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Blood and Fire


D.N. Hoxa - 2020
     Back in the day, I wanted to be a superhero, hunt down bad guys and make them pay for doing bad things. Four years later, I'm still paying the price for thinking that there is such a thing as justice in the world. The only thing I have left of that life is a blind eye and the stupid nickname. When the woman who raised me goes missing, I have no choice but to go back to my old home to find her. As if that wasn't bad enough, some supervillain-wannabe starts kidnapping the most powerful magians in the city, and I somehow always end up in the wrong place, at the wrong time. The authorities are looking for someone to blame, and who better to take the fall than an already wanted murderer? Lucky for me, I don't give two shits about what people think. With the help of a walking, talking flame-thrower named Logan, who just so happens to be as hot as the fire he makes with his hands, I'm going to have to do the impossible and bring justice to this lawless city for once. Better watch out, Mr. Bad Guy. Ruby Monroe is in town, and she's coming for you.

A Discovery of Witches: free exclusive chapter sampler


Deborah Harkness - 2014
    A Discovery of Witches will introduce you to the magical world of Diana Bishop and Matthew Clairmont. Look out for second book Shadow of Night, also available now, and the final instalment The Book of Life, out on July 15th 2014.

The Shifter’s Prisoner


T.S. Ryder - 2018
     Ever since Asa lost his wings while protecting his king, he’s had his motorcycle as a poor replacement. Now he needs a maid to care for his home. And he knows exactly whom he wants. The girl with the fiery red hair. Easy enough. All he needs to do is ride in with his Dragon biker gang and take her. Willow has always heard the warnings: never stray too far from the village lest the savage Dragons take her. But would it be so bad to escape her miserable life and abusive parents? Being a Dragon’s property isn’t exactly what Willow had in mind but she has no choice. And Asa, with his powerful body, muscly arms and cocky grin ignites sparks in her core. Sparks that quickly roar to flames… But there is a dark magical presence in the Dragons’ city. An outcast fairy wants Willow to perform a blood sacrifice that will allow him to rule the world… Can Willow keep herself safe when she becomes a target? Will Asa release his inner beast to go to the end of the earth for Willow? Can Willow and Asa heal their wounds and find love and passion at last? This is a 93-page stand-alone paranormal story with lots of steam, shifters, magic and action. For 18+ readers ONLY.

Mountain Bear Buns


Sable Sylvan - 2018
    That’s where BBW Christiana comes in. Her job? To ensure that every woman who passes through the glistening Bear Buns doors leaves satisfied…but will Christiana be satisfied with just doing her job? They say to never trust a skinny chef, and Christiana’s all curves, but are they the curves that alpha males Chad and Barrett deserve? And will this trio get to mountin’? Will she get her just desserts? Christiana came to Bear Buns to do a job and she isn’t about to let her heart do something her head is telling her not to do. After all, she hasn’t earned a spot as the head chef of Bear Buns Denver by flirting her way through life, but, what’s a gal to do when she can’t get her own heart to shut up? Yes, Chad and Barrett are handsome, sexy, and abso-frikkin’-lutely into her. But they’re her bosses, and she knows that she’s just as off-limits to them as they are to her…but when a trio of rogue wolves strolls into her kitchen to kidnap her assistant, will Christiana start listening to her instincts? Lick, lick, lick, until cream gets everywhere… Himalayan brown bears Chad and Barrett have known each other their whole lives. Best friends from childhood, it’s no surprise their mate marks have led these mountaineers to learn that they’re meant to share a fated mate. The only question is, what do their mate marks mean? And does it matter, when Chad and Barrett feel something for Christiana that they’ve never felt for anyone else? After defending their mate from a rogue shifter attack, this pair’s going to have to go all-out in order to prove to her that they’re serious about her, and that she’s the only gal that belongs in their hearts…and in their bed. But it’s not happily ever after just yet... Men that turn into bears that turn into strippers. BBWs that rock their curves, and their skills, at the strip club. True love that’s like something straight out of a Sable Sylvan fairy tale. Welcome to the world of Bear Buns Denver, where bears turn into men who turn into fated mates for curvy gals. All titles are $0.99 or FREE via Kindle Unlimited!

Alpha's Betrayal


Skye Wilson - 2022
    Until they reject you…Luna is sick of being an outcast. As the illegitimate daughter of a high-ranking official and her mother gone, she’s never felt wanted.Finding her fated mate was supposed to change everything. She’s known for six years that she and Marnet are mates, and tonight at the MoonMate ceremony, it’s time for him to stop acting like a playboy alpha and claim her as his.Only he does the exact opposite and humiliates her publicly with his brutal rejection. Then Luna is taken by Remus, another alpha whose clan launches a surprise attack during the ceremony. He’s captured all the other alphas except one—Marnet.Now Luna has a choice. Lead the enemy to Marnet or protect her mate. Remus treats her better than Marnet ever did, but Luna is convinced Remus is only using her to get what he wants. Marnet is still her mate.Although it wouldn’t be the first time she’s been wrong about love…

Libra Ascending


Tamar Sloan - 2021
    One Task. Save the universe.Brielle has never been normal - she sees things no-one else does. But as it looks like she’s about to be adopted after growing up in an orphanage, she’s the closest she’s ever come. All she has to do is act...well, normal.The new guy in town, Tristan, is anything but that. On the first day she meets him, he starts talking to her of visions and aliens and a darkness so evil, it will take twelve Zodiac heirs to defeat it. Brielle knows she should run the other way, as fast as she possibly can. If only she wasn’t so undeniably drawn to him…When assassins attack and Brielle can no longer deny she has powers, she begins to wonder—is Tristan telling the truth? Are there others like her? Are her feelings so powerful because she and Tristan are soulmates? And ultimately, will Brielle have to sacrifice everything she’s ever wanted so she can join a daunting fight to save the universe?

Shifter Eruption: A Paranormal Romance Box Set


Mia Taylor - 2019
    Will he still feel this way when he finds out the dark secret of my past? I’m a rookie cop, determined to be strong and relentless in my new role. My new boss August is big, strong, hot AF and protective. He’s also a shifter in a powerful clan. He wants to claim me for his own and make me his mate. I’m resistant but intrigued, unsure of what the future would look like. What he doesn’t know is that I hold secrets of my own. Dark secrets that are now coming to the surface. We’re now in danger, being blackmailed. August is the only one who can protect me now. Included in this box set are the following stand-alone titles: Cypher's Mate Annora's Dragon Rookie Shift Callie's Guardian The Werewolf's Bride Mordred Rescued by Ryland Briar's Mate Arthur's Mate Dulce's Champion

Wolf Protector's Secret Baby


Scarlett Ray - 2019
    Noah, the father of my Son, has come back. I can hardly control myself when he is around. His deep, rich brown eyes and powerful, chiseled build are a constant temptation. He wants me as his mate, but his pack forbids him to be with a human. And there is another man who wants to claim me. A wealthy, mysterious and irresistible wolf. I now find myself in the middle of their pack rivalry. My dark and impulsive cowboy… My charming and sensual businessman… With my hometown in danger… God help me if I make the wrong choice! Which man can I trust to do what’s best for me, for my Son and for our home?

Thorns (The Devious Fae, #1)


Katerina Martinez - 2021
    but I kissed him anyway, and now I'm here. My fault.Oh, where's here? It's definitely not the Blind Raccoon, one of Seattle's grungiest, dirtiest, most prestigious dive bars. No, that beautiful stranger at the bar is the reason I'm plucked out of the human world, where most things make sense, and brought to a place called Arcadia - the world of the Fae.A world of monsters.He brings me to a mansion called Emerald Hall, and while it's breathtakingly pretty, I'm a prisoner here, stuffed into a cell and warned not to be seen by the other Fae. I have to try to get out of here, using every trick I learned growing up, but I can't help wanting to know more about the man who stole me from my home and brought me all the way to his.You know, after he tried to kill me.There's something about him, about this place, and about me. Secrets just waiting to be unraveled, if only I cared to pull the threads. But who has time for that when there's escaping to do?

Breathing Water


Tanya Bird - 2020
    An ancient secret. A bond that will change them forever.Failed ballerina Ella Lewis has just landed a job in an industry she knows nothing about. The goal is simple: build a normal life and keep her father happy. So when construction worker Dax Coburn enters the scene, six-foot-three of pure complication, she knows she should steer clear. The mystery shadowing him sets alarm bells ringing, yet she’s drawn to him in a way that makes no sense. As Ella gets to know the cryptic man, she discovers a secret that threatens to unravel her tidy life.Dax knows getting involved with a human is a bad idea. So why can’t he leave her alone? Gifted, funny, and alluring as hell, Ella Lewis is beautifully packaged trouble. As if he doesn’t have enough reasons to stay away, she’s just landed a job at the very company he’s vowed to destroy. Now his secret’s out, his pod exposed, and he must figure out if Ella is the mate he’s been waiting for or his path of ruin.If you love a paranormal bad boy, soul mates, and sharp dialogue, then this high-emotion romance is for you.Breathing Water is a standalone paranormal romance containing language and themes intended for mature readers.

Alpha Brute (Wolf Kings)


Sara Fields - 2022
    I was never meant to be his mate, but fate had other plans for me.I fought him as he carried me off, but there was no stopping him when he tore off my dress, spanked me and then punished me until I screamed his name into the sheets with his belt still tight around my throat.No amount of begging is going to save me from him. He’s going to mount and rut me like a savage beast and then he will mark me so that the world knows that I belong to him.Soon enough, I’ll know that too.Publisher's Note: Alpha Brute is a stand-alone novel in the Wolf Kings series. It includes spankings, rough, intense sexual scenes, and strong D/s themes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.

Winter Whimsy: Escape this Christmas to the Boardwalk by the Sea


Georgina Troy - 2020
    

Accidental Hubby Next Door (Hate To Love You Book 4)


Alexa Hart - 2020
    My best friend. My future.Just when I think I finally have my life figured out,I get the surprise of a lifetime.It seems my ex not only has the nerve to still exist,but he also has the audacity to become my new neighbor!He’s even sexier than before (which I didn’t think was possible),and close enough to touch (I can’t believe this is happening).I won’t look at him.I refuse to acknowledge him.And I absolutely won’t let him break my heart again.One stupid trip to Vegas laterand I may have just ruined my life forever.But what if our love really does deserve a second chance?

One More Time


Mia Ford - 2018
    Especially after that nasty break up with my ex. Attending the Halloween party was the perfect idea to cheer me up, Until I see him. A sexy stranger who seduces me by his charms, He's beautiful and scarred. I can imagine his body fitting mine, But finding a new love was the last thing on my mind! Paul I moved to a new town for a fresh start, Halloween party seemed like so much fun. I went with a light heart, Never dreamt I would find the love of my life. It seemed like nothing could calm the fire between us, But, then I get a phone call from home. The secrets of my past come back to haunt me, I need to go back. And when I return, I’m so happy to see Debbie is pregnant, But, she belongs to someone else. And, the only thing I have left is the determination to get back what's mine.

First Shift


A.J. Skelly - 2021
    Too bad she's off-limits. She's human. He's not. When an accidental slip of his teeth endangers Megan and his entire werewolf pack, it's up to Sam to find a solution. Unbeknownst to them, Sam's bite has thrust Megan into the crosshairs of a killer. Sam and Megan must work together to find the threat, protect the pack, and maybe fall in love. But they better do it before the next full moon. #sambitmeg #wolvesofrockfalls #ajskellywrites