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Clean Finish by Lily Mayne
LarkinLook, here’s the thing.I’m young, carefree, and my job as the assistant to Holt, manager and owner of the Goliaths of Wrestling, means I’m surrounded by half-naked beefcake wrestlers all day. Of course I’m going to be interested in… getting to know them all better...Categorized as:
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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...Categorized as:
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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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Mastering the Flames by S.J. Himes
Guilt-ridden after the massacre of his family, Isaac Salvatore turned to binge drinking to escape the pain. Now twenty-four years old, Isaac is a recovering alcoholic woefully out of practice in the magical arts, leaving his fire affinity hanging on the edge of disaster...Categorized as:
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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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Gray by Jaclyn Osborn
Monsters. Fighting. And naps. Cursed with the deadly sin Sloth, Gray helps protect mankind, all while taking nap breaks. His sleepy world shifts when he saves a man from a demon attack.Mason Hawk, former sharp shooter turned hunter. After his eyes are opened to the supernatural in the worst possible way, he dedicates his life to hunting monsters...Categorized as:
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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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Embers by A.J. Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake
Once upon a time, there was a stunningly gorgeous mage named Nikki.They were trapped by evil, horrible Jaeggi mages for ten long years until they were rescued by the brave dragon named Gunter.The grumpy red knight swept in, carrying them off to a fair castle, where they lived happily ever after.That’s how the story’s supposed to go, anyway...Categorized as:
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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
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... -
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... -
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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Bro and the Beast 3 by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy
Brad finally gets what he wants. He's back in his world, where he's top dog and the only alpha males around are the frat bros who worship him as a legendary party animal... -
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, Vol. 1 by Yuu Toyota
It's complicated: A thirty-year-old virgin gets more than he bargained for when his newfound magical power reveals he's the object of his male coworker's affections!Adachi, a thirty-year-old virgin, discovers he has the magical power to read the minds of people he touches...Categorized as:
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Bro and the Beast 1 by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy
When musclebound frat bro Brad gets run off the road by a reckless driver, he thinks it's game over. When he wakes up inside his twin brother's favorite corny shifter romance novel, he realizes the real game is just beginning...Categorized as:
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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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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
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... -
Micah by Louisa Masters
Wanted: Demon assistant for incubus genius. Personal services required…Nobody ever expected to find a secret cave protected by a giant puzzle door in the mountains near our village. Even more surprising was the knowledge that it’s been there for thousands of years and was created by a dragon. I’m not the only one who’s dying to find out what’s inside... -
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
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsParties, laughter, and heart-melting romance. The war might be over, but the fun is just beginning... -
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... -
Smash & Grab by Maz Maddox
My standard issued lab badge reads 'Simon' but it really should say 'unexciting nerd with no social life'Don't get me wrong -- I love what I do with a passion, but it doesn't leave a lot of time for much else.Especially romance.While chipping away at my work, I'm suddenly the person between hired cartel muscle and the fossil that will define my career.Which isn't the most insane part of the story...Categorized as:
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Sorcerers Always Satisfy by Louisa Masters
Just because I enjoy planning and researching doesn’t mean I’m not the most dangerous badass mothercracker around.The world sees me as boring, dependable David. And I like it that way. I know things and I’m organized. Plus, I’ve seen firsthand the harm a chaotic life can inflict, and I’d rather have my lists and be called dull... -
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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... -
A Ferry of Bones & Gold by Hailey Turner
When the gods come calling, you don’t get to say no. Patrick Collins is three years into a career as a special agent for the Supernatural Operations Agency when the gods come calling to collect a soul debt he owes them. An immortal has gone missing in New York City and bodies are showing up in the wake of demon-led ritual killings that Patrick recognizes all too easily from his nightmares... -
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
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... -
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
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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I Kid You Not by Macy Blake
Zachary Perry is willing to do whatever it takes to win the heart of his mysterious, gruff, and oh-so-gorgeous forest ranger neighbor, even if it means transforming his very bookish, nerdy self into someone (gulp!) outdoorsy so he can fit into Roan’s world... -
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... -
How Not to Date a Griffin by Lana Kole
Your ride is arriving soon...Nolan Whittier never expected to find a griffin on a rideshare app.He certainly didn’t expect to get the ride of his life, either.One perfect night. That's all it was supposed to be.But when fate draws Nolan and Reid together again, there’s more between them than their insatiable chemistry... -
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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... -
Kelvin #5: MM Fated Mates by J.P. Sayle, Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBook Five: Paranormal Gay Romance / Two Alphas / Fated Mates / Brothers Security Team / High angst / Surprise Reveal / High Steam / Lots of Tentacles/ Mpreg.Fated mates find themselves drawn into a web of lies and deceit... -
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... -
Tempest by Kiki Clark
When duty and desire clash, fated mates are caught in the middle.Cash’s loyalty to his pack is unwavering. He’d sacrifice anything to protect his packmates. Do anything to keep them safe. Put their needs above his own—always.It is the life he was born for, and the one he’s worked years to achieve. As an Enforcer, he swore an oath to his pack before self. Not once has he regretted his choices...Categorized as:
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Cronin's Key II by N.R. Walker
History isn’t always what it seems. With the battle of Egypt behind them, Alec and Cronin are enjoying the thrill of new love. Though fate doesn’t wait long before throwing them back into the world of weird.They know Alec’s blood is special, though its true purpose still eludes them. And given Alec’s inability to be changed into a vampire, Cronin is free to drink from him at will... -
Raiden by Jaclyn Osborn
More. A word Raiden knows very well.Cursed with the deadly sin of Gluttony, his voracious appetite is legendary. Nothing is ever enough to fill the emptiness inside him. Until he meets the one man who satiates that hunger. But with the war between angels and demons escalating, it’s not exactly the best time to fall in love.Then again, fate never follows the rules... -
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...Categorized as:
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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 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
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... -
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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
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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He's My Mate by S. Schulties
When the Oracle, the person who can see the past, present and future, tells you that you are now the Alpha of a newly created pack, you pack up the life you know and trade it in for a new one. Even if you don’t know the first thing about being an Alpha. I’m Parker McKnight. I’m eighteen. A wolf Shifter. And now an Alpha. I get it. I’m powerful. The most powerful Supernatural ever known... -
Connor by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you’re a fae born in the shifter realm, the last thing you expect is to discover your mate is fae, sent from the fae realm just for you. Connor Romano loves his family. Born to a vampire father and a fae mother, he’s spent his entire life witnessing firsthand the level his father would go to protect his mother, him, and their fae sister... -
Hurt Me Not by Davidson King
As a lieutenant at the Fool’s Pass Fire Department and a single father, Easton Kooper’s life revolves around his children. When he receives an urgent call from his son’s doctor, it upends Easton’s world. Suddenly, barreling into a burning building sounds like a piece of cake. With no idea of what to do or where to turn, he’s never felt more lost...Categorized as:
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The Vampire King's Gift by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery Vampire Bloodline has a gift. Eyros Vampires can read and control minds. Kaly Vampires can raise the dead and command your very soul. Wyvern Vampires can teleport from one reality to another. And on it goes. But King Daemon has all of their gifts, plus one more. The Vampires call it Armageddon. No one knows what it is...
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