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Stryker: Dragon Shifter Bodyguards
Ava Benton - 2019
They save lives. They demand secrecy. They take no prisoners. Or do they? Stryker is one of that elite bodyguard cadre. She’s the target of organized criminals, the daughter of a gambling man. Fate brought them together. Will death separate them?
Orion's Moon: A Paranormal Short Story
Terri Reid - 2016
(Previously published in 2011 Anthology - Every Witch Way But Wicked)
A Siren for the Bear
Meredith Clarke - 2015
Between her covers and her weekend gigs, she’s been making it well enough as an indie singer.Until she lands a job she can’t say no to.Marek Sarkozy knew, the moment he saw his Siren, that she was the one for him. Now, he’ll do whatever it takes to make her his, even if his heart ignores his reality.The Sarkozy men hid a secret as old as their ancestors. Their bear shifter genes are slowly dying out. But Marek doesn’t care if he is the last of his line. Not as long as he can have Carson. But will the danger to his clan outweigh the strength of his devotion to his chosen mate?*Standalone Bear Shifter Romance*
Grey Witch and Halloween Magic
Cece Rose - 2019
Well, one you can’t see under his death hood anyway... This Halloween I’m dressing up like a witch. Which is either ironic or sacrilegious depending on if you ask me or my best friend, Lizzy. Deciding to ditch the boring coven rituals, we head off to an obnoxiously rich, light fae’s Halloween party. Little do I know, we’re there for more than just partying. When they begin to search certain guests for a missing family heirloom, I begin to question just what we’re doing there, and why my best friend is suddenly looking so damned guilty... ***Grey Witch and Halloween Magic is a prequel set two years before the events of Black Spells and Twisted Souls. Set on the night that Kayla meets Darren for the first time. It also includes a few other key characters from the series in ways you may not expect.*** Recommended Reading Order of the Grey Witch Series: -Black Spells and Twisted Souls (Book One) -White Charms and Dark Secrets (Book Two) -Grey Witch and Halloween Magic (A Grey Witch Prequel Novella - set two years before the events of the main series.) -Grey Magic and Forbidden Love (Book Three) -Grey Gods and Ancient Blood (Book Four)
The Lion's Surprise Baby: A Paranormal Pregnancy Romance
Jade White - 2018
Please only read if these themes interest you. Only suitable for adults. It had been a long time since Tara Phillips had slept with a man but a passionate night full of adventurous sex was just what she needed. And it was just what she got when she met the smooth and handsome property developer Brenton Morgan whilst on vacation in California. It was supposed to be a holiday fling which was why Brenton never revealed his secret shape-shifting lion side to her. However, what was meant to be just one night would become much, much more 9 months later and life as they knew it would never be the same again... Warning: This is a sex fueled paranormal romance featuring a curvy heroine and a hunky werelion. Please only read if these themes interest you. Only suitable for adults.
Tales of a Redheaded Sea-Witch
J.E. Hunter - 2014
When Nessa's dad dies, the last thing she's expecting is to loose everything else too. But when her hair suddenly turns electric red, and her estranged grandma turns up on her doorstep ready to haul her off to an isolated island, that's exactly what happens. In one day, Nessa losses her mother and her friends, and learns that she's a redheaded sea-witch with magical powers. She's one of many Neptunians - magical beings blessed by the sea - which includes selkies, mermaids, and sea nymphs. Nessa doesn't want to live on an island, she doesn't want to be a sea-witch, and she certainly doesn't want to be hunted by humans who harvest Neptunians for their magical powers. But if Nessa wants to live, she'll have to accept her new life and everything that comes with it, including a witty pirate names Caesar, who just might break her heart.
Faking It with the Demon
Rhiannon Hartley - 2020
But he didn't mean it. He wasn't expecting his buddy to grant his wish like a damn genie in a bottle.Torturing the souls of the damned?Not as much fun as it sounds.Zoephus wants out of Hell. She's willing to make a deal for the chance to escape. How hard could it be to play the fake girlfriend of a human, anyway?For a demonic fake girlfriend, Zoephus isn't what Ryan expected. Since when are demons gorgeous, oddly polite, and hilariously ignorant of the modern world? He just hopes she won't break his coffee machine. Or his heart.Bound together for fifty days, the lines of real and pretend begin to blur, emotions inevitably get involved, and yearnings intensify. But when truths and vulnerability are laid bare, hearts could be left shattered.Can a heart moulded in the flaming depths of Hell truly love?Faking it with the Demon is a feel-good, heartwarming fake relationship romantic comedy that's devilishly good fun. Set in sunny Sydney, this standalone romance promises cosy charm, no cliff-hangers, and a guaranteed HEA.
Boo Boy (Hunky Halloween)
Poppy Parkes - 2020
Running the cemetery in Deadwood, South Dakota, that’s been in my family for generations pays well and gives me the freedom to live life on my terms. But I wouldn’t mind finding somebody to share that life with. When my best friend dies unexpectedly, far too young, it shakes me — and makes me wonder who’ll be left to cry for me when I’m gone.That’s why I sign up for the Find Your Boo speed dating event. I try not to get my hopes up.At least not until she walks in — red lips, legs for days, and curves that demand to be worshipped.AutumnThe last place I want to be is Deadwood. I mean, come on, just look at the name.But after my modeling career goes belly up, that’s exactly where I find myself. My friend registers me for Find Your Boo, like I need speed dating after everything that’s happened.Still, I go. Because somewhere beneath all the jadedness and wounds I earned in New York City, there’s a part of me that still longs to be loved just as I am.There’s about a snowflake’s chance in hell that I’ll find what I’m aching for in Deadwood. But I can’t give up hope. That’s all I’ve got left.The leaves are falling from the trees, the nights are growing darker — and love is in the chilly autumn air! Join twelve amazing authors for Hunky Halloween, a sexy-spooky contemporary romance series. Get ready for magical meet-cutes, costumed crushes, and all the over-the-top love you can handle because these stories are bringing the Halloween heat!
Her Rogue Bear
Clara Cody - 2016
Now, she’s stuck in the small town of Kodiak Cliff with nothing but a crappy job and a new personal mantra: I don’t need a man! The only problem with that? The sexy, brooding bartender, Sean.Sean Thorne is a bear shifter without a clan. After abandoning his family and taking a dangerous secret with him, he accepted his fate as an outsider. No one could know who he was, no one could get close. But all that changes when Lacey enters his life, bringing to the surface all the feelings he prefers to avoid. Knowing that getting close to Lacey will put her in danger, Sean must keep her at a distance, no matter how much it hurts.When Lacey meets Sean, her personal mantra goes out the window. Sean is big, strong and hot-as-hell, but tormented and standoffish. He flips between drawing her in and pushing her away with both hands. But when a rogue bear shifter starts stalking the town, going at it alone is no longer an option for either of them. If Sean wants to keep the woman he loves safe, he must come to terms with the things he has done and the people he left behind.Her Rogue Bear is a steamy, thrilling novel that contains explicit love scenes.
Christmas in July
Ophelia Sexton - 2019
As a devastating wildfire threatens Bearpaw Ridge, she meets and falls for a handsome firefighter who's traveled all the way from Australia to help save the town. Becoming his mate would mean leaving everything and everyone Hannah loves, but how can she live without her fated mate? Note: This is a standalone version of the novella included with Bearpaw Ridge Firefighters Boxed Set #2. It's book 9.5 in the series, and takes place between Ember and Inferno.
Pumpkin Pies & Potions
Polly Holmes - 2020
Funny thing is, you’d be right.Camille Stenson, the grumpiest woman in Saltwater Cove is set on making this year’s Halloween celebrations difficult for everyone, but when she turns up dead and my best friend is on the suspect list, I have no choice but to find out whodunit and clear her name.Amongst the pumpkin carving, abandoned houses, and apple bobbing, it soon becomes apparent dark magic is at play and I must use all my newfound witches’ abilities to find the killer before another spell is cast.Step into Evelyn Grayson’s magical world in the first book of the Melting Pot Café series, a fun and flirty romantic paranormal cozy mystery where the spells are flowing, and the adventure is just beginning.If you like witty witches, cheeky talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then you’ll love Polly Holmes’ light-hearted Melting Pot Café series.
Cain (Men of Mist Heights Book 1)
Sarah Taylor - 2020
I just hope I can persuade her to stay.LylaAll I wanted was a taste of adventure, away from the city life I had always known, and Colorado seemed like a great place to visit. But I should have been better prepared.The mountains are always a dangerous place. Wild animals, rough terrain and of course, bad weather.So when I fell and twisted my ankle that really shook me up. I wondered how I would get down again, until Cain showed up.His cabin in the woods was like another world and while he might be a bit rough round the edges he's the sort of man I always dreamed of.Question is, am I ready to move from the city and spend my life in the wilderness?Are you craving a sweet insta-love story? No cliffhangers? Guaranteed HEA? Cain is the perfect short, steamy read you've been waiting for.
Dragon's Curvy Assistant
Annabelle Winters - 2020
. . OMG ARE YOU GUYS READY?!Male dragon shifters are on the hunt again . . .On the hunt for survival.On the hunt for their fated mates.They search far and wide . . .High and low . . .Here and there and everywhere.But sometimes their mates are right in front of them.Clear like sunlight.Curvy like the full moon.Is it really as easy as that?Um, no.Not with these women!But dragons never stop, never give up, never let go.Not until they lock things down . . .Through eternity and beyond.Always and forever.After all, that's what fate means, right?This novella series is gonna go places you don't even wanna think about.Oh, wait, you totally do . . . ;)Drama and madness. Twists and turns. Up and downs, wings and scales, action and adventure.Sweetness with a touch of darkness.No cheating. No cliffhangers. And your happy ending, always and forever.This is dragon-love, Annabelle Winters style.
The Sigma Menace Collection
Marie Johnston - 2016
Fever Claim (Book 1) Primal Claim (Book 2) True Claim (Book 3) Reclaim (Book 3.5) Lawful Claim (Book 4) Pure Claim (Book 5) Plus excerpts from TWO new spin-off series!
Giant Mountain Surprise
Valerie Wilde - 2018
“I didn’t know they made men like that!” I was only trying to get away from the city for a weekend, I didn’t think it would turn out like this! I’ve had my share of bad luck in the romance department, but I think my luck is changing, because I’ve never seen anything like him before....and I badly want to see more. She thinks I don’t see her there, watching...looking. Well, keep looking girl, but don’t come any closer because with a body like yours, there’s no telling what I’ll do if I get my hands on you. “Giant Mountain Surprise” is an over-the-top, standalone short story about a VERY large mountain man and the woman lucky enough to find him. It’s safe, fun, and of course, HEA guaranteed. Caution: May steam up your Kindle a little! Enjoy!