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Grayson's Angel


Linzi Baxter - 2018
    After her mother died, she decided never to step foot in the state again. Then she gets a call saying her father is in hospital. Her trip home is supposed to be quick. She didn’t count on meeting a retired Navy SEAL who made her body come alive. A retired Navy SEAL looking forward to vacation Grayson Steele was looking forward to a vacation with old friends. The vacation starts out perfect when he is seated next to a blond-haired angel on the flight to Montana. He didn’t expect to see her again, or for her to jump into his car wearing a bloody wedding dress. Will Grayson be able to help Kara untangle the lies of her past before it’s too late? Or will an unexpected enemy take Kara from Grayson. Note: This book was previously published through Amazon Kindle World.

The Incubus Job


Diana Pharaoh Francis - 2016
    Now she’s a fixer. Got a problem with a demon? She can help. Infestation of pixies? She’s got you covered. Kidnapped by an undead lich? She’s on her way. Anything you need, so long as she doesn’t have to kill. It’s her one unbreakable rule.Aside from a few near-death experiences, her new life is good, until her job dumps her in the lap of the man she walked out on six years before. Law Stanger, her former partner and lover, wants her back in his life. He’s not above playing dirty. But Mallory knows it can never work. She has secrets Law can never understand or forgive.All Mallory wants now is to finish her job–track down an incubus and the precious box he stole–and get the hell out of town before Law shatters her heart again. But it wasn’t fate that drew her and Law together after all these years, it was cunning calculation. Now they must face an enemy more powerful than they can imagine, one that has no intention of leaving anybody alive.

Beast


Kendra Mei Chailyn - 2018
    When that research takes a turn, Miracle decides to follow it. But that detour leads her into some hot water with strangers trying to kill her. In desperation, Miracle calls on computer genius Tex for some help. Tex comes through as per usual by sending Beastmode and GSG 9's CIRO. Alric "Beastmode" Gerhart loves what he does but he prizes his friends more. When long time pal Tex calls about someone in danger, he and his team rides off to the rescue. But he never counted on Miracle and the way his body would react to her. To make matters worse, Alric is about to find out some truths that will blow is world apart. When the smoke clears, Miracle might not be the only casualty

A Vampire for Christmas


Laurie London - 2011
    Yet the passing of another year means nothing to the stunning immortals who lurk in the shadows of the new-fallen snow.And they don't care if you've been naughty or nice.Let four fanged lovers open your eyes to a passion you never dared to imagine. After all, there's no place like home for the holidays—and these dazzling vampires can't wait for an invitation.

Wrecked


Meljean Brook - 2013
    But when he finally catches up to her on an airship flying above Europe's zombie-infested cities, Elizabeth discovers that Caius isn't the only danger she has to fear—and now that he's found her, Caius doesn't intend to let her go...Originally published in the anthology Fire & Frost.

A Chesapeake Shores Collection Volume 1: The Inn at Eagle Point / Flowers on Main / Harbor Lights / A Chesapeake Shores Christmas


Sherryl Woods - 2017
    But when a panicked phone call from her youngest sister sends her racing home to save Jess’s dream of renovating the charming Inn at Eagle Point, Abby finds herself face-to-face with Trace Riley, the man she left behind ten years ago. Flowers on Main When Bree O’Brien’s screenwriting career falls apart, she flees Chicago and heads home to Chesapeake Showers. Opening Flowers on Main promises to bring her a new kind of fulfillment, but not all is peaceful and serene when Jake Collins, Bree’s ex-lover, is there waiting for her. Harbor Lights Former army medic Kevin O’Brien has come home to Chesapeake Shores, in search of a haven for himself and his toddler son and a future that’s nothing like his past. But Kevin is suddenly facing a risk he hadn’t anticipated?in the form of Main Street bookseller Shanna Carlyle. A Chesapeake Shores Christmas After years apart, Mick and Megan O’Brien are finally ready to make it official...again. But when an unexpected delivery causes chaos, it seems only a miracle can reunite this family.

The God of the Razor


Joe R. Lansdale - 2007
    It has had a passionate following for years. On its twentieth anniversary, Subterranean Press will release this novel as part of its Signature Series, in a volume that also contains stories that were inspired by, or drawn from, the novel while Lansdale waited for it to sell. The novel and stories have influenced numerous writers over the years, and are now gathered for the first time (with a new, never-before-published tale) in this unique tribute volume celebrating one of the most influential and award-winning writers of the last two decades. The God of the Razor will be designed as a companion volume to the Lansdale tribute anthology, Lords of the Razor, featuring a full color cover by TimothyTruman, and twenty full page black-and-white illustrations for the short stories and novel by Glenn Chadborne.

What You Can't See


Allison Brennan - 2007
    And when tough, sexy local sheriff Skye McPherson refuses to believe something supernatural is at work, Anthony realizes that to "Deliver Us From Evil" he must first win Skye's trust, then her heart. Roxanne St. Claire Popular TV psychic Arianna Killian's conversations with the dead have earned her the attention of a killer who fears her abilities, and Bullet Catcher Chase Ryker is the skeptical bodyguard assigned to protect her. æWhen the messages turn deadly, they are given a "Reason to Believe" in life after death...and love...after all. Karin Tabke After a fatal car crash, bad boy cop Zach Garret's descent into hell is interrupted by an unusual deal for "Redemption." All Zach has to do is return to earth as a warrior sworn to defend his ex-fiancŽe Danica Keller, the unknowing keeper of a power coveted by the forces of darkness. But even harder than keeping Danica alive that long is convincing her to give a second chance to the man who once betrayed her.

Uptown Local and Other Interventions


Diane Duane - 2011
    * The Rizzoli Bag -- A sad young man in a Roman cafe is offered a once-in-a-lifetime bargain... * Out of the Frying Pan -- The life of a part-time witch working in a shopping mall is turned upside down in a day... * The Queen and the Thief and the Dragon -- A (fairy) tale of the True West, and a young monarch's solution to a thorny diplomatic problem... * Bears -- An ancient sorrow (with a modern twist) wanders through the tumult of a pre-Lenten street carnival... * The Fix -- In the dark guts of Rome's Colosseum, a slave boy with an impossible dream becomes entangled in the machinations of immortals... * Herself -- In the heart of Dublin, something is killing the People of the Hills -- and it's going to take Ireland's only superhero to stop it... * Hopper Painting -- Desolation and redemption in a midnight diner... * The Back Door -- Two terrorists meet in Zurich to carry out a very unusual heist with a confederate who's more dangerous than they imagine......And of course, the title story, beloved and sought after for a quarter century by Young Wizards fans, and finally available in an ebook -- along with the only other Young Wizards short story, Theobroma.

Once Upon A Valentine


Emma RomanHeather Long - 2017
    Help us educate and make a difference one dollar at a time.BRAND NEW BOOKS from some of your favorite paranormal and contemporary romance authors!Accidentally In Love (Bad Boys, Billionaires & Bachelors)(Somewhere, TX) - Emma Roman--A client who won't listen and a matchmaker who won't give up.Love, Honor, and Ink (A Montgomery Ink Novella)- Carrie Ann Ryan--A wedding planner and her neighbor. Falling in love with your best friend is never easy. Secrets of a Silver Moon - Jodi Vaughn --Some Valentine secrets are too hot to handle.Loving Hallie (Vegas Mates #6) - Krystal Shannan--One kiss will change her life.Highland Valentine - C.A. Szarek--Her forever is put in jeopardy when her husband pushes her away; He must face his worst fears to win back his wife before she flees to the future.Wrong Valentine Date - Geri Foster--Cupid comes knocking on the wrong door.Kiss of Her Dragon - Julia Mills--Dragon kisses, bear hugs and evil wizards...Valentine's Day should come with hazard pay.Cupid Stupid - Sylvia McDaniel--When three women dance naked around Cupid's fountain, there will be consequences.His Moonstruck Wolf - Heather Long--When a matchmaker gets toasted at the after party, she finds the perfect wolf for her in the most unlikely of places. Of course, the last thing he wants is a mate, much less a matchmaking one.Death by Chocolate - Gwen Knight--Love is death...but so is being single on Valentine's Day.Valentine Kisses (A Fada Shapeshifters Novella) - Rebecca Rivard--Jenny's just looking to spice up her life when she says yes to a date with a sexy Latino shifter. But there's magic in a Valentine's kiss...Heart of A Hero - Camryn Rhys--A Valentine's Accident, an ancient spell, and Paul Banfield will never be the same.

Accidental Magic


P.C. Cast - 2012
    Cast, presents two sexy, magical novellas set in Mysteria, Colorado, a supernatural town filled with vampires, witches, werewolves--and enough passion to awaken any creature of the night... In "Candy Cox and the Big Bad (Were)wolf," five-time divorcee Candice Cox is burned-out and lacking in love. But when a friend's spell presents Candice with the young werewolf lover of her dreams, she starts to rethink her commitment to swearing off men. While the age difference throws her at first, Justin is exactly what Candice needs to kick-start her stalled love life... In "It's in His Kiss," strict vegetarian Summer Smith has always had a hard time giving up control--especially since her magic is unpredictable at best. But when she meets a dark, gorgeous vampire named Colin, Summer suddenly finds herself wanting to let loose and experience the new appetites awaked by Colin's kiss...

Falling for Her Bodyguard


Christine Glover - 2018
     Delaney Lawson returns to her hometown to catch up and have fun with her girlfriends. Everything changes when she almost dies in a car accident and discovers it was definitely not accidental. For her safety, she hires Ethan… a muscular, powerful, hot bodyguard who watches her every move. But he’s doing more than keeping her safe from the stalker’s escalating threats—he’s sparking all kinds of naughty thoughts she yearns to act on. Unfortunately, he’s determined to keep his hands off her.  Despite their attempts to maintain a professional distance, heat flares between them and their sexual chemistry spirals into an intense connection. But when the stalker’s threats against Delaney escalate, Delaney and Ethan must choose between saving themselves... or saving each other.

Claiming Their Forever


Ellis Leigh - 2015
    From the quiet after the storm in Claiming His Witch to a private moment as two mates start their future, these stories let you revisit your favorite Feral Breed couples. Together, they will claim their forevers.Featuring:Claiming Their Forever - Rebel & CharlotteNovember: Takes Place During Chapter #18 of Claiming His WitchDeath of a Witch - Phoenix & AzurineNovember: Takes Place Shortly After Claiming His WitchThe Car Revealed - Phoenix & AzurineDecember: Takes Place Shortly After Death of a Witch Christmas with Rebel - Rebel & CharlotteDecember: Takes Place Shortly After The Car RevealedBitches Don't Ride - Gates & KaijaJanuary: Takes Place Between Claiming His Witch & Claiming His BeautyDomestication - Phoenix & AzurineFebruary: Takes Place During Claiming His Beauty

Love is War


Milly Taiden - 2021
    During the induction ritual, she's ambushed and forced across enemy lines into werewolf territory where she will undoubtedly be attacked and killed. When one of them comes to her aid, it's time to question who the real enemy is.Caleb Conri is on patrol when he finds himself saving the life of the most beautiful vampire he's ever seen. His wolf immediately claims her as his mate and that alone brings on the biggest migraine of his life. But Adria is so unlike anyone he expected. She's sweet, kind, loving and he can't wait to get her out of her clothes. The problem is everyone wants her dead.When war breaks out between the two factions, Adria must choose between her own people and her mate. How long can she sit by and watch those she loves on both sides kill each other because of her? The only way to end the war is for her to turn herself over to those who want her dead. But Caleb will die before he let's that happen.

Close Encounters of the Sexy Kind


Abbie Zanders - 2018
    The one and only time she allowed her personal feelings to cloud her judgement, the results were devastating. Now she's getting a chance to make things right, but a certain sexy nightclub owner is muddying the waters.Tiberius Maximus isn't the first Aequorian prince to be exiled to Earth. Like his ancestors, he came, he saw, and he conquered. He's vanquished his enemies, gained a fiercely loyal family, and runs an incredibly successful nightclub that might push a few legal human boundaries. The only thing he doesn't have is the life mate he so desperately craves - until a salty blonde saunters into his club one night.When the no-nonsense detective meets the exiled prince, their chemistry is off the intergalactic charts. Tiberius is convinced she's the one for him, but Ryan's not taking the bait. Sure, he's über hot and seems like a great catch, but he's also involved in some fishy business and thinks he's from another planet.Should she follow her head and throw him back? Or follow her instincts... and her heart... and jump into the deep end?