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Edge of Shadows


Cege Smith - 2011
    Darkness has been a constant companion since her parents’ untimely death, and she harbors a secret that never fails to remind her that she’s different.Ellie's protective bubble includes nothing but her coffee shop, her few friends, and her dog. The attention of a handsome young doctor, David Mitchell, pushes her out of her comfort zone, and Ellie warms to the idea that she may have found another risk worth taking.Then one of Ellie’s friends abruptly leaves town; entrusting her home to Ellie’s care. The house has its own mysterious past that draws Ellie into a new darkness. Her ex-husband resurfaces with premonitions of Ellie’s death. And suddenly Ellie’s life is being turned upside down yet again, and even David can’t help her make it right.Ellie is running out of time. Something old and evil has awakened and it wants Ellie all to itself. She must solve a century-old mystery and keep a grip on her sanity in order to survive.

Devil's Sonata


Elizabeth Edmondson - 2011
    from an internationally renowned author.This haunting tale follows two cursed families in a saga of romance, black magic, and music set in an ancient abbey where the lines between the past 500 years and the present are blurred into oblivion. The handsome, mysteriously compelling owner of Beauregard Abbey, Nicholas Beauregard, must help Zuleika Rathbone as she traces the path of a murderous ancestor, rousing an unimaginable evil centered around a mystical violin. An unlikely romance amidst the havoc wreaked by practitioners of the dark arts takes the reader deep into the thrilling world of the occult.

Dark Hunter’s Prey (The Children Of The Gods #57)


I.T. Lucas - 2022
    

Warlord's Storm (Warlords of Empyrea #3)


Georgia Lyn Hunter - 2021
    On the hunt to locate one of the prophesized women who will help save his realm and take her back with him—or steal her if he had to—he comes face-to-face with a fiery female with the wounded eyes, one who threatens his iron-clad control and turns his world upside down. Cruelly betrayed, all Kataya Jamison wants is to lick her wounds someplace quiet, not clash with a maddening immortal who believes she possesses the mystical blood magic his world desperately requires. With her life falling apart, it’s the last complication she needs. But when rebels snatch her, and the intractable man comes to her rescue, the armor protecting her heart starts to slip.Together on his bleak realm, and despite her wariness, neither can resist the desire blazing between them. A passion that is intense as it is forbidden. And North will stop at nothing to claim her as his. When his enemies target Kataya, a powerful darkness rises, and their burgeoning bond is viciously tested. But the sacrifice required to defeat it may very well break them both… A 120k+ slow-burn romance.

ODD AND CHILLING ENCOUNTERS: True stories of the unknown


R.S. Russo - 2019
    From Ouija and demons to visits from angels. Encounters with ghosts, shadow people, skin walkers, aliens and UFO sightings. Warning: This book contains explicit language and is not suitable for children or anyone who is easily offended.

Sage it Out


Shereen Vedam - 2021
    Sage Tanton is her BFF with a psychic sense for trouble.Protective of her family and friends, Rose is confident she can handle any situation without Sage's supernatural intervention. But then the unthinkable happens. Rose's action triggers one of Sage's visions about a child in danger. And once again, her life is turned upside down. Getting the police involved throws Rose an unexpected romantic curveball. So, she does what she does best - jumps in feet first and finds herself out of the proverbial herbal teapot and into the flames. Liar, liar, pants on fire, Detective Nathan Bryant knows that gorgeous woman he just met is not only deceitful but could be entirely insane. Now he can’t stop lusting after her. Can a determined police detective help Rose achieve her long sought-after redemption or will they both retreat behind their yellow tape and lose out on love? Trust is a gift either has yet to give.

Shifter Protectors 12 Book Compilation


Lisa Daniels - 2020
     The first story is a special Valentine's Book soon to be released in late January! Author's Note: All stories are intended for 18+ and are stand alone romances with a HEA.

The Gypsy: A Romantic Thriller


T.J. Jones - 2021
    Standing, and straddling my broken body with a well-muscled leg on either side of me, she looked like an ethereal giant: a beautiful Amazon, impossible tall, and equally invincible. She fired immediately, spun quickly and fired again, then dropped down and crowded me against the antique safe that had become our sanctuary. Improbably, she grinned at me. "Two down, and one to go."A mass shooting, an FBI coverup, and a madman with his own militia and a political hit list. Adam Cain is caught in the middle with only one person to trust; the beautiful and mysterious woman that calls herself the Gypsy. She seems to have all the answers, and a hit list of her own.

Shifter Scandal


Juniper Hart - 2017
    He must choose between her and his loyalty to his pack. Gabriella Medina is caught up in a scandalous affair with a well-known politician that has made international headlines. She can’t go anywhere without being recognized and ridiculed as the media is unrelenting. Not knowing where to turn, she packs her bags and heads for Great Falls, Montana, where she can hide out until the media storm dies down. Soon after her arrival to the small mountain town, Gabriella is once again caught up in a dire situation from which she can’t escape. The sheriff in town isn’t making it easier, and his cold attitude makes her question his intentions. As the sheriff of Great Falls, Cameron Lapin is used to dealing with trouble. When a beautiful young woman arrives in town and immediately starts wreaking havoc, Cameron doesn’t plan on putting up with her attitude. Yet, he can’t get his mind off her. When Gabriella is blamed for a horrific crime she didn’t commit, Cameron wants to protect her, but it could be at the risk of exposing his pack. Can Cameron keep Gabriella safe without affecting his pack loyalty? If you love werewolf shifters and steamy alpha romance stories, you will love Shifter Scandal! Content Warning: Explicit love scenes, naughty language, and lots of sexy shifters. No cheating! Intended for 18+ audiences.

Wolf's Rejection (Bobon Wolf Shifters, #1)


Jean Stokes - 2022
    It doesn’t take long to make a new friend, but just as soon I learn to trust Georgie, a familiar problem arises.My old pack doesn’t care that what I did was an accident. They want revenge and will stop at nothing to get it. If they find me, I’ll have no future. They’ll make sure of that.While I do everything I can to navigate between the life I want and the growing threats around me, I find myself drawn to Beau, a hotter-than-sin alpha male, who struggles with problems of his own.With so many hurdles to cross and nowhere to run, will Beau and I see past our differences and secure our futures, or will the threats that are closing in on us lead to disaster?⭐New from bestselling romance author Jean Stokes⭐THIS IS BOOK 1 OF THE SERIESWARNING: The Bobon Wolf Shifter Series is addictive! Be prepared to stay up until 3am reading a steamy wolf shifter romance with an independent heroine, a hunky alpha, a dash of humor, and a healthy dose of steamy scenes!Steam & language alert 18+ only: I don't want your angry vigilante mama after me! If you aren’t eighteen then go read Harry Potter, mind your language and eat your broccoli!If you're looking for contemporary steamy romance with military veterans or paranormal alphas, then you've found your new favorite author!

'Twas the Night Before Murder: Cozy Mystery (Country Cottage Mysteries Book 21)


Addison Moore - 2021
    

Embracing Destiny


Vivian Rose Lee - 2015
    Life for Randa in the Brewster household was hard because of an uppity aunt and a pair of cousins who considered the young girl beneath their standing. They labeled her the shame of the elite black Brewster family, a dark mark on the good Brewster name, and made her life miserable because of it. Unwanted and unloved in a house filled with strangers, things looked bleak for Randa, but her circumstances took a sudden and dramatic change when her grandfather was made aware of her plight. Vowing to her that things would be different from here on out, her grandfather took a shy, introverted little girl under his wing and over time molded her into a strong, intelligent young woman. After the death of her beloved grandfather, the now wealthy Randa, thanks to a deathbed blessing, moved to Tullahassee, Oklahoma with the desire to locate the mother she was taken away from, but what she found instead was a life she never imagined she would ever have.

Chosen


Lauren Chow - 2017
     Clara Evans’ needs a fresh start. Exhausted from the taunts of her classmates and the neglect of her careless foster parents, she is counting down the days until graduation when she can move away and leave her miserable life behind. When swoon-worthy Jay Woods transfers to Ford High School, Clara’s eyes are opened to a universe she never knew existed. As the life she once knew shatters and ancient secrets are revealed, Clara must learn to control her newfound powers while defeating a raging darkness that will change the world forever. Could “The Freak” from Ford High be the key to saving the human race?

Brock's Redemption


E.J. Brock - 2011
    Bound by duty and love, he has spent five thousand years living in the shadows, protecting God's 'so loved' humanity from his evil demon brethren. For his faithfulness to his commission, he has been promised a "Spirit" mate, that he will find in due season. After five thousand years, of searching...he has found her, at last. Nothing and no one will keep him from claiming his woman. Not even her! JODI is a college professor who has been abandoned by her husband, family and friends. She has lost faith humanity and has no interest in establishing a new relationship. With anyone! But when she walks upon Brock, in the park, both their worlds are changed. But is that change for the better? Jodi is Brock's 'Spirit' Mate. She's the one woman whose blood promises to extinguish the fiery darts of his demon within. Nothing will keep him from claiming her. But can she risk it? Are her wounds too deep? Unknown to both of them Brock's, enemies are gathering en masse. In hopes of delivering a devastating final blow to him, Jodi becomes their number one target. Just how far will Brock go to save his "Spirit" Mate? Will he rescue her in time? What will the fallout be? Will they survive this attack and kindle the love affair of both their dreams? Their contemporary love story is fraught with new found self-worth, spirituality, sexuality, fierce bloody battles...and REDEMPTION!

Orion's Moon: A Paranormal Short Story


Terri Reid - 2016
    (Previously published in 2011 Anthology - Every Witch Way But Wicked)