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If I Hadn't Met You


Shalini Ranjan - 2021
    No one can hear me because…” there was a brief, hectic silence, “I am dead… have been dead for the past eighteen years.”Dead! No. No way! It was one thing to suspect it. It was completely another thing to hear it from her.Beautiful and witty, Tisha Mathur finds her life turn upside down on her eighteenth birthday when she interrupts a havan intended to bring peace to the soul of Ambika. Now, awakened from a slumber of eighteen years, Ambika is back in the real world. And if Tisha wants her normal life back, she only needs to do two things- 1. Help Ambika find her wedding chain that she claims to have never taken apart.2. Go on a date with Rudra Singh Shekhawat - who Ambika thinks looks like Dev Anand.What starts as a simple hunt of a lost chain quickly catapults into a somersault as Tisha realizes that someone doesn’t want her asking questions about Ambika… and a horrifying discovery that Ambika might not have committed suicide as is the general belief.

Willow Brown, Christmas Fairy


John Osborne - 2012
    Noah has always contended that living with a fairy can be brutal. Now Willow has the chance to tell her side of things, as she picks up her pen and relates the story of her best Christmas ever.Willow is skeptical when Noah asks her to accompany him to his parent’s Wisconsin dairy farm.“Meet his parents?! I wish he hadn’t put it that way. Say “I want you to see the farm” or “Let’s spend some time with the cows” or something like that. When a guy says “I want my parents to meet you” … well, there are implications. I know, I know, I’m much older than his parents are and I’m a big girl, but still. I was a basket case by the time we got to Wisconsin.”Things go well at first despite Willow’s misgivings, but soon she begins to suspect Noah isn't telling her everything. Secret chores to do, boxes being moved about and a mysterious farm building no one wants to talk about add to her suspicions. When it becomes clear that Noah’s parents are up to something as well, and the word marriage comes up, Willow plans her own surprise.Another sweet, sexy little romance from the author of 'An Ordinary Fairy' and 'Willow Brown, American Fairy'.Watch for a new Willow Brown short story, 'A Houseful of Fairies', available on May 17th, exclusively for the Kindle.

Magic's Crown


Sela Carsen - 2018
    Javier Acosta Campos is a wounded warrior and wolf shifter who trains therapy dogs for other veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. He’s just moved to Nocturne Falls to start a training program at a very quirky animal shelter, and he’s fallen stupid in love with the local veterinarian. Medina Theron keeps telling herself she shouldn’t be thinking about men. Since her fiancé moved on to blonder pastures, she’s stayed busy as one of the only veterinarians in town who specializes in the treatment of magical creatures. But now that the new trainer at the animal rescue seems to always be around at just the right moment, he’s on her mind a lot. When the remnants of the family she didn’t know she had drag her into a web of trouble, Medina and her new familiar need help. Thankfully, there’s a three-legged shifter on duty, and Javi means to keep her safe. Even from himself.

Bayou Noël


Alexandra Ivy - 2013
    After waiting five years for Garrick to notice her as more than his mother’s caregiver. The aggravating male might always have a place in her heart, but she’s determined to find someone who wants to build a family with her. She had no idea that writing a letter of resignation would bring Garrick back to the Wildlands. It will take a Christmas miracle to bring them together:Garrick can’t believe that Molly is willing to walk away. She’d not only become irreplaceable to his mother, but he’d become addicted to her letters when he was far away from home. He’d be damned if he was going to let her slip away. But once back in the Wildlands, Garrick is forced to choose between opening his heart to the female he loves or risk losing her forever.

A Powers Play (The Powers That Be, Book 1.5)


Harper Bentley - 2017
    Even his proposal had taken me by surprise when he got down on one knee in the shower. But now it was my turn to shock him at midnight on New Year’s Eve in Vegas, and it was going to be awesome!

Strictly Confidential Attraction & Taking Care of Business


Brenda Jackson - 2010
    Instead of asking her to be his lover, he was asking her to be temporary nanny to his baby niece. Not an ounce of desire in sight. Or was there? Living together, spending time in intimate surroundings, created a sensual tension too powerful to ignore. How long before this strictly business relationship turned into a strictly passionate predicament?Taking Care of BusinessFrom the moment she met Tag Elliott, Renee Williams thought of nothing but how his lips would feel on hers. That and darkened bedrooms and whispered promises. But as a member of Manhattan's wealthiest family, Tag was way out of the social worker's league. Besides, no matter how much she craved him, there was another small matter: she was black and Tag was white. Renee had agreed to one night to live their fantasies, but in the light of day Tag decided once was not enough. He could ignore the scandal they would stir; why couldn't she? After all, Tag wanted her. And he always got what he wanted….

Shifter Secrets: Shifter Romance Collection


Juniper Hart - 2019
     Fated Mate She’s being held captive against her will. He will stop at nothing to find her. Dragon Desire A forbidden wish. A dragon prince. A fairy who could change everything. Mate’s Baby The first dragon baby born in 500 years, and Asher is tasked with destroying the threat. However, everything changes when he finds out the baby is his. Shifter Scandal She’s the center of an international scandal and needs to hide. He must choose between her and his loyalty to his pack. Mate’s Call When Quinn Perkins and her mother moved to the sleepy mountain town of Jackson, Wyoming, she never thought that anything interesting would happen. Ever. Fire Dragon A dragon shifter romance and a powerful dragon prince in pursuit of his lifelong mate. Werewolf Spell A werewolf needs Cara’s help to break a spell, but will he stay to protect her when both of their lives are in danger? If you love shifter romances, bad boys, and super sexy alphas who know how to take charge, then you will love Shifter Secrets. Content Warning: Explicit love scenes, danger, intrigue, and hot shifters galore! Intended for 18+ audiences.

Brazen


Kelley Armstrong - 2013
    But when it affects his hunt for Malcolm Danvers, a psychotic bogeyman from the Pack’s past, it matters.Necessity forces Nick to team up with mercenary half-demon Vanessa Callas to run Malcolm to ground in Detroit. Together, they discover Malcolm is more deadly than ever. And he wants to play.It’s time for Nick to prove he’s not just a lover.The Trade Hardcover of Brazen will feature a full-color dust jacket as well as four full-color interior illustrations.

Psychic Visions: Books 7-9


Dale Mayer - 2016
    This is a paranormal romantic suspense/thriller series. The books are: Eyes to the Soul Just because a person can see – doesn’t mean they should look. Celina Wilton was technically blind, a state she wasn’t very happy about. In her case, the alternative was worse. So she’d learn to adapt, one way or another. Stefan Kronos has wanted to get close to Celina for a long time, but she has walls that he’s been forced to go around in some unusual ways. When a case he’s been called to consult on puts her square in his radar, he has to watch his step…and hers. Unraveling the threads twisting between them and a killer like none Stefan had seen before, means Celina has to trust him enough to let him inside her barriers. That’s when Stefan realizes he’s not the only with eyes into her soul. Now You See Her… Energy. The life force of good … and evil And sometimes evil is stronger. Tia spent years imprisoned in a ‘special’ program. When she finally escaped, she ran as far away as she could. But it wouldn’t leave her alone. Only one person can help her. Stefan. But when she contacts him for help, she gets more than she bargained for. Six weeks later, she awakens from a coma to find more problems than ever – and she’s still being hunted. Dean, moonlighting as a guard at the hospital, finds himself in an impossible situation. His belief system is stretched out of control by someone whom he can’t forget … and can’t believe. Until he has no choice. With everything on the line, Tia and Dean must work together to solve the problem that has somehow — in a very unique way — entwined them both. Shattered Some events are life shattering… Caught in a gilded cage for most of her life, Hannah can’t stop trying to escape. There’s something wrong with her that the doctors can’t figure it out, but she…’d rather be free and die then stay trapped… forever. Caught once again, Trevor others her a unique way out. Should she trust him? And what if he finds out the truth – will he still be on her side? Trevor knew he much to make up for in his life. And he worked at it every day of his life. But when the opportunity to rescue an incredibly talented waif, he hadn’t realize how much would be asked of him. Time is against them. And that’s when they find out that not all enemies are outside in the world. Sometimes they are inside… we just don’t know it…

Undraland Books 4-6 Bundle


Mary E. Twomey - 2015
     Lucy and her Merry Band of Thieves are certain that if they can survive the farlig fisk, nothing is too great to tear them apart. They never counted on their ship landing in Bedra, a land filled with women who use lavender powder to suck the wills from the strongest of men. Jens faces his greatest test as he tries to make it out of Bedra unscathed by the manipulative Mares. Tensions run high as laplanding takes Lucy and Jamie to a whole new level of angst that they must work through together. Foss sheds more layers of his Depravity of Man curse, catching Lucy’s eye as they trek through Undraland on their way to tear down the last portal in Elvage. Charles Mace stands by his sister’s side as her Uncle Rick makes an executive decision that changes Lucy’s life forever. This is a 9-part Adult Urban Fantasy Series based in Norse Mythology Reading Order: Undraland Nøkken Fossegrim Elvage The Other Side Lucy at Peace Lucy at War Lucy at Last Linus at Large Other Books by the Author: Jack and Yani Love Harry Potter Volumes of the Vemreaux: The Way The Truth The Lie Saga of the Spheres: The Silence of Lir Secrets The Sword Sacrifice

Howl - Complete Set


M.L. Briers - 2018
     Howl's You Doin'? Book 1. Bree is the kind of witch that will throw caution to the wind and try any spell once. Unfortunately, once is enough in this case when she unleashes a spell that brings the wolves to the door - literally. Howl's That? Book 2. Kelly’s been run off from her home and is looking for a new little town in which to rest her head. When she runs into the big, bad wolf, she thinks it just might be time to move on, but when the vampire intervenes, and all hell breaks loose – things don’t exactly go to plan. Howl's Lotta Lovin' Book 3. The spell that Bree let loose doesn’t seem to be over just yet, and now there’s a new witch walking around pack land as if she has a right to be there, but one member of the pack is determined to run her off. Howl's That Happened? Book 4. The spell that Bree let loose just keeps on giving, and now there is a new witch in town, but is she a mate, and who would fall under that spell this time? Howl's It Goin'? Book 5. The spell that Bree let loose just keeps on giving. Whose turn is it to fall under that spell this time? Howl's About Us? Book 6. The spell that Bree let loose just keeps on giving, but this time that spell is about to bite Bree on the backside. It's a Howl's Lotta Fun.

A Husband for Holly


Jodi Thomas - 2012
    An unexpected love warms a woman's heart in this enchanting Christmas romance from "masterful storyteller"* Jodi Thomas...Holly, a beautiful Texas tomboy, gets more than she bargained for under the mistletoe after her godfathers decide to find her a husband.Praise for Jodi Thomas and her novels:"[Thomas] grabs your attention on the first page [and] captures your heart." -*Catherine Anderson"Exactly the kind of heart-wrenching, emotional story one has come to expect from Jodi Thomas." -Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author"Thomas sketches a slow, sweet surrender." -Publishers WeeklyIncludes a preview of Jodi's heartwarming new novel, Just Down the Road, available April 2012!Previously published in A Country Christmas.

Orion's Moon: A Paranormal Short Story


Terri Reid - 2016
    (Previously published in 2011 Anthology - Every Witch Way But Wicked)

The Initiate


Megg Jensen - 2011
    To win back their favor, her people sacrifice ten female initiates every ten years. No has ever survived. There has never been a Chosen One.Forced into becoming an initiate, Eloh will try to find a way to beat the odds, stay with her boyfriend, and survive the fires that threaten to consume her. But will her lack of faith in the gods and her disbelief in their magic doom her to a painful death?

PAWS & Surrender


Josie Walker - 2016
    But even a powerful leader with his own territory has to go home when his mommy calls. On his way back to Grayslake he runs into curvy little Michelle Delacourt. When his bear starts roaring MINE he knows there’s no turning back. Too bad the woman refuses to make it easy on him! When his sister gives a shout out to all the single shifters in the area he learns that now he’ll have to compete for his mate in the first ever Shifter Bachelorette. Can’t a poor bear catch a break? After witnessing a violent crime starring some wicked looking tiger shifters, 100% human Michelle is forced to leave everything behind her and hop a bus to the middle of nowhere, AKA Grayslake, Georgia. So what if her life before wasn’t all that great, at least it was hers! Bad luck prevails when she encounters the bossy, insufferable, domineering, and far too gorgeous for his own good... Parker. From the moment they meet the man can’t seem to keep his hands off her or stop telling her what to do with her life. Even as her traitorous body is screaming “Yes” she pushes him away. But will she be able to hold out and keep her single Facebook status? Or will he take the one thing she’s never given anyone before… her heart? All she knows for sure is that the man is unBEARable! Welcome to the exciting world of Celia Kyle's Grayslake. Please try not to wake up the bear shifters… it makes them grumpy. ***I’m giving away a free copy of one of my romance novels to everyone who signs up to receive my newsletter updates. Trust me when I say it’s HOT HOT HOT! Here’s the link so you can go get your copy today! http://josiewalkerbooks.com/index.php... ***This Kindle Worlds story was inspired by Celia Kyle’s Grayslake More Than Mated Series and is a novella.