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Lion in Wait


Lynn Red - 2014
    She escaped an overbearing family, and a series of dangerous misadventures, but then landed square in the midst of a traveling carnival. In the gritty, grimy dirt circus, love is the furthest thing from Cass’s mind – she’s much more occupied with avoiding her boss Lyle’s slimy fingers. Just about the only things Cass has left are her mind, a few books, and impossibly vivid dreams of a man she’s never met, but who she knows – somehow – is going to find her. And when he does? Well, who knows? But it’s gotta be better than the circus. Oh, and then there’s the lion who sleeps in her trailer. At first, Lex was impossible to control. He clawed, he snapped, he roared and raged like any lion would, but somehow never hurt anyone, like there was something more to him than caged animal ferocity. He lashed out at everyone except for a certain woman with curly brown hair and a thing for khaki cargo pants. No one knew that the REAL Lex – the same man Cass dreamed of for so very long – was hiding beneath the fur and claws. When the lion-shifter lays eyes on the woman he knows he can’t live without, this king of the jungle can’t rest until he’s taken his queen. And when he first reveals the tall, dark and handsome underneath the tail and teeth? Cass isn’t too surprised that the man IN her dreams turned out to be the man OF her dreams. ***This seductive, steamy, shifter romance is completely standalone, and is sure to leave you roaring for more!***

Magnificence


Madison Thorne Grey - 2014
    Born with the same binds around his wrists as his Gwarda brethren, he is the chosen leader: the Gwardian. He must unite and lead the new race of cursed warriors who now live in the black forest of Surchin. He fights with the fire of a god; he kills the roaming beasts, battles the darkness, strives only to fulfill the purpose he is constantly beckoned by the gods to achieve. However, his priorities are altered the day he hears the voice of his Destoul, his soul’s destiny. She is in the forest and she is wounded. He will stop at nothing to find her, possess her, and kill whoever dares to harm what belongs to him. As regenerated souls find each other once again.. Keirah and her younger druid sisters are all marked with a gem as it magically appears embedded in their bodies. Now they find themselves without parents and forced to live with strangers. They soon flee from the fires of their new home into the forests that hold the most vile, the Karpartha gypsies, and the god of death’s minions, known as Kravens. They are held captive, victimized, and then separated. Keirah begins her journey to find her beloved sisters and, while doing so, finds the destiny of her heart. She is instantly struck by the intense attraction between the Gwardian and her. Being raised fiercely independent, she struggles to admit her need and desire for the Gwarda male, because in doing so, it threatens to destroy the shields she has built up to protect her heart. The Gwarda Warriors series Had Keirah and her sisters known what was set in motion the day their stones appeared and how personally they would be affected by it, they would have still fought the darkness, still battled for what belonged to them. Anguish had fallen upon their people as darkness encompassed their land, but through the darkness there came light. The new race of warriors would be their hope, their salvation, their loves’ destiny. But they too could be tainted. They too could be seduced by the black forces they had been created to fight against. If measuring by this earthly realm’s time then it’s been years but in the unseen realm above known as Vehaven, it has been but a moment. Love knew no bounds, knew no limitations. It looked beyond the unseen realm and reached in for a taste, for a moment of regenerated happiness, and in that moment fate was altered and the destinies of many were changed. Their land, their Northbrook, they discovered, was a very magical place... Note: Magnificence is an adult fantasy/paranormal romance

Rescued on Bear Mountain


Sloane Meyers - 2019
     When Anna Carter shows up near his cabin and needs rescuing, Joel’s inner bear roars at him that she’s his fated lifemate. But he knows that’s impossible. Fate would never pair him up with a full human, especially one foolish enough to get trapped on the mountain in the middle of a blizzard. Joel vows that he won’t give in to his burning desire to claim Anna as his mate. But as the blizzard howls on and he’s forced to share his small cabin with this mysterious but beautiful human, Joel feels his resolve starting to break down. And he feels his alpha bear starting to take over. After all these years of loneliness, is it possible that this mighty mountain bear has finally found true mate love? You will love this sizzling shifter romance, because it’s full of fierce bear shifters who will stop at nothing to claim what’s theirs. Read it today!

Rookie Shift


Mia Taylor - 2018
     Unfortunately for me, a past I never knew about is about to slap me in the face, one wrought with supernatural forces. My training officer, August stares at me like he knows something about me but nothing throws a wrench into my destiny like the untimely arrival of a dark shadow from the past. And now August has to train me on much more than just policing. Author's Note: Due to the steamy nature this book is recommended for 18 and over. It is a stand a lone with an HEA.

Enchant the Night


Amanda Ashley - 2020
     Hungarian vampires are born, not made--and can breed with mortal females. Being one of the oldest of his kind, Quill Falconer has honed his skills at hunting just the right kind of prey, which is why his latest victim confounds him. She shouldn't remember his drinking her blood. And he shouldn't still be craving more . . .Callie Hathaway's life is as normal as it can be after the death of the beloved grandmother who raised her. Until one night, feeling foggy and fatigued, she realizes that a strangely sensual encounter with a dark, handsome man didn't occur only in her imagination.As Callie and Quill's unique connection draws them together, an ancient order of knights seeks Quill's destruction. Being together puts Callie in mortal danger--until she uncovers a magical family legacy. Side by side they'll fight for survival, and for each other, as the brotherhood of vampire hunters gather for one final showdown.

Her Black Wings


A.J. Norris - 2016
    But saving a young child from a certain brutal death in the last moments of her life has earned her a chance at salvation. Elliott the Redeemer wants no part in saving another soul…After one too many failures at redeeming lost souls, the nail-biting, self-pitying Elliott has had enough of his work and would prefer to live out his eternity on Earth drowning in bourbon. It doesn’t matter that Amalya has grown black feathered wings signifying the good that still dwells within her. He can’t risk failure again.Amalya must save someone from her past in order to escape Abaddon’s rule…She has to prevent the now grown child she saved from committing murder or risk returning to Netherworld with Abaddon for good. She can’t do it alone, though. Amalya needs the help of the angel sent to guide her, but their emerging love might not be enough to convince Elliott she’s worth the risk. Amalya loves her black wings. She knows she’s meant to be an angel—and she will stop at nothing to prove it…

A Deadly Sin


Alisa Woods - 2017
    A war brews in the immortal realms, between the Angels of Light—created to love and protect humanity—and their ancient enemy, the Fae. The Fae have created a demon plague to stop the humans and their technology from invading the immortal realms. I’m tasked with protecting a beautiful scientist who may do exactly that… but this duty is fraught with danger. Not due to the demons who hunt her but because a Fall from Lust will plunge me into shadow. I’ve already been marked by the darkness of that realm—and I’ve vowed never to return. CHARLOTTE I’m a scientist, a physicist, a woman of reason… and I don’t believe in angels. My Ex broke me in ways I didn’t even know I could break. But I’ve moved on and put the nightmares behind me. Now I have work to do, a theory to test, and a billionaire lined up to fund my experiments. If I’m successful, it will change the world. Everything’s finally coming together—then my co-worker attacks me, my hot neighbor saves me, and suddenly, I’m wondering if there’s more to my theories about an extra-dimensional world than I ever suspected… In a war that threatens mortals and immortals alike, the Angels of Light vow to protect humanity… but they will be tempted by the sweet promise of Love. FALLEN ANGELS is a follow-on series from the bestselling FALLEN IMMORTALS series. It contains sexy hot angels of light—and shadow.(Formerly published as TAJAEL.)

Police Bear: Bear Shifter Romance (B.E.A.R.S. Book 2)


Candace Ayers - 2021
    

Seal of Destiny


Traci Douglass - 2013
    . . but can it stop the Apocalypse?Mira Herald is having the worst life ever. Not only is she plagued by horrific nightmares starring the Devil himself, she s now the target of a power-hungry, rogue minion, freshly sprung from Hell and bent on her destruction. To complicate matters further, she s acquired a stalker. One who insists he s a divine warrior sent for her protection because she houses an ancient relic with the power to unleash Armageddon. Last time Mira checked, she wasn t insane. Still, all this celestial mayhem is enough to drive a girl crazy.Kagan is a member of the Scion, an elite team of immortal warriors selected by Divinity to aid mankind and save the world. After a century alone, Kagan is summoned for a new mission. He s eager to begin. Eager until he s informed his mission consists of protecting a woman with no clue to the power she wields. Plus, his briefing fails to prepare him for his new target s cosmic-sized attitude problem. As Divinity s sworn servant, he s required to fulfill his duty. His oath, however, does not require him to be enthusiastic about his new assignment or warm-and-fuzzy toward his new compatriot. He plans a wham-bam rescue and a quick return to solitude.The minion attacks - with the backing of a mysterious organization - and all Hades erupts, putting a fast end to any whirlwind escapes. Accustomed to staunch independence, Mira s survival now requires full cooperation and an unwavering belief in Kagan. The battle-hardened warrior is also forced to chose: between duty and desire. Amidst the turmoil, Kagan and Mira s undeniable passion draws them closer to each other and down a path neither expected but both yearn for, more than they ever knew.Will love save the day? The world s fate depends on the answer."Sensuality Level: Sensual"

Project Phoenix


D.C. Fergerson - 2018
    As the magical infiltration specialist, she’s used to being a ghost.But when her entire team is murdered, she finds herself in a foreign land without any allies.Caught between finding their murderers and her own government thinking she’s a suspect, Cora assembles a new team to seek the truth. She must unravel the mystery of Lucius’ Project Phoenix and find out what secret her team was killed to protect. But is he an ally or her worst enemy?Don’t miss Project Phoenix, the first book in The Dragon’s Dream Saga by D.C. Fergerson! This cyberpunk sci-fi fantasy will have you turning the pages to the pulse-pounding finish!

Hunted


T.A. Grey - 2014
    No other in the village has the kind of reputation he had: for being a true dominant. When she learns that the overly-possessive Ryon plans to fight any male competitors on Penelope's first Claiming Day—she is not happy. To win the Claiming is to win the female as a mate. Immediately following the male winning the female, he then consummates their partnership with a wild coupling filled with dominance and mind-numbing pleasure. But Penelope doesn't think she wants Ryon. He's too big, too strong, too dominating, too everything for her. She wants someone a touch more submissive in her life. The days preceding her Claiming Day offers Penelope and Ryon the opportunity to test the bonds of their attraction to each other. Her greatest fear is of being caged by a man, but can Ryon let her run free even if it tears out his own heart to do it? Other books by T. A. Grey: THE BELLUM SISTERS SERIES -Chains of Frost -Bonds of Fire -Ties That Bind -The Fallen King THE KATEGAN ALPHAS -Breeding Cycle -Dark Awakening -Wicked Surrender -Eternal Temptation -Dark Seduction -Tempting Whispers THE UNTOUCHABLES -Take Me -Tempting Gray OTHER TITLES -Ecstasy Overload -Jace -Midnight Sex Shop -The Vampire's Mate -Capturing Jeron

Witching the Day Away


M.L. Briers - 2018
    On the hill on one side of the valley stood a church, on the other side, stood a mansion where a vampire lived. In the valley below the witches lived on one side of the town and a pack of wolf shifters on the other. While the unsuspected humans populated the town. All was right with the world, and everybody went about their business, until the day that a witch ran into a wolf shifter, and all hell was about to break loose. Could the town of Knowing survive a wolf wooing a witch? Could the wolf pack survive the mating? For that matter, would the wolf shifter survive to mate? And was there something a little strange going sight unseen in the sleepy little town where the supernatural residents liked to be awake while the humans slept? Comedy romance with a dash of madness and mayhem to make you laugh-out-loud.

Remember Me


Nina Croft - 2012
    But the theft is discovered, his wife is slain, and Caden is stripped of his angel’s wings and cast down into the Abyss.Having drunk of the Elixir of Life, Phoebe Little’s soul is tied to the earth in a perpetual cycle of death and rebirth. Unaware that she has lived countless lives, Phoebe is haunted by the loss of a love she has no memory of.Caden has spent a thousand years searching for his wife. Now he has found her, and only Phoebe’s love can redeem them both. But Phoebe fell in love with an angel, and Caden is now a demon of the Abyss. Can she see past what he has become, remember the love they once shared, and have a second chance at forever?

WitchBlood


Emma Mills - 2012
    With Luke pronounced ‘off-limits’ and the blood of a vampire simmering in Jess’s body, can she forget the love of her life and move on? If not, she will risk exposing the entire Northern vampire clan to untold dangers, in order to live her life the way she wants.Can Jess be sure that Luke is all he appears to be? Will she succumb to the attraction she desperately tries not to feel for Daniel? And why does she still crave a packet of crisps more than a tasty teenage boy’s blood?

Sentinal's Tear


Christine Fonseca - 2012
    Nesy is the best of an elite group of angels – warriors called Sentinals – charged with the job of vanquishing the fallen. She’s never made a mistake, never gotten emotionally involved. But when she comes face-to-face with Aydan, she freezes. He is evil incarnate. A fallen angel that feeds off the souls of others. Everything Nesy is supposed to hate. But she can’t, because he’s also the human love of her former life as a teen; a life that ended too soon, tying her to emotions she should never feel. Now she must choose between doing her duty – damning Aydan to the fiery depths of hell – or saving him, and condemning herself. ***FORMERLY PUBLISHED AS LACRIMOSA