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Wild Scottish Rose by Tricia O'Malley
Is a rose without its thorns any less beautiful? Shona Scott would much rather putter in her garden than deal with brides that get hysterical over floral arrangements. Fed up, she quits the wedding business and renovates a small cottage on her property for holiday rentals. Without the weddings crowding her calendar, Shona will finally get some time to explore a newfound talent... -
Sea Storm by Christine Feehan
In one trade package together for the first time-two stories of the Drake Sisters from the #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon... -
The Best is Yet to Come by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsEscape to the Lake District with million-copy bestseller Jessica Redland, for an uplifting story of family, friendship and love.Emma is having a fresh start.After a successful teaching career, an exciting new chapter awaits Emma – helping her fiancé Grayson run one of Beatrix Potter's farms... -
In Good Time by Tricia O'Malley
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIt’s time to remove her crown.Aurora was raised to lead, with the expectation that she will one day become ruler of the Mer of Triste Island. There’s just one problem. Nobody’s bothered to ask Aurora if she wants to be queen. Chafing at the confines of her role, Aurora risks everything for a chance at a new life...Categorized as:
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A Day Like This by Kelley McNeil
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWhat if everything you’ve ever loved, ever known, ever believed to be true…just disappeared?Annie Beyers has everything—a beautiful house, a loving husband, and an adorable daughter. It’s a day like any other when she takes Hannah to the pediatrician…until she wakes hours later from a car accident. When she asks for her daughter, confused doctors tell Annie that Hannah never existed... -
The Wolf Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSometimes magic throws a curveball… I thought I had everything figured out. I’d gone to the academy for witches and mastered my magic. I’d opened my own witchy occult store, just as I always wanted. And my family was as close as ever. Everything was going according to plan. Until the wolves showed up and dragged me back to their land. It was all a misunderstanding... -
An Imperfect Gentleman by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRuined in the eyes of society, and removed from the only world they’d ever known, the Nightingale siblings vow never to be victims again. They will build their new life on what they’d once ignored. Being a clairvoyant is an excellent survival skill.A power he vows will not control him…After society turned its back on the Nightingales, Alexander knew it was time to face what he’d always denied... -
Whiskey & Witches by T.M. Cromer
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the golden Son sacrifices for the shunned One, only then can the curse be undone...Carrick O'Malley lost his wife in a tragic accident and is dealing with his heartbroken, mute son... -
The Donovan Legacy: Charmed & Enchanted by Nora Roberts
In two tales of the Donovan family, Anastasia Donovan is afraid to reveal her true self to her intriguing new neighbor, Boone Sawyer, while Rowan Murray is fascinated by her enigmatic neighbor, Liam Donovan. - She has published 101 New York Times bestsellers as of 2003, 29 of them reaching #1... -
Reign of Ice by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTwo courts to four is what needs to be … to save the land so shall we see. The scroll has been found and now the fae know how to defeat the dark sorcerer, to end his evil existence in the Land of the Fae. However, the only thing standing in the way is the one bond that must be formed; the one that will empower all four courts together and make them invincible... -
Her One Wish by Marie Hall
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsON SALE OCTOBER 26! Nixie is a genie with a problem. She's just killed her Master. Kind of a big no-no for her kind, but really, what did the ruling council of genie's expect her to do? It's not like she was given a handbook on how to be a "proper genie". She was never even supposed to wind up in Kingdom. She'd been born on Earth, Chicago specifically... -
Bonded by Death by Kel Carpenter, Aurelia Jane
I’m torn between three men that I swore I wouldn’t get involved with. I know it’s wrong, but part of me loves it. Craves it.Everyone thinks I’m the good girl, but what they don’t see is that my carefully crafted persona is crumbling around me.My ex taught me that love isn’t sweet, patient, or kind. It’s cruel and it hurts... -
The Girl Who Cries Colors by Raven Kennedy
David Beck is the fourth son of a poor baker. There is nothing special about him. Until he picks up a paintbrush. Willow Collins has a secret. She keeps it hidden by covering her skin and following The Rule. Because while her eyes may be gray, her tears are in color. It’s no wonder why fate pushed them together. She saw color and understood its pain; he saw color and portrayed its beauty... -
Persephone by Alessa Thorn
'Persephone' unfolds in the captivating world of 'The God's Universe,' introducing a blend of familiar and fresh faces and the inevitable chaos accompanying them.Life in Styx is finally stable for Persephone and Hades. The city is safe, and their re-established friendship with the Egyptian Gods brings a welcomed calm—until the meddling Fates disrupt their peace with an unexpected a baby... -
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Lian / Roch by Alexandra Ivy, Laura Wright
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLIAN The Hunter: Lian isn’t a happy puma. He’s a lethal Hunter who should be out fighting the enemy, not babysitting a human scholar. Still, he’ll do whatever necessary to rid the world of the evil goddess, Shakpi. And there’s the bonus of spending a few hours away from his family of Nurturers who have been smothering him with love... -
Destined for Time by Stacie Simpson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn erotic romance with a paranormal twist... One night of forbidden passion will never be forgotten - or forgiven. Prophetic visions, conspiring enemies, and epic battles are nothing unusual at the Myths and Legends Casino Resort where dreams and nightmares come to life and nothing is outside the realm of possibilities... -
Broken by Layla Frost
From USA Today bestselling author Layla Frost… You know the deal by now. Fated mates. Nefarious baddies. Grumpy-sunshine. And all the spicy tension. I’d been called a lot of things.Cold.Cynical.Jaded. An antisocial basta—You get the point.I’d say it came with being an overworked doctor, but that wasn’t the case. In my own personal purgatory, I’d lost touch with what I was meant to do—who I was... -
Mercury Rising: A Brides for the Blood Lords Novella by Alessa Thorn
Welcome to Inferno, the city where monsters rule and only the strong survive. Each district is ruled by a different species and if you choose to come and dance with these devils, you're never going to be the same again. Mercury Rising, is a standalone novella that is a sizzling vampire tale drenched in bloodlust and revenge, perfect for readers seeking their spice in the shadows... -
Burn by Penelope Fletcher
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSomething deadly lurks beneath the surface of Marina's skin, a wildness, a magickal creature born from fire and ice. After crossing dimensions to the fiery land of dragons, where not only is she a princess, but descendant from one of the most powerful dragons in existence, Marina has chosen to enter the tournamnet Aver to win the Frost Wreath... -
Rose Moon by Heidi Adams
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat secrets do we keep to protect the one we love? What lies do we tell, and what are we willing to sacrifice?Karter Quint has the perfect life: star athlete, gifted pianist, straight A-student, handsome and charismatic, he seems fated for success. What nobody knows is that he has battled debilitating episodes during which a strange force invades his mind and body... -
The Mage by Jean Johnson
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThis is the final book in the acclaimed series of "cursed brothers, fated mates, prophecies... destiny and magic."(Robin D. Owens) New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz hails Jean Johnson's writing as "fabulously fresh, thoroughly romantic, and wildly entertaining." Now, Johnson returns for the final book in the series of eight brothers destined to fulfill a strange prophecy... -
She Came from the Swamp by Darva Green
When the creature from your nightmares turns out to be the woman of your dreams...Nadezhda is running away from her problems—mainly her family's supernatural murder cult that's constantly putting her loved ones in danger. Fortunately, her grandmother left her the house at the edge of a swamplife preserve so she can go off-grid for a while... -
Ares Is Mine by Mila Young
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWith four gods in her life, and Ares playing a bigger role than Elyse ever anticipated, things are beyond complicated. The darkness is growing and becoming unstoppable, so time is running out. She has to find a way to save more innocents from dying while juggling the struggle of dealing with four strong-willed men who insist she’s theirs. Ares is Mine is book 3 in the Gods and Monsters series... -
Morgan's Fate by Dana Marie Bell
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHis Fate is finally in front of him…and he’s never letting go. Morgan and Magnus Grimm return from their search for Skuld, Norn of the Future, only to find that she’s been living under their noses this whole time... -
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Step by Cindy Paterson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLibrarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B00A1X69X8. ‘Only her love can restore his trust—only with his trust can she win her battle.’ Kilter, an immortal Senses Visionary, excels at being rude and crass with little hope of finding peace after being betrayed and tortured by his brother more than a hundred years ago... -
Third Time's a Charm by Marquita Valentine
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNote: Alternate/new cover edition for ASIN# B0096TKHAO To the world, Alexander "Sasha" Romanov is a sexy, globe-trotting playboy that parties with the very rich and famous. But behind the façade exists a ruthless man willing and able to destroy anyone and anything standing in the way of his ultimate goal ...until he meets Rose Holland... -
The Troll Bride by SJ Sanders
Cavek, youngest son of the Troll King of the Middling Kingdom, never thought he would fall in love with a human, but when he sees Kate, he knows that she is his fated bloodbonded mate. They have one perfect night and he promises to return for her, but when he is delayed for a year in returning for her, he does not know how welcoming she will be...Categorized as:
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The Secret Kiss of Darkness by Christina Courtenay
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe has waited an eternity for her.When Kayla Sinclair arrives at Sotheby's auction room in Mayfair, she is mesmerised by a life-size eighteenth-century portrait of a tall, dark man with piercing blue eyes.She finds her life irrevocably changed by a powerful obsession with the portrait, and Kayla’s desire to discover the identity of the man leads her to the mysterious Marcombe Hall... -
Kat, Incorrigible by Stephanie Burgis
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsKatherine Ann Stephenson has just discovered that she's inherited her mother's magical talents, and despite Stepmama's stern objections, she's determined to learn how to use them... -
Rory's Mate by J.S. Scott
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsCallie Marks never knew that when she had caught the bouquet at her best friend’s wedding…she would also meet her destiny in the same place. Rory Hale was the nicest, sweetest man she had ever met. He was also the most unattainable. Gorgeous, rich and smart, Rory would never be interested in her. He wouldn’t go for a plump, boring woman that was a chef and suffered from the rejections of her past... -
The Beast's Bride by Jill Myles
When an unfortunate crash down the stairs takes Pippa’s life, her fairy godmother steps in and offers her an otherworldly task. If she can convince the Beast of another magical reality to marry his Beauty, Pippa will have a new life and won’t spend eternity haunting a parking garage. Sounds easy, right? Of course, any task assigned by fairy godmother Muffin has its challenges...Categorized as:
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Dawn Unearthed by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan begins a new witchy paranormal series where a magical town keeps its secrets, but those in it must find a way to keep themselves safe.The moment Sage Reed makes her way to Ravenwood, she knows the small town lives up to its mystical lore—even if she doesn’t believe that she’s a witch... -
Wicked Whispers by Nina Bangs
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author Nina Bangs welcomes you back to the Castle of Dark Dreams, a place of otherworldly secrets and sensual men with the power to fulfill your most private fantasies. All Ivy had ever wanted was a safe, secure life with no drama. Now she was working in an adult theme park where visitors came to role-play their wildest imaginings... -
The Master of Heathcrest Hall by Galen Beckett
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsEven as her husband is about to attain undreamed-of power, Ivy Quent fears for her family’s safety. With war looming and turmoil sweeping the nation of Altania, Ivy finds the long-abandoned manor on the moors a temporary haven. But nowhere is really safe from the treachery that threatens all the Quents have risked to achieve... -
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Caressed by a Crimson Moon by Amanda J. Greene
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsConsumed by madness and tormented by dark memories of blood and death, Hadrian Lucretius, King of the Validus Clan, has returned after living in self-imposed exile for nearly three hundred and fifty years. To maintain peace with the vampires, Eva Maldonado is offered as a sacrifice to the crazed vampire king by her father, the alpha of the Silveria Shifter Pack... -
Chance's Game by Eve Langlais
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn a world where magic is common, Breanna is among the rarest of her kind and highly sought after – by all the wrong men. With a roll of his dice, in steps the God of Chance, who sets her up on a quest to free the Realm from a powerful spell. There’s just one problem. Chance expects her to team up with a wizard – who is also a devilish rake... -
Daughter of Fire and Ice by Marie-Louise Jensen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook by Marie-Louise... -
Feudlings in Sight by Wendy Knight
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBoys of war suck at romance. Charity Delyle has lived in the shadow of her Prodigy cousin and his powerful Guard since the day she was born. And she doesn’t mind—really. Except that being in Hunter’s shadow means that he can’t see her. And she’d like that to change. Hunter has one purpose in life: Protect the Prodigy, or die trying... -
Dragon of My Dreams by Andie Fenichel
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsDiegoBeing a dragon in a town filled with monsters isn’t so bad. A bunch of scales and wings isn’t the worst affliction to hit this town’s residents. However, I don’t like being alone or having people run away when they see me. And with more humans moving to town, that happens more and more. Most of the time, I keep to myself or with a select group of good friends who are also monsters... -
Color Me Wicked by Nina Bangs
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmanda Harcourt had one scorching night of incredible sex with Conleth Maguire on a Galveston, Texas beach ten years ago. Then she’d left Con for a career in New York City. She’s back in Galveston now as the interior designer for the weird and wacky Castle of Dark Dreams, a theme park attraction. Old memories surface when she finds out that Con has been hired to paint the castle... -
The Shifter by Jean Johnson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBefore the Sons of Destiny came to be, shapechangers ruled the heart of a shattered empire and navigated the uncertain shifts of fate… Years have passed since there was any sighting of Family Mongrel on the Shifting Plains. Yet traces remain, and they lead south into the Correda Mountains... -
The Queen's Knight, Volume 2 by Kim Kang-Won
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*Creator of the top-selling series I.N.V.U. *Kim Kang Won is not only a top creator among girl titles, she also drew quite a sizeable crowd at the 2003 Comic Con Now that Yuna is Queen of Phantasma, the dashing knight Rieno doesn't want her to go back to her home. Yuna's heart is torn between returning to Germany and moving forward with her new life as queen. She attempts to leave.. -
The Queen's Knight, Volume 3 by Kim Kang-Won
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*Creator of the top-selling series I.N.V.U. *Kim Kang Won is not only a top creator among girl titles, she also drew quite a sizeable crowd at the 2003 Comic Con Yuna is angry with Rieno after eavesdropping on his decision to send her away from his castle... but that doesn't stop her from receiving his "dreamy" kiss... -
To Kiss a Frog by Elle James
Wanted: Single woman, very near-sighted, who doesn't care about height (3") or skin flaws (green and bumpy), who can see past minor details (like not being entirely human) to find and love the man beneath the warts. Craig Thibodeax was cursed. Frog by day and man by night, he had until the next full moon to free himself - by finding someone to love him. Elaine Smith seemed perfect... -
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Raven Dexter, Paranormal Midwife by Viola Grace
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRaven was off to a good start as a midwife until an elf demanded she attend a royal goblin's birth. It was downhill from there. Raven Dexter chose to pursue midwifery the moment she helped a teen friend deliver her baby. Fed up with unconcerned physicians, she studied until she could open her small practice in a moderately sized town... -
The Flame by Jean Johnson
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSeventh in the hot series from the national bestselling author that Jayne Anne Krentz hails as ?fabulously fresh.? Eight brothers, born in four sets of twins, two years apart to the day?they fulfill the Curse of Eight Prophecy. Though no longer trapped in exile, their growing family faces new problems... -
The Novel's Extra by Jee Gab Song
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWaking up, Kim Hajin finds himself in a familiar world but an unfamiliar body. A world he created himself and a story he wrote, yet never finished. He had become his novel’s extra, a filler character with no importance to the story. The only clue to escaping is to stay close to the main storyline. However, he soon finds out the world isn’t exactly identical to his creation... -
Slave to Passion by Elisabeth Naughton
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKill them all… Enslaved by his enemies and forced to fight in the pits of Jahannam for their depraved entertainment, Nasir, the once-proud Marid warrior and djinn prince, has become a killer. One celebrated and feared at the same time. Even he doesn’t remember who he used to be, nor does he care, until hope enters his cell in the form of an alluring woman who may be the key to his salvation... -
Once Upon a Castle by Nora Roberts, Jill Gregory
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsOnce upon a time... A bewitchingly beautiful lady casts a thousand-year love spell on the man of her dreams--and unleases a nightmare that only true love can conque. Nora Robert's "Spellbound" Once upon a time... A gypsy's prophecy spells love when an unlikely pair join to fight the ultimate evil--and find themselves in their own battle of hearts... -
Saving Midnight by Emma Holly
Graham Fitz Clare became a vampire to save his adoptive father from a deadly enemy. Sadly, the price of that rescue may have been too high. Edmund's captors are at large again, and are amassing the sort of power that could make them unstoppable. In the end, the love the Fitz Clares share with each other could be all that stands between them and a desperate storm of destruction...
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