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Rancher Dragon by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSave a horse, ride a rancher dragon...Beck is a big, growly mountain of a man with a monster of a dragon inside him. He keeps to himself, only leaving Dragonclaw Ranch when his inner beast feels unsafe for his friends. But when a brush with death makes Beck give a stranger his dragon's talon coin, he wakes up to a pretty, curvy woman that he now owes a favor... -
Wrangler Dragon by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSave a horse, ride a wrangler dragon...Tucker C. Thompson, an immortal dragon and legendary gunslinger, is now a simple wrangler who enjoys life on the ranch under his middle name, Clancy. The world has moved on and he's happy to be forgotten. That is, until he sees his old Dragon's Talon coin in an antiques shop in a tiny town... -
A Court-Ordered Romance by Lark Green
She made a devil's bargain to save her job, but now there's a demon sharing her bed...Vale, Hollywood’s newest demon heartthrob, promised never to return home to Winter Bliss. Until his movie’s press tour forces him back. One drunken night with friends leads to the destruction of a historic statue, landing him a 90-day probation... -
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... -
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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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Misfortune and Mr. Right (Only Magic in the Building) by Savannah Scott
When your nemesis is your next-door neighbor, falling for him is not part of the plan … but fate may have other ideas.Olivia Pennington has spent her whole life competing with Logan Alexander—and losing. From spelling bees to science fairs, he’s always been one step ahead, snagging the trophies, titles, accolades, and now … he’s after the promotion she desperately wanted... -
Stranded With An Insatiable Shifter by Olivia T. Turner
It's been a lifelong dream and I'm doing it.Driving across the country in a skoolie, which is an old school bus I converted into my house on wheels.It's going great until I get deep into the Montana mountains when my bus decides not to bus anymore.I'm stranded.With no reception, nowhere to go, and with no one to help.Days turn into weeks...Categorized as:
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Wed to the Grendel by Cara Wylde
For my birthday, I get the worst gift a bride.My kind lives in the deepest woods of Alia Terra. The humans call us forest giants, but we call ourselves grendels, after our ancestor. We live in small communities, and we'd be happy to have nothing to do with humans, except we need... their females.My brothers are all married, and now it is my turn. I refuse to do it... -
Real Men Bite by Celia Kyle, Marina Maddix
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsHis wolf wants her to submit. She wants him to heel. After years of kicking ass in the Army, Captain Valerie Logan needs a break. And she can’t think of a better place for some R&R than her best friend’s small mountain hometown. Except her sister from another mister no longer lives in Tremble, Georgia. Who does? Her BFF’s frustrating, domineering, sex-on-two-legs older brother... -
巨人族の花嫁3[Kyojinzoku no Hanayome 3] by ITKZ
Kouichi has made the painful decision to return to his world. With their agreement satisfied and his decision made, Caius begins the magical process of sending him back. However, as the process begins, Kouichi watches as Caius’ physical form begins to fade. Unable to help him or ask why, the couple is dragged apart... -
Into The Fire by K.G. Reuss
Death was just the beginning. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Marriage. Success. Fulfilled dreams. Happiness. That was what should have been our future. Instead, I was engulfed by a fire I couldn’t put out while my world turned to ash around me. Life changed in the blink of an eye. I was finding that out the hard way as I stood over the graves of those I loved... -
I Accidentally Summoned A Demon by Jaide Harley
LOVE BURNS HOTTER THAN HELLShy and innocent Katherine has always dreamed about getting the main part in one of her theater's plays. In addition to a love for stage-acting, the role would help distract her from the looming anniversary of her parents tragic deaths. A home rehearsal turns into something unexpected when her script's Latin incantation accidentally summons a high-ranking demon, Nex...Categorized as:
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Lighthouse Way - Special Edition: A Huckleberry Bay Novel by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsLuna Winchester’s life is firmly entrenched in the coastal town of Huckleberry Bay, Oregon. A fourth-generation lightkeeper, Luna is carrying on the Winchester tradition by tending to the lighthouse. Plus, she’s decided to renovate a long-abandoned building on the property and make it a B&B, Luna’s Light. Surrounded by family and her two childhood best friends, her life is full... -
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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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... -
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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The Rhino's Rose by Karla Doyle
Return to the small, secret, monster town of Fate's Falls for this steamy and sweet, cozy monster romance! ROSEAs the motherless only child of a ruthless mafia don, I was destined to be leveraged, not loved. Until one of the gargoyles on my family’s centuries-old mansion came to life…and saved mine.That was a decade ago... -
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... -
Heir Of Sun And Moon by Jenessa Ren
Forced into isolation by the ruler of the Mortal Kingdom, Princess Rhea Maxwell spends her days in the company of her pet fox, Bella, dreaming of an existence outside the confinement of her tower. As the rightful queen, she knows that there must be more to life than the endless monotony she's been forced to live...Categorized as:
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Odin by Sandra R. Neeley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“What fool believes that any Demon would choose happiness and forgiveness?! Obviously, I am the one Demon in all of creation who is that ridiculously foolish!”Odin has spent his entire adult life hiding himself away. Not from any one being, he has never feared anyone. He hides from memories. Those memories lay at the very core of all the bitterness that made him who he is... -
My Fated Bigfoot Hero: Single Dad Monster Romance by Leela Ash
Chasing my cat through a magical portal was just the start of my problems...One minute I'm a barista with commitment issues, the next I'm tangled in thorny vines in a hidden monster town. And who comes to my rescue? Only the hottest sasquatch chief I've ever laid eyes on. (Okay, the only sasquatch chief I've ever laid eyes on, but still.. -
Turnabout is Fairy Play by Andie Fenichel
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLorenzoI rarely eat the food at my upscale Italian restaurant. Vampires need blood, not pasta. I crave the hunt, but I’m not a killer. A lady-killer, yes. There’s something about the vampire in me that lures women. The only woman immune to my allure is my dearest and oldest friend, Lily. She helped me survive my transition to vampirism, despite also becoming a monster of sorts... -
The Gargoyle and the Spinster by Sara Ivy Hill
The village spinster. The monster who guards the gate. One night that changes everything.Daughter of a fisherman, Maggie’s true love has always been the sea. Maybe that’s why she never married...Categorized as:
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Alien Orc's Prize by Ursa Dax
My human Starlight Lottery bride was supposed to be a pawn, not become my most precious prize…As the eldest prince of an ancient and regal orc bloodline, I should be focused on my lands and people.Instead, I’m constantly thwarting my family’s attempts to ensure that I produce an heir... -
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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... -
Jeweler to the Blessed by Jillian Witt
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn a kingdom where touch drains emotions for power, Emberline masks hers, but when she becomes the key to the Blessed’s magic, her broody bodyguard could make her feel too much.His touch would be her undoing.With a single touch, the ruling Blessed could realize Emberline Arkova is immune to their magic...Categorized as:
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Darkest Power by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when an ancient god is thrust into modern-day life? Find out in #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken’s newest paranormal romance."...Eventually, the worship of Horus stopped. For the favored god had finally turned his back on his people—and disappeared... -
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... -
Betrothed to a Dinosaur by Cassandra Gannon
Kleo is High Commander of the Amazons. For years, she’s been warring and winning against her countless enemies. Now she’s facing her toughest battle Marrying off her two useless sons. Luckily, the Interspecies Rendezvous is the perfect place to hunt them up some desperate brides with low expectations. The fancy gathering will be filled with eligible cavewomen and dinosaurs... -
Pyne: A Sci-Fi Holiday Romance by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn 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.BeccaKidnapped 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... -
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... -
The Savage Rage of Fallen Gods by K.C. Cross, J.A. Huss
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLove can ruin the best of men—even the God of Love himself.Love.When mutual, it’s Heaven on Earth.When one-sided, it can tear you apart.There is no greater weapon than the heartsick soul.That is the power I wield, for I am the God of Love.No one has power like me.No one can poison a heart and pollute a mind the way I can.That is why the gods kicked me out.That is why they made me fall... -
A Vow of Shadows by Elle Backenstoe
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMarked by Death. Saved by a Vow.For years, Katrin has lived with the shadow of Death upon her skin, but the dark markings have affected more than her appearance. Ostracized by the high society she was born into, she's forced to watch the world carry on without her.As her untimely end draws near, Katrin seeks out the one creature who might save her—Death's own servant, The Ferrier of Souls...Categorized as:
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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... -
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Pyne by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn 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.BeccaKidnapped 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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Dasher Claws by Sable Sylvan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe just made The Naughty List... Marathon runner Sean Jackson's been running all his life -- away from his responsibilities, away from the title of Clan Alpha, and away from Fate. Fate's caught up to this werebear, and so has Santa Claus, because Sean's furry butt ended up...on The Naughty List... -
Season of the Witch by Sophie H. Morgan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt was a passion neither could forget—until he did.Tia Hightower isn’t sure how she went from being a powerful witch to fake dating her ex at a winter house party.For eight years, she has refused to speak Henry Pearlmatter's name unless it has been to curse it...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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The Dark Embrace by Daemonica Draco, SJ Sanders
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn a world generations after the collision between the human and otherworldly realms, Robyn was born with powers she never asked for, powers of necromancy that demanded training by the joint law of the western kingdoms and changed the course of her life forever... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Swearing at a Sea Monster by Lauren Connolly
Everyone needs to relax. Even mythical creatures.Moira MacNamara cannot stand Levi Abadi, and it has nothing to do with the fact that he’s a literal monster. Who cares that the man can transform into a terrifying beast? The truly bothersome things are how he ambushes her in council meetings and wants to demolish her prime real estate on Lake Galen...Categorized as:
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Toadstools and Vampire Kisses by SJ Sanders
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Healer for the Shadow Hero Manga Vol. 1 by Kyu Azagishi
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn this steamy fantasy romance, a maid with a secret power must help a hero regain his dwindling magic--by sleeping with him! Part of Seven Seas' Steamship imprint (sexy romance for women)!Under normal circumstances, the servant girl Nanna would never cross paths with the war hero known as the "Shadow Hero." However, he has an incurable disease, and Nanna has the power to cure it... -
A Wolf of War by Juniper Hartmann
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWILLOWFor Willow, love is out of the question. Being the primary caretaker of her disabled sister, as well as dealing with her own demons, takes up almost all of her spare time. She’s unwilling to part with the rest. Until he comes along. When she meets Milo Schwarz, everything changes in a second. The only problem is that he’s not exactly human...Categorized as:
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The Bleeding Hearts Club by Morgan Blackwell
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter being bombarded by her best friend with news of a matchmaking single’s retreat, Mina tries to look at the bright side. A week of sun, sand, relaxation, fruity cocktails, shirtless guys, and all the free time to read her favorite romances. Her plans, however, are derailed at the airport after a mix up leads her to meet Theo, the adorably goofy, “guy next door” type...Categorized as:
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Forbidden Fables by Jacqueline Syne, Santana Knox
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhat happens when two worlds collide?On a dark night in search of answers, Gretel falls off a cliff. What she finds will change her life forever. Will she be able to survive the betrayal of someone so dear to her heart? Can she trust the frog who is telling her such treacherous things?Red has six days to make it through the forbidden forest; however, things take a grim turn...Categorized as:
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Destined to the Ogre: A Spicy Monster Romance by Eden Ember
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMy eyes flutter open, I’m on a bed of furs in a cave. Not in my pod, not in stasis. The last memory I have is of the ship blowing apart as we hit the escape pods for safety. Then someone darkens the cave entrance. My heart pounds out of my chest when I see him, a giant monster standing inside the door of the cave looking at me. He’s huge, larger than anything I’d ever seen before... -
Waiting For Fate by J.C. Belenac
With a new job at the East Coast’s biggest music label, Bea Powell’s career dreams are coming true! She’s managing an up-and-coming rock band, heading out on tour, and dumping her heart and soul into making this band skyrocket into fame.What she didn’t expect was all the feelings she would catch along the way...Categorized as:
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