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Buying You
Wendy Rathbone - 2018
It’s quite another to be sold as one. Prized for his looks, Dane knows it’s shallow, but he is on his way to having it all. It feels good to be gorgeous, smart and have top designers from around the world requesting him. When he returns to his hometown to participate in a small Date-For-Charity auction, it seems harmless enough—until a hooded man walks in and bids higher on him than anyone else. Dane is intrigued but nervous when he finds out the guy has vanished after the winning bid, leaving only a limo behind to whisk Dane off into the night. Enemies to lovers, opposites attract, and hot steamy nights that challenge two guys’ trust issues along with their biggest fears.
Tying the Knot
Casey Cameron - 2017
It should've been a picture-perfect wedding. But when Fox Avery's fiancée dumps him days before they walk down the aisle, his storybook future is knocked far off-course, along with both types of happy ending. Now he's simply adrift--an omega without an alpha. Unmated and unwanted.All Fox wants to do is feel sorry for himself, but somehow his sisters convince him to turn the destination wedding into a family vacation. A jilted omega and his meddling family at the most romantic resort on earth--can it get any more embarrassing?Apparently it can--and it does, because when Fox drunkenly decides to get his V-card punched no matter what, the hunk he hits on in the hotel bar turns out to be Dustin Miller: smoking hot alpha, world renowned chef--and Fox's first love.An alpha who never forgot. Dustin's only real regret in life is leaving behind his high school sweetheart to go to culinary school abroad. He always meant to come back and sweep Fox off his feet when he had more to offer, when he could provide for Fox the way he really deserved. But Fox moved on in his absence. When the love of his life appears out of nowhere with a cheesy pickup line and the same stunning smile that's haunted Dustin's dreams for years, Dustin is determined to make things right this time. This is the second chance Dustin never thought he'd get, and he won't let it go without a fight.A star-crossed couple given a second chance.Fox can't deny he still cares for Dustin, but how can he give his heart to the man who broke it so many years ago? Dustin fears his past mistakes have created a rift too wide to cross. How can he convince Fox that he's a changed man, and that he'll take care of him the way an alpha should?If the two men are going to build a future together, they need to settle their past first. But when the intensity of their time together sends Fox into an early heat, passion threatens to unmoor them both. Their bodies are definitely saying yes, but their hearts are saying...maybe?Will the wounds of the past be too much to bear, or can Dustin and Fox find a way to come together and tie the knot?Tying the Knot is a stand-alone non-shifter alpha/omega romance with a happily-ever-after ending and no cliffhangers. It features knotting, male pregnancy, and lots of (very long and detailed) steamy scenes.
Touched Down
Hayden Hunt - 2016
But maybe I've found the right man Things haven't been easy for me. Even though, in theory, I have everything I want. I'm rich, I get to play football for a living which is my passion, I have a huge house. What I don't have is someone to share it with. Despite dating so many women, none of them ever click for me. I was beginning to resign myself to being alone forever, until I meet Alex. Alex is the perfect person for me... Except for the fact that he's a man. I don't date straight guys, I refuse to get tangled up in that mess. At least, that's what I promise myself after my ex Jason. I don't want to be with a man who isn't willing to come out of the closet. But, that doesn't mean I can't be friends with Liam, right? There's no harm in being around him if I keep things platonic. Only, every fiber of my being is craving him romantically. This standalone gay-for-you novella is 30,000 words and comes complete with HEA ending!
Fated Omega
Ryan Gray - 2016
I could taste him in the air from the second I walked in, and I’m not leaving without him.One night isn’t enough for Alpha shifter Rex. When he sees Lucas in a crowded bar he has to own him completely. He’ll do whatever it takes to protect his fated mate and keep him by his side. Even if it means going to war with his own pack.Lucas.I wasn’t looking for trouble, but he found me all the same. I know better than to get involved, but he’s like an addiction and I just keep sinking deeper.Lucas has always been a lone wolf, literally and figuratively, but all that changes when leader of the pack Rex saves him from an out of control bar brawl. Now he owes the man his life, but he never expected to fall for him so hard and so fast. Their intense connection is immediate, but when an unexpected pregnancy enters the picture both of their lives are turned upside down.This 20,000 word novella is steamy and sweet, with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a HEA complete with a bundle of joy.
A Lesson in Pride
Jordan Chambers - 2015
After the closeted college student has a drunken meltdown at his well-to-do family's Christmas party (involving a few bombshell confessions and some not-so-polite uses for the angel tree topper) he suddenly finds himself disowned and cut off from the family funds. Back in New York, Josh tries to put the hangover behind him as he prepares for a swanky art competition. Of course fate has other plans, and after crossing paths with a mysterious bad-boy named Luke, Josh begins to question everything he thought he knew about himself. Josh can't help but think that this unrefined biker (dreamy as he is) is the last thing his reputation needs right now. But when Luke drops a few bombshell confessions of his own and Josh is left to find out who his true friends are, the artist might just find that opposites attract. "A Lesson in Pride" is a steamy standalone novel with HEA and no cliffhanger.
A Baby Maybe
Genna Donaghy - 2017
With no babies born in nearly a generation, society is falling apart. Now, there's hope. An experimental medical procedure may allow males to carry a fetus to term. All Wyatt wants is to be a male mother, but entering the repopulation program requires that he give up everything: His home, his job, and possibly his life. Wyatt is sure he's prepared for anything, until he meets his handsome doctor who happens to be the genetic donor to his fetus. Wyatt's ready to put his own life on the line... but he never expected to fall in love with the father of his baby.
Divine Dragons: The Complete Series Bundle
Jill Haven - 2020
In three hundred years I’ve never come across even one. Until I meet … him.Haiden is sweet and a little broken, and his fragile smiles make me yearn to claim him as my own. I never thought I’d find a divine omega in a tiny West Virginia town, but not only is Haiden an omega, he’s my destined mate.Fate might have led me to Haiden, but the emotions he awakens in me blaze a fire in my heart and I cannot let him go. But once news of his existence breaks, I won’t be the only one trying to claim him.And when danger comes to our door, I’ll do whatever it takes to keep him safe.
Shift
J.P. Murray - 2021
Charlie's parents died when he was young and his grandmother raised him. Now her heart is failing and he chose to postpone college to stay home and care for her. What he doesn't know is that the wolf he keeps seeing in his backyard is waiting for him. It's eyes watching, anticipation growing as Charlie gets closer to his birthday. Luke has waited decades to find his mate. Discovering that the one he is meant to be with for the rest of his life has no idea what he is or what he will become on his 19th birthday is a problem. But with his pack at his back and his wolf pacing, he waits. Trouble arrives for Charlie just as the fated day looms and Luke's pack will have to work together to bring Charlie into the life he's meant to live even with danger looming and a devastating loss that Charlie had hoped would never come, arriving. Shift is an gay fated mates romance.
First Love
Esme Beal - 2018
ASHTON has everything a man could ask for. Rich. Successful. Talented. Not to mention good-looking. As the CEO of the biggest company in Snow Falls and with more money than he knows what to do with, Ashton lives his life above the rest of the city. NOAH is an Omega living an ordinary life in Snow Falls. He's content with a steady job and an opportunity to spend his free time helping out at the local shelter. Despite having everything, there's one thing missing in Ashton's life: an Omega at his side. He ignores the attempts of his friends and colleagues to set him up, instead deciding to go to another part of town to finally find someone to be with. That's where he runs into Noah, an Omega he went to school with but never actually met. They feel a mutual attraction toward one another and it's not long before the two of them are spending time together. But as their relationship gets deeper, Noah discovers that being with a man as famous as Ashton isn't so easy... What happens when Ashton is faced with an impossible choice? Can he be the Alpha everybody believes he is? Is Noah the Omega Ashton was truly destined to be with? Or will the challenges that continue to threaten their relationship be too much to overcome? FIRST LOVE is a STEAMY standalone contemporary non-shifter omegaverse romance. It features a loving Alpha and a caring Omega. There are no cliffhangers and no cheating. Happy ending? Check inside to see! Mature readers only!
River Inn
Jason Collins - 2016
Daniel recently inherited the inn from his grandmother, and he isn’t prepared to let go of the lifetime of memories he built in the home. But when Caleb Sullivan, a handsome executive representing the large company, arrives to negotiate with Daniel, he begins to reconsider his position. Their relationship gets off to a rocky start, and Caleb’s initial offer for the business is shockingly low, but Daniel soon realizes that Caleb is interested in more than just acquiring the inn. As the two men begin to grow close, Daniel learns that Caleb is being forced to negotiate for River Inn on behalf of his father, the owner of the hotel chain. Caleb confesses that he has spent a lifetime hiding his true self from his conservative father, and he wants Daniel’s help in finally revealing who he really is. As Daniel struggles to save the inn, his ex-boyfriend Parker arrives in town, appearing at his front door and claiming that he still loves him. Parker puts forth his best efforts to win Daniel back, but Caleb isn’t finished fighting for him yet. Faced with a failing business, Daniel must choose between an old, familiar love, and a new, exciting opportunity with Caleb.
The Alpha's Vow
Colbie Dunbar - 2018
Covered in tattoos, he favors short-term relationships over anything permanent. But when Max, a Shakespeare-quoting backpacker, meets Seb in less than desirable circumstances, a misunderstanding has the omega accepting an offer that sends him hurtling in a new direction. And then there’s Trixie, a tiny, pink piglet who has the run of Seb’s home and has captured his heart. She adores apples, riding on the alpha’s motorbike and plenty of snuggles. And it’s love at first sight when she comes face to face with Max. Set against the backdrop of an unspoiled landscape and a lake that’s both serene and treacherous, Seb and Max’s relationship blossoms until a storm disrupts not only the surroundings, but also their future. This is a 28,000-word, non-shifter, omegaverse novella, and it’s the first book in the Idriador series.
Naughty Omega
Judith Shale - 2019
Not only has he has been good all year, the bubbly omega even works for a donation center that gives Christmas gifts to families in need. When three handsome business owners offer to give to Teddy's charity, he's overjoyed. But the alphas aren't going to let their Christmas cheer go for free.Daryl, Jacob, and Carson know the truth about Teddy - that he's a naughty omega. When he realizes they all want him, he wonders how he'll ever manage to pick just one.Will Teddy deck the halls with one loving boyfriend? Or could there be room for four men under the mistletoe? (Naughty Omega is a non-shifter mpreg Christmas romance with plenty of heat. HEA guaranteed!)
Omega's Forever Home
Lacey Daize - 2021
However, the pay of a bartender doesn't leave much in savings for vacations to far-flung places. So instead he decided to move every few years to a new destination, where he can see the sights and experience a place before moving on. His next destination? The beachside billionaire enclave of Harris Cove. But is there more for him in the city when he meets a gorgeous alpha at the overlook outside town?Kent is a billionaire alpha on the rebound, trying to erase the regrets of his last relationship.Settling down with an omega to start a family had once seemed within reach to Kent, then he found his now-ex in bed with another man. It's been months, but the hurt and anger still haunt him. Then he sees a gorgeous omega at the overlook off the highway leading to Harris Cove. The man is beautiful, but is he ready for a new relationship?Can a bartender on the move and a billionaire with regrets find love in each other?Omega's Forever Home is a 26.5K word , non-shifter, M/M, Mpreg romance
Toby and Dalton
Aria Grace - 2017
Dalton is open to love, but the few dates he's been on have been terrible. He's just about to give up on searching for happiness when a young shifter passes by him, providing hope that maybe this time he'll find love. Toby has been hurt one too many times. He always picks the wrong men and doesn't believe he deserves anything better. When his best friend forces him to check out a shifter matchmaking service, he doesn't have any hope that things could work out for him. Because, why should Dalton be different than the others? However, fate knows better. And both men might be in for the shock of their lives.
Brash
Eva Leon - 2018
No one comes here, and no one knows where I am. When Ezra turns up on my doorstep, I suspect he’s a reporter, who doesn’t know when to let a story die. It’s soon obvious he doesn’t remember me as my Hollywood persona, and the fear in his eyes tells me he’s running from demons, the same as me. The difference is, mine are dead, and his are very much alive, and in pursuit. It’s been a long time since I cared about anyone or anything, but Ezra could change that if I let him. Ezra I was sure I was too smart not to recognize an abusive jerk when I met one—so how did I end up the virtual prisoner of my Alpha boyfriend, who turned out to be a drug dealer with a shady past and violent present, who wants to control my future? When I saw him kill someone, I ran, but he’s after me. I don’t know if he wants me back, or if he wants to silence me, but I’ll die before I go back to him. I have nothing left until I stumble across Levi’s cabin where I find hope for survival, and maybe a second chance at happiness with the curmudgeonly man living in terrain as rugged as he is. Brash is a standalone Mpreg romance with a salty Alpha, sweet but scared Omega, and the happily ever after you’re craving.