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Dreaming Of You (Dreams #1)
Melissa Adams - 2021
Girls start disappearing from her college campus, and her dreams become darker - more twisted than before. When life seems like it can't get any more complicated, the arrival of four hot football players who insert themselves into Selena's life. But how can she choose just one, when they're all so great? And with the danger her Mom and Grandma warned her about, college life just got even harder for Selena. Warning: this book has sexual content so it is intended for an audience aged 18+ ***WARNING: This book DOESN’T end on a cliffhanger but it is the first of a series of 3, so some situations will be resolved and developed in the next two books.
Draconians; Complete Series
Scarlett Grove - 2016
Their arrival sets off a series of events that will transform human/Draconian relations - and eventually, the entire planet.
Using state-of-the-art technology, the Draconian mating lottery matches each dragon shifter with his ideal human woman. Sparks fly and tempers flare as the couples work to bridge their interpersonal and inter-species differences. Each alien and his feisty, curvy mate must also grapple with a host of other problems: forbidden dark technologies, anti-Draconian terrorists, hostile alien invasions, devastating attacks, and more.
The books win praise from readers for their humour, spice, enticing seven-foot-tall warriors, and otherworldly details. For lovers of shapeshifters, sci-fi romance, and paranormal romance, The Draconians is a feast for the imagination.
Alien Commander's Bride (Draconians #1)
She’ll do anything to protect her family… even mate with the sexiest alien she ever hated!Lexi Garcia is fed up with Draconians. The dragon shifters have ruined her life! They came to Earth asking human women to sign up for their mating lottery. In exchange, they've offered to share advanced technology with humanity. But someone on their armada is selling other - forbidden - Draconian technology to greedy criminals, and the black market in advanced technology has ensnared Lexi’s family. Her father owes money to a tech-dealing mobster - who wants her sister as payment. To save them both, Lexi has no choice but to join the lottery and submit herself to a Draconian. Sure, the one she’s been matched with is super sweet, seven feet tall, muscular... devastatingly sexy. But she hates him.
Doesn't she?
Nash Or, Commander of the Draconian Navy, knows Lexi is meant to be his. Her strength and loyalty are as compelling as her sexy curves. He just needs to convince her that not all Draconians are bad. Can Nash put a stop to the underground technology that’s enslaving humans while he woos his sassy bride?
Alien Warrior's Mate (Draconians #2)
She's looking for a job, not a mate... but fate has other ideas...Loretta Franklin hasn't paid much attention to Draconians, the dragon shifter aliens who've come to Earth looking for human mates. She's been too busy getting her MBA so she can take care of her grandmother and younger siblings.But when she comes to NYC from Alabama for an interview, anti-Draconian terrorists attack the building she's in. They want the dragon shifters to leave forever, and they don't care who they kill.Fortunately for Loretta, Draconian commandos come to the rescue. And their leader, General Mylash Shin, might be intimidating - but he's also the sexiest male, human or alien, she's ever encountered!Mylash is certain the curvy human is his mate, and urges her to take the DNA test to prove it. Loretta finds the seven-foot-tall warrior hard to resist... but she doesn't want to leave her planet and her family. Can the general win his most important campaign ever, and persuade Loretta that he's worth it?
Alien Fighter's Woman (Draconians #3)
She needs a way off the planet... but she gets a lot more than she bargained for.When Tabby Wilson has to run from her techno-drug-dealing boyfriend, she figures the Draconian mating lottery will be her ticket to safety - and the good life. Then her new mate is forced to take her along on his commando mission, but she soon learns that the dragon shifter alien provides benefits far greater than luxury.Oro Nix can't afford distractions - he's an elite fighter facing a serious human threat. Nonetheless, he quickly succumbs to the lure of his sassy little human mate, her sexy curves, and the roar of his inner dragon.But he and Tabby soon discover that his mission is more complicated than either of them realised - and she's part of it.
Alien General's Wife (Draconians #4)
He’s her last hope… and she might be his...
A devastated woman…
When Indigo Robertson learns that her name has come up in the Draconian mating lottery, the timing couldn’t be worse. The benevolent dragon shifter aliens need human women to replenish their DNA… but their ancient enemy, the Mulgor, have followed them to Earth and invaded.The news that she’s been matched with a Draconian warrior comes just after the Mulgor kill Indigo’s entire family. Filled with grief and guilt, she can’t allow herself any happiness. Not even with a seven-foot-tall, sexy as hell dragon shifter!
A determined alien…
Vlosh Torr can’t afford distractions. The highest-ranking officer in the Draconian military, he is charged with driving the Mulgor invaders from Earth. But he cannot resist the lure of his resilient little wife, her sexy curves, and the roar of his inner dragon.
Two crucial battles...
Vlosh must fight the Mulgor while he courts a mate who’s fighting her feelings. But when Indigo makes an important discovery, will it mark a turning point in their relationship… and the campaign to protect Earth?
Alien Architect's Bride (Draconians #5)
She survived the destruction of her world, but can she survive him?
A determined woman...
Octavia Reynolds is living in a refugee camp in Central Park amidst the ruins of her beloved New York City. She's one of the only people left who understands what the city needs to rebuild, and feels the weight of that responsibility keenly.When she finds out that the Draconians - the dragon shifting aliens who came to Earth six years ago to mate with human women - plan to reconstruct her home in a totally unacceptable way, Octavia is furious. She'll do whatever she can to save what's left of the city - even mate with an alien.
A man on a mission...
Grand Architect Joss Noro has come to Earth on appointment from the president himself. He expects to construct a typical Draconian colony, not have primitive [or uncultured, or unrefined, or ignorant] humans questioning his plans.Joss rejected love long ago when his first love fell into the mating thrall with another man. When his general tells him he'll be getting a mate, like it or not, it only makes the already-surly dragon even crankier.
A change of plans...
Octavia joins the Draconian mating lottery as a last-chance gamble, hoping she can persuade the architect to listen to reason. She never expects her mate to be the very man she hates the most.Joss and Octavia butt heads with as much passion as they give each other in the bedroom. But can Joss listen to the words of a backward human female, or will Octavia have to watch her city be destroyed once more?
Led Astray: The Best of Kelley Armstrong
Kelley Armstrong - 2015
Here is the first time that best-selling fantasy, YA, and crime author Kelley Armstrong has had her stories collected from Otherworld and beyond. With her signature twists and turns, Armstrong gives a fresh spin on city-dwelling vampires, werewolves, and zombies, while also traveling further afield, to a post-apocalyptic fortress, a superstitious village, a supernatural brothel, and even to feudal Japan.With tales that range from humorous to heart-stopping, these are the stories that showcase Kelley Armstrong at her versatile best.- Rakshashi (standalone)- Kat (Darkest Powers universe, non-series narrator)- A Haunted House of Her Own (standalone)- Learning Curve (Otherworld universe, Zoe)- The Screams of Dragons (#0.5 Cainsville universe, non-series narrator)- The Kitsune’s Nine Tales (Age of Legends universe, non-series narrator)- Last Stand (standalone)- Bamboozled (Otherworld universe, non-series narrator)- Branded (Otherworld universe, non-series narrator)- The List (Otherworld universe, Zoe)- Young Bloods (Otherworld universe, non-series narrator)- The Door (standalone, original to this collection)- Dead Flowers by a Roadside (standalone)- Suffer the Children (standalone)- The Collector (standalone)- Gabriel’s Gargoyles (#3.1 Cainsville universe, Gabriel)- Harbinger (standalone)- V Plates (Otherworld universe, Nick)- Life Sentence (Otherworld universe, non-series narrator)- Plan B (standalone)- The Hunt (#4.1 Cainsville universe, non-series narrator)- Dead to Me (standalone)- Devil May Care (#4.2 Cainsville universe, Patrick, original to this collection)
Return of the Dragons Books 1-3 (Return of the Dragons, #1-3)
Rinelle Grey - 2021
This three book bundle of paranormal, dragon shifter romances features dragon princes who've been asleep for three hundred years, forbidden love, and fated mates. Contains the following stories: Bound to the Dragon Prince Waking a sleeping dragon prince with a kiss seemed like something out of a fairy tale. Only this dragon shifter needs far more than just a kiss. Lure of the Dragon ShifterDragon shifter Wayrian is attracted to the hot human cowboy the goddess claims is her fated mate, but that’s a deal breaker for her grandfather, who wants her to impress the new dragon prince… Sleeping Dragon Prince Sleeping Beauty never looked this hot! It’s finally Lisa’s turn to wake her very own dragon prince with a kiss (and more), but with a battle raging outside, things quickly turn sour.
Double Bear Trouble
Anya Nowlan - 2017
Chloe Marks doesn't have time for love, and that's that. So why is it that when she needs it the least, two men who couldn't be more different crash into her life and spin everything on its head? With a career on the brink of disaster, the curvy sports agent has no time for trouble... even less so for double the trouble. Dante and Dominic Kenner are werebear twins that everybody knows. The hockey stars have bright futures ahead of themselves, just as long as they don't mess it up. But what's the fun in behaving? Especially when there's a woman they both want and cant have! Brotherly love might be a thing, but these two Alpha bears have never played fair, and Chloe is about to find out what happens when she's really wanted. Double Bear Trouble is a full-length menage romance with growly Alpha males, a curvy woman with plenty to prove, and twists and turns to keep you on your toes! There's no cheating, a HEA and a guaranteed happy ending!
Queen Takes Jaguars
Joely Sue Burkhart - 2018
Four jaguar Blood sworn to protect her. Now all she needs… is the Aztec jaguar god to sire her heir. Mayte has spent the last century increasing her power as queen of House Zaniyah by calling more Blood to her side. She loves her jaguar protectors, but even her alpha hasn’t been able to give her a child. Without a daughter to continue the queendom, their line—and the Zaniyah power—will die out. She needs a god to sire her daughter, and for a queen who calls jaguars as Blood… only one god will do. Tepeyollotl is rumored to sleep in mythical Aztlán. Desperate for a daughter, she sets out to find the legendary origin site of the mighty Aztec people. Though she has no idea how she’ll bend the formidable god to her will.
'Til the World Ends
Julie Kagawa - 2013
For Kylie, the miracle of her survival is also her burden-as a doctor at one of the clinics for the infected, she is forced to witness endless suffering. What's worse, strange things are happening to the remains of the dead, and by the time she befriends Ben Archer, she's beginning to wonder if a global pandemic is the least of her problems.... Thistle & Thorne by Ann AguirreAfter a catastrophic spill turns the country into a vast chemical wasteland, those who could afford it retreated to fortresses, self-contained communities run by powerful corporations. But for Mari Thistle, life on the outside-in the Red Zone-is a constant struggle. To protect her family, Mari teams up with the mysterious Thorne Goodman. Together, they'll face an evil plot in both the underworld of the Red Zone and the society inside the fortresses that could destroy those on the outside...for good. Sun Storm by Karen DuvallSarah Daggot has been chasing storms since she was a child. But after the biggest solar flares in history nearly destroy the planet, she becomes a Kinetic, endowed by her exposure to extreme radiation with the power to sense coming storms-in the cosmos and beyond. And she's not the only one. Sarah believes the Kinetics are destined to join forces and halt the final onslaught of the sun. She'll vow to keep trying to convince the one missing link in their chain of defense, the enigmatic Ian Matthews, up until the world ends.
Assassin Society
Joely Sue BurkhartJules Hunter - 2020
We could tell you more but...well you know the rest. Think you have what it takes? Check out these tales of our best members. Enjoy at your own risk
The Hunted
S.B. Alexander - 2022
The hunter against the hunted.I kill bloodsuckers for a living. The job should be simple—capture the target and collect the money. But when I draw my enemy out in the open, I’m blindsided by his mesmerizing green eyes and snarky wit. Sam Mason is the type of vampire my mom warned me about—the kind who will seduce you with his easy smile and arrogant charm. Yet, I know better.The Vampire Navy SEAL oozes mayhem and sex appeal. Sam’s deadly swagger puts me on edge and sets my nerves on fire. If I mess with him, he’ll annihilate me in a second. That thrills and terrifies me at the same time. A million red flags are telling me to run. But my sisters lives are in jeopardy, and the only way to save them is to grovel for Sam’s help.Is it possible to push the flames to the back burner and trust an enemy who can take anything he wants? The Hunted is an enemies-to-lovers, paranormal, military romance and the first book in the new Vampire Navy SEAL spin-off series. Layla and Sam’s story is a slow burn romance with a feisty heroine, snarky banter, action, suspense, off-the-charts steamy times, and ends on a cliffhanger.
Mating The Alpha
Celeste Raye - 2019
Bear, wolf and panther Alphas alike need their clans to reproduce fast, and their only salvation might lie in the human women once considered off-limits. But first, the females are going to have to overcome some ‘cultural differences’, such as mating with a clan’s entire inner circle before being accepted as its Queen. Our sweet heroines are falling hard and fast, and they have no idea what’s about to hit them…
Book One
In the midst of darkness four brothers find hope.But lust, obsession and envy soon follow...Johnny and Evelyn’s story could end in love, or total destruction.
Book Two
Alpha Dominic has an unpopular plan,And a visiting scientist, Olivia, is the key to its success.Will she let the beast into her heart…and his three lieutenants into her bed?
Book Three If curiosity killed the cat, this kitty is in Big Trouble.Blair finds a savior, but Jacob’s hiding some grizzly secrets,And his friends have a disturbingly hungry look in their eyes...
Book Four
The Alpha’s daughter is ready to wed…And the shifter who mates her will rule the clan.It’s too bad Dylan is forbidden, which only makes Nylah want him more.
These sinful Alphas know it takes a team to satisfy a Queen, and they have friends on hand to help. Each standalone story is packed with forbidden fantasies as our lovers follow their hearts, despite impending disaster.
Warning: Adults Only
The Heir's Pendant: Paranormal Romance Reverse Harem (Lydia Pack Book 1)
A.P. Cole - 2018
Spending her adolescent life in foster care didn’t give her the best life, but she made due with what she had. Now, she finally gets to peruse her dream degree at a small college in Spokane, Washington. Everything is going great. In the beginning, she has an amazing class schedule and she has a job. But, there was one thing she didn’t prepare for. In her first few weeks of classes, she meets four, absolutely drop-dead gorgeous men. But, when her past comes back to haunt her, they will change her life forever. Will she be able to take these new developments in stride or will they prove to be too much to handle? ***Warning*** This is a slow burn reverse harem with one woman and multiple men. Contains bad language, violence, and sexual content. This book is meant for mature audiences only. ***Trigger warning*** Contains rape and abuse scenes.
Seven Kinds of Hell
Dana Cameron - 2013
Unknown to even her closest friends, Zoe is not entirely human. She's a werewolf and a daughter of the "Fangborn," a hidden race of werewolves, vampires, and oracles.Zoe's attempt to rescue her cousin leads her on a quest for artifacts—including Pandora's Box, an object of world-ending power. With the fate of humanity in the balance, Zoe will be forced to renew family ties and pit her own supernatural abilities against a dark and nefarious fo.At once captivation, deftly worded, and character-rich Seven Kinds of Hell expands vampire legend and werewolf noir in both intensity and charismatic bite.
Royals of Villain Academy: Books 5 - 8
Eva Chase - 2020
Four impossible loves. Can we conjure a happy ending?I was starting to think I knew what I was dealing with at the university best known as Villain Academy. I’d come to believe that by owning my role as the last remaining Bloodstone, I could change this place for the better. Then a series of shocking revelations turns everything I believed on its head.The other scions have my back now, with all the trouble that's brought them. How much more will they have to sacrifice before we can find some kind of peace? I'm ready to fight for my newfound life, my family, and the guys I'm falling for... but this battle may bring more casualties than I can bear.Do I have the defiance in me to overthrow centuries of magical tyranny? Looks like it’s time to find out.*Royals of Villain Academy is a university-age paranormal academy series. Expect magical villainy, a tough heroine who bends to no one’s will, a dollop of steam, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance where the men discover the joys of sharing.*Enjoy over 1200 pages of excitement in one box set! This set contains the final four books in the Royals of Villain Academy series—Corrupt Alchemy, Foul Conjuring, Grim Witchery, and Vicious Arts—plus 30+ pages of exclusive bonus scenes.
Alpha Games, Alpha Rogue, & Alpha Contender
Terry Bolryder - 2015
Alpha Games Two years ago, voluptuous she-wolf Aspen ran from her shifter pack. With females of her kind getting increasingly rare, she knew if she stayed she'd be pressured into mating with Rafe, the gorgeous, blue-eyed son of the alpha. Not that she hasn't always adored him, but she couldn't stand the thought of a mating of convenience. Now she's back, on the run from a dangerous stalker and emitting pheromones that make every wolf nearby want to claim her. But this time, Rafe is determined she'll be his. He just needs to convince her that he has always wanted her, and it was never about convenience. Alpha Rogue When Rose is sent to do surveillance on a rogue alpha working in the underground cage fighting circuit, she isn't expecting Hawes: a pretty boy with the looks of an adonis and the ability to easily crush opponents twice his size. She also isn't expecting him to be cocky, conceited, and too independent for his own good. Not to mention unwilling to listen to Rose when she tells him he's in danger. But when Rose is the one threatened, she finds out there's more to the irritating alpha male than she thought. For one, he'll do anything to protect her. For two, he drives a Ferrari and owns a mansion. And for three, he sets her blood on fire when he kisses her. Now if only they can escape the people chasing them long enough to figure out if there's something between them that's really worth fighting for. Alpha Contender Misty has few expectations from life. Work, read, sleep. But when she hears from a complete stranger that she's actually a powerful, shape-shifting werewolf, her life changes forever. Lindon believes he already had his shot at love long ago. And lost it. The tall, blond, sexy shifter is now only trying to keep his promise to his father by protecting Misty as she learns about her new place in the world and seeks to find a future mate. The only problem: she'll be meeting all of her prospective suitors at one time, and in one place. All TEN of them. All hot, single, alpha males competing for her heart.