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Valkyrie Reborn
Allyson Lindt - 2019
She Dies. She is Reborn. The gods raised Kirby as an assassin. A weapon to wield against those who threatened their power. The soldiers she grew up and trained with are the only family she knows. When her partner—her lover—betrays her, and The Order shuns her, Kirby’s world shatters. She spirals into a darkness that threatens to destroy her. The combat instructor Kirby lusts after from a distance, pulls her from pit and offers her a new path forward. A new place to belong, vengeance, and a chance to do right by the people she once hunted. But he and his two sexy friends are keeping a secret, and she's forced to decide if facing the threat alone is a bigger risk than giving her trust to more people who could betray her. Author's Note: Valkyrie Reborn was previously titled Blood in the Shadows, and has been republished. The content has not changed. The heroine doesn’t choose in this urban fantasy with dark themes, and some scorching FF action mixed in. The book contains mention of self-harm, thoughts of suicide, and physical assault
Elites
Angel Lawson - 2018
Evil turned it into a curse. Astrid doesn't remember much about her childhood, at least not before her parents death. After that her memories of the group home and the other eleven boys and girls that lived there are vague and scary. But not as scary as the doctors she had to visit each week or the shots that they gave her. But she isn't a child anymore. She's an adult and with her mentor's help, has carved a life for herself and the powers she wields. She's safe. She's capable. She's super. Until it all comes crashing down and the past races back into her life. She's not alone in her abilities and one-by-one she'll find the others like her. She'll form a team. Find heartache and love. Ultimately she'll have to take down one of her own. That's what it means to be one of the Elite. *The Elite is a superhero fantasy series with a healthy dose of kick-ass action, an unstoppable heroine, a sexy reverse harem love story and gadgets and cool toys that every superhero wishes to add to their arsenal.
Witching on a Star
Erin Bedford - 2018
Turns out, wishing comes with consequences and all magic has a price, especially at Witch Academy, but Max may find she’s more prepared than she thought to handle it all.
The Castle of Earth and Embers
Steffanie Holmes - 2018
Maeve Crawford has her life mathematically calculated down to the last detail; Leave her podunk Arizona town, graduate MIT, get into the space program, be the first woman on Mars, read lots of books, get a cat (not necessarily in this order). All Maeve’s careful plans come crashing down when her parents are killed in a freak accident, and she discovers she’s inherited a real, honest-to-goodness English castle – complete with turrets, ramparts, and four gorgeous male tenants. Corbin – the protector wallowing in guilt Arthur – the warrior tired of fighting Flynn – the trickster with an artist’s soul Rowan – the enigma whose scars run deep As soon as Maeve enters Briarwood, she’s drawn to Corbin, Arthur, Flynn and Rowan – four beautiful boys drenched in grief, hope, and ancient magic. Maeve needs them all to heal her broken heart, and they need her to help them protect the world from the fae host baying at the castle gates. Dark forces converge on Briarwood castle, and Maeve Crawford – science geek, scarred soul, lover of four remarkable men – must draw from herself a power she never imagined in order to protect the shattered remains of her life. The Castle of Earth and Embers is the first in a brand new steamy reverse harem romance by USA Today bestselling author, Steffanie Holmes. This full-length book glitters with love, heartache, hope, grief, dark magic, fairy trickery, steamy scenes, British slang, meat pies, second chances, and the healing powers of a good cup of tea. Read on only if you believe one just isn’t enough.
Dragon Taken
Alexis Pierce - 2020
She knows she's weird, but she's pretty good at hiding the occasional incident of her hands catching fire.When she has the worst day of her life, though, she discovers that the world is not quite what it seems. Just like that, she's whisked away into a world of dragon shifters, and four in particular seem intent on her. Can she accept her place in this new world of dragons? Or will she break under the pressure? Dragon Taken is a Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance.
Dark Magic University
Jenna Edon - 2020
As it turns out, I'm not quite human. My guidance counselor recognizes something in me--power--and enrolls me at Marcovian University where I can master my gift.I finally feel as though I belong even though I'm only a half blood by their estimation. Since I'm not pure, the chancellor insists on appointing protectors for my safety which is a joke. My so-called protector, Drax, clearly wants nothing to do with me and, believe me, the feeling is mutual. Trey all but balks at the notion of watching over me. And then there's Wyatt, lethal and sexy as hell, but he seems to have his mind on one thing. If I'm to survive potential threats, I need someone to focus on more than my body no matter how good it feels.I know I should be grateful, but I start to think I may be better off on my own. I've always looked out for myself. Why stop now?But when a student turns up dead and I'm the prime suspect, I have no choice but to rely on my protectors. I've already got a target on my back as a half breed, but if word gets out that I may have killed one of their own, it will put my life in peril.Dark Magic University book one is a medium burn, new adult, paranormal romance about a feisty FMC and the three hot guys sworn to protect her.
Gray and Graves
C.M. Stunich - 2012
According to the two dark fae men that’re stalking me: I’m her. Only, I can’t be because I’m undead, raised by a necromancer to live in velvet shadows. The only way I can walk amongst the living? Glamour magic sustained by faerie blood. But with my blood donor dead, and a religious cult trying to kill me, I might actually have to accept help from the House of Gray and Graves, a fae court made up of human souls and madmen. My goals now are simple, but not easy: 1. Cross the veil into Faerie where the chances of making it back alive—or even undead—are slim. 2. Find the blood I need for my glamours, and get back without losing my soul to a banshee, kelpie, or other supernatural baddie. 3. Get home safely and break up with my necromancer/boyfriend and hope he doesn’t send me straight back to the grave. Oh, and try not to fall in love with one or both fae men. Hmm. And I thought being dead was hard. This is way worse. Welcome to a place of lost souls; welcome to Faerie. GRAY AND GRAVES (The Three Courts of Faerie #1) - this is a dark fae urban fantasy novel with a menage twist, meaning our main character will end up with at least two love interests in the end ... or possibly more if she decides to go the reverse harem route. ;) Contains sex, violence, and heaps of magic. Enjoy! A Dark Fae Menage Urban Fantasy.
A Villainous Introduction
Candace Wondrak - 2020
It’s not that I’m running from my past, it’s just…well, some things are better left forgotten. An academy for lost souls and criminals? Not exactly what I signed up for, but as I’m about to learn, once you step within the halls of Grimmstead, you can never leave. As the days wear on, I find out that no one is innocent here. Not me, not the ruggedly attractive headmaster, and certainly not its dangerous, handsome students. Me coming to Grimmstead was like a lamb running into a den of lions, only these lions are just as likely to attack each other as they are me. Mysteries lie within the heart of Grimmstead Academy, and I just might be the key to it all. The walls of Grimmstead are painted with three things.Depravity.Insanity. And blood. If you can’t trust your own mind, who can you trust? GA: A Villainous Introduction is the first book in a planned RH trilogy. There is graphic violence in this book, along with steamy scenes.
The Hanged Maiden
Cara Wylde - 2019
Thank Goddess there's a solid protocol in place! All she needs to do is find the Major Arcana, and Keepers who are more powerful and experienced than her will take over from there and protect the Mysteries of the Tarot.Or not.What happens when half of the Major Arcana is destroyed? Valentina doesn't know. There are no protocols. No precedent. She's lost, but the good news is she's not alone. She can count of her best friend, Piper, a hobgoblin who decided to follow them, and now on this handsome, hot as sin guy who claims he's Loki himself, the God of Mischief.It could have been worse.Oh, wait! It's going to be. Because in order to save the Tarot, Valentina will soon have to deal with even more gods. And, it is known, gods are impossible to work with! Mainly, because they hate each other. One witch to convince nine powerful gods to play nice?Unlikely.Note from the author: This is a slow-burn reverse harem book. Although the next books in the series will be steamy and 18+, this one is quite tame. Hang in there! The steam is coming! Also, make sure to check out the Prequel - The Test, to meet Valentina's nine gods before she meets them for real in the series.
Stone Cold
Kate Nova - 2019
Whispers surround me. Every time I walk down the halls of the academy, I’m terrified they’ll discover who I really am. If they do, I’ll never make it back to Mount Olympus so I can finally seek revenge on the god who ruined me. So, note to self: No flashing my scales, no showing my hair and absolutely no letting my eyes hit direct sunlight. It won’t be easy, especially with three devastatingly handsome shifters who seem intent on destroying me. A gorgeous griffin, a smoking hot sea dragon and a mysterious giant. Other girls see them as swoon-worthy jocks, but to me, they’re just ruthless monsters. Then again, so am I. I’m Medusa the Gorgon, after all. Cursed by the gods to be the most terrifying woman alive. It’ll be a challenge, but I’ve been through worse. I’ll survive, as long as I don’t break rule #2: Don’t fall in love with my enemies. Stone Cold is the first book in Kate Nova's Gods & Monsters series, a medium-burn reverse harem story. If you love fierce heroines, hot alpha men, why-choose romance, and fantasy with lots of twists and turns along the way, you'll love this story.
Fallen Moon: Wolves of Thunder Cove: A Paranormal Shifter Romance
Cate Cassidy - 2021
A Class of Conjuring
Evie Wilde - 2020
Braeden and I are on a mission to take down a pack of demons, when one of my spells misfires and destroys the town’s defense against the very monsters we were sent to protect them from.That’s when the fed-up guild banishes me to the Enchanted Academy. One last chance to salvage what’s left of my career as a witch by honing my craft. The coursework is challenging, but I can’t help but be distracted by a brainy mage and a mysterious shifter. Not to mention the bad boy who’s set his sights on me, or the fact that my relationship with my best friend is heating up.But beyond the gated grounds, a power-hungry wizard is drawing near, intent on stealing magic. As the passion between me and my men grows, so do my powers.Soon my friends and I will be the enemy’s prime target, and the five of us will have to unite to defeat the rising evil.A Class of Conjuring is the captivating first book in the Enchanted Academy paranormal romance reverse harem series. Fans of Avery Song and Eva Chase will love Evie Wilde’s engaging tale.
Captive Monster
Demi Dumond - 2020
Where's the fun in that?I thought magic only existed in movies. Turns out I was wrong. It does exist, and it's illegal to use it in the mortal world. Oops. So now I've been sent to Blood Moon Academy to figure out this whole magic thing. The problem is, I've got three strike against me before even setting foot in a classroom:Strike 1: I got the lowest score ever on the magic placement test. FML.Strike 2: A rare blood moon happened the same night I arrived. Which apparently means I'm cursed.Strike 3: I seem to have woken up a monster with my arrival. Go me.When the body count rises, I'll have to prove my innocence before the headmaster throws me in a dungeon or the students take matters into their own hands. Good thing there are some smoking hot distractions around.
Captive Monster is a snarky, sexy why-choose romance.
Upcoming releases for Blood Moon Academy Series:
Book 2: Monster Awakened Feb 1, 2019
Book 3: Monster Unleashed March 16, 2019
First Time's a Charm
Laura Greenwood - 2019
I used to be good at magic. That's how I got into Grimalkin Academy in the first place. Then I was dared by my friends to try a spell way above my abilities. Now, the end of year exams are coming up, and I need to find a way to stop my magic going haywire all the time or I'm going to fail. At least matters of my heart are easy enough...for now. - A paranormal academy slow burn reverse harem.
Ravenwood Academy: Year One: Wolf Moon
Lena Mae Hill - 2019
When a letter arrives saying she's been accepted to the mysterious Ravenwood Academy for the Exceptionally Gifted, she jumps at the chance. Never mind that she's not sure what she's supposedly gifted at, or the fact that she doesn't remember actually applying there. When she arrives, the school seems like a dream full of beautiful people ready to befriend her. There's only one problem with Ravenwood: it's run by the Wolf brothers, three surly, thuggish, insanely gorgeous guys. Timberlyn's new friends give strict instructions to stay far away from them. Unfortunately, she's not good at taking orders. When girls at the school begin disappearing, Timberlyn refuses to maintain the status quo. She's sure the Wolf boys are up to something, and if she has to, she'll take them down herself. That is, if they don't take her down first.