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The White Cuckoo


Annie Ireson - 2012
    Is destiny just the past, rewritten?

Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series Box Set 2: Books 5-8 in Pelican Cove Cozy Mysteries


Leena Clover - 2020
    

His Retribution


Quirky Quinn
    Liam thinks he is managing things well until a prisoner is killed in cold blood with no suspect in sight.Things spin out of control for Liam. Azalea faces complications in her pregnancy. Missy pushes the boundaries of her adopted parents. Rogue issues increase. It isn't long before Liam is faced with a no win decision that will cost someone their life.

Wolf Pack Chronicles; Boxset


Amelia Wilson - 2019
    She’s not sure what drew her here. Maybe because it’s far away from the man that tried to kill her? Or because she’s longed to be back in the wilderness once again? Or the fact that her long-lost friend, has suddenly appeared back in her life? There’s something about Rowan that shakes her to the core, especially when he touches her for the first time. She knows there’s an animal inside of him, but can she handle his incredible thirst to mate with her? Shadow Of The Wolf (Wolf Pack Chronicles #2) A wolf with a bad temper…A woman with unexplainable power... Ryland... This girl drives me wild. She’s not afraid of me, not like the others. I’ve never tried to find a mate. A dark shadow has such a hold on me. I want to get a hand on her, show her what it’s like to be with an alpha. But what if I’m a little too rough? Krista... The visions are getting stronger lately. Who is this shadow that haunts me in my dreams? Then, there’s this alpha. His temper is wicked, and his strength unmatched. I want him to put his hands on me, But with a curse unleashed, can our love even find a way? Secrets Of The Alpha (Wolf Pack Chronicles #3) “Do you know the secrets lurking in the shadows?” For Danielle, she never believed in the supernatural; that is until she found herself face to face with a real live werewolf. Now, she must make a hard choice, one that is sure to change her life forever. But as Danielle discovers that her best friend Alice, has been keeping this dark secret from her, loyalties are put to the test and lives are at stake. Time is ticking. Will Alice reach Danielle before she is bitten? Or will she become distracted by the cute park ranger Bash?

Cursed: Andreas & Annabella


Londyn Lenz - 2018
    But there is more to Annabella than meets the eye. Unlike most people, Annabelle was born with a supernatural gift. A gift she's kept concealed her whole life. Despite the things she's capable of, Annabella lives a life of simplicity. But when she falls head over hills in love with the charismatic Andreas, things change and Annabella's simple life turns into something much more. Andreas Washington has walked the earth as a vampire for many, many years and after losing his wife, finding someone worthy enough to spend eternity with has been a challenge. That is, until he meets the beautiful and mysterious Annabella Stacks. There is only one problem though - Andreas' maker, Robin refuses to see him with anybody but herself Faye, Annabella's best friend, has no time for love. In between focusing on building her career and dealing with judgmental, strict parents, love is the last thing on her mind. But fate intervenes, and she meets Andreas' intriguing nephew Duke, falling for him almost immediately. Unfortunately, Faye's parents are harboring a devastating secret that may cost Faye her relationship. When Andreas' & Duke's vampire curses are revealed, will Annabella and Faye hang on to love? Or will their own secrets force them to let go of the only two men they have ever loved?

GHOST OF CHAOS: GODS OF CHAOS MC (BOOK TWELVE)


Honey Palomino - 2019
    I watch from afar. They have so much fun, so much life in them left to live. Although I deeply yearn to be included, I know it’s best to stay back. They would never accept me, even with their good hearts. I don’t deserve to be included. I’ve done things. Things I’m not proud of. I’ve taken souls. I’ve taken fortunes. I’ve ripped away loved ones and left strong men drowning in the darkest despair. I am broken. I’m evil. So, I hide. I watch. I listen to everything…" NOTE: This is the TWELTH book of the GODS OF CHAOS MOTORCYCLE CLUB series. Each book may be read alone, but they are best read together. To find book one, search for Gods of Chaos Motorcycle Club: The Trilogy. This book is intended for adults 18 & over.

The Forgiving Jar, SAMPLE


Wanda E. Brunstetter - 2019
    When she is finally able to make the trip to meet them, she is shocked to learn someone else has been living with them and pretending to be Sara. Sara can’t understand how quickly her grandparents are willing to forgive the imposter.   Secrets and deceit seem to follow Sara, and she is so tired of it. Though soon she meets Brad Fuller who is visiting her grandparents for during Christmas. She likes him a lot, but even he seems to pull away from her, not being totally honest.   Struggling, Sara finds an old canning jar hidden in the barn that is full of encouraging prayers. Can Sara find a way to forgive the past and move on to building new relationships? This is Book 2 in the brand-new series, The Prayer Jars, from New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter. Book 1 -- The Hope Jar (August 2018) Book 3 -- The Healing Jar (August 2019)

A Christmas She'll Remember


Mimi Barbour - 2018
    But what really lights their hearts are the memories of a special romance. In these compelling tales shared with you by NYT & USA Today best-selling authors you’ll be thrilled to the core when reading their passionate love stories - SEVEN times over. Each story shares with you - A Christmas She'll Remember. Loveable Christmas Angel by Mimi Barbour - Aloha! Sweet romance, lovable angel, and a prickly little boy’s Christmas wish! "a warm and touching story just right for the holiday season. Enjoy!"--Amazon Reviewer Crimson Holiday by Patricia Rosemoor - Will this be the Christmas of her daydreams or of her nightmares? "a great Christmas story that is laced with suspense and romance"--Amazon Reviewer Nobody's Cinderella by Joan Reeves - This Christmas Cinderella should be careful what she wishes for! "This was a fun story and I highly recommend it. I'm a real fan of Ms. Reeves writing."--Caroline Clemmons Two Hearts Find Christmas (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Book 5) by Tamara Ferguson - Will two lonely hearts find Christmas when love’s magic works its spell? "Wow. Just wow! How’s that for a review? Author Tamara Ferguson has done an absolutely wonderful job in creating characters that her readers will relate to, care about"—Tracy Slowiak for Readers’ Favorite The Christmas Sparkle Test by Alicia Street - Star-crossed sweethearts get a second chance, but will the magic of Christmas be enough to rekindle their love despite the secrets of the past? "“Warmed my heart and had me believing in the magic of Christmas again!”--Reader review One to Keep by Ev Bishop - Can love tempt them to commit? Maybe. If they’re brave enough . . . "This is the perfect cosy, fireside read for a winter's night--then you can enjoy it all over again next winter, because this book is 'one to keep'"--Amazon Reviewer Christmas Surprise - Santa's Boots Under Her Bed by Stephanie Queen - Sometimes a surprise can change your life. Margo & George are about to find out this Christmas how true that is... “A refreshing and fun romance story that swept my off my feet.”—I Just Wanna Sit Here and Read

Second Chance Christmas: A January Cove Novella


Rachel Hanna - 2018
    The books in this series can be read in any order!

Warlord's Storm (Warlords of Empyrea #3)


Georgia Lyn Hunter - 2021
    On the hunt to locate one of the prophesized women who will help save his realm and take her back with him—or steal her if he had to—he comes face-to-face with a fiery female with the wounded eyes, one who threatens his iron-clad control and turns his world upside down. Cruelly betrayed, all Kataya Jamison wants is to lick her wounds someplace quiet, not clash with a maddening immortal who believes she possesses the mystical blood magic his world desperately requires. With her life falling apart, it’s the last complication she needs. But when rebels snatch her, and the intractable man comes to her rescue, the armor protecting her heart starts to slip.Together on his bleak realm, and despite her wariness, neither can resist the desire blazing between them. A passion that is intense as it is forbidden. And North will stop at nothing to claim her as his. When his enemies target Kataya, a powerful darkness rises, and their burgeoning bond is viciously tested. But the sacrifice required to defeat it may very well break them both… A 120k+ slow-burn romance.

Secrets in Stone


Rebecca A. Engel - 2014
    An unrequited crush. A break-in and near assault.Life wasn't going too well for Joyce Manning. Given her circumstances, it wasn't surprising that she was willing to accept the strange condition in the will of a heretofore-unknown relative. Joyce would inherit a house, and an income, if she lives in the property for two years. Joyce doesn't hesitate to leave Chicago for upstate New York. It's not until she's almost there that she begins to worry that the house might be a rickety shack with no lights or running water, and filled with feral cats.It's not. In some ways, it's worse. The house is like something out of a nightmare, crawling with gargoyles and grotesques. The nearest neighbor to the isolated house, depending on who you talk to, is a spa -- or a mental asylum.But it's not all bad. The interior of the house, thankfully, doesn't match the outside. Not one but two local men actively pursue Joyce -- more attention than she garnered in Chicago. And not having to work for a living is a dream come true.Things would be great, if it weren't for the odd occurrences in the house, and the changes on its outside that make Joyce wonder whether her imagination is too vivid or if she's losing her mind. Will Joyce realize that when something seems too good to be true, it usually is? Because the house has a horrifying secret, and there was a special -- and sinister -- reason Joyce was lured there.

The Brightest Night Sneak Peek


Jennifer L. Armentrout - 2020
    Armentrout returns to the world of the Lux with this steamy, shocking third installment of the Origin series that will leave readers reeling. Download a FREE sneak peek today!The hardcover edition of The Brightest Night includes a bonus short story, and the first printing will be signed by the author.He is the darkest star.She is the burning shadow.And together, they will bring about the brightest night.Less than a year ago, Evelyn Dasher was a normal girl, living a safe, rather unremarkable life—a life that was a total lie. Now she’s learned the truth about who she was and what she is.Hidden within Zone 3, she knows that if she loses control of her dangerous abilities again, she not only puts everyone in the secret community at risk, but also the beautiful, deadly inhuman Luc. He will do anything to keep her safe. Lie. Barter. Beg. Kill.But there are truths that not even Luc can prepare for, and as Evie’s abilities evolve, the consequences of everything he’s done turn devastating.Luc is stepping into the darkness. But Evie might already be lost to the shadows.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Complete Forever Trilogy (Books 1, 2, &3)


Alston - 2011
    She and her mother have never spent more than 18 months in any one location, often times leaving with just the clothes on their backs. Despite the havoc that this is wreaking on Ana's social and academic life, her mother offers no explanation as to why it is they're constantly moving, or even what it is they're running from. But that all changes one night in the woods of Pelion, SC--the night the terror catches up with them.Fearing her mother dead, and having barely escaped with her own life, Ana is whisked away to world of privilege and tradition. It's a fairytale come to life. The poor girl used to living out of a suitcase is now a resident of one of the most exclusive addresses in the world. The people there adore her and she catches the eye of a young guardian who sees her as a refreshing change to the girls he's grown up with. If only they could find her mother. If only she knew the consequences of being born a "conjurer." If only she knew who that green eyed stranger was, the stranger who'll tell her about a past too romantic, and too tragic to be real. In the end, she'll have to choose between the boy who has captured her heart and the stranger she can feel down in her soul, assuring at least one of them an almost certain death.

Rotting Reign


Stacey Rourke - 2021
    The waltzing dead.A town of corpses happy in their homestead.But darkness crept in, drawn by venom and spite,Corrupting the island for its twisted delight.A plague of decay sweeps over the land,Reducing its victims to grains of sand.To protect her people, the Corpse Queen must rise,And gather what’s left of her crumbling allies.Can the queen save them all from their grisly plight?Or will she be hunted when her past comes to light?

Shifters of Plymouth Falls: The Complete High Houses Box Set


Riley Storm - 2020
    The bears.Canis. The wolves.Draconis. The dragons.Fifteen books filled with stories of love won and lost, tragedies over come and bonds forged in the darkest of times that will stand all tests. Because once these shifters find their true mates, they bite down and won’t let go.Once united against an old foe, the days since victory have seen the three great houses beset by traitors, civil wars, and retreating from the world entirely. The only thing that will help them come together again? The love of a good mate.But finding that love won’t come easy to these shifters. They will have to contend with all sorts of obstacles in their way, including one another! The women of Plymouth Falls aren’t easily swayed, and it will take more than just bulging muscles and chiseled jaw-lines to get these women to help out. They will have to fight for what they believe in, and put paw, claw and wing on the line.But will they be able to show their mates they’re genuine before it’s too late? There's only one way to find out...This box set has all fifteen full-length novels from the world of Plymouth Falls.High House Ursa:Bearing SecretsFurever LoyalMated to the EnemyShifting AlliancesBlood BearonHigh House Canis:Savage LoveBlood MateMidnight BrideShadows HowlRoyal AlphaHigh House DraconisFire Dragon’s BrideMated to the Water DragonIce Dragon’s CaressEarth Dragon’s KissClaimed by the Dragon King