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Arrested By Magic


Avery Song - 2020
    Misfit among my peers at sixteen. Unemployed by eighteen. I have bad luck, but never thought I'd be in handcuffs by the golden age of twenty. Some would blame the universe for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, but I know better. So does the Alpha wolf hidden inside me. Our potential is massive, but we can't get a bloody break in a world full of crime, corruption, and hate…and someone did this to us on purpose. Misfits like me often fall into traps made by higher shifters, and this is no exception. Five supernatural beings hold the key to my shackles, intent in the belief that my wolf holds the key to something powerful…something lethal. They may be right. Imprisonment is inevitable, but behind bars, a new world is waiting for me. One where captivity can be a blessing in disguise, creating the opportunity for my wounded walls to crumble in total submission. I’m ready for it all. I’ll be a misfit no more. I will rise, and those responsible for my captivity will receive capital punishment at my paws.

Seeking Magic


Eden Briar - 2019
    Just one whisper of that word might get me killed… I'm not the Seeker of Seven, destined to be bound to the most powerful of the magic and master races. To be used by monsters to kill a monster. Nope, that’s not me. I’m ordinary. Forgettable. So what if I see things in the mirror that aren’t there? So what if my past is a blank slate? That proves nothing. But then I meet Jazz, a shifter who saves me from getting my blood drained by snarky vampires. Dragons, sorcerers, druids—they’re all real. And now everyone’s calling me a clairvoyant and a half-blood. At least Jazz is an enticing distraction from the insanity my world has become. Too bad his best friend Ben hates me on sight. And then there’s Zac, who sees me even when I’m trying to hide. Maybe there are some perks to being thrown headfirst into a world of magic… But those vampires? They’re not done with me yet. Whispers have a way of making themselves heard. Seeking Magic is a medium-burn reverse harem romance, first in a series, and not suitable for readers under the age of eighteen.

Talon's Claim


Melody Novak - 2021
    I pretended to be bad at my studies while secretly helping the resistance against the City's cruel overlords. But now that my sister has taken the dragons’ throne, I’m in the spotlight. Not great for a Fae thief.A feral dragon has chosen me as his mate, and he’s not alone. All kinds of beings think they owe me for rescuing them from prison. Problem is, I didn’t do that. My sister did, disguised as me. But I’ve got to play the hand I’m dealt... even if it means putting myself in the middle of all these handsome young men. Tragic, I know.Maybe I’ll stop a brewing magical war. Maybe I’ll start it. Let’s find out.

Wolf Reborn


Skye Cavanagh - 2021
    Reject. Outcast. Matriarch...?A week down in Cornwall catching up on shifter gossip with Aunt Magda was exactly what I'd needed. The one night stand with a smoking hot alpha was supposed to be the final cherry on top of a fantastic week. Except that was only the beginning.My mother was killed, which makes me the new matriarch. That hot one night stand? My lifebond. And the one remaining pack member that I'd now have to live with? He's the guy who worked very hard to get me kicked out of the pack.The council, having heard about my new position, gave me an ultimatum. Find two more life partners within six months, or give the pack territory and business over to my Aunt Nissa. The same aunt that might as well have 'evil bitch' tattooed on her forehead.Now I have to figure out how to run a sprawling business, work alongside the guy who hates me, and find two more life partners. Or lose everything the pack that disowned me spent generations working for. The odds aren't looking great.This book is not suitable for readers under 18. Tori will get together with three guys over the course of the trilogy. They will have their HEA together at the end of book 3.

The Lunar Child


M.D. Butler - 2021
    My entire existence is one of mere survival within a pack that sees me as worthless. The alpha is ruthless, but he hasn't killed me yet. Small mercies, right? I've never known kindness, so what do I do when four guys show up with smiles and soft touches? Hide... for all of five minutes.They're kind of insistent on getting to know me, and everything in me rebels at the thought of running from them. You see, there's this pull. A connection that snapped into place when we made eye contact. They're apparently my freaking mates. All four of them!Krix, the unappointed leader.Cashel, the jokester.Denahi, the protector.Mavrin, the peacemaker.I've never heard of someone having four mates, but I don't want to deny myself this one good thing when all I've ever had was misery. I'm a shiftless wolf, so I wasn't supposed to have a mate at all!My old pack isn't having it, though. The alpha doesn't want to release me, and the she-wolves are all in a tizzy over my sudden popularity with the male gender. Too bad because I refuse to stay when I've been given the answer to my prayers. The Mother of all must have finally opened her ears to me. She didn't make it easy, though. There are a few trials and tribulations headed our way.Oh, and there's also this thing about a prophecy...

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Heather Long - 2020
    Valda Bashan wakes to the inexplicable—a biosphere where she and four others are the only occupants. Before this place, she possessed a life and a career. A computerized voice welcomes her to the biosphere and the job she’s apparently accepted. The terms are clear, she and her companions have to survive there for a year, and only when the time is up, will they be free.Her companions trouble her on a deeply personal level…Andreas, Hatch, Oz, and Dirk couldn’t be more different. Each man seems to be in the same predicament as her. No one remembers agreeing to the project or what task they have to complete. If they can’t work together, they may never be able to escape.The first order of business: learn to get along. Though that task may be the most impossible of all, because everyone seems to be hiding secrets.**Please note this is a reverse harem and the author suggests you always read the forward in her books. This is the first in a trilogy and the story will continue through future books.***Previously published as Their Memoriam by Jazz Michaels, a pen name. Now re-edited and proofed for re-release.

Shadow Wood Academy Chronicles: Book One


Ally Summers - 2019
     I know what you’re thinking. Sad lonely professor finds herself with five sinfully hot men who want her and suddenly life is magical and happy. I wish that was real. That’s not how this story goes. You have no idea what happens inside the gates at Shadow Wood Academy. Neither did I until I was summoned by the broody headmaster. Lured is a more accurate way to describe how Jake Windsor tricked me into walking through the academy’s doors. Humans don’t attend Shadow Wood. Not as students or teachers. I learn that the first night I’m locked in the faculty tower with no way out. Guys are howling outside my window. There is a girl walking on the roof. And I swear one kid keeps licking his lips every time he sees me. I need to escape, but there is something alluring about the men who want me to stay. I’m drawn to them, even when I know I should run for my life. Strong. Gorgeous. Sculpted muscles for miles. But did I mention they aren’t human? I have no plans to give in to them, no matter what they swear my purpose is, until I discover that without me the innocent inside the school could become orphans—or worse—snatched up by a rogue agency. I’m used to taking care of myself, and fighting for everything I have, but saving them feels impossible. I’m strong enough to stand my ground against five of the hottest men I’ve ever met if it means saving lives, right? I didn’t know destiny could be so tempting or so dangerous. Get ready to sink your teeth into this full-length reverse harem paranormal fantasy academy romance about the adults who run the school. Shadow Wood Academy Chronicles Book One is the first in a series with a smart, independent heroine and her five scorching hot men. There is plenty of steam to go around in this slow burn, epic romance with villains, corrupt agencies, troubled childhoods, a school for the supernatural, and so much more.

Reyley's Four (Reyley's Eight Book 1)


Yalu Taylors - 2018
    With the help of four sexy guys to help her through her transition from unsuspecting human to kickass hybrid, the discovery of her powers, and learning to deal with a strange love life, her entire life is turned upside down. Join Reyley as she journeys through the ups and downs of her new life. This is a Reverse Harem, One girl, Multiple lovers. Due to some scenes of a sexual nature this book is not suitable for under 17 years. Possible trigger warning due to the events from Reyley's past, present and future.

Jinxed


K.B. Ladnier - 2018
     Christi Craft is the name and being witchy is my game! I own a little shop in rural Salem, filled with all manner of fun things; priceless heirlooms, cursed artifacts, bath bombs, Spills (magically spelled pills, if you get my drift). You know, harmless things. However, Milo James, a sexy AF Warlock Warden, disagrees. He's always giving me citations and fines for selling my cursed artifacts to humans who don't know any better. I’ve known him most of my life, and he sees me as a little sister – at least, that’s how he treats me. Dang it… If that's not enough, Orrin, my Incubus lover, suddenly wants more from me than just an occasional roll in the sheets. On top of that, I have to deal with this poltergeist I unknowingly acquired with a recent purchase. He's demanding I solve his murder. What he doesn't seem to grasp is that I suck at being a witch. But things aren't what they seem when it comes to this spirit, and I'm not sure I can help him on my own. With or without my power. **This is a REVERSE HAREM romance filled with laughs, lust, and a whole lot of foul language. You’ve been warned.**

Stone Cold


Kate Nova - 2019
    Whispers surround me. Every time I walk down the halls of the academy, I’m terrified they’ll discover who I really am. If they do, I’ll never make it back to Mount Olympus so I can finally seek revenge on the god who ruined me. So, note to self: No flashing my scales, no showing my hair and absolutely no letting my eyes hit direct sunlight. It won’t be easy, especially with three devastatingly handsome shifters who seem intent on destroying me. A gorgeous griffin, a smoking hot sea dragon and a mysterious giant. Other girls see them as swoon-worthy jocks, but to me, they’re just ruthless monsters. Then again, so am I. I’m Medusa the Gorgon, after all. Cursed by the gods to be the most terrifying woman alive. It’ll be a challenge, but I’ve been through worse. I’ll survive, as long as I don’t break rule #2: Don’t fall in love with my enemies. Stone Cold is the first book in Kate Nova's Gods & Monsters series, a medium-burn reverse harem story. If you love fierce heroines, hot alpha men, why-choose romance, and fantasy with lots of twists and turns along the way, you'll love this story.

Wicked Hot Magic


Riley London - 2019
    I’m Max: part-time demon hunter, brand new witch, and all-around bad*ss.I’m on a mission to save Father Gabriel, the only person in my life that ever gave a sh*t. When an exorcism goes bad, demons take him to Hell. I’m going to get him back, but I can’t do it alone.Salem Academy assigns me to hell’s hit squad with three hardcore warriors who are supposed to help me come into my powers and pull off this rescue mission. It’s going to take a miracle for us to all get along.Ethan: Salem Academy’s lethal killer. He’s way too overprotective and his muscles distract me from my training. Just because he was my brother’s best friend in the Special Forces doesn’t give him the right to hold me back—or to claim a piece of my heart.Noah: cocky warlock. That irritating smirk comes out whenever I mess up, but I can tell I get under his skin. I’m not sure either of us are ready for the explosion that’ll happen if we find a way to work together and combine our powers.Tristan: he’s a Fae…need I say more? He sticks out in Salem Academy like a sore thumb—well, a hot one, anyway. I’m keeping an eye on him. The underbelly of demon politics is riddled with Fae influence and his connections can either help us… or betray us.Muscle, magic, and deviance: that’s my team. Maybe Salem Academy knew what they were doing when they recruited me. Or maybe Father Gabriel will have answers about my past that I never saw coming.But first? We’ve got some demon *ss to kick.Wicked Hot Magic is Book 1 in the reverse harem academy paranormal romance series “Salem Academy.” It’s a steamy, university-level academy series. Get ready for wicked warlocks, demon hunting bad*sses, and unexpected turns you won’t see coming. Scroll up and one-click to start your first day at Salem Academy!

Escaping Hallow Hill Academy


A.K. Koonce - 2020
    The final devout witch of my Holy Lady of Death.Or so I thought…A mysterious Academy beneath the veil of this city is hiding one of my own within their institute. He’s nothing like I thought he’d be.An asshole. He’s a total witchy asshole.And now we’re both school property. As is the blood sucking vampire bound to my beating heart. As is the powerful omega protecting my life. We’re bound by magic and painful shackles that sinks further into our bones with every mistake we make.What does this school want with us? What are they using us for?Unfortunately for them, I’m going to find out if it’s the last thing I do.After all, I’ve never been afraid of death.And I’m not about to start now.

Sight of the Shaman: A Harem of Freaks Short Story


Crystal Ash - 2019
    But I never saw him coming. Years ago I fell in love with two brothers, Colt and Gabe. Two gorgeous, imperfect men who turn into wolves. They're both equally mine and I can never choose. The third brother, Hunter, is marrying the love of his life. A human shaman with powers like mine. News of the wedding traveled fast in the shifter world, and has attracted a variety of esteemed guests. I always thought my two wolf men were more than enough. But a surprise wedding guest has me questioning everything... This reverse harem short story takes place after the events of Curtain Call, the final book in the Harem of Freaks series. A print edition of this story will be featured in MORE, a limited edition anthology for Literary Love Savannah 2019.

Kurt's Honour


Jade Thorn - 2019
    Grace's life isn't really that complex until the day Kurt sweeps into her supernatural store. Handsome, talented, and with an ego the size of China, he's a handful, but no more than she can handle. He just needs an attitude 'adjustment'.Chicago, on the other hand, has more trouble than either of them can deal with, and if they don't get to the bottom of this sudden influx of demons, the whole city will be at risk.Kurt is the best and brightest of The Brotherhood's elite corps and Grace packs a punch that nobody expected, but even combined will they be enough to save the city?A slow-build-RH adventure! For readers who are 18+.

Hellfire and Kittens


Rhiannon Lee - 2018
     Hell is just a place on earth, right? For Lucy, this couldn't be any closer to the truth. Stuck working in another dead-end job in another unremarkable city, Lucy’s adapted to life on the run by arming herself with a smokescreen of snarky humor. Sometimes though, her filter-less sasses land her in hot water, especially when it comes to triggering her unruly magic. But, still haunted by the memory of her parents’ deaths, she does her best to scrape by under the radar. Little does she know, however, mysterious forces at work have other plans for her. I knew I hadn’t left anything on it since what little mail I got, which was mostly bills and junk, littered the top my coffee table. After a trip to the pound, where a small, scrappy black cat befriends her, a rapid series of events thrusts Lucy—literally—into the complicated world of Hell. Caught up in the politics for the scramble to secure Lucifer’s throne, Lucy’s birthright is challenged when a nefarious plot arises, threatening the stability of not only Hell, but the relationships she's worked to build after years of mistrust. I cautiously closed the distance to the table, while he flung himself back into the floor. Lucy will need to learn to rely on others and use the help offered to her by an alluring demon and a ragtag team of misfits in order to save Hell before it’s ripped apart by all manners of depraved, ruthless enemies. Expertly hand penned across the front in fancy calligraphy was my name. My entire name. Lucinda Kenna Melek. Hellfire and Kittens is the first full-length reverse harem novel in a five-part Paranormal Romance series. That means Lucy won’t have to choose! Full of action, interesting creatures, hot guys, and a sassy independent heroine who is thrown into a strange world that she must learn to navigate while discovering that true love really does exist. Even if it is a bit unexpected and unconventional. **This series contains explicit language and adult situations. ***Trigger warning info—This book contains situations of grief and loss.