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Familiar Beginnings by Alice Winters
Smart men quit while they’re ahead—they lay low and hope disaster blows on by them. Not me. Especially when disaster seems to follow me and my soulmate Havoc, a demon I bound to me three hundred years ago with my magic.The dark mage Geoff is back from the dead and creating chaos by devouring the hearts of people with magical abilities, giving him overwhelming power as his followers grow... -
Unholy Trifecta X The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA: Common Sense Deserts Once Again by A.J. Sherwood
Remi steals something she shouldn't. Oops?In her defense, Ivan thought it was a good idea... -
The Dragon's Betrothed, Vol. 2 by Meguru Hinohara
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA country sojourn turns into a forced marriage to a dragon god for troubled writer Chiharu!Troubled writer Chiharu Izunome reluctantly returns to his rural hometown, hoping some R & R will refresh his creative juices. Instead of finding respite, he’s quickly entangled by an old promise to wed a local god! Troubled writer Chiharu Izunome is betrothed to Rin, the local water dragon god... -
Conspiracy of Dragons by Louisa Masters
There’s only one person I trust…It’s no secret that I’m hard to handle. People get annoyed by me. Sometimes they’re amused, but not for long. It’s not easy to deal with a paranoid conspiracy theorist, and I stretch everyone’s patience.Everyone except Wil. He was there at the beginning, when I left my old life behind, and he’s stuck with me since. He’s been my friend when no one else wanted to... -
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Dead Serious Case #3: Mr Bruce Reyes by Vawn Cassidy
Tristan Everett was finally getting used to the strangeness that was his life. Being able to see the dead and helping them solve their unfinished business and cross into the light wasn’t so bad after all, especially when he was accompanied by his best friend, dead drag queen Dusty Le Frey... -
Dead Serious Case #2 Mrs Delores Abernathy by Vawn Cassidy
In the business of unfinished business...It’s been over six months since a freak accident left pathologist Tristan Everett able to see ghosts, something he has yet to confess to his boyfriend... -
Mack's Perfectly Ghastly Homecoming by A.J. Sherwood
Mack’s over the moon to not only have Brandon but to finally be done with all their training. With the official FBI stamp of approval, they are ready to start ghost busting. The very last place he wants to be sent to is his hometown of Opelousas, Louisiana, however. But a child is being terrorized, and when he discovers it’s his favorite cousin, all reluctance is forgotten... -
Scout by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsCoal Volsunga is a dragon convinced he’s better off alone…As alone as a dragon who is part of a pack can be, that is. Although he loves the work, his feelings are starting to get involved, especially for a wolf entirely too involved with pack life for a loner like Coal... -
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! 05 by Yuu Toyota
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIt's complicated: A thirty-year-old virgin gets more than he bargained for when his newfound magical power reveals he's the object of his male coworker's affections!Ever since Adachi and Kurosawa officially became an item, they’ve been exploring their couplehood with both trepidation and excitement... -
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, Vol. 5 by Yuu Toyota
It's complicated: A thirty-year-old virgin gets more than he bargained for when his newfound magical power reveals he's the object of his male coworker's affections!Ever since Adachi and Kurosawa officially became an item, they’ve been exploring their couplehood with both trepidation and excitement... -
The Dragon Experiment by Louisa Masters
Who knew sleeping around could save the entire species? I’m a simple dragon. Give me knowledge, give me research, give me rings for my hoard, and give me athletic men who want to get sweaty between the sheets… or anywhere else. Those things make me happy. Other things… well, who cares about those? Turns out, I should have cared. Or at least paid attention... -
Dead Serious Case #4 Professor Prometheus Plume by Vawn Cassidy
Inspector Danny Hayes has something very important to ask his boyfriend Tristan Everett. Over the past six months they’ve survived reapers, chaos monsters, and biblical storms, not to mention averting an apocalypse. So, what’s left to do but pop the big question?Tristan is ready for a break from world-saving, spectral crises, and most definitely from ghosts... -
Logan by Macy Blake
Logan Moore is a leader without a pack...And after the rejection he faced from his last pack, he’s not sure he wants one. But when a mysterious benefactor he nicknames The Oracle offers Logan the chance to use his military expertise to lead a group of misfit shifters to protect the creatures of the magical realm, Logan’s wolf won’t allow him to say no.Bailey Cairn is a man without a protector.. -
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, Vol. 3 by Yuu Toyota, 豐田悠
Ever since he was blessed (cursed?) on his thirtieth birthday with the magical ability to read the minds of those he touches, virginal office drone Adachi has been put through the ringer, especially after discovering his colleague Kurosawa's feelings for him! And just when it seems like Adachi might be able to take his friendship with Kurosawa to the next level, Adachi's complex about not having... -
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Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! 04 by Yuu Toyota, 豐田悠
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsGifted (cursed?) at the age of 30 with the ability to read the mind of whomever he touches (even the coworker with the hots for him!), virginal businessman-turned-wizard Adachi is taking his first tentative steps into love! After being wooed within an inch of his life by the tenacious Kurosawa, Adachi is at last on board with his feelings for his handsome, kind colleague and has come around to... -
The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer by S.E. Harmon
In the archaeology community, Christopher “Kit” Sawyer’s family is a legacy. And while he may be a historian, not a treasure hunter, he thinks he does a pretty good job of living up to the Sawyer name. He's a book-smart research fanatic and does his best work at his tidy desk. No fedora and whip for him, if you please—a nice cup of coffee and a comfy chair will do... -
How to Save a Human by Alice Winters
RiverWhen I meet Bentley DeGray, I’m at the lowest point in my life because no matter how much I fight, my past won’t let me escape. Bentley makes me laugh and care and love, but what does any of that mean when I’m living a lie?Things get complicated when I find out he’s with the Vampire Related Crimes Unit, the organization looking for answers about the abductions of prominent vampires... -
Zachary by Louisa Masters
A dragon with endless secrets meets a demon with nothing to hide…I’m the easygoing one. The fun one. The rare member of my family who gets along with anyone. Except there’s a chance I may have got off on the wrong foot with our new dragon liaison, Ronan. In my defense, he rubs everyone the wrong way... -
A Mage's Guide to Wicky by A.J. Sherwood
Wicky’s never been magically stalked before. He kinda likes it, to be honest. For some reason, it’s upsetting everyone else though... -
SOS Hotel: Friendly Sanctuary for the Fiendishly Fabulous by Adam Vex, Ariana Nash
Book 2. Friendly Sanctuary for the Fiendishly Fabulous *Days since last murder: 0It’s been two weeks since the SOS Hotel opened, and everything is going . . .great.Apart from the detective who’s dead set on accusing Zee of murder, the leaking pipes, a psycho sorcerer stalker, a shadowbeast in the attic, and . . . did I mention Lord Reynard has a wife? Yeah, he didn’t mention it either... -
The Dragon's Betrothed, Vol. 1 by Meguru Hinohara
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA country sojourn turns into a forced marriage to a dragon god for troubled writer Chiharu!Troubled writer Chiharu Izunome reluctantly returns to his rural hometown, hoping some R & R will refresh his creative juices... -
SOS Hotel: Your Final Resting Place by Adam Vex, Ariana Nash
An ex-adult movie star, a broke vampire daddy, and a boring human are about to try and save the world... It's probably our fault your world is doomed, if I'm honest. Sorry about that. Sticking with honesty, we're not great at saving people, or ourselves. You should probably pack a bag and head for the hills.You know, just in case.. -
Micah by Louisa Masters
Wanted: Demon assistant for incubus genius. Personal services required…Nobody ever expected to find a secret cave protected by a giant puzzle door in the mountains near our village. Even more surprising was the knowledge that it’s been there for thousands of years and was created by a dragon. I’m not the only one who’s dying to find out what’s inside... -
Wormwood Summer by Kai Butler
Parker Ferro owes the fae his life. They’ve come to collect. When the Summer Queen summons Parker to her court, the private investigator knows there’s trouble brewing. Trapped into compliance by his past debt to the fae monarch, he’s tasked with locating a missing girl in San Amaro. Now he has to find the girl or give up his life... -
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Asher by Louisa Masters
When your imaginary boyfriend turns up in your hometown, marriage is the only option.I’m not anti-relationship, but my life is good right now, and love is not a priority. Too bad my grandmother disagrees. People say she’s scary, and sure, some of her enemies went missing under mysterious circumstances, but she loves me and wants the best for me… which, right now, is marriage... -
Conduit Crisis by Louisa Masters
Being in love with my straight friend isn’t easy…I thought pining for Daniel was an epic tragedy, but then I found out I’m a conduit—someone who can communicate with beings from the otherworld—and my unrequited love for one of my best friends seems less of a problem... -
Gateway Catastrophe by Louisa Masters
It only took seconds for my world to change…I live a simple, small-town life. Helping with the family restaurant, my side gig as a ride-share driver, hanging with my best friend, making the most of the extra time with my ghost grandma. The only exciting thing to happen to me in the past year was when Gabe moved to town—too bad Nonna scared him off... -
Malicious Midpoint by Alice Winters
Nothing can go wrong with being in love with a demon and having a dragon familiar whose idea of a fun time is watching me plummet to the ground, right? Now that things have settled down, I’m hoping to finally get some peace and quiet to spend with Havoc... -
Gratification in Gluttony by Nik Knight, Heather Caryn
When Jude entered The Passing Through Cafe, Toni thought he’d be nothing more than a fun night, a challenge to win, a fixation to satisfy; Toni didn’t expect Jude to be exactly what he never knew he was looking for.As the rightful heir to the Maryno family dynasty, Toni grew up with clear expectations of who he was supposed to be, and more importantly, who he wasn’t... -
How To Date A Dragon by Louisa Masters
Tip #1 for dealing with dragons: be prepared for anythingMy whole life, I thought dragons were majestic, wise, and fearsome creatures. Not to mention fictional. It’s been less than a year since that last belief was debunked. Dragons are real, they’re now living among us, and I’m the lucky realtor who gets to sell a house to their leader. I just have to impress his representative first... -
Bro and the Beast 4 by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy
Finally reunited with Raul, but now separated from his twin brother, Devon, Brad has learned the hard way that magic is far from an exact science.Not that his grades in actual science were all that stellar to begin with... -
P.S. I Spook You by S.E. Harmon
SSA Rain Christiansen used to be the agency's golden boy. It just takes one moment of weakness, one slight, tiny, itty-bitty paranormal sighting, and all of a sudden, he's the agency's embarrassment. His boss gives him one last chance to redeem himself - go down to Brickell Bay, play nice with the local police, and leave the ghost sightings behind... -
Sorcerers Always Satisfy by Louisa Masters
Just because I enjoy planning and researching doesn’t mean I’m not the most dangerous badass mothercracker around.The world sees me as boring, dependable David. And I like it that way. I know things and I’m organized. Plus, I’ve seen firsthand the harm a chaotic life can inflict, and I’d rather have my lists and be called dull... -
I Kid You Not by Macy Blake
Zachary Perry is willing to do whatever it takes to win the heart of his mysterious, gruff, and oh-so-gorgeous forest ranger neighbor, even if it means transforming his very bookish, nerdy self into someone (gulp!) outdoorsy so he can fit into Roan’s world... -
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Ghost of Retribution by Alice Winters
MaddoxRules for keeping Hiro nice and safe (who am I kidding?):#1: Don’t go anywhere alone with ghosts#2: Don’t leave your cell phone sitting ten feet away when you frequently run into trouble#3: Don’t play dirty movies for my boss and blame it on the dead#4: Have a peaceful and romantic vacation with no interruptionsHiroMaddox foolishly believes we need any rules when we’re simply going to... -
The Best Laid Plans by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Final Incident.Look, Glenn has plans, big plans for tonight, alright? All he wants is for those plans to go smoothly. So of course nothing goes right... -
Scenes from the Holidays by K.D. Edwards
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsScenes from the Holidays consists of short Tarot Sequence vignettes, released serially beginning in December 12, 2020, on K.D. Edwards’ Twitter account. The scenes take place between the end of THE HANGED MAN and the start of the forthcoming third book, THE HOURGLASS THRONE. The scenes center around Sun Estate activities during an Equinox celebration... -
How the Necromancer in the Gold Vest Saved My Life: Disaster #4 by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDisaster #4: Who Woke the Dead?Something has escaped from the underworld!Sky would like to point out that this is NOT his fault.But, yes, something has escaped, and it has all the dead crawling out of their graves.Naturally, the humans are freaking out.Except for the sexy one living across the street.Nolan is ready to jump into the fray and help Sky round up the underworld fugitive... -
Murder House by Jordan Castillo Price
Victor Bayne has survived demons, ghosts and repeaters. But can he survive a murder house? Few people would willingly spend the night in a murder house, but Victor Bayne is up for the challenge. He’ll do whatever it takes to get a look at his permanent record, including going undercover in a townhouse where a recent death took place... -
Shroom for Improvement: A Very Silly MM Fantasy Rom Com by Jemma Croft
Mushroom fae Claude Stinkhorn leads an extraordinarily boring life. He works as a conductor on Remy’s underground railway, lives alone in a windowless, basement apartment, and occasionally enjoys a moderately priced chai latte. He’s never been happier.After the death of his absentee father, Claude inherits a house. But it’s no ordinary house... -
Cosmo and the King by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen Cosmo learns the faun king is in the human realm, he panics. See, Silenus happens to be his fiance... and he's never told any of his friends in the human realm that he ran away on his wedding day, leaving his king at the alter. Silenus made a deal with the devil--the queen of the fae--when he learned the human realm was going to be closed, keeping him separated from his mate and betrothed... -
The Lady Under the Lake by E.J. Russell
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis client is all wet... After receiving a hot tip on the whereabouts of my almost-boyfriend’s nearly-ex-husband (hey, I told you—it’s complicated!), I thought my love life was finally coming up for air. But when we stake out the remote lake, it’s not the ex who surfaces... -
Of Betrayal and Monsters by Alice Winters
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsQuinnI thought pulling my pack away from Winsford would save us. I never realized how wrong I could be.After Rowan and I escape Mercer’s hold, we have to get the pack somewhere safe, but my only option is a pride run by a controlling alpha... -
Dangerous by Charlie Cochet, Macy Blake
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNew Paranormal Romance from Bestselling MM Authors Charlie Cochet and Macy Blake.A grumpy lion shifter duke with secrets, a sassy human who knows nothing of the shifter world, and a fiery arrangement neither of them expected.Cormac Donegan, Duke of Everard, is all too familiar with the perils of his shifter world, especially as a Dahlia, one of the dragon king’s elite spies... -
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Happy Endings by Alice Winters
Smart men never dabble with demons. I never claimed to be smart, but at least I’m powerful enough to control them. When I bound Havoc to me nearly three hundred years ago, I never realized how difficult he’d make my life, although “accidentally” lighting him on fire every now and then does bring a smile to my face... -
Cronin's Key II by N.R. Walker
History isn’t always what it seems. With the battle of Egypt behind them, Alec and Cronin are enjoying the thrill of new love. Though fate doesn’t wait long before throwing them back into the world of weird.They know Alec’s blood is special, though its true purpose still eludes them. And given Alec’s inability to be changed into a vampire, Cronin is free to drink from him at will... -
The Omega Objection by G.L. Carriger
Can a gentle giant with a trampled heart show a man who’s been running all his life that sometimes there are monsters worth running towards? A werewolf walks into a bar. Tank is working as a bouncer when he notices something odd about the new sexy-as-sin bartender. He’s odorless, he’s amazingly popular with shifters, and he’s terrified. A man without a smell... -
Other Half by Jordan Castillo Price
Victor Bayne never saw himself as husband material, but after an undercover stint as half of a married couple, he’s willing to give it a shot. Jacob Marks was eager to settle down from the get-go, so once Vic popped the question, the wedding should’ve been smooth sailing. But new evidence has come to light that casts a pall over the whole affair: decades of psychic experimentation and intrigue... -
This Is Not the Dog You're Looking For by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDunham goes missing, the werewolf pack loses their cool, and Ross is far too sleep-deprived for this nonsense... -
The Pound Dilemma by A.J. Sherwood
"I’ve got this.”Translated: Ross certainly did not have this, but be prepared to be thoroughly entertained...
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