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C.P. Rider - 2021
    A truckstop town bar called the Dusty Cactus Saloon. Now, if everyone will stop asking for her help, she might actually find some time to run the damn thing.A full-length novel from Chandra's point of view. Just a little shorter than Neely's books. Full description coming soon!You don't have to have read the other books in the Sundance series to understand this one, but it's helpful.

The Blind Date


Jen Talty - 2018
    There is nothing he loves more than his job. So, when he’s forced to take a vacation, he has no idea what to do with his time. A friends set him up with an appointment with Gerri Wilder at the Paranormal Dating Agency, telling him it will change his life. Chaz doesn’t necessarily want to change his life. But he is tired of the rat race and wouldn’t mind a warm female body, even if for only short period of time. Daphne Jade hasn’t had good luck with men her entire life. She has a tendency to attract the whackos of this world. When she takes a date arranged by Gerri Wilder, she has no idea she’d be dating someone from out of this world. The paranormal realm was something she avoided the majority of her life. She never expected to have a fling with a werewolf, much less one being her soul-mate. And just when she thought things couldn't get any weirder, she finds out she's not who she thought she was...

Her Big Bad Wolves


Margo Bond Collins - 2018
     She didn’t know most of them were werewolves. Not until her uncle’s will named her pack alpha and she was forced to come to terms with the legacy no one had bothered to prepare her for. Luckily for Sienna, she’s also inherited The Moon Moon, the premier werewolf bar in San Francisco, and it comes staffed with a pack of werewolves eager to teach her the ropes. And more. But in order to rule the pack, she’ll have to choose a mate before the next full moon—and there are three gorgeous werewolves ready to volunteer. If only she could decide… Her Big Bad Wolves is the introductory novella to a new WhyChoose universe. It previously appeared as part of the Realms and Rebels boxed set. Watch for books 2 and 3: Thrown to her Wolves and Raised by her Wolves, coming in 2019!

A Ghost of a Chance


Debbie Cassidy - 2019
    That’s a lie. They speak to Kat Justice, but most of the time, she chooses not to hear them.I’m a Nightwatch agent, a nightblood charged with enforcing the supernatural laws. Humans can’t know the shit that goes bump in the night is real. It’s sweaty, tough work, with crappy pay, but I love it.Things would be perfect if not for my secret.Pureblood Nightbloods can’t see or hear the dead. The fact that I can exposes my mixed breeding. I’m not meant to exist, and if the council find out about my secret it’s the executioners block for me.Keeping a lid on my ghost whisperer ability is a must.So, when my gramps orders me to head to the arse end of nowhere, a nowhere that just happens to be the most haunted place on the bloody map, I’m a little confused. This transfer doesn’t jive with trying to keep the ghost chat to a minimum.But with my golem partner and gargoyle companion in tow, I’m sure I can figure out why I’ve been sent to this weird coastal town. I mean, they even have a ghost bar.You’d think the local souls would be eager to chew my ear off, right? Wrong.For the first time in forever, the dead aren’t talking.Now I need to know why...A kick ass Urban Fantasy Adventure filled with fey, demons, vampires, gargoyles and golems.

The Tiger's Innocent Bride


Reina Torres - 2018
    Keeping his Tiger a secret was no longer an option. Every day was a struggle for Tiger Shifter, Devlin Kerr. Booted from one Police Department due to his ‘questionable attitude,’ he’d landed in Sylvan City determined to give the career another go. What was an Alpha to do? Three weeks of even more bull and inside politics was already souring him on law enforcement all together when his Captain suckers him into working extra security at a society event. A society event that ends in gunfire and blood. And smack dab in the middle of the crosshairs? His mate. Secrets be damned, Devlin did what it took to save her and suddenly danger is coming at them from everywhere. Death, he could handle. Mayhem? Sure, just another walk in the park. People going after his mate? That wasn’t going to fly. He was going to do whatever it took to keep her safe from danger… …but who was going to keep Paige Lundin safe from him? Less than a day after they’d met, she was The Tiger’s Innocent Bride. *This is Book 1 of the Sylvan City Alphas Series. As the series goes on you'll meet Alphas of a number of different species who will find their mates amongst the citizens of this city, complete with lush woods and fields as well as a concrete jungle. These hard-edged heroes and their lusciously-curvy mates are turning this island into a shifter paradise filled with Happy Ever Afters. *

My Commander


Alanea Alder - 2014
    When the topic of grandchildren comes up during a weekly sewing circle the matriarchs of the founding families seek out the witch Elder to scry to see if their sons have mates. They are shocked to discover that many of their sons' mates are out in the world and are human!Fearing that their future human daughters-in-law will end up dead before being claimed and providing them with grandchildren to spoil, they convince their own mates that something must be done. After gathering all of the warriors together in a fake award ceremony the witch Elder casts a spell to pull the men’s mates to them, whether they want it or not.Aiden is adamant that he doesn’t need a mate and that they would only get in the way, little does he realize Fate is sending him his mate first! He meets his destined mate Meryn Evans and things go downhill from there. In the first twenty four hours she kicks, screams and knocks her bear shifting mate unconscious. They eventually discover that life before finding each other may have been good, but life afterwards is perfect, even if it involves super soaker battles and accidentally discharging hand grenades.

Perfect Mate


Jennifer Ashley - 2013
    Now he's in southern Nevada, where a beautiful, unmated bear Shifter greets him...with a shotgun in her hands.Nell is a hot-tempered mother of two cubs, and she doesn't take kindly to new Shifters showing up in town without her consent - even one with a sexy smile and brilliant blue eyes. But when her sons are endangered and she desperately needs help protecting them, Cormac proves he's worthy of her trust as well as her desire. ____________The print version of this story can be found in the anthology Unbound , which was released on March 5, 2013.

The Vampire Wants a Wife


Andie M. Long - 2017
    Yet another prankster has applied to her dating agency. This one says he’s a vampire and he wants Shelley to help him find a wife. Meeting him for a second interview against all her better judgement, Shelley discovers that he has no clue about women. A shame because he’s super-hot, amusing, and has a lot of single friends he could recommend her struggling business to, even if he does say they’re werewolves and demons. She has to help him, even if he’s crazy. If she can ignore his delusions, she’s sure she can help him meet someone. But when death threats start arriving on her doorstep, Shelley’s not sure she’s cut out for the job… then her dating algorithm states she’s his ideal partner. Now she’s not sure if she should take the risk for love, or run like hell. Welcome to Withernsea and the Supernatural Dating Agency, for readers of Michelle Rowen, Gerry Bartlett and Michele Bardsley who like their humour to have bite.

Not His Dragon


Annie Nicholas - 2016
    Fate set her in his path, and he won’t let this opportunity slip through his claws. No matter how wary she is of him. After all, how many chances does a dragon have at finding love? But fate can be a crueler mistress than his perfect mate. Of all things, she thinks she’s human. Business is taking off for Angie Weldon. She put her freakishly sharp nails to good use when she opened her back-scratching spa in downtown New Porter City. The local shifter community pounced on her skills and she’s knee-deep in shed fur. By the end of the year, if lucky, she could afford to move out of her crappy apartment. Dollar signs flash before Angie’s eyes when a dark, brooding stranger books her solid for a week but she notices the possessive fury in his glare. She’s been around enough shifters to know the look, and she won’t go down that road again. Angie is literally swept off her feet by the intense shifter and he wants more from her than she’s willing to give. She figures it’s best to avoid eye contact and back away slowly. Until he changes her life by insisting she’s a dragon. (Full length novel. No cliffhangers. Here be dragons.)

Royally Screwed


Godiva Glenn - 2018
    She wants all or nothing, and all includes charm, intellect, frequent flier miles, and hot sex. Unfortunately, her high demands haven't attracted anyone even close. A chance encounter introduces her Gerri Wilder, and next thing Brook knows, she’s Earth’s liaison for a fae duke. Duke Kerren Aodhán of Weylan Barrows is looking to escape the fae world of Prism. His life has been predictable for too long, and he's finally ready to write his own story. The catch? The rules of the fae stretch across the portal, with consequences he couldn't have seen coming, and Brook is caught in the crossfires. It seems like Kerren's attempt at normalcy has left them both Royally Screwed.

The Slayer Academy: Books 1-3


Amelia Shaw - 2019
     The Slayer Academy will turn this nerdy bookworm into a badass Fae Slayer—if she can survive the spells, swords, and sadistic bullies. Megara’s journey into the exciting and perilous world of magic will test her skills and her loyalty. Danger, lies and love await at the Slayer Academy. Book 1 – The Legacy From nerdy bookworm to Fae Slayer in training. My life has always been meticulously planned, and blissfully free of surprises. I hate surprises. Discovering I come from a long line of Fae Slayers and must give up my position at a prestigious college to attend a Slayer Academy? Worst. Surprise. Ever. I’m a nerd. A bookworm. I slay with words, not swords. Fighting to stay at the top of the class is nothing compared to fighting to survive. If the deadly weapons and the mysteriously hot, but possibly evil guy don’t kill me, then six months without cell reception might. Book 2 – Fae Hunter From Fae Slayer to renegade rebel Slayer Academy 101—the Fae are evil. But I’ve glimpsed the true heart of a Fae prince. Fiore is kind, merciful and saved my life. Now he’s missing. Journeying to the Fae realm is treacherous, especially with Nyeer, the Fae prince who tried to kill me. But loathing soon turns to lust and Nyeer strips away my defenses—along with my clothes— until my heart’s in just as much danger as my life. Can I risk it all, betraying my own people to save three Fae princes? And will I lose them, too. Book 3 – Forbidden Love A rogue Slayer saved the Fae… but has she ignited a war? The Slayers have me trapped and tortured by a witch. But she can abracadabra me till my dying breath—I’ll never talk. Rescued by the Fae princes, my wounds heal, but my heart breaks. I can't choose between them. I won’t. When they agree to share me, my heart is full. My body sated. Until the Slayers attack. The Grizzled Forest blazes and amid the flames, Slayers and Fae battle to the death. The Slayers taught me everything I know about magic, and their power is immense… I just hope my love for the Fae is stronger than the Slayer’s hate. ***The Slayer Academy is the complete collection of College-age, Paranormal, Reverse Harem, Academy books. #whychoose romance at it's finest!

Love Potions


Michelle M. Pillow - 2014
    He isn’t looking for love. After centuries, it’s not even a consideration…until he moves in next door to Lydia Barratt. It’s clear that the shy beauty wants nothing to do with him, but he’s drawn to her and determined to win her over. The last thing Lydia Barratt needs is a demanding Scottish man meddling in her private life. Just because he’s gorgeous and totally rocks a kilt doesn’t mean she’s going to fall for his seductive manner. But Erik won’t give up and just as Lydia lets her guard down, his sister decides to get involved. Her little love potion prank goes terribly wrong, making Lydia the target of his sudden embarrassingly obsessive behavior. They’ll have to find a way to pull Erik out of the spell fast when it becomes clear that Lydia has more than a lovesick warlock to worry about. Warning: Contains yummy, hot, mischievous MacGregors who may or may not be wielding love potion magick in an effort to prank their older brother, and who are almost certainly up to no good on their quest to find true love.

Slaying It


Chloe Neill - 2018
    She's ready to meet her daughter, but also very excited about the possibility of seeing her feet again. But trouble always seems to find her...Ethan and Merit have been married for eight months, and they're preparing for life-with-baby. Ethan's battling his overprotectiveness, while Merit's hoping she can figure out how to be a loving parent given her family's chilliness.While out on an evening walk, Merit stops to help a human in need, only to find herself under attack. A sociopath with a debt figures pregnant Merit is an easy target--and Cadogan House would pay handsomely for her return...

Magical Midlife Madness


K.F. Breene - 2020
    A new house with an unexpected twist. A cape wearing butler acting as the world's worst life coach."Happily Ever After" wasn't supposed to come with a do-over option. But when my husband of twenty years packs up and heads for greener pastures and my son leaves for college, that's exactly what my life becomes.Do-over.This time, though, I plan to do things differently. Age is just a number, after all, and at forty I'm ready to carve my own path.Eager for a fresh start, I make a somewhat unorthodox decision and move to a tiny town in the Sierra foothills. I'll be taking care of a centuries old house that called to me when I was a kid. It's just temporary, I tell myself. It'll just be for a while.That is, until I learn what the house really is, something I never could've imagined.Thankfully forty isn't too old to start an adventure, because that's exactly what I do. A very dangerous adventure that will change my life forever. I have a chance to start again, and this time, I make the rules.

Finding Anna


C.C. Masters - 2017
    Females are rare and it is unheard of to find a female who has managed to survive as a lone wolf. But that is exactly what they find when they meet Anna. This is a collection of POVs that follows Austin, James, Cody, Mason, Jason, and Caleb as they search for the mysterious female on their territory and meet Anna. This is a 38,000 word novella.