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A Spark of Trouble by Lucy Limón
It’s lust at first sight when Chad, a hat-tipping park ranger meets Iggy, a double-horned, bargain-striking demoness. After a quick passionate encounter, Chad wants more, but when he asks for Iggy’s number, she turns him down flat... -
His Slender Embrace by Amanda Meuwissen
Gaze long into the abyss and you might fall in love. Eldritch, Tall Man, slender and strange – Cael is all these things, with a presence humans fear, and among monsters allowed visas to the human world, he still feels like an outsider. The first time someone hears his voice, they’re knocked unconscious, and if they look at him for too long, they risk losing their minds or worse...Categorized as:
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Knot Again Satan by Calliope Stewart
Oh unholy night…. Winter break has finally come for art student Eden Evans. While all of her friends are going home for the holidays, Eden’s taking a trip straight to Hell to visit the man who rocked her world on Halloween night. She’s excited and intrigued to learn more about Luc and to experience more of the blistering heat of what he can do to her...Categorized as:
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Charming Her Monsters by Yve Vale
Book 2 in the Bewitching Monsters Series! The big, bad monsters under the bed have come out to play. When the hot guys from the bar reveal their hidden monsters, I’m stunned and intrigued. Now I know the supernatural world from my paranormal romance novels is real, I naturally make a list of things to experience… For research. Yet, it’s finding out I’m a witch that rattles my grasp on reality... -
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Never Kiss a Krampus: A Cozy Holiday Monster Romance by Honey Phillips
A desperate shop keeper. A very grumpy Krampus. A Christmas miracle? Noelle Green needs a miracle. The town of Mistletoe Hollow is being devoured by a Grinch-like developer, and her beloved Christmas shop is next to the list. Fueled by peppermint schnapps and desperation, she performs a ritual for Yuletide aid. She gets a miracle, all right—just not the kind she expected... -
Knot Your Problem by L.A. Clyne
For an omega in hiding, one moment, one breath, can change everything. Lexie is a survivor. She’s built a life for herself exactly the way she wants it. Rescuing abused women and hiding in plain sight from a corrupt world, she relies on no one. Lexie has convinced the world, including herself, that she’s a beta. Until the Crash...Categorized as:
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Crushes and Confections by Jarica James, Chloe Gunter
Whoever said you can’t have your cake and eat it too, obviously never visited Holiday Hollow. Life can be tough when you’re secretly pining for your best friend and your arch nemesis is a brooding hot alpha chocolatier. To make matters even sweeter, a new alpha in town has taken up shop in Claire’s cafe with a determination to make her his...Categorized as:
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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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Blue Willow by Ki Stephens
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsComing home was never part of the plan. Leaving again might be even harder. When Elsie Hart returns to Blue Willow for the first time in eight years, it’s only to settle her grandmother’s estate—not to rekindle old memories or untangle the magic she’s worked hard to forget. But the inn she once loved is more stubborn than it looks. So is the man who’s been keeping it alive...Categorized as:
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Not Broken by Dana Marie Bell
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThree hearts are stronger than the sum of their scars. True Destiny, Book 5. Slade Saeter endured centuries of torture, longing for the day he could claim Magnus Tate and Sylvia Grimm as mates. Now freedom is his, but nightmares still plague this son of Loki, and he fears his lovers will believe him too fragile to bond... -
In Doubt by Hannah Haze
One omega, four alphas, one heat gone wrong …. This trip is an opportunity of a lifetime. A chance to unearth a new Egyptian temple and gain a place on Professor Weaver’s prestigious research team. It’s a dream come true. One I’m not going to let Jake Grantham and his so-called pack of alphas ruin...Categorized as:
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Bidding on Her Orc Boss by Evangeline Priest
Zana Estrada has been living her best introverted life. As a number cruncher for one of the elite orc families in Obsidian City, she works remotely from her cushy apartment two hours away and gets compensated well for it. So long as she continues to provide the data analysis to keep Clan Urkroz profitable, her manager keeps her as far away from social interactions as possible... -
Mine To Devour by Kota Quinn
What happens when you are matched with an incubus? Enzo. My travels between monster towns have exhausted me, and I long for a place to call home. I’d like to find romance and make new friends. So, when a permanent position opens up, I jump at the chance. When I get the job, I’m thrilled about this transfer and eager to make a great first impression...Categorized as:
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Once Upon a Krampus by KD Fraser
I was alone in the world, and alone in my house in the woods. My husband had passed, leaving me to tend to our dream home by myself. Then one day he showed up. The tales were real. Krampus was real. And he was in my home, sharing my meals, and my bed. -
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Once Upon a Christmas House by A.D. Ellis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIvyrson is the quintessential Scrooge when it comes to anything having to do with the holidays. However, the chance to win a hefty chunk of money and free repairs on his old home is enough to entice the man to take part in a holiday-themed reality game. Emory has had a crush on his older brother’s best friend for years...Categorized as:
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Jilted by Jack Frost by Alexa Ashe
Snowstorms, prophecies, and a fated mate who wants me gone… I’m not in Colorado anymore. I thought working a double shift in a blizzard was bad enough. Then I stepped out into the storm, and it swallowed me whole. Now I’m in a kingdom of ice, and the man in charge is none other than Jack Frost himself—cold, arrogant, and really not thrilled that I’ve shown up as his so-called mate... -
The Monster's Obsession by Kelsey Gamble
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWho could ever love a monster? My first mistake is barging into the house my estranged brother shares with Frankie, his mysterious roommate. Nothing about my brother’s life as a scientist or his house on the hill is what I expect. Because Frankie isn’t just my brother’s best friend. He’s his creation. As tension in their small town rises, I start planning my escape... -
War on Christmas by Elle Campbell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA witchy loner . . . Freya Nilsen knows exactly how she wants to spend her winter solstice: alone on her couch with a mug of mulled wine watching her favorite spooky TV show. Instead, she’s returning home to Northview, Wisconsin, where she’s always been the moody black sheep of the sunshiny Nilsen family...Categorized as:
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Breakneck by Roe Horvat
When two alpha dragons fall, everything burns—especially the rules keeping them apart. TerranceI have a spotless record—years in private security and zero screwups—until I’m hired to protect him. As a wildly popular actor and stuntman, Lothair is used to hiding his dragon-shifter skills in plain sight... -
A Bear's Protection by Dakota West
Cora Leighton is a woman on the run. Fleeing a bad relationship and an ex who’s blatantly stalking her, Cora enters the shifter state of Cascadia with one thing on her mind: freedom. Love is the last thing she’s looking for, no matter how sexy the men of Cascadia turn out to be. Rugged, sexy bear shifters Ash and Hunter are mates...Categorized as:
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A Garland of Bones by Carolyn Haines
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSpunky southern private investigator Sarah Booth Delaney tackles a string of strange accidents while celebrating the holiday season in Carolyn Haines's cozy A Garland of Bones. Sarah Booth has traded in hosting this Christmas season for a road trip with her besties... -
Party With the Kraken by Elle Sterling
Juniper loves her life, her thrift store, and all things purple. When she gets an invitation to an important birthday party, this Cape Easton local is keen to explore all the things Starry Hill has to offer. The moment Viggo sets eyes on Juniper, he knows she’s a treasure he wants to keep. Only difficulty is, he has an ink-leaking problem and is not skilled at flirting...Categorized as:
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The Troll Bride by SJ Sanders
Cavek, youngest son of the Troll King of the Middling Kingdom, never thought he would fall in love with a human, but when he sees Kate, he knows that she is his fated bloodbonded mate. They have one perfect night and he promises to return for her, but when he is delayed for a year in returning for her, he does not know how welcoming she will be...Categorized as:
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Kings and Monsters by Clio Evans
Dying was supposed to be a once in a lifetime event. And yet, after falling off an overpass onto a mafia boss’ car, not only am I still alive—I’m a demigod in a world where myths are reality and monsters are hot. My unlikely hero is the Minoan Bull, a fierce Minotaur hated by many. Embers ignite between us, leading to an unforgettable night and a pact to never see each other again... -
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How Not to Date an Angel by Lana Kole
As an angel, Rami won’t turn away anyone in need. Not their therapy patients and apparently, not even a demon. Showing up on Rami’s doorstep bloody and beaten, Julian seems to need Rami’s help most of all. But no amount of patients - or patience - could prepare them for this injured hellion. Julian, grateful for a taste of freedom, has a job to do...Categorized as:
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Hex the Halls: A Rivals-to-Lovers Witchy Christmas Romance by Madeleine Eliot
It’s three days until Christmas, and Sage has only one thing keeping her from the cozy comfort of home and family at the holidays. Unfortunately, that one thing is Dr. Alec Ashcroft, the cold and condescending postdoc in the magical portomancy department, who also happens to stand in the way of Sage’s degree...Categorized as:
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Last Kiss Under the Mistletoe by Melanie A. Smith
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN ROMANCE FICTION AWARDS 2021 FINALIST IN PARANORMAL ROMANCE. 2021 COLORADO ROMANCE WRITERS BEVERLY CONTEST FINALIST. From award-winning and international best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes a steamy holiday murder-mystery romance with a psychic twist. Holidays should be filled with cheer…... -
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... -
Bossed by the Boggart by Wendi Guff, Amy Hall
Bossed by a monster—sounds overbearing, right? It is, and this guy's not just any monster. He's a Boggart—the literal being of nightmares—and I swear his sole mission in life is to make mine a bad dream come true. Every time I turn around, he's there. Bedazzling me. Bewitching me. Befriending me. But I won't back down, not even when Mr. Ettin proposes a friendly little bet... -
Twilight Guardian by R.G. Alexander
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNot even the Goddess can save him…but maybe love can. A Sariel guard, Kit has spent centuries fulfilling his people’s oath to protect the Trueblood Clan. Not Vampire, not Were, and certainly not human, Kit is something altogether…different. And when he is called back home to honor his obligations one last time, he can do none other than obey. Jesse experiences life behind the lens of a camera... -
Knotty New Year by Merri Bright
Happy Holidays? Knot. I’m snowed in with my hot-as-hell billionaire boss, who might be my soulmate. Sounds like I’m on Santa’s good girl list, right? Except Nicholas Paxson’s icy glare is almost as cold as the blizzard outside, and when our bond ignites, he makes sure I know all I’ll ever be is the betasitter. .. even though I'm no beta...Categorized as:
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Christmas Spirit by Ali Ryecart
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsForced together, can past and present enemies become future lovers? A lowly kitchen boy, looked down upon and despised by all, sweet-natured Georgie’s a modern day Cinderfella. Roland’s an award-winning chef. Arrogant, frosty, and a silver fox in the making, he’s also Georgie’s boss. The only thing the two have in common is a mutual loathing — and a mutual attraction neither will admit to...Categorized as:
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Fake It Till You Mate It by Flora Quincy
No one finds happiness with the same pack twice. Right? In three months, I’m marrying the perfect-for-me pack. The SweetNothings are internationally famous rockstars who share my love of adventure. It doesn’t hurt that they have a private jet and spoil me rotten. But before I can tie the knot, my ex-pack needs to sign the divorce papers... -
Tangled Tinsel by Vivian Arend
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe's the cat's meow, and he's ready to pounce! Five miles of leather-clad leg is all it takes to lure Kyle Branegan out from his carefully hidden lifestyle as part of the Cougar Corp, a secret branch of the Shifter Enforcer League. He's hoping for a night of fun and frolic, cat-style, no strings attached... -
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Hidden by Kelsey Soliz
Surely, an omega wouldn't have been so careless with her whereabouts if she didn't want us to take her. Finders keepers, right? We thought the talk in the town about the crazy cult that lived in the woods was just a bunch of close-minded gossip, until we realized there was more to the story...Categorized as:
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Mortal Desires by Scarlett Reyes
Imagine Charmed, but instead of vanquishing the demons, the sisters have their way with them. A delicious new standalone by Amy Oliveira's monster romance pen name. Death follows wherever I go, and now I need to pay my debts to their god… I’m Pilar Morales, the sixth daughter of the legendary Morales coven. Each of us is blessed with a gift but mine… is a curse...Categorized as:
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Outcast Omega by Jarica James
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDark Haven has fallen… and I’m the only one who can save us all. When I wake up in Helheim I’m alone. My mates are missing, scattered throughout this land I barely know, and the only ones who can help me are the demons that don’t trust me. The gods are angry, the demons are turning the world above to chaos, and I have no other choice but to close the portal and end the madness for good... -
Hunted & Knotted By The Wolf: A Wolf Shifter, Omegaverse, Dark Fairytale Retelling by Imani Jay
Red’s plan is to drop off treats at her grandmother’s cabin, and maybe catch a glimpse of the Wolf everyone’s warned her about. But she’s about to discover that some legends are dangerously real—and impossibly tempting. The Wolf doesn’t just want to catch her…he wants to claim her. One sniff of her scent, and this alpha’s primal instincts roar to life...Categorized as:
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To the Land of Sweets by Adrian Blue
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom the outside, Nora is the perfect victim for a home invasion. She is a single woman who lives alone. But Nora is not as unprotected as she seems. Someone has been silently watching over her for years. And the two men who intend her harm are about to find out why trespassing in Nora's house is a bad idea. -
Getting Down on the Farm by Kathryn Moon
Sometimes I discuss SA in fiction very consciously and with real care, and sometimes (like in these farm shorts) I go sideways and it's part of erotic content. I know this is not for everyone, and I respect anyone's need to protect their peace and avoid this content, the same way I respect the right to read it and write it. As adults, we get to make decisions about the content we enjoy...Categorized as:
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The Loch Ness Monster by Siggy Shade
When my fiancé jilted me, I turned the wedding into a party and went on the honeymoon with my best friend. Loch Ness was beautiful. What a pity the vacation was not. As I sat on a row boat trying to fight away the tears, a deep voice emerged from the water, offering to fulfill my deepest wish. I said yes, but I didn't realize I'd become entangled with the Loch Ness monster.Categorized as:
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Knot and Cold by R.K. Pierce
One omega's biggest mistake is about to become a Christmas miracle. A fresh start in a new city is exactly what Danity finds when she moves several hours from home, but what she doesn't count on is the colder weather. .. or the freak snowstorm that leaves her stranded in the middle of town...Categorized as:
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Sweet Magik by Penny Watson
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOskar Klaus' job is killing him. Not even his favorite hobbies (extreme snowboarding and browsing old bookstores) are enough to snap him out of his funk. It's not easy living in the shadow of four successful older brothers and a father named Santa. Little does he know that a kiss on New Year's Eve is about to turn his life upside-down... -
Monsters' Manor by Leigh Miller
Welcome to Edgar’s Acres, where the frights are delightful and the shadows are always watching. Losing my job was bad, but ending up on my witch of an aunt’s doorstep as a last resort is even worse. Her offer? Embrace the magick I’ve always denied and come work for her at our family’s haunted manor...Categorized as:
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Kept by the Kraken by Sirena Song
He’s the last kraken—and he’s living in exile. For centuries, Bjorn has punished himself for the loss of his people in the Great Shifter Wars. He barely lives, hiding away in his nature preserve and overseeing his watery territory. But an underwater encounter with a human scientist in his bay reawakens his magic...Categorized as:
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Three Hearts by Grace R. Duncan
Liam Scott is sick. That’s not supposed to be possible. As a wolf shifter, he’s supposed to be able to heal. The omega gene he was born with means he’s capable of carrying shifter young and Liam is worried that whatever is wrong will mean his one-day hope of having pups will be dashed. But despite the fears keeping him away from the doctor until now, he knows he needs to go...Categorized as:
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All Rail the King by S. Rodman
Everybody wants my body and my money. Nobody wants me. Being an omega has never been worse. I’m Eli King, an omega and the youngest son of Alpha Duncan King, one of the richest businessmen in the country. When Duncan and his alpha sons are killed in a helicopter crash, I don’t have time to mourn. I inherit the King empire, but as an omega, any alpha who mates and claims me will get it all...Categorized as:
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Dragon's Mate: A Dark Dragon Shifter Romance by Loki Renard
She's my mate whether she likes it or not. She's so beautiful this way. Bent over, ass spanked red, soaking wet and thinking she's ready for me to claim her virgin body. But my little mate has no idea what's coming once I yank her cute thong aside. Because I'm not just going to ravage her more completely than any mortal man ever could. I'm going to breed her...Categorized as:
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Knot My Home by K.J. Keyes, T.A. Note
Rated: 3.66 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMarlow. In the beginning, I didn’t mind being an omega. Until I was taken from my home. From my family and those I love. The past seven years have been my worst nightmare. The only good thing about being confined to this place is Zion and Raiden. I don’t know if I will ever make it home. Milo. Growing up with her and River, she was and still is my everything. I know she is still alive... -
The Naughty Or Nice Clause by Kate Callaghan
Rated: 3.72 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBeing Naughty Has Never Been So Nice! When Lyla’s father retired as CEO of the toy company which has been in their family for generations, she was meant to receive his shares. Instead, she discovers the company is bankrupt and her father has given her shares to Mason Klaus, an investor known in the corporate world for his cold and callous nature...Categorized as:
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