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Clean Finish by Lily Mayne
Larkin. Look, here’s the thing. I’m young, carefree, and my job as the assistant to Holt, manager and owner of the Goliaths of Wrestling, means I’m surrounded by half-naked beefcake wrestlers all day. Of course I’m going to be interested in… getting to know them all better... -
![Luxuries of Lust by Nik Knight]()
Luxuries of Lust by Nik Knight
When it came to love, Rusty had resigned himself to never being enough, and Gem knew he would always be too much. Turns out, they were both wrong. As a Pyclon from Lust, Rusty learned early the cruel rules of the Pentagram. Happiness is for the privileged. Hope for the weak. And absolutely nothing comes free. So he accepts a life of happy enough, of good enough, of just… enough... -
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![Familiar Beginnings by Alice Winters]()
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... -
![Shroom for Improvement by Jemma Croft]()
Shroom for Improvement 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...Categorized as:
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![Love Springs Eternal by S.J. Himes]()
Love Springs Eternal by S.J. Himes
Apprenticed to the infamous Necromancer of Boston, Daniel Macavoy has seen a lot of upheaval in his life since that fateful day. Rescued from an abusive father and the monster he was once enslaved by, Daniel has struggled with every trauma that scarred his heart and mind. Yet with the love and support of his found family, Daniel has become stronger than he ever imagined... -
![With Kid Gloves by Macy Blake]()
With Kid Gloves by Macy Blake
A grumpy tiger thinks he can be a lonely drifter? Not on Ollie Jerrick self-proclaimed Happiness Champion’s watch. Ollie Jerrick has a hero complex. As a wolf shifter, he’s been surrounded by real-life heroes since his dads rescued him from an evil witch when he was six...Categorized as:
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![Under Gorse and Stone by Lily Morton]()
Under Gorse and Stone by Lily Morton
Cary Sutton isn’t surprised when his boyfriend walks out on him during a holiday in Cornwall at Christmas. It’s far from the first time that someone's accused him of being cold—both inside and out. Cary’s spent his whole life feeling like he’s separated from the world by a sheet of glass. Nothing touches him. Nothing moves him...Categorized as:
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![Nyx by G. Eilsel]()
Nyx by G. Eilsel
Ninety-one years ago, I stumbled upon a window to a strange new world. Beyond, there were blue skies and odd trees, and flowers like nothing I’d ever seen. Curiosity got the better of me, and life as I knew it changed forever. Ljómur was the military’s best kept secret. Behind those walls, I was experimented on and studied, torn apart and put back together...Categorized as:
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![Burned by Mika Nix]()
Burned by Mika Nix
Of all the creatures I could have accidentally mate bonded with, did it have to be a dragon slayer? I never let my dragon take control. Never. Distraught after the death of a friend, I made a mistake…. Finding a beautiful, broken viking on the verge of death in the middle of a forest, all of my instincts screamed at me to save him. My dragon wouldn’t have it any other way...Categorized as:
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![Sweet Clematis by R. Cooper]()
Sweet Clematis by R. Cooper
Can a curse be a blessing? Clematis works hard to embody every fairy stereotype. He can be a sulky prince or a submissive flirt, slutty and arrogant or silly and soft. He makes himself into whatever causes someone to want him. Combine that with beauty that’s incredible even for a fairy, and everyone wants him sooner or later… just not for long... -
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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...Categorized as:
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![His Realm by Mary Calmes]()
His Realm by Mary Calmes
On their first meeting, Varic Maedoc, prince of the vampyrs, told Jason Thorpe that loving him was not for the faint of heart. He wasn’t kidding. In the past two years, Jason has been kidnapped, lived through several attempts on his life, and foiled a coup. Now, his new life as the prince’s consort and adviser to the king is made even harder by Varic’s prolonged absence... -
![Alan's Utterly Accidental Dream-Cute by Katie Griffin, A.J. Sherwood]()
Alan's Utterly Accidental Dream-Cute by Katie Griffin, A.J. Sherwood
What happens when a Havili researcher meets a psychic dreamwalker? A dreamy meet-cute, that’s what. (In more ways than one. ). Tags:... -
![Guardian: Zhen Hun, Vol. 1 by Priest]()
Guardian: Zhen Hun, Vol. 1 by Priest
Zhao Yunlan is Chief of the Special Investigations Department: a secret group of uniquely skilled individuals who investigate strange happenings in modern-day Dragon City. Although laid-back and cheeky to those who don't know him, this tenacious and cunning man fits well into his role of the Guardian...Categorized as:
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![A Fae Coin Transported Me Into Another World and Now I'm the Gay Holy Maiden by A.J. Sherwood, Katie Griffin]()
A Fae Coin Transported Me Into Another World and Now I'm the Gay Holy Maiden by A.J. Sherwood, Katie Griffin
What happens when you fall and hit the webtoons trope tree? You get killed by Truck-kun, get transported to a fantasy world by a sentient Fae coin, and become the first gay holy maiden. Jake Alexander is Not Happy to be sure. Fortunately in Jake’s case, part of the trope tree includes the gorgeous Duke of the North, Theon. And starting a business from scratch, which he’s always wanted to do... -
![Zachary by Louisa Masters]()
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... -
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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...Categorized as:
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![Devoted by Lark Taylor]()
Devoted by Lark Taylor
Fate always has a plan. Even if you don’t agree with it. Ezekiel. Starting that online game was my attempt to find happiness. Something to fill my life other than the demands of Heaven and the rest of my unit. I didn’t expect to find Sam. Even with screens between us, Sam makes me feel more alive than I have done in millennia...Categorized as:
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![Gardens & Ghosts by Maz Maddox]()
Gardens & Ghosts by Maz Maddox
For the past few years, I’ve been living with a ghost. My husband - my mate - was lost because of choices I made. As one of only a few tyrannosaur shifters on this planet, I have resigned myself to an immortality alone, married to my work. I am more than happy to keep my walls up, heart guarded, and my focus set on my missions... -
![Devil May Care by Lark Taylor]()
Devil May Care by Lark Taylor
One life-altering kiss sets our whole world on fire. Harlow. I’ll tell you what isn’t on my agenda for this century: finding my fated mate only to have him reject me. In fact, having a mate and tying myself down for eternity isn’t even a blip on my radar. But the moment I meet Bailey, there’s no denying he’s meant to be mine... -
![Dragon's Stand by Nora Phoenix]()
Dragon's Stand by Nora Phoenix
Fallon never wanted a fated mate. Now he has two. Dragon omega Fallon is recovering from the abuse he endured in his previous clan, and he’s grateful for the friendship he’s building with his roommates, beta Duer and pregnant omega Yitro. When Duer announces he thinks they’re fated mates, Fallon is furious. He doesn’t want fated mates. He wants to be able to make his own choices... -
![Beyond the Storm by Jaclyn Osborn]()
Beyond the Storm by Jaclyn Osborn
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsParties, laughter, and heart-melting romance. The war might be over, but the fun is just beginning... -
![Deadly Avarice by M.J. May]()
Deadly Avarice by M.J. May
Sane and loved, Erasmus Boone is a unicorn among necromancers. Others aren’t nearly so fortunate. Necromancers need help, and since no one else is applying for the job, Erasmus feels it’s his responsibility. The hurdles are many, not the least of which is locating off the grid necromancers... -
![The Pushy Pixies Are Going Down by Michele Notaro]()
The Pushy Pixies Are Going Down by Michele Notaro
Are there pixies absolutely everywhere? Unfortunately. Tiny flying faeries with poisonous dust? Great…. Is Winter calling me his boyfriend all of a sudden? Wait. What? It’s pixie season, and they’re everywhere. Win and I are wearing so much pixie gear we look like we’re in space suits. It isn’t fun, but getting dusted is worse. Pixies. Ugh. But Chaos and Aeson need our help, so here we are... -
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![Mad Lizard Mambo by Rhys Ford]()
Mad Lizard Mambo by Rhys Ford
Kai Gracen has no intention of being anyone’s pawn. A pity Fate and SoCalGov have a different opinion on the matter. Licensed Stalkers make their living hunting down monsters and dangerous criminals… and their lives are usually brief, brutal, and thankless. Despite being elfin and cursed with a nearly immortal lifespan, Kai didn’t expect to be any different...Categorized as:
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![Witches' Blood by Ginn Hale]()
Witches' Blood by Ginn Hale
Volume Four. After using a key intended for his roommate, John Toffler. and his two closest friends—Laurie and Bill—are thrown into the. harsh world of Basawar. John and his friends survive the winter. wilderness with the aid of a rebellious young priest, Ravishan, and. eventually join Basawar society in the city of Amura’taye. While Laurie and Bill find shelter in the household of the exiled...Categorized as:
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![Naughty Neil by Louisa Masters]()
Naughty Neil by Louisa Masters
I’m just an ordinary guy… who feeds on sexual energy. I never knew my dad. Mom said he was a nice enough guy, but she never got his name. Then a government agent shows up and announces that I’m not really human. Dear old Dad was an incubus, a being that needs sexual energy to survive. Apparently that means I am too... -
![How Not to Date a Griffin by Lana Kole]()
How Not to Date a Griffin by Lana Kole
Your ride is arriving soon. .. Nolan Whittier never expected to find a griffin on a rideshare app. He certainly didn’t expect to get the ride of his life, either. One perfect night. That's all it was supposed to be. But when fate draws Nolan and Reid together again, there’s more between them than their insatiable chemistry...Categorized as:
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![Born to Be Legends by Hailey Turner]()
Born to Be Legends by Hailey Turner
Some endings are just new beginnings. Patrick Collins earned the peace he’s found in New York City with his pack through sacrifice. Six years out from the end of the world, he’s satisfied with the life he’s built and doesn’t think about what else the future might hold until he stumbles his way into a hostage situation he didn’t ask to be part of... -
![Cthulhu for Christmas by Meghan Maslow]()
Cthulhu for Christmas by Meghan Maslow
Six accidental tentacles, five naked neighbors, four evil mages, three ugly sweaters, two dead bodies, and one crush on my straight best friend . .. Some things are simple fact: Santa Claus isn't real and magic doesn’t exist. As a former foster kid turned cop, I know this for a fact. My life is anything but magical and Santa sure as hell never visited me as a kid...Categorized as:
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![Sloth and other Delights by T.J. Nichols]()
Sloth and other Delights by T.J. Nichols
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNegotiations with the LA vampires have failed. Having survived the attempted razing of their enclave by the dragons, the vampires are now holding Jordan’s sister hostage and are demanding a unicorn for her safe return. There’s only one problem. Unicorns aren’t animals. They are wild magic best left alone. Jordan holds the media responsible for Katie’s capture... -
![Dangerous by Charlie Cochet, Macy Blake]()
Dangerous by Charlie Cochet, Macy Blake
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 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...Categorized as:
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![Guarded by Lark Taylor]()
Guarded by Lark Taylor
Your fated mate is supposed to be your other half. The one you’re destined to be with. If that’s the case, why did mine run away from me? Noah. I spent centuries wasting my love and attention on someone who didn’t want me. I had to leave my angelic unit to break free of his hold. Now, with the Seraphim, I’m finally happy. My ex is in my past, and I’m looking towards my future...Categorized as:
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![Next to Nothing by Macy Blake]()
Next to Nothing by Macy Blake
A Gay Paranormal Harem Romance. What do you get when you mix a dragon, a vampire, a griffin, a mage, and a human? Sawyer Smith’s life sounds like a punchline, but the mates he’s come to love are no joke. They’re fierce and wonderful, protecting him from the outside forces trying to destroy him... -
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![Deadly Lineage by M.J. May]()
Deadly Lineage by M.J. May
Shunned by most species and abandoned by their warlock fathers, necromancers are marginalized, feared, and reclusive. Erasmus Boone is different. His warlock father chose love instead of abandonment. Unusually powerful and talented, Boone’s embraced his necromantic abilities and managed to carve out an existence within a world that would rather he not exist at all... -
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Nox by Stella Rainbow
The fearless Keeper of the Chasm. An ex-warlock recovering from death. An evil rising from the flames. Nox. When my idea of sneaking into the Burning Chasm for a recon mission was shot down by everyone, including the King of Otherworld, I probably should've listened... -
![Adopt a Vampire by A.J. Sherwood]()
Adopt a Vampire by A.J. Sherwood
Newly turned vampire Jesse Hunt has been spotted by two werewolves! Should. -Run. -Fight. -Ask for noms. Barrett Walker, alpha of the local pack, has two options upon meeting the starving but sweet Jesse! Should. -Hand him over to the local vampire clan. -Adopt him...Categorized as:
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![Hijinks With A Hellhound by Louisa Masters]()
Hijinks With A Hellhound by Louisa Masters
I'm a one-and-done kind of hellhound. .. I don't catch feeeeeeeelings. .. Once upon a time, my first and last relationship taught me that romantic love isn't enough to stop your boyfriend from trying to kill you. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. My awesomeness is now strictly reserved for one-nighters and casual hookups...Categorized as:
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![Thorn Evermore by Mia Monroe]()
Thorn Evermore by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCatching feelings? No thanks. Love is a cage and I like my freedom. Kyson. They say forty is the new thirty, but maybe that’s for regular people. Not guys like me who spend their days dusting off antiques and fantasizing about mythical beings. After too many breakups, I’ve given up on finding love, but my milestone birthday sent me out looking for a random hookup... -
![Hot Head by Mika Nix]()
Hot Head by Mika Nix
Protecting him is my job. Finding out he’s my fated mate wasn’t part of the assignment. Lake Forrester III entered my life like a wrecking ball. Drake Security, my firm with my brothers, was hired to protect him from a stalker ex, but what Lake doesn’t know is that he’s not dealing with your average unhinged human...Categorized as:
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![Fairies Never Fall by Sera Bishop]()
Fairies Never Fall by Sera Bishop
A fairy whose touch is poison. A cuddly human who’s immune. Three years out of prison, I came to the Sanctum for a fresh start. What I got was a job serving things that go bump in the night and a mysterious regular who hates me. Lysander isn’t just out of my league, he’s an honest-to-god fairy prince. Sparkly wings, pretty face, dark backstory — the works. My coworkers call him Your Highness...Categorized as:
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![Ryland's Inferno by Giovanna Reaves]()
Ryland's Inferno by Giovanna Reaves
He ran because of fear, but was found because of love. . . The moment Blayze McKnight joins the Pryde Pack he knows it is only a matter of time before everyone finds out that he is not what he claims to be. Being the last of his kind, Blayze was never taught the way of the dragon. Because the man he wants he can never claim as his...Categorized as:
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![Dawnchaser by Sam Burns]()
Dawnchaser by Sam Burns
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI came here to kill Huxley Dawnchaser. I expected the ridiculous extravagance of his estate, his home, his life. What I didn’t expect was the trail of broken people he left in his wake long before (edited for spoilers). I certainly didn’t expect to be put in the position of helping Huxley’s children pick up the pieces of their own shattered lives. There must be some way I can kill him twice... -
![Magic Burning by Kaje Harper]()
Magic Burning by Kaje Harper
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlan. I haven't been out with a guy in the last two years. Partly because I'm a gay elementary-school teacher in a fairly small, conservative town. Partly because I'm a sorcerer, and dating ordinary humans only leads to trouble. Sleeping with one though? That's doable, so when my birdbrained familiar Sunny lines up a tall, muscular firefighter for me, I'm not going to say no. Just once, though...Categorized as:
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![Connor by Taylor Rylan]()
Connor by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you’re a fae born in the shifter realm, the last thing you expect is to discover your mate is fae, sent from the fae realm just for you. Connor Romano loves his family. Born to a vampire father and a fae mother, he’s spent his entire life witnessing firsthand the level his father would go to protect his mother, him, and their fae sister... -
![Hurt Me Not by Davidson King]()
Hurt Me Not by Davidson King
As a lieutenant at the Fool’s Pass Fire Department and a single father, Easton Kooper’s life revolves around his children. When he receives an urgent call from his son’s doctor, it upends Easton’s world. Suddenly, barreling into a burning building sounds like a piece of cake. With no idea of what to do or where to turn, he’s never felt more lost... -
![A Demon for Midwinter by K.L. Noone]()
A Demon for Midwinter by K.L. Noone
Kris Starr used to be famous. Rock and roll. Sold-out shows. Literal magic. Empathic talents and screaming fans. But he has a problem or two. He's having a hard time writing new music. It's Midwinter, which means he's surrounded by depressing holiday cheer. And he's in love with Justin, his manager, who has a talent for rescuing almost- or once-famous bands . . -
![Ogres and other Dating Dilemmas by T.J. Nichols]()
Ogres and other Dating Dilemmas by T.J. Nichols
Sean Lloyd has given up on finding love. It’s easier to concentrate on his work as a mytho biologist than figure out people. But that was easier to believe in his twenties. Now his friends are getting engaged and planning weddings, and he’s only planning his next hook-up. He wants more, even if he isn’t sure what that looks like... -
![Gifts of the Fairy Queen by Amy Crook]()
Gifts of the Fairy Queen by Amy Crook
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAfter the events of The Guardianship of Julian St. Albans, Alex and Julian take a few weeks to rest and recover before diving into the new challenges ahead. This is a warm, domestic novella in the same vein as Rosemary for the Holidays, where we check in with our beloved characters but do not, for once, have a murder to solve... -
![The Firebird and Other Stories by R. Cooper]()
The Firebird and Other Stories by R. Cooper
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBeing(s) in Love Stories. Magical creatures known as beings emerged from hiding amid the destruction of the First World War. Since then they’ve lived on the margins of the human world as misunderstood objects of fear and desire. Some are beautiful, others fearsome and powerful. Yet for all their magic and strength, they are as vulnerable as anyone when it comes to matters of the heart...
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