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The Marked Series: Books 1-3


G. Bailey - 2019
    But nothing goes as planned when she attends the marking ceremony and all twelve marks appear. Kenzie lives in a world where being marked with six powers is normal, being marked with seven or more is rare. But being marked with twelve? Well, that’s unheard of. With learning about her new powers, the last thing Kenzie needs to worry about is falling for her hot teacher. Not to mention the unneeded distractions of the sexy twins, the jerk in all her classes, and her older brother’s best friend who finally seems to notice her. Romance and marked powers are never a good mix, not when there are people who desire her for more than her heart. Kenzie may not know, understand or want her twelfth power, but someone does. This is a reverse-harem complete series with exclusive bonus scenes. The complete Marked Series contains: #1 Marked by Power #2 Marked by Pain #3 Marked by Destruction #4 Exclusive bonus scene

Fae Captive


Elle Middaugh - 2020
    As a summer fae princess and chief enforcer for the Mage Police, it’s my job to stop shifters dead in their tracks—emphasis on the dead part. And if one criminal slips through my fingers while I bag another, well, that’s not a good enough reason to demote me—in my opinion.Determined to prove myself to the mages, I go after the worst criminal out there: The Shadow. But when that mission gets blown all to hell, I find myself a captive of three shifter warlords. Being their prisoner shows me all about the darker side of the war. But the thing is… I’m not afraid of the dark. Or them.

Dark Swan


Yumoyori Wilson - 2019
    And if I even think of shifting? That’s what the worst punishments are reserved for. My body aches to let my feathers out, for my wings to stretch to the sky and to feel the sweet relief of the world disappearing beneath me…but I’m trapped, locked up, and hidden away.None of the swans Thom keeps are allowed to show their true colors, but it’s worse for me because I’m the only one of us who’s different. Black wings, fragile heart, and legs that won’t stop dancing in the dark… Thom would kill me if I ever used my magic to escape. I am his Dark Swan, after all. I’ll always belong to him. But then one day, freedom calls in the distance. My carriage spills over, and death comes for me…and introduces me to four shifters who will save my life, just as surely as I will save theirs. A bear, a lion, a jaguar, and a wolf, all as broken and as destructive as me.It’s with them I find out I was never meant for the light, and that freedom is found in the depths of the dark. Warning: This is an 80,000+ word Dark Paranormal Romance that covers dark themes including trigger topics. Read at your own discretion.

Enigma


Mazzy J. March - 2021
    No idea why I’m at a castle where things float and candles alight themselves. No clue as to my age or even my last name. At this point, I’m not for sure that I didn’t burst into being from a spark.For the record, my name is Mia.The man who drove me here handed me a suitcase and patted my shoulder before telling me good luck. The headmaster seems to think I belong here and that my powers will bloom. Sure, buddy. And donkeys will dance in tutus while a jester pushes him in a wheelbarrow.This school is like no otherThe girls at the Conjurer Academy whisper, and lines have already been drawn in the sand as far as social groups go. The students here all look like goddesses. The food shimmers as though it is enchanted. Every girl has at least three boyfriends, so maybe there’s no shortage of god-like men who can make magic? No idea, but I’ll take four if they are handing them out.What should I do?The way I see it, I have two choices... One: Try to fit in and survive here. Two: Find a way out and back to reality. Neither one sounds promising to me.Enigma is book 1 of the exciting new paranormal reverse harem series The Conjurers Academy from bestselling Authors Mazzy J. March and Jenna M. Jett, featuring a heroine who is completely out of her element in an academy where magic is the norm and up is down…or maybe sideways. It is a why choose alternate universe romance with a slow burn buildup to sizzling heat. Relationships develop over the course of this supernatural series and, of course, Mazzy guarantees an HEA.

Queen of Fire


K.V. Adair - 2018
     And let me tell you; more is not merrier. I’m just an ordinary girl in an ordinary world until my brother reveals our family’s little (big) secret: We’re Fae. And not just that—Fae royalty. I traded my Starbucks for a tiara just in time for my welcome home party. I didn’t know what to expect going to the Fae realm, but it sure as hell wasn’t them. The cold ruler who won’t stop threatening to throw icicles at my face. The passionate bookworm whose sword is as sharp as his tongue. The brilliant tactician whose motives I can’t trust. And my best friend. My protector; my betrayer. But right now, they are the least of my worries. After my brother is murdered, I’m forced to take the throne and pick up the pieces. And that shiny new crown sure makes for an easy target. This is the story of one reluctant faery queen and her four arrogant princes. Trust me. This is no fairy tale. ~WARNING: Contains a non-graphic scene of assault and depicts symptoms of PTSD.

Wicked Hot Magic


Riley London - 2019
    I’m Max: part-time demon hunter, brand new witch, and all-around bad*ss.I’m on a mission to save Father Gabriel, the only person in my life that ever gave a sh*t. When an exorcism goes bad, demons take him to Hell. I’m going to get him back, but I can’t do it alone.Salem Academy assigns me to hell’s hit squad with three hardcore warriors who are supposed to help me come into my powers and pull off this rescue mission. It’s going to take a miracle for us to all get along.Ethan: Salem Academy’s lethal killer. He’s way too overprotective and his muscles distract me from my training. Just because he was my brother’s best friend in the Special Forces doesn’t give him the right to hold me back—or to claim a piece of my heart.Noah: cocky warlock. That irritating smirk comes out whenever I mess up, but I can tell I get under his skin. I’m not sure either of us are ready for the explosion that’ll happen if we find a way to work together and combine our powers.Tristan: he’s a Fae…need I say more? He sticks out in Salem Academy like a sore thumb—well, a hot one, anyway. I’m keeping an eye on him. The underbelly of demon politics is riddled with Fae influence and his connections can either help us… or betray us.Muscle, magic, and deviance: that’s my team. Maybe Salem Academy knew what they were doing when they recruited me. Or maybe Father Gabriel will have answers about my past that I never saw coming.But first? We’ve got some demon *ss to kick.Wicked Hot Magic is Book 1 in the reverse harem academy paranormal romance series “Salem Academy.” It’s a steamy, university-level academy series. Get ready for wicked warlocks, demon hunting bad*sses, and unexpected turns you won’t see coming. Scroll up and one-click to start your first day at Salem Academy!

Jinxed


K.B. Ladnier - 2018
     Christi Craft is the name and being witchy is my game! I own a little shop in rural Salem, filled with all manner of fun things; priceless heirlooms, cursed artifacts, bath bombs, Spills (magically spelled pills, if you get my drift). You know, harmless things. However, Milo James, a sexy AF Warlock Warden, disagrees. He's always giving me citations and fines for selling my cursed artifacts to humans who don't know any better. I’ve known him most of my life, and he sees me as a little sister – at least, that’s how he treats me. Dang it… If that's not enough, Orrin, my Incubus lover, suddenly wants more from me than just an occasional roll in the sheets. On top of that, I have to deal with this poltergeist I unknowingly acquired with a recent purchase. He's demanding I solve his murder. What he doesn't seem to grasp is that I suck at being a witch. But things aren't what they seem when it comes to this spirit, and I'm not sure I can help him on my own. With or without my power. **This is a REVERSE HAREM romance filled with laughs, lust, and a whole lot of foul language. You’ve been warned.**

Delayed Admission


Heather Renee - 2019
    Until one night, when she finds out her unexplainable abilities aren't the only thing she needs to worry about, and her world becomes much bigger than she ever could have dreamed.When a mysterious man named Enzo arrives, too striking to be human, Raegan learns she's not as alone as she believed. As more secrets are revealed, she's swept off to an academy for others like her thousands of miles away from home by a complete stranger whom she'd rather stab than travel with.As tension builds between Raegan and Enzo, she begins to find her purpose as she settles into her new existence. With a group of new friends, she's finally feeling alive again. That is until something sinister comes along, once more throwing her life into mayhem.

Wolf Chosen (Beta Wolf Academy #2)


J.J. King - 2021
    Lexi’s first semester at Beta Wolf Academy was anything but relaxing. She was plagued by her past, captured by an insane wolf, and discovered she has not one, but three soul mates. The threat to her life is gone now and, despite the challenges of having three soul mates, Lexi’s life is perfect, after a lifetime of fear and pain. But perfection doesn’t last long, or so she discovers. The past isn’t buried or left in peace. A new threat rises its ugly head, this time threatening not just her, but her sisters and her friends. Will Lexi find the strength to fight back for the future she’s building with Dimitri, Lucian, and Chase, or will the darkness devour her and those she loves? Fans of Vampire Academy and Legacies will want to sink their teeth into Beta Wolf Academy! ★★★★★ Wolf Chosen is the second book in JJ King’s new university set fated-mates shifter series. It’s a full-length paranormal romance you won’t want to miss about three swoon-worthy shifters and the feisty pink-haired heroine caught between them. No choosing required.

The Lost Daughter


Bo Reid - 2020
    Until the day they cursed themselves in order to save their last born daughter. A child that would be destined for darkness.Twenty-five years later, and she has returned to the cursed grounds of her hometown, Hells Hallow. Tanda Morass is the last living descendent of the Morass bloodline and she has returned home in order to finish what her coven started. Defeat what forced her coven to take such drastic measures to ensure her life.The key to her success hinges on bonding with the leaders of the town, the six men that make up the Hells Hallow Council.Can Tanda convince these alpha males to put their differences aside and help her, or will she die trying to be a hero she was never meant to be?“Every story has an ending, don’t fool yourself into thinking they’ll all be happy.”

Bartered to the Fae Lord


Rylee Winters - 2019
     But now things have just fallen to a whole new level of crappiness even she couldn’t imagine! Her dead-beat father has struck a bargain with a Fae lord and offered her up as his bride to save his own worthless skin. Unfortunately, she discovers once a deal is struck with one of the immortal folk, there’s no way out… Callum, the mysterious Fae lord, comes for her personally, spiriting her away to his cold, wintry realm. She’s given no choice but to marry him and remain his captive. But Elise isn’t about to give up––she’s concocting a plan to escape. Only she’s in danger of losing herself heart, body and soul, to this brooding, chiselled, Fae warrior before she can realize her plan. Meanwhile, war is brewing in the Kingdom, and Callum has been ordered to ready the army of troops in his garrison to march for battle. There are enemies in the shadows and conspiracies happening behind closed doors, and he and Elise will find themselves caught in the crossfire. Will Elise be able to find out Callum is her fated mate before war erupts around them and tears them apart? Or will she abandon him in his greatest moment of need, when she’s unexpectedly given a chance to return home? *Bartered to the Fae Lord is a standalone steamy paranormal romance with a HEA. Each book in the Fated Mates series will feature a different couple with a complete story.*

Fiendish Magic


L.A. Sable - 2019
    The possessive shifter who mates for life. And the mercurial Fae who breaks you apart so he can put the pieces back together again. Not to mention a crazy ex-boyfriend who also happens to be the most powerful warlock the world has ever seen. What do they all have in common? Oh, that's right. Me. I was born without magic, but power grows in me that I don't understand. And it draws them all to me like moths to a flame. Together, we could rule the world or we just might destroy it. ***This is a fast burn, high heat reverse harem romance not intended for those under 18. It is the first in a planned trilogy.***

Circus of Death


Candace Wondrak - 2020
    My name is Thana. I’ve never really fit in anywhere. A loner, a loser, invisible to everyone, even my parents. Except him. When he sees me, he decides to invite me to his unique family. When the ringmaster has his sights set on you, you can’t run. You can’t escape. The circus is a freakshow, a place where nothing is what it seems. Blood, death, depravity and desperation; you’ll find it all beneath the red tents. In a place where death is not the end, how can anyone dare to find happiness? I guess I’m about to find out. I don’t have a choice. Because when you die, this circus keeps you… *Circus of Death is a 42,000 word novella, and it includes graphic scenes of violence, along with steamy scenes. This is a MFM romance and contains other themes some might find dark. Read at your own risk. *

The Vampire Curse: Royal Covens


J.R. Thorn - 2019
    One feisty female. An ancient curse that'll test them all. I might suck at casting spells, but activating a 1,000-year-old vampire curse is a pretty bad screw-up, even for me.Oops.Now I’m at the mercy of four stupidly-sexy vampires. With my initiation into the Royal Covens only three days away, I really don’t have time for this shit.My vampires pose as my warlock mentors and promise to teach me how to hide what I really am: a reincarnation of some ancient and powerful witch. They want to get into the Royal Covens and reinstate me to my "rightful place," whatever that means.I think they're just telling me that to get in my pants.What my vampires don't hide is their hunger for me, both for my blood and my body. That dangerous kind of thrill is going to get me into serious trouble.The Vampire Curse is a complete series of Royal Covens Books 1-3 where the main character does not have to choose between four vampires, or the new hotties introduced in books 2 and 3, and ends up with six guys. There are definitely steamy scenes, so if you don't like a little bite with your vampires you've been warned!ASIN: B07STNVM2K

Liberty (Keeping Liberty)


Delilah Mohan - 2020
    3. Vampires are real. I know what you’re thinking, but I’m not crazy. Yesterday, I woke up just an artist. Today, I have a harem of hot males trailing behind me with protective instinct that would rival the CIAs. Males? I mean vampires. Hot, sulky, stubborn, sarcastic vampires to be precise. It seems like every woman’s dream, right? But, I can’t even enjoy it. I’m being hunted by an ancient witch with a bloodline vendetta who would like nothing more than to see me dead. Our only option? To kill her first. **Liberty is book one in the Keeping Liberty Series and a why choose/reverse harem book. It contains language and situations suitable for 18+. Current or future books in this series contain M/M, inappropriate humor and language, and/or a cliffhanger. **