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Better Homes and Hauntings
Molly Harper - 2014
She never expects that her new client, software mogul Deacon Whitney, would see more in her than just a talented gardener. Deacon has paid top dollar to the crews he’s hired to renovate the desolate Whitney estate—he had to, because the bumps, thumps, and unexplained sightings of ghostly figures in nineteenth-century dress are driving workers away faster than he can say “Boo.”But Nina shows no signs of being scared away, even as she experiences some unnerving apparitions herself. And as the two of them work closely together to restore the mansion’s faded glory, Deacon realizes that he’s found someone who doesn’t seem to like his fortune more than himself—while Nina may have finally found the one man she can trust with her bruised and battered heart.But something on the island doesn’t believe in true love…and if Nina and Deacon can’t figure out how to put these angry spirits to rest, their own love doesn’t stand a ghost of a chance.
Montana Fire
Lisa Jackson - 1989
But when a fire blazed through the McLean ranch, casting deadly suspicion on Tessa's ardor, Denver left and never looked back. Now, years later, he's returned. But will their scars from the past undo the connection they still feel?
Tender Trap
Sweet Cassie Aldridge had tempted Colton McLean like no other. But then she had tried to lure him into marriage. He'd been on the run ever since, taking on dangerous assignments in war-torn countries. Now, home to recuperate, he found Cassie even more tempting. Was it time for Colton to set aside his wandering ways for good?
The Shop of Shades and Secrets
Colleen Gleason - 2011
In the tradition of Antoinette Stockenberg and Barbara Michaels, a romantic suspense novel with supernatural elements. When Fiona Murphy inherits a small antiques shop from an old man she met only once, she's filled with surprise, confusion and delight - and a little bit of terror at having a new responsibility in a life she prefers to be free and easy. As she takes over ownership of the quaint shop, odd things begin to happen. Lights come on and off by themselves, even when they are unplugged...and there is a chilly breeze accompanied by the scent of roses even when the windows are closed. Gideon Nath, III, is the stiff and oh-so-proper attorney who helps settle Fiona's inheritance, and despite her quirkiness and fascination with all things New Age, he finds himself attracted to this fun, sexy woman. After she finds an unpleasant surprise in one of the shop's closets, scares off an intruder in the store, and uses her skill at palmistry to read Gideon's future--of which she appears to play a part--Fiona begins to realize that her free and easy life is about to change...whether she wants it to or not.
Eternal Lover
Hannah Howell - 2008
They are men of mystery and women of seduction, wild creatures with the power to entrance and enchant, tease and tantalize. Enter their secret world, if you dare...The Yearning by Hannah HowellAlpin has lived for centuries with a lust that can never be quenched with mere physical pleasure. And then he meets Sophie whose own search for lasting love binds them together in a cloak of shimmering sensuality...A Hell of a Time by Jackie KesslerJesse's immortal life as a soul-stealing succubus is over. And now that she is human, she longs to tempt her lover with all her persuasive powers of total sexual seduction...City of Demons by Richelle MeadSeth cannot resist the intense sexual allure of his demon lover Georgina. Yet their love reaches beyond the physical, into a place of complete untamed surrender...Bitten by Lynsay SandsKeeran's existence as a vampire has taught him to accept a life without love...until he saves Emily from certain death. And suddenly he discovers the soul-searing passion he thought he'd lost forever...
Please note: The Yearning by Hannah Howell and Bitten by Lynsay Sands were previously published in the anthology, His Immortal Embrace.
Mythean Arcana Boxed Set
Linsey Hall - 2015
Immortal warriors, witches, gods, and reincarnates all fight for love--and sometimes their lives--in this adventurous series set in Scotland. "Linsey Hall's brilliantly imaginative Mythean Arcana is THE must-read series of the year for fans of paranormal romance." - Maggie Shayne, NY Times Bestselling Author of TWILIGHT GUARDIANS Braving Fate Bookish academic Diana Laughton has been having terrible, realistic dreams. When demons invade her quiet life and she flees to Scotland, she wonders if she's going mad. Or if perhaps she's remembering a past life she had no idea existed... Mythean Guardian Cadan Trinovante loved and betrayed Britain's warrior queen Boudica two millennia ago. Now he's tasked with protecting mortals whose lives affect the fate of humanity. His latest assignment is Boudica herself, reincarnated as a woman with no idea of her past or her fated future. Thrown together in a shadowy world that exists alongside our own, Diana and Cadan must fight not only the demonic forces that want Diana dead, but a past and a passion that have lasted centuries. Soulceress Three hundred years ago, Warren sold his soul in exchange for the safety of his people. He lives immortal and inhuman, a life in the shadows, hiding his secrets. Until now, when he finally has the chance to reclaim his soul after three centuries of suffering… Esha is a soulceress, an immortal who drains the magical powers of others. Shunned by everyone she meets, she’s a rogue mercenary who hunts evil for a living. The only man she cannot harm is Warren, whose secrets intrigue her and whose body sparks her desire… Esha is the only person who can help Warren reclaim his soul. But what begins as a simple quest soon becomes a deadly battle, one in which choices will be made and secrets revealed that could tear them apart. As Esha and Warren uncover their passion, they must defeat the evil forces unleashed against them before time runs out… Rogue Soul Andrasta, Celtic goddess of victory, has fled the cold, sterile wasteland of Otherworld for the steamy South American jungle. It's only a matter of time before the vengeful gods catch and punish her - unless she can convince the man she betrayed two thousand years ago to help… Born in Otherworld to the life of a god, Camulos went rogue centuries ago. He's living on the banks of the Amazon, boxing in bare-knuckled fights. The gods believe he's dead--until Ana finds him. Ana, the woman who gave him nothing but trouble, and the woman he could never forget… Thrown together, Ana and Cam must evade the wrath of the gods and a return to the living death of Otherworld. But as they flee through the jungle - and as their passion ignites - they find themselves at the heart of an ancient secret. One that could kill them both and extinguish their souls forever... Stolen Fate Fiona is an Acquirer, an immortal who uses magic to hunt for ancient artifacts. Ever since she failed to live up to her fate and find the Book of Worlds, she’s been slowly losing her mind as her subconscious keeps trying to accomplish her fated task. When she’s presented with one last chance to find the Book and save her sanity, she’ll stop at nothing to accomplish her goal. For more than one hundred years, Ian has been locked in a nightmarish prison.
The Draycott Legacy: Bridge of Dreams & Enchantment
Christina Skye - 2007
The search for a rare painting drew Kacey Mallory to Draycott Abbey--the lure of untold passion holds her there. Could enigmatic Lord Nicholas be the key to her past...and the promise of her future?
Omega Mu Brothers: Box Set Books 1-4
Kimberly Loth - 2017
Tess escapes from Florida with a secret as big as Miami.
She needs to find some place to lay low and hide from her overbearing family.Mackinac Island, Michigan, should be the perfect place to hide out.Except, her landlord, Lukas, is as hot as the sun.When a Michigan blizzard leaves them trapped in the same house together, things heat up, fast.But could both of their secrets ruin everything...
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Kindred Spirit
Noah Harris - 2020
There are more horrors and wonders than you ever thought possible. That’s the kind of life I’ve lived, changed forever by the world and its secrets. Former soldier and now federal agent, I’m sent to help and hide those secrets. It should have been simple. Find the target, find out if he’s more than he appears, and report back. And if it comes to it, protect him from danger. Protect Levi.But it’s never that simple, is it? And Levi didn’t turn out to be that simple either.LeviHaving your own spirit companion might sound fun in theory, but in practice, it sucks. Don’t get me wrong, I love Louis, or Lou for short, he’s my best friend, like a brother really. But that doesn’t mean his existence hasn’t been a pain. We’re always on the move, never staying in one place too long. After a year in Gilcreek, Montana, the idea of moving on sounded good. Then this new guy checked into the motel. Jacob claims he’s an artist, but he looks like he just walked out of a fitness magazine. Turns out there’s more to him than meets the eye. Now everything has blown up in my face, and we’re running for our lives.My life was never easy, but things just got a whole lot more complicated.
Forever Love (Shifters in Love Collection, #9)
Harmony Raines - 2017
Enjoy shifter romance stories from USA Today and national bestselling authors in another great collection from Shifters in Love. A Debt to Bear - Harmony Raines Wealthy business man Ryan Sinclair has just met his mate. Josie Halliwell has got curves in all the right places, and makes him want more out of life than money. One problem, he’s come to Silver Springs to deal with a debt her family business defaulted on. What’s a bear shifter to do, follow his heart, or follow his head? Hunter’s Moon - J.K. Harper Abby Kenyon belongs to Quentin Walker heart, body, and soul—except that wolves and bears just don't mix. Her pack's annual full moon mating run is his last chance to prove that he's the only bear who can win the hunt for her heart... For the Love of Her Dragon - Julia Mills One dragon haunted by the past… One powerful witch struggling to forgive a bitter betrayal… One ultimate evil so powerful it threatens all they know… Can they beat their personal demons and band together to save those they hold most dear? Bump In The Night - Elianne Adams Libbie’s self-imposed seclusion has kept the ghosts, goblins, and bad memories at bay. But when she’s guilted into going out on Halloween night, her whole world is turned upside down. Now not only does she have to face her demons, she has to fight them—and win—or lose her mate forever. Tidal Wave - Vivian Arend Alexia's return to Jaffrey’s Cove is far from normal. All the men in town are eyeing her like candy, especially her childhood friends, Joshua and Anthony. She has no idea she's part of a secretive merfolk shifter society and that she needs to claim her place amongst them—or she’ll be controlled by those who want her power. Bear Sin – Isadora Montrose Billionaire Patrick Bascom, reserve officer and corporate lawyer, is about to learn that money can’t buy bear bonds. By the time he realizes that curvy, feisty, small town Heather is his fated mate, it may be too late for these shifters and their cubs. The Witch Spells (The Pack Rules #8) - Michele Bardsley Witch Rosemary Thorne doesn’t want to marry the warlock who broke her heart, despite the spell that binds them together as mates. Drake Dundrury suffers from a curse he can tell no one about, especially not the woman he loves. Yet two people with bound hearts can conquer each other’s demons … if they trust in the magic of true love. Destined - V. Vaughn Sophie’s a free spirit with an open mind, but when she discovers her silver fox neighbor who makes her heart race is a cranky werewolf, she wants nothing to do with him. Fate has other ideas.
Rose Gardner Mystery Box Set #3
Denise Grover Swank - 2016
Includes: Ripple of Secrets (novella) Thirty-Four and a Half Predicaments Thirty-Four and a Half Predicaments Bonus Chapters Thirty-Five and a Half Conspiracies Thirty-Six and a Half Motives Sins of the Father (novella) Preview of Center Stage (Magnolia Steele Mystery #1)
Knocked Up by the Bear Shifter
Emmy Clark - 2020
Especially after a bearshifting hunk of mancandy (her words) saves her deliciously curvy self (his words) from the evil enchantress.If she can save the small town (and a dog) from an untimely, witchy doom, she still needs to contend with the possessive, brazen bear of a man with desires to claim her as his own...That last part sounds lovely, actually.I mean, sure. Why not? Let’s do this!
My Wolfy Wedding: In Between
Renee George - 2018
To celebrate (survive) their union on Friday, the Twenty-First of December, Two Thousand Eighteen at Four-Twenty-Three p.m. Destination: Peculiar, Missouri. The only thing Chavvah wants more than to marry Billy Bob is to have his baby, but since that ship has sailed thanks to prior trauma, she's happy just to get down the aisle with him and make their life together official. The date is set for the Winter Solstice, marking the longest night of year, but a challenge from an unexpected guest, is turning her special day into a fight-club nightmare. And after having postponed the wedding twice already, Chav is starting to think fate hates her guts. On top of that, there are almost forty werewolves camped out on Billy Bob's property, claiming that Chav and Billy Bob are their new leaders. But when Chav tries to get her spirit guide, Brother Wolf, to cough up answers, he ignores her. Worst, the silent deity is sending her BFF Sunny visions that are taking a physical toll on her human friend's all too frail body. Throw in Billy Bob's manipulative father, Chav's pushy mother, and other surprise guests, these two furry lovebirds may never make it to "I do!" Peculiar Mysteries series from USA Today bestselling author Renee George are laugh-out-loud, grip the edge of your seat, and swoon as you fall in love tales of mystery, humor, and romance that take place in the small (fictional-not the actual) Ozark shifter town of Peculiar, Missouri.
Shadow Killer
India Kells - 2021
Brandon Turner’s head is still spinning from taking a new job with NOPD and moving to a new city. Although New Orleans is fascinating, it’s not as enticing as Noelle, the curvy beauty who is as cold as ice. Brandon is determined to uncover why she hates him so much, but two strange murders soon require his full attention and Noelle’s professional opinion.Noelle Breaux is a brilliant forensic scientist, but she’s tired of fighting against old school cops who think that being a woman makes you a burden within the department. A new commander and fresh recruits raise her hopes—and those of her Cajun friends within the forensic department—until the hunk that looks like a blonde Viking out of a romance novel seems to be way too friendly with the old guard and she quickly loses hope.Two of Brandon’s best friends and former colleagues, Daxton Chambers and Cruz Livingston come for a visit with their wives, Mack and Mickie. When the women disappear without a trace, Brandon has a feeling their abduction is related to the strange series of murders he’s been investigating. With time running out, Noelle and Brandon will have to work closely together to discover who the mastermind is behind the murders and rescue their friends. Along the way, they unravel a deception that goes deeper than they bargained for. In a city where magic perfumes the French Quarter, and moonlight shadows danger, profound trust is the key to solving this murder case, but love may be the only way to stay alive.
Blue Heron Complete Collection 1-5: The Best Man\The Perfect Match\Waiting On You\In Your Dreams\Anything for You
Kristan Higgins - 2018
A fan-favorite series from
New York Times
bestselling author Kristan Higgins, all five books in the Blue Heron series are collected here.
From the deep blue lakes to the lush, rolling hills to the to-die-for nachos they serve at the only bar in town, the residents of Manningsport, New York, know there’s something pretty darn special about their little community tucked away in wine country. It’s a place where romance is always in the air, full of first loves and second chances…and there’s always a good vintage handy to help get over a broken heart.The Best Man originally published 2013 The Perfect Match originally published 2013Waiting on You originally published 2014In Your Dreams originally published 2014Anything for You originally published 2015