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Academy of Unpredictable Magic: Books 1-3


Sadie Moss - 2019
    I know—it’s in my blood.Unfortunately, not all people from magical bloodlines have powers, and at 22, I’m several years past the age they usually appear. So I’ve resigned myself to a boring, magic-less life.Then something strange happens…I get stuck in the middle of a bar fight, and instead of just punching the guy back, I blow a hole in the wall.So… I guess I do have powers. But they’re unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. This shit is definitely not normal.And it seems the magical authorities agree, because they give me a choice: either I go to school to learn to control my crazy new magic, or they’ll take it away. Permanently.Now if I can just survive the bitchy mean girls determined to take me down a peg, the mysterious attacks on students, the three hot-as-hell guys who don’t seem turned off by my prickly exterior, and the professor who makes me long for detention, maybe I’ll get out of here in once piece.Wouldn’t bet on it though.Welcome to the Academy of Unpredictable Magic.Book Two: TrialsI survived my first semester at the Academy of Unpredictable Magic. Apparently, the universe took that as a challenge…For years, Unpredictables have been brushed aside by the rest of the magical community. Now people are starting to pay attention—and I’m not entirely sure that’s a good thing.I’ve always been content to fly under the radar, but now that we’ve been invited to participate in the Inter-academy Trials, the entire school will be in the spotlight.As if trying to sort out my feelings for the four insanely gorgeous men who all want to date me wasn’t enough, now I’m juggling magical games, deadly plots, unexpected allies, and notoriety I never asked for.All right, second semester. Do your worst.Book Three: ThiefSomeone at this school is keeping a secret.Someone is stealing what doesn’t belong to them.And we might all be in danger…I’m still recovering from the chaos of the Trials, but there’s no time to fall behind.Strange things are afoot at the Academy of Unpredictable Magic, and somehow, I’ve found myself in the middle of it all again.On top of that, even as I start to fall harder for the four men who have worked their way into my heart, an unexpected revelation threatens to upend everything between us.But Elliot Sinclair doesn’t go down without a fight.I’m just not sure who I should be fighting…This boxed set contains the first three books in the Academy of Unpredictable Magic series, a medium-burn reverse harem story intended for ages 18+, featuring a badass chick and the four sexy men who fall in love with her.

Craved By The Alpha Wolf (Firefighter Wolves Shifters Book 2)


Brittany White - 2020
     She knows me as a firefighter at the Lenox fire department. I look and feel normal to her. Harper hasn’t seen what’s hidden behind this mask. The face that will scare her away. I’m an Alpha werewolf. And she’s a human woman with a shattered heart. I feel the need to protect her at all times. With everything I’ve got. But she pushes me away. Every single time. Harper is cautious. Her instincts won’t let her get close to me. I don’t blame her. But I have to find a way to make her trust me. I have to tell her the truth. I have to show her my real face. How will she react once she sees it? Note: Adults Only. This is the second book of firefighter wolves shifter series with a HEA and no cliff-hangers. Fans of Terry Bolryder, Zoe Chant, Harmony Raines and T.S. Joyce may like this shapeshifter series.

The Shipbuilder's Daughter : A beautifully written, satisfying and touching saga novel


Emma Fraser - 2017
    . . Perfect for fans of Diney Costeloe, Rita Bradshaw and Nadine Dorries.5-star reader reviews for The Shipbuilder's Daughter'Beautifully written with a great deal of empathy, very satisfying plot. Lovely mix of old Glasgow and the western Isles''A definite must-buy''A lovely read''Fabulous reading'Glasgow, 1928. Margaret Bannatyne lost both of her brothers in the Great War and is now the last remaining child of wealthy and powerful shipyard owner William Bannatyne. Without a male heir to carry on the family business, William expects his daughter to do her duty, marry well and provide him with a grandson to inherit his business.Margaret cares deeply for her father but she has ambitions of her own: after witnessing a horrific accident when she was sixteen, she's determined to become a doctor. Her father, convinced she will never practise medicine, permits Margaret to complete her training. But he doesn't count on her falling in love with Alasdair Morrison.Alasdair, a union man at the shipyard, has been a thorn in William's side for years, and he didn't become one of the richest men in Glasgow only for Alasdair to take it all away - even if it means destroying his only daughter's happiness by forcing her to make a heartbreaking and impossible choice . . .

Craved


Sara Thorn - 2020
    But now that I’m here, I must either submit or die.My captor took me for his own, but his equally powerful brother will stop at nothing to steal me away. How can I escape when my choice of lover could change everything about their world? Or end it, once and for all.

Dragon Loved (Dragons of Mount Rixa Book 2)


Riley Storm - 2021
    

His Lost Mate


Theresa Hissong - 2021
    It became his duty to protect the remaining four members, but when a human female shows up, scenting of his mate, his carefully hidden world opens up.Isabell Palmer, a journalist and survivalist, travels north from her home in Anchorage to spend four days on a solo hike. She hires Ward Air & Transportation to fly her into the remote location to start her journey, taking photos and gathering information for her article on backpacking locations in the state. She doesn’t expect to be thrust into the world of the paranormal.Nash immediately notices the female, but the need to keep his family’s secret safe outweighs the desire for a mate. Until the night he loses control, revealing himself to Isabell.When the truth comes out, will she run far away or stay with him even though they live in fear of being hunted at every turn?

The Caller


M.A. Comley - 2016
     When The Caller rings... what would you do? The Organised Crime Team is a newly-formed unit with one of the toughest tasks in London. Led by DI Angie North, their first investigation is a cold case that has foxed several officers in the Met for months. After Angie holds a TV appeal regarding the case, a number of similar aggressive attacks are brought to her attention. The team call on their contacts on the street for help. Their interest is sparked when several local names surface. To bring the criminals to justice a member of the Organised Crime Team is asked to risk their life in a dangerous covert operation.

Heartless


Casey Kelleher - 2013
    Now, Tommy has gone and Sophia’s family has been torn apart. She knows that she will never know true freedom until she confronts the painful ghosts of her past. 'The laughter of a man is more terrible than his tears, and takes more forms hollow, heartless, mirthless and maniacal.' ~ James ThurberReviews "It won't be long before Casey can join the ranks amongst some of the other legends of British crime such as Lady Heller, Kim Chambers and Martina Cole."~ Bestcrimebooks.co.uk"An interesting window into the scummy world of crime, the failure of the system and those who get caught in the crossfire."~ BestChickLit.com

Chameleon's World: Chameleon Assassin Box Set 1: #1-3


B.R. Kingsolver - 2018
     Chameleon Assassin Libby is a mutant, one of the top burglars and assassins in the world. For a price, she caters to executives’ secret desires. Eliminate your corporate rival? Deliver a priceless art masterpiece or necklace? Hack into another corporation’s network? Libby’s your girl. Chameleon Uncovered As an assassin and thief, Libby's on a first-name basis with larceny, mayhem, and death, but she's not used to being on the receiving end. Chicago is far darker and more dangerous than her native Toronto. Amidst terrorist bombings, stolen treasure, and murder, a mutant prophet calls for revolution. Away from her family and friends, Libby has nowhere to turn as enemies assault her from all sides. Chameleon's Challenge Libby's chameleon mutation has led to a lucrative career as a thief and assassin. She normally doesn't worry about the comfort of corporate executives, but when she stumbles onto the grisly murder of a rich man's mistress, it gets her attention. The murder leads Libby to believe her best friend's life is in danger, and she vows to protect her.

Northridge Shifters: The Complete Series


Dee Bridgnorth - 2019
    A town that bears their name. A town full of mortals unaware that the five handsome, popular Northridge boys are in fact a pack of wolf shifters born around the time the town was founded. The entire town isn’t ignorant of their true nature, however. The Moon family knows all too well about the supernatural creatures on the mountain—for they’re secretly the Crescent Moon Coven, witches locked for centuries in battle with the shifters for control of the mountain and the treasure the pack guards. When High Priestess Scarlett starts having extremely vivid dreams of the gorgeous Noah—dreams he shares and remembers upon waking—it becomes clear that lifelong mortal enemies are in fact fated mates meant to spend their lives as one. With bloodthirsty wolves on one side and powerful witches on the other, how can the two of them ever hope to be together? And just why are they supposed to hate each other, anyway? Book 2 Ethan Northridge has a chip on his shoulder. Who wouldn’t after watching their parents being murdered by witches—the same witches his pack now has to work with to uncover the mysterious beginnings of their centuries-old feud? When he discovers history student Juliet while doing a little digging at the library, he is instantly drawn to her beauty and intellect, strongly enough that he suspects she’s his fated mate. Juliet is drawn to him, too, but not just because he’s gorgeous and charming. She can’t shake the feeling she’s seen him before—and she has, in a picture taken seventy years ago. Book 3 Bennett Northridge isn’t exactly a fan of playing nice with the Crescent Moon Coven, his pack’s eternal enemies. But now that his Alpha has mated with the coven’s High Priestess, it doesn’t seem there’s much he can do but smile and go along with it. Lorelei Moon just returned from a trip to Europe to visit her coven’s distant relatives. And what did she return to find? Oh, nothing—just the entire world turned upside down. Her sister is now mated with the Northridge Alpha, her family’s mortal enemy. How is this possible? And why didn’t anybody tell her about it? Book 4 Wolf shifter Sebastian Northridge was only looking for a night of fun in the town his family founded decades earlier. Instead, he finds a girl being brutalized in a dark alley—and her attacker’s scent isn’t that of a mortal. He gets away, leaving Sebastian with a wounded girl who doesn’t know her own name but has a tattoo of a rose on her ankle. Rose doesn’t really have amnesia, though she wishes she did. Anything would be better than remembering the horror she witnessed before fleeing the pack of shifters she innocently hooked up with months ago. Shifters she soon learned took pleasure in savaging mortals, who liked drawing the attention of law enforcement. To them, murder was a game—and the pack leader, Raphael, was the deadliest of all. Book 5 When Desmond Northridge isn’t dreaming of the blood-soaked destruction of his entire family of wolf shifters, he’s dreaming of a beautiful, platinum-haired girl who tells him to go to the Sphinx. It can’t be a coincidence that Landry, the only member of his pack to ever cut ties and live entirely alone, fled to the seclusion of Sphinx Mountain years earlier. Nor can it be a coincidence that, while on his way to the mountain, he meets a girl who looks just like the girl from his dreams.

Slayer


Cyndi Friberg - 2020
    His one and only concern is curtailing the power and influence of the ruthless Sarronti elite. Still, the human female working with him lingers in his mind and fuels his imagination.Though Kara O'Leary has been attracted to Malik since they first met, she never dreamed he returned her feelings. One kiss ignites a hunger neither can deny, but the timing couldn't be worse. Hostilities rapidly escalate and new threats are revealed. How can Malik and Kara bring freedom to the "world below" when all they can think about is each other?Note to Readers: This book contains detailed descriptions of sizzling passion only suitable for mature readers.

The Monster Ball Year 3


Heather HildenbrandTish Thawer - 2020
    This deliciously exclusive event has tongues wagging even amongst the who's who of the monster community. It will once again be held at an undisclosed location on All Hallows Eve.Don't worry all you underprivileged socialites, The Monster Ball isn't just for vampires, witches, and werewolves. Other creatures of the night have as much of a chance to attend. Watch for your ticket but not in the mail. The silvery slip of parchment is said to appear in your hand by the light of the moon.If you find yourself a fortunate recipient best to keep it to yourself. There are some who would kill for the chance to attend. Because as every good monster knows... what happens at the ball, stays at the ball.xoxo, ElviraFans of dark fantasy, paranormal intrigue, and romance will devour this story.Year 3 includes an all-new location & theme, new bartenders, and even a few familiar faces! Don't wait! 1-click now and be sure to reserve your "ticket" to the ball!

Rawlings


Ally Summers - 2019
    Hikers are missing. Shifters' bodies are turning up. And a precious shifter artifact has been stolen from the local library. Hunter's Lake used to be a quiet place to live, but now it doesn't feel safe. Bear shifter, Beau Rawlings has never had a case so hard to crack. Especially since he can’t get the main suspect, who happens to be the new girl in town, out of his head. Jessa Langdon is ready for a new life in Hunter’s Lake. Leaving her world behind in Denver, she takes a job at a local library for a fresh start. But her first shift ends in a burglary and she's way too attracted to the cop who shows up to help. Rawlings and Jessa have to focus on the case, to prove her innocence and catch a killer. But you don't get to choose when you fall in love, and they're about to find out what happens when the rules are broken. They just hope their hearts aren't broken too. The small town of Hunter's Lake has always been a refuge for shifters, until now. The Undercover Shifter unit must fight against the clock to save the town they love, and the people in it. Get ready for mates, drama, and murder in the new Undercover Shifter Series.

Awakening Dragon


Isa Hunt - 2018
    Three hot Alphas fighting to take her. An enemy who is out for blood. Kelly is pretty sure that she’s the most regular girl in the world. Until she almost gets killed three times on the same day. And is rescued by three insanely hot men. Her rescuers let her in on a little secret: shifters exist. Oh, and by the way, she’s a shifter too. Not just any shifter, though. She’s the last of a bloodline that goes back thousands of years. She’s the dragon queen, destined to unite all shifters. As though that’s not enough to take in, Kelly is supposed to take three alpha shifters as her mates. It’s the only way to activate her powers. Not that mating with three hot guys is the worst thing in the world. The problem is that there might not be enough time. Kelly and her mates have a gang of bikers on their heels. And they are out for blood. Kelly’s blood… This story has a HEA, so no cliff-hangers. It is the first in a series of reverse harem romance books with ongoing storylines. A new story will be released every month. At the end of the series, the stories will be bundled in a box set. This steamy story is for 18+ readers only.

Touch of Fire


Michele Callahan - 2016
    The small town is full of crazies, mischievous baby fairies, talking animals and one hot hunk of a man who just won't leave her alone. In fact, he's following her everywhere, stealing kisses, and making her want a little crazy of her own. But Kayla has a life, and living in the middle of a desert is not her idea of a good time, even if it does come with one amazing, and sexy benefit – a sexy fire elemental determined to melt her socks off. To the rest of the world, ancient mythology is just that, fairy tales. But for Xander and his magical brothers, it's all too real. Born into a long line of powerful but cursed men, he is destined to wait for the goddess to summon a mate for him using a powerful magical spell. When the magic summons sassy and willful Kayla, Xander faces the ultimate test. Kayla may not be able to resist his seduction, but Xander craves more than physical pleasure, he is determined to claim her heart.Enjoy another adventure set in S.E. Smith's Magic, New Mexico!