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A Disconnected Christmas


Ryan Ringbloom - 2017
    Her prince had a secret that she never saw coming. Now an internet obsession is keeping her connected to a brokenhearted past.Her sister knows that if Lindsay doesn’t let go of her horrible new habit, she’ll have no future. Enter her brilliant idea—the gift of going offline. She hopes pushing Lindsay back into the real world will open the door for a second chance at love. When Seth O’Shea sets his sights on the beautiful third-grade teacher, there’s an instant connection. Insta-smitten quickly turns to insta-smut. And when insta-love starts settling in, it looks like Lindsay may just get the fairy tale she’s always dreamed of in time for Christmas.But what happens when she reconnects? Will she finally get her happily ever after? Or will old habits resurface and make her new man bounce before it even begins?

Sea Bride


LaVerne Thompson - 2009
    How could a landwalker be his Queen, the one destined to stop the wars among the sea tribes? But one touch and he knew he’d defy Poseidon himself to make her his.Cori Daniels hated the water; she’d been on board the luxury ocean liner for two days and hadn’t left her cabin. But when she finally ventured on deck, she met a man who looked like a sea god and tempted her like no other.Could he tempt her to follow him into the depths of the sea?

Summer's Crossing


Julie Kagawa - 2011
    Puck. Summer Court prankster, King Oberon's right hand, bane of many a faery queen's existence—and secret friend to Prince Ash of the Winter Court. Until one girl's death came between them, and another girl stole both their hearts.Now Ash has granted one favor too many and someone's come to collect, forcing the prince to a place he cannot go without Puck's help—into the heart of the Summer Court. And Puck faces the ultimate choice—betray Ash and possibly win the girl they both love, or help his former friend turned bitter enemy pull off a deception that no true faery prankster could possibly resist.An ebook exclusive novella from Julie Kagawa's Iron Fey series.

Nate: Mail Order Brides for Christmas


Kelli Callahan - 2021
    Even if it means marrying a complete stranger.Rough around the edges?That might be an understatement.He'll do what is necessary.But that doesn't mean he'll fall in love.Even if Catriona takes his breath away the first time he sees her...Even if he feels drawn to her...Even if she's everything he's wanted...Nope, not going to fall in love.

Shadow Touch


Erin Kellison - 2011
    But Elllie’s problem is a very different kind of phenomenon...SHADOWIt ought to be attached to her; instead it has a life of its own. And her dark mirror image is a wild thing, willfully seducing the very man Ellie hoped could help.SCIENCECam has devoted his career to exploring the boundaries between this world and the Hereafter. But nothing could prepare him for the mischief and mayhem of a soul split in two.SURRENDERWho will give in first: the man struggling to unite two halves of one fascinating female; the shadow fighting for freedom to experience the thrill of every emotion; or the woman who is about to discover her own deepest desires?

Neverfall


Brodi Ashton - 2012
    . . for now. But Cole is more desperate than ever to find answers about Nikki, his best chance for taking over the throne of the underworld. How did she survive the Feed? Can Cole find another Forfeit like her who can survive it too?Cole's quest leads him to the other side of the world, to a mysterious, dangerous society known as the Delphinians, whose price for information might be higher than Cole can pay—a price that could destroy Nikki. But when Cole attempts to steal the answers instead, his mission ends in disaster. Faced with centuries in a Delphinian dungeon, Cole is confronted with questions he's been too scared to ask himself: Is he really obsessed with the throne—or is he obsessed with Nikki? And can she really give him a new beginning as the Everneath's king . . . or will she instead bring about his tragic end?

Uoria Mates II Complete Series


Ruth Anne Scott - 2016
    10 Book Best Selling Alien Romance Series $23.90 ONLY $9.99 Book 1: The Alien's MISSION Book 2: The Alien's PROMISE Book 3: The Alien's SURPRISE Book 4: The Alien's LOVE Book 5: The Alien's GUEST Book 6: The Alien's REVELATION Book 7: The Alien's SUITOR Book 8: The Alien's BOND Book 9: The Alien's TRUTH Book 10: The Alien's LIBERATOR This book contains mature themes and language, only suitable for adults over the age of 18!

Shadow Wood Academy Chronicles: Book One


Ally Summers - 2019
     I know what you’re thinking. Sad lonely professor finds herself with five sinfully hot men who want her and suddenly life is magical and happy. I wish that was real. That’s not how this story goes. You have no idea what happens inside the gates at Shadow Wood Academy. Neither did I until I was summoned by the broody headmaster. Lured is a more accurate way to describe how Jake Windsor tricked me into walking through the academy’s doors. Humans don’t attend Shadow Wood. Not as students or teachers. I learn that the first night I’m locked in the faculty tower with no way out. Guys are howling outside my window. There is a girl walking on the roof. And I swear one kid keeps licking his lips every time he sees me. I need to escape, but there is something alluring about the men who want me to stay. I’m drawn to them, even when I know I should run for my life. Strong. Gorgeous. Sculpted muscles for miles. But did I mention they aren’t human? I have no plans to give in to them, no matter what they swear my purpose is, until I discover that without me the innocent inside the school could become orphans—or worse—snatched up by a rogue agency. I’m used to taking care of myself, and fighting for everything I have, but saving them feels impossible. I’m strong enough to stand my ground against five of the hottest men I’ve ever met if it means saving lives, right? I didn’t know destiny could be so tempting or so dangerous. Get ready to sink your teeth into this full-length reverse harem paranormal fantasy academy romance about the adults who run the school. Shadow Wood Academy Chronicles Book One is the first in a series with a smart, independent heroine and her five scorching hot men. There is plenty of steam to go around in this slow burn, epic romance with villains, corrupt agencies, troubled childhoods, a school for the supernatural, and so much more.

When Bae...


Monica Murphy - 2022
    I have too. I’m actually living that crush right now. And while I’ve been friends with Beck Callahan for a long time, I don’t think he sees me beyond friendship.Okay fine, we had a minor—thing for each other in middle school, but that doesn’t count. We’ve changed a lot over the years. He’s become so popular. What am I saying? He’s been popular forever. Back in the day, twelve-year-old me hoped he would eventually be my boyfriend.Alas, that was never meant to be, which is probably best. Middle school relationships crash and burn quick. He’s truly one of my favorite people, but I know now we could never make it as a couple. He’s him while I’m just…Me.So he’s my secret bae. The idealized boy who can do no wrong and proves himself time and time again that he’s absolutely, undoubtedly perfect. Dreamy.The ultimate bae.This is a compilation of short snippets from Beck Callahan and Addison Douglas' junior year in high school when they were seriously crushing on each other, before their story in MAKING HER MINE. Originally featured in my newsletter, I brought them all together in one place!

Fracture Me


Tahereh Mafi - 2013
    He's reeling from his breakup with Juliette, scared for his best friend's life, and as concerned as ever for his brother James's safety. And just as Adam begins to wonder if this life is really for him, the alarms sound. It's time for war.On the battlefield, it seems like the odds are in their favor—but taking down Warner, Adam's newly discovered half brother, won't be that easy. The Reestablishment can't tolerate a rebellion, and they'll do anything to crush the resistance... including killing everyone Adam has ever cared about.Fracture Me sets the stage for Ignite Me, the explosive finale in Tahereh Mafi's epic dystopian series. Set during and soon after the final moments of Unravel Me, Fracture Me is told from Adam's perspective.

Hidden Magic


Linsey Hall - 2016
    Cass Clereaux is a FireSoul—one of the unlucky few to inherit a piece of the dragon’s soul. It gives her a deadly, forbidden magic, but at least it helps her find treasure. The only people she can trust are her fellow FireSouls, Del and Nix. They hunt treasure to pay the bills and keep their FireSoul secret to save their lives.When Cass is blackmailed by a criminal overlord who holds their lives in his hands, things get rough. He wants a pair of rare daggers hidden inside a deadly temple. If Cass and her friends don’t get him the daggers, they’re dead. But when they get into the temple, they realize that things are even worse than they’d imagined. What was supposed to be a normal job is decidedly…not. And surviving it might be impossible.Hidden Magic features kick butt heroines, a hot hero, and otherworldly adventure.

Flipping Her Switch: Club Kink Book 1


Leela Lou Dahlin - 2017
    Although she doesn’t know where she’d ultimately fit in to the world of kink, she can feel it calling to her like a beacon, and she knows it's a place she really wants to be. She filled out the paperwork and crossed her fingers, hoping that 1. She’d be accepted and 2. They wouldn’t find out her secret. Axel Knox is the co-owner of a sex club. He’s a large man, with a big secret. He runs Kink, helping members with their needs takes his mind off his own, that is until a dark-haired beauty makes a request that changes everything. Two people learning about themselves and each other while attempting keep their secrets intact. The motto of the club is ‘Your pleasure is our priority’ and it’s something he’s keeping in mind as he’s Flipping Her Switch.

Birthday Blunder (Witching After Forty, #2.7)


Lia Davis - 2021
    Winston, Ava’s semi-aware house, doesn’t like the fact that Olivia is there baking while Ava isn’t home.Hey, at least Ava can be sure she doesn’t need a security system.

Persephone's Orchard


Molly Ringle - 2013
    Did they? Sophie Darrow finds she was wrong about that assumption when she's pulled into the spirit realm, complete with an Underworld, on her first day at college. Adrian, the mysterious young man who brought her there, simply wants her to taste a pomegranate. Soon, though she returns to her regular life, her mind begins exploding with dreams and memories of ancient times; of a love between two Greeks named Persephone and Hades. But lethal danger has always surrounded the immortals, and now that she's tainted with the Underworld's magic, that danger is drawing closer to Sophie.[Content warnings: one instance of non-consensual magic used on someone else's mind, a few instances of violence, discussions of death and grief]

Abdominal Snowman: A Feel Good Holiday Romance


Sloane Peterson - 2020
    This has been our first Christmas since my divorce from her father, a deadbeat dad who never really supported either of us.I do my best for Jule, but I worry sometimes that my best isn't good enough. And with the bakery really struggling financially right now, I'm afraid that this might end up being one of our worst holidays ever.But that all changes one weekend, when Jule and I build a snowman together in our front yard.He's nothing special at first glance. Three snowballs, a carrot nose, and some tattered old clothes thrown together. But that night there's a raging snowstorm outside my window, like nothing I've ever seen before.By the time it all dies down, there's an extremely cute naked guy standing outside my door, claiming to be our snowman brought to life.