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Myth of Omega: Crave Trilogy
Zoey Ellis - 2021
Plunge into this “must-read” epic world and prepare for addiction.Her mission seemed simple: hide in plain sight, search for his secrets, and under no circumstances draw his attention.Posing as a researcher, Cailyn infiltrates the palace of the savage ruler known as Emperor Drocco. He is on a crusade to find the omegas that have been missing for over a century and craves to find his mate. While reviewing his files, Cailyn never expected to meet him.But their attraction is instant.Unfortunately, Drocco is the most intolerable male she’s ever had the displeasure to encounter.He rarely leaves her side, inflicting his bold arrogance, heated gaze, and alpha dominance in a way that infuriates her. Yet their intense attraction captivates her in a way she cannot resist.As an omega spy, Cailyn knows she must slip away. If she falls prey to Drocco’s growing obsession, her deception will be uncovered and she will be at the mercy of his legendary ruthless vengeance.But unbeknownst to them both, she is the omega he seeks.Enter the dark and carnal world of Zoey Ellis’ Myth of Omega. For fans of faithful alpha anti-heroes and captive romances. Cliffhanger included however this series is complete. Includes romance and situations of a dark nature.
Hot Mess
Emily Goodwin - 2017
Forget about dating--nobody's got time for that. Even if love hadn't left me jaded, I'm not settling for anything less than perfect this time around.Lucky for me, the perfect man just happens to work in my office. But there's just one small problem: he's my boss, and is totally off limits. But hey, if it's meant to be, it'll find a way, right?Then a night out with friends turns into a night in with the walking-talking bad boy cliche of a bartender. It's just one night. No harm, no foul, right?Except when the hot bartender turns out to be my boss's trouble-making brother, who wants more than just one night with me. The more I resist the spark between us, the more I find myself wanting him too. Which puts me in the middle of what could be the biggest sibling rivalry of the century.Life is messy.And love?Well, love is even messier.
The Mabon Feast
C.M. Nascosta - 2021
When she rents the attic bedroom to an unsmiling, spider-like araneaen, she hopes her fortunes are making a change for the better. But Ladybug knows nothing about the secretive spider-folk; not what they eat, what goddess they worship — or anything about their mating needs. The blustery winds of Autumn usher in the rain and the second harvest . . . and a strangely enticing smell that seems to permeate the seams of Ladybug's very existence. The darkness beyond her bedroom door hungers, and she is helpless to offer herself up as its feast.The Wheel of the Year is a monster romance series of short vignettes featuring a neurodivergent FMC and a non-human MMC, centered around the witch’s sabbaths. The Mabon Feast is the first vignette in this series and can be enjoyed as a short standalone. CWs in front matter and on author website.
Krampusnacht
Imani Jay - 2021
Drags them to his lair, and punishes them. But what if getting spanked and tied up was the best present this naughty girl could dream of?...SiennaI've been a bad, bad girl... playing with men, acting like every day is Xmas, and each one of my lovers is just another shiny new toy. And Alex was no different. Just another pretty face and ripped body dying to get all over my curves.Or so I thought...WARNING: If you don't do monster/human romances, this story is not for you, as it includes scorching hot times between a fantastical creature and his curvy girl ;-)
Tricked
Nora Ash - 2014
Tricked her into trusting his professional façade and beguiling promises, and tricked her into spreading her thighs with lies and deceit. Barely recovered from Dr. Hershey’s grueling treatment to cure her ‘illusions’, Selma soon realizes that the charming psychiatrist has a very sinister motive for his alternative methods; preparing her for a lifetime of mating with the oversized demon Lords he serves. To escape her fate Selma must find a way of deceiving the dangerous trickster, but the only way she can do that is if she allows him to show her what it means to be mated to a demon. Second installment in the serial ‘Demon’s Mark’. Tricked contains explicit sexual content featuring a very rough ride, manipulation and not entirely human anatomy.
Broken
Elizabeth Kelly - 2016
Rejected by both his family and strangers for the way he looks, he’s grown accustomed to his lonely life. His life is changed forever when Stella, the redheaded beauty he harbors a secret crush on, befriends him.Photographer, Stella Johnson, is fascinated by the quiet man with the unconventional looks. Her sweet nature and her ability to see Ford for who he really is slowly breaks down the walls he’s built around his heart. Their friendship soon blossoms into love.But when Ford’s insecurities and a dark secret from his past threaten their relationship, Stella must convince him that their love for each other is the only thing that matters.Author’s Note: This book contains explicit and steamy sex scenes that may not be your cup of tea. It is intended for mature readers only.
Wolf's Hour
Kate Rudolph - 2017
A bakery owner with an uncanny sense of timing, she has no idea why some idiot kids have decided to make her shop the object of harassment. As the problems escalate, she needs to face facts. There's no avoiding the cops any longer. And when she meets Dom, she wouldn't mind spending some time in the back of his squad car. But she has no idea that he is part of a supernatural world that she never knew existed, even though her fate is linked closely with its survival. Dom Soto is a shifter cop, on a force of all shifter cops. But even wolf shifters need to take on the simple and boring cases. When he gets a whiff of Cam, thoughts of boring go right out the window. He's heard of the One True Mates, the women sired by an angel and destined for other shiften. Never did he think that he'd find one meant for him. Even though it can't be true, Dom can't stay away from Cam. He'll defy his boss, his friends, and destiny to keep her, but first he needs to keep her safe. And she has secrets of her own that may tear them apart. Can Cam learn to trust a man who turns into a wolf? Or will the clock tick to zero, leaving her out of time?
Trill to Me Sweetly
Charlie Richards - 2013
Maelgwn, leader of a clutch of gargoyles in Durango, Colorado, only planned to be in Stone Ridge a few days to help a fellow gargoyle’s mate through laying their first egg. His plan to leave changes when he scents his mate in the hospital. He discovers his mate is Bobby Truman, a human who has no idea the paranormal world exists, even though a number of his friends are shifters. Maelgwn begins the arduous process of watching and waiting, searching for that perfect opportunity to make contact with his mate. Bobby Truman is tired of his boyfriend, Seth’s, abusive friends, especially when Seth doesn’t do anything about their antics. The broken nose, compliments of Seth’s buddy Grant, is the final straw. When he’s attacked by muggers and rescued by a mysterious stranger in the dark, Bobby hopes it’s the opportunity he needs to make a clean break from Seth. Even if it doesn’t work out with Maelgwn, maybe Bobby can keep his new love interest’s attention long enough to prove to Seth they are really done. Bobby thinks it’s odd that Maelgwn won’t come into the light, always meeting him after dark, but he’s nowhere near prepared for the truth when it finally comes out. Can Maelgwn convince Bobby that the things that go bump in the night aren’t always bad and to take his place at Maelgwn’s side in a paranormal world? Even when that means uprooting his life and moving?
Howl It's Done
P. Jameson - 2022
So when the matchmaker chooses him for the first of the female candidates, no one is more surprised. Even more shocking is his animal’s immediate possessive reaction to her. Without a doubt, he knows…She is his to protect. His to serve. His to keep.Amber is sweet and caring, and looking for a place to call home. He knows he can give it to her, even if his packmates don’t believe in him. With his flaw, he never thought he’d be worthy of a mate. But now is his chance to show Amber that he was created to treasure–and pleasure–only her.
Two Mates for the Dragon
Zoe Chant - 2018
She's his mate. And so is he... Six sizzling tales of dragons who will do anything to possess the ultimate treasure: their two destined mates. This MMF bisexual romance collection guarantees fiery passion and happily ever afters! The Dragon's Choice, by Zoe Chant. Humans must compete to become a dragon's mate. In a crowd of perfect people, how can Mirel, an outcast woman, and Rami, a man with a tragic secret, win a dragon's heart? Heart of Stone, by Lauren Esker. Tess's dragonslayer husband David is dying, and her only hope is to seek help from David's ex-boyfriend, a dragon who runs a hot springs resort. The Neighbors Might Talk, by Elva Birch. Trudy and Rikard have their quiet retirement all planned out - a plan which doesn't include the gorgeous naked dragon shifter who crash-lands in their garden. Never Get Between a Dragon and his Treasure, by Juno Blake. Tay Walker gave up on saving the world years ago. But when a dragon shifter demands that she hunt down his stolen treasure, she can't say no. He's offering a reward that could save her people... but the cost might be her soul. Dragon Rising, by Harriet Bell. When misfit dragon shifter Sunniva is sent to the newly conquered planet Earth, the enslaved human she's given as a bodyguard and the man he left behind may be the key to saving them all. Penny, Clover, Rabbit's Foot, by Larkin Dailey. When the ancient bond between dragons and humans must be renewed, can an unlikely pair of humans become a sexy dragon's perfect match? All profits from this collection will be donated to OutRight Action International, which works to protect the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people across the world.
Penalty Clause
Fiona Davenport - 2016
He'll do whatever it takes to make her his... even if it means forcing her to spend time with him. He didn’t become a billionaire without learning how to leverage a contract to his advantage. Now that he’s gotten her to sign on the dotted line, he almost has Madeleine Connelly right where he wants her—in his bed and pregnant with his baby.Madeleine seriously underestimated Caleb’s desire for her. She thought the notorious playboy would move onto his next conquest after he’d gotten what he wanted from her. When she accepted a business deal with his company, she didn’t realize it meant spending so much time with him. Now she has to decide if she wants to trigger the penalty clause in their contract so she can get away from him or succumb to the temptation that is Caleb Sterling.**This is the first novella in the Risque Contracts series, but each story can be read as a standalone and features a different couple.
I'll Be Your Beast
J.L. Beck - 2020
everyone but me. The heartache became too much, and I decided to leave my pack behind. Blackclaw Manor became my solitude, and I gave up on ever finding my mate. Then one day, she walks in to my forest. Lost, afraid, a true damsel in distress. I can sense her, feel her... I have to have her. I’ll drag her back to my manor and keep her by my side until she understands what we are to each other.**This is a short novella with a lot of steam and dark themes. No cheating and ends with a happily ever after.**
Eternally Yours
Harper A. Brooks - 2021
Brooks & Romance Author Olivia Boothe, comes a new sizzling paranormal romance that will leave you thirsting for more. She wasn’t looking for love. He gave her forever… After being attacked by a wolf-like creature and left for dead, Loren Stone wakes up in the house of a mysterious and sexy stranger. Something within her has changed. Her veins crave human blood. But it’s another type of hunger she finds herself fighting to control... her unrelenting need for Nicholas Guerra. She should hate the vampire who took everything she loved from her, yet is thrust into a battle against her own burning desire for him. After centuries of being groomed to be the next vampire leader, Nicholas turned his back on his family to live among the humans. The last thing he expected was for his immortal life to collide with that of a mortal female. Then he watched Loren get attacked by the beast sent for him. Unwilling to let her die, he's forced to sire her. However Nicholas never expected to fall in love, and now he aches for the one woman he's forbidden to have. One-click to get your copy today!
His Sweet Curvy Secret
Sara Hazel - 2019
She’s my best friend’s sister, so it’s only natural right? But when she came back into my life, I fell in love with her, because somehow I knew she was destined to be mine. But when she had to leave it tore me apart. Now she’s back again and she’s brought me a surprise that I just can’t help but love. I must convince Sarah to stay this time and let me give her the big family that we’ve both always wanted... Sarah: I love him, but I can’t stay. My past has made it too dangerous for me to be here. But not a second goes by where I don’t think of him. All I have to do is look into my daughter’s eyes and I can see him. There has to be a way for us to be a family. I’ve kept the existence of our little girl from him, but it’s time to reveal my secret. Chris is the only one who can help me heal. In his arms there’s plenty of love, sweetness, and cake. Oh yes—the cake! His Sweet Curvy Secret is a stand-alone High Heat BBW Short Romance Novella (20,000 words or approximately 71 pages) in Sara Hazel’s Curves for the Alpha series! It’s filled with over the top sugary sweetness, INSTALOVE, and CONNECTION that you crave. Yeah, it’s a little cheesy, but that’s on purpose. This story is filled to the brim with scenes of YOU KNOW WHAT! You’re gonna laugh, cry, sigh, and have ALL THE FEELS. Advance notice: The story deals with some heavy issues at times, but you can be assured there is a HAPPY EVER AFTER with NO CHEATING! This Alpha Pastry Chef and his Curvy Goddess only have eyes for each other! *Older Man Younger Woman *Secret Baby *Second Chance *Alpha Man *BBW *Brother’s Best Friend Sara Hazel writes red hot over the top instalove stories of curvy women who learn they can have it all -- adventure, career, and love. There is always a hot Alpha Man who sees the brilliance in the heroine's smile and wants to make her his wife. He can even be a little obsessive about it! Every story has a HAPPY EVER AFTER (HEA) and there's absolutely NO CHEATING! *If on fire/over the top Instalove isn't your thing then you probably want to look away or you might melt!
Under Construction
Aria Cole - 2016
His late night antics keep her up all hours, with every knock and bang made worse by their shared bedroom wall. When Paige finally bumps into the noisy night owl, she's determined to give him a piece of her mind, even if his broad shoulders and rogue grin leave her hot under the collar.Stone Garrett is obsessed by the beauty next door, her smart mouth and dangerous curves driving him to distraction. She's way out of his league but he's hellbent on proving he can be everything she needs and more. Passions boil over after another late night exchange ends with Stone's hand down his pretty new neighbor's impossibly short sleep shorts. But does love exist beyond their shared bedroom wall? Or are they destined to only be an unforgettable one-night stand?Warning: Heavy duty pickup trucks, chiseled, sun-kissed abs, and dusty jeans that hang just perfectly off the hips...Under Construction is a panty-melting ride through a sexy construction zone. 100% SAFE, sugary-sweet double epilogues, and a chuckle or two along the way... You'll never look at a man in a hard hat the same again! Enjoy! xo