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The Fae King's Rejected Bride
Aurora Storm - 2021
I won’t be some baby farm for a self-important alien—no matter how handsome he is.But I may not have to worry about being chosen as his mate, because I think he hates me—just as much as I hate him.The Fae King’s Rejected Bride is the first book in The brand new Royal Bride Raids: Season of the 16 Kings Series from author Aurora Storm.This is a High fantasy SciFi Mates Shifter Romance for readers 18+.
Faerie Fallen
Carol Beth Anderson - 2021
acts like a human ... and must risk her life and heart to save the faerie realm.Sela is a young, feather-winged faerie, living a life of magical ease. Her fellow Fae portray themselves as benevolent gods, worthy of human allegiance. But Sela would rather carouse with mortals than rule them.When Sela gets caught illegally fraternizing with humans, her leaders cast her out of magical society, declaring her a fallen faerie. They command her to masquerade as a human and spy on the Darros, a family scheming to take down the Fae. If she helps stamp out the conspiracy, her exile will end. Sela agrees to tutor the Darros' son, Kovian, in the Fae language.When she arrives, she discovers Kovian isn’t a little boy. He’s eighteen. He’s gorgeous. And he despises faeries. Wearing her human glamour, Sela intends to charm him into revealing his family’s plot against the Fae. But she finds herself truly falling for him, while he pushes her away at every turn.Despite Kovian’s hostility, Sela is determined to earn his trust, learn his secrets, and save her people … if his family doesn’t discover her true identity and kill her first.If you like rich worldbuilding, unexpected twists, and slow-burn/enemies-to-lovers romance, then you’ll love Carol Beth Anderson’s Feathered Fae series. Buy Book 1, Faerie Fallen, now.•••This romantic fantasy series is written for upper-YA and adult audiences. Expect some language and violence, plus sensual romance scenes with high emotions and mild heat. Perfect for fans of Elise Kova and Holly Black.Content advisory: Faerie Fallen contains depictions of self-harm, an instance of attempted assault in the form of an interrupted unwanted kiss, and various types of non-sexual violence, including sadism, masochism, and harm to an infant (briefly described).
His Ride: A Protector Next Door Romance (The Sexy Neighbor Collection)
Liz Peters - 2019
Sparks started to fly and living so conveniently next door made it too easy to slip into each other’s bed at night, but she also slipped into my life in ways I never expected.She’s got a kid and serious second thoughts about having a bad boy in her life. Just when she decided they’d be better off without me, her worst nightmare came true. She needs me now, and time is running out. I’ll hunt down anyone who threatens her or her child.DISCLAIMER: This is a novella with elements of domestic abuse. They are not detailed or graphic. Instead, they are overshadowed by themes of inner strength, hope, love, and courage.
Hearts Aflame Collection I
Melissa F. Hart - 2013
He hurts no one. He helps no one. But his very refusal to join a clan puts him in danger from the often vicious blood families. When a nearby clan sends a hunting party to convert or kill him, he encounters the deadly and beautiful Tahlia. The sparks immediately fly between the two vampires, leading to a final confrontation that could put them both at risk.- Falling for an Angel (Angel at Large, Book 1)Adrian is a messenger angel. He loves nothing better than zipping through the realms, dodging the enemies who try to keep him from doing his duty. He is fast and swift and as dedicated as they come. But he’s a fun loving individual. Even though he likes being an angel, he is lonely and can’t help wondering what it would be like to have someone that belongs to him, and that he belongs to. So when his best friend, the guardian angel Cassel falls in love with his mortal and he finds out that the only hope is for him to also find love, he embraces the challenge in his usual fun loving way. How hard can it be to find a mortal who will love him? He’s good looking, smart and can show her a good time. Unfortunately, he meets and is instantly attracted to Melissa, the only mortal woman in the world who is not impressed either by his good looks, his wit or his charm. To win her heart, he will have to reach deep into himself to discover what she really wants.- Christmas Choices (When Naughty Becomes so Nice, Book 1)When Andie Nichols breaks up with her controlling boyfriend Evan Harrington just before the big Christmas party, she dreads going and having to see him there. Still, she doesn’t want to give him the satisfaction of knowing that she didn’t go just to avoid him, so she takes up residence at the free bar, just hoping to avoid him That’s when she meets Ryan Miller and kisses him to show off to Evan. Ryan is shocked, but likes it. They leave the party together, and Ryan reveals a shocking secret of his own. He likes a woman who isn’t afraid to demand what she wants and offers to be her sex slave. The choice is all hers, but if she is willing to be a little naughty, he promises to make her feel oh so very nice.- It's Not Enough (The Clover Leaf Café, Book 1)Jeff Masterson is a cynical businessman. He has no time for love and no time for women except in the bedroom. Lisa Smith is vulnerable when her long term boyfriend dumps her for a man. She felt an instant attraction to Jeff but working in The Clover Leaf Café, she had heard of his reputation as a one night stand man and agrees to go off with Jeff but it will only be one night. What she does not count on though is the flood of feelings that night releases in her. She can’t seem to get Jeff out of her mind. She knows she is just another one night stand but the way Jeff keeps coming at her, she is beginning to think he might see her as more. But she’s not sure she is ready to trust again so soon.
Assassin's Blood
Marina Finlayson - 2019
But tonight, I’m stalking an ice-cold fae assassin. I’m on a mission to avenge my murdered friend. I’m only half fae, but my lack of magic won’t stop me. When I’m caught spying in the assassins’ stronghold, they give me a choice, according to their ancient custom: become one of them or die. As if that isn’t sucky enough, my new instructor, Ash, is the beautiful, cold-eyed killer I followed here. But the longer I’m with him, the more he intrigues me. Now my acting skills are facing their greatest challenge: convincing my brooding instructor that I’m a happy little recruit, while working to bring down the assassins’ guild from the inside. That’s a hell of a job, but my survival depends on it.
Chosen
Jennifer Snyder - 2020
On the run from her ex-boyfriend, Tris Abbott finds herself at Gem Creek Campground. A place that unexplainably feels like home, but holds secrets. It’s here Tris’s world flips upside down when she learns shifters are real and she’s chosen to save them.Before she can come to terms with the supernatural world she’s been introduced to, her past catches up.Face-to-face with her ex again, Tris must decide between fight and flight. Round two will be different though, because this time she knows what her ex is—a shifter.
Christmas at Estelle's: The 2017 YTT Christmas Special
Martha Carr - 2017
Correk is recovering on Oriceran and no one seems to be in the mood for Christmas.
But with the help of the regulars… and an unexpected artifact… plus a certain troll, donuts and Hagan, plus the magical community from the Jackalope this just might be a very Merry Christmas after all.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Welcome to the Magical World of Oriceran. Because Magic is Real.
Take Me
A. Lonergan - 2021
The worst of the worst. The ones your parents warned you about. You know the ones I’m talking about. The ones that pushed other kids down and laughed at them, smoked cigarettes in middle school, and drank in the parking lot in high school. The ones that didn’t care about rules or limitations. The ones that would be voted most likely to spend their days in a jail cell. Yeah, there was something about that wicked gleam in their eye that got me every time.Some unknown need that revved up inside of me at the sight of it. I knew I could never escape it;I craved it like it was my own personal drug. Little did I know, it would turn me into a monster.
Branded
Neva Bell - 2019
There's only one thing left to do - receive their brands. These magical tattoos not only determine their lesson plans, but also the type of magic the twins will practice for the rest of their lives. Convinced they already know what Branding Day has in store for them, Chelsea and Chloe quickly learn nothing is guaranteed when fate and magic are involved. While author Neva Bell dabbles with the paranormal in her new novel, Branded includes elements readers of her romantic comedies will recognize - a little bit of humor, drama and romance rolled into one.
The Goddess and The Guardians Boxset: The Complete Romantic Fantasy Quartet
Karen Tomlinson - 2019
A vicious fae warrior with a conflicted heart. And a bond powerful enough to strengthen them both, or tear their world apart.When Diamond Gillon's home is brutally attacked, she is catapulted into a terrifying, war-torn land where legendary beasts arise, magic is condemned, and half-blood fae like her have no rights. Inexplicably, she is drawn to Commander Hugo Casimir, a ruthless elite guard owned by the cruel, immortal fae queen. Forced by the queen to train her magic, Diamond becomes a weapon. Now she must triumph against the queen’s enemies or see those she loves, die.Commander Hugo Casimir believes he is good for nothing but ending lives. To endure his servitude to the queen, he has built a wall around his heart and hides it away from the world. Only when he meets Diamond does he consider that his life can mean so much more, that he can be so much more.But Hugo’s queen is determined not to lose his loyalty—or him. To keep Diamond alive Hugo must make them both believe he is as cold-hearted as ever. Neither Diamond nor Hugo are aware that beyond the veil to the mortal world, the god of Chaos awaits. Soon both must embrace the bonds which unite them and seize their destiny, for war is coming. And the fate of the Eight Kingdoms rests with them...Prepare yourself for magical lands, heart-pounding battles, sailing through vast oceans, and flying with fierce dragons in this epic romantic fantasy that fans of Sarah J. Maas will love.This breathtaking series is the read you never knew you were waiting for. Dive in now!"Karen Tomlinson took this amazing story from a really good beginning to an amazing conclusion. Watching both the story and the author grow through this first work has been a privilege. If you haven't read this series, do so now. I can see her as the next Sarah J Maas. She's already so close!"-Judi S *****"This author has bestowed a gift on us with this series. It is not to be missed!"-Amazon reviewer *****"I have one thing to say...Brilliant! I have not enjoyed that many fantasy series since Elise Kova's Air Awakens series. I am sad that this series is ended, but so thrilled with the outcome of such an amazing adventure. Amazing. ❤" *****
The Wolf’s Surprise Babies
Jasmine Wylder - 2019
Dangerous. Gruesome.I’ve earned this reputation.I’m mafia.My rules are simple:Rule #1: I take what I want, when I want.Rule #2: Don’t get in my way, ever, or you’ll see the beast inside.Rule #3: Love is out of the question.I didn’t ask for this life. I was born into it.Who knows? Maybe I’ll die in it.But before that, there is one thing I have to do…Make sure my daughter can escape the life I couldn’t.She is the only thing I live for.Until I meet Lizzie, the owner of the local shifter dating agency.Full lips, beautiful smile and gorgeous curves to die for.The night I touched her innocent skin,my mouth pressing against hers,I knew it…I had to make her mine.Remember rule #3? Screw it.But my origin is coming back to haunt me.Danger creeps in closer on every side.Now, I also live to save her and the babies she’s carrying.My babies.My family is mine to protect and mine to hold.Author’s Note:✦ this is a stand-alone paranormal romance story✦ with HEA, so no cliff-hangers✦ this story contains mature themes and language, and is intended for 18+ readers only
Banished Dragons: The Complete Shifter Collection
Leela Ash - 2018
Finally get the COMPLETE SERIES including a new series EPILOGUE! In the first story we meet Max and his other dragon shifter kin as they are newly arrived on Earth. They are tasked with the challenge of assimilate and finding their mates if there is any hope of them clearing their names. But can Max navigate the mysterious art of “dating” when he is used to just taking what he wants? Andrea’s world is more or less the definition of chaos. Between a sick mother, and stressful teaching job with a pain-in-the a$$ boss, she is barely holding it together. A love life is furthest from her mind… All that is about the change the moment she meets this ultra hot alpha with an otherworldly charm… Come along and join the adventure as Max and his 5 fellow dragons navigate the strange customs of Earth, all the while protecting their mates from a mysterious enemy as they seek to establish a home for themselves and their kind… This Collection includes: Captive to the Dragon Destined for the Dragon Protected by the Dragon Reborn for the Dragon Drawn to the Dragon Fated for her Mate *A Dragon’s Home (New 40 page series epilogue!) There is also a brief preview of Daddy Shifter’s Virgin…the first in my (Leela’s) Stonybrooke Shifters series… These stories contain No Cheating, No Cliffhangers and of course all have HEAs and will be enjoyed by fans of T.S. Joyce, Harmony Raines, Terry Bolryder and Zoe Chant ; ).
True Grit Spirit
Lily Harper Hart - 2020
When an invitation to a special retreat, strictly for psychics, lands in her lap, she decides it’s time for a leap of faith.As the owner of Casper Creek, a cosplay Western town in Kentucky, Hannah Hickok is in a precarious position. A recent incident involving the death of a tourist – and a member of her own coven – has Hannah struggling. That’s why she agrees to host a bunch of psychics in her town.Maddie and Hannah are both magic in their own way, although they approach life from different directions. Their worlds are about to collide, though.When the most famous psychic in attendance – a woman who was both prickly and full of herself – is murdered in broad daylight, they’re going to have to work together to solve a terrible crime.What do you do when your victim was hated by everybody, to the point where she kept a list of her enemies? Dig deep. That’s what. Even then, though, it’s going to be a bumpy ride … and the ending might not be happy for everybody.Note: This is a crossover book featuring Maddie Graves and Hannah Hickok. It’s set after the conclusion of the Maddie Graves series and after The Monstrous Seven in the Hannah Hickok series.
Adelaide's Prophecy: The Complete Box Set
G. Bailey - 2020
If being a shifter in a world where her kind is hunted wasn't bad enough, she now has to protect her sister too. Adie has no choice but to move into the old house her parents left them, or risk being on the streets in a dangerous world. Only she didn't expect to be living next door to a strange, and very attractive, group of men who are far more than human. They offer her protection in exchange for keeping their reason for hiding with the humans a secret, and helping them. But protection comes at a cost and the cost is something none of them could have expected. A cost that’s been destined. A cost that fate has weaved for Adelaide. A cost that even princes cannot escape. (Her Guardians series spin-off) Included in this collection- Adelaide's Fate Adelaide's Trust Adelaide's Storm Exclusive Bonus Story Reverse Harem 17 +
Sea Fae: Complete Series
C.N. Crawford - 2020
The Complete Trilogy.Once, I was a fae princess with sea-magic at my fingertips. Now? I’m a hunted supernatural in a squalid shop, stripped of my power. My only comforts are stale cookies, Elvis records, and my hula-hoop. Until a lethally sexy fae king arrives and rips even those away.
After the brutal king throws me in prison, I strike a bargain with him: my freedom in exchange for helping him find a magic blade. What Lyr doesn’t know is that the blade might restore my stolen magic.
But as we journey, the gorgeous jerk is starting to make me feel things I’ve never felt. When Lyr touches me, desire ignites. I see raging passion in his eyes, too. If I give in, I risk losing my chance at reclaiming my power. Even worse... I could be forfeiting my life.