tear each other apart, rogues and vultures are converging with their sights on the spoils, and the guilds that would normally stomp them into the ground are under attack. We're on the brink of an all-out criminal turf war, and my time to decide is almost up.

Who's the real bad guy ... and do I dare stand in his way?]]> 338 Annette Marie 1988153395 Bex 0 4.29 2020 Druid Vices and a Vodka (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #6)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Alchemist and an Amaretto (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #5)]]> 44774459 my family.

So I have no idea why I thought spending the holidays with Aaron's mom and pop was a good idea.

Meeting his famous parents is already terrifying enough, but I've got a bigger problem. Students of his family's renowned mage academy are being attacked on the grounds--and somehow no one has seen a single assailant? Unexplained tracks litter the nearby woods, rumors of forbidden alchemy are circulating the campus...and Ezra has been acting strangely since we arrived.

Something deadly is brewing in the shadow of Sinclair Academy, and the longer we take to uncover it, the more dangerous it becomes. But no matter the risk, we'll protect the students.

And Aaron's parents too, I suppose. If we have to.]]> 296 Annette Marie 1988153328 Bex 0 4.30 2019 The Alchemist and an Amaretto (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Hellbound Guilds & Other Misdirections (The Guild Codex: Warped, #2)]]> 54662640 Agent Kit Morris. Has a nice ring, doesn't it?

It's a big step up from "wanted criminal" or "that weird con-artist guy with weirder psychic powers"—both of which recently applied to me. But my promotion to MagiPol agent comes with a few drawbacks.

First, supremely talented and effortlessly gorgeous Agent Lienna Shen won't agree to a dinner date with me. Second, my new assignment has pitted me against a guild with very bad taste in pets. Third, those pets are demons, and those demons want to kill me.

My psychic magic is great for conning people. It doesn't do jack shit against hellish orcs. If I screw this up, my dinner date will be with a demon—and I'll be the dinner. Even better, I kind of suspect this supposedly straightforward assignment is actually the tip of an unholy iceberg of power-hungry malefactors bent on destroying all law and order in the city.

I should probably mention that last part to my boss.

--
THE GUILD CODEX: WARPED
Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors (#1)
Hellbound Guilds & Other Misdirections (#2)

More series in the Guild Codex world:
The Guild Codex: Spellbound
The Guild Codex: Demonized
The Guild Codex: Unveiled]]> 348 Annette Marie 1988153565 Bex 0 to-read 4.13 2021 Hellbound Guilds & Other Misdirections (The Guild Codex: Warped, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Demon Magic and a Martini (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #4)]]> 43834489
Turns out they have a good reason for that. My guild is strictly hellion-free, because who wants to risk life and limb to control the biggest bullies on the mythic playground?

Well, some people do, and now a demon has been loosed in the city. My three best friends are determined to slay it, but even badass combat mages are critically out-magicked. And that's not all. The monster they're tracking—it's not hiding. It's not fleeing. It's not leaving a trail of corpses everywhere it goes.

The demon is hunting too. And in a city full of mythics, it's searching for deadlier prey.

If we can’t unravel the demon’s sinister motivations, more innocent people will die, but finding the answers means digging into dark secrets � and learning truths I never wanted to know.]]> 314 Annette Marie 1988153298 Bex 0 4.33 2019 Demon Magic and a Martini (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Vampire and the Case of the Wayward Werewolf (The Portlock Paranormal Detective #1)]]> 199149540
I have an eidetic memory and a can-do attitude. I can-do anything to get away from the vampire king. So when the Sheriff of Portlock, a hidden paranormal town, invites me to be his assistant, I say sure thing. It beats servitude hands down.

At first things seem ideal in Portlock, I make a new friend and even get asked out on a date. But the truth is, there are secrets aplenty. The paranormal council are at each other’s throats, figuratively of course. But then someone rips out a werewolf’s throat, literally this time.

I need to work with the Sheriff to find the killer, before he strikes again. We just need to winnow through werewolf pack issues, council politics, and more suspects than you can shake a stake at. Simple.

Portlock is a melting pot of witches, necromancers, vampires and shifters, but things are starting to boil over. I hope I don’t get burnt.

Dive into this fast-paced urban fantasy series if you love humour, heart, found family and a slow-burn romance.

Don't miss the other Portlock Paranormal adventures:
1. The Vampire and the Case of her Dastardly Death
2. The Vampire and the Case of the Wayward Werewolf]]> 529 Heather G. Harris 191683311X Bex 0 to-read 4.41 2024 The Vampire and the Case of the Wayward Werewolf (The Portlock Paranormal Detective #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Lies of Vampires and Slayers (Magic on Main Street, #1)]]> 202901080
I’ve spent my life training in the family business of slaying vampires, but I’m tired of all the death. I want to prove we slayers can help society, not just break it.

I start my new life by joining the Magiford supernatural task force, which exists to protect humans and supernaturals from harmful magic.

There’s just one problem.

All of my teammates who work the night shift with me are scared of me since slayers are the assassins of the supernatural world. Worse yet, even though I’m doing my best at pretending to be a human during the day—a necessity as a lone slayer can quickly become a dead slayer—I’ve utterly failed to win over any of the humans in my apartment complex since I have the charisma of an overdue investigation report.

That changes when a handsome vampire moves in next door. Connor may not be willing to try any of my failed attempts at baking, but he’s charming and not afraid of me. Plus, he’s the first friend I’ve made who has the time to hang out with me after work.

Things are looking up, or they would be, except a mysterious and extremely powerful vampire has declared downtown his nightly hunting ground. I’m the only one on my team who can match him in a fight, something he finds endlessly entertaining. That isn’t a good sign for my general life expectancy.

My greatest goal might be to win over my squad, but if this vampire doesn’t back off I might not live long enough to achieve it.]]> 326 K.M. Shea Bex 0 to-read 4.37 2023 The Lies of Vampires and Slayers (Magic on Main Street, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors (The Guild Codex: Warped, #1)]]> 54241214
Picture the Me, an average guy with psychic powers � not that my abilities are in any way average � just trying to scrape by in a harsh world. So maybe I've conned a few people, but did I really deserve to be thrown in MPD jail alongside magic-wielding serial killers?

According to Agent Lienna Shen, one-hundred-percent yes.

But her hardass attitude and “Arcana prodigy� status aren’t enough to bring down my former best friend, who slipped through the MPD’s fingers and is days away from unleashing untold horrors upon the city. Or he’s going to steal something. I don’t really know.

Whatever he’s up to, that’s why I’m sitting in an interrogation room with Lienna. And that’s why I just offered myself as her temporary new partner for the purposes of thwarting my ex-accomplice.

And that’s how I’m going to escape. I might even help with the case before I cut and run.

Meet MagiPol's most unlikely duo in a hilarious new series set in The Guild Codex world. It can be read as a standalone series or as part of the larger Guild Codex saga.

The Guild Warped
Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors (#1)
Hellbound Guilds & Other Misdirections (#2)
Rogue Ghosts & Other Miscreants (#3)
More Than A Little Warped (#3.5)
Stolen Sorcery & Other Misadventures (#4)
Mage Assassins & Other Misfits (#5)

More series in the Guild Codex
The Guild Spellbound
The Guild Demonized
The Guild Unveiled]]> 296 Annette Marie 1988153549 Bex 0 4.24 2020 Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors (The Guild Codex: Warped, #1)
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]]> Four Shifters and a Stranger 62959864 26 Annette Marie Bex 0 4.17 Four Shifters and a Stranger
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]]> Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body 26074156 New York Times bestselling author of Bad Feminist: a searingly honest memoir of food, weight, self-image, and learning how to feed your hunger while taking care of yourself.

“I ate and ate and ate in the hopes that if I made myself big, my body would be safe. I buried the girl I was because she ran into all kinds of trouble. I tried to erase every memory of her, but she is still there, somewhere. . . . I was trapped in my body, one that I barely recognized or understood, but at least I was safe.�

In her phenomenally popular essays and long-running Tumblr blog, Roxane Gay has written with intimacy and sensitivity about food and body, using her own emotional and psychological struggles as a means of exploring our shared anxieties over pleasure, consumption, appearance, and health. As a woman who describes her own body as “wildly undisciplined,� Roxane understands the tension between desire and denial, between self-comfort and self-care. In Hunger, she explores her past—including the devastating act of violence that acted as a turning point in her young life—and brings readers along on her journey to understand and ultimately save herself.

With the bracing candor, vulnerability, and power that have made her one of the most admired writers of her generation, Roxane explores what it means to learn to take care of yourself: how to feed your hungers for delicious and satisfying food, a smaller and safer body, and a body that can love and be loved—in a time when the bigger you are, the smaller your world becomes.]]> 306 Roxane Gay 0062362593 Bex 0 to-read 4.17 2017 Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body
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]]> <![CDATA[Two Witches and a Whiskey (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #3)]]> 42759245 guild. Yeah, the magic kind.

I'm not a badass mage like my three smokin' hot best friends. I'm not a sorcerer or an alchemist, or even a wussy witch. I'm just a human, slinging drinks like a pro and keeping my non-magical nose out of mythic business. Seriously, I know my limits.

So why am I currently standing in a black-magic ritual circle across from a fae lord?

Somewhere behind me, my three mage friends are battling for their lives. Somewhere near my feet is the rogue witch I just knocked out with a stolen spell. And I have about five seconds to convince this very angry sea god not to shmoosh me like a bug.

I'm pretty sure this wasn't part of the job description.]]> 281 Annette Marie Bex 0 4.35 2019 Two Witches and a Whiskey (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Arts and a Daiquiri (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #2)]]> 41741286 daring him to abduct me, I had to wonder exactly how I ended up here.

It all started when I accidentally landed a job as a bartender--but not at a bar. At a guild, populated by mages, sorcerers, alchemists, witches, and psychics. Good thing this lame-o human is adaptable, right?

Then my favorite guild members--three sexy, powerful, and intermittently charming mages--asked for my help. Did they want access to my encyclopedic knowledge of cocktails? Oh no. They wanted to wrap me up in a pretty ribbon and plunk me in the crosshairs of a murderous rogue to lure him out of hiding.

So that's what we did. And that's why I'm here. About to be kidnapped. Oh, and our grand plan for safely capturing said murderous rogue? Yeah, that completely fell apart about two minutes ago.

Why did I agree to this again?

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Note: The three mages are definitely sexy, but this series isn't a reverse harem. It's 100% fun, sassy, fast-paced urban fantasy.

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THE GUILD CODEX: SPELLBOUND
Three Mages and a Margarita (#1)
Dark Arts and a Daiquiri (#2)
Two Witches and a Whiskey (#3)]]> 308 Annette Marie Bex 0 4.30 2018 Dark Arts and a Daiquiri (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #2)
author: Annette Marie
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average rating: 4.30
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]]> <![CDATA[Get a Life, Chloe Brown (The Brown Sisters, #1)]]> 43884209
� Enjoy a drunken night out.
� Ride a motorcycle.
� Go camping.
� Have meaningless but thoroughly enjoyable sex.
� Travel the world with nothing but hand luggage.
� And... do something bad.

But it’s not easy being bad, even when you’ve written step-by-step guidelines on how to do it correctly. What Chloe needs is a teacher, and she knows just the man for the job.

Redford ‘Red� Morgan is a handyman with tattoos, a motorcycle, and more sex appeal than ten-thousand Hollywood heartthrobs. He’s also an artist who paints at night and hides his work in the light of day, which Chloe knows because she spies on him occasionally. Just the teeniest, tiniest bit.

But when she enlists Red in her mission to rebel, she learns things about him that no spy session could teach her. Like why he clearly resents Chloe’s wealthy background. And why he never shows his art to anyone. And what really lies beneath his rough exterior…]]> 384 Talia Hibbert 0062941208 Bex 0 to-read 3.79 2019 Get a Life, Chloe Brown (The Brown Sisters, #1)
author: Talia Hibbert
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average rating: 3.79
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]]> <![CDATA[A Damsel and a Demigod (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #0.5)]]> 43900448
But when a beautiful thief crashes his security gig, claiming she's trying to protect the valuable artifact he's guarding, all his careful plans go up in flames. He doesn't believe a word she says—until the item is stolen right out from under them.

Recovering the artifact before the real thief can unleash its ancient magic requires insider knowledge—information the mysterious trespasser possesses. Teaming up with a stranger isn't Kai's idea of smart, but he'll need all the help he can get to take on a notorious rogue and arcane power from the time of the gods.

Originally published in the limited-time charity anthology, Love Potion.]]> 103 Annette Marie Bex 0 to-read 3.96 2019 A Damsel and a Demigod (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #0.5)
author: Annette Marie
name: Bex
average rating: 3.96
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]]> <![CDATA[The One and Only Crystal Druid (The Guild Codex: Unveiled, #1)]]> 55449673
I forgot everything about that boy, and now I'm out on parole, just a nobody witch volunteering at an animal rescue and keeping a low profile. Everything was fine until the notorious Crystal Druid showed up to hunt a powerful fae that's leaving a trail of dead bodies in its wake—bodies that the local ex-con, me, will be blamed for.

To save my own hide, I offer to help him. But with every clash of temper between us, something inside me cracks a little more. The closer we get to our target—and the closer I get to the guarded Crystal Druid—the more my missing memories loom.

The fae killer is far deadlier than I imagined—but so is the boy I forgot. And the only question now is which one will destroy me first.

--
From the author of the best-selling Guild Codex books comes a new series that delves into the dark, dangerous world of druids and fae alongside two ravaged souls who may be exactly what the other needs � if they don't kill each other first.

Unveiled can be read as a standalone series or in conjunction with other Guild Codex series. For the full reading order, visit Annette Marie's website.

--
The Guild Codex: Unveiled
The One and Only Crystal Druid (#1)
The Long-Forgotten Winter King (#2)
The Twice-Scorned Lady of Shadow (#3)

More series in the Guild Codex world:
The Guild Codex: Spellbound
The Guild Codex: Demonized
The Guild Codex: Warped]]> 330 Annette Marie 198815359X Bex 0 to-read 4.15 2021 The One and Only Crystal Druid (The Guild Codex: Unveiled, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Slaying Monsters for the Feeble (The Guild Codex: Demonized, #2)]]> 50888934
For my entire life, I avoided magic at all costs. Now, I'm responsible for a demon who wields magic more powerful than the toughest mage or sorcerer.

Demons are evil.

That's what my textbooks say. That's what I see. He's ruthless, he's temperamental, he's cold. But he protects me without fail. I wonder if he's hiding a heart behind his hostility.

My demon is a monster.

Whether he's heartless or not, my contract with him is illegal and beyond dangerous. Together, we must find a way to return him to his own world before anyone discovers our secret. If that wasn't bad enough, I've come to realize something else:

My demon isn't the only monster I should be worried about.

--
From the author of The Guild Codex: Spellbound comes a new series that will plunge an unprepared young woman into the darkest magic of the mythic world.

--
THE GUILD CODEX: DEMONIZED
Taming Demons for Beginners (#1)
Slaying Monsters for the Feeble (#2)]]> 358 Annette Marie 1988153379 Bex 0 4.33 2019 Slaying Monsters for the Feeble (The Guild Codex: Demonized, #2)
author: Annette Marie
name: Bex
average rating: 4.33
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]]> <![CDATA[Taming Demons for Beginners (The Guild Codex: Demonized, #1)]]> 52790700
When I arrived at my uncle's house, I expected my relatives to be like me—outcast sorcerers who don't practice magic. I was right about the sorcery, but wrong about everything else.

Rule two: Don't listen to the demon.

My uncle chose a far deadlier power. He calls creatures of darkness into our world, binds them into service contracts, and sells them to the highest bidder. And I'm supposed to act like I don't know how illegal and dangerous it is.

Rule three: Don't talk to the demon.

All I had to do was keep my nose out of it. Pretend I didn't find the summoning circle in the basement. Pretend I didn't notice the shadowy being trapped inside it. Pretend I didn't break the rules.

But I did, and now it's too late.

--
From the author of The Guild Codex: Spellbound comes a new series that will plunge an unprepared young woman into the darkest magic of the mythic world.

--
THE GUILD CODEX: DEMONIZED
Taming Demons for Beginners (#1)
Slaying Monsters for the Feeble (#2)]]> 362 Annette Marie 1988153352 Bex 5 kindle 4.47 2019 Taming Demons for Beginners (The Guild Codex: Demonized, #1)
author: Annette Marie
name: Bex
average rating: 4.47
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Magical Mane Mystery Series: Books 1-3]]> 62200821 Prepare to be spellbound as you step into a world where chaos, enchantment, and a mischievous pet pig collide in a magical cozy mystery like no other.

Ellie Vanderwick's life may not be conventional, but it's far from ordinary. With her faithful pet pig, Penelope, and trusty VW Microbus, Mona, by her side, she's ready for anything.

Well, almost anything.

Her magical mane is a constant source of frustration. A simple tingle sends her hair spiraling into chaos—curls, vibrant purples, or lifeless strands—without warning or control. It's enough to drive anyone mad, but Ellie's determined to tame the unruly strands.

When a letter arrives, revealing an unexpected inheritance and the chance to uncover the truth about her mother's abandonment, Ellie knows she must face her hairy situation head-on. And where better to do it than the idyllic Cliff Haven, Iowa, a town where crime is virtually non-existent?

As she arrives at her new home, Ellie is greeted with a stunning surprise—a breathtakingly handsome, half-naked man. But this is no ordinary encounter. Ellie soon discovers that her new house is more than just a building—it's teeming with enchantment and secrets waiting to be unraveled.

Ellie's arrival upends the peaceful community, unleashing a wave of mysteriously deceased bodies, disrupting the tranquility as swiftly as cornstalks grow. Will she be cast out of town, exposing her hairy secret to all? Or can she crack the case, navigate the magical complexities of her home, and unravel her family's enigmatic past?

Join Ellie in the enchanting first three installments of the Magical Mane Mystery Series and prepare to be captivated by a world where magic, secrets, and enchantment all around her collide.]]> 588 Stella Bixby Bex 0 4.61 Magical Mane Mystery Series: Books 1-3
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]]> <![CDATA[Fatal Forty (An Immortal Midlife #1)]]> 58850490
My forties brought a whole bunch of surprises, including a pregnancy that I never thought was possible. But if I imagined the world was just going to throw me that one curveball, I forgot that the fates have a sense of humor.

So do I just get to eat ice cream and try to figure out how I'm going to run after a baby AND not lose my mind? Nope, apparently, I need to save the world.

Evil beings are threatening to overrun the world, and the only way to save mankind is to close a gate between realms.

A gate I have to die to close.

But dying when you're immortal and pregnant comes with a whole host of other problems.

Can I save my unborn child, the world, and myself? Or will my forties be more fatal than I ever imagined?

**Fatal Forty was formerly titled Raising Hell**]]> 200 L.A. Boruff Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.22 2021 Fatal Forty (An Immortal Midlife #1)
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average rating: 4.22
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]]> <![CDATA[The Sorrow of Shadows (Crimson & Shadows, #1)]]> 208712490
Breyla soon realizes that the King’s death was just the beginning and it’s coming for her next. When those closest to her meet unfortunate fates, she is driven to work with one male she can't stand or trust. Now Breyla is surrounded by more enemies than allies while her loved ones become targets to something far more sinister.

As they work to uncover the forces working against them, Breyla must also confront her growing attraction to the male she’s spent years hating. He’s the one thing she can’t stand; she’s the one thing he can’t have.

Can she set aside her differences and work with Lord Aurelius? Or are the secrets he is keeping far too damning, threatening to ruin everything they have built together thus far?]]> Morgana Black Bex 5 kindle 4.45 2024 The Sorrow of Shadows (Crimson & Shadows, #1)
author: Morgana Black
name: Bex
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]]> <![CDATA[On Wings of Blood (Bloodwing Academy, #1)]]> 210428052 What do you get if you mix Harry Potter with Fourth Wing, Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, and lots and lots of vampires? Bloodwing Academy.

I didn't sign up for this.

A half-fae in a school of highblood vampires? That's a recipe for torment.

I'm Medra Pendragon—last of the dragon riders, or so they tell me. Funny thing is, there are no dragons left. Not a single one. But somehow, that hasn't stopped the vampires from deciding I'm worth capturing. Now I'm stuck at Bloodwing Academy, where the highbloods run everything and blightborn like me? We're just blood in their veins, pawns in their games.

But that's not even the worst part. Enter Blake Drakharrow. Cold, arrogant, and way too gorgeous for his own good. He's been tormenting me since the moment we met, and now, thanks to some ancient ritual, we're betrothed. He acts like he owns me, but I'm not going down without a fight.

Bloodwing isn't just a school—it's a battlefield. Highbloods fight for power, and if you're weak? You're dead.

Between deadly competitions, lies that could get me executed, and a dragon-shaped secret looming over my head, all I have to do is survive. Easy, right? Except I'm starting to think the real danger isn't the academy—it's what I'm becoming in this twisted game of power.

And Blake? He might just be the one who pushes me over the edge.

They think they can control me. They think they can use me.

But they have no idea what they've awakened.


Bestselling epic fantasy author Briar Boleyn returns with a new series perfect for fans of hate to love romance, heart-pounding action, and dark magic.

On Wings of Blood is a dark academia fantasy romance featuring a bully villain with Draco Malfoy energy who (eventually) gets the girl, all the tension and banter, and a tantalizingly dangerous blend of court and school intrigue all set in an intricately crafted world with unique vampire and dragon lore. Bloodwing Academy may have crossover characters from the world of Blood of a Fae, but can be read completely independently. If you're a fan of original mythology, unique world-building, and character-driven romantasy books such as Crowns of Nyaxia, From Blood and Ash, and A Court of Thorns and Roses, you won't want to miss out on this riveting new saga. ]]> 523 Briar Boleyn Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.02 2024 On Wings of Blood (Bloodwing Academy, #1)
author: Briar Boleyn
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average rating: 4.02
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]]> <![CDATA[Broken (The Watcher Chronicles, #1)]]> 17255726 Now twenty-two years old, Jess is an agent working for the Watcher Agency searching for a way to bring her parents back home. When the leader of the Watchers, Mason Collier, recruits her to join his team, Jess quickly discovers she is meant to play a major role in sealing the Tear forever. Mason and Jess instantly find themselves drawn to one another but they both resist their mutual attraction for different reasons. Broken by past events in their lives, they each struggle to overcome their fears and find the strength to take a chance on one another.

A Disclaimer from the Author:

It is not necessary to have read The Watchers Trilogy to read The Watcher Chronicles. But if you are interested in reading The Watchers Trilogy, I would recommend you not read this new series until you have finished Forgiven. What happens at the end of the trilogy is explained fairly early in Broken and I would hate for the ending of Forgiven to be ruined for you.]]> 466 S.J. West 1482007622 Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.12 2013 Broken (The Watcher Chronicles, #1)
author: S.J. West
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average rating: 4.12
book published: 2013
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]]> <![CDATA[Enchanted in Snow � Fairy Tale for Women: Magical Realism Meets Midlife Romance in a Frozen Kingdom (The Enchanted After Thirty Series)]]> 220621699 When the snow falls endlessly and hope seems lost, true love becomes the most powerful magic of all.Evangeline's life as a waitress is as predictable as the tick of a clock. Every day unfolds in a familiar rhythm, until a mysterious stranger kneels before her, claiming to be her long-lost prince. In an instant, her orderly world crumbles, and she finds herself whisked away to a magical realm buried beneath decades of snow.
In this enchanted land, Evangeline discovers a part of herself she never knew existed. As she navigates a world of magic and mystery, she must confront the possibility that she may be the key to breaking an ancient curse. But how can she save a kingdom she doesn't remember, or trust a prince her heart seems to know but her mind cannot recall?
With a wicked queen tightening her icy grip on the realm, Evangeline must unravel the secrets of her past to secure the future of this winter-bound world. As she battles not only the elements but also her own doubts, she'll discover that true love and destiny have a magic all their own.

"Enchanted in Snow" is a spellbinding tale that proves it's never too late for a fairy tale beginning. Lose yourself in a world where second chances bloom like flowers through frost, and where finding your true self might just save a kingdom.

For every woman who's ever dreamed of more, this is your invitation to believe in magic again. Start reading now!]]> 267 Jenny Swan Bex 0 to-read, kindle 3.22 Enchanted in Snow – Fairy Tale for Women: Magical Realism Meets Midlife Romance in a Frozen Kingdom (The Enchanted After Thirty Series)
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]]> <![CDATA[First Queen of the Gryphons (Ishtar's Legacy, #5)]]> 45482154
Hillalum is destined to become a king unlike any other before him, for the Goddess Ishtar has endowed him with a special gift—he is the first gryphon capable of taking on human form.

Amata, a humble shepherdess, wishes only to live a peaceful life until raiders attack her village and kill her father and brother. A consuming need for revenge soon arises from that day.

When King Hillalum’s goddess orders him to watch over a human shepherdess, he thinks he’ll find the sheep more interesting than the woman, but once he meets Amata, he soon understands the full scope of his deity’s plans.

Ishtar wishes to transform Amata into the first of her Avenging Blades—a sacred warrior born into the world when danger stalks the line of the gryphon kings.

But before Amata and Hillalum can complete the ritual to unleash the fierce magic of a goddess forged Blade, they must first win each other’s hearts. Only then will they possess a power great enough to rid their land of the raiders.

***First Queen of the Gryphons is a fantasy romance loosely based on Sumerian mythology. It's part of the Ishtar's Legacy series. It can be read as a complete standalone novel.***

]]> 174 Lisa Blackwood Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.36 2019 First Queen of the Gryphons (Ishtar's Legacy, #5)
author: Lisa Blackwood
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]]> <![CDATA[The Lost Legacy (The Yilmaz Chronicles, #1)]]> 157070343
People like to think of fate as this set plan of what the future should be. That destiny will get them from point a to point b, no matter what they do. As the world’s only future sight, let me set the record straight.

Even with my gift to take sneak peeks at the future, It’s unpredictable at best. Which is how I found myself face to face with a handsome blue eyed stranger, who poofed right into my life and my house, to hand deliver a smirk and an unappealing invitation I couldn’t refuse.

Turns out, there is an entire society of people with powers like me living in the shadows of normal society, and they just added me to their census with a bright, shiny title I never asked for.

Legacy? We’ll see about that.

*This is a spicy fantasy that has a strong romantic plot intended for mature audiences and is the first book in a series*]]> 440 Kat Bethel Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.35 The Lost Legacy (The Yilmaz Chronicles, #1)
author: Kat Bethel
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]]> <![CDATA[A Thief of Treason (The Great Balance World)]]> 195455853 245 Jen Lynning Bex 0 to-read, kindle 3.96 A Thief of Treason (The Great Balance World)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dog Town: The Holiday Collection]]> 42641522 657 Sandy Rideout 1989303099 Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.60 Dog Town: The Holiday Collection
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]]> <![CDATA[Whispers in the Attic: A Magical Papillon Mystery (Magical Papillon Mysteries)]]> 208159342 From the BookLife Fiction Prize Semi-Finalist author comes the first in the new Magical Papillon Mysteries series.

Unravel the mysteries hidden within the shadows of a quaint Victorian house in Whispers in the Attic. Join Sarah, a determined single mother, and her children, Emma and Cory, as they embark on a spine-tingling adventure fueled by secrets, magic, and unexpected joy in this cozy mystery.

When the Anderson family moves into their new home in the picturesque village of Rosewood Hollow, they discover more than just creaky floorboards and old wallpaper. With the arrival of Pixie, their magical Papillon dog, they uncover a world of enchantment lurking in the attic's shadows. With the help of her new friend, Lily, and charismatic local historian, Matthew, they delve into the secrets of the past and forge a connection that transcends time.

Join them in this small New England town harboring old secrets, strange activities, and...Whispers in the Attic.

This book is for you if you
� mysteries set in small towns
� a ghost in the house
� a whimsical papillon dog
� paranormal women’s fiction
� a dose of romance and humor along the way]]> 262 Sabine Frisch Bex 0 to-read 4.45 Whispers in the Attic: A Magical Papillon Mystery (Magical Papillon Mysteries)
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]]> <![CDATA[Wilde & Witchy: The Complete Series]]> 49956136 I’m twenty-eight, still single, no career, just inherited a mansion filled with magical secrets, three cats, plus a demon hellbent on killing kill me because supposedly, I’m a witch! But it might be my new protector - the sexy local police chief - who can’t stop drooling every time I walk away that I really need protection from.
Wilde & Witchy is Sassy, Steamy, and Magical -- "A cold shower is needed after reading this series!"
Dani Harper is real, funny, and smart, with big curves and a bigger heart � a heart sexy police officer Galen Wilde is determined to claim for himself.
A supernatural saga both sweet and steamy, humorous and quirky, filled with non-stop magical mayhem that’s a sexy, fun release.
A lighthearted paranormal mystery that takes place on a quaint island off the coast of Maine including the quick-witted, sweet, and curvalicious Dani Harper who is shocked to find out she’s a witch after the untimely death of her mother. Alongside the handsome local police chief, her three cats and his three dogs, old passions are reignited as they work together to solve a murder.

The Complete Series Now

Volume 1: Destined Magic
The Day the Witch Stood Still
Gone With the Wolves

Volume 2: Desired Magic
A Mating Most Foul
When the Shift Blows
Phantom of the Opera House B&B

Volume 3: Deserved Magic
Someone to Witch Over Me
It's a Witchy Life]]> 444 Ruby Raine Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.58 Wilde & Witchy: The Complete Series
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]]> <![CDATA[Blast from the Past (The Adventures of Trixie Bigotti Book 1)]]> 61304549 Anne Welsh is a typical single mom...until she stumbles into a bank robbery and is outed as missing CIA agent Trixie Bigotti.

After thirteen peaceful years in suburbia, Trixie finds herself on the run with her teenage daughter. Between dodging aging mobsters and bumbling assassins, she has to come clean about her identity with the people who matter most.

FBI Agent Jay Stowe was madly in love with Trixie before her suspicious death and has carried a torch for her all of these years. When the love of his life pops back up—with a daughter who has his eyes—Jay is ALL IN.

It’s time for this secret agent turned soccer mom to solve the mysteries of her past and protect her future from the dangers that surround her. Along the way she just may discover that she was never as alone as she thought she was.]]> 203 Mary Jane Owen Bex 0 to-read, kindle 3.98 Blast from the Past (The Adventures of Trixie Bigotti Book 1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Coven of Ill Repute (Eternal Enemies, #1)]]> 209115761 Trapped in a haunted castle with my immortal enemy.

The Duke of the Damned is dead. When my coven is blamed for his murder, I’m desperate to clear their name before my sisters are arrested and I lose the only family I’ve ever known. But I only have one week to find the culprit, and the new heir to the duchy is none other than Detective Liam Rorick, my enigmatic ex-partner and archenemy.

It doesn’t matter if Rorick is a competent investigator. He’s the most cantankerous vampire I’ve ever had the displeasure of knowing. There’s a reason I swore I’d never work with him again. And yet that’s exactly what I have to do.

Now we’re trapped together in the malevolent castle he’s just inherited, trading insults and fighting magical monsters to survive. I want nothing more than to go back to pretending he doesn’t exist . . . but Rorick protects me like I’m precious and keeps looking at me like he regrets our past.

With each close call and each revealed clue, it becomes harder to fight our undeniable connection. But even the castle’s hungriest creatures aren't as frightening as opening my heart to the one man capable of devouring it whole.]]> 320 S.L. Prater Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.19 Coven of Ill Repute (Eternal Enemies, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Ghost Mortem (Ghost Detective #1)]]> 51941234 Whoever said that ghosts exist must be out of their mind.

Oh, wait. That was me. I said that. If you’d told me yesterday that ghosts were real I would have smiled, nodded, and called a shrink to fix your deluded little mind. Now it’s my turn to question my sanity when the ghost of my best friend turns up in my apartment. Was it the tequila shots the night before causing this apparition? Or one too many bumps to the head � let’s face it, clumsy is my middle name, it really wouldn’t surprise me if I’d done some irreparable damage to my grey matter over the years.

Now I have to accept that the paranormal does, in fact, exist. But sadly, my ghost friend is lacking something besides his body. His memory. He doesn’t know how he died but suspects foul play and he wants my help to find his killer. I can’t refuse, I’m a sucker for a good mystery and the chance to bring my friends killer to justice is too good to pass up.

Surprises abound as I discover a secret talent for sleuthing, not to mention an unexpected inheritance of a talking cat among other things. But the biggest problem of all? Captain Cowboy Hot Pants, or as he likes to be called, Detective Kade Galloway of the Firefly Bay PD. He’s one smokin� cop, but my distrust of the police runs deep and despite his assurances that he’s here to help can I really trust him, or is his offer of assistance designed to keep me from discovering the truth?

I guess I’ll find out when death comes knocking on my door.

Join Audrey Fitzgerald in the Ghost Detective series, a paranormal cozy mystery featuring a cat, a ghost, and a murder to solve.]]> 201 Jane Hinchey Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.44 2020 Ghost Mortem (Ghost Detective #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Risky Whiskey (Bohemia Bartenders Mysteries, #1)]]> 54620472
As Pepper and Neil try to figure out what happened, keep the drinks flowing and help distiller Dash Reynolds survive the weekend, they find themselves the target of increasingly scary attacks. Maybe it's the danger, or maybe it's the drinks, but Pepper also can't help an inconvenient attraction to cocktail nerd Neil as they stir up trouble and try to figure out who's out to get them � before they're sliced and squeezed like a lemon twist in a Sazerac.

RISKY WHISKEY is the first book in the Bohemia Bartenders Mysteries, funny whodunits with a dash of romance set in a convivial collective of cocktail lovers, eccentrics and mixologists. These cozy culinary comedies contain a hint of heat, a splash of cursing and shots of laughter, served over hand-carved ice.]]> 284 Lucy Lakestone 1943134227 Bex 0 to-read, kindle 3.96 Risky Whiskey (Bohemia Bartenders Mysteries, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder for Neptune's Trident (Citrus Beach Mysteries, #1)]]> 208579050 FBI Consultant, Aiden Tory, is brought in to solve the murder and Megan joins forces with him to figure out just what has been going on along the Florida shores of this tropical paradise. Could there be the hint of romance in the tropic air?

]]> 232 Victoria L.K. Williams Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.24 2013 Murder for Neptune's Trident (Citrus Beach Mysteries, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Dead Man and Doggie Delights (A Maggie May and Miss Fancypants Mystery)]]> 55757325 When Maggie May Carver moved to Baker Valley, Colorado she wanted two things: to open a dog barkery with her best friend, and to take care of her aging grandpa.
But when her grandpa is accused of murder--a crime he may well have committed--Maggie finds herself in the role of amateur detective. With her faithful Newfie, Miss Fancypants, at her side, Maggie is determined to find the real killer and clear her grandpa's name.
Assuming he isn't the real killer, that is.
This is the regular print edition of this book. A large print edition is available under ISBN 9781637440001.]]> 194 Aleksa Baxter 1950902609 Bex 0 to-read, kindle 3.32 A Dead Man and Doggie Delights (A Maggie May and Miss Fancypants Mystery)
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]]> <![CDATA[Hibiscus Homicide Cruise (Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery, #3)]]> 60737108 Midlife on the high seas is proving to be a real killer.

If I thought the first half of my life was a bumpy ride, I’d better buckle up because I’m about to go over the hill and off the rails.
A cruise ship cozy mystery!

My name is Trixie Troublefield, and I see ghosts. It’s sort of a new thing, and it’s more than a problem.

A group called the Cancel Culture Club has set sail on the Emerald Queen. Society may not want anything to do with this unsavory bunch but a killer is sure interested in at least one of them.

And once that body shows up on the scene so does a poltergeist—and that good-looking ghost just so happens to bear a striking resemblance to a certain handsome detective I’m seeing.

Of course, I’m documenting the entire trip on my new blog, Suddenly Single—What a Trip! But in an effort to maintain some semblance of sanity I leave out a few details—like the fact I’ve managed to stumble upon yet another corpse—and exactly how hot the ghost is who was sent to help solve the murder.

I don’t dare tell about the fact I’m itching to take the next step in my relationship with Ransom either.

Some things are better left unsaid—and if my jumbled nerves have any vote in the matter, they might just be left undone as well.

Midlife on the high seas is proving to be murder.

On the bright side it’s going to be eighteen glorious nights to paradise—even if we are sailing to the South Pacific with a killer.

Midlife on the high seas is proving to be murder.]]> 227 Addison Moore 1624301665 Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.43 Hibiscus Homicide Cruise (Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Cruising Through Midlife (Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery, #1)]]> 58723485 Midlife on the high seas is proving to be a real killer.
A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel: Cruise Ship COZY MYSTERY
Escape to the tropics! Take a cruise to Hawaii without packing your bags. From all-you-can-eat buffets to Broadway-worthy musicals, the Emerald Queen has them all. Don't miss out on friendships, romance, and mystery. All board! Take a cruise today!
If I thought the first half of my life was a bumpy ride, I’d better buckle up because I’m about to go over the hill and off the rails.

My name is Trixie Troublefield, and I see ghosts. It’s sort of a new thing, and it’s more than a problem.

While I was busy running around doing some last minute packing for my tropical anniversary cruise, my husband was busy bedding three other women—at the same time. So I did what any other sane person would do—I grabbed my suitcase and took to the high seas, alone.

Here’s the thing. I’ve never been on a plane or a cruise ship. I’ve never left the state of Maine. I’ve never been on my own. I’ve never seen ghosts before either, but that seems to be on the universe’s agenda for me, too.

I’ve got eighteen days to recalibrate, rethink my life, recharge, and eat all the food I can get my hands on. And I might look into a poltergeist pest control service while I’m at it.

Of course I’ll start a travel blog and log all of my adventures for the world to see. Why not rub all the fun I’m having in my cheating ex-husband’s face? I’ll call it Suddenly Single! What a Trip.

But no sooner do I step on board of that stately cruise ship than I stumble upon a body.

Midlife on the high seas is proving to be a real killer.]]> 228 Addison Moore 1624301541 Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.40 Cruising Through Midlife (Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Cruising Through Midlife Books 1-3 : Hawaii Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries (Cruising Through Midlife: Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries Box Set Book 1)]]> 166387116 Escape to the tropics! Take a cruise to Hawaii without packing your bags. From all-you-can-eat buffets to Broadway-worthy musicals, the Emerald Queen has them all. Don't miss out on friendships, romance, and mystery. All board! Take a cruise today!From New York Times,USA TODAY, & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Addison Moore.
Cosmopolitan Magazine calls Addison's books, "...easy, frothy fun!"

Cruising Through Midlife
Mai tai Murder Cruise
Hibiscus Homicide Cruise

If I thought the first half of my life was a bumpy ride, I’d better buckle up because I’m about to go over the hill and off the rails.An impending divorce. An ornery homicide detective. The cruise of a lifetime. And ghosts.Midlife on the high seas is proving to be a real killer.
My name is Trixie Troublefield, and I see ghosts. It’s sort of a new thing, and it’s more than a problem.
While I was busy running around doing some last minute packing for my tropical anniversary cruise, my husband was busy bedding three other women—at the same time. So I did what any other sane person would do—I grabbed my suitcase and took to the high seas, alone.

Here’s the thing. I’ve never been on a plane or a cruise ship. I’ve never left the state of Maine. I’ve never been on my own. I’ve never seen ghosts before either, but that seems to be on the universe’s agenda for me, too.

I’ve got eighteen days to recalibrate, rethink my life, recharge, and eat all the food I can get my hands on. And I might look into a poltergeist pest control service while I’m at it.

Of course I’ll start a travel blog and log all of my adventures for the world to see. Why not rub all the fun I’m having in my cheating ex-husband’s face? I’ll call it Suddenly Single! What a Trip.

But no sooner do I step on board of that stately cruise ship than I stumble upon a body.
Midlife on the high seas is proving to be a real killer.]]> 633 Addison Moore Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.46 Cruising Through Midlife Books 1-3 : Hawaii Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries (Cruising Through Midlife: Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries Box Set Book 1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Empty Promises and Crowded Caskets (Libby Foster Cozy Mysteries #1)]]> 45138481 A stolen story... a secret source... and an extra body! Can our psychic sleuth figure out who the murderer is before she is the next victim?Libby Foster's return to her charming hometown of Black Ridge Cove, Maine, is anything but ordinary in this heartwarming yet thrilling installment of the Libby Foster Cozy Mystery Series. Once a high-flying investigative journalist, Libby’s life takes a whimsical twist when her latest scoop is snatched away by her no-good ex-boyfriend. Seeking solace, she leaves the hustle of Boston for the quaint cobbled streets of Black Ridge Cove. But her quiet retreat is quickly upended by a series of peculiar and enchanting events.A ghostly encounter that chills her to the bone, a baffling explosion possibly linked to her mystical best friends, and a most unusual occurrence at a memorial service - an extra body in the casket!With a pinch of psychic intuition and a dash of plucky determination, Libby, alongside her quirky circle of friends, embarks on an adventure to unravel the mysteries enveloping her beloved town. In this cozy and spirited tale, witness Libby Foster piece together clues and maybe, just maybe, prevent herself from becoming the killer's next cozy target. Grab a bowl of your favorite chowder and settle in for a delightful, ghost-tinged mystery that's as warm and inviting as Black Ridge Cove itself.Empty Promises and Crowded Caskets is the first book in the paranormal Libby Foster Cozy Mystery series. If you are a fan of whodunits, paranormal amateur sleuths, and charming - albeit secretive - small towns, then you will love this cozy mystery by Ana Bisset.]]> 153 Ana Bisset Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.29 2019 Empty Promises and Crowded Caskets (Libby Foster Cozy Mysteries #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Paper Cranes (Fairytale Twist, #1)]]> 35151232 After living through his parent’s bitter divorce, Tristan surprises everyone when he decides to uproot his life and move across the country with his dad. Disenchanted, Tristan deals with his pain by shutting out the world� until one day, when trying to retrieve a lost baseball, he climbs a tower and meets a girl.

Helena Thompson is like no one Tristan has ever encountered. She’s quirky, weird, and lives in an imaginary world—her only way of coping with the bizarre life her paranoid mother forces her to lead. Drawn by Helena’s magical view on life, Tristan finds himself returning often to the unique girl with the long golden hair. But spending time with her is not an easy task, especially because their relationship must be kept a secret.

When Helena’s mother discovers the truth, can Tristan find the strength to fight for the girl who has awakened his heart? Or will the paranoid woman who keeps her daughter under lock and key stop their dreams from coming true?]]> Jordan Ford Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.12 Paper Cranes (Fairytale Twist, #1)
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]]> More Than Once Upon a Time 201271258
A chance encounter with a meddling woman catapults Olivia into a whimsical fairy-tale realm, with her playing the part of the reluctant protagonist. Trapped in a land of make-believe, Olivia must navigate each story in her search for a way out.

Within the chapters, she meets Jerron, a fellow romance-jaded captive whose belief in love has dwindled with every scripted romance. Bound by their desire to escape, they team up and discover happiness may be the key to returning home.

Somewhere, among the pages of their adventure, the connection between the pair deepens and their views on love and destiny begin to shift. As they attempt to rewrite a new ending, they come face-to-face with a malevolent darkness lurking within the realm.

Every fairy tale has its villain, and this one seeks to corrupt them� or kill them.]]> 297 Kristy T. Dixon 1960841092 Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.10 More Than Once Upon a Time
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]]> <![CDATA[The Love Bandits (Unlucky in Love #2)]]> 211301662
Lainey
My ex-fiancé was a gaslighting cheater, so I broke up with him and moved to a small mountain town for a fresh start. Now I'm working as an assistant to a professional rich woman while I launch my side business offering services for women who have been trampled on in bad breakups.

I love my new life, but everything changes when a smooth-talking charmer tries to steal my boss's very expensive necklace. I catch him in a compromising position, but I don't turn him in, because it turns out the necklace was already taken by someone else.

Jake claims he’s gone legit and only got pulled into this job because his brother ran into trouble with their former employer. The last thing I want to do is fall under the spell of another charming liar, but if he's telling the truth, he needs me.

So I agree to help him, and the next thing I know, he's watching trash TV with me when I can't sleep, helping me deliver FU cookies for my side business, and snuggling with my cat...

He may be a former criminal, but he's better to me than my ex ever was.

Jake
No one could accuse me of being a standup guy, but Lainey makes me want to be one. The more time I spend with this perplexing, gorgeous woman, the more I want to make her mine.

**An interconnected standalone in the Unlucky in Love series**]]> 374 Angela R. Casella 196389605X Bex 0 to-read, kindle 4.23 The Love Bandits (Unlucky in Love #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Shipwreck Sadie (Bride Ship to Australia)]]> 204881157 A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE - RUNAWAY BRIDE HISTORICAL ROMANCE

Saucy cotton mill lass
1885. Too many men, too few women in sunny Western Australia. Sadie Briarshaw escapes her Lancashire cotton mill by agreeing to a marriage of convenience—she takes the bride ship to the British-ruled colony on the other side of the earth.

Rugged Scots-Aussie hero
Entrepreneur Connach MacLeod thinks all women are the same, offering domestic and bedroom comforts. A bride ship woman will suit him fine. Born in Islay, Scotland, he has built an import-export empire thanks to whisky smuggling, illegal shipwreck hunting, and wool.

Banter and mayhem
Sadie hesitates on the church steps on the day of their arranged marriage, then flees, causing scandal and uproar. Yet Connach has fallen hard for golden, unique Shipwreck Sadie. He vows to woo her and win her, while Sadie discovers how to employ her courage and talent for the good of her new colony—with the help of her rejected fiancé.]]> 368 Maryanne Ross 0992527821 Bex 0 to-read, kindle 3.41 Shipwreck Sadie (Bride Ship to Australia)
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