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Wrapped up in Christmas by Kristen Painter
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPrincess Jayne Frost and Prince Consort Sinclair Crowe have been called back to Nocturne Falls for Christmas so that Jayne can help out at the short-staffed Santa’s Workshop.Being back means seeing some old friends, but also finding new trouble that Jayne just can’t stop thinking about... -
Trailer Park Elves 2: A Humorous LitRPG Slice-of-Life Adventure by Michael Dalton, Adam Lance
Colton Winchester is master of the trailer park, but all is not well.Decades of neglect by the previous manager have left him with a long list of quests and repairs, and a restive population of milfs who demand his. . . . attentions... -
Her Purr-fect Christmas Mate by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHis kiss turned her into a cat.Kissing her fated mate was meant to give Peony the power to transform into a mystical creature-not a cute little kitten. And her true love was not meant to be arrogant, powerful Mordecai Leith, who plans to knock down her beloved bookshop and throw her out of her apartment right before Christmas.Fall in love with him? She'd rather kiss a frog... -
A Lick of Flame by Charlene Hartnady
Find the lost kings.Break the curse.Save the realm.Which is all well and good, but not for someone like me. I’m timid and small. I’ve always been good at growing things, looking after animals and children, that kind of thing. Fighting is not for me. I run, and I hide. Bottom line, I know my limits.I lost everything when the plague hit, and Snow took over as our evil queen... -
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Call of the Fathoms by Emma Hamm
The City of Tau has long been a secret. Until now. As a genetic experiment and personal guard to one of the Originals, Alexia has always known her purpose. Keep her Original safe. Ensure the city of Tau remains hidden amongst the depths of the ocean. And destroy any and all undine who try to make those jobs difficult. Fortis has always known he was going to die early...Categorized as:
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Dragon Frost by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant returns for a Dragon King holiday novella.The holiday season is Rhi’s favorite time of year, which means Con loves it, too. Except they’re on Zora, where there are no traditions—and beginning one could be hazardous. Finding the lost dragons should’ve given everyone peace. Instead, they’re facing powerful enemies at every turn... -
Rats of Murk by Eva Chase
She thought she'd found her place among the fae... but was it all a lie?Just when I thought I'd overcome the biggest obstacles my fae mates and I could face, I find myself in the hands of their greatest enemies. Enemies who have far more power than we ever imagined.Enemies who hold so much more sway over my life than I want to believe... -
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Empress of Fae by Briar Boleyn
Divided by Oceans but Eternally Bonded Morgan Pendragon has another name now: Morgan Le Fay...Categorized as:
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Rosewood Ridge Riders Complete Collection by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn Rosewood Ridge, Tennessee, a biker convention has the town full of hunky guys. But for the Rosewood Ridge Riders, the town is home. What they don't expect is that Biker Blast will bring romance into their lives... -
Etched in Frost: A Modern Day Jack Frost Retelling by L.R. Friedman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEtched in Frost is a contemporary Jack Frost reimagining with Swan Lake vibes. An angsty, fated mates, shifter/mortal romance, this standalone includes some dark themes and content best suited for those over the age of 18.Jolie I always believed ballet was the love of my life.My fate.Until that tragic day that rocked my world...Categorized as:
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Dragons Don't Do Happy Holidays: A Small Town Cozy Festive Shifter Romance by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBrooding dragon shifter Flint wants a new start. So, when he arrives in Wishing Moon Bay the plan is simple. Get in. Get out. And avoid the merriness as much as possible.However, with a dark past, and nothing to his name, getting any supplies for his journey is all but impossible-so much for the season of giving.But, as they say, when one door closes, another opens...Categorized as:
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The Fire Soul by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Court of Fire has always been a difficult place to navigate, and with the High Elves plotting in the shadows, it becomes even more dangerous. Securing allies and sabotaging enemies is at the heart of Kenna's mission when she tries to wrest back control of the situation. But it is not an easy task... -
A Promise of Blood by R.A. Sandpiper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOLD FATES AWAKEN. DEADLY PASSIONS MEET DEADLIER DEALS.Suri survived the fallout of Queen Lera’s ceremony, but now finds herself deep in unfamiliar territory—the City of the Damned. The City’s deadly ruler, Kol, believes she's the key to breaking the curse upon the desert wasteland. Suri just wants to save her brother and forge her own destiny away from the growing temptations of Kol’s court... -
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Tusks, Tails & Teacakes by T.L. Stone
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOne part Legends and Lattes, one part Hallmark rom-com, and a generous sprinkle of cottagecore coziness.Welcome to The Tusk & Tail Tavern where the fire is always crackling, the meat pies are rich and savory, the air is filled with laughter and bard-song, and friends are like family... -
Heir of Illusion by Madeline Taylor
An alliance between enemies. A weapon of untold power. And a bond that could rewrite fate.Blessed with the power of illusion, Ivy Pomeroy has many tricks up her sleeve. However, none of them are a match for the enchanted collar at her throat that keeps her bound to a ruthless king...Categorized as:
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Smoke and Scar by Gretchen Powell Fox
A Splintered KingdomAn ancient grudge has kept humans and the magical races of Arcanis at odds for centuries. The Arcane Crucible, a legendary series of trials that occurs every 25 years, offers a chance for peace.A Haunted Warrior Elyria Lightbreaker, once a celebrated fae war hero, is a shadow of her former self... -
The Wicked Betrayal by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAfter the events surrounding the Dagger of Orias, Kenna believes that her circumstances could not possibly get any worse. But fortune is a cruel mistress. Unexpected betrayal throws her life into turmoil, and while she is still trying to recover from the shock, she also has to somehow come up with a plan to save her life.The idea is simple. And dangerous beyond belief... -
Of Wind and Terror by Katie May
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe devastatingly wicked princes don’t just want my powers…They want my mind, body, and soul. After a brutal attack on Gaia’s temple, I find myself turning to an unlikely ally for help. Only he can save me from this new threat. But past and present collide when I reunite with the very princes I once feared. They no longer want to cage me away... -
Ballad of Sea and Sky by Madeleine Eliot
A princess with an adventurer’s spirit. A pirate with a king’s obligations.Marina has known for a long time that she doesn’t want the life her parents want for her, but when they announce her betrothal to the steady but dull captain of the guard, she reluctantly accepts her duty...Categorized as:
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Ripples For Skies by Teshelle Combs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe griffin monsters have been at war with the Tru human tribes for as long as Emyri can remember. She must live as a Tru spy in the house of a griffin general, posing as a servant…until the new black wing general enlists her to spy on his behalf. Of the dangers Emyri faces, the most violent is her growing desire for her new master...Categorized as:
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Lured by Sam Hall
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSold to the goblin king. Super hot on the page, not so much when you’re living it.I’d been living a small little life, reading romance novels on my break and working for my uncle in a dead end job when he sends me to his ‘male revue’ club. I expect to see wall to wall hot guys, but nothing prepares me for the Puck brothers... -
A Realm of Dark Fury by R.D. Baker
In an arena of death, it is not what you hope to win - but what you are willing to loseBefore she could even rule, war stole Elara’s kingdom and her freedom. To claim it back, she must risk it all within the a series of brutal tournaments held by her captor, King Theron. But just surviving might be even harder than winning, especially when her only ally here is her enemy... -
The Beautiful Liar by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter her showdown with Mordren Darkbringer, Kenna's life has gotten even more complicated and dangerous. It certainly doesn't help that the tenuous peace between the courts is threatened by an upcoming tournament in the Court of Fire. Old rivalries between the elven princes flare up as a result of it, and anyone who gets too close risks getting burned... -
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All the Sacrifice of Shadows by Hillary Raymer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe was a storm of violent sunbeams and catastrophic rainbows.Marrying for love was never in the stars for Creslyn, as evidenced by her future husband. Drake is calculating, cruel, and wields a blade of death. By all rights, he should be terrifying. But something about him draws her in, his shadows call to the darkness she keeps locked away inside of her... -
Silverproof Damsel by Amelia Hutchins
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Orc's Possession by Julie K. Cohen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy curves are why my people look down on me… and the reason the Orc leader craves me.My people see my curves and decide I’m not worthy of love.The Orc leader sees my curves and thinks I’ll make a good breeder.Me? I see nothing but monsters all around me.I bide my time, waiting for the opening to escape these monsters...Categorized as:
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Dominted by the Dark Elf by Celeste King
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA monster nearly kills me.But an even crueler creature saves me.On the hell world of Protheka, my family is owned by a vicious dark elf.What I haven’t bargained for is how close I’ve grown to him.Or how frantic I am to save him when he is attacked.It’s only when I almost lose him that I realize I’ve given him more than I intended.Not just servitude. But love as well... -
Cry for Krampus by Aiden Pierce
I’ve been naughty… Like, run a car over your abusive ex kind of naughty. But it’s not the police coming to punish me. It’s the Krampus. It’s the best time of the year in the mountain village I call home, known for its Krampus lore and festive enthusiasm during the holidays. From the outside looking in, my life is perfect... -
Disney Animated Classics: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas by Sally Morgan, Marilyn Easton
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSee how Halloween Town, Jack Skellington, and others came to life in this retelling of Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas .Illustrated with a variety of paintings, sketches, and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists, this fresh retelling of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas follows the story of the classic animated film... -
Mate Me by Kel Carpenter, Aurelia Jane
Beauty and the Beast meets Hades and Persephone in this shifter fantasy romance standalone!A god wants me dead.My ancestors stole half his soul then imprisoned him in Tartarus, thinking he'd be forgotten. That he could never return.They were wrong.The day he rips open a portal between our worlds, my life is over...Categorized as:
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Crown of Slumber: A Sleeping Beauty Retelling by R.L. Perez
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo feuding kingdoms. One unbreakable sleeping curse.When a deadly sleeping curse befalls her family, Princess Aurelia's only hope lies in the hands of the wicked Prince Fenn. His kingdom maintains the only known supply of stardust, a rare substance that is the key to breaking the spell... -
Of Tangles and Tinsel by T.A. Lawrence
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll she wants for Winter Solstice is revenge.There are only two things in the world that can lure me out of my hermit gingersnaps and revenge.Preferably both.Thankfully, the perfect opportunity for revenge just waltzed up to my doorstep (okay, I don't have a doorstep, because I've locked myself in a tower, but that's beside the point). Quill is my ex-rival... -
Pyne: A Sci-Fi Holiday Romance by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn an alien holiday baking competition, a gladiator and a human chef must navigate lethal challenges and the sizzling chemistry that threatens to consume them both.BeccaKidnapped and forced into an alien culinary death match, I must rely on a gruff and gorgeous gladiator. His fierce protection and heated glances are more tempting than the grand prize itself—my freedom... -
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A Throne of Frost and Flame by Victoria K. Taylor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith the successful removal of Praiton forces from one of the most powerful kingdoms in the realm, the tide of war has finally changed for the rebellion.While the Pillar Legion attempts to strengthen its position, Deya is beginning to fully acclimate to life with her newly discovered powers and friends... -
Midnight Rose by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnly the strong serve.The Dread choose their priestess.I choose his death.They think I'm a delicate priestess, trained to serve the Moon Gods.Every priestess knows her duty. Serve. Remain Obedient. Learn the old ways.Prepare for the order to kill.When the largest of all the Dread chooses me to be his priestess, I am told my journey has only just begun... -
Bloody Fairy: A Novella by B. Love
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt the end of her life cycle, aquatic fairy, Syena, is willing to do just about whatever she can to live a little longer. An unlikely hero saves her life, and she’s surprised when he offers to extend it too. One bite from a vampire changes Syena instantly. What they don’t prepare for is their bond to be fated, causing Syena to be both fairy and vampire... -
Winning the Orc's Heart by Lyonne Riley
Graz is an inventor, utterly obsessed with magic and its hidden history. While following clues toward the source, he meets a human woman investigating the very same ancient ruin—unleashing a rivalry between them to get to the next clue first...Categorized as:
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Heir of Stardust and Secrets by CC Hartly
In the shadow of war, love may be her greatest enemy...Nyleeria has always lived in the shadow of loss, with only her childhood friend to bring light to her days. But when an ancient power is discovered within her, everything changes. Her family is torn apart by tragedy, and she is thrust into a conflict that has smoldered between humans and fae for centuries... -
Sky of Thorns by Fleur DeVillainy
The people of Kallistar believed the land was in peace… but darkness stirs in the North…On the eve of the autumn equinox, unicorn shifter Sybil Vandeleur is kidnapped and stolen away to the Kingdom of Shadowvale, charged with treason against the crown. Only, she has never committed any crimes. Aramis Adrastos, crown prince of Shadowvale, is told otherwise... -
Heir of Broken Kingdom by Mads Rafferty
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDelilah and Knox thought defeating the dark magic was the end. But fate, it seems, has a lot more planned for Delilah. Forced to return to the human lands ravished by evil and oppression, the golden princess must once again rise to the occasion—this time, to destroy her father... -
A Bargain of Smoke and Vines by J.L. Tomlinson
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the Sundered Kingdoms, we who tend the Grove do not concern ourselves with what lies beyond our borders. Our purpose is to mend and to grow and as the firstborn daughter, I, Amara Tyne, am princess to our people.But our lands and earthen powers have fallen under the hungry gaze of a would-be usurper, who demands we bend the knee in his quest to take control of this world...Categorized as:
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Ares Is Mine by Mila Young
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWith four gods in her life, and Ares playing a bigger role than Elyse ever anticipated, things are beyond complicated. The darkness is growing and becoming unstoppable, so time is running out. She has to find a way to save more innocents from dying while juggling the struggle of dealing with four strong-willed men who insist she’s theirs. Ares is Mine is book 3 in the Gods and Monsters series... -
Pyne by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn an alien holiday baking competition, a gladiator and a human chef must navigate lethal challenges and the sizzling chemistry that threatens to consume them both.BeccaKidnapped and forced into an alien culinary death match, I must rely on a gruff and gorgeous gladiator. His fierce protection and heated glances are more tempting than the grand prize itself—my freedom...Categorized as:
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Regret and Redemption by Vera Valentine
When the door to her rental place comes crashing in, Jess is ready to fight back and protect her best friend Desi’s whereabouts at any cost. Betrayed by her own phone, she’s violently pulled into a world full of monsters and mayhem, forced to fight back with the sharpest weapon she has...Categorized as:
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The Dark Embrace by Daemonica Draco, SJ Sanders
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn a world generations after the collision between the human and otherworldly realms, Robyn was born with powers she never asked for, powers of necromancy that demanded training by the joint law of the western kingdoms and changed the course of her life forever... -
Demigod's Mate by Celeste King
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA human woman has three stages of her life on Protheka…Birth. Service. Death.On the run, I sought shelter from a dark elf named Tarron.I expected to die, but instead he took me into his home where he healed and protected me.But most of all, he made me happy.I should have never stopped running.All it took was one slip up and I was back to being sold at the market... -
Trial of Thorns by Stacey Trombley
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn a ruthless competition of blood and magic, attraction to the enemy may be the biggest weakness of all.I am Caelynn of the Shadow Court, banished to the human realm for killing a fae prince in my youth. But when I learn my homeland is in peril, I strike a bargain.The Trial of Thorns will decide a champion to save the realm from a terrible plague, and secure the winner fame and fortune...Categorized as:
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Goblin Candy by SJ Sanders
Grimsal has always enjoyed life and the numerous pleasures it brings—perhaps more so than most. But when his hunger brings him back to the human world with a particular sweet tooth to satisfy, he discovers that coming into her fertile, sexual prime has brought new appetites to assuage. He craves something delectably sweet that can only be found with the right mate... -
Possessed by the Dark King by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe thinks I'm his gift, but I'll be his end.I told my friends that I'd kill the Dark King, but it was a lie. After surviving twenty years of torture, the last thing I want is to bring more violence into the world.Despite my best efforts at remaining hidden from him, the king finds me and drags me back to his castle...
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