Chinese Zodiac Romance Series by Rachael Slate, Kelley Heckart, AJ Nuest

Thirteen Zodiac animals entered the Great Race. Only twelve became Chosen… After failing the test to join the Lotus League, Wen Pierce will do anything to prove herself worthy. Even if it means being demoted to a maid in the house of one of the Eight Immortals—Li Tieguai. But this seductive yet surly immortal wants only one thing—her surrender to his rigid control. On his remote, magical island she’ll fade into the background of his tortured existence... moreThirteen Zodiac animals entered the Great Race. Only twelve became Chosen… After failing the test to join the Lotus League, Wen Pierce will do anything to prove herself worthy. Even if it means being demoted to a maid in the house of one of the Eight Immortals—Li Tieguai. But this seductive yet surly immortal wants only one thing—her surrender to his rigid control. On his remote, magical island she’ll fade into the background of his tortured existence. Unless she can convince him she can steal anything…including the one thing he believes he’s lost forever. A spirit outcast and denied… Tricked by the Monkey King, Li Tieguai lives in shame and surrounds himself with other outcasts, like the spirit animal Cat. But when the vibrant and sultry Wen is assigned to his household and offers to thieve for him, she just might steal more than he planned. On the edge of redemption, lies temptation… Li isn’t the only one who can’t resist Wen. The spirit Cat offers Li the solution he’s longed for, but to atone for his past, he’ll have to risk a future…without Wen. less

Enter a secret guild of assassins... As a member of the Lotus League, Natalie Quan is as lethal as she is invisible. Her newest mission brings her to Malaysia, and straight into the arms of the man she relinquished to her past. The only man who has ever seen through her outward façade to her soul. And the one who stands between her and her goal of hosting one of the twelve spirit animals of the Chinese Zodiac--the Snake... moreEnter a secret guild of assassins... As a member of the Lotus League, Natalie Quan is as lethal as she is invisible. Her newest mission brings her to Malaysia, and straight into the arms of the man she relinquished to her past. The only man who has ever seen through her outward façade to her soul. And the one who stands between her and her goal of hosting one of the twelve spirit animals of the Chinese Zodiac--the Snake. To keep the Snake and finally defeat the demon of her past, she'll have to slip into one more disguise. Some masks never hide the truth... The last person Kassian Weld, Chosen of the Ox, expects to be named their newest member is Natalie. Years ago, she disappeared without a word. Now, she's back with a sexy air of confidence, tempting him to end his pledge of celibacy. Despite her claims of being a capable assassin, no way in hell will Kassian allow Natalie to host the Snake--a volatile spirit. Yet, Natalie is as driven to succeed as Kassian is determined to ensure she fails. The vows that brought them together threaten to tear them apart... Natalie is bound to the Lotus League, Kassian is devoted to his oaths, and they are both sworn to their fates as Chosen. The forbidden spark of desire reigniting between them threatens to consume their destinies. But when Kassian unmasks Natalie's darkest secret, they'll risk every vow they've taken for one chance to seize passion together...by the horns. Chinese Zodiac Romance Series Reading Order: Book 1: Trancing the Tiger Book 1.5 Rematch (Standalone novella) Book 2: By the Horns Book 2.5: Match Me Later (Standalone novella, coming fall 2015) Book 3: Reining Him In less

He’s ruled by responsibility. Ryden Wentworth doesn’t do casual. But when the fox spirit Naya stalks him at a nightclub and lures him into her bed, she awakens desires he’s long suppressed. She’s fiery, sensual, and powerful enough to fend off his darker side. Yet initiating her means he can only have her for one night, and sharing Naya isn’t something he can reconcile. She’s bred for promiscuity. Naya of the Fox Spirits has chosen the perfect human male to initiate her... moreHe’s ruled by responsibility. Ryden Wentworth doesn’t do casual. But when the fox spirit Naya stalks him at a nightclub and lures him into her bed, she awakens desires he’s long suppressed. She’s fiery, sensual, and powerful enough to fend off his darker side. Yet initiating her means he can only have her for one night, and sharing Naya isn’t something he can reconcile. She’s bred for promiscuity. Naya of the Fox Spirits has chosen the perfect human male to initiate her. Ryden is strong, sexy, and the potent energy rolling off him leaves her craving more. Her destiny lies ahead, yet she can’t forget that tantalizing encounter in her past. She tries to leave him, but staying away from Ryden isn’t just torture, it’s killing her. One night of passion binds them. Their night together has complicated consequences. Ryden can’t forget Naya, and she can’t live without him. Her race is dying, and Naya must team up with Ryden to fend off enemies preying on her weakened sisters. But the secret he hides has the power to shield the fox spirits from extinction…or to destroy them all. less

She's Queen of a dying race Daji, Queen of the fox spirits, will do anything to save her people. Except mate the disarmingly charming Price Wentworth. But allowing Price to roam untethered has made her already weak race appear even more like prey to their circling enemies. To ensure the protection of the fox spirits, she'll have to feign a show of strength...with Price at her side... moreShe's Queen of a dying race Daji, Queen of the fox spirits, will do anything to save her people. Except mate the disarmingly charming Price Wentworth. But allowing Price to roam untethered has made her already weak race appear even more like prey to their circling enemies. To ensure the protection of the fox spirits, she'll have to feign a show of strength...with Price at her side. He's ruled by no one For Price Wentworth, Chosen of the Horse, teaming up with the Queen is the Lotus League mission he's been waiting for. Even so, the free-spirited Horse can't be convinced to settle down, not even with the bewitching beauty Daji. But that doesn't mean he's not determined to get close to the Queen. Very close. She hides more secrets than she reveals, including the one that's haunted him for years. Together, they will either rule or fall to ruin In her centuries-long reign, Daji has made enemies. A lot of them. She's desperate for Price's help, but handing over Horse's reins isn't something Price is willing to do. Yet as passion smolders between them, the lines of ruler and ruled blur. When the curse from Daji's past takes hold, Price will have to choose between his freedom and that of the fox spirits. Because if the Queen dies, so does everyone else. Chinese Zodiac Romance Series Reading Order: Book 1: Trancing the Tiger Book 2: Rematch (Standalone novella) Book 3: By the Horns Book 4: Match Me Later (Standalone novella) Book 5: Reining Him In Book 6: Matching Dragons (Standalone novella) Other books by Rachael Slate: Halcyon Romance Series Reading Order: Book 1: Moon Borne Book 2: Earth Borne (Dark Lord of Thessaly) Book 3: Wicked Lord of Thessaly Book 4: Brutish Lord of Thessaly Book 5: Masterful Lord of Thessaly Book 6: Untamed Lord of Thessaly Book 7: Lost Lady of Thessaly Book 8: Water Borne less

Nothing--and no one--will stand in her way Kadence Thorne will do anything to save her sister, even risk the fury of her seductive new Lotus League partner, Lok. But she didn't join the secret league of assassins to become a Lotus, and failing the entry test was only the beginning. As punishment, they're sent to the island of the Eight Immortal, Han Xiangzi. Only through offering the Immortal a trade he can't resist can she find a cure for her sister... moreNothing--and no one--will stand in her way Kadence Thorne will do anything to save her sister, even risk the fury of her seductive new Lotus League partner, Lok. But she didn't join the secret league of assassins to become a Lotus, and failing the entry test was only the beginning. As punishment, they're sent to the island of the Eight Immortal, Han Xiangzi. Only through offering the Immortal a trade he can't resist can she find a cure for her sister. And Lok? Well, he'll just have to tag along for the ride. An outcast in one world, a fugitive in the other Amongst his dragon kin, Lok of the Shenlong Dragons is an azure-scaled beast, capable of manipulating the skies to his every whim. In the human realm, he is Lok Smith, a powerless human who must conceal his true identity at all costs. Falsely accused of murdering his den-mates, Lok has spent the past century searching for their killer--and a way to clear his name. When the Matchmaker offers him her aid in exchange for joining her Lotus League, it's a chance Lok can't refuse. Even if it means being paired with a woman as intoxicating as she is infuriating. Pushed to the edge of passion Kadence's search brings Lok dangerously close to exposure. Even worse, there's a treasure hidden inside Kadence, one that he--and every other dragon--will do anything to possess. When Kadence's schemes throw his plans off-balance, Lok will have to straddle both worlds and pray they don't collide. Chinese Zodiac Romance Series Reading Order: Book 1: Trancing the Tiger Book 2: Rematch (Standalone novella) Book 3: By the Horns Book 4: Match Me Later (Standalone novella) Book 5: Reining Him In Book 6: Matching Dragons (Standalone novella) Other books by Rachael Slate: Halcyon Romance Series Reading Order: Book 1: Moon Borne Book 2: Earth Borne (Dark Lord of Thessaly) Book 3: Wicked Lord of Thessaly Book 4: Brutish Lord of Thessaly Book 5: Masterful Lord of Thessaly Book 6: Untamed Lord of Thessaly Book 7: Lost Lady of Thessaly Book 8: Water Borne less

Never burn a dragon Tonight should be like any other night on the job for matchmaking apprentice Jade Tan. Except, the woman who’s supposed to meet her mate stands him up instead, and the gorgeously furious dragon Liem Long demands Jade take her place. But what begins as a harmless fill-in date soon erupts into a devastating—and disastrous—passion. Never let him seduce you, either Liem Long has crawled out from the underbelly of the world for just one thing: his mate... moreNever burn a dragon Tonight should be like any other night on the job for matchmaking apprentice Jade Tan. Except, the woman who’s supposed to meet her mate stands him up instead, and the gorgeously furious dragon Liem Long demands Jade take her place. But what begins as a harmless fill-in date soon erupts into a devastating—and disastrous—passion. Never let him seduce you, either Liem Long has crawled out from the underbelly of the world for just one thing: his mate. Unfortunately, she appears to have other plans and jilts him. Furious with the Matchmaker, Liem offers her intern Jade a second chance–find his mate and he won’t tell on her. Yet as it turns out, he’s not the only one searching for his mate—his rival is too. Forced into an impossible choice, Liem will have to wage war against his very nature and overcome his darkest demons—especially the really sparkly ones. And never, ever, try to match one Falling for a dragon who already has a soul mate is bad. Becoming the object of his fiery, hoarding nature is way worse. Forget her job and her heart, caught up in this mess, it’s her life on the line. If Jade can’t convince Liem she’s more than his most prized possession, they’ll both become lost to each other…forever. less