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Dragon Shifter Island


Maia Starr - 2019
    Will she lose them all before she gets the chance to find out which one holds her heart?A Dragon Xmas MiracleAmelia is determined to get away from the horrible wolf shifter that terrorized and impregnated her with its spawn. Little does she know, Amelia is about to get a hunky dragon shifter for Christmas!Claimed By A DragonLauren moved to an island to escape her bad luck with men only to find herself falling head over heals, for a scorching hot contractor who is hired to fix up her home. What she doesn’t know is his big fiery secret…Sold To A DragonSam was bought and sold to Axel- a hunky beast that can breath fire. Can she learn to trust and give her heart away? The animal that sold her wants her back and wont give up until he gets his way. Can Axel protect her from the abusive wolf that sold her?All books in this series can be read as standalones, no cliff hangers, no cheating and HEA guarnteed!Note: Adults Only!

Secret Baby for the Dragon


Alexis Davie - 2019
    That is until his father, the Dragon King, orders him to assist with a charity event, urging him to spend time with people outside of his social circle.Becca Dillon is the owner of New Horizons, a non-profit organization that helps improve the lives of orphaned Gifted children and teenagers. The organization has a lot of difficulties raising money. When the Dragon King offers to donate all the proceeds of his charity ball to New Horizons, Becca is both stunned and shocked.When Becca and Dax meet, sparks immediately ignite, and they are whirled into a world of passion and undeniable attraction.It seems like nothing could go wrong, until the ancient curse that plagues Dax’s family threatens to ruin their happiness. Can Becca and Dax’s love survive when they are threatened by an unknown force, and their lives come crashing down around them?AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is a stand-alone dragon shifter romance. Story contains mature themes and language, and is intended for 18+ readers only.

Awaken


G.R. Thomas - 2015
    The gift she possessed was just a hint of something far beyond her wildest imagination.Sophia will be pulled, kicking and screaming, into an unseen, ancient world that challenges all that she thought to be true of herself, her family and the origins of humanity.Original sin, forbidden love and her life in constant danger.Will Sophia survive this dark twist of fate?Will the devil be her saviour?Will an Angel be her downfall?

Mated to the Dragon


Kayla Wolf - 2019
    Her defenses against men are ironclad. Known among her friends as the Single One, Lisa has enough on her plate, what with trying to get the clients of her dating agency suitable partners. But her defenses start coming down when a certain gold-eyed hunk of mystery with a huge chest and dark, luscious curls, walks into her life, bleeding and wounded. When he kisses her, it feels like the tide coming in. And somehow, even though she is a Professional Handler of Feelings she knows that if she doesn't get his shirt off immediately she is going to die... Alexander is the King of dragons. But his dragons are dying. There’s a prophecy he has to fulfill to break the curse – and that prophecy means finding his human mate. Which proves more difficult than he thought when he runs into a pack of wolves who try to destroy him. When he finds himself in close quarters with a gorgeous dating coach who can help him find his mate, he doesn’t refuse. But close quarters can get very … hot. Very steamy... And very dangerous… This story contains mature content and is intended for 18+ readers only.

The Line Unbroken


N.D. Roberts - 2020
    America is the last holdout against the corruption causing nanocytes to malfunction.Bethany Anne is far away fighting for the survival of the entire universe, unaware that her technology has turned on humanity.Earth needs a protector from Bethany Anne’s line, and the Kurtherian Lilith has found her champion.Sarah Jennifer might not be Bethany Anne’s last blood descendant on Earth, but she’s the only one with the ability to unite Salem’s Weres and magic users and shape them into a force capable of facing the Madness head on.Join her in The Line Unbroken as she takes her first steps on the road to the Age of Magic.

Dragon Star


Anna Morgan - 2017
    Reg. price 3.99. A beautiful dragon general. A vampyr rockstar with a double life. The traitor who reveals a decades-long secret hidden by the Dragon Court… Mateo uses his celebrity rockstar status to hide his secret life as a contract spy and killer. His latest assignment sends him to the heart of Patomas, the island of the dragon shifter court, to capture the First General herself. But he doesn’t expect attraction that hits him like lightening once he’s spirited her away… feelings of flight, freedom, and a heady desire he’s never before known. He’s a vampyr… …so why does he feel like there is a beast inside him waiting to be set free? Calla’s instincts are hardened from years of defending her queen’s rule from rebellious clans who believe dragons should rain fire and destruction on the lower, flightless races. And her instincts tell her that if she can turn her captor’s loyalty, he would be a valuable asset in their war. However, she recognizes the growing desire between them as something more than an inexplicable attraction between warriors… … but how can a vampyr be her mate? Welcome to Powyrworld, where dragons, wytches, and vampyrs battle for power and survival among humans while their ancient, demigod ancestors watch from afar, willing to step in and restore balance should any one conflict threaten the survival of the planet… The Lost Dragon Princes: The identities of the 5 missing Princes’ of the Dragon Court are finally revealed… Dragon Star by Anna Morgan. Vampyr rockstar prince meet beautiful dragon general. Dragon Claimed by Cecilia Lane. Dragon Court spy meets her match- and her mate- in a Shadow Mob boss.
 April 2017 Dragon Blood by S.A. Ravel. A Thunderbird skinwalker seeks the help of a reclusive dragon wizard against the dark mage threatening their secret baby.
 May 2017 Dragon Mob by Tiffany Allee May 2017 Dragon Prince by Emma Alisyn May/June 2017 Each title is a HEA standalone connected with the book before and after, but the series does not need to be read in order of publication. These paranormal shifter, urban fantasy, romance books are for readers who enjoy fast-paced action, adventure with lots of magic, steamy love scenes and heroines who kick ass. Our heroes are alpha shifters who fight, growl, and kill for their mates—but never cheat or try to hold a girl back when her earrings come off. Each romance will be a standalone with a happily ever after, no cheating, no TSTL or miscommunication, and plenty of heart-pounding personal conflict. For readers who enjoy the following authors: Faith Hunter Ilona Andrews May Sage Nalini Singh Scarlett Dawn Celia Kyle Mina Carter Jasmine Walt...

Snowspelled


Stephanie Burgis - 2017
    But Cassandra Harwood has never followed the rules... Four months ago, Cassandra Harwood was the first woman magician in Angland, and she was betrothed to the brilliant, intense love of her life. Now Cassandra is trapped in a snowbound house party deep in the elven dales, surrounded by bickering gentleman magicians, manipulative lady politicians, her own interfering family members, and, worst of all, her infuriatingly stubborn ex-fiancé, who refuses to understand that she’s given him up for his own good. But the greatest danger of all lies outside the manor in the falling snow, where a powerful and malevolent elf-lord lurks...and Cassandra lost all of her own magic four months ago. To save herself, Cassandra will have to discover exactly what inner powers she still possesses – and risk everything to win a new kind of happiness.

How To Be A Badass Detective


Michael Anderle - 2021
    Kera MacDonagh has dealt with learning magic, overcoming power-hungry covens from abroad, and engagements with the police to help those around her.Now, Kera puts her best adult foot forward and decides to branch out in a new direction.One her mother is unlikely to happy about.But will the powers that be allow her a chance to make a difference?With everything happening, Kera is balancing her relationship as well. Will becoming a detective fulfill her need to support those without hope, keep her boyfriend, and satisfy her mom?Unlikely, but she’s going to try!

Sons of the Sand: The Complete Series


Kimberly Loth - 2018
     But she didn’t. Instead she threw a shoe at me after I burst forth from my vessel. She commanded me to leave and so I had to obey. But the need to see her again is powerful and I’m not sure I can resist. She will come easily, like the others. Three thousand years may have passed, but women always stay the same. They fell for pretty words and gave up their lives willingly. This girl would be no different. She’d make her wishes and her soul will be mine. And if she resists a little, well then, the end will be all the sweeter. Buy this heart-stopping paranormal romance now!

A Curse of Nightshade


Amber Lynn Natusch - 2021
    Vigilantes, they call us. Cold-hearted killers. Monsters of the night. If only they knew how true that was—what our pasts have shaped us to be.Mine forged me into the most powerful Daughter of Fire ever, which is exactly what this hell-spawned charmer claims he needs to kill the demon who stole my soul. Together, Zen insists, we can share in revenge--but on one condition. I must bind myself to him, an unthinkable deed with deadly ramifications at best. He’s playing every beguiling card in his deck to lure me in, but I'm no fool. He may be the enemy of my enemy, but he’s still a demon.And I won't make that mistake again.A CURSE OF NIGHTSHADE, the first paranormal romance novel in the Witches of the Gilded Lilies series by USA Today bestselling author Amber Lynn Natusch. Each book in this series follows a different hero and heroine with each story playing into the series story arc.

Must Love Dragons


Michelle Ziegler - 2020
    She might believe that men aren’t from Mars, but he sure isn’t from Earth.Maddie has enough crazy in her life with one ghost too many haunting her. Too bad fate just threw her a man claiming to be a dragon shifter. If Maddie chooses to accept Kal isn’t crazy, she might be in for the ride of her life. Of course, if she chooses to believe him she’ll have to leave her old life behind.Kal needs to find his mate before his dragon’s magic consumes him. He might have infinite cosmic powers, but he also has a soul that can’t control the power of the universe. Not without Her. Maddie might be the right witch for him, except the fact she just cursed him to be a chicken. What the hell kind of planet is this anyway?

Return of the Dragons Books 1-3 (Return of the Dragons, #1-3)


Rinelle Grey - 2021
    This three book bundle of paranormal, dragon shifter romances features dragon princes who've been asleep for three hundred years, forbidden love, and fated mates. Contains the following stories: Bound to the Dragon Prince Waking a sleeping dragon prince with a kiss seemed like something out of a fairy tale. Only this dragon shifter needs far more than just a kiss. Lure of the Dragon ShifterDragon shifter Wayrian is attracted to the hot human cowboy the goddess claims is her fated mate, but that’s a deal breaker for her grandfather, who wants her to impress the new dragon prince… Sleeping Dragon Prince Sleeping Beauty never looked this hot! It’s finally Lisa’s turn to wake her very own dragon prince with a kiss (and more), but with a battle raging outside, things quickly turn sour.

When Darkness Falls


Amanda Perry - 2019
    Now forced to deal with things no seventeen-year-old should, she struggles to survive until she can strike out on her own. When a case of mistaken identity thrusts her into a world of mythical creatures, Julianne must decide if she wants to remain in this new world or go back to the harsh life she left behind. Leviathan Black has spent too long watching each of his siblings find their other half. He longs for the companionship he witnesses daily. When his two older brothers commit a reckless act, Levi refuses to be a part of their shenanigans. That is, until he lays eyes on Julianne. Monsters like him should not be attracted to humans like her, but he finds himself inexplicably drawn in. With one touch, their worlds are flipped upside down and he resolves to do anything to keep Julianne with him, where she belongs. But outside forces are determined to tear apart any potential happiness Levi and Julianne may have. Will they succeed, or will Julianne and Levi fight for their happy ending? Julianne Harbor lived the life of a typical teenager until a tragic accident stole everything from her. Now forced to deal with things no seventeen-year-old should, she struggles to survive until she can strike out on her own.

Untamed Instinct


Tamsin Ley - 2020
    He's resolved to live out his days alone, prowling the Alaskan wilderness and hunting down rogues. When he rescues a stunning, determined human who smells like catnip and makes his inner animal purr, he's shocked, because his mountain lion insists she's his mate - even though she claims to be a witch... A witch without magic Darcy Mae is determined to join her aunt's coven and make up for her mother's mistakes. All she needs is one more ingredient for a potion to cheat the coven's test. But a grizzly attacks her while she's searching for herbs, and her mountain lion rescuer transforms into a man with rock-hard abs and golden eyes she can't resist...Witches and shifters never mix, and Darcy is terrified the coven will drive her away. But the coven isn't her only concern. The local shifters believe the rogue outbreak is due to witchcraft.And Darcy is the perfect target.Reader note: A reclusive shifter, a wanna-be witch, and a whole lot of hot and steamy purring. Intended for mature audiences.

Tea and Sympathetic Magic


Tansy Rayner Roberts - 2018
    Meet Mr Thornbury, a spellcracker whose job is protecting the Duke from the love charms of eligible ladies. Together, they fight elopements!Featuring croquet, libraries, enchantresses, teacups, portals and cake.