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Unhinged by Dreia Wells
Everything I thought I knew about my life was a lie.With all the revelations about me coming to the surface, I just need time to figure it all out. Trying to navigate my day-to-day life with four soul tethers, a fated mate, and my betrothed is a challenge within itself, but time is not on my side. When I think I can settle into my new normal, my world turns upside once more...Categorized as:
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![Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne]()
Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
"You like tea. I like books. Care to open a shop and forget the world exists?"All Reyna and Kianthe want is to open a bookshop that serves tea. Worn wooden floors, plants on every table, firelight drifting between the rafters… all complemented by love and good company. Thing is, Reyna works as one of the Queen’s private guards, and Kianthe is the most powerful mage in existence... -
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![Lilacs and Leather by Thora Woods]()
Lilacs and Leather by Thora Woods
She's safe as long as she's hidden.Lydia Anderson is an unbonded omega who left her life behind to escape a family more interested in their status than protecting their daughter from an alpha who won't take no for an answer. It took everything, but Lydia managed to break free, running as far as she could. Now she lives with her head down, avoiding attention.Her past is still on the hunt... -
![Face the Wind by Caren J. Werlinger]()
Face the Wind by Caren J. Werlinger
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKathleen Halloran has never been happier. She and Molly Cooper have built a life together, living in her grandmother’s cottage. The family drama of the past has calmed down. She and Molly will soon be aunts. Life on Little Sister Island is everything Kathleen could wish for… until the island begins to send ominous signals that change is in the wind... -
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![Heart Trouble by Jae]()
Heart Trouble by Jae
Award-winning author Jae’s newest lesbian novel is a medical romance with a few unexpected turns. Dr. Hope Finlay loves her job as an emergency room physician, especially since it allows her only brief encounters with her patients. She learned early in life not to get attached to anyone because it never lasts. Laleh Samadi, a waitress at her aunt’s restaurant, is the exact opposite... -
![In the Roses of Pieria by Anna Burke]()
In the Roses of Pieria by Anna Burke
Award-winning author Anna Burke delivers the shivers in this daring queer dark fantasy romance teeming with sensuous vampires, dark academia, plant horrors, and terrifying fungal fae.When Clara Eden is offered a job as an archivist working for eccentric estate owner Agatha Montague, she thinks her prayers have been answered...Categorized as:
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![She Came for Blood by Darva Green]()
She Came for Blood by Darva Green
Anna: "You'll watch your true love die three times before joining them in death." I've been living with the curse of that knowledge for years. Since the first half of that prophecy has already come true, I'm going to spend what's left of my life hunting down the vampire who killed my boyfriend... -
![Little Kiss of Snow by Clio Evans]()
Little Kiss of Snow by Clio Evans
Join everyone from Creature Cafe for a Little Kiss of Snow.Twas the night before Christmas...And all through the house...Every human was waiting...For their Creature to pounce...From Christmas ornament kinks to cookies and milking-- enjoy these 10 holiday short stories PLUS a New Years Novella featuring two new characters... -
![Tainted Hearts by Alisha Williams]()
Tainted Hearts by Alisha Williams
So everything the pure bloods have been taught all these years was a lie?Does God really know what his right hand men are doing in his name?And how the hell do I tell three of my mates that their fathers are lying, deceiving sorry excuses of Archangels?My life got turned upside down the moment I stepped onto this island and it never seems to stop.I went from two mates to five...Categorized as:
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![She Came from the Swamp by Darva Green]()
She Came from the Swamp by Darva Green
When the creature from your nightmares turns out to be the woman of your dreams...Nadezhda is running away from her problems—mainly her family's supernatural murder cult that's constantly putting her loved ones in danger. Fortunately, her grandmother left her the house at the edge of a swamplife preserve so she can go off-grid for a while... -
![Balance of Forces: Toujours Ici by Ali Vali]()
Balance of Forces: Toujours Ici by Ali Vali
Kendal Richoux’s life began during the reign of Egypt’s only female pharaoh. After accepting the opportunity to drink the elixir of the sun, Kendal becomes immortal and the Genesis Clan’s slayer. History has taught her the dangers of getting too close to anyone who hasn’t harnessed the power of time. After many years, she returns to New Orleans to finish a job she’s trained for all her life... -
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REST by Rose Carver
Every time I thought I was done being a runt, my body found a new way to remind me.But now? I’m failing for two.In many ways, Pack Maddox has been saved by their new pup. They have a restraining order against Pack Carson, a new reputation in high pack society, and the growing family they've always wanted.Assuming Eve's body is up to the task... -
![Nicky and the Night Owls: Part One by Sierra Cassidy]()
Nicky and the Night Owls: Part One by Sierra Cassidy
Nicky Marino's life suits her, or at least it would if her mom would stop nudging the beta about her dating slump. Now that her brother Sidney's gotten hitched, the pressure's on - and a new night shift job at the library makes for a tempting sanctuary.All's quiet until an unexpected encounter leads to another...and another. -
![Tainted Souls by Alisha Williams]()
Tainted Souls by Alisha Williams
Zed is dead. I watched him die in my arms.But I refuse to let this be the end. My father has the power to bring him back. And if he refuses to, I’ll go into the pit of souls and get him out myself.I’m warned that if I do this, that he won’t be the same. That there's no guarantee that what I pull out of the pit will be my Zed.I’m too stricken with grief to care...Categorized as:
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![Eternal Captive by Elle Mae]()
Eternal Captive by Elle Mae
romance between a cruel vampire princess and a cold hunter who come face to face after a prophecy foretells the princess's death by the hunter's hands.VesperMy entire life had been decided by a prophecy.Born into a family proficient in killing every type of supernatural being on the planet, there was only one path for me...Categorized as:
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![Breaking the Ice by Calliope Stewart]()
Breaking the Ice by Calliope Stewart
From the author who brought you The San Francisco Omegas series comes a new The Seattle Omegas. Aurelia Peterson has always been the rock of her family. Daughter, cousin, sister, mom. She used to be a wife too, but that ended violently, leaving Aurelia with mobility issues and trauma that haunts her dreams. All Aurelia wants is to raise her son, Tobey... -
![Pumpkin Spice & Poltergeist by Ali K. Mulford, K. Elle Morrison]()
Pumpkin Spice & Poltergeist by Ali K. Mulford, K. Elle Morrison
Get ready for a bewitching tale of love, laughter, and supernatural shenanigans in the heart of Maple Hollow!The last thing apothecary witch, Jordyn, had on her mind was romance, but when she got witchy-wasted, she cracked open the coffin of her love life and conjured the ghost of her ex-girlfriend...Categorized as:
queer bisexual hurt-comfort small town independent heroine dual-pov first-person-pov fantasy -
![Savor the Moment by Dana Piccoli]()
Savor the Moment by Dana Piccoli
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNatalia Chambers is a successful singer/songwriter whose star is on the rise. But Nat has a problem. She can't seem to write any new music and the pressure is on to write a follow-up to her last record. The fact that her last girlfriend betrayed her and left her with a wounded heart certainly isn't helping any.When Nat comes home from her latest tour, she's ready for some serious R&R... -
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Lucky Cupid by Sarah Blue
What’s a cupid to do when she’s unlucky at love?Summon lady luck from her mystical waters in Ireland and change her fortune, of course.Juliet is a brand new cupid trying to navigate love for herself and others. The only issue is she sucks at being a cupid. With her newly acquired lucky shamrock on her side, things finally start to turn around for the cupid.Her arrows are hitting their targets... -
![Moonstone by Jaime Clevenger, Lori Prince]()
Moonstone by Jaime Clevenger, Lori Prince
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMoving back to her hometown was never at the top of Joy Henderson’s to-do list. With a successful career in San Francisco and plenty of opportunity for casual relationships, the last thing Joy wants is to return to the small town she’d planned her whole life to escape... -
![Bitter Fruit by Lois Cloarec Hart]()
Bitter Fruit by Lois Cloarec Hart
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFuelled by booze and boredom, Jac Lanier accepts an unusual wager from her best friend. Victoria, for reasons of her own, impulsively challenges Jac to seduce Lauren, her co-worker and a young woman Jac’s never met. Under the terms of their bet, Jac has exactly one month to get Lauren into bed or she has to pay up... -
![Her Unforgotten Bear Mate: A Crescent Lake Bears Story (Crescent Lake Bears) by Arizona Tape]()
Her Unforgotten Bear Mate: A Crescent Lake Bears Story (Crescent Lake Bears) by Arizona Tape
A bear shifter, a long lost friend, and a romance written by fate. When bear shifter Sasha attends the monthly fated mate ritual in her hometown, she never expected to run into her long lost childhood friend and crush, Matilda...Categorized as:
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![Dead Woman's Pond by Elle E. Ire]()
Dead Woman's Pond by Elle E. Ire
Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratings2022 Goldie Award Finalist - Paranormal/Occult/Horror No matter how Flynn Dalton tries to avoid it, the supernatural finds her.At first it’s not so bad. Flynn’s girlfriend, Genesis, is a nationally known psychic, which makes Flynn uncomfortable for both paranormal and financial reasons, but she can handle it. As long as no one makes her talk about it... -
![A Pack Uncertain by Jenny L. Black]()
A Pack Uncertain by Jenny L. Black
***CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR A PACK UNWANTED***Cat: My suppressants failed on my mate and me mid-heat, and we made the difficult decision to find some alphas to weather my future heats. Even though I never thought I would want a relationship with an alpha, the pack we found surprisingly managed to capture my heart. I fell in love with them.However, I found out they lied to me. They have an omega... -
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![The Witch Sea by Sarah Diemer]()
The Witch Sea by Sarah Diemer
Rated: 3.72 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe witch Meriel has spent her entire life in the lighthouse on tiny Bound Island. Upon the distant shore prowls an ancient sea god kept captive by a generations-old spell, a spell that Meriel alone must protect. Meriel's life has been lonely and unchanging--until the arrival of Nor. Nor's shape is that of a woman, but her heart belongs to the sea... -
![Bloodline by Jenn Alexander]()
Bloodline by Jenn Alexander
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJenn Alexander introduces readers to a different kind of romance—think Buffy the Vampire Slayer in a coffee shop with lesbians, vampires, and a wide selection of coffinated beverages.Still reeling from the unexpected loss of her parents, Edie McLean doesn’t have time to grieve. She’s the 4th-generation owner of the McLean Family Coffee Shop, her family’s legacy... -
![Heart of the Matter by K.I. Thompson]()
Heart of the Matter by K.I. Thompson
Rated: 3.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEllen Webster, professor of history, can't help but fantasize about her next-door neighbor Kate Foster—after all, she sees her on the evening news every night. Sexy and smart, Kate is Ellen's dream girl, but the dynamic TV newscaster doesn't know Ellen exists. Struggling with self-doubt and low self-esteem, Ellen can only watch the parade of beautiful women Kate brings home... -
![A Pack Unwanted by Jenny L. Black]()
A Pack Unwanted by Jenny L. Black
All my life I expected to be a beta. When I met a lovely man in college during class freshman year I thought nothing of it. Three years later when I unexpectedly emerged as an omega I was determined that our lives wouldn’t change. Now five years later, my suppressants fail on my mate and I mid-heat... -
![The First Taste is Free by Zephyr Indigo]()
The First Taste is Free by Zephyr Indigo
EPISODE ONE - Where Felicia learns that Pixies may be able to cure her vampirism, if she’s willing to pay the price. If you like magical quests and sex in the snowy dark of night, then read on…- - - - - -Felicia is a vampire. Serious, sexy… and maybe even suicidal. She finds her need to feed on the life of others abhorrent, but is the victim of her own desires.Mint is a Pixie... -
![Hex by Rebecca Dinerstein Knight]()
Hex by Rebecca Dinerstein Knight
Rated: 3.27 of 5 stars · 23 ratings'Wise, funny, suspenseful' JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER 'Reads like a botanist's cross-breeding of The Secret History and Department of Speculation' Emma Straub Nell Barber, an expelled PhD candidate in Biological Science, is exploring the fine line between poison and antidote, working alone to set a speed record for the detoxification of poisonous plants. Her mentor, Dr...
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