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Wild & Steamy


Meljean Brook - 2011
    But Newberry faces a danger of another kind: to his heart, by the woman forced to marry him. What will it take for this prudish bounder to convince his wife to stay?Vixen by Jill Myles - A shifter novella of 15,000 words: Miko's denied her were-fox nature for far too long and turned her back on her vixen heritage. But when she meets two very sexy cat-shifters, she has to decide if she truly wants to give up on her frisky side, or embrace it. Because the were-fox in her doesn't want to choose between both men...it wants them both. Kitten-tiger & the Monk by Carolyn Crane - A Disillusionists novella of 20,000 words: Sophia Sidway, Midcity's most dangerous memory revisionist, seeks out the mysterious Monk in the wasteland beneath the Tangle turnpike, hoping for redemption...but it turns out that the Monk is not all that pious, and the turnpike is no turnpike at all.

Grizzly Cove - Volumes 1-3 Box Set


Bianca D'Arc - 2016
    Wild magic, unexpected allies, a conflagration of sorcery and shifter magic the likes of which has not been seen in centuries... That's what awaits the peaceful town of Grizzly Cove. That, and love. Lots and lots of love.This anthology contains:All About the BearWelcome to Grizzly Cove, where the sheriff has more than the peace to protect. The proprietor of the new bakery in town is clueless about the dual nature of her nearest neighbors, but not for long. It’ll be up to Sheriff Brody to clue her in and convince her to stay calm—and in his bed—for the next fifty years or so.Mating DanceTom, Grizzly Cove’s only lawyer, is also a badass grizzly bear, but he’s met his match in Ashley, the woman he just can’t get out of his mind. She’s got a dark secret, that only he knows. When ugliness from her past tracks her to her new home, can Tom protect the woman he is fast coming to believe is his mate?Night ShiftSheriff’s Deputy Zak is one of the few black bear shifters in a colony of grizzlies. When his job takes him into closer proximity to the lovely Tina, though, he finds he can’t resist her. Could it be he’s finally found his mate? And when adversity strikes, will she turn to him, or run into the night? Zak will do all he can to make sure she chooses him.

Edge of Obsession


Megan Crane - 2016
    Strong to her core and with a mission of her own, Helena knows she doesn’t have to be their captive for long.However, despite all the terrible things she’s heard about these brutal beasts, Helena is overcome by intense desire for the one ruthless man who has taken her. As their passion escalates, Helena will have to trust in Tyr in order to save both what’s left of this desolate, torn-up world…and herself.

The Mammoth Book of Hot Romance


Sonia FlorensMadelynne Ellis - 2011
    This is writing which is more direct, less euphemistic, and frankly accepting of sexuality.

Sinfully Naughty Vol. 1


Milly Taiden - 2014
    Includes: Bitten by Night (M/F) - You can run from the big bad wolf, but you can't hide. Seduced by Days (M/F/M) - Double the fun in this erotic Menage. A Hero's Pride (M/F) - This first date is about to go from interesting to explosive. A Hero Scarred (M/F) - Sometimes love can catch a person off guard. Bratty Lioness Tamer (F/F/M) - Two female lovers will finally get back the man that's rightfully theirs. Cristina (M/F/M) - Some girls are extra naughty. Cristina is the kind that fantasies are made of. Warning: Adult content including but not limited to: Violence and raw sexual language and actions.

Decorah Security Collection: Dark Powers / Chained / Hot and Dangerous


Rebecca York - 2012
    They're in a race against time to rescue her sister from a serial killer. And their uneasy working relationship flares into hot passion as they navigate the dangerous waters of a beach town where nothing is as it seems.CHAINED (a novella)When death is stalking, only a phantom can save her--and love her.Fleeing to her father's abandoned Arizona ranch to hide from political assassins, Isabella is attacked by a ghost haunting the property. Ghost lover may be brought back to life--if she risks everything. HOT AND DANGEROUS (a short story)What's more dangerous--terrorists or a hot and sexy werewolf?She's on vacation, hoping for some romance. He's a werewolf, trying to outrun his destiny. When they flee from a terrorist attack on their island resort, they end up in each other's arms. What happens when she discovers her lover is more than a man?AMBUSHED (A short story)She's a target. He's her shield.Sworn to protect federal witness Elizabeth Bannerman, Decorah Security Agent Jordan Stone fights the emotions building between them. When they’re ambushed by terrorists, Jordan realizes he actually does have something left to lose–-Elizabeth.

Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered


Maggie Shayne - 2005
     In "Everything She Does is Magick," a trio of matchmaking witches chooses unsuspecting little Nathan McBride as the perfect mate for their baby niece. The future looks rosy indeed, except for one little catch: they must keep him a virgin!...A lady private eye on the run from some dangerous gangsters invokes a spell of protection in a fit of desperation--and conjures up a dashing musketeer looking for his damsel in distress in "Musketeer By Moonlight."...And in "The Con and the Crusader," Jack McCain jumps into a well-and into the past. Mistaken for a criminal, he's headed for prison, until he's freed-with a wedding proposal!

Jumping Barrel


Cynthia Sax - 2016
    She needs a hero. Barrel requires an Expert for the Tau Cetian orphans. He’s looking for a female who is willing to commit to a lifespan-long role, who is comfortable with moving off planet, and who, preferably, has the ability to speak the offsprings’ first language. Nola wants the role Barrel is offering so badly she bends a few truths. Yes, she was born off planet but she has lived almost all of her lifespan in sheltered Academies. Yes, she has learned Tau Cetian but she has never spoken with a local. Yes, she plans to follow the rules but his deep, sexy voice tempts her to rebel. When a fact-morphing human academic meets her battle-worn cyborg warrior, deceptions are revealed, passions flare, and circuits sizzle. Wrong seems right. Lies turn into truth. The candidate least qualified for the role becomes the one candidate Barrel can’t let go. Jumping Barrel is a short companion story in the Cyborg Sizzle series and is meant to be read after Releasing Rage, Breathing Vapor and Crash And Burn. It is also a BBW Cyborg SciFi Romance.

Chicks Kick Butt


Rachel CaineElizabeth Vaughan - 2011
    These days, women are quite capable of solving their own problems and slaying their own dragons (or demons, as the case may be).In this all-new anthology, Kerrie L. Hughes and New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine have collected original stories from thirteen of today’s most exciting urban fantasy and paranormal authors. Each story features a strong heroine who kicks butt and takes names in a dangerous world and makes that world a better place for everyone in it—except the bad guys, of course. And if she finds a bit of romance along the way, well, a little heat warms the heart and sharpens the mind…just as long as the man can keep up. Includes: Shiny by Rachel CaineIn Venito Veras by Karen ChanceHunt by Rachel VincentMonsters by Lilith SaintcrowVampires Prefer Blondes by P.N. ElrodNine-Tenths of the Law by Jenna BlackDouble Dead by Cheyenne McCrayA Rose by Any Other Name Would Still be Red by Elizabeth A. VaughnSuperman by Jeanne C. SteinMonster Mash by Carole Nelson DouglasWanted: Dead or Alive by L.A. BanksMist by Susan KrinardBeyond the Pale by Nancy Holden

Ellora's Cavemen: Legendary Tails I


Elizabeth Lapthorne - 2005
    Raye's sure sex with macho Kieran would be a big improvement over sharing bedspace with her easygoing accountant husband. Then a wee bit of Scots magic makes her wish come true, and Raye finds herself pursued by the man of her dreams. What's a girl to do, except make the best of it? Breaking the Rules By B.J. McCall Getting in on with Jac Dancer would be a serious infraction of the rules for Unit Leader Ri Anzer. Since the hunk was assigned to her galactic security team, Ri's managed to keep her desire in check and complete the mission. But Jac Dancer is a man of action and he's determined to bed his sexy boss. When Ri catches Dancer bathing beneath a waterfall, in the act of pleasuring what she's craved for two long years, the mission changes. The mission now is Dancer and Ri breaking the rules. Abduction By Lynn LaFleur Michaela Ware has loved Jaxon Greene for almost a year, but he only thinks of her as a friend. Driving Jax home from a party on a Friday night, Mike's car is engulfed by a bright light. It lasts for only a moment.or so they think. Seven hours of their lives disappear. Mike has a theory-an alien abduction. Jax doesn't believe that. As a reporter, he has to investigate what happened to them, and how. He's never before had sexual thoughts of his pal Mike, but he's suddenly consumed by them. Yet they seem more like memories than fantasies. That can't be possible since he and Mike have never made love. Or have they? Dark-Pilot's Bride By Cricket Starr When her sister was selected to be the dinner of an outer-space vampire in exchange for supplies, Josia Ashen took her place assuming it would mean her death. But Dark-pilot Dimitri is delighted with the spirit as well as the body of the lovely woman he finds tied to a tree. And even Arthur, his fussy computer, approves of the voluptuous Josia. Dimitri wants to make her status as his "bride" a reality, but a hasty promise to her sister may come back to haunt him if he can't earn Josia's love. The Windsday Club By Charlotte Boyett-Compo Six warriors come together to form a private club, meetings held twice a month. At the first meeting they play sports, gamble, or engage in whatever interests them. On the other meeting day, they give themselves up to the carnal delights of gluttony and lust. Gorging themselves with rich foods, heady wines, and willing women, they share all their pleasures amongst them. When their leader invites the beautiful Rosalyn to one of their gatherings, never does he imagine that love would strike him hard while they were each pleasuring the lady. Manacles of Love By Elizabeth Lapthorne Ma'ra has always had a thing for Paul, so when her cousin staked her "claim" on him, Ma'ra decided to take an off-planet job for a few years. When she returns, she is handed the perfect opportunity to have one night with Paul and fulfill every secret desire that has haunted her on her long travels. With her trusty voice-locked manacles, she can keep the control and indulge herself in every way. What she doesn't realize is that Paul has an agenda of his own. And even more fantasies to create than she does. When he turns the tables on her, it's hard to say who exactly has the control, and who is manacled by whom.

Trading in Danger / Remnant Population


Elizabeth Moon - 2003
    For Ky, it's no contest: Even running the prestigious Vatta Transport Ltd. shipping concern can't hold a candle to shipping out as an officer aboard an interstellar cruiser. It's adventure, not commerce, that stirs her soul. And despite her family's misgivings, there can be no doubt that a Vatta in the service will prove a valuable asset. But with a single error in judgment, it all comes crumbling down. Expelled from the Academy in disgrace--and returning home to her humiliated family, a storm of high-profile media coverage, and the gaping void of her own future--Ky is ready to face the inevitable onslaught of anger, disappointment, even pity. But soon after opportunity's door slams shut, Ky finds herself with a ticket to ride--and a shot at redemption--as captain of a Vatta Transport ship. It's a simple assignment: escorting one of the Vatta fleet's oldest ships on its final voyage ... to the scrapyard. But keeping it simple has never been Ky's style. And even though her father has provided a crew of seasoned veterans to baby-sit the fledgling captain on her maiden milk run, they can't stop Ky from turning the routine mission into a risky venture--in the name of turning a profit for Vatta Transport, of course. By snapping up a lucrative delivery contract defaulted on by a rival company, and using part of the proceeds to upgrade her condemned vehicle, Ky aims to prove she's got more going for her than just her family's famous name. But business will soon have to take a backseat to bravery, when Ky's change of plans sails her and the crew straight into the middle of a colonial war. For all her commercial savvy, it's her military training and born-soldier's instincts that Ky will need to call on in the face of deadly combat, dangerous mercenaries, and violent mutiny....

Loving on Borrowed Time


Olivia Cunning - 2011
    Literally. Obviously distressed, Reece tells Lara that one year in the future she will be murdered. The evidence he uses to back up his incredible story doesn’t convince Lara. She thinks he’s crazy. Especially after he claims to be her future fiancé. Lara would have remembered dating someone as delicious as Reece Jericho. Hot as Reece is, Lara has a difficult time believing anything the man says until the broken amulet he wears around his neck transports them into different bodies, during a different time, in a different place—an ancient place, a cold place, a place where Lara arrives naked, hysterical, and... Norse. On the run through time, attempting to escape a man who is hell-bent on Lara’s lack-of a-future becoming a reality, the couple must leap from one time and place to another just to stay alive. In the first volume of this sexy and humorous new series, Lara and Reece share an existence with a ruthless Viking and his captive bride and then with a noble medieval knight and the feisty lady he is determined to win.

Humans Wanted


Vivian CaetheRichard A. Becker - 2017
    Humans can last days without food. Humans will walk for days on broken bones to get to safety. Humans will literally cut off bits of themselves if trapped by a disaster. You would be amazed what humans will do to survive. Or to ensure the survival of others they feel responsible for. If you're hurt, if you're trapped, if you need someone to fetch help? You really want a human. Twelve authors provide their perspectives on human ingenuity and usefulness as we try to find our place among the stars. From battletested to brokenhearted, humans are capable of amazing things. Humans Wanted shows not only what we are, but also how awesome we can be.

Magic & Mistletoe: 15 Paranormal Stories for the Holidays


Aimee EasterlingRachel McClellan - 2016
     Dive into the holiday spirit this season with fifteen bite-sized paranormal shorts full of mystery, danger, humor, and romance. Experience the wonder as you journey alongside werewolves, vampires, djinn, monsters, fae, hellhounds, witches, druids, and one seriously pissed-off fairy godmother. From New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling authors, every selection in this rare, limited edition set will keep you spellbound from page one. But make sure you've been good and your stockings are hung with care, because this Christmas there's no telling what's coming down the chimney. Including: Yule Moon by Aimee Easterling Miami Twist by A. Blythe Fall by Demelza Carlton Frost Bitten by Katie Salidas The Angel and the Beast by C.N. Crawford Santa Meets Mrs. Claus by J.L. Hendricks The Witch of Christmas Present by Katerina Martinez A Stone's Throw Christmas by Hailey Edwards Simon Says by Rachel McClellan Frost by K.N. Lee Druid Spirit by Amy Hopkins Matchsticks by May Sage Bloody Jolly Christmas by Rick Gualtieri Heart of Ice by Erin Bedford Kris Kringle Rides Again by P. Joseph Cherubino Grab Magic & Mistletoe today and enjoy the holidays with not just one good story, but fifteen!

Edge of Eon


Anna Hackett - 2018
     Sub-Captain Eve Traynor knows a suicide mission when she sees one. With deadly insectoid aliens threatening to invade Earth, the planet’s only chance of survival is to get the attention of the fierce Eon Warriors. But the Eon want nothing to do with Earth, and Eve wants nothing to do with abducting War Commander Davion Thann-Eon off his warship. But when Earth’s Space Corps threaten her sisters, Eve will do anything to keep them safe, even if it means she might not make it back. War Commander Davion Thann-Eon is taking his first vacation in years. Dedicated to keeping the Eon Empire safe, he’s been born and bred to protect. But when he’s attacked and snatched off his very own warship, he is shocked to find himself face-to-face with a bold, tough little Terran warrior. One who both infuriates and intrigues him. When their shuttle is attacked by the ravenous insectoid Kantos, Eve and Davion crash land on the terrifying hunter planet known as Hunter7. A planet designed to test a warrior to his limits. Now, the pair must work together to survive, caught between the planet and its dangers, the Kantos hunting them down, and their own incendiary attraction.