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To Free a Soul by Opal Reyne
A hundred and fifty years have passed, and much has happened for Lindiwe. She’s bonded, she’s served her duties, and she’s brought Duskwalkers into the world. Every year, her relationship with Weldir grows steadier, only to eventually shatter...Categorized as:
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![Bonds of the Vampire King by Bella Klaus]()
Bonds of the Vampire King by Bella Klaus
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEnemies to the left of us, schemers to the right, and I'm stuck with the worst of them all. Kresnik has gone too far. Not content with taking over the world, he has to drive a wedge between Valentine and me. Neither will any of our enemies attempts to drive us apart. We're going to will this war, defeat those who stand against us, or die trying. This time, I'm fighting fire with blood... -
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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... -
![A Soul to Revive by Opal Reyne]()
A Soul to Revive by Opal Reyne
All Emerie ever wanted was redemption. When a monster comes to Zagros Fortress, Emerie is tasked with capturing him. She never would have gone through with it had she known their treatment of him would be inhumane, nor can she stand by and allow it to continue. Unfortunately, agreeing to help him in his goal may not have been the wisest choice... -
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![The Orc's Unexpected Wife by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee]()
The Orc's Unexpected Wife by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee
They call him The Keeper, so why isn’t my mysterious new captor more interested in keeping me? My father always told me I was too impetuous, but when I see a chance to escape my horrible life—being forced to work on my back for the tavern-keeper who owns my brother’s debt—I take it. And some valuables on the way out...Categorized as:
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![A Light in the Dark by Miranda Sapphire]()
A Light in the Dark by Miranda Sapphire
Beast has been lost in the dark for two hundred years…. Claire is desperate to prove she belongs in the light…. But the shadow of ancient crimes might just swallow them both. Beast has been locked away in his manor for two centuries to pay for the crimes of his past. Haunted by his failures, he is cursed by the fae mage he wronged to spend all of his days lonely and unloved... -
![Beginning and End by mightbewriting]()
Beginning and End by mightbewriting
Years. Broken into months into weeks into days - into hours, minutes, seconds - into moments. Simple at one end, complex at the other. In Draco's experience, moments, even when simple had a habit of becoming irretrievable. Moments grew, stretched, multiplied into ages and eras that defined whole stretches of measurable time... -
![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... -
![Until The Ink Runs Dry by AccioMjolnir]()
Until The Ink Runs Dry by AccioMjolnir
Granger,. Your mistake is assuming I have better angels at all. -D. M.Categorized as:
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![A Hunger So Wild by Sylvia Day]()
A Hunger So Wild by Sylvia Day
Elijah Reynolds is the most dominant of lycans, a rare Alpha whose skill on the hunt is surpassed only by his primal sexuality. Vashti is the second most powerful vampire in the world, a lethal beauty with a path of devastation in her wake. They are enemies consumed with a fierce desire... -
![My Orc Roommate with Benefits by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee]()
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 Sea Wolf's Mate by Zoe Chant]()
The Sea Wolf's Mate by Zoe Chant
Jacqueline already had her happy-ever-after. .. Or so she thought—until her husband left her for a woman who could give him a child… and already had. Now she’s divorced before thirty, working herself to the bone to pay off the mortgage on a house that will never be full of the children she dreamed of. Wolf shifter Arlo lost his pack years ago...Categorized as:
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![The Sentinels: The Complete Collection Boxed Set by J.S. Scott]()
The Sentinels: The Complete Collection Boxed Set by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThis boxed set of The Sentinel Demons includes all four books in this series PLUS a bonus book from the Vampire Coalition series, Ethan’s Mate. These paranormal romances contain graphic language, steamy love scenes, and lovable alpha males that also happen to be demons. A Dangerous Bargain: Kat Larson is haunted by demons. Literally... -
![There's a Monster in the Woods by Fae Quin]()
There's a Monster in the Woods by Fae Quin
The spooky boys series invites you to visit a world where things that go bump in the night aren’t just fantasy. These standalone novels feature monsters that are spicy, fun, and sometimes furry. Follow Ellis, an outcast who hides from the real world inside his garden, as he discovers that the centuries old children’s poem about a monster that lives in the woods by his house is real... -
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![Never Kiss a Krampus: A Cozy Holiday Monster Romance by Honey Phillips]()
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...Categorized as:
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![Dad Bod Gorgon by Kat Baxter, Violet Rae]()
Dad Bod Gorgon by Kat Baxter, Violet Rae
Gideon:. It doesn’t take me long to realize the curvy little human is meant to be mine. She’s reluctant, though. I mean, who can blame her? The first time we met, I turned her to stone. Now, she’s afraid to look me in the eyes. Still, I’m using any excuse I can to spend time with her, and I think it’s finally working...Categorized as:
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![A Grizzly Kind Of Love by Georgette St. Clair]()
A Grizzly Kind Of Love by Georgette St. Clair
Wynona Bennett, owner of The Mating Game, thinks everyone should find true love, so it goes against her instincts to arrange a mating of convenience. It's even worse when it’s for a spoiled socialite with a shopping list where her soul should be. But when powerful people resort to blackmail, she either has to make semi-feral Zane Shepherd into an eligible match, or find herself behind bars... -
![Minor Works of Meda by Juliette Caruso]()
Minor Works of Meda by Juliette Caruso
She’d be the most gifted witch in centuries, if she had an ounce of power in her veins. With weak magic and no social graces, Meda’s dreams of becoming a great witch are impossible. It doesn’t matter how much harder she works than her rival, she'll never win. The heartless half-faerie has so much magic that just being near him makes her blood sing... -
![Vowed to the Vulture God by Ruby Dixon]()
Vowed to the Vulture God by Ruby Dixon
The Vulture God of Aos needs a partner. Or more accurately, a watchdog. It's my job to escort him through the phenomenon called the Anticipation. If I make sure he stays alive until the very end, the fates will save my brother's life. Of course I say yes. Who wouldn't? I expected Kalos to be repugnant, not an elegant, world-weary man with silvery hair and tired green eyes...Categorized as:
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![A Minotaur Tale: In Prose, Being a Monster Romance for Yuletide by Kass O'Shire]()
A Minotaur Tale: In Prose, Being a Monster Romance for Yuletide by Kass O'Shire
"Expect the first gift when the bell tolls one. ". All Cora wants for Yule is a few more shells for her collection, a cozy book by the fire, and t̶o̶ b̶e̶ s̶p̶o̶i̶l̶e̶d̶ b̶y̶ a̶ m̶i̶n̶o̶t̶a̶u̶r̶ to avoid the Yuletide Ball. Nymphs are supposed to be fun and flirty, but Cora has always been shy, bookish, and serious... -
![Horned to be Wild by Honey Phillips]()
Horned to be Wild by Honey Phillips
Big horns. Bigger… heart? When city artist Lila inherits her great-aunt’s cottage she expects rustic charm—not a fixer-upper with a failing roof and a grumpy, reclusive minotaur living next door. Torin is big, brooding, and annoyingly attractive. He might have the social skills of a tree stump, but every time he stomps to her rescue she’s more intrigued...Categorized as:
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![Axel by Callie Rhodes]()
Axel by Callie Rhodes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere was only one place she left for her to run…straight into the arms of a monster. The beta world is changing. Fears over rogue alpha attacks have peaked, and so has the public's suspicion of anyone that has a connection to the Boundarylands... -
![Rowan by Callie Rhodes]()
Rowan by Callie Rhodes
She’ll stop at nothing to destroy his kind. As far as special agent Bailey Glazer is concerned, there’s no such thing as a good alpha. After witnessing her parents’ death at the hands of the beasts as a child, she’s dedicated her life to making sure no one else has to suffer the same fate...Categorized as:
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![Bidding on Her Orc Boss by Evangeline Priest]()
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...Categorized as:
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![How to Seduce a Slender by Lizzie Strong]()
How to Seduce a Slender by Lizzie Strong
Melody Deathless is in trouble. Having spent her life with no memory of the day her brother disappeared, she's used to a merciless world that doesn't care for poor little orphan werewolves—the only exception being this waitress's most peculiar regular...Categorized as:
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![To Trap a Soul by Opal Reyne]()
To Trap a Soul by Opal Reyne
**THIS BOOK SHOULD NOT BE READ BEFORE COMPLETION OF THE DUSKWALKER BRIDES SERIES**. There were rumours about monsters lurking in the forests; creatures that instilled fear. Lindiwe didn’t believe a word of it. That is, until she is stolen from her home and forced to the edge of a growing crevasse. Not only is she wrong, but the creatures are more terrifying than ever imaginable...Categorized as:
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![Jailer to the Death God by Rebecca F. Kenney]()
Jailer to the Death God by Rebecca F. Kenney
A Standalone Dark Rulers Romance. Vale has lost everything to the plague--friends, servants, and almost the entire royal family. Newly crowned as queen of a dying nation, she determines to stop the tide of grief by summoning and ensnaring Arawn, the Death God himself. But Arawn is none too happy at the human queen's attempt to control him, and he's determined to teach her a lesson.Categorized as:
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![My Orc Next Door by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee]()
My Orc Next Door by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee
I’m beginning to think he needs me as much as I need him…. Look, there are plenty of things I just learned about the gorgeous, seven-foot-tall perfect specimen of male living next door to me:. 1) Karnak can scent everything about me, including those times I thought I was alone in my hot tub and I decided to experiment with different water jet settings... -
![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... -
![The Wind and the Wild by Emily McCosh]()
The Wind and the Wild by Emily McCosh
No one finds Faerie unless they are lost. Living on the edge of the enchanted woods, Niamh often loses herself among the trees in search of food. Though her body bears reminders of a night long ago when monstrous hounds broke from those lands, she has not since glimpsed the fair folk, nor heard a whisper of their lovely, treacherous songs...Categorized as:
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![Rising Sun by Donna Grant]()
Rising Sun by Donna Grant
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant introduces a wickedly seductive new series with a ruthless, jaded elf and a bewitching human hiding a powerful secret—unlikely soulmates whose passion will test the boundaries of life and death. Nothing could make Yasmin return to Shaldorn, the place of nightmares...Categorized as:
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![The Cutthroat King by Nicole McKeon]()
The Cutthroat King by Nicole McKeon
A hidden heart. A captive soul. A chance for redemption. Beneath the glittering streets of New London, the Cutthroat King rules the criminal underground with a heart as cold as ancient stone. They say he is a monster. And Willow Bowbriar needs a monster... -
![Her Orc Guardian by Zoe Ashwood]()
Her Orc Guardian by Zoe Ashwood
At my father’s dying wish, I crossed the realm, looking for his best friend…and ended up in an orc camp. It turns out the man I’d heard so much about is actually an orc, a warrior with more scars than I can count and a surly disposition. And after reading the letter my father sent him, he declares himself my guardian - and me his ward... -
![Perfect Scent Match by Emily Antoinette]()
Perfect Scent Match by Emily Antoinette
Three scent matches, two blind dates, and one accidental first heat. Ruby is done pretending to be the perfect omega. If that means her odds of finding a pack that won’t bristle at her boldness are astronomically low, then so be it. When she finds out she has a scent match, though, fate might be on her side. Beau isn’t looking for a pack... -
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![Guardian's Joy by Jacqueline Rhoades]()
Guardian's Joy by Jacqueline Rhoades
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRunning from an unknown past. .. JJ Justice has spent her adulthood lost and alone and vulnerable to the haunting of a past she can't remember...Categorized as:
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![Changelings by S.E. Wendel]()
Changelings by S.E. Wendel
Nothing has gone as it should…. Balar led his band of five brothers from the warring savannahs in the south to the human land of Eirea on the promise of two things: safety and mates. In the growing village outside the human city of Dundúran, they’ve found the first. Yet, year after year, Balar watches as others find their destined mate, but never he nor any of his brothers... -
![Abandon by Trish Heinrich]()
Abandon by Trish Heinrich
My ex-wife is the only one that can save me. Guess I shouldn’t have eaten her favorite Girl Scout cookies…. You know you’ve still got it bad when you haven’t taken the wedding ring off a year after the divorce. Andy has always been the only one for me. The brawn to my brains. The hot fudge to my vanilla ice cream. The… well you get the idea. But this isn’t the reunion I would’ve hoped for...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... -
![Burn by Keri Arthur]()
Burn by Keri Arthur
Will a woman with no memory be the salvation of her people… or the means of their final destruction? Nara Velez wakes in a prison pod with no idea how she got there. She quickly learns that things have drastically changed during the time she can’t remember—and not just with her situation. The Mareritt—an ancient enemy—now control most of Arleeon and treat her people little better than slaves... -
![Their Wife: Book 2 by xoDirtyLove, D.R. Knight]()
Their Wife: Book 2 by xoDirtyLove, D.R. Knight
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsContinuation of Book 1.Categorized as:
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![Her Orc Blacksmith by Etta Wild]()
Her Orc Blacksmith by Etta Wild
A widow with a broken heart. A warrior seeking redemption. And a love forged in fire. After the war that tore her world apart, Soraya Ashford is left to pick up the pieces. As a war-weary widow struggling to provide for her young son, she turns to the last person she ever expected—Vorgath Steelbane, a scarred and stoic orc who has traded his sword for a blacksmith’s hammer...Categorized as:
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![Graves by Laurann Dohner]()
Graves by Laurann Dohner
Graves is a judge, jury and executioner for the Werewolf packs. Not everyone is suited for the job, but a tragedy in his youth changed him into the man he is today, feared by…well…everyone. So when he completes a job for a nearby pack, and the alpha gifts him with a servant, Graves is shocked... -
![Enthralled by Sylvia Mercedes]()
Enthralled by Sylvia Mercedes
A BRIGHT NEW FUTURE LIES BEFORE HER . . . EVEN AS ECHOES OF THE PAST HAUNT HER DREAMS. Clara’s memories of the last few years are lost in a haze. The more she tries to remember, the harder it is. And perhaps that’s just as well. Perhaps it’s better for her to focus on the present . . -
![The Accidental Werewolf's Mate by SJ Sanders]()
The Accidental Werewolf's Mate by SJ Sanders
Arawl is the youngest son of the alpha and portal guardian for Evarue werewolf tribe. It is a thankless, demanding duty and he despises the impingement on his freedom that other unmated males enjoy. He wants his freedom more than anything, instead he is expected to take a mate and be an upstanding male in the tribe. There is no fun in that... -
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![Ten out of Ten by Morriganmercy]()
Ten out of Ten by Morriganmercy
"On a scale of one to ten, how comfortable would you say you are with me physically? " she asked. "Zero. ". Hermione's lips pursed in annoyance because she really should have seen that coming. How charming that the extent of his arseholery could still surprise her. In which Hermione is determined to find a loophole to free her from a forced marriage with Draco Malfoy...Categorized as:
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![Grimor the Joyless by Cara Wylde]()
Grimor the Joyless by Cara Wylde
When the orcs invaded the human dimension, no one could stop them. War raged for years, and now the monstrous beasts have agreed to peace on two conditions: one, the human scientists must rebuild the machine that brought them into this world; and two, they must be provided with fertile brides to bear them orc babies. Faith Bell is in need of a miracle. A Christmas miracle... -
![To Have It All by B.N. Toler]()
To Have It All by B.N. Toler
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRock bottom. Liam had set up shop there. After an accident left him injured and unable to work, it wasn’t long before he ended up on the street with his dreams in the gutter. This was it. This was his life. Until the day he met Max Porter—a man who appeared to have it all... -
![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... -
![Orc-ward Encounters by Sam Hall]()
Orc-ward Encounters by Sam Hall
As a plus sized woman and all round awkward noodle, I’d faced some challenges in my search for love, but none more than this. I’ve stumbled through a portal to another dimension and fell into the arms of them: Vargan, Kren and Ghain. Three massive orc warriors who keep going on about courting me...Categorized as:
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![Roman by Callie Rhodes]()
Roman by Callie Rhodes
Bartered into the hands of an alpha, there was never a chance of escape. No woman willingly travels to the Boundarylands. It's where they are—the Alphas. They keep to themselves in the wilderness, and beta civilization knows to keep its distance. Especially beta women…for fear they may not be a beta after all...
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