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Oz Drakos: Loving Mick the Tick's Daughter


Mallory Monroe - 2020
    Both of his strengths collide when Oz the fighter has to deal with an unsavory group ready to demolish all shreds of the Grecian mob that appointed Oz as their leader, at the same time that Oz meets the woman of his dreams. Gloria Sinatra, the biracial daughter of vicious mob boss Mick Sinatra, is just beginning her new life on her own when she becomes the only woman to ever get Oz’s full attention. And she gets his attention just when he’s thinking about settling down and starting a family of his own. He wants Gloria, the one woman that makes his heart flutter. The problem? The last thing Gloria wants right now is another man in her life to break her heart. She becomes Oz the lover’s greatest challenge, even as Oz the fighter has a battle royal on his hands when he discovers that the group he’s battling isn’t led by just anybody, but by Mick Sinatra himself: the boss of all mob bosses, and the father of the woman Oz loves. Oz Drakos: Loving Mick the Tick’s Daughter, is the first novel in the Oz Drakos Romantic Suspense Thriller series.

King Of The Fae


Ava Mason - 2019
    She is the human destined to destroy his world. He is the Fae king sent to kill her. He wasn’t supposed to fall in love with her. She wasn’t supposed to be his Fated Mate. Everyone’s twenty-first birthday is supposed to be something to remember. A milestone, a step into real adulthood. My birthday was when everything changed. That’s the day the men showed up. Everywhere I went, they watched me, creeping closer, trying to find a second when I was alone. They all wanted the same thing; to capture me and bring me back to their world. One was different. Dark, mysterious, and sexy, he stood out from the rest. He had come for my blood. King of the Fae is the first novella in the Blood Court series, which features a paranormal romance between one human girl and one strong, protective fae king. Each book also has a full arc and then a cliffhanger ending, with each novella building on the other to complete a full series arc.

Bound by Faerie


W.B. McKay - 2016
    Most of them inflict torture, except the most beautiful. That one kills. As an agent for the Faerie Affairs Bureau, Sophie loves retrieving dangerous magical objects. The job lets her indulge her covetous nature, and most importantly, it pays the bills. But when a routine job goes south, she finds herself struggling to keep her deadly magic in check while fleeing the wrath of an enraged dragon. In a desperate search for answers, Sophie stumbles across Owen, a fae nightclub owner who's as sexy as he is irritating, but just happens to hold the key to her problems. Sophie wants nothing more than to get her magic under control and return to her normal life, but first she'll have to face off with all the dangers Faerie can throw at her. Can she fight her way back home? Or will both she and Owen fall prey to a crazed death cult? Bound by Faerie features a gutsy, kick butt heroine, a broody and dangerous hero, and a ton of magical mayhem.

Ella's Masquerade


Lexi C. Foss - 2020
    She was blinded by the stars in her own eyes and the pitter-patter of her lonely heart. Little did she know this prince was no prince at all, but a villain disguised behind a charming smile.EllaThere are no such things as fairy tales or happily ever afters. Not in my world. My reality is riddled with pain and loss and immense hatred.Until him.Trayton Nacht, the new transfer student at Darlington Academy. Something about his darkness calls to me. The way his eyes glimmer in the night and the cruelty of his handsome smile. With a single glance, he turned my world inside out. And now I can't get enough.But what if he's just like the rest of them? What if this is all just another masquerade?TrayShe stole my heart, once upon a time. Three years ago in an alley where she left me with a pair of sodden blue slippers.Her life had been mine for the taking, until I discovered the fae magic lurking beneath her skin. Now it's time to recruit her, to take her to her fate.But first, we'll play a little game.One that will end in destruction.Because f*ck fairy godmothers.What Ella needs is a Dark Fae.One who can help her burn Darlington Academy to the ground.A Dark Fae like me.Author Note: This is a dark Cinderella retelling with strong bully elements. This M/F PNR features a happily ever after ending and is also the prequel to the Midnight Fae Academy Why Choose Trilogy. Tray and Ella are important characters throughout the series.

Vampire Soul: A Heartblaze Novel


Shay Roberts - 2015
    Prepare yourself for a truly innovative, richly detailed, adrenaline-fueled adventure!“My name is Emma. Today I got some shocking news. I was a vampire in my past life! And not just any vampire, I was a famous vampire with a lot of enemies. Turns out those enemies are still alive, still pissed off, and hunting me down as I speak.”"One of the most unique books I have ever read." – David D ★★★★★"Written in a briskly cinematic style." – Kattomic Book Blog ★★★★★"This emotionally engaging page-turner was devoured." – Dreamer J ★★★★★READING ORDERThere are three separate trilogies set in the Heartblaze world. You can start with any of them, but if you want to read all three sets, the recommended order is:Tyler's SagaEmma's SagaAsh's SagaAUTHOR Q&AHow would you describe this series?The books are fast-paced paranormal/urban fantasy thrillers with both action and romance. When I began writing this series, I set out to create something for readers who enjoy a thought-provoking book. Heartblaze books are told from the point of view of multiple characters and take place in the present-day as well as the past. These books are not for people looking for light and fluffy reading, nor for readers completely unfamiliar with the genre.Is this series appropriate for all ages?No. The series is written for adults, young adults, and mature teens.What types of creatures are in the novel?Quite a number: vampires, werewolves, werebears, ghosts, witches, and fae. All of them are portrayed in new ways. For example, the werewolves are shifters who channel animal spirits from the distant past. The fae have their own unique language that plays a role in some of the books. It’s a functional language that I spent a year developing!

Love & War


Jennifer Malone Wright - 2012
    Fearing this vigilante will cause unwanted attention that will expose the vampire-hunter community with each person he rescues, the group attempts to discover who this mysterious potential vampire hunter is.When they catch up with him, the group learns a shocking revelation that might just change everything for everyone in Arcadia Falls, but will have the most profound impact on Chloe herself.The Arcadia Falls Chronicles is the continuation of The Vampire Hunter’s Daughter. Following the format of The Vampire Hunter’s Daughter, The Arcadia Falls Chronicles is serialized into several novella-length stories.

The Bear's Perfect Match


Lisa Cullen - 2020
    I was on the run when I met Gage.I had no idea who he was.All I knew… was that he was mine.Gage rescued me when I was trying to escape my abusive ex.I thought that was the end of my troubles.But the nightmare had only begun.The law of the forest had declared us married.Yes, I was married to Gage.A man I knew nothing about.Not even the fact that he was a bear shifter.And the king of the clan.This may have come as a shock to me.But it does make me his queen.A queen who cannot be touched by anyone else.One who only belongs to her king.So, when Gage’s brother comes after me, I know it means war.And I know that he’ll save me again… no matter what.

Forbidden Magic


Anya J. Cosgrove - 2020
    Beauty is dangerous.The kind of beauty I found at Dark Falls Academy is deadly.My half-sister Allie told me all about the sorcery classes, the potent potions, and the incredibly hot supernatural creatures that frequent Dark Falls Academy. Soon, I’ll be one of them.Only my first day doesn’t go as planned.Allie has been lying to me.This school isn’t a dream; it’s a nightmare. Creepy shifters, brooding vampires, snarky mermaids, and vicious Faerie folk all want a piece of me, and they're not willing to ask permission.Flynn, the cruel bully.Trent, the thirsty vampire.And Cole, the dark Fae prince. How I am supposed to kick their asses in the arena and in the classroom with all the mysteries and dangers lurking in the stony halls?Dark Falls isn’t about good grades. It’s about survival.Forbidden Magic is a college age academy romance with bully themes. Be warned that the steaminess increases with each book. Pick up your copy now and fall under the spell of Dark Falls’ gorgeous beasts.* A Supernatural Academy Bully Romance

Accidental Magic


Nicole Hall - 2020
    The family house she inherits is the perfect place for a fresh start, except for the sexy neighbor she’d ditched years before and the surprise fairies living across the street. Before long, she’s neck-deep in magic, fae, and zombie bunnies, and her tenuous connection to her powers relies on the one man she wants to avoid. Jake Thomas is happy in his mundane life. Magic is for other people. Until the girl who’d broken his heart moves back home and he finds himself drawn into the world of the fae. She needs his help, but can he trust her to stick around this time when things get rough?With a dark force threatening the town, they’ll have to face their pasts and overcome their distrust to have any chance at a future. Together they can make magic, but will it be enough?

Snakes and Shadows


Amy Hopkins - 2019
    Together, we've been recruited into the Academy of Myth and Legend. Who's Boots? A rainbow serpent--magical creature come to life--no big. It's actually not so unusual these days. Mythical creatures are tumbling through the Veil every two seconds. The Academy not only teaches us how to fight the bad ones, but to protect the good ones as well.That's why I joined. I'm only here to make sure Boots stays safe. Once we figure out a plan, I'm out. At least, that's what I'm trying to convince myself — and my new friends, including Cisco. It's only a coincidence that I blush when he talks to me, I swear.It's exciting to be recruited as one of the first wave of students at the Academy, but it's no joke. There are the classes, of course. And then there are poltergeists, bigfoot hunting expeditions, and psychotic gnomes. Just staying alive is a challenge. But together with Boots, I can face anything. And I will. No matter what happens.

The Small Town Boy's Redemption


Jessie Gussman - 2020
    Illegal, sure. But that’s not what sent him to prison. It was the lying, conniving Watkins girl and her father, Judge Watkins.He did his time, and he’s out. But he has to register. Despite the fact that he was innocent to begin with.He’ll never drive down that road again.His fines are paid, his time is served. All he wants now is to build his business legitimately. No more stripping exhausts and smoking the turbos.But in order to get soccer moms and little old ladies to bring their cars to his shop, he needs to look legit.Liberty Watkins suspects her sister lied. But she could never prove it. And Blade looked guilty.Still, Liberty couldn’t stop believing in him.So, when she gets the opportunity to supplement her church secretary job by becoming his parts person and bookkeeper, she’s tempted.When he suggests a dating relationship just for the summer, she’s not as sure.She’s not interested in being his temp.Can she convince the bad boy to make her his forever girl?The Small Town Boy's Redemption is the first book in the Small Town Boys series by award-winning author and Kindle All-Star, Jessie Gussman. Grab your copy today!Books in The Small Town Boys series:1. The Small Town Boy's Redemption2. The Small Town Boy's Secret Romance3. The Small Town Boy's Second Chance

Twisted Fate


Jessi Elliott - 2018
    I can’t stand him, but I also can’t deny the tension that ignites whenever he’s close.After surviving my run-in with the fae, I planned to go back to my perfectly mapped future and forget they existed. Silly me, I should have known that silver-tongued Tristan wouldn’t leave me alone.And maybe I don’t want him to.But when my brother falls ill to a sickness not even fae magic can cure, none of my plans matter anymore. And before I have a moment to catch my breath, both my life and my heart are put in danger when Tristan’s fae nemesis emerges and forces me to make a terrible choice.One I don’t know I’ll survive.

Fae Song: Fantasy Novel (Ballads of Balahar)


Deonne Williams - 2020
    The characters are robust and lively, and the world of Balahar is brilliant; the reader is easily pulled into the action filled epic journey. Love, loss, and sacrifice can be powerful when music and adventure weave with magic and romance. Lana Mowdy PhD The ancient Imperial trade road snaking toward the horizon would have daunted many but to Gwynn its dust tasted of freedom.Her days would no longer be ruled by endless lessons. She had bested the greatest bards of Balahar and was on her own, free to follow the road into the green. That is until she heard the exhausted hoofbeats of the dark warhorse bearing its dying rider into her camp.The dazzling realm of the Fae Royal Court of Heralith awaits them if only she can muster her skills both learned and hidden.

The Spiderwick Chronicles: Care and Feeding of Sprites


Tony DiTerlizzi - 2006
    But don't let the carefree nature of these dazzling beguilers fool you. Because while they do make for awesome pets (or, if you prefer, companions), these are not creatures to be handled lightly. So forget everything you know - or think you know - about sprites, and listen to the experts from the International Sprite League as they, with the assistance of the creative team that brought you the bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles, provide a resource that will prove to be as essential for the novice sprite keeper as a strong cage and eyes in the back of his or her head.

Recurve


Shannon Mayer - 2015
    I should be at my father's side as a royal princess. But as a half-breed, bastard child, that isn't going to happen. I've been accused of attacking the queen, my wicked stepmother, and my life is suddenly on the line. I have only two options left to me: banishment, or training to become one of the King's Elite Guards, an Ender.Option one will kill me.Option two is meant to break me, but it's the only way to survive.Did I mention I have no power like the rest of the elementals, and my connection to the earth is worth next to nothing?Could things get any worse? Of course they can. Welcome to being an Elemental.