Best of
Alternate-Universe

2018

A Bright Shore


S.M. Anderson - 2018
    In 2031, holding to the concept of Individual Liberty can get you killed. Western Civilization is in collapse, a process led and driven by the world's leading supposed democracies, our own included. What was once the western world's guiding light of Liberty is quickly being replaced by state sponsored serfdom under the guise of a global economic re-set done in the name 'the workers.' The people of The Program have seen the unfettered growth of government power coming for decades and they've worked in secret since the 1950's on engineering their way around and through the multiverse established by Quantum theory. They aren't perfect and they've lost the political fight to the left's government power and to the right's corporate statism. The world's people have been force fed a political chasm between left and right for so long they don't recognize that the governments themselves drive this supposed battle while ensnaring everyone. Those that see the truth, people from nearly every country on the planet, have banded together in secret knowing they can't win. Not on this world. They're leaving… but new destinations rarely mirror the guide book. The thing about a new empty world is that they may not be the only ones willing to fight for it. Kyle Lassiter has seen the worst the world can offer from behind a gun for the last fifteen years, fighting terrorists and revolutionary movements in an unending global conflict that his own government has no intention of winning. Forced out of the Special Forces and the military he volunteered for, he is sent a federal subpoena to report for work at the New Civilian Works Administration. Turns out the Government feels his readjustment back to the civilian world needs to take place via federally mandated guidelines. Ignoring the subpoena, he's on his way to a foreign consulate to sign up as mercenary, and leave the US behind like so many of his brothers in arms have already done. Before he goes, he attends one last job interview, with a company everyone has heard of. An interview unlike anything he's imagined is followed by a job offer that he can’t believe or possibly turn down. A debut novel, the first in a series from a former CIA operations officer who has decided that his lifelong writing habit/hobby/obsession is more fun than "real" work.

Space Deputy


Jenny Schwartz - 2018
    It’s where careers go to die. Thelma Bach graduated top of her class after four years at the Galactic Justice academy. But she’s a Rock Sector citizen. The core worlders were never going to let her transcend her background. So she’s been assigned to serve her seven years as a deputy in the Saloon Sector. The message for the Federation’s out-world citizens is clear: you’ll never be our equal, so don’t even try. The stuffy bureaucrats of the Galactic Justice service chose the wrong person to push around. Thelma will subvert her interstellar sheriff, charm artificial intelligences, fight bandits and hunt the legendary Eldorado Cache. But with the frontier region holding secrets of its own, she needs to choose her new allies wisely because a scary, business-suited enemy is hunting her. “Space Deputy” is a fast-paced, offbeat space adventure.

Sunny with a Chance of Monsters (Sunny Day, Paranormal Badass)


Sara King - 2018
    Cursed, forgotten, and pushed to the fringes of society, the former EMT has hit rock bottom—which is a real achievement in an alternate-future Alaska where even granite floats. A silk-clad stranger appears, and with him, a kernel of hope: A bounty, $100,000 for one gangly math teacher. As Sunny makes a desperate grab for the cash, it becomes apparent that her man is…not a man. Hunter becomes the hunted, and the resulting grudge match will threaten the lives of her family and everything Sunny holds dear. Sunny Day is the badass heroine you didn’t realize you needed. But…every heroine needs an origin story. Here’s Sunny’s. Fans of Harry Dresden and Kate Daniels will be enthralled by this dark new urban fantasy series. Contemporary adventure meets sci-fi horror in a fast-paced dystopian tale guaranteed to sink its hooks into you.

Team A.L.P.H.A. Books 1-4


Susi Hawke - 2018
    ★ Grabbed Team leader Noah didn't expect their mission to rescue a bratty kidnapped senator's son to uncover a web of corruption... or to find his mate. Taken Cody has been held captive for years, his soul beaten so far down, he hasn't tried to escape. Until he finds out he's pregnant. Strong, gentle Levi is shocked to find this wounded omega is his, and together they uncover each others' secrets. Struck The only thing worse than finding out your mate is your team members' brother? Them discovering you while you're knot deep in... ahem. But not even family strife can keep the team apart, or stop them from taking down evil. Hacked The team has been curious about Jonah's hacker friend Pax for a long time, but no one expected him to suddenly show up in the middle of their headquarters. They definitely didn't expect him to be Zeke's mate. And Pax didn't expect it either. He never planned on mating, but if he's going to do it, it will be on his terms... but Zeke won't submit easily. But that's not all! Included with the first four stories of this series are four BRAND NEW epilogues, for more of your favorite team's crazy antics! You can expect to find naughty, knotty scenes of steamy passion, along with a lot of potty-mouth language and occasional violence. Beware of manties, rusty knives, mouthy omegas, and rainbow explosions. HEA definitely included, intended for 18+ readers only. Seriously, would you expect anything less from Susi Hawke and Crista Crown? Trigger warnings: drug use, graphic violence, attempted rape, mention of past sexual trauma.

Target Rich Environment


Larry Correia - 2018
    The first short story collection from nationally best-selling author Larry Correia.Larry Correia, the New York Times best-selling author of the wildly popular Monster Hunter International and Grimnoir Chronicles series of no-holds-barred urban fantasy and the Dead Six trilogy of military adventure novels, now sets his sights on the short story form.Together for the first time, fourteen action-packed tales of demons, monster, vampires, and cosmic horrors too terrible to name--and the men and women who take them all down. Oh, and toss in an interdimensional insurance salesman for good measure.You'll also find: An elven princess from the pages of Monster Hunter International on a mission to redeem her people. A samurai pirate with a blood vendetta against an extremely large sea beast. And a magic-wielding P.I. who walks the mean streets of Detroit.Journey back to the origins of Monster Hunter International in "Bubba Shackleford's Professional Monster Hunters." Uncover the origin of one of Dead Six's central characters in "Sweothi City." And celebrate the holidays with the Grimnoir Chronicle's own Jake Sullivan in "Detroit Christmas."Discover why it always pays to hire the very best when it comes to fighting a war when Correia takes on David Drake's genre-defining Hammer's Slammers series. And find out just how much damage a vampire can do when he was a Green Beret before he became one of the undead as Correia tackles Jonathan Maberry's V Wars universe.Includes three stories never before in print! "Murder on the Orient Elite" and "The Adventures of Tom Strange, Interdimensional Insurance Salesman" have previously only been available in audio format (narrated by Adam Baldwin of Firefly fame). And "Blood on the Water" makes its first appearance.About Larry Correia and the Monster Hunter International series: "[E]verything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people--gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow."--Jim Butcher on Son of the Black Sword"[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read."--Bookreporter.com"If you love monsters and action, you'll love this book. If you love guns, you'll love this book. If you love fantasy, and especially horror fantasy, you'll love this book."--Knotclan.com"A gun person who likes science fiction--or, heck, anyone who likes science fiction--will enjoy [these books] . . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters . . . I read both books without putting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin' for? Go and buy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers."--Massad Ayoob"This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's Monster Hunter International will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts."--Publishers Weekly on Monster Hunter Vendetta

Dragon VIP: Peridot


Starla Night - 2018
    Damaged. Dull. Dragon-shifter Peridot has been called all that and more. Exiled to Earth, he will prove himself and answer his boss's question: What is the mysterious "spirit" of Christmas? One enticing woman can give him that answer. The more time he spends with her, the more he wants to forget his past and taste her forbidden sweetness... Curvy. Klutzy. Cinnamon-scented. Karmel knows all about silent longing. She's the queen of falling -- on her face, usually, in front of the guy she most wants to impress. But when a little Christmas magic turns Peridot into her rescuer, she discovers the ice-cold business dragon conceals a hot-blooded male. And he makes her sugar plums dance the cha-cha. Except for one little thing... Can Karmel teach Peridot the true meaning of Christmas, or are they both about to get burned? Contains holiday spirits, cookie disasters, and mistletoe. Heat up the kitchen and unwrap this fun novella today!

Rugged Royals


J.S. Striker - 2018
     The hunt for the crown prince’s missing fiancée takes these shifters into the human world— and right into the paths of four unexpected women. Full of royal intrigue, alpha shifters, and strong-willed women, this four-book collection will take you through danger and deception to four endings fit for a fairy tale. Adult Content

Planet of the Apes: Visionaries


Dana Gould - 2018
    Serling’s first draft, which was drastically revised before filming, is a radically different vision of the franchise than the one the world has come to know and love.    Now, for the first time in any medium, that vision is fully realized as a graphic novel with Planet of the Apes: Visionaries from acclaimed actor/comedian/writer Dana Gould (The Simpsons) and Chad Lewis (Avengers Origins). This is the world you know from the acclaimed Planet of the Apes film series, but with key differences - Taylor is Thomas, and Ape City isn’t a crude, primitive grouping of huts; instead,  it’s a bustling and urbane metropolis filled with cars and skyscrapers and a vibrant Ape culture. In a world where Apes wear modern clothes, drive modern cars and rule the late night talk show scene, the arrival of one man will forever change how Apes – and Humans – view themselves.

The Forest of Fire


Pia Foxhall - 2018
    All he has left is his will to find the person who created the destructive force, and bring them to justice. His determination leads him to Mosk Manytrees – Unseelie dryad – who takes responsibility. But nothing is ever as it seems in the fae realm.Words: 200825 complete.*Set in the greater Fae Tales serial universe, this is book #1 of 3.Cover art: Anna Sikorska / Tiferetdesign.com

A Husband for Christmas


Beau Brown - 2018
    He’s an omega, and if you don’t have an alpha and a baby on the way at his age, your odds of ever finding domestic bliss are slim. He decides his only option is a matchmaker. Jax Hamilton has grieved the loss of his college love for twenty-years. No one will ever replace what he had with Thomas, and he doesn’t even want to try. Unfortunately, the family name will die with him if he doesn’t produce and heir. He’s stalled as long as he can, but he’s forty-five and time is running out. He too decides his only choice is to use a matchmaker, so he can find a mate who understands this is purely a business arrangement. When Rider and Jax meet, there’s undeniable chemistry between them. Jax is drawn to Rider and he pursues him, hoping the sexy omega will agree to his offer of an arranged marriage. While Rider is attracted to Jax, he’s not sure if he’s built for a loveless marriage. Eventually Rider gives in. After all, the chance of having a family of his own is too tempting to pass up. He’s running out of options. Once the two men are living in the same household, their attraction grows. Rider is confused by his need to connect to his new alpha, but Jax is still trying to keep him at arm’s length. Even though Jax is insisting the marriage is only a business deal, he can’t deny he’s feeling things for Rider he hasn’t felt for anyone in decades. When Rider gets pregnant, things become even more confused as need and raw emotions run wild. Mpreg Romance.

Damaged Royals


Hazel Parker - 2018
    One curse … And one woman who can help them break it. Liz is barely making it. Working four jobs to take care of herself and her brother. When an injured prince lands on her doorstep, she has no choice but to help him. Soon she’s caught up in a world of intrigue and deception. A victim of royal politics and royal disdain. But the chemistry between her and the queen’s stepson can’t be denied, no matter how hard they try. When the queen steps in to tear them apart, will they claw their way through the layers of lies? Or will deception rule the kingdom? Adult Content *Previously published in The USA Today Bestselling Royal & Reckless Set

Gay Wolf Shifters: Box Set


Tamsin Baker - 2018
    your fated mate. These Alpha men find their true loves in the ones they least expect. Box-set includes : The Borough Boys series: Contemporary M/M paranormal romance. Grayson's Mate. Aaron's Mate. Brad's Mate. New World Shifters: Dystopian M/M paranormal romance. The Omega Shift. Saving the Omega. The Alpha's Omega Mate. This box-set is packed with stand-alone paranormal romance stories with no cheating or cliffhangers and super sweet happily ever afters! For those who love dominant alphas, shifters, manlove and fast-paced adventure.

The Clockwork Witch


Michelle D. Sonnier - 2018
    Though she descends from a long line of gifted witches she has earned the moniker of a "brown bud" showing no sign of magical talent. When it truly seems her lot can grow no worse, she discovers an unnatural affinity for...of all things...technomancy. Not only are the mysteries of the mechanical world open to her, but her new-found ability allows her to manipulate them, making her the first ever clockwork witch and anathema to the nature of the witching world.How will she come to grips with her new power when she must question if she will survive the judgement of her family and her peers? Or, more daunting yet…The Trials?

Cinderwings


bendingsignpost - 2018
    The world has changed greatly in the six centuries since their banishment into the void, but the task isn't impossible. Unfortunately for Castiel, this is going to involve talking to people - especially the Knight Prince who has taken an interest in Castiel and his "costume" wings.(Destiel Cinderella AU)

Lock and Key


Clara Coulson - 2018
    Subjected to harsh experiments involving magic and mayhem, Kat struggled to hold on to her sanity.But now, she's escaped Advent 9's grasp—and she intends to keep her freedom. Using the only two things that Advent 9 couldn't take away: her unrelenting stubbornness and the kind of attitude that can make a grown man cry._____Liam Crown had it all once upon a time.A star detective with a penchant for "magic tricks," Liam's life fell to pieces when an accident cost him his family—and his sobriety. Now he scrapes by with a PI license and spends most of his free time with a bottle in his hand.But when a chance encounter with a strange woman makes him the target of a violent underground organization, Liam gets dragged out of his stagnant life and back into the danger zone he thought he'd left forever.As the stakes begin to mount, Liam realizes that his old self is slowly coming back to life in the face of battle. Now all he has to do is survive the war.Lock and Key is the first book in the action-packed King and Crown urban fantasy series.

Sanctuary


S.A. McAuley - 2018
    Five years since he woke up to darkness but immediately knew Armise was at his side. Both of them are heavily scarred and battling a past they will never be able to fully outrun.But maybe, against all odds, they’ve finally found a measure of peace.Author note: Sanctuary consists of a 23 page Merq and Armise follow up story and previously unpublished stories, images, and additional material.

Shot to the Heart


Hannah Walker - 2018
    Not as serious as using a golden arrow, the dust helps people find love and happiness, without them being soulmates. Noah figures everyone should have a shot at love, whether it lasts forever or not. He’s prepared to take chances, pairing people together that no one else would ever contemplate. Other Cupids consider him a risk to everything they stand for and he finds himself isolated, alone, and the target of their wrath. Caleb, Head of the Cupids, hears the rumors about Noah, and vows to find out whether there is any truth to them. What he doesn’t expect is to find himself having feelings for Noah, feelings he tries to avoid at all costs. When Noah’s life deteriorates, he finds himself surrounded by those he least expects— Gods and Goddesses. He turns to the one person he instinctively knows he can trust— Aphrodite. Going out with her on scroll runs— pairing soul mates together with golden arrows— he starts to find the confidence to believe in himself. When revelations and accusations swarm around Cupid Headquarters, he needs to learn who he can put his faith in, and who he needs to avoid. As both Noah and Caleb battle their own fears and insecurities, they must decide whether to take a leap of faith and risk it all for love.

Jayce


Amber Ella Monroe - 2018
    Half-man. Half-beast. A wolf shifter with a penchant for taking what he wants.I hunt. I fight. I’ll even kill to protect what’s mine.When a rival group of shifters invades my pack’s territory, the chaos ignites a turf war that reveals a deadly conspiracy.Not only do the invaders want to ruin everything we’ve built, they made the wrong choice by kidnapping my mate.One look at her face. One moment in her presence. That’s all it takes. I know she belongs to me.She wears my mark.She was made for me.They will never take her away.

Mad as a Hatter


Kendra Moreno - 2018
    It’s only natural that when a man with rabbit ears on his head comes to see her, she doesn’t blink an eye… ...until he opens a portal and drags her to Wonderland. But this isn’t the world she’s read about at home. This world has been twisted, poisoned by none other than the Red Queen. There’s a prophecy, the only chance Wonderland has of survival. Clara is foretold to defeat the Knave and claim the Hatter’s heart. But there’s a problem. The Hatter is insane and Wonderland is full of unspeakable horrors. Death waits behind every tree. If the Beezles don’t get you, the Bandersnatch will. Can Clara embrace the madness and her destiny, or will the reign of the Red Queen continue? This isn’t the Wonderland you know… **This is a Horror Romance retelling of Wonderland filled with all the creatures and characters you thought you knew. It contains gore, adult themes, and a sexy Hatter. Each book in the series can be read as a stand-alone, although, it is suggested to be read in order.

Magic or Die


J.P. Jackson - 2018
    He used to work for the Center for Magical Research and Development, a facility that houses people who can’t control their supernatural abilities, but left after one of his students was killed, turning to vodka to soothe his emotional pain. The problem is he still has one year left on his contract.When James returns to the CMRD to fulfill the rest of his contract, he finds himself confronting the demons of his past and attempting to protect his new class from a possible death sentence, because if they don’t pass their final exams, they’ll be euthanized.James also discovers that his class isn’t bringing in enough sponsors, the agencies and world governments who supply grants and ultimately purchase graduates of the CMRD, and that means no profit for the facility. James and his students face impossible odds—measure up to the facility’s unreachable standards or escape.Word Count: 87300.

Single Omegas Only


S.C. Wynne - 2018
    Tyler Sly was born unable to conceive, and when you’re an omega, that’s a problem. When his brother convinces him to join him on a tour of the wine country, Tyler grudgingly agrees. But when he gets there, his brother is a no-show, and he discovers it's actually a singles tour. Ronan Blade is just freshly divorced from his wife of two years, and he’s trying to get back into the dating scene. When he meets Tyler, something clicks inside for him. He’s drawn to the quiet omega and begins to spend all his time with Tyler. Tyler is equally drawn to Ronan, and soon the two men are inseparable. Once the tour ends, the men decide to keep in contact. By now, Ronan is realizing his feelings toward Tyler are not simply those of a friend. When Ronan comes clean to Tyler about his true feelings, the two men give in to their physical need. But Tyler doesn’t trust that an alpha like Ronan would want an omega like him. It’s no wonder then, that when Ronan’s ex-wife shows up, her appearance sends Tyler into a tail spin of fear and doubt.

The Steamwork Chronicles: Books 1-3


Cari Silverwood - 2018
    Being a soldier of a hostile nation she cannot reveal her identity, but Theo sinks his steely Dom fingers into her heart and soul, showing her the pleasures to be found in surrendering to his touch. Captivated, Claire cannot help but bind herself in lie after lie rather than risk losing the one man who’s ever loved her. When her loathsome commander returns from the dead, her deceit is uncovered. Somehow, Claire must find a way to win back Theo's trust and destroy the man who threatens them both. LUST PLAGUE Saving the world should be easier. When airship captain Kaysana meets Sten, the last thing she wants is to have mad rough sex with him while restrained by ropes and clamps but fate pencils in their appointment. The lust plague strikes. From her infected crew, zombies arise. With her ship gone, she must rely on Sten, a human clone, a man who has fought all his life to master himself. She despises his kind and detests Sten’s growing hold on her. Though he never takes no for an answer, surely it’s the plague that makes yes slip from her tongue like melted butter? Or should she blame her own traitorous heart? Sten and Kaysana unlimber weapons, don goggles, and set a course for the origin of the plague. Yet their victory will be hollow if they cannot also solve the puzzle of their hearts. STEEL DOMINANCE A brilliant researcher, Sofia must unravel the ancient puzzle of the Clockwork Warrior or her career will be in tatters. Yet the tomb of the warrior is in the dangerous city of Byzantium, inside the harem of the Emperor. She knew she’d have to pose as a slave—but not that her “owner” would be the incredibly bossy, gorgeous bodyguard she’s been assigned. A life of military duty has left Dankyo unprepared for Sofia. He’s never met a woman quite like this. She’s smart and beautiful, and she’s something that he’s finding almost irresistible—despite the way she fights against masquerading as his slave, she’s submissive right down to the bottom of her soul. And that’s bringing out every dominant instinct in his body. But even as he realizes she’s captured his heart, the city explodes into madness. Surviving seems impossible. Can love and a Dom who will never give up overcome sheer bloody-minded evil?

Running with Wolves


Dakota West - 2018
     As the owner of the Tooth & Claw Saloon, Rustvale's only wolf shifter bar, she can't afford to. Even when a couple of sexy newcomers shift and get into a bar fight, Greta doesn't hesitate to scruff them and boot them into the street. Sure, she'd rather be touching them somewhere else, but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. Recovering nerd Elliott Whiting just moved back home, and brought his mate Shane along with him. Their very first day in town, Shane gets into a bar fight - and the most beautiful bartender he's ever seen tosses him out of her bar. Ever since, neither of them can stop thinking about the curvy, fiery wolf. Could she be the only to finally complete their triad? It doesn't take long for Elliott's past as a dorky, bullied kid to resurface, and when it does, Shane can barely control his temper. At the same time, Greta's dad - the pack's alpha - makes his expectations for her perfectly clear, and they don't involve running a business or Greta staying independent. Can Greta defy her pack's expectations and find love on her terms? Or will the pack and the past get in the way of this fated menage? Running With Wolves is a standalone novella, with a feisty, independent heroine, two shifters who'll do anything for her, and a menage that will leave you gasping for more!

Pink: Omnibus Edition


J.B. Cantwell - 2018
    She hopes that a spot in the military will provide enough cash to last her several years on her own. The service is always looking for new recruits to fight the many wars the United States is involved in. Trouble is, only 20% of those who enter the service will survive the three year term and collect the handsome stipend waiting for them at the end. She's willing to take the chance, but once she gets in, she finds that all the normal rules of society don’t apply. With no escape, she has no choice but to hang on and fight for her life.

Excultus (Excultus, #1)


Mottlemoth - 2018
    Two hundred years of genetic tampering has fractured humanity into subspecies, not all of whom are willing to get along. The capital's crime-ridden streets are now home to some fairly fantastic variants of human - some of them more dangerous than others.For DI Greg Lestrade, Cross-Human Relations at Scotland Yard, it's all just part of the day job.But when a horrifying discovery forces him to seek the help of Mycroft Holmes, Head of Criminal Psychology, Greg might just be tested past his limits. Mycroft is unpleasant, unforgiving, and famously impossible to please.But if Greg needs anyone right now, it's a vampire expert.With dangerous forces fast on their tail, Greg and Mycroft must work together to avert the vampire threat - before it's too late.Words: 314,916 Complete.

Xander


Vivienne Savage - 2018
    Reassignment to a new ship is the second chance he needs, and spoiling it isn’t an option. Until he meets his one temptation, a woman his alien genes would kill for.Sergeant Thandi Kruger finds herself under the care of the navy’s sexiest cybertech doctor. She should resist him, but she’s fascinated, and his mysterious eyes hold a dozen secrets she’s eager to uncover.Although they’re divided by rank and his past, there are bigger problems in the galaxy. Cyborgs like Thandie are vanishing from colonies — and the navy — at an alarming rate. Xander may have to kill for her, after all.

The Leipold Brothers: Complete Series Bundle


Ashe Moon - 2018
    This complete bundle contains both books from  The Leipold Brothers series, as well as a collection of special extra bonus chapters!
 My Next Door Omega Parker Leipold is an alpha who gives zero f*cks. He knows he’s the best at what he does, and what anyone else thinks about him doesn’t matter—except when it comes to his home life. He’s kept that a big secret, having been cut off by his parents for supporting his estranged brother and four-year-old nephew, who both live with him in his tiny apartment. With them to look after, Parker couldn’t care less about anything else—especially not his stuck-up omega classmate, Kell Eden. Trust, Love Omega William Leipold has always chosen the wrong alphas. Since leaving his abusive first ex, he’s had to raise their son Nate all on his own, and through eight years of struggle he’s managed to do well for himself. But after a string of failed relationships with alphas way too similar to his ex, William is convinced he’s been cursed to fall for alphas who will hurt him in the end. He badly wants to believe that Dakota Cloud is different, but can he learn to trust love?

Storm & Fury Adventures Collection


Gail Z. Martin - 2018
    Born from the ashes of devastating fire, flood and earthquake, the city is ruled by the shadow government of The Oligarchy. In the swarming streets, people of a hundred nations drudge to feed the engines of progress. The Department of Supernatural Investigation was set up to take care of those things that live below, that go bump in the night… those odd cases that go beyond ‘standard’ investigation. Nicknamed ‘Storm and Fury’, Mitch Storm and Jacob Drangosavich are two of the more creative agents, working in New Pittsburgh and obeying the rules – when they have to. A collection of short stories and novellas set in the world of the Iron & Blood novels and the related Storm and Fury Adventures. Includes: Airship Down, Ruin Creek, Resurrection Day, The Hunt, Grave Voices, and Rogue. Plus two bonus stories: Ghost Wolf and a Steampunk fairy tale: The Patented Troll

Overcoming


purefoysgirl - 2018
    His Grandfather has made good on a contract made shortly after Hannibal's birth to procure him a wife. It was supposed to be easy. Naturally, with the Omega, Will, given in the place of his twin sister, it is anything but, because if there is one thing Hannibal Lecter despises, it's Omegas.

Under the Midnight Sun


NorthernSparrow - 2018
    Dean likes his job; fixing the camp trucks, troubleshooting the generators, keeping clueless undergrads and NSF bigwigs from walking into grizzly bears or getting lost in snowstorms — it’s all in a day’s work. It keeps him pretty busy, and this year his brother Sam's visiting too, so he's even busier. So it’s really not any of Dean’s business when some weirdo antisocial ornithologist sets up a tent a few miles away, a dark-haired blue-eyed guy who’s doing a “very long-term" study on birds or wings or something, and who never, ever takes off his big lumpy backpack. But then the new guy starts dropping by camp for coffee and... well, he’s not officially part of camp; he's not Dean’s responsibility; he’s really not Dean’s problem at all, but when a strange blizzard comes sweeping in, Dean gets worried and goes to check. Thing is, Dean's spent years in the sweeping vistas of the Arctic. He knows all about the midnight sun and the northern lights, the ice caves and avalanches, the rough-and-ready Haul Road truckers and the even rougher-and-readier wild animals. But even so, what he finds is much more than he bargained for.Words: 232026

Leveling


Diana Knightley - 2018
    Before them is just water, leveling. And in the middle — they find each other.  On a desolate, military-run Outpost, Beckett has volunteered to wait for groups of nomadic paddleboarders, to order them to paddle east to the settlements, or else. His job is noble, but also lonely, and he’s worried, because the water keeps rising, and the building he’s living on could crumble into the sea at any moment. Then Luna bumps her paddleboard up to the glass windows of his outpost and disrupts everything. She’s alone, seeking shelter and food, and seems open, hopeful, and happy to be alive. And soon Beckett has something and someone to live for.But maybe everything about her is not as it seems. Because Luna is traveling under a fake name, hiding something deep. Because a nomadic paddleboarder without a family is a disaster. And Luna can't tell him about it, because some words are too painful to speak out loud.   Can Beckett see to the depths of her mystery before it’s too late?  __________________________ Survival, deserted islands, big storms, and desperate searches, join Beckett as he attempts to rescue Luna in Leveling, the epic, steamy, and suspenseful first book of the trilogy, Luna's Story: Leveling (Book One) Under (Book Two) Deep (Book Three)

Monster Core


Dante King - 2018
     Choosing an avatar is merely the first step. To become the greatest, he must make the other dungeon cores submit to him. And that means shattering their jeweled hearts. Or seducing their avatars. Lucky for Dom, the dungeon’s avatars are beautiful monster girls. But they’re also the fiercest warriors in the realms, and there’s a fine line between murder and seduction. This Dungeon Core novel contains harem elements.

Saved


Castielslostwings - 2018
    Only problem now is, Dean won't come out of the closet and Castiel is in a questionable relationship with some douchebag lawyer who doesn't exactly want to let him go. Dean and Cas' sexual and working relationship heats up as the rest of their lives start to break down. Their job is saving the lives of strangers, but can they save themselves and each other? Or will it all come crashing down?Words:74422 complete

Patience: The Companion Piece


riseofthefallenone - 2018
    Now that we know how Dean fell for him, it's time to see how and when it happened for Castiel, and how he felt being friends with benefits.com·pan·ion /kəmˈpanyən/noun1. a person with whom one spends a lot of time2. a person who shares the experiences of another3. a person's long-term sexual partner outside marriage4. one of a pair of things intended to complement or match each other

Mara's Mercy


Mottlemoth - 2018
    Captured as a suspected rebel, he faces the headman's axe. A series of staggering events then dramatically alter his fortunes.The quiet town of Falkreath isn't all that it seems, and neither is the Breton bookseller Greg meets on the road. The clever and interesting Mycroft is hiding a secret—but then, so is Greg.As they journey towards Whiterun together, and their friendship grows closer, their secrets must all come to light.Words: 62,258

I Will Always Love You


whiskygalore - 2018
    Sam, never a man not to micromanage, has arranged for a P.A. to keep Dean organized in his absence and, thanks to a little emotional blackmail, a security consultant to watch Dean’s back.Cas, the bodyguard, may be hot, but he’s also grumpy and thinks, probably rightly, that Dean’s a complete idiot. Plus, the poor guy’s got his hands full with Dean’s jealous cast-mates, asshole reporters, over-enthusiastic fangirls, and crazy internet stalkers, so really, it’s a good job Dean’s not Whitney Houston because falling for his bodyguard is too cliched even for him. Right?Words:50442 completeArt by Migglangelus

At Your Service


Mottlemoth - 2018
    Whoever killed him left no trace and Mycroft's superiors are convinced he's next in line. The safest option is to ramp up Mycroft's security until the threat is over, with a dedicated bodyguard to accompany him at all times—whether he likes it or not.The arrival into Mycroft's life of handsome security professional Greg Lestrade rather changes things. Greg is charming, easy-going and gorgeous—and Mycroft soon has a very different problem on his hands. Will their professional relationship stay professional? Will Greg be able to keep Mycroft safe? And will the shadows of the past prove too much for them to handle?Words: 192,418