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Shoot the Messenger


Pippa DaCosta - 2018
    Invisible to tek, she’s hired by the criminal underworld to carry illegal messages through the Halow system. But when one of those messages kills its recipient, Kesh finds herself on the run with a bounty on her head and a quick-witted marshal on her tail. Proving her innocence should be straightforward—until a warfae steals the evidence she needs. The fae haven’t been seen in Halow in over a thousand years. And this one—a brutally efficient killer able to wield tek—should not exist. But neither should Kesh. As Kesh’s carefully crafted lie of a life crumbles around her, she knows remaining invisible is no longer an option. To hunt the fae, to stop him from destroying a thousand-year-long fragile peace, she must resurrect the horrors of her past. Kesh Lasota was a ghost. Now she’s back, and there’s only one thing she knows for certain. Nobody shoots the messenger and gets away with it. A new space fantasy series where the guys are hot, the perils are many, and one rebel messenger holds the key to the survival of the human race.

Bacilli


A.P. Foote - 2020
    No, the military was messing with things that should have never been tampered with. No one has the right to play god—or hire biochemists and virologists to create weapons.But they did, and in doing so created a lethal virus that is wiping out the human race in some form or another.They never intended for them to get out, for things to turn catastrophic in the matter of minutes, but it happened, and there’s no going back.My name is Billie, and the military took something of mine. I will do anything—and WILL—to get it back. My immunity is the key to survival, and the Experiments extinction.But who is the real danger? The Experiments? Or the other Survivors.Bacilli is Apocalyptic Reverse Harem Romance, and the first in the series. This story contains adult themes and situations intended for a mature audience.

Deafening Silence


Rowan Thalia - 2019
     My new name is Mia Harlow and I am ready to live again. It took a near death experience to finally get away. I rebuilt my life from the ground up, and after three long years, I’ve found a reason to live again. While I’m healing and learning what love is supposed to be, a serial killer is on the prowl. Her calling card intrigues me, a killer of men who abuse women. Something about the crimes seems familiar, but I push those thoughts to the back of my mind. Everything is going great until my neighbor is attacked, and my life is plunged into turmoil. Just when I think all is lost, two men waltz into my life. Their differing strengths and personalities bring my past to the forefront and forces me to confront what is locked away deep inside of me. Just when I think things can’t get any worse, my house is destroyed and it’s obvious that my ex is stalking me again. In the midst of the chaos, another man charges into the fray, pushing my limits to the extreme. Will the deafening silence I’ve long held remain, or will I break it and overcome my past? Can the three men who have given me strength shine a light in my darkest time? Or, will the darkness brewing inside of me prevail? Blood will be spilled and boundaries will be tested. Deafening Silence book one in the Manhunter series. It is a dark reverse harem romance about an abuse survivor. The MC will not choose between her love interests. Expect dark elements and explicit scenes. If such scenes will offend or trigger you, please do not buy this book.

Nikki's Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse


Sarah Bale - 2019
    My perfect life crumbled into a million pieces and I was literally left at the altar while my groom joined the Dead. That was the first time I saw HIM. He burst through the double doors, guns blazing, and shot my fiancé right between the eyes. I hated him right away.Things haven’t got much better in the last few years. Seems like wherever I go, HE is there, like dog crap on the bottom of my shoe. Sure, he’s saved my ass a time or two, but that doesn’t mean I like it. Except, I kind of dolike it… and him. When we encounter a new group, ready to take charge, I have to lean on the last person in the world I want to. He’s arrogant. He’s a dick. He’s egotistical. He’s kind of sexy. He’s Doomsday Dave. And now I have to deal with him and his annoying squad.

Exodus


Laurie Roma - 2017
    They may be destined mates, but can true love flourish when one side must give up everything they have ever known? Includes exclusive bonus scene: 3013: CELEBRATION

Perfect


Adell Ryan - 2018
    Living with my parents, going to college, and hanging out with friends is pretty much the extent of my mediocre life. The biggest drama I have going on with me is fighting a growing attraction toward my best friend Bram. Oh and avoiding needles—specifically ones that draw my blood. See, on January 27, 2044, the DNA Networking Act was set into action. This new law provides those in authority to gather genetic information from citizens in an effort to achieve nationwide resistance to diseases and other weaknesses. Sounds promising, right? Maybe. But to me, it infringes on a person’s freedom. The act prohibits citizens from declining to undergo genetic testing when summoned, and the deadline for everyone to voluntarily submit a DNA sample is fast approaching. I’m avoiding the process as long as possible. Until one night the unthinkable happens: I’m ruthlessly abducted. Bleeding is no longer voluntary… it’s a requirement. And as it turns out, my captors aren’t anything like I expected. Fear. Friendship. Betrayal. Lust. Hate. Passion. Despair. It's no-holds-barred in this fast-paced Sci-Fi Reverse Harem Romance.

Princess of Draga


Emma Dean - 2017
    All she wants is to serve her people and the crown with honor, but when a dangerously attractive prince from another galaxy - one who they all thought was dead - arrives with warnings of monstrosities and war, will her feelings put her in a position where she has to choose between her people and love?The Draga Court series is a beautiful combination of fantasy and space opera set in a faraway future where humans have altered their genetics to save their species from their destructive natures. Dominance and rank weave a complicated dance among the galaxy's society where a true submissive has to find her place, and learn the true meaning of power and love.

Finding Hope


J. Grace - 2020
    Her only saving graces, her brother Carson and her best and only friend Sierra, are both gone.  Life without them is just one horrible day set on repeat, but she’s determined to hold on even if it’s by the skin of her teeth, waiting for the day that she can escape her mother's hold.  On the one year anniversary of Sierra’s death, she is rocked to her core by cruelty that not even she expected from her mother. In her most desperate hour, Marjorie makes a decision that she can’t take back.  When she wakes up in the hospital after being found by her estranged brother, her life takes an even more confusing and tumultuous turn when she's sent to Brighton House for Troubled Youth.    There she meets a doctor who not only wants the best for her but gives her the motherly love and warmth she's wanted her whole life.And four people, who, like her, are struggling with demons of their own. Avery, a lesbian who was sent away from home by her ultra conservative parents. Malcolm, recent amputee and former All-American Texas football star struggling to find his new identity. Bodie, an alcoholic who uses jokes to deflect from his lack of confidence. And Zachery, who witnessed the murder-suicide of his parents after a tragic accident. With the help of these unexpected allies, she comes to terms with the demons that have plagued her her whole life, while dealing with the newly found and never experienced  love and desire brought on by her budding relationships forged through trials, tribulations, and trust. But just when she thinks she's getting a grasp on life, her world is upended, and she is forced to grapple with the repercussions of the familial bombshells that have been dropped on her.  Through it all, she and her chosen heartmates find their way to being who they were truly meant to be as they grow together and find love in a hopeless place. Finding Hope is a medium burn Reverse Harem/Why Choose novel with maturbatory and FF scenes. Finding Hope is not a dark or bully book but does deal with darker subjects that some may find triggering.

A Mark Unwilling


Candace Wondrak - 2018
    We’ve got biblical figures to the right, the Angels and the Devils, and ancient myths to the left, gods and all.I’m somewhere in the middle, though I’m sure some might think I lean more towards the right. My soul belongs to a Demon, you see, because my oh so loving parents sold it before I was born for money and privilege. Too bad none of that means anything now.Is it all connected? Probably, if my bad luck has anything to say about it. When the owner of my soul comes and forces me to do things I hate, well, I’ll deal with that when the time comes. For now, I’m going to get my friends and family out of here, somewhere safe.To all the gods and Angels in my way: watch out. With my Mark, I’m invincible. Death will not have me yet.When my Demon comes knocking we’re all in trouble. Especially me. Because he is not what I expected. Devastatingly handsome and infuriatingly annoying.Death will not have me…but the Devil might.A Mark Unwilling is the first in The Reckoning trilogy, an Urban Fantasy/Apocalyptic mashup perfect for fans of Buffy, Supernatural, and quirky characters!Out soon: book 2, A Betrayal So Cruel.

The Unfortunates


Skyla Madi - 2014
    Kade Sario was supposed to vicious and cruel. He was supposed to be a monster, to hurt and chastise me for the smallest things... but he didn't. I didn't understand it... until I found out what he really wanted from me.He wants to use me. He wants to hold me high above the lion's den and wait for the strongest lion to offer him something he can use...He won't hurt me and he won't take from me, but he keeps me close... So close I can smell him on my skin even when I'm alone. Growing up it was ingrained in me that I do whatever I can to please my Fortunate. It was ingrained in me that I be loyal and faithful, and that I love my Fortunate more than I love myself. I expected that I'd want to please him. I expected that I would be loyal and faithful, just like I was taught... But I didn't expect to fall in love with him.Time is running out. Things are changing, the balance of power is shifting and if I'm going to survive in this world, I need Master Kade on my side…

Pestilence


Kim Faulks - 2018
     Four riders are hunting a fallen woman… One that will seal this world's fate.  And they'll leave behind utter devastation in their wake.  …Pestilence, War, Famine, Death.  Harlow Morgan is lost in a dying world, desperate to find a reason to live. She finds that reason in a filthy bathroom stall, with the rush of Nirvana in her veins, and the whisper of God in her ear. A Calling she cannot shake.  Armed with a Bible in one hand and a gun in the other, Harlow won’t wait for the Horsemen to find her.  She's coming after them with the wrath of God on her side.  She'll defeat them any way she can…body, mind, and soul.  All in the name of salvation.  **This is a Post-Apocalyptic Reverse Harem Series filled with danger, lust, and dark romantic themes.   ***Pestilence is approx 50,000 words/160 pages. Bonus teaser of Ace - Zodiac Guardian Series included for your enjoyment.

Capturing Fate: Book 1 of The Skylar Benson Series


C. Kuiper - 2019
    So when I received my acceptance letter into Andrik University, I was over the moon.That was until I realized that no matter how far I ran, no matter how much I longed to be left alone, my life would catch up with me.I refuse to just roll over and accept my fate... even if it kills me.Warning: This book is intended for ages 18+ It contains several violent scenes and many sensitive subjects as well as trigger words. Please read at your own discretion

Earth Realm


Lori Aisling - 2019
    But when a realm and its citizens fell too far from balance, the gods grew weary of their game and eradicated the realm, creating a new playboard. A number of gods disagreed with this practice and created a vessel of balance as a final chance for redemption. Bristol, just a small-town girl from Nebraska, was one of the few residents left on Earth after an apocalyptic event raptured the majority of Earth’s inhabitants. But she has discovered she is more than she seems. She is Earth’s last chance to restore balance and assure its survival. Reuniting with the four men that are the keys to her success, Bristol will face off against evil and its deadly manifestations, holding the fate of Earth in her hands. This is her destiny. An endless loop of war since the dawn of time. But this time is different. This time, saving the realm isn’t going to be enough. It’s time to write a new playbook and Bristol is done being a pawn to be used and discarded. So the gods want a new game? Good. Let’s play. *Reverse harem *Trigger warning: this novel contains violence, including sexual violence, some of which certain readers may find disturbing. *Magic, shifters, demons, gods, and vamps- Oh My! * Multiple POV’s * Mature audience; sexual, violent, and adult content. *Book one of an in-the-works series

The Island


Kellee L. Greene - 2017
    To be forgotten. For the people that lived there, every day was a struggle, and even though it would have been easy to give up, she didn't. Her family depended on her. But all that changes when Holly wakes up on a mysterious beach with several other strangers. She has no idea where she is, but she knows she's a long way from home. Desperate to find answers and get back to her family, she must do whatever it takes before it’s too late. --- The Island is a page-turning dystopian adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat. Please note this series does feature an RH romance.  Grab your copy today and discover the secrets of The Island.

Sanctuary


Becca Jameson - 2021
    For several decades, the birth rate of females has been declining. Militants, the government, and private citizens alike will do anything to find young women and force them into unthinkable arrangements.The Wanderers are a secret underground society, born to provide sanctuary for anyone who believes in free will and democratic notions. They have grown in numbers for many years and have several compounds where their citizens live in safety.After living off the grid for all of her twenty-one years, Layla’s life has been uprooted after the murder of her parents. On the run with her nineteen-year-old sister, she’s hungry, scared, and running out of time. At her lowest moment of despair, she finally finds someone who can take them to The Wanderers.Layla knows how to take care of herself. She can fight. She can forage for food. She has bad-ass survival skills. But she has never been this close to anyone outside of her immediate family, especially men. So many men. She’s aware of society’s inclination towards living with multiple partners, but is she ready to enter into a polyamorous relationship herself?Jay, Gatlin, Ledger, and Nile have been living as a family unit with The Wanderers for years. When Layla shows up, they practically trip over one another in an effort to woo her. She’s young and sweet and kind and all that is good in the world. Pressuring her to choose them is strictly forbidden of course. They must be patient.When Layla goes missing, her men will do anything to find her before she falls into the wrong hands. Losing her is not an option. They just got her. But is she really theirs?