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The Wonder Engine by T. Kingfisher
Pull three people out of prison--a disgraced paladin, a convicted forger, and a heartless assassin. Give them weapons, carnivorous tattoos, and each other. Point them at the enemy. What could possibly go wrong? In the sequel to CLOCKWORK BOYS, Slate, Brenner, Caliban and Learned Edmund have arrived in Anuket City, the source of the mysterious Clockwork Boys...Categorized as:
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![Cupidity: The Complete Heart Hassle Series by Raven Kennedy]()
Cupidity: The Complete Heart Hassle Series by Raven Kennedy
Love. Lust. It's my job to spread it around like a virus during cold season. But guess what? Life as a cupid isn't all chocolate hearts and pink arrows. Because even though love makes the realms go round, it seems cruel that cupids don't get to have any of their own. Which might be why I sometimes go on Love strikes and get in trouble with my supervisors. I get a little cranky... -
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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...Categorized as:
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![Alpha's Challenge by Renee Rose, Lee Savino]()
Alpha's Challenge by Renee Rose, Lee Savino
How to Date a Werewolf:. 1. Never call him ‘Good Doggie'! I’ve got a problem. A big, hairy… sexy problem. An enforcer from the Werewolves MC broke into my house and refuses to leave. He thinks I know the Werewolves’ secret, and he’s here to keep me quiet! 2. During a full moon, be ready to get freaky! By the time he decides I’m no threat, it’s too late... -
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![Love Bites Really Hard by Lola Glass]()
Love Bites Really Hard by Lola Glass
A demon imprinted on me, so I had to turn to the monster king for help. Instead of actually being useful, King Bane tells me that I should just mate with the demon. At least, until he also imprints on me. Then we have no choice but to seal the deal in every way there is...Categorized as:
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![The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen]()
The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen
From the author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy comes a new heartwarming fantasy rom-com with an opposites-attract twist set in the delightful, donut- and dragon-filled world of Tanria. Immortal demigod Rosie Fox has been patrolling Tanria for decades, but lately, the job has been losing its luster... -
![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... -
![Saint and the Queen by Desiree .]()
Saint and the Queen by Desiree .
Eve Noelle has been tortured by her mother's careless dreams and delusions her entire childhood that her absent father is actually Santa Claus. The real Santa Claus. She despises Christmas, the music, the children, and anything to do with the holiday but then one day. -
![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... -
![Acolyte by Stephanie Fisher]()
Acolyte by Stephanie Fisher
How far is too far when it comes to love? In a matter of moments, everything Taly ever thought she knew came crashing down around her. Her mother's spells were broken, her powers unleashed. She's no longer mortal but fey, and every day serves as a reminder that her entire life has been a lie. To make matters worse, Taly has been captured and imprisoned by a woman claiming to be the Time Queen...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Life Ghost On by Jane Hinchey]()
Life Ghost On by Jane Hinchey
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho knew a Bridal Expo could be so thrilling? Especially when you’re the bride-to-be with a meddling family and a flamboyant wedding planner named Seb. I thought everything was sorted for my upcoming nuptials with Kade Galloway, but Seb insisted on attending the expo. As soon as we entered Firefly Bay’s town hall, the noise was deafening, and the atmosphere was chaotic... -
![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... -
![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... -
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![Molly Molloy and the Angel of Death by Maria Vale]()
Molly Molloy and the Angel of Death by Maria Vale
Death needs a do-over. Azrael---grim reaper and devourer of worlds--has messed up. Instead of taking Molly Molloy's soul, he patted her on the back and saved her from choking on an atomic chicken wing. Now she can see him. Talk to him. Touch him. Say ‘no’ to him. And make him question the assumptions he has held for an eternity. Molly is sick of Death capsizing her life... -
![Moonlit Diamond by Whimsy Nimsy]()
Moonlit Diamond by Whimsy Nimsy
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHi, I’m Diamond! I am just your regular, pink-haired, candle maker who may or may not have been an ex-thief. A few months ago, my fuzzy bestie, Frank, and I packed up our shiz and moved to Moonlit Falls, putting our pasts behind us. Until this hunky cop is at my door asking me about stuff that has been stolen... -
![Bound To The Rogue Shifter : A Black Paranormal Romance by Tessa Stone]()
Bound To The Rogue Shifter : A Black Paranormal Romance by Tessa Stone
Season Two of Shadow Wolf Creek Collab. Nyra The Moon Festival only happens once every four years, and this time, it’s my last hope to find him—my fated mate. I’ve wandered from pack to pack, chasing whispers and dreams, but still, I’m alone. When I arrive in Shadow Wolf Creek, I know this could be my only chance. But fate has a twisted sense of humor... -
![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 Midsummer Bride by Kati Wilde]()
The Midsummer Bride by Kati Wilde
A Barbarian Who Must Lie. When a prideful queen comes to his prison cell with an unbelievable proposal of marriage, Warrick of the Dead Lands is quick to accept … but not merely to secure his freedom. Because he recognizes the powerful jewels the queen wears — jewels pilfered from the temple of a goddess, who unleashed her wrath upon a kingdom... -
![The Incubus's Angel by Elle Sterling]()
The Incubus's Angel by Elle Sterling
Living on the edge of the community, Ren’s life in Starry Hill is quiet, predictable, and perhaps a little lonely. Until Maisie prances into the center of his tangerine grove and changes everything. With her bright smile and easy-going nature, a friendship quickly blossoms, and sweet favors turn into spicy adventures... -
![One Night Only: A Shifter Romance Novella by Elle Kayson]()
One Night Only: A Shifter Romance Novella by Elle Kayson
Zuri Price has no intention of responding to the strange invitation she’d received to some unknown place called the Red Key Club. She doesn’t even like Valentine’s Day, after all. But a charming neighbor and a cheating boyfriend change her mind and, skeleton key in hand, Zuri steps into a new world and into a painful but unforgettable memory of her old one...Categorized as:
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![Snowed In With A Rebel Shifter by Tessa Stone]()
Snowed In With A Rebel Shifter by Tessa Stone
Part of the Snowed In Shadow Wolf Creek Collab. A lone alpha finds his fated mate and discovers the true meaning of love, loyalty, and family. Asher. As a white wolf and a born alpha, I was destined to leave my pack and forge my own path. But little did I know that my journey would lead me to Jada, a fiercely independent woman who captured my heart from the moment our eyes met... -
![A Tale of Cupidity: A Sweet & Spicy Short Story by A. K. Caggiano]()
A Tale of Cupidity: A Sweet & Spicy Short Story by A. K. Caggiano
Cupid Thalia’s precise plans get ruined when her winged workmate Markos shows up on a dire matchmaking mission. And then she makes a massive love-missile mistake. Thankfully, cupid magic doesn’t work on their own kind. .. or does it? This is a ~6500 word short story, and all proceeds will be donated to the ACLU.Categorized as:
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![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...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Nothing is Free by Dreia Wells]()
Nothing is Free by Dreia Wells
I was finally free. Or so I thought. New city and a new job with my best friend Mercy. We'd both overcome the odds and came out stronger. I have a pack of adoring Alphas and an obsessive male Omega, my true mate. Everything I never thought I would have. I was no longer just a Beta who hid in the shadows away from a family who disowned me. I had finally found my place in this world...Categorized as:
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![Primal Love by Misty Vixen]()
Primal Love by Misty Vixen
A STONE AGE LOVE STORY. Ara is a huntress, a warrior. Descended from another tribe of ruthless brutes, she towers over everyone in the region and can take on anyone with raw strength alone. The daughter of her tribe's Chieftain and destined to one day assume his mantle, the responsibility she shoulders is immense... -
![A Crown of Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
A Crown of Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout
When everything falls apart, the truth of who they are is revealed. Poppy has fallen into stasis, her body broken and power spent, carried beyond the mortal realm. While she lies suspended in dreams, Casteel faces a world without her—raw, wrathful, and altered in ways he doesn’t yet understand... -
![Earth Magic & Hot Water by Lauren Connolly]()
Earth Magic & Hot Water by Lauren Connolly
Her first hate and first love are back in town. Things are about to get heated…. Cat Byrne seems sweet, but she’s hiding a volcanic temper. Her anger-fueled fire magic can melt tires off cars. Then her ex-best friend moves back to town, and the guy keeps popping up in inconvenient places, making sure she’s running at a constant simmer... -
![Bread with the Orc by Veronika Kane]()
Bread with the Orc by Veronika Kane
When your life’s in shambles, maybe it’s time to steep yourself in temptation. My dreams of running a quaint tea shop just went up in steam—along with my savings. But when my gruff neighbor Dorvak offers to let me set up in his bakery, I can't resist one last chance to prove I'm not a failure... -
![A Traitor Sister by Day Leitao]()
A Traitor Sister by Day Leitao
Hearts 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... -
![By the Horns by Jemma Croft]()
By the Horns by Jemma Croft
When Joey Silver stumbled into the wrong classroom at night school, she never expected to find love. Especially not with a minotaur. Joey likes things fast. Life, relationships, driving. But when she mixes up the rooms and walks into Cake Decorating 101 instead of the speed correctional course she’d been ordered to do, she finds herself in uncharted territory. He’s there. He’s big, and surly... -
![Charming the Troll's Heart by Lyonne Riley]()
Charming the Troll's Heart by Lyonne Riley
Stolen from her bed in the middle of the night, Rimi is shipped across the ocean to a strange land and kept in a cage like an animal. She's almost given up hope for escape when a good-natured, roguish troll is assigned to be her new caretaker. Lo'zar is a petty criminal, smuggling illicit goods from one place to another while enjoying his life as a carefree player...Categorized as:
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![Cider, Spice & Orcish Nights by Zora Black]()
Cider, Spice & Orcish Nights by Zora Black
The grumpiest orc in Harvest Hollow just became my husband… and it’s entirely my fault. I’m a baker with a ticking clock, an orchard to save, and a best friend who thinks marrying the town’s scowliest lumberjack is “practically fate. ”. It’s supposed to be pretend — just long enough to keep the land out of my slimy cousin’s hands. But Thornak Ironjaw keeps showing up early to fix my porch railing... -
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![Dearly & Threatening Thane by L.A. Kaye]()
Dearly & Threatening Thane by L.A. Kaye
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen the family business is death, how does one handle a dark spirit who seems set on annihilating those who stand in his way of dominance? -
![Five Gifts for the Blacksmith's Wife by Lyonne Riley]()
Five Gifts for the Blacksmith's Wife by Lyonne Riley
When her village faces a winter of starvation, Sita draws the shortest straw. Now she’s to be given to the orcs across the river in exchange for food and supplies so her family can survive. Given the chance to choose her own husband from among the eligible orc bachelors, she selects Gurrek, the reluctant blacksmith, who clearly doesn’t want her. He’s the safest option...Categorized as:
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![The Night Market by Jesikah Sundin]()
The Night Market by Jesikah Sundin
A mortal seer enslaved by a traveling faerie market. A Raven shifter forced into marriage to save his Caravan tribe. And a future not even the cards could predict . . . Some children dream of running away to join the Night Market. I did so to escape a nightmare. Still, being forced into an overheated tent to read fortunes until sunrise has its trials—naturally...Categorized as:
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![Capturing the Orc's Heart by Lyonne Riley]()
Capturing the Orc's Heart by Lyonne Riley
Dishonored and heartbroken, Lieutenant Agkar the orc has just transferred to the inhospitable desert of the Hazrain—a neutral zone between human and trollkin—to work in the city guard. But he despises his new superior officer, Captain Zirelle Mastair, a human woman who gets to boss him around day in and day out. It's humiliating...Categorized as:
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![Books & Broadswords, Volume One by Jessie Mihalik]()
Books & Broadswords, Volume One by Jessie Mihalik
This novella-length volume includes two romantic fantasy stories set in a shared world, each with a guaranteed happily ever after, plus a new bonus epilogue. Books & Broadswords. The only thing Feora likes more than stealing the king’s gold is using it to buy books...Categorized as:
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![Snowed In With The Grumpy Shifter by Tessa Stone]()
Snowed In With The Grumpy Shifter by Tessa Stone
When a car crash leaves her stranded in his cabin during a snowstorm, Maya discovers her fated mate is a grumpy shifter who's determined to never let her go. KaiI've been a lone wolf since leaving my pack, avoiding both Alphas vying for my loyalty in Shadow Wolf Creek. Then I catch her scent—sweet strawberries that drive my wolf wild...Categorized as:
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![A Tale of Ice and Ash by Katherine Macdonald]()
A Tale of Ice and Ash by Katherine Macdonald
“Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who will come to save us all? ”. Five years after her stepmother tried to have her killed, Eirwen has built a new life in the woods. Far from the princess she was meant to be, she is now a skilled treasure hunter and master of the Dwarven underground... -
![Cooking Up a Demon (Ghostlight Falls) by Sabrina Cross]()
Cooking Up a Demon (Ghostlight Falls) by Sabrina Cross
Bea thought all she had to worry about when she moved to Ghostlight Falls was the cold, wet weather and getting her Nonna’s bookstore up and running. Instead she finds herself accidentally summoning a demon at every turn. An annoyingly sexy demon who insists on helping her, despite her protests. Now, more than just soup is cooking up between Bea and the Demon...Categorized as:
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![Live, Laugh, Lurk by Elsie Winters]()
Live, Laugh, Lurk by Elsie Winters
Nothing could be worse than having to take a temporary job in a spooky old college town. Until I discover I'm living downstairs from a terrifying mothman. . The only thing I want is to get back to my old life as soon as possible...Categorized as:
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![Must Love Moss and Moonshine by Maisy Magill]()
Must Love Moss and Moonshine by Maisy Magill
A forest-bound dryad longing for connection. A traveling artisan who’s lost her way—and her memory. An ancient forest determined to mend two lonely hearts. Desperate to quit the vagabond life, traveling enchanted jewelry artisan Tansy Foxglove is determined to get to the autumn market in the village of Moonshine Hollow...Categorized as:
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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...Categorized as:
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![Cursed by Gina LaManna]()
Cursed by Gina LaManna
Allie Wells is many Doctor. Runaway bride. Fae. Except for two huge. She doesn’t believe in magic. The Fae were killed off centuries ago. Alessia “Allie” Wells is a woman of science. She doesn’t believe in things like werewolves and vampires, sparkly or otherwise...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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![Black Heart by R.L. Mathewson]()
Black Heart by R.L. Mathewson
From the NY Times bestselling author R. L. Mathewson of Pyte/Sentinel series comes the Cursed Heart series, a paranormal series with a twist. Everyone has a secret…. There was something seriously wrong with her. That was the only explanation that Marty could come up with to explain why after all these years, she still couldn’t escape this hold that he had on her...Categorized as:
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![Bred by the Orc by Caroline Lee, Veronika Kane]()
Bred by the Orc by Caroline Lee, Veronika Kane
I have always known my purpose in life was to marry a powerful laird and bear his sons to cement alliances…I just expected him to be, you know, human. But I forgot the old legends. The ones about the others who come a’raiding through the stone circles during a full moon. The ones about the beasts who steal maidens and make them do terrible things on their altars to the carnal gods... -
![Howl by Allegra Hall]()
Howl by Allegra Hall
For wolves, there is always the small chance that fate will choose your partner. Werewolf and practicing witch Bronte may be the chosen heir to her grandmother’s dynasty, but when she makes a split decision it threatens to alter the course of her future...
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