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Demon Gate Series Volume 2: Hijinks, Charmed and Lovelorn
Nicholas Bella - 2020
Raphael is in my life regardless if I want him to be or not, and it's harder and harder to resist his charm. Hell, I don't even think I want to. if having one sexy-beyond-reality demon isn't enough, I now have the baddest of the biggest of bad boy demons making sure I know my place in his army. That's right, the Demon King of the eighth level of hell, Adriel. Turns out, he doesn't like riffs between Agoto demons and he's making sure Raphael and I learn to play nice. I'm also knee-deep in trying to stop a horrible portal from being opened that would no doubt unleash one demonic hellspawn that we don't need on this plane. Plus, I still have my police duties and protecting my partner, Sheila and my little sister, Natalie from the dangers I now know exists is more than a full-time job on top of everything else. Warning: This volume contains strong adult content not meant for sensitive eyes. The novelettes in this serial will be filled with dark, twisted, raunchy, steamy and even a little romantic scene between powerful, sexy men that will either offend you or get ya revved up. This series will not be pulling any punches, and it won’t apologize for hurting your feelings, either. You’ll find no fluff and ruffles here. These demons play hard and they fight dirty.
The Dragon Realm Complete Series
Selena Scott - 2017
Desperate for an heir who will be able to protect the throne, Lucy looks to be the perfect candidate to provide the King's offspring. The Chosen One, lost in a realm of lust, evil, and a power-hungry King - she needs to escape. Torn between a loyalty to all he has ever known and a growing desire for Lucy; can Amos find a way through this? Will the consequence for them be too much to risk, and what would it mean for the entire Dragon Realm? The Dragon's Touch - Book 2 It is the time that dragon females come of age to mate. Zara irrationally fears that King Dalyer will find her and recapture her as his bride; she was his favorite –though untouched- wife. Solar dreads it because he grapples with a forbidden attraction to Zara and he is certain that the men around their camp will try to claim her once she is of eligible age. Torn between the Oracle's prophecy and his burning desire, can Solar stay loyal to the cause? To what end will he use Zara to achieve the revolution's ultimate aim? Dragon's Desire - Book 3 Following the clues from a dream to the human realm, the Oracle is searching for the lost man that he’s had visions about. The man whom he thinks is the only one who can destroy King Daylor. But his encounter with the beautiful single mom, Melanie, unnerves him. He is unsettled by the intensity of the protective instinct that is rising up in him. It’s unlike him to be serious about anything. But this is so different. Where will this burning desire lead and what does it mean for the Oracles quest? Dragon's Passion - Book 4 In the exciting conclusion to the dragon shifter series, Idris and other series favorites must rise to the occasion to battle the evil King Dalyer once and for all. For freedom. For the dragon realm. For love. For their true mate. This series contains strong sexual themes/language and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
Sword & Flame
Jonathan Moeller - 2020
He has crushed every enemy…but it will take more than swords to defeat his new foe. When the dreaded necromancer Lucan Mandragon returns from the grave, Mazael will need to rally all his allies and followers to face the threat. But the things hunting Lucan are far more dangerous…
Ethereal King
Ariana Hawkes - 2017
With tensions boiling and no understanding of the rules of the human world, he and his clan seem to be doomed to a wretched life on a volcanic Pacific island. That is, until a boatload of tourists brings prophesied salvation in the shape of a feisty, curvy human named Josie. The only problem? He needs to convince her to become his mate and bearer of his dragonlets, but she’s having none of it. Josie Stanton has no idea what kind of royal prince Xephyr thinks he was in his former life, but he’s not going to be the boss of her! So what if the drop-dead gorgeous dragon has saved her from a violent fate, he's desperate to marry her, and he's everything she’s ever wanted in a man? With a father on the brink of collapse from exhaustion and two morons making her life hell at work, romance is the last thing on her mind right now. When Xephyr asks Josie for her help she finds it impossible to say no. But for this royal prince to win Josie’s heart and save his clan, he’ll need to prove to Josie he loves her for all her human qualities and become the hero that she needs. This is the first book in a brand new dragon shifter series, full of romance, sexy dragons and laughs. HEA and no cheating, of course! An additional story is included as a special FREE bonus!
A Phaery named Phredde, and Other Stories to Eat with a Banana
Jackie French - 1998
Phredde is tiny, ferocious and Pru's best friend. And with Pru's brother turning into a werewolf, Pru needs all the magic help she can get!
The World of Lore: Monstrous Creatures
Aaron Mahnke - 2017
They're spoken of in stories and superstitions, relics of an unenlightened age, old wives' tales, passed down through generations. And yet, no matter how wary and jaded we have become, as individuals or as a society, a part of us remains vulnerable to them. Werewolves and wendigos, poltergeists and vampires, angry elves and vengeful spirits.In this beautifully illustrated volume, the host of the hit podcast Lore serves as a guide on a fascinating journey through the history of these terrifying creatures, and explores not only the legends but what they tell us about ourselves. Aaron Mahnke invites us to the desolate Pine Barrens of New Jersey, where the notorious winged, red-eyed Jersey Devil dwells. Mahnke delves into harrowing accounts of cannibalism-some officially documented, others the stuff of speculation . . . perhaps. He visits the dimly lit rooms where séances take place, the European villages where gremlins make mischief, and Key West, Florida, home of a haunted doll named Robert.The monsters of folklore have become not only a part of our language but a part of our collective psyche. Whether these beasts and bogeymen are real or just a reflection of our primal fears, we know, on some level, that not every mystery has been explained, and that the unknown still holds the power to strike fear deep in our hearts and souls. As Aaron Mahnke reminds us, sometimes the truth is even scarier than the lore...
Fantasy Encyclopedia
Judy Allen - 2005
From goblins and fairies to dragons and Dracula, this encyclopedia covers them all with sparkling, readable text and stunning illustrations. Discover how the magic of stories throughout the centuries has kept these creatures alive in traditions and cultures around the world. Using a highly visual approach, featuring more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this book will introduce readers to each fantasy character within its habitat and genre. Cross-reference boxes direct readers to popular books and movies starring these fantastical creatures. This is a must-have for any fantasy enthusiast!
The Mating Ceremony
Angela Foxxe - 2016
Elena's pack now consider her to have reached the age of maturity and when this happens she is to participate in the mysterious mating ceremony which is to confirm her status as an adult of the pack. Elena is nervous about what is to be her first ever sexual experience but when she discovers that she will be mating with a handsome muscle-bound wolf called Jackson Masters, all her worries turn to excitement and she can not wait for the ceremony to being. However, Elena is unaware that life after the mating ceremony will never be the same again in more ways than one.. If you are looking for a paranormal romance with the right amount of sensual scenes, romance and action then this is the perfect read for you! Scroll up and start reading right away! WARNING: CONTAINS SCENES OF A SEXUAL NATURE 18+
Origins
Sean Hayden - 2011
She was born a vampire, a trait that makes her utterly unique. Knowing this, her family strived to keep her existence a secret. Tragedy forces her from hiding and hunger drives her into the open. Unfortunately, living in a world that has accepted, embraced, and yet still fears the supernatural is never a good place to stand out. Especially when the one who notices you wants you dead. The only people who can save her want to use her as well, but she's left with little choice. Ashlyn joins the FBI and becomes torn between two worlds. She can either be a monster, or she can help destroy them.
One True Mate Series Bundle, #1-4
Lisa Ladew - 2018
This Bundle Contains Four Full Novels: One True Mate 1 Trevor has lived his entire life believing he was a fraud, but angling for a chance to prove he’s not, itching for an actual fight against the demon he’s prophesied to defeat. Nightly, he dreams about the One True Mates. Do they exist, do they not? He’s drawn to a female, but she doesn’t seem to fit the prophecy, until she leads him right into the home of the demon himself. One True Mate 2 The dragon came to Serenity to fight the demon and it’s the last thing he hopes to do in his too-long life, but then he meets her, the only woman in the world who may be able to handle his love. One True Mate 3 Crew is a powerful, yet tortured, wolf shifter who is convinced he has to live out the visions he sees in his head... true love lost before it has a chance to begin. Crew is about to discover how powerful love really is. One True Mate 4 Cerise is a mystery, and something about her scrambles Beckett’s brain cells. He must figure out who she is to him, and why he’s willing to drop everything to help her.