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The Scales of Seduction by Rien Gray Seeking to change her body, Petra Kruos, a mercenary and the last living Basilisk, strikes a deal with the goddess Cybele in exchange for recovering Perseusâ divine armaments from his grave. The heroâs corpse rests within the lair of the legendary Medusa, who lives in exile surrounded by a vicious and deadly gauntlet. Surviving to reach the gorgon is perilous enough, but the potent lure of a fellow serpent threatens to undo everything Petra holds dear. The Scales of Seduction is a 33,000 word F/F erotic romance novella between a butch trans woman and a feral cis femme, focused on lesbian desire and reclaiming one's body from those who would destroy it. This book is intended for readers 18 or older. |
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Song of a Starlit Sea by S. R. Garcia A whistle on the wind. A trill, a warbled cry, a wavering hum. A song only he seemed to hear echoed on the wind and filled his head with its enchanting music. Lucian 'Luc' von Ravenstein doesn't believe in Fate. His every step has been decided by others. His noble grandfather made sure he knew his place when he shipped him off to the royal navy at 13. Upon his mother's death, and with a cruel captain eager to claim him, Luc takes life into his own hands. A daring midnight escape leads him to find work on a smugglers ship. His hopes of making it to a neutral port are dashed, however, when they are attacked by magic vessel straight from his mother's fairytales. The Fate's Thread is supposed to be a legend. Magic and Monsters aren't real, but Luc can't deny it when he's brought face to face with a real mermaid on the ship's deck. With the blessing of the enthralling captain, Saerys, Luc finds himself on a journey to claim not only his freedom, but his very own destiny. More than adventure awaits Luc, if only he can open his heart to the enigmatic captain with eyes of gold and a smile that make Luc's heart race with fear and desire in equal measure. The captain had golden eyes, flat and cold like coins. His hair was long and blue, the shaggy layers interspersed with braids and beads, and skin a warm tawny brown. The stretch of his smile seemed too large for his face, teeth too straight, eyes too wide⊠And yet he was handsome in some impossible way. The unnatural hue of his hair, the shape of his pupils, and the subtle oddness of his features confirmed Lucâs feelings. These werenât humans. This is an MM fantasy romance and contains mentions of past SA. |
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Dima Black might be the richest, most successful vampire in all of Borderlands, but all he wants to do is sew his quilts. Dima enjoys a quiet life in his inner-city Remy apartment with his flatmates, a fridge full of B+, and his fluffy bunny slippers. At least, as quiet as things can be for a mind-reading vampire. He definitely doesnât need some gorgeous telepathic human ex-athlete showing up and upside-downing his undeath. But when Dima is summoned to present the keynotes speech at the Bloodsuckerâs in Business conference, thatâs exactly what happens. Disgraced former wingball star Casey âThe Temperâ Freckleman wants only one thing, immortality. Luckily for Casey, his master has promised to turn him into a vampire if he can telepathically extract business secrets from the famous Dima Black. Should be easy, right? Caseyâs never struggled with this sort of thing before. Unfortunately for Casey he canât seem to break into Dimaâs mind, and the vampire himself turns out to be the most distractingly distracting man alive ⊠or undead. By the Pint is the third book in the Fantasy Flatmates series but can be read as a standalone. The book features spicy content, grumpy sunshine, a vampire/human pairing, and a HEA |
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Till the Wishes Bloom by Montaha Nasr In this homage to Arabic web novels, a dying wish results in an arranged marriage between a pharmacist and a man with whom she shares a complicated past. Eight years. That was how long Jihan Khalili spent under the umbrella of Al-Saif family, a product of her mother's marriage to the family's second-born heir. It was within those eight years, within that household, that Jihan experienced fleeting daydreams and inevitable heartbreak. Those days are long behind her, memories to collect dust. Now a pharmacist, Jihan spends her time navigating around curious neighbors, dismissing pointless proposals, and mulling over her workplace's status of paranormal activity. But then arrives Nadir, Al-Saif family's youngest heir, obliging her mother's dying wish by asking for Jihan's hand in marriage. He is insistent despite her warnings, and far too accommodating to her requests and terms. Is it all out of sense of duty, or is there another motive behind his pursuit? Perhaps this is the chance to mend an old heartbreak, to turn a daydream into a reality. |
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She's Not for You by M. McTier Anna Riker: Everyone deals with demons in their own way. Me? I like fighting, drinking and men. I don't want boyfriends or any kind of commitment. I do everything on my own. My life is perfect. I live and work in a military town called Falcon Ridge. I work for the city's Border Patrol and hate the Security Unit guys that live here. I have no patience for them at all. That was until one soldier crossed paths with a Rogue. I saved his life, and now he's trying to make me feel things I don't want to. The problem is I can't stop it. Michael Dorian: I know I'm being used. I've been Anna's hook up for years. I was happy just pleasing her. I was happy not committing to her. That was until she started seeing this soldier. Now I'm a powder keg waiting to explode. Anna's mine, and I will prove it to her. Even if I have to commit treason to do it. River Blake: I want my title. It's my birth right. My father won't give it to me until I find my fated, but that could take forever. At least I thought it would. When the border agent saved me, she did something inside me. Now, I don't care about my title. Anna needs me whether she believes it or not. I'm going to help her fight her demons, and hopefully, this sexy biker will be mine forever. |
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Exiled Vengeance by Beatrice Keane The God of Vengeance suffers no fools. Unfortunately, this particular fool is rather stunning. Eliana has heard the songs and warnings of the High Priests all her life; some gods must not be called. While her life has never been easy, a brutal assault at the hands of a guard leaves her willing to go to the ends of reality to exact her revenge⊠and with the help of some stolen artifacts, she knows just who to call. Tirrik has been imprisoned so long that the millennia have begun to run together. To his surprise, the long-forgotten feeling of someone calling out to him echoes through his mind, but even he is unprepared when the all-too-familiar chains of his unearthly jail evaporate into the solid earth beneath his feet, and a terrified woman cowering before him. When the ritual goes horribly wrong, Eliana is face to face with the freed God who is everything she wants⊠in more ways than one. All she has to do is keep it together long enough to make them pay. Can she convince a literal god to take her side without being consumed in the process? Before Eliana can convince Tirrik, she must convince herself. Exiled Vengeance is a dark fantasy romance. This is the first book in a series, but can be read as a standalone. There IS a HEA. Exiled Vengeance contains adult themes that may not be suitable for all readers. Please visit the author's website to review the content warnings prior to reading. Or, if you so choose, they are listed at the beginning of the book. |
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Fool's Fortune by S.A. McClellon Months after leaving the Abbott Estate, Emily Adcock has decided to aspire for bigger and better things. With the assistance of William Abbott's former wife, Beatrice Kettle, she takes private lessons to become a tutor like her mother was. For a moment, all seems well. However, the peace and harmony she established for herself and her family is disrupted when a darker past unknown to her resurfaces and history begins to repeat itself. What secrets will be unraveled? How will the past stunt her in the present? Is her dream of living a normal life too far beyond her reach? |
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After breaking and entering into the home of one of the richest men in London, a poor young woman must now work in his house as a maid to pay off her debt while caring for her younger brother and elderly father. As she observes the man's lifestyle and befriends the rest of the staff, she soon learns that her master is not the highly-respected figure he paints himself to be. What does this new and sudden position have in store for her? What secrets will she uncover about her employer and colleagues? Will she and her family be able to live the normal lives they always dreamed of? |
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Beyond the Aching Door by Victoria Mier A mortal journalist. A mysterious series of drownings. An exiled Fey king. A forgotten Fatesong. A single, desperate chance to save magic from extinction. All Raegan Maeve Overhill wants is to survive another October. It's the anniversary of the worst thing that ever happened to the unsolved disappearance of her father nearly two decades ago. But when mysterious drownings grip the city of Philadelphia, Raegan sets her mourning rituals aside for a career-making opportunity to lead her newspaper's investigation. Her hunt for answers takes her to the city's shadowy places where magical beings appear in puddles, the Fair Folk offer bargains, and magic is very, very real. When Raegan uncovers a startling connection to her fatherâs disappearance, she knows she canât just return to her normal life without finding the truth. To get it, though, sheâll need to make a deal with the dark, deadly and alluring Unseelie Fae Kingâand do her best to ignore their dangerous attraction to one another. Inspired by Welsh mythology, Slavic folklore and Arthurian legend, Beyond the Aching Door is an adult urban fantasy romance for fans of A Discovery of Witches and Dark Night, Golden Dawn. This spicy fae romantic fantasy is intended for readers 18+. |
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The Kingdoms of Parvery; The Long Betrothal book 2 by Rowena Redman Mercy now stands as the leader of The Black Thirteen; unruly men bound by a common and difficult goal. They will not waste their time in Parvery but how are they to discover the Benefactorâs identity? Can they manage to forget their old ways of blood and death? They travel from kingdom to kingdom searching and thieving as they go. But they must remain unnoticed by those who might still pursue them. In this second instalment of The Kingdoms of Parvery, Prince Edmund makes his first royal visit to Pidar and to Princess Theolotta, the heir to the throne. As we learn more about this new and different kingdom will the pair fall in love or is their secret betrothal not destined to thrive? Princess Theolotta notices the changes taking place within the castle over time and wonders what her future role should be. Edmund splits his time between the two kingdoms, Piadar and Hollthen, but as he grows up he begins to feel divided. Frederick and Myrbeth build their growing family happily in Hollthen, but concern has crept into the castle about the king. Trevard is still determined to discover the identity of The Shadow King, but this puzzle might prove too much even for his clever mind. As he becomes more wrapped in this mystery, he loses touch with his own family. |
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The Kingdoms of Parvery; The Survivor book 1 by Rowena Redman A village with seemingly no enemies is reduced to a ghost town with no warning after all the inhabitants are killed bar one. Myrbeth the daughter of a murdered family seeks answers whilst she contemplates her future as the adopted daughter of King Trevard. She knows there can be no hope of a future with Prince Frederick the kingâs son but she cannot help loving him. The king himself has never been satisfied with answers on the attack and must now strike out on his own in search of a culprit. However, with the return of the Black Knights, he might discover more than he had wished to. As events unfold Mercy a member of the Black Knights present at that long-ago massacre, ponders on but one thought as he weighs up whether he truly belongs with them. âWhat difference could one survivor makeâ |
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Midnight Waters by Rosie Wylor-Owen âIn my family, when someone is born, another will die.â A symbiotic curse has plagued the Arrowood and Everhart households for generations. When a new baby is born, a member of the ancient clans die. Only a truce between the warring families can break the deadly hex once and for all. Upon hearing her cousin is in labour, Maeve Arrowood hurries home to find out which one of them will be next. But the loss of her uncle is the least of her worries when a young man is found dead in the sea under suspicious circumstances. Called in by the police, Maeve has no option but to reprise her role as a scuba diving police consultant to retrieve the body. Unwittingly drawn into the investigation, Maeve is forced to work with the odiously handsome Ben Everhart. Obliged to put aside their differences, Maeve and Ben soon discover that a far deadlier danger has descended on the island of Dusk. One that could destroy both families forever. |
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Gilded Wicked Mirrors by Hazel St Lewis In New Swansea, a glittering city once inhabited by vampires, power rests not with the royal class but with the Bargainersâdeities trapped in magic mirrors, who exchange power, wealth, and knowledge for a cost . . . often a wretched one. Quinnevere Ashelle wants nothing to do with the Bargainers, but at twenty-three, she is getting too old to make it into the Royalle Ballet, and with only one shot left, sheâll do anythingâincluding make a twisted deal with an evil god. The agreement is simple: passionately kiss her archnemesis, Prince Emrys, and she will receive her dream spot in the Royalle Ballet. Unfortunately, when Quinn's deal with the Bargainer backfires, her beloved friend turns up dead, entirely drained of blood, and with puncture wounds matching the long-extinct vampires. Feeling utterly responsible, Quinn vows to get vengeance and use her medical examiner skills to solve the murder, but she is far outmatched in this world of immortalsâespecially when she discovers sheâs being hunted as is the killer's next target. If she wants to survive, she must team up with the devilishly attractive but wicked Prince Emrys to track down the murderer before she gets cornered herself. Gilded Wicked Mirrors is a New Adult Romantasy featuring enemies to lovers, knife to throat, and deadly bargains. The steam level is mild, but the sequels will be much spicier. This single-POV fantasy romance is perfect for fans of Crescent Cityâs gritty investigations and Caravalâs lush world. |
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Wicked tides by Courtney Leigh The waters are filled with terrors and the waves are red with blood... Treson Harbor is a place plagued by terrifyingly beautiful monsters from the deep and they're hungry. When no man is safe on the water, pirates and fishermen alike, people look to hunters. Vidar "Bone Heart" Woelfson is the Captain of the Burning Rose, a ship known for its blood red sails and the ruthless nature of its crew. He has hunted more sirens than any other ship on the sea and unlike most, Vidar hardly does it for the money. He is haunted by events from his childhood and lives to see every daughter of the sea slaughtered. Dahlia knows the ship with red sails well, but she knows its captain even better. The man who took everything from her as a child still hunts her waters and she will end him if it's the last thing she does. Scarred and vengeful, Vidar and Dahlia will soon cross paths again after eighteen years and things certainly will not be peaceful. But even greater horrors might force the two together in an unwilling partnership. Their rivalry runs deep... their love will run deeper... but not without bloodshed. ***This book contains violence, graphic sexual situations, and language. Please visit my website for a more detailed list of trigger warnings*** |
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Elemental Origins: Waterâs Gambit by Sarah Adina Have you ever wondered where mermaids come from? In the world of Elementia the four elements of Water, Earth, Air and Fire provide life and balance to all who live there. Dive in and join Naya, a water elemental, on her journey as she searches for love and meaning to her life. Determined to control her own fate and reach for her dreams in spite of the restrictions placed upon her kind. When she meets Cal, her fate is irrevocably changed and a new destiny awaits her; if she dares to take a chance. After making her rebellious gambit, the question remains. . . . will her choice upset the balance of Elementia, or will she bring more life and unity to them all? Naya: âTo answer your question, yes, letâs seal our deal in the nymph way. Letâs seal it with a kissâ Cal: âThe kiss was sweet, intoxicating, and terrifying all at the same time, for he was underwater and couldnât breathe.â |
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Alone in the Woods: Beloved by the Bear Shifter by Bethany Baker Jay is a Park Ranger whose decade on the job has left her a bit jaded, but never dulled her love of nature. On a fateful spring night, she sets off alone in the woods to avoid unwanted attention from raucous male campersâonly to find herself face-to-face with a grizzly bear. Arthur is a bear shifter hiding out in the woods because he struggles to stay in human form. Even in exo-human haven Teraton, grizzlies aren't exactly welcome at the grocery store. His fateful meeting with Jay blossoms into friendship, then passion. As Arthur and Jay ride a heat wave amidst the pines, a storm is brewing. A jilted camper is stalking Jay, and when disaster strikes, it will take all of Jay's training and grit to make sure she and Arthur see the next sunrise. ALONE IN THE WOODS: BELOVED BY THE BEAR SHIFTER is a human x grizzly shifter romance novella (32k words) that confronts real-world issues around prejudice and harassment, then wraps you in a big bear hug. |
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Consecrated Ground by Virginia Black Consecrated Ground is a multiracial lesbian paranormal tour de force that will leave you wary of the shadows and absolutely breathless. Like her father before her, Joan Matthews is a witch. For generations, their family of binder witches has protected Calvert, Oregon from vampires by strengthening the land with spellcraft. Pushing back against tradition, Joan defied her father and left town to become a war witch, one who fights the monsters hand-to-hand. But when her father dies, Joan returns to find her hometown assailed by a vampire lord's endless attacks--and the answers lie with the one woman who chose a rival over Joan. Leigh Phan once believed her heart was safe and her future was set. When Joan left town, Leigh's choices led to ruin and unintended consequences. Now Leigh harbors a dark secret forcing her to live a moment-to-moment existence. Her only hope of survival lies in trusting the war witch who left her behind. Now it's up to Joan to fight for a town she left behind, while Leigh faces a destiny she never imagined was possible. With Calvert on the brink of total destruction, Joan and Leigh join forces and face inconvenient truths in order to save their town--and each other. |
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The Alphaâs Concubine by Claudia King Taken from her people. Claimed by an alpha. Forced into a new life. In a time before tools of metal and houses of wood, tooth and claw rule the wild places of the world. The Moon People have been enemies to Netya's kind for as long as the stars can remember. They are monsters, demons, men and women who take the shapes of beasts. The murderers of her father. An outsider taken as a prize by the pack, Netya must overcome suspicion, rivalry, and the division of her own heart as she grows to realise that monsters wear many different faces. Among the Moon People she uncovers the potential of a life she never knew existed. The chance for a woman to become something more than a prize, or a mother, or a concubine. But as the alpha and others vie for her heart, the powerful huntress Vaya seeks to purge Netya from her pack. Before Netya can decide where she belongs, she must endure the trials of love, hatred, and heartbreak. The girl taken as a trophy must become a woman. |
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Colin by Grae Bryan Colin has spent his whole life waiting for something. He doesnât know exactly what it is, or how to find itâall he knows is that he wants more. When the existence of vampires gives him hope for exactly that, heâs determined to find one for himself. And when he finds out Tucson holds two vampires without mates of their own, heâs willing to do whatever he can to get close. Fox has spent his whole life looking out for his brother. So when his twin shows signs of bone-deep boredom and ambivalence, who can blame him for wanting to grab on to anything that could bring him back to himself? And if that something happens to be the pushy, prickly blue-haired human on their doorstepâasking to stay, demanding to be fed onâthen so be it. Dane has spent his whole life feeling different. Even as a vampire, he doesnât quite fit the moldâtoo attached to his brother, for one, with a platonic, fated bond that canât be broken. So when a strange human comes into their lives and seems to accept them exactly as they are, who can blame him for starting to hope, just a little, for something⊠more? Colin is a heated, fated-mates MMM paranormal romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger. It contains a grumpy, vampire-addicted human and the twin vampire brothers who are hungry for anything and everything he has to offer. It also contains steamy scenes and the moderate violence (and mentions of blood) one might expect from a vampire romance. While each book focuses on a different couple, the series is best enjoyed in order. |
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This is Not a Vampire Story by Simon Doyle Seventeen-year-old Victor Callahan holds a secret as ancient as the shadows.Employed as a night porter in a quiet Irish nursing home, the teenager watches over a group of men he once knew a long time ago. Victor has orchestrated their reunion for a final farewell, a goodbye to those whose lives have shaped him through the years.But can he keep his secret from Lakeshore Manor's oldest resident, James O'Carroll?As he cares for these remnants of his past, memories of a bygone era haunt him - of wild adventures on the rugged Irish coast, of forbidden love hidden beneath the threat of eternal night, and of a shipwreck that changes everything...Gloria Pinto, the night nurse, doesn't like him. But maybe she has her own secrets.THIS IS NOT A VAMPIRE STORY weaves a tale of timeless bonds, the cost of immortality, and the lengths we go to for love.But is love more important than life? Victor is about to find out. |
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Love At Second Sight by Ayoka B. Shane's life is full...of poetry, motherhood and friends. She is a Single Mom who is pensive, passionate and generous and loves her family. Having experienced loss and heartache, her trust must be earned. Enter Mike. He is talented, complicated and guarded. Their powerful connection changes their hearts and lives. A beautiful and layered story of artistry, relationships and love, this novel spans generations. Love At Second Sight will make you laugh, cry, and cheer and inspire you to rethink what it means to love. |
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Whirlwind Desires by M. K. Raines Dive into the heart of the tempest with "Whirlwind Desires," a riveting blend of romance, suspense, and sizzling passion set against the exhilarating backdrop of storm chasing. Meet Samantha and Derek, two seasoned storm chasers driven not only by their quest to predict and document the most volatile tornadoes but also by an undeniable attraction that whips around them as intensely as the storms they pursue. In the midst of natureâs fury, their bond deepens, transforming from a fiery companionship into a deep, consuming love that they must fight to keep alive. As the season's worst storm looms on the horizon, Samantha and Derek must navigate through more than just the perilous weather. A dangerous rival, driven by jealousy and a desire for dominance in the storm chasing community, threatens not only their safety but the very essence of their connection. As the skies darken and the winds rage, their chase becomes a desperate fight for survival and a test of their resolve both personally and professionally. "Whirlwind Desires" sweeps you into a high-stakes world where passion meets peril, and where the ultimate chase is for trust, love, and survival. Brace yourself for a story that twists and turns as wildly as a tornado, with moments of intense erotica that are as steamy as the storm's eye is calm. This thrilling ride is perfect for fans of action-packed adventure intertwined with steamy romance and complex relationships, all set against a backdrop of natureâs awe-inspiring power. |
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Bigfoot Boss: A Monster Office Romance by Luna Cantrip Bailey isnât good at stuff, sheâs used to trying new things and failing repeatedly, but sheâs determined that new job is going to last, sheâs willing to do anything to make sure it does. Even if it means dating her stern cryptid boss. Sacha Kwatch has spent years convincing society he's more than a monster, he's a responsible businessman. But when a beautiful woman walks into his office his mating bond snaps into place awakening his most primal urges. He needs her. So he offers her the one thing she needs in return, money. Bailey knows itâs ridiculous to date your boss, but who turns down half a million dollars? She's determined to get her money but the more time she spends with Sacha the more she begins to think she might be able to trust his declarations of love. Is it ridiculous to think she can have her payday, and eat it too? Cryptid Billionaires is a series of low-angst high-steam standalone romances centered around employees at the tech company Cryptech, each book features a love story for a different kind of cryptid with a guaranteed happily ever after |
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War rages across the elven kingdom of Kies Tor. In the capital, the exiled crown prince has returned, seeking to usurp the throne. Midst the bloodshed and chaos, Talin Zylvaris II must take her place as queen and lead the kingdom to safety. It's a heavy weight for the youngest Torrian ruler in a thousand years. There is, however, a glimmer of hope in an unlikely alliance to the west. Against her council's advice, Talin rides out with her mysterious royal bodyguard to seize it, oblivious to the dangers stirring at home. Caught between a court conspiracy and advancing Hellhounds to the north, Talin has only one chance to save her people. If it is not already too late. |
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Juliette had plenty of love in her life. She owned and operated a a ballet studio bursting with students, parents, and staff that she adored. Sure, there was a gaping hole in the romantic love department, but she was happy. Everything was going right. Until her teenage student, Kelsey Delgato, revealed that she had been abandoned by her mother and needed a place to stay. With a birth certificate in hand naming a man Kelsey didnât recognize as her father, Juliette tracks him down and makes the call. Only to find out that Caleb Ramirez didnât know Kelsey existed either. After the shock of a lifetime and a move across the country, Caleb Ramirez is thrown even farther off balance when his alliance with Juliette begins to feel a little more like friendship. Then a bit like attraction. And then a lot like love. Thrown together by circumstance, the three navigate the unknown together in this heartfelt, raw story about whether genetics really does play a role in family and whether or not we can choose who we love. |
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Yara Rivers has been training to become a Guardian at the White Mask Society. But the day before her test, the impossible happens. The return of the man she loved, the man who died a year ago. Not even Yara's ability to see the future could have prepared her for that. The resurrection of the nymph Erik Carpenter sets off a series of unexpected twists and turns that lead to dangerous adventures against the madman Yara thought she had defeated and his team of mysterious acolytes. Can she alongside her best friend Robin, Carter the shape shifter, and Ash the fire nymph stop the forces that threaten life as they know it? Book 2 in the White Mask Society series. |
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The Crimson Walls of Algorath by Enna Hawthorn When sand turns crimson and walls become cages, only love can keep them from breaking. Lady Ariadne Caldwell, the Golden Rose of Valenul, received everything she could desire from the courting Season: freedom from the Societyâs expectations, a doting husband, and the inner strength to overcome the horrors of her past. With Lord Azriel Caldwellâs bond sated and his darkest secrets revealed to his new wife, he can finally settle into his new life. Everything is as it should be. When the newlyweds are torn apart by revenge, however, their plans for a peaceful future disappear. Exposed and arrested, Azriel is sent to Algorathâs infamous Pits to serve out his prison sentence through trial-by-combat. But Ariadne is determined to save her husband from certain death and must leave everything and everyone she loves behindâincluding her sister, bound for a dangerous marriage. As Azriel struggles to stay alive, heâs faced with challenges he thought were long since put to rest: a crumbling bond and an old enemy sworn to kill him. Ariadne must act quickly to free him, for even if he survives the fights, the bond may damage him beyond repair. |
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There's an exception to every rule... KIERNAN A college professor and a student. Tale as old as time, right? Only one problem: I'm not actually in college yet. Math is my second language - numbers and formulas just make sense to me - but my IQ never prepared me for him. Professor James McGrath. He sets me on fire and surprises me at every turn. But this can't possibly work. Can it? JAMES I know I shouldn't want her. I know I can't want her. But the second Kiernan walked into my classroom - determined to push every button I have - I felt my control slipping, and it's no longer a matter of it, but how. The only thing sexier than her body is her brain, and the more I get to know of both, the more I know the rule book has gone out the window. Time to make our own. |
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"Gritty, dark, tense and intensely emotional" - Sage Kafsky, Watchdog Right guy, wrong time. Laney Hawton has a difficult life. She takes care of her younger brother, Dustin, because honestly? Who else will? Her older brother Cary is... Well. Anyway. When Laney meets Shane, her whole world is turned upside down. But what do you do when you meet your soul mate at fourteen? Right girl, wrong life. Shane Mathers is chronically between couches, scraping by on the unexpected charity of a ten-year-old boy named Dustin. Through a violent twist of fate, Shane meets Laney and can't decide if the universe has finally given him a break, or just offered him his total demise all wrapped up in an irresistible four-foot-something package that makes his knees buckle. Fate is a cruel mistress and she has it in for Shane. He knows nothing this good comes without a price. The question is, will he survive it? Full of angst, drama, and dripping with 90s nostalgia, cozy up for some emotional devastation with Them Bones, Book One in the To The Grave Duet. |
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The Three Worlds: The Valley of Kings by Eve Lorenzo A fleshed out fantasy world, with the focus on three mains moving through the same worlds in very different ways, They are thrust into often harsh situations and forced to learn more about themselves and grow - interspersed with much needed breaks for them to take care of themselves and each other when they're taking themselves too seriously. Yet unseen enemies are the cause for a lot of strife and death around them, and with the tools at their disposal in this magical world, they have to fight to bring the enemies out into the open. A queer fantasy with a more mature tone and deep interest in character psychology. |
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TEETH TALON TONGUE by Lee Eirinn "You are set to be bound in the mountains tomorrow. Lord Zeus has called all of my brethren for a meeting. I am too scared to think of why. Why He would call us now, on the eve of your exile? Everyone on Olympus knows of your transgressions, that you will be punished but no one will tell me how. Even the most loosed of lips will not speak of it. Lord Zeus has not told anyone, it would seem. I pray to the fates. May they be kind. My hands shake. My mouth feels dry. My stomach aches." TEETH TALON TONGUE is a dark, queer retelling of the Prometheus Myth. What if Zeus wasnât the one to set Prometheusâs punishment, but his avian lover, a vulture? More importantly, a proud beast of Zeus? This is a story about obsessive love, and the measures taken to keep hold of it. TEETH TALON TONGUE is a 4.6k word short story featuring dark subject matter. Please refer to content warnings before reading. This story is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. |
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The Red Woman and the White Bear by Fern A. Ellis It is both the fate and the burden of the Red Woman to bring peace. The Fae are realâthis is a fact that Aisling Morrow has believed with varying degrees of certainty since she was a child. Her late motherâs accounts of their beauty still linger in her mind, but always with the caveat: Do not involve yourself uninvited with matters of the Fae. Aisling has no plans to do soâuntil she discovers an arcane prophecy which names her the Red Woman, destined to turn the tides of war in the realm of WyldraĂocht by ensuring the fall of the Unseelie Court. On a quest to understand her role, Aisling ventures into WyldraĂocht. Except Fae prophecies arenât so easily interpreted, and she is soon ensnared in a dangerous web of political machinations, opposing religions, and dark magicâat the center of which stands the fierce and vengeful Unseelie King. King Kael Ardhen, a vessel for raw power bestowed upon him by an eldritch god, is consumed by his own unbridled rageâa rage which he would not hesitate to turn on the human woman prophesied to destroy his court. Yet something about the way Aisling calls to his shadows draws him in, at once both granting him control over his violent magic and inviting him to relinquish control over his guarded heart. As unsettling truths about the world her mother so loved challenge Aislingâs convictions and call into question the true purpose of the Red Woman, the Veil between realms grows ever weaker with the echoes of war. Soon, the crueler sorts of Fae will no longer be confined to WyldraĂocht. With time running out to protect those she loves, Aisling finds herself at the crossroads of fate and choiceâand the ultimate price of peace may demand more than she is willing to pay. |
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By Dust & Duty by K.C. Phillips By Dust & Duty is the moody yet enchanting first installment of Forgotten Heirsâa dystopian sci-fantasy romance spanning multiple realities. At 28, Ereta still hasnât found her footing in life. She stumbles through it as an anxious tangle of insecurities, finding solace only in banter with friends and the strange comfort of recurring dreams. Along with her best friend Leelinâa shameless flirt whoâs far too handsome for his own goodâshe passes long days as a Runner on the cold desert planet of Veirbos. When a bizarre supernatural encounter brings her to the brink of death, Ereta realizes she has a choice: to remain a victim of her miserable circumstances or to shed her long-held helplessness and actively create a future she can believe in. Her foray into boldness begins, as many good things do, with a kiss. But this world was not made for romantics. As Ereta's hope leads to new and troubling questions, her circumstances grow ever more dangerous, until she's finally forced to stare down cruel truths about a society that would sooner see her dead than curious. But when everything seems set in stone, maybe, just maybe, she can find a way to save herself. By Dust & Duty is the first in a four-book series where nothing is as simple as it seems. We begin with a lost woman on a barren planetâbut stick with her, and you might just find yourself in an epic romance spanning worlds and time, defying your every expectation along the way... |
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Lege et Lacrima by Alina Comsa My entire life Iâve been dismissed, cast aside, thrown away, whenever something better appeared on the horizon. Finding my boyfriend in bed with another woman obliterates the last of my confidence, hopes, and dreams. Itâs only fitting I end up in Lost Hope, a small town in the heart of snowy mountains and lush green forests. My roots spring to life here, the first ones in years. Theyâre as fragile as I am, anchoring deeper and deeper with every unexpected connection I forge, withering under the unknown threats looming over me. Iâm as hopeless as the townâs name, until a snowstorm brings HIM to my doorstep. Tall, dark, and impossibly protective, heâs determined to be my knight in shining... tattoos. My darkness doesnât deter him, and all my efforts to keep my distance are thwarted by his secret weapons of ice destruction: his ridiculously cute stepsisters. Between a preteen with a wit so sharp it slices clean through my steel walls and a toddler determined to melt the ice caps around my heart-one snuggle at a time, thereâs no escape. My instincts to run away fade into nothingness with every stolen kiss and possessive touch. He may have traded the Marines for a guardianship, but his predatory instincts are alive and well. And his ultimate mission is to slay my demons and make me his. Lege et Lacrima is the first book in the Lost Hope series of interconnected standalone novels. Itâs a strangers-to-lovers romance with a pinch of suspense, complete with HEA, and the tiniest of cliffhangers. This book is intended for readers 18+, with explicit scenes, mature language, touching on sensitive topics, and more. |
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Black Widow's Bite by Bella Reves Addison has resigned herself to the fact that sheâll be alone forever, thanks to an unfortunate âgiftâ that drives anyone who touches her to the brink of insanity. When a vicious attack sends her tumbling down a staircase, Addison stumbles upon four reclusive men who are just as troubled as she is. Wyatt, whose tortured soul screams for relief as he takes pain from everyone around him. Austin, whose affinity with snakes has left him stuck inside for fear of cruelty. Piper, whose ability to see the future comes at a terrible cost, leaving his mind fractured and his clarity waning with each passing day. Cain, the terrifying protector of this group of misfits, would gladly burn the world - Addison included - to keep them safe. Addisonâs world is turned upside down as fate keeps pushing her towards these four men, and she begins to wonder if maybe this den of monsters is exactly where she belongs. On the heels of her arrival, the group receives a terrifying warning, and Addisonâs dreams begin to look more like dark omens as they prepare to fight an unknown threat. What could be so evil that it would scare the monsters lurking in the dark? |
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Holland, My Heart by Jennifer J. Coldwater You know that stress inventory you can take? You get one point each for a long list of disastrous life events? Letâs just say I have lost count. In the last year alone Iâve lost my husband (and his brother), sold our home, moved across the country, quietly quit my job, watched my closest friend-slash-sister-in-law move out of the country, and⊠well, I guess thatâs it. Could be worse, right? So, here I am. My name is Holland Gallagher and I'm a twenty-seven-year-old MBA with no job and a broken heart. Which, of course, is when my best friend-slash-mother-in-law Naomi introduces me to her oldest and dearest friend, Kai Ipu. Heâs the empirically attractive Black-slash-Samoan CEO of a corporate consulting firm (think a started-in-his-dorm-room company with an eye to making corporations better citizens of the world). But Iâm a mess and heâs significantly older than I am. So, I donât have to worry about that, right? Youâd think. He just invited me to join his company. Iâm never one to turn down a challenge⊠so, here goes everything. Loosely based on the Bible book of Ruth (but with f-bombs from Kai, Hollandâs drunken confessions of adoration, and one spicy sex scene), Holland, My Heart is the first in a collection of biblical womenâs stories retold as contemporary romance. Holland, My Heart is an MF, dual POV, love-after-loss, slow burn, witty standalone romance. |
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When Ivy Met Adam by Jennifer J. Coldwater When I met Ali, I thought Iâd won the girlfriend jackpot. She was not only tall, dark, and hot AF, but also charming, funny, and kind. We met at first-year student orientation in our dorm. Four years later, Ali broke my heart when she determinedâwithout consulting meâthat we should go our separate ways. âYouâre going to law school and Iâm going to medical school. Weâll both be so busy for the next eight years, Ivy. I donât want to hold you back.â Now, more than a decade of single status later, my internal alarm clock has started going off every nine minutes. âI think Iâm going to get back on the apps,â I tell my sister Iris. The first person I match with is Adam. Heâs everything I never knew I wanted: snarky, biting humor, super serious. And his photos are steamyâheâs built like a swimmer, all abs and arms. We set our first date for New Yearâs Eve. (Because who's afraid of Cuffing Season?) As fate would have it, it won't even be that long before I fall into his arms... And learn we have a truly heartbreaking history. Loosely based on the Bible story of Eve, When Ivy Met Adam is the second in a collection of biblical womenâs stories retold as contemporary romance. When Ivy Met Adam is an LGBT+, dual POV, second chance, forced proximity, love-triangle standalone romance. |
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Tearing Me Apart by E.A. Buckingham-Young In the midst of a lifetime of struggles, Nora Hayes has worked her way up to the role of executive assistant at Campbell-Hamilton Marketing Group. While others steer clear of CEO, Ian Campbell, because of his surly demeanor, Nora canât shake the lingering crush that began the moment they met. As she navigates wounds from her own childhood, Nora quickly discovers thereâs more to the man than his stony exterior. When professional boundaries blur, Nora and Ian are forced to confront the lines they âve been hesitant to cross. As their personal relationship progresses, a chilling revelation about Ianâs past propels them into a dangerous hunt for the truth. Will they find the answers he seeks or will the ghosts from his past tear them apart? |
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Waiting in the Wings by E.A. Buckingham-Young An unapologetic playboy, Ben OâConnor never says no to a little fun. However, the novelty of a life of casual hookups is wearing off, and Ben finds himself seeking out the one woman he canât get out of his head. But if he wants to keep her, heâs going to have to convince her that heâs looking for more than a good time. Eve Reyes is about to embark on her most important role yet. And while her acting career is taking off, her love life is dead in the water. She may have sworn off Ben after the disastrous end to their first and only date, but the tension she feels with him proves to be anything but lackluster. Eve decides to put aside her misconceptions, throw caution to the wind, and live a little wild. But when a murder in the rehearsal studio jeopardizes Eveâs Broadway debut, her walk on the wild side takes a serious turn. More than Eveâs dreams could be in danger if sheâs not careful. |
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I'll Be Seeing You by E.A. Buckingham-Young Oliviaâs hopes and dreams were shattered when her ex-boyfriend turned her world upside down. Now, working as a barista and battling PTSD, Olivia has lost sight of what she wants out of life. All she knows is that she longs to be free of the cage sheâs been locked in for the past year. Jack Walker has a successful career, good looks, a dashing accent, and a mean right hook, but he has forgotten how to relax and have fun. He would be lying if he said the cute barista with the bright smile didnât make him want to take a chance on love again. But old wounds heal slowly, and heâs not convinced he can take another heartbreak. When a clumsy moment makes sparks fly, Jack and Olivia quickly learn they must set aside their fears and insecurities to be together. But looming behind their budding relationship is a shadow from Oliviaâs past, and they soon realize there might be something to fear after all. Can they overcome all the hurdles this unwelcome guest brings? |
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With 10 enchanting illustrations, My Shy Alpha is the first book in an empowering, steamy fantasy series that leaves readers swooning for a shy Alpha Lycan while rooting for an abuse survivor as she rediscovers what it means to be loved. Aliya Matsuoka meets âhimâ in her dreams - a regal yet unexpectedly shy man. But strangest of all, he always meets her in the forest, where their instant bond escalates into a sensual night beneath the stars. In waking reality, a monstrous ex blurred Aliyaâs judgment on whom to trust. She wonât even kiss most dates, let alone âget down and dirty in the leavesâ with a gorgeous stranger. When Aliya follows an uncontrollable urge to retrace her dreamâs steps, reality surpasses her wildest imagination; sheâs living amongst Lycans, shapeshifters who can morph into wolves at will. Outspoken for his âuntraditional valuesâ that Lycan sexes should have equal rights, shy Alpha Noah Greenfield faces constant pushback from other Alphas who thrive on dominance. Aliya, however, finds his social defiance alluring. As Aliya and Noahâs fated love transcends all bonds, Aliya unleashes her desires. But diving into this paranormal fairytale isnât enough to erase Aliyaâs trauma; thereâs always a chance another monster could follow her home. Equal parts heartfelt and steamy, the My Shy Alpha series follows an epic love story for both seasoned werewolf lovers and new readers dipping their paws into the shifter universe |
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Cupid Calling by Viano Oniomoh Ejiro Odavwaro wants to fall in love. Obiora Anozie wants a free vacation. Both hope theyâll find what they want on the upcoming reality dating show Cupid Calling, where theyâll be competing alongside twenty-eight other bachelors for the heart of one bachelorette. The very last thing they expect is to fall for each other. |
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The Multiverse- Amnesty by R. Sims Max's life on Marzolie, the ancient world of Mars, was marked by its deep-seated misogyny and internal conflict. Just as Mephistoâs forces launch a devastating invasion, Max is deceived into escaping to Gaia (Earth) by none other than his younger sister. Unbeknownst to him, he is the UnMaker's oldest, and likely most evil, son, with a destiny intertwined with darkness. Kalion Amarys, former Yaragru princess and a formidable immortal, is tasked with escorting Max back to the war-torn planet. As she grapples with Max's disdain for her gender and him going through maturity, she now finds herself conflicted by her own emotions. Max's demands for her to abandon her immortal duties and bear strong sons challenge everything she stands for. Max, meanwhile, has grand plans. He wants to save his planet, marry Kalionâdespite bizarre racial quirks, such as growing flowers from her head and being yellow. Yet, heâs determined to make a few changes to her, including overcoming her pre-selected mate, and starting a family immediately; since motherhood would make her forget her friends and obligations and her independent adventuring ways. As Max and Kalion clash over their differing goals, their journey becomes a test of endurance and trust. With Mephisto's threat looming, can they overcome their differences and find a way to return to Gaia together? Or will their quest end in ruin, like so many before them? |
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The Moon, The Stars & Everything In Between by Wendi B. Dennison The Moon, The Stars & Everything In Between is the second book in the Seeing Stars Series. David Vernon couldnât be worse with relationships. Every romantic encounter he ever faced left him feeling hollow or unfulfilled, somehow wrong or misplaced in the world. He had nearly given up on love altogether, until the Spring of 2003 when David met Andrew Braiden, a sweet, shy artist just trying to put beauty out into the world without derision. Andrew Braiden never thought he would see David Vernon again after he broke his heart the year before his twentieth birthday. But four years later, fate had other plans, as did Davidâs exuberant little sister and Andrewâs best friend, Amy. Despite fear and distrust and a torrid history of heartbreak and longing, David and Andrew have found each other once more, and this time, they have no intention of letting each other go. But long-distance relationships arenât easy, especially when the one you love is states away, leading a life you could only imagine. Whether ghosts from the past come back for haunting or new demons arise that threaten to force a wedge between them, David and Andrew learn what it means to love another person unconditionally, as well as the importance of loving yourself just as much. |
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The Golden Rose of Valenul by Enna Hawthorn Gold can tarnish, roses can wilt, but love can last forever. Ariadne Harlow didnât want to be the Golden Rose. With the prestigious title comes too much attention. But when the courting Season begins, she has eyes for only one the Valenul General. He cares for her, helped her recover after being abducted, and holds the power to keep the horrible monsters of her past at bay. A perfect match. Azriel Tenebra didnât want to be the personal guard of the Golden Rose. Yet despite his misgivings, he ends up at her estate at the start of the Season. Before long, his struggles, and the real reason for his avoidance, a fae bond connecting him to Ariadne. Sheâs all he can think of, and it risks the safety of himself and everyone who gets between them. Night after night, Ariadne canât help but be drawn to her quiet new guard, and Azrielâs resolve to leave her slowly cracks. For when the Generalâs intentions become evident, she must uphold her reputation, and that of her family, by accepting his hand. Anything less and the truth would be exposed, putting Azrielâs life on the line and opening her to the scandal of the ages. |
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Tasteful Anarchy and Tangled Auras by Tilly Bramley After World War II revealed their existence, the Fae of mythology and folklore were thrust into human society. Resettled in America, the Fae have mostly refused to integrate with their human counterparts. But Adelaide, granddaughter of the Queen of the Nymph Court, has been living a content life in Boston amongst friends, lovers, and a bustling coffee shop. Her mixed heritage has allowed her to spend most of her life avoiding royal commitments. Until now. The queen must change the inheritance laws, requiring Adi to rejoin the confines of etiquette, obligation, and the occasional torture session. Forced to take consorts, Adi finds herself surrounded by male nymphs seeking power and passion. However, when a revolutionary group approaches her, Adiâs life gets a whole lot more interesting. And when the dark and brooding Captain Brynâs aura starts to intertwine with hers, Adi begins to question everything. With her homelandsâand bedroomâin chaos and ripe for rebellion, the future of the Fae rests solely on her. Adi must decide: Does she want the throne, or does she want to see the downfall of the monarchy? |
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"What it means, Em, is that youâre going to do what I want, whenever I want, or Iâll tell everyone your dirty little secret." Art therapist Emrys Finnegan thought she'd left the fast-paced world of Public Relations behind when her old boss calls to offer her one last job. And it pays the kind of money that could change Emrys' life forever. There's only one catch. She'd be working for disgraced major league baseball superstar Tanner Courtenay. And heâs a legendary PR nightmare, a violent and unstable athlete with a rap sheet a mile long. Emrys has no choice but to grit her teeth and put up with Tanner's contemptuous treatment and malicious cruelty. But when one day he goes too far, everything changes. Suddenly, Tanner would do anything to get Emrys to stay with him. And with his wealth and ruthlessness, it's only a matter of time before he gets what he wants⊠This is a fast-paced dark baseball romance with bullying, blackmail, obsession, breeding, groveling, and a HEA. |