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Freaky Gifts by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWinter break is upon Mystic Caravan, which is supposed to mean a full month of rest and relaxation. Upon arriving at their destination, however, Poet and company find that murder isn’t far behind.Their off-season park is full of paranormals – something that normally makes Poet comfortable – but the death of a local girl points to one of their own being the culprit... -
![Wild Scottish Gold by Tricia O'Malley]()
Wild Scottish Gold by Tricia O'Malley
She was forged in heat, and he was the hammer that struck too close to her heart.Kaia Bissett came to Scotland for a fresh start. No entanglements. No mistakes. No mixing business with pleasure. But one impulsive, scorching night with a stranger shatters that promise—especially when the stranger turns out to be Thane Blackwood. Her new landlord, and apparently, her biggest rival... -
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![Romancing the Orc by Krista Luna]()
Romancing the Orc by Krista Luna
Don’t judge a book by its cover model, unless he’s an orc with abs of steel and a pierced…After the makeover of the century, I walk onstage in too-high heels… and trip in front of thousands of people! I’m saved from becoming a face-plant meme by Brokk, who catches me in a romantic dip that makes my tummy flutter. Which it so totally shouldn’t... -
![Held by Heat by Terry Bolryder]()
Held by Heat by Terry Bolryder
When a fire prince falls for a woman he can’t have, the whole world may just go up in flames… Flynn, a notorious fire fae who always has some hungry princess on his tail, doesn’t think love exists. At least, not for him... -
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![The Escape Plan (Only Magic in the Building) by Katie Bailey]()
The Escape Plan (Only Magic in the Building) by Katie Bailey
When there’s no escaping the plans life has for you…Beckett McCarthy’s beloved Gran always taught him to find magic in mundane, everyday things. But since she died, he no longer feels any magic.In fact, he feels nothing at all.So, when he has an opportunity to spend a summer abroad in Serendipity Springs, he’s expecting little more than a change in scenery... -
![Neutral by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve]()
Neutral by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve
Sometimes, the end is only the beginning. Emmy was born a dweller and she expected to die as a dweller ... until Willa changed everything. Now she has no idea of her path, and she certainly wasn't prepared for what would happen after her death. Caught in the middle of a war that threatened to prove much more significant than anyone had ever expected, there is only one person who can help her... -
![The Cupid Chronicles by Courtney Walsh]()
The Cupid Chronicles by Courtney Walsh
Some love stories are written . . . this one is magically delivered. Iris Ellington isn’t looking for love. Not even a little bit. With a long list of failed relationships behind her, she’s decided to reinvent herself as a person who doesn’t fall head over heels on the first date.New town, new job, new Iris.But someone—or something—has other plans... -
![Wild Scottish Love by Tricia O'Malley]()
Wild Scottish Love by Tricia O'Malley
Wicked banter, kitchen witches, and hot men in kilts make this friends-to-lovers modern day Scottish fairytale a romping good time. I draw the line at serving people grasshoppers for dinner. As luck would have it, on the same day I quit my job as head chef at Suzette’s, a fine-dining restaurant in Boston, I was offered an opportunity to open a restaurant at a castle in Scotland... -
![I Went on an Adventure and All I Got Was This Barbarian Orc by Jennifer Cody]()
I Went on an Adventure and All I Got Was This Barbarian Orc by Jennifer Cody
Lawton:I don’t know if I appreciate learning new things about myself. Bonding with Berklak has been eye-opening, but I might be a tiny bit terrified by it, because suddenly I have more magic than I’m supposed to, and now I kind of understand why other necromancers have rampaged across thyr... -
![Custodian by Montana Ash]()
Custodian by Montana Ash
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMax has finally found everything she never dared dream of; family, friends, and love with a man who does terrifying things to her independence. She has more to lose than ever before. With lines being drawn in the sand and sides being chosen, the future from her nightmares seems set in motion. Max is terrified – feeling the weight of her Order’s lives on her shoulders... -
![Rogue Darkness by Dianne Duvall]()
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... -
![Trailer Park Elves 2: A Humorous LitRPG Slice-of-Life Adventure by Michael Dalton, Adam Lance]()
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... -
![Loved by Light by Terry Bolryder]()
Loved by Light by Terry Bolryder
A down on her luck human gets the break of a lifetime when a prince of light comes to the rescue... Things haven't been the same for light prince Ian ever since a fateful trip to his world showed him everything he knew was a lie. But when a mission to protect a new beacon on Earth puts him face to face with perhaps the unluckiest woman alive, he feels a pull to her unlike anything before... -
![Wishing for a Werewolf by Krista Luna]()
Wishing for a Werewolf by Krista Luna
One cozy fall festival + one magical mishap = one grumpy werewolf who’s now stuck with me… forever?When I whisper my three secret desires to the wishing well, I never expect my magic to kick in and screw up epically! With one coin toss, I’m bound to Rune, the hunky werewolf who makes wishes at the same time...Categorized as:
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![Whiskey & Witches by T.M. Cromer]()
Whiskey & Witches by T.M. Cromer
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the golden Son sacrifices for the shunned One, only then can the curse be undone...Carrick O'Malley lost his wife in a tragic accident and is dealing with his heartbroken, mute son... -
![Hellhounds and Angel Cakes by Zoe Chant]()
Hellhounds and Angel Cakes by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s supposed to be a rough, tough, terrifying hellhound. That's hard when you're covered in chihuahuas.Henry’s used to everyone being afraid of him – being a hellhound has that effect on people. What he’s not used to is having every animal within a four-mile radius suddenly wanting to be his best friend. Pigeons roosting on your annoying, but mostly harmless... -
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Petals and Plot Twists by Jenny Proctor
Unlucky in love Sophie Stewart might need a miracle to find her one true love…or maybe just a little bit of magic.Sophie Stewart knows a lot about plants. The rooftop garden she tends and beautifies is ample evidence of that. What she doesn’t know is anything about love, not with her long track record of always picking the wrong guy... -
![Cadmium Dragon by Terry Bolryder]()
Cadmium Dragon by Terry Bolryder
The Cadmium dragon has found his mate, and now he’s on the hunt. The hunt for things to buy online so he has an excuse to see the curvy delivery woman that brings him his packages. And when a chance occurrence gives him the opportunity to get to know her better, he springs into action to show her just how much a dragon can offer—inside the bedroom and out...Categorized as:
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![Bound to the Fae by Zoe Chant]()
Bound to the Fae by Zoe Chant
He swore to bow his head to no fae.But one human woman has the power to bring him to his knees...Every winged unicorn dreams of being Called by their fated rider — except Aodhan. For him, books hold far more appeal than prancing around as some knight’s soulbound war-steed. He's mastered magic, learned to shapeshift and surrounded himself with powerful protective wards... and it's all for nothing... -
![Suitor Armor, Vol. 1 by Purpah]()
Suitor Armor, Vol. 1 by Purpah
Secrets hide behind every corner of the castle walls in the first volume of an exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel that follows the budding romance between a lady-in-waiting and an enchanted suit of armor.While humans and fairies are at war beyond the castle walls, Lucia’s life is dedicated to helping prepare Lady Kirsi for her upcoming wedding to King Reimund... -
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Destroy by Sandra R. Neeley
Destroy Whispers From the Bayou Book 2 Destroy is beautiful, strong, charismatic and charming. He is also selfish, shallow, petty and jealous — or is he? One misunderstanding centuries ago resulted in his being labeled as not good enough, untrustworthy, self-serving... -
![Beer & Broomsticks by T.M. Cromer]()
Beer & Broomsticks by T.M. Cromer
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe third installment of the Unlucky Charms series.When the Enemy at the Gate is welcomed by the Keeper of the Sword, all that is lost shall be restored…Bridget O'Malley has a hate/hate relationship with the neighbor next door. In their youth, he'd promised her the moon and stars, but in shocking move, he betrayed her... -
![Flame to Please by Milly Taiden]()
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![Single Dad in a Kilt by Kait Nolan]()
Single Dad in a Kilt by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey say timing is everything, and for single dad Hamish Colquhoun, the timing couldn't be worse. With a new law practice to establish, a centuries-old farmhouse to restore, and the challenges of raising a tween daughter, romance is the last thing on his mind...Categorized as:
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![Savage Kiss by Milly Taiden]()
Savage Kiss by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSage Primrose dreams of the day she meets the man who will sweep her off her feet. She didn't expect him to abduct her while she wore nothing but a towel. Why did bad men have to look oh, so good? Feral Kincaid will do anything to protect his family. When a human female supposedly kidnaps his niece, he goes to get her, claws blazing... -
![The Leviathan's Debt by Merri Bright]()
The Leviathan's Debt by Merri Bright
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere’s a price for everything.Forty years ago, Wren was attacked by King Talon the day after their wedding. She fled and was lost at sea…and then found by an ancient being, who saved her with his blood.The price for her life? Someday, the monster will return to claim it.Now, she’s become the mysterious Ankelsang, the Angel of Blood who protects the vulnerable... -
![Savage Bite by Milly Taiden]()
Savage Bite by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsZuri Primrose hasn't been on a date since her divorce over a year ago. About to turn the big 4-0, she's living the life of a hermit without any sex. Her mother isn't going to let her daughter stay single for long. She's gotten Zuri an invite to a shifter ball where she hopes Zuri will find the man who’s going to screw her into a pretzel and give her a dozen babies... -
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Cold Flame by Ann Charles
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSome old flames won't stop smoldering ... Zoe Parker knew better than to play with fire. Fireman Reid Martin sparked a flame in her that she couldn't put out. Will Zoe be able to escape with her heart before she gets burned? COLD FLAME is the third story in the "Deadwood Shorts" collection, set between the sixth and seventh books in the Deadwood Mystery Series... -
![巨人族の花嫁３[Kyojinzoku no Hanayome 3] by ITKZ]()
巨人族の花嫁３[Kyojinzoku no Hanayome 3] by ITKZ
Kouichi has made the painful decision to return to his world. With their agreement satisfied and his decision made, Caius begins the magical process of sending him back. However, as the process begins, Kouichi watches as Caius’ physical form begins to fade. Unable to help him or ask why, the couple is dragged apart... -
![Oh, My Dragon by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Oh, My Dragon by Lani Lynn Vale
The reclusive Ian barely participates in life, only doing so when his powers demand that he use them or pay the consequences. It seems that there’s not a single person on this planet who doesn’t want something from him, but the pain and suffering of others is nearly unbearable at times, leaving him no choice but to act... -
![Her Gargoyle Protector by Sabrina Silvers]()
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... -
![Midlife Bed and Broomstick by Jennifer L. Hart]()
Midlife Bed and Broomstick by Jennifer L. Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe sent her away. Now she’s back. With secrets of her own.Samantha Sinclair's midlife can be summed up in one word—trapped. Trapped by her MS. Trapped by an abusive husband. Trapped in a vicious cycle. Trapped until her son steps in and whisks her away to the last place she expects—a B&B in the Outer Banks... -
![One More Wish by Lindsey Lanza]()
One More Wish by Lindsey Lanza
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAlways be careful what you wish for. Maya Bloom has a secret.For as long as she can remember, all her wishes have come true. One quick plea to the universe, and whatever she wants is hers. The they always backfire.Which is why Maya is done wishing. Well, until her wedding day when she’s in desperate need of the truth...Categorized as:
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![The Orc's Sweetheart by Elle Sterling]()
The Orc's Sweetheart by Elle Sterling
Tilly is ready to live her cottagecore dreams on Starry Hill—a quiet island town where life is easy. Or so she thought.Bodin enjoys his peaceful lifestyle, supportive community, and fulfilling job. But when Tilly blows in from Cape Easton, a place he’s sworn he’ll never set foot in again, his uncomplicated existence is turned upside down...Categorized as:
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![Love is Trash in Hallow's Cove by Emily Antoinette]()
Love is Trash in Hallow's Cove by Emily Antoinette
After a string of awful relationships and cheating exes, Hayley is fed up with dating. Her solution? Swear off dating humans and look for a monster mate in Hallow’s Cove.When she moves to the quaint town inhabited by more monsters than humans, she quickly realizes that finding her match isn’t as simple as she’d hoped...Categorized as:
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![Pints & Potions by T.M. Cromer]()
Pints & Potions by T.M. Cromer
When the mighty Thorne pricks the heart of the Frozen, the end will be set in motion…Sick of the unwelcome attention that comes with being a member of an extremely powerful family, Piper Thorne longs to escape her magical burden and live a mortal’s simple existence. On a whim, she adopts an alias and jets off to Ireland, where she stumbles into the path of the enticing rogue, Cian O’Malley... -
![The Wyvern's Redemption by Merri Bright]()
The Wyvern's Redemption by Merri Bright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe found love in the ocean. He’ll find his redemption in fire.Long ago, a wyvern king cast his bride out, leaving her broken and dying. Now, after forty years, Wren has found love in the arms of some of the most unlikely men she’s ever met. Though a few of those arms may be tentacles... -
![My Fated Minotaur Hero: Forbidden Instalove Monster Romance by Leela Ash]()
My Fated Minotaur Hero: Forbidden Instalove Monster Romance by Leela Ash
Socializing doesn’t come easy for me, so I practice with flash cards. True story. But they sure didn't prepare me for flirting with a minotaur in a magical hidden town...I'm just a historian with an obsession for lists and order. Suddenly, I'm in Fablewood, where myths are real and magic is everywhere. A charming minotaur tavern owner says we're fated mates... -
![My Fated Bigfoot Hero: Single Dad Monster Romance by Leela Ash]()
My Fated Bigfoot Hero: Single Dad Monster Romance by Leela Ash
Chasing my cat through a magical portal was just the start of my problems...One minute I'm a barista with commitment issues, the next I'm tangled in thorny vines in a hidden monster town. And who comes to my rescue? Only the hottest sasquatch chief I've ever laid eyes on. (Okay, the only sasquatch chief I've ever laid eyes on, but still.. -
![The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker by Jenni Keer]()
The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker by Jenni Keer
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMeet Lucy, aged 25, and Brenda, aged 79. Neighbours, and unlikely friends. Lucy Baker is not your usual 25-year-old. She is more at home reading and knitting in her cluttered little flat than going out partying and socialising.79-year-old Brenda is full of wise and wonderful advice, but when she’s diagnosed with dementia her life begins to change... -
![My Orc Next Door by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee]()
My Orc Next Door by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee
I’m beginning to think he needs me as much as I need him… Look, there are plenty of things I just learned about the gorgeous, seven-foot-tall perfect specimen of male living next door to me: 1) Karnak can scent everything about me, including those times I thought I was alone in my hot tub and I decided to experiment with different water jet settings... -
![What the Sleigh? by Mina Carter]()
What the Sleigh? by Mina Carter
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLose yourself in a sexy Santa romance this Christmas! Don't miss the latest story in the bestselling PPA series from New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Mina Carter Last Christmas... She didn't give him her heart. Because the b*stard broke it five years ago... -
![Betrothed to a Dinosaur by Cassandra Gannon]()
Betrothed to a Dinosaur by Cassandra Gannon
Kleo is High Commander of the Amazons. For years, she’s been warring and winning against her countless enemies. Now she’s facing her toughest battle Marrying off her two useless sons. Luckily, the Interspecies Rendezvous is the perfect place to hunt them up some desperate brides with low expectations. The fancy gathering will be filled with eligible cavewomen and dinosaurs... -
![Don't Flirt With Demons by Grace McGinty]()
Don't Flirt With Demons by Grace McGinty
We've all been through that one shitty break-up. The one that breaks your heart, turning you into a sobbing, soggy mess. Where you drink so much you accidentally summon a demon. No? Just Elsie?When Elsie decides to get over a bad break-up with a small fire pit and a large bottle of vodka, the last thing she expects is to summon the sexy as hell demon, Ukobach. He of the Impressive D... -
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![A Gargoyle Gripe by Sabrina Cassidy]()
A Gargoyle Gripe by Sabrina Cassidy
When your witchy family has lived on Monster Island for generations there’s certain standards to uphold.Too bad my only claim to magic is being able to heal people through baking. A power my ex-fiancé Brad never fails to give me grief over. After he cheated and left me, I buried myself in pastries. It was better to be alone than to trust my heart to anyone else... -
![Shifters Anonymous by M.J. Marstens]()
Shifters Anonymous by M.J. Marstens
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWho says you can't be smart and loose-legged?The University of Oxford—that's who.Meaning Jezebel Harper has a problem because the gorgeous American really wants to keep her scholarship.What's a sex addict to do?Join Sexaholics Anonymous, obviously—except, Belle doesn't read the fine print.S.A. means something completely different... -
![Meow, Baby by Ripley Proserpina, Rebecca Royce]()
Meow, Baby by Ripley Proserpina, Rebecca Royce
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSomething witchy this way comes... Set in the Wards and Wands Universe, Ripley Proserpina and Rebecca Royce offer up a witchy love story sure to melt your hearts. When a strong willed woman takes in three stray cats she has no idea they are the Addington Brothers, her neighbors who have been torturing her for years and are now cursed to walk on four feet... -
![The Heartbreak Hex by Jordyn Alexander]()
The Heartbreak Hex by Jordyn Alexander
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsGertrude Nightshade never thought that she’d be heartbroken right before Halloween.A busy potion witch in the middle of Holiday Village with a thriving shop, Gertrude thought that she’d be with her werewolf boyfriend forever. That is, until he unceremoniously dumps her at the busiest time in her career... -
![Third Time's a Charm by Marquita Valentine]()
Third Time's a Charm by Marquita Valentine
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNote: Alternate/new cover edition for ASIN# B0096TKHAO To the world, Alexander "Sasha" Romanov is a sexy, globe-trotting playboy that parties with the very rich and famous. But behind the façade exists a ruthless man willing and able to destroy anyone and anything standing in the way of his ultimate goal ...until he meets Rose Holland... -
![The Fairy's Return and Other Princess Tales by Gail Carson Levine]()
The Fairy's Return and Other Princess Tales by Gail Carson Levine
Ever since Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine introduced the magical village of Snettering-on-Snoakes in the faraway Kingdom of Biddle, young readers have been laughing their way through her hilarious retellings of famous and not-so-famous fairy tales...Categorized as:
magic m-f friends to lovers nerdy-hero sweet-hero contemporary legends & fairy tales paranormal
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