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Forever's End


Jana Downs - 2014
    Unluckily for him, the closer he gets to the deadly world of the royals, the more Ander struggles to keep his lust a secret.The Blood King, Rowan Klaus, has ruled as the vampire king for centuries. He has loved and lost and sworn to never love again, a conviction that doesn’t come easy when he sees Ander. Determined to keep the shifter at arm's length, he never expects the Royal Gala to end with Ander in his bed.Not everyone is pleased that a Silver Blood and the vampire king are engaged in a passionate tryst. Their growing affections lead them down a dangerous path where enemies circle closer and the burden of the crown becomes ever heavier. Happily ever after may come at a steeper price than either man is willing to pay to reach Forever’s End.

Demon of Mine


Rayna Vause - 2015
    His job sucks, but once you make a deal with Corporate South, they own you. The trouble is, Zavier’s not a very good Collections Demon, with his tendencies to spurn authority and find loopholes to help deserving clients out of their contracts. He’s under scrutiny from the head of his department, who would quite literally like to see him burn. He just needs to close a simple deal to get upper management off his back. Instead, he meets Ryan.Ryan is desperately searching for a way to save his dying sister. He doesn’t believe in magic and demons, but he’s out of options. Zavier’s not what he expects in a demon, and even more unexpected is the strong sense of familiarity—very intimate familiarity.While trying to free Ryan from his contract, Zavier discovers secrets unscrupulous even by South standards. Exposing them could cost Zavier everything, but it might be Ryan’s only hope.

Deep Magic


Gillian St. Kevern - 2015
    Returning as an adult to his grandmother's cottage in Aberdaron, Olly is determined to put his past behind him and settle down. But the misty Llŷn Peninsula hides dangerous secrets. Olly is torn between the Longing, a powerful force driving him away from the only home he has ever known, and the growing conviction that the merman prince of his childhood make-believe is real--and in desperate need of Olly's help. There is more truth in Olly's stories than he realises. If he is to have any chance of righting past wrongs and rescuing his prince, Olly must navigate the truth in his old stories and discover the magic right in front of him. But Olly has a powerful enemy on the ​Llŷn, an ancient king who would like to end Olly's story-telling permanently. Written for the M/M Romance Groups 2015 Don't Read in the Closet event, Deep Magic is a free gay romance novel produced with the support and effort of members of the M/M Romance Group. A fantasy romance with a gothic bent, Deep Magic will take you deep into Welsh mythology and folklore, featuring the morgen, Welsh mermen, and the notorious water-horse, the Ceffyl Dwr. Deep Magic contains adult situations and should be read with discretion. The story began in Deep Magic continues in Morgen Curse and Morgen Song.

Midnight Howl


Kate Steele - 2006
    Not something you want to hear from your car after midnight on a cold night in December. Ethan Parks takes it in stride and decides to walk home. What could happen? Being followed by what appears to be a wolf? Being harassed by some punks in the local mini-mart? Being rescued by the hunk he’s had a crush on since high school? Oh yeah.Crewe Jackson’s been waiting patiently to claim his mate. Nine years ago both he and Ethan were too young, but now they’re all grown up. It’s time to give his sweet little nerd some lessons in love.These books are not available as stand alones and must be purchased together in the Howl & Prowl Collection.

No Greater Love


Andi Anderson - 2012
    Desperate, he enlists his mother, Aphrodite's, help and she agrees to allow Eros thirty days off from his duties to possibly find the man of his dreams. Keith Seeley is having the birthday from hell. He's not only just turned forty, he's had one mishap after another all day. When his friends insist on taking Keith to the club, being surrounded by younger men just makes him feel worse. But, when he meets the mysterious and sexy Eros, he immediately knows his life has changed forever. As time rolls by, Eros continues to be secretive about his past, putting a wall between them.When Eros comes clean about his true identity, will Keith be able to accept him for whom he really is?

Raven and the Wolf


Mari Evers - 2011
    In a time where the lands have been plagued by drought, sickness, and failing crops, Mistress Chatrina gives him food, work, and a place to sleep. But it is not out of the goodness of her heart.Now Raven is faced with the mystery concerning his new friend Myche and his master Breyre, for years held captive by Chatrina's selfishness and greed. They need to escape, and Raven is the only one who can help them return to their people, the shape shifting Eyrders.But this return is not celebrated by all, and Raven, an Outlander, is not welcome. Breyre's need to seek revenge on Chatrina for all the hurt she has caused threatens to bring him nothing but hatred, having him exiled... or worse.Raven has to cope with the impending war, the conflicting plans of the Eyrders themselves, the struggle with his own newfound magic, and his budding relationship with a man who has a troubled past and an uncertain future.

Sweet Oblivion


Stormy Glenn - 2012
    When Mr. Tall, Dark, and Mysterious walked into the bar, I knew my chances had just increased. Damn, he was fine, too. And I planned to have him before the night was through. I just had to get his attention first and then he would be mine. With that in mind, I started across the bar…Okay, I don’t do morning-afters, so why am I in bed with the same man I had sex with the previous night? And why are we in his bed? Why not my bed? I never went home with my conquests. He was really hot, and great in the sack, but I didn't do relationships. They were messy and emotional and…Wait.Are those fangs in his mouth?

The Island: The Reapers (The Cowboy Gangster / The Base crossover series Book 4)


C.J. Bishop - 2021
    

Dynasty of Ghosts


P.L. Nunn - 2008
    A younger son of a younger son from a backwater mountain province, he is a nobody in the king’s army until he comes to the notice of the Prince Knight himself, the spoiled, stubborn heir to the kingdom of Aldania.Caught up in a war that has raged for generations between Aldania and a neighboring kingdom, captured and imprisoned by a mad king, Illya and Prince Ashe discover a history of lies, betrayal and assassination, and the ghostly truth beneath it all. Opposites in every way, they forge a common bond that pain, war and betrayal will test to the very limit of their strength. To end a dynasty of madness and suffering, Illya must embrace the ability he has always hated, and look to the dead for answers.

To the Other Side


S.J. Frost - 2013
    As a biologist and environmentalist, it’s his job to go into wild lands and uncover their mysteries in order to save them. In the Pacific Northwest, he races against logging lobbyists to save a section of temperate rainforest, but the forest seems reluctant to give up her secrets. Until a fateful meeting with a rare spirit bear opens the door to wonders beyond anything he’s ever imagine, the greatest of those being the beautiful man who comes to his rescue. As a witch and Gatekeeper, Bryson Summers is used to living a solitary life. He lives between two worlds, Earth and Terra, feeling not fully part of either, and dreams of meeting someone who understands him. From the moment he sees Garrett, he believes – and hopes – he’s looking upon a twin soul. Dragons, unicorns, and a witch with enchanting brown eyes, Garrett tries to make sense of a world so different from anything he’s ever known. But his mind and heart are open, and he finds himself drawn more to Bryson with each day they spend together. When Bryson and the gate that links the two worlds fall under threat, Garrett is willing to do all he can to protect them, even if it means facing down dark magic.

Precious Omega


Rowan Lane - 2017
    Because male omegas are valued so highly, finding a dignified alpha who's willing is no problem. Finding one William thinks will actually help his family's reputation, and help his own future, is where he runs into trouble. Especially with his parents. Harvey Sterling has left all his alpha responsibilities behind, in his complicated past. All he wants is a good time - none of that shifter tradition, courtship and wolfy-bonding stuff. But when he attends the formal debut of the Quincey omega, he starts to question what he really wants. For William and Harvey both, the question is: will they let the past get in the way of the future? A future... together? Precious Omega is a standalone, ~40k-word romance novella with a HEA and no cliffhangers. It involves mpreg and intimate scenes unsuitable for readers below the age of 18. Includes a prelude to the second book of the Omega Rarity series!

His Vampire Harem Book Two


Lily Harlem - 2019
    I get that now. But will my vampires be able to protect me from the dangers that lurk around every corner of my strange new world?Having gorgeous, over-protective vampires doting on me is pretty cool. Not least when they've pledged to keep me safe and satisfied until the end of time.But what about the newest member of my harem? A sexy British soldier-turned vampire whose lust for my blood is stratospheric. He's strong, wild, desperate, and I'm as fascinated by him as he is with me. Trouble is, being within biting distance could be disastrous, for all of us.Throw in a pack of shifters who want to rid the planet of vampires, a frozen version of Hell, and a dusty cave in Mongolia, and one thing is certain: life is never going to be dull with my bloodsucking companions at my side. Not that I'm complaining. I've never felt so alive, so in love, or so high with pleasure.* From popular reverse harem author Lily Harlem this is the sequel to HIS VAMPIRE HAREM, also on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. M/MMMMM

Taking the Omega's Heat


Athena Blaez - 2017
    Landlocked, Wyatt faces a choice. Either he forfeits his deposit and stays home, or he finds an alpha to take care of his heat for him. It is not an easy choice, but with that with that much money on the line, Wyatt's not about to let his vacation go to waste. Playboy alpha Gage Weston is under constant pressure by his pack to find a mate and produce an heir, but even if it's for his own good, Gage won’t let anyone tell him what to do... at least, until headstrong omega Wyatt Morgan walks into his life, deeply in heat and need of a favor. Gage is more than happy to oblige. But when Wyatt walks away after their encounter, he’s traded his heat for a new set of problems. He's pregnant, and now Gage is on his tail, determined to make things right. And Gage is insistent in the way that makes it hard for Wyatt to say no. Taking the Omega's Heat is a 27k novella with a no cheating, no cliffhanger and a sweet HEA with an earnest Alpha, a grouchy omega and a second-in-command who earns his pay corralling the two into the same room.

Dirty Angel


Barbara Elsborg - 2016
    Aden thinks there’s no way he can avoid going down, but when an angel and demon can’t agree over his fate, Aden is given one more month to gain redemption. He doubts he can find a way to become a better man in so short a time. But it’s worth a try, right?Living sucks Particularly when you can’t shake free of an obsessive ex. Brody might be managing to hold down his job as a vet, but his personal life is a mess. If he doesn’t pull himself together soon, he’s going to be sliding downhill too fast to stop. One wet night, on a dark country lane, two worlds collide and destinies change forever.

Blaine and the Beast


G.A. Rael - 2017
     Lost and alone, Blaine is saved from wolves by the kindness of strangers, but the cursed inhabitants of this strange castle may not be what they seem... Approximately 56,000 words. Adult audiences only.