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Wild Scottish Gold by Tricia O'Malley
She was forged in heat, and he was the hammer that struck too close to her heart. Kaia Bissett came to Scotland for a fresh start. No entanglements. No mistakes. No mixing business with pleasure. But one impulsive, scorching night with a stranger shatters that promise—especially when the stranger turns out to be Thane Blackwood. Her new landlord, and apparently, her biggest rival... -
![Cast the First Crone by Amanda M. Lee]()
Cast the First Crone by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsScout Randall’s life has turned from bad to worse. With her boyfriend’s murderous mother on the loose, that means she’s a target. But where will the attack come from? Scout thought they would have time to figure things out, time to regroup and come up with a plan. She was wrong. The next enemy is on their doorstep... -
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![Fashionably Dead and Loving It : Book Fourteen, The Hot Damned Series by Robyn Peterman]()
Fashionably Dead and Loving It : Book Fourteen, The Hot Damned Series by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBeing an undead Princess comes with baggage. And unfortunately, it’s not Prada. Getting shredded in the Daily Fang, The Bloody Times and The National Dhampir is par for the course in the life of a royal Vampyre—especially mine. However, that’s nothing compared to the sh%tshow unfolding in my life. My nightmares are coming true. Satan is throwing fits about changing diapers... -
![Immortal — The Imogen Gray Series: Complete Box Set by Lauretta Hignett]()
Immortal — The Imogen Gray Series: Complete Box Set by Lauretta Hignett
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsImmortality sucks. Just ask Imogen Gray – over two-hundred thousand years old and teetering on the edge of total insanity. All throughout history, she’s been hunted by an ancient creature who finds her and rips her to pieces every time she dares to access her deepest powers. But Imogen always regenerates. Slowly. Painfully . She’s on a mission to find answers. She’s almost found them... -
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![A Dragon Rider's Guide to Retirement by Julia Huni, Lia Huni]()
A Dragon Rider's Guide to Retirement by Julia Huni, Lia Huni
They survived the war. Now they just have to survive retirement. When dragon rider William Ordell is grounded by a battlefield injury, he trades conflict for peace and purchases an abandoned lighthouse on the island of Safe Haven. But quiet doesn’t suit a man used to action...Categorized as:
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![Savage Hunger by Milly Taiden]()
Savage Hunger by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIsaline Primrose doesn’t let anyone cut the line at her mom’s bakery, no matter how tall or sexy he his. His custom suit, expensive haircut, and deep brown eyes are making her want things. Very dirty things. It’s totally fine to look even if he is a bossy jerk... -
![The Princess Knight by G.A. Aiken]()
The Princess Knight by G.A. Aiken
An Amazon Best of the Month Selection. A USA Today Bestseller. In New York Times bestselling author G. A. Aiken’s gripping new fantasy romance series, the Blacksmith Queen must confront armies and pretenders desperate to take her new-won crown. But with the Princess Knight at her side and a centaur warrior clan at her back, she’ll risk everything for victory . . . LONG LIVE THE QUEEN...Categorized as:
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![The Bloody Ruin Asylum & Taproom by Seana Kelly]()
The Bloody Ruin Asylum & Taproom by Seana Kelly
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI’m Sam, the werewolf book nerd owner of The Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore & Bar. My husband, Master vampire Clive, has been asked to go to Budapest to interview for a position in the Guild, a council of thirteen vampires who advise the world’s Masters. The competition for the recently vacated spot is fierce... -
![Rogue Darkness by Dianne Duvall]()
Rogue Darkness by Dianne Duvall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsImmortal Guardians have hunted and slain psychotic vampires for thousands of years. Now someone is hunting them...Categorized as:
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![Research with Rivals by Jillian Witt]()
Research with Rivals by Jillian Witt
When Evelyn accidentally binds herself to her academic rival, she desperately searches for the remedy in centuries-old magic before the sparks between them burn. Half-fae Evelyn Knowles is hiding a big secret: her shifter form. Abandoned by her fae father, she has no one to teach her about the change. She’s a little concerned when she determines the animal she turns into is---well--mythical... -
![A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty by Stacia Stark]()
A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty by Stacia Stark
Risk everything for your kingdom…. Or be destroyed by it. In a world darkened by deceit, the truth is a light that won’t be dimmed. Even when it illuminates Lorian’s betrayals more starkly than I could ever want to see. They call him the Bloodthirsty Prince. His reign of terror has left a trail of blood across this continent... -
![Acolyte by Stephanie Fisher]()
Acolyte by Stephanie Fisher
How far is too far when it comes to love? In a matter of moments, everything Taly ever thought she knew came crashing down around her. Her mother's spells were broken, her powers unleashed. She's no longer mortal but fey, and every day serves as a reminder that her entire life has been a lie. To make matters worse, Taly has been captured and imprisoned by a woman claiming to be the Time Queen... -
![Suitor Armor, Vol. 1 by Purpah]()
Suitor Armor, Vol. 1 by Purpah
Secrets hide behind every corner of the castle walls in the first volume of an exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel that follows the budding romance between a lady-in-waiting and an enchanted suit of armor. While humans and fairies are at war beyond the castle walls, Lucia’s life is dedicated to helping prepare Lady Kirsi for her upcoming wedding to King Reimund... -
![Beer & Broomsticks by T.M. Cromer]()
Beer & Broomsticks by T.M. Cromer
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe third installment of the Unlucky Charms series. When the Enemy at the Gate is welcomed by the Keeper of the Sword, all that is lost shall be restored…. Bridget O'Malley has a hate/hate relationship with the neighbor next door. In their youth, he'd promised her the moon and stars, but in shocking move, he betrayed her... -
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![Shades of Witches by Kim Richardson]()
Shades of Witches by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDon't miss the next book in the Witches of New York series! Shades of Witches is perfect for fans of urban fantasy, mystery, slow-burn romance, and humor. Get ready for this heart-pounding and laugh-out-loud magical adventure! Full blurb coming soon! -
![Oh, My Dragon by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Oh, My Dragon by Lani Lynn Vale
The reclusive Ian barely participates in life, only doing so when his powers demand that he use them or pay the consequences. It seems that there’s not a single person on this planet who doesn’t want something from him, but the pain and suffering of others is nearly unbearable at times, leaving him no choice but to act... -
![The Trials of Ophelia by Nicole Platania]()
The Trials of Ophelia by Nicole Platania
The Angels are calling, and so her hunt begins. After the devastation on Daminius, Ophelia threw herself into restoration to cope with her losses. Two months later, answers to an ancient curse still evade her, a queen threatens her life, and war rages in the southern mountains. Despite her scars and the loved ones lost, Ophelia knows she must move forward for her people... -
![Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire by Carrie Pulkinen]()
Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire by Carrie Pulkinen
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFather Christmas has just been damned to darkness. Jane Devereux is adjusting to her new life as a nocturne fabulously. She runs the most popular nightclub in the French Quarter and is married to the hottest vampire in New Orleans. When she accidentally runs over Santa Claus and has to turn him into a vampire to save him, her perfect undead life begins to crumble like a week-old sugar cookie...Categorized as:
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![Fated Surrender by Alanea Alder]()
Fated Surrender by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 16 ratings**Alanea's Note** This is a re-release of a previously published title. It has been re-edited and a bit more content has been added, but nothing that would change the story dramatically. As always thank you for your support! Enjoy! Upon moving to Arkadia, Madison Claybourne, a high-power New York lawyer, discovers that she is mated to the diner’s cook... -
![Wisdom of Fates by M.J. Colgan, A.C. Lawlor]()
Wisdom of Fates by M.J. Colgan, A.C. Lawlor
Are you ready to step into Dezrothia for the last time? The Lores divided the realm. The Prophecy foretold change and restoration. The Fates will decide the true and rightful heir. As the barbaric Coronation Games begin, the rebels must decide how far they will go to save Dezrothia from the bloodshed and deceit of the past, and what they will do for love...Categorized as:
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![Fashionably Fanged by Robyn Peterman]()
Fashionably Fanged by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI have to trap the most evil, worst bad dude in existence without actually turning him to ash. So, what’s a Vampyre to do? For starters, enter an undead beauty pageant—in Oklahoma—where the hair is jacked and the contestants are busty and brainless. My name is Venus. I’m a two-hundred-year old killing machine and I’m trading in my daggers and sword for a sparkly dress and an obscene swim suit... -
![A Fashionably Dead Christmas by Robyn Peterman]()
A Fashionably Dead Christmas by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThis is holiday paranormal romantic comedy novella for your reading pleasure! It’s Christmas at the Cressida House and all Hell is breaking loose. Tree? Decorated and lit. Elf on a Shelf? Seated with style. Baby Jesus on the mantle? Fourteen neatly in a row. Life sized Nutcracker? Creepy, but standing proud... -
![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... -
![A Traitor Sister by Day Leitao]()
A Traitor Sister by Day Leitao
Hearts will mend and break while a moving castle heads towards an abyss. Free of her master’s manipulations, Astra’s ready to embrace her powers and learn about her origin—until her fae prince is caught in a dark magic prison. Her only hope is to unearth long lost secrets and use magic more powerful than she’s ever dreamed...Categorized as:
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![Books & Broadswords, Volume One by Jessie Mihalik]()
Books & Broadswords, Volume One by Jessie Mihalik
This novella-length volume includes two romantic fantasy stories set in a shared world, each with a guaranteed happily ever after, plus a new bonus epilogue. Books & Broadswords. The only thing Feora likes more than stealing the king’s gold is using it to buy books...Categorized as:
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![A Gargoyle Gripe by Sabrina Cassidy]()
A Gargoyle Gripe by Sabrina Cassidy
When your witchy family has lived on Monster Island for generations there’s certain standards to uphold. Too bad my only claim to magic is being able to heal people through baking. A power my ex-fiancé Brad never fails to give me grief over. After he cheated and left me, I buried myself in pastries. It was better to be alone than to trust my heart to anyone else...Categorized as:
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![The Barbarian King's Assassin by Eve Langlais]()
The Barbarian King's Assassin by Eve Langlais
Tragedy forged her, but love tempered her steely heart. There aren’t many choices for a child arrested and charged with murder. When a mysterious stranger asks an imprisoned Ilyana to be his apprentice, she accepts. Fast forward a few decades and she’s an expert in her field, an assassin for hire with special skills, and an uncanny affinity for weapons...Categorized as:
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![Sink or Swim by D.J. Russo]()
Sink or Swim by D.J. Russo
Some secrets can cost you your life…. It was supposed to be a routine job, like any other. Deliver the package, wipe his hands clean, head back to headquarters and receive his pay. But when Nick learns the terrible secret that’s been keeping the mafia flush with cash, he abandons all rational thought and abandons the only family he’s ever known... -
![Cursed by Gina LaManna]()
Cursed by Gina LaManna
Allie Wells is many Doctor. Runaway bride. Fae. Except for two huge. She doesn’t believe in magic. The Fae were killed off centuries ago. Alessia “Allie” Wells is a woman of science. She doesn’t believe in things like werewolves and vampires, sparkly or otherwise...Categorized as:
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![The Vampire's Mail Order Bride Prologue by Kristen Painter]()
The Vampire's Mail Order Bride Prologue by Kristen Painter
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsavailable from author's website. Original prologue to The Vampire's Mail Order Bride. Author's note: Here's the original opening to The Vampire's Mail Order Bride. It was left out of the book because some of my savvy beta readers thought it might give readers the wrong impression about the hero, Hugh Ellingham. Now you can decide for yourself. -
![How Not to Woo Your Human Warrior by Laura Winter]()
How Not to Woo Your Human Warrior by Laura Winter
Eyes forward, sword up, heart true. Kalypso has a long list of things to be angry about, starting and ending with a spiky purple demon who reluctantly rescued her and five other women from the Dreadmoor. Trapped in the demon realm, Ozirax is the final barrier standing between her and her sister, so she’ll play nice for now...Categorized as:
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![Merciless Villains by Marion Blackwood]()
Merciless Villains by Marion Blackwood
While Audrey and Callan were busy trying to persuade the King of Metal to help them, Chancellor Quill and the rest of his parliament were already making their moves. Faced with overwhelming odds, the dark mages will have to use every trick and every scheme that they can conjure in order to stand a chance. However, one of the good things about being a dark mage is that there are no limitations... -
![A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience by Stephanie Burgis]()
A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience by Stephanie Burgis
Margaret Dunhaven may have been forced into marriage with the sinister vampire owner of Shadowcroft Manor in order to fulfill a family obligation, but she's not about to stay trapped there for long...Categorized as:
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![Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord Act 1 (Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord (Novel) #1) by Satori Tanabata]()
Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord Act 1 (Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord (Novel) #1) by Satori Tanabata
Yumiella Dolkness is your run-of-the-mill villainess in an otome RPG—except for the fact that she’s also secretly the overpowered hidden boss. But Yumiella wasn’t always Yumiella, you see. In her past life, she was nothing more than an introverted college student and devout gamer... -
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![A Cursed Son by Day Leitao]()
A Cursed Son by Day Leitao
In her dreams, he envelops her in love—in real life, he imprisons her in ice. Assassin, liar, impersonator—dreamer. As a decoy princess, trained to replace Her Highness even in a political marriage, Astra’s life is not her own. With a duty like that, how can she dream about love? And yet she knows she has a kindred soul...Categorized as:
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