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White Crow (The House of Crow Book 1)


John W. Wood - 2018
    From this union a child - Jedadiah - is born. He will learn not only how to read and write, but also the art of war. Through Jedadiah, the House of Crow will become one of the most influential families in the country.Praise from readers: ★★★★★ - "The beginnings of a powerful family saga... a page-turner." ★★★★★ - "Amazingly detailed... A great read." ★★★★★ - "White Crow sets the stage for a great series."

Chosen Blood


S. Lawrence - 2019
    Instead, her own secret identity thrusts her into a war for humanity.Torryn woke up in Hell thousands of years ago, the second of Lucifer’s Princes of Hell. He searches the Earth for the Fallen, angels bent on the destruction of the world. When these two cross paths, it threatens to destroy both of their purposes.Turns out Hell isn’t the worst place you can end up!Fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon, Gena Showalter, I.T. Lucas, and Dannika Dark will pray for more of this urban fantasy series.Scroll up and one click today to begin reading this steamy fantasy romance adventure.

The Guardian


Nikki Landis - 2016
    Each book builds upon the previous and increases the romantic involvement between the characters.

Devil in Exile


Fiona Jayde - 2018
    Too bad Kyllell's pull doesn't work on his bond mate. When oceanographer, Ada Charles, is sent to study strange seismic activity off the coast of Northern California, she expects the expedition to be routine. Getting transported to an entirely different planet is not a scenario she thought even remotely possible. Neither is being attacked by lethal aliens and separated from her crew. When a sex-on-a-stick alien abducts her and claims her as his mate, Ada's not about to submit to this alien alpha male. No way in hell is she going to become an alien warrior wife to someone capable of breaking her heart just as thoroughly as her ex-boyfriend did. Her plans involve saving her crew and returning to Earth before the warring Chassaks capture and sell her to the highest bidder. Unfortunately, she has absolutely no idea how to do that. Now she must convince Kyllell to join her rescue mission while resisting that sexy devil of an alien’s pull, but he’s not interested in helping her find her crew or her way home. An erotic interlude might be the only bargaining chip she has. Kyllell has been living in exile-without female companionship-for four long years. When he saves Ada from a Chassak attack, he knows she is his true bond mate, and he is ready for Ada to willingly welcome him into her loving arms. But his mate is not so willing or so loving. Defiant and willful, Ada challenges him in every way imaginable... ...and he craves her all the more for it. When an enemy from Kyllell's past threatens their tenuous relationship, he must find a way to protect himself and Ada from the corruption of the Elysium Council or risk being thrust into exile again and losing Ada forever. Can he save those he loves, or is history doomed to repeat itself? The Warriors of Elysius Series contains standalone romance books with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed HEA. If you love alien abduction romance series, fated mates romances, dark warriors, feisty females, and hot, steamy love scenes, then this sci-fi alien mates romance novel was written especially for you. Steam alert: contains a hot alien alpha male who dominates in the bedroom and a curvy, strong-willed human female who refuses to submit. Strong sexual themes/language is present. Perfect for fans of Ruby Dixon, Cara Bristol, and Evangeline Anderson. This is recommended for mature audiences only. Full-length 90,000+ word Sci-Fi Romance novel.

Fated Shifter Mates Box Set Collection


Jade Alters - 2019
    But it’s a lot for one woman to handle. Included in this collection:Mated to the ClanMated to the PrideMated to Team ShadowClaimed by the PackProtected by the PackMated to the ClanOur pride of lion shifters is just four. But it’s a lot for one woman to handle. From the moment she arrived on our doorstep, Jessica has had a place in our hearts.We all felt it—that instant attraction that drew her to us.Of course, we’d all heard of the rumors of the One Mate.One person who is the true mate for all members of a clan.We all suspect what’s going on behind closed doors, but when Jessica starts to get depressed, we notice.When she faces disaster, we’re all there to rescue her.Mated to the PrideOne girl for every Bear Clan.When Ellison Harper moved into her own apartment the first thing she found out was that the new super was super hot.Not only that, but the only thing not hard about his roommates will be having to look at them.But a whole stable of ridiculously hot guys living below her soon brings some complications as the guys’ shifter secrets begin to be revealed.Now she’s got a whole new world of paranormal and paramilitary trouble to contend with.Lucky for her, Zain, Marcus, Drew, and Cole are more than able to keep her safe.After all, once this bear clan gets a first taste of their true mate there isn’t anything that will threaten their chance to get a second, or third, or fourth….Mated to Team ShadowI’ve never been so scared in my life. Even managing to escape somehow lands me in more danger and in a stranger place than I ever knew existed.Yacht party. Sounds good right? Nobody told me that pirates were a possibility.Nobody warned me that even my saviors could be more dangerous than my captors.But dangerous in a different way.Like, not in a life-threatening way.But, in a way that threatens my understanding of what is real or even possible.I feel a strong attraction to each of my rescuers like I never have before.I only wish I knew who I would choose if I had to.And that’s the thing, I’m not totally sure they’re expecting me to choose, or if they even want me to.After going through what I just did. Losing any of them would be more than I could live with.... Yes. There's more... Think you're ready?!

Break Out


Nina Croft - 2011
    Unfortunately, the radioactive mineral is exorbitantly expensive and only available to a select few. A new class comprised of the super rich and immortal soon evolves. The Collective, as they're called, rule the universe. Two-thousand-year-old Ricardo Sanchez, vampire and rogue pilot of the space cruiser, El Cazador, can't resist two things: gorgeous women and impossible jobs. When beautiful Skylar Rossaria approaches him to break a prisoner out of the Collective's maximum security prison on Trakis One, Rico jumps at the chance. Being hunted by the Collective has never been so dangerous–or so fun!

The Mirror Realm (Book One) (The Lacey Swift Series 1)


Tim O'Rourke - 2017
    Lacey discovers that this new world is inhabited with vampires, werewolves and supernatural creatures, like no other.With the help of a vampire, Marco, and werewolf, Abe, Lacey finds herself on a dangerous and terrifying journey to save her identical twin sister, Thea, who is being held hostage and near to death.But the mirrors have the power to change Lacey, altering her appearance and abilities as she passes between them. But something else deep inside of Lacey is changing too - she is beginning to develop an attraction for Marco, who travels with her but has a thirst for human blood when he passes through the mirrors into her world...Note: This book ends on an unbearable cliff-hanger. Book Two is now available to pre-order.

Drace


Zoe Blake - 2018
    He’s tall, ripped, has color-changing tattoos, and says he’s being hunted by a shadowy government agency. Rachel can deal with the fact that Drace is an alien warrior, but she can’t accept his claims that the intense attraction blazing between them is because she is his true, biological mate. When agents close in, the two go on the run to find Drace’s shuttle so he can return home. They may heat up the sheets just fine, but Rachel doesn’t count on Drace abducting her back to his base ship. Drace Dal-Allean, Saar-king of the Baylan people, is used to getting what he wants. Rachel became his woman the moment she touched him, as evidenced by the new soul marks on his chest denoting the touch of his mate. But while Rachel shares his attraction, she’s resistant to starting a life as his queen on the base ship he rules. Drace will do whatever it takes to protect his new human mate, but when saving her life means taking her with him to his space ship, how can he convince the feisty and spirited Rachel that a life with him isn’t one of abduction and imprisonment? The sudden appearance of an alien Baylan base ship within view of Earth throws the planet into turmoil, forcing Rachel to decide between the world she was born to, and the sexy alien king who has claimed her heart. THE BAYLAN CHRONICLES: DRACE is the first book in a romance series about hot alien alpha males finding their mates with human Earth women. This is a stand-alone story with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed HEA (happily ever after). More installments in this series are on the way!

Taken by the Storm


Cyndi Friberg - 2004
    Little does Tal know the “helpless” female he’s come to save is the key to peace on his war-torn world…or that he’ll long to touch her, take her, make her his.Unaware of her royal roots or alien origins, Charlotte spends her first thirty years on Earth. Then Tal bursts into her life with all the subtlety of a thunder storm. He’s rude, arrogant, and easily the most desirable man she’s ever encountered. With a ruthless madman hot on their heels, they can’t afford to be distracted by the attraction rapidly growing between them, but the emotions are too powerful to ignore.Note: This book was originally published by Loose ID and was then re-edited/re-published by Cerridwen Press, both time under the same title.

Stroke of Fire


Kira Nyte - 2019
    She has fun new friends and the promise of a showing at a small New Orleans art gallery. The fact she can listen in on other people’s thoughts and has the occasional, freakily accurate premonition is the little secret that inspires her work. Syn Terravon is content with his vagabond life, never staying in one place too long. It’s a good way to forget about the horror that drove Syn and his fellow Firestorm dragons from their homeland three decades ago. He’s ready to leave the Big Easy when he spots her. His lifemate. And she’s in danger.Briella is more annoyed than afraid when a tall, dark and dangerously attractive man with flames — actual flames — in his eyes accosts her outside her apartment. Yeah, sure he’s there to protect her. She’s shocked to learn the safe life she enjoys is nothing more than an illusion. For a woman to whom hard-won independence is sacred, putting her faith in a chivalrous stranger might just be riskiest challenge she’s ever taken on.

We Are Not Prey


Taki Drake - 2016
    This science fiction adventure blends magic and technology with the adventures of Ruth, a normal human, pushed into extraordinary situations. Ruth’s transformation takes her from Earth to worlds and situations of which she never dreamed.

Romulus


Marilyn Campbell - 1991
    But she's trapped in the Earth's core, where advanced humanoids mine a rare energy source for their home planet, Norona. Worse, she's triggered the Noronian mating fever in Romulus Locke, Innerworld's Chief Administrator.Romulus intends to be Governor of Innerworld but the moment he touches Aster, the fever takes hold, bonding them as soul-mates. Never has the fever affected a Terran, and intimacy between the races is forbidden; a conundrum Romulus has no time to explore.The asteroid heading toward Earth is about to destroy both their worlds. Risking everything, Romulus takes Aster with him to Outerworld to warn Earth's scientists and is captured.Now Aster must face her destiny and convince the powers of Norona to accept a long-hidden secret if her soul-mate is to survive.

Magma Dragon


Jada Cox - 2021
    Except on her.No one has ever resisted me so easily before.None of my molten magic hooks onto her.She doesn’t want to see me again.But she’ll have to.Because she’s my new doctor.

Target: A Military Romance (Unwanted Soldiers Book 1)


Aden Lowe - 2016
    I handle specific targets—the impossible ones. Coming home from a mission in the desert, all I want is sleep. A visitor derails that plan with a file and a new mission: rescue Lauren Johnson from the abusive Presidential Candidate/US Senator Jared Richardson. Lauren's gray eyes got to me, left me powerless to turn it down. I only take the most remote and dangerous jobs. This one might have the biggest stakes of all—my heart. Lauren: I could be the next First Lady! But as the campaign heats up, my fiancé, US Senator Jared Richardson, is under more stress, and he lashes out at me. His staff looks the other way. I can't just leave. My face is everywhere. My family and friends have all been pushed away. And Jared won't let me go, even if I no longer want this. My new bodyguard, Trick, protected me from Jared, despite the danger to himself from Jared's henchmen. I'm not certain why he's on my side, but he's the only one I have, and I trust him. He helps me remember how things are supposed to be, and what I want from life. He makes me want so much more. If he's willing to take these risks, surely I can have the courage to leave Jared and move on. If only Trick will move on with me… Target is a full length novel with an HEA. It will end before 100% because it contains a Bonus Book - Kellen's Redemption: Hell Raiders MC1 - for a limited time. Kellen's Redemption is also a full length novel with an HEA. Additional 60k+ words. This book contains adult situations, including violence, foul language, and sexual content Possible Triggers for Domestic Violence, although descriptions are NOT graphic

The Shadow Queen


Sloane Murphy - 2021
    Nothing in her world is given. If you want it, you have to take it.What she wants now is revenge and she will take the thing that matters most to her father.She will claim The Shadow Realm… and it will be hers.