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A Court of Mist and Fury : Rhysand's POV by IllyrianTremors
SPOILERS FOR THE ORIGINAL BOOK BELOW :. ACOMAF Part 1: The House of Beasts (Rhys POV) by illyriantremors. The first 13 chapters of ACOMAF told from Rhys's POV. Includes some brief details of his three months without her after he comes home from UtM and some improvised scenes, but most of it concerns his time with Feyre. ~~~~~~~~~~~. ACOMAF Part 2...Categorized as:
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Wine & Warlocks by T.M. Cromer
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRonan & Dubheasa's story will be the epic conclusion to the Unlucky Charms Series. Full blurb coming very soon. -
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Tropical Dragon's Destiny by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt all leads up to this. All the questions are answered. All the secrets are revealed. And all hell breaks loose. Scarlet Stanson, the owner of Shifting Sands Resort, has spent decades guarding her secrets… and her heart. Now both are at stake when she discovers that her resort isn't the safe place she intended it to be. . -
Orcs Do It Harder by Michele Mills
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGet the second book in the all-new, curvy girl, sweet & steamy, orc romance series coming soon from Michele Mills. The Upgrade series will include all the feels you’ve come to expect from Monsters Love Curvy Girls, Monster Bites, Heat & Ink and Sweet Monsters Treats. Each book in this series is 80-90k! And there will be gorgeous print editions. You’re. Orcs Do It Better – July 8th... -
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The Chaos Queen by Aubrey Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI found my brother. .. But I wish I hadn't. ---. Alvyrians are sick. They're dying. But they're not my people, and this isn't my world. All I wanted was to find my twin so we could go home--to where we belong. But I've also made new friends, new enemies, and I'm finding my powers to raise the dead are as much a part of me as my own mind and soul...Categorized as:
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Holiday Surprise by Julie Trettel
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLuke Larken gets the surprise of his life when his howl is returned while out on a run. He knows immediately it’s his one true mate, and it’s coming from Collier territory. His once rival and now friend, Thomas Collier and his mate Lily are more than happy to help him with the hunt to find her...Categorized as:
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My Orc Santa Claus by Veronika Kane
The charming town of Eastshore Isle is my hiding place, but I need someone strong to keep me safe…. I’m pretty sure there’s rules about an elementary teacher hooking up with a student’s parent, but what if I didn’t know that’s who he was? See, I’ve spent the last few months getting hot and heavy with this guy on the app MonsterSmash, but we haven’t exchanged names...Categorized as:
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My Soul For A Donut by Layla Pine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe owns her soul … but she’s stealing his heart. Satan Junior Lucifer, reluctant Crown Prince of Hell, has a lot on his shoulders. In the face of a soul famine, his father the King has tasked him with finding a way to lure more souls to Hell...Categorized as:
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Herculeia: Complete Duet + Bonus Content by C. Rochelle
H0 there, H0's! This double-stuffed illustrated omnibus contains:. • The 12 Hunks of Herculeia and Herculeia the Hero. • Spicy Bonus Scenes (Calm Down Monster Fooker, Three Heads Are Better Than One, and the previously unpublished Get Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Special). • Fancy Formatting & Cover Illustrated by Mon Reyes! • UNcensored Art (also illustrated by Mon Reyes)...Categorized as:
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A Prize for Ckzarr by Lynnea Lee
What’s worse than falling in love with my sexy, musclebound alien boss? Falling in love with my alien boss when I know I’m not his mate. That’s why I keep my emotional distance, even though we work side by side every day. Ckzarr has the body of a god and is a beast in the bedroom. How do I know? Because we’ve already failed compatibility testing. Multiple times. I’m not his mate. End of story...Categorized as:
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My Orc Roommate with Benefits by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee
I’m a focused and goal-oriented librarian-in-training, so there’s no way I’m falling for my himbo roommate, who gives off major golden retriever vibes, right? Right. But dang. Since the moment I started renting Luxor’s spare bedroom, I’ve been plagued with these inconvenient urges…so being mature, responsible adults, we’ve decided to deal with them. One time. Once, to rid Lux of his innocence... -
The Scepter by J. Bree
The witches of my coven burned. The Favored Children of the forest were abandoned by the magic that had protected them since time immemorial. Only my brother and I escaped the massacre. Now we’re the last two living Ravenswyrd witches in the Southern Lands... -
Rosewood Ridge Riders Complete Collection by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn Rosewood Ridge, Tennessee, a biker convention has the town full of hunky guys. But for the Rosewood Ridge Riders, the town is home. What they don't expect is that Biker Blast will bring romance into their lives. It includes the. Taken by the Mountain Man. Protected by the Mountain Man. Challenged by the Mountain Man. Saved by the Mountain Man. Charmed by the Mountain Man...Categorized as:
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Etched in Frost by L.R. Friedman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEtched in Frost is a contemporary Jack Frost reimagining with Swan Lake vibes. An angsty, fated mates, shifter/mortal romance, this standalone includes some dark themes and content best suited for those over the age of 18. Jolie. I always believed ballet was the love of my life. My fate. Until that tragic day that rocked my world...Categorized as:
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A Whisper of Chaos and Crowns by Jordan A. Day
Pain. Fury. Two things Ainsley has found after the events that have led to her greatest loss yet. But with war looming and the charge of regicide hanging over her head, will she be able to push aside her grief and move forward or will her darkness win once again? Dashiell had everything he could have ever wanted, just to lose it all in the blink of an eye...Categorized as:
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Bigfoot's Wife: Fated Mates Monster Romance by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBestselling author Candace Ayers brings you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Love is blind. .. and apparently pretty hairy. Love robbed me of everything. The public scandal stole my pride, my joy, and my self-worth. Grotto offers me a fresh start...Categorized as:
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Queen of the Wicked by Deanna Faison
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWith the future of Heaven and Hell at stake, the lost queen must step into her power to claim her rightful throne, even if the arrogant and insufferably attractive Lord of Hell is the only way to do it. .. Alessia Eastwood was born with a dark halo and magic in her veins... -
Delivered to My Orcs by Mazzy J. March
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI have worked in the family business I was a teenager and planned to continue to do so for the rest of my life. But when my mom and dad died in a freak accident, the will listed my brother as the sole owner and CEO to avoid “dividing the assets. ” His first act was to sell everything, including our warehouse and the storefront with the apartment upstairs where I live... -
The Last One Standing by J.D. Linton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe crown was found. The queen was taken. And the king is out for blood. With the Obsidian Crown finally in their grasp, Rogue and Ara were stronger than ever. Peace felt within reach—for their family and the kingdoms. But then, Adonis struck. Now, Ara is a captive, her power suppressed and her connection with Rogue severed...Categorized as:
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Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt
NYT Bestseller Jasmine Walt returns with the next installment in Of Dragons and Fae, perfect for fans of fantasy romance, action-packed adventure, and wild new worlds. .. Adara and Einar thought all their problems would be solved when they defeated the corrupted King Aolis...Categorized as:
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Of Blood & Nightmares by Chandelle LaVaun
A woman with a haunted past. A prince who was destroyed by it. The fight for survival that could ruin everything they have left. My life never truly felt like mine. It was like driving a rental car, mine on loan for now but never to belong to me. Never intended for me. Now I knew why. It was all a lie. The moment that knight dragged me through The Veil into the realm of Terrea everything changed... -
Ballad of Sea and Sky by Madeleine Eliot
A princess with an adventurer’s spirit. A pirate with a king’s obligations. Marina has known for a long time that she doesn’t want the life her parents want for her, but when they announce her betrothal to the steady but dull captain of the guard, she reluctantly accepts her duty...Categorized as:
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Ripples For Skies by Teshelle Combs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe griffin monsters have been at war with the Tru human tribes for as long as Emyri can remember. She must live as a Tru spy in the house of a griffin general, posing as a servant…until the new black wing general enlists her to spy on his behalf. Of the dangers Emyri faces, the most violent is her growing desire for her new master...Categorized as:
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Wolf Destinies by Lucia Ashta
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy whole life is one tangled lie. A horrible deception. All my past choices steered by the woman who hunts me without pause. She’s powerful, vicious, and cruel, feared by the entire supernatural community. She’s also an immortal. Yeah, she can’t be killed—supposedly...Categorized as:
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Unexpected Mate by Delta James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOpposites attract - that’s what they say. I never believed it until the night he found me. They call him the Finder. A ruthless and brutal apex predator, he has spent most of his life alone in the caves, never believing in or needing a fated mate. .. until now. The night he scented her in his woods, he knew she was his, so he took her...Categorized as:
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Cursed by a Siren's Kiss by Riley Hunt, L S Embers
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe needed a heart to break her humanity, but he needed her to awaken his. Deep within the sea, Siren Princess Talia must perform a ritual - consuming the heart of a human who loves her - to gain her siren power and her throne. She will risk everything to earn what is rightfully hers, even if it means being completely vulnerable...Categorized as:
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Dragon's Windfall: An enemies to lovers arranged marriage romance by Candace Ayers, Kym Dillon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBestselling author Candace Ayers brings you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under two hours! Dragon scales and bridal veils—billionaire shifters find their fiery mates! I’m dubbed the king of couture—a title well-earned. So when an upstart designer slings mud at my fashion house, I hit back. Hard...Categorized as:
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Orc's Taming by Ava Ross
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI want to begin a new life far from my village. Will that life include an orc who vows to adore me? Kaila: When a man in my village makes demands I’m not willing to give into, my younger brother and I flee into the forest. It’s the night of the Monster Mate Hunt, but the orcs who are gifted with brides in exchange for protecting the village will be too busy with the other woman to notice me... -
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... -
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... -
Killian by Becca Saylor
Sarah doesn’t trust orcs. The relocation of her highland village to the underland is a choice she would not have made - not that anyone asks for her opinion. Despite being the infamous Talker of Firehead Hill, she is the very last person that should be in charge. She is a fool. When Coal’s wee wife goes with her village as they move to the orc capital for the winter, he doesn’t hesitate to follow...Categorized as:
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Great Falls Rogue by Alex Lidell
At the stroke of midnight, anything can happen. Lera is walking a dangerous tightrope. By night, she takes off her veil to hunt the dark creatures leaking into the mortal world. By morning, she is Leralynn of Osprey again, failing her classes and dodging Deputy Headmaster River’s keen scrutiny. River is watching Leralynn like a hawk...Categorized as:
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Experiment b4hR by Miranda Martin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m a monster. The moment I see her, I know. This beauty is my treasure. Once I was a male to be admired and desired. That was before. Before the experiments, before the procedures. Now I’m a monster. A beast. I didn’t mean to kidnap Sophia. I saw her and I acted. Now I can’t let her go. I won’t. She must understand what I know. We are meant to be together. Sophia. As if life wasn’t hard enough...Categorized as:
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Conviction by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA half-troll hiding his insecurities behind his mask. A human who has finally found a home. Silas. When I turned eighteen, I left the place I'd called home for five years and ventured out into the world. It didn't take me long to realize the world outside was an effed up place that would never accept me... -
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Midnight Rose by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnly the strong serve. The Dread choose their priestess. I choose his death. They think I'm a delicate priestess, trained to serve the Moon Gods. Every priestess knows her duty. Serve. Remain Obedient. Learn the old ways. Prepare for the order to kill. When the largest of all the Dread chooses me to be his priestess, I am told my journey has only just begun... -
Grayscale by Vinni George, Declan Winters
Cal Hunter didn't hate Jack Grayson the moment he met him. He actually kind of liked the arrogant great white shark shifter . . . until Jack left Cal zip-tied to a bed and stole Cal's job. Now, every time their paths cross, things get heated, and they both have the scars to prove it. Jack has always worked better alone, but there is something about Cal he can't get out of his system...Categorized as:
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Pyne by Alana Khan
In an alien holiday baking competition, a gladiator and a human chef must navigate lethal challenges and the sizzling chemistry that threatens to consume them both. Becca. Kidnapped and forced into an alien culinary death match, I must rely on a gruff and gorgeous gladiator. His fierce protection and heated glances are more tempting than the grand prize itself—my freedom...Categorized as:
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Screwed by the Minotaur in Hallow's Cove by Jenifer Wood
Lea Thomson arrives in the charming town of Hallows Cove with plans to open a second location of her family's flower shop, seeking a fresh start after the devastating loss of her mother. Staying at the local inn, she scopes out the dilapidated shop she's purchased sight unseen, planning to stay under the radar until she's ready for her grand opening... -
Fate Promised by Jocelyn Montana
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFOR HER HE WILL BREAK ALL THE RULES …. Juri lives to protect Ulterra. No mate. No family. It’s the werewolf way. Yet deep inside, he yearns for the girl he vowed to marry at age ten. And as danger threatens her, he won’t stay away any longer. But once she’s at his side, once he’s felt her touch, how is he supposed to walk away from her again? FOR HIM SHE WILL FIGHT AGAINST HER FATE …...Categorized as:
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Delivered by the Orc by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn earthquake shattered her world. An orc firefighter became her only lifeline. Mara. When a catastrophic earthquake hits, I'm trapped with Krull, a powerful orc who sets my body ablaze with a single touch. As the city crumbles, our passion rises from the ruins. Krull. Mara’s curvy body fits perfectly in my arms, like she was made for me. She's my fated mate, my soulbound... -
My Fated Orc Hero: Grumpy Sunshine Monster Romance by Leela Ash
This is a quick-ish bite-size SHORT read, whether for lunchtime or before bed. .. it's about a 2-3 hour read. .. enjoy! One minute I'm organizing dusty artifacts, the next I'm collared by a hot orc. .. Working on the collections at my Great Aunt Charlotte’s estate is a dream come true, but I never could have imagined it would lead me to a hidden magical village full of monsters. .Categorized as:
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The Orc's Thief by Zoe Ashwood
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe’s the orc I robbed. I’m the mate he’s been searching for. Neither of us is thrilled about it. Tessa: I have a bad habit of breaking into places I shouldn’t. Like the room of an orc warrior I spotted in the streets. I need information to find my missing friend—he has gold and secrets. So I took both. Arlon is everything I like to avoid—honorable, persistent, dangerously kind... -
How to Claim a Human Mate by SJ Sanders
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLynn Taylor: After fifteen years of marriage, I’m out. I’m finally free while my ex-husband has moved on to greener pastures. I don’t have much to my name outside of a failing coffee shop I inherited and my cat, Casper, but I’m determined to make it a success, even if that means scouting a new location for it... -
Stolen Embers by Annie Anderson
Light bringer. Curse breaker. Queen—if she can live that long…. Vale Tenebris never intended to honor the pact with the cursed Beast of a king, nor did she expect to fall so hard for the dragon shifters who saved her life. But when the ruthless Guild infiltrates the kingdom, this witch finds herself caught between impending war and the promise she never meant to keep...Categorized as:
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The Halloween Hug by Hawke Oakley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA ghost-hunting omega , a glowing blue alpha, and fate collide on October 31st. .. When Mel followed his passion to start a ghost-hunting Viewtube channel, he knew it was a risk. Single and living in a cramped apartment, Mel struggles to stay afloat—especially when his bully of a landlord keeps hiking up his rent. But Mel is determined to make it work... -
Fenrik's Fate by Jenifer Wood
After fleeing from her ex, with a suitcase and $52 to her name, Tracy is trying to rebuild her life in sunny San Diego. She got a job as a host and slowly started making friends, healing and learning to trust again. The unthinkable happens on the night all the girls convince her to go out on the town. The lights go out in the club and Tracy is in the bathroom's darkness... -
Winning the Orc's Heart by Lyonne Riley
Graz is an inventor, utterly obsessed with magic and its hidden history. While following clues toward the source, he meets a human woman investigating the very same ancient ruin—unleashing a rivalry between them to get to the next clue first...Categorized as:
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Orc Tested by Cady Austin
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA shattered legacy, a thirst for vengeance, and an unholy alliance. Alana’s pampered life ended years ago when her mother fell into endless slumber and her father passed away. Preyed upon by wealthy nobles eager to target a naive heir, her house’s honor and fortune dwindling, Alana will accept any indignity to help her family survive, even if she has to become a lecherous lord’s pet... -
The Pirate Queen of Ruin by Ash Raven
Orthia Moore. I pledged my life to a god—my Love—who has kept me alive for centuries in hopes that one day I would provide them with enough strength to bring them to our realm. In return, they have given me incredible powers, a second chance. .. And a soulmate. But as time has passed, I’ve not found the one meant for me... -
To Wear a Demon Crown by Madeleine Eliot
Book 3 in the King and Coven series! Blurb coming soon!
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