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Existence
Abbi Glines - 2004
Once she realized the strangers she often saw walking through walls were not visible to anyone else, she started ignoring them. If she didn't let them know she could see them, then they left her alone. Until she stepped out of her car the first day of school and saw an incredibly sexy guy lounging on a picnic table, watching her with an amused smirk on his face. Problem is, she knows he's dead.Not only does he not go away when she ignores him, but he does something none of the others have ever done. He speaks. Pagan is fascinated by the soul. What she doesn't realize is that her appointed time to die is drawing near and the wickedly beautiful soul she is falling in love with is not a soul at all.He is Death and he's about to break all the rules.
Claimed by Ice
Eris Sage - 2015
If she doesn’t come up with a hundred thousand dollars, the person she loves most will have to deal with the consequences. It’s hopeless. Or so she thinks until ice dragon Exander Vale enters the picture. Exander thought he was content, but one look at Jane sparks feelings he’s never had before. He’s curious, intrigued by the human but determined to keep his distance. But with each day, the call of her brave, giving spirit and her enticingly curvy body grows stronger. Exander fights to deny their bond, but danger lurks, and if he doesn’t protect the woman he now knows is his mate, he might lose her forever…
Marked
Kim Richardson - 2011
Kara is pulled into the supernatural, where monkeys drive the elevators, oracles scurry above giant crystal balls, and where demons feed on the souls of mortals. With the help of her Petty Officer and friend, David, Kara hurtles towards an adventure that will change her life forever…
Many Lives; Boxset
Laxmi Hariharan - 2017
An epic paranormal romance sizzling with love, betrayal and fast paced action. Where shifters, vampires and immortals collide to save their race and those they love. This boxed set contains five books in the series. FERAL When your destiny stares right at you and you don't see it… Maya Something about lethal, predatory, shifter Luke calls out me. He's my fated mate. It tears me apart, but I must walk away from him to find my blood family. What I hadn't counted on was uncovering secrets about my past. Revelations that change my life forever. I, the only human in my pack, now face the ultimate test to become Alpha. Can I overcome the challenge, while winning back the only man I want to be with? TAKEN When a promise to save the city means risking your heart Jai Everything in my life has led up to this moment. Everyone is counting on me, but all I see is her. They took Aria from me Now, I'll do anything to get her back. Even if it means leaving my city unprotected Even...breaking the vow I made to my mother Saving her is all that matters. She is my world. Will she forgive me if I abandoned many to save only one? ... Can I ever forgive myself if I don’t? FATED Loving the only one you cannot have Leana I thought he was the one Should have run, when he embraced my wolf But, I didn’t. I am Leana, keeper of the ancient sword. Will I pay for falling for the one I shouldn't have? REDEMPTION When differences tear fated mates apart... Mikhail I swore revenge on the shifters, they're responsible for my memory loss So I built a psychic weapon for the vampires to control them with. I hadn’t counted on meeting Leana, my fated mate I'll do anything to keep her safe Only, she's a shifter. A fiery cage-fighter who wields her ancestor's powerful sword. Now the vampires have her, Are going to hurt her. They hadn't reckoned with me... AWAKENED Ruby For the first time in my life, I know exactly what I must do. Armed with the sword of my ancestors, I must save my city. And teaming up with sexy, rogue cop, Vikram is the only way to succeed. When the chemistry ignites, I cannot deny my desire for him. But can I trust him? For my enemies are closer than I think.
Captured
Erica Stevens - 2012
No matter what becomes of her though, Aria knows that she must keep her identity hidden from the monsters imprisoning her. She has already been branded a member of the rebellion, but the vampires do not know the true depth of her involvement with it, and they must never know. Though hoping for death, Aria’s world is turned upside down when a vampire named Braith steps forward to claim her. He delays her execution, but Aria knows it’s only a matter of time before he drains her, and destroys her. Especially once she learns his true identity as a prince within the royal family; the same royal family that started the war that ultimately brought down humankind, reducing them to nothing more than servants and slaves. Aria is determined to hate the prince, determined not to give into him in anyway, but his strange kindness, and surprising gentleness astonish her. Torn between her loyalties to the rebellion, and her growing love for her greatest enemy, Aria struggles to decide between everything she has ever known, and a love she never dreamed of finding.Mature YA/New Adult. This book contains some language, violence, and sexual situations. Recommended for ages sixteen and up.Edited by Leslie Mitchell at G2 Freelance Editing and re-released 2/6/13.Extended Edition.
Knots
Chanse Lowell - 2013
She's lost her husband at an early age and with him, her way. An offer from a man she's avoided, a man that was her husbands best friend, may be the only thing that can bring light back into her life. Mark isn't like most men. His dominant nature helps him see a different side of Jeanie: a submissive woman with a deep capacity to love and please a man. But having a relationship with him so soon after her husbands death causes strife with her in-laws; the only family she knows. Can Mark set her free, or will she walk away, missing out on the chance for an all-encompassing love?WARNING: BDSM themes, crude language, anal sex and Dom/sub arrangment involving consenting adults. Story meant for adult audience 18+ due to graphic love scenes and adult themes.
Coven at Callington
Shereen Vedam - 2018
A witch on the warpath. A church guard in crisis.
In 1815, Thomas Drake Saint-Clair, Earl of Braden, a Guard of the Green Cross, is tasked by his archbishop to rescue a missing boy and return him to his warlock father. The order lands Braden in the middle of an unholy war between witches and warlocks and shoves him headlong past a sacred line he'd sworn never to cross.Newly confirmed Coven Protectress, Merryn Pendraven, rushes to rescue a witch's son. She's convinced the same evil warlock who was responsible for her younger brother's death is behind this kidnapping, too. She has no intention of letting this vile villain get away with the same crime, twice.When Merryn discovers Braden is also on the case, she's tempted to join forces. Yet, how can she truly trust him when her aunt has warned that Braden's second secret charge is to destroy their coven? Finding love in this cauldron of trouble might prove to be Merryn's deadliest mission and Braden's complete undoing.If you liked A Discovery of Witches or Dr. Strange and Mr. Norrell, you'll love Coven at Callington, an anime-inspired witchy tale that will whisk you away on a rip-roaring Regency ride. Scroll up and pick up your copy now.
Rejected
Jaymin Eve - 2020
One I’m left paying for. As a wolf shifter growing up in a strong pack, I should be living my best life. But after my father tried to kill the alpha, I’m labeled an outcast, traitor, less than dirt.When I can't take pack life any longer, I run, but apparently they don't like losing their punching bag. Torin, the alpha’s son, drags me back before my first shift... a shift that will reveal my true mate.I never could have predicted who mine would be, but the moment my wolf looks upon him, I’m filled with hope for a brighter future. After all, no one ever rejects their true mate, right?Wrong. Very wrong.When the wolves attack, my soul screams for vengeance, and somehow I touch the shadow world. Somehow I bring him to our lands.The Shadow Beast. Our shifter god. The devil himself. Turns out being rejected by my mate was only the beginning.
Revelation
Randi Cooley Wilson - 2014
From bestselling author Randi Cooley Wilson comes a darkly romantic twist to an epic paranormal romance story about a divine secret, a loyal protector, and a forbidden love.Eighteen-year-old Eve Collins started college unaware that one revelation would challenge everything she’s believed to be true about her family, life, and future. Around every corner, danger, secrets, and lies quickly become her new reality. And holding all the answers is the very attractive Asher St. Michael. Dark and mysterious, Asher is appointed to protect Eve at all costs. Bound by his oath of loyalty to mankind, he is forbidden from loving her.Drawn to one another by their forbidden attraction, they descend into a world filled with treachery, deceit, and darkness. A world where they find themselves caught in the middle of a centuries-old war. A world where they are forced to decide what they will sacrifice for love.Revelation is a journey of self-discovery, love, and sacrifice. It is the first full-length book within the Revelation Series, which is meant to be read in release order. Intended for mature readers.
Demon Kissed
H.M. Ward - 2011
By surviving, Ivy is drawn into the conflict between the Martis and the Valefar. The war between these two immortal forces has raged for millennia without distraction. Until now. Ivy is an anomaly-she is the only person who has ever walked away from a demon kiss alive. Her survival gives her unique and deadly abilities. Too powerful to ignore, Ivy is a threat to both armies. These two ancient enemies will stop at nothing to kill the seventeen-year-old. Surviving is nothing new for headstrong Ivy, but her survival has never depended on another person before. This time it does. And if she misplaces her trust, she's dead. To her horror, she starts falling in love at the worst possible time-with the enemy. He appears to be protecting her. But she can't be certain if he is trying to help her, or help himself to her power. For Ivy, trusting the right person is the difference between love and survival, or a deadly demon kiss.
Dark Hunter (Warrior of Darkness)
Ava K. Michaels - 2019
Vampire. Dark Hunter. When a monstrous tragedy in my past forged me into the Dark Hunter I am today, I mistakenly believed I’d become invincible. But when she ran into one of my clubs, everything changed. Ariana Harmon ignites something inside of me, driving my inner beast insane. Our paths crossed, and now our fates are sealed. Secrets are revealed and evil is coming. I’ve no idea if either of us will survive—each other, or what’s headed our way. Find out what lurks in the shadows of DARK HUNTER, the latest dark paranormal hit series by A K Michaels.
Pretty;
Amber Lacie - 2016
Will they be able to build with the pieces of their hearts they have left, or will their love crumble and fall, leaving them both completely shattered?Author's Note: The novel contains adult situations that are meant for 18+ and graphic situations such as rape, abuse (including sexual), neglect, suicide and drug abuse.
Secrets
Janey Rosen - 2013
A life that isn’t what it seems… Elizabeth Dove appears to have a rich and rewarding life as a wife, mother, and successful businesswoman. But she knows the truth—she’s frustrated and trapped in a passionless marriage. She can’t face a lifetime of nothing but this hollow, bland existence and will risk it all to feel alive again. Leads to an enigmatic man and a dark journey of discovery… Following the mysterious death of his wife, Sebastian De Montfort shares his ancient manor with only his submissive maid, Scarlett. Elizabeth’s arrival rocks his world off its axis as she is pulled deeper into his world of domination and buried secrets. Torn between his loyalty to Scarlett and his growing feelings for Elizabeth, Sebastian longs for a future he covets but fears he will never deserve. Desires are meant to be fulfilled. Jealousy and betrayal lurk in the halls. And history threatens to repeat… "Forget Christian, forget Gideon, forget Gabriel, heck all those dark and mysterious alpha males - forget them all and meet Sebastian. He's going to mess with your head, he's going to make you swoon, he's going to make your pulse quicken and then he's going to make you squirm. BAM! the story hit me and got its claws in me straight away, it bowled me over and I was totally at its mercy, just as Beth is with Sebastian. You'll be laughing, nail biting and crying. The Sebastian Trilogy is a hoard of sizzling excitement and great twists." 5* Review, Amazon.co.uk
Bloodlust
Larissa Ione - 2011
He's been captured by an evil vampire queen who wants to use him as her newest blood slave. But Brynn doesn't have a submissive bone in his body, and he intends to fight her every step of the way.Can Brynn's willpower remain intact when pitted against Sorla's superior vampire strength, seductive skills, and underhanded cruelty, or will she ultimately take possession of both his mind…and body?CONTENT WARNING: This is a VERY graphic erotic horror/fantasy novella. Expect blood, sex, some M/M content, and bad, bad words.
The Man of My Dreams
Gladys Quintal - 2011
He always comes to her in times of trouble to comfort her and help her through the toughest of days. But now after the devastating break up with her boyfriend, Cassie struggles with separating reality from her dreams. During a trip to her family beach house, her dream man becomes her lover and Cassie finds herself longing for this man to be in her life. But trying to find out the truth about him leaves her questioning her very existence and sanity. She is convinced her dream man is real and connected to a string of macabre murders over the last 20 years. Fearing for her life, Cassie prays she is right about him and that he can save her before it is too late. NOTE FROM AUTHOR: This book mentions a sexual abuse case, attempted rapes and a sadistic serial killer.