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The Prayers We Pray by Auryn Hadley
Be careful what you pray for - because even gods can be tempted. The Temple of Temptation is broken. The system is failing the priests who serve faithfully, but Zeal isn't missing. He's simply powerless - or was. As more priests believe in our god, the balance of power has been shifting. Temptation is thriving. Miracles are happening. The High Priest is struggling...Categorized as:
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![The Paths We Lay by Auryn Hadley]()
The Paths We Lay by Auryn Hadley
To find temptation, we must lay our own path. For the last ten years, I thought I was nothing special. I was just another priestess in the Temple of Temptation. One of many. Little did I know that my god has plans for me. He intends to make me powerful. But what I will become is up to me. For centuries, things here have always been done the same way - and the gods are now paying for it... -
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![The Widow and the Orcs by Finley Fenn]()
The Widow and the Orcs by Finley Fenn
He’ll do anything for his wounded warrior… even wooing him a widow. In a world of orcs and men, Lady Scall is a widow besieged — by her debts, her demons, and her dangerous lord neighbour. But time is running out, and she’s about to lose everything…. Until the night an orc shows up in her chambers. Killik is a cold, cruel, condescending spy, and he wants nothing to do with Lady Scall… for himself... -
![A Dream of Flame and Shadow by Eliza Eveland]()
A Dream of Flame and Shadow by Eliza Eveland
A blacksmith unable to forge a future. Every time Nevahn closes his eyes, he is haunted by nightmares of fire and blood. Though he’ll take any distraction he can find, his favorite is his daily work at the forge, where he is the master of fire. But he’s been an apprentice too long, and his nightmares are holding him back... -
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![Wish for Me: Book 2 by Yumoyori Wilson]()
Wish for Me: Book 2 by Yumoyori Wilson
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA life of despair, a heart-crippling desire, and a desperate wish to belong. When the opportunity to start a new life arises, I take it with an open mind, knowing quite well I had nothing left in my past life to hold me back. Making the decision lands me in the heart of Fantasia, where I become an official Jinn who grants the wishes of those who desperately need it... -
![To Whisper with the Wilds by Tawny Oakland]()
To Whisper with the Wilds by Tawny Oakland
Finding her mates when she least expected it, Becca vows to embrace her mate bonds to the fullest. After all, her two best friends found nothing but happiness with their harems. However nothing worth having is ever easy. Becca is delighted to find her butterfly dragon but she didn’t expect him to be terrified of her... -
![Silver Bullet Everest by Rolf and Ranger, Rolf and Ranger]()
Silver Bullet Everest by Rolf and Ranger, Rolf and Ranger
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTom and Jake's Everest story. -
![The Bet: Daegan, Gideon and Anwyn Vignette by Joey W. Hill]()
The Bet: Daegan, Gideon and Anwyn Vignette by Joey W. Hill
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIn Bound by the Vampire Queen, Gideon won a bet with his Master. We get to see Daegan fulfill the terms. -
![Their Trials by Avah Larke]()
Their Trials by Avah Larke
Apparently, life isn’t going to get any easier for Rhowyn. With the trials starting, Rhowyn must find a way to use what she’s got, which isn’t much except determination, survival instincts, and her MMA training to somehow make it through to the end without dying. She must learn to rely on her consorts, a concept that’s new to the independent girl that has only ever relied on herself... -
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Forged in Blood by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBefore Shanti was the most wanted woman in the land, she had yet to master her sword and the potent Gift with which she was both blessed and cursed. But the threat won't rest, and her people may pay the price. This story is also found in Legends: Fifteen Tales of Sword and Sorcery Anthology. You can also get a copy by signing up for K. F. Breene's newsletter. -
![Born to be Witchy by A.J. Macey, Jarica James]()
Born to be Witchy by A.J. Macey, Jarica James
Aris Calisto was not your basic witch in the world of Akasha; with pink hair, sass, and an unusual upbringing that gave her a unique perspective on things, she wouldn’t accept being held back forever. After many twists, turns, and uphill battles, Aris and her men finally have their happy ever after... -
![Witches Be Crazy by A.J. Macey]()
Witches Be Crazy by A.J. Macey
Nothing in Aris Calisto’s life has ever been basic, and after a cauldron full of unexpected events, she finds herself a fugitive. Going on the run should have been the biggest challenge of her life, but after being separated from her tethers, she’s faced with an impossible choice--submit or run. With time ticking down, Aris and her ragtag band of witches have to risk it all... -
![Yuled by the Orcs by Finley Fenn]()
Yuled by the Orcs by Finley Fenn
In a world of orcs and powerful men, Lydia is a shy, widowed washerwoman, forgotten and alone — until the day the orc drops in, with a full sack of laundry on his back. He’s tall, rangy, and utterly confounding, with his silver hair, his deep jolly laugh, and his twinkling, coal-black eyes... -
![Devour the Dark by Nikki St. Crowe]()
Devour the Dark by Nikki St. Crowe
He’s my monster now. The Crocodile, the Devourer of Men, has devoured something he shouldn’ a Myth Maker Witch. Now, with the witch’s dark power swirling inside of him, he’s losing control of his monster and quickly making his way through my ship and my crew. It’s only me and Wendy Darling who can pull him back. But even we know time is running out... -
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![Not Broken by Dana Marie Bell]()
Not Broken by Dana Marie Bell
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThree hearts are stronger than the sum of their scars. True Destiny, Book 5. Slade Saeter endured centuries of torture, longing for the day he could claim Magnus Tate and Sylvia Grimm as mates. Now freedom is his, but nightmares still plague this son of Loki, and he fears his lovers will believe him too fragile to bond... -
![Tangled Warriors by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott]()
Tangled Warriors by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLucien Cummings. The pestilents are trying to kill him. He’s pretty sure the Water Weaver wants to kill him as well. But after two months of fighting an attraction for a man who couldn’t possibly be his mate, Lucien cracks when he’s pulled into an impulsive threesome with Calder and a sexy man they picked up in a bar. That night was earth shattering... -
![The Dragon Mistress: Book 3 by R.A. Steffan]()
The Dragon Mistress: Book 3 by R.A. Steffan
Our secret is out, and now we’re marked for death. A lone survivor escaped the mountain battle, carrying news of our dragons’ existence to the court of Prince Oblisii. Utrea’s dragons were supposed to have been wiped out long ago. Only these five remain—a male and four females. They’re all that’s left to carry on the species, but first we have to keep them alive...Categorized as:
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Ever Dark by M. Violet
Evil used to exist only in my nightmares. Until I moved to Ever Graves. A town full of secrets, curses, and death. The darkness comes for me now in the form of three wicked. Bones, Draven, and Aries. They want to corrupt my soul and leave their filthy marks on my flesh. They are all that is unholy. But their depravity isn’t my only torment. I’ve been plagued by a nightmare since I was a child... -
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Dark Soul by J.L. Madore
A curse to break. A sister to find. A quadrant to reclaim. After the initial shock of being soul seared to a stranger, Creed and I realize the universe might know what it's doing afterall. As the two realms unite and initial relationships are made, the news of our mating breeds more than salacious curiosity throughout Dornte—it ignites hope. The citizens want safety. And freedom... -
![Venomous Lies by Suki Rose]()
Venomous Lies by Suki Rose
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLies. Mates. Murder. Greywood Conservatory was steeped in all three and I had no idea just how deep the secrets went. But I wanted nothing to do with any of those things. My hands were full with Echo’s avoidance, Cassius’ unending opinions, and trying to find ways to spend time with my mate, Bones. I wanted an ordinary life but fate had other plans... -
![Sol & Lune: Book Two by Kathryn Moon]()
Sol & Lune: Book Two by Kathryn Moon
A woman in the shadow of the new moon…. Lumen Fenn was torn down by the men who took possession of her home and has sequestered herself in the Lunar Convent, searching for peace. But being left an empty vessel of a woman makes room to be filled by new forces. Called on by her Goddess, Lumen must return to the land and the men she fled. Three men burning under the sun’s glare…...Categorized as:
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![The Trouble with Trying to Love a Hellion by Jennifer Cody]()
The Trouble with Trying to Love a Hellion by Jennifer Cody
Edovard:. Um…I was told I’m supposed to summarize my story here, but recently I’ve learned that blurbs are hard so I’m not sure what to say. My name is Edovard Durand Folange. I’m twenty seven years old from Fresno, California, and recently I moved across the country to live with my new parents and brother... -
![Not Quite Hunter by Kaye Draper]()
Not Quite Hunter by Kaye Draper
What’s more fun than dragging a politician, an ogre, a leprechaun, and a hired killer across the wastelands to retrieve a human passenger? Anything. Anything would be more enjoyable than this—even hunting hungry fiends. Sam is questioning their life choices. Maybe it would just be easier to murder the idiots and leave the bodies in the wastelands...Categorized as:
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![Magic, Demons, and the Hunter by J.P. Sayle]()
Magic, Demons, and the Hunter by J.P. Sayle
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThree men, destined to be together. Two believe their third is dead. The third doesn’t even know his mates exist. Mondo suffers from a five-year-old hole in his memory and recurrent dreams of two men. On a mission to Salem to determine if demons are murdering humans, his life becomes complicated when the two men are no longer in his head but a reality. Pierre is struggling... -
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![Queen Takes More by Joely Sue Burkhart]()
Queen Takes More by Joely Sue Burkhart
You wanted more. More Shara. More blood. More Blood. You had so many questions after Shara Isador took the Triune. Why was Daire in the cathouse? Why didn’t she get immediate revenge against the Dauphine? These questions are answered, along with providing all of the Their Vampire Queen short stories that were previously published in other anthologies, including:. Queen Takes Alpha... -
![Stand Against the Rising Storm by Tessa Cole]()
Stand Against the Rising Storm by Tessa Cole
A terrifying vision of a deadly future…. I’ve risked everything to save my brother and taken his place in the Black Guard, and now my vision of his death has changed. I’m the one who’ll be murdered. I don’t know when it will happen, but I’m magically bound to the Black Tower and can’t leave... -
![Perfect Scent Match by Emily Antoinette]()
Perfect Scent Match by Emily Antoinette
Three scent matches, two blind dates, and one accidental first heat. Ruby is done pretending to be the perfect omega. If that means her odds of finding a pack that won’t bristle at her boldness are astronomically low, then so be it. When she finds out she has a scent match, though, fate might be on her side. Beau isn’t looking for a pack... -
![Resting Witch Face by A.J. Macey, Jarica James]()
Resting Witch Face by A.J. Macey, Jarica James
Aris Calisto is no longer the newest student at Aether Academy but after her creepy headmaster finds out about her relationship with a professor, she’s finding her seemingly new home is quickly becoming hellsticks. To make matters worse, when someone leaks Aris’s new powers, her and her guys are faced with a Council inquiry... -
![Home to the Hollow by Cassandra Featherstone]()
Home to the Hollow by Cassandra Featherstone
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratings"You can take the girl out of the South, but you can't take the South out of the girl. ". Jolene Athena Whitley left home a decade ago and has never looked back—until her dream job rejects her. Heartbroken, she vows to get her life back on track. If she can figure out the dirty secrets that flagged her file, the job as an FBI profiler is in the bag... -
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Southeast by Vera Valentine
With another summer on the Jersey shore coming to a close, Jess was more than ready to hang up her water park vest until next year. Still recovering from the shock of being kidnapped and nearly killed, she's barely had time to process the fact that monsters are real. The impulsive offer to let her repentant abductor-turned-protector crash on her couch is going better than anticipated... -
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Honor Guards by J.L. Madore
One who possesses me. Two who revere me. And one who needs me more than ever. My mind is spinning. There’s so much I want to try, to feel, to do. I want to stay in bed forever. .. Except, as the Guardian of the Crown, I have a quadrant to secure and a rebellion to stop. The illegal importing of weapons from the Human Realm has empowered the goblins, making them even more dangerous...Categorized as:
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![All for Knot: Book Two by Ember Blaze]()
All for Knot: Book Two by Ember Blaze
Just when I think I've escaped my troubled past, everything around me blows up. My life with the Corbyn pack feels like a fairytale. I have friends, a great job, a hot boyfriend, and a rich, successful pack offering to bond with both of us. But my cheating ex has secrets of his own, and he'll do whatever it takes to make sure I can't bring him or his slimeball family down... -
![Jaguar's Passion by J.L. Madore]()
Jaguar's Passion by J.L. Madore
The Quint is Bound. The Black Knight is Exposed. The Final Battle has Begun. With my mates and I bonded in body and soul, the quint is fully aligned. And while it feels sometimes like it's the five of us against the world, it's not. Along the way, we've built family and friends and allies invested in our success. They stand behind us as we tackle our final trials... -
![Vigil of the Gargoyle by Jarica James]()
Vigil of the Gargoyle by Jarica James
In the wake of the latest high regency drama, the supernatural world is in an upheaval. Lennox and Team Kova are back in Obsidian Cove and doing everything they can to keep their town and academy safe as the supernatural world falls apart around them... -
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![Thief of Silver and Souls by Eva Chase]()
Thief of Silver and Souls by Eva Chase
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat if it takes a monster to save a kingdom? I'll never forget the sight of my little sister's lifeless body—or that my rogue magic killed her. Sorcery like mine is punishable by death. So I live in the shadows, stealing from the corrupt to give to the needy. Maybe a little good can wash the blood from my hands. It seems like a decent plan. .Categorized as:
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![Waxing Crescent by Serenity Rayne]()
Waxing Crescent by Serenity Rayne
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe wolf does not walk alone; it always carries its pack. In the months since the Ascension, my sister and I found a new life and family to soothe our souls. But, as always, danger lurks at every turn. Discovering the truth about my heritage may lie in the town of Blackmoor gave me hope I could find answers about why the Morgensterns bound my wolf to keep me safe... -
![Strife & Valor by Regina Watts]()
Strife & Valor by Regina Watts
Rorke Burningsoul is free. Free, and able to pursue the adventurers who left him for dead in the harrowing realm of the Nightlands. When one of those treacherous adventurers falls right into his lap, all he can do is praise Weltyr and make use of his good fortune... -
![A Passion for Potions by Dalia Davies]()
A Passion for Potions by Dalia Davies
A cozy, high spice romantasy with cottagecore vibes. Sometimes sleepy village life can be too quiet. Sometimes a quaint circle of friends can be too small. Ana doesn’t want the thrill of an adventure, she just wants one man in the village who hasn’t known her since she was a baby, understands what to do if he gets her clothes off, and who her mother can’t scare away… at least not until after... -
![The Complete Horse Mistress Collection by R.A. Steffan]()
The Complete Horse Mistress Collection by R.A. Steffan
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy secret could save my people. It will also destroy my life. My name is Carivel. I was born female, but I've been secretly living as a boy in my adoptive village of Draebard, doing a job the elders insist could never be done by a woman... -
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The Dragon Mistress: Book 4 by R.A. Steffan
We ran away, but it didn’t solve our problems. Now, we’re going back to fight for Aristede. And oh, yeah—there’s also the small matter of toppling Rayth’s corrupt younger brother from the Utrean throne, so we can remove the bounty on our dragons’ heads. I mean, what could possibly go wrong? As the king’s eldest son, Rayth grew up expecting to rule. Instead, he ended up disgraced and exiled...Categorized as:
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![Queen of the Unwanted by Jenna Glass]()
Queen of the Unwanted by Jenna Glass
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn the riveting sequel to the feminist fantasy epic The Women's War, the ability to do magic has given women control over their own bodies. But as the patriarchy starts to fall, they must now learn to rule as women, not men... -
![Honor Bound by J.L. Madore]()
Honor Bound by J.L. Madore
The rebellion has started. The goblins are coming for us. My time to prepare is over. The battle for the Dornte crown has begun and we're not ready. Ruic Breard has an army, a stockpile of weapons from the Human Realm, and the knowledge that the Amberloq force consists of two Elbirfae warriors, and me...Categorized as:
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![Honor Empowered by J.L. Madore]()
Honor Empowered by J.L. Madore
Four elite warriors. One fae princess to bind them. And a destiny to realize. I had a rocky start to my appointment as Guardian of the Crown, but I am resilient and determined to seize the reigns of my destiny—even if it means going up against an evil man like Ruic Breard...Categorized as:
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![Scrum-half in Heat by Emory Winters]()
Scrum-half in Heat by Emory Winters
Emil ‘Cherry’ Kipling is the first omega in premiership rugby and he’s stopping at nothing to make his dreams come true. Only, his heat and pheromone suppressors weren’t ever intended to be taken for this long...Categorized as:
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![The Call of Monsters by J.B. Trepagnier]()
The Call of Monsters by J.B. Trepagnier
People might used to have worshipped the Olympians, but I never did. I’ll kill every last one of them to get Hephaestus back. I used to love my Greek mythology classes until I got kidnapped and actually met some Gods. I took Hephaestus as a lover and Hades and Persephone are not all that bad, but the rest of them? They hurt my monsters... -
![Quiet Burn: A Paranormal Shifter Demon Academy Romance by Cassandra Featherstone]()
Quiet Burn: A Paranormal Shifter Demon Academy Romance by Cassandra Featherstone
Hell hath no fury like a girl pretending to be a boy at an all-demon university. I thought surviving the first few months at Discordia was a win—until The Caliphate Games were announced. Now, I’m being trained to fight in a deadly competition I shouldn’t qualify for, juggling bloodthirsty rich jerks, sneaky headmasters, and living with seven demon hybrids who are way too hot for my sanity... -
![Theirs to Love by Kiki Burrelli]()
Theirs to Love by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrancesca, or Frannie to her friends, is great at finding mates--for other people. She’s ecstatic that her family and friends have all found love because it certainly never worked out for her. Her one big love ended in tears, shame and flames, literally. Now Frannie lives for her pack family and uses sarcasm to keep men at bay... -
![Snow White and the Seven Little Miners by Kit Barrie]()
Snow White and the Seven Little Miners by Kit Barrie
Once upon a time, a beautiful prince met seven little men. Obsessed with beauty and perfection, The Evil Queen did not anticipate the day that her only son would become fairer than she. Desperate to save himself, Prince Makellos flees into the woods. Luck brings him to the house of seven little men exiled to work in the mines, digging gems for The Queen... -
![Shaped by Darkness by Sara Hinds]()
Shaped by Darkness by Sara Hinds
Knowledge is power, or so they say. I'd wanted answers, but the cost was higher than I was prepared to pay. I'm supposed to be powerful, one of the last of my kind, yet I feel anything but. I've let down my friend. Someone who’s never given up on me despite our differences and how crazy I might drive him. My bonds are strained, and the people I love keep getting hurt because of me...
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