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The Witch Rescues Her Werewolf
Cate Dean - 2017
She hopes that a move to Nocturne Falls will help her find out why – and maybe get some of it back. But when a sexy werewolf crashes into her life – literally – she realizes that the quiet life she had planned just flew out the window. And she learns that there’s more than one kind of magic. Harrison Grey has always been clumsy, and has been the star of many jokes since he tripped over his first branch. Now, as the owner of a shop selling interesting keepsakes to the tourists, he can at least go about his day without embarrassing himself. Until he tumbles at the feet of a beautiful new resident. Her humor, and her acceptance, restore his belief in himself. When he learns of her recent loss, he helps her find the person she can be, with or without magic.
Dumb as a Roc
Mina Carter - 2017
Unable to find a mate, her dragon is asleep, and the curvy dragoness is running out of time. In desperation, she makes an appointment with the matchmaker, Geri Wilder. Perhaps Geri can work some of her magic on Razzy and find her a man that will literally save her life. But before she can speak to the matchmaker, Tall, blonde and handsome storms in, kisses her like there’s no tomorrow and carries her off on the wing to his mountain-top lair. She’s been kidnapped… by a wyvern of all things. Not just any wyvern, but Roc, the king they claim they don’t have… Dragons and wyverns don’t get on. Like, ever. So why does she want to climb her sexy captor like a tree, and what will he do when he finds out she’s the dragon king’s sister? Roc needs a mate to be king. He needs to be king to save his people from themselves. Because they’re dumb… Which means he needs a woman, and for that, he needs to see the matchmaker. And she delivers. Barely out of the meeting and he has his arms wrapped around the tiniest, curviest, most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. One breath and he knows she’s his mate. One kiss and his heart belongs to her… forever. Instinct kicks in and he carries her off to his lair. Alone, away from everyone, she’ll have no option but to fall for him. Just one problem, she’s the sister of his greatest enemy… and he wants her back.
Forever Claimed
Kim Loraine - 2019
I never expected to find my mate. Now that I've found her, there's no possibility I'll return home without Elaine by my side. But she's a human, blind to the world of vampires and I don't know if I can turn her. The hunters want one thing. To kill us all. They know I'm here and they'll stop at nothing to finish what they started with my clan. Being my mate puts Elaine at risk, and I have to do everything within my power to keep her safe. Then I'll claim her. She'll be my mate, my bride, my forever. Forever Claimed is a novella featured in the Vampire Brides series. All books in the Vampire Brides series are standalone and can be read in any order.
Blood Money
Lisa Edmonds - 2018
Complicating matters, a local businessman hires infamous bounty hunter Jack Justice to find and execute the rogues after his sister is attacked. Justice and his entourage turn the city and the investigation into a three-ring circus of media attention, vamp-hunter groupies, and self-appointed “deputy” vamp hunters.When mage symbology is found on a captured rogue vamp, Charles enlists veteran mage private investigator Mark Dunlap to figure out what involvement mages have in the attacks. Dunlap brings in his newly hired MPI-in-training Alice Worth to help unravel the mystery.In two hundred years, Charles has never met anyone quite like Alice. Minutes after meeting him for the first time, she threatens to burn down Vampire Court headquarters. By the end of the night, Charles is sure of two things: Alice is not who or what she seems, and someday she will be his...if she doesn't get herself killed first.
Royally Screwed
Godiva Glenn - 2018
She wants all or nothing, and all includes charm, intellect, frequent flier miles, and hot sex. Unfortunately, her high demands haven't attracted anyone even close. A chance encounter introduces her Gerri Wilder, and next thing Brook knows, she’s Earth’s liaison for a fae duke. Duke Kerren Aodhán of Weylan Barrows is looking to escape the fae world of Prism. His life has been predictable for too long, and he's finally ready to write his own story. The catch? The rules of the fae stretch across the portal, with consequences he couldn't have seen coming, and Brook is caught in the crossfires. It seems like Kerren's attempt at normalcy has left them both Royally Screwed.
Ransom
Maggie M. Lily - 2021
Peace is the worst superpower...
Luke Trellis is Lord Peace, also known as Puking Peace. And no, he doesn't love the nickname any more than he loves the power. His siblings have psychic powers that let them travel through time, control the elements, and make billions of dollars.Luke's just Peace. Boring, non-sexy Peace.When a friend goes missing, Luke will make his way into the shifter community to rescue her.And, to the shifters, Peace is anything but boring. Shifter bonds of power, family, and love are like nothing Luke's ever seen.Ransom is the first book in the complete Peacekeeper’s Harmony series of psychic shifter romance novels.
Quicksilver Dragon
Zoe Chant - 2019
But they need to learn fast… City planner Lindsay never expected to find a dying dragon on her local beach. (She was just trying to pick up some litter!) And she really never expected its final breath to change her life forever… and make her a killer’s next target. But it’s the best thing to ever happen to her. Because despite this dangerous new world, she’s no longer alone… One minute, artist Boone could just cross his fingers and hope the curvy, funny woman he met on the beach could be the start of something special. But one magical dragon breath later, he KNOWS she is. And he knows he’ll protect her with every skill he learned as a soldier—and with all his newfound powers. (Whatever those might be. He’s working on it.) When the dragon’s dying wish transforms Boone and Lindsay into shifters, they’re plunged into a magical world neither ever suspected existed. With a powerful dragon-hunter hot on their tails, time is running out for them to figure out their new gifts… and their unexpected bond. A dragon prophecy says they could end a centuries-old supernatural war. But what if saving the world means losing each other? Quicksilver Dragon is a standalone dragon shifter romance full of passion and adventure. No cliffhangers!
Thrill of the Chase
Layla Nash - 2015
She doesn't have time for arrogant customers, even a gorgeous corporate raider in a bespoke suit with muscles that just don't stop. Until, of course, he buys her restaurant and saves her life. Logan Chase, alpha of his lion shifter pride, is intrigued when the feisty chef kicks him out of her restaurant. He's enraged when someone attacks her. And he's intoxicated when he finally gets close enough to kiss her. But when he shifts in front of her and his lion comes out to play, he risks losing Natalia forever. Natalia just wants to cook and snuggle with a nice guy. Shacking up with a man who's also a lion means inviting a new level of crazy into her life, along with his unruly brothers, and even her werewolf best friends warn her away. Can she and Logan create a steamy relationship from scratch, or are they a recipe for disaster?
Bound by Her Blood
Mara Leigh - 2019
Four powerful males hiding dark secrets. Alone, each is lost, but together their passion and power ignite, changing all five and the entire vampire world, forever. I'm alone on the streets when a vampire drains me and leaves me for dead. Somehow I transition without help from my Maker—that’s not supposed to be possible—but life as a lone, female vampire is harsh, staying out of sunlight and hunted by both the predatory vamp syndicates and the human police—who have orders to stake vampires on sight. Things go from bad to worse when I'm captured by an evil vampire king who declares I'll be his mate. When I refuse to marry him, I'm punished for months. Near death, I escape, pursued by the king's most vicious guard. I'm weak from starvation when Rock, a giant, ruggedly-handsome man finds me in the alley and offers me sanctuary. But while his looks and kindness ignite passion inside me and soon capture my heart, it becomes clear that Rock's not actually human and has dark, painful secrets of his own that keep him from giving me what my body most desires. Rock introduces me to his charming and elegant vampire friend Grayson, who sweeps me off my feet, quite literally, with offers to feed me, bed me, and help me develop my power. Gray has everything my body craves, but he’s hiding secrets, too, and while he gives me such pleasure, I fear he may never offer his heart. The three of us stay one step ahead of the vampire king and the human cops, who are searching for a vampire serial killer. My quest for safety is derailed when I grab the attention of Colton, a hunky, clean-cut cop, who has vowed to kill every vampire alive. I can’t deny how hard I’m drawn to Colton—a human—but at least he doesn’t recognize what I am. Not yet. And I can’t shake my suspicion that Pike, the vicious but sexy guard, who facilitated my escape from the king’s dungeon, is lurking in the shadows, watching me, and waiting for his chance to take me back. **Bound by her Blood is book one in a hot new vampire paranormal romance series. Expect a dark, steamy, reverse harem (why choose) romance with each relationship developing at its own pace.** Note from Publisher: This book contains strong language and adult sexual situations.
The Mermaid Catches Her Mate
Jax Cassidy - 2017
She’s starting to believe that her ability to live and walk among mortals is more of a curse rather than a blessing. Especially now that the flashy tent from a touring magic show is blocking her lake. Where’s a mermaid to swim when the slightest mistake can put her in the spotlight? Ace Conall is infamous for his daring tricks and he plans to make history with an epic illusion before taking a lengthy hiatus. This is a chance for him to finally feel at home after harboring a secret that may be the greatest magic act never revealed. What he hadn’t expected was falling for a smart-mouthed siren tangled up in his plans.
Sacred Places
Mandy M. Roth - 2006
The combination can bring even the strongest druid sorcerer to his knees. Coyle O'Caha, a seven-hundred-year-old, immortal druid sorcerer, has one claim to fame - his experience mentoring fledgling witches. Three years ago, he found his soulmate, Deri Sullivan. With Deri haunting his dreams, he can no longer wait to claim her. He's tired of waiting for her to fall for his charms and see that he's the man for her. Of course, that's easier said than done since Deri is immune to both his charm and magik.
Deri Sullivan's boss is a real piece of work. Not only is Coyle a millionaire with a body to die for and an attitude to match, but he also has a Scottish lilt which makes her knees weak. He's a certified ladies' man. A man she should avoid at all costs. A man she can't seem to quit dreaming about. A man with whom she wishes she could share her secret. Sometimes love happens at its own pace, other times, a supernatural nudge is needed.
WARNING: This book contains hot, explicit sex and violence explained with contemporary, graphic language.
Chosen by the Alien Dragon
Ava Hunter - 2021
But when a bar fight turns into proof of aliens on earth, her world comes crashing down. Things take a turn for the scary when he kidnaps her. She fights, but he’s not letting her go. And while she’s confused and shocked, she’s not sure she wants him to.Rulik says she’s his mate and she disagrees. He’s not human. He’s also a liar. So why can’t she stop fantasizing about him and her without clothes on. His attempts at romance are pretty bad, but with every gesture, her heart melts a little more for him.While Rulik tries to make her see sense during their space travel, a real dilemma sets in. Will these two make a power couple in space? Or will their love be nothing more than cosmic dust?
Winged Solution
Roxanne Witherell - 2018
Burn me twice...shame on me.Braelynn Summers had one experience with a shifter and it left her in a coma for three weeks, waking up a sex crazed freak. After three years of living in pain she does the one thing she never expected to do, give in and look to a shifter to satisfy her intense sexual urges. Time is running out for Ronan Styles. As a Pegasus shifter, he has until his 38th birthday to find his mate or he will lose his wings and become nothing more than a stallion. He turns to Gerri Wilder and the PDA. Ronan expected to find his mate and continue on with life. He didn’t expect his mate to have a prejudice against shifters. Can Braelynn move beyond her prejudice and embrace life with Ronan? Or will her past and his secret be their downfall?
Karma's Spell
L.A. Boruff - 2020
But that’s not possible, right?Still, my ex-husband’s car is in the driveway, and he’s nowhere to be found. Which doesn’t look great for me.So I do the only rational thing I can think of… I run for it, straight back to the small town I grew up in. Mystic Hollow is exactly the way I remember it, except now it seems that everything I thought was normal and boring is supernatural. Even my group of childhood friends appear to be magical in unexpected ways.And the hot guy I had a schoolgirl crush on? Apparently, he’s an alpha shifter who digs me.Moving back home might be the fun I’ve been missing.That is until my brother disappears. Now, it’s up to me to find him, even if I have to take on vampires, shifters, sirens, and a whole lot of crazy to do it.I know that so long as I have my friends backing me, I’ll find him because no one wants to be on karma’s bad side...
Tracy the Fire Witch
P.G. Allison - 2019
government's special task force asks her to join the team they're sending to Germany. They're hoping to stir up those terrorists and make them scramble. The team already has one witch plus a couple of werewolves. Having Tracy along will provide them with some added firepower. When she asks her soulmate John if he's okay with going with her, he replies, "Germany? Werewolves? Maybe some terrorists? What's not to like?"