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Dragon-Born: The Dragon-Born Saga Books 1-3, Half-Blood Dragon, Magic-Born Dragon, Queen of the Dragons
K.N. Lee - 2017
Perfect for fans of Games of Thrones, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Branden Sanderson's Mistborn.
Embark on a magical journey through Dragon territory with half-blood Rowen and discover the truth of Draconia's mysteries.
Half-Blood Dragon Pirates, dragons, mermaids. Embark on a coming of age journey that will leave you breathless. New York Times bestselling author, K.N. Lee presents Half-Blood Dragon, the first epic fantasy adventure in the Dragon Born Trilogy. A lady-in-waiting's job is to follow orders. For Rowen, it is to execute her stepfather's plan to elevate the family's station by an advantageous marriage to the crown prince. Intrigue and seduction fill Rowen's days, but the prophecies that haunt her dreams at night warn her that death awaits. The taunts of her sleepless nights are realized when she is framed and sentenced to death for the prince's murder. For a human, there's nowhere to run and no one to turn to in a kingdom where power is tightly held by full-blooded dragon shifters. It will take a stranger from the shadows to save Rowen from execution and reveal a truth full of terrifying potential. It is time for Rowen to find the courage to accept her fate, awaken her gift, and set the world on fire. Magic-Born Dragon Magic. Betrayal. Dragons. New York Times bestselling author K.N. Lee brings you all this and more in the sequel to the international hit, "Half-Blood Dragon." Rowen is on the run. Convicted of a murder she didn't commit, a last-minute surprise rescue from the gallows by her father, the notorious pirate Elian Westin should have brought her a measure of freedom, if not peace. Instead, Rowen has more enemies than ever...and more questions. The royal navy of Withrae is on her heels to bring her to justice, and her erstwhile savior Captain Westin wants her back because he believes she is the key to finding the legendary Red Dragon, a creature so powerful that it can change the course of time. Hunted by dragon shifters who despise her and feared by humans who don't understand her, half-blood dragon Rowen must unravel old mysteries in order to outsmart new adversaries. She can only hope that her new, uncontrollable magical abilities don't get her killed before she can confront the man who set all of this in motion... ...a man who hates her but will do anything to save her life. Queen of the DragonsDragons. Prophecies. Wizards. The world's fate rests on the shoulders of one half-blood Dragon. Taken by the infamous Red Dragon, Rowen now finds herself without hope, a plan for escape, or her memory. Ancient secrets are revealed during her captivity, and a strange black Dragon risks his life to save her. When he finds himself injured and also kept in the Red Dragon's lair, the two of them must find a way to survive. Captain Elian Westin and what remains of his crew make the journey to Withrae where a war is brewing. Dragons versus humans. Which side will they choose? The answer isn't as simple as Elian thinks when he is brought face-to-face with the woman who broke his heart. The rules are no longer as simple as he once believed when the fate of his daughter and her mother are left in his hands. But, in Draconia, things are rarely what they seem, and the origins of a curse are revealed.
The Mystic Cove Boxed Set #1-4
Tricia O'Malley - 2015
Determined to unearth the secrets lying hidden in the enchanted waters of the cove, Keelin has little time for a surly Irishman who infuriates her during the day and haunts her fantasies at night.Inexplicably drawn to the woman who has stepped from his dreams and into his world, Flynn fights a stubborn battle against his increasing attraction for Keelin. Forces unknown have better plans for the two.Only the secrets of the cove can show Keelin who she really is, the beauty of her mysterious power, and a love that will break the bounds of what she knows.Wild Irish Eyes - Book 2Oh, to stop the voices in her head.Other people's voices, that is. As a pub owner with an extra special gift, all Cait Gallagher craves is a moment of silence. That, and to own the building her pub is housed in along with the heart of the building's landlord, Shane MacAuliffe. Though she is irresistibly drawn to Shane, her vulnerabilities cause her to put up a tough exterior. When the two butt heads, more than sparks fly, and Cait finds herself trembling on the precipice of love.Shane has watched Cait for years. Stubborn, beautiful, and with a trim body that he is dying to get his hands on, Cait is it for him. And yet, she continues to infuriate him by walking away from his kiss. Every time. At his wits' end, Shane doesn't know what to do to make Cait his own.Unapologetic and fiercely proud, Cait must conquer her insecurities and reveal her true self or face losing everything.Wild Irish Soul - Book 3Love was never her strong suit.Aislinn is used to living life on her terms. As an artist with an extra-sensory gift, she allows her moods, and those of the natural world, to inspire her paintings for her gallery. Aislinn has danced around serious commitments her whole life.When Dr. Baird Delaney moves his psychiatry practice to town and stops by her shop to pick up some prints for his office, Aislinn's world tilts. Irresistibly drawn to his presence, yet convinced that the uptight doctor is a poor match for her free-flowing artistic soul, Aislinn is torn. Both Aislinn and Baird will have to suspend their beliefs as they tumble headfirst into a messy, unrepentant love that challenges both to accept each other unequivocally.Wild Irish Rebel - Book 4A loner at heart...Morgan McKenzie has been on her own since she ran away from a nightmarish foster home at the age of sixteen. Afraid to put down roots again only to be hurt once more, Morgan prefers to be constantly on the move. Until she is inexplicably pulled to the small Irish town of Grace's Cove. Before she knows it, Morgan is settling in and forming relationships for the first time in her life. Determined to keep her walls up to protect both her heart and the touch of magick she carries, Morgan fights against her growing attraction for the town's golden boy, Patrick Kearney.Patrick can't keep his eyes off of Morgan. Since the moment he saw Morgan across the dance floor at Keelin's wedding, Patrick has been lost. Pulled in by her beauty and vulnerability, Patrick's frustration grows as his advances are continually rebuffed. As Morgan rebels against her feelings for Patrick, she is swept into a battle against her own worst demons.
Tovian
Immortal Angel - 2018
Can he save his elf in time? As the chief security officer on the Flouriant space station, Tovian works hard to keep the station free of crime. But when a threat arises that he can’t fight, there is only one elf on his mind: Callie. Callie has been watching a certain muscular cyborg on the station monitors a little too closely for far too long, but she’s never had the courage to tell him. Both are racing against the clock to protect themselves and each other. When he comes for her, will she have the courage to tell him how she feels?
Ultimatum: The Proving Grounds
Wade Adrian - 2016
Toby has been waiting for years to finally get his chance to see the game, but after server problems and issues with the download he only has a few minutes to do so before real life calls. And nothing seems to go right. His first glimpses of the world leave him confused, and it turns out he isn’t alone. Someone has broken into the server and changed things to suit themselves. Everyone has only one character, one life, and an impossible goal: make it to the end in a week. Everyone is mortal, and everyone is a killer. It’s open season on other players. The man who usurped the world chose Toby to be the champion of this cause, despite his lack of knowledge of game… or perhaps because of it. He is given a terrible weapon, the only one capable of setting things right. Yet he is just as mortal as everyone else. Or worse, as his character remains in the world even if he logs out. But with the future of their hard work on the line, the developers are not about to sit out of this fight. Their game, their reputation, and their very company are on the line. With Toby’s help they take up the challenge and fight to reclaim their world.
Scions of the Black Lotus: Complete Tales of the Floating World
J.C. Kang - 2020
until killers target her clan sisters.As the Black Lotus Clan’s most formidable operative, half-elf Jie hoped the emperor would send her on critical missions to safeguard the realm. Instead, she’s ordered to infiltrate the legendary Floating World, where elite courtesans wage wars with wit, vanquish the staunchest warriors with threads of silk, and coax out secrets with gentle whispers.It’s a set of skills she lacks. An utter waste of her talents……until conspirators try to murder her clan sisters.Now, with seeds of insurrection finding fertile ground in the Floating World, uncovering ringleaders could mean sacrificing her friends.Jie must decide who lives and dies.Because when faced with a nascent rebellion, your choices could save an empire.Or topple it.---Download The Complete Tales of the Floating World now for eight episodic tales of spy training, sisterhood, and betrayal.This set includes six books, two bonus stories, exclusive artwork, and links to high-resolution posters:Thorn of the Night BlossomsWhite Sheep of the FamilyInterlude (Bonus Story)Wretches of the TrenchTemptress of FatesLast Heir of the NorthSecond Interlude (Bonus story)Last Bloom of the Jade Lotus
Rulers of Darkness Box Set
Amanda J. Greene - 2016
Passion can be lethal... Caressed by Moonlight Dorian Vlakhos is no ordinary aristocrat. He is a vampire king, who will do anything to save his clan from complete annihilation, before an ancient curse can claim his immortal life. Penniless and orphaned, Victoria Kingston has nothing to bring to a marriage, yet she must shackle an unsuspecting gentleman into marriage by the end of the month or forfeit her rights as guardian of her younger sister. With the help of her dearest friend, Victoria begins her hunt, and vows to stay far away from the dark, mysterious, Dorian Vlakhos. After meeting the beautifully innocent Miss Kingston, Dorian had to have her. He would do absolutely anything to make Victoria his. One sweet stolen kiss would bring them together while a force, more powerful than any vampire, would bind them for all eternity, but treachery, war, and death rule Dorian's dark world and Victoria would be fortunate to survive. Caressed by Night Dimitri Arsov, the last remaining pure vampire, was thought to be dead for the past four hundred years. Now, he is back and has a score to settle with the traitor that had tried to kill him centuries ago. But as he waits for his prey to blindly step into his carefully laid trap, his overwhelming hunger for blood is triggered when he saves a beautiful art historian. Kerstyn Ingmar's life was normal and straight up boring until the night she is rescued by the dangerously sexy, powerfully mesmerizing, Dimitri. Unable to resist his diamond blue eyes and intense kisses, she is drawn into his world of darkness and closer to her impending doom. While their desire consumes them, Dimitri is haunted by images of a bloody and deadly future. As his enemies draw near, he must find a way to save his mate from her destiny before fate destroys them both. Caressed by a Crimson Moon Consumed by madness and tormented by dark memories of blood and death, Hadrian Lucretius, King of the Validus Clan, has returned after living in self-imposed exile for nearly three hundred and fifty years. To maintain peace with the vampires, Eva Maldonado is offered as a sacrifice to the crazed vampire king by her father, the alpha of the Silveria Shifter Pack. Hadrian's reputation is both legendary and lethal; he is ruthless, bloodthirsty, lusty, and soulless. When Eva arrives at the ancient fortress high in the Carpathian Mountains, she is shocked to find a ravaged man with dark burning eyes filled with loneliness and dangerous desire. Would she be his lover...or his prey? His savior...or his victim? Would Hadrian lure her into madness or would their perilous passion be their redemption?
The Darkest Minds Series Boxed Set
Alexandra Bracken - 2018
With gorgeous, fresh designs and exclusive bonus short stories from the perspectives of fan-favorite characters Liam, Vida, and Clancy, this collection will delight loyal fans and new readers alike, just in time for the major motion picture starring Amandla Stenberg and Mandy Moore.Praise for the Darkest Minds series:"Meet your next dystopian obsession"--Entertainment Weekly"Haunting... Bracken creates a gripping and terrifying dystopian world."--Kirkus Reviews
"Heart-wrenching but completely riveting, this novel pulls no punches."--BCCB"A riveting, emotional read that kept me on edge!"--New York Times best-selling author Melissa Marr
Ruby Celeste and the Ghost Armada
Nicholas J. Ambrose - 2013
So after dispatching his guarding henchmen, she snatches him and then flees—but not before blowing a gaping hole in the SkyPort.But unbeknownst to Ruby, Stein survives the blast. And along with the assassins now hot on her tail, she has other problems to contend with: the frail man she kidnapped and his newfound place on her ship, a pervasive series of dangerous electrical malfunctions—and what about the diary she finds on a derelict ship? Are its pages filled with the deranged words of a madman—or does it really hold the key to finding the mysterious Ghost Armada?
Keeper of the Books
Asher Elliot - 2016
If he goes, he steps into an unknown world. That's the decision of an outlaw. With a bounty hunter on his trail and an unknown journey ahead of him, the outlaw must seek the help of wary strangers. And getting back won't be so easy.
Totally Dragons: A 8 Book Paranormal Romance Box Set
Serena Rose - 2016
Every book included is a complete novel with no cliffhangers and every book is a former Amazon.com bestseller. If you love dragon romances you are totally gonna love this! ;-) The 8 TOTALLY Amazon Paranormal Dragon Romances included in this limited edition collection for you are... (Warning: All these books contain scenes of a sexual nature and should only be read by adults.) Book 1: The Dragon's Throne – Serena Rose Dragon Princess Alena is due to take her place on the throne. Only problem is that she is in love with a man who could never possibly be the King. And she is pregnant by him too... Book 2: Spawned By The Dragon – Amira Rain (NYT Bestselling Author!) Alyssa Clarke found herself pregnant after a one night stand with a stranger. Not her best of ideas but several years later she is leading a happy life raising her beautiful child by herself. Little did she know, the child's father was a dragon shifter and he would soon be returning to her life in dramatic fashion... Book 3: The Dragon Of Her Dreams – Lilly Pink Zoe Drake had been enjoying some very naughty dreams which involved a handsome dragon shifter. However, when she found herself pregnant despite not having had sex for a year she had to realize that maybe these were not dreams at all.... Book 4: The Dragon's Want Her – Angela Foxxe Dragon princes Jared and Dustin instantly became infatuated with the beautiful Lynda the moment she set foot on their island. The Dragons want her but only one could have her. That was unless she agreed that she could be theirs to share. And the two dragons were willing to do absolutely ANYTHING it took to convince her... Book 5: The Dragon's Love Child – Jade White (Box Set Exclusive!!) Amber was heart broken after her boyfriend left her. She needed a rebound night of fun and she needed it fast. Little did she know, the man she chose to have her rebound sex with was a dragon shifter and this was going to be anything but a rebound affair... Book 6: Dragon UnSEALed – JJ Jones When FBI Agent Aubrey Connor was assigned the task of tracking down a dragon shifter she expected it to be routine. She didn't expect that the dragon would use his powers to seduce her and get her on his team instead... Book 7: The Seed Of The Dragon – Serena Rose (Former #1 Bestseller!) Up and coming model Rachel went to a party full of industry executives hoping to change her life. And her life did change not but not in the way she expected. It was at this party that she met the gorgeous golden-eyed Shawn who swept her off her feet and into his bed.... Book 8: The City Of Dragons – Bonnie Burrows (Over 60 Five Star Reviews!!) The big city is constantly under threat from rogue shifters and it is dragon brothers Gavin and Dylan's responsibility to protect it. However, when they both save city girl Sarah from an attack they both realize that there is something extra special about her. And they both want to find out what it is....
A Demon Lord's Virtual [Magic Life]: First War
Nathan Valerio - 2019
From building his village into a town, producing food and protection and more, the real troubles have only begun for him in his [Magic Life]. Not only will he have to face animals, monsters and other demon tribes that appear like grass, to advance he will even have to go against other gods, angering them to carve out his path as a Lord player but his troubles aren't only in the game. The real world is slowly changing along with the game and he will have to start adapting as he slowly unfurls his wings.
Run, Omega, Run
Pamela R. D'Addato - 2018
No matter how big of a package your life is, I'm willing to stay with you through anything.” A childhood marred by violence, Celia, the young Omega, is a victim of a horrifying experiment and has suffered more than anyone in her pack. After being accused of something she did or thought she did, she runs away. While on the run, Celia finds herself in another territory. Wounded, left for dead, and mistaken as a rogue, she is taken back to the pack house to await her punishment for her intrusion into the Ice Moon’s territory, a rival pack. When Cooper sees Celia, something dawns on him. The young woman is no rogue, she is an omega, and more notably, she is his mate. With a chance at a new life, Celia tries to bury her past life, but after a series of unfortunate events start haunting her, she begins to reveal the parts of her violently tragic life that she’s tried to forget. As the Alpha of the pack, protecting it and preserving peace are Cooper’s priorities, and finding a mate with an inextricably complicated past is the last thing he needs, but letting Celia go isn’t an option for him either. But the Alpha from Celia’s old pack has a claim on her, and he isn’t done with her yet. Once Cooper decides to keep Celia, betrayal, tragedy, loss, and war become inevitable. Confined in her own pool of dark and painful secrets, will Celia be able to completely trust her mate and free herself from the torturous past that she is very much convinced of her own making? Find out and grab a copy now.
Courting Rivals:
Sophie Chevalier - 2015
Be sure to turn the AC up! Dane MacAlister He’s demanding. He’s controlling. And worst of all, he’s devastatingly handsome. Working as Dane’s personal assistant is no easy task. The curvy Ginger Graham does her best to fight her attraction for her billionaire boss and remain professional, while Dane struggles with his own secrets. A bear lurks inside of him, and he has to work extra hard to keep his animals instincts at bay around his attractive assistant. Ginger hardly knows what she’s in for when she’s invited to his home on Storm Isle... Alphas of Storm Isle is a scorching five-part serial (like a TV show). It features steaming alpha bear shifters, powerful billionaire businessmen, and steamy menage romance. Be sure to start with Book 1, Courting Rivals!.
The Demons' Muse: Books 4-5
Auryn Hadley - 2020
Mostly, that it feels very, very good.Angels keep screwing everything up. For millennia, the battle between Heaven and Hell has raged unchecked. The souls of humans unknowingly fuel it. That means it's up to us, the worst definition of evil, to save Earth. The problem is that I still can't quite understand why that makes us bad.The Wrath of Angels - Book 5:There's nothing more terrifying than a pissed off woman - except the Devil. I'm both.The angels warned me that I should fear their wrath. Theirs? Please! They have no idea who they're dealing with. Not that I really do either, but I'm quickly figuring out that I'm a whole lot more than just an artist.The Demons' Muse: Books 4-5 is packed with the last two full-length novels of the series, with NO cliffhanger endings, consisting of 292,000 words. This is a Reverse Harem series which includes multiple love interests, increasing m/m themes, and graphic scenes of sex, violence, and language. Be warned: everything you thought you knew about the world, religion, and death will be pulled apart, twisted around, and put back together in ways you will not expect.
The Shadow Order - Books 1 - 8 + 120 Seconds
Michael Robertson - 2018
But in this galaxy, there are a million ways to lose…Seb Zodo has never backed down from a fist fight. After all, he’s been gifted with powers that make losing impossible. But lately, Seb’s gift seems more like a curse…Seb’s fearlessness leads to stupid decisions, short-lived jobs, and unwanted attention in dangerous places. In a desperate bid at a fresh start, Seb swears off fighting. But it may be too late…When a run-in with an electrifying thief and the head of a shadowy organization sends his life spiraling out of control, Seb has no choice left but to go down swinging…