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Blood and Bones
B.A. Stretke - 2019
From the dark ages to modern day, he has taken great pride in the coven and empire Louis has built. When the betrayal that their tech specialist Steven Minch had orchestrated came to light, Ismael took it personally. He is in charge of the departments and day to day running of the coven’s security operations and he allowed their systems to become outdated and vulnerable to bad actors. Ismael took it even more personally when an outsider, from the Hadden Coven in Pittsburgh, was brought in to right the ship. It was like having his failures thrown back in his face, or so Ismael felt. He was determined to never lay eyes on the interloper Easton Sans, and his mood contributed to a general distrust of Easton permeating the Coven. When Ismael discovers that the man he has vilified is actually his fate chosen beloved, he finds himself in a hole dug by his own pride and prejudices. Can he fix what he has broken and convince Easton to give him a chance? Easton’s life may depend on it. Easton Sans isn’t impressed by what he finds waiting for him at the DuCane Coven. Slights, roadblocks, and general rudeness rules the day. All he wants to do is complete the job his master Nikolas Hadden has given him and then get back to Pittsburgh as soon as possible. What doesn’t expect to find is the level of damage Steven Minch did to the Coven and others within his reach. Making his stay bearable is the friendship of Master DuCane’s beloved Ezra. From Ezra, he learns that all is not well at the Coven, but he feels powerless to stop it. When he discovers that his nemesis, Ismael Patronne is his beloved, he feels torn between what his heart desires and the atmosphere of hostility swirling Coven DuCane. Can everything wrong be made right? Easton’s life depends on his beloved and the Coven as a whole coming together to face the greatest threat to their existence. This may be modern day, but Louis DuCane is a man of blood and bones and he will bring the old ways back to defend what is his.
The Firebird and the Wolf (The Ostentation Book 2)
Harrison J. Phillips - 2021
But then the old phrase 'seek and ye shall find' came true, but not in the way he expected. On a mission to rescue a kidnapped pup from traffickers, Vuk found his mate and was happy to take the little peacock home as well. Now that he found him, Vuk wasn't giving up on his mate even if some of his pack members found a peacock Alpha Mate a good reason to challenge him.Adrian had been thrown out of the ostentation for being unsuitable but regarded it as a gift. The only person he missed was the King's son, his best friend, but they had plans and he prayed they'd come true. He should've been praying for himself. No sooner was he free from the ostentation, Adrian was captured and given the stark choice of living in servitude, or dying painfully. Being rescued by his mate was more than he could ever hope for, even if it was five years later. But those five years had left their scars.Demons lurking, humans with a sick agenda, and a peacock who kept screaming about 'becoming' (whatever that meant) are just a few of the issues the pair have to face. When the Peacock King suddenly jumps into the mix and declares Adrian rogue, wanting him back at the ostentation to face punishment, Vuk is ready to pull on his fur and go hunting peacock. Can the peacock 'become'? Will love save the day?
In Death
W.M. Fawkes - 2021
Now, Timothy’s different. The sports-loving, sunshine man who was always at Robin’s side is now attached at the waist to his new boyfriend, and Robin’s convinced he’s joined a cult. Why else would Timothy refuse to go out in the daytime?While Luke’s friend Michael is immersed in taking care of his new boy, Luke is the only one to notice Timothy’s best friend investigating. If he’s not careful, the young man’s going to get himself killed digging for dangerous secrets.When Robin puts himself right in harm’s way, Luke has no choice but to act, and this loner vampire and lonely boy will find the connection they’ve both been looking for—if Robin can break free of a rival vampire trying to manipulate him.
The Demon's in the Details
Meghan Maslow - 2021
And Baltimore is many things, but forgiving is not on the list.When his stepdad puts the roost in peril, Poe sees no choice but to bargain with Charm City’s only demon, Tommy Tittoti. Rumors are that Tommy eats the souls of those foolish enough to try. Three strikes and you’re out. But really, Poe wasn’t using his soul anyway. And if it saves his roost? Worth it.Tommy isn’t what Poe expects. Demon—huge, horned, hairy, and scary, right? Nope. Blond, gorgeous, with a bubble butt, and a lilting drawl that beckons Poe to come play. Total hookup-app fantasy material. Even if he is a murder twink.Poe’s no angel, but Tommy . . . well he’s more devil than demon. Yet, Poe just can’t seem to keep his feathers out of the fire. As one bargain turns into two, and then a third tragedy strikes the ravens, Poe finds himself falling for a guy who may very literally be the death of him. Or maybe the flames will burn them both.The Demon’s in the Details is a fast-paced, roller coaster of a romance with a guaranteed HEA and lots of steam. Shenanigans include: a gold object that is definitely not a ring, a best friend who’s trigger-happy, and a demon who’s got a few surprises up his, uh, sleeve.
**Previously published in the Fables Retold Anthology. ~60,000 words. No new content has been added.
Tearing Down His Omega Walls
Ava Beringer - 2020
I just might kiss your infuriating mouth. All Alex Kugelschrieber wants is a safe, quiet bedroom free of germs. Is that too much to ask? Sure, Alex can be a little uptight. He knows he’s…intense. So is his desire for Beckett Bradley. Beckett drives him crazy. Alex doesn’t know if he should kiss him or douse him in lysol. Beckett Bradley’s a surfer dude with a knack for fixing wires. He’s happy and chill all the time—except when he’s around Alex. Beckett doesn’t know if he should claim Alex or give him a chill pill. All he knows is Alex won’t let him in, and is keeping a secret from him. What happens when the wall between their rooms comes down? Will the wall between their hearts come down, too? Will Alex solve the mystery of the killer medical corporation? Will oil and water finally mix? Will they finally see what’s been in front of them all along? This is the first book in The Omega Mansion series. I recommend reading the prequel. This book is about 58,000 words and has a HEA. 18+ readers only please! This book contains occasional strong language, MPREG, and hot, spicy grownup stuff. The omegas are heating up and the alphas are very knotty boys. Get a FREE short story when you join the newsletter family!
True Knight
Patricia Logan - 2021
People around here tell me the town hasn’t changed a whole hell of a lot since power lines and telephones were installed. It’s a quaint place with a movie theater that shows the old classics, a saloon with a decent choice of beer, a general store with a grumpy old coot behind the till, a gas station with a pimply young mechanic, and a bed and breakfast that attracts tourists and vacation money.I think I’m gonna like it here.My name is Vincent Lasco. I’ve searched a long time to find a new place to settle down. Because of what I am, I need to pull up stakes and start over every twenty years or so—before people realize that I don’t age anymore. Prosper Woods has everything a man like me could ever want. Though there aren’t many humans, it doesn’t really matter. I’m so old, I don’t need to eat very often and there’s no reason to expose myself to the locals whom I hope to call friends some day.I think I’m gonna like it here.There’s newcomers in town. Prosper Woods is a nice place as long as you’re passing through. I wonder how long these folks will stay once they find out what’s really going on here. Somehow…I don’t think they’re gonna like it here.(True Knight is the prequel to the Prosper Woods Chronicles and includes an excerpt from True Mate, the first book in the new series)
Swallow
Piper Scott - 2019
Grimbold Drake, influential patriarch of the Drake family, revels in his solitary life of order—a life which is thrown into chaos when his son pays him an unexpected visit, bringing with him a broken but gorgeous young man more than a millennium Grimbold’s junior. A man Grimbold instantly finds himself yearning to fix, to protect, and to claim. Meek, subservient, and eager to please, Wally Brand doesn’t doubt the tales he’s been told of the cruel and deceitful Amethyst clan, so when he’s forcibly taken from his home and entrusted to Grimbold Drake—the most powerful Amethyst dragon of all—he knows he won’t be long for this world. Only there’s a gleam in Grimbold’s eyes when he looks Wally’s way and a tenderness to his touch that Wally can’t understand. All he knows is one thing: whether Grimbold means him harm or not, if he can be good to his dragon captor, maybe, just maybe, he’ll get out of this mess alive. Swallow is a 30,000 word steamy omegaverse mpreg-ish romance set following the events of the Forbidden Desires series. It contains a broken young man who badly needs love, a curmudgeonly dragon with a heart of gold, new nicknames, familiar faces, and the sweetest dog known to dragonkind. For maximum enjoyment, Swallow is best read as a companion piece to the Forbidden Desires series.
The Alpha and His King
Kiki Clark - 2020
As alpha, Rick’s dedication to his pack has never wavered—until Kai. The pull he feels toward the younger man is more than a simple distraction, but Rick won’t let himself lose focus. Not while a hidden enemy is drawing near. Moving in with the grumpy alpha who saved him is a big change for Kai, and it isn’t long before he begins to ache for something he can’t have. As a half-human shifter responsible for his three younger siblings, he knows he can never be Rick’s mate. Pushing aside their doubts and insecurities, they grow closer. But when the pack’s enemies strike, bringing their fears to fruition, Rick and Kai have to decide if they’re willing to risk it all to be together. The Alpha and His King is the first book in the Kincaid Pack series and features a quick-tempered and possessive alpha; a sweet and feisty alpha-mate; shifters, seers, and witches galore; massive amounts of hurt/comfort; and a happily ever after.
His Mistake
Pandora Pine - 2021
Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for his love life. He has one rule when it comes to dating. Break it and you’re gone. His most recent lover lasted longer than most, but ultimately suffered the same fate. Little did Cristobal know that ending his relationship with Ezra was the worst mistake of his life.Ezra Black spent the last year in Vermont trying to put his life back together after the messy breakup. His mother’s cancer diagnosis sends him running back to Florida and conveniently into Cristobal, who wants to rekindle their relationship. Ezra isn’t sure if the risk is worth the reward.Cristobal is willing to do anything to win Ezra back, even going so far as having one of his fellow warlocks attempt to cast a love spell on Ezra. The men begin to reconnect, but a family emergency throws their lives into chaos and threatens to tear them apart forever.Will the second time be the charm for Cristobal and Ezra? Or is this another mistake in the making?
Little Daddy
A. Little - 2021
Companionship these days is easier to get, thanks to the internet. Hookups, too, thanks to the mini-computers everyone carries around in their pockets to talk to each other. Want a quickie? Just open your chosen app and slide right. What’s harder is getting someone you can genuinely connect to, not only through a screen but in person.Step one: Create a profile online that generates trust. Step two: Convince them to meet you and charm the pants off of them. And I mean that literally. That’s not proven to be too hard, given I own a large condo complex in the ritzy part of downtown.Step three: Shower them with gifts, so the good times keep on rolling.Step four: Once a few weeks have passed, make them mine. I have the fangs and supernatural mojo to do that just fine.Now, if I can only get them to want to remain as my companion and not move on. My complex is full of vamps who started off as conquests and now are mated to another while remaining part of my coven. Maybe my luck’s about to change, though. There’s a human in the building opposite, and he’s been watching me with my latest hookup. He doesn’t know it yet, but my preternatural vision shows me the yearning in his eyes quite clearly. Oh, come to Daddy, baby. An eternity of delights awaits you…Little Daddy is a paranormal Daddy/Little age play romance. All characters are over the age of 18 and are consenting adults.
Foxy Mates
Jacki James - 2019
He plans to spend the summer before school starts making Copper Creek home. He doesn't expect to meet his mate the first week he's there, and he sure doesn't expect to find himself in the middle of a shifter rescue operation when a young rabbit shifter is taken hostage. This 9000-word short story was previously offered as part of a group short story giveaway and remains unchanged. A Copper Creek Shifters Short.
Decadence
Lissa Kasey - 2011
Seiran Rou has more issues than just a phobia of commitment. A recent rash of attacks and harassment at school has left him withdrawn and edgy.Making a cake for his mother was never really about making Tanaka Rou happy, and Seiran wears his heart on his sleeve as he tries, yet again, to please her. But Gabe has an idea how to put a much needed smile on Sei’s sweet face. Starting with “helping” make the frosting and showing Sei that pastry can be more than a little decadent...
Protecting Jonah
Fel Fern - 2020
One lost Alpha. One troubled Omega. Unexpected mates?Grayson Mills needs a fresh start. He returns to his hometown to keep his pack together, but four violent Alphas can’t form a stable pack. When an Omega baker accidentally runs Grayson over with his bike, his life takes a complete 360-degree turn. Jonah’s spirited and sweet. He’s good for the likes of Grayson. But Grayson knows if he doesn’t pursue Jonah, he’ll regret it for the rest of his life.Jonah Raine isn’t ready to start a new relationship. He only wants to keep his bakery afloat. Desperate measures pressured him to borrow money from a notorious loan shark Alpha. But now he’s knee-deep in trouble. He can’t drag Grayson and his pack into his mess, but the stubborn Alpha refuses to leave him alone. Jonah doesn’t believe in true mates but Grayson’s determined to change his mind.A struggling Omega baker meets his grumpy Alpha in Protecting Jonah, a full-length mm mpreg shifter romance. There are no cliffhangers or cheating, and a HEA is guaranteed.
Satan Claus Is Coming to Town
Catherine Lievens - 2019
The little girl who wrote it asking for her father to be happy again meant it for someone else, and while that’s obvious, Satan doesn’t care. Santa will never find out, as long as Satan’s nosy assistant, Jasper, doesn’t tell him. Satan isn’t sure why he decides to watch Zoe and her dad, except that he’s bored and lonely. He surprises himself when he moves into the house next to theirs and introduces himself as Sam—because he couldn’t exactly give Riley his real name, could he?Riley has been divorced for years, and he doesn’t have time for a relationship. He has trust issues and no will to get over them, not when his daughter is the center of his life. Then a new neighbor moves in, and he’s adorably awkward and sexy. Riley tries to keep Sam at arm’s length, but he can’t help but fall in love with him, and he’s pretty sure Sam is falling for him, too.Then Sam confesses his real name is Satan, and that he’s the king of Hell.
The Devil You Know
Meredith Spies - 2020
the third. At least in the top ten.But the fact I was kind of married to Ellery Hebert, highborn son of the demon-born clans, wasn't something I really considered a mistake. Mostly because no one but the two of us, and the nice folks at Sweetbriar College, knew. And it was kind of up in the air about whether Ellery really knew anymore or not. I hadn't seen him in years, not since the day after graduation when I came back to our campus apartment to find divorce papers on my pillow and his things cleared out to the walls. That was three years ago and I'd moved on with life but I have the devil's own luck...ELLERY...Once upon a time there was a handsome prince with, er, assets like a peach and sarcasm sharp enough to kill a man.When Simon didn't return the divorce papers, I had hope.Kind of.I knew we would never be anything more than conveniently married, but the longer it went without him signing those papers, the more that little seed of hope grew into a giant tree of stupidity deep in my heart. We were never supposed to be together, not according to the demon-born and definitely not according to the faerie folk that had raised Simon. But still, I had hopes.Maybe if I'd told Simon first that I was ass over teakettle in love with him, that would've helped.Once upon a time, nosy relatives got involved and things went very pear-shaped.Every magical clan, culture, and race is coming together to decide whether or not we make ourselves known to the human world once more. For centuries, we've been hiding in plain sight for the most part, living as humans when we can and disappearing into our little folds of the universe when we can't. When my marriage to Simon is discovered by my mother and used as an opening salvo in the fight to get demon-born recognized as a part of the magical community, I had no idea how horribly everything would unfold or how it would end.The Devil You Know is approximately 54k words of MM paranormal romance with low angst, snarking, awkward reunions, a marriage of convenience, too many antiques of decided rudeness, bad faeries, good demons, a death sentence and a life sentence.