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DIABLO: A Kehmet Novel


L.B. Keen - 2018
    Stricken with the effects of a virus that was unleashed on their people they escaped to our world and have lived among us, some even taking the name of our gods... "I have to win, no matter what." Alexis Wilson has been number one at everything in life. Well, everything except for her marriage, after a messy divorce and terrifying run in the dark. Alexis has managed to make a life for herself, and her six-year-old son. Only to have her past come knocking, sending her running once again in order to escape the nightmares of her past. Unfortunately, her race towards the unknown leads her straight into the path of a far more dangerous fate. "I will avenge my love, I will burn this world for eternity." Diablo has lived his life within the haze of madness. Burning away enemies over centuries, until a contingent of Ancients ended his bloodbath. Returning to life, he escapes his tomb-like prison to gain revenge on those who harmed not only him but his fellow Kehmets. After pulling the last drop of manna from an old enemy, he staggers into the pathway of a running vehicle. Only to find that the assailant is a rare Amouri, a woman with not only kindness but bravery carved into her soul. Two hearts lost in a sea of darkness will face the hidden enemy kidnapping Kehmets once more. Not only their hearts but their very humanity will be tested. Welcome back to the World of virile gods, and brave chocolate maidens.

Shadow Claw Box Set (Volume II)


Sarah J. Stone - 2019
    We had defeated evil. But some dark realities lingered. I’m Ivanna. The fiercest of them all. I’m also cursed and in search for a remedy that could save my life. Can my team survive the new mystery, the betrayals, and most of all… the possibility of watching me die? Contains the 10 Titles: 1. The Forgotten Curse 2. Blinded by Love 3. The Secret Necklace 4. Phoenix Rising 5. Enemies Become Friends 6. Severing Ties 7. Love and War 8. Dark Magic 9. Finding Solace 10. Love Ignited

Cindra (Kelvinian Warriors)


Siera London - 2018
    Soulmates at first touch. Cindra is running hot, a trait that renders a Nepherian female untouchable and ineligible for a mate pairing. Celso, revered ice warrior and protector of the Kelvinian people, needs to take a mate before he can ascend to the throne. Problem is...no female within the realm can withstand his chilling touch.When Cindra is captured by an ice brute with a soothing touch and scorching kisses, she’s tempted. After a lifetime of longing for physical contact, how will two enemies who’ve found solace in each other’s arms protect their love without igniting a war between their worlds?

Cold: Daughter of Gaea


E.L. King - 2017
    Twenty-one-year-old Olive Trenton doesn't have much happening in her life aside from a temperamental friend who spends her free time antagonizing werewolf's, and another friend who when distracted may cause the second world flood. Given the job of managing these two trouble makers, she spends her time preventing near disasters and completing her homework. Despite the pressures of making sure her races identity remains a secrete on a campus filled with paranormal beings, she's managing just find, until a cold eyed Lycan by the name of Lucian Siriano enters her life claiming she is his mate. She may be more special then she knows... The minute Lucian Siriano lays his eyes on Olive, he knows she's the one for him. She is the key to giving him the power to compete against others for the title of Alpha in his pack. The only problem is, she insists she isn't the one and that they could never be. Lucian will not allow her to run from him, and has no choice but to show her that there is no other that could bring the same cold hit. In the eyes of the domineering and terrifying a Lucian Siriano, Olive will find her life thrown on its head, as she is dragged into a world she wasn't groomed for and forced to experience the coldest passion at the hands of the Lycan Heir. Will she break or will she fight the cold?

Dragon Secrets: The Complete Series


Jasmine Wylder - 2018
    All of the Dragon clans of the area want to stake their claim. Especially that hot ass, annoying Virdi who sticks to her side like glue. Unfortunately, if she wants to stay safe, she needs Virdi’s help. Book Two: The Dragon's Secret Bride Sizzling hot dragon shifter Bryant Chandler knows his determination. His mate is long gone and he has no plans to find another. Now he has sworn to protect the baby who will one day rule them all. No questions asked. But the day luscious Esther put her bounteous virgin curves in close proximity to him, all bets were off. Book Three: The Dragon's Secret Prize This is the first dig on which Kayla Tucker is part of the ‘command staff’ and she is determined nothing is going to go wrong. This archeologist has plans for her future, and nothing is going to stand in her way. No man. No love affair. No distraction, at all. But then everything turns out differently. Book Four: The Dragon's Secret Son He just left her high and dry…and pregnant. Bernie is over him. Completely, irrevocably over him. What was she thinking when she let Tyler seduce her on the jobsite a year ago? She must have been blinded by all those tattoos and muscles. And now, all she has left from their passionate affair is her greatest sorrow and her greatest joy. Book Five: The Dragon's Secret Queen Life never has been kind to Polly Shields. Hard work doesn’t pay the bills anymore. She feels like she’s swimming against an oncoming tide. She is tired. Why do things always fall apart just when it seems they are coming together. It’s like she’s cursed. It’s better not to start something with her handsome neighbor, Gilbert. It probably wouldn’t last long anyway. If she only knew about her secret royal heritage and how it could change her life forever. AUTHOR´S NOTE: This is a collection of paranormal romances with HEA, so no cliff-hangers! The collection contains mature themes and language, and is intended for 18+ readers only.

Deadly Secrets Royalty: Brothers that Bite Book 5 (Deadly Secrets Brothers That Bite)


E. Bowser - 2020
    Now forever means something vastly different for the two best friends. Taria just being a college student she never thought she would run into a vampire serial killer or being accused of murder, to becoming a vampire herself. Taria never thought that asking for excitement in her life she would end up with Michael a sexy vampire with deadly secrets but who made her his Queen. Michael has always seen visions, but he never saw Taria coming into his life. The couple is more than just lovers but soulmates who were destined to be together. Michael can feel his power growing as the New Year approaches as he fights whoever attacks his family and friends. He knows that he must protect his people as he takes the throne, but before that can happen, he had to take the Van Allans down. With Taria by his side, Michael knows he can defend and rule the vampire covens, or they would die trying. LaToya never imagined finding someone who loves her enough to let her be herself. She never thought she would have children and now can’t Imagine life without them. LaToya went looking for answers about herself and found that she was more than what she appeared. Quinn with deadly secrets himself found his mate and would never let her go. Finally finding of his own past, he has to find the True Alpha inside if he wants to keep his mate, children, and all wolf shifter packs safe. Enemies are all around the friends who became more. They found allies, friends and more secrets to uncover but before they can move on to their next adventure in their lives, they had to deal with the fact something wants to end the world, and another wants to rule it. It's up to these four to make it right even at the cost of their own lives. They will come to realize nothing lives forever. Will Michael gain the power that belongs to him or will Victor Van Allan finally take it? Will Quinn be able to be the True Alpha of his kind? Will LaToya keep her children safe while learning to use her birth given gifts? Will Taria be able to fulfill her hunter role, help Michael rule the vampire covens, and finally figure out the power that is hidden inside of her? Who will make it in this last installment of Deadly Secrets Brothers That Bite? This story will be best read if you read Deadly Secrets Brothers that Bite 1-4, Desire of the Harvest Moon: The Change, Twice Marked Witches and Wolves first.

The Lands Of Aurellia & Caro 1: Battle of the Pires


LeeSha McCoy - 2018
    This is where humans live in the Wastelands, mermaids live in the waters, and Vampires rule the seven kingdoms. But these aren't just your average bloodsuckers; these vampires use magic and have Pires; inner beings that crave sex. Princess Vallessa Aurellia is the middle daughter of King Luaruss Aurellia; ruler of the largest of the seven kingdoms in the Kratius, and the kingdom that affects speech. She's been living in Angara for the past sixty years, but her dad's just called her home to break the news of her arranged marriage. She’s been promised to Prince Scarva Caro, from the kingdom of Caro; the second largest kingdom, and the kingdom of lust and sex. Scarva killed her uncle, and she's defensive right from the get-go, but Vallessa is fiercely loyal to her father, so she accepts his request of her. Vallessa wants to hate Scarva but their Pires have other ideas, and as they leave Aurellia for Caro, things between them go from hostile to worse and sex becomes a weapon. The conformed speech is left behind, being replaced with a vulgar one that’s heavy with insults. Get ready to be taken into a world where two minds battle inside one body because they don't always agree... Reader note: This book is written in an Urban slang. It also contains explicit descriptions of sex and scenes that some readers may find offensive.

The Dark Betrayal Trilogy


Nichole Chase - 2012
    All three books of the Dark Betrayal Trilogy combined into one volume.Mortal Obligation (Book 1): Ree will face the darkest form of betrayal before the year is out. Seventeen year old Ree McKenna has three goals: get through high school, convince her crush she is more than his best friend's little sister, and save money for college. Fate, though, has other plans for her. After the untimely death of her older brother, Ree is haunted by dreadful nightmares and terrifying visions. To make matters worse, Ree has started to suspect that something dangerous is stalking her from the shadows.A night full of frightening surprises leaves Ree with unsettling news. Gifted by the gods with unusual powers, she must devote herself to a battle that could very well lead to not only her death, but the demise of everyone she knows and loves. After all, Ree is the only mortal standing between the Earth and utter darkness.Mortal Defiance (Book 2): One short week turned Ree McKenna's life upside down. Not only does she have the weight of the world on her shoulders, but she still has to juggle homework, a job, and a curfew. While Ree tries to find her footing amidst the chaos, the Dark Ones and their champion are busy hunting down any humans that have a touch of the gods running through their veins. Allies have turned into foes, and enemies have become stronger.The world is growing darker, but the passion between Ree and two irresistible guys blazes hotter. Romantic ties from a past life will threaten to break Ree away from the love of her life and will cloud her judgment. In order to follow her heart, Ree will break rules put in place by the gods, risking her life and the lives of her friends in an act of Mortal Defiance.Immortal Grave (Book 3): While darklings ransack the city, Ree and her friends will learn the depth of the gods' manipulations. Unsure of who is really on their side, Ree must accept her destiny and assume the role of leader. The stakes are higher than they've ever been. Death is waiting for them in every shadowy corner. People will die, love will be tested, and the fate of the world will be decided--one way or the other.No more running.No more hiding.The final battle is here.

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.

Shame the Devil


Reana Malori - 2020
    I was too stubborn to listen and now I’m in a situation I can’t escape. I’ve seen too much. I know too much. Even now, two years after my momma left this earth, I can still hear her voice in my ear telling me to leave and never look back. I thought this was the perfect life, but it was all a lie. Now I have someone else I need to take care of, and if it’s the last thing I do, I’m getting us out of this place.Dallas –I’m no hero. Rescuing damsels in distress is not my thing. But when the call came in to save a woman and her child, what else was I supposed to do? My momma raised me to be a gentleman and to protect those weaker than myself. Plus, if I got the chance to give a little payback to some bottom-feeders who hurt innocent people, I’d take that gift every day and twice on Sundays. Little did I know, once I set eyes on the brown-eyed beauty with tears on her face, and a knife in her hand pointed at my heart, my entire world was going to shift on its head.

Her Drama, Her Ecstasy


T.M. Pigatt - 2018
    15th.************* Kenya thought that she had found the one when she started dating David. Two years later, that would be proven wrong when she finds him in bed with another woman. Hurt, she decides to swear off all men. It didn't matter that Robert James caused an ache between Kenya’s legs like she has never known. She tries her hardest to ignore him, because not only has she sworn off men, but Robert is white.. Robert was single and that’s the way he liked it. At least, he thought so until he laid eyes on Kenya. The moment he saw her, the rod between his legs became hard as steel. He knew the only way to get relief was to crawl between Kenya’s thighs and give them what they both wanted. However, Kenya was playing hard to get. Her body said; Yes... but, her mouth said he wasn’t here type. Little does she know he’s not giving up until he changes her mind, and tastes all she has to offer.

Dragon Mates: The Falk Clan Complete Series


C.D. Gorri - 2020
    They each have a matching gemstone to go with it.In The Dragon's Valentine we meet the eldest Falk brother, Callius. He is on a mission to find a Castle and his one true mate, one he can trust with his diamond rose....“She’s given up on love, but he’s just begun…”In The Dragon’s Christmas Gift our attention shifts to Alexsander, the youngest brother of the four. He has resigned himself to a life alone, until he meets her…“His heart is frozen; can she change his mind about love?”The Dragon’s Heart is the story of Edric Falk who has vowed never to love again, but that changes when he meets his feisty mate, Joselyn Curacao.“Some wounds run deep, can a Dragon’s heart be unbroken?”Lastly, you can meet Nikolai Falk in The Dragon’s Secret.“She just wants a little fun, he’s looking for a lifetime.”I loved writing each and every one of these brothers’ tales and I hope you will enjoy reading them!Del mare alla stella,C.D. Gorri

The Alien's Wife


Brogan Riley - 2019
    I witness a gruesome murder. I become part of that horror. But Silvyr comes to save me. He is my first love. My first touch. My everything. Oh, and did I mention he’s so big and dominant and sweet? Ups. I’m his wife. A Sci-Fi Fantasy Alien Romance. A BWWM Romance. Explicit and dark content which some readers might find offensive. Strong language. Violence. For adult audiences only.

Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison Summary & Study Guide


BookRags - 2011
    0 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more – everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Dead Witch Walking. This detailed literature summary also contains Topics for Discussion on Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison.

Bow Down To Alpha: A BBW Shifter Romance


Lara Reyes - 2020
    And that´s true, I have no husband, no family and I´m pretty okay with living this way for the rest of my life.Then on a work trip to Montana, Ryker finds me and turns my world upside down. He´s a wolf shifter, rough, blunt, gruff and controlling and has a need to take care of me.Ryker wants to breed with me, I´m his mate and I want to have a family with him just as much. But our happily ever after is threatened because somebody out there does not want him to have me...Bow Down To Alpha is an interracial short romance with a big, beautiful woman and a dominant, obsessive and possessive alpha. A little suspense, a little tugging at your heartstrings, a lot of steam and of course with a you know what in the end. 18+ only.