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Spiteful Creatures: A Forbidden Fated Mates Reverse Harem Series (The Monsters and Miseries Series Book 3)


A.K. Koonce - 2021
    It's conniving and twisted torment waiting for me to fall into the councils claws at any moment.But I'm not sticking around to be their newest torment target. I've got my own kingdom of doom to deal with. And saving the lives of those deliciously wicked men of mine is more important than the inevitable deadly chaos in all the realms.Spiteful Creatures is the final book of a sexy reverse harem series featuring creatures of heaven, hell, and all the dark fae realms in between. This book contains MFM and MMF themes intended for readers 18 and over.Reading orderHellish FaeSinless Demons

The Accidental Gargoyle: An Accidental Quickie


Dakota Cassidy - 2021
    But witnessing and experiencing are two different things, and she’s perfectly fine being a plain ol’ human. So when her ex-boss Nina schleps her around to estate sales, where she purchases two of the butt-ugliest gargoyles in existence to decorate her hedge maze…what happens next is stone-cold cuckoo.Suddenly, Ingrid’s beloved career as an animal therapist is on hold as Nina, Wanda, Marty and the OOPs gang help her navigate a rocky new life as a nocturnal paranormal with big horns, bigger ears, and an aversion to sunlight. Oh, and there’s the inconvenient matter of attraction to the man who turned her…who’s sofamiliar… And did we mention the screeching harpies hellbent on getting their hands on her?It’s all hands on deck to keep Ingrid alive until the danger passes, but throw in an old enemy they never saw coming, and her case just may be the hardest yet!***Author Note: This is An Accidental Quickie and shorter in length than prior novels in the series.***

Drawing Vengeance - A Bridgeton Park Cemetery Book: #3


Ophelia Julien - 2015
    And then there's the dead people. But even as they are trying to figure out their relationship status, Cassie's godfather and their mutual boss, Steve Crawford, starts to make headway on finding the man he believes murdered his entire family when Steve was just a child.Cassie and Michael are inevitably brought into the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, the sad spirit of a little boy, probably killed by the same murderer that Steve is pursuing, continues to haunt Cassie. And to make matters worse, Cassie begins to have progressing visions of a deadly hunt where she is the prey. Michael realizes to his chagrin that he can't help her: all they can do is hope that working with Steve and his law enforcement colleagues to find a murderer, might bring an end to the nightmare visions that take Cassie all the way to the gates of hell.

Two Weeks: A True Haunting (True Hauntings Book 3)


Rebecca Patrick-Howard - 2015
    With plenty of bedrooms for everyone, a big yard, and the best climbing tree they’d ever seen, she and her sisters couldn’t wait to get moved in. It didn’t take long for the house to reveal its secrets. In this spooky tale of a real life haunting, an entire family was targeted as something evil lurked between the walls and threatened to tear them apart. In the two weeks the family lived in the haunted house they battled physical attacks from unseen assailants, spiritual attacks on their articles of devotion throughout the house, and even demonic possession. And then, of course, there was the thing in the basement-the thing that nobody wanted to talk about. Was the house reliving its torrid past or are some houses just born evil? Laura's family was about to find out in the worst way! In this incredible true ghost story of a family living a horrible nightmare in central Kentucky, if you weren’t a believer in the paranormal before, you might just change your mind. (TWO WEEKS is, indeed, a true account of a haunting that took place in the late 1980s.)

Edge Case (Cassidy Book 3)


M.R. Forbes - 2021
    Gaining mastery of his past has unlocked his full potential, and the final fight against the Immortals is about to begin. But will his next move free humankind…....or destroy an entire universe?

Jade Crew: The Box Set


Amelia Jade - 2016
     Follow along as the outcasts, rejects and possibly unsaveable bear shifters of one of Genesis Valley's most notorious mining crew's races against time, each other, and themselves to help save their home. Along the way there's violence, mystery, intrigue, and lots and lots of steamy, sizzling love, as the solitary bears come together to protect the mates that find themselves caught up in all the trouble! Big, growly, and utterly protective, these shifter's won't hesitate to do whatever is necessary to stand between the women they love and the danger descending upon the valley that they've come to call home. Don't miss out on all the action! This Box Set contains: Jade Crew: Alpha Bear Jade Crew: Haunted Bear Jade Crew: Forgotten Bear Jade Crew: Captive Bear Jade Crew: Outcast Bear Jade Crew: Hunted Bear Jade Crew: Fallen Bear

Devil in a Black Suit


Colleen Helme - 2018
    Don't miss this thrilling mystery adventure about our favorite hit-man. USA TODAY and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Colleen Helme offers a clever mix of mystery, laugh-out-loud humor, and page-turning adventure in the highly acclaimed Shelby Nichols Adventure Series. More than sparks fly when a hit-man and a spy join forces.Ramos's job as the right-hand man to a mobster used to be easy until Shelby Nichols, a mind-reading soccer mom, joined the organization. With all the trouble she gets into, he's constantly putting his life on the line just to keep her alive.When a government agent from his past shows up wanting a favor, she rekindles a flame they once shared. Ensnared in her scheme, Ramos discovers that there's more to her favor than he realized. Luckily for him, he has a few tricks up his sleeve that might save his skin...but what about his heart?FROM THE AUTHOR: This book is a stand-alone novel from Ramos's point of view and is based on the characters from the Shelby Nichols Series. For readers of the series, this book takes place between book seven, Crossing Danger, and book eight, Devious Minds.***** Did this book about Ramos live up to my expectations? Yes 100 times! Another win for Colleen and the Shelby World! Cannot wait for more! ~Berls at Because Reading This is a true stand-alone story, and a thrilling roller coaster ride for Ramos and Agent Sloan.~Amazon Reviewer Devil in a Black Suit is a Shelby spin-off, and she's not in it a ton. However to me, that makes each mention of her even sweeter. It was a fun journey to take off the beaten path of the Shelby universe, and I loved every step of it! A great, refreshing Ramos-centered mystery thriller! I hope Colleen Helme writes more stories about my favorite hit-man!!~Amazon Reviewer Perfect for fans of Leslie Wolfe, Russell Blake, Camilla Chafer, and Jon Mills.

Her Enemy Hero (Alpha Ever After #2)


Kelli Walker - 2020
    No Cliffhangers and a HEA!

Ain't Nothing But a Pound Dog


Jeannie Wycherley - 2019
     The only witness to the brutal murder of his owner, Toby is hexed by a woman with evil intentions. “Speak to none but me,” she tells him. Wretched and misunderstood, he’s incarcerated in the local pound. With a death sentence hanging over his head, Toby has almost given up hope. But then he meets Clarissa. Not only is she a witch, she’s a local investigative journalist, and—amazingly—she can understand what he says too. Finally, he’s found somebody who believes his story. Can Clarissa save Toby? Will they identify who killed his owner and why? And will Toby ever eat his fill of sammiches? Find out in the first instalment of this brand new paranormal cozy dog mystery series from the bestselling author of the beloved Wonky Inn books. Pre-order it now!

Stranded with the Ex-Boyfriend (Snowbound Billionaires Book 2)


Sophie Brooks - 2020
    I don’t even want to see his stupid, handsome face, let alone pretend to be a couple. Too bad there’s a blizzard raging, and the innkeeper won’t rent us the last room until Aaron convinces her it’s our honeymoon. Like I’d ever marry him! Sharing close quarters should be a nightmare after everything he’s done, but with him pretending to be a loving husband, I start to remember the good times. How it feels to curl up next to him. The way his strong hands rub my shoulders when I’m tense. He’s charming when he wants to be, keeping me from going stir crazy and holding me tight when the power goes out. When I see how great he is with the kids at the inn, it reminds me of the future I thought we’d have together. Is it possible I was wrong about him? He claims he wants a second chance, but that might be even more dangerous than the storm outside. **Stranded with the Ex-Boyfriend is a romance novel with steamy scenes, no cheating, and a happy ending. It can be read as a standalone.**

Ghostly Dead (Haunted Everly After #7)


ReGina Welling - 2021
    

The Katie Bishop Series Boxed Set


Luanne Bennett - 2019
    Who needs a cop when you have a dragon. Did I mention that her best friend is the queen of Savannah and her boyfriend is Superman? If you enjoy Hailey Edwards or Charlaine Harris, the Katie Bishop series won’t disappoint! “Fantasy and hoodoo in Savannah? Yes, please!!!” ★★★★★ ★★★★★ “This series was so amazing, pleeeeeaaseee tell me there is more to come.” Crossroads of Bones When Katie Bishop is asked to join an elite Savannah society that guards the city against all the supernatural riffraff that blows into town on a regular basis, she can’t refuse. Especially when the city’s latest threat has targeted her to help it escape from an ancient book it’s been imprisoned in for over a century. You see, Katie isn’t your average girl—she’s a bit of a beast and owns a tattoo shop at the edge of town. She’s also the only one who can tattoo a magical symbol on the demon’s back that will set it permanently free—and live to tell about it. Blackthorn Grove It’s just another Saturday night in the city, but what happens on this particular evening will set the wheels in motion for a witch war that could destroy Blackthorn Grove—the reigning coven of Savannah. There’s been a murder, and all the evidence points to one of their own. In the race to uncover the truth before a council of witches arrives for a formal tribunal, the revelations about Blackthorn Grove keep coming. Shifter’s Moon Jackson Hunter’s past has finally caught up to him. So has the woman who refuses to let him go—a cat with some sharp claws. Katie Bishop is starting to wonder if she knows her boyfriend at all. He’s just given her two million reasons in cash to doubt that, and the shifters he used to ride with back in Atlanta want to get their hands on it. But they want more than just the money. They want Jackson, and they’re willing to dine on a few tourists and take hostages to get it all!

First Blood


Rawlin Cash - 2019
    Their first kiss. The first time a bullet bit into their flesh. The first time they killed a man. They say everyone comes from somewhere. Well, the place I come from, they say you ain't really a man until you've been shot. So I guess that means I'm a man. This is a story about a couple of things. It's about my grandpa and the Nazi memorabilia he keeps hidden in the barn. It's about the time he killed my dog and knocked me near to death. It's about my daddy's rifle and the first time I really used it. It's called First Blood, and that's an apt title. Everyone comes from somewhere. Everyone has a first time. Everyone has a story. This is mine. This prologue novella sets the scene for one of the most full-throttle CIA assassin series to hit bookstores in years. It has been created from the ground up, with the help of present and former national security operatives, to fill the space between Jason Bourne and Mitch Rapp. The extensive series will see one new novel every six weeks during 2019. Don’t miss your chance to get in on the series that has already garnered critical praise and a passionate readership. Reader relations: http://eepurl.com/dN8rC5 Prequel Novella: Jack Hunter Origin Story Prequel Novella: First Blood Book 1: Headshot Book 2: Super Sniper Book 3: Coming October 2019

Evergreen Grove Shifters: Paranormal Romance Collection


Lucy Penn - 2018
    However, one dream never came true, and she hopes it stays that way. A nightmare has haunted Penelope for as long as she can remember. What happens when the nightmare comes true? Rain and Drizzle After a one-night stand, Grayson can’t stop thinking about Cora. He knows she is his mate. The only problem is he has no idea how to find her. The Rescue Owen has always been a lone wolf and refuses to depend on anybody for help. All of that changes one night when he meets Sophia, a woman much younger than him. He must learn to trust her if he wants to live. New Beginning Nina harbors a dark secret about her past. When she finds herself in Evergreen Grove, she knows she must leave immediately or risk being hurt again. When she meets Keppler, he tries to earn her trust, but her trust is not easily given. Romance books also included: Alpha’s Girl, Wrong Mate, The Lost Shifter, Earth Dragon, Water Dragon, Killian’s Seduction, and Vampire’s Revenge WARNING: These novellas are fast, sizzling hot, and ready to be devoured! If you like super sexy, quick, and dirty paranormal romance novellas, you will love Evergreen Grove Shifters: Paranormal Romance Collection! Each story features a bad boy shifter hero. No cliffhangers and no cheating. Intended for 18+ readers due to adult content.

Firestorm: An Urban Fantasy Adventure (The Awakened World Book 3)


William Stacey - 2020
    But now an unknown enemy wants even more…The war we feared has come, and leading the invading army is the only remaining dragon, the “Black Death.” If it’s not stopped, the dragon will slaughter thousands. I’m Angie Ritter, former army mage and the first source mage to be born in centuries. I might be able to stop the dragon.If I can learn to control my new magic.If I can master the ancient entity possessing me.If I can act like a grownup and stop fantasizing about the sexy were-jaguar I’m traveling with.Oh, and if I can avoid getting my heart cut out, or drained of my blood, or burned to death… or, well, any of the countless other grisly deaths that await me.Now something haunts my dreams.Something hungry.FML.