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Ruinous


Jenna Wolfhart - 2018
    Literally. As a member of the Michael family, I've always been destined to join the Order of the Seraphim, the highest and most prestigious angelic warrior class, on my eighteenth birthday. But then I make a hell of a mistake the night before my initiation ceremony by pissing off a tricksy Archdemon. As revenge, he plonks me right into the middle of the Order of the Fallen, the worst possible place for an honorable celestial warrior like me. Mostly because I find myself surrounded by four dangerously wicked—and, let's face it, hot—fallen angels who want to tempt me to stray from my path. Now, I must find a way out of this hellhole so I can get back home and fulfill my fate as a warrior against evil. Unfortunately, the four devious males have no intention of making it easy on me. In more ways than one. And, if I give in to my growing desires, I will never be able to join the Order of the Seraphim. Or even go home at all. Instead, I will fall. Ruinous is a full-length reverse harem fantasy novel.

Claimed By Her Wolf Pack (Silverwood Island Shifters)


Maia Starr - 2019
    Pushed from one nasty foster home to another, I’ve been powerless trying to escape the abuse of my past only to find myself trapped working in a sleezy bar for my abusive boyfriend. No matter what I do, my horrifying past  keeps finding its way back to me, dogging me to no end. It is inescapable. The only part of me that I’ve kept safe and hidden is my virginity.I find myself kidnapped by a snarling alpha who surprisingly doesn’t want to hurt me. Instead, he craves every ounce of me inside out and claims me as his mate. But so do his two best friends...who all seem incredibly hot. It seems women are scarce in this town and everybody and everything want to get their hands on me...including my abusive partner lurking in the shadows.They all growl like wolves, and swear to protect me from anything that comes near and struggle over me like I’m a prize to be won. That is until real danger presents itself and there inner wolves come howling out….something I can't believe I am seeing.  Will they learn to share and keep me safe and will I be able to trust them after I discover there shocking true nature?Note: Adults Only!

Demigod Captive


Lucy Auburn - 2020
    She cursed me with life. Now I'm stuck in Godblood Prison with two hot demigods fighting for my attention.Apparently when you're the daughter of Death, saving people is against the rules. Rules Ares, the God of War and sovereign ruler of the Celestial Realm, strictly enforces.For the crime of saving a mortal, I've been captured. Chained. Imprisoned.And I can't say that I mind.No more godblood powers racing through my veins? Check.No more hunger for death nipping at my heels? Check.And while the guards who watch over this place may think they have the demigods within contained, the truth is, we make our own rules.We find our own fun.Sexy Vesuvius, son of the God of Fire. Stone cold Jasper, son of the Trickster God. Even mortal Damien, the god hunter who took me in... they all have things I crave from them.There are others, too. Demigods who rule this place. Who seek to destroy. To free themselves. Or, failing that, to simply kill each other.The politics of Godblood Prison just might undo me before I get up the courage to escape...But can I really turn my back on the people here, and the misery I've seen?I'm the daughter of Death. I'll do what I must to survive.Godblood Prison is a high heat, paranormal prison series full of steam, violence, and demigods who do what they please. No choosing inside.

Hellcat Escaping


Jade Bones - 2021
    That's all I see around me.I’ve been in Hell so long, I don’t remember who I was before this. How did I die? What did I do to earn the worst torture this place has to offer?Just kidding—I don’t give a crap. Whatever I did, no one deserves this; it’s time to get out of here. The only problem is, my escape is thwarted by three spoiled demon princes begging to go topside. And now Lucifer, the Devil himself, has stuck his unfairly attractive nose in.Lucifer promises I can work off some of my debt by guarding these three troublesome princes and keeping them out of mischief. My princes have other plans—beginning and ending with my personal hell on earth, since that’s apparently all a feral soul like me deserves.I’ll show you what I deserve.Saddle up, boys. You’re riding with me, now.Warning: Hellcat Escaping is a reverse harem novel with multiple love interests, and as the first in a trilogy ends on a cliffhanger. Intended for mature readers, it contains dark fantasy elements regarding violence and assault, along with sexual content that some readers may find offensive. Please proceed with caution.

The Lost Daughter


Bo Reid - 2020
    Until the day they cursed themselves in order to save their last born daughter. A child that would be destined for darkness.Twenty-five years later, and she has returned to the cursed grounds of her hometown, Hells Hallow. Tanda Morass is the last living descendent of the Morass bloodline and she has returned home in order to finish what her coven started. Defeat what forced her coven to take such drastic measures to ensure her life.The key to her success hinges on bonding with the leaders of the town, the six men that make up the Hells Hallow Council.Can Tanda convince these alpha males to put their differences aside and help her, or will she die trying to be a hero she was never meant to be?“Every story has an ending, don’t fool yourself into thinking they’ll all be happy.”

Unlikely Reaper


Lacey Carter Andersen - 2020
    Killing. Being the judge, jury, and executioner of the world. That's who I am now.All to save my child's life.The heavy burden of what I am and what I must do weighs on me every day, but starting a new job at a hospital is a chance for me to find my place in this world. Unfortunately for me, a hot doctor, my powerful boss, and a sweet male nurse have taken an interest in me.I don't want to drag them into my supernatural world. I don't want their blood on my hands.But these men... they aren't what they seem. And while I might be trying to protect them, someone may need to protect me from them.UNLIKELY REAPER is the start of a brand new series of paranormal reverse harem books featuring a female grim reaper, shifters, vampires, gods, and more. It'll take you on an emotional ride, with a heavy dose of steam, so buckle up and enjoy the ride.

Saving Their Queen


Beth Rosalee - 2019
    She finds herself drawn to, not just one man, but four of the most gorgeous, god-worthy guys she has seen in her entire life.Terrified for her life and stuck in the self-destruct mode that her ex trained her to live so well, Celia doesn’t believe herself good enough for one man.Let alone four.Added to that, there’s more to her than meets the eye, as she soon discovers.Celia’s terrified to find this truth amid the chaos of her life but she quickly learns that she doesn’t have any choice.Not now that Destiny has stepped her meddling ass into the picture.But does she have the courage to truly let go of her fears and save herself?Can she release her past and accept her true destiny with four fated mates?Or will she let her ex win and forfeit her life before it’s truly begun?Trigger Warning: book contains past abuse, violence, and nonconsensual sexual and consensual sexual content.Must be 18+ to read.

The Ascended


Serena Akeroyd - 2020
    Well, she's not evil, she just sucks at magic, and when she turns eighteen, the unthinkable happens: she grows a pair of wings.Human born Fae are nothing new. An oddity to be sure, but witch born Fae?They're a whole other ball of wax.When she's summoned to the Eight Wings Academy at twenty-five, the doo-dah hits the fan as harsh truths are revealed to her about the Fae. But no matter how hard Gabriella tries to flunk, to escape a society forged on lies, she can't do it.And it isn't because she's a brilliant student, either.She sucks. Hard.Something, or someone, is making sure she passes, keeping her at the Academy against her will, ensuring she heads straight into the warrior caste and into a troupe with three other Fae.Except her troupe?They just happen to be her Virgo—her fated mates.And where Virgo are concerned, they have the final say on whether she claims them or not.She's FAELING FOR THEM, but can she convince them she's a good catch? When she knows, point blank, she isn't...?This is the complete Eight Wings Collection.

The Inadequate Spy


Scarlett Haven - 2020
    My family, we’re the royals. I am fifth generation Spy School, the best of the best. My family started training me while I was still in the womb. Yet, despite all the training, I’m still a disappointment to them. Not good enough, not smart enough, not fast enough, and definitely not strong enough. Even The Royals don’t think think I’m good enough, but I’ll show them. I’ll prove to everybody that I’m not as weak as they think I am. The Inadequate Spy is the first book in the Spy Academy: The Royals Series. It is a medium burn, reverse harem (RH), why choose, fast paced, action packed, new adult (NA) spy romance. MORE IN THIS SERIES: Book 1 - The Inadequate Spy Book 2 - The Cruel World Book 3 - The Perfect Lie Book 4 - The High Life Book 5 - The Ugly Truth MORE SERIES IN THIS WORLD: The Spy Chronicles East Raven Academy After Spy The Zara Chronicles Spy Academy

Daughter of Hell


Tamara White - 2019
    I’m not some damsel in distress in search of her Prince Charming. I’m not a girl looking to settle down, and most of all, I’m not someone who can be controlled. No, I do the controlling around here. My name is Angel and I’m the devil’s daughter. I know, right? He must have had a lot of fun with that name choice. But you know what? I kinda like it now. Anytime people see the distinctive markings on my skin or hear my name dropped, they run for the damn hills. Why? Because I’m a weapon. I kill whomever I want, whenever I please and there is nothing anyone can do about it. Not even dear old Dad. When opportunity knocks and I’m given the perfect chance to catch a ride out of Hell, I don’t think twice. Only the Nephilim who let me tag along with them have no clue who I really am. But when they realize just who they’ve brought to Earth, that's when the real fun begins. WARNING: This is a dark reverse harem novel and contains things that may trigger you if you are sensitive to certain subjects. I strongly advise that you read the note at the beginning of the book before you decide whether to continue with the story. I kept mention of specific triggers from the blurb in an effort to avoid spoiling it for readers, but have detailed them inside the book for your reference. The warning page can be read as part of the sample, so there’s no need for you to purchase the book if you aren’t sure whether it’s for you.

The Only Essence (The White Dragon Book 1)


Mia Hawkins - 2019
    It's not a word in my vocabulary. Growing up in the foster system didn’t lead to a normal life, but things really got crazy when I turned sixteen. Things started happening to me that I could neither understand nor explain, so I did the only thing I could do, I left everything behind to live on my own. After years of being hunted because of my unusual power, I finally meet my match. In one night, everything changes when I’m kidnapped by four men who claim I can help save the races. But can I trust them? In a world where everything is unfamiliar, where creatures I never imagined exist, can I learn to harness this power I have inside before it is too late? Author’s Note: This is the first book in The White Dragon and ends with a cliffhanger. This book is a medium burn reverse harem story, intended for ages 18 years and older. This story contains strong language and violence.

Basic Witch


Nikki Dean - 2019
    Never admit that you're a witch. And never, ever trust a hot guy with a gun. ...This witch is about to discover that some rules are made to be broken. All sassy witch-in-hiding Mallory Serra wants is to go to work and live a normal life. After all, magic is illegal--not that she can totally control her powers, anyway--and any witch who's been caught casting spells is forced into the elite Academy of the Dark Arts, then drafted into the military after graduation. Slinging coffee for cranky commuters is bad enough for Mallory, but actually being shot at? No, thanks. But when a friend needs help, Mallory breaks her rules and performs one teeny, tiny spell. What could go wrong? Everything. Matt, a hot-as-sin soldier, catches her in the magical act. Taken by the government, Mallory is forced to enter the Academy, where she's surrounded by three sarcastic, mouth-watering students teachers who are more interested in pushing her out of their special ops program than helping her succeed. Until she learns their dirty little secret, when they have no choice but to give her a hand. Or several. This book is part 1 of a 4 book series, and has more than a little steam with the romance. Happy reading!

Shadow


Kayla Erickson - 2018
    This makes me what some might consider "special" - and everyone wants to be special, right? It means I was born with powers, but these powers come with a price. The price is one that my mother, among many, has had to pay. For this reason, I went from a modern day Robin Hood, to a lawless villain. I am Delaney Benson. I am the Shadow, and this is my story.

Initiate


Cilla Raven - 2019
    Abandoned. Institutionalized. Attacked. And now an initiate to a corrupt supernatural organization with the weight of the world on her shoulders. Becks really wishes she could die. She’s ready to end it all, prepared to tell the world how she feels with a drop to a fast stop on a swinging rope. However, her body just won’t stop healing anything and everything she does to it. She’s tired of being called crazy and done with her life in a dull and evil world where magic is labeled as psychosis. That is, until her fiercely protective, foul-mouthed familiar shows up with a plan to convince her otherwise. A plan Becks isn’t sure she’s ready to tackle. After all, how can the fate of the world rest on someone who’s clinically insane? But her familiar has help in the back pocket of his toddler-sized onesie: An authoritative spell worker, a sweet as sin psychic, and an angry shapeshifter form a team of three very distracting men that’ll whip her right into shape. Whether she likes it or not. If only Becks can get over her past long enough to give all of them, and life itself a chance. **AUTHOR'S NOTE AND TRIGGER WARNING**: INITIATE is book one in a slow-burn reverse harem series, so there will be a cliffhanger. It also has drug references, foul language, violence, sexual situations, and content which could be triggering for some readers. It is only intended for readers 18 years and older.

Held by Magic


L.J. Swallow - 2018
    I like to collect sharp weapons, and my favourite activity is liberating magical items. My best friend is an immortal fae, and I love dogs.I’m not enthusiastic about end of the world scenarios.Okay, I’m a half-demon thief with an attitude that brings me more enemies than friends. But the fae part is true.My life had returned to normal, but everything changed when my latest assignment ended in disaster. Somebody took the item I was ‘liberating’ and also decided to curse me with a death mark. If I don’t find the cure soon, I’m facing life as a lich under the control of a necromancer.And I swear the demonic dog I rescued from the apocalypse is following me.Now, three sexy supernatural guys have tracked me down in need of my ability to detect magic. They want to recruit me to work alongside them and under their protection. The guys need me to locate an item and also claim they know someone who can find a cure for my mark. So, we strike a deal: I’ll help them if they help me.The problem is, I’m not sure I trust their so-called ‘secret organisation’. Another problem? They’re on the Four Horsemen’s hit list because they shouldn’t be in this world.  As my death is imminent and options limited, I’ve agreed to leave with them tonight. But if they murder me, I’m going to be really pissed off. Don't miss this new series from the world of The Four Horsemen, LJ Swallow's addictive bestselling reverse harem series. Held by Magic is a slow burn reverse harem urban fantasy.