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Glisser by Jane Washington
The name of the game is fame, and the trick is simple: If you aren’t a player … you’re being played. Isobel knows it. The Alphas know it. Yet every time they make a move, Ironside counters with two, always one step ahead, outsmarting them at every turn. Just when they grasp a lifeline, Ironside threatens to hang them with it...Categorized as:
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Signs of Cupidity by Raven Kennedy
You'd think that basically being in charge of love would be an epic job, right? Wrong. Sure, I can blow some Lust into people's faces and watch the show, but I can't actually participate. It gets old, trust me. Same goes for love. I can pass it out like sugar-free lollipops at a dentist's office, but I can't get any love for myself. It totally sucks...Categorized as:
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The Price of Rebellion by Dakota Brown
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBirthdays, marriages, career changes, deaths; these are the pivotal moments almost everyone can relate to. Too bad all of mine seem to be centered around demons.When my parents died at the hands of a demon, I quit doing exorcisms. I hoped to be finished with the creeping darkness below. But it wasn't done with me...Categorized as:
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Reckless Souls by K.C. Kean
I’ve walked the streets of Phoenix Valley for twenty two years knowing exactly who I am - an orphan, a human, a nobody. Summoned by The Hex to test my humanity, I was prepared to fail, destined to be the same mundane girl …I was wrong. Pandora’s Box called to me, sensing a magic I never knew existed... -
Spin the Shadows by Cate Corvin
I ate six seeds. Now I owe six months of debt to a dangerously sexy Fae hitman.I’d had everything a dryad could want- a job, an apartment, and a scandalous human boyfriend-Until I stole the wrong fruit from the wrong Fae.Dragged into the Seelie underworld of deception and lies, I do anything he commands: steal, spy, even fight as we hunt down a notorious Fae fugitive... -
Bad Alpha by Kathryn Moon
Eve had one job. Kill Adam.But when her mark for the night turns out to be a gift-wrapped omega, Eve can’t resist delaying the job and enjoying the opportunity before her.One bite is all it takes.That’s what Adam is counting on. One bite and he might live till morning.Success is complicated when the trap he lays catches one bad alpha... -
Dangerous Relics and the Women Who Love Them by J.B. Trepagnier
There is a cornucopia of cursed objects from one of the most dangerous cults ever headed my way and I’ve never been more excited. My twin sister, Ripley, says when your hot wolfy archaeologist exboyfriend, who likes to cosplay as Indiana Jones in the most non ironic way, shows up again, you do not add to cart... -
Pack Refuge by Merri Bright
There’s no refuge for the rejected. My new pack was supposed to be a haven, a place where the unranked are treated fairly. But when I arrive at Northern still wearing a tag that declares my low status, I find myself in a worse situation than before. Hunted, but not knowing where to hide or how to escape. Ignored by the pack who vowed to protect me...Categorized as:
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And Shatter by Reese Rivers
A love so great and tragic that even erased completely, it causes echoes in Time that can't be denied.Eden Kelly made the ultimate sacrifice to Shatter the mirror and save her men from the pain and suffering that their love caused by erasing it all...Categorized as:
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Sinful Things by Elizabeth Briggs
They tried to intimidate me. They tried to get me expelled. They tried to bring me to my knees.They failed.The angelic princes betrayed me, and now it’s time for this little succubus to get her revenge.My secret’s been exposed, but I’m not leaving Seraphim Academy until I rescue my brother. I know where he is, and I’ll do whatever it takes to bring him back—alive... -
Gifted Connections: Book 3 by S.M. Olivier
My name is Blake Thomas. I used to think life was complicated, now it’s in a state of constant upheaval. Luckily, I have my men standing by my side. We are now operatives in a top-secret government facility hidden in the mountains...Categorized as:
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Unforgivable by May Dawson
I’ll do anything to protect my men and my pack. Even if I have to leave them all behind. The witches want to cure me of being a shifter. The wolves want to kill me for being a witch. I don’t belong in either world. But at least I’m useful. The Alpha Council sends me on a special mission to infiltrate The Day...Categorized as:
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Last Chance World by Alex Lidell
Stranded. Hunted. Tempted. When Jake and I jumped into Talon, I intended to come right back. That was before I learned what King Bryant does to humans he kidnaps here—and that to stop him, I must become prey myself.Now Cassis and I must go undercover as human slaves into the mines. Except something about the vampire is different here in Talon. He’s darker, more violent… more bloodthirsty... -
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Don't Touch by Letty Frame
Filthy, ruined, and left for dead. What a perfect birthday gift. Four powerful, mythical men want to claim me as a sweet but possessive light pegasus, a reclusive and scarred bear shifter, a deadly, twisted dark pegasus, and an unhinged imp shifter with a soul as fractured as mine.They’re everywhere I turn—wanting me, loving me, protecting me—no matter how hard I push them away... -
Gifted Connections: Book 4 by S.M. Olivier
Every time I think I’m finally getting a handle on my life, I learn I couldn’t be more wrong. I discovered life had a way of laughing at me and telling me…watch this. It wasn’t enough that I was reunited with a mother I didn’t want to be reunited with. Apparently, my gift thought having six men wasn’t enough either...Categorized as:
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Hearts of Stone by Sam Hall
When the stone gargoyles in the massive estate I just inherited start to move, I should’ve run for the door, right? So why am I still standing here? One, there was a certain cartoon from the 90s that played a pivotal role in my emotional development. Two, each one of them towers over me, blocking out the light with their massive wings, their serpentine tails flicking as they stalk closer...Categorized as:
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Havenfall Harbor: Book One by Albany Walker
Havenfall Harbor Home for wayward and orphaned supernaturals. Bridging the gap between supernaturals and humans is my only goal, or so I thought. Keeping myself alive and out of trouble is proving harder than expected. Getting a job as the first human liaison at Havenfall was a dream come true, until I realize it’s not just humans that don’t want the species mixing... -
Marked for the Pack by Traci Lovelot
They promised to protect me during my heat. But are any of us ready for what happens afterward? With my old pack hunting me down, a friend and I embark on a desperate plan to keep everyone we care about safe. Along the way, I'll discover secrets about my past and whether I have any hope of ever shifting. My alphas protect me on my journey, even though I didn't ask them to...Categorized as:
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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...Categorized as:
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Secrets of Graves and Gold by Eva Chase
Will my magic save the realm... or drive me into madness?In the wake of an uprising of illicit sorcery, my men and I find ourselves on the run—determined to clear our names by protecting the kingdom.But to face off against the psychopaths who want to remake our country into a realm of chaos and brutality, I'll need to tap into my wild magic...Categorized as:
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Gifted to the Gargoyles by Luna Joya
Two gargoyles face annihilation if they don’t deliver a queen. Here’s hoping their fated mate can save them all. The Twin Gargoyles Who Would Be KingWe’ve spent our long existence seeking the next Gargoyle Queen.Centuries ago we failed and were banished to the cruelest existence.That exile will be nothing next to the catastrophe the realms face if we fail our fated mate...Categorized as:
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Last Chance Witch by Alex Lidell
It’s a new regime at Talonswood Reform. It’s cold and it’s cruel. And it’s Asher’s.After a violent attack leaves the academy in tatters, Asher is in charge of shaping up the place for inspection. And according to the stick-up-his-ass commander, everything that’s gone wrong here comes down to me. My power. My addictive connections with Ellis and Reese... -
Surge of Fire by Lacey Carter Andersen
Dragons shouldn’t exist. I shouldn’t be able to turn into a dragon. And my scent sure-as-heck shouldn’t make all the male dragons crazy.Except all those things are true.Gone is my life being a typical college student. Gone are my dreams of attending an elite summer program...Categorized as:
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Protected by Outcasts by Traci Lovelot
Being rejected by my fated mate is just one of my problems.His alpha father exiled me. I can’t shift because I’m a half-breed. And thanks to the mate bond, it’s only a matter of time before I go into heat.Three fierce, rogue alphas are all that stand between me and certain death in the wilderness filled with bandits and lone wolves.These alpha wolves offer me the protection of their pack... -
Boss Level by Kira Roman
Moonlight's story isn't over yet... This is the last, and final book of the series. It's an MMFMMMMMMMMM PNR Romance... -
Bittersweet Revenge by Scarlett Snow
I've survived until now but my journey is far from over. Just when I think I'm free again, I'm brought to the Fae Realm where I'll stand trial for a crime I didn't even know I committed. There's spies everywhere—even on the fae council—but I won't go down without a fight.I need to get back to Tristan.His cure is within reach and we can finally be together with... -
Knot for You by Aura Riley
Vera has always been an omega, but being just an omega? Never an option. Being just an omega meant that she was too timid, too sensitive, and never enough for anyone, let alone her alpha mother. Now, she is forced to deal with even more complicated matters as the only omega on campus... -
A Killer Crescent Valentine by Leigh Kelsey
A killer just made Blake Hall, home of Rebel "Graves" Falcon, their hunting groundsAnd they're picking off residents one by oneThe killer is either ballsy or just plain dumb, because with Rebel - the notorious hitlady - determined to find them, they're a hundred percent dead. No one messes with Rebel's family of criminal weirdos and lives to tell the tale... -
Hearts Pursuit by Lyra Winters
Horrendous date left my heart feeling like a battered piñata, I knew a gaming marathon would be the perfect remedy. But when I passed out with my portable gaming system in hand, I was transported into the heart of my favorite dating simulation universe! Now, yours truly, is the main heroine attending a whimsical, enchanted academy, armed with magical prowess, EXP, and MANA galore...Categorized as:
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A Seduction Of Death by B.M. Clemton
Human. Umbra Hunter. Demon. Everything we know is about to change. We've tried so hard to keep the Devil at bay, remove the Seniorem's corruption, and restore its true purpose. But with the betrayal and deception of a trusted brother and friend, I fear all our efforts will be wasted. The Devil is on our doorstep, and he wants what he can’t have... -
An Invocation of Monsters by Cate Corvin
The lake is lovely, dark, and deep…And with my monsters I will sleep. When a secret society offers me an invitation to stay in their isolated forest retreat, I can’t possibly refuse. Not if I want to find out what my mother was hiding before she died.But it’s not just any forest. The noises in the woods at night aren’t animals—they’re monsters... -
Rage Quit by Kira Roman
Well shiz.Things are not going the way I planned.My danger-noodle stalker is apparently one of my Heart Bonded.Add to that list a lost Orc-Elf Prince…and his brother… That was an awkward conversation, because they didn't even know they were brothers. Surprise! Now you have to share the same girl for all time! Yay you... -
Knot So Perfect Omega (Omega Match) by Maya Nicole
And the honor of Omega of the Year goes to... knot me.That title goes to my twin sister who is everything a top pack could want. Me? I've never been good at being an omega and have no desire to match with a pack. Especially not the pack of Alphaball players who have their sights set on my sister.When I match with Beck, Rylan, Rio, and Kane I'm left with little choice but to see the match through... -
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Wicked Rejection by Scarlett Snow
The alpha chose me as his mate only to offer me as a sacrifice to the Gods of Arithym.On the night of my claiming, I’m betrayed by my pack in the most brutal of ways.Left for dead by those I had trusted, my only hope for survival is to form an alliance with the most feared alpha in the Shadowlands.The only problem is, Killian hates me as much as I hate him.And I did try to kill him.Twice... -
Origins by Lyla Oweds
The things I see aren’t for the faint of heart. And I am no longer willing to ignore them. Not even when my family, and my best friend, tell me to keep quiet about what’s happening. They say people will think I’m crazy. Maybe I am. But the spirit haunting my professor’s house is definitely trying to tell me something, and I’m the only one who can see it...Categorized as:
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Lost Wolf: Part 1 by Kelsey Soliz
Once upon a time, I was whole. I thought I had time to get my life in order before I found my mates, but they found me first. My first heat is everything it could have been, except for afterwards? It turns out the pack that is fated to be mine have already taken a mate, and she doesn't want me anywhere near them... -
Cruel Delights by Scarlett Snow
I escaped one prison only to wake up in a crueler one.This time, I’m surrounded by light instead of darkness and a wicked captor bloodthirsty for revenge.Solas makes Killian look like a saint now that I know what the Light Alpha truly intends to do with me, and for the first time in my life, I want the shadows to find me... -
Captivate by E.J. Lawson
I don’t need a pack. I’m doing just fine on my own.Until one tiny mistake has me perfuming enough to draw every enforcement officer in a ten block radius.I know what awaits me if I go into custody as an unclaimed Omega, so when a blazing hot and surprisingly kind Alpha throws me a life raft, I grab hold with both hands.Only problem? He didn’t exactly clear his claim on me with his pack... -
Knot the One They Want by Harper Lennox
I thought I'd finally found my fairy tale with the Blackwood Pack. Four drop-dead gorgeous and filthy rich alphas, ready to claim me as their own?It was a dream come true.Until I presented myself to them on our mating night and all four of them turned and walked away, leaving me half-marked and completely humiliated.I'm clearly not the one they want...Categorized as:
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Knot From Around Here by Violet Coltair
What would you do if you woke up as an Omega? All I wanted was to do was go camping to get away from it all. I was overworked, stressed, and neglected, with a man-child boyfriend to boot. But overnight, I woke up in a new place and my body is definitely going through some, shall we say, interesting changes. One where they tell me I’m an o mega...Categorized as:
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Unconditional Love by Tanja Longoria
What would you do if the bosses you were falling for turned out to be vampires?On the verge of being homeless Gwen is desperate to find a job. After losing her family and fighting for years to stay alive she is at her wit’s end.As a last desperate attempt, she applies for a job at a prominent realty agency.But who and what she finds there will completely change her life... -
Matched to The Pack by Layla Sparks
I'll never have a pack of my own...Until I run into an alpha at the Omega Ball and he hands me his business card.And he runs an exclusive secret dating agency Enchanted Nests…where omegas get matched to rich AF alphas.There’s no way I’m taking his offer to get matched. I'm not that desperate.Until I receive an eviction letter….and I finally give him a call...Categorized as:
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Bite of Loyalty by R.L. Caulder
Being the sole survivor of the Van Helsing family was never a burden I wanted to carry.Yet here I was, an orphan with a score to settle against Dracula for orchestrating the near genocide of my bloodline.One small kink in that plan: I was turned into the blood sucking creature that I was born to destroy... -
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