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Cabin of Axes: A Goldilocks and the Three Bears Retelling (Once Upon A Fairy Tale Night, #1) by Bea Paige
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To Love A Monster
Marina Simcoe - 2018
Intended for mature readers.
Imprisoned
K.L. Donn - 2020
This is not a love story. This is the untold story of Sleeping Beauty and how Princess Arianna of Graeline was conceived out of darkness and lies.Born into a kingdom on the brink of disaster, she remains hidden away from the world as protection against a vengeful curse. A love curse.Malevolence has invaded the land of mystery, and the dark mage has decided it’s time to collect on her favor. The price…The princess.Until the king calls for a savior. Or two?Asher “Apollo” McCall and Matthew “Ares” Norbury have worked countless missions together. Named after the Greek gods they resembled, they were considered the biggest and baddest until tragedy struck. Their team was slaughtered and they were left for dead.Neither man ever foresaw a life of peace, but gazing into the eyes of the young, defiant princess for the first time, they catch a glimpse of what could become their world. How far will they go to make the enigmatic royal theirs?Kidnapping.Torture.Imprisonment.Can these two "princes" beat the odds, save the princess, and live happily ever after?Or is Arianna destined to die, imprisoned by a curse out of control?
A Naughty Santa Gram (Sexy Holiday Grams, Inc.)
Alyssa D. Mynx - 2019
My name is Blake Jamison, and my fiance of two years just broke up with me for his younger - and hotter - assistant. And said fiance? He’s my boss, or was before the whole debacle began. Now, I’m twenty five, homeless, and jobless. Thankfully my BFF Jenna is here to save me, even gets me a lead to a fantastic job. Only problem? SHG Inc. only hires MEN for their Santa Grams. But I’m applying anyway. I’ve got nothing else to lose. But a “fantastic” job isn’t always as great as it seems. After an, ahem, incident with the boss and his four friends, I’m pretty sure I’m about to lose my job. Oh well, at least my bedroom has plenty of closet space. This book contains references involving PTSD, sexual assault recollections, abuse, and other themes that some readers may find triggering.
Kingdom of Thieves
Caroline Peckham - 2019
Bring her father unspeakable amounts of wealth to enter a month-long competition.2. Defeat all other suitors in hand-to-hand combat with your honor intact (and balls - heirs needed).3. Be revered by every citizen in the kingdom for being a 'hero' amongst men. (Also known as a jackass).4. Wear the pretty Princess on your arm while occupying her kingdom and claiming a right to the throne she isn't allowed to sit on alone.Aladdin doesn't care about princesses, or much else for that matter.The one thing he does care about? Gold.And when he crosses paths with a traitor of the kingdom, he has a chance to get his hands on more than he ever could have dreamed of.There's only one rule: he can have everything in the hidden cave except a mysterious lamp.But Aladdin doesn't do rules. Just like he doesn't do princesses. Although...he's starting to change his mind on the latter.
For fans of Sarah J. Maas and Marissa Meyer, this is an Upper YA fairytale romance, an Aladdin and Rapunzel retelling with a dark twist on the original tales.
Lava Red Feather Blue
Molly Ringle - 2021
But the Highvalley witches have rarely done things the way they're supposed to. On the north Pacific island of Eidolonia, hidden from the world by enchantments, Prince Larkin has lain in a magical sleep since 1799 as one side of a truce between humans and fae. That is, until Merrick Highvalley, a modern-day witch, discovers an old box of magic charms and cryptic notes hidden inside a garden statue.Experimenting with the charms, Merrick finds himself inside the bower where Larkin lies, and accidentally awakens him. Worse still, releasing Larkin from the spell also releases Ula Kana, a faery bent on eradicating humans from the island. With the truce collapsing and hostilities escalating throughout the country, Merrick and Larkin form an unlikely alliance and become even unlikelier heroes as they flee into the perilous fae realm on a quest to stop Ula Kana and restore harmony to their island.Content warnings: Magic used nonconsensually to compel others; violent attacks, including some blood and fire; death and grief; imprisonment; untrustworthy governments.
Scarecrow: Witch Queens: Tales from Oz
S. Cinders - 2018
EAST: The four daughters of the King were each given land to prove themselves worthy of being selected as the heir to the entire kingdom. When munchkins start turning up dead, Indy- Queen of the East, knows that she has to do something drastic. Swallowing her pride, Indy approaches the only man for the job. He is one badass, sexed up, tattooed, six-ft-four piece of man meat that they call Scarecrow. NORTH: Sent to rule over the Lion-shifters, Mombi- Queen of the North, knows that she will never truly be accepted as one of their own. What is worse, Jake- the Lion King, is missing, and rumor is that he left because of her. The pride is now under Dorothy's control. SOUTH: Prince Gregory has been sneaking into the Emerald City and pretending to be the ‘great and powerful Oz.’ His real intention is to be near Glinda- Queen of the South, whom he has loved since he was a child. But true love doesn’t seem to follow the yellow brick road. Will these two ever have a chance when her sisters hate everything about him? WEST: Elphaba- Queen of the West, has had just enough of Steele’s lies and games. The immortal broke her heart once, and it won’t happen again. His name might be Steele, but he’s nothing but a heartless Tin Man. And she is one queen that won’t be melting at his feet. The new girl, Dorothy, must die. Don't be fooled by her pigtails and sparkly stolen shoes. She's a killer, who has been wreaking havoc in the land of Oz. The four Witch Queens must come together to defeat Dorothy once and for all and discover where each of their destinies lies. Perfect for readers of paranormal, fantasy, shifter, and contemporary romance. There is no cliff-hanger and each story ends with an HEA. Note to readers: These fairy tales are for adults only.
Home
Lyla Oweds - 2019
That's how I've lived my whole life being able to see spirits. Pretending to be normal begins to pay off though. Despite my weirdness, things are finally getting better. Somehow, I found a home with parents and a new life. No one needs to know. But then I meet Finn. He's in my class, and is slowly being killed by a demon. No one else seems to notice. At first, I try to ignore it too, but then Finn Abernathy starts following me everywhere. It's really annoying, but... I feel bad. He's dying in front of me and I can't just let it kill him. That would make me the worst person in the world. There's no other way but for me to stop it. I only hope I know what I'm doing. This book might contain trigger warnings.
Head Case: A Halloween Classic Reimagined
Kendra Moreno - 2019
She’d fallen into a strange but happy routine that included her best friend and boyfriend, but when he’s fired for inappropriate conduct, Kenzie begins to spiral. Her fixation on the newest resident becomes a welcome distraction but as Halloween approaches, she starts to wonder where Crane’s delusions end and a strange reality begins. …where the petting zoo gets a little insane. Crane has always avoided the living at all costs, his job in the morgue only helping his desires. When he runs into a mysterious stranger at a bar one night, his life takes a sudden turn into hell. Now, he’s hearing a mysterious voice and the proper jerk has a fascination with heads. Willingly checking himself into Whisperwood should have been the answer to his problems. Instead, the feisty blonde with a taste for trouble only seems to make his own yearning for blood stronger. When All Hallows Eve crashes down upon Kenzie and Crane, will they be strong enough to survive the massacre, or will they remain locked within the suffocating walls of Whisperwood Sanitorium? **Head Case contains depictions of gore, blood, and a sexy Horseman. Don't forget to mind your head...**
The Darkest Wolves
A.K. Koonce - 2020
I just don't think tricking the Prince of Hell to fall in love with me was one of them... Three sinfully sexy hellhound shifters plot the Prince's murder while using me as their pawn to earn the trust of the royals. It’s a fool proof plan really. Too bad it's what they don’t know that will kill them. Because I'm no ordinary shifter. My secrets are the deadly kind. For now, I'll be their greatest asset. But in the end, I'll be their imminent demise. This is book one in a tension filled enemies to lovers, MMF MFM reverse harem series. Recommended for readers over 18.
Blue in Wonderland
Joanne Ganci - 2020
A girl with a different name, from an altogether different world.But that was a long time ago. So long, I barely remember who she was.Who I was.A lot changed when I fell into the deepest depths of the Rabbit Hole. Everything changes when you fall though, doesn't it? When up becomes down and right becomes wrong and nothing really matters but them.What is it they say? What doesn't kill you, only makes you love them? I'm not really sure how it goes. What I do know is: I'll endure anything if it means I get to love them.Blue in Wonderland is a Fantasy Reverse Harem. This book contains strong language, dark themes, and sexual content, including FF.
Siren
Hazel Grace - 2020
Dangerous. Beautiful. Powerful.A siren.One of seven princesses of Lacuna.But I wanted more than that, so much more than the trinkets I stowed in my caverns. I wanted my own piece of the world. And I got it. However with that wish came a price, and that price came with secrets.Two of which should never have been able to set foot on where I reside. The fate of my heart belongs to Lacuna, but whose heart belongs to me?
To Kill a Kingdom
Alexandra Christo - 2018
With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe most—a human. Robbed of her song, Lira has until the winter solstice to deliver Prince Elian’s heart to the Sea Queen or remain a human forever.The ocean is the only place Prince Elian calls home, even though he is heir to the most powerful kingdom in the world. Hunting sirens is more than an unsavory hobby—it’s his calling. When he rescues a drowning woman in the ocean, she’s more than what she appears. She promises to help him find the key to destroying all of sirenkind for good—But can he trust her? And just how many deals will Elian have to barter to eliminate mankind’s greatest enemy?
Double Bear Trouble
Anya Nowlan - 2017
Chloe Marks doesn't have time for love, and that's that. So why is it that when she needs it the least, two men who couldn't be more different crash into her life and spin everything on its head? With a career on the brink of disaster, the curvy sports agent has no time for trouble... even less so for double the trouble. Dante and Dominic Kenner are werebear twins that everybody knows. The hockey stars have bright futures ahead of themselves, just as long as they don't mess it up. But what's the fun in behaving? Especially when there's a woman they both want and cant have! Brotherly love might be a thing, but these two Alpha bears have never played fair, and Chloe is about to find out what happens when she's really wanted. Double Bear Trouble is a full-length menage romance with growly Alpha males, a curvy woman with plenty to prove, and twists and turns to keep you on your toes! There's no cheating, a HEA and a guaranteed happy ending!
Clueless Magic
J.J. Dean - 2019
Only, someone should slap some warning labels on those things, because when her exploration of the new-to-her home lands her staring at an ancient looking book in a dusty old attic she didn’t know existed, things take a turn towards the unexpected. Even more surprising is finding out that the book is a Grimoire: a witch’s pride and joy… and spellbook. When a drunken spell goes awry, so does Livvie’s world as she knows it. Wayward spells, uncovered secrets and budding romances sends Livvie’s somewhat normal life flying far and fast out of the window, making room for her new reality. One where demons exist, witches aren’t fictional and monsters are very, very real. With a harem of demons by her side, Livvie must learn to navigate a world she never thought possible. But when her newly found magic is threatened, her new reality becomes a whole lot more complicated. Livvie must learn to control and harness her magic and embrace a whole new brand of insane… or go crazy trying. “That's okay, I'll own my crazy.” *This is a Reverse Harem novel #whychoose *Recommended 18+ due to mature language and situations.
Let's Scrooge
R.L. CaulderM.J. Marstens - 2020
Featuring contemporary and paranormal authors.Naughty is the new nice, so this year, Let's Scrooge!