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The Necromancer's Reckoning by S.J. Himes
Every action has consequences. For a decade, Angel Salvatore has been the most powerful sorcerer and only necromancer in all the Northeast. Never one to ask permission nor apologies, he has acted with near impunity for years. Until now. The High Council of Sorcery has come to Boston, and Angel is their target... -
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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...Categorized as:
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![Conspiracy of Dragons by Louisa Masters]()
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...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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![Secondhand Skin by Hailey Turner]()
Secondhand Skin by Hailey Turner
Nothing says you can’t steal a heart. Keeping it though? That’s another problem. Wade Espinoza knows a thing or two about hoards. As a dragon, he’s got plenty. What he doesn’t have is a relationship, and he swears he’s not looking for one...Categorized as:
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![Wild Fire by Mika Nix]()
Wild Fire by Mika Nix
He’s my nemesis, my rival, and the man I can’t get out of my head. We may be star-crossed but there’s enough heat between us to start a wildfire. I’ve never been one to follow the rules, but sleeping with a wolf shifter might be over the line, even for me. So, why can’t I get him out of my head? Or his scent out of my nose. Even on the other side of the world, I swear I can still smell him...Categorized as:
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![The Dragon Experiment by Louisa Masters]()
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...Categorized as:
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![Blood by A.J. Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake]()
Blood by A.J. Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake
Secret identities are hard to keep.Sora finds this to be doubly true after meeting the struggling Burkhard Clan and the mischievous Ravi. The wind dragon has stolen his breath, and heart, away. Sora suspects he might have found his mate. But his inability to be truthful with Ravi eats at Sora. When the Jaeggi attack, Sora can’t keep his secrets any longer...Categorized as:
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![By the Pint by Jemma Croft]()
By the Pint by Jemma Croft
Dima Black might be the richest, most successful vampire in all of Borderlands, but all he wants to do is sew his quilts.Dima enjoys a quiet life in his inner-city Remy apartment with his flatmates, a fridge full of B+, and his fluffy bunny slippers. At least, as quiet as things can be for a mind-reading vampire... -
![Wolf of the Northern Star by S.J. Himes]()
Wolf of the Northern Star by S.J. Himes
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsGhost, once known as the cub Luca, is finally home. Back among his kind and learning what it means to be both a man and a shaman, Ghost battles the expectations of his people, his family, and the pressures of a society that is both foreign and familiar... -
![Breath by A.J. Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake]()
Breath by A.J. Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake
A Mage’s List for Freedom:1. Escape his evil, controlling clan.2. Get a job. 3. Work magic on HIS terms.4. Avoid all dragons.Tori was doing great until sexy dragon Baldewin interfered.Between the little gifts, constant protection, and the steadfast confidence from the overgrown lizard, Tori wonders if maybe that last step needs revising. He has no chance to consider it...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... -
![A History of Trouble by S.J. Himes]()
A History of Trouble by S.J. Himes
A HISTORY OF TROUBLE A Beacon Hill Sorcerer Anthology A collection of brand-new short stories, featuring characters from The Beacon Hill Sorcerer Series by bestselling author SJ Himes. Red Wine and Blood The Blood Wars raged for centuries across Boston. Witness a brief glimpse into the brutal history of the Wars with Ignacio Salvatore and the vampire he loves, Ashwin Metcalfe, in 1897...Categorized as:
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![A Mage's Guide to Wicky by A.J. Sherwood]()
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... -
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![The Necromancer's Dilemma by S.J. Himes]()
The Necromancer's Dilemma by S.J. Himes
Even love can die without trust. Angel’s brother, Isaac, has returned home, and the pair begins to make slow and awkward attempts back to each other. Learning how to be a brother to a grown man instead of a parental figure has Angel adjusting his behaviors and habits, and Isaac still remains a mystery...Categorized as:
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![Hell to Pay by Macy Blake]()
Hell to Pay by Macy Blake
Alternate Cover As a hellhound beta, Solomon has no complaints. Life is fine. His pack and his goddess-given duties as a protector of the human realm are enough. So what if he’s a little bored and a smidge lonely? Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things... -
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Benjamin by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCan a powerful warlock from an original line be everything a broken shifter needs to heal? Benjamin Ward loves seeing his fellow enforcers find their fated mates. He wants that and has made it no secret that he would love someone to cherish and spend his life with. When his aura reacts to the adorable cutie cooking, his heart hurts when he realizes who his fated One is and what he’s been through... -
![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... -
![Definitely Not Paid Enough For This by A.J. Sherwood]()
Definitely Not Paid Enough For This by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 17 ratings“Company policy forbids me from accepting power from customers in exchange for any product on the shelves, my blood, my soul, or my firstborn child…” When Ross started working night shift at a lonely gas station in Salem, he expected quiet nights. Instead, he found himself face to face—quite literally—with the supernatural... -
![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... -
![Beyond the Storm by Jaclyn Osborn]()
Beyond the Storm by Jaclyn Osborn
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsParties, laughter, and heart-melting romance. The war might be over, but the fun is just beginning... -
![Raiden by Taylor Rylan]()
Raiden by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCan a sweet omega wolf tame the beast of a gargoyle? Will he accept all that his mate has to offer and need? Raiden Mason is the serious twin. He’s gone through life watching and observing, and when his ability is needed by the council, he is only too happy to do his duty... -
![The Deputy and His Enforcer by Kiki Clark]()
The Deputy and His Enforcer by Kiki Clark
A deputy bent on finding the truth and the Enforcer whose job it is to stop him...Nothing is more important to Marcus Rivera than protecting his pack, so he doesn’t understand why he has the sudden urge to tell a nosy human deputy things he shouldn’t. Marcus follows the rules. Always. But something about Robson’s scent has him tempted to break them... -
![Endlessly Raphael by Mia Monroe]()
Endlessly Raphael by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI was looking for a fake husband, but what I found was so much more.Something was in the air the night I walked into the club. It was like the clouds parted and there he was, the most stunning man I’d ever seen. He looked like he could be fun for a few hours, but as night turned to day, I proposed to him... -
![How To Date A Dragon by Louisa Masters]()
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...Categorized as:
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![Everett by Taylor Rylan]()
Everett by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhat started over a century ago has come to fruition, and somehow, two lives from opposite sides of the same conflict discover they’re fated for each other. Did the fates get it right?Everett Fabré was thrust into a life not of his own choosing when his entire family and the majority of his pack were killed during a tragical attack on their ship during the Civil War... -
![Rise by A.J. Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake]()
Rise by A.J. Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake
For the record, putting the Sousa clan to sleep for five hundred years is not Amaru’s fault.At least he’s found his two, count ‘em two sexy, hunky, adorable, overprotective dragon mates because of it, and they’ll help him wake up his clan.So why. Are his mates. AVOIDING HIM? Especially Luka. This should not be as hard as they’re making it...Categorized as:
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![A Beginner’s Guide to Mistakenly Summoned Demons and Other Misadventures by Shannon Mae]()
A Beginner’s Guide to Mistakenly Summoned Demons and Other Misadventures by Shannon Mae
Mistakenly summoning a lust demon was not on Gabe’s to-do list, but with a meddling grandmother, he’s gotten used to the unexpected. The real trouble begins when Gabe realizes exactly who he’s summoned... -
![Frozen Dragon by Minerva Howe]()
Frozen Dragon by Minerva Howe
A Dragon Veil Universe mpreg romanceOldest cousin and brother dragon Zeke has resigned himself to being the one lone dragon in his family. As his brother and cousins find their mates one by one, he ignores their protests that he'll find own love someday soon, and contents himself with caring for their growing brood of babies...Categorized as:
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![Talon by Michele Notaro]()
Talon by Michele Notaro
Who would’ve thought I, of all people, would be consorting with the enemy?Every fae dreams of finding that one person to complete their soul, but I’ve waited for so long with no sign of my viramore—my soulmate—that I thought I wouldn’t be so lucky.But then I find him.And what a surprise he is. Never in a million years did I think my viramore would be on the other side of things... -
![Ruins by A.J. Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake]()
Ruins by A.J. Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake
Samuel has one goal in life: fix his broken core.What does he not want? A bossy, overprotective, possessive, teasing dragon sticking his nose in business that is not his.Even if he is sexy. And supports Samuel on his quest to find the lost Sousa Mage Clan.Utterly beside the point. He does not need a dragon boyfriend.(Un)fortunately, Dimitri disagrees...Categorized as:
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![Shadow's Embrace by M.A. Church]()
Shadow's Embrace by M.A. Church
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKage: Am I still a monster? Very much so. Am I loved? Absolutely. Will I burn it all down to protect my mate? You better believe it. Hunters have come to San DeLain once again, and they’re targeting humans and paranormals for their sick experiments. Many have gone missing. Some for many, many years... -
![Someone to Hold Me by Lisa Oliver]()
Someone to Hold Me by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSomeone to Hold Me. The Gods Made Me Do It #6 (Can be read as a standalone) Hades, Lord of the Underworld, has spent years searching the world for his Fated Mate. He's watched his brother and nephews find their "light" and yet he can't find his. On the verge of giving up hope, Hades attends his brother Poseidon's wedding; so outside his comfort zone, but his discomfort proves worth it... -
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![All Souls Near & Nigh by Hailey Turner]()
All Souls Near & Nigh by Hailey Turner
You can’t bargain with death if you’ve already sold your soul. Special Agent Patrick Collins has been reassigned by the Supernatural Operations Agency to New York City. Navigating his new relationship with Jonothon de Vere, the werewolf he’s now soulbound to, is nothing compared to dealing with territorial disputes between the vampires and werecreatures who call the five boroughs home...Categorized as:
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![Bro and the Beast 5 by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy]()
Bro and the Beast 5 by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy
This is the fifth and final serial installment of an mpreg series following Brad, a quintessential frat bro and Raul, the brooding werewolf love interest he never asked for--and, in typical '80s alpha male hero fashion, is never gonna give him up... -
![Shifting Winter by Minerva Howe]()
Shifting Winter by Minerva Howe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJohn Leahy had no idea how he became a werewolf, but there's one thing he does know. He's struggling with everything from fitting into the wolf community up in the high mountains of Utah to controlling his shifting. John wants to fit in, to find a home, but most of all, he wants to impress pack co-leader Keegan... -
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Nox by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe fearless Keeper of the Chasm. An ex-warlock recovering from death. An evil rising from the flames.NoxWhen 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... -
![Sloth and other Delights by T.J. Nichols]()
Sloth and other Delights by T.J. Nichols
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 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... -
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Justice by Lark Taylor
SebastianBlood. Torture. Murder. They’ve been my only companions for centuries. I haven’t needed or wanted anything else.Until I see Matty smile. Then something in me, something that’s been dormant for centuries, begins to reawaken.Matty doesn’t belong in my world. He’s loving, innocent, and full of joy... -
![The Omega Objection by G.L. Carriger]()
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... -
![Dragon Ever After by Louisa Masters]()
Dragon Ever After by Louisa Masters
Note to self: You can’t teach an old dragon new tricks … he likes to invent his own.After half a century of chaos, my retirement from leading the Community of Species Government has been bliss. No more hellhounds playing pranks. No more snippy demons demanding my attention. No more cajoling money from the wealthy to support the community...Categorized as:
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![Blind Warrior by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott]()
Blind Warrior by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGrey Ackles The Soul Weaver feels useless. A burden endangering his brothers. The last battle with the pestilents cost Grey his sight and powers. Now he’s dependent on his vision rehabilitation therapist Cort to learn how to function on a daily basis... -
![Inevitably Yves by Mia Monroe]()
Inevitably Yves by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI gave up searching for an enduring love centuries ago. When my past walks through the door, I think I may have finally found it.My history is a sad one, filled with longing and chasing dreams that always eluded me. But don’t feel bad for me. My life is incredible, unwittingly designed on my endless quest to find my fated mate. I created a beautiful family of five loyal and loving brothers... -
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![A Crown of Iron & Silver by Hailey Turner]()
A Crown of Iron & Silver by Hailey Turner
Never promise a life that isn’t yours to give. New York City is decked out for the holidays, and Special Agent Patrick Collins is looking forward to a reunion with his old team when he gets assigned a new case. A human child is missing, and the changeling left in her place causes a prominent witch family to demand justice from the fae...Categorized as:
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![All Kidding Aside by Macy Blake]()
All Kidding Aside by Macy Blake
Building houses for a pack of orphans might lead one griffin to find his heart’s home.Victor Eastaughffe knows three things for a fact:-He does not have a mate.-He does not like children.-His duty is to his griffin clan. When Victor meets Orsen Riggs, a scruffy bear shifter, and little Gus, an orphaned red panda cub, his orderly, structured world becomes messy and chaotic...Categorized as:
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![Wolfgang by Grae Bryan]()
Wolfgang by Grae Bryan
Wolfgang Volker is many things: vampire, psychopath, connoisseur of fine living. But impulsive? Never that. Until the day he sets foot in Hyde Park and catches a certain enticing scent on the wind. His mate is here, gorgeous and oblivious and undeniably human. And it doesn’t take long for Wolfe to make the most impulsive move of his whole undead existence.Dr...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. KysonThey 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... -
![His Alpha Unlocked by Anna Sparrows]()
His Alpha Unlocked by Anna Sparrows
It's knot funny, it's fate.Former foster kid Beckett (Beck) Smith is 31 and has never had any reason to think that he’s anything other than human. But meeting Oliver (Ollie) Grayson in a club stirs something primal inside him, creating a desire that can’t be ignored. Learning that Ollie is an omega wolf shifter isn’t a deterrent, not when he can’t keep his hands off the young, vibrant, sexy man...Categorized as:
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![The Professor's Dragon by Louisa Masters]()
The Professor's Dragon by Louisa Masters
It was love at first sight… with my professor. What’s a dragon to do?For two years, I’ve been pining over Professor Sarris. I knew the moment I saw him that we were meant for each other, but it’s not to be. For one thing, I was his student, and he’s the most ethical man I know. For another, he has no idea I’m actually a four-thousand-year-old dragon from another dimension...Categorized as:
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