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Independence by Shelly Crane
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 57 ratingsIn the fourth and final installment, Maggie and Caleb must tie up all the loose ends of their lives and make a way to be together completely on their own. With everything that happened with Bish and Maggie's father, she's almost reluctant to move on and move out. And now she must figure out all of this...stuff...with Haddock. But of course, nothing can stay simple for the Jacobsons... -
Wine & Warlocks by T.M. Cromer
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRonan & Dubheasa's story will be the epic conclusion to the Unlucky Charms Series. Full blurb coming very soon... -
Saving Jacob: A Dark Paranormal Romance by Tessa Stone
A witch destined to save her fated mate and their supernatural community from an ancient evil must embrace her hidden powers before it's too late. JacobAfter suffering alone in wolf form for a thousand years, unable to shift back to human, I thought my existence was over. But then the mysterious Hazel showed me that my true mate was out there and gave me hope again...Categorized as:
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A Vow of Blood and Tears by Cate Corvin
BaneNever did I dream that a woman would cry on our wedding night.Ten years have passed since humans and vampires allied to defeat the wolves.Now, to seal the covenant between our people and keep my throne, I must take a mortal bride.But I’ve gone further than any vampire has gone before—become a fiend, a monster even among my own kind. No woman can lay eyes on me now without horror and fear...Categorized as:
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Bound to the Orc Hunter by Krista Luna
The gorgeous orc I just met says I’m his bride . Yeah, right.When I wake in a strange forest, surrounded by “monsters” and “magic,” I’m sure it’s all some reality-TV prank. My carnival job means I know a lot about all the ways people can be fooled.And the “orc” telling me we’re goddess-matched and married has got to be the biggest hoax of all...Categorized as:
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Mountain Claiming by Janice Whiteaker
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKari is the shoulder everyone in town loves to cry on and Lance is no exception. The last time Mister Tall, Blonde, and Handsome was in town the single dad got sloppy drunk and confessed all his sins concerning the opposite sex. Then he puked on her floor. Now he’s back in town and back in her bar, but this time Lance isn’t spilling his secrets… He’s trying to uncover hers...Categorized as:
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Rogue Darkness by Dianne Duvall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsImmortal Guardians have hunted and slain psychotic vampires for thousands of years. Now someone is hunting them...Categorized as:
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Highlander Protected by Rebecca Preston
When a magic spell awakens an ancient destiny, Marianne must use all her bravery to survive in the wild Scottish Highlands — and take care of some unfinished business. Marianne Brownlee is running out of reasons to get up in the morning. Her unusual job has burnt her out, and she’s been feeling out of touch with her faith, and her purpose since the disappearance of her cousin Cora...Categorized as:
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Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt
NYT Bestseller Jasmine Walt returns with the next installment in Of Dragons and Fae, perfect for fans of fantasy romance, action-packed adventure, and wild new worlds...Adara and Einar thought all their problems would be solved when they defeated the corrupted King Aolis... -
Eidolon by Grace Draven
In a bid for more power, the Shadow Queen of Haradis, unleashes a malignant force into the world. Her son Brishen, younger prince of the Kai royal house, suddenly finds himself ruler of a kingdom blighted by darkness. His human wife Ildiko must decide if he will give up the man she loves in order to save his throne...Categorized as:
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Faeted to Fall by A.K. Caggiano
She spoke into the empty wood, a question meant for no one, but the wood was never empty, and there was never no one listening…Maewyn’s fate is sealed when she is chosen to walk the Harvest Way as a sacrifice to the Autumn Court, but this human doesn’t intend to be any fae’s bride, and she’ll kill if need be...Categorized as:
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Her Orc Warrior by Zoe Ashwood
I escaped a life of crime to save my daughter… But my plan for making it to a safer town has gone awry. The driver of the wagon we snuck on isn’t human at all, and now we’re stuck in a traveling caravan of massive orc merchants. And the driver who first noticed me? He claims I’m his fated mate. The one person destined to be everything to him. He says we’re safe... -
The Threadbare Queen by Michelle Diener
A conqueror's victory is never assured . . . The Rising Wave may have taken control of Kassia, but hot on the heels of their victory, Luc receives word from one of his spies that the Jatan, emboldened by the Kassian army's withdrawal, have crossed the border... -
Valkyrie's Choice by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBeing turned into a Valkyrie put a crimp in a girl's dating plans, even when the rest of the town was full of monsters. Isla Hart figured the odds of finding her happily ever after were slim when she sprouted wings…until she saved Cooper Madison’s life and couldn’t get him out of her head. Too bad he was human, and it wasn’t as though she’d ever see him again anyway... -
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The Horde King of Shadow by Zoey Draven
The fearsome creature came from across Drukkar’s Sea…and there was a rider on its back. As a scholar in Dothik’s library, Klara has spent her life trying to understand the strange dreams that have plagued her since she was a child—visions of dragons and a world with no written record...Categorized as:
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Reverence by Shelly Crane
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsA short, THREE CHAPTERS from Caleb's point of view from each of the first three books in the series given as a Thank You to fans. It is not necessary to read to continue on with the series. It also includes the first two chapters and a sneak peak of the last book, Independence, which has already released. THIS IS NOT A BOOK. I fell in love with her a little bit right there on the lawn... -
Her Gargoyle Protector by Sabrina Silvers
When Amber Lawson flees her abusive ex-boyfriend, she discovers the mysterious town of Beastly Falls—a place where humans and supernatural beings coexist, bound by a curse that only allows fated mates to enter.Welcomed by the quirky towns people, all eager to get to know her and oddly curious about her relationship status, she quickly finds a job as the night-time librarian... -
A Bargain with the Shadow Prince by Genevieve Jack
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt takes a monster to stop a monster.Light the candle.Stand naked before the symbol.Offer your blood.The advocate will come.I left my abusive crime boss husband expecting to start over from nothing. After all, the prenup I signed when I married him is ironclad...Categorized as:
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Pulled to the Alpha by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsBlake turns into one possessive polar bear shifter when he sees the girl who belongs to him. Nobody, including that vicious dragon shifter is going to stop him from claiming what's his. This is the fifth book in the Alphas in Heat series featuring the bear shifters from the Blackcloud Point fire station. Fire-fighting bear shifters? Yes, please! The books can be read in any order...Categorized as:
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Daric's Mate by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsGENRE: Adult Paranormal Erotic Romance Book 5 of The Vampire Coalition: Prince Daric Carvillius is the twelve hundred year old Prince of the Vampire Healers, the most powerful being on earth, and very accustomed to getting his own way in every situation... -
The Flame King's Bride by Chloe Chastaine, Lilith Vincent
His desire for me burns hotter than flames, but unseen forces threaten to tear us apart. I was the Flame King’s reluctant mate, a bride he snatched from another man’s funeral pyre. Zabriel was chosen for me by fate, and I fought my craving for him every step of the way... -
A Traitor Sister by Day Leitao
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHearts will mend and break while a moving castle heads towards an abyss. Free of her master’s manipulations, Astra’s ready to embrace her powers and learn about her origin—until her fae prince is caught in a dark magic prison. Her only hope is to unearth long lost secrets and use magic more powerful than she’s ever dreamed...Categorized as:
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Bite Me, Santa by Chandelle LaVaun, Megan Montero
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA very vampy Christmas...This is it. The moment I’ve been waiting for. Christmas on Megelle Island is the biggest event of the year, and somehow I've been hired to plan it all: parties, activities, festivals, and the Christmas Eve ball at the palace... -
Coven of Consequence by S.L. Prater
There’s something terribly wrong with the Castleway Circus.When mortals happen inside its big billowy tents, they don’t always come out again, and the clown specters who haunt it won’t leave me alone. My partner, Quiet, insists we go and investigate. I’d rather have my hands nailed to a moving train—better chance of surviving that as a vampire than whatever haunts the circus...Categorized as:
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Of Steel and Scale by Keri Arthur
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnce, they hunted the drakkons to near extinction. Now their survival might well depend on them…Princess Bryn Silva, the sole child of Esan’s king, is not only soldier-trained but also a Strega witch, gifted with the ability to raise fire and mind speak to animals...Categorized as:
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The Vampire Awakening Series Bundle by Brenda K. Davies, Leslie Mitchell G2 Freelance Editing
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe first three books in the bestselling Vampire Awakenings Series. Book 1, Awakened. Traumatized by her past, and struggling to move on from it, Sera has spent the past three years of college hiding herself from the world and content to stay that way... -
Elusive Mate by Delta James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's her fate; she's his challenge.Alpha Lucian Hendrix of the Baihu Clan of white tiger shifters has always been a dominant and powerful leader, every time he catches the scent of his true mate, Zenya Hale, his primal instincts kick in and he becomes consumed by a possessive desire to claim her as his own. He is accustomed and expects to have his commands followed without question... -
Queen of Fate by Krista Street
Queen of Fate is the final book in Fae of Woodlands & Wild, a fae fantasy romance trilogy that takes place in Krista Street's Supernatural World. This series contains slow-burn spicy romance, epic worldbuilding, a female fae who's determined to wield her own fate, a ruthless Dark Raider who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, and a mysterious ploy circulating throughout the kingdoms...Categorized as:
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Ten out of Ten by Morriganmercy
"On a scale of one to ten, how comfortable would you say you are with me physically?" she asked."Zero."Hermione's lips pursed in annoyance because she really should have seen that coming. How charming that the extent of his arseholery could still surprise her.In which Hermione is determined to find a loophole to free her from a forced marriage with Draco Malfoy... -
Creed by Laurann Dohner, Dar Albert
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAngel was whisked away from a life of abuse as a child when a guardian angel flew her in his arms and gave her to a Lycan couple to raise and love as their own. It was inevitable that she developed feelings for her elusive savior, the GarLycan who protects her pack. As she matured, those feelings deepened to something more once after spending time with him, only to be rebuffed by her hero...Categorized as:
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Fangs and Forever by Mink
I lead a solitary life, one I’ve built over the course of a century. Now I’ve settled into a home, and I’m doing my best to renovate it and live a normal undead life. All that goes down the drain when Everly comes stomping through my front door with a crossbow pointed at my heart.She thinks I’m a killer—that I’ve been draining hooligans and old ladies in town... -
The Blackest Night by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsStephan Bancroft was happy for his brothers, but seeing them blissfully settled made him feel the lack of his own consort even more. Taking on extra missions for the vampire council didn’t help. Nothing would except finding the woman who was destined to be his.Bronwyn O’Brien had no idea vampires existed until she was attacked while walking home from a party... -
Big Bad Boss: Mated by Renee Rose, Lee Savino
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRule #4 of Wall Keep your enemies closeThe Vampire King wasn't on the invite list for our engagement party, but that won't stop him from demanding his due.He insists Madi and I make an appearance at his club.He wants a performance where we're the players.I would refuse--war be damned, but my bride is intrigued.And what she wants, she gets... -
The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power: Disgraced No Longer, I'm Finding Happiness with the Prince! Volume 1 (The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power (Manga) #1) by Almond, Dawson Chen
Lady Carolina Sanchez has spent her entire life believing she is the “Sanchez family disgrace,” a notion constantly reinforced by her elder sister, Flora. In public, Flora is a model of kindness and gentility, always coming to her baby sister’s defense...but behind closed doors, she heaps abuse on Carolina, leveraging Carolina’s perceived shortcomings to suit her own ends... -
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Flame Kissed by Annie Anderson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsYou can’t outrun fate. As a phoenix on the run from her Legion, I’ve done my best to stay one step ahead of the hunters on my tail. So far, I’ve managed to hide from everyone—everyone except Rhys. Bonded against my will, I’ve avoided my mate for the better part of a century—hating him for the life he stole from me. But he’s always there. Waiting. Watching...Categorized as:
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To Trap A Temptress by Jane Cousins
What Nell needs is a man - a completely shocking, ridiculously inappropriate, insanely unsuitable, ludicrously improper man. Considered too vanilla in a world full of flavours, Doctor Nell Montgomery’s dating life is a barren waste land with few prospects on the horizon. Tired of being labelled the nice girl, she’s decided she needs a life make-over stat...Categorized as:
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Burning Ash by N.J. Walters
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNo one is more surprised than Asher, one of the oldest vampires on Earth, that he's attracted to vamp hunter Jo Radcliffe. She's smart, a talented slayer, and she's gorgeous. Something about her pulls at him, like no one ever has before. For a man, whose name strikes fear in everyone—this is something new and intriguing. And quite possibly deadly, if she discovers his secret...Categorized as:
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The Turncoat King by Michelle Diener
A thirst for revenge . . . Ava is committed to vengeance against the man responsible for the death of her parents. The same man, the Queen's Herald, who kept her prisoner for two years, until she escaped with Luc, a warlord bent on vengeance just as fierce as her own...Categorized as:
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Vengeance by Anna Carven
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThey took my world from me.It wasn't much of a world to begin with, but the forest village where I was born and raised is everything to me.They took me away from there, wrapped me in silks, and pierced my flesh with their glittering trinkets.They made me an object of desire, to be given to a man who has terrorized and subjugated my people.He thinks he can defy the gods, but I have other ideas... -
The Vampire Coalition: The Complete Boxed Set by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis complete boxed set of The Vampire Coalition includes: Ethan's Mate: Ethan Hale is a vampire with a mission. Together with his three brothers and a few other unmated members, he fights with The Vampire Coalition to protect humans from fallen vampires. His life is fairly simple. If he has a problem...he solves it. If it's an evil problem...he kills it... -
Aveoth by Laurann Dohner
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsJillian Milzner has lived a life on the run. Her biological sperm donor has made it clear he wishes she'd never been born. Most kids get presents from their dads growing up. He sent thugs to make death threats to ensure she never tries to find him. He needn't have bothered, since she wants nothing to do with Decon Filmore. His father, however, thinks Jill might be useful...Categorized as:
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The Return by D.B. Reynolds
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRachel Fortier is a much sought-after expert when it comes to exotic planets — especially the deadly kind. So when she’s hired by Earth Fleet’s most respected scientist to join a mission to the tightly closed planet Harp, it’s a dream come true. Until she discovers their mission is to capture shifters and sell them to the Military...Categorized as:
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Desire After Dark by Amanda Ashley
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsVicki Cavendish knows she should be careful. After all, there's a killer loose in town—one who drains women of blood, women with red hair and green eyes just like her. She knows she should tell police about the dark, gorgeous man who comes into the diner every night, the one who makes her feel a longing she's never felt before...Categorized as:
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The Flame King's Queen by Chloe Chastaine, Lilith Vincent
Our hearts are fated, but love is a fiery path. Enemies and friends alike have tried to burn our love to cinders, but through the smoke and ash, the Flame King and I have always found our way back to one another. When Zabriel places a crown upon my head, his blood and his scent sing of his love for me...Categorized as:
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Clash of Storms by Bec McMaster
The old eddas speak of dreki—fabled creatures who haunt the depths of Iceland's volcanoes and steal away fair maidens. Malin wants none of such myths. As a half-blood dreki, she's beneath the notice of the arrogant warriors who rule the skies—except for Sirius Blackfrost, the most ruthless dreki within the court... -
Of Dragons & Desire by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA lost princess.Two dragon princes fighting for her heart.A love that will either destroy their kingdom or save them all.Raised in a world where humans are oblivious to magic, I always thought I was ordinary. Until a breathtakingly handsome stranger pulled me into a world where creatures of unimaginable power reign, hidden from mortal eyes.The whispers in my mind? They weren't madness... -
Bride of the Sea King by Lola Glass
I kissed the King of the Sea, so he made me his bride. He's offering me everything I could ever want. Good food. A castle. Immortality. Endless numbers of books to read. But in exchange, he expects to breed me. His people are dying out, and they want me to help boost their numbers. When I immediately refuse, he doesn't protest or try to force me...Categorized as:
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Entangled by Sylvia Mercedes
THE LIBRARIAN AND THE PRINCE . . .Clara is an Obligate, an indentured servant of the fae.If she ever wants to see home again, she must survive ten more years of servitude, developing her newly-discovered magic and battling powerful nightmare monsters in the Doomed City Library. She can’t afford any distractions . . -
Reign of Night by Sara C. Roethle
She has hunted him for years. Now if she could only kill him.Lyssandra’s life is a lie. As a hunter of the Helius Order, she’s dedicated to slaying vampires and protecting the innocent. But she’s also a vampire’s human servant.If her secret comes out, her own order will execute her.When she finds Asher, she’ll cut out his heart for tying her to him, even if he only did it to save her...Categorized as:
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Enthralled by Sylvia Mercedes
A BRIGHT NEW FUTURE LIES BEFORE HER . . . EVEN AS ECHOES OF THE PAST HAUNT HER DREAMSClara’s memories of the last few years are lost in a haze. The more she tries to remember, the harder it is. And perhaps that’s just as well. Perhaps it’s better for her to focus on the present . .
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