PLAYING WITH FIRE: He may be the firefighter, but she’s the one playing with fire. Derek Severson walked away from his career as a Dallas firefighter after tragedy shook him to his soul. Running his uncle’s beachside bar on a south Texas island gives him the chance to heal, find peace, and avoid entanglements. That is, until Macey, his childhood friend, tracks him down. After spending two years abroad in a developing country, Macey Locke has come home ready to dive in to her Peace Corps-inspired foundation. But when she learns Derek is suffering, she can’t turn her back. Six weeks on a tropical island to help the guy she’s loved for years? No-brainer. Derek can’t help but notice she’s not the same girl he used to know. She’s more. More self-assured, more determined, more irresistible. But is she enough for him to let go of his newfound fragile peace and give in to the passion sparking between them? HEAT OF THE NIGHT A future with him would mean facing her biggest fear. Evan Drake may have had a challenging childhood, but he’s overcome it to build a life he loves—a career as a firefighter, with lots of friends and female attention, all on a tropical island. He couldn’t ask for anything more…until Selena waltzes into his world.Selena Jarboe was born into old money, lacking for nothing, except the one thing she aches for most—a stable, secure family. After playing by society’s “rules” her whole life, she throws them aside, walks away from her East Coast mansion, and pursues a life—and a sexy stranger—on San Amaro Island. She can’t regret the no-strings night with Evan…until she learns it has a major consequence.With an uncertain future, Selena is sure of only one thing—that Evan is the last man who could offer her any kind of security. Evan has a lot of experience fighting for what he wants, but will it be enough to win over Selena forever? FULLY INVOLVED This bad-girl drifter could be bad news for his custody case. Firefighter Clay Marlow might have a colorful past, but priorities became black and white fast when he learned he has a daughter. As the custody battle heats up, Clay’s focus is providing the stability his little girl has never known. His alluring temporary renter, Andie, could only jeopardize his case.Carrying everything she owns on her Harley, Andie Tyler is only on San Amaro Island to manage her friends’ bar for four weeks. A self-proclaimed drifter with more emotional baggage than a jumbo jet, Andie isn't interested in a forever relationship, even when she finds herself increasingly attached to an adorable girl and her sexier-than-hell father. She has secrets and a dark past, and Clay and his daughter deserve better.The more she pushes him away, the more intrigued he becomes. Andie’s tenderness and strength draw Clay in, and he realizes she’s the vibrant color and life he and his daughter need. Can he convince Andie to become a permanent part of their family before she rides off again?

     Cynical yet sexy dragon shifter Sebastian Bernal rules a modern empire of riches. Savagely betrayed once by a woman, he disdains love. His singular passion is to find his ancestors’ stolen treasures - gold objects that are filled with the essence of his own power. Without them, he will die.Smart, practical Lacey Whitman is married to her all-consuming yet beloved job. She has no time for men. Except the one man whose smoky eyes and electrifying presence caress her dreams at night, tempt her senses by day. But Sebastian Bernal and his secrets can only cause inevitable heartbreak. When Sebastian’s rigid walls begin to break down from Lacey’s undeniable allure, everything threatens to tip out of his control. She is his mate - and she’s about to disrupt not only his bitter oath to recover his family’s legacies by whatever means necessary, but his shattered heart and fading soul.

    Klaire comes a suspense packed collection driven by deception, murder, and corruption.Deadly secrets, fatal flaws and heart-stopping chemistry will grip you page by page as killers hide in plain sight and danger lurks at every twist and turn. From a rugged mountain town to the darkest corners of the world.Now available in one riveting box set—Rescued, Declan, and Close Encounter— high intensity, action-packed romance, guaranteed to blow your mind and take your heart hostage.

     The death of his brother forces Greyson West to take his rightful spot in a pack of outlaw wolf shifters. He accepts his fate in order to protect his family, but when a dangerous encounter brings him face-to-face with his mate, he finds himself risking everything for love. The only problem. . . she’s human. Etti Blackwell is a smart-mouthed tattoo artist with a fierce independent streak. So when a sexy wolf shifter turns her world upside down, she doesn’t take kindly to it. Greyson may have rescued her, but she doesn’t trust him. It’s his fault she’s on the run from werewolves! As the pack’s savage Alpha closes in, Grey does the unthinkable to keep Etti safe, triggering a curse so powerful it may just cost them both their lives. Unless . . . Can Grey win Etti’s heart and prove he’s her mate before the next hunter’s moon? Crescent City Wolves will transport fans of Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, and The Originals to a world unlike any other... Crescent City Wolves Series: A Paranormal Shifter Romance Book 1: Claimed Book 2: Cursed Book 3: Chosen Book 4: Buried Book 5: Betrayed Book 6: Bitten

    He’s been used before, and protecting his privacy is a top priority. Besides, he’s too busy running one of the most powerful corporations in Chicago to waste his time on real relationships. But when a chance encounter with a bold, curvaceous stranger has him believing in fated love, he’ll stop at nothing to make her his. Ballsy businesswoman Kay Hennessy wasn’t sure she’d ever set foot back in Chicago after her ex cheated on her and broke her heart. When she finally revives her courage, she returns to the city only to be courted by the man who once devastated her. Chase wants her back, and she’s ready to consider his proposal until she meets a sexy billionaire who may have a few extra talents she didn’t even know were possible. Little do either of them know that Hudson is really a shifter prince who can’t take the throne without a mate. And an opposing clan will do anything to keep him away … even if it means killing the person he loves most.

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    Rasey.*** Be sure to look for the newest release, ROGUE! ***VIPER – Book 1Sons of Sangue MC president and vampire elder, Kane "Viper" Tepes, must choose between loyalty to his club brotherhood and his insatiable desire for a beautiful police detective who's on the trail of a blood-drinking killer. But all it takes is one taste of the forbidden human to make Viper question everything he stands for--even if it means defying his brethren as head of the MC.HAWK – Book 2As the newly appointed leader of the Sons of Sangue vampire MC, Kaleb "Hawk" Tepes, discovers his president's patch comes with a lot of dangerous enemies--someone wants to divest him of his position for a crime he committed against his vampire predecessors. The last thing he needs is the distraction of a tempting female whose presence at the clubhouse has his blood firing with the urge to feed . . . and to bind her to him forever.GYPSY - Book 3Sons of Sangue playboy, Grayson “Gypsy” Gabor, loves the ladies. Content to seek his pleasure where he will, life is good--until his appetites get the best of him with a sexy-as-hell redhead and he finds himself mated. He’s determined to free himself from the unwanted bond, but when the choice comes down to keeping his tempting new mate, or giving her up for all eternity, how far will he go to deny the only woman he can’t resist?Each title in the Sons of Sangue series is also available individually in eBook and trade paperback.

    She's lost her home, her boyfriend, everything... rather than go back to her parents with her tail tucked between her legs, or inconvenience her best friend, she decides to take matters into her own hands.When she comes across a mating app, Tori thinks she may have just found a way to solve all of her problems, and maybe, just maybe, find love along the way.A trial period with Mal, the sexy bear shifter who contacted her seems like the answer. But, when she gets there and realizes it's not only Mal she's there to meet, but also his best friend Kai, will this opportunity be more than this human bargained for?Swipe Right to Mate is the first in a new trilogy by DJ Bryce. This is a menage standalone about a desperate woman finding exactly what she needs, where she least expects it.Swipe Right for LoveKatja is lost. After finally dumping her douche of an ex, she thought she had things figured out. A job as a nanny, which offered room, board and stability. But, when she loses that, Katja realizes she's left with nothing.When she comes across a mating app, Katja hopes she's found a way to dust herself off and start anew. She's not looking for love, just companionship and a place to call home. Bane lost his mate five years ago and has since lived his life for his daughter, Sloane. Now that she'd getting older, he's realized that Sloane needs more than he can offer, so he allows his friends to talk him into joining the mating app that changed their lives. The only stipulation, is that the women he meets have to pass his tests before they can meet his daughter, and need to know they have no hope of winning his heart.Swipe Right to Love is the second in a new trilogy by DJ Bryce. It follows two people eager for companionship, who are determined not to let love in their lives. The thing is... love doesn't always follow the rules. Swipe Right for PassionShonda is lonely. Over a decade ago, she'd fallen for the man she knew was her mate, only to have him flee the pack and never return. She's lived her life on automatic. No boyfriends, no excitement, only work and friends.When she learns that the man she loves has joined a mating service and has an active profile on the app, Shonda knows this may be her last chance to be with the man who's always owned her heart, even if she has to lie to make it happen.Grayson likes being alone. He has his farm, his solitude, and the occasional visit from his brother, Bane, and Bane's family. For years that has been enough, but now... Gray wants more. Not ready to leave his land, he decides to follow in his brother's footsteps and try to find a mate. He just needs someone who'll be okay living on the outskirts of society.Swipe Right for Passion is the third in a new trilogy by DJ Bryce. Can two people who missed their opportunity at fate get a second chance at their happily ever after?

    Start your binge read now!The men of tattoo shop Inked Hearts are brooding, bossy, and impossible to resist!Dive into this addicting series and see why readers say “Crystal Kaswell is the queen of broken bad boys.”This romance collection contains the first three books on the Inked Hearts series.TemptingHe's my best friend's brother. He's off limits. But when I find the brooding tattoo artist's sketchbook full of dirty drawings--drawings of me--I can't resist.Hooking UpSweet, booksmart grad student Iris and I have a friends with benefits arrangement with three simple rules. All fun. No strings. No falling in love. But then I've never been very good at following rules.Pretend You're MineI'm pretending I'm in love with my best friend. What could possibly go wrong?Leighton is my best friend. Pretending she's my girlfriend is a terrible idea, even if the entire world is expecting the breakdown of the year at my ex's wedding. Then she kisses me... and I forget we're pretending.

     But with the old warehouse comes a new challenge: particularly, the Ghost of a man who died there long ago, who may be unwilling to tolerate this strange person in the only place he can exist. But something about the Ghost draws her to him, and Grace starts to forge a strange connection with him, something neither of them anticipated but both desperately needed. This is a low heat, sweet Romance novel with a surprising amount of tension!

     He’s everything she says she doesn’t want… Claire Erickson’s always been the good girl…until now. She’s in trouble and the only person she can turn to is her outlaw neighbor, Cyrus Doucet. Chase She’s exactly what he’s looking for… Chase Doucet knows what he wants. He’s a man who lives his life on the edge, and as far as he can see, so does Katrina Craig. One way or another, he’s determined to have her. He’s her match in every way but one… Katrina Craig has finally found the man and adventure she’s been looking for. But when life throws her a curve ball, suddenly she’s got a secret that could ruin everything. Cole He’s a man in danger of losing his self-control… Cole Doucet has a job to do. Protect the starlet at any cost. But who’s going to protect her from him? She’s a woman in danger of losing her heart… After a crazed stalker forces Amberly Matthews to leave Hollywood and her life in the public eye, she counts down the days until she can be back on the set. But when trouble follows her to Bayou Basin, she’s once again thrust into danger—and the arms of Cole Doucet. *Formerly published under the pen name Kenzie Cox*

    

    With conflict brewing in the kingdom, will he be forced to make a heart-breaking choice?BellaWhen I came to the subterranean kingdom of Driegon as a mail-order bride, I didn’t expect the dragon king to sweep me off my feet, take flight, and claim me as his mate. He says a mythical mating ritual called the Torrent proves we’re fated. Yeah, sure. Then I find out he’s almost engaged. He insists he’ll find a way for us to be together, but I’ve fallen for pretty lies before, and I won’t give my heart again easily.MalacTo end a war among the factions of my Driegon people, I must marry the daughter of a rival warlord. I’ve accepted my fate. Until I meet Bella, one of three Earthlings brought to my kingdom as mail-order brides. One touch, and my blood roars through me—the first sign of the Torrent. We’re fated and I ache to claim her, yet I cannot betray my people. But the heart of a dragon will not be denied.

    It was not to fall into bed with a bear shifter.Branden is nothing if not trouble.He’s a playboy, a billionaire cowboy who thinks he owns every woman he lays his eyes on.So, I did what I thought was right.I snuck out of his house before he woke up.Done.Never had to see him again, right?Wrong.My pregnancy test laughed in my face.And my little boy reminds me of Branden every single day.Erasing his memories is hard.Especially now that I’ve been offered a job at a ranch.My new boss?The same bear shifter that I’ve been trying to forget.And if my memory serves me right, then his temper will decide the fate of my future. Will I lose my baby? Will I lose my job? Maybe even my life?

    He's been subjected to torture, degradation, and numerous tests by humans wanting shifter blood. He's convinced he will spend the remainder of his life chained to a wall until sexy scientist, Liv Kimbro, is assigned to his case. She's the first human to show an ounce of compassion and their attraction is combustible despite his disdain for her species. An escape plan unfolds and Lawson sees how far Liv will go to set him free. Passion erupts and raw, primal need is unleashed when they succumb to their desire for one another. Will Lawson reach his safe haven and find a life mate when Liv captures his heart or will their differences destroy them and everyone he loves? Safe Haven Lawson Scott can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. The days of being chained to a wall and unbearable beatings are over. Now, He's renovating a hotel where shifters can relocate and feel safe. His family has reunited and Liv, the woman he loves, is by his side. When he takes on the role as pack leader it seems he has everything he could possibly want. But when a rescued group of shifters come to live at Hollow Rock, his world turns into bitter betrayal overnight and he may lose the one person who matters most. Was that a light at the end of the tunnel? No, wait. That was the headlight of a train. Alpha Lawson and Liv have experienced their fair share of hurdles. He's a shifter, she's human. He was held captive for three years by her former boss. Her best friend can't stand him. They faced every storm and came out stronger and more committed than ever. Happily ever after? Not quite. When Lawson's brother turns Ravin, he and Liv leave Safe Haven in search of him. Liv is convinced she can reverse the horrific side effects of the disease if they can find and capture him. Luckily, they find his brother and take him to Liv's lab for treatment, but when they return home, Lawson is thrown into a death match when a disgruntled pack member challenges his role as leader. Can Lawson defeat his enemy and follow in his father's footsteps as a revered Alpha, or will his dreams of sharing his life force with Liv die during the bloodshed under a full moon?