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My Solace by Alanea Alder
For thousands of years Oron Vi’Eirson has lived each day trying to keep the pain and devastation caused by his family from hurting his precious baby brother. But despite his best efforts his past has come back to haunt him, placing not only Darian and Amelia in harm’s way, but also his newly found mate. Isabelle Campbell, or as she likes to be called, Izzy, is a mess. She knows this...Categorized as:
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My Salvation by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsPriest Vi’Aerdan wants nothing more than for his mate to be safe, but nightmares plague him with images of her being torn to shreds. Despite consulting Meryn, his anxiety persists. He remembers the helplessness associated with his failure to help his unit brothers when they were trapped in the caves of Noctem Falls...Categorized as:
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![My Haven by Alanea Alder]()
My Haven by Alanea Alder
Caiden Ironwood has been multitasking as a Unit Leader and Elder for so long, that when his father resumes his responsibilities as Elder, Caiden is left feeling restless, with too much time on his hands. Tensions are running high in the city and the amiable peace with Éire Danu has been shattered. Yet, despite his worries, he eagerly awaits the arrival of the mate he has been dreaming of...Categorized as:
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![Night Pleasures/Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon]()
Night Pleasures/Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsIn Night Pleasures, Kyrian of Thrace---an immortal who protects humans from vampires---wakes up one morning handcuffed to the one thing that can scare him: a conservative woman in a button-down shirt. But Amanda Devereaux turns out to be his perfect partner for hunting down a deadly foe, and for helping him to regain his soul and learn that love doesn't have to bite...Categorized as:
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![Tall, Dark & Hungry by Lynsay Sands]()
Tall, Dark & Hungry by Lynsay Sands
It bites: New York hotels cost an arm and a leg, and Terri has flown from England to help plan her cousin’s wedding. The new in-laws offered lodging. But they’re a weird bunch -- and it isn’t just that they’re Canadian! There is the sometimes-chipper-sometimes-silent Lucern, and the wacky stage-actor Vincent: she can’t imagine Broadway casting a hungrier singing-and-dancing Dracula...Categorized as:
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![Games with the Orc by Kathryn Moon]()
Games with the Orc by Kathryn Moon
Sunny has spent years of her life hiding from her own desires and hiding them from those she loves. Forced to face the idea of denying that part of herself forever, Sunny takes a nose dive out of her routine and into her fantasies. All she needs is the help of Monster Smash Agency and one exceptionally talented Orc...Categorized as:
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![Can't Help Growling in Love by Zoe Ashwood]()
Can't Help Growling in Love by Zoe Ashwood
One night-shift nurse. One lonely werewolf. The full moon they can’t resist. June: The delicious tones of a late-night DJ get me through long shifts at the hospital. I’m a devoted fan of Asher Summers' midnight show, even more when I discover the werewolf has also voiced the spicy audiobooks I enjoy. When I work up the nerve to text him, I never expect him to write back... -
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Darkness Rises by Dianne Duvall
Krysta is used to getting the drop on vampires. Her "special abilities" aren't much, but the plan is simple--she plays helpless pretty young thing to lure them in. Then her shoto swords come out and it's bye-bye, bloodsucker. Until one night she finds herself with an unexpected ally. He's a vampire, all right, but different. Mysterious. Handsome...Categorized as:
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Dark Sentinel by Christine Feehan
In an explosive novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan, a human woman ignites the desire of her Carpathian lifemate--and of an ancient vampire with a score to settle. After the devastating loss of her entire family, Lorraine Peters heads to the woods searching for peace of mind and anything to quell the anger in her soul...Categorized as:
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Golden Wars by Paulina Vasquez
The shifters council has fallen, and Alpha Ares is ready to fulfill the prophecy. Born from Gods and blessed with elemental gifts, the golden wolf becomes the first Alpha King after a thousand years. The human hunters are at the forefront of the Golden Wars, but something more sinister has been stirring for centuries. A plan to rid the earth of werewolves once and for all... -
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The Heart's Ashes by A.M. Hudson
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDeath never leaves us. Once it's touched our souls, it hungers for our return--waiting for us to fall. And if it finds Ara again, she will have no way to escape. Moving on from David was hard, forgetting the abduction and torture was almost impossible, but nothing as devastating as the thought that now, because of her, David might face the horrific punishments of the Set...Categorized as:
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![Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian]()
Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Bound by blood, addicted to danger, they'll enter the darkest—and most erotic—place of all. A warrior trained in bullets and blades, Renata cannot be bested by any man—vampire or mortal. But her most powerful weapon is her extraordinary psychic ability—a gift both rare and deadly...Categorized as:
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![Awaken the Darkness by Dianne Duvall]()
Awaken the Darkness by Dianne Duvall
He awakens encapsulated in dirt with no knowledge of how he came to be there. Riddled with injuries, he can remember neither his past nor who he is. Nor can he remember what he is. But surely no mortal man could survive being buried deep beneath the earth...Categorized as:
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![Elena's School of Horror by Nalini Singh]()
Elena's School of Horror by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsShort story from authors July Newsletter. Part of the Guild Hunter Series. -
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![Unicorn Marshal by Zoe Chant]()
Unicorn Marshal by Zoe Chant
If he’s her fated mate, fate’s made a huge mistake. In the elegant but oppressive unicorn village of Purity, only the best and brightest unicorns are allowed to get married. Iris never expected to be one of them. .. especially after showing her true self ended in a disaster that left her forever unable to smile. Literally...Categorized as:
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![My Eternal Light by Alanea Alder]()
My Eternal Light by Alanea Alder
Kincaid Bayberry has been serving with the Eta unit since coming of age and only recently feels like he’s a true warrior. With Kendrick’s help, his magic seems to be cooperating for once, and he’s making a difference. But, with a mate on the way and so much at stake, he knows that even a single mistake could result in tragedy, which has skyrocketed his anxiety...Categorized as:
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Heart of Darkness by Gena Showalter, Maggie Shayne
From the masters of paranormal romance, three brand-new tales of seduction…. The Darkest Angel by Gena Showalter. A Lords of the Underworld tale. An iron-willed demon assassin, the angel Lysander has never known lust—until he meets Bianka. Spawned from the bloodline of Lucifer, the beautiful but deadly Harpy is determined to lead the pure-hearted Lysander into temptation…... -
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Real Vampires Get Lucky by Gerry Bartlett
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhen a female loan shark named Lucky is attacked and left for dead, vampire Glory St. Clair turns her into one of the undead to save herbut eternity would have been safer without her. Vamps prefer a low profile, and that's not Lucky's style. She prefers to flaunt her sexy rock-star ex-boyfriend and great shoes...Categorized as:
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Blood Torn by Lindsay J. Pryor
‘Vampires might bite, honey, but lycans tear. ’. Jask Tao, lycan leader, rules his pack with absolute dedication and demands the same loyalty in return. In the world of Blackthorn, where respect is a rare commodity, Jask has earned his – few dare to cross him, and fewer survive to tell the tale...Categorized as:
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![Guardian of Darkness by Lara Adrian]()
Guardian of Darkness by Lara Adrian
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHunters. The most lethal Breed vampires in existence--and Razor's deadly skills are the sharpest of all. But when a free-spirited beauty finds herself in the crosshairs of a shocking conspiracy that threatens the very existence of the Breed, the former assassin is the only one who can protect her... -
![Kidnapped by the Vampire by C.C. Wood]()
Kidnapped by the Vampire by C.C. Wood
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen my great-aunt died, she left me her home and business in Devil Springs. The last thing I expected when I came to sell them was to meet an actual vampire–who happened to be the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen. Or that he would kidnap me. At first, I was desperate to escape but, the longer I was the vampire’s hostage, the less he seemed like a villain...Categorized as:
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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... -
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Night Lost by Lynn Viehl
Abandoned by his fellow Darkyn, Gabriel Seran is in continual torment as a prisoner of the religious zealots known as the Brethren. His only hope for rescue lies in Nicola Jefferson, a thief seeking a holy relic-and connected to Gabriel in more ways than she can possibly imagine. .. -
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Hunted by D.B. Reynolds
Power , it comes down to this. .. those who have it, those who want it. Revenge , the need for it is a fire in the soul, a goad for the unwise. Hunted , the fate of the foolish when they think to become the hunter. The Lord of the Midwest is dead, and the powerful vampires of North America are gathering to choose his successor... -
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![Real Vampires Hate Their Thighs by Gerry Bartlett]()
Real Vampires Hate Their Thighs by Gerry Bartlett
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsGlory St. Clair loves soaking up Hollywood's vampire nightlife with her sexy Scottish lover, Jeremiah. Especially when she meets a vampire/ diet guru who promises to give her the body she's wanted for centuries. One problem: his clan and Jeremiah's are ancient enemies. But Glory's not about to let a stupid family feud come between her and slender bliss. Yet, she can't help but wonder. .Categorized as:
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![An Unexpected Guest by Nalini Singh]()
An Unexpected Guest by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShort story that features in the December 2016 newsletter complementing the Guild Hunter series. -
![Claimed By the Mothman: A Romance of Wings and Will by K.A. Bower]()
Claimed By the Mothman: A Romance of Wings and Will by K.A. Bower
Welcome to Greymarket Towers, where the walls whisper, the elevators sigh, and the red doors don’t always stay shut. Newly divorced, emotionally gutted, and halfway convinced her best days are behind her, Nell Townsend moves into a building that seems to have chosen her. It’s weird. It's cheap. It’s perfect...Categorized as:
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![The Bite Before Christmas by Lynsay Sands, Jeaniene Frost]()
The Bite Before Christmas by Lynsay Sands, Jeaniene Frost
In Lynsay Sands' "The Gift," Katricia Argeneau knows grey-eyed cop Teddy Brunswick is her life mate. She just needs to convince him they belong together, and being snowbound in a secluded cabin will make this a Christmas neither will forget. It's "Home for the Holidays" in Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress series...Categorized as:
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![Releasing The Gods by Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve]()
Releasing The Gods by Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve
Maisy Parker isn’t asking for a lot in life. Just good friends, good fun, and finally reaching one hundred thousand followers on Instagram. She’s well on her way to all of that, until one drunken dare ends up with a cut hand, blood sacrifices, and a thousand-year-old prison opening to reveal a giant of a man...Categorized as:
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![Demon's Bane by Leigh Miller]()
Demon's Bane by Leigh Miller
A crime between realms. A twist of Goddess-bound fate. A peace between witches and demons threatening to unravel. The Witch. I want nothing to do with the Crescent Coven. I’m happy with my tea shop and my small magick and my mundane life, and since the coven never wanted me, either, it’s better this way...Categorized as:
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![Trouble for My Troll by Honey Phillips]()
Trouble for My Troll by Honey Phillips
Her troll mechanic is determined to get her engine revving! Alison is looking forward to finally settling down in Fairhaven Falls. Surely a town full of monsters will make it easier to guard her vulnerable heart. When she runs into a truck driven by a massive troll with a charming smile, she realizes it might not be so easy after all... -
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A Sip of Eternity by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsShort story in the October Newsletter:. Author’s Note: This short story began life as a scene in an early draft of Archangel’s Shadows. It focuses on Dmitri & Honor, so there are no spoilers for the Archangel’s Shadows storyline (however, if you haven’t yet read Archangel’s Blade (Honor and Dmitri’s story), then save this to read later). I hope you enjoy! -
![Lord of the Abyss & Desert Warrior by Nalini Singh]()
Lord of the Abyss & Desert Warrior by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Once upon a time. .. the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden. To save their children, the queen scattered them to safety and the king filled them with vengeance. Only a magical timepiece connects the four royal heirs. Now they must return and save Elden. .. and time is running out. .. -
![Betsy the Vampire Queen by MaryJanice Davidson]()
Betsy the Vampire Queen by MaryJanice Davidson
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's been a helluva year. First I lose my job. Then, I'm in a car accident. Next, I'm waking up dressed in clothes I wouldn't be caught dead in (pink polyester and cheap shoes courtesy of my evil stepmother). But guess what? I am dead and what really bites is that I can't seem to stay dead. Every night, I wake up with a horrible craving. Not chocolate—mom would approve of that... -
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![Partying With Pixies by Hazel Mack]()
Partying With Pixies by Hazel Mack
ALO A good Protector is focused on one thing—duty. That’s been my guiding mantra since I came to the hidden monster haven of Ever. My roles as Protector and father come first. But I’ve got a secret—I’m desperately obsessed with the beautiful, kind, mischievous pixie who lives across the street. Miriam Saihem invaded my mind first, building a rock-solid friendship I‘ve come to rely on... -
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A Very Vampy Christmas by Kerrelyn Sparks
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsMaggie O'Brien is thrilled when she lands a starring role on the Digital Vampire Network's hottest soap opera, As the Vampire Turns. Doesn't hurt that her leading man is Don Orlando de Corazon, the greatest lover in the vampire world! But who is Don Orlando really? Nobody knows, not even Don Orlando...Categorized as:
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Moth Manager by Luna Cantrip
It's a bird, it's a plane, no wait, it's true love. Pontius Pleasant is a Mothman who's never been lucky in love, so he has no idea what to do when he meets his fated-mate. Piper Hamilton is recently single and looking for a quick hookup. But things are quick to get a lot more complicated when the Mothman of her dreams turns out to be a bit obsessed...Categorized as:
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![A Blue Ribbon Romance by C.M. Nascosta]()
A Blue Ribbon Romance by C.M. Nascosta
Morning Glory Milking Farm was just another quick tug - machine operated facility, no different from all the rest. Sure, they had big pharma money and special hands-on amenities the other milking joints couldn't boast, but at the end of the day it was the same old story — cash he didn't actually need in the bank, all for doing what he would have done for free anyway... -
![Dad Bod: Troll by Hattie Jacks]()
Dad Bod: Troll by Hattie Jacks
One billionaire troll, one accidental auction, one huge mistake…. 'Earn extra £££ in just one night, human females only. ' Never look a gift. .. troll in the mouth. Or answer a flyer pushed through your door. .Categorized as:
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Vanquish by Z.L. Arkadie
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this final installment of the Parched novel series, the world has certainly been changed - and not for the better. The sun has disappeared and the Evil, by way of Lario Exgesis, has been successful in creating a deadlier vampire species... -
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Stranger by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIra had no idea that this stranger on a plane, would become his destiny. Ira Shaw was on a plane back to his home Coven in Mt. Pleasant when a human caught his attention. The man had his head down and was seated between two cougar shifters and the entire scene, but Ira’s teeth on edge. Something wasn’t right, and something about this human was calling to him... -
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The Librarian's Vampire Assistant, Book 4 by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes a snarky Mystery with a side dish of Romance and two sprinkles of chaos, THE LIBRARIAN’S VAMPIRE ASSISTANT, Book Four . (Yep! These books are STANDALONES. But the more you read, the merrier! ). SHE’S MINE. BUT HAS SHE FORGOTTEN? A crazy vampire has stolen my librarian. And if that’s not bad enough, it is my fault... -
![For Her Protection by Dria Andersen]()
For Her Protection by Dria Andersen
Julissa Crespo has moved through the Motsi society her whole life; her family was one of its founding members. Between overprotective brothers and a powerful father she feared mating for love was out of her reach. Until him. She and her bear were in complete agreement that he was theirs, they just needed the opportunity…. Rocco Jamison didn’t see mating for himself...Categorized as:
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Beastly & Bookish by Catrina Bell
This beauty didn’t ask for a beastly bookworm for Christmas, but maybe she should have . . . All Noelle wants is to save the Winter Bliss library. She has a plan, too—a New Year’s Eve fundraiser during the annual fire-magic festival. The last thing she needs is a distracting romance with the sexy, binge-reading demon she hasn’t seen in over a decade...Categorized as:
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![Dad Bod: Vampire by Kat Baxter]()
Dad Bod: Vampire by Kat Baxter
This is the story of how I, Rosie Breit, intrepid assistant to eccentric, reclusive, hotel mogul, Hudson Wells, finally met face to face. Turns out, the stories aren't true. They're worse. He isn't agoraphobic. He's a cranky vampire staying out of the spotlight. So why did I practically beg him to bite me? ! There is no real happy ending when one of you is immortal... -
![I Only Have Fangs for You by Kathy Love]()
I Only Have Fangs for You by Kathy Love
Bite Me! One thing you have to know about my brother Sebastian: he loves being a vampire. After all, what's not to love? He's eternally twenty-five. He's single, and frankly, he's a chick magnet. Yeah, undeath is good. . The only thing he's serious about is his nightclub, Carfax Abbey. It's the sort of dark, happening spot where vampires can really let their fangs down...Categorized as:
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The Fifth Sister by Z.L. Arkadie
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe most gorgeous guy in the world just moved in across the hallway from Glo, The Fifth Sister. He says he is a vampire, and it gets better. He says he's a vampire slayer, and guess what? She is too! The world of Parched keeps turning in this fourth installment of the novel series. We meet Glo Slater, the fifth sister of The House of Benel... -
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Real Vampires Don't Diet by Gerry Bartlett
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsGloriana St. Claire-curvy, stylish, and undead-is spending New Year's Eve alone. And it's all because her boyfriend, Jeremy Blade, is traipsing off to parts unknown to rescue his supposed daughter from the clutches of "dangerous radicals. " But just as Glory settles in for the evening, a phone call from the bodyguard of a drunk, newly-undead rock star could end her year on a crazy note.Categorized as:
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Rebel Obsession by Donya Lynne
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFormer cobalt addict and AKM drug counselor, Io is a male vampire known as much for his abrasive personality as for his playboy lifestyle. In other words, he's not the likeliest to make friends and settle down. Life on the edge suits him, and he lives full throttle, making his own rules, and damn the consequences. What he wants, he takes, and what he wants now is Miriam... -
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Wolf Whisperer by Charlene Hartnady
Previously published as Shifter beneath the Mistletoe in the Shifter Wonderland Box Set. A Standalone Novella/No Cliffhanger. Her hands grip the steering wheel and her foot slams down on the brake. Everything around her seems to slow. All except for her heart, which just about beats out of her chest. Adrenaline surges as the wheels lock on her car...Categorized as:
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