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The Sapphire Scythe


J.B. Trepagnier - 2018
    But peace is boring and so is the warlock I’m betrothed to. Real Name: Aria Emanuele Code Name: The Sapphire Scythe Supe Status: First vampire/Succubus hybrid. Heir to the Aeternae clan.Military status: Top spy and assassin for the Universal Army.I’ve been running from my duties as the heir to the supe kingdom to marry Cade, my intended, and create more hybrid children for centuries. I’ve been playing soldier, spy, assassin, or whatever takes me close to the action instead. My parents and my people think I just need time to sow my royal oats, but I love this too much to give it up.Humans have brought themselves to World War Three. My mission in the Universal Army is to get close to the dictator who caused it. I already suspect he’s got a supe close to him, but I’m keeping it to myself for now. I want to do this myself. I had a mark close to Zimin, the dictator. My mission was simple. Extract information, then kill him. Something went horribly wrong that night. I wake up in a hotel room with a Lycan, a vamp, and a warlock. All trained assassins like me. Seems my dear parents sent them here.There’s also a little catch in there. According to the men in my hotel, nature has given me three mates instead of one. Nature and my parents expect me to pick. Nature has sick sense of humor and seems to know my horrible taste in men. There’s Ronric, the huge Irish Lycan, Rainer, the dark Egyptian Warlock, and Kalon, the swarthy Bulgarian vampire. I had a lot of fun in all three countries before swearing off men from any of those places and refusing to go back. Now, I’ve got 3 beautiful men in front of me with all the qualities I want in a man and I have no idea how I’m supposed to pick. ​

Rejected Exile


Lucy Auburn - 2021
    Exiled by my pack. Cast out by my own father.Seven years later, I get the call. It's time to return to pack territory and bury my father. I intend to sign some paperwork and head straight back home.But Juniper has changed since my exile. A dark curse has taken hold and killed all the female werewolves in town. The land rots as vampires drain the pack. My father, the alpha, was unable to stop the curse.The people here have changed too. There are new werewolves around, like gorgeous, burly Lance and sinful, charming Finn. And the boy I once knew as a skinny beanpole has grown up into a stunning man named Roarke.My would-be mate Kieran has changed most drastically. The strong young teen who was going to be my father's successor is a shadow of his former self. One who rejects me again the instant I step foot in town.I'm not going to leave my homeland so easily a second time around. Especially when I discover my entire exile was based on a lie. As new secrets come to light and enemies emerge from the shadows, it becomes clear my pack needs a leader.Or we're all going to be destroyed from the inside.This new series about a rejected mate has action, adventure, romance, steam, and absolutely no choosing.

Midnight Guardian


Tamara White - 2020
    One bite turned me. One truth, long buried, will change everything. My life used to be so simple. After all, humans don’t have to worry about the creatures that go bump in the night. But after one fateful night, my world is turned upside down. I lose my home, my family and my humanity, all in one fell swoop. After learning to live life in a world completely foreign to me, I thought life would finally get better again, that maybe I could even be happy. But being betrayed by someone I love pushes me back into the darkness and I embrace the rage that comes with it. With a council of supernaturals after me, I have to be careful and stay off the radar as I hunt down anybody who would harm a human. When the council catch my trail, I have no choice but to take refuge in a place they’d never look for me. Midnight Society, the place all turned supes go to learn the basics. The place that might just hold the answers to what makes me so different...

The Fairer Hex


Lidiya Foxglove - 2019
    And not just a witch, but a witch who turned bad. My poor, sweet, normal dad wanted me to have a good college experience. Instead I get a magical offer I literally can’t refuse, from the world’s most elite school for warlocks. WARLOCKS. As in GUY WITCHES. Even though I definitely have lady parts, somehow I ended up at a warlock school to learn the gentlemanly arts (which are a lot more badass than, ahem, lady magic). Did I mention the witch world is stuck in the 19th century? Unmarried witches and warlocks barely see each other outside of society balls, which are still a thing. No one knows how I ended up here. I’m thrown into a whole new world where I am outcast and friendless, except for: —Firian, the enigmatic fox shifter who has been watching over me since I was born. —Alec, my new roommate, a sexy-as-sin incubus enchanted not to lay a hand on me. For safety. Or cruel and unusual punishment. —Montague, the black sheep of the school since he got turned into a vampire on spring break. —Harris, an arrogant ass from the most elite of all magical families. Okay, he’s not my friend but he’s Montague’s. I’ll work on him. My existence here breaks all the rules. Am I here for the right reasons? Or am I the pawn meant to destroy the very world I’m starting to love? When my magic proves stronger than anyone expects, and the school is attacked by a demon, I’ll need help from the four gorgeous magical men who are willing to break a few rules with me. They’re each forbidden to me in their own way, and the greatest danger of all might not be demons, but falling for them. All of them. This is the first book in A Witch Among Warlocks, so expect cliffhangers. It’s a medium burn reverse harem story intended for 18+, which means, BE PATIENT LIDIYA, YOU’LL GET ‘EM THERE. And I will, dear readers, oh, I will.

Queen of the Vamps


Serena Akeroyd - 2019
    It will take a congress of four to save humanity. If they can stop bickering, that is... QUEEN OF THE VAMPS is the first book in a slowly developing Reverse Harem series! LYSSA COULDN'T be normal if she tried, and when she met billionaire businessman Nikolai, he embraced her quirks and made her fall for him. But Niko is no regular entrepreneur. He has secrets, secrets that are tied up with his partner, Dmitry. Lyssa never wanted to be the Queen of the Vamps, but the King had other ideas. She didn't want two husbands, either, but the King and his Alpha mate were bound to her in ways her human sensibilities could never understand. In less than a day, Lyssa's whole world shifts. Literally. With her life in flux, and suddenly in danger, Lyssa clings to the two males who brought the chaos to her, but who are the only ones who can keep her safe. Or so she believes. A third male is waiting in the wings, ready to embrace his new mates, his new life, his new world order... Find out more in QUEEN OF THE VAMPS. Word Count: 105k (A Paranormal Why Choose Novel).

Smoke and Wishes


A.J. Macey - 2019
     I just found out that I’m a supernatural and now I’m attending Redwood Supernatural University. With its magic and mix of beings from myth and legend, I’m definitely not in the human world anymore. But not everything is picture perfect. I have the Bitch Crew that are determined to get rid of me, a guy that’s hell-bent on teaching me a lesson, and my past haunting me in my dreams. It’s not all bad though; I have my quirky roommate Sadie and six guys who seem intent on keeping me around. I got this...hopefully. Book 1 of the Best Wishes Series The Best Wishes Series is a WhyChoose/Reverse Harem saga featuring MMFMMMM meaning there is M/M content, and the female main character doesn't have to choose between her love interests. This series contains references involving PTSD, sexual assault recollections, domestic violence, and other themes that some readers may find triggering.

Ravage


Lacey Carter Andersen - 2020
    and the dark is bound to me.No one can know what I am. But this secret I carry, it isn't an easy one to hide. It burns within me. It changes me each and every day, making the line between me and the ghosts I love smaller and smaller.Yet no secret can remain hidden forever.The day my brother dies changes everything. I'm commanded to attend the Royal Fae Academy, a place that wouldn't welcome someone like me. But as much as I fear what will happen next, I have to find my brother's killer. No matter the cost. Danger haunts my every step. Someone here wants me dead. And my brother's three best friends are determined to protect me from my enemies. Only, they have no idea what I am. Or what I'm capable of doing.And even though I care for them, and I feel they care for me, I have to keep them away.Because the dark is where I belong. But these men? They belong in the light.Even if they don't know it yet.RAVAGE is the first book in a trilogy of steamy reverse harem romances. These books have a spooky edge, hot scenes, and a mystery to unravel. So if you love paranormal romances with tough heroines and protective men, you may want to preorder your copy now!

Blood


K.B. Ladnier - 2017
    Recommended for ages 18+ because of strong language and steamy sex scenes*** Lucy Bryant loves bright and pretty colors, girly clothes and music from pretty much any era before the 90's. Oh...and she's a vampire. A vampire who also happens to be the only tattoo artist that can tattoo another vampire and make it stay. She's lived a peaceful life as a blood sucking creature of the night so far, but all of it changes with a single tattoo. Vampires across the city are changing, turning into the monsters humans always feared they would become. The Supernatural Task Force has sent an agent to find out what she knows in hopes her information will help bring down those responsible. If that wasn't enough, Lucy is now thrown into a predicament she never thought she'd face. Her long time werewolf lover, the sexy mysterious agent, and a sociopathic vampire who has a deeper connection with her than she could imagine, are vying for her heart. Drugged vampires, a glitter obsessed best friend, a black hammer named Betty, and an Ancient vampire hell bent on taking over the city, are just a few things she's dealing with in her new normal. What's a vampire to do when the best option seems to be just locking herself away in her coffin?

Wicked Webs: Black Widow's Revenge


Raven Kennedy - 2019
    Deadly. Raised as a vampire, I’m no stranger to blood. But when power-hungry supes force a ritual on me, I become something else entirely: The Black Widow. At first, my only companion is the spider that lives within me. She makes me strong, and I revel in that power, but it’s fueled with the need to feed. Unfortunately, carnal cannibalism isn’t exactly trending. But in order to survive, I have to feed off the essence of my victims. By the time they see the hourglass on my throat, I’m draining them dry. But there are more supes like me. Abducted victims forced into possessions that change their lives forever. I’m determined to save them all. With the help of a hybrid and his crow army, a risk demon, and a rare gargoyle, I put a plan into motion that will end Spector Inc.’s plan to make an army of stronger, deadlier supes. I just hope I can handle this wicked web of lies and make it out alive. This book is in the Void universe and is a prequel to Void. You do not have to read Void to enjoy this book, but we highly recommend it.

Tattoos and Cupcakes


Everly Taylor - 2019
    Of course, with my amazing social skills I had ruined that one, and thankfully would never have to see him or his friend again. My life didn’t work that way though, and I had to face my embarrassment when they came hurdling back, full force. I wasn’t just an orphan like I had always thought I was, I was so much more. And the necklace I carried with me since the orphanage was some highly sought after voodoo shit. To top it off the men I had the hots for were vampires, and not the Count Dracula kind either. They were the sexy stripper kind that made me want to climb their poles. Now I had to figure out where I fit into everything, and if risking my heart and my life was worth it. If I was willing to pay the price that this amulet asked of me to save vampire kind. Warning: Tattoos and Cupcakes is a fast paced, WhyChoose romance. Intended for readers 18+. Sexy times await in these pages and is not for the faint of heart. This is Book One in the Amulet of Queen Series

Serpent's Touch


Tansey Morgan - 2017
    This one was no exception. The day I, Lilith Palmer, stopped being the Hot Topic girl and became something else started as any other, but ended in the car of a devilishly handsome man whose net-worth was probably higher than the entire neighborhood I lived in; not my usual Tuesday night. That, however, was only the start of the weird path I was about to set off on; a path that would take me to a place where reality collides with magic, where I find out everything I knew about the world I lived in was a lie, and where I'm the only woman present. There are five of them - five of the most interesting, sexy, and probably dangerous men I have ever met. They live in a mansion in the middle of rural Germany, a mansion protected by magic. And they tell me not only do they have supernatural abilities, but that I have them too, and they're here to help pull them out of me. Sounds like a dream, until that catch comes up. Supernaturals are being hunted down for the energy they possess, myself especially, and if they don't act fast to bring me into the fold, a fate worse than death awaits all of us. But triggering my supernatural side to come out won't be easy, not before I'm ready, and when the hunters step up their game and the window starts to close, it'll take everything I have in me just to stay alive; no matter how many men would put their lives on the line to protect me. Serpent's Touch is the first book in a brand new paranormal REVERSE HAREM series by Tansey Morgan. If you love the paranormal romance and urban fantasy genres, and want to read something that not only straddles the line between both, but introduces not one, but five love interests, then this is the book for you. Disclaimer: this book is part of a continuing series of novels, all which will follow the same arc over many books, but each which will tease into the next - expect to be left with questions at the end. As a reverse harem urban fantasy, you can expect there to be action, magic, intrigue, and multiple primary love interests. Sexual content will also form a part of this series, as will swearing and violence. If you're happy with all of this, then...

Birth of the Nyxian


Amanda R. Browning - 2012
    She led a quiet life and lived in her books until a chance meeting brought Aiden into her life. He was smart, sexy, and chivalrous- everything she wanted in a man. There was just one problem; he was also an eight hundred year old vampire. Nearly a thousand years ago, vampires split into two factions. Those who chose to sacrifice their souls for immortality were pure evil, without a shred of humanity left. They existed to kill and terrify. Those turned by force, like Aiden, were able to retain some of their humanity and did not need to kill to survive. Harlow found everything she ever wanted from life with Aiden, but his love was not without a price. Aiden has long been coveted by Hades because he stood out from other vampires. When their love is discovered, Harlow's life is in jeopardy. Aiden convinces her to flee with him, hoping to keep her safe until he can come up with a plan. Will Harlow get to live a lifetime with Aiden, or will she be forced to make The Immortal Choice?Their journey takes them across the world, encountering all kinds of magic and monsters and even a few Greek gods, coming to a stunning conclusion that may change the fate of humanity. Full of action, history, drama, and intrigue, Birth of the Nyxian is a steamy paranormal romance with so much more than romance!

Her Beating Hart


J.L. Ostle - 2018
     Ivory Bennett has a gift. She can shield the innocent from supernatural influence, but is it as simple as it seems? Vampire rockers Beaten Hart hire her to protect their crew and fans, but who would protect their hearts from her? When Ivory’s gift turns out to be a lot more than anyone could imagine, and darkness threatens to pull her under, can Slate, Rush, Zeke and Caspian protect her, before the worst happens? This book is a reverse harem (one woman, four guys) contains sexual content and mature language. Recommended for 18 and over

Heaven Sent


Maribel Fox - 2018
    Nothing ever happens in our little town, and that's the way I like it. Which is why I do my best to ignore the mysterious new regular at the bar -- Rue thinks I should take him for a ride, but I'm not so sure I'd survive.They think I'm not payin' attention, but I always am. Always waiting for an attack. Fae don't get to be my age without being paranoid, grizzled bastards. Plenty of people have tried to kill me -- not an insignificant number of them from Heaven.His friend is gorgeous too, but so sophisticated -- I doubt I've got a chance in hell with him."What about the girl?" I ask, eyes traveling back to Ava, admiring the stubborn slant of her brow. She's the kind of feisty woman that's hard to crack, but so satisfying when they finally submit.Of course, I could always team up with the IRS agent who's investigating them. I don't want to snitch on my customers, but how can I turn away a man that looks that good in a suit?The story never changes. Humans are always reactive, barbaric, requiring far too much care and finesse for my liking. Luckily, there is another part of humans that never changes -- respect for authority.Did the door just slam? Crap. I may as well admit it -- I've got the hots for FOUR different men!I should've had the sense to walk into this place quietly, to take stock of things before making my presence known. If I'd walked in quietly, I could've backed out just as quiet, no one the wiser.The shops are charming, the residents are gorgeous, and the beer is hot cold. Welcome to Lupine Bay -- a beach town so enthralling you'll just have to stay!​Author's Note: This is a light-hearted, medium-burn, "why choose" novel. It contains sex, magic, profanity, humor, arrogant men, blasphemy, and a bird with teeth. Intended for audiences eighteen years and older.

Binding Rayne


Rowan Thalia - 2019
     As a paranormal investigator, Rayne is no stranger to the unknown. But when she embarks on her latest case, her life takes a turn toward the magical. An ancient talisman and four sexy as hell Magical Keepers all but land in her lap, changing not only who she is, but what she will become. Rayne soon learns her newly acquired type of magic is sought out and destroyed. It might just seal her fate. Caught in between her old life and learning to be a witch, Rayne will be forced to decide between ending a curse or walking away and risking the lives herself and others. Toussaint, Leif, Aedan, and Maceo are just as unprepared to become Rayne’s Keepers as she is to embrace her magical powers. Knowing she is the key to breaking the curse, can Rayne master her magic and fix what was broken? Don’t miss Binding Rayne, the first in the Keepers of the Talisman series by Rowan Thalia. If you like paranormal sightings, shifters, witches, and tempting men, this reverse harem will have you turning the pages!