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The Island
S. Usher Evans - 2016
When his father urges him to join the military to help reclaim their colony, Galian is forced to put aside his oath to Do No Harm and fight a war he does not believe in.Across the great Madion Sea, Captain Theo Kallistrate dreams of a day when she is no longer bound by conscription to fight for her country's independence. But when the Kylaens threaten, honor and duty call her to the front lines to fight off the oppressors.When an air skirmish goes wrong, both Theo and Galian crash on a remote island hundreds of miles from either nation. Grievously injured, Theo must rely on Galian's medical expertise, and Galian must rely on Theo's survival skills, to live another day in a harsh and unforgiving terrain.Can they put aside their differences long enough to survive? Or will the war that brought them to the island tear them apart?The Island is the first in a new romance trilogy by S. Usher Evans, author of the Razia series and Empath.
The Emperor's Edge
Lindsay Buroker - 2010
But when ravaged bodies show up on the waterfront, an arson covers up human sacrifices, and a powerful business coalition plots to kill the emperor, she feels a tad overwhelmed. Worse, Sicarius, the empire's most notorious assassin, is in town. He's tied in with the chaos somehow, but Amaranthe would be a fool to cross his path. Unfortunately, her superiors order her to hunt him down. Either they have an unprecedented belief in her skills... or someone wants her dead.
The Water Princess Claiming of Earth
Gina Manis - 2019
She cursed and bound my waters powers and turning me into a hideous hag.Locked behind the walls of a convent in the holy lands kept me safe, but they also kept me from living. That is until I give myself in a sacrifice to the Elemental Powers. They send me three strong men in which I have to form a bond.Tate, my earth element, was a childhood friend that I had fallen in love with. Seeing Tate again, my heart aches to be close to him, and I can’t control these new desires.Lindon, my wind element, who is charming and seductive. We will discover our powers together as he is just learning his. That is if we can keep our hands off one another long enough.Brier, my water element, the commander, is a force I feel stronger than the others. He has suffered the same as me, and it has broken his powers. I have to figure out a way to put him together again for what we must do.They have freed me, but I am not safe until I am out of this realm. Ogres who want my blood because they are drawn to it by the curse are after us. The one I call Brown is the most dangerous of them all. I fear him the most, but I cannot let that stop me.I want to live again, and I have made my sacrifice to do so. My promise to the Elementals has to be fulfilled, or else I will never get my water element back. The bond between each of us will strengthen the powers of the elements and give them new life.Or else the Fire Elements will win. Their element has become too powerful, and they are claiming the earth in which we live. I intend to claim it again.However, first, I have to find my balance with these three men and make it out of this realm…alive.Get ready for a fantasy romance with paranormal magic and creatures based on the mythology of the four elements, earth, wind, fire, and water. Besides the powers of the elements, there is mage magic, witches and curses, ogres and shifters, and a whole lot more to this Fantasy Realm.A daring action-adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat as Celine runs for her life. Packed fight scenes are full of suspense that will have you captivated with their elemental powers and magic.Heart-felt characters who all have challenges to face and to overcome. It helps keep a contemporary feel to this reverse harem romance that is built around a fantasy world.This paranormal romance is a slow burn but has very erotic sense. The mythology of the elements and their powers will contribute to the sexual content as bonds are formed among the characters.This ebook is a Reverse Harem Romance Series and has a total of four books and one standalone edition. All ebooks will be published within four months of each other. The second book is due to release Dec. 2019
Magic Destiny
Kate Gellar - 2019
And the underworld knows it. Can four sexy guardians help her achieve her true destiny?After a mysterious illness takes her mother, Abby Brennan doesn't think things can get worse. But when a powerful magic awakens inside her, it turns Abby's ordinary life upside down.Her sudden ability to sense magical energy attracts the attention of four mysterious Irish men. When Abby receives an invite to spend the summer in their Irish castle, she jumps at the change of scenery. But the second she sets foot on the ancient grounds, a negative energy makes itself known.If that wasn’t bad enough, the sexy-as-hell men are acting weird around her. Abby doesn’t need magic to know when she’s being lied to. What she can’t explain is why she hungers for them—and not in a good way.If Abby can’t figure out fast what her mother was—who she is—she might be adding murder to her list of summer activities.Book 1, Irish Rogue Series
Wicked Legends
Rebecca HamiltonNicolas Wilson - 2016
Every selection in this rare, limited edition collection is a full-length novel or novella, including some BRAND NEW material from today's New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors! With over one million words of romantic fiction from all of your favorite genres, this limited edition omnibus will provide over 100 hours of reading! If you're looking for a boxed set overflowing with variety, this collection will satisfy your cravings with sorcery, genies, necromancers, space pirates, shifters, and more! Travel to new worlds or discover ones hidden right beneath your nose.
Black Bear Outlaws Box Set: Books 1-3: Mating Fever
Deanna Chase - 2019
He’s everything she says she doesn’t want… Claire Erickson’s always been the good girl…until now. She’s in trouble and the only person she can turn to is her outlaw neighbor, Cyrus Doucet. Chase She’s exactly what he’s looking for… Chase Doucet knows what he wants. He’s a man who lives his life on the edge, and as far as he can see, so does Katrina Craig. One way or another, he’s determined to have her. He’s her match in every way but one… Katrina Craig has finally found the man and adventure she’s been looking for. But when life throws her a curve ball, suddenly she’s got a secret that could ruin everything. Cole He’s a man in danger of losing his self-control… Cole Doucet has a job to do. Protect the starlet at any cost. But who’s going to protect her from him? She’s a woman in danger of losing her heart… After a crazed stalker forces Amberly Matthews to leave Hollywood and her life in the public eye, she counts down the days until she can be back on the set. But when trouble follows her to Bayou Basin, she’s once again thrust into danger—and the arms of Cole Doucet. *Formerly published under the pen name Kenzie Cox*
The Court of the Underworld: Books 1-4
Alessa Thorn - 2020
Follow them as they war against their enemies, and find that even monsters can get their happy endings. Hades has risen from the Underworld with his court of demigods and titans, and built his new city of Styx over the smouldering ruins of Corinth. Even though he's saved Greece from collapse, not everyone is pleased that the gods have come of out hiding and are seeking to put them back in the darkness.
Wings of Fate: A Young Adult Fantasy Romance Novel
Skye Horn - 2020
Now, a land Thea never knew existed expects her to become queen—but only if she can stop her villainous father who sits on her throne from releasing the Goddess of Death first. As darkness spreads across the Kingdoms of Faerie, Thea must prepare for the battle ahead by mastering the magic that runs through her veins with the help of the Fae who brought her home—a guardian sworn to protect her with his life.With proper training, Thea might able to stop her father, but saving her kingdom may cost her heart.WINGS OF FATE is the first book in the Kingdoms of Faerie series. The series explores a world of magic, myth, and legend through the lens of a powerful female heroine.
Zocopalypse
Angel Lawson - 2015
If he doesn’t, she and her mother must find her sister, over three hundred miles away, in one of the states under quarantine. A virus is infecting the healthy, turning them into raging, cannibalistic versions of their former selves. Dr. Ramsey has spent months studying the E-TR virus, including Alex in his trials. Before he leaves he hands Alexandra what may be the most valuable information in existence. Information that more than one powerful group would go to great lengths to possess. Alexandra is no match for this world—one where men and women crave the taste of flesh and the weak are a liability, but she made her father a promise. One she intends to keep no matter how many lives are lost on the way.
Lords of London: Books 4-6
Tamara Gill - 2019
One impromptu kiss leaves her wanting more. If he's willing... To Dare a Duchess An indiscretion tore Nina and Byron apart. Now back in London, free from restraint a love affair ensues. But for how long when secrets still remain. To Marry a Marchioness Newly appointed Marquess, Marcus Duncan is thrown into the path of his cousin’s widow. Henrietta instantly charms him, and now he wants her for himself.
Alpha Passions
Anna Lowe - 2018
Burly bears. Passionate wolves. Sizzling romance & suspense guaranteed! Discover your next hot alpha hero in this unforgettable volume of steamy & suspenseful paranormal romances! Each story puts the “hero” back into “heroine” and introduces a rich story world, from tropical Maui to the shady side of Vegas and the spellbinding scenery of the desert Southwest. Sizzling romance guaranteed! In Lure of the Dragon, Kai Llewellyn and his band of battle-hardened shapeshifters fight to save a mysterious woman from a ruthless dragon. In Desert Moon, wolf shifter Ty Hawthorne puts duty above everything - but not even this pack alpha can resist the call of his mate. In Damnation, burly bear shifters clash with a pair of she-wolves in an action-packed tale of second chance romance. And in Gambling on Trouble, a diamond thief falls for a bear shifter security chief. What could possibly go wrong? Each of these stories is Book 1 in a different best-selling series. Two are RONE AWARD WINNERS/FINALISTS! What better way to decide which great series to sink your teeth into next? Grab this incredible box set deal today!
First Year
Rachel E. Carter - 2014
Romance. War. Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Falling Kingdoms, and Tamora Pierce.Before the age of seventeen, the young men and women of Jerar are given a choice —pursue a trade or enroll in a trial year in one of the realm’s three war schools to study as a soldier, knight, or mage…For fifteen-year-old Ryiah, the choice has always been easy. Become a mage and train in Combat, the most prestigious faction of magic.Yet when she arrives, Ry finds herself competing against friend and foe for one of the exalted apprenticeships. Everyone is rooting for her to fail—first and foremost among them is Prince Darren, the school prodigy who has done nothing but make life miserable since she arrived.Will Ry survive, or will her dream go down in flames?
Enchanted by the Mysterious Marquess
Fanny Finch - 2019
Lavinia Bronson’s heart mourns for the loss of her beloved father and the bleak future that her mother is planning for her. But a mysterious man comes to upset the quiet procession and stir up scandal. Lavinia will be unable to forget his warnings… or his fathomless blue eyes. As secrets and lies weave a dangerous web around her, Lavinia will have to learn who to trust and who to fear… and risk her heart to an enigmatic Marquess who was vowed to protect her at all costs. If you like engaging characters, heart- wrenching twists and turns, and lots of romance, then you’ll love “Enchanted by the Mysterious Marquess!” Buy “Enchanted by the Mysterious Marquess” and unlock the exciting story of Lavinia Bronson today!
Broken - The Complete Series
Annie Jocoby - 2014
The three novels in this omnibus are Broken, Saving Scotty and Ever After. Broken: Book One of a three book trilogy. Nick O'Hara is a veritable womanizer. The only qualifications that he looks for in a romantic connection is that the person is hot and breathing. Mainly hot. He has no desire for an emotional connection with another person, and that's the way he lives his life. He has his fabulous wealth and his reputation as a premiere architect, and that's enough for him. Until Scotty James. Scotty is a graduate student at Columbia University in New York City. She's broken from traumatic experiences from her years in foster care and homelessness. She has a vulnerability that is intoxicating to Nick, because, deep down, he knows that he is as broken as she. When Nick pursues Scotty, it seems that she is the only woman who doesn't want to be with him. At first she's a challenge, but Nick soon finds himself falling in love for the first time in his life. With a woman who wants nothing to do with him. Can Scotty overcome her trust issues and fear to let Nick in? Or will she prove to be too broken to trust? This is a full-length, 95,000 word, New Adult novel with mature themes. Saving Scotty: Scotty is sure that she was betrayed by Nick, so she wants nothing more to do with him. Unfortunately, her life is endangered by Mr. Lucas, as she is abducted by him and spirited away to an island far away from New York City. Nick begins a desperate search for Scotty, knowing that every minute that Scotty is in the hands of Mr. Lucas is another minute that she is horribly suffering. But can he find her before too much damage is done? And can he convince her, once and for all, that he did not betray her? And, in the end, can he finally convince her to truly trust him? Or is she still just too broken? Ever After: Scotty is determined that she is going to bring down the evil Mr. Lucas. But that proves to be easier said than done. Prosecuting a wealthy man is never an easy task, as the increasingly disillusioned Scotty soon finds out first-hand. However, Nick has a back-up plan that comes into play, as the situation increasingly gets out of control. This plan is risky and dangerous. And Nick is just the man to pull it off. But is it too late? Will Scotty finally get the justice and closure that she deserves? Or will she continue her life feeling broken? ALWAYS 23 years in the future, Nick and Scotty's "perfect" life is shattered when they discover that their 15-year-old daughter, Addison, is critically ill with cancer. Is this the end to their fairytale?
Love Those Curves: Instalove Romance Box Set (Sara's Dreams) Kindle Edition
Sara Hazel - 2020
Books Included:Mafia Romance -- Dirty CurvyDark Romance -- Her Curves: His Obsession (Book 1 in the Her Curves series!)Mountain Man Romance -- Mountain Man's Curvy Love