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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...Categorized as:
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Ever Dark by M. Violet
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvil 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... -
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... -
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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Hell Fae King by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn
The board has been set.The players have been chosen.Vivaxia tried to make Camillia a pawn in our eternal game—when she’s wrong about her.She’s not meant to be a pawn. She’s our queen.The Hell Fae Realm is in dire need of one, especially when rogue Virtuous Fae magic strikes... -
Born to be Witchy by A.J. Macey, Jarica James
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAris 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... -
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... -
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... -
Witches Be Crazy by A.J. Macey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNothing 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... -
The Complete Horse Mistress Collection by R.A. Steffan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 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... -
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... -
A King to be Loved by Brea Alepoú
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey say only the strong can afford tranquility.Titos has been fighting since the moment he was born he wants the happiness that everyone promises. He wants the days where he wakes up and there isn’t a new tragedy to fix. He wants it for his territory, friends, and his MATES.Is peace the stuff of dreams?As Titos is forced to take care of the remaining threat, or he and his men will never be free... -
Maiming by A.K. Koonce
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNothing perfect ever lasts. For the first time in my entire life, I've found a community that accepts me. The village of dragon shifters knows what it's like to be different. These men care about me. And I care about them. I might even love them. Among all that perfection, terror creeps in. It haunts this place during the night... -
Not Broken by Dana Marie Bell
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 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... -
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Tangled Warriors by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLucien CummingsThe 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 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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The Complete Horse Mistress Collection by R.A. Steffan
Carivel was born female, but she has been secretly living as a boy for years in her adoptive village of Draebard. The last thing she needs is to fall for not one, but two unattainable men—a dominating warrior and a reluctant wolf-shifter with a horrific past... -
Under His Embrace by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCan three broken men feel whole again? Inexperienced alpha, Fritz knows he is called to protect Link. The fox shifter has lost everything he loved in a tragic attack, including--he thinks--his mate... -
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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Their War by Avah Larke
So, life totally sucks right now.It definitely didn’t get any easier and now Rhowyn is at the mercy of Titania as her men flee for their lives. After the mess that Titania has put Rhowyn through, she’s at her limits. No longer willing to stand by the wayside, she decides to forge ahead and become who she was destined to be... -
Their Queen by Avah Larke
Life has thrown a lot of lemons and it’s time to make lemonade.Rhowyn failed in her attempt to fully ascend to the throne and in taking Titania down. She was even responsible for the near fatal injury of one of her mates. So, she makes the decision to go it alone with the help of a friend. If she’s going to become the Queen she’s meant to be, she needs to learn how to rely on herself again... -
Resting Witch Face by A.J. Macey, Jarica James
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAris 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... -
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... -
Magic, Demons, and the Hunter by J.P. Sayle
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 11 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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Veiled Flame by Cassandra Featherstone
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOne letter.That was all it took to change the course of my life forever.Typing too quickly in the application program cost me my dreams of finally being accepted for who I am and now I'm stuck here.Discordia University's acceptance made everything I knew go up in a puff of sulfur.Demons are real and they just admitted me into their elite boys' school... -
Trial of the Vampire by Jarica James
Last semester at Obsidian Cove Supernatural Academy ended with Lennox’s heart shattering. Now Evander is stuck in the Regency Prison while she’s forced to stay at school pretending nothing is wrong. She focuses every waking hour on trying to learn how to use her constantly changing powers and free him at the same time... -
Theirs to Love by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 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... -
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... -
Veiled Flame: A Paranormal Shifter Demon Academy Romance by Cassandra Featherstone
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne letter.That was all it took to change the course of my life forever.Typing too quickly in the application program cost me my dreams of finally being accepted for who I am and now I'm stuck here.Discordia University's acceptance made everything I knew go up in a puff of sulfur.Demons are real and they just admitted me into their elite boys' school... -
Their Omega by L.C. Davis
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA relationship between an omega and a beta may be frowned upon by society, but Mel is an omega who lives life on his own terms. He's already been through a difficult medical transition and the hell on earth that was the Mountain Ridge Breeding Program, but he came through it all stronger and determined to protect other omegas from facing the torture and abuse he went through... -
Pendulum by L.C. Davis
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsRemus Black is still reeling from an abusive relationship that stripped him of everything -- including his desire for love. Now all he wants is a fresh start halfway across the country, but his new roommate is determined to draw him into his strange world of chains, half-naked men and the infamous Lodge, a BDSM club as lavish as it is secretive... -
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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Blood on the Ice by Cassandra Featherstone
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHonoris. Veritas. Potentia.Turns out killing your traitorous ex-fiancé isn’t considered good form.I knew when I went after Magnus that I’d have to face the consequences of my actions, but the punishment doled out by the Society shocked everyone—including me.Being sent to State U to clean up his damn mess is worse than being executed, if you ask me... -
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... -
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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... -
Jaguar's Passion by JL 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... -
Shaped by Darkness by Sara Hinds
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsKnowledge 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... -
The Dragon Queen Complete Series Collection by Sam Hall
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTHIS IS A COMPLETE SERIES WITH A HEA AT THE END.Want a spicy, dragon rider romantasy series that's complete? Get it here!It Dragon FoundDragon FightDragon QueenBlurb for Book 1:I never intended to bond with a dragon.I definitely didn’t intend to become his wife.Now I must wed the Crown Prince, a man who is as cruel as he is handsome... -
His Baby to Defend by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBrady is a small town veterinarian living in the closet. Celibacy is a small price to pay for tranquility and a sense of community. That is, until a pair of imposing, alpha men burst into his quiet life. Wolf shifter Glenn is on a mission to deliver an injured animal to a friend of a friend who lives in some sleepy mountain town... -
The Pirate Queen by Candace Osmond
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFind the Key. Return to the Past. Save the Devil…When Dianna Cobham accidentally breaks her only ticket back to the future, an enchanted snow globe, she finds herself stranded in her own time without Captain Devil Eyed Barrett, the love of her life... -
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... -
Home to the Hollow by Cassandra Featherstone
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou 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... -
Waxing Crescent by Serenity Rayne
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 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... -
Omega Returned by Tanya Chris
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen Owen’s dreams of being claimed by a prince go wrong, he doesn’t know what he’ll do. Being returned to the Western Pack is shameful enough. Just wait until his father hears what he let the prince do to him. Fortis is happy to escort Owen home because it means spending time in the woods with his beta buddy, Keesh... -
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Home to the Hollow by Cassandra Featherstone
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 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... -
Dream Girl: A Why Choose Omegaverse Fated Mates Romance by Jane Handler
He was just a dream, right?When I was young, I often dreamt of an alpha boy. With him I belonged. I was important. Loved. We were going to marry and be together. Once I actually figured out how to get to him.But that was years ago and the foolish fantasies of a lonely teenager. Parallel worlds were only a theory. Alpha males were assholes who want to get their way... -
Descendant of Blood by M. Sinclair
My father is a serial killer. No big deal. I promise. Me? Upset? No. Never. In fact, it would be really easy to pretend that the man never existed in the first place… if it wasn’t for the bodies. What bodies? Only about 200 of them. Like I said. No big deal. What is even worse? He has had a dual purpose for killing them and it isn’t just because he’s a sadistic monster. No... -
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... -
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... -
Elemental Fae Queen by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn
A Why Choose Paranormal Romance I never should have listened to Cyrus.I knew better. But he has this sexy little smile that just melts my heart. Add that to all my handsome mates encouraging me to take the next step in our lives, and I agreed to what I thought was a fantastic plan.Big. F*cking. Mistake.Because now I'm pregnant, and let me tell you, this is no freaking picnic! I can't see my feet...
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