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Hawaii Magic


Beverly Jenkins - 2019
    She’s looking to make partner, not party. While on a forced vacation in Hawaii, she meets gorgeous pilot Steve Blair. When engine trouble forces them to make a crash landing, the seductive airman shows her a side of the exotic island and herself she never expected—and a passion that could make them partners in paradise forever.…Originally published in 2012 in the Island for Two anthology

Quantum


Erin Kellison - 2016
    When he bumps into Sophia West, he has no idea the human woman will throw a wrench into the hyperdrive of his master plan, and spin him, his storm cruiser, and his heart out of control.Sophia doesn't believe in aliens until a Sedona-based dating agency mixer puts her in direct contact with out-of-this-world clientele. She's undercover trying to locate her brother--abducted and tortured by the big-brained bully, Nimbus. She strikes a hard bargain with Tey Raider to help her find and free her brother. Never mind that the haunted ex-soldier makes her want to reach out and make an alien connection.The mission leads to a close encounter, and when the red dust settles, neither will be the same.Intergalactic Dating AgencyRed Rock Alien Mail Order Brides#1 ~ Quantum#2 ~ Axion#3 ~ Paradox

A Dark Kiss of Rapture


Sylvia Day - 2011
    His brazen seductions cost him his wings, leaving him soulless and immortal, the most dangerous of seducers. He has roamed the earth for eons, hunting the rogues of his kind and protecting the humans who provide him with blood and sex. He is content with his life and the transient pleasures that flow through it... until one night and one woman change everything.Kimberly McAdams is smart, beautiful, and wealthy. She can have any man she wants, but the moment she sets eyes on the lethally stunning Raze she knows he's the man she needs. As one searingly erotic night burns into something deeper and far more vital than either of them expected, an adversary from Raze's past sees a chance for revenge. Twisted by hatred, she will take from Raze what was taken from her—the precious gift of love.19,500 word count

Last Day of Love


Lauren Kate - 2013
    . . a world where everything you love can be washed away.

Shadow Hunters: Complete Wolf Shifters Collection


Mila Young - 2019
    Each book features a powerful alpha and strong, sassy woman. Lose yourself in high action, sizzling romance, forbidden attraction, and burning love scenes that will leave you gasping for more.The collection includes the following standalone stories set in the same world.Cornered By The Wolf Their forbidden love will bring war to their doorsteps.Desired By The WolfHe's her enemy, her fated mate, her darkest desire, and her only savior from the encroaching danger.Mated By The WolfShe's forced to marry the enemy... but he's the wolf shifter who broke her heart years ago.Hunted By The WolfShe's running of her life... He's in the wrong place, wrong time. Will he risk everything to protect her?Seduced By The WolfHe's my enemy and completely off limits. A forbidden encounter that changes everything.Each complete novel offers an addictive paranormal romance. NOTE: this series has been previously published under the Wulfkin Series.

Breathless


Sophie Jordan - 2012
    Nothing complicated. Just a quick trip to test the waters as she prepares for a year on her own. That all changes when she rescues a drowning girl and meets Tate—the most gorgeous human boy she's ever seen. Tate throws her heart, her plans, and her life into upheaval, but the closer she gets to him, the harder it is to hide the secret of what she is. With no hope for a future together, the last thing that can ever happen . . . is love.This stand-alone digital original is perfect for those new to the Firelight series as well as veteran fans.

Mean Right Hook


Michele Mills - 2020
    She’s spilt coffee all over her work uniform, and then the elevator breaks down. Now she’s stuck in a tenuous mining cage with a silent, rugged miner with mighty fists, shocking fangs and a mean right hook—who keeps pulling her into his massive arms and inhaling her scent. When the cage starts hurtling towards certain disaster she finds her bare hand accidentally clasped within his rough claw…and Leah’s about to discover the true meaning of the term, “mating compatible.” But is she ready for this commitment, or is a human about to break an alien miner’s heart?

Surprising Their Mate


Kallista Dane - 2018
     Growing up back on Earth, it was just another day at the Institute, where I lived after my parents died. There was no Santa Claus, no tree. And definitely no presents. Maybe that’s why I’m determined to make this first Christmas with my new family special. So far, the cookies I’ve baked either look bad or taste awful. And my hot warrior twins would rather have kinky Tharan sex with me than shop for gifts or make ornaments. Don’t get me wrong. I LOVE kinky Tharan sex! But I’m still learning how to be properly submissive, so I spend a lot of time bent over with my skirt pulled up while my alien mates turn my bottom cheeks as red as Santa’s hat. Who knew celebrating Christmas would be so hard? Author’s note: Surprising Their Mate is a sweet HOT holiday treat! It’s a standalone novella but you might like to find out how Kyra, her cyborg mates Jax and Jynn, and their adopted daughter Ceres became a family in Theirs to Tame: Tharan Warrior Menage Book 2.

Offered by the Orc


Finley Fenn - 2019
    A few stolen moments on a secret, ancient altar, at one with the moon above.Instead, she’s accosted by a hulking, hideous, bloodthirsty orc. An orc who demands a sacrifice — not by his sword, but by Stella’s complete surrender. To his claws, his sharp teeth, his huge muscled body. His every humiliating, thrilling command…But Stella would never offer herself up to be used and sacrificed by a monster — would she? Even if her surrender just might grant her the moon’s favour — and open her heart to a whole new fate?

Kisses from Hell


Kristin Cast - 2010
    Truly, Madly, UndeadlyThis irresistible collection features stories of love amid vampires by five of today's hottest authors—Kristin Cast (Tempted), Richelle Mead (Vampire Academy), Alyson Noël (Evermore), Kelley Armstrong (The Summoning), and Francesca Lia Block (Pretty Dead).From a fugitive vampire forced to trust a boy who might work for the group bent on destroying her to the legendary romance of two immortals whose love compels them to risk everything, this heart-pounding collection brings new meaning to the words "love you forever." Whether you're into romances that are dark and moody or light and fun, these stories will quench that insatiable thirst for enchanting tales of the beautiful undead.Part of the Kisses from Hell Anthology

Dream Dark


Kami Garcia - 2011
    But returning home to Gatlin, South Carolina was just the beginning...Wounded during a climactic battle, Link discovers that tending his injuries won't be as simple as visiting a doctor and that healing his arm should be the least of his worries. For being bitten by a Supernatural does more than break the skin -- it changes a person, inside and out, turning Link into someone more and more like the dark creature who injured him.In this never-before-seen short story by New York Times bestselling authors Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, listeners witness Link's heart-racing transformation. Dream Dark is set before the much-anticipated third Beautiful Creatures novel, Beautiful Chaos, and as a special bonus includes an exclusive sneak peek at the first five chapters.Dream Dark word count: ~10,000

The Waters and the Wild (Short Story)


Mercedes Lackey - 2005
    But his reason for choosing this career was even less common, perhaps even unique. This story was first published in BEDLAM'S EDGE, Aug 2005.

Uncaged Love, Volume 1


J.J. Knight - 2014
    Jo is on the run from her one terrible mistake. When Colt drags Jo from a brawl with street thugs, he recognizes her potential as a female fighter. But as they begin her training, their desire for each other sparks a love affair that could jeopardize them both. Uncaged Love is a five-part series.

The Pet Project


Amanda Milo - 2019
    Fascinating, actually. And when the rest of the universe realizes this, everybody wants to own one.Therefore, we need these new aliens to breed.It’s my job to assist the aliens in reproducing… by whatever means I deem necessary.**Note: this is a 20K Short Story Gothic Horror-ish/Science Fiction Romance. This is a deviation from my other stories, pretty absent of humor. Honestly, it’s a little messed up. This is not where you’ll find your Christmas cheer this year… unless you’re a little twisted too. Trigger warnings for those who could be triggered by triggerish material. 18+. Important word of advice: Do NOT read this story while swimming. Not because it has anything at all to do with water--it doesn’t--but because your e-reading device could be damaged. (You’re welcome.)

Omega's Deception


Lillian Sable - 2018
     Ianthe keeps her freedom because her dynamic is a carefully guarded secret. Omegas are rare and highly prized, but they have no rights. An Omega is the property of whatever Alpha is strong enough to claim her. Ianthe toils in the slums, pretending to be Beta, so she can hide from a world that wants to make her a pet in a gilded cage. Legion, the Alpha and brutal cartel boss, believes her to be Beta. When he discovers her deception, nothing will stop him from claiming her. Omega's Deception is the first in a brand new series, featuring an over the top Alpha hero in a dystopian world. This book is for anyone who likes their romance with power exchange and a splash of darkness, especially fans of Addison Cain, Zoe Blake and Loki Renard.